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Attitudes and Beliefs and the Steps of HIV Care
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Through a prospective observational cohort study enrolling patients newly diagnosed with Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV):
Aim 1: Assess attitudes and beliefs about HIV disease and care over time and relate those attitudes and beliefs to success in following the Steps of HIV Care.
Aim 2: Validate a simple visual analogue scale for assessing adherence to highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) in patients newly starting HAART in routine care.
Aim 3: Implement latent growth curve analysis for modeling changes in attitudes and beliefs over time, and for assessing the impact of the components of the Steps of HIV Care model on health outcomes.
|Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infections
|Behavioral: Questionnaire
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Observational Model: Cohort
Time Perspective: Prospective
|Official Title:
|Attitudes and Beliefs and the Steps of HIV Care
- Survey to Assess Attitudes + Beliefs about Steps of HIV Disease Care [ Time Frame: Interviewer-administered at time of enrollment and every 3 months for 18 months ]
|Study Start Date:
|April 2008
|Study Completion Date:
|November 2012
|Primary Completion Date:
|November 2012 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
HIV Care Questionnaire
Patients with a new diagnosis of HIV infection.
Behavioral: Questionnaire
Questionnaire taking 60-90 minutes.
Other Name: Survey
Detailed Description:
Choosing to participate in a study is an important personal decision. Talk with your doctor and family members or friends about deciding to join a study. To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contacts provided below. For general information, Learn About Clinical Studies.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years and older (Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
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|Sampling Method:
|Non-Probability Sample
Inclusion Criteria:
- A new diagnosis of HIV infection, defined as diagnosed with HIV less than 3 months before the current diagnosis AND not yet having completed a regularly scheduled outpatient primary medical care visit for HIV.
- Ability to speak English or Spanish. Ability to provide informed consent (or have a representative able to do so). Age greater than or equal to 18 years.
- Adherence Sub-Study. Persons in the Steps of HIV Care Cohort Study and prescribed HAART at either Thomas Street Health Center, the Northwest Health Center, or the Michael E. DeBakey VA HIV Clinic. Using or planning on using the Thomas Street Health Center, Northwest Health Center or the Michael E. DeBakey VA pharmacy to fill their prescriptions for HAART. On HAART for less than 6 months at the time of enrollment into the sub-study.
- Qualitative Sub-Study Persons in Steps of HIV Care Cohort. Willing and cognitively able to complete the interview, in the eyes of the investigator or the research team.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Persons diagnosed with HIV more than 3 months before the current diagnosis will be excluded, as will persons diagnosed with HIV less than 3 months before the current diagnosis who have seen an outpatient provider for HIV care at a regularly scheduled visit.
- Patients with dementia, active psychosis, or other conditions that will not allow them to accurately complete the interview will be followed separately from the main cohort, provided informed consent can be obtained from their representative.
- Since the instruments are interviewer-administered, illiterate patients will not be excluded; in that circumstance, the research staff will read the informed consent documents to the potential participant.
- Patients who speak neither English nor Spanish will be excluded, since the informed consent and survey instruments will be available in only those languages. Pregnant women will not be excluded, as the study poses no risk to the fetus.
- Adherence Sub-Study. As for the Steps of HIV Care Cohort Study. In addition: Patients will be excluded if they are not willing to forego use of a pill organizer for the medication to be monitored with the computerized caps. Pill organizers for the unmonitored medications will be allowed. Patients will be excluded if they are not themselves responsible for taking their own medication, i.e., if they are institutionalized or incarcerated (though neither Thomas Street Health Center, Northwest Health Center, nor the VA HIV Clinic cares for incarcerated person).
- Or, if a person other than the patient takes primary responsibility for ensuring medication is taken by the patient. We will also exclude patients who cannot agree to not pocket doses on a routine basis, that is, remove extra pills from the bottle for later ingestion. This behavior will likely be infrequently practiced, since almost all HAART regimens currently are once or twice daily rather than thrice daily.
To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contact information provided by the sponsor.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT00749840
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT00749840
|United States, Texas
|Baylor College of Medicine
|Houston, Texas, United States, 77030
|Principal Investigator:
|Michael A. Kallen, PhD
|M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Additional Information:
|Responsible Party:
|M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT00749840 History of Changes
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|First Submitted:
|September 5, 2008
|First Posted:
|September 9, 2008
|Last Update Posted:
|February 13, 2013
|Last Verified:
|February 2013
Keywords provided by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center:
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
Human Immunodeficiency Virus
Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy
Steps of HIV Care
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Immunologic Deficiency Syndromes
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
HIV Infections
Virus Diseases
Immune System Diseases
Lentivirus Infections
Retroviridae Infections
RNA Virus Infections
Slow Virus Diseases


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Susan Debra "Sue" (Waligora) Ellis, Janesville (1951-2013)
November 19, 1951 - December 22, 2013
Susan Debra "Sue" (Waligora) Ellis, 62, of Janesville, formerly of Edgerton, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2013, at Mercy Hospital, Janesville, with her loving family by her side. She was born on November 19, 1951, in Elkhorn, WI, daughter of the late John and Maebelle (Rediske) Waligora. She was united in marriage, on November 10, 1990, to Raymond Ellis, in Janesville. She was a member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Delavan, WI.
Sue was a grade school teacher for many years and worked as a bookkeeper at the Edgerton Reporter. She enjoyed her flowers, stamp collecting and was a history buff, her special love were her grandchildren, family and friends. She was a member of the Professional Bookkeepers Association.
Sue is survived by her loving husband of 30 years, Raymond of Janesville; one son, David (Diona) Warn Jr of Janesville; two daughters, Tanya (James) Bennett of Milton and Jamie Warn of Janesville; three step-daughters, Antionette Ellis of Janesville, Yvonne Elliss of Bowler, WI and Denice (Jamie) Corso of Stevenson, WI; one step-son, Chad Ellis of Janesville; 21 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Sharon (Donald) McClearn of Baraboo and Martha (Frank) Marzahl of Seymour, IA; two brothers, John (Patsy) Waligora Jr of Poplar Bluff, MO and Lyle (Sandy) Waligora of Beloit; one sister-in-law, Joyce Demere of Bejou, MN. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Stacy Warn; one granddaughter, Kiona Kanmore; one sister, Barbara Ann Chambers; and one brother, Lee Demere Jr.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 28, 2013, at the EHLERT FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, (US HWY 51 N), Edgerton, with the Rev. Carl Seeger officiating. Burial will be in Jenson Cemetery. Friends may call on Saturday, December 28, at the funeral home, from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Condolences may be expressed at ehlertfuneralhome.com


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Michelle Scheer, vice president for finance at Thomson Reuters, is at home in the matrix. "Thomson Reuters has a matrix style of management," she explains. "Instead of being organized into divisions, all with their own finance departments, we have five different product lines and five heads of those product lines, but we also have functional leaders, like myself, who manage things across all the product lines."
This style of organization can make things challenging, Scheer says, but she calls that a good thing, because it means she and other functional leaders are always trying to manage all the product lines and "looking to see where the growth areas are."
"That's part of my role, coming up with those priorities, and putting funding in place to drive those priorities," she says.
Scheer, 38, joined Thomson Reuters in 2009 after working in the treasurer's office at General Motors, where her positions included director of business development and director of worldwide pension funding and analysis.
As assistant treasurer at Thomson Reuters, she led a project designed to model the company's foreign exchange risk and devise a forex hedging program, a project that won an Alexander Hamilton Gold Award in financial risk management in 2010. While the project itself has "little application" to her current job, Scheer says the process of building and heading the team for that project gave her experience and skills that do carry over.
How has it helped?
That treasury project was a comprehensive forex strategy, which we needed because Thomson had just bought Reuters. So we were suddenly a global company and needed to develop a hedge program to deal with forex risk.
Doing that meant trying to manage a project that involved a lot of teamwork across the company. And it turns out that managing in a matrix is a lot like managing a project. Everyone has their own goals, and yet you need to win their cooperation.
What is the biggest challenge in your finance position?
Trying to make everyone understand the goals of what we're trying to accomplish so everything gets done. All the product line heads have their goals, and we functional leaders have our goals. I have to get buy-in from the product line heads. Global growth is what we're focusing on now, so we need to make sure we provide product development and product management with the resources they need. In the current economic environment, it's more important than ever to have a strong finance operation, to focus on key growth areas and on efficiency, and to really support a lean business. Corporate finance is more important now than ever.
What do you like best about this job?
