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Jewel knows what it's like to be nurtured. And now the pop star and newly expectant mom will do a little nurturing of her own, both in and out of the recording studio.
Along with providing loving care to the upcoming arrival she and husband Ty Murray are expecting at home, Jewel will be tending to the careers of burgeoning songwriters as the co-host of Bravo's new reality competition series "Platinum Hit" alongside ex-"American Idol" judge Kara Dioguardi.
The singer tells PopcornBiz that being in the family way hasn't made her more motherly to the show's undiscovered song scribes: "I've always been quite maternal towards young talent," says Jewel. "I was that way on 'Nashville Star.' I'm very protective of them. I don't pull punches. I'm a very straight shooter, but I'm not ever mean about it and I pull for these kids. I'm really pulling for them."
Jewel says she was recently reminded of the care and support she got as an unknown singer-songwriter on the coffee house circuit in the early 90s after she donned a mousy disguise and sang karaoke incognito as the shy "Karen" at L.A.'s bar The Gaslite for a FunnyOrDie video that became a viral sensation last year.
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"It was a neat experience," she recalls. "It was like a social experiment, to dress up as someone else and still see if people react to you. It reminded me of when I started out. I was homeless when I got discovered. I wasn't trying to get discovered – that's a big misconception. I was just trying to get by and I started singing locally. The crowds just really pulled for me. It was really like a family. They fed me, they gave me books to read and they really, really believed in me. That all came flooding back suddenly. I was anonymous in this little karaoke club and people really responded to my voice and they were high-fiving me – and it even kind of teared me up because they were wholeheartedly, genuinely happy for me. It was really sweet."
She also knows that giving birth to a solid song can come with its own lengthy labor pains. "There was a song called 'The New Wild West' that I started writing at the Democratic Convention in '98 and I finished it in 2003. I didn't write it that whole time, but it just didn't work back then and then I dug it up and redid it."
She's taking inspiration from her pregnancy for her next musical project. "I'm working on a children's album," she says. "I did an album called 'Lullaby' that I wrote kind of getting into the zone. It'll be based on 'Rocky Raccoon', The Beatles song, and will hopefully be a well crafted, well written album that adults will enjoy and also be whimsical for children."


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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Grammy-winning singer and pianist Bruce Hornsby sent a tweet to Ohio State coach Thad Matta on Friday night.
In it, he asked for the seventh-ranked Buckeyes to take it easy on his son, UNC Asheville guard Keith Hornsby, when the teams met on Saturday.
The Buckeyes obliged - Hornsby lit up the Buckeyes for a career-best 26 points - but Ohio State still had the last laugh.
``That's just the way it is,'' Matta cracked, parroting the title of the older Hornsby's biggest hit.
Sam Thompson scored a career-high 18 points and Ohio State (8-1) relished the chance to get out and run in coasting to a 90-72 victory over the Bulldogs (3-7).
Deshaun Thomas had 17 points, Lenzelle Smith Jr. 16 and Evan Ravenel tied a career best with 12 points in the first half for the Buckeyes (8-1), who tuned up for a big showdown next Saturday against No. 9 Kansas in the fourth game in an eight-game homestand.
After playing a series of teams content to slow it down against a lean and fast team, the Buckeyes were like horses let out of a corral.
``We watched film a lot on them the past couple of days and we noticed that they didn't stop the ball particularly well,'' said Thompson, who electrified the crowd with a breakaway, windmill dunk after the game was long decided. ``We knew that if we could get stops, we knew we could push the ball up the floor and could get to the rim and create for ourselves and other people. We definitely tried to capitalize on that.''
They outscored the Bulldogs (3-7) 26-2 in fastbreak points and continually got behind them for easy baskets and rim-rattling dunks.
``The part I was most disappointed in from our standpoint is we didn't get back on defense all night long and we let them penetrate,'' Asheville coach Eddie Beidenbach said. ``We didn't get down and play defense like we can. I know Ohio State's really good, but they shouldn't have been able to do that.''
The Buckeyes scored on 14 of 19 possessions during one span in the first half and took a 50-35 lead at the break.
They would have been up even more if not for Hornsby, who had 18 points in the opening half while hitting all but one of his eight shots from the field - including 4 of 5 3-pointers.
Everyone at Ohio State was impressed with the shooting display he put on.
``Honestly, he's a good player,'' said Smith, who was victimized for several long-range buckets despite playing solid defense. ``He came in here rolling. You've got a guy like that with a hot hand, you don't contain him early in the game it's always going to be tougher.''
The Buckeyes had three in double figures as they hurried the ball down the floor and frequently scored in transition.
Hornsby had five early points as the Bulldogs trailed 11-7 in the opening few minutes. Then Thomas hit a 3, Smith slashed through the heart of the defense for a layup and Thompson dunked off a fast break pass from Shannon Scott to make it 18-8.
The lead remained near double figures until Ravenel muscled in a shot inside and then hit a 12-foot jumper to make it 40-27.
With the game still played at a fast pace, the Buckeyes pulled away in the early stages of the second half.
Thompson scored seven points as Ohio State ripped off 15 of the first 18 points in the opening minutes to widen the advantage to 65-38. The Bulldogs never pulled close again.
The loudest cheer of the day came with 6:44 left when Thompson took a long pass behind the defense and threw down a windmill dunk that brought the Ohio State bench to its feet.
``I just wanted to do something to get some energy in the gym, pick our guys up and pick the crowd up,'' said the high-flying wing, who some have called ``Slam'' Thompson.
Thanks to all of those layups, the Buckeyes shot 59 percent from the field (36 of 61).
Hornsby, with his father watching from behind the Asheville bench, hit 9 of 12 shots from the field including 6 of 8 3-pointers, made both of his free throws and added five rebounds and an assist. Will Weeks added 14 points and Jeremy Atkinson 11.
``I was able to get some shots to go down and had a lot of help from my teammates to help me get open,'' Hornsby said.
Hornsby's previous career high was 23 earlier this season against another top team, North Carolina State. The Bulldogs hung around in that big intrastate showdown before falling 82-80 on Nov. 23.
``Obviously we didn't do a good enough job of getting our guys to guard him because he's much more athletic than most people think,'' Matta said. ``As a sophomore to come in and do what he did, that was quite a performance.''
Despite Hornsby's big day, the Buckeyes were pleased with how things turned out. They know they'll have to run to score in a difficult Big Ten that includes several athletic teams.
``I really like this style and I think it fits well for this team,'' Smith said. ``We got a lot of open looks just by running and playing naturally. We have a lot of athletes on this team. Just getting out and going allows us to be at the top of our game.''
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I suck.
There, I said it. I've been a horrendous blogger. No real reason other than being exhausted and kind of burned out on the computer as a whole. No lie. Where I once used to come home from work and spend the night religiously on the computer blogging, reading other's blogs, I now avoid the computer entirely.
It's crazy. I know.
But I promise I'm going to try harder.
Because in all honesty, I've missed you guys.
And even though I'm blogging right now, this is still a tad bit of a lie. Because Becki D. from becki bakes is taking over after this point to guest blog for me.
So thanks guys. Thanks for sticking with me and my sheer laziness. And now, I'm turning the mic over to Becki and her insanely delicious Chicken Alfredo and Dip'Um Recipe.
Elastic Waistband Club: Man-Pleasin' Meal
Let's be real – this meal is definitely woman-pleasin', but it makes me feel better if I can blame the consumption of this creamy, buttery, carb-loaded goodness on the Hubs.
Dave's absolute favorite home-cooked meal: Chicken Alfredo and Dip'Um (Lauren's name for spicy oil and vinegar bread dip).
Chicken Alfredo with Artichoke Hearts
-1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced
-1 box mini bowtie pasta (or pasta of your choice)
-1 can artichoke hearts, drained (optional, but they are totally awesome)
-1 stick butter
-1 cup heavy cream
-1 1/2 cups fresh grated parmesan cheese
-3 tbsp olive oil
-2 cloves garlic, minced
-Pour olive oil and minced garlic in large saucepan over medium heat. Saute diced chicken until thoroughly cooked.
-Bring saucepan of water to boil while cooking chicken.
-Add artichoke hearts and butter, continue stirring until it is completely melted.
-Add pasta to your boiling water and cook as directed on package
-Add cream and parmesan to chicken, stirring until everything is completely incorporated and sauce has slightly thickened.
-Drain pasta and pour into large serving bowl, pour chicken mixture over top and mix thoroughly.
-1 cup extra virgin olive oil
-2/3 cup aged balsamic vinegar
-3 cloves garlic, minced
-1 1/2 tbsp dried basil
-1 tbsp dried oregano
-1 tsp dried thyme
-1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
-1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Mix all ingredients thoroughly. Can be made up to 1 day in advance – the further ahead you make it, the better the ingredients meld. Though we often make it right before dinner, and it's good that way too!
Serve with warm, crusty Italian bread.
Thanks so much to Becki D. for sharing this butter filled pasta goodness!


