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'Crisis of confidence' as USPS posts $5.2 billion quarterly loss
Friday - 8/10/2012, 5:36am EDT
The United States Postal Service lost $5.2 billion in the third quarter of this year, bringing its year-to-date tally of red ink to $11.6 billion and prompting officials to worry that a misunderstanding of the reasons behind the Postal Service's losses would cause large mailers to flee to other forms of advertising, communication and shipping.
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As the agency slogs through what are traditionally some of its slowest business months of the year, it's doing everything it can to conserve cash so that it can pay employees and suppliers.
But acting Chief Financial Officer Steven Masse told reporters Thursday that the organization's liquid assets are running perilously low. At the end of July, USPS had $2.5 billion left on its $15 billion credit line from the U.S. Treasury and only $500 million in usable cash.
USPS expects to fully exhaust its credit line with Treasury by the end of the year. It's hoping increased cash flows from a busy election mailing season will get it through to the high-volume holiday mailing months.
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Congress left town for its August recess last week without passing a postal reform bill — something the Postal Service says it desperately needs if it's going to stop the trend of negative balance sheets quarter after quarter and return to profitability.
The agency's primary short-term plan to save cash has been to default on contributions into accounts Congress ordered it to set aside several years ago to pre-fund the health care benefits of future retirees. USPS missed a $5.5 billion dollar payment last week and expects to skip another $5.6 billion contribution at the end of September. Additionally, USPS is considering a default on its upcoming required payment to the Federal Employee Retirement System.
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Thurgood Marshall, Jr., the chairman of the USPS Board of Governors, said the agency does not have the resources to handle checks to employees and vendors forever, but sought to ward off worries that that the Postal Service's cash crunch will have any impact on mail delivery.
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The 13-year-old star of the Philadelphia team will be on the cover of this week's Sports Illustrated, the publication revealed. Accompanying a photo of Davis on the mound at Williamsport is the title "Mo'ne Davis: Remember Her Name."
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It has been tough to forget her name, as Davis has dominated the headlines surrounding the Little League World Series, especially after her commanding debut.
"Last week, this week, maybe next week, she's owned the sports conversation," Sports Illustrated manager editor Chris Stone said on SI's website. "How often do you get to say this about a 13-year-old girl? It's the easiest type of story to identify as a cover story."
Davis is expected to be back on the mound Wednesday when the Philadelphia squad takes on an undefeated Las Vegas team.
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text: lol, all this with the best defender in the nation sitting on the bench. At some point everyone is going to have to get over age, prestige, etc. and do what it takes to win. They were stupid not to have AD on the team in the first place, and they are stupid not to have him in. I have no doubt he can play with Ibaka offensively.


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Yeah, I'd do that.
This is just a hypothetical since we're kind of at a dead point until tomorrow.
If Milwaukee came to us and said "We can't afford to give Jennings what he wants, so we just want to get something for him, but you have to take back one of our contracts." Would you do it?
Say something like:
Gooden has $20,040,000 million left over 3 seasons.
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No..don't want Jennings and definitely don't want Gooden. Rather stick with Greivis
I would wait, because we need to see if Vazquez can play like he has consistently and the same goes for Jennings. His numbers right now are unreal. I mean top five point guard unreal. But its only three games. I really sure that the Bucks would not do that trade also. I doubt it works on the trade machine also. But if you had to put a gun to my head in general on trying to get Jennings and eating up a bad contact, I would do it. He's young and the upside for him is pretty high. That would completely solidify the point guard area, even if we had to take a bad contract.
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Then we will be stuck with 2 PGs who cant pass well or really run an offense good. Ill pass, I rather attempt to get a guy in free-agency or something.
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I hate his contract but Gooden is a very underrated player in this league.
That being said, I would do that trade without thinking twice.
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What does taking on Gooden's contract do for us when we have a front line that can do it ALL...
- Ryno is a helluva rebounder AND 3 point shooter
- AD is... well... AD
- Smith is an athletic big that can get up the floor and make consistent mid-range jumpers
- Lopez is a banger that can defend, rebound and score a lil bit
I don't want Jennings either... GV is gritty and has shown that he can get the team into its sets. 6'5 PGs just don't grow on trees... if we get Jennings we'd be Milwaukee with better bigs.
Then think of Gooden as strictly depth and trade bait later on down the line. Taking on the Gooden contract would be solely to get Jennings, not because we need another big. My thing though is if they have said they are NOT going to pay him, why even go through this trade ordeal? Just try to pick him up in free agency. Again I would do that trade but if its so certain they wont offer him a deal why go that route?
Milkwaukee won't do this trade. Not realistic.
If you have to take on nearly $7 million of dead cap space on top of having to pay at least $9 or $10 million to keep Jennings, you'd be better off waiting until the offseason and paying Jennings something the Bucks won't match. Then you're only overpaying by say $2 million rather than $7 million.
How much better will he make us as opposed to a big time free agent we can get at another position. What is the marginal difference between GV and Jennings as opposed to a Aminu vs Iggy. I say stick with GV and maintain flexibility.
I wouldnt do it. For me I would wait until the end of the season and re-evaluate it then. If it was Dell my off season plan would be: see where we draft, sign Josh Smith and make the bench even stronger with more depth at Center and Gaurd
I wouldn't do it right now. Jennings won't be enough if Gordon isn't healthy. If Gordon can come back healthy and play well, then I may pull the trigger. Otherwise continue with a slow rebuild.
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ELIZABETH CITY — Ayden-Grifton didn't trail until the fourth quarter and neither team led by more than seven — in a game where 76 total points were scored — but the Chargers miracle run from 0-6 to conference champions ended in the third round of the NCHSAA 2A playoffs Friday night with a 41-35 loss to Elizabeth City Northeastern.
Trailing by six, the Chargers used their final two time outs to force the Eagles into a turnover on downs with 2:50 to play.
From their own 29-yard line, Ayden-Grifton's Hunter Cannon looked to the pass — something the team hadn't attempted until the fourth quarter — to help his team advance to the regional finals.
Two quick strikes to Jake Wright moved the ball into Eagle territory and faced with 3-and-8 from 46-yard line a roughing the passer call — on a would-be Eagle interception — gave the Chargers first down and an opportunity which seemed unlikely just two months ago.
"I'm really proud of the kids and their character to work hard and turn this season around," AG coach Paul Cornwell said. "It's hard to be disappointed in that."
Cannon's first attempt from 31 yards out was incomplete. As Wright, Cannon's favorite target throughout the playoffs, lined up wide on the right side of the field, Eagles cornerback and Ge'Dari Liverman — who did a little bit of everything for Northeastern against the Chargers — visibly favored his left arm.
As the junior quarterback dropped back, the pocket collapsed and the Eagles picked up their first sack of the night.
Hurrying back to the line to clock the ball for one last play, an inadvertent whistle stopped the clock with 2.6 seconds remaining, just before Cannon snapped the ball. As he turned around to look at the official, who was already signaling the clock operator to start the timer, the horn sounded to end the game.