I really love being closely involved in the business operation side. I love being part of such a talented and motivated business team. It's exciting!
Yes. Implementing expense controls. I don't enjoy telling people they can't spend money on an initiative that on its own might make sense. This company has grown through acquisitions, and people come up with good ideas all the time. Part of my role is to have the company focus on things that make the most sense, and sometimes I just have to say no.
What helped you get your career on the fast track?
It really hasn't been any one thing. I have always tried to do my best in every role I've had. Over time, that gets noticed. I have also definitely benefitted from having sponsors who have given me stretch opportunities. My current position is an example of that. Before this, I've been in corporate-level positions, and I've been interested in moving into a more operational role in the company. I was made aware of this position, and had a sponsor who encouraged me to take it on.
Are you referring to mentors?
Yes, kind of. In this case it was David Shaw, senior vice president for finance at Thomson Reuters. I had first worked with him when I was an analyst. That was even before business school, when I was with General Motors. He got me interested in Thomson Reuters, and I came and worked for him here. He was treasurer at the time. That was a built-in support, and you need that kind of a safety net when you move to a new company. Having someone like that who can provide advice and career support is important. You get that kind of a relationship by doing a good job and getting noticed. He also was instrumental in getting me to move into my current position.
Do you do mentoring yourself?
Yes, but more informally. We also recently started a more formal mentoring program here in finance, and I'm involved with that.
What advice do you have for young people interested in corporate finance?
Try and find a way to partner with the company. Sometimes it's easy to think of corporate finance as something separate from the business activity of a company, but it's really possible to see it as closer to or even part of operations.
Are there any areas of finance that offer more opportunity?
There is no ideal path. Each company has its own growth areas. One that does come to mind is financial planning and analysis. Taking a role there, especially early in your career, can help you hone your technical skills and at the same time gives you a lot of knowledge about the business operations side.
Are there skills that you are still trying to improve?
Oh yes. I have very strong technical and analytical skills, but over time you transition from being a doer to being a leader. So being able to motivate employees and to develop a great team is important. That's leadership skills, particularly around the idea of motivating people.
For the complete 2012 30 Under 40 list, see Ascending the Corporate Ladder. For last year's list, see Ready to Take Charge.


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It looks like Hilary Duff should start looking for a bridesmaid dress.
Her older sister and constant companion, Haylie, is engaged. On Thursday, the 29-year-old actress made the happy announcement that she will wed her entrepreneur boyfriend of a year and a half, Matt Rosenberg, on her food blog, The Real Girl's Kitchen. "This week has seriously just become the best week of my life!" she wrote on her blog, where just a few hours earlier, she revealed that The Real Girl's Kitchen will become a TV show. "As if announcing The Real Girl's Kitchen TV show wasn't enough, Matt just took me by total surprise and proposed… on April Fool's Day of all days! The moment was genuine and sweet (like him!) and I couldn't wait to say yes!"
"We are so excited and happy to share our wonderful news with everyone," she continued. "We both feel so blessed to have the love and support of our family and friends and can't wait to start this new adventure!"
Haylie flashed a huge rock on her finger in a pic that she posted on Instagram of the newly betrothed couple. "The future Mrs.Rosenberg #Love @mr_sts," Haylie wrote.
Hilary quickly offered her blessing. "So happy to not have to keep this news in!!," she tweeted. "My beautiful sister @HaylieDuff and her amazing boyfriend @Matt_STS are engaged!!!!"
Hailey was maid of honor for Hilary when the younger sister walked down the aisle with hockey player Mike Comrie in August 2010. The two announced their split in January, although they've been seen spending time together — and even vacationing together — with their 2-year-old son Luca.
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Watch These Goats Go On the Attack — Daily Distraction
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Goats seem pretty nice. They have little beards and say "baaaaaa" and eat grass and stuff. They also have horns, though.
Sometimes, animal instincts just take over, even if it seems like a mismatch. Now, these attacks aren't very serious. They're more on the adorable side, really. But we wouldn't want to run into a herd of these things (yes, one's a sheep) if they lowered their heads.
The Daily Distraction is your Internet break from reality. Whether you're eating lunch at your desk or avoiding high school exes on Facebook, you might just laugh, say "aaahhh" or not believe what you just watched.


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Janesville loan will help United Alloy expand, add jobs
JANESVILLE—United Alloy of Janesville will expand and add jobs with the help of a forgivable loan from the city of Janesville.
The city council approved the agreement at its meeting Monday night.
John Beckord, president of Forward Janesville, lauded city staff for its efforts to keep the company here, noting Janesville was "up against southern states."
"This was a competition," Beckord said. "Southern states can be pretty competitive. It's hard to make the numbers dance sometimes when you're up against the Carolinas and Alabamas of the world.
"Congratulations to all of you," Beckord said. "This is good for Janesville."
The agreement calls for the city to provide an incentive package worth $887,460. In return, United Alloy would double the size of its plant at 4100 Kennedy Road and add at least 40 workers by 2017.
The company now pays an average $15.77 an hour, said attorney Duffy Dillon, who represented the company at the council meeting.
The city's part of the deal would be financed through Tax Increment Financing District 25.
A TIF district uses the property taxes on the increased value of the property to pay off the city's costs. This deal includes:
-- The city gives the developer 7 acres of the industrial park located just south of the existing site. The land is valued at $191,625.
--� The city provides a 12-year, forgivable TIF loan to pay for construction of the approximately 112,500-square-foot expansion to the production facility at 4100 North Kennedy Road.
-- The loan also would pay for retention of 100 full-time employees and creation and retention of 40 additional full-time jobs after 2017.
The deal requires United Alloy to guarantee its property tax assessment would increase by $3.37 million as a result of the expansion, for an increase in annual property tax payments of at least $79,463.
"If United Alloy fails to meet any of the above requirements, they will be required to pay back all or a portion of their annual debt service," according to the memo.
City staff and acting City Manager Jay Winzenz both agreed to recommend the deal to the council, according to a memo from the city's economic development office.
"United Alloy is a valued community partner, and their continued growth and success is an important piece of our economic recovery," Winzenz said in the memo.
"United Alloy has experienced an extensive increase in sales, especially along the southeastern seaboard," the memo states. "United Alloy has a large customer located in the Carolinas that is pressuring UA to move their operations closer to save on shipping costs."
United Alloy provides custom metal fabrication and powder coating services. Its products include diesel fuel tanks and generator frames.
Dillon said company officials have decided to stay in Janesville and quickly build a new production/warehouse facility, doubling its current size.
Construction could begin as soon as December and finish by the end of next summer, Dillon said.
"They're chomping, and they're ready to go," Dillon said.
United Alloy built its original 80,000-square-foot plant in 2003 with the help of a TIF agreement, according to the memo. That agreement included the purchase of 14.6 acres, construction of the plant, valued at $2.12 million, and 35 full-time jobs.
United Alloy entered into another TIF agreement with the city in 2012 to build an additional 21,000 square feet. The existing facility is valued at more than $4 million.
The agreement is between the city, United Alloy and Tom Baer, managing member of North Woods Holding, Manitowish Waters.
North Woods Holding has common owners with United Alloy, Dillon said. The holding company owns the land and leases it to United Alloy, a standard business practice.
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A "man cave"? What do you call a man's tackle box?
I have a Plano tackle box that's perhaps 20 year old. Duct tape covers a crack in the lid. The lid once was see-through, but it's faded and pitted and dirty and you can barely make out what's below. No problem; it has a quick pop-up design with no latch for easy access to my favorite lures, jigs, hooks and sinkers on the top shelf. Too bad, far as I can tell, Plano no longer makes such a box.
My tackle box is stuffed with everything from Rapalas to Dardevles and also holds other floating and sinking lures, spinner baits, bobbers, swivel snaps, split shot, etc. I have a glove to grip slippery fish, a pair of pliers, hook removing tools, lip balm, Band-Aids, graphite lubrication, filet knives, a jackknife, a lighter, even clip-on sunglasses and dozens of rubber tails of all shapes and colors. My box has fishing licenses and rulebooks current and old.
I wonder what all that fishing tackle is worth. Hundreds of dollars, no doubt. My wife, who doesn't fish, would never understand the need nor the investment.
In my childhood, I remember being fascinated by my grandfather's tackle box whenever he'd open it. But his rusty collection of relics paled in comparison to my impressive tackle today. Funny thing is, I used only painted lead-head jigs, one swivel snap and one spinner bait throughout my recent week of Canada fishing. Most every other fish-enticing bait sat idle.