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Cable Ops Most Profitable
By: Mike Ferrell, Broadcasting & Cable
Cable operators have been the most profitable media and entertainment companies over the past five years according to a new study by accounting giant Ernst & Young.
In its latest report, Spotlight on profitable growth: media & entertainment, Ernst & Young ranked 10 media and entertainment industry sectors on their profitability and growth rate between 2006 and 2010. Cable operators came out on top with the highest average profitability at 38%. They were followed by interactive media (35%); cable networks (31%); satellite television (27%); publishing (20%); conglomerates (19%); and television broadcast (18%). Film and television production, electronic games and music finished the list, all with 11% average profitability.
"The data illustrates that despite a difficult operating environment, media and entertainment companies continue to show great resiliency," Ernst & Young Global Media and Entertainment Leader John Nendick said in a statement. "Additionally, we believe that as advertising and consumer spending continues to rebound, and digital initiatives blossom, improved growth and profitability lie ahead."
Interactive media led the growth companies, with an average growth rate of 15% between 2006 and 2010, followed by electronic games (14%); cable networks (10%); cable operators (10%); satellite TV (9%); film and television production (7%); conglomerates (3%); publishing (-1%); television broadcast (-4%) and music (-5%).
Source: http://www.multichannel.com/article/465238-Cable_Ops_Most_Profitable.php


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Living Under Authority
from R.C. Sproul Aug 10, 2020 Category: ArticlesAs I read the scriptures, particularly the New Testament, there is a theme that recurs again and again regarding the Christian's willingness to be in submission to various types of authority. Given the rebellious spirit of our age, that frightens me. It's all too easy for us to get caught... Keep Reading
Suffering for Righteousness
from R.C. Sproul Oct 25, 2009 Category: ArticlesMartin Luther's teaching of "justification by faith alone" was a battle cry for the sufficiency of the merit of Christ and for the graciousness of redemption. His slogan sola fide ("by faith alone") was merely an extension of Augustine's earlier credo, sola gratia ("by grace alone"). Keep Reading
Avoiding a False Theology of Suffering
from R.C. Sproul Oct 24, 2009 Category: ArticlesMartin Luther's tenure in the monastery was a time of spiritual desperation. He was tormented by unrelieved guilt coupled with a gripping fear of the wrath of God. Why would an educated man retreat to a barren cell and abuse himself with self-inflicted physical punishment? Why would a believer go out of his way to find personal suffering? Keep Reading
Here We Stand Campaign Update
from Randi Walter Oct 23, 2009 Category: ArticlesThe end of September marked the one year anniversary of Ligonier Ministries' first-ever capital campaign. Here We Stand: The Campaign for Ligonier Ministries was launched to fund the entire campus project that will be home to the new Ligonier Academy of Biblical & Theological Studies and our other ministry outreaches. Keep Reading
Eschatology Is Christology - Ligonier Leadership Conference (XI)
from Keith Mathison Oct 22, 2009 Category: Articles"When we think about the last things we must never allow our minds to be diverted from this principle, that the last things, like the first things, are the things of Jesus Christ." --Sinclair Ferguson Keep Reading
Loving the Church - Ligonier Leadership Conference (X)
from Robert Rothwell Oct 22, 2009 Category: Articles"How can you love Jesus and not love who He loves?" -- Ligon Duncan, "The Church and Sacraments," Ligonier Leadership Conference Ligon Duncan's message on the church is all about the need of Christians to love His church. Keep Reading
Saved by Grace - Ligonier Leadership Conference (IX)
from Keith Mathison Oct 21, 2009 Category: Articles"When we exalt God's holiness and put man in his rightful place, we magnify grace." --Steve Lawson, "Saved by Grace," Ligonier Leadership Conference. It seems to be common knowledge among "enlightened" Christians that grace is somehow exalted when we soften the holiness of God and diminish the wrath of God, while at the same time elevating our view of man. As Dr. Lawson reminds us in his lecture today, the exact opposite is the truth. Keep Reading
Resembling God - Ligonier Leadership Conference (VIII)
from Chris Donato Oct 21, 2009 Category: Articles"Mankind is made to resemble God. What, then, does it mean to be made in the image of God?" --Ligon Duncan, "Created in God's Image," Ligonier Leadership Conference. The question quoted above is that which Dr. Duncan sought to answer throughout his second discussion at the Ligonier leadership conference. His answer was full-orbed, challenging, and thought-provoking. Among the many great points, one in particular stood out: "We are to represent God's ownership and interests in His creation." How glorious--and yet so daunting. Keep Reading
Indwelt by Christ - Ligonier Leadership Conference (VII)
from Nicholas Batzig Oct 21, 2009 Category: EventsIn his second address, Dr. Ferguson drew attention to the words of the apostle Paul in Romans 8:1-17. One of the first things that we must recognize as we approach these verses is that there is a peculiar temptation to read what the apostle Paul says about the work of the Spirit in terms of the need we have for personal growth, rather than as a statement of the fullness of blessing we have in Christ. Keep Reading
The Word Became Flesh - Ligonier Leadership Conference (VI)
from Keith Mathison Oct 20, 2009 Category: EventsLigon Duncan reminds us that our answer to the question "Who is Jesus?" is of crucial importance. Every religion and cult has a different answer to that question. Many individuals in our culture will not hesitate to tell us: "To me, Jesus is...." Keep Reading
The Abiding Significance of Scripture - Ligonier Leadership Conference (V)
from Nicholas Batzig Oct 20, 2009 Category: Events"When people don't want to listen to preaching, the remedy is preaching." --Sinclair Ferguson In his first address at the ministry leadership conference, Dr. Sinclair Ferguson led off with the well known words of 2 Timothy 3:14-16. In these verses the apostle Paul admonished Timothy with regard to the nature and importance of Scripture for the people of God. Keep Reading


