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Sorry, didnt try before. But saw it in tv about acupunture slimming. Heard that it helps to make the stomach intenstine small. Then your appetite will reduce. I know there is this treatment by ECM centre. You can check their prices also.
Has anyone try acupunture for weight loss??
Need to lose about 6kgs...
Dunno what happen to me... suddenly put on 6 kgs within 4 months... due to hectic work schedules... no time to exercise...
My ROM is in september this year... Dunno still wanna carry on with the ROM
Sorry, didnt try before. But saw it in tv about acupunture slimming. Heard that it helps to make the stomach intenstine small. Then your appetite will reduce. I know there is this treatment by ECM centre. You can check their prices also.
Thank u.... Where is EMC centre?
I just checked Aimin website... The price is about $1600 to $1800 for 30 sessions. but must follow their strict diet plans.. cannot eat carbo food... also must do 3 sessions per week to get fast result...
Hello! I have friends who went for the Aimin accupunture before. Just wanna share their experiences. Initially they did lose quite a far bit of weight after much needlework, bruises and the crazy diet they are on. They were told to drink skim milk for breakfast, 200gm of chicken or any meat for lunch and they were allowed to eat as many vegetables as they can stuff into their stomach. Dinner would be salad without creamy dressings. They were told to stay off anything carbo. I remembered my friends telling me they will be only allowed to slowly introduce carbo back into their life after they have reached their ideal weight. I think it really takes alot of self control on their part to maintain the diet. Personally, Im not sure what the needles did for them but im sure with that kinda diet, weight loss is guaranteed!
My friends has since regained most of the weight they have lost and they are embarking on new diet strategies again.
I had a friend who went there too. It was very succeessful- he lost about 10 kgs. But as mentioned, not sure whether it was the diet or the accupunture that did it. He was on a very strict diet.
For your information, he has gained all the weight back, 2 years later.
I think if anyone follows that kind of diet he/she would lose weight even without acupunture
That's right I guess it's the diet...
Had a friend who went there for treatments and she lose 10kg! She looks slimmer and her face looks 'sharper'.
it is located at those shop houses..u know the shop which kenko wellness is located? it is opposite there across the road. the shop houses are along the other end of the indian temple. EMC is located next to a junction and opposite the kenko wellness spa shop...sounds confusing..
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Hi all,
Care to share with me your experience with Aimin Acupuncture Slimming centre?
Is it effective?
Do you have take any detox pills or teas during the session?
Thank you.
Just signed on a package with aimin. Lost 2kg after 5 sessions.. but weight kinda rebounded 1kg on the 5th session. somehow i feel that my weight became stagnant already going for my 6th review on sat. hopefully i can lose 700g - 1kg
Hi Twinkleng, perhaps u can update us on your effect more.
Acupuncture slimming is not a new method, in fact Chinese medicine has been around for over 2000 years! Even the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends acupuncture as an effective treatment for over forty medical problems. Acupuncture can promote energy metabolism, promote the mobilization of body fat and fat cells, and eventually realizing the slimming effect.
Yes, my friend went for acupuncture slimming too. And she really slim down! She's more confident with herself now.
I heard that it's effective.
But I guess if you would to just cut back on starch and fatty food or just eat less for this period, you'll definitely lose some weight with or without excercising.
Jus to share my experience on slimming...
I jus took up a acupt slimming package a mth ago (not *** aimin thou)... result not as satisfactory, only manage to lose like 3 kg so far =(
But at least i feel much happier and healthy... =D
Last time i tried gng on diet (on my own), i starve myself and tried several "on the shelves" slimming pills. from extrim to xando, to xando meal replacement, slim spa, extrim X, etc... for like 2 mths, i drop from 75kg to 65kg... but i fell sick very mth (which i'm a very fit person who hardly fall sick, not even once a yr) and i felt weak & tired... and guess *** for 2 mth, i had nv once felt full before, i'm always feeling hungry but get use to the feeling... however, i begin to get back my appetite and start eating normal agn... after some time, i begin to go on diet agn for another mth (with slimming pills agn) and my weight drop further to 60kg... and tats it... it stay there and not any lower... of cos 60kg is still not my targeted ideal weight... tried exercising.... same... i regain my appetite and start eating normally but i face yo-yo effect... after sometimes, my weight go back to 65kg... and this time rd, i went for doctor's prescription!!! i'm on reductil... ok... i lose weight agn... back to 60kg... and once i stop the medication... it bounce back... and worse... my tummy get bigger and become more stubborn... more difficult to get rid... after some times... i went back to the doc agn... =( back on medication, this time rd i tried slenfig, a new medication work exactly like reductil & its cheaper... but... no result!!! tummy is still there ;-(
and finally, jus b4 i manage to save enough $ for liposuction, i get to *** from my fren abt acupt slimming so join her in the programme... and ya... during my review today, consultant comment *** i *** had enough slp & enough intake of water... shall keep track of my daily activities...
and lastly to all **** out there who wanna slim down... jia you ya... but health is also important ya!!! slim must slim healthy & nicely... hee...


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Hyundai Azera vs. Toyota Camry
Looking to buy wife a new car and it has come down to the Azera and the 07 Camry. We have driven both a couple of different times. Since you guys are Azera drivers why should I buy one over a Camry?
I gave serious consideration to the Azera before ordering an 07 XLE V6. A couple of what some people might consider "minor points" shot down the Azera:
Bad real world gas mileage.
Inability to change radio stations from the steering
No Satellite Radio
Poor trade in value
I drive 60,000 plus miles a year; & while "Minor" these points do make a difference when you spend this much time in the car. Hyundai makes a good car & is gaining on the rest of the world; but It's going to take them another model chance or so to catch up to Toyota & Honda.
There's an additional "feel" factor here to the points you made. 3 1/2 years ago I bought a Sonata with the insurance proceeds from my totaled '96 Accord. At the time, an '03 Accord was beyond my means and I thought the Sonata would be at least an acceptable substitute, if not an ideal one. To that end the Sonata hasn't disappointed; indeed it's served me well - but, while the Sonata does those things I require of personal transportation; the Accord just did them more predictably - its impeccable road manners always gave the impression the car was more like an extension of my own body. In short, I haven't been able to shake the driving pleasure the Accord provided and to which the Sonata just hasn't quite measured up. Real or intangible - it doesn't matter where strongly held perceptions are concerned. I'll continue driving the Sonata several more years, and though I can't lay claim to any clearer a chrystal ball than anyone else's, I just don't see myself in another Hyundai.
Haven't checked the real world MPG for the Azera & '07 Camry. I guess you do a large % of highway driving. How do the highway MPG's compare?
Radio requirements are minor, as you say, to some but major to others---all personal preference.
What I don't understand is your concern about trade-in value on a car that has no track record (Azera) vs a car with a great record. Maybe the Azera will be a winner or maybe a loser. I don't think it's realistic to compare the Azera to the XG 350. But, anyway, with driving 60K per year, you've got to get clobbered for high milage at trade-in time, whether the car is 1, 2 or 3 years old.
Not to try to give you a rough time, but for my own curiousity, what did you pay for your Camry and what do you expect it to be worth in trade in two years or whenever you expect to trade it?
Good luck with your new Camry.
cookoo Posts: 6I've read a lot about new Camry and saw it several times on the street, but never been inside of this car. The front design was a little bit strange to me but I already decided to buy a Camry and I took my wife and 2 kids together to Toyota dealer last Sunday. When I opened the door and looked inside, I'm so disappointed on the interior quality. This is not the Camry what I expected. I bought a Camry 10 years ago and the fabrics and the finish were so good at that time. 2007 Camry is acceptable on the outside design, but the inside finish is not the way it used to be. I can feel sharp edges on inside door handles. Cheap and flimsy temperature adjusting knobs and cheesy back seat cup holder made me not even want to test drive this Camry. Even my 11 years old kid said it's interior looked like a "Barbie Car."
I was looking for another car and found a Hyundai Azera. I never thought I'm going to buy a "Hyundai" for my next car because of the name brand. But when I took a look Azera in and out, I'm so impressed by it's finish quality. All the touches that I saw on past Toyota is now on this car, Azera. Car seat materials, ceiling fabrics, spacious interior, and every meticulous switches/buttons are very satisfactory. I took a test drive and it was so quiet and powerful. I purchased Azera SE on Sunday night and I'm very happy with my decision. If Toyota made Azera and Hyundai made Camry, I would say Azera should be at least twice more expensive than Camry. Everything is changing. We will see it...
I Paid $28,000 OTD for the XLE V6 equipped w/everything except GPS, Didn't even think about the XG 350. I based the trade in factor on the trade in history of the 2 mfr's.
