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Effect of Naproxen, Aspirin, Celecoxib, or Clopidogrel on the Healing of Stomach and Intestinal Ulcers (Lesions2)
This study has been completed.
Research Associates of New York, LLP
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First received: July 24, 2008
Last updated: October 22, 2008
Last verified: October 2008
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Detailed Description:
Gastroduodenal ulcers are extremely common in the community today. Though much has been written and observed concerning how ulcers form, not much has been described in the human model concerning how these ulcers heal. As numerous patients already suffer from gastrointestinal ulcers, further clarification of ulcer healing would be valuable in the treatment and management of these patients. The goal of this study is to investigate the effects of naproxen, aspirin, celecoxib, and clopidogrel on biopsy-induced gastroduodenal lesions in order to elucidate the mechanisms of ulcer healing. This single site, single-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, one-week prospective study will examine ulcer healing through endoscopic, immunohistologic, and molecular PCR modalities.
|Gastroduodenal Ulcer
|Drug: Naproxen Drug: Aspirin Drug: Celecoxib Drug: Clopidogrel Drug: Placebo
|Phase 4
|Study Type:
|Official Title:
|A Randomized, Blinded, Placebo-Controlled Study of the Effect of Naproxen, Aspirin, Celecoxib, or Clopidogrel on Gastroduodenal Healing
Resource links provided by NLM:
MedlinePlus related topics: Peptic Ulcer
Drug Information available for: Aspirin Naproxen Naproxen sodium Clopidogrel bisulfate CelecoxibU.S. FDA Resources
Further study details as provided by Research Associates of New York, LLP:
|Study Start Date:
|October 2007
|Study Completion Date:
|March 2008
|Primary Completion Date:
|March 2008 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
|Placebo Comparator: Placebo
Drug: Placebo
1 capsule BID for 8 days
Other Name: sugar pill
|Active Comparator: Naproxen
Drug: Naproxen
1 tablet 500mg BID for 8 days
Other Names:
|Experimental: Aspirin
Drug: Aspirin
1 tablet 81mg QD for 8 days
Other Names:
|Experimental: Clopidogrel
Drug: Clopidogrel
Day 0: 4 tablets QD for 1 day; Days 1-7: 1 tablet QD for 7 days
Other Name: Plavix
|Experimental: Celecoxib
Drug: Celecoxib
1 capsule 200mg QD for 8 days
Other Name: Celebrex
Detailed Description:
In order to assess the extent of healing of the biopsy sites, a 12-point scale was developed and validated.
After all of the procedures were complete, this scale was used to measure the effects of the study drugs on the healing of the biopsy-induced ulcers.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years to 75 Years (Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Signed informed consent
- Age 18-75
- Use of appropriate form of birth control for women of childbearing potential.
Exclusion Criteria:
- H pylori infection
- Use of NSAIDs within 2 weeks prior to start of enrollment
- Use of antacids or H-2 blockers within 2 weeks of enrollment
- Use of PPIs within 30 days of enrollment
- Corticosteroid use within 60 days of enrollment
- History of a previous ulcer
- Diagnosis of a bleeding diathesis or use of warfarin within 60 days of enrollment
- Use of cigarettes within 6 months of enrollment
- Consumption of >3 alcoholic beverages per day
- Hypersensitivity or allergy to NSAIDs, clopidogrel, or corn starch, or any contraindications to ingesting those substances
- The presence of an ulcer at a baseline endoscopy
- Endoscopically severe gastritis or duodenitis baseline endoscopy
- Moderate or severe inflammation located within the duodenal bulb or within 2cm of the pyloric channel at a baseline endoscopy
- Any gastroduodenal tumor.
Contacts and Locations
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, see Learn About Clinical Studies.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00778193
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00778193
|United States, New York
|Research Associates of New York
|New York, New York, United States, 10075
Sponsors and Collaborators
Research Associates of New York, LLP
|Principal Investigator:
|James Aisenberg, MD
|Research Associates of New York
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Keywords provided by Research Associates of New York, LLP:
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on September 21, 2017
Desai JC, Sanyal SM, Goo T, Benson AA, Bodian CA, Miller KM, Cohen LB, Aisenberg J. Primary prevention of adverse gastroduodenal effects from short-term use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs by omeprazole 20 mg in healthy subjects: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. Dig Dis Sci. 2008 Aug;53(8):2059-65. doi: 10.1007/s10620-007-0127-4. Epub 2008 Jan 26.
|Responsible Party:
|James Asienberg, MD, Research Associates of New York
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT00778193 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
Healing Study
|Study First Received:
|July 24, 2008
|Last Updated:
|October 22, 2008
Keywords provided by Research Associates of New York, LLP:
gastroduodenal ulcer
Cyclooxygenase 2 Inhibitors
Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal
Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors
Wound Healing
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Peptic Ulcer
Pathologic Processes
Duodenal Diseases
Intestinal Diseases
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Digestive System Diseases
Stomach Diseases
Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal
Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors
Analgesics, Non-Narcotic
Sensory System Agents
Peripheral Nervous System Agents
Physiological Effects of Drugs
Anti-Inflammatory Agents
Antirheumatic Agents
Fibrinolytic Agents
Fibrin Modulating Agents
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors
Enzyme Inhibitors
Purinergic P2Y Receptor Antagonists
Purinergic P2 Receptor Antagonists
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on September 21, 2017


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New York, Aug 3 (IANS) Pop star Lady Gaga has been accused of breaking immigration laws in Russia. She had staged performances in St. Petersburg and Moscow as part of her Monster Ball World Tour last year, and that too on a tourist visa.
St. Petersburg lawmaker Vitaly Milonov has filed a request with the Prosecutor General's office to assess whether Gaga has violated Russia's immigration or tax laws, reports aceshowbiz.com.
Milonov reported that Gaga received $1.1 million for the St. Petersburg show.
"The visas issued were of the basic cultural exchange sort, which does not grant their bearers the right to engage in any commercial activity," a spokesperson from the lawmaker's office said.

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Neighborhood continues to release their Originals series exclusively through their online store. After the M-65 jacket, they are now about to release the Original LS Shirt. The longsleeve shirt comes in black and white, two chest pockets, a patch embroidered on the chest as well as special applications around the buttons.
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If the person has been laid off, or his or her business is tanking... First, try to gauge how that person feels, says Juanita Ecker, president of etiquette consultancy Professional Image Management in Troy, N.Y. "Sometimes people just want support, not a barrage of solutions," she says. If you sense that's the case, say, "I'm very sorry to hear about this." Don't dig for details.
• If you've heard the bad news through the grapevine, don't bring it up, says Ecker. Stick with "How are you?" and let him or her choose to introduce the topic.
• If someone is indignant, discourage rash actions, such as sending an ex-employer or ex-client a nasty e-mail.
• If someone is weepy, again, express your support. If you know the person well, point out his or her strengths, such as strong job skills, a killer track record, or an extensive network. "When they're in that state, people don't think of the good things about themselves," says Ecker.
• If someone is trying to find work, offer to serve as a reference, if appropriate, and share any job leads. Lend books or articles that might be helpful. But unless you're dealing with a family member, don't offer to give or loan money, says Ecker. If they couldn't repay, hard feelings would be unavoidable.
If someone asks for help—a reference, a job, a contract—that you're not comfortable providing, be honest but tactful. Say, "I'm very sorry, but I'm not able to provide the reference you want," or ,"I don't know your skills well enough to recommend you," or, "I'm just not able to agree to that right now." Try to offer something else, even if it's just reading material or referrals to online resources they may not be familiar with.
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So my friend and I are seeing the show on Saturday and we want to know if they are doing stage door even though its still in previews. So if anyone knows it would really help. I would really love to meet this cast it features some of my favorite actors!