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David Sayler was named Miami University's 16th athletic director on Dec. 13, 2012, and started his role on a day-to-day basis on Jan. 2, 2013. He signed a five-year extension back on Dec. 16., 2013.
He hit the ground running in his first 24 months in Oxford, as Miami Athletics accomplished several records on and off the field under his watch. Miami student-athletes compiled a record semester grade-point average of 3.30 in the spring 2014 semester. In addition, Miami won an all-time high eight conference championships during the 2012-13 school year and has added four more championships this past season. The success Miami Athletics achieved was validated by the RedHawks winning the Mid-American Conference Jacoby Cup for overall excellence in women's athletics and a third straight MAC Sportsmanship Award last year. Most recently Miami earned the MAC Academic Achievement Award in 2013-14, finishing the year with a 3.20 GPA.
Looking toward the future, Sayler has developed a comprehensive facility master plan that will be the highlight of a fundraising campaign for athletics, set to begin in the spring of 2015. In ramping up toward the athletic campaign announcement, Miami Athletics recorded a record year in terms of total cash donations in a single year and announced in early November that for the first-time in school history all 547 student-athletes donated to the Red & White Club. In June, Sayler announced that for the first time in school history, Miami Athletics also recorded 100-percent participation among its staff in the Red & White Club.
Just recently, Miami announced a $6 million lead gift for the Athletic Performance Center to be built in the north end zone of Yager Stadium. This building will connect to the newly constructed $14 million Indoor Sports Center. The 91,000-square-foot facility will feature a full length football field, netting for baseball, softball and golf, along with four 100-yard sprint lanes, a high jump area and a long jump pit.
Donors to Miami Athletics also made possible a $3.5 million addition to Hayden Park for baseball which will include a locker room, coaches offices and student-athlete meeting rooms. In addition, basketball will benefit from new lighting, new seats and a new floor in Millett Hall this season.
Ice hockey saw the first project completed under Sayler's watch, with a $2.5 million weightroom addition to Goggin Ice Arena, completed in June of 2014.
Prior to joining Miami, Sayler served as the Director of Athletics at South Dakota for two years.
As South Dakota's Athletic Director, Sayler emphasized the improvement of the student-athlete's overall experience and instilling a renewed sense of pride in Coyote athletics. Among his accomplishments were securing USD's 2012 membership in the Missouri Valley Football Conference and leading the way for USD's aggressive Master Facilities Plan, which includes new facilities for basketball, outdoor track and field, and soccer. Sayler secured a $20 million private gift, the largest single contribution in South Dakota athletics history. He also raised funds for a new basketball floor, which was introduced in 2011-12, and football turf, which made its debut in the fall of 2012.
Coyote student-athletes thrived in the classroom during Sayler's time at South Dakota, posting a grade-point average of over 3.1. USD won the Summit League's Institutional Academic Achievement Award in 2011-12, which goes to the school that has the highest percentage of list-eligible athletes on the Summit League Commissioner's List of Academic Excellence.
Prior to joining USD, Sayler served as Senior Executive Athletic Director at Rice University for four years, while also heading the department as Interim Athletic Director from October 2009 to March 2010. He was responsible for the day-to-day operations of the entire athletic department, directly overseeing all internal operations, as well as providing administrative oversight for all 16 of Rice's varsity sports. He also assisted with the development of a strategic plan for Rice Athletics and served as the administrator of that plan for the department. Sayler also was a key figure in several facility projects across campus. He directed the funding model, planning and building of a $26 million renovation of Autry Court, as well as the $41 million construction of a recreation center.
Sayler also has served two years in senior athletic administration at Oregon State University and four years at Bowling Green State University. In addition, he has been an integral part of the athletic staffs at the University of Houston, the University of Hartford, the University of Georgia and the University of Connecticut, where he earned a masters degree in 1996.
After graduation from Ohio Wesleyan University (1991) with a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting, Sayler worked three years in the private sector, spending time with Ernst & Young in Cleveland and Peterson Consulting in Chicago.
Sayler, born Sept. 6, 1969 in Greenwich, Conn., is married to the former Katie Fitzgerald of Bowling Green, Ohio. The couple has two sons, Connor Jameson (8) and Liam Patrick (5).
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (June 3, 2011) – The U.S. Men's National Volleyball Team took their second 2011 FIVB World League victory on Friday, out-blocking Puerto Rico 14-0 in a 24-26, 29-27, 25-17, 25-17 victory in San Juan.
With the victory, the U.S. Men improve to 2-1 in Pool A in the Continental Round while Puerto Rico falls to 0-3. The two teams will play again on Saturday at 5:30 p.m. PT in San Juan.
After a lackluster first-set loss, the U.S. Men battled to win the second set as Puerto Rico fought off three set points. The U.S. Men cruised to victory in the third and fourth sets.
Setter Brian Thornton (San Clemente, Calif.) was brought in for Donald Suxho (Korce, Albania) in the second set while outside hitter Paul Lotman (Lakewood, Calif.) started the third and fourth sets for Matt Anderson (West Seneca, N.Y.).
"Both sides made more errors than they wanted," U.S. Men's Team Captain Reid Priddy (Richmond, Va.) said. "I am really glad to win after a tough battle. Our guys from the bench Paul Lotman and Brian Thornton stabilized our game with key production."
U.S. opposite Clay Stanley (Honolulu, Hawaii) led all scorers with 20 points on 15 kills (0.500 hitting efficiency), three blocks and two aces. Priddy, at outside hitter, added 19 points on 14 kills (41.2 kill percent) three blocks and two aces.
"First of all I am happy to get the win," U.S. Head Coach Alan Knipe (Huntington Beach) said. "We didn't start the first set very well and had some problems finding our rhythm. Lotman and Thornton did a good job and Stanley was very good tonight. Thornton got significant playing time and he did well."
Puerto Rico out-hit the U.S. Men 56-47. The U.S. Men's hitting efficiency was 0.292 while their kill percent was 41.6. Puerto Rico's hitting efficiency was 0.261 while its kill percent was 41.8.
The U.S. Men had seven aces while Puerto Rico had four. Puerto Rico also had 20 service errors while the U.S. was charged with 13.
Puerto Rico led in digs 40-36, but also led in digging errors, 46-32.
Opposite Hector Soto led Puerto Rico with 16 points on a match-high 16 kills (0.196 hitting efficiency). Middle blocker Enrique Escalante added 13 points on 11 kills (0.250 hitting efficiency) and two aces.
Among other U.S. scorers, Lotman finished with eight points on six kills and two aces. Middle blocker David Lee (Alpine, Calif.) scored seven points on three kills, three blocks and one ace. Middle blocker Ryan Millar (Alpine, Utah) added seven points on four kills and three blocks.
Anderson scored six points on five kills and one block. Thornton finished with one point on a block.
Thornton was credited with 13 running sets and one fault on 50 attempts. Suxho finished with 10 running sets and no faults on 32 attempts.
Lambourne led the U.S. Men in digging with 10 and seven faults on 24 attempts. He was also credited with eight excellent receptions and no faults on 17 attempts. Anderson led the team in excellent receptions with 17, but also had four faults on 27 attempts.
Knipe started Priddy and Anderson at outside hitter, Lee and Millar at middle blocker, Stanley at opposite, Suxho at setter and Lambourne at libero.
Besides Lotman and Thornton, opposite Gabe Gardner (San Clemente, Calif.) also played as a substitute.
The two teams battled back and forth in the first set, both showing some nerves with service errors. The U.S. Men scored their first point with a Stanley ace and went on to score on a Stanley kill and Priddy block along with several Puerto Rico errors to lead 8-7 at the first technical timeout (TTO). Puerto Rico tied the score with a kill after the break, but Stanley kept the U.S. Men ahead with his second ace. A service error gave the ball back to Puerto Rico, which scored on a U.S. hitting error and a kill, taking an 11-10 lead. The United States regained the lead at 12-11 on a Puerto Rico error and Priddy kill. The U.S. Men later took a 15-12 lead on a Puerto Rico service error, and two blocks. A Puerto Rico kill followed by Stanley kill gave the U.S. a 16-13 lead at the second TTO. But Puerto Rico came out of the break and grabbed the momentum after a U.S. error with a kill by Victor Rivera after a long rally. Another V. Rivera kill one-on-one against Lee pumped up the crowd and tied the score. The teams were still tied at 19-19 when the U.S. went up by two on two straight Puerto Rico errors. However a U.S. service error gave the ball back to Puerto Rico, which scored two straight points on a U.S. error and a Jose Rivera kill. Puerto Rico reached set point first at 24-23 on a Victor Rivera kill. Stanley tied it with a kill of the block. A Muniz kill gave Puerto Rico a second set point and a U.S. hitting error ended the set.
Puerto Rico took an 8-4 lead to open the second set as the U.S. struggled with errors, scoring on a Priddy kill. Coming out of the break, the U.S. regained some momentum with an Anderson kill and scored the next three points behind Priddy's serve to tie the score at 8-8. Puerto Rico responded with a four-point run, including two aces by Escalante to lead 12-8 and cause Knipe to call timeout. Lee came out of the timeout with a kill and the U.S. scored the next four points behind his serve, including a block by Millar and Stanley to tie the score at 12-12 and cause Puerto Rico to call timeout. An Anderson kill gave the U.S. the edge. Later, with the score tied at 4-14, Priddy's kill and Thornton's block put the U.S. Men up 16-14 at the second TTO. Puerto Rico quickly tied the score on two straight kills by Soto and Victor Rivera to tie the score. Neither team could gain more than a one-point edge. The United States reached set point first at 25-24 on Puerto Rico's hitting error, but Soto tied it with a kill. A Priddy block gave the U.S. set point again, but Puerto Rico came back again with a kill. The U.S. took a third set point at 27-26, but Puerto Rico tied it with a block. A Puerto Rico service error gave the U.S. men their fourth set point and Priddy ended the set with a kill.
Set 3 again began as a battle as the teams traded kills to tie the score at 7-7 when a Priddy ace gave the U.S. an 8-7 lead at the first TTO. Priddy came out of the break to score with a second ace and a Puerto Rico hitting error put the U.S. men ahead 10-7. Soto ended the run with a kill and another Soto kill pulled Puerto Rico to within two at 10-8. A Puerto Rico serving error made it 11-8, but Puerto Rico scored on a kill and a U.S. serving error to pull to within one at 11-10. A Lotman kill pulled the U.S. ahead again. The U.S. led by two at the second TTO, 16-14 and scored once more after the break to lead by three. The U.S. still led by three at 19-16 when David Lee took the serve on Puerto Rico's serving error and took the U.S. Men on a 4-0 run, including an ace and two Stanley errors, to give the U.S. a 23-16 lead. Puerto Rico scored once more on a U.S. service error. But kills by Lotman and Priddy ended the set.
The U.S. took an 8-6 lead at the first TTO of the fourth set, scoring on two kills by Stanley, two by Lotman and two by Priddy along with Puerto Rico errors. Puerto Rico pulled to within two at 10-8 but the U.S. Men increased the lead again with a Lee kill, Millar block and Stanley kill, causing Puerto Rico to call timeout. The U.S. scored one more point before Puerto Rico came back with three straight points on a Soto kill and two U.S. errors. Millar ended the run with a kill and the teams traded points. A Lotman kill gave the U.S. a 16-12 lead at the second TTO. Coming out of the break, the U.S. Men scored on two straight Lotman aces, causing Puerto Rico to call timeout, however the U.S. scored again on a Priddy kill to lead 18-12. The lead increased to 19-12 when Soto finally ended the onslaught with a kill. But Puerto Rico never scored more than one point in a row. Leading 23-16, the U.S. reached match point on Priddy's kill. A U.S. hitting error gave Puerto Rico one more point before Lee ended the match with a kill.
To visit the USA Volleyball World League web site, click here.
To visit the FIVB World League web site, click here.
Tickets to see the U.S. Men play Poland at the Sears Centre Arena in Hoffman Estates are available at the Sears Centre Arena Box Office (5333 Prairie Stone Parkway), online at SearsCentre.com or by calling (888) SEARSTIX (732-7784).
Tickets to see the U.S. Men take on world No. 1 Brazil in Tulsa at the Reynolds Center at the University of Tulsa are available online at TulsaHurricane.com. Tickets are available at the box office (800 South Tucker Drive) by calling (918) 631-4688 or in person (office hours 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m., Monday-Friday).
Tickets to see the U.S. Men play Puerto Rico on July 1-2 (7 p.m. PT both nights) at the Walter Pyramid in Long Beach can be purchased by visiting the Long Beach State athletics web site, by calling the ticket office at (562) 985-4949 or by visiting the box office (open 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. starting June 6; the address is 1250 Bellflower Blvd.).
For more information, visit the USA Volleyball World League web site.
2011 FIVB World League
12-Player Roster for June 3 in San Juan, Puerto Rico
(12-player rosters for each night are announced shortly before the matches)
No. Name (Position, Height, Hometown, College)
1 Matt Anderson (OH, 6-10, West Seneca, N.Y., Penn State)
4 David Lee (MB, 6-8, Alpine, Calif., Long Beach State)
5 Rich Lambourne (L, 6-3, Tustin, Calif., BYU)
6 Paul Lotman (OH, 6-7, Lakewood, Calif., Long Beach State)
7 Donald Suxho (S, 6-5, Korce, Albania, USC)
8 Reid Priddy (OH, 6-5, Richmond, Va., Loyola Marymount)
9 Ryan Millar (MB, 6-8, Alpine, Utah, BYU)
10 Brian Thornton (S, 6-3, San Clemente, Calif., UC Irvine)
13 Clay Stanley (OPP, 6-9, Honolulu, Hawai'i, Hawaii)
15 Gabe Gardner (Opp, 6-8, San Clemente, Calif., Stanford)
17 Max Holt (MB, 6-9, Cincinnati, Ohio, Penn State)
18 Scott Touzinsky (OH, 6-6, St. Louis, Mo., Long Beach State)
Head Coach: Alan Knipe (Huntington Beach, Calif.)
Team Leader: Rob Browning(Newport Beach, Calif.)
Assistant Coach: Gary Sato (Los Angeles, Calif.)
Medical Doctor: Keith Feder (Manhattan Beach, Calif.)
Trainer: Ron Larsen (Lafayette, Calif.)
Technical Coordinator: Chris Jackson (Phoenix, Ariz.)
Medical Support: Aaron Brock (Storm Lake, Iowa)
Pool A Standings
Team record (points)
1. Brazil 2-0 (6)
2. Poland 1-1 (3)
4. Puerto Rico 0-3 (0)
U.S. Schedule and Results
Date: May 27-28
Opponent: Poland
Location: Atlas Arena in Lodz, Poland
May 27: Poland def. USA, 25-20, 25-22, 25-19
May 28: USA def. Poland, 25-22, 25-19, 37-35
Date: June 3-4
Opponent: Puerto Rico
Location: Roberto Clemente Coliseum in San Juan, Puerto Rico
June 3: USA def. Puerto Rico, 24-26, 29-27, 25-17, 25-17
Date: June 11-12
Opponent: Brazil
Location: Mineirinho in Belo Horizonte, Brazil
Date: June 17-18 (7 p.m. both nights)
Opponent: Poland
Location: Sears Centre Arena in Hoffman Estates, Ill. - BUY TICKETS
Date: June 24-25 (7 p.m. both nights)
Opponent: Brazil
Location: Reynolds Center at the University of Tulsa (Okla.) - BUY TICKETS
Date: July 1-2 (7 p.m. both nights)
Opponent: Puerto Rico
Location: Walter Pyramid in Long Beach, Calif. - BUY TICKETS
Date: July 6-10
Opponent: Teams must qualify
Location: Gdansk-Sopot, Poland


