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Novartis has acquired from Ophthotech exclusive rights to market the eye drug candidate Fovista® outside the U.S., while retaining U.S. marketing rights, under a licensing and commercialization agreement that could net Opthotech more than $1 billion.
Novartis agreed to pay Ophthotech $200 million upfront, and $130 million in payments tied to Phase III patient enrollment milestones. In addition, Ophthotech is eligible to receive up to $300 million contingent on winning future marketing approval milestones outside the U.S., and up to $400 million tied to sales milestones outside the U.S. million. Additionally, Ophthotech is entitled to royalties on ex-US sales of Fovista.
"As one of the largest ex-US partnering deals ever in the biotechnology industry, this collaboration with Novartis is potentially transformational for Ophthotech," David R. Guyer, M.D., Ophthotech's CEO and chairman, said in a statement. "This agreement represents an important achievement for the Company as we continue to execute on a strategy to deliver science-driven retinal products and offer physicians multiple treatment options to improve patient outcome.
Fovista is an anti-PDGF aptamer now under study in combination with anti-VEGF agents for patients suffering from wet age-related macular degeneration (wet AMD). Fovista offers a new mechanism of action designed to further improve visual acuity and potentially slow disease progression.
"Fovista in combination with currently available anti-VEGF treatments could further improve outcomes of patients suffering from avoidable vision loss," added David Epstein, division head, Novartis Pharmaceuticals.
Ophthotech said it will continue to lead the global Fovista Phase III wet AMD pivotal clinical program, which is expected to enroll up to 1,866 patients in three trials in more than 225 centers worldwide, and release initial, topline data in 2016. Ophthotech will continue to lead the effort to win U.S. registration of Fovista, while joining with Novartis on pursuing regulatory approvals outside the U.S.
Novartis hopes to commercialize Fovista both as a standalone drug and with an undisclosed anti-VEGF treatment, in hopes of staking a claim in the increasingly lucrative wet AMD market. For example, Eylea® (aflibercept) last year generated $1.409 billion in U.S. sales for Regeneron and a combined $472 million outside the U.S. for Regeneron and co-marketing partner Bayer HealthCare.
As part of the agreement, Novartis will seek to develop and commercialize alternative delivery technologies for Fovista, such as a prefilled syringe, and will also develop a co-formulation of Fovista with one of its undisclosed anti-VEGF compounds.
The agreement comes more than a year after Ophthotech reported promising Phase II results showing that the combination therapy of Fovista and Lucentis® (ranibizumab) met the primary endpoint of mean vision gain in wet AMD patients, who saw a mean 10.6 letters on the ETDRS standardized chart after 24 weeks of treatment, vs. 6.5 letters for patients taking Lucentis alone. No new safety signals were observed with Fovista / Lucentis adjunctive therapy as compared to Lucentis monotherapy.
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Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Had to get myself a BOY London tee because Big Bang wore BOY London....lol.
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Penny Fletcher
Class of 2013 sets long-term goals
Life paths twist and turn. So when the caps are thrown in the air and the gowns come off, anything is possible....New information center to be entry point of Sun City Center campus
Center coordinator Janet Ditmore and her busy staff of about 60 need more help....'Yea' or 'Nay' membership vote to decide fate of SCC parking lot
Association members will vote on two things: to approve or not to approve the board spending $882,000 for central campus parking lot improvements and whether they want food service in a café area yet to be constructed....Eating organic is catching on
We may have come a long way since our great-grandparents time, but many say our food isn't nearly as good for us. ...Time helping people is time well spent
When you hear of all her community activities, you wonder how she has time to work as vice president and branch manager. Yet she does. ...The Crossing Church expects full house at grand opening May 12
In an age when media reports say that church attendance is down and many local houses of worship are trying to attract younger people, The Crossing leaders say they thrive because they focus on things young families and children need to feel at home....Kindergartners grade high school author's books
For more than two weeks students in Riverview High School's creative writing class got to study Dr. Seuss books...Author info
Penny Fletcher
Penny has lived in South County since 1979; in Ruskin, Apollo Beach and Riverview and knows the area and its people well. Before becoming a correspondent for The Observer News and the Riverview Current, she wrote for The Tampa Tribune and has been the Bureau Editor for The East Bay Breeze, The Sun, and the South Shore News. Her work has earned many awards from the Florida Press Association and Community Papers of Florida; including First, Second and Third Place state-wide awards for News Writing, Original Writing, Feature Writing, Columns and Editorials. She has also been awarded a First Place, state-wide photography award.
From 2000 to 2006 she edited for Amazon Books publishing division, BookSurge, via the Web; wrote book jackets and marketing copy and worked one-on-one with many Amazon authors. She currently freelances as a writer, editor, speaker and coach at www.pennyfletcher.com.


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Renewable Resources: The New Texas Energy Powerhouse: A Report on the Economic Benefits of Renewable Energy in Texas and How to Keep Them Growing (Part 1c)
- Estimates the impact of requiring that 10% of Texas' energy needs be met by wind power by 2020.
- Includes estimates of the resulting increase in direct and indirect jobs, payroll value of direct jobs, increase in local taxes and payments to landowners.
- Suggests renewable energy policies to help make Texas a global leader in wind energy.
Citation: Renewable Resources: The New Texas Energy Powerhouse: A report on the economic benefits of renewable energy in Texas and how to keep them growing (PDF 1.5 MB) Download Adobe Acrobat
Author(s): SEED Coalition and Public Citizen's Texas office; Virtus Energy Research Associates
Report Date: Sept. 2002
Project Size: 13,400 MW
Number of Turbines: n/a
Location: TX
Geographic Scope: Pecos (412.7 MW), Upton (292.3 MW), Crockett (61 MW), Taylor (100.5 MW), Nolan (49.5 MW), Carson (80 MW), Culberson (65 MW), Howard (34.3 MW), Jeff Davis (6 MW), and Hudspeth (1.3 MW) Counties.
Turbine Ownership: n/a
Type of Study: Pre-project; based on Texas wind energy supplying 10% of Texas' energy needs by the year 2020 (For post-project study based on 2002 statistics see "Renewable Resources: The New Texas Energy Powerhouse" Part 1a; for a prospective study based on the effect of implementation of a Renewable Portfolio Standard between 2002 and 2009 see "Renewable Resources: The New Texas Energy Powerhouse" Part 1b ).
Timeframe of Data: 2002 through 2020
Model: n/a
Data Sources: Information reported by public authorities and industry experts as well as estimates derived from current industry trends.
Assumptions: Job figures based on: assumption of robust, diversified in-state manufacturing; job intensity for Denmark; indirect jobs based on Texas Comptroller estimates; indirect wind-related jobs based on "first-cut" estimates made by Texas Comptroller for indirect impact of wind-related manufacturing and construction (1.15 indirect jobs for every direct wind job). Landowner royalties assume: 2.5% royalty, 35% capacity factor and 3 cent/kWh contract price. Local taxes assume: total rate of 2.51%; no abatements; declining balance method; inflation equal to 2%. Tax figures based on: future tax values represent what are considered to be upper values and are based on the following assumptions: total tax rate of 2.51% with no abatements, 25 year asset declining balance schedule with inflation rate of 2% (approach taken to roughly mimic observed pattern of valuation of wind assets in several Texas counties), new wind installations assume a maximum sustained level of 1200 MW per year by 2020.
Special Considerations: n/a
Jobs | Construction | Operations (jobs/year) | Total |
Direct | 8,500 | ||
Indirect | 9,800 | ||
Induced | |||
Total | 18,300 | ||
Jobs/MW |
Income | Construction | Operations | Total |
Direct | $255,000,000 | ||
Indirect | |||
Induced | |||
Total | $255,000,000 |
Taxes | Direct | Indirect | Total |
Local/State | $216,000,000/year | ||
Income | |||
Property | |||
Sales | |||
Total | $216,000,000/year |
Developer Incentives: Partial tax abatements during the first 5 to 10 years.
Lease Payments: $30,800,000/year
Other Remuneration: n/a
Conclusion: Renewable energy is providing great economic value for Texans. With clear and deliberate goals, renewable energy can grow to a multi-billion dollar industry that puts Texans all over the state to work.


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Under the direction of the Maintenance Operations Manager, the Streets Supervisor is responsible for directing the operation, maintenance and repair of City's roadways, sidewalks, pathways, signs and roadway markings. The Division is also responsible for providing clear, safe and passable roads during snow, ice, and other related weather events. This position manages employees, financial resources, equipment, and budget; develops short and long-range strategic planning; and works with engineers and City staff to plan and implement capital improvement projects.