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MISSION WOODS, Kan., May 3, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Layne Christensen Company (Nasdaq:LAYN) ("Layne" or the "Company") today announced that James R. Easter has been named Chief Financial Officer, effective May 6, 2013. Mr. Easter brings a wealth of financial, management, and industry experience to Layne. He most recently served as Chief Financial Officer of SEH Offshore Ventures, the focus of which was to acquire and operate an international fleet of standard class jack-up drilling units. In 2010, he accepted the position of Chief Financial Officer at Seahawk Drilling, a shallow-water contract oil & gas drilling company. The following year, Mr. Easter was appointed President and CEO of Seahawk where he successfully managed the sale of the company to Hercules Offshore. From 2002-2008, Mr. Easter was Vice President of Finance and Treasurer, and then Vice President of Corporate Development and Strategic Planning at McDermott International, a Fortune 500 company focused on executing complex offshore oil & gas projects worldwide. Prior this, Mr. Easter was Vice President, Transaction Development and Support, at Reliant Energy Solutions, Inc., part of Reliant Energy. He received his B.A. from the University of Texas, Austin and an M.B.A. from Thunderbird, The American Graduate School of International Management. Rene Robichaud, President and CEO of Layne, said, "Jim's expertise in finance, M&A, energy services, and managing global companies makes him an ideal fit for Layne. We expect Jim's vision and counsel will be a vital component of our continuing evolution into a global provider of responsible solutions for water, mineral and energy resources." Mr. Easter stated, "This is an exciting time to join Layne, and I look forward to helping advance the Company's growth strategies." Mr. Easter succeeds Jerry Fanska, who announced his retirement in December 2012. Mr. Fanska will remain with Layne in order to assist in the transition of responsibilities and Layne's relocation to Houston.
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State Preview: Florida
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Allan Simpson
Thursday, May 12, 2011
In the weeks leading up to the draft, Perfect Game will be providing a detailed overview of each state in the U.S., including the District of Columbia, as well as Canada and Puerto Rico. These overviews will list the state's strengths, weaknesses and the players with the best tools, as well as providing mini-scouting reports on all Group 1 and 2 players.
Florida State-by-State List
Florida Overview:
Strong Prep Crop, Elite JC Prospects Headline Solid Florida 2011 Draft Class
Florida has been ranked a consistent No. 2 behind California as a producer of baseball talent since the draft was incorporated in 1965. It has enjoyed another bountiful spring harvest in scouts' minds, but the theme is becoming increasingly familiar insofar as where the premium talent is coming from.
The state's high-school ranks are both talented on the top end and deep in the middle; they could produce three or four first-round picks in this year's draft. The junior colleges continue to produce more high-end talent than any state in the country, Texas and California included, and boast the nation's two best talents.
Once again, though, Florida's four-year colleges will be only marginally represented, at least by comparison. It will be a stretch for a first-round pick to come from a Florida college this year.
Florida's high-school talent is as deep and varied as ever this year, and benefits immensely from the presence of three players who moved to the state in their early high-school years from traditional Latin American hotbeds. Shortstops Francisco Lindor and Javier Baez moved to Florida from Puerto Rico, while righthander Jose Fernandez defected from Cuba. They rank 1-2-3 on the list of prospects for this year's draft from Florida, and all are projected to safely be taken in the first round, with Lindor a candidate for the first 10 picks.
The strength of the 2011 Florida prep class is position prospects, especially power bats. While Lindor (Montverde Academy) and Baez (Arlington Country Day), and especially Lindor, are viewed as multi-tooled talents, both are two of the most prominent offensive players. Not only do they share a common Puerto Rican heritage, but they matched up against each other in an early-season game that became a scouting bonanza. In what might have been the most-heavily scouted game of the spring nationally, an estimated 150 scouts ringed the field for the Feb. 18 contest.
There are no shortage of premium hitters elsewhere at the prep level, notably 6-foot-1, 240-pound Bishop Verot High first baseman Dan Vogelbach and Orangewood Academy third baseman Dante Bichette, who were teammates during the summer and fall on the FTB Mizuno travel team. They have firmly established themselves as two of the top power hitters in the country this spring by blasting a combined 26 home runs between them through early May.
Two Florida prep outfielders that have pushed their way this spring to the brink of the first round are Palmetto High's Granden Goetzman, one of the best power/speed packages in the state, and Port St. Joe speedster Roman Quinn.
But the deepest positions of all at the Florida prep level are on the mound and at the plate. Rodriguez, along with West Boca righthander Michael Kelly and Vogelbach's Bishop Verot teammate Hudson Boyd, also a righthander, are all in the mix to potentially slip into the back end of the first round. There are so many quality arms this year in Florida, though, that area scouts have actually complained that there are too many to chase down and truly evaluate accurately.
Meanwhile, the accompanying list of players that have a fair shot of being drafted in the top 10 rounds includes five prep catchers. There is no clear consensus on who will go off the board first because all have significant commitments to Florida colleges. The top talents, though, appear to be either Florida recruit Mario Amaral or Central Florida recruit Tyler Marlette. Both possess significant arm strength and power potential.
Just as the high-school ranks have been propped up this spring by the infusion of talent from abroard, Florida's rich junior-college program has benefitted significantly from a number of transfers from northern schools. In fact, the top three JC prospects transferred in from four-year colleges as rising sophomores.
Outfielder Brian Goodwin attended college at North Carolina as a freshman, before transferring in January to Miami-Dade, while Indian River State infielder Cory Spangenberg transferred after his freshman year at Virginia Military Institute. Goodwin, a potential five-tool talent, and Spangenberg, the state junior-college player of the year and one of the elite hitting prospects in the entire draft class, are ranked 1-2 nationally among junior-college prospects. Goodwin recovered from a slow start to hit .367-8-32 with 13 stolen bases, while Spangenberg stung the ball at a .477-5-32 clip while stealing 33 bases.
The third prominent player that was new to the Florida JC scene this spring is 6-foot-5 Seminole State righthander Mike Clevinger, who transferred in January from The Citadel. He played a two-way role for his new team but stood out most as a closer. With a fastball that consistently reached the mid-90s, he fanned 52 in 31 innings—the best strikeout-to-innings ratio in the state.
Several of Goodwin's and Clevinger's teammates at Miami-Dade and Seminole State should also factor somewhat prominently into the early to mid rounds. Neither of those teams, though, so much as qualified for the eight-team state tournament—a clear indicator of the breadth and depth of talent in the Florida junior colleges. Additionally, long-standing Florida JC power St. Petersburg could produce as many as three picks in the first 10 rounds, even though it lost several players in the fall in the wake of recruiting irregularities that led to the dismissal of veteran coach Dave Pano. St. Pete was banned from the state tournament as part of its punishment.
The 2010 draft actually provided some relief at the top for Florida's somewhat under-appreciated, if not under-achieving four-year college ranks as two native Floridians, Miami catcher Yasmani Grandal (Reds) and Florida Gulf Coast lefthander Chris Sale (White Sox) went back-to-back with the 12
and 13
picks, respectively. Sale gained even more notoriety by becoming the first player from last year's draft class to reach the big leagues. The White called him up in early August and he firmly established himself in Chicago's bullpen.
Sale's meteoric rise did disguise the fact, though, that only five Florida college players were drafted in the first four rounds in 2010, including two from Division II Florida Southern pitchers Daniel Tillman and Max Russell.
This year it appears unlikely that any Florida college player will be picked in the first round and there are only a half dozen or so players that are strong possibilities to go in the first four or five rounds. The first college pick should come from the trio of Florida State lefthander Sean Gilmartin, Florida lefthander Nick Maronde and Bethune-Cookman catcher Peter O'Brien.
Of the three, Gilmartin is the one that has made the greatest strides this spring. Before the season, Miami third baseman Harold Martinez projected to be the first college player picked, possibly in the first round, but his season-long struggles with the bat and in the field have eliminated any chance of that happening.
The University of Florida's immensely-talented sophomore class has been a focus of national attention all spring, and could well change the state's image in 2012. Catcher Michael Zunino, lefthander Brian Johnson and first baseman/righthander Austin Maddox are all likely to garner first-round consideration, with another three or four Gators likely to go in the top 4-6 rounds. Maronde is the school's best bet for the draft this year. Though he has been clocked in the mid-90s from the left side, he has been used mostly in a set-up role on a deep Gators pitching staff.