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Travis Kvapil accused of hitting wife during domestic dispute, police say
STATESVILLE, N.C. -- NASCAR Sprint Cup driver Travis Kvapil allegedly pulled his wife into a bedroom by her hair and struck her in the head as she tried to pull away Tuesday night, causing minor injuries and resulting in his arrest, according to police and court records.
Kvapil, who was not under the influence of alcohol and did not use any weapons, was charged with misdemeanor assault on a female and false imprisonment. His next court date will be Nov. 19, according to Iredell County (N.C.) District Court records obtained Thursday morning by the Sporting News.
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Kvapil, 37, and his wife, Jennifer, have three children.
BK Racing has not announced if Kvapil, who 31st in the Cup standings, will drive for the team this weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Practice and qualifying for the Bank of America 500 is scheduled for Thursday.
NASCAR spokesman Kerry Tharp said the sanctioning body had no comment on the matter as it continues through the legal process.
Kvapil, the 2003 NASCAR Truck Series champion, was released from police custody on $2,000 bond Wednesday morning and cannot go back to the family home, according to the case file. He is only allowed to have contact with his wife by phone or email on matters concerning their three children.
The incident happened at 6:50 p.m. ET on Tuesday, and Kvapil was booked into Iredell County jail at 8:35 p.m., according to the police report. An MPD news release said it received a 911 call regarding an assault and arrested Kvapil after the dispute with his wife. Neither the police report nor the case file details what the couple were fighting over.
Kvapil used his hands and feet for the alleged assault, according to the investigation report by the Mooresville Police Department.
Neither Kvapil nor his wife were under the influence of alcohol, according to the police report. Kvapil had a "good" attitude with authorities, according to the court file.
Kvapil has had no record of acts of domestic violence and no record other than traffic charges, according to the court file.
Kvapil has waived his right to a public defender.
BK Racing owner Ron Devine told FoxSports.com that he plans to have Kvapil race this weekend, but Kvapil's status still appeared in limbo Thursday as NASCAR officials were inside the BK Racing hauler for about a half-hour and indicated an update from NASCAR would come early Thursday afternoon.
Kvapil has been racing its NASCAR's top three national series since 2001. He has nine truck series wins and captured the 2003 championship with team owner Steve Coulter's Xpress Motorsports. He has made 240 Cup starts for such teams as BK Racing, Front Row Motorsports and Yates Racing. He has seven career top-10 finishes.