The City of Redmond is committed to the principles of high performance and continuous improvement and to the following values:
Integrity: We demonstrate sound, honest, truthful and consistent actions.
Accountability: We take ownership of our actions and responsibilities.
Commitment to Service: We are dedicated to seeking solutions for our community.
For this position, the City is seeking a leader who will mentor and engage employees, and who will strategically align with the above principles and values, incorporating them in all aspects of decision making, operations and daily interactions.
· Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with City policy, ensuring alignment between the work program and City values and strategy.
· Schedules, executes, and monitors activities related to the maintenance and repair of the City's right of way, including vehicles and related equipment.
· Plans, directs, coordinates and reviews the work plan for the division; identifies and resolves problems; assigns work activities, projects and programs; evaluates the effectiveness of programs, policies and procedures.
· Develops standard operating procedures and implements policy and procedural changes.
· Ensures that equipment and materials are maintained and available; oversees purchasing.
· Responds to citizen concerns and issues; determines and recommends appropriate resolutions to maintain positive customer relations; and provides quality customer service in a timely, thorough and effective manner.
· Develops and monitors short and long-term strategic plans for the Division.
· Focuses on customer service and builds internal and external partnerships in order to accomplish departmental goals and objectives.
· Oversees the development and management of the Division's data and records systems.
· Manages public information relating to streets issues.
· Identifies need for contractor services; prepares and negotiates contractual agreements; and monitors contractor's performance to ensure compliance with terms of agreements.
· Develops, recommends and monitors the Division budget; performs cost control activities and monitors expenditures to assure sound fiscal control. Oversees capital improvement budgets for individual projects.
· Researches special projects, evaluates alternatives and prepares reports.
· Responds to emergencies as required and coordinates activities with other responders to provide effective response.
Knowledge of: principles and practices of supervision, including training, and performance evaluation; the strategies, structures and systems associated with high performing organizations; methods and operations applied in the planning, design, construction, operation, repair and maintenance of right of way; knowledge of weather related emergency response best practices; personnel management; purchasing procedures and budget preparation; safety standards and regulatory compliance requirements; knowledge of ARCGIS and asset management programs desired.
Skill in: communicating with employees, engineers, City administrators, and the public; effectively managing staff; training and mentoring employees; and using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and data management software.
Ability to: mentor, motivate and engage employees; align with the values, mission and goals of the City and with those of the Department; establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, divisions, vendors, contractors, public officials and the general public; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; analyze data, measure results and generate reports; and plan, organize and schedule work assignments.
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to two years of college level courses in a related field and five (5) years progressively responsible experience in street operations or related area, including at least three (3) years in a supervisory or lead capacity, or other closely related work experience that provides the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to perform this job. Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
The first phase of the application process will be a written exam tentatively scheduled for August 28, 2013. Top scoring applicants will be invited to an assessment center and finalists will be interviewed. The assessment center is tentatively scheduled for September 23-24, 2013. The pool of applicants identified through this process may be used for subsequent recruitments.
NOTE: A correction has been made to the job announcement for Street Maintenance Supervisor. The correction involves the application process, applicants who have completed the written exam and the assessment center within the last six months, will not be called in to re-test for this position. Instead, previous scores will be applied in this process for these applicants.
Please contact Lori Brown, (425) 556-2125, or Rebecca Borker, (425) 556-5706, if you have questions.
Valid Washington State driver's license by date of hire, and a driving record that meets City standards.
Work is performed in an office environment with fieldwork required to review projects and oversee employees. May be exposed to inclement weather conditions, traffic, dust or noise. May require climbing, reaching, grabbing, bending, stooping or kneeling. May be required to exert up to 50 pounds of force. Drives a City vehicle to conduct work. Subject to 24-hour emergency call out.
The City of Redmond provides a generous benefits package including: medical, dental and vision benefits; paid sick leave, vacation and holidays; retirement; and life insurance.
Candidates who are selected to interview will be required to complete a Background Authorization Form.


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Does the new Star Wars already have a director?
Has a director already been found for the new Star Wars film?
When the news hit last week that George Lucas was selling his empire to Disney for $4.05 billion, it was not only remarkable that think of anyone making over $4 billion in one business transaction, but it also brought the surprising announcement that there will be three more Star Wars movies.
Immediately pundits all over the 'Net were speculating as to who would be the right director to guide the Force in the future.
Many of the usual suspects came up, including Christopher Nolan, Joss Whedon, JJ Abrams, among others. Recently, a report surfaced on Collider that there may already be a director for the next Star Wars film, and it's a filmmaker who just left another high profile sequel gig. Now at the moment, this is just a rumor, we know the Internet isn't the most peerless source of accurate information, and you also know nothing's officially going to be announced for some time, even if a director's already been hired. That said, here goes…
As Collider tells us, Matthew Vaughn, director of X-Men First Class who just left the X-Men series and could use a gig, may be "in talks," as they say in the biz, to helm Episode VII. Vaughn's other credits include Kick-Ass, Stardust, and Layer Cake, and all this would make him a very interesting choice to take over Star Wars.
As we've hoped before on TG, a left of center director could be what the new Star Wars flicks could need, and it did wonders for the best Star Wars flick in the series, Empire. The late Irvin Kershner had never directed a genre film before Empire, and he delivered a sci-fi masterpiece. (Unfortunately, he couldn't deliver the same magic with RoboCop 2). Against type directing choices also did wonders for X-Men with Bryan Singer as well.
And as Collider also mentioned this could have something to do with Vaughn leaving the X-Men franchise. "Why would Vaughn abruptly drop out of helming the X-Men sequel…If Lucasfilm offered Vaughn the keys to Star Wars, that's something he'd likely jump ship for."
Again, who knows for sure if there's any truth to this, but Vaughn would definitely be an interesting choice. As Collider points out, Vaughn's a writer as well, although with Star Wars, the best writers and directors in the world will be more than happy to volunteer. Whoever gets the director's gig, Star Wars Episode 7 is due in theaters 2015.


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From Mindy:
"This was sent to me last week by schools.com. It kind of makes me want to cry. You know, the ugly cry."
It all comes back to parenting, I think, Janell. You can't complain about the television shows if you are letting your kids watch them. I once had someone tell me {years ago} that my son was too polite! Too polite! Of course, she was one of the rude ones talked about above. We were out to dinner with her and her husband one time and her rudeness to a waiter made me cringe. I told my husband after that I didn't want to go out to dinner with them anymore.
Kids pick up on what they see and hear, so the parents have to set the example and then correct them when they veer off that path. Tell them why they shouldn't speak, act or write things and what the results of their actions do. That woman I mentioned, she is a doctor and unfortunately certain people just feel they are so above others that their condescending attitudes just come out in their everyday dealings with everyday people. It's amazing how great their kids turned out, but their father is the complete opposite of her. {BTW, they are divorced now!}
It's sad that manners have taken such a dive these days, and I'm wondering when swearing on tv and radio has become so accepted and "normal" - even during regular daylight hours!
You can imagine my pride when I see my young sons hold the door open for people. I love it, and I think others appreciate it as well.
I agree with Kathy. Parenting is so important. Unfortunately the friends that children align themselves with have a big influence as well. I agree with the article, people do seem more rude and self-centered lately. I feel like I have to carry a sign around that says "you realize you're not the only person in the world, right?"
ReplyDeleteI don't know that I agree that it all comes back to parenting. I know a brother and sister where the brother is the epitome of politeness, but the sister is mean, rude, hateful and uncomfortable to be around. They came from the same upbringing. How can you explain that? And I have visited most all of those cities and found just as many kind, helpful people as I have rude ones. Poor behavior has existed since the dawn of time, and I think common sense should tell you not to behave like that. But society, i.e. cell phones, do change us and thus our perceptions. We must adjust to those and redefine what is polite.
And what if Tiger Woods had a piece of grass or dirt in his mouth? I'm not saying that he did, but I've been known to need to spit in that situation...
Perhaps it is the number of judgmental people in the world on the rise.
Hmmm...I've lived in Dallas for a little over a year and I don't think people are rude at all.....granted my daughter is in a chuch based preschool but I think the manners I see in the classroom when I volunteer are alive and well. I agree that parenting and adult role models have A LOT to do with it.
ReplyDeleteI also disagree that things are this bad. I think to some degree it's a bit of a myth perpetuated by people who long for what looked like the perfection of another time. Language has definitely changed and words creep into the lexicon but that's not new. Just yesterday I sat in a parking lot waiting for my husband and watched 3 teenage boys hold a door open for a middle aged couple...not even an old couple but people in their 50's. I was so happy to see this and commented on it to my 14-year-old son who looked at me like I had 3 heads and he said, "yeah, I do that all the time". Manners are not dead but sometimes you just have to have your eyes open to see them.