Florida has had a long tradition of producing top prospects with significant big-league connections, and that is certainly the case again this year.
Bichette, whose .647 average ranks second among the state's top high-school hitters, is the son of Dante Bichette, the former Colorado Rockies slugger. Other prospects with a big-league lineage include American Heritage High outfielder Dominic Jose (son of outfielder Felix Jose), St. Petersburg CC infielder Sean Buckley (son of Reds scouting director Chris Buckley), Deltona High shortstop Jack Lopez (son of Reds major-league bullpen catcher Juan Lopez), Seminole State CC righthander Dejai Oliver (son of catcher Joe Oliver), Monsignor Pace righthander/outfielder Dereck Rodriguez (son of catcher Ivan "Pudge" Rodriguez), Pendleton School lefthander Brandon Bonilla (son of outfielder Bobby Bonilla) and University of Tampa shortstop Taylor Wrenn (son of long-time area scout Luke Wrenn).
A popular discussion topic this spring among scouts on the sidelines at Florida games has been all the speculation on which local high-school talent the Tampa Bay Rays might be strongly considering with the abundance of early draft picks they have. In all, the Rays have 10 of the first 60 selections. Although there is no certainty that the Rays might spend their wealth of extra picks on in-state talent, there is a prevailing thought that they might be in position to get a "home-town" discount by drafting local talent.
Florida in a Nutshell:
Junior-college, high-school talent.
Premium college talent/depth.
(1-to-5 scale): 4.
Northwest Florida State.
Flanagan HS, Pembroke Pines.
Grandon Goetzman, of, Palmetto HS. The 6-foot-4, 195-pound Goetzman is playing out of position this spring at shortstop, but is projected to become a Drew Stubbs-type center fielder in the future, with power and speed. The bat tool has the furthest to go.
Harold Martinez, 3b, University of Miami. Martinez was considered a potential first-round pick coming off a 21 home-run season as a sophomore, but showed nothing close to that type of power this spring with just three homers.
Dan Vogelbach, 1b, Bishop Verot HS, Fort Myers. Vogelbach is essentially a one-tool player and profiles as an American League-type draft pick, but the one tool, his massive raw power, is huge. Vogelbach could go anywhere from the compensation round all the way down to the fifth round.
BEST OUT-OF-STATE PROSPECT, Florida Connection:
Austin Wood, rhp, Southern California (attended Niceville High and St. Petersburg JC).
Lance McCullers, rhp/ss, Tampa Jesuit HS.
Karsten Whitson, rhp, University of Florida.
Draft History:
Chipper Jones, ss, The Bolles School, Jacksonville (1990, Braves/1
round, 1
pick); Alex Rodriguez, ss, Westminster Christian HS, Miami (1993, Mariners/1
round, 1
pick); Paul Wilson, rhp, Florida State U. (1994, Mets/1
round, 1
pick); Pat Burrell, 1b, U. of Miami (Phillies, 1998/1
round, 1
2006 Draft:
Chris Marrero, 3b, Monsignor Pace HS, Hialeah (Nationals/1
round, 15
2007 Draft:
Matt LaPorta, 1b, U. of Florida (Brewers/1
round, 7
2008 Draft:
Eric Hosmer, 1b, American Heritage HS, Plantation (Royals/1
round, 3
2009 Draft:
Bobby Borchering, 3b, Bishop Verot HS, Ft. Myers (Diamondbacks/1
round, 16
2010 Draft:
Manny Machado, ss, Miami Brito Private HS (Orioles/1
round, 3
Best Hitter:
Javier Baez, ss/3b, Arlington Country Day HS, Jacksonville.
Best Power:
Dan Vogelbach, 1b, Bishop Verot HS, North Fort Myers.
Best Speed:
Roman Quinn, of/ss, Port St. Joe HS.
Best Defender:
Fransicso Lindor, ss, Montverde Academy, Clermont.
Best Velocity:
Jose Fernandez, rhp, Alonso HS, Tampa.
Best Breaking Stuff:
Sean Gilmartin, lhp, Florida State.
GROUPS ONE and TWO
(Projected ELITE-Round Draft / Rounds 1-3)
1. FRANCISCO LINDOR, ss, Montverde Academy, Clermont
Top SS nationally, switch-hitter with surprising pop, + defensive tools, smooth and quick, loves to play.
2. JOSE FERNANDEZ, rhp, Alonso High School, Tampa
Cuban defector, ++ present stuff, FB to 97 mph, sharp SL, good CH, mature pitchability, 10-1, 1.07/72 IP
3. JAVIER BAEZ, ss/3b, Arlington Country Day HS, Jacksonville
Puerto Rican native, + offensive potential, RH hitter with power, flashy defensive tools/skills, position TBD.
4. BRIAN GOODWIN, of, Miami-Dade JC (So.)
UNC transfer, first-round tools, LH bat, + power/speed combo, .367-8-32/13 SB, CF ability but BA instincts.
5. CORY SPANGENBERG, 3b/2b, Indian River State JC (So.)
VMI transfer, offensive machine, LH bat with ++ swing/bat speed, .477-5-32/33 SB, profiles as offensive 2B.
6. MICHAEL KELLY, rhp, West Boca HS, Boynton Beach
Projectable at 6-5/190; easy delivery, fast/loose arm, heavy FB to 95, + life down, big CU, 8-4, 1.93 in 69 IP.
7. SEAN GILMARTIN, lhp, Florida State University (Jr.)
HS draft as OF; excelled on mound (8-1, 2.36, 86 IP/15 BB/98 SO), ++ command of 92 FB, Glavine-like CH.
8. HUDSON BOYD, rhp, Bishop Verot HS, North Fort Myers
XXL build; top performer (10-0, 0.37, 57 IP/100 K), dominates with heavy 91-94 FB, power CU, command.
9. GRANDEN GOETZMAN, ss-of, Palmetto HS, Palmetto
Stock way up as SR for 6-4/195 athlete; ++ power/speed package with loose, fast swing, has future CF tools.
10. PETER O'BRIEN, c, Bethune-Cookman University (Jr.)
Best B-C draft in 28 years has 2 ++ tools (power/arm), but offensive output fell (.380, 20 HR to .290, 12 HR).
11. NICK MARONDE, lhp, University of Florida (Jr.)
6-3/200 LHP with quick arm, runs FB up to 96 with command; set-up man, needs to develop other pitches.
12. ROMAN QUINN, of/ss, Port St. Joe HS
Versatile player, excellent defensive tools/instincts, ++ runner (6.35/60), switch hits, sprays ball to all fields.
13. DAN VOGELBACH, 1b, Bishop Verot HS, North Fort Myers
XXL slugger, Prince Fielder comparison; best power in HS class, .474-16-48, lives to hit, probable AL draft.
14. DANTE BICHETTE, 3b, Orangewood Academy, Orlando
Son of ex-MLB star, same tools, ++ strong/aggressive hitter, crushes balls inner half (.637-10-37), fair at 3B.
15. MARIO AMARAL, c, Reagan HS, Hialeah
Strong, mature frame (6-1/205); skills developing, but 90 off mound, big, easy power, runs OK, hit .485-7-17.
16. ANTHONY DeSCLAFANI, rhp, University of Florida (Jr.)
Used mainly as closer by Gators (4-2, 4.08, 3 SV); uncanny ability to throws strikes with FB that peaks at 95.
17. TYLER MARLETTE, c, Hagerty HS, Oviedo
5-11/200, + strong; ++ arm (1.7-1.8 pop times), quick actions, surprising pull power, very aggressive player.
18. ANDY SUAREZ, lhp, Southwest HS, Miami
Missed 2010 summer with sore elbow; quick clean arm, FB 90-93, mid/upper 70's slurve, polished pitcher.
19. KYLE SMITH, rhp, Santaluces HS, West Palm Beach
Roy Oswalt comp at 6-0/180, very athletic/+ competitor; 89-93 FB/++ CU, 1 ER in 45 IP, 0.15/82 K's as SR.