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Despite frustrations and setbacks, the community education councils that replaced the 32 community school boards last fall were more effective in their first year than many observers expected, and parents say the councils may become more powerful as they learn to flex their political muscles.
The first year was difficult for the councils, which are made up mostly of public school parents and elected largely by officials of school parents association. Some council members complain about what they consider a dismissive attitude by the Department of Education. They are dismayed that Chancellor Joel Klein removed the one clear power the councils had -- to determine school choice and magnet programs. In poor neighborhoods in particular, the councils have had difficulty attracting enough members, and many don't have the full complement of nine parents.
The experiences of one council member, David Bloomfield, chair of the Graduate Program in Educational Leadership at Brooklyn College and first vice president of the Citywide Council on High Schools, reflect those of many council members. "My chief frustration was the perception that the Department of Education had created the council as window dressing," Bloomfield writes in an article for Inside Schools. "Rarely was there a sense of welcomed collaboration between the parents on the board and Department of Education officials."
Despite this, he says, there were successes. When the council publicized complaints it had received from parents, an article appeared in the Daily News. This, Bloomfield writes, prompted the Department pf Education to appoint an executive director for secondary schools and to revamp its policies on admission to high school.
Other councils point to success too.
On Manhattan's West Side, parents who thought admissions procedures discriminated against poor and working class Latino families were able to get a hearing. On the East Side, parents upset by the progressive math curriculum aired their concerns. And a community council member from Queens says he is impressed by the clout the council gives parents.
"I've been empowered to a degree I wouldn't have thought possible," Jeffrey Guyton, a council member from District 30 in Long Island City, said in a letter to the New York Times this spring. "I've helped to get a leaking roof repaired and am organizing a seminar on asthma at PS 2, among other things."
When the legislature gave the mayor control of the city schools, it dissolved the 32 community school boards and replaced them with 32 "community education councils" each with nine parents elected by parents associations, two ember appointed by the borough president and one high school senior, who does not get a vote. These councils are supposed to approve boundaries between schools, review educational programs, evaluate supervisors, and make recommendations on building use. The legislature also created the council on high schools and a council for special education. The first councils were selected for one-year terms, but the next set will serve two, starting in the fall.
There have been difficulties. Resignations, dismissals and unfilled vacancies meant that almost half of the 32 councils did not have their full complement of nine parent members on January 3, 2005, according to a report prepared by Carolyn Prager of Advocates for Public Representation in Public Education. Because a great many of those who did finish their terms did not run for re-election or were defeated, there will be a huge turnover in the councils in the fall. Almost as worrisome, the turnout in the election limited to three parent association officers in each school was dismal.
Indeed, in some poor neighborhoods parents feel as frustrated as ever. "We have no power at all," Glenn Simmons of the council for District 32 in the Bushwick section of Brooklyn told the Daily News. "Our members resigned because they were unhappy. If you want to make a difference in schools, community education councils are not the place to do it." Christian Rodriguez, a member of District 22 in Flatbush told the Daily News that many parents were chased away by frustration. "If you come into the situation cold, like a lot of parents did this year, it really is a shock to your system," he said.
The bureaucracy seemed to conspire against the councils. Members learned that they did not have the free access to schools that their predecessors on the community school boards enjoyed; rather, they could visit only if the principal agreed. They were upset when, without consultation, the chancellor revised a regulation -- A-185 -- on zoning to remove their ability to designate magnet schools and school choice programs in their districts.
By spring, members were grappling with onerous conflict of interest regulations that required them to disclose their personal finances - and perhaps be removed from the council - if they had even a remote connection to a group or company that does business with the Department of Education. A council member in District 13 in Brooklyn faced disqualification because she worked for Verizon, the telephone company, which does business with the school system. "You've got to be kidding," Carmen Colon, president of the District 13 council, told the New York Times. "She has nothing to do with contracts. She's a clerk." Colon said excessive paperwork discouraged civic-minded parents from running for office.
Despite these problems, some councils took on important issues. Darlene Vanasco, a parent, attended a District 15 meeting in Brooklyn on a middle school initiative and small class size. "The dedication of the people on the council has been incredible," she said. "They are tenacious, smart and informed and I do believe they can really make a difference over time."
District 3's council was instrumental in airing the Center for Immigrant Families' report on what it called de facto segregation in the gifted programs on Manhattan's West Side. District 2, also in Manhattan, held three forums on the math curriculum. Serena Brown, newly elected to the panel, said the middle school admissions process was greatly improved with the help of the council. According to Catherine Skopec, a parent who has attended nearly all District 2 council meetings, the panel really listened and there was some movement on some issues."
In December many of the councils banded together in an Association of New York City Education Councils to help solve their problems. They engaged civil rights attorney Norman Siegel as counsel. Besides public representation, the group provides members with technical assistance on such matters as how to read budgets, placing emphasis on the capital budget that councils are supposed to approve.
"I think the councils had a lot of great ideas," said Vanasco. "I also think they feel quite hobbled in instituting the ideas. The issue is not whether they could be effective. The issue is how. Some feel a lot of work was put in with not enough hard results to show for it. However, I do think we need to be patient. Change happens over time."
This topic page has been adapted from an article that originally appeared Inside Schools, an independent guide to New York City public schools sponsored by Advocates for Children.


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Murphy eyes federally backed loans to break rail project log jam
U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn, announced Thursday he will introduce legislation to speed up big-ticket projects like replacing the 118-year-old Norwalk bridge and modernizing the Metro-North New Haven Line by spurring private investment.
Improving and modernizing the New Haven Line and other aging rail systems between Boston and Washington, D.C., will rely more on private capital and public-private partnerships in the future, Murphy said, as federal and state governments can no longer finance the majority of infrastructure needs as federal gas tax proceeds dwindle.
States or regions would establish new revenues from highway tolls, rail fares or tax revenue to repay the loans, Murphy said.
This summer, Murphy, along with U.S. Rep. Bob Corker, R-Tenn., proposed two consecutive 6-cent increases to the 18.4-cent-a-gallon federal gas tax in 2015 and 2016 and then pegging the levy to inflation to help close the gap between needed transportation improvements and dwindling revenue streams. It would represent the first hike in the tax since 1993.
Murphy said the increased gas tax is necessary to keep the federal transportation coffers from continually running out of money.
"The gas tax is the clearest and most obvious way to broaden the pie, and then I'm proposing some out-of-the box ideas for financing specific proposals right now," Murphy said.
By assuring private lenders they will be paid back by the federal government if states default on loans, it will make it easier to garner investment for commuter rail projects, Murphy said. As opposed to highway projects, states have had more difficulty attracting investment because of uncertainty about fare revenue paying them back, Murphy said.
"We don't have a loan guarantee program for passenger rail projects right now," Murphy said. "If there is a federal backstop and a federal loan guarantee, we might have more willingness from private-sector lenders to get involved in bigger rail financing projects."
The bill would also include a second component to subsidize a new type of bond for non-revenue-generating rail projects, with the federal government picking up 80 percent of the interest.
Last year the Regional Plan Association identified $3.6 billion in investments through 2020 to maintain the current level of service on the New Haven Line and avoid a pattern of delays, equipment breakdowns and service outages caused by incidents like the May 2013 derailment of a train in Bridgeport that injured 76 people.
Replacing the rail bridge over the Norwalk River, which rotates to let large boats pass, and four other movable bridges in the state is estimated to cost $2.8 billion alone.
Those costs did not include major projects like straightening curves along the railway in Bridgeport and other locations to eliminate speed restrictions and other bottlenecks that raise questions about the ability to address future ridership increases.
Corporations and state business leaders are concerned that nearer term projects like replacing the Norwalk River bridge will move forward, but longer term goals like expanding speed and capacity will be dismissed as unrealistic and prohibitively expensive, said Joseph McGee, vice president of public policy for the Fairfield County Business Council.
"I think we're growing increasingly concerned that a state of good repair within 15 to 20 years puts us at a congested rail system," McGee said.


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My hospice has had a rash of "VIP's" lately. Are they current or former employees, their family members or beloved friends? No. Actually, they're very wealthy people with a massive sense of entitlement.
- They call for a bedpan at 2 AM. Although there's a 24 hr drugstore on every corner in this city.
- They call for a nurse to sit with the patient at 9 PM so they can all go out for dinner and a movie.
- They don't call for a nurse during a real emergency, but raise holy hell with hospice management because a nurse didn't call them during the crisis. (Yeah, that's one of my favorites)
Apartment Complexes, Trailer Parks, etc. (at night)
- The "map" at the entrance for the complex has no "You Are Here".
- Home or building numbers are nonexistent, poorly maintained or unlit.
- Building numbers are placed so that they cannot be seen from the "road" or are obscured by the roofs of car ports.
My Hospice's Pharmacy
- Will sometimes mail E-kits and pain medications to our new, suffering patients even though they have a courier to make home and facility deliveries.
- Believes that STAT equals four hours. (Yes, that's their policy)
- Will deliver meds to our inpatient unit 6 hours after the patient has arrived.
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I'm writing a software to make a telemetry application for my 2001 VW Golf mk4 reading parameters from OBD2 using an ELM327 compatible cable.
I succeeded so far. The problem that I have now, is that the software is too slow (3 - 4 values per seconds). Some of the problems might be in my software, some may be limitation of the OBD2 protocol in my car, but let's presume that it's all from my software and I'm going to improve it to the point I'll be able to read as fast as possible.
I read in the documentation for the cable that is forbidden, for a car using OBD2 standars prior of 2002, to read values faster than 100 milliseconds appart. It sais that problems may occur, but they don't go into details.
My question is: does anybody have any idea what sorts of problem may occure by reading information to fast from the OBD2, and if those problems, if occurring, may be fixed by just removing & re-connecting the battery terminals to the car ?