ReplyDeleteOh boy, so sad to hear my generation (the early 30s) Gen X is the main culprit. Myself included. I curse in public and self-loathe afterwards. I need to be way more cognizant of that. What I will not bend on, however, is being nice to the people you pass in your daily life, who serve you or help you in some way and those that you work with. Civility is what we have left, what we can control. I agree, we are much much more rude than ever before. Thanks for making this a whole post - the topic begs more facetime than we give it.
I totally agree with the outcome of her surveys. I think it is so sad. We have a become a ME society and people are more interested in their little circle of property than they are of their fellow man. I think we become uncivilized when we stop caring about how others feel and are affected by our actions, we are well on our way, I am afraid, Kathysue
ReplyDeleteAmen!!! I don't even completely agree that it is the 20-somethings bringing it back. For example, I went to see the 10:25 p.m. showing of the Hunger Games. The theater wasn't full by any means but it was definitely 20 somethings in there with a few "older" people such as myself and my friend! It was the worst movie experience I have ever had. The couple behind us had their socked feet on the headrest of the seats right next to our heads and talked the whole time. A group of high schoolers (I would guess that was their age because surely 20 year olds wouldn't be THAT awful!) came in and laughed, talked, and cut up the whole time. We finally moved and then sat behind a two headed human. I have never seen a couple (they were definitely in their 20's!) sit so darn close in movie seat. Then she proceeded to talk on her cell phone!!!! She kept dialing numbers and the glare from the phone was right in our face! I feel like I missed the final battle scene as I was so distracted. I finally said something to her and so then she just turned her phone more towards the side and kept on calling!!! I didn't even mention the 20 year old mom with her 3 or 4 year old son and the grandmother. Hunger Games is NOT appropriate in any way for a little one and he seemed to have whooping cough as he hacked a lung up towards the end of the movie. I felt so bad for the little guy as we left the theater at 1:00 a.m.!!!
As a former teacher, I feel like we are raising a kids who feel such entitlement. I worry so much about where we are headed as a society!
Whew! Sorry for the major vent. I truly hope as a society that we can see this and turn it all around!
I have numerous concerns with this study and its presentation by schools.com.
First, on a cursory examination, the science seems flawed. It's not actual measured rudeness; it's our perception of it. And the perception is really only valuable if we compare that to perceptions of civility and rudeness to other time frames, say 20 years ago and 40 years ago.
Also, the top ten rudest tourist cities probably match up quite closely with the top ten cities that receive the most tourists.
Additionally, the portrayal of rudeness statistics with zombie caricatures is jolting and unpleasant.
Lastly, I don't know the Kardashian family or Kate Middleton. How do I know if they're polite or rude? If I form any personal opinion about whether they're uncouth or not, if I don't keep that to myself, then I am being rude.
Wow... good stuff! This may have been mentioned already and I'm sure that there are a million other contributing factors, but I think part of the problem may be a result of less face to face social interaction and more computerized means of connecting with people. And that's not to criticize social media or anything, just to point out that computerized social interaction seems to be more about ones self and less about others. And again, that's not to say that social media is all selfish in a negative way. For the most part it just seems that when we are online or on our phones, posting on facebook or blogger or whatever, most of it is about what we are doing, thinking, etc. I sort of think that the self centeredness that online social interaction cultivates is very easily carried over into the face to face setting. So I think the answer is to first realize our tendencies (not beat ourselves up overit, just simply realize it) and then focus on cultivating habits that promote the opposite (kindness, gentleness, patience with others, politeness, etc).
ReplyDeleteThere are alot of things that bother me...but rudeness is definitely at the top of the list!
I have worked very hard to raise my boys to be polite - even if they dont want to be at times - there is no excuse for rude behavior! I AM the mom who will call out rude people, especially in theatres, and my boys know it. It used to embarrass them a little, but now they appreciate it and will hopefully be confident enough to assert themselves in the future.
And the whole cell phone thing...dont get me started! Pet peeve...talking on your cell phone while going through a check out line...HOW RUDE!
Great post and great comments! I agree with most every comment. While I think it's largely parenting (or the lack thereof), it is definitely also the influence of the friends (aka peer pressure), the overabundance of awful TV, the lack of face to face interaction and certainly a true lack of a little religion in the early years. I don't go to church myself but I did as a child and it instilled alot of the values that seem to be missing today. I also think that there are a whole new set of etiquiette rules that we haven't quite figured out (like cell phone, texting, tablet and other technologies that a lot of parents didn't have 'back then'), so it's like creating new rules.
ReplyDeleteThis is so interesting to read about. I'm in Dallas, one of the cities listed, and I don't feel like it's a "rude" city. I do think that there's an emphasis placed now on children of being assertive and competitive that creates a less considerate society. It would be helpful, I believe, if parents would focus more on empathy and respect.
ReplyDeleteI love this and, sadly, think it's SO TRUE! I'm also of the early 30's generation and I'm constantly amazed by how entitled, rude, and inappropriate my generation is. The emphasis on "self-esteem" has gone too far and turned us into a "me" society that doesn't care about others and whether we hurt others, only what makes US happy. The service industry is the one that always gets me. I cringe at how rude people are to wait staff at restaurants. It frustrates me that people don't see that those people work their butts off and people can't even order politely with a "please & thank-you." I don't think anyone else would be appreciate being ordered around like that and treated that way at their job.
And the under 30's list at the end of the post was great. I've been very impressed with every one of those people at one time or another for how sweet and respectful they are--people I would really feel ok about my daughter looking up to. But sadly, it's the Kim Kardashian's and Miley Cyrus' of the world that get all of the attention for being disgusting. And I don't think that it's just kids' that are looking up to these deplorable role models. I think sadly a lot of women watch shows like Real Housewives or the Kardashians and strive for that money & fame no matter the cost. I hope people like Taylor Swift & Justin Bieber become more common and bring us back to a little more common courtesy. I could go on (obviously ;) ) but I'll stop there. Great post!!
Such an interesting post! If I were to choose the most rude place I've lived, I would have to say Dubai - there may not be cursing, but there's generally no consideration for others at all. Loud cell phone use, cutting in line, tailgating and flashing headlights, being rude to service and sales staff and a blatant division of class - I've never seen anything like it!
ReplyDeleteThank you for all the comments, I've really enjoyed hearing your varied perspectives. Gives me a lot more to think about. And as for the ghoulish graphics, I have to agree they aren't my favorite as well, but being geared towards kids - I know you sometimes have to make a real statement to get their attention.
Here's to treating each other in the way we'd enjoy being treated ourselves.
Great post - I think we are all exposed to so much through TV and social media that we have to see so many "celebrities" behaving so badly. Whatever you see over and over again starts to feel normal. I think we all have to do our best to pay attention to what are kids are exposed to, teach them proper manners and WE have to be good role models for them as well!
Sad but true I have to say. It is a shame that manners are going away. I try hard to maintain mine in this fast paced world and to make sure my children are polite.
Another lost art worth mentioning is a simple "thank you" note. I love getting them and love to send them even more.
For those of us who weren't "taught" properly do you have any books or things you can recommend?
This is a constant conversation in our home. I can honestly say that my number one pet peeve in the universe is rude behavior. I just don't understand it. It reminds me of the, "Don't yuck on my yum." We don't all have to agree or get along . . but politeness, please and thank yous. They go a long way.
ReplyDeleteI have to agree, but I am originally from NY and now live in Atlanta. Based on the fact that it was a travel a survey I am sure they were judging our airports! Being one of the largest and busiest, I am not shocked, but hope others see past that...southerners are not generally rude, quite the opposite actually!


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St. James, Khan: Red Wings' Pavel Datsyuk still iffy with concussion
by George Malik on 12/02/13 at 02:06 PM ET
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Not good news at all on the Pavel Datsyuk front. The Free Press's Helene St. James reports that the Red Wings' most important player will probably miss his own "bobblehead night" at Joe Louis Arena this Wednesday against Philadelphia as Datsyuk's real bobbling head is still dealing with the after-effects of Jared Cowen's elbow:
The Wings play 12 games between Wednesday the 4th and Monday the 23rd, and I get the feeling that those missed games due to what was supposedly an "accidental" and non-suspension-worthy elbow are going to pile up.
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HBO posts four new Red Wings-Maple Leafs HBO 24/7 promos
by George Malik on 12/02/13 at 02:03 PM ET
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Via RedWingsFeed, HBO Sports' YouTube channel posted four new HBO 24/7 promos, and they include the "Stadium Tease" you've probably already seen...