20. TYLER GREENE, ss, West Boca HS, Boca Raton
Upper-level SS tools, 6.5 runner, +arm, +agility, raw bat speed/power, hitting approach/instincts are issues.
(Projected HIGH-Round Draft / Rounds 4-10)
21. PRESTON TUCKER, 1b/of, University of Florida (Jr.)
Stocky-built LH hitter is middle-of-order run producer (.332-10-44); 1B only option; bat needs to carry him.
22. DOMINIC JOSE, of, American Heritage HS, Lake Worth
Son of ex-OF Junior Felix; + projectable athlete with 5-tool potential, switch-hitter (.339-4-25), ++ student.
23. MICHAEL CLEVINGER, rhp/ss, Seminole State JC (So.)
The Citadel transfer played 2-way role, but impressed scouts with mid-90s FB as closer; fanned 52 in 31 IP.
24. HAROLD MARTINEZ, 3b, University of Miami (Jr.)
First-round hopes evaporated with power outage (21 HR in 2010, 3 in 2011); + arm, but struggled in field.
25. DEREK LAW, rhp, Miami-Dade JC (So.)
Pennsylvania product had ++ season (7-4, 1.75, 77 IP/11 BB/105 SO); 4 pitches, commands 92-93 FB, + SL.
26. BRANDON SEDELL, c, American Heritage HS, Cooper City
Strong (6-1/205), mature hitter (.500-10-39) with ++ bat speed/raw power, fair catching tools, also 1B/3B.
27. RONNIE RICHARDSON, of, U. of Central Florida (So.)
Soph-eligible CF has + combination of speed, power, arm; produced just OK numbers (.320-0-22, 11 SB).
28. JON MATTHEWS, of, St. Petersburg Col. (So.)
Charleston Southern transfer has big arm, speed (6.5 in 60), big upside; overcame slow start to hit .356-6-40.
29. SEAN BUCKLEY, 3b/1b, St. Petersburg JC (So.)
Son of Reds scouting director/South Florida transfer has explosive power, runs 60 in 6.8; hit .379-10-52.
30. KEVIN QUACKENBUSH, rhp, University of South Florida (Sr.)
6-5 RHP blossomed (11 SV, 28 IP/9 H/6 BB/39 SO) under ex-MLB pitch coach Chuck Hernandez, FB at 94.
31. JACK LOPEZ, ss, Deltona HS
Son of Reds bullpen coach (Juan); very slick fielder, + hands/actions, only 5-10/175, but improving strength.
32. RYAN HARRIS, rhp/of, Jupiter HS, West Palm Beach
Injury concerns so wild-card draft; legit 2-way talent, FB up to 94 mph/power CU, intriguing power at plate.
33. NICK RICKLES, c, Stetson University (Jr.)
O'Brien (No. 10) has better raw power/arm, but 6-3/210 Rickles (.373-8-51, 6 SO) a more complete package.
34. NICK GOODY, rhp, State College of Florida JC (So.)
First crack at full-time pitcher produced 6-1, 1.17 record, led state with 107 SO; FB at 88-91/T-93, 80-81 SL.
35. NATHAN MELENDRES, of, University of Miami (Jr.)
Tops UM in batting (.343), best hitter for average on team, runs bases (18 SB); most obvious tool is 80 arm.
36. SEAN TRENT, c/3b, Bishop Moore HS, Maitland
Very strong (6-0/200), aggressive line-drive swing, ++ arm strength, 6.9 runner, may project best as catcher.
37. BRETT LEE, lhp, St. Petersburg Col. (So.)
6-5/205 Alabama JC transfer had easily best St. Pete arm; commands 90-91 mph, new-found SL at 82-84.
38. DEJAI OLIVER, rhp, Seminole State JC (So.)
Son of ex-MLB catcher Joe Oliver; went 7-2, 3.23, 78 IP/91 SO with 88-92 mph FB, + SL, feel for CH.
39. MANNY RODRIGUEZ, rhp, Barry University (Jr.)
Ex-3B made big strides in second year on mound (5-3, 2.38, 95 IP/111 SO); FB in mid-90s, also has CU/CH.
40. MASON McVAY, lhp, Florida International University (So.)
6-5 LHP may be tough sign as SO eligible, TJ surgery in 2010, but 31 SO/24 IP with FB up to 94-95, + CU.
41. JOE KREHBIEL, rhp/ss, Seminole (FL) HS
First year as full-time pitcher, caught fire in fall; 93 FB from low arm slot, gets + run/sink, has sweeping CU.
42. ARAMIS GARCIA, c, Pines Charter HS, Pembroke Pines
Big catcher (6-4/200) has made + strides in developing + power potential, correcting funky throwing action.
43. ZEKE DEVOSS, of, University of Miami (So.)
Best athlete on Canes roster, one of fastest players in college (6.3 in 60); hit .305, led team in SB (28), BB.
44. GARRETT NUSS, rhp, Mount Dora HS, Sorrento
Three-pitch workhorse (FB at 92 mph, CU with downer shape, nice CH), projects command from low angle.
45. CHRIS LEE, lhp, Santa Fe JC (So.)
Slender 6-3/170 lefty with very live arm, FB to 94 mph, flashes CU/CH potential, trouble repeating delivery.
46. PAUL DAVIS, rhp, Florida Atlantic (Jr.)
JC transfer developed command of 90-94 FB, feel for CU to go with SL/CH; went 8-1, 2.55, 78 IP/58 SO.
47. COREY STUMP, lhp, Lakeland Christian Academy
Chris Sale comp at 6-5/195; upper-80s FB/tops at 91-92, big sweeping CU, good off-speed feel; solid athlete.
48. DANNY WINKLER, rhp, University of Central Florida (Jr.)
Illinois JC transfer produced modest 3-4, 5.22 record, but impressed scouts with sinking FB to 93, solid SL.
49. ERIC SKOGLUND, lhp, Sarasota (FL) HS
Loose 6-6 lefty, FB touches 90, + downhill angle, CU has good spin at times; broke thumb and not seen late.
50. MIKE McGEE, of-rhp, Florida State (Sr.)
Marginal tools for pro ball, but solid 2-way talent; tops FSU in HR (9), SV (5), + oppo power, FB up to 92.
51. ALEX SANTANA, 3b/rhp, Mariner HS, Cape Coral
6-4/195 build, 2-way potential; loose actions, projects power, hit .402-4-29, + arm strength, 90 mph FB.