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Autokinetics is a Rochester Hills MI design firm working with Armco, a supplier of stainless steel. Together, they have developed an architecture that replaces the traditional stamped and spot welded steel unibody with a novel stainless steel spaceframe architecture. Fabrication Rollformings Thin wall castings Progressive die stampings Plastic support and exterior panels Assembly - Spot, laser, and MIG welding Relative to conventional steel unibodies, the Autokinetics spaceframe architecture offers a number of projected advantages. Substantial mass reduction Increased safety Improved ride and NVH More flexible packaging Lower lifecycle impact Potential for paint shop elimination The obvious question that arises, and the one that this paper will answer, is: How does the Autokinetics spaceframe architecture compete on cost?


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For the first few months she'll be sharing our room, but I need to think about what her room will look like. Hmm, okay Mommy G... time to roll up your sleeves.
Here is a mood board I whipped up together during the past few days. It's just a compilation of ideas that I think would look great for a nursery. We want a room that's serene and light, not too girly, but still a bit feminine.
Color palette: shades of grey, blue, green and cream
- Wall paint. On the walls, I like something neutral and can go with anything. Grey is a wonderful color, and it has this calming effect. Restoration Hardware's lightest paint in the Flint family, Pumice, looks amazing. Another alternative is Benjamin Moore's Tranquility, but it seems like it's leaning towards the greenish grey side.
- Area rug. Her future room is not at all carpeted, so an area rug is a must. Besides, I believe that a rug brings a room together. Pottery Barn Kids' trellis carpet has a subdued graphic pattern, comes in light green, and goes well with the color palette that we chose.
- Crib and bedding. Serena and Lily is a great place to get crib beddings that are super soft and comes in sets. They're a bit expensive, but feels so luxurious. As for the crib, I wanted a crib that is simple and modern ... like the oeuf classic crib in birch/white (not pictured), but it's waaaay out of my budget.
- Dresser / Changing Table. Instead of getting a separate changing table, we figured it would be more cost-efficient to just use a low dresser like Ikea's Malm 6-chest dresser, and diy a changing pad on top. The drawers can still be used for storage, in addition to the existing closet.
- Rocker. Another one that's way up on my nursery wishlist ... an Eames rocker in white ... or maybe in light blue. A piece of designer furniture really makes a difference.
- Lighting. I have my eye on using a drum shade pendant for the nursery. I found one that I like - it's by Shades of Light, and it goes so well with the trellis rug, don't you think? Jonathan Adler also has these lovely giraffe wall sconces that I'm planning to put up above the dresser - at both ends of the art print display. I think the giraffes bring a bit of whimsy into the room.
- Curtains. I wanted a sheer white patterned curtain on top of a plain white/cream canvas roman shade. Crate and Barrel's Marimekko Madison sheer curtain has a white-on-white leaf design that softens the room, and with the additional roman shade, we can instantly make the room darker when the baby is sleeping.
- Accessories. babyjives' cloud mobiles took my breath away when I first saw them. I think they're just adorable. As for the artworks, I love avelisa's art prints.
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Murder charges were filed Tuesday morning against the man prosecutors believe killed the 19-year-old wife of a fellow Marine and disposed of her body in a 14-story abandoned mine in a remote Southern California desert.
Christopher Brandon Lee, 23, is charged in the murder of Erin Corwin. Investigators have said they were having an affair and that Corwin may have been pregnant with Lee's baby.
San Bernardino County District Attorney Michael Ramos also filed a special circumstance allegation of lying in wait against Lee, an allegation that could set the stage for prosecutors to seek the death penalty. They have not yet decided whether to do so.
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"The decision regarding which penalty will be sought will be made after a full review of the facts and evidence in the case," Ramos said in a statement.
Lee was arrested Sunday in Alaska, a day after police located Corwin's remains in mine shaft.
Corwin's cause of death has not been disclosed, but an arrest warrant released Tuesday said .22-caliber "fired cartridge casings and pieces of rebar" were found at the scene.
"The head stamp on the fired cartridge was consistent with head stamps on .22-caliber casings recovered from Lee's vehicle and Lee's residence," the warrant stated.
The warrant also said Lee admitted to conducting Internet searching about how to dispose of a human body.
Corwin was last seen leaving her Twentynine Palms home on June 28. She told her husband she was headed to Joshua Tree National Park to look for hiking trails, authorities said.
Her husband, Marine Cpl. Jonathan Corwin, reported her missing the next day. Erin Corwin's car was found in Twentynine Palms two days after she disappeared.
Corwin, 19, had a possible secret relationship with 24-year-old then-Marine Cpl. Christopher Lee, both Lee's neighbor and Corwin's friend told investigators, according to a court documents.
Lee lived next door to Corwin and her husband, with his wife and family. Investigators said in a search warrant that Lee and Corwin had begun having an affair in February, and that she may have been three months pregnant with his baby. Investigators believe that may have been a motive for her murder.
Volunteers spent nearly eight weeks combing 300 acres of remote desert nearby before a special team with the San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner's Department found Corwin's body in a 140-foot deep abandoned mine shaft just outside of Joshua Tree National Park, officials said Monday.
Lee appeared in court in Alaska Tuesday afternoon for an initial hearing. He did not waive his right to an extradition hearing, officials said.
It could be four to six weeks before Lee arrives in SoCal, Ramos said.
"Once again, we are faced with a terrible crime that shows absolutely no regard for the value of human life," Ramos said. "Make no mistake that this office will fight to see that justice is carried out for our victim and her family."