Not only that, but my main tackle box is one of five I own. I have a suitcase-like one big enough to hold 12-inch muskie lures, extra reels and spools of line. I have small ones for short outings in crowded boats. I got a Packer one as a gift that seems too nice to get dirty.
If a man's rec room or workshop is considered his "man cave," what comparable term do you give a man's tackle box?
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DeFeet Duraglove is very densely knit, and warmer than any other thin wool gloves I've worn thus far. Once the temperature drops into the low 20s and I spend more than an hour outside I do begin to feel a chill in the finger tips, but above that they keep my hands perfectly warm (for comparison, I have a pair of stretchy-fleecy cross-country ski gloves rated for 20s temps that in reality give out in the low 30s). Aside from the warmth, the DeFeet gloves are form-fitting and stretchy, making it easy to operate both city bike and roadbike levers. And I can press all of my camera controls without removing them. They are not beautiful, but not horrendous looking either. They cost under $20. And the underside is covered with these silicone grippy things that ensure a firm hold on handlebars and camera equipment.
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DeFeet Duraglove is very densely knit, and warmer than any other thin wool gloves I've worn thus far. Once the temperature drops into the low 20s and I spend more than an hour outside I do begin to feel a chill in the finger tips, but above that they keep my hands perfectly warm (for comparison, I have a pair of stretchy-fleecy cross-country ski gloves rated for 20s temps that in reality give out in the low 30s). Aside from the warmth, the DeFeet gloves are form-fitting and stretchy, making it easy to operate both city bike and roadbike levers. And I can press all of my camera controls without removing them. They are not beautiful, but not horrendous looking either. They cost under $20. And the underside is covered with these silicone grippy things that ensure a firm hold on handlebars and camera equipment.
47 comments:
- AnonymousJanuary 4, 2012 at 3:40 AM
You have a sewing box :) I would not have figured you for the sewing type.ReplyDelete
Right index fingers are my number one point of fail on cycling gloves. Gore Cycling, Chiba, Polaris and Adidas gloves have all gone the same way. I don't have particularly long nails but "Ergo Finger" is a regular downfallReplyDelete
Here in Alaska gloves are an important accesory to have while riding! Sometimes I wear three pears to keep the frost bite off! I love this blog! Keep up the great work!ReplyDelete
Ergo finger! I should have known this was a phenomenon.ReplyDelete
Anon - Sure. I learned to knit, sew, cook, etc. at an early age and this has helped me out in life. It's a useful practical skill.
- AnonymousJanuary 4, 2012 at 5:59 AM
I have had good performance from a glovel liner (loose knit polypro.) worn under a thin leather work glove. Fit has to be just so for warmth. Snow-seal the leather and they hold their shape.ReplyDelete
- Johan TJanuary 4, 2012 at 6:51 AM
I have the non wool variant of the Defeet glove and have used it since October. So far it has worked well and no holes anywhere yet. I am pretty sure the non-wool gloves are more durable, they are ok down to maybe -5 C, but lower than that and my hands really start freezing when biking.ReplyDelete
Even if the gloves would fail after a while buying a new pair is cheap. You should get a pair of pink ones to match your new bar tape :P
My favorite cold weather glove is one made by Performance. It has Gortex for waterproofness, Thinsulate for warmth, and leather palms for grip. While Velouria would think they're too bulky for picture taking, I find this pair keeps my hands warm down to 20F. Sadly, they are no longer sold. I'll keep these going as long as I can.ReplyDelete
Once I owned a pair of purple synthetic gloves with lime green grippy spots - talk about flashy fashion. I wore those to their death.
How do you like the Supernova Airstream light? I did a quick search, but couldn't find any posts on it yet. I would be curious to know how you find it compared to the dyno-powered E3.ReplyDelete
Would love to wear gloves that let me work a camera, but I haven't found gloves that keep my fingers warm enough. A few years ago I bought a pair of Marmot Winter Work Gloves at 1/2 off, and was stunned at how good they were. After several years the insulation in some of the fingertips compressed and worked less well, but I also wore that first pair until the leather was torn at some finger tips (for cycling, and for general cold-weather use -- in particular, working with a snow rake).ReplyDelete
What matters for me is blocking the wind. Very thick, however. For less extreme cold, I tend to use thinner wind-blocking gloves.
A word-of-warning -- there are some leather-containing winter gloves (PearlIzumi among them) that misbehave, badly, when they come in contact with concentrated snowmelter. The leather contracts into a shrunken inflexible knot.
I have a pair of Specialized winter gloves that I like, the inside is a thin glove good to about 30 degrees, and then they have an articulated mitten cover that keeps you warm when it's even colder but, as you noted, they're hard to use depending on the bike. My other current choice is a pair of Swix cross-country skiing gloves, which are very rugged and will not wear through easily, and are very easy to work the bike with.ReplyDelete
I find that my fingers stay warmer if the gloves are a bit loose, because air serves as an insulation. Another hint: put your gloves on ten minutes before going out to create warm pockets for the fingers.ReplyDelete
I use Haglofs Regulus gloves (they have a grippy suede palm and fingers and windproof fleece and polartec stretchiness elsewhere) with merino wool liner gloves for extra warmth when necessary. (Another item from my hiking gear that doubles well for cycling.) Don't know how it would stack up for dexterity with a camera though - they might be too bulky for you.ReplyDelete
I've experimented with wool alone, and with the exception of bulky (but toasty) sheepskin and shearling, don't find your average wool gloves windproof enough, so I freeze the barnacles off my hands!
Velouria, what temperatures these gloves appropriate for? From the look of them, I would guess they wouldn't keep hands warm on this morning's commute (12 deg F)! Even my chunky lobster gloves were barely up to the task this morning.ReplyDelete
Sadly, I just lost one of my winter cycling mittens (large double layer fleece). Would you recommend anything for less than 20F temp? I imagine neither the DeFeet nor the Ibex would perform well for today's 10F.ReplyDelete
Also, have you considered the value of some sort of reflecting fabric on the left glove for winter turn signals, when night time riding is more common. My lost mitten had a great black patch that reflected with direct light from a following vehicle.
Lastly, knitting, sewing, cooking, etc are fabulous skills. I came to them rather late, and quite happy that I finally learned. I only wish I had learned as a child.
I love the DeFeat wool gloves. They're perfect for riding in my winters. I seem to loose them after every winter and have replaced them every time.ReplyDelete
Here's a tip, you can use them with touch screens if you lick your finger tip just slightly (read: don't soak your glove). I guess the wool has some capacitance that is just below detectable levels that the moisture increases.
Another tip, keep a pair of disposable latex gloves in your bag and on extra cold days slip them on to wind proof the wool gloves. You won't need two sets of gloves if you do this and they serve double duty of keeping your hands clean if you need to service your bike.
somervillain - For me it depends not only on the temperature but on duration of time spent outside. For a short commute I've worn them in sub-20deg temps, but not sure how low exactly. For a long ride, for me they work for temps as low as the mid-20s. I could probably wear them in 12deg F for a 15 min commute.ReplyDelete
I imagine these are good for at most a minute per deg F, while riding. So half-hour below freezing, 20 minutes at 20F, 10 minutes at 10F.ReplyDelete
^ That sounds pretty accurateReplyDelete
I am somewhat bad at operating anything, let alone camera with gloves on, so I use the fingerless ones for as long as I can. I toyed with the idea of wearing left fingered and right fingerless, and sometimes I pull the glove off slightly to get more finger coverage and the long elastic sleeve really helps with that.ReplyDelete
There are slightly bulkier gloves with individual fingers exposed. For camera work, I probably could have the pinky and ring fingers covered on both hands, and have the finger sleeves be slightly longer on the remaining fingers, although I admit the resultant gloves would look somewhat strange.
- AnonymousJanuary 4, 2012 at 11:44 AM
kodiakbiker - I never thought of trying pears. What other types of fruit work for a chilly commute. :)ReplyDelete
DeFeets are DeFacto standard road kit for a long time. Can't find mine and haven't worn them since last winter, it's been so nice.ReplyDelete
Going to try to get through the entire season w/o them.
Patrick - I don't have a review of the Supernova, but will try to post one soon. Have had it since May 2011 and it's replaced all my other battery operated headlights. The rechargeability is very easy and convenient and the charge lasts a long time. Light is super bright, with different modes. Very easy to move from bike to bike. That said, the price is kind of insane and may not justify the benefits for everyone.ReplyDelete
I've experimented with wool alone, and with the exception of bulky (but toasty) sheepskin and shearling, don't find your average wool gloves windproof enough, so I freeze the barnacles off my hands!ReplyDelete
This is my experience as well. Wool works great as an insulating layer, but not as a wind breaker. I wonder if thin wool liner gloves inside of wind shell outer gloves would be the ticket.