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Taken from Dutch Birding Journal 27, 2005
Written by Arnoud B van den Berg and The Sound Approach
From at least 1998, and especially since the 'Rose Revolution' in November 2003, travelling to Georgia has been on the increase and more and more birders seize the opportunity to visit the Greater Caucasus. In species' diversity, this high mountain range with four peaks over 5000 m (including Europe's highest mountain peak, mount Elbrus (Gora El-brus) with 5633 m) offers the best alpine birding in the WP with specialities like Caucasian Grouse Tetrao mlokosiewiczi, Caucasian Snowcock Tetraogallus caucasicus, Güldenstädt's Redstart Phoenicurus erythrogastrus and Caucasian Great Rosefinch Carpodacus rubicilla, and other much sought-after montane species as Lammergeier Gypaetus barbatus, Alpine Accentor Prunella ocularis, Rufous-tailed Rock Thrush Monticola saxatilis, Wallcreeper Tichodroma muraria, White-winged Snowfinch Montifringilla nivalis, Red-fronted Serin Serinus pusillus and both choughs Pyrrhocorax. In addition, a number of WP species are represented here by subspecies differing so much in plumage and/or vocal repertoire that they are easily recognized like, for instance, Caucasian Horned Lark Eremophila alpestris penicillata, Caucasian Wren Troglodytes troglodytes hyrcanus, Caucasian Ring Ouzel Turdus torquatus amicorum and Turkish Twite Carduelis flavirostris brevirostris. Although some may even be regarded as specifically distinct from taxa further west, they are largely ignored in even the best WP field guides (cf Jonsson 1996, Svensson et al 2000)
Geography and Logistics
Caucasian Horned Lark / Kaukasische Strandleeuwerik Eremophila alpestris penicillata, Krestovy pass at 2300 m elevation, Khevi, Georgia, 26 June 2005 (Arnoud B van den Berg)
Caucasian Ring Ouzel / Kaukasische Beflijster Turdus torquatus amicorum, near Kobi, Khevi, Georgia, 21 June 2005 (René Pop)
The alphabet is Georgian but Russian is spoken as a second language, as is English by young people. The drive from Tbilisi to Kazbegi takes 3-4 hours. Taxis or minibuses from the Didube bus station in Tbilisi to Kazbegi cost 5-20 USD a person (Burford 2002, Gavashelishvili et al 2005). The road's surface is reasonable until the resort town of Gudauri but its last 40 km from Gudauri up to the border is in a very bad state with numerous potholes and crumbling avalanche tunnels. This latter section, however, offers excellent birding at, eg, the Divari or Krestovy pass at 2379 m, 127 km from Tbilisi and 26 km before Kazbegi. Here, even by early June (Calum Scott in litt), there are chances to see Caucasian Grouse, Alpine Accentor, White-winged Snowfinch and Caucasian Great Rosefinch. From this pass onwards, the highway follows the Terek (Tergi) river downstream towards Kazbegi (1800 m) and the Russian border 6 km further north. There are only a few hotels, bed-and-breakfasts, and shops at Kazbegi or the adjacent Gergeti village, which is situated on the other (western) side of the Terek river. The new Stepantsminda Hotel at Kazbegi offers comfortable accomodation and a good restaurant for 30 USD including breakfast and dinner, or 20 USD without meals (telephone +99-599182296 or +99-577420210). On 20-26 June 2005, René Pop and I stayed at Kazbegi for The Sound Approach project in order to record on tape the sounds of Caucasian Snowcock and Caucasian Great Rosefinch (the latter has been 'split' from Spotted Great Rosefinch C (r) severtzovi which occurs from Afghanistan east through the Himalayas;
Rasmussen 2005). The Georgian Center for the Conservation of Wildlife (www.gccw.org) offered us invaluable assistance with information and transport between the Tbilisi airport and Kazbegi. From its office at the Nutsubidze Plateau in Tbilisi, the GCCW is active in several nature conservancy projects and promotes birding and ecotourism (see, eg, Gálvez et al 2005, Gavashelishvili 2005, Gavashelishvili et al 2005, www.birding-georgia.com).
Güldenstädt's Redstart / Witkruinroodstaart Phoenicurus erythrogastrus, male, mount Kazbeg at 3000 m elevation, Kazbegi, Khevi, Georgia, 24 June 2005 (René Pop)
Birding localities and timing In late April and early May, the snow line is usually below 1900 m which means that altitudinal migrants can still be found in the river valley, especially in the dense bushes of Sea Buckthorn ('duindoorns' in Dutch) Hippophae rhamnoides south of Kazbegi. For instance, after heavy snowfall on 4 May 2005, no less than up to 60 Güldenstädt's Redstarts and a flock of at least 250 Caucasian Great Rosefinches were found here (Birding World 18: 200, 2005). These bushes also form an important shelter for many long-distance migrant passerines in this period (which is why GCCW tries to give full protection to this vegetation). Further along the highway, there are several other gorges and woods for birding and, especially in early May, one may expect 100s of migrating raptors. However, the most tempting birding areas at Kazbegi are the mountain slopes at either side of the village, mount Kuro to the east and mount Kazbeg to the west. The steep slopes of Kuro form the best site to see Caucasian Grouse and Caucasian Snowcock.The area is easily reached by walking c 2 km east from the Stepantsminda Hotel through the village and an open pine wood until a small chapel is reached with a little pond south of it. In April-May, Caucasian Grouse can be seen displaying on the grassy slopes across the noisy little river running down from Kuro.
From the first week of June, when displaying has stopped, they become very hard to find as they hide in low Rhododendron vegetation. Caucasian Snowcock remains vocal through spring and summer and can be spotted by telescope on precipitous rocks or when flying. During summer, it gradually moves higher, following the snow line. On hot days in late June, the little pond at the base of Kuro attracts a variety of birds including Caucasian Ring Ouzel, Mistle Thrush T viscivorus, Common Linnet C cannabina, Turkish Twite and Red-fronted Serin. The adjacent pine wood has, for instance, singing Bright-green Warbler Phylloscopus nitidus, Caucasian Chiffchaff P lorenzii, Coal Tit Parus ater and Common Rosefinch C erythrinus. From late May or early June, it is necessary to climb to 2600 m to find the CaucasianGreat Rosefinch and to 3000 m and higher for Güldenstädt's Redstart, so there is no other option at Kuro than to start climbing the steep grassy slopes to the right. After c five hours, the first Caucasian Great Rosefinches can be expected and here are some good vantage points to check rocky outcrops for Caucasian Snowcocks, which are most vocal at dusk and dawn. One should climb even higher to encounter Güldenstädt's Redstart but it may be possible to find it by checking high snow fields by telescope. Other species on these steep slopes include the abundant Caucasian Water Pipit Anthus spinoletta coutellii, Alpine Accentor, Rufous-tailed Rock Thrush and Asian Crimson-winged Finch Rhodopechys sanguineus sanguineus.
Further up, it gets (too) difficult to walk as there are some very steep slopes covered by loose rocks instead of grasses. We camped one night up here but it was hard to find a level spot. Instead of spending the night, one may also decide to climb up in the early morning and to return before dusk. On the western side of Kazbegi, the walk to the 3652 m high metereological station above the c 7 km long glacier of mount Kazbeg is more level than the walk up Kuro and therefore it is easier to do albeit longer in distance. From the Stepantsminda Hotel, which is situated next to a little riverside park with breeding Common Sandpiper Actitis hypoleucos and many passerines, one follows the sign left to Vladikavkaz, Russia, crossing the bridge over the Terek river, and then one immediately turns left up to the Gergeti village. In Gergeti, Caucasian Black Redstart P ochruros ochruros and Marsh Warbler Acrocephalus palustris are common amongst the houses.
All in all, it is less than a c 60 min walk from Kazbegi to the Tsminda Sameba church (2170 m) which overlooks the Terek valley of Kazbegi-Gergeti. On the way, we passed birch woods with dense ground cover of herbs and flowers where Caucasian Wren, Bright-green Warbler and Caucasian Chiffchaff were abundant while other species included Corn Crake Crex crex, Tree Pipit A trivialis, Caucasian Ring Ouzel, Common Blackbird, Mistle Thrush, Ehrenberg's Redstart P phoenicurus samamisicus, Common Treecreeper Certhia familiaris caucasica, Long-tailed Tit Aegithalos caudatus major, Red-fronted Serin, Eurasian Bullfinch Pyrrhula pyrrhula and Eurasian Jay Garrulus glandarius krynicki. The nicest and shortest way uphill is a path following a brown metal water pipe which is obvious from above the cemetery. There is also a zig-zagging rocky track to the church and one may opt to shorten the climb by taking a 4WD taxi from the hotel for at most 10 USD per person. Actually, for those with physical problems, there is also the option of renting a helicopter for 1500 USD per hour to pick you up in Kazbegi and to drop you next to the Kazbeg glacier; the machine can take more than 10 persons which can cut the price down considerably and, if it is already in nearby Gudauri, the rental time may be less than an hour. Because of the unpredictable weather the planning of a helicopter flight might be problematical and it seems wise not to count on a return flight but to walk the four hours back to Kazbegi. As soon as one emerges from the birch woods on the walk up, c 200 m before reaching the church, it is straightforward to follow trails to mount Kazbeg to the right.