Ayden-Grifton and Northeastern combined to score 28 points in the first quarter and alternated scores until the Eagles pulled ahead by 7 with 9:58 remaining in the game. Each team punted only once.
Running back RJ Nelson had three touchdowns from eight, 17 and 27 yards out, and Drew Turnage added a 15-yard score. The duo combined to rush for 322 yards (Nelson 156, Turnage 166).
Quaymon Williams passed for 281 yards (18-28-2) throwing three touchdowns along the way.
Liverman caught five passes for a game-high 112 yards, including scores from 10- and the final go ahead touchdown from 63-yards out. He also went 3-3 passing for 38 yards, equaled that yardage rushing and had a 97-yard kickoff return to start the second half.
"I didn't think we'd give up that many points," Cornwell said. "Credit Northeastern's offensive staff for having them ready play."
Northeastern will host Southwest Onslow in the regional finals next week.
Ayden-Grifton 14 7 7 7—35
Northeastern 14 0 14 13—41
First Quarter
AG — RJ Nelson 17 run, Josh Walston kick. 10:43
ECN — Ge'Dari Liverman 10 pass from Quaymon Williams, Benedikt Svavarsson kick. 7:38
AG — Nelson 8 run, Walston kick. 7:07
ECN — Travis McWilliams 18 pass from Williams, Svavarsson kick. 5:15
Second Quarter
AG — Drew Turnage 15 run, Walston kick. 6:57
Third Quarter
ECN — Liverman 97 kickoff return, Svavarsson kick. 11:43
AG — Nelson 27 run, Walston kick. 11:29
ECN — William Simpson 4 run, Svavarsson kick. 2:46
Fourth Quarter
ECN — Clarence Jones 7 run, Svavarsson kick. 9:58
AG — Michael Baker 38 pass from Hunter Cannon, Walston kick. 4:37
ECN — Liverman 63 pass from Williams, conversion fail. 4:16
First downs 18 21
Rushes-yards 51-336 31-117
Passing 4-8-1 21-31-2
Passing yards 86 319
Total yards 422 436
Fumbles-lost 0-0 1-0
Penalties 3-25 7-75
Punts-avg 1-14 1-28
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RUSHING — AG: Turnage 18-166, Nelson 26-156, Baker 2-5, Rashad Edwards 2-8, Cannon 3-1. N: Ladon Jordan 2-7, Jones 4-4, Jamar Johnson 5-8, Team 1-5, Williams 6-44, Liverman 6-38, William Simpson 7-11.
PASSING — AG: Cannon 4-8-1 86. N: Williams 18-28-2 281, Liverman 3-3-0 38.
RECEIVING — AG: Turnage 1-28, Baker 1-38, Jake Wright 2-20. N: Liverman 5-112, Trevor Overton 8-114, Travis McWilliams 7-72, Austin Williams 1-23.


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While we are away, I wanted to make sure we shared some exciting-ness with you!
When we were in Florida a week ago, in our whirlwind 2 weeks of travel, we had the honor of photographing a gorgeous 3 week old baby boy, and a wonderful, surprise engagement for our past assistant, Danielle!
I'm going to put them both in this post since it's easier and they are equally exciting to share!
First up: 3 week old Baby Easton. His lovely parents, Katie and Ridge were married last November in Umatilla, Florida and brought this little man into the world in July! He looks just like his momma right now, but I am positive that he is going to be one of the sweetest, caring, beautiful human beings based on his parents. They are just incredible and so thoughtful. What a lucky little dude!
Easton's aunt made this, and I just loooove it! Coolest thing, um, ever!
such an alert little thing!
Next up: Danielle and Brett and their surprise (to Danielle) Engagement!
I can't tell you the whole story yet, but long story short….I flew down there just for this. Brett contacted me about proposing and asked me to be a part and I was so thrilled. So hard to keep it a secret but it as so worth it to see her face and be there to enjoy the excitement!
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BRONC / LADY BRONC BASKETBALL - The Bronc and Lady Bronc basketball teams swept all four games over the weekend at Laramie and Cheyenne South, the Lady Broncs are 19-1 overall and 9-0 in conference play.
The Broncs are 12-6 overall and 7-2 in conference play both teams will play Gillette at home Friday night in the regular season finale.
The Lady Broncs wrapped up an automatic state tournament bid two weeks ago and the Broncs did over the weekend with those two victories.
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13th (of 123) Gabby Edeen 26.03 New School Record
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The Sheridan Broncs defeat Cheyenne South 58-49! The Lady Broncs also defeated South with a score of 51-40! Great Job Sheridan! Both teams remain #1 in the 4A conference!
Friday, February 20:
Class 4A:
#1 Sheridan 63 Laramie 39
#2 Gillette 79 Cheyenne South 40
#3 Cheyenne East 54 #5 Cheyenne Central 37
#4 Natrona 55 Riverton 32
Kelly Walsh 58 Evanston 37
Class 3A:
#1 Rawlins 65 #4 Douglas 60
#2 Lovell 52 Pinedale 29
#3 Powell 34 #5 Star Valley 31
Worland 64 Wheatland 38
Buffalo 61 Torrington 45
Newcastle 49 Glenrock 31
Jackson 44 Cody 39
Mountain View 38 Lander 26
Class 2A:
#1 Southeast 41 #4 Pine Bluffs 29
#2 Thermopolis 44 Shoshoni 29
Big Horn 52 Sundance 42
Tongue River 56 Wright 41
Friday, February 20
#3 Sheridan 75 #1 Laramie 64
#2 Kelly Walsh 52 Evanston 30
#5 Riverton 62 #4 Natrona 55 OT
#5 Cheyenne East 41 #5 Cheyenne Central 39 OT
Gillette 72 Cheyenne South 66
#1 Worland 66 Wheatland 60
#2 Glenrock 78 Newcastle 33
#3 Rawlins 70 Douglas 55
#4 Lander 62 Mountain View 60
Star Valley 56 #5 Powell 50
Lovell 62 Pinedale 45
Buffalo 70 Torrington 39
Jackson 35 Cody 33
#1 Pine Bluffs 70 Southeast 41
#2 Wyoming Indian 77 #5 Wind River 63
Big Horn 68 Sundance 38
Broncs win their game against #1 ranked Laramie with a final score of 75-64! The Lady Broncs also took a victory in Laramie with a score of 63-39! Both the Broncs and Lady Broncs are now ranked #1 in the conference! Great job Sheridan!
With volleyball season right around the corner what better way to brush up on your skills and have the ability to get better than to attend our first spring volleyball camp.
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BRONC / LADY BRONC BASKETBALL - The Bronc and Lady Bronc basketball teams travel for conference games at Laramie tonight and Cheyenne South tomorrow
The Lady Broncs have wrapped up one of the two automatic state tournament bids, Head coach Jessica Pickett says they have achieved the goal of picking up one of the automatic bids but this is no time to back off.