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Antibiotic-associated colitis is an irritation in your large intestine caused by an infection. It happens when there is a disruption in the normal bacteria of your intestines after taking antibiotic medication allowing bad bacteria to take over. Colitis can lead to diarrhea and abdominal cramping.
The infection is often very serious.
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Your intestine is normally full of good bacteria. When you take antibiotics, they often kill much of the good bacteria in your intestine. This creates a perfect home for bacteria called Clostridium difficile ( C. diff ). This particular bacteria is not killed by the antibiotics and begins to grow out of control. As it grows, the bacteria makes toxins. These toxins irritate the lining of the intestine and cause swelling, leading to pain and diarrhea.
Risk Factors
An infection with this bacteria is most common in older people, or people staying in hospitals or other care centers. Other factors that increase your chance of having this condition include:
- Antibiotic use
- Severe illness
- Medications that decrease stomach acid production
- A prior, severe C. diff infection
- Surgery of the stomach or intestine
- Enteral feeding
- Other stomach or intestine conditions, such as Crohn disease or ulcerative colitis
- Chemotherapy
Symptoms may include:
- Loose stools
- Watery or mucousy diarrhea
- Abdominal pain or cramps
- Bloating
- Fever
- Loss of appetite
- Rarely, nausea and vomiting
You will be asked about your symptoms and medical history. A physical exam will be done. Tests may include:
- Blood tests
- Stool samples to identify the toxins made by the bacteria
- CT scan to see internal body structures
- Colonoscopy to see the colon lining with a thin, lighted tube inserted through the rectum
Talk with your doctor about the best treatment plan for you. Treatment options include the following:
Fluid Replacement
Severe diarrhea can make it difficult for your body to take in and keep fluids. You may have fluid treatments to help replace lost fluids. Your doctor may simply encourage you to drink more fluids. For severe fluid loss, your doctor may recommend an IV to deliver fluids directly to your bloodstream.
Your doctor may stop or switch your current antibiotic. Don't stop taking this antibiotic until you talk with your doctor. The new antibiotic will work on treating the C. diff infection.
You may also be given probiotics. These are healthy bacteria that will help your intestine get back to normal. Try not to use antidiarrheal drugs, which slow your gut motility.
In severe cases, surgery may be needed. This is rare.
Surgery may be needed in severe cases to remove the affected part of the intestine. This is called a colectomy . The small intestine may be connected to an opening in the abdominal wall. This will allow waste to pass to a bag outside of the body.
Fecal Transplantation
Fecal transplantation may be used to treat adults with repeat infections.
To help reduce your chance of antibiotic-associated colitis:
- Use antibiotics only when your doctor has confirmed that you have a bacterial infection.
- If you are prescribed antibiotics, ask your doctor if you should take a probiotic also. Probiotics may help protect the normal bacterial growth in your intestines.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water to prevent spreading the infection.
- Clean any affected surfaces with a disinfectant that contains bleach if someone has had an infection at home.
- If you are in a care facility, make sure any healthcare staff are washing their hands before coming in contact with you. Ask your visitors to wash their hands while visiting with you.
- Precautions will be taken in the hospital if you have a C. diff infection. This should include gloves and protective gowns for staff or visitors.
Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America http://www.ccfa.org
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases http://www.niddk.nih.gov
Canadian Association of Gastroenterology https://www.cag-acg.org
Canadian Digestive Health Foundation http://www.cdhf.ca
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FAQs about Clostridium difficile. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Available at: http://www.cdc.gov/HAI/pdfs/cdiff/Cdiff%5Ftagged.pdf. Accessed February 9, 2016.
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Navaneethan U, Venkatesh PG, Shen B. Clostridium difficile infection and inflammatory bowel disease: understanding the evolving relationship. World J Gastroenterol. 2010;16(39):4892-4904.
Probiotics to prevent antibiotic-associated diarrhea. EBSCO DynaMed Plus website. Available at: https://www.dynamed.com/topics/dmp~AN~T236001/Probiotics-to-prevent-antibiotic-associated-diarrhea . Updated August 11, 2017. Accessed March 16, 2018.
Rebmann T, Carrico RM, Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology. Preventing Clostridium difficile infections: an executive summary of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology's elimination guide. Am J Infect Control. 2011;39(3):239-242.
Surawicz CM, Brandt LJ, et al. Guidelines for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of Clostridium difficile infections. Am J Gastroenterol. 2013;108(4):478-498.
12/9/2013 DynaMed Plus Systematic Literature Surveillance https://www.dynamed.com/topics/dmp~AN~T114378/Clostridium-difficile-infection : Burke KE, Lamont JT. Fecal transplantation for recurrent Clostridium difficile infection in older adults: a review. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2013;61(8):1394-1398.
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Revision Information
- Reviewer: EBSCO Medical Review Board James Cornell, MD
- Review Date: 03/2018
- Update Date: 02/09/2016


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The Aim Of An Anger Management Home Study Programfrom: Jennifer Morton - Guest Writer
Home study programs have become one of the more effective alternative ways to learn, and this has been proven by their growing popularity over the years.
The reasons why people prefer to take home study programs may be different from person to person, but the bottom line remains the same, namely that people want an alternative learning that is more advantageous to their present circumstances and present needs.
This also applies to those who find themselves suffering from anger management issues, but for whatever reason are unable to attend workshops or seminars along with other people or groups. As an excellent alternative therfore, an anger management home study program is the best way to control anger, and personally learn about the nature of anger without forcing yourself to join a group if you do not wish, or are unable to.
Sometimes there are people who express their anger in a violent manner, and they might also pose a risk to other people on a course or sudy group. The anger management home study program keeps these kinds of people from inflicting harm on others as a result of their anger, so if you are one of these people, you might as well choose to deal with your anger management issues at home.
Aside from this, the anger management home study program lets you reach within your personal awareness to try and discover what exactly is happening to you, and just exactly why it is happening to you. The anger can then be more clearly understood, and hopefully therefore, can be managed more easily.
The course will include self- help modules on the kinds of circumstances that would let you learn the nature of anger, and also the different types of anger, and knowing this would let you become more conscious of the possible ways to alter and control your personal difficulties.
As there are times when you could not explain why your anger is happening, the home study program aims to try and enable you to gain a better understanding of your anger. Also without the involvement of other people, you will be free to explore your condition of anger, which should eventually lead you to a better and more liberated understanding of who you really are, and what you can do to yourself and to others.
It is most definately the case that anger can increase the physical strength of people, and this might become destructive if it is not adequately controlled. The anger management home study program therefore, also aims to provide ways and means on how to divert anger into more productive and appropriate activities. This will help to keep you out of trouble in case your anger does get out of hand.
In learning about the negative implications of anger from this home study program, you will further prevent yourself from uncontrollable behavior that would lead you to unwanted implications and potential disaster. Also the gaining of self worth and self respect, is another important thing you could learn with an anger management home study program.
Therefore, when all is said and done, everything boils down to one thing, which is that anger is a type of emotion which must be controlled.
Anger may not be as bad as it sounds for some people, but once it has gaine the ability to take control of you, the repercussions can be unpleasant and it could even destroy you, as well as other people around you.
So if you are concious of the fact that you have anger management issues, you should do something about it, immediately, and start by assessing yourself to determine if you need to take up an anger management program.
Equally it follows that if you are not a sociable type or are ashamed to admit to others that you have some anger management issues, then the anger management home study program might the best option for you.


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This software is only available in the commercial aviation training version.
MCP/Enhanced Autopilot
- Realistic Controlling of Alt/Speed
- SPD CLB DES modes Which controls your airspeed via the pitch and not the autothrottle with a pitch limiter
- NAV with our FMC
- TOGA Mode Controlling the Flight Director and thrust limit according to the situation
- ND-Selector for our Glass Cockpit
- VOR/LOC Compensating for winds, with correct intercept
- Accurate ILS/LOC and ILS GS APP modes with wind compensation
Software Features
- Available for 200, 700 and 900
- Resizable
- Buttons move in/out according to the selected mode
- Keyboard interface
- Support of Hardware via I/O cards and dedicated solutions
Glass Cockpit (PFD/ND/Engine and Synoptics)
- Works with default FS Autopilot as well as our FCU
- Flight Director Inverted V and Crosshair
- Correct FMA
- Worldwide Navdata with monthly updates
- TCAS Display
- Displays FS Flight plans, SBP files and FMC-generated Routes
- Weather Radar Display (with severe WX simulation from Instructor Station)
- Standby Gauges
Software Features
- Fully Resizable
- Bezel frames can be enabled/disabled
- Windowed/Full Screen
- Excellent Graphics Quality
- All Displays can be re-positioned and combined freely
- Displays can be Rotated left and right 90 degrees
- Brightness Factors
- Special Controls for Cockpit Builders
- OpenGL Graphics for best Image Quality
RTU Available
CDU/Flight Management System
- Implementation of the FMC, keyboard layout can be changed
- Worldwide Nav, Terminal Procedures and Airway Database ( allows user defined waypoints as well)
- Navaid Tuning via ID's, frequency
- Route generation for the Glass Cockpit's ND and Quickmap (sold seperatly)
- LNAV – Compensating for winds, conditional waypoints etc.
- Calculations based on type specific performance data (can be configured by the user)
- Display and setting of V-Speeds
- Setting of N1 Limits for the MCP's thrust management computer
- HOLD Feature (time, distance, altitude etc.)
- SID/STAR Data
- Airway Data
- Generates messages and warnings
- Fully sizable
- Dual CDU System Available
Software Features
- Input via keyboard, mouseclick


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I need to learn well technique of intracellular staining of PBMC on flow cytometry in order to make sure that later, when I do not see protein of my interest, the reason is that this protein is not expressed by the cell not because I am not able to make the procedure the correct way. But, I do not know what primary antibody, against what protein to buy and use. What intracellular protein I shall use to train detection by FCM to be 100% positive it is always expressed in PBMC...?
Thank you!
Submit your paper to J Biol Methods today!
What positive control for intracellular staining?
Started by Paja, Nov 28 2011 11:21 AM(flow cytometry)
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Posted 28 November 2011 - 07:31 PM
When people need to ensure their cells are properly permeabilized and in good condition, they'll sometimes use an antibody to F-Actin, which is present in all cells. If the F-Actin staining is always positive then at least you know that the cells are properly permeabilized and that your buffers are working properly. This could serve as a positive control.