Caucasian Great Rosefinch / Grote Roodmus Carpodacus rubicilla, male, mount Kazbeg at 2900 m elevation, Kazbegi, Khevi, Georgia, 24 June 2005 (René Pop)
Caucasian Snowcock/Kaukasisch Berghoen Tetraogallus caucasicus, mount Kuro, Kazbegi, Khevi, Georgia, 12 June 2005 (Calum D Scott)
Güldenstädt's Redstart / Witkruinroodstaart Phoenicurus erythrogastrus, male, mount Kazbeg at 3000 m elevation, Kazbeg, Khevi, Georgia, 24 June 2005 (René Pop)
The easiest trail is along the southern side of the high grassy ridge while the canyon at the northern side may offer more birding possibilities. After c 11 km from the church, one reaches the edge of the glacier's snout which happened to be the only area where our mobile phones did not work. Parts of the trail were still snow-covered in late June. The glacier area is exceptionally beautiful and it is recommended to stay overnight to experience both the late afternoon and the early morning bird activity. The weather station is situated a few 100 m above the glacier and, by late June, it was still surrounded by snow and too difficult to reach (it is used as a base for mountaineers aiming to reach the 5033 m peak of Kazbeg). We camped in the grassy area aside the glacier's snout at 2950 m, where one has to be prepared for sudden weather changes with snowfall, frost, rain, dense fog and forceful winds, all possible in a single night.
Left (south) of the glacier, we checked some scree slopes surrounded by snow and that is where we found two or three male Güldenstädt's Redstarts and several Caucasian Great Rosefinches. As soon as we had learned its song, the latter appeared quite common and was regularly heard throughout the day above 2600 m. Other species we found near the Kazbeg glacier included Lammergeier, Eurasian Griffon Vulture Gyps fulvus, Golden Eagle Aquila chrysaetos, Eurasian Eagle Owl Bubo bubo, Caucasian Snowcock (only one or two singing), Alpine Swift Apus melba, Black-bellied Dipper Cinclus cinclus caucasicus, Caucasian Water Pipit, Alpine Accentor, Caucasian Black Redstart and Wallcreeper.
Chris Batty, Phil Benstead, Kris De Rouck, Hugues Dufourny, Ramaz Gokhelashvili, Georges Olioso, Giorgi Rajebashvili, Magnus Robb and Calum Scott helped in supplying information about the birding in Kazbegi. The Georgian Center for the Conservation of Wildlife (GCCW) at Tbilisi, Georgia, offered invaluable assistance (www.gccw.org).
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- Tucker, G 2003. High hopes. Birdwatch 12 (138): 34-37.
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we'll get on this later, this is news, though there's nothing new here in the sense that they don't actually have any ratings to report. You can see the original reporting of this, as well as some additional thinking.
Update: I listened in on the conference call and they were very clear to distance themselves as an alternative to Nielsen and is billed only as a research endeavor aimed at fostering innovation. The funding is currently apparently tiny (seven figures BETWEEN all 14 current members).
This seems so much all about PR and little else to me that I dropped off the call after only a few questions.
They haven't even hired an executive director yet and will be soliciting RFPs (request for proposals) on a few fronts including set top box measurement and cross platform measurement.
Some of the questioners asked great questions, that didn't really get great answers. I still see this primarily as a way to get Nielsen to move faster.
When you start talking about "new innovative technology" without being able to describe specifically what data you would like to see makes it hard to take this seriously from a point of view of having any new measurements that will change the way advertising is bought and sold anytime in the next few years. "Preliminary funding for innovation" on something like this just doesn't seem very interesting…
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Media Industry Leaders to Launch the Coalition for Innovative Media Measurement (CIMM) – Executive Quotes
NEW YORK, Sept 10, 2009 /PRNewswire/ —-Executives from the 14 companies representing the founding members of the Council for Innovative Media Measurement (CIMM) today commented on the formation of the organization:
Jeff Bewkes, Chairman and CEO, Time Warner: "As we continue to make our content available across additional and emerging platforms through initiatives like TV Everywhere, it becomes increasingly important to measure consumer interaction with our brands. Comprehensive and accurate measurement will have a direct effect on the continued growth of our industry."
George Bodenheimer, President, ESPN, Inc. and ABC Sports, Co-chairman, Disney Media Networks: "When you get down to it, we're all looking for answers to some very similar questions. It makes sense to come together to help advance the measurement of media across all platforms to serve our strategic needs, while helping the industry build smarter accountability for our advertisers."
Nick Brien, President and CEO, Interpublic Group's Mediabrands: "The velocity of today's technology developments enables us to demand a more sophisticated measurement model that provides greater accountability and accuracy to increase the effectiveness of our clients' media and marketing investments. We can no longer subscribe to outdated perceptions of engagement. As we strive for the most accurate and useful data, we must support innovation in measurement and build new platforms to compete with our increasingly measurable world."
Chase Carey, Deputy Chairman, President and Chief Operating Officer, News Corporation: "At News Corp we've been calling for more accurate television measurement for some time. We're happy to support this bold industry initiative — which is the first step in a major movement by media companies and their advertising partners to explore available ways to better measure the various platforms that support video content."
Philippe Dauman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Viacom: "Today's audiences are consuming more media in more ways than ever before. We all have an urgent need to evolve our methods of measurement such that advertisers and programmers can better understand consumer behavior. CIMM's strong and coordinated commitment to driving advances and innovation in audience measurement will ultimately help us deliver more value to our advertising and marketing partners."
Laura Desmond, Global CEO, Starcom MediaVest Group: "It's a new media ecosystem, yet the industry relies on old media metrics. This simply can't continue. Finding consistent, reliable measurement for today and future realities, needs to be a top priority. With CIMM we look to address the issues–from unlocking the full potential of set-top-box data to identifying standards for assessing cross-platform performance — head on and with vigor."
Dina Howell, Vice President, Global Media & Brand Operations, The Procter & Gamble Company: "P&G is focused on serving more consumers more fully with our marketing communications. We believe a system that holistically measures the range of touchpoints across media is essential if we are to better engage our consumers when and where they are most receptive. And, it only makes sense that we explore and learn in this area as an industry."
Laura Klauberg, Senior Vice President, Global Media, Unilever: "Unilever is aggressively pursuing new ways to connect our brands with consumers. The ability to accurately measure the impact of our investments in this evolving and fragmented media landscape is critical for informing business decisions. To that end, we are extremely pleased to join with our industry peers in this initiative."
Esther Lee, Senior Vice President, Brand Marketing and Advertising, AT&T: "Connecting customers is at the heart of the AT&T brand, so having a better understanding how our customers actually connect and respond to our advertising — whether it's TV, online or over their handsets — will help us do a better job of driving value through those media investments. That's why we are excited to be involved with this coalition of industry leaders who are committed to working with the best data providers and analysts to create an effective cross-platform media metric solution."
Sir Martin Sorrell, Chief Executive, WPP, holding company for GroupM: "Given the recent changes in media consumption habits, it is critical for the various constituencies of our industry to agree on the priorities for the next generation of media measurement systems. Once we have agreed on these priorities, we can identify the most promising opportunities and initiatives and concentrate our future investments on the most effective systems that meet our objectives in this new media environment."
Anne Sweeney, President, Disney/ABC Television Group, and Co-chair, Disney Media Networks: "The digital era has empowered the viewer with choice of content and platform. Better understanding the evolving dynamics of how the audience connects with our content will help us reach them more effectively. This is essential for content providers, agencies, and advertisers alike; and working together will ensure we achieve it."
Nancy Tellem, President, CBS Paramount Network Television Entertainment Group: "As more professional content finds its way to multiple platforms it's imperative that content owners receive value for viewing on these screens. CIMM underscores the mutual need for those on the buying and selling side to come together to establish metrics across all platforms in an accurate and credible way. This announcement shouldn't be seen as an alternative to Nielsen. It's quite the contrary; we expect Nielsen, along with other research entities, to be a part of the solution."
Page Thompson, CEO, North America, Omnicom Media Group: "There is only one constant in the media industry today — and that is that everything is changing. New ways of thinking and new technologies are driving this change. As an industry, we've been quick to adapt to sharp and swift changes in how, when, where and even why people use media. The goal of this alliance is to ensure that we can provide a context for measurement that is more relevant and reliable in the brave new media world that we have helped create. There is no better time than now to harness this new thinking and technology to provide a new measurement currency."