A slate of "head shots" of Pavel Datsyuk, Jimmy Howard, James Reimer, and then a partially-toothless Stephen Weiss, Todd Bertuzzi before Captain Perfect Smile, Brendan Smith, wraps up the "head shots"...
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Red Wings' NIklas Kronwall named 'second star of the week'
by George Malik on 12/02/13 at 01:47 PM ET
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This is pretty cool:
NEW YORK (Dec. 2, 2013) – Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin, Detroit Red Wings defenseman Niklas Kronwall and Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Duncan Keith have been named the NHL's "Three Stars" for the week ending Dec. 1.
Kronwall posted a trio of multi-point games in leading the Red Wings (14-7-7, 35 points) to three victories in three starts. He scored his third goal of the season, all on the power play, and added an assist in a 6-1 victory over the Boston Bruins Nov. 27. Kronwall then posted a pair of two-assist games: in a 5-0 win over the New York Islanders Nov. 29 and in a 4-2 triumph over the Ottawa Senators Dec. 1. The 32-year-old Stockholm native has 2-7—9 during a six-game point streak dating to Nov. 21, including assists in five consecutive contests. He is tied for fourth among NHL defensemen with 18 assists and 21 points in 26 games this season.
And yes, as Paul noted, when Kronwall was on The Fan 590 and said farewell to Nick Kypreos and Paul MacLean, Kypreos almost whispered, "But he isn't a #1 defenseman, he's a 2-3 guy," and Kypreos suggested that Ken Holland rather desperately needs to find a #1 defenseman.
I'm on the go-after-Alex Edler bandwagon.
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Red Wings-Senators wrap-up and overnight report: Red Wings finally earn a W on 'Alfie closure night'
by George Malik on 12/02/13 at 03:29 AM ET
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Updated with Wings post-game interviews at 3:04 AM: The Red Wings flew back to Detroit to get Chris Osgood home in time for the opening practice of what Osgood told Fox Sports Detroit's audience would be the opener of at least two practices in the Winter Classic Alumni Showdown's Kris Draper-run training camp knowing that the current players wouldn't have to join the alumni in skating after a very busy week's worth of wins.
The Wings have won 4 games for the first time this season, taking out Buffalo, Boston, the Islanders, and on Sunday--though it was via a less-than-aesthetically-pleasing effort--Daniel Alfredsson's former employer, snapping a 2-game losing streak against Ottawa and taking the "reunion game" 4-2 thanks to a rare two-goal game from Drew Miller, a 4-for-4 PK and a superb, 30-save performance from Jonas Gustavsson, 2 assists from Niklas Kronwall, another against-the-Sens goal for Johan Franzen, and a salt-the-game-away empty-netter from some guy wearing #11 in red and white.
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Red Wings prospect news: Mantha scores a hat trick, likely to make Canada's WJC team tomorrow
by George Malik on 12/01/13 at 10:33 PM ET
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As TSN's Bob McKenzie reported, Hockey Canada will be announcing its World Junior Selection Camp roster at 1 PM on Monday, and he doesn't believe that Hockey Canada will entertain many try-outs given that the team's roster is more or less set going into this January's tournament in Belaurs.
It's expected that Red Wings prospect and Saginaw Spirit goaltender Jake Paterson will start for Canada, and while the following gentleman is playing in the highest-scoring junior hockey league in Canada, it's hard to ignore his hat trick in the Val-d'Or Foreurs' 6-1 win over Acadie-Bathurst, and as he leads the QMJHL in scoring with 30 goals, 32 assists and 62 points registered over the course of only 28 games played, well, per the Canadian Press, expect this guy to crack the roster:
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Red Wings-Senators quick take: Wings take Alfie's return in workmanlike fashion
by George Malik on 12/01/13 at 09:27 PM ET
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It wasn't pretty, at times it was tackle hockey on ice (nice refereeing tonight on both sides), and the Wings sure as hell put a helluva scare into themselves and their fans, but Detroit has finally avenged its 6-1 and 4-2 losses to Ottawa, it's earned a measure of vengeance for Mr. Cowen's concussing of Pavel Datsyuk, and the Wings did it the old-fashioned way:
They won. The Wings defeated Ottawa 4-2 (taking their 4th straight game, a season high), with Drew Miller scoring two workmanlike goals, Jonas Gustavsson playing BIG in the Wings' net in stopping 30 of 32 Senators shots, the Wings killing four Senators power plays (to 1 Wings PP) and Daniel Alfredsson registering an assist on the game's first goal and scoring a special empty-netter:
The cheers for Alfredsson during the Senators' tribute turned to boos by the third period, and after the first period, you might have needed a cup of coffee as the period was pretty tame, in no small part due to all the clutchy-grabby-tackly stuff and 0-0 score...
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Senators post Daniel Alfredsson tribute video
by George Malik on 12/01/13 at 07:11 PM ET
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Here's the Senators' tribute video to Red Wings forward Daniel Alfredsson:
Update: Here's a bit more from TSN:
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Free Press posts a second excerpt from Darren McCarty's memoir, addressing the Brawl in Hockeytown
by George Malik on 12/01/13 at 05:39 PM ET
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The Detroit Free Press apparently wants to get in on the post-football and pre-Alfredsson-overload rush, because they posited their first excerpt from Darren McCarty's memoir (My Last Fight: The True Story of a Hockey Rock Star) this morning, and this afternoon, they're literally going for a knockout punch, allowing the former Red Wings forward to address his fight with Claude Lemieux:
My memorable first-period encounter with Lemieux almost didn't happen because Colorado defenseman Adam Foote grabbed me just as all hell was starting to break loose. He was strong as an old bear, and he had a tight grip on me. But Brendan Shanahan came over and gave Foote a double-arm chop. That broke me free from Foote. It was like letting a dog off the leash.
I took a direct path toward Lemieux. It was written, and said, that Lemieux never saw me coming. But that's untrue. I can tell you that I looked him directly in the eyes before I hit him. I wanted him to know my anger. I didn't sucker punch him, as some have written. I cold-cocked him.
When he went down, he ended up in what hockey players call the "turtle" position. He was covering his head with his arms. Again, much later, he told me that he wasn't turtling. He had momentarily been knocked out by the punch, and was trying to regain his senses.
Meanwhile, I was trying to hurt him. I was throwing punches and trying to slam his head into the ice. I dragged him over to the boards so that Draper could have a good look.
The story continues...
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Red Wings-Senators game-day updates: NHL Network gobbles up game as hype machine hits afterburners
by George Malik on 12/01/13 at 03:57 PM ET
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Updated 5x at 4:51 PM: Well, here we go. The Detroit Red Wings face off against the Ottawa Senators today (5:30 PM, FSD Plus/NHL Network U.S. with the usual Center Ice/GCL blackout)TSN/RDS/1270 AM), and if you didn't read the overnight report's slate of Daniel Alfredsson stories, you should at least know that this game is one of only three on the NHL schedule today (with the other game taking place this evening quite the "undercard" in Edmonton vs. Dallas at 6 PM; today is also the first of the Herm to Hockeytown 3 Pledge Games), and it's been gobbled up by the NHL Network, so you can expect even more chatter than you may have already expected about, well..
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Red Wings-Senators set-up and overnight report: 'their Alfie' becomes 'our Alfie' today
by George Malik on 12/01/13 at 05:50 AM ET
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The Detroit Red Wings will face the Ottawa Senators today (5:30 PM EST, FSD Plus/TSN/RDS/1270 AM; the Wings are holding a "viewing party" at the Hard Rock Cafe today, and Alex Delvecchio will be there) hoping to snap a two-game losing streak against Ottawa (Detroit lost 6-1 to Ottawa on October 23rd and 4-2 on November 23rd, with both games having taken place at Joe Louis Arena) and hoping to continue push their winning streak to four games (the Wings defeated Buffalo 3-1 a week ago today, Boston 6-1 last Wednesday and the Islanders 5-0 on Friday)...
And given both Saturday morning's crop of "Daniel Alfredsson returns to Ottawa for the first time since leaving the team this past summer" articles and the massive media crush taking in Alfredsson and the Wings' practice on Saturday (5:30 PM start = no morning skate today), I've been trying to figure out how to frame this game from a Red Wings fan's perspective, because, to quote Marty McFly poorly, "This is some heavy shit, man."