Yes, when I trade in 2-3 years I will take a hit for high mileage; It's a cost of doing business for me. As for trade in value, don't have a clue what it will be worth at trade time. The Azera us an unknown, the Camry brand has an excellent track record. While I don't know what it will be worth but I expect it to be considerably more than the Azera
Mileage? most Hyundai boards & blogs indicate the cars aren't great on mileage. The camry engine has fewer cubic inches, weighs less and, with the 6 speed transmission, it loafs on the highway where I spend most of my time. the EPA rating, for what It's worth also rates it 4 mpg better; so, yes, I do expect better mileage from the Camry than the Azera.
I really like the look of the new Camry. On our first test drive of this car I to thought the interior was very "cheap" feeling. On our second drive my opinion of it was better. My wife is leaning towards the Azera, I am just having trouble getting past the "I'm buying a Hyundai" side of it. I am not worried about eventual trade in amounts as we will have the car for at least 5 or 6 years as I will probably use it as my daily driver in a couple of years and get my wife something else (again) then. I guess we will just have to drive them both one more time and see which one seems to give the most "bang for the buck".
That sounds like you got a great deal on your Camry.
One clarification: I meant to say that I didn't think the future resale value of an Azera 2 or 3 years from now could be projected based on the present resale value of a 2 or 3 year old XG350.
If real world MPG is 4 mpg different, that's significant at your 60K per year!
faldoc Posts: 84I thought I drove a lot at 30k a year! My mileage in the XLE 07 V6 Camry was about 31 mpg at a constant 70 mph, almost all highway miles.
I considered the Azera, but it was not out yet and the styling is reminiscent of a Buick. However, Hyundais have great value and warrantee coverage for the price.
sundevils Posts: 100I'm torn between the Azera Limited (with Ultimate) and the Camry XLE (with everything, including navi). I really like them both ... any guidance on purchase decision would help.
Azera Limited with Ultimate
- have quote of $26,000 plus tax & license
- great warranty
- lots of car for the money
Camry XLE
- have quote of $27,884 plus tax & license
- 6 speed automatic
- better mileage
- navigation system
- cheaper to insure (I checked with AAA)
- probably better resale
bwia Boston Posts: 1,163Go with your heart on this one but if you are over 55 I would recommend the Azera because it is a more sedate sedan with a more comfortable driver seat, perhaps.
If you are concerned about resale value, fuel economy and long-term reliability then the XLE is probably a better choice. Yet still, if prestige is a lingering concern then you should move up the food chain to the Avalon LTD, albeit at a $3K premium.
"Camry XLE
- have quote of $27,884 plus tax & license
- 6 speed automatic
- better mileage
- navigation system
- cheaper to insure (I checked with AAA)
- probably better resale"
Unless you need the Azera's extra interior room, your analysis has already determined your choice. Four+ years into the NAV system revolution, Hyundai has yet to offer them in North America, though Hyundai does offer them in other world markets. (Shows how we rate with Hyundai's product planners...) The new Camry is Toyota's roomiest yet - and slightly roomier in most interior dimensions than the Lexus ES350 built on the same platform. I own a 3 1/2 yr old Sonata with V6 & leather with just under 20,500 miles clocked. Kelly says it's worth about $8,000.00 in spotless condition as a trade-in, slightly more as a private sale (moderated under the assumption you can find a willing buyer with cash...). Hyundai is still suffering (unfairly according to some) from past reliability issues. Unfair or not, no car is worth more at trade-in time than someone else is willing to pay for it as a repurchase. Dealers protect themselves accordingly in the negotiating process. Finally anyone who'd encourage the choice of an Azera on the basis of Toyota's firm ride characteristics must have very sensitive buns. The Camry has always been regarded by the automotive press as a boulevard ride. The SE comes closest to sport pretensions in the Camry lineup.
cxc Posts: 122Be very careful before buying 2007 Camry. 2006 Toyota Avalon having a white dot in the CR reliability survey is an indication where 2007 Camry will likely be. The 2006 Avalon thread has reported a lot of problems. It is better to read the experience of the existing owners of 2007 Camry for next 6 months - 1 year in Edmunds before buying Camry. There have already been many unhappy faces of 2007 Camry owners since 2007 Camry is one of the three lowest rated midsize sedans by their owners in Edmunds' midsize sedan comparison thread. Learning from other people's bad experience is cheaper and less painful than learning from your own one.
bsparks294 Posts: 23I concur with the previous post. The Avalons are having major problems with the transmissions. Some kind of a software problem which causes driveability issues. The Avalon owners are not a happy lot these days.
Having owned Toyota's for quite awhile (even had the one and only model of Camry that was diesel--I loved that car, but could not find many people who could work on one and the parts were really hard to find) it will be difficult to steer my wife in another direction.
The Azera looks like a great car as long as the extended warranty is purchased since the long term reliability is still a BIG question mark.
Hope your decision goes smoothly.
ykang Posts: 88I have driven 97 Lexus ES300 then switched to 2005 Accord EX-V6 and ended up with 2006 Hyundai Azera limited. ES was a good car but had bad acceleration hesitation. I almost killed myself while passing a truck on uphill road because of the hesitation. After that incident I bought Accord. Accord had better handling and no hesitation issue but built quality was subpar. I didn't expect such a low built quality from Honda. I'm just telling you my story so you could use it as a reference. To make long story short, if you will own your new car for a long time I recommend you to buy an Azera otherwise go with a Camry. Just check 2007 camry board before final decision.
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There are hushed words in Finland's markets that Samsung could be contemplating a buy of that troubled native mobile manufacturer Nokia.
Dow Jones Newswire reporters have sought comment from both Nokia and Samsung who typically have responded by saying they don't comment on rumours.
While it would be a surprise move, particularly with what is seen as a Microsoft stooge at Nokia's helm, the Dow Jones tends to report where there are at least several grains of truth to be found.
Nokia also called its huge 7,000 worker lay-off, which TechEye scooped, a rumour and refused to comment. A couple of weeks later it happened.
We hear there are some executives who have been furious at Elop's handling of Nokia and the partnership with Redmond.
The newswire flags Nokia's statement on an MSFT buy denial, although TechEye has heard an executive has said: "This isn't a deal between Nokia and Microsoft, this is a Microsoft take over."
Is it possible that Microsoft will asset strip as much of the company as it can - before at least some of the company is hacked apart in a Finnish carvery and laid out on a platter to Samsung?


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I'm fairly health conscious. Oatmeal for breakfast, whole grain breads, salad, chicken, tuna, salmon. I know what to do. It's not like I'm snacking on pork sausage and Prosciutto ham all day. I don't buy beef jerky at the Hess station.
It's not the bad food that trips me up. It's the good desserts.
What's incomprehensible to me is the idea of having a fantastic dinner without dessert. It finalizes the whole process. I can walk away from the dinner table now, I've had the cannoli. Dinner is now complete, I've ordered the double fudge Oreo mud slide brownie sensation. Hooray!
As I near the end of an appetizer, my mind starts to think about dessert possibilities. Sometimes even while being seated or while passing other people's desserts.
Call it naughty by nature, but I'm down with OPD (other people's desserts), yeah you know me! Each and every time my eyes light up when someone within earshot inquires about dessert. I become nearly childlike when they wheel out the dessert cart with viewable samples-be they plastic or edible-the thrill is always there. If I happen to like the dessert or not, I still can find it to be stunning; a work of art, like a Picasso that needs to be stared at a good long time. I never cease to oohh and aahh...like I'm seeing a fireworks display at Disney on the 4th of July.
By the end of a good meal, I am stuffed. So stuffed I need to unbutton my trousers and sigh, like Uncle Louie at the holiday barbecue. Sometimes one button isn't enough. I've got to UNZIP if I want to make room for Tartufo. So what, I entered the room a size 12 and I'm leaving a size 14? So what, I can't fit into my Spanks, my ankles are bloated and I feel slightly nauseous? That does not prevent me from fantasizing about a puffed pastry.
Then the waitress with a sparkling smile asks the age old question, "Would you like to see a dessert menu?"
Suddenly I become rejuvenated. There is new born room in my pants. Yes, I believe Bill Cosby is right. There is always room for jello...or cheesecake....or peach cobbler or sweet potato pie. I always did like Bill.
So, I order dessert from the sparkling toothed waitress. I eat it. All. I'm in love (with the dessert, that is).
The next day I eat right, work out harder, run an extra mile or two. But indubitably dinner time comes around again that night, as it has done every night before. And I find myself thinking -- I wonder what's for dessert?
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The start of summer has made itself known, with temperatures reaching almost 100 degrees and blanket heat advisories across the state.
And summer is apparent at Colts Neck's Sprayground in Dorbrook Park, where families attempted to escape the heat by running through sprinklers and playing in shooting spouts of water coming from the ground.
Sound like a water park? Sprayground basically is. With small wading pools and water spraying everywhere, Sprayground serves as a free way for park visitors to cool off and have some fun.
When Patch drove by on Wednesday afternoon, Sprayground was packed. Families were seeking shade under trees and setting up picnics while happy children ran around the small water park.