Jealous! Those DeFeets look awesome! Great post!ReplyDelete
My understanding is that the "real" winter cyclists (in, say, Alaska) use pogies (e.g., http://www.commutebybike.com/2008/01/18/pogies/). I've never tried them but I think they would keep your hands warm while cycling while giving you complete freedom when you stop to take a photo etc.ReplyDelete
somervillain - This was the case for me as well prior to the DeFeet gloves, which is why I like them so much. They are very much wind-proof, for me, the knit is very dense. Not saying they will work for everyone, but for $15 could be worth experimenting.ReplyDelete
The liner+bulkier glove combo does not work for me, because the liners alone are not warm enough to operate my camera with while standing still in the cold, and the outer gloves are too bulky.
For functionality in temps below 20F, I've heard good things about the Ibex Kilometer II gloves and got a pair for the holidays but have not tested them yet. They look a bit techy for everyday wear, but hopefulyl will work for roadcycling without the finger tips wearing out.
- kiwigemJanuary 4, 2012 at 12:40 PM
Eric said: "Another tip, keep a pair of disposable latex gloves in your bag and on extra cold days slip them on to wind proof the wool gloves. You won't need two sets of gloves if you do this and they serve double duty of keeping your hands clean if you need to service your bike."ReplyDelete
Thats an awesome idea.
Another tip, keep a pair of disposable latex gloves in your bag and on extra cold days slip them on to wind proof the wool gloves. You won't need two sets of gloves if you do this and they serve double duty of keeping your hands clean if you need to service your bike.
Awesome! I will try this, if only to experiment. And I won't use latex, but nitrile. Gotta flaunt the French blue!
Interesting idea about the latex/nitrile glove layer. I usually ride with very thick (double layer) hand knit (by me) wool mittens that work well until it gets bitter cold. That might be the trick to get them through the few days they don't work for. Might also make locking up a bit less brutal.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 4, 2012 at 1:19 PM
Could you share your mending technique? I can never get this right.ReplyDelete
Re Latex gloves: for short rides this might work (well, on short rides cold fingers are also not that much of a problem); but I wouldn't want to wear latex gloves for more than 15 minutes. My hands sweat quite a bit and I wouldn't want to soak my hands in that for any extended period of time.ReplyDelete
My glove repertoire: Windstopper fleece from the army surplus store for autumn/spring; Kinco high-vis waterproof lined work gloves (KWP 1938) for temps down to -5°C; below that it's Kincos on the inside and these guys on the outside. I also have a pair of MEC lobster gloves, but they suck: the thumb is not windproof and they're not at all waterproof. I think they have updated the design in the meantime, so maybe they're better now. I have bar-end shifters, IMO the best winter shifting solution, as it works with any type of glove.
I also used to have a pair of Smartwool liner gloves which I combined with the Kincos or the arctic mitts, but they had the same hole problem that Velouria describes. And they didn't add much insulation.
Oh, while we're at the topic of gloves: Does anyone else have the problem of gloves being too short for your thumb when riding in the hoods? I don't think I have unusually long thumbs, but with all the gloves I have my thumb presses against the end of the glove, thus diminishing the insulation capacity. I suppose this is due to the part between thumb and index finger being pushed back while you're resting on the hoods.ReplyDelete
when I was a little girl, my mom used to slip our feet into socks, then a bread bag, then the boots in winter. Plastic bags inside a mitten just doesn't sound the same, but I'll have to give the latex gloves a try!ReplyDelete
Not that I wish to be a walking advert for Haglofs, but I can operate my SLR with the Regulus gloves. However, my camera uses physical rather than touch screen buttons.I can't use my touchscreen phone camera with the gloves however.ReplyDelete
I don't have touch screen buttons on my cameras either, so the being able to press the physical buttons is what's important to me; the iphone touch-screen can wait.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 4, 2012 at 5:20 PM
I need a decent pair of 30-40 degree gloves,and I'll be in the bike shop on Friday. Thanks for the info on these,Velouria,I'll check em out :)ReplyDelete
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Any suggestions for keeping feet warm? I ride in regular street shoes which lack any sort of windbreaking abilities. Doubled up thick Smartwool socks work for an hour, but anything longer than that and my toes start to hurt from the wind.ReplyDelete
I think these look innovative. Maybe not camera friendly. For that sweet shot sometimes you have to sacrifice,maybe? Mpls is a happening bike scene. lots of creativity. I have no ties, but I sense integrity.
- AnonymousJanuary 4, 2012 at 7:56 PM
V--have you tried Descent Cold Out? After trying numerous brands of gloves, I found the Descentes to be the best for riding and shooting (cameras, that is). As a fellow D90 and Lumix user, I find these gloves to provide the best combo of warmth and dexterity.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 4, 2012 at 8:45 PM
Felted wool gloves (and mittens when below -15C) is what I use. Been thinking of it some time- and this evening I`ve been making some to send to Velouria (if you trust me with your adress) Then I log on and read this post..ReplyDelete
if you want a recommendation from europe: nicely snug fitting all american roper gloves - in goat skin, deer skin or elk hide. no lining necessary - fine with most winter conditions except maybe arctic ones. fingertips of gloves with electro-conductive stitching for touchscreen use.ReplyDelete
here is the DIY http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-A-Glove-Work-With-A-Touch-Screen/
I've always written off DeFeet as making only garish plastic clothing, so this is great to know. Looks like they have wool socks, T's, and knee warmers. They're definitely only my list now!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 5, 2012 at 8:03 PM
At Jens: Cool, but what sort of thread is onductive but still soft enough to not scratch the screen?ReplyDelete
Ergo Finger. Now there's an article someone has to write for the New England Journal of Medicine, JAMA and Lancet.ReplyDelete
Jens: Thanks for the tip. I'm going to look for those gloves.
For years, I wore wool liners under leather gauntlets. They were military surplus, which lasted for a long time and were much cheaper (free, actually, in my case!) than all of the bike-specific stuff.
Smartwool "Spring" gloves (initially intended for spring skiing, I guess) are my choice for cold weather. They have wool insulation with leather fingers and palms for long wear and wind blocking. I am not sure if one would retain enough dexterity for camera work with them on. For me, they are good down to about 30F without an added liner, and because of the leather fingers, they will last several years with nearly daily two-season use.ReplyDelete
Those DeFeet wool gloves are the only thing I've worn on my hands while cycling for the past year and a half. When it gets too cold for the wool alone in early November, I put heavy down-filled pogies on the bike. The wool insulates well enough from the cold handlebar grips and brake levers that my hands don't get cold, and when I signal and lock up, they keep my hands from instantly freezing when it's -30C out. The bike I ride most often has a twist-grip shifter, and the little rubber bits are completely worn off of the index finger of the right glove. Fortunately, that doesn't seem to make anything more difficult.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 9, 2012 at 11:54 AM
Leather mittens are the ticket. I rode in cold milwaukee winters for a few years in a pair I got at Walmart for under ten bucks. They were totally wind-proof and great until the temps got down near 0. Then I'd just layer some simple gloves under. I swear my hands were warmer than those of my expensively clad friends. They were easily my favorite winter cycling accessory, especially with the patina of a few years use.ReplyDelete


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BRODHEAD--Carly Mohns and Rachel Heller made sure their last game in the Brodhead gymnasium was a memorable one.
The seniors combined for 33 points in leading Brodhead to a convincing 66-45 win over Marshall in a WIAA Division 3 regional final game.
Second-ranked Brodhead (24-0), which won its fourth straight regional title, plays Whitewater in a sectional semifinal game Thursday night at Janesville Parker. The Cardinals beat the Whippets in overtime in the only regular-season meeting between the Rock Valley Conference rivals.
Fifth-ranked Marshall, which came in with only one loss, had no answer for Brodhead's offensive firepower.
Mohns, a University of Iowa recruit, finished with a game-high 20 points and 21 rebounds. Heller had 10 of her 13 points in the first half as Brodhead raced out to a 33-16 halftime lead. Sophomore Kylie Moe added 18 points for Brodhead.
"Our seniors stepped up big tonight," Brodhead coach Brad Pickett said. "Rachel, Carly, Meg (Duffield) gave a great effort.