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RYAN VREDE chats to Robert and Sias Ebersohn about life, loyalty and the Springboks.
Sias is 35 seconds older. Is that reflected in the dynamic between the two of you?
Robert: Sias would tell you it is, and that he is older but most of the time you'd never say it. He's not really responsible, although he is growing up now.
Sias: What?! I'm far more responsible than he is. The reason Robert could never be a flyhalf is that he just wouldn't be able to deal with all that responsibility. You only need to spend a short time with us to know I'm the older of the two. He has no respect for his elders.
Do you share a close bond in the way that's expected of twins?
Robert: No. Certainly we have a strong friendship, but we don't spend all our time together. We have very different personalities and hobbies. Sias is far more outgoing and enjoys spending time hunting, fishing or tending to his cows on our family's smallholding [just outside Bloemfontein]. We have a quiet understanding. Nothing will come between us, but we never give off that vibe.
Sias: He's my best friend, but not in the way that you've become used to best friends being. I think our parents' divorce strengthened that bond. We were 11 or 12 and we only had each other. We couldn't speak openly to our parents about what was happening. It was painful for both of us, but the good that emerged was that we strengthened our relationship.
Are you competitive with each other?
Robert: Look, we support each other in our careers, but off the field it can get a bit heated. I'm the king on the PlayStation.
Sias: But I'm the owner of the PlayStation, so I determine when he's played enough, which is usually when he gets on a bit of a roll.
What are your earliest rugby memories?
Sias: My dad [former Western Province and Free State midfielder Tiaan Ebersohn] took us to Free State and Springbok matches in Bloemfontein. I'll never forget that time because it stirred the dream to play in front of big crowds. We also spent a lot of time watching my dad play club rugby, so we were always surrounded by the game.
Robert: Ja, we grew up in a rugby culture that only deepened when we were sent to Grey Bloem. In primary school after practice we'd often train again with my dad at his club, Collegians. On match days they'd order two Cokes for us and two cases of beer for themselves and we'd be part of the celebrations and banter in the change room after the match. We even showered with the team! So we've been immersed in the game from an early age.
Why has Grey Bloem been the dominant force in South African schools rugby for years?
Robert: That's tough because there has to be more to it than good players, right? I think it has a lot to do with the pressure associated with the legacy of excellence at the school. For example, when I play for the Cheetahs I feel like I'm playing for the next win. When I played for Grey I always felt I was playing with the expectation of 150 years of success. You don't want to be the team that is remembered for not meeting expectations, so you push yourself and your team-mates to ensure you don't fail.
Sias: I've never known a Grey team to want to simply do well in a season. The challenge for us was to go unbeaten. That's what we'd define as success. That plays a big part in Grey's dominance.
Robert, you played sevens for two seasons after finishing school. How did that benefit you?
Robert: I believe it will add at least three years to my career. If I'd gone straight into Currie Cup or Super Rugby there's no doubt as a 19-year-old who is significantly smaller than most of his opponents, I would have been susceptible to serious injury, particularly since I'd probably have played without a break because we don't have the player resources the bigger unions do. Sevens allowed me to get used to mismatches of that variety, and also to develop ways to maximise my strengths to counter what I lack in size.
South African coaches seem to be losing their fascination with big backline players and we've seen the emergence of gifted diminutive men like Pat Lambie, Juan de Jongh, Gio Aplon and yourselves. Your thoughts?
Robert: We accepted at an early age that we weren't going to get as big as some of the backs at senior level. Our parents are of average height, so we had a genetic ceiling. We've had to focus a lot more on improving our core skills and rugby intelligence, especially in contact, to make up for
what we lack.
Sias: Thankfully we've worked with some good coaches who've taught us how to get around our physical limitations. When we were with the SA U20s [Bulls defence coach] John McFarland worked with us on being smarter in contact, on building momentum into the tackle situation, and ball retention and presentation. That has stood us in good stead now.
Have you ever been tempted to bulk up using steroids?
Robert: Never. Our parents weren't even keen for us to use normal protein shakes or supplements. We were always taught that a solid work ethic is key to your success. That said, I understand the pressure some schoolboys are under to get an edge. I've seen parents who put so much pressure on them to get a professional contract that you see why they would turn to performance enhancers. I'm not condoning it, but it's a reality.
It was noticeable that the Cheetahs' form graph curved steadily upwards when Sias started playing regularly at pivot.
Robert: He's had to refine his game to make it at Super Rugby level, but I've always believed he had the ability to. I think his personality suits the Cheetahs. My mother always said that I think first then do, where Sias does first then thinks about the consequences of his actions. We needed that free spirit at flyhalf and it's paid dividends. I love playing with him. He knows me so well and that in turn has benefits for the team.
Sias: I've had to be patient, and it was frustrating to see Robert get his chance before me. But the coaches at the Cheetahs felt my kicking game wasn't up to scratch so I spent time working with [former Springbok flyhalf] Louis Koen in Cape Town and [Cheetahs backline coach] Hawies Fourie. Now I feel like I've got a rounded game without any obvious weaknesses. In retrospect I'm thankful the Cheetahs coaches didn't throw me into Super Rugby while I had those flaws. I could easily have bombed and then been discarded. We've seen that happen to too many talented players in South Africa. I'm still not expressing myself as fully as I'd like. My strengths are my running game and my distribution – I think I have a better pass than most flyhalves in Super Rugby – and when I'm more confident I can use those strengths to create space and time for those on my outside.
Why did you guys stay loyal to the Cheetahs despite better offers [Robert was coveted by the Sharks and Bulls, while the Sharks and Force were after Sias]?
Robert: Sias and I want to be seen as a package, in the same way Bismarck and Jannie du Plessis have branded themselves. If we move it would have to be as a flyhalf-centre package. The Cheetahs offered us that opportunity and we are still young, so it made sense to stay. Sure, we thought about the fact that we could have won the Currie Cup with the Sharks [in 2010], but the Cheetahs are moving in the right direction and that is comforting.
Sias: It wasn't a simple decision to stay. I wasn't playing regularly at the time and the Force offered me the chance to do so. But time is on our side and if we are playing good rugby we'll always be in demand. So the decision to stay isn't detrimental to our careers.
Your contracts with the Cheetahs expire after the Currie Cup. Is it a foregone conclusion that you will re-sign or are you contemplating other offers?
Robert: We haven't been offered new deals as yet, but neither have we decided that we will definitely stay. I'm not one of those players who'll commit to a union for life. I haven't even played 50 matches for the Cheetahs yet, so I don't share an unbreakable connection with them. Our goal is to play for the Springboks and if we believe we can make that step up while playing for the Cheetahs then we'll stay. Our immediate future is probably in Bloemfontein, but if in a couple of years we're still playing well but still struggling to break into the Bok side then we'll have to make a move. [Stormers centre] Juan de Jongh already has an edge on me because he has had the benefit of working with Jean de Villiers and Jaque Fourie every day, getting advice from them and stealing with his eyes. For the most part I've had to teach myself or learn from them by watching or playing against them. I don't have their ears every day at training and in match situations. With no disrespect intended to the players and coaching staff at the Cheetahs, they've been good to me, but being surrounded by players who could take my game to the next level and make me look good is appealing.