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Studies show increasing costs and potential for significantly higher use of specialty drugs to treat inflammatory autoimmune conditions
Three new studies review use, comparative effectiveness and cost
Apr 04, 2013, 09:00 ET from Prime Therapeutics LLC
SAN DIEGO, April 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- In recent years, biologic anti-inflammatory (BAI) specialty medications used to treat autoimmune inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA), psoriasis and Crohn's disease, have seen double-digit percentage price increases. The potential exists to treat many more patients than are currently receiving a BAI medication, according to new studies presented today by pharmacy benefit manager Prime Therapeutics. Presented at the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP)'s 25th Annual Meeting & Expo in San Diego, the studies describe trends in use by disease and drug. The research also compares duration of use of the top three drugs (which may reflect differences in effectiveness), and analyzes dose changes for the top two drugs. All of these findings are critical to management of this key driver of heath care costs. BAI utilization patterns and management opportunities In the first study, Prime researchers studied a sample of 2.6 million members who were continuously insured for three years in order to determine how many were diagnosed with the diseases for which BAI treatment is approved. The study also looked at how many of these members were treated with a BAI drug, and how much newly started treatment, by disease and medication. The diseases studied included rheumatoid arthritis (RA), psoriasis, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, ankylosing spondylitis, and juvenile idiopathic arthritis. From Jan. 1, 2009, to Dec. 31, 2011, 39,848 members in the study had medical claims that showed an autoimmune disease for which a BAI drug could have been used. Use of BAIs during that time period increased 29.4 percent, with the greatest increase in use among adalimumab (Humira), etanercept (Enbrel) and infliximab (Remicade). However, just 10,769 members had a BAI claim, representing just slightly more than one in four members with a diagnosis for which a BAI could be used. "There are a significant number of patients who could be treated with these drugs, who are not currently receiving them," said Patrick Gleason, PharmD, FCCP, BCPS, director of health outcomes at Prime. "Health plans need to prepare for the possibility that use of these costly drugs could increase considerably in coming years." TNF medication effectiveness in adult Crohn's, RA patients In this study, Prime researchers studied how long members continue treatment with the three most common BAI drugs to explore comparative effectiveness. This study included all members with new treatment starts for (adult) Crohn's disease or rheumatoid arthritis in 2010 or 2011. The analysis included 1,003 patients newly starting treatment for Crohn's disease, of whom 494 were prescribed infliximab (Remicade®) and 509 were prescribed adalimumab (Humira®). Length of treatment was significantly shorter for patients taking infliximab, with 25 percent stopping treatment by four months and 50 percent by 16 months, compared to six months and 22 months for those treated with adalimumab. The study also included 2,821 patients with new treatment starts for RA, of whom 284 were prescribed infliximab, 1,301 adalimumab, and 1,236 etanercept (Enbrel®). Researchers found no major difference in the time to discontinuation among these three medications, with 25 percent discontinuation at less than four months for all three drugs, and 50 percent discontinuation for each at 13 months. "Time to discontinuation among RA treatments was similar among all three drugs, but treatment discontinuation varied among treatments for adult Crohn's disease," said Gleason. "These findings may indicate differences in effectiveness of the therapies, or they could indicate differences in the patients receiving each treatment." "Additional research needs to be conducted to compare the effectiveness of these two treatments for adult Crohn's disease patients," Gleason concluded. Decrease in dosage, yet costs continue to rise In the final study, Prime researchers assessed the use and cost patterns for two BAI drugs, etanercept (Enbrel) and adalimumab (Humira). In 2011, etanercept and adalimumab were the top one and three drugs respectively, among all drug spending by Prime. Because some previous observations suggested doctors may be prescribing doses of these two drugs at higher levels than the manufacturer's label suggests, Prime reviewed 9 million commercial claims between January 2007 and June 2012 to evaluate dosing trends for each drug. The study found that, in fact, average doses for both drugs slightly decreased over the 4.5 year period. Average milligrams per day of etanercept decreased 13.6 percent and average milligrams per day of adalimumab decreased 13 percent. At the same time, costs continued to rise for both drugs during the same period. Average daily gross costs for etanercept increased 38.3 percent, while average daily gross costs increased 38.4 percent for adalimumab. Researchers found increasing daily costs of these drugs is due to manufacturer price increases and not to increasing doses. "These costs have become a significant burden for consumers and plan sponsors. It's more important than ever to carefully monitor costs and available treatments to make sure members are getting the best value for their care," said Gleason. Drug trademarks are the property of their respective owners. About Prime Therapeutics Prime Therapeutics LLC (Prime) helps people get the medicine they need to feel better and live well. Prime manages pharmacy benefits for health plans, employers, and government programs including Medicare and Medicaid. The company processes claims and delivers medicine to members, offering clinical services for people with complex medical conditions. Headquartered in St. Paul, Minn., Prime serves nearly 20 million people. It is collectively owned by 13 Blue Cross and Blue Shield Plans, subsidiaries or affiliates of those plans. Prime has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the nation.
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Where to Find Sallie Goetsch
(Rhymes with 'Sketch')
Below you will find links to my own websites (personal and business), my social profiles, and some of the places I hang out, online and off. You could think of this as the self-hosted version of an About.me page.
The Author-izer
An author-izer is a writer who turns other people into authors—in other words, a ghostwriter. Translating Greek drama for the stage helped prepare me for this job, because there, too, you need to write in someone else's voice. -
FileSlinger Backup Blog
The now-defunct FileSlinger Backup Blog chronicled changes in backup hardware and software from 2005 to 2011. Because there were so many links to the site, I updated the theme and have kept it online even though I no longer write for it. -
The Podcast Asylum
Also started in 2005, the Podcast Asylum began as a joke, but turned into a consulting consortium. Podcasting is hot again, so who knows? The Asylum may gain a new lease on life. -
Sallie's Personal Pages
I actually just refer to this site by its domain name: "SallieGoetsch.com." And it has unexpectedly become the most-visited of my websites, necessitating a rapid theme change for greater readability. I picked a theme called "Graphy" that mimics the style of Medium. -
WP Fangirl
WP Fangirl is now my main source of income. I started working with WordPress in 2005 and got sucked further and further into it. So has everyone else been, it seems, as WordPress now powers more than 20% of the Web. Alas, I have been so busy building other people's websites that I haven't had time to update my own. (I've done quick theme switches for FileSlinger, Author-izer, SallieGoetsch.com and now Rhymes with Sketch, but re-doing my portfolio is a bigger job.) -
Bay Area Consultants Network (BACN)
I've been on the board of the Bay Area Consultants Network since 2005 (I guess that was a watershed year), and I also built their current website…just before responsive design took over. -
East Bay WordPress Meetup
I became the organizer of the East Bay WordPress Meetup at the end of 2009, when the group's founder moved back to Los Angeles. We have a Meetup.com page, of course, but what would a WordPress Meetup be without a WordPress site? This one is hosted by Page.ly. -
I just started writing on Medium in 2014. Some of my posts have been popular. Some have suffered obscurity. -
I resisted Twitter for a while, but got sucked in around 2010, I think it was, and have been there ever since. I normally use TweetDeck, though. -
I was a very early adopter of LinkedIn, which didn't get interesting until more people I knew joined. It got less interesting when LinkedIn discontinued Answers. I still visit a few times a week, though, and I've slowly accumulated a good number of followers. I'm sure I need to update my profile. -
Unlike some people, I enjoy Google+. I have several profiles there, the most-used being the Rhymes with Sketch and WP Fangirl profiles. I have a rudimentary page for WP Fangirl as well. My personal blog posts get re-posted here. -
I confess I'm very skeptical about Ello. I'm not sure why I should be interested, and there's no desktop app for it. And I really dislike the typeface. -
Pinterest is my guilty pleasure. It's where I go to indulge my passion for opals and my fondness for Art Nouveau and Arts and Crafts, for Victorian architecture, for ancient gold jewelry, and for sweeping vistas of places I'm unlikely to get to visit.