David Zaslav, President and CEO, Discovery Communications: "CIMM's mission is to tackle the industry's most pressing issues — higher levels of accountability and cross-platform measurement — to enable solutions that keep pace with innovation at the consumer level which will ultimately benefit advertisers, agencies and media companies alike.
Jeff Zucker, President and CEO, NBC Universal: "Twenty-first century media needs 21(st) century measurement techniques. Existing systems are incapable of accurately measuring the media habits of our audience across today's multiplicity of platforms. CIMM is an important step in helping to address this problem. As an industry, we can't afford not to do this, because if we can't measure our audience accurately, we can't sell it."
About CIMM
The Coalition for Innovative Media Measurement (CIMM) was founded by several leading television content providers, media agencies and advertisers to promote innovation in audience measurement for television and cross-platform media. CIMM will explore and identify new methodologies and approaches to audience measurement through a series of pilot studies with independent measurement companies focusing on two key areas: the current and future potential of television measurement through set-top-box data, and new methods for cross-platform media measurement.
Founding members and current participating companies are: AT&T; CBS Corporation, Discovery Communications, GroupM, Interpublic Group's Mediabrands, NBC Universal, News Corporation, Omnicom Media Group, P&G, Starcom MediaVest Group Worldwide, Time Warner, Unilever, Viacom and The Walt Disney Company.
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Velocity yes, pressure, no.
Maximum pressure occurs with the bullet very close to the chamber, it does not continue to rise for very far at all. Just that a longer barrel lets the pressure act on the bullet for longer.
I'm toying with the idea of trying a few loads of H4895 in the 32-20.
Quit toying. That would be a waste of powder, bullets, and time.
The loads posted above show about the slowest powders that would be at all effective. And that Savage is not a "strong action" by recent standards. Load it for accuracy, not velocity.
If you could find a copy of Ken Waters' "Pet Loads" or just a reprint of the May 1989 Handloader Magazine, he did an article on the .32-20 rifle, with a Savage 23C. Is that what you have or a break action 219?
Are you shooting cast or jacketed bullets?
I'll copy a couple of loads for you but am not going to key in two pages of tables.
i'm trying to get to a 1 powder household
That is just not feasible with cartridges as far apart as a .30-06 and a .32-20.
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Chism said in the long term, he has noticed a dramatic upswing in the prevalence of scams.
As identity-masking computer software and other technology has become more widely available across the globe, so have scams targeting unknowing consumers.
Mid-Missouri law enforcement agencies are warning of an upswing in scams targeting people for their personal information or finances.
Lt. Clay Chism of the Callaway County Sheriffâ??s Office said although many of the scams might be different, the bottom line is the same.
â??We continue to receive a wide array of scams,â?? Chism said. â??But, the common denominator is the same 95% of the time. That is, the caller is trying to get the victimâ??s personal information whether it is their full name, date of birth, social security information or banking account information.â??
Chism said in the long term, he has noticed a dramatic upswing in the prevalence of scams.
As identity-masking computer software and other technology has become more widely available across the globe, so have scams targeting unknowing consumers.
Chism said for 2014, there have been 65 reported scam attempts in Callaway County alone. He said identity theft is one crime theyâ??re seeing more of this year. â??For fraud attempts, the number of reports weâ??ve received is on track with last year,â?? Chism said. â??However, the number of successful fraud attempts already higher than it was last year at this time.â??
The U.S. Postal Service is also warning consumers of an email scam that has taken place in mid-Missouri recently. Cheryl Thompson of the Columbia post office said scammers are targeting people who are shipping or expecting a package in the mail.
â??Thereâ??s an email scam going on where customers are notified their package might have been intercepted or attempted, and they are instructed to open a link on their computer which in turn is actually a virus,â?? Thompson said.
Other indicators of a scam email include:
· The text contains poor grammar or spelling errors.
· The text states that â??immediate action must be takenâ?? and that there are consequences for not doing so.
· The email requests personal information to â??re-confirmâ?? certain information.
· The text from an â??automated message systemâ?? asks consumers to â??click on this link for detailsâ??.
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Shane Victorino and Michael Bourn got banged up last night. Vic is getting an MRI while Bourn is getting an X-Ray. Say your prayers people. Even if you pray to John From Cincy, it surely can't hurt.
Bill Conlin wrote a column this morning -- we enjoyed! -- arguing that the Phillies shouldn't even think about trading Bourn.
When I went to bed last night, I planned to pray for the safety of
our servicemen and women in the hellholes of the world, for the health
of my family and for general manager Pat Gillick to not trade Michael Bourn and his wonderful, intimidating speed for some back-of-the-rotation
turkey or front-of-the-bullpen punching bag. I understand there are
compelling economic reasons to deal Aaron Rowand, who has hit himself
into an expensive free-agent neighborhood. But there is no compelling reason
to deal a young outfielder with speed on loan from God just to make a
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Faces of Sustainability: Gail O'DayTuesday, March 20th, 2012
Dean Gail O'Day spends her days at the Divinity School helping her students help others. Whether they are growing food in the campus garden to distribute to those in need or volunteering with Kids Café (a program of Second Harvest Food Bank), O'Day's job is to make sure students have the resources they need to be successful.
Student interest was the impetus for the school's sustainability club, EcoTHEO. Students also are working in many hunger-focused ministries, either as service-learning or volunteer work. "It's a great reflection of the importance of sustainability for this generation of ministerial students," O'Day said. Seventy percent of the university's divinity students are under the age of 30.
When she started at the university in August 2010, O'Day heard students express their commitment to and passion for sustainability as a major social justice issue. The School is developing a focus on food and faith communities, because "food issues struck us as the most accessible entry point into questions of sustainability," she said. "It (food) has intergenerational appeal and need. The need for healthy food and food access also crosses ethnic lines. Many different faith communities can participate, so it crosses faith lines too." (more…)


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ICE officials crack down on illegal immigration in NC, across US
Posted January 14, 2016
Raleigh, N.C. — Federal agents are cracking down on people in the U.S. illegally, including women and children, as dozens of people have recently been taken into custody.
The WRAL News documentary "The Journey Alone" took viewers to the U.S.-Mexico border in the summer of 2014, a time when authorities reported a record number of children crossing the border by themselves. Now, many of the same children are facing deportation.
"ICE has made more of an effort to target, we believe, women and children and asylum seekers," said U.S. Committee for Refugees attorney Claudia Hurtado-Myers.
At the start of the year, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers carried out a nationwide operation targeting adults who crossed the border illegally with children. Many of those adults, who immigration advocates say should not be a deportation priority, now live in North Carolina, Georgia and Texas.
"ICE has already set certain priorities in a memo," Hurtado-Myers said.
In a November memo, ICE officials listed the top priority as threats to national security, border security and public safety.
According to Robert Alfieri, the acting deputy field office director with ICE, his team is looking for the "bad guy."
"Most of the entrants from Central America are single moms with children, not criminals," Hurtado-Myers said. "If you come into the immigration court, the first time the immigration judge says get an attorney. Unfortunately, we're dealing with people that are very financially incapable of getting one, and the government will not pay for one."
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In a statement, Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson indicated there may be more raids.
"At my direction, additional enforcement operations such as these will continue to occur as appropriate," he said.
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Fab Flash: Issac Mizrahi For Liz Claiborne Sketches Revealed
With his Target contract expiring at the end of the year, Isaac Mizrahi is getting ready to move on to the world of Liz Claiborne. The deal was sealed in January and Issac is now showing off his sporty collection filled with color and fresh cuts such as the safari-inspired designs, seen below.
In his debut collection for the brand, Mizrahi offers up a selection of pantsuits, trench coats, and complementing accessories made in vibrant hues. Essentially, the line includes Mizrahi signatures but on a more-tempered scale than in the past. With items ranging from $30 for a tee to $250 for outerwear, it's pricier than his collaboration with Target, but I'm willing to give it a try. The collection will hit the racks in January.