– This article first appeared in the July issue of SA Rugby magazine. The August issue will be on sale from Wednesday, 27 July.


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Joy, Sadness, and Disgust in Cannes
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At the Inside Out photo call and presser in Cannes today. Hitfix is calling it one of Pixar's "most creative films ever". This is high concept, this is smart humour, and at the same time, totally universal. The reviews so far have been very, very strong. Full Story
SNL40: The Good
Like Saturday Night Live itself, the 40th anniversary celebration show was a mixed bag. Here's everything that was good. Andy Samberg's digital short Because they are ALWAYS good, but this one, sung with Adam Sandler featuring an assist from Chris Parnell, highlighted the history of character breaks on the show. Full Story
We should have loved you more
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Coming off Amy Poehler's last year as co-host of the Golden Globes, I keep reminding myself that Parks And Recreation is in its final run, and I need to set my PVR. I have watched the show since the first season, when Leslie Knope was just a female Michael Scott and the entire storyline revolved around the creation of one park. Full Story
The Golden Globes Farewell: Tina Fey & Amy Poehler
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Well yeah. Of course there wasn't enough of them, either of them. And of course, Tina Fey's first dress made me want to dig through their castoff pile to see what she should have worn instead, although I liked Amy in Clinton Blue on the red carpet. (Lainey: I did not.) The thing with these two is they knew they were out after this year, so they had to accomplish specific things. Full Story
Amy's date with John Stamos
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Amy Poehler's book, Yes, Please, comes out today. Have you bought it yet? I'm halfway through and so far, I love it. I think it's her self-awareness. It's the way she's all like, f------ck my divorce suuuuuuucked. And, Jesus, I must be the only person who's ever felt so defeated. Full Story
Coming soon
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Tina Fey and Amy Poehler were at the ELLE Women in Hollywood event last night. And that reminds me… We're inside 3 months until the Golden Globe Awards. Tina and Amy are returning as hosts. You remember what happened when they hosted last year? Last year during their opening monologue, they took a shot at George Clooney. Full Story
Amy Poehler: Emmys Best Night Out
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I think this might be the best she's ever looked, overall. It's ready to party, this dress, but it doesn't look hard to wear. It especially doesn't say "woe to getting older/let's make friends with Spanx". I am so DONE with that look. You know how Beyonce at first was a thing, before she became a religion, because she was allowed to have body parts? I want the next thing to be that someone's allowed to have a tummy. Full Story
Dear Gossips,
Yes Please.
That's the title of Amy Poehler's book to be released in October. And yesterday on The Today Show, they released the cover. You like it? It's so…neon 80s. It's a memoir with a tweak. It will be illustrated. It might be like a diary. It will address friendship, love, parenting, and more.
It WILL be funny.
There is no doubt.
And you'll buy one for yourself and another for your best friend?
Message to all my friends: this is what I'm getting you for Halloween.
Yours in gossip,
Tina & Amy make another movie
Tina Fey and Amy Poehler can do no wrong. They're responsible for two of the funniest TV shows of the last decade, they've made the Golden Globes actually watchable, and over the years they've become America's favorite big sisters. But one thing they haven't done is deliver a really great movie. Full Story
Matt Damon: caught in the middle
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There's a war going on between Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, and George Clooney. It started at the Golden Globes. One of their best jokes was about Clooney and Gravity -- how he'd rather float off into space and die than talk to a woman his own age. The entire ballroom erupted. They loved it. And George took it well. Full Story
Tina Fey & Amy Poehler: Most Secure Golden Globes Hosts
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They say a little fear is good. That you should do one thing a day that scares you. That it's important to feel a little of that edge-of-the-diving-board thing every day. I don't feel like Amy and Tina had that particular fear while hosting the Golden Globes this year. I mean, they are good friends sharing a scary gig so right there, that's less pressure. Full Story
Two of our favourite women
Let's start with Amy Poehler. I love that Amy Poehler isn't too big to still be doing sh-t like this – running around NYC in a goofy costume crashing into people with a camera and singing Christmas carols all while generally being funny and awesome and spontaneous. She's the BEST. Full Story
Dear Gossips,
It's the most wonderful time of the year!
Holidays? Sure. But… award season! The Golden Globe nominations will be announced on Thursday. In other words, the Tina and Amy Show. Tina and Amy will make coming back to work in January tolerable, promise.
That's a lot of pressure, right? Well, you don't think they know that? After they killed it last year, of course they know that. That they decided to return, knowing the pressure, is the point. So don't worry whether or not it's unfair that it's too much pressure. Don't patronise them with worry that it's too much pressure. They're good.
Last year Tina and Amy took a shot at James Franco and he wasn't even in the room. Franco was just named Best Supporting Actor for his work in Spring Breakers by the LA Film Critics Association in a tie with Jared Leto. Read Full Intro
Amy's friends and boyfriends
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Amy Poehler went for a walk in New York with her boyfriend Nick Kroll yesterday. They've been dating at least 6 months now. Did you know he had such smart style? Look at that shirt underneath his sweater – sharp! In the evening, Amy and Nick were both at the Gotham Film Awards where Amy spent a lot of time with Rashida Jones which makes me happy and warm inside. Full Story


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Experience the history-laden waters of the Mediterranean Sea aboard your cruiseliner, an effective hotel on the water which conveniently transports you between magnificent port cities. Revel in the splendor of multiple European coastal cities in a relatively short period of time, a wonderful advantage of cruise-based travel. Departing from the romantic waterways of Venice, you'll voyage to Bari, its harbour a principal seaport of ancient Rome. Sail to Katakolo on the Ionion Sea, your avenue to the ancient site of Olympia, before venturing to the Turkish metropolis of Izmir, with over 3,500 years of urban history. See the incredible architecture of Istanbul, the former Constantinople, capital of the most impressive empires of the Middle Ages. Sail to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Dubrovnik, the most prominent and revered destination on the Adriatic. This voyage will take you where the history, culture, breathtaking scenery and magnificent wines will capture your imagination and leave lasting impressions you won't soon forget. Discover the true Italian atmosphere on this cruise departure which combines private tours & transfers.
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2015: every Saturday from May 2 - Nov 14
For your added comfort, you will have Meet & Greet assistance upon your arrival that will be waiting for you outside the customs. Your representative will help to co-ordinate meeting up with your private water taxi driver at the airport and accompany you to your accommodation.