Dorbrook Park is located right next door to Freehold on Rt. 537 East, past and Eastmont Orchards from Rt. 34. The park is free, and open to individuals and families. The park is sometimes used for the recreation day camp on the premesis.
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Way Out West also taps into Gothenburg's thriving music scene, lining up many additional artists at various clubs in Gothenburg during the festival weekend.
The Way Out West music festival is only a few years old but has already been called one of the best festivals in Europe. Add to this the coinciding Gothenburg culture festival and those mid-August days in Gothenburg promise to be extraordinary.
An environmentally-friendly event, Way Out West is protective of the park environment, individual safety - and even offers organic foods, including fresh seafood!
It can get quite pricey, though. Alone the price of a ticket for the entire festival - with admission to all main events in the park - costs approximately SEK 1400 / EUR 150. If you want to spend less, just pick a couple of your favorite artists and check out the off-site performances in the city.
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Chapter 53: Population Ecology
53.6: Idealized survivorship curves
53.10: Population growth predicted by the exponential model
53.12: Population growth predicted by the logistic model
53.20: Population cycles in the snowshoe hare and lynx
53.22: Human population growth
53.25: Age-structure pyramids
Chapter 54: Community Ecology
54.2: Resource partitioning in a group of lizards
54.3: Testing a competitive exclusion hypothesis in the field
54.4: Character displacement: circumstantial evidence for competition in nature
54.11: Examples of terrestrial and marine food chains
54.12: An antarctic marine food web
54.27: The hypothesis of island biogeography
54.28: How does species richness relate to area?
Chapter 55: Ecosystems
55.10: An idealized pyramid of net production
55.11: Pyramids of biomass (standing crop)
55.13: General model of nutrient cycling
55.14: The water cycle, carbon cycle, nitrogen cycle, phosphorus cycle
55.16a, b, c: Nutrient cycling in the Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest: An example of long-term ecological research
55.19: Changes in pH of precipitation at Hubbard Brook
55.20: Biological magnification of PCBs
Chapter 56: Conservation Biology and Restoration Ecology
56.10: Process culminating in an extinction vortex
56.23: Exploring Restoration Ecology Worldwide
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Chapter 2: The Chemical Context of Life
2.12: Covalent bonding in four molecules
2.13: Polar covalent bonds in a water molecule
2.14: Electron transfer and ionic bonding
2.16: A Hydrogen bond
2.17: Molecular shapes due to hybrid orbitals
2.18: A molecular mimic
Chapter 3: Water and the Fitness of the Environment
3.2: Hydrogen bonds between water molecules
3.9: pH scale
Chapter 4: Carbon and the molecular diversity of life
4.4: Valences of the major elements in organic molecules
4.7: Three types of isomers
4.9: A comparison of functional groups of female (estradiol) and male (testosterone) sex hormones
Figure 4.10: Exploring some biologically important chemical groups (functional groups)
Chapter 5: The Structure and Function of Macromolecules
5.2: The synthesis and breakdown of polymers
5.3: The structure and classification of some monosaccharides
5.4: Linear and ring forms of glucose
5.5: Examples of disaccharide synthesis
5.6: Storage polysaccharides
5.7: Starch and cellulose structures
5.11: The synthesis and structure of a fat, or triacylglycerol
5.12: Examples of saturated and unsaturated fats and fatty acids
5.13: The structure of a phospholipid
5.14: Two structures formed by self-assembly of phospholipids in aqueous environments
5.15: Cholesterol, a steroid
5.17: The 20 amino acids of proteins
5.18: Making a polypeptide chain
5.21: Exploring levels of protein structure
5.22: A single amino acid substitution in a protein causes sickle cell disease
5.23: Denaturation and renaturation of a protein
5.24: A chaperonin in action
Chapter 8: An Introduction to Metabolism
8.14: Energy profile of an exergonic reaction
8.15: The effect of an enzyme on activation energy
8.17: The active site and catalytic cycle of an enzyme
8.18: Environmental factors affecting enzyme activity
8.19: Inhibition of enzyme activity
8.20: Allosteric regulation of enzyme activity & cooperativity
8.22: Feedback inhibition
Chapter 7: Membrane Structure and Function
7.5: The fluidity of membranes
7.7: The detailed structure of an animal cell's plasma membrane, in cross section
7.9: Some functions of membrane proteins
7.10: Synthesis of membrane components and their orientation on resulting membrane
7.11 The diffusion of solutes across a membrane
7.13: The water balance of living cells
7.14: The contractile vacuole of a Paramecium: an evolutionary adaptation for osmoregulation
7.15: Two types of transport proteins that carry out facilitated diffusion
7.16: The sodium-potassium pump: a specific case of active transport
7.17: Review: passive and active transport compared
7.19: Cotransport: active transport driven by a concentration gradient
7.20: Exploring endocytosis in animal cells
Chapter 25: "The First Eukaryotes" section
25.9: A model of the origin of eukaryotes through serial endosymbiosis
Chapter 28: "Endosymbiosis in Eukaryotic Evolution" section
28.2: Diversity of Plastid produced by secondary endosymbiosis
Chapter 36: Water Potential section
36.8: Water potential and water movement: an artificial model
36.9: Water Relations in plant cells
Chapter 9: Cellular Respiration - Harvesting
Chemical Energy
9.3: Methane combustion as an energy-yielding redox reaction
9.4: NAD+ as an electron shuttle
9.5: An introduction to electron transport chains
9.6: An overview of cellular respiration
9.7: Substrate-level phosphorylation
9.8: The energy input and output of glycolysis
9.9: A closer look at glycolysis
9.10: Conversion of pyruvate to acetyl CoA, the junction between glycolysis and the Krebs cycle
9.11: An overview of the citric acid cycle
9.12: A closer look at the Krebs cycle
9.14: ATP synthase, a molecular mill
9.16: Chemiosmosis couples the electron transport chain to ATP synthesis
9.17: ATP yield per molecule of glucose at each stage of cellular respiration
9.18: Fermentation
9.19: Pyruvate as the key juncture in catabolism
9.20: The catabolism of various molecules from food
9.21: The control of cellular respiration
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Chapter 12: The Cell Cycle
12.4: Chromosome distribution and duplication during cell division
12.5: The cell cycle
12.6: Exploring the Mitotic division of an Animal cell
12.7: The mitotic spindle at metaphase
12.9: Cytokinesis in animal and plant cells
12.10: Mitosis in a plant cell
12.14: Mechanical analogy for the cell cycle control system
Chapter 27: Bacteria and Archaea
27.2: Most common shapes of prokaryotes
27.11: Transduction
27.13: Conjugation & recombination in E. coli
Table 27.2: A comparison of the three domains of life
Chapter 28: Protists
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Section 25.1: "Conditions on early Earth made the origin of life possible"
Chapter 19: Viruses
19.3: Viral Structure
19.4: Simplified viral reproductive cycle
19.5: The lytic cycle of phage T4
19.6: The lysogenic and lytic reproductive cycles of phage lambda, a temperate phage
19.7: The reproductive cycle of an enveloped RNA virus
19.8: The reproductive cycle of HIV, the retrovirus that causes AIDS
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Chapter 13: Meiosis & Sexual Life Cycles
13.4: Describing chromosomes
13.5: Human life cycle
13.7: Overview of meiosis
13.8: Exploring the meiotic division of an animal cell
13.9: A comparison of mitosis and meiosis in diploid cells
13.11: Independent assortment of homologous chromosomes in meiosis
13.12: The results of crossing over during meiosis
Chapter 14: Mendel & the Gene Idea
14.4: Alleles
14.5: Mendel's law of segregation
14.6: Phenotype versus genotype
14.7: Testcross
14.8: Independent assortment inquiry
14.10: Incomplete dominance
14.11: Multiple alleles for the ABO blood groups
14.12: An example of epistasis
14.15: Pedigree analysis
Chapter 15: Chromosomal Basis of Inheritance
15.2: The chromosomal basis for Mendel's laws
15.7: The transmission of sex-linked recessive traits
15.10: Chromosomal basis for recombination of linked genes
15.12: A partial linkage map of a Drosophila chromosome
15.13: Meiotic nondisjunction
Chapter 36: Transport in Plants
36.2: Overview of resource aquisition and transport in a vascular plant
36.11: Cell compartments and routes for short distance transport
36.12: Transport of minerals and water from root hairs to the xylem
36.15: Ascent of xylem sap
36.17: Mechanisms of stomatal opening and closing
36.19: Loading of sucrose into phloem
36.20: Bulk flow by positive pressure (pressure flow) in a sieve tube
Chapter 38: Plant Reproduction and Biotechnology
38.2: An overview of angiosperm reproduction
38.3: Development of male and female gametophytes in angiosperms
38.5: Growth of pollen tube and double fertilization
38.8: Seed Structure
38.9: Two common types of seed germination
Chapter 39: Plant Responses to Internal and External Signals
39.5: INQUIRY - What part of a grass coleoptile senses light, and how is the signal transmitted?