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Authorities in Orel are holding the Russian city's only synagogue for ransom.
In a letter to Orel's small Jewish community, Vitaly Kochuev, the deputy governor of the Orel region, said the synagogue building is federal property.
The building, which now houses a technical college, was erected in 1912 and confiscated by the Bolsheviks in 1922.
While authorities have agreed to return the building, they have been demanding that the 3,000-member Jewish community help pay for the construction of a new building for the college, a suggestion reiterated by Kochuev in a letter sent to the Jewish community last week.
He was responding to a letter sent last month to Orel Governor Egor Stroev by the Congress of Jewish Religious Communities and Organizations, an umbrella group for Orthodox and Reform synagogues in Russia, urging the synagogue's return.
Jewish community leaders have said they would be unable to raise even one-tenth of the estimated $1.8 million needed for the construction project.
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Estimating Government Discretion in Fiscal Policy Making
Varieties of Capitalism (VoC) is a relatively new approach to describe macroeconomic differences across countries, classifying them into coordinated market economies (CMEs) and liberal market economies (LMEs). VoC already had a significant impact on the field but has been criticised for its lack of linkage to political systems. Recent studies focused on the similarities between CMEs and the Lijphartian consensus political systems, and LMEs and majoritarian political systems. One of the practical consequences of this classification is that governments in LMEs should enjoy more discretion over fiscal policy while governments in CMEs are more constrained in their decisions. In this paper we evaluate this proposition in two LME states -- Ireland and the UK -- where the latter is an example of a pure majoritarian state while the former bares several institutional characteristics of the consensus state (e.g. electoral system and coalition governments). We show that governments in both states enjoy relatively high degrees of discretion over fiscal policy, but that in Ireland policy outcomes are more well balanced in respect to interests represented by social partners. We thus provide empirical evidence that supports the classification proposed in the VoC approach. However, we also demonstrate that the context of decision-making has a crucial impact on the discretionary power of government, and that such context effects can change over time, even within the same system type.
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Blowout: An FBI Thriller
FBI agents Dillon Savich and Lacey Sherlock return in a dazzling new thriller. Blowout takes excitement to an all-time high level. Married FBI agents Savich and Sherlock work and play hard: devoted to their jobs, their son, and each other, they approach each new case with gusto, and appreciate every moment of downtime they can grab. But a long weekend getaway at a secluded cabin in the Pennsylvania woods is cut short when the agents are summoned back to Washington, where a nightmare awaits them: The night before the Supreme Court is to hear opening arguments in a highly controversial death-penalty case, a prominent judge is murdered in the court's third-floor library. Savich and Sherlock are charged with heading the investigation but when the killings continue, each targeting another brilliant, successful Washington power broker, the agents are faced with their most baffling and shocking case of their lives. As dramatic and suspenseful as anything she's ever written, Blowout is Catherine Coulter at the very height of her storytelling powers.
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- Straightforward dash layout
- Responsive, nimble handling
- Comfortable ride
- Grim, economy interior
- Remains unrefined, noisy
- Sluggish on highway
- Mediocre fuel economy
The 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport has ample room in a practical interior, but it's let down by economy-car materials and noise.
The 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport is on the small end of the popular compact crossover utility segment, though it has useful interior room and practicality for its size. It's only incidentally sporty, despite the name—but it will suit value-minded shoppers who prize its size. It's let down by its crude interior and noisy, unrefined operation at speed, but at a starting price around $20,000, it's clearly the price-leading play in the segment.
Trim levels for the Outlander Sport start with the base ES, move up to the SE and SEL versions, and top out in the high-spec GT model.
With traditional compact crossovers like the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4 creeping toward mid-size territory, the Outlander Sport offers interior space that's closer to compact hatchbacks like the Ford Focus and Hyundai Elantra GT, or the hatchback-based (and very popular) Subaru Crosstrek. It has little in common with its sibling the Outlander, a larger and more rugged mid-size utility vehicle.
The basic vehicle is now in its sixth model year, and for 2016, it gets a new nose design to bring it into the latest Mitsubishi styling idiom—it's called a "Dynamic Shield" front end—and closer to its Outlander big brother. The result is busier and less harmonious than on the bigger SUV, and it's debatable whether it's an improvement over the blunter, more aggressive front end it replaces. The rest of the vehicle remains as it was, looking and feeling more like a tall five-door hatchback than a truck-like utility vehicle. The lines are starting to feel a little dated, though, which is more acceptable in a car offering value over freshness.
Inside, the look is clean and straightforward, but despite some modest upgrades to plastics, upholstery, trim materials, and features, the cabin remains on the drab side, closer to economy sedan than to modern utility vehicle. Soft-touch materials are mostly limited to the dash padding, though for 2016 there's a new light-gray interior option, which may lighten the cabin over the previous all-black offering.
But it wins on packaging, with the Outlander Sport turning out to be roomier inside than you might expect, considering its very compact size. The front seats are snug but supportive, and in back there's enough space for two adults or three kids. The seat height is just right for what aging shoppers or busy parents—a touch higher than a sedan, but lower than larger SUVs that require a deliberate step up to enter the cabin. You can enter the small Outlander merely by sitting down and turning, and you can load children and car seats without straining your back.
Two engines are offered in the Outlander Sport, along with optional all-wheel drive for either. A five-speed manual gearbox is available only on the base 2.0 ES model with front-wheel drive; every other version uses a continuously variable transmission (CVT). The 148-horsepower, 2.0-liter inline-4 is far from quick with the manual, and the lack of acceleration and responsiveness provided by the CVT is downright disappointing. The optional 168-hp, 2.4-liter engine gives better performance at the price of sub-par fuel economy, surprisingly even with the CVT.
On the road, the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport drives and corners with a light, responsive feel—more like a compact sedan than a larger, taller crossover. If you value compactness and maneuverability, rather than all-out ruggedness, it represents a good alternative for urban dwellers and those who use their cars primarily for local, lower-speed errands where acceleration is less important than agility. But at higher speeds, it remains noisy and harsh, despite last year's addition of new sound insulation material. (The competition hasn't sat still on that front either.)
The Outlander Sport gets good, if not perfect, safety ratings, and for 2015 it was deemed an IIHS Top Safety Pick. It received an "Acceptable" rating (one notch below a perfect score) in the IIHS's new and tough small-overlap frontal impact test, impressive for a design that predates that test altogether. These days, however, buyers may notice that the Outlander Sport lacks any of the active-safety systems that are increasingly available on others in the segment, from adaptive cruise control to lane-departure warning systems, as well as blind-spot alerts and collision warning with automatic braking. A rearview camera is standard on all but the base SE trim level.
At a base price around $20,000, it's hard to push an Outlander Sport to $30,000 fully equipped. That means pricing and value are one of its main selling points. If you can overlook its lack of refinement and economy-class accommodations, you'll find that features are generous—with Bluetooth, heated mirrors, steering-wheel audio controls, 18-inch alloy wheels, and a 140-watt sound system all standard. Added for 2016 are an auto-dimming rear-view mirror and a redesigned steering wheel.
The SE version adds fog lights, heated front driver and passenger seats, automatic climate control, illuminated vanity mirrors, a 6.1-inch touchscreen display, satellite and HD radio, two more speakers, a rearview camera, and remote keyless entry. Moving up to the SEL version, you will add automatic headlights, rain-sensing wipers, power-folding side mirrors, an eight-way power adjustable driver's seat, black leather upholstery, aluminum pedals, and silver and glossy-black interior trim. Finally, the top-of-the-line GT model layers on high-intensity discharge headlamps, a panoramic glass roof, a nine-speaker 710-watt Rockford Fosgate premium sound system, and an optional factory navigation system with a 7.0-inch touchscreen display and real-time traffic data.
Fuel economy ratings for the smaller Outlander range from 24 to 28 mpg combined, with the larger engine and all-wheel drive producing lower ratings.
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