Meet your English-speaking guide for a 4-hour guided private tour to Murano and Burano on a private boat. After being picked up by your guide at your hotel, take in the sights as you sail past the island of San Giorgio Maggiore, the Public Gardens, the tip of Sant'Elena and the famous Arsenal of the Venetian Republic. The first stop on your tour is Murano, known throughout the world for its glass manufacturing industry. Here you will stop to visit to one of the most famous and ancient glass factories, where you can enjoy a live glass blowing demonstration performed by a Maestro Glass Maker. The second stop is at the picturesque island of Burano, famous not only for its lace but also for the fishermen's houses painted in bright colours. Relax and enjoy a coffee before your guide will bring you back to your hotel or to Venice centre.
Sit back and relax on a marvellous and enchanting half an hour evening gondola ride through the Grand Canal and inner canals of Venice. You will breathe the atmosphere of this ancient city built on water. Start your journey at the 'Stazio Gondole Santa Maria del Giglio." Close to Saint Mark, right on the Grand Canal, in front of Guggenheim Collection palace and Santa Maria della Salute church, this gondola station is one of the oldest Gondola stops in Venice.
For your added comfort, you will have a Meet & Greet assistance upon your arrival that will be waiting for you at the gangway with a sign. Your representative will help to co-ordinate meeting up with your private water taxi driver at the Venice port and accompany you to your accommodation.
Welcome aboard!Take some time to get settled in before attending the welcome dinner, where you can meet your fellow cruisemates.
Bari is the capital city of the province of Bari and of the Apulia (or, in Italian, Puglia) region, on the Adriatic Sea, in Italy. It is the second most important economic centre of mainland Southern Italy after Naples, and is well known as a port and university city, as well as the city of Saint Nicholas. Bari is made up of four different urban sections. To the north is the closely built old town on the peninsula between two modern harbours, with the splendid Basilica of Saint Nicholas, the Cathedral of San Sabino (1035–1171) and the Swabian Castle built for Frederick II, which is now also a major nightlife district. To the south is the Murat quarter (erected by Joachim Murat), the modern heart of the city, which is laid out on a rectangular grid-plan with a promenade on the sea and the major shopping district (the via Sparano and via Argiro).
Katakolo (or Katakolon) is a seaside town and port in western Ilia, Greece. The town centre is on a headland overlooking the Ionian Sea and separating the Kyparissian Gulf from the rest of the Ionian. The port is a frequent stop for cruise ships on tours of the Ionian and Mediterranean seas, offering an opportunity for passengers to visit the site of Ancient Olympia.
Izmir, historically Smyrna, is the third most populous city of Turkey and the country's largest port after Istanbul. It is located in the Gulf of Izmir, by the Aegean Sea. Izmir has almost 3,500 years of urban past, and possibly that much more of advanced human settlement. Modern Izmir also incorporates the nearby ancient cities of Ephesus, Pergamon, Sardis and Klazomenai.
Depart the Izmir port with your private driver and guide, passing through lush countryside en route to the site thought to have been host to the Virgin Mary in her final years of life, the House of Virgin Mary. From there, a short drive will bring you to Ephesus, the most important ancient ruins in Turkey. Upon arrival, enter the Open Air Archaeological Museum where you will see the Odean, Fountain of Trajan, the temple of Hadrian, and the steam baths of Scholastika. The impressive Library of Celsius, adorned with columns and statues is yet another key remnant of the Greek, and later Roman, past that can be seen. One of the largest theatres of the ancient world, the Grand Theatre, remains at the site of Ephesus, with a capacity of 24,000 seats. Explore these ancient marvels, an invaluable link to antiquity. Follow your tour with a brief carpet presentation before returning to the ship.
Istanbul (Byzantium, and later Constantinople) is the world's 3rd largest city and Turkey's cultural and financial center. It is located on the Bosphorus Strait and encompasses the natural harbor known as the Golden Horn. It extends both on the European (Thrace) and on the Asian (Anatolia) side of the Bosphorus, and is therefore the only metropolis in the world which is situated on two continents. In its long history, Istanbul served as the capital city of the Roman Empire (330–395), the East Roman (Byzantine) Empire (395–1204 and 1261–1453), the Latin Empire (1204–1261), and the Ottoman Empire (1453–1922). The city was chosen as joint European Capital of Culture for 2010. The historic areas of Istanbul were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1985.
Enjoy a half a day tour in Istanbul with your own English speaking guide and private car. The tour includes visits to the St. Sophia Church, the pride and glory of the Byzantine architecture; the Blue Mosque, famous for its architecture as for its blue tiles; the Byzantine Hippodrome, where chariot races were held. The tour ends with the famous Grand Bazaar, the world's largest, with 4,000 shops. Return to ship.
Today is a relaxing day spent at sea, en route to your next destination, Dubrovnik. There are plenty of entertainment options aboard your ship, or for pure relaxation, grab a drink and settle in with a book. This is the carefree beauty of cruise travel.
After breakfast this morning, you'll be disembarking your ship in the beautiful medieval city of Dubrovnik. Bid farewell to your fellow cruisemates as your voyage has come to conclusion.
A transfer between the port and your hotel with a private vehicle and driver is provided.
Enjoy a half day walking tour of Dubrovnik, one of the most beautiful stone-built cities in the world. As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Dubrovnik owes its special charm to the historic monuments that testify to its rich history. While strolling down Stradun, the main street, you will get to stop and visit the Franciscan Monastery of the "Order of Friars Minors" that preserves one of the three oldest pharmacies in Europe. Continue down to Orlando Column and the Sponza Palace and visit the Church of St. Blasius, the patron-saint of the town. Discover Rector's Palace and the Cathedral of the Virgin Mary and its treasury. The rest of the afternoon is at leisure to explore this stunning town on your own. We recommend you to take a walk along the city walls, visit one of the numerous museums or take a funicular ride to the top of the Srđ hill. Entrance fees to Franciscan Monastery, Recto'rs Palace, and Cathedral of the Virgin Mary are included.
This morning meet your guide and driver in the hotel lobby for a private tour of the Dubrovnik Hinterland – the region of Konavle. The region of contrasts and exceptional beauty, mountains and valleys, green hills and naked stone; inclines down to the cozy coves of small fishermen villages. Your first destination is the ancient Mediterranean town of Cavtat. Your guide will take you for a stroll through this picturesque little town – its cobbled streets with traditional red-roofed houses, narrow stairways and charming promenade along the shore. Your walk will take you to the top of the hill, where you will discover the extraordinary Mausoleum of Račić Family,. Continue your exploration of the countryside of Konavle. In the village of Čilipi, you will be welcomed by a local family on their humble rural estate of Bakicevo. You will enjoy their hospitality in a unique ambiance of a traditional stone-built house. Your hosts will take you around their garden where they grow various sorts of vegetables in an old-fashioned way. The ingredients that will be used for your lunch today come from their garden. With the alluring scents of the local cuisine, your hosts will prepare the traditional Dalmatian specialty of peka – food prepared under the iron bell, for you. After this delicious lunch, your guide and driver will take you back to your hotel. Includes entrance fees for Racic Mausoleum,Soko Fortress and lunch at Bakicevo rural estate.