39.6: INQUIRY - Does asymmetrical distribution of a growth-promoting factor chemical cause a coleoptile...
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39.18: Structure of a phytochrome
39.19: Phytochrome: a molecular switching mechanism
39.21: Photoperiodic control of flowering
39.22: Reversible effects of red and far-red light on photperiodic response
Chapter 17: From Gene to Protein
17.3: Overview; the roles of transcription and translation in the flow of genetic information
17.4: The triplet code
17.5: The dictionary of the genetic code
17.7: The stages of transcription: initiation, elongation, and termination
17.8: Initiation of transcription at a eukaryotic promoter
17.9: RNA processing: addition of the 5' cap and the poly-A tail
17.10: RNA processing: RNA splicing
17.11: The roles of snRNPs and spliceosomes in pre-mRNA splicing
17.13: Translation: the basic concept
17.14: The structure of transfer RNA (tRNA)
17.16: The anatomy of a functioning ribosome
17.17: The initiation of translation
17.18: The elongation cycle of translation
17.19: The termination of translation
17.23: Types of point mutations
17.25: A summary of transcription and translation in a eukaryotic cell
Chapter 18: Regualtion of Gene Expression
18.2 Regulation of a metabolic pathway
18.3ab The trp operon in E. coli: regulated synthesis of repressible enzymes
18.4ab The lac operon in E. coli: regulated synthesis of inducible enzymes
18.5 Positive control of the lac operon by CAP
18.6 Stages in eukaryotic gene expression that can be regulated in eukaryotic cells
18.7 Histone acetylation
18.11 Alternative RNA splicing of the troponin T gene
18.13 Regulation of gene expression by miRNAs
Chapter 47: Animal Development
47.3 Acrosomal and cortical reactions during sea urchin fertilization
47.4 Calcium & fertilization envelope: Inquiry
47.5 Fertilization in mammals
47.6 Cleavage of echinoderm embryo
47.7 Body Axes & establishment in an amphibian
47.8 Cleavage in frog embryo
47.9 Gastrulation in a sea urchin embryo
47.10 Gastrulation in a frog embryo
47.11 Gastrulation in a chicken embryo
47.12 Early Organogenesis in a frog embryo
47.13 Early Organogenesis in a chicken embryo
47.14 Adult derivatives of three embryonic germ layers in vertebrates
47.15 Extraembryonic Membranes in birds and other reptiles
47.16 Four stages in early embryonic development of a human
47.21 Fate mapping for two chordates
47.23 Grey Crescent experiment: Inquiry
47.24 Translocation of dorsal lip of blastopore experiment: Inquiry


text: Spring Tops Need Now: 10 Stylish Spring Tops That'll Transform Your Wardrobe! by Hannah Weil 3/16/11 3 Reactions 4 Shares Print 0 4 0 0 0 While our trusted tanks and tees usually get the job done, this season we're hoping for more than just getting by. We have our pick of stripes, florals, sheer fabrics, and retro-inspired styles, making our hunt for the Spring-perfect top that much more Fab. We've sought out the best in work and play blouses and tees to top suit all of our stylish whims. Click through for 10 fresh ways to switch up your wardrobe! What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 '70s chic you can take to the office — and we will! Mango Ditsy Pussy Bow Shirt ($72) 1 / 10 What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 We love the look of this bright, Springy-hued top for work or play. Nanette Lepore Tuckered Out Top ($278) 2 / 10 What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 This would be the perfectly sweet topper to pair with our midiskirts all season. Lucca Couture Woven Bustier ($49) 3 / 10 What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 Silk, safari-inspired button-downs are having a major moment, but they also have classic appeal that will last for seasons. We love this version! Equipment Brett Dress Shirt ($178) 4 / 10 What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 A super sweet, and kinda sexy, layering piece that will instantly transform a basic black tank — for under $20! Forever 21 Cropped Lace Top ($18) 6 / 10 What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 Easy, bohemian chic at its best. Isabel Marant Lincoln Printed Silk Georgette Blouse ($605) 6 / 10 What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 We love the looser, relaxed feel on this sweet little button-down, making it the perfect counterpart to a pair of high-waist denim. Reformation Pin Stripe Bridge Top ($154) 7 / 10 What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 Because sequins do work for Spring, as long as you do them in a light, easy fit and color; this one's perfect. J.Crew Matte Sequin Cami ($128) 8 / 10 What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 We're still stripe-obsessed for Spring, but this version of the striped shirt also makes use of the sheer trend and a great color palette! Sparkle & Fade Chiffon Colorblock Crop Top ($49) 9 / 10 What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 A denim button-down is a closet staple, but the shoulder cutouts on this one make it a standout version. Urban Renewal Cold Shoulder Denim Shirt ($48) 11 / 10 0 4 0 0 0 Read More 2011 SpringNeed NowJcrewAsosShirtsTopsMangoUrban OutfittersNanette LeporeShopbopShopping Shopbop 10 Ways to Wear a Little White Dress 3 weeks ago It's Not Too Late to Get the Summer Dress You Wanted, on Sale 3 weeks ago Be a Fan: Wear Your World Cup Pride On Your T-Shirt 6/26 11 Must-Have Finds From Shopbop's Big Sale 4/16 Shopbop Friends & Family Is Here! 4/16 Procrastinators, You're in Luck: Last-Minute Gifting Options 12/24/13 Nanette Lepore Should You Be Wearing Nanette Lepore to Your Next Job Interview? 3/31 Stress Is On! Will Nanette Lepore Finish the Dress in Time? 3/31 From Chinese Slang Teacher to Fashion Darling: Watch This Makeover! 3/31 Nanette Lepore Brings the DIY Craze to the Runway 2/12 Braids, Berry Lips, and French Manis Make Nanette Lepore On Trend 2/12 Nanette Lepore Is Taking Over Our Twitter! 2/12 Urban Outfitters Huge Sales Are Happening Now — Your Guide to the Best Deals 2/27 9 of Our Favorite Things From Urban's Fall Sale — Happening Right Now 9/28/12 Score Rihanna's Sexy Kittens Tee For Just $29 at Urban Outfitters! 8/23/12 Desire/Acquire: '60s-Era Metallic Tiered Pendants 2/28/12 See 10 Ultra-Pretty Snaps From the Latest Urban Outfitters Lookbook — and the Pieces We Have to Have 2/07/12 10 Sweet Winter Accessory Finds Under $50 1/20/12 Mango The Best News We've Heard All Day: Mango Launches Plus Size in US 1 week ago Miranda Kerr Takes Manhattan 10/08/13 Miranda Kerr's at It Again For Mango 7/19/13 Chips and Salsa Go on a Tropical Vacation 7/15/13 50 Under $50: The Chicest Shorts For Summer 6/19/13 Olga Kurylenko Makes a Case For High Slits — We're Convinced 4/16/13 Get a Personalized Fashion & Beauty Newsletter! Help us customize your newsletter by selecting your interests (optional): Fashion & Beauty News Street Style Celebrity Style Beauty Tips soflawless 3 years I like some of those tops Link Love Why wouldn't designers want to dress as many women as possible? — HuffPost Style Fashion and music are coming together again this Fall — InStyle Now, this is how you wear harem pants — Fashionista Is this label taking over your Pinterest feed? — Racked Wear your cardigan backward, forward, or tied around your neck — Lucky David Lynch just made over your workout outfit with floral prints — Who What Wear Here's why the fashion world really cares about pets — Vogue UK Would you wear your sports bra like this? — The Fashion Spot It's actually pretty easy to travel like a supermodel — The Zoe Report Source: Getty / Taylor Hill


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New Zealand is similar to many other countries in the world in that the recreational drug use of illegal drugs is quite prevalent. Whatever your views on the subject, you should be aware of the dangers and legal consequences.
In addition to the penalties noted below, as a tourist you run additional risks in using illegal drugs. You may be deported and also banned from returning to New Zealand.
Cannabis (Marijuana)
After alcohol and cigarettes, cannabis is the most widely used recreational drug in New Zealand, and the most widely used illegal drug. And yes, it is illegal to have it in your possession - in any amount. Penalties can be a fine of up to $500 or 3 months in jail. If classed as a dealer (possessing more than 100 joints or 28 grams), the penalties can be much more severe.
New Zealand's temperate climate and remote forested regions make the cultivation of cannabis a widespread activity. As a result, New Zealand rates as having the ninth largest cannabis usage in the world per capita; it is estimated that nearly 15% of the adult population use it regularly.
You may encounter cannabis use frequently in private social situations.