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First Lady Michelle Obama appeared on Wednesday's edition of "The Colbert Report" to discuss her new initiative with Dr. Jill Biden: Joining Forces, a program designed to assist military families and help veterans find employment after returning from tours of duty.
Stephen Colbert, adopting a slightly toned-down version of his standard schtick, couldn't help but steer the conversation back to himself.
"The last time you were here you were not First Lady—and now you are," Colbert said. "That's called the Colbert bump."
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Later, Colbert grilled the First Lady on a key issue of the 2012 presidential campaign: Nickelodeon's "iCarly."
"As someone who has both appeared on my show and 'iCarly,' which of us has more gravitas?" Colbert asked.
The First Lady didn't provide a definitive answer, but played along with the gag.
"iCarly is about sixteen, and she's real deep," she said.
"I should add some random dancing to my show," Colbert quipped.
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Later in the interview, First Lady Obama discussed what attracted her to working with veterans.
Colbert chimed in: "I served in Iraq for almost a week [for the USO], so I consider myself a veteran."
The host topped off the interview by asking the First Lady if she ever ribbed her husband on the fact — according to some polls — that she is more popular than him. She laughed.
First Lady Obama doesn't tease the President, of course.
"He's my man."
Check out the full clip via Comedy Central below:
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November 23, 2016
Pushing the Democratic Party Left: 40 Years of In These Times
Since 1976, In These Times has pressured Democrats for a more progressive agenda. MORE
The Luxury of Opting Out of This Election
People whose livelihoods can turn with an election can't afford to wait for a third party to rescue them. MORE
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Muckraking and Troublemaking: 40 Years of In These Times
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Countering Capitalism: 40 Years of In These Times
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Defending the Commons: 40 Years of In These Times
As the corporate assault on the environment grow, so does the movement against it. MORE
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Fighting the Bosses: 40 Years of In These Times
Without a strong labor movement, there is little hope for socialism—let alone a more humane capitalism. MORE
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Dragonair's Journey of Dreams expands horizons of local youth, the thrill of flying for the first time
(HONG KONG) The Dragonair Journey of Dreams today provided 53 young beneficiaries of the Child Development Fund (CDF) the chance to experience the thrill of flying with their families and mentors. More than 170 Hong Kong residents enjoyed a happy and memorable first-ever flight together.
Chief Secretary for Administration Carrie Lam was the Guest of Honour, officiating at this meaningful event together with Dragonair Chief Executive Officer Algernon Yau and Dragonair Board Director James Tong. Also joining the participants for their first flight were Secretary for Labour and Welfare Matthew Cheung and Permanent Secretary for Labour Welfare Annie Tam.
The Labour and Welfare Bureau's CDF encourages participants aged 10-16 from disadvantaged backgrounds to plan for their future and accumulate savings and intangible assets that can aid their future development. Sharing a similar vision to the CDF, Dragonair endeavours to broaden the horizons of the next generation, especially those from less-advantaged backgrounds. By drawing on the airline's resources, and the professional knowledge and expertise of its staff, the Journey of Dreams programme provides exposure to new things than can motivate and inspire young people to strive for their dreams.
Chief Secretary for Administration Carrie Lam said, "'The Journey of Dreams' is a name that fits the event very well. The event realises the dreams for a flight journey of CDF beneficiaries, and, on the other hand, matches the objectives of the CDF to encourage children to reach their dreams and maximise their potentials by consistently learning and equipping themselves with strengths in their growth process."
Dragonair Chief Executive Officer Algernon Yau said: "Rooted in Hong Kong for 30 years, Dragonair continues to strive to nurture young people in our community. Apart from exposing them to the world of aviation, we also see the importance of helping them understand themselves, to plan for their future, and to have a deeper sense of responsibility towards the wider community. We hope this programme provides participants and their families not only with a unique experience, but also gives them the inspiration and motivation to plan for their future development."
As a precursor to today's flight, Dragonair ran an educational workshop, named Aviation 360, in October at which CDF participants were given behind-the-scenes insights into airline operations and gained a deeper understanding of the level of quality, professionalism and teamwork required in the industry. Today's flight provided participants with the opportunity to see at first hand the work of frontline staff and get a broad range of professional insights they otherwise would not have had access to.
The Journey of Dreams flight took off from Hong Kong International Airport and circled over the South China Sea for approximately 90 minutes. Participants were able to try out the seat features and in-seat entertainment on the Airbus A330-300 aircraft, enjoying the inflight meals served up by Dragonair cabin crew. Over 100 volunteers and operating staff from Dragonair, including pilots, cabin crew and ground staff, supported the programme, providing assistance and sharing interesting aviation knowledge with the participants to enhance their overall flight experience.
Participant Lau Ka-ho said he enjoyed sharing today's special moments with his mentor. "I wanted to become a social worker. Inspired by the Dragonair captain at the Aviation 360 workshop, who said he had no flying experience before being admitted to the cadet pilot programme, I realised I should make a step forward to reach my dreams, even if things seem difficult to achieve. After experiencing my first flight today, I am certainly attracted by the exciting world of aviation! This programme has inspired me to find out more about different industries as I begin to plan for my future."
The special Dragonair flight was made possible by the generous support extended by various government departments and other organisations, including the Transport and Housing Bureau, the Hong Kong Civil Aviation Department, the Immigration Department, Airport Authority Hong Kong, Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department, and Aviation Security Company Limited.


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Ladies and gentlemen, meet Kathy Beth Terry, otherwise known as Katy Perry's response to Rebecca Black.
It seems like the sugary pop star has temporarily turned in her "E.T." tendencies for taped glasses and a night brace. Her new single, "Last Friday Night," chronicles a wild teenage party.
Not unlike the classic teen movies of the 1980's, the video plays out like some sort of candy-coated John Hughes meets "The Hangover," where Katy—er, Kathy, is a hopeless cross-eyed nerd trying to figure out why there's a chicken in her bed.
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The video is chock full of cameos, featuring everyone from Hanson to jazz saxophonist Kenny G ("Uncle Kenny"). Viral sensation Rebecca Black pops up to witness how a slightly more risqué star handles her favorite day of the week.
Other familiar faces like "Glee's" Darren Criss and Kevin McHale pop up. The video is below, in all its day-glo glory.


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- 90 minute whiskey blending masterclass Fully hosted by a Jameson Ambassador
- Taste premium whiskeys blended by our Masters
- Blend-your-own whiskey to take home
- Up to 6 participants (group sizes limited to allow for social distancing)
- Cask draw and tasting in our Maturation Warehouse
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- Available 7 days a week
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Blend Your Own Whiskey at Jameson Distillery Bow St.
Learn the art of whiskey blending with all of the Jameson elements on the Whiskey Makers Experience. This whiskey tasting lets you compare Jameson Original with three of our premium blends from our very own 'Whiskey Makers Series'. You'll learn by tasting how to deconstruct the whiskey ingredients, craft and different flavour notes. You'll get to blend your very own whiskey to take home with you and visit our Live Maturation Warehouse where you'll have the opportunity to sample whiskey straight from the cask. Not bad for 90 minutes.
Please note that this experience does not include a guided tour. Due to alcohol consumption levels you will not be permitted to book a Bow St. Experience Tour along with this experience.
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The olinguito, whose discovery was announced last week, is a remarkable creature. For a start, it is utterly engaging, with big eyes and a distinctive thick red-brown pelt. It has been likened to a cat crossed with a teddy bear.
But the importance of Bassaricyon neblina, which has its home in the forests of the Andes, goes beyond aesthetics. The very manner of its discovery is instructive. The olinguito's existence was determined by careful analysis of old museum exhibits. These showed that the little carnivore had been confused with other similar-looking creatures over the past century and so had been overlooked by science.
Fortunately, the creature's remains had been well-tended and curated and so researchers – once they realised their oversight – were able to analyse the DNA of pelts and skeletons in their collection to reveal the existence of the first new mammal to be discovered in 35 years. In times of austerity it is easy to question expenditure on preserving the past and the extinct. But as the olinguito story shows, such curation gives us a powerful tool for exploring the living world.


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So the plumbing part I'm waiting for to begin real testing of the 'Monster Briccoletta' didn't show up. UPS decided that this was something that required in person, adult signature. Of course... it was shipped to my house and between paddling and work I'm only here (on average) from around 9pm to around 7am most days.
It's being re-shipped (to the Stumptown Annex).
As soon as I get it, I'll start testing in earnest.
I'm going to run through a range of coffees so that I have a chance to deal with a wide range of brew parameters. I will, of course, post results and pictures here.
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