A transfer between the airport and the city or your hotel with a private vehicle and driver is provided.
Enjoy your stay at the Hotel Saturnia & International (4*), located along the famous Venetian Via XXII Marzo, in the heart of this dramatic city. This fantastic property is within steps of both the Accademia Art Galleries and the famous San Marco Square. The Saturnia & International features 89 charming guestrooms, elegantly decorated with a lovely Venetian theme in mind. Truly convenient and delicious, La Caravella Restaurant located on-site, features some inspirational cuisine options for guests to choose from. Considered one of Venice's best, and most popular dining locales, La Caravella is sure to satisfy with is variety of traditional Italian dishes and popular westernized fares. With touring a mere step away from the property, fine dining within reach, it's no wonder why the Hotel Saturnia & International is considered amongst Venice's best overnight accommodations.
With the MSC Preziosa, step aboard an elegant new masterpiece in cruise ship design. Offering the utmost in comfort, service and advanced, environmentally-friendly technology, it shares many sophisticated features with its sister ships, from the exclusive designer suites of the MSC Yacht Club to the lavish wellbeing facilities of the Aurea Spa. And like every ship in the MSC fleet, the Preziosa is designed to offer all guests the ultimate cruise experience.
Carved into a cliffside, the peaceful seclusion of the Hotel Bellevue (5*) makes you feel as if you're on your own private island. From the moment you arrive, you are immersed in a world of luxury, elegance, and impeccable service. Situated on a 30m cliff above Miramare Bay, overlooking the majestic Adriatic Sea, the Hotel Bellevue's unrivalled location differentiates it from other luxury hotels in Dubrovnik. Less than 1km from the historic city centre, it is also close to Dubrovnik's key cultural and historical attractions. Each of their 91 rooms have fabulous views across Miramare Bay and beyond, with mile upon mile of deep blue sea stretching uninterrupted in front of you.
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Northside's Jamal Parker was stuck at the free throw line and didn't know what to do with the ball as he was being guarded by a Southwest defender.
In a desperate move, the Monarchs' senior guard drew a foul after he went up and under the defender and shot from the line, only to see the ball hit off the backboard and fall through.
That's when Parker knew he was hot Tuesday night.
"They got me going right there," he said.
It sure did.
Parker's athletic shot and ensuing free throw was half of his 6 points in a decisive 8-1 Northside run to open the fourth quarter that allowed the Monarchs to defeat Southwest 66-53 in a nonconference boys' basketball game.
Parked finished with 26 points, including 19 in the second half to help Northside (3-0) pull away from the Stallions (2-1).
Earlier, Northside defeated Southwest 55-31 in the girls' game.
"This was a real big game because Southwest is our rival," Parker said. "I had to step up. I was going to the hole."
And Parker was finishing.
He opened the fourth quarter by making four consecutive field goals. Parker ended 9 of 18 from the field and 6 of 8 from the free throw line.
"First of all, Jamal is a competitor," Northside coach Tony Marshburn said. "We called his number a quite of few times in the second half and he delivered."
The game was tied 43-43 early in the fourth quarter after Southwest's Corey Wohlever scored from inside the paint. However, Parker countered with a three-point play after he was fouled on a layup. He sunk the free throw to give the Monarchs a 46-43 lead with 7:20 left.
Parker then scored on a layup on Northside's next possession. After a Southwest free throw, Parker completed his three-point play from the free throw line that extended the Monarchs' lead to 51-44.
"They (Monarchs) do such a good job of setting screens for him and he does such a good job of coming off them," Southwest coach Tommy Barnes said. "We were not able to adjust to it. I thought we did a good job on him, but he will make things happen."
Parker was the only player on his team to score in double figures, although Josh Cabrera, Kris Curry and Davian Ayabarreno each had 8 points.
But Parker was the clear difference in Northside controlling the fourth quarter.
Still, the Monarchs helped themselves in the final eight minutes by committing just one turnover and holding the Stallions to just three fourth-quarter field goals.
"I think it was (Northside's defense)," Marshburn said of the difference in the fourth quarter. "Our game plan was to try to keep that big kid (Wohlever) off the boards because he killed us in the first half. We also wanted to limit (point guard) Jeffrey Williams from getting to the rim."
Malique Judd led Southwest with 14 points. Williams ended with 13 points, Jay Pouncey added 11 and Wohlever recorded 10 points and 12 rebounds for the Stallions, who only had two turnovers in the fourth quarter, but were 3 of 14 from the floor in that span.
"We had some turnovers (at key moments) at the end and we missed a couple of foul shots," Barnes said. "We worked so hard to get shots and we didn't make them."
Parker agreed Northside's defense played a big part in the win.
"We had more intensity and we wanted it more," he said. "We got after it."
The Monarchs led for most of the game and had a 35-24 lead early in the third quarter after opening the second half with an 8-0 run with six of those points scored by Parker.
But Southwest answered with an 11-2 spurt toward the end of the third quarter to tie the game at 41-41.
"We pressed," Barnes said. "But it all went back to us not making shots."
Northside 55, Southwest 31: Northside held Southwest to 21 percent shooting in a nonconference victory over the Stallions.
The Monarchs (4-0) forced 28 turnovers and allowed just 11 field goals en route to their second win this season over the Stallions (1-4).
"We didn't have ball movement," Southwest coach Bev Marley said.
Kayla Hill and Journee Collins each scored 14 points for the Monarchs. Northside did well when driving to the basket, but didn't find much success from the perimeter.
"It's not that they were open looks, they just were not the right looks," Northside coach Chad Novelli said. "We focused in the second half on just driving and getting in the paint."
Naya Burney recorded 14 points and 12 rebounds for the Stallions.
Southwest 12 12 17 12 — 53
Northside 14 13 16 23 — 66
Pouncey 11, Jef. Williams 13, Johnson 3, Jordan 2, Wohlever 10, Judd 14. Totals— 20-52 13-21 53.
Cabrera 8, Brown 3, Parker 26, Kr. Curry 8, Ayabarreno 8, Ko. Curry 2, Hilton 3, Morrison 2, McCarthy 6. Totals— 26-61 10-23 66.
3-Point Goals— S 0, N 4 (Parker 2, Brown, Hilton). Rebounds— S 31 (Wohlever 12, Judd 8), N 35 (McCarthy 9, Cabrera 7, Kr. Curry 7). RECORDS— S: 2-1, at East Duplin today. N: 3-0, hosts Australia Travelers today.
Southwest 3 7 8 13 — 31
Northside 14 7 16 18 — 55
Marley 8, Brooks 2, Dugan 7, Burney 14. Totals— 11-51 5-11 31.
Moore5, Stokes 3, Bowerman 4, Jones 2, Hill 14, Curry 9, Collins 14, Perez 2, Barnes 2. Totals— 20-61 11-16 55.