This drug has become a significant social problem in New Zealand, due to its destructive and highly addictive nature. It is known on the street by such names as "speed", "crystal meth" and "ice". However in New Zealand it is most commonly called "P". Due to the expensive nature of the drug, production and distribution is big business in this country. Although some of the drug comes from overseas, much of it is manufactured locally in what are called "P labs." The police have become increasingly successful at discovering and shutting down these operations, which are usually quite small scale and operated from private homes.
Penalties for use or manufacture of P are severe, being up to six months jail and life imprisonment respectively.
Cocaine, Heroin and LSD
Due to the dominance of "P" these drugs are not as widely prevalent as in other western countries. However, they are still to be found and usage carries heavy penalties.
Party Drugs
Party drugs such as BZP and GHB ('fantasy') were made illegal in New Zealand in 2008. There are a number of other party pills that are still legal in this country which are sold through specialist shops and online.
Drugs and Driving
It is illegal to drive a motor vehicle in New Zealand when under the influence of drugs. If stopped by the police, you can be subject to a drugs test. The penalties are similar to those for drink driving (under the influence of alcohol).
For the tourist, there is only one word of advice I can give you about using drugs in New Zealand: don't. The risks are not worth ruining your holiday (and your chances of ever coming back) for.
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Would You Drink This Avocado Cocktail?
by POPSUGAR Food 32 Reactions 7 Shares Print
Today PartySugar stumbled across this avocado cóctel. Dan from The Food in My Beard based it on a drink recipe featured in the New York Times, but added cilantro to it.
Perhaps it's because I just ate lunch, but the chunks in the picture gross me out. Still the idea of an avocado cocktail is interesting! What are your thoughts on this drink?
NAI 5 years
I'd try it.
TADOW 5 years
no way! get out of here with that mess
LilGlamDiva 5 years
I'd try it... but it looks too thick for my tastes
justanerd1975 5 years
I don't care for cilantro, but I love me some avacado, so I'd def. try it!
lushylashes 5 years
I will try anything once. This does look a little on the thick side though
ayuninur 5 years
I'd try a sip for kicks.
lenepocket 5 years
It doesn't look "too" bad, sure I would give it a try
allinavhcnerf 5 years
i love avocado & cilantro! especially avocado smoothies. you'll never know what it tastes like until you try!
rabidmoon 5 years
I am a cilantro-holic, (love) so I would try it...not sure I would like it but then again I love gazpacho, I don't mind V8s, and this is sort of a greenish, alcoholic cold veg thing too..so, sure.
Le-Luxe 5 years
MAYBE, but only if they took that cilantro off. ICK.
TheMissus 5 years
It looks a little skeevy... But avocado is a fruit... So I imagine it would be tasty.
looseseal 5 years
I lived on avocado smoothies when I had my wisdom teeth out. So I think I'd love this.
tiggerchick2 5 years
Yuck! I hate avocado :P
ajennilynrushhh 5 years
I'll sip it.
Leony 5 years
A sip wouldn't hurt to try. I love avocado juice/smoothie since I was a little and I always make them at home.
BeatBoxANNI 5 years
Maybe just a little sip.
lisabarn 5 years
Love avovado margarita's they are so yummy and I have discovered cocktails with herbs are yummy, a nice change of pace, so heck yeah I would try this.
AmberHoney 5 years
I'll take one to go with my guac and chips please.
kea718 5 years
It kind of reminds me of a bloody mary only with puree'd avocados instead of tomato juice. It looks really tasty to me...and puts me in the mood for mexican food.
ShePirate2010 5 years
Sure!!! I would def. try a sip!!!!
HangryPants 5 years
Why not just a sip?
mominator 5 years
I know I would definitely try it but I do not think it would be a favorite drink of mine. I love avocado on my chip and cilantro but not sure if it is as great as a drink.
ilanac13 5 years
i might try a sip but i think that's probably about as far as i would go with it. i'm not one to really enjoy avocado but it's interesting to look at!
gatsby-esque 5 years
I used to get these amazing avocado smoothies from this vietnamese/thai restaurant all the time! It was so refreshing.
puddlesworth 5 years
I don't like avocados, especially blended up into a glass of green slime.
Jude-C 5 years
It looks sort of thick and chunky...I think I'll stick to my straight whiskey, thanks.
V-for-Victoria 5 years
Here, in the Philippines, we make avocado desserts, smoothies, and ice cream all the time. Yum! Even banana smoothies.
shoneyjoe 5 years
My complaint is not with the avocado but the cilantro. Nasty stuff.
maryanny 5 years
there's a place in san antonio that serves avocado margaritas. I had one and it isn't bad!
sweet-feet 5 years
i like avocado smoothies, so I'd give it a try.
Babycakes1234 5 years
I think it would be good with a lot of tequila along side some mexican food. But it would be really filling.
suziryder 5 years
I'd try it, but I have a feeling that I wouldn't enjoy drinking avocado. It's like banana - it just doesn't belong in a juice-type beverage.
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WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) — Among the stocks that could see active trade in Thursday's session are Macy's Inc., Seagate Technology Inc. and HollyFrontier Corp.
As the pace of corporate earnings picks back up after the holidays, featured companies Thursday include Monsanto Co. /quotes/zigman/267799/delayed/quotes/nls/mon MON -0.76% , Constellation Brands Inc. /quotes/zigman/267699/delayed/quotes/nls/stz STZ -1.33% , Helen of Troy Ltd. /quotes/zigman/73208/delayed/quotes/nls/hele HELE -2.33% , Family Dollar Stores Inc. /quotes/zigman/226252/delayed/quotes/nls/fdo FDO -0.65% , Ruby Tuesday Inc. /quotes/zigman/159336/delayed/quotes/nls/rt RT -2.39% , Apollo Group Inc. /quotes/zigman/57542/delayed/quotes/nls/apol APOL -1.53% , Franklin Covey Co. /quotes/zigman/181354/delayed/quotes/nls/fc FC -1.10% , Global Payments Inc. /quotes/zigman/273932/delayed/quotes/nls/gpn GPN -1.40% , Saba Software Inc. /quotes/zigman/15059635/delayed/quotes/nls/saba SABA 0.00% , Xyratex Ltd. , Texas Industries Inc. , Worthington Industries Inc. /quotes/zigman/246829/delayed/quotes/nls/wor WOR -3.86% , A. Schulman Inc. /quotes/zigman/77727/delayed/quotes/nls/shlm SHLM -0.80% , RPM International Inc. /quotes/zigman/240096/delayed/quotes/nls/rpm RPM -2.03% , MSC Industrial Direct Co. /quotes/zigman/135429/delayed/quotes/nls/msm MSM -1.80% and AngioDynamics Inc. /quotes/zigman/92263/delayed/quotes/nls/ango ANGO -1.29% , among others.
Late Wednesday, Macy's /quotes/zigman/467976/delayed/quotes/nls/m M -1.19% said it will close nine of its namesake and Bloomingdale's department stores early in the spring. The Cincinnati-based retailer called the move part of its "normal-course process to selectively prune underperforming locations" and said it will book an estimated $25 million to $30 million of costs against results for the fourth quarter. Macy's properties will close in Kansas, Ohio, Tennessee and Texas, while Bloomingdale's will shut down at locations in Georgia, Illinois and Minnesota; Maryland will see the closing of one Macy's and one Bloomingdale's, both in the Washington, D.C., suburbs.
Preliminary results for the company's second quarter ended Dec. 30 show Seagate Technology /quotes/zigman/118457/delayed/quotes/nls/stx STX -2.81% expecting to generate revenue between $3.1 billion and $3.2 billion, exceeding analysts' consensus forecast of $2.8 billion. The maker of hard-disk drives will formally release quarterly results Jan. 31. In addition, Seagate forecast for the third quarter of fiscal 2012 revenue in a range of $4.2 billion to $4.5 billion, also well ahead of analysts' $3.6 billion consensus.
HollyFrontier /quotes/zigman/5690091/delayed/quotes/nls/hfc HFC +2.26% said it's moving forward with an expansion of its refinery in Woods Cross, Utah, with daily capacity expected to increase to 45,000 barrels late in 2014 from 31,000 barrels currently. In conjunction with the move, the Dallas-based energy company signed a definitive agreement with Western Refining Inc. /quotes/zigman/392557/delayed/quotes/nls/wnr WNR -0.46% for the relocation of assets from the latter's Bloomfield, N.M., refinery. HollyFrontier pegged the cost of the Utah expansion about about $225 million, with a payback period of less than two years. In addition, the company said it signed a 10-year deal with Newfield Exploration Co. /quotes/zigman/133327/delayed/quotes/nls/nfx NFX -2.05% to supply 20,000 barrels a day of crude oil starting in 2014.
AmeriGas Partners LP /quotes/zigman/151509/delayed/quotes/nls/apu APU -0.64% said it will put up for sale through subsidiaries, $1.55 billion in senior notes due 2020 and 2022. The public offering is being undertaken by the Valley Forge, Pa.-based company to finance its proposed acquisition of the propane operations of Energy Transfer Partners LP /quotes/zigman/342340/delayed/quotes/nls/etp ETP -1.38% and pay expenses related to the deal.