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Brodhead set the tone immediately. Mohns and Heller had six points each in the second quarter as Brodhead's lead quickly went from five to 13. Moe capped off a 10-0 Brodhead run with a basket underneath to push the lead to 27-14 with 3:19 left in the half. Marshall would get no closer than 13 the rest of the way.
Mohns had her way inside. The dominant 6-foot-1 post player had eight points in the opening half and 11 rebounds.
"Carly's been making an impact for four years, and tonight was no different," Pickett said. "So it was nothing new. We've seen that time and time again from her."
Brodhead now sets its sights on Whitewater. The Whippets rolled past Lakeside Lutheran on Saturday night and took the Cardinals to overtime in Brodhead in the first meeting.
Pickett knows his team will have its hands full.
"We're going to see a very good team on Thursday night, but I also think we're a pretty good team, too," Pickett said. "It should be a great atmosphere with two very good teams playing.
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Is the so-called "knockout game" a real thing?
Police in several U.S. cities are investigating a string of attacks that may be part of a disturbing trend in which the attackers, mainly in their teens, target unassuming victims seemingly at random, knocking them unconscious — and, in at least one case, killing them — with a single punch.
In Hoboken, N.J., in early September, police say a 46-year-old homeless man was attacked, suffering a seizure and falling into a nearby wrought iron fence, which fatally punctured him. The juvenile assailants, who struck the man from behind, were later arrested and charged in connection with the killing.
In New Haven, Conn., police say they are investigating as many as six "knockout" incidents that have occurred within the last month.
In Brooklyn, N.Y., on Friday, police say a 24-year-old Jewish man wearing a yarmulke was assaulted by a 28-year-old Trinidadian man who had been talking about knockout games before the incident. He was charged with a hate crime. The Jewish man was not seriously injured.
The NYPD said there have been at least seven "knockout" incidents in recent months, leading Police Commissioner Ray Kelly to order extra officers in Crown Heights, a Brooklyn neighborhood where some of the alleged "knockout" attacks have occurred.
Last week, Republican New York State Assemblyman Jim Tedisco said he was drafting a "Knockout Assault Deterrent Act," legislation calling for juveniles charged with the random assaults to be tried as adults.
"What's shameful is not only that these punks are knocking out innocent people, but they're trying to rack up knockouts to impress their friends," Tedisco said, calling the game "barbaric." "What's even more dangerous is they're trying to rack up the most number of knockouts because it becomes a status symbol in the gang."
But some say drawing attention to the "knockout" trend isn't necessarily a good thing.
"When you highlight an incident or a type of criminal activity, some people will simply try to copy it," Kelly said Friday. "It's a phenomenon we've seen before."
Knockout incidents have been reported in other major cities, including Philadelphia, Washington, St. Louis and Chicago.
"That's America," Chuck Williams, a professor and youth violence expert at Drexel University, told CNN. "America loves violence and so do our kids. We market violence to our children and we wonder why they're violent. It's because we are."
Some of the alleged attackers have boasted about their knockouts on social media, helping fuel the trend.
But is the "knockout game" an epidemic?
No yet, Will Marling, the executive director of the National Organization for Victim Assistance, told USA Today. "But it could be the start of one. As experience shows, other kids will see this is an easy thing to do, and then it becomes group think."
Others say it's an isolated trend, but not a new one.
"There is no evidence supporting this as a huge, viral number of attacks," Mike Males, senior researcher for the Center on Juvenile and Criminal Justice, told the Christian Science Monitor. "I've heard of incidents of this so-called 'knockout game' dating back to 1996. It's not new. What is important to realize is this tiny 'knockout' pattern is part of a stronger pattern of random violence against strangers in this country."
"If there ever was an urban myth, this was it," Jersey City police spokesman Bob McHugh, told the New York Times.
Even Kelly isn't sure the problem is widespread.
"We're trying to determine whether or not this is a real phenomenon," Kelly said on Friday. "I mean, yes, something like this can happen. But we would like to have people come forward and give us any information they have."
In Syracuse, N.Y., police say two fatal attacks connected to the knockout game this year have sparked legitimate concern.
"I think it's very real," Sgt. Tom Connellan said. "As opposed to a motive for assault, be it anger or robbery, this is strictly for a game."
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Most of us love butter. It melts beautifully on a piece of toast, it gives wonderful flavor to both sweet and savory goods and provides a preferred mouthfeel to the likes of buttercream frosting. Here at the shop, we carry quite a variety of butters and sometimes folks ask us what distinguishes them from each other – a very fair question!
One of the most critical differences can be whether the butter is made in the European style. European butter is typically made with cultured cream which means it sits for some hours before churning. This allows the butter to ferment slightly, lending it a slightly tangier and nuttier flavor profile. As well, the increased acidity is important when baking – the acid helps to tenderize pastries like croissants and bread. Most American butters are not cultured and are labeled as "sweet cream" butter.
Are you buying your butter for baking, cooking or direct consumption? Most professional kitchens (including ours) use unsalted butter. The reason for this is that it allows each chef and baker to more closely control the seasoning in their dish, adding the desired amount of salt themselves. However, when taking home a crusty baguette and some butter, Ihsan – owner of Formaggio Kitchen – invariably selects La Baratte des Gourmets, a butter containing large crystals of fleur de sel that give a burst of flavor in your mouth when they hit your tastebuds.
Another factor to consider is butterfat content. In the US, butter must contain at least 80% fat. In France, however, the required minimum is 82% (unless it is salted – in which case, it can contain 80% fat and up to 2% salt). In addition, most butter contains 1-2% milk solids (the white stuff that floats to the top when you melt your butter). This means that a typical French butter might have a water content of 16-17% whereas a typical American butter would have a water content closer to 18-19%. In general , a lower moisture content translates to cakes that rise higher and flakier pastries. There are, however, American exceptions – American butters that are more akin to their French predecessors, such as the one we carry from Vermont Butter & Cheese Creamery.
Keeping these differences in mind, here is a more specific run down on the butters in our refrigerator case:
Plugrá – This is a slow-churned butter that is commonly used in professional kitchens – it is what we use in our bakery and kitchen. Made in the United States by Keller's Creamery. Unsalted. 82% butterfat content.
Celles sur Belle – Celles sur Belle butter is made by Sèvre et Belle, a small cooperative in the village of Celles sur Belle in the west of France, dating back to 1893. Founded and run by local folks, it has remained faithful to tradition while constantly adapting to advances in technology. They have deliberately restricted themselves to a reasonable size. Celles sur Belle is a protected, AOC butter from the Poitou-Charentes region of France. It is made in a traditional way in barrel-shaped churns from cream fermented for 24-36 hours. This helps the butter develop a "nutty" taste, considered typical of the region. Unsalted. 82% butterfat content.
La Baratte des Gourmets – La Baratte des Gourmets is an AOC French butter and is a favorite of Ihsan's, particularly on a slice of Poîlane bread. The milk used to make it is collected daily in Charentes-Poitou. The cream is then matured for 18 hours – after which time the butter is churned in small batches. An 80% fat content and a 2% salt content – they use a salt collected by hand on the Ile de Ré.
Vermont Butter & Cheese Creamery (VBC) – VBC makes all sorts of delicious dairy products – cheese, cream and butter. We order their Vermont Cultured Butter (European Style). While working on a dairy farm in Brittany, France, Allison Hooper (one of VBC's co-founders) observed the butter-making process and has since translated that experience into a butter of her own. VBC cultures fresh, high quality Vermont cream from the local St. Albans Cooperative, a co-op of five-hundred family farms located in Northeast Vermont. The cream is then churned in small batches into butter. Unsalted. 86% butterfat content.
Beurre de Baratte Rodolphe Le Meunier – Rodolphe Le Meunier has been decorated with one of France's highest honors, the Meilleur Ouvrier de France (MOF). He was also the 2007 World Champion Cheese Affineur. Needless to say, he knows a lot about his dairy. Rodolphe represents the fifth generation of his family to make and age cheese in the Loire Valley. No wonder then that his butter is so exceptional. Manufactured in Normandie, it is churned and shaped by hand. The milk is collected and it is pasteurized no more than 48 hours later. Then, before 72 hours have elapsed, the butter is churned. This butter is naturally a deep yellow color (reflecting the beta carotene that transfers from the fresh greenery the cows are munching on year-round to their milk). Unsalted.
Here is a video (in French) of Rodolphe explaining what goes into making good butter.