3-Point Goals— S 4 (Marley 2, Burney 2), N 4 (Collins 3, Moore). Rebounds— S 35 (Dugan 14, Burney 12), N 41 (Curry 14, Collins 7). RECORDS— S: 1-4, at East Duplin today. N: 4-0, hosts Australia Travelers today.


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I burned out last year (after a decade of fulltime programming jobs) and am on a sabbatical now. With all the self-examination I've started to figure out some of the root causes of my burnout, and one of the major ones is basically this: there was never any real closure in any of the work I've ever done. It was always a case of getting into an open-ended support/maintenance grind and going stale.
When I first entered the industry, I had this image of programming work being very project-based. And I expected projects to have a start, beginning, and END. And then you move on and start on something totally new and fresh. Basically I never expected that a lot (most) of software work involves supporting and maintaining the same code base for open-ended long periods of time - years and even decades. That, combined with generally having itchy feet makes me think that burnout is inevitable for me, after 2-3 years, in ANY fulltime software job.
All this sounds like I probably should have been a contractor instead of a fulltimer. But when I discuss this with people, a lot of them say that even THEN you can't really escape having to go back and maintain/support the stuff you worked on, over and over (eg. Coming back on support contracts, for example). The nature of software work is simply like that. There is no project closure, unlike in many other engineering fields.
So my question is - Is there ANY programming work out there which is based on short to mid term projects/stints and then moving on cleanly? And is there any particular industry domain or specialization where this kind of project work is typical?


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Baseball Splits A Pair Of One-Run Games At North Georgia
February 16, 2014
Game 1 Box Game 2 Box
Dahlonega, GA - The Pfeiffer baseball team split a doubleheader against North Georgia, losing the first game 4-3 and winning the second contest, 2-1 on Sunday afternoon. The Falcons are now 5-3 after dropping two consecutive one-run losses prior to their one-run victory.
In game one, Pfeiffer jumped out to a quick lead after just two batters. Jon Gray led off the game with a double and advanced to third base on a passed ball. Cody McKenzie then knocked Gray in with a single to left field.
Trailing 1-0 going in to the bottom of the second inning, the Nighthawks strung together three unearned runs after consecutive two-out errors by Pfeiffer. However, the game was far from over.
In the third inning, the Falcons were able to draw two walks followed by Tyler Summers's single to load the bases. Matt Wade then hit a sacrifice fly to center field to bring the Falcons within one.
The top of the fourth started off with a strike out and a ground out. However, back-to-back singles by Kevin Price and Gray set up another RBI single from McKenzie to tie the game at three apiece.
The Nighthawks took advantage of back-to-back doubles in the bottom of the fourth to reclaim the lead 4-3, a lead they would never relinquish. Pfeiffer faced tough pitching for the remainder of the game, as they would only reach base safely two more times.
Keith Little received the call on the mound as he gave up three unearned runs over two and two-thirds inning. Josh Branch came in for relief, pitching five and a third innings and allowing one earned run on four hits, giving him his first loss on the season. McKenzie, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI's, paced the way offensively for the Falcons.
In game two it was North Georgia who took the early lead with Joey Cecere hitting a double to knock in Cameron Crawford to take the early lead 1-0.
The Falcons would respond in the very next frame as Kevin Price reached base with a single and Gray reached on a two out error. With runners on first and second, McKenzie hit a single through the right side to knock in the Falcons first run of the game, McKenzie's third RBI on the day.
Both teams stalled offensively as there was not another run until the top of the eighth inning. Gray stepped up to the plate to lead off the inning and it only took him three pitches before untying the game as he belted a home run to take the lead 2-1.
North Georgia would threaten for a run in both the bottom of the eighth with runners on first and second and only one out. Hunter Jobe did not give in as he retired the next two batters to strand the runners.
Closer Dylan Norris was called upon to get the final three outs. After getting the first batter to fly out, Norris gave up a double down the left field line to set up a dramatic ending. The next batter grounded out to second base, advancing the tying run to third. With a 2-2 count, Norris got the final batter to pop up to shortstop to earn his third save on the season and secure the win for the Falcons.
Tyler Lequire received the start for Pfeiffer in game two as he went six innings and gave up one run on four hits. Jobe came in to pitch two innings earning his first win on the season.
Gray paced the way in game two as he went 2-for-4 with one home run and the game winning RBI. McKenzie went on to hit 3-for-6 on the day with three runs batted in and recorded at least one RBI in each game of the three game series.
Pfeiffer will return to action Tuesday, Feb. 18 as they travel to Catawba. First pitch is slated for 5:00 p.m.


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A kidney biopsy is the removal of a small piece of kidney tissue or cells. A doctor who specializes in tissue diagnosis uses a microscope to look at the tissue for abnormalities.
Reasons for Procedure
A kidney biopsy is done to diagnose a disease or medical condition.
A kidney biopsy may be done if you have:
- Blood in the urine
- High levels of protein in the urine
- Low kidney function
- A growth on the kidney
- Kidney infection
- A cyst on the kidney
After the tissue is examined, your doctor can make a diagnosis and provide treatment.
If you had a kidney transplant , this procedure may be done to see if your new kidney is working properly.
Possible Complications
Complications are rare, but no procedure is completely free of risk. If you have a kidney biopsy, your doctor will review a list of possible complications, which may include:
- Bleeding
- Infection
- Pain
Smoking may increase the risk of complications.
Be sure to discuss these risks with your doctor before the biopsy.
What to Expect
Prior to Procedure
Before the biopsy, your doctor may order urine tests, blood tests, and
of your kidneys.
- You should ask your doctor when you can expect to know the biopsy results.
- Arrange for a ride home after your biopsy.
- Your doctor may ask you to fast or eat lightly before your biopsy.
Talk to your doctor about your medications. You may be asked to stop taking some medicines up to one week before the procedure like:
- Anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen
- Blood thinners
- Anti-platelet medications
You will receive a local anesthetic to numb your skin. You may also receive a light sedative.
Description of Procedure
This procedure is usually done in an outpatient setting with no need for an overnight stay. Your skin on your back or abdomen may be cleaned. A local anesthetic will be injected into the area where the biopsy will be taken. Next, your kidney will be located using either ultrasound or x-ray. Then, long needles will be inserted to collect tissue samples. A special instrument may be used to insert the needles. During the collection, you may be asked to hold your breath. After the samples are collected, a bandage will be placed on your skin.
How Long Will It Take?
About an hour
How Much Will It Hurt?
The local anesthetic will block the pain during the biopsy. Afterwards, you may feel sore where the biopsy was taken. Ask your doctor which pain reliever is right for you.
Post-procedure Care
You will be monitored for a few hours after your biopsy. You will be asked to remain lying down to reduce the chance of bleeding. Your pulse and blood pressure will be monitored. Your biopsy samples will be sent to the laboratory for testing. You will be sent home when you are feeling well and the doctor feels that it is safe.
When you return home, do the following to help ensure a smooth recovery:
- Rest to prevent bleeding. You should usually rest for the first 24-48 hours after the biopsy. Do not lift or exercise until your doctor says it is okay.