The board of American Greetings Corp. /quotes/nls/am AM 0.00% authorized the repurchase of up to $75 million of Class A common stock, the Cleveland-based company said. Stock will be bought back via the open market or in privately negotiated transactions, with no expiration date set for the repurchase program. The move reflects management's belief that "our current stock price is undervalued," said Chief Executive Zev Weiss in a statement. Shares of American Greetings fell last month in the wake of earnings reported for the third quarter ended Nov. 25.
Oclaro Inc. /quotes/zigman/117868/delayed/quotes/nls/oclr OCLR -3.59% has made "substantial progress" in restarting production in Thailand affected by recent flooding there, according to Alain Couder, chairman and CEO of the San Jose, Calif.-based company specializing in optical communications and laser systems. The company also projected revenue of about $86 million for the second quarter ended Dec. 31, above the range of $75 million to $85 million forecast by Oclaro in November.
Synageva BioPharma Corp. /quotes/zigman/7203178/delayed/quotes/nls/geva GEVA -5.80% has kicked off a $60 million underwritten public offering of common stock. The Lexington, Mass.-based biopharmaceutical company didn't disclose terms of the offering. Underwriters will have a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 15% of Synageva shares if investor demand warrants.


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PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) - Washington State University is dedicating a new research building Thursday on the Pullman campus.
The $96 million Veterinary and Biomedical Research building provides labs and offices for the Veterinary Medicine Department of Integrative Physiology and Neuroscience.
The Moscow-Pullman Daily News reports (http://bit.ly/10Z7xmw) it will connect with six buildings in the WSU Research and Educational Complex.
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Investec stems flows into Asia equity strategy
by Emma Dunkley on Oct 15, 2012 at 11:04
Investec Asset Management is slowing flows into its Asian Equity funds, with assets in its offshore vehicle alone amounting to over $2 billion.
The move to stem flows in the Luxembourg-domiciled Investec GSF Asian Equity fund , managed by Greg Kuhnert, is aimed at protecting the rights of existing shareholders. The strategy also includes a £120 milllion onshore version of the fund.
David Aird, managing director of UK, said the firm does not soft-close funds, but works on a traffic light system that alerts them when a strategy becomes big and warrants flows to be managed tightly.
'We are saying to clients we are aware we need to keep an eye on flows coming in,' said Aird. 'So we don't market the fund heavily. But we never soft or hard close a fund.
'When a fund closes you've done a poor job and not managed flows very well. We think it's an unprofessional way of behaving.'
He also added the firm does not lift initial charges to help stem flows, as this is 'one way to alienate clients.'
The developments comes after rival asset management firms restricted flows into emerging market funds.
Earlier in the year, Aberdeen moved to stem flows into a range of its Global Emerging Markets funds , run by Citywire A-rated Devan Kaloo.
The funds include the $9.8 billion (£6 billion) Luxembourg-domiciled Aberdeen Global Emerging Markets Equity fund and the £2.7 billion UK-domiciled and Citywire Selection Star pick Aberdeen Emerging Markets fund, both run by Devan Kaloo and his team.
Last year, First State Investments announced the soft-closure of a range of its emerging markets funds, including Asia Pacific Sustainability, Indian Subcontinent, Global Emerging Markets Sustainability, Latin America and Greater China Growth.
Over three years to 12 October, the Luxembourg-domiciled Investec fund has returned 27.1% versus the benchmark's 20.3%.
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The Red Sox brought back their third baseman as Mike Lowell has apparantly agreed to a three year deal worth somewhere in the high $30 million range. Lowell had a huge season in 2007 and that carried over into the playoffs when he won the World Series MVP award.
It's a solid move although you have to be concerned about Lowell's age. Throw in the fact that he's had some pretty mediocre years and this deal could backfire but my guess is Lowell will be motivated to help the Red Sox get back to the postseason next year.
Dustin Pedoria got the first place vote on 24 of the 28 ballots cast as he walked away with the American League ROY. Delmon Young came in second place and Brian Bannister checked in at third. Still, it wasn't much of a contest. Pedroia hit .317 on the season, which is an all time best for a rookie second baseman. Pedroia also got it done on the field and he made just six errors.
In all, three different Red Sox rookies picked up votes for ROY. Dice-K finished with twelve points and Hideki Okajima finished in sixth place with three points.
The Red Sox picked up a piece of their 2007 World Series team by signing Curt Schilling to a one year, $8 million deal. Schilling could make as much as $13 million if he picks up all of the incentives in his contract.
This is huge because Schilling makes a solid option as a middle of the rotaton starter to go along with Dice-K and Josh Beckett in front of him. I doubt if we'll ever see the 2004 version of Schilling that went 21-6 but Schilling has remade himself into an effective starter and just as important, he's good as gold come the playoffs.
Kevin Goldstein recently put out his list of the top eleven Red Sox prospects and man are things looking good. Clay Buckholz and Jacoby Ellsbury top the list as five star prospects and both should play a role with the team in 2008. 2006 second round pick Justin Masterson comes in at number three and even he's close and should start 2008 with Pawtucket. Rounding out the top five are shortstop and 2005 first round pick Jed Lowrie and outfielder Ryan Kalish.
Nick Hagadone, the Red Sox first round pick in 2007, comes in at eight after a nice season for in the minors last year. He should start the season at Greenville.
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It all begins with a haircut.
Alex Davis spent his freshman season at Hutchinson Community College earning a reputation as the l'enfant terrible in the Jayhawk Conference — a 6-foot-9 basketball prodigy full known as much for his potential as for his long braids and his technical fouls.
And when the Blue Dragons season came crashing down with a loss to Cowley in the Region VI Tournament quarterfinals, he knew something had to change.
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"When I first came to Hutch, my personal issues and problems were effecting me not only as a player, but as a man," Davis said. "I needed to grow up. I believe that cutting my hair was part of it ... there's not too many successful people walking around with braids so I went for a clean-cut look. Changing my image and my look was part of becoming a more mature player and person."
Davis and the Blue Dragons have realized their potential this season with a Region VI title and the No. 4 seed in the NJCAA Division I Tournament that begins Monday on their home court at the Hutchinson Sports Arena. Hutchinson, 31-3, plays the winner of Monday's Howard-East Mississippi game on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. The tournament ends Sunday. Davis was named the Region VI Tournament MVP and second-team All-Jayhawk West.
"(Davis) has been a good leader," Hutchinson coach Steve Eck said. "We talked about (the haircut) and his image and decided to do it."
Davis, who signed with Fresno State and will graduate in May, averaged 13.5 points, 7.1 rebounds, 2.0 assists and led the Jayhawk Conference with 2.8 blocks. He didn't stop with the haircut, either. He put on over 30 pounds of muscle — going from 171 to 205 pounds — and cut down on the technicals.
"I'm an emotional player and every now and then I'll still get a tech, but I don't feel sorry for myself," Davis said. "I can own my mistakes."
The addition of Jayhawk West player of the year Kadeem Allen, a 6-foot-3 freshman guard, and UTEP transfer D'Von Campbell, helped put the Blue Dragons over the top.
"It's been an honor playing with Kadeem, but I think all are guards can make plays," Davis said. "Kadeem plays so well with or without the ball that he's good against any type of defense. I feel like D'Von might not be as flashy as Kadeem but he can control the game in his own way. It's been great playing with al these guys ... the thing I cherish is that we're very, very close off the floor. Before practice we're hitting the weights and playing 1-on-1 and we can get on each other without getting mad.
"Our focus, now, is winning a national championship for the school and for (Eck), because he deserves it. He coaches his butt off and I want to make him happy ... I'm thankful I have him in my life. He's pushed me to set bigger goals for myself and make myself a better person."
Eck said he hasn't changed the Blue Dragons' schedule drastically for their tournament preparation — Hutchinson last won the national title in 1994.
"There's some more demand on our time, but we talked about that," Eck said. "They're doing a good job right now, it's not as big of a distraction but the time off is a bit of a concern, especially with two teams that are going to have one game under their belt when we play. That's an advantage they have over us."
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At long last, our season review series is over. You can look back at all of the entries through the What Went Right and What Went Wrong tags, and they cover everything from the biggest stars on the roster to the fringy-est September call-ups, from the terrible playoff hitting to the awesome playoff pitching, and all sorts of stuff in-between. Check back through the series in case you missed anything.
Once you've done that, use this as your open thread for the evening. Both the Knicks and Nets are playing, plus I'm sure there some college basketball on somewhere. You folks know how these things work by now, so have at it.
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Jason Nix DFA'd. Interesting news there
The Yankees signed him to a 900K contract and then DFA'd him. There's an agreement between the Yankees and Nix. They want to clear a spot on the roster, but he will be added back on at some point.