Burro 1889 – Burro 1889 is made by Le Fattorie Fiandino, a family-owned dairy. The milk used to make Burro 1889 is from Piedmontese cows that roam the hills eating fresh grass. The machine used to produce the butter is a centrifugal cream separator. This process for churning butter is distinctive in that the paddles are fixed and the container spins around them, meaning more butter is separated out from the buttermilk and water, giving it a smoother texture than traditionally churned butters. After the butter is separated from the buttermilk, it is allowed to ferment or mature in a cool space for a minimum of 72 hours. We carry both a salted and unsalted version of this butter. The salted version has an 80% fat content and a 2% salt content – they use a salt hand-harvested by Culcasi, a saltworks in Sicily. The unsalted version has an 82% butterfat content.
Beurre de Brebis– Alastair MacKenzie and Lucille Giroux, based in Québec, Canada, are the dynamic duo behind sheep dairy, La Moutonnière, where this butter and a host of delicious cheeses are made. Their butter is different from all of those listed above by virtue of milk type. Beurre de Brebis (in English, "butter of sheep") is a sheep milk butter. Sheep milk butter can be fermented but Alastair and Lucille chose to keep theirs unfermented. Alastair tells us that:
"Smaller [fat] globules make [sheep milk] more homogenized than cow milk, so the fat doesn't rise. Sheep cream when whipped will turn to butter very quickly and almost skip the whipped stage… It also has a higher melting point… Bakers like it as it is sweeter than cow butter."
When La Moutonnière had their cream tested, it logged in with a roughly 65% fat content. They have not yet tested the level of fat in the butter but given that cow milk heavy cream is around 38%, we wonder if sheep milk butter would have an even higher butterfat level than cow milk butters! It is worth noting too that there is some seasonal variation – Alastair reports that their sheep milk in the spring contains around 5% fat. At the moment, however, lactation is ending and the fat content in the milk is around 8%. Beurre de Brebis is sweet, pale (almost white), and is good for high temperature cooking. It has a harder set than cow milk butters. Salted.
Further reading: here is a great article from The New York Times by Dorie Greenspan that helped us in our research – plus it includes recipes from two French baking masters!


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While rare, airports are closed for a variety of reasons including seriously bad weather, aircraft accidents, etc... The airport issues a closure time and an estimate on when it will re-open.
Deicing involves spraying various chemicals on the airplane to keep the plane safe for travel in cold weather. FAA regulations require the deicing process to be completed no more than five minutes before takeoff. Deicing also takes place with all passengers on board and usually, but no always, means the flight will be late departing the runway.
It also usually means that planes are at their gates for a longer than expected time, and thus may result in some congestion at busy airports with arriving flights waiting for departing flights to leave. How much a flight may or may not be delayed by deicing depends on the efficiency of the airline crews, the frequency of cold weather at the airport, etc..
Ground Stops Affecting
See the above explanation for ground stops.
Ground Delay Affecting
See the above explanation for ground delay programs.


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Graber Cristale like fabric that looks like soft stucco with raised textured appearance. This fabric is flat type roman shade. This is a light filtering fabric and is the same color to the street. Widths wider than the restricted size of 72 inches can be ordered as 2 on 1 with a surcharge on the phone.
Based upon a size of 24x36
Classic flat have 9 inch tabbed pleats.
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Color coordinated standard cord includes a cord lock, which holds the cord securely in place at any position.
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Powerful clutch mechanism smoothly operates shades. Cord locking device maintains a constant cord length and keeps cord out of children's reach.
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Lower your shades from the top or raise them from the bottom. This allows you to maintain privacy or screen an unwanted view while letting natural light come in.
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Cordless blinds and shades are a safe solution, ideal for homes with children or pets. Plus, the elimination of the lift cord presents a clean, attractive appearance.
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On any measurement given, the factory does have a +/- 1/8 of an inch variance allowance.
Measure For Roman Shades
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• Measure the exact width (left to right) of the inside edge of the window frame in three places (top, middle and bottom).
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Astros' Luhnow continues to stockpile talent
By Richard Justice / MLB.com
Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow may one day look back and see this as the most fulfilling time he had in baseball. Once he gets the Astros back in contention, that'll be plenty rewarding, too. When that happens, though, there'll be expectations and pressures he hasn't had before. Rather than simply collecting talent, he'll have to shape a roster, manage a payroll and navigate his way through countless other issues.
His job now is unlike any in baseball, one almost every baseball executive has dreamed of having. First, he is attempting to build a great baseball operation. That is, to hire talented people up and down the chain, from scouts and instructors to new-age analysts.
And his job is to collect as much young, inexpensive talent as he can get his hands on. In 14 months on the job, he has made every player on his roster available, asking only for talent and youth in return.
If you've followed the Astros for a few years, you understand what a dramatic change in thinking this is. After making the playoffs six times in a nine-year stretch that ended with the 2005 National League pennant, the Astros tried for years to put together one more run by collecting big-ticket free agents and aging veterans.
Free agency is addictive. A team convinces itself it needs just one more player to contend, and then when that doesn't work out, it adds two more the next year and three more the year after that.
Finally, it all comes crashing down. One day, the Astros looked up and they were an old team, and a really bad one. That's the price every franchise pays when there's a decline in player development, which the Astros had.
No team can contend without a productive farm system. That's true of the Angels and Yankees and Red Sox, and it's especially true for middle-of-the-pack revenue teams like the Astros.
When Jim Crane bought the Astros 15 months ago, he said there'd be no more patching a roster together. Rather, he wanted to build something lasting. In return, he was prepared for some short-term pain.
He hired Luhnow, in part, because of the terrific work he'd done in constructing a first-rate farm system with the Cardinals. One of the highlights of Luhnow's rookie season as general manager was standing near the visitor's dugout at Minute Maid Park before a Cardinals-Astros game and watch a string of his Draft picks -- Allen Craig, Jon Jay, Lance Lynn -- stop by and thank him for the opportunity.
Luhnow's remake of the Astros is flying down the road at 200 mph. He has hired an assortment of new personnel at every level, including manager Bo Porter. In doing so, he has focused on men and women who can give him access to the newest and best data.
Rather than spend his money on Major League talent, Luhnow has poured it into Draft picks and scouts and instructors. This June, the Astros will have the No. 1 pick in the First-Year Player Draft for the second straight year. Luhnow's first pick in 2012 was 6-foot-4 shortstop Carlos Correa, who was all of 17 years old at the time.
Luhnow knows that these two picks will help define his legacy with the Astros, and he's fine with that. Also -- thanks to the patience and vision of Crane -- the Astros are willing to accept some tough times at the Major League level.
There has been progress. During four years on the job, Lunow's predecessor, Ed Wade, elevated the Astros from near the bottom to the middle of the pack in farm-system rankings. And MLB.com's Prospect Watch had five Astros farmhands among the top 77 in baseball.
The Astros now have some kids who could be fast-tracked to the Major Leagues, especially infielder Delino DeShields Jr., outfielder George Springer and pitchers Ross Seaton and Jarred Cosart.
And that's what Monday's trade of veteran infielder Jed Lowrie was all about. He'll make an immediate difference for the A's, who are in a win-now mode. He's also 28 years old and two years from free agency, so it made sense for the Astros to deal him for players who can contribute beyond that two-year window.
Luhnow acquired him with right-hander Kyle Weiland from the Red Sox for reliever Mark Melancon a year ago. Now he has flipped him to Oakland for right-hander Brad Peacock, catcher Max Stassi and first baseman Chris Carter.
So for Melancon, a player he inherited, Luhnow acquired two of the A's top 11 prospects and a 26-year-old in Carter, who hit 16 homers in 67 games as a rookie in 2012. In other words, the Astros gained talent and depth. Luhnow's work has not gone unnoticed. Last fall at the General Managers Meeting when someone joked about the A's getting some easy victories against the Astros in the American League West, Billy Beane stopped the conversation.
"They're getting better, and quickly," the A's general manager said. "They've hired some very good people."
Richard Justice is a columnist for MLB.com. Read his blog, Justice4U. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Upcoming run honors life of child with cerebral palsy
�BELOIT-- Hannah Elisabeth Perry lived her seven years with one of the worst kinds of cerebral palsy.
"Her entire body was affected," said Jenn Perry, Hannah's mom. "She had little control over movement. She needed almost 100 percent help from other people. Given that, her life could have been terrible. But she made the best of everything."
Hannah died April 7 after a short illness unrelated to cerebral palsy, Jenn said.