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Publication | Conference Paper, peer reviewed |
Title | Let education theory go feral : four futures for education's non/human others |
Author(s) | Pedersen, Helena |
Date | 2012 |
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In Futures Studies, there is never only one single future to be addressed and explored, but several. These different futures can, to varying degrees and to various stakeholders, be possible, probable, and/or desirable. The present paper draws on these foundational ideas from the field of Futures Studies by sketching four possible futures, or development orientations, for education theory. These futures are all "posthuman" insofar as they aid education in rethinking itself by embracing elements it may otherwise ignore, negate or abject. Two overarching questions are approached: What purposes of education may these theoretical futures enable or disable, and what is the role of the critic in them? | |
Publisher | University of Stirling |
Language | eng (iso) |
Subject(s) | Humanities/Social Sciences Research Subject Categories::SOCIAL SCIENCES |
Note | Theorising Education 2012: The Future of Theory in Education: Traditions, Trends, Trajectories, University of Stirling, UK, 7th-9th June 2012 |
Handle | http://hdl.handle.net/2043/14097 (link to this page) |


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IB97032 - Agricultural Research, Education, and Extension Issues 10-Dec-1998; Jean Rawson; 15 p. Abstract: The public agricultural research, education, and extension system is comprised of a nationwide network of federal and state agricultural research laboratories and departments, land grant Colleges of Agriculture, colleges of forestry and veterinary medicine, and the nationwide Cooperative Extension System. Although the basic authority to conduct agricultural research and extension programs is permanent, Congress since 1977 has provided funding authority and policy guidance for USDA's in-house research programs, and for federal support for cooperative research, higher education, and extension programs in the states, through a title contained in omnibus farm legislation. The most recent omnibus act is the 1996 farm bill (P.L. 104-127). Despite the inclusion of a research title in the 1996 Act, the House and Senate Agriculture Committees considered more extensive research and extension policy reforms in 1997. Both the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reauthorization Act (H.R. 2534) and the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1997 (S. 1150) contained measures (1) making recipients of federal research and extension funds more accountable for the relevance and merit of the programs the funds support, and (2) authorizing research initiatives in a variety of high priority areas. S. 1150 contained a controversial provision to pay for the new research initiatives (along with some child nutrition program expansions) with mandatory funds saved by reducing federal funding for food stamp program administrative costs. A conference committee reached an agreement reconciling the two bills on March 24 (H.Rept. 105-492). Using $1.9 billion in savings from changes to the food stamp program and from other sources, the conference report provides: (1) $600 million over 5 years for an Initiative for Future Agriculture and Food Systems, a competitive grants program in the areas of plant and animal genetics, food safety, alternative uses for agricultural commodities, precision agriculture and biotechnology; and (2) $100 million in new funding for the Fund for Rural America. It also spends $818 million on the food stamp program to restore benefits to certain classes of immigrants, and $485 million to partially fund federal crop insurance. The full Senate passed the conference report on May 12 and the House passed it on June 4. The President signed it June 23 (P.L. 105-185). On October 21, 1998, the President signed an omnibus FY1999 appropriations bill that contains funding for USDA's research and education agencies and programs (P.L. 105-277). The section pertaining to agricultural research is identical to that found in the vetoed conference agreement on H.R. 4101, the FY1999 agricultural appropriations measure, except that it contains an additional $7 million for food safety research. P.L. 105-277 provides $1.930 billion overall for research and education. In a reversal of the newly passed research reauthorization act, P.L. 105-277 prohibits the allocation of $120 million for the first year of the Initiative for Future Agriculture and Food Systems and withholds the $60 million that P.L. 105-185 authorized for the Fund for Rural America for FY1999. [read report] Topics: Agriculture |
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Passenger List - PRUSSIAN - Departed Liverpool for Quebec 28 July 1871 National Archive Film #C4526 - noted as #70 on film (not on National Archives passenger list database)
This group of children (79) is denoted as coming with MISS RYE Destination to Quebec & Belleville, Ontario
Rye's 'Our Western Home' was in Niagara-on-the-Lake Miss Macpherson who had a home in Belleville area also brought children (132) on this same ship (see next list) I have put them in alpha order for ease of finding a name. I have also denoted the ones I know came from the East Preston Workhouse in West Sussex and a couple where I know they went to live (this is not recorded on pass list) This list is courtesy of Gail Collins with many thanks.
Passenger List - PRUSSIAN - Departed Liverpool for Quebec 28 July 1871 National Archive Film #C4526 - noted as #70 on film (not on National Archives passenger list database)
Denoted as coming with MISS MACPHERSON Destination to Quebec & Niagara, Ontario Macpherson's home was in Belleville area Rye's in Niagara-on-the-Lake but clearly these 2 agents combined forces for this trip.
(some of this list is difficult to read - J could be Jos/Jas/Jon)
Clark, G. ? Ackland, F. 6 Atkins, Albert 11 Barry, Ernest 7 Baxter, Art 11 Bennett, H. 6 Best, F. 5 Best, Albert W. 7 Blandford, F. 12 Brooks, Jos. 9 Bullaks, Phillip P. 11 Chudleigh, Albert 8 Clayton, W . 6 Cochrane, Frank 8 Cook, Walter 7 Cooper, Wm. 11 Cowndeny, Jos. 9 Cox, Jno. 8 Dale, Robt. 8 Darlison, Thos. 10 Davies Hy. A. 8 Davies, Walter 20 Davis, Robt. 12 Davis, W. 6 Davis, Jno. 8 Day, Chas. 11 Driscoll, J. 5 Fortier, Benj. 16 Fowler, Jno. 7 Gage, Geo W. 9 Gale, A. 6 Gate, Robt. 7 Geiston, J. 6 Geldon,? F. 4 Gill, Hr. 15 Gomage, Aug'a. 11 Goodwin, Alf'd 8 Goy ? Jno? 10 Gray, R. 5 Greeves, Jno. 12 Griffiths, Wm. 8 Grifton, Robt. 7 Harrington, Thos. 7 Harrison, G. 6 Hayward, Wm. 12 Heron, Jno. 8 Hindly, Jos. 15 Holder, Sam'l 8 Hollman, Fred 9 Hollman, Wm. 9 Holloway, Jno. 10 Holman, Chas. 12


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After my last post, I started thinking about all the crazy stories that I've seen/witnessed in my time at Pizza Hut. A few of you commented on some funny/odd things you've experienced as well (which I LOVED hearing about -- so thank you for sharing!). So I figured I would tell another story. This one is one of my favorites.
This happened a few years ago -- probably around 2008-2009. I don't even really remember who was working with me at the time, but the story has remained one of the most interesting experiences in my history of working there.
Basically, this woman placed an order for carry out and we told her the normal pick up time of about 15-20 minutes. No one came to pick up the order for awhile, like probably around an hour. Finally, the man (her husband) came and picked it up. People are late all the time. We didn't think much about it.
Later, the woman called back. She was furious and wanted to know why her husband had to wait an extra 20 minutes for her food when we told her it would be ready basically at about the time he got there.
Whoever took the call informed that no, her husband came in super late, picked up the food that had been ready for awhile and which was sitting in our hot box, and left.
She was quiet for a minute.
"Oh. Thank you," she snapped, and hung up.
She didn't seem too pleased. From what we can gather, her husband blamed his lateness on us -- saying that his food wasn't even made when he got there and that we took a long time to get it ready. So whatever he was doing before he picked the pizza up, he didn't want her to know about.
Now, we only speculate that "we broke up a marriage" because it's an entertaining story, but I honestly do wonder whatever happened with them, or what he was hiding.
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The main reason positive displacement (PD) pumps are not more common than dynamic pumps is because they cannot achieve the high flow rates often required for industrial applications. However, when low flow rates are adequate or preferred, PD pumps are often a better choice. They are generally more efficient for applications involving moderate to high viscosity fluids, high pressures, or variable system conditions (since changes in pressure have little effect on PD pumps). They also tend to provide consistent and gentle flow for shear sensitive liquids.
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Rotary pumps move fluid using rotating mechanical motion. As the rotor of the pump spins in a circular motion, liquid is drawn into and forced out of spaces created by the moving parts. The video below depicts the motion of a rotary screw pump.
Video Credit: Bornemann Pumps
Rotary pumps can be distinguished based on both the type and number of rotors used.
Reciprocating Pumps
Reciprocating pumps use linear rather than rotary motion to move fluids. They utilize a piston or diaphragm which draws fluid in (upstroke) and pushes it out (downstroke), using check valves to regulate and direct flow through the system. The video below describes the operation of reciprocating pumps.
Video Credit: CTESkills.com
Selection Criteria
When selecting a positive displacement pump, industrial buyers need to consider the pump performance and pump type.
Pump Performance
When selecting positive displacement pumps, there are a few key performance specifications to consider, namely flow rate, pressure, power, and efficiency. The details of these specifications, along with their significance to pump selection, are described in GlobalSpec's Pump Flow page.
Pump Type
Positive displacement pumps are divided into types based on the design and function of its moving parts. The table below describes the characteristics of the two basic categories of positive displacement pumps, rotary and reciprocating.
Parameter |
Reciprocating Pumps |
Rotary Pumps |
Capacity |
Low |
Low/Medium |
Pressure (Head) |
High |
Low/Medium |
Maximum Flow Rate |
Maximum Pressure |
Requires Relief Valve |
Yes |
Yes |
Flow Type |
Constant |
Constant |
Flow Characteristic |
Pulsating |
Smooth |
Space Considerations |
Requires More Space |
Requires Less Space |
Initial Costs |
Higher |
Lower |
Maintenance Costs |
Higher |
Lower |
Energy Costs |
Lower |
Lower |
Liquids Recommended |
Viscous liquids, dirty chemicals, tacky glue and adhesives, oil, and lubricating fluids. Specialty fitted pumps can handle abrasives. |
Optimum for viscous fluids. Requires clean, clear, non-abrasive fluid due to close tolerances. |
Table Credit: PDHengineer.com
Reciprocating Types
Reciprocating pumps, as shown above, are rugged designs able to generate the highest pressures and handle more messy fluid types. The two main types of reciprocating pumps are diaphragm pumps and piston/plunger pumps.