I may not understand the system, but if he's DFA'd, doesn't he have to pass through waivers?
If he does, it doesn't matter if he and the Yanks have an agreement if another team claims him.
But I admit I may have that wrong.
I'm not sure I understand the system either! Yet here's my guess. I believe the Yankees signed Nix to a contract that will pay him 900K no matter if he's in the majors or the minors. He agreed up front to accept assignment to the minors, meaning he still gets his 900K if he's playing for the Yankees or the Railriders. The Yankees clearly do not intend to pay him that salary in AAA, so I believe this is a move to clear a roster space until the start of the season. Any team claiming Nix would be required to pay that 900K, which means he won't be claimed, and he'll be back on the MLB roster by opening day, or sometime shortly thereafter.
I could be wrong, but that's my guess.
So Derek's fat? Not a major story, although I won't dismiss it also. After it was clear Derek broke his ankle and would have to rehab for a few months, my first thought was how was he going to stay in shape? For a SS about to turn 39, and a player who has worked out religiously in the off season, we really don't know how this will impact him if he can't even begin to put weight on his foot until January. He will no doubt show up looking in shape, but how the lost training and agility exercises will impact him throughout 2013 is an unknown. So, yeah, the fat Jeter stories are funny because he's Derek Jeter, but I don't think as Yankee fans we can dismiss what it may mean to his conditioning at his age and position.
He has the best trainers money can buy. Once he is cleared to work out, he'll get his ass in gear. It's not all that shocking he's gained weight since he can't even walk. I'm slightly concerned about how he will recover from the injury, but I'm not at all concerned about an extra few pounds that will melt off.
It will not be EZ to melt the weight away and regain the agility. But it's Derek Jeter. If anyone can do it. He can!
I agree, basically. Jeter works as hard as any player, and I believe that's one of the reasons he has remained productive through age 38. Yet this will be the first time he's been shut for three months, and who knows how hard he'll be able to push it once he does come back. So I expect will look to be in good shape come April, yet I wonder if the lost conditioning and specialized exercises he's done in the past offseasons will have a lingering impact.
Last, it's hard to tell anything from those pictures. I was just looking at some photos from the Thanksgiving holiday, and I have one of my brother that looks like he put on 30 pounds based on the angle, lighting and what he was wearing. My brother physically could put a Marine to shame. The picture is an illusion. In this case, Jeter has put on a few pounds, but that could be a TMZ or National Enquirer type picture that looks worse than reality.
Yeah. I'm not concerned about Derek Jeter showing up out of shape to Spring Training.
I do hear the packages he sends women home with, though, now include a half-eaten doughnut. *snare*
I'll be here all night. Tip Plouffy on the way out.
Fuck, I got stiffed again.
My choices were you, him, and Rich in NJ for that punchline. One of you would have accused me of stalking……and the other was Rich in NJ.
We're cookin' tonight. I put a bit too much maple syrup in the Maple Manhattan. I did, however, send the wife to pick up the takeout in Williamsburg.
I'm…um…having a bagel? Fuck man, I really need to go grocery shopping.
Speaking of Rich though. Since when did you become mortal enemies? Reading through that Russel Martin thread, I feel like I missed something.
Meh. Not worth rehashing.
All I need to know is that you're a stalker with none of your own opinions. Enough for me.
Opinions? Never….except for all those other comments when I actually have one.
Ready? Drumroll please….
I never liked the second Javy Vazquez trade. Not from the first second. I screamed at my phone in the middle of an ice cream shop with Pineda/Montero popped up as an MLBTR push on my IPhone.
I know, I know. I'm just playing with troll-inspired memes. Speaking of which, did you see the shit at the end of the Martin thread before it got deleted? Fucking gold.
Fun stuff at the end of the Martin thread? Shit, what did I miss now?
You were included, Pat. It was basically just someone who changed their handle several time to impersonate myself, Tilapia, and Pat in separate posts about how we all wanted to have oral sex with each other. That's the gist of it. Mike deleted them in the morning, but I saw it. Real classy stuff.
I didn't even post in that thread before that shit went down, which makes it even funnier to me. We have groupies!
Wait, what? Really? Oh, shit, that's too funny. Now I'm quite unhappy to have not seen it.
So who in the hell did we all piss off, I wonder.
Oh, I saw those. Lame.
You made fun of a dead guy earlier today!
(At least that's what I'm saying until you explain yourself.)
I only remember making a Whitney Houston crack this morning.
You said "by gawd that's Dan Quisenberry's music."
I wasn't sure if you knew that Quiz passed on several years ago.
Quiz died? Maybe I heard it at the time, but forgot.
He died all the way back in 1998, so, yea, it's been quite a while.
Since Tilapia
disagreed with Rich and told him he was wrongbecame a stalker
Besides, if I was ACTUALLY stalking, I wouldn't be sitting out here at some random housing development off Route 22 with my binoculars.
I laughed out loud. Got a funny look from my wife.
I return home to this long string of notes from my post to discover I have no idea what anyone is talking about!
An extra few pounds? He looks terrible. Is asdrubal Cabrera available?
Anyone have an up to date 40 man roster? I have 42 names on my list so clearly I missed a couple of drops.
This is up to date:
I'm strangely glad that I immediately identified what game that was, and from what season.
Dan Johnson was non-tendered. Let's hope he goes to the NL.
8 HR's in 71 AB's against the Yankees. I'm sure I don't have to remind anyone though.
I think the Red Sox want him out of town even more than the Yankees.
Maybe they can work together to slip a few c-notes to an NL GM.
Boston has some room on the roster, and he's gritty/Caucasian enough to be a superstar on Yawkey Way. Just sayin, it's a match…
Phillies so he can be teammates with Papelbon.
That would be awesome. Please happen.
any hope for shane spencer making the club again?
Luis Polonia looks spry and is actually sleeping with women his own age now.
Would be nice if the Yanks look into Dan Schlereth and Ryan Sweeney. Nice depth at low prices and might actually do better than league average.
I wonder what Schlereth's medicals look like.
Might be cleaner than Pineda's.
Too soon?
What part of Schlereth's pitching record makes you think he can be better than league average? His career numbers are worse than Cory Wade's were in 2012.
He's pitched in the Show for parts of 4 years and has a WHIP of > 1.5, and walks 8.8/9.
Very difficult to be successful when you're putting that many men on base.
From 06-09 Boone Logan pitched in parts of 4 season and has a WHIP of 1.692
Schlereth at this point has better WHIP, same HR/9, slightly better strikeout rates (at expense of walks) and gives up considerably less hits per 9 innings. Schlereth has better opp OPS against LHB, not just for first four seasons of their careers, but their career to 2012.
Also Schlereth walks 5.9/9, 8.8 is his SO/9.
If Logan can become something of use, Schlereth, only two years older than Logan was at that point, can become something of use.
Plus if somebody doesn't sign him Mark Schlereth is going to the winter meetings to beat some people up.
I'd look at Schierholtz and some others before Sweeney personally.
Schierholtz, Sweeney, and Torres all DFA'd today. I don't really see any of them being major upgrades over Dickerson, but on a Milb deal one of them might be worthwhile.
Totally agree. If you're going to piece this together (which I'm not convinced is actually the plan), then all hands on deck.
Yes… MiLB ALL the playerz!
Bump Austin, Heathcott, and Williams back to high school ball.
Schierholtz + Cody Ross = strong, probably cheap RF platoon. Schierholtz has been at about .350 wOBA against RHP the past two seasons, and while he slumped in 2011 Ross was at .419 last season and .377 in 2010 against LHP.
Ian Stewart is still a slightly intriguing name to me. On a MiLB deal at least.
Ross might not be interested with the role/money that we'd give him. But maybe GM's are smart enough nowadays not to buy into his 2012. It would be a good fit and they're both good defenders to boot.
You'd be buying a little high on Ross, but I think it's known that he's a platoon guy. He's usable against RHP, but bad for a corner guy. Williangham has almost no platoon splits, though he's also a terrible defender. If the price is in the Willingham range, then almost definitely pass. I was thinking maybe around $4 mill. Could even go 2 years.
Law speculates Schierholtz might be a good fit for the Yankees, for whatever that's worth. He was projected for a salary of $1.6 million next season. I'm not seeing why Philly didn't want him at that price, or couldn't trade him at that price. What am I missing? Seems too good to be true, so I must be missing something.
Anyway… For somewhere in the $6-8 million (annually) range the Yankees might be able to approximate Swisher's production for the next year or two.
It's not looking good for Misters Bonds, Clemens and Sosa.