- Keep your biopsy site clean and dry.
- Check your urine. You may notice some blood in your urine. This is normal for the first 24 hours. If there is bleeding that lasts longer than 24 hours or there is a lot of bleeding, call your doctor.
- Be sure to follow your doctor's instructions .
Call Your Doctor
After arriving home, contact your doctor if any of the following occurs:
- Bloody urine 24 hours after biopsy or a lot of blood in the urine
- Difficulty urinating
- Signs of infection, including fever and chills
- Lightheadedness
- Pain that is worse at biopsy site
- Pain that you cannot control with the medications that you have been given
- A constant urge to urinate
- Pain or burning when you urinate
- Redness or drainage at biopsy site
In case of an emergency, call for medical help right away.
Revision Information
- Reviewer: Mohei Abouzied, MD
- Review Date: 05/2014 -
- Update Date: 05/28/2014 -


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The Space Shuttle and International Space Station are equipped with a toilet for the crews to use, but sometimes it is not possible to go there. During launch and return from flight, the astronauts must stay strapped into their seats while wearing airtight pressure suits. During extravehicular activity (spacewalks) they must work outside in the sealed spacesuit for up to eight hours. Few people can "hold it" that long, so astronauts may choose from a variety of disposable absorbent pads and pants for relief during these periods of confinement. During the rest of the mission when the toilet is accessible, they wear the same type of underwear they normally wear on Earth.
NASA gave the Museum a representative sample of the options available as practical solutions to an uncomfortable problem. This style, often called a MAG (Maximum Absorbent Garment), is adjustable to fit.
Transferred from NASA, Johnson Space Center.


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Testing Models of Consumer Search Using Data on Web Browsing and Purchasing Behavior
2012, American Economic Review
Babur De Los Santos, Ali Hortaçsu, Matthijs R. Wildenbeest
Using a large data set on web browsing and purchasing behavior we test to what extent consumers are searching in accordance to various classical search models. We find that the benchmark model of sequential search with an a priori known distribution of prices can be rejected based on both the recall patterns we observe in the data as well as the absence of dependence of search decisions on observed prices. Our findings suggest that fixed sample size search provides a more accurate description of observed consumer search behavior. We then utilize the fixed sample size search model to estimate demand elasticities of online book stores in an environment where consumers' store preferences are heterogeneous.
De los Santos, Babur, Ali Hortaçsu, and Matthijs R. Wildenbeestj (2012), "Testing Models of Consumer Search Using Data on Web Browsing and Purchasing Behavior," American Economic Review, Vol. 102, No. 6, pp. 2955-2980.
consumer search, electronic commerce, consumer behavior


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SALT LAKE CITY -- A former Gresham High School star athlete was killed in Salt Lake City by police crossfire Friday.
The family of Danielle Willard in Vancouver told KGW about the personal demons that may have contributed to her death.
My sister was such an amazing person inside and out, said Kayleen Willard, Danielle s sister. She brought so much happiness and life into a room and you wanted to smile.
A chaplain came to Kayleen Willard s door Friday to tell her family her 21-year-old sister had been shot and killed in an officer involved shooting in Utah.
Danielle Willard graduated from Gresham high school in 2009. She was a varsity soccer player and she won State her freshman year in track. She wanted to be a professional photographer, but she'd hit some bumps in the road.
Her father said Danielle battled heroin addiction, had gone through rehab in Utah, and had been clean for almost a year.
She was turning her life around.
But late Friday night, the medical examiner removed Danielle s body from the scene of the shooting.
I just feel like she got mixed up with the wrong people again, and she was just in the wrong place at the wrong time, Kayleen Willard said.
Police in Utah are saying very little about what happened -- only that yesterday's shooting happened during a police investigation.
They said that two detectives were making contact when shots were fired, and one officer was hurt, but investigator's haven't said how. Danielle's body was on the ground near two SUVs.
While police investigate how her sister was killed, Kayleen Willard remembers a fun visit she had with her sister just two months ago.
I will see her someday and I ll be able to say to her the things that I never got to say to her before, she said.


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Results vs. Belmont Abbey (2006-11-30 19:30:00)
November 30, 2006
|Pfeiffer Runs Past Crusaders 96-71
|Thursday, 30 November 2006
Misenheimer, NC---Thomas Carr drained six "3"s and scored 18 points to lead Pfeiffer to a 96-71 victory over visiting Belmont-Abbey(2-4, 1-1) Thursday night. Tavares Cooper added 15 points and 7 rebounds as the #18 Falcons improved to 5-0 overall and 2-0 in the CVAC.
Pfeiffer came out on fire scoring 59 points in the first half and going 11-25 from beyond the arc. Thomas Carr went 5-11 from the floor in the first half, on all three-point shots. Nine different Falcons scored as they got 23 points off 18 Crusader turnovers. Abbey scored the first 4 points of the game, for their only lead, but the Falcons immediately responded with an 11-0 run. Abbey cut it to nine, 41-32 at the 5:24 mark but Pfeiffer went on an 8-0 run to build the lead back to 17 and went into the break with a 59-37 advantage.
Pfeiffer cooled off a bit in the second half but their pressure defense and strong play on the boards never let it get close. Abbey closed to 11 at the 13:18 mark but it was all Pfeiffer after that. The Falcons built their lead up to 28 at one point and won 96-71.
Thomas Carr and DeMario Grier each scored 18 points to lead Pfeiffer. Pfeiffer's post players contributed 27 points and 13 rebounds as Cooper had 15 and 7 and Logan Call went for 12 and 6. The Falcons out-rebounded Abbey for the game 45-35. Anthony Bell led Belmont with 22 points.
Coach Davis said,"Our pressure defense was tremendous all night. Great contributions came from 11 players and Thomas Carr shot well outside. Tavares Cooper played almost a perfect game leading the team in rebounds and shooting a perfect 5-5 from the floor."
For their next game Pfeiffer travels to Coker Sunday with a 4:00 pm tip-off.


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Life Itself: director Steve James and Chaz Ebert on the new documentary about Roger Ebert
After he lost his voice, some say film critic Roger Ebert became an even better writer, pouring all his efforts into movie reviews and other columns. As he further mastered his craft, legendary writer, historian, actor and broadcaster Studs Terkel sent him a note about his 'new' voice. "This – what you write now, it's more than about movies. Yes, it's about the movies but there is something added. A new REFLECTION on life itself."
Those last words became the title for Roger Ebert's 2011 memoir, and is now the title of a new documentary about his life. Steven Zailian, screenwriter for 'Schindler's List" among other films, first approached director Steve James (Hoop Dreams, 2005) in late 2012 about the project. When James first met with Chaz and Roger about the direction the film would take, no one could have predicted he would pass away just five months later.
During this Focus interview, Jeff Bossert talks with filmmaker Steve James and Chaz Ebert about capturing Roger's life, and his death, on film.


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