To pay tribute to their daughter, Jenn and her husband, Josh, of Beloit are hosting a 5K run/walk Saturday, Oct. 5, in Beloit.
They are doing it to raise scholarships for parents with special needs children who want respite through Dutter House in Beloit. In addition, some money will allow students at Beloit's Central Christian Church to attend the Christ in Youth conference.
The Perrys want people to challenge themselves by entering and finishing the race because Hannah challenged herself every day.
"Pulling her head up was difficult," Jenn said. "Swallowing was hard for her. Going to school tired her out, but she loved being around all the people."
Hannah completed at least three fun runs for kids while being pushed in a wheelchair. Each time, she was excited to cross the finish line. Each time, she inspired others, especially her mother.
In 2009, Jenn began living a healthier lifestyle, started running and lost 130 pounds. Since then, she has taken part in many 5Ks, a few 10Ks and five half-marathons.
"I was overweight but felt blessed because I had legs that worked," Jenn said. "Hannah had such determination and joy for life. She always gave it her best."
In addition to school, Hannah thrived on church and time with her 6-year-old brother and 5-year-old sister. At an early age, Hannah had therapy with horses, which kindled a love affair with the animals. Hannah also laughed a lot.
The lovely sound was something Jenn never took for granted.
"At 6 months, Hannah started smiling," Jenn recalled. "At 2, she started laughing. The tears streamed down my face the first time I heard it because I didn't know if she would ever be able to laugh."
Jenn is thankful to Dutter House for giving her respite.
The house on Beloit's Luety Parkway offers a safe and welcoming place where Rock County parents can bring their children with special needs. Rosemary Dutter, who opened the house in late 2009, knows that parents of children with disabilities sometimes need time off. She understands that even devotion needs a break.
"Having Dutter House was a lifesaver for me," Jenn said. "Just having to take care of Hannah's every need and two other children in the house was exhausting. We were blessed to have funding to use the Dutter House every Friday afternoon."
So far, more than 120 people have signed up in advance for the run/walk. People also can sign up on the morning of the event.
Hannah's grandmother, Deb Perry of Edgerton, said many people have followed Hannah's story. In 2007, she helped organize a fundraiser in Edgerton that raised more than $20,000 for Hannah's specialized health care.
"The little angel had all kinds of people who wanted to see her succeed," Deb said. "People absolutely loved her. She had a smile for everyone. She had a big impact on the community. It was great to have the support of generous, generous people."
Jenn describes the upcoming walk/run as a way "to bring some goodness" out of what has happened to Hannah.
"She was only alive for seven years," Jenn said. "But she probably had more life in those seven years than most of us have. Every day and every moment were huge for Hannah."
Anna Marie Lux is a columnist for The Gazette. Her columns run Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Call her with ideas or comments at (608) 755-8264, or email firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Any SOLID arguments against evolution?
Discussion of everything related to the Theory of Evolution.
Moderator: BioTeam
Re: Any SOLID arguments against evolution?
You're speculating. Science that is proofed is science that works: e.g. the byke is not only to decorate, to speculate, but is indeed able to transport persons... that is not the case of evolutionism: it is non proofed... that's why we speculate...
as alternative to the experience of creating life from void (without a creator: God or a geneticist), I suggest to make evolve a man from an australopythecus... again, another experience impossible to reproduce: it takes "millions of years"... you see? Darwinism is full of non proofed premises... and contradicts the declarations of God in the French website http://www.apparitionsmariales.org concerning evolutionism
1. cannot be tested = not proofed = we can't say whether is true or false. You're right here. Thus, darwinism is not a evidence and an acquired truth and we should not teach such a theory as an "acquired fact" to the children at schools.
2. coherency with reality = truth
"coherency with reality" can be different from "logical reasoning or theory" and contradict some logical reasonings (different logical reasonings may explain the same phenomena, but only one is true: the others, even if logical, are false and reality denies them)
2.1. 1 + 1 = 2 this logic reasoning is coherent with reality. Indeed one orange + one orange equals 2 oranges
2.2. the uncorruptible body of St Padre Pio which hardly fought the modernist ideologies goes against the logic that "corpses, under normal conditions of conservation, shall decompose after some days". Coherence with reality, evidence, shows it: it doesn't corrupt with time, which goes against the laws of the nature and testifies the holiness of Pater Pio and the legitimity of the doctrines which goes against modernist ideologies (I mean: not to stop science and modernity, but rather to fight the modernist ideologies which goes against the ultra conservative catholic doctrine)
That only shows that dates before the flood are non proofed, and thus, not reliable.
However, I have to become more prudent concerning very ancient dates. According to God The Son in the French web site http://www.apparitionsmariales.org, mankind (=Adam) is only 6.000 years old, but the moon turns around the earth since millions of years:
Hypothesis 1: the 6 days recite is non literal until the 6th day of the creation of Adam
Hypothesis 2: the seer was a lier and Jesus didn't tell that. Please note that the fact of Adam being 6.000 years old is coherent with Genesis (Jesus didn't contradict Moses).
author (source): christianstrategies
Re: Any SOLID arguments against evolution?
It is not my task to define what a specie is. It has been done by biologists, it seems to be coherent for macroscopic animals and plants (champignons different from orange trees, horses different from humans). Concerning microbes, such analyse should be rigorously analysed, because the differences are less/not visible.
But to give you an idea:
E.coli which dies in citric acid is a subtype of E. coli bacterias (specie)
E. coli which survives in citric acid is a mutant form of the same E. coli specie.
Mycobacterium tuberculosis resistent to antibiotics is also a mutant form of the Mycobacterium tuberculosis but didn't change of specie.
people with Aids immunity belong to the human race and didn't change of specie
(the fact to survive in persence of a toxic agent, citric acid, antibiotics or the HIV virus may be a result of a mutation but is not synonym of a new specie)
Indeed change of species is possible, but only through sex between closer species (e.g. mule, hominids) or intelligent creation (e.g. a geneticist creates a synthetic virus in labo). What God the Son said in http://www.apparitionsmariales.org is that, through darwinism (the natural mutation mechanism), mutations and adaptations to the environment are possible, but not evolution into a superior specie (australopythecus evolution to human is thus not possible in the nature, only through the natural mutation mechanism). What happened was the opposite, through sex between closer species, man downgraded into australopythecus.
Question 1. Man didn't evolve in 30.000 generations, so darwinism doesn't happen. OK, it is also non proofed.
Question 2. however, change/creation of specie is possible in vary particular cases, out of the range of darwinism (bestiality or intelligent creation)
Even if man was millions of years old, evolution (= change of specie) wouldn't happen. Jesus self says that. Without contesting the mutations mechanism.
correction: E. coli didn't change of specie. Not even one case of change of specie.
Yes, you got the point. Darwinism is non proofed. The problem is that creationism is also non proofed. But creationism has now a small advantage: is already possible to create synthetic life, e.g. a virus, through intelligent design (a creator: a geneticist).
At least we should tell the truth to the children at schools: darwinism is non proofed, but creationism is mainly also non proofed. Thus, if we teach them darwinism, we shall also give them the biblical anternative and say that both are non proofed.
author (source): christianstrategies
If your proofs are from such nonsense websites, then you must believe this website too.
Proof #11 - Notice that there is no scientific evidence http://godisimaginary.com/i11.htm
Senior Education Officer, BNHS, India. www.bnhs.org
Bitter Truth!
Who says reason for world war III will be Petrol?
Reason lies in two words "Me and Mine".
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1. Mostly not. They're mostly logical and coherent, but it is always possible that a fake message is mixed with 99 good messages. Indeed, since the freemasonry entered inside the Vatican, in the years 1950-60, it became very difficult fo officialize private messages from heaven. Our Lady and Jesus keep appearing in private, but it is always non official, even if it is true. We have to test the messages, to check coherency with the bible and with the previous apparitions, in order to try to identify the true messages. Despite of that, I've checked many private messages (apparitions in N. York, Akita, Garabandal, Cairo, Fatima, those of apparitionsmariales, etc.), and they look logical, coherent, and also coherent with reality, when available. However, it is not possible to test everything. Please note that Jesus, Mary or the archangel St Michael are not liers. The risk appears only from the supposed seers, who could "imagine /lie" over such messages. Anyhow, I think these messages shall be taken seriously, even when they cannot be 100 % tested. Something like: "watch out: it is possible that Jesus said (...) and He doesn't lie..."