Diaphragm pumps utilize a reciprocating diaphragm to move fluid. They are able to handle a wide range of fluids including corrosives and those which contain solids. One main advantage of this pump type is that it is sealless, providing leak-free, low-maintenance operation and allowing the diaphragm to safely pump abrasives, slurries, or even run dry. The video below provides a simple depiction of diaphragm pump operation.
Video Credit: Precision Plus
Piston pumps and plunger pumps utilize a reciprocating cylindrical plunger or piston to move fluid through a cylindrical chamber. They are able to generate the largest pump pressures and can operate at varying speeds depending on the design. They also tend to have a long lifespan and boast total efficiencies as high as 90%. Plunger pumps in particular are the best means for achieving the highest pump pressures, while piston pumps are a better option for handling abrasive liquids.
Comparison of piston and plunger pump design.
Rotary Types
Rotary pumps, as described in the table above, provide the most cost-effective and efficient means of pumping clean viscous liquids. The main types of rotary pumps include gear pumps, lobe pumps, peristaltic pumps, screw pumps, and vane pumps.
Gear pumps utilize the movement of two or more rotating gears to move fluid. They have tighter pumping tolerances than other pumps, resulting in greater accuracy in pumping a specific amount of fluid but limiting them to clean liquids. Gear pumps also have a sustained, pulse-less, and continuous flow even during changes in operating speeds or pressures. Gear pumps can be designed as internal or external.
External gear pump operation. Image Credit: Pump School
Lobe pumps utilize two or more rotating lobes to move fluid. They are similar to external gear pumps, but they incorporate timing gears so that the lobes do not touch. This allows the pump to be run dry and with less maintenance requirements. These pumps are the standard choice for sanitary applications pumping viscous liquids or liquids with fragile solids.
Rotary lobe pump operation. Image Credit: Pump School
Peristaltic pumps utilize a roller or shoe that squeezes a tube or hose to move liquid through it. These pumps require no seal and keep the fluid contained, resulting in leak-free operation. They also are self-priming and are able to be run dry. Peristaltic pumps are suitable for a wide range of liquids, including corrosive, abrasive, and shear-sensitive liquids.
Peristaltic pump operation. Image Credit: Cole-Parmer
Screw pumps utilize a rotating screw-shaped rotor to move fluid between the screw threads. These pumps provide the highest flow rates of all positive displacement pumps. They can handle a wide range of liquids and consistencies at various flows and pressures. They are self-priming and have a high tolerance for entrained air. Fluid velocities inside the pump are generally small, with minimum churning or foaming. Single screw pumps are also called progressive cavity pumps or eccentric screw pumps.
Screw pump operation. Image Credit: TF Pump Supplies & Services
Vane pumps utilize vanes mounted to a rotor which rotates to move fluid through slots inside a larger cavity. These pumps are effective for both thick and thin liquids, making them a primary choice for applications handling a variety of clean media. Rotary vane pumps that allow the mount to pivot or translate relative to the rotor are called variable displacement vane pumps, as they allow varying amounts of liquid for efficient and energy-saving pumping.
Vane pump operation. Image Credit: Pump School
Pump Type |
Advantages |
Disadvantages |
Media |
Applications |
Gear |
Few moving parts; simple construction |
Can't handle solids-filled media |
Clean, viscous fluids |
Clean oil services |
Lobe |
Sanitary options; gentle pumping action |
Reduced lift with thin liquids |
Viscous, shear sensitive fluids. Fluids containing fragile solids |
Food & beverage, biotech, wastewater sludge |
Peristaltic |
Seal-less; no leakage; no contamination; low maintenance |
Can't handle abrasives |
Corrosive, viscous, solids-containing, shear sensitive fluids |
Disinfectant systems, wineries, sewage treatment |
Screw |
High-flow rates; low fluid velocity/turbidity |
High cost; large size required for high pressure |
Viscous, two-phase (liquid + gas) fluids |
Fuel transfer, elevators, oil burners, marine installations |
Vane |
Good vacuum; peak performance even with non-lubricating media |
Complex housing and many parts; can't handle abrasives; not suitable for high pressures |
Thin liquids. Gases, solvents, aqueous solutions, alcohols, aerosol and propellants |
Fuel transfer, refrigeration |
Rotary pump types comparison.
The material(s) of a pump should be considered based on type of application. Some materials used are listed below.
- Cast iron
- Ceramic
- Brass
- Bronze
- Nickel alloy
- Plastic
Steel and stainless steel alloy
When selecting the material type, there are a number of considerations that need to be taken into account.
- Chemical compatibility - Pump parts in contact with the pumping media and addition additives (cleaners, thinning solutions) should be made of chemically compatible materials that will notresult in excessive corrosion or contamination. Consult a metallurgist for proper metal selection when dealing with corrosive media.
- Explosion proof - Non-sparking materials are required for operating environments or media with particular susceptibility to catching fire or explosion. See the Explosion Proof Pumps selection guide for more information on pumps designed specifically for these applications.
- Sanitation - Pumps in the food and beverage industries require high density seals or sealless pumps that are easy to clean and sterilize.
- Wear - Pumps which handle abrasives require materials with good wearing capabilities. Hard surfaces and chemically resistant materials are often incompatible. The baseand housingmaterials should be of adequate strength and also be able to hold up against the conditions of its operating environment.
The Pumps Features page provides more information on materials and other features important to pump selection.
Master Pumps and Power - Positive Displacement Pumps (pdf)
PDH Engineer - Centrifugal vs. Positive Displacement
Pump School - Rotary Pump Family Tree
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DC Powered Pumps
DC powered pumps use direct current from motor, battery, or solar power to move liquids such as acids, chemicals, lubricants and oil, as well as water, wastewater, and potable water.
Dosing Pumps
Dosing pumps are low-volume fluid pumps with controllable discharge rates used to inject additives into the mixing or pumping system.
Hydraulic Pumps
Hydraulic pumps deliver high-pressure fluid flow to the pump outlet. Hydraulic pumps are powered by mechanical energy sources to pressurize fluid.
Magnetic Drive Pumps
Magnetic drive pumps are sealless pumps that use a coaxial magnetic coupling to transmit torque to an impeller. A standard electric motor drives a set of permanent magnets that are mounted on a carrier or drive assembly.
Plastic Pumps
Plastic pumps are designed to move fluids that would corrode or damage other types of pumps. They provide broad chemical resistance and are less costly and lighter in weight than metal pumps.
Sanitary Pumps
Sanitary pumps are used to transport and meter solutions, slurries, and colloids of food and agricultural materials in operations such as food processing that require cleanliness. There are four basic types of sanitary pumps: centrifugal, positive displacement, jet, and airlift.
Syringe Pumps
Infusion or withdrawal syringe pumps provide high pressure and high accuracy for applications such as high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). Used to deliver precise amounts of fluid at specific time intervals.


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In this weeks reading, the one thing I found particularly surprising was that the Iliad did not tell the story of the Trojan horse or fall of troy but rather focused on fatalism and human emotion. Having heard of the story of the Iliad, so many times I had never truly known what Homer's tale really focused on. Fate is such a driving factor in this epic that it is the sole reason for the Achaeans to go to war with troy for so many years and inspires them to keep fighting. I found the role of fate very interesting and very mysterious. It seemed at times that the gods controlled fate but also it seemed that the main characters such as Achilleus had the choice to change their fate but in the end, but fate came out of control with the death of Patroklos. Achilleus' decision to avenge the death of Patroklos steered him toward his fate to die an early death. Achilleus' armor also seems to carry the fate of Achilles as both Patroklos and Hektor who wore his armor die in battle at a young age. The emotional tensions in the Iliad's characters also were very interesting. Achilleus' agonyover the death of his friend was so great that he did not eat nor bath until he killed Hektor and he could bury Patroklos' body. Achilleus' rage clashed greatly with Agamemnon's will. Achilleus was so enraged and saddened by his loss he urged that the Achaean soldiers fight without eating or resting. His emotion was so great and powerful Achilleus was able to change the tides of battle with his presence. This focus on these emotions and desire for vengeance was a surprising theme to me. Characters such as Ajax, Odysseus and Achilleus had such a profound impact on the moral of the soldier along with the fatalism that sometimes seemed to be put forth by the gods but at other times seems to be controlled by no one. Get Better Grades TodayJoin Essays24.com and get instant access to over 60,000+ Papers and Essays |
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Macromedia Inc.'s Dreamweaver MX and SSB Technologies Inc.'s InSight are widely used tools for developing accessible sites, experts said. Other tools include SSB Technologies' InFocus, which automatically tests and finds areas that need repairs, and the Center for Applied Special Technology's Bobby, which guides automatic and manual evaluation and tests for browser compatibility. USA Services initiative leaders use much of the software, including the JAWS screen reader for Microsoft Corp. Windows by Freedom Scientific and Crunchy Technologies' PageScreamer, General Services Administration officials said.