These writers with their sanctimonious bull crap really piss me off. I was 12 in 1998, it was common knowledge that Mcgwire was using Andro, something that later would be classified by the FDA as a steroid, at 12 I knew that just because the FDA hadn't gotten around to classifying it didn't mean it wasn't a steroid. I knew at the time that he was "cheating". These reporters are the people responsible for doing investigative journalism on the game. If they thought it was such a big deal why weren't they screaming it from the mountain tops at the time. They failed to do their job, just like Bud Selig failed to do his. They wanted the magical summer of 98 to save baseball, so the stfu. Then when it got really out of control and their was public outrage over it, they finally acted and now put all the blame on the players. I personally don't think steroids should have anything to do with whether or not a guy is a HOFer. But I'll make a deal with all of these moral arbiters of the BBWA, every baseball player who used steroids can be kept out of the HOF if every writer who was working in 98 who didn't decry Mcgwire as a cheat quits his job and agrees to never write about sports again. Oh, and Curt Schilling can go fuck himself, is he going to give back his rings because Papi and ManRam were juicing, I don't fucking think so, so get of your high horse dude, I wouldn't be surprised if that fat ass juiced. Sorry I'll end my rant now.
Of course and, just like the NFL several years before them, they had no problem selling tickets and magazines off the backs of these guys. It's ridiculous.
Curt Schilling should give back his rings as collateral for the money taxpayers had to give out because of his bullshit business dealing.
I agree with pretty much all of this. I do think that PED guys should get into the Hall. Selig is an ass for letting it slide at the time, but those guys weren't breaking the rules. It's been stated here many times before, but the "old school" guys had their own ways of getting an edge. It's all relative. It'd be a damn shame if players of the Clemens/Bonds caliber were kept out because the writers suck.
By his length of service and the changes he's brought to the game, Selig will be elected to the HOF one day. Yet how can anyone vote for Selig if they won't vote for a player tainted by PEDs?
Players have not only been cheating since there has been baseball games, they are expected to cheat, to do whatever they can to win a game. Now, however, the writers have decided some types of cheating are okay, and others are not. It would be funny if it wasn't sad.
I don't even comment on RAB anymore but I do come by sometimes to read stuff and wow! EPIC RANT! could not of said it any better.
Bonds and Clemens should be in, but I wouldn't vote for Sosa. Bonds was already one of the best players ever before he started using, and Clemens was one of the best pitchers ever. Sosa was only good because of steroids, that's the difference.
Besides, is there any actual proof that Bonds and Clemens used? Everyone knows they did, but is there proof? I thought I heard that Bonds failed a drug test back in 2003 but I couldn't find it anywhere.
Screw the writers. That holier than thou bullshit is such a cop out because they have an incessant need to be outspoken on something. If you won't vote for Clemens, McGuire, Bonds or Sosa because they were the greatest players of a generation where there is a suspicion of steroids (across the entire league), then you don't get a vote for ANYONE in this generation of ball players.
You don't get to judge Bonds for a suspicion for being great, but vote for Craig Biggio for being merely good because no one ever accused him of steroids use.
I was thinking about the whole driving/parking stadium thread we got involved in a couple of days ago. I need someone to refresh my memory as to what the controversy with the parking lot provider to the stadium was. If I remember correctly, the parking is run privately, and they are in default of some sort.
If that's true, it royally sucks. I will be honest and say that, if the parking was run by the city itself, then, fuck yeah, I'd say "too bad. If you're driving, you're paying." A private company charging drivers an obscene amount, then pocketing it, just because it's Yankee Stadium, then defaulting on their agreements or whatever, is just rotten. If that's it, you drivers should absolutely pay less.
When's the post for the "5 Longest Singles of the Year" or "5 Most Important Walks of the Year"??
"5 Best and Worst Bunts of the year"?
Best andWorst and Worser Bunts of the year.
There ya go.
Except DeWayne Wise's bunt. His bunt saved the season.
I'm sorry, I don't know who DeWayne Wise is. Did he play for the Yankees this year?
And you must be joking in saying that a bunt "saved the season." Bunt have been proven time and again to be a complete waste of time.
No podcast tonight? It's been a while
Cashman: New catcher "likely" already with organization
I'd say it's possible.
Also: Bubba Crosby will be the starting CF.
(granted the C thing actually has a chance of happening)
Swisher was also our first base guy.
Just finished watching Will Ferrell's "Casa de Mi Padre." I actually thought it built up into something pretty hilarious. Thoughts?
It was funny, my main takeaway was Hollywood will let Will Ferrell do whatever he wants. They know he's a draw, so if he wants to do a Western shot entirely in Spanish even though he doesn't speak a word of the language they green light that thing.
Its humor is both obvious and subtle. You have to watch out for all of the intentional inconsistencies, which are pretty hilarious (like how many times Diego Luna's glass and liquid within change during the final shoot-out). I also admire it for being almost entirely in Spanish. Pretty meta overall.
I'd go with Sweeney over Schierholtz as a platoon LH right field bat. He's a better fielder and he has the better career splits against RHP. Nate has the power edge but that's it really, though they could make it simple and invite both to ST.
Cody Ross as a platoon seems a little far fetched, someone will give him more money and/or years than we will.
Ian Stewart on a minor league deal could make sense as a part time third baseman, always wanted to see what he could in Yankee Stadium. Though he has holes big enough in his swing to drive a truck through.
Soto on a minor league deal is worth a look, he's been horrible lately but why not throw his name against the wall with Cervelli and Stewart. I personally don't think Romine is close to ready for the majors and I'm not considering him a real option right now.
Wouldn't mind seeing Lannan added for depth but it will never happen, he's going somewhere with limited starting pitching.
I definitely agree with Sweeney. He has proved himself at the MLB level and for all we know Dickerson could be a total disaster. He's never had 300 PA in a season, and Sweeney has had 3 seasons with over 300 PA. He can be had fore a bit over $3 million I'm guessing. If Ichiro wants over $6 million, Sweeney is a no-brainer. Stewart also could be okay for the Chavez role.
Soto: no. Bad defense, no hitting really. I agree I think we have to go with Cervelli and Whiteside/Stewart for now. Look at the Astros of the early 2000s. Brad Ausmus definitely wore out his welcome playing for 6 years, but having Cervelli/Whiteside/Stewart types can't be that bad if we are waiting for Murphy, Sanchez, even Romine, right?
I want the Yankees to sign Mark Reynolds, there I said it. He can DH, back up Tex and stand at 3B in case of emergency. Forget contact hitters. I want Homers!!!
I realize that his playoff numbers represent a very tiny sample size (54 PA's) .146/.241/.271 with 19Ks. However I don't think Reynolds hitting approach is tailored for October baseball. I believe that that is what we would get from him in future playoff situations. To me this October despite getting to the second round was the most disappointing of all playoff runs in the 21st century. I hope everything is done to avoid players whose hitting approach brought us down that road.
Let's use a different small sample size 62 AB's at the stadium, .306/.380/.742, yeah, so just like you make the narrative about contact hitters in the playoffs, I'll create a narrative about how Mark Reynolds loves the big stage in NY and will become a way better player than he's ever been as a result.
I think if he came here his numbers would eventually regress back to what he is over his 3400 or so career PA's and he would even be worse in a playoff situation. Baltimore released him and he was playing in a ballpark which should be much more friendlier to him. Hi Camden numbers are
.191/.312/.416, He has struck out 10 less times than Curtis over the last two years with 24 less HR's. I just don't he would help us. Maybe you are right and if he does come here I certainly hope you are.
I was kidding, I think he'll be around a .235/.332/.475 hitter, because that's who he is. Which makes him an upgrade over what Ibanez did last year, and he's 11 years younger, so I like that too. Plus he's a RHB, everybody wants lefties because they play up in the stadium. But the fact is our current lineup needs balance, he also can hit above average against RHP so no reason to platoon him. He's a butcher with the glove, but he still can do it, so the roster isn't completely inflexible. And I don't care about K's, this team doesn't have a K problem, we had the 10th lowest K rate in the league a year ago (as in above average), which is a great trade off for being 2nd in walks and 1st in ISO. Reynolds adds to our strengths helps make up for some of the walks and homers we are losing from Swisher and Martin. It's a great no brainer fit to me.
If you wanna be skeptical about signing Reynolds, you only need to look at the fact that he's been worth 0.6 bWAR over his last 430 games and -0.1 WAR last year playing a full seaon of predominantly 1B and DH which was worse than what the Yankees got from Chris Stewart.
He could be decent as RH DH and PH off the bench but his glove is brutal wherever you to to hide him.
Cash has a plan and names here make alot of sense…Sweeney, Ross, Schierholz, Soto, Reynoids et al but something says T-R-A-D-E…also no problem starting season with Romine or Cervelli with a vet other than Stewart
What about Robert Andino (non-tendered by Seattle who got him from Baltimore for Trayvon Robinson) as a backup 3b, 2b, SS?
Mark Reynolds is intriguing – he will get paid a not insignificant amount so it would have to be a 1 year – I would think he could get a 2 year contract somewhere.
Never mind – Mariners re-signed him.