2. a few proofs were done, concerning other apparitions (NY or Medjugorje) and these messages from apparitionsmariales.org follow the logic and the coherency with the bible and with those apparitions.
author (source): christianstrategies
Re: Re:
1. Well, I'm translating and correcting my web site, when available, in English, based on the Bible, the declarations in http://www.apparitionsmariales.org ando also from the English web site http://www.tldm.org, over the true but not yet official astonishing declarations of Jesus and Mary (and others) in New York. Maybe with a search in Google we could find something similar in English. But for me is not really necessary, I don't have problems with French.
2. Unfortunately, the Bible doesn't explains/contains everything. The mobil phones are not explicitely mentioned in the Bible. I believe that the Bible is reliable also in scientific domains (good translations required, however), but Jesus and Mary appear sometimes in private and complement the Bible, whenever required. I'm waiting ansiously for a comment from Them over the Big Bang (I mean, more details over the 6 day period). But in a private declaration from apparitionsmariales (translating with Google is always possible), Jesus said that the mankind has only 6.000 years ago, which agrees with the book of Genesis. Jesus or Mary in NY (source: http://www.tldm.org, topics related from link 'directives from heaven') said that the first couple were Adam and Eve, created by God, which matches the recite of Genesis. Jesus and Mary in the private apparitions speak many different subjects in the context of the knowledge of our modern times (darwinism, atoms, dinossaurs, hominids, prophecies etc.)
note: a lightly confusing point for me is that Jesus said in apparitionsmariales.org that the moon turns around the earth since 'millions of years' ago, thus making believe the first 5 days of creation were not literal. Even so, the word taken to translate into day from the original source, seems to mean 'a period of time', rather than '24 hours'. I had to correct my way of thinking about dates of the beginning because of these declarations. Please refer also to my last comment to sachin.
author (source): christianstrategies
I've gave a little look. I can contradict some of the arguments (although we cannot proof everything about God)
1. We can see the face of Jesus. It was painted by Holy Faustina, after a private apparition of God the Son, and it appears at http://www.faustina.ch/obraz/image.htm, and, if you honor Jesus with full trust regarding His picture, you shall be saved (from hell)
2. Yes, we have some proofs about God: coherencies with reality/evidences. There are a few public and permanent miracles: the uncorruptibles bodies of some saints (with antimoderist catholic doctrines) testify their santity as persons of God. Also to become holy, a no refutable and full proofed miracle has to occur: you may check the archives of the Vatican concerning that. One of the last known miracles was the healing of a religious sister of a disease like Parkison, through intercession of Holy John Paul II (through a search with Google, we'll be able to find documentation about this not scientific healing). Finally, the Holy Blood of Jesus exposed in Bruges, Flanders (Belgium) is a permanent miracle, because it also doesn't perish with time, as it should. Yes, we can see the blood of God and it is also a public miracle.
Well, I'm able to discuss further concerning God/religion, but then we're exiting the main subject which is darwinism... what do you think?
author (source): christianstrategies
No convincing evidence or even a proof. Miracles (if true) lacks major requirement reproduciblity on demand. So I don't consider any significance of mentioning God's creation in discussion of Darwin's theory (Which at no point comments on God). So we will try to be scientific only, without mentioning anything about God, bible or miracles.
Senior Education Officer, BNHS, India. www.bnhs.org
Bitter Truth!
Who says reason for world war III will be Petrol?
Reason lies in two words "Me and Mine".
Re: Any SOLID arguments against evolution?
If you make a prediction, you have to be able to answer for it - what you will conclude if it succeeds or fails, and what you will interpret if any particular result is produced. Speculation is part of science - we make hypotheses, then test them. Failing to do this (making a prediction but refusing to say how it will change your position if you are wrong) implies that you actually won't change your position, and that as a result, there's actually no point in talking about evidence.
If you're right, then you have nothing to worry about, because the evidence to disprove you will not exist.
If you think that "nobody can create life spontaneously" is actually not a prediction made by your position, then retract the prediction, and nobody will think badly of you for it. However, if it is, then you have to agree that falsification will show at least part of the position to be incorrect.
I will add another question: is there any evidence that would convince you that you are wrong, in part or in whole? If not, then your position is unfalsifiable.
Please answer the questions - I will respond to the rest of your points when you do. If you're not sure about your answers, or anything about the exact prediction that you're making, take as much time as you need to think about it, and to ask questions yourself - there's nothing wrong with that.
No: they appeared to Veronika Lueken, New York, between 1968 and 1994 and told many things to her. To proof the truthfullness of these apparitions, despite the non recognition by the Vatican:
1. you may ask to the Holy Ghost in spirit and wait for His answer, as I did (and He confirmed it to me)
2. you can check by yourself in the news (or doing a Google concerning less recent news) about the infiltration of evil elements in the Vatican since the times of the concile Vatican II:
2.1. murder of Pope John Paul I (subit death). OK, we're not able to proof what really happened to pope Paul VI..
2.2. the supposed murder of pope John Paul II recognized that he was under the command of the nr 2 of the Vatican
2.3. a new plot to kill pope Benedict XVI was discovered recently, according to the news, not so many days ago...
author (source): christianstrategies
1.Not really an evidence? The fact that bloed or a corpse don't perish under normal conditions of conservation, is not an evidence? You can even find photos... do simply this test: you go to the chapel of the Holy Blood, you check the conditions (blood simply under a closed bottle of parfum, but not in the vacuum), you wait 6 months (the time you will, even 2000 years...), and you go there again... Of course, you won't be able to reproduce it: it goes against the laws of the nature/physics... if you try to reproduce it, the blood/corpse perish... you can even make your personal photos of the Blood of God, as I did and is available on the web...
2. As you may know, we have evidences of creationism: a scientist geneticist is already able to create synthetic virus in labo... if you remove the creator, is the same as to refute that the creator/the geneticist was not there to create the synthetic virus... really coherent? It seems rather a try to remove God from the procedure of the creation of biologic life, at all price... try to say to the creator/geneticist of the synthetic virus, that such virus was the result of the hasard and spontaneous mutations... you won't be able to proof it, but the opposite we already able to proof: the scientist will be able to conceive a new synthetic virus in labo... I believe that soon geneticists will be able to create other bigger forms of biological life: a very dangerous power in the hands of geneticist engineers... because such genetic experiments are able to generate new forms of distortions of the nature...
author (source): christianstrategies
Re: Any SOLID arguments against evolution?
Speculation may have its role in non proofed science: the so called not proofed theories: but without the proof of coherency with reality, they risk to be "logical non proofed imagination". I agree that I'm not able to proof everything concerning creationism neither. When we enter into speculation we must accept that we may introduce errors: that's why sometimes I have to update my religious/scientific web site also.
Yes, but it is not so easy: the mutations phenomena made possible to think that everything was possible through spontan mutations, I mean, mutations without a programmer/creator/geneticist. The Catholic Church and the book of Genesis were right, but the clergy, with less scientifical knowledge, were not able to face the darwinist offensives in the centuries 19 and 20. Only now some better evidences begin to become available (50.000 generations of E. coli etc.)
I defy scientists to try to create life spontaneously... they can try it in a spaceship, in the moon, over a disisnfected space over the earth... Science already recognises the "theory of spontan generation" as false (in the middle ages, they thought it was possible, for instance, that rats would "spontaneously appear" in a home, from "void")
The evidences seem to show that I'm right... but I agree that, from time to time, I have to review my points of view... I trust in the divine messages, but we have to have critical mind and try to test them to check their truthfullness... they don't say every scientifical details... sometimes, I learn things to oblige me to correct my points of view etc...
some evidences:
1. public and permanent miracles (uncorruptible corpses and blood of Saints) proof that, from time to time, supernatural interventions are possible and that laws of the physics don't rule the world at 100% (but 99.99% is however possible). It is not enough however to proof that Adam was created from the clay of the ground. It makes it a possibility but not an irrefutable evidence.
2. 50.000 generations of mutant bacteria E. coli are not able to proof change of specie. With generations enough for 1.250.000 years for man, no change of specie... evidence here goes against darwinism... man changes of specie with a lot less positive mutations and generations? Really?
3. we have proofs of creationism through genetic engineering. Creation of synthetic virus in labo through a geneticist is already possible and a fact... but if you want to the same experience without a creator/scientist, you'll be able to wait a loooooong time... the famous millions of years, isn't it? Conclusion: creationism: proofed darwinism: non proofed
I confess sometimes I have difficulty to follow your reasonings... but here above goes the answers. If something was not clear, please specify and make it clear also. Thank you.
author (source): christianstrategies
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