IBM Global Services Inc. officials recently introduced new software, called Caption Me Now, that makes Webcasts and audio materials accessible. The tool automatically captions the audio on the user's command. The alternative is relying on costly stenographers or letting the audio go unheard, IBM officials said.
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Indiana's new Regional Works Councils have a deadline fast approaching – but only one of the 11 councils has met.
The Works Councils – an initiative of Governor Mike Pence that was made a reality by legislation passed this year – are meant to boost career and technical education on a regional basis, connecting local business needs with education efforts.
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PHILADELPHIA The really cool thing, studies show, about a special event or major change is not actually in the singular experience. It's the buildup — the excitement of looking forward to something that extends the special, major moment into a broader feeling … and eventual memory.
That's why surprises are actually overrated, because for all their pop, they are but a flash.
But what if the buildup lasts too long?
Lakers fans had most of July, then all of August, September and October to get stoked about Steve Nash. Talk about really cool things … watching Nash's blend of poetic vision, fierce determination and flapping hair has been the most purely fun thing about the NBA the past 20 years.
Then Nash played for the Lakers. He played one game. He had seven points and four assists and the Lakers lost.
And then the Lakers lost the next night … Nash getting hurt midway through.
Not hard to see how much better the buildup is than the actual moment when the actual moment turns out bad.
But the Lakers fired Mike Brown and hired Mike D'Antoni, and expectations for Nash went through Staples Center's roof again. When Nash's leg heals, it's going to be even more poetic and fierce (even if the hair's no longer flapping) with the ultimate Nash coach pushing the buttons!
And so came the buildup again, except as the Lakers kept losing and the calendar kept turning, the feeling shifted from excitement to annoyance. Nash, who is one of the most diligent and professional players in NBA history when it comes to his body, got presumed to be fragile just because of his age.
The Lakers' initial timetable announced Nov. 3 of Nash being out one week before re-evaluated made many figure he'd only be out one week — or slightly more than that. In fact, the Lakers didn't know how the recovery would go because it was a complicated injury — not severe in the fracture but involving both tissue and nerve damage.
D'Antoni mentioned the nerve issue as far back as Nov. 20, and the nerve even now hasn't healed — though the Lakers are optimistic enough from the improvement to believe Nash's final remnants of pain will fade away even as he begins to test the leg with full change of direction and cutting.
So Nash might finally be back playing with the Lakers a week from now.
And the emotions for Lakers fans about him doing so have shifted from that excitement to that annoyance to this dark desperation.
The Lakers are a mess without him.
Even now, Kobe Bryant is talking about taking advantage of mismatches on offense, and Dwight Howard is preaching "inside-out" offense when D'Antoni is saying the exact opposites. However much Howard wants the Lakers to be a great defensive team, he hasn't figured out how to inspire his teammates to help each other and play together with the connectedness that winning teams do.
Following up on Pau Gasol's previous concerns about lack of touches in the post, Howard is clearly at odds with how D'Antoni is using him — even as D'Antoni has relented and provided more post touches while Nash is out, though it's killing D'Antoni not to be picking and rolling.
Contrast that with Howard after the New York game, being asked where he likes the ball most. "That's obvious. On the block." Asked about the pick and roll, Howard responded: "On the block."
Before the victory in Washington, D'Antoni simplified his desires as much as he could, telling players to take the shot if it's there but pass immediately if it's not. He restated the fast Suns' "seven seconds or less" approach by telling the slow Lakers that the goal is to play "16-to-18 seconds of Laker basketball" before even considering dumping the ball on Bryant or someone else to create a one-on-one shot.
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Nash is man enough to handle the pressure.
There are few in the league as mentally strong as he is, first off. But more than anything, the Lakers need a true uniting force, and Nash is unrivaled as far as creating a feeling of security and support on his teams.
So it's a simple blueprint: Nash's return creates the connectedness. The connectedness leads to guys playing together — on defense as well as offense.
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Starting next year, it will also have a new location.
The WCHA announced Saturday that the Final Five will rotate sites between Grand Rapids, Mich., and St. Paul. The games in Grand Rapids will be held at 12,000-seat Van Andel Arena, while the games in Minnesota will continue to be played at Xcel Energy Center, which has hosted the event since 2001.
The Final Five will be played in Grand Rapids in 2014 and 2016, while St. Paul will play host in 2015 and 2017.
"We just couldn't be more pleased to be able to host the best conference postseason hockey tournament in the country in two of the premier facilities in the Midwest," said WCHA commissioner Bruce McLeod.
The University of Minnesota and University of Wisconsin will be leaving the WCHA after this season to join the Big Ten Conference. A few other schools will be joining the newly formed National Collegiate Hockey Conference. That means the WCHA will be a 10-team league for the 2013-14 season. Those schools include the University of Alabama Huntsville; Alaska Anchorage; Alaska Fairbanks; Bemidji State; Bowling Green; Ferris State; Lake Superior State; Michigan Tech; Minnesota State; and Northern Michigan.
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- At 11/05/2008 1:47 AM, elsa said...
Good picture. Very funny! :)
But Snow and sun can live together too and make beautiful landscapes! :) - At 11/05/2008 7:24 AM, delightful-d said...
Confusion is the perfect word for how I felt last night also.
I've been meaning to comment and tell you that I enjoy the new walking path in Cottage Grove. I am not sure how new it is (finished within the last 3-4 years), it's the one off of 70th and parelle to Indian. - At 11/05/2008 1:56 PM, slinger said...
Are you talking about the walking path that runs along or under the very tall electrical wires? If that is the one, I'm not sure when it was put in, but it was fairly recent. Or at least it was resurfaced and is a great, flat, straight walking path now.
- At 11/05/2008 3:36 PM, Jackie said...
That is a fantastic photo - well spotted!
- At 11/05/2008 4:04 PM, Hope said...
Funny photo!
- At 11/05/2008 5:17 PM, babooshka said...
Great catch
- At 11/06/2008 7:19 AM, delightful-d said...
Yes that is the path. The one that runs by the electrical wires. It leads to a (in my opinion, very dirty pond. The dogs love to swim and chase ducks in the pond off of the path.
Dianne - At 11/07/2008 8:11 AM, Just Roaming The Cities said...
Now THIS is surely a strange sign, but I love the snow on it! Isnt Florida the "Sunshine State?"
- At 11/07/2008 11:26 AM, Dusty Lens said...
Dang, you ain't kidding. Sunshie state, since when?
- At 11/07/2008 12:03 PM, slinger said...
I knew some of the locals would start to question this photo. It's a photo chopped picture. In other words, it's a fake.
Thus, the confusing status of my post.


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Chicago Blackhawks forward Marian Hossa probably didn't need to play in Saturday's borderline home game against the Predators in Nashville. There was nothing on the line for his team and he's dealt with injuries (like many of his teammates who didn't play today) during the 2013-14 season.
The 35-year-old also added extra wear and tear via the 2014 Olympics.
Regardless, sometimes an impressive feat reminds us that a great player might just want to, well, play. Hossa made that argument with this fantastic goal, which gives him 30 on the season:
- prd797 - Apr 12, 2014 at 9:33 PM
Hossa is so good that when he scores a highlight-reel goal, he can take the rest of the game off.
Great to see #81 get his first 30 goal season with the Hawks.
- comeonnowguys - Apr 12, 2014 at 10:41 PM
Hockey p0rn.
- blackhawksdynasty - Apr 12, 2014 at 10:49 PM
Who needs more Hossa??
- comeonnowguys - Apr 12, 2014 at 11:18 PM
We all do, buddy. We all do.
- ineedmorehossa - Apr 13, 2014 at 1:33 AM
I need more Hossa
- muckleflugga - Apr 13, 2014 at 3:44 AM
well …
you could have blown me over with a feather boa –retrieved from sidney crosby's recent yard sale– after seeing marian hossa going an entire season without having been felled by the phantom sniper
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