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Mysterious sticky black tar balls showed up on a Southern California beach this past weekend, enough to fill a 55-gallon drum, officials say. The U.S.
Drug store chain Walgreens has thrown dirt on selling a Chia Obama plant novelty in its stores, deciding to remove the item from its shelves. We decided to pull the product because it didn't fit with our corporate image, Walgreens spokesman Robert Elfinger said in a company statement.
A uniform cap worn by the Baltimore Orioles at least once a week features an apparent typo, a sports expert says. Paul Lukas, the Uni Watch blogger for ESPN.com, said the MLB baseball team's O's alternative cap features an upside down and backward apostrophe, The Sun newspaper in Baltimore said Wednesday. Now, I realize an argument can be made that there shouldn't be an apostrophe there at all, because plurals don't take apostrophes, Lukas said online.
One of the partners behind a St. Louis restaurant says he is thrilled with U.S. President Barack Obama's request for a pizza feast from the eatery. Ryan Mangialardo, who founded St.
An increasing number of Canadians are using technology to flirt and break up relations ships, a poll for Motorola Canada indicates. In polls of 2,004 adults conducted by Angus Reid Strategies, 32 percent of respondents in the 18-34 age bracket said they would flirt using instant messages and 35 percent said they would on the Facebook social Web site. Among those 55 or older, the percentage fell to 15 percent for Facebook and 12 percent for instant messaging, the company said in a release. When it comes to breaking up, 35 percent of Canadians asked said they would choose to break up with someone over the phone or in person.
A spokesman for the Oregon Travel Information Council says his group misidentified the Western United States' oldest apple tree. The unidentified spokesman said while a recent council news release identified the Dosch Yellow Bellflower Apple tree in Portland, Ore., as the region's oldest apple tree, that honor actually belongs elsewhere, The Oregonian newspaper in Portland reported. The oldest apple tree in the Pacific Northwest actually is in the Old Apple Tree Park in Vancouver, Wash.
Police in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., say a convenience store robber with a pattern of wearing bright shorts under saggy pants has struck again. Investigators said the gun-toting suspect, who during his robberies wears red shorts with a white strip under saggy black pants, robbed a 7-Eleven store Saturday, the South Florida Sun-Sentinel reported Wednesday. The man, who is described as 6-feet-tall and in his mid-20s, previously robbed two other 7-Eleven stores Dec.
Police in Florida say a car theft suspect was arrested after his alleged victim saw the missing vehicle posted for sale on Web site Craigslist. Boynton Beach, Fla., police said the victim saw a vehicle that appeared similar to his stolen 1970 Chevy Chevelle listed on the Web site and he made arrangements with the poster, William Jones, 20, to look at the car, the South Florida Sun-Sentinel reported Wednesday. The victim contacted police after determining that the car was his and officers arrested Jones Monday.
Florida wildlife officials said it is not uncommon for territorial mockingbirds or red-shouldered hawks to hit humans in the back of their heads. Officials said they receive a handful of calls around this time of year, the breeding and nesting season for many birds, about hawks and mockingbirds causing minor injuries by striking people, the Orlando (Fla.) Sentinel reported Wednesday. We hear it a lot with mockingbirds, said Joy Hill, spokeswoman for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Maryland lawmakers decided this year not to alter the official state song, but some legislators said they are hoping to change portions in the future. Senate President Thomas V.
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GRAVENHURST - Featuring a few local faces, the Barrie Jr. Sharks girls hockey team had knots in their stomachs facing off against an international powerhouse in the Chinese National Women's Hockey Team.
When all was done however, the knot was in the scoreboard.
Dap Thach, Gravenhurst Chamber of Commerce president and Jr. Sharks assistant general manager, explained it was a friendly exhibition game Sept. 22 to warm up for the impending season.
"(It was) exhibition in name only. The game provided a great test for the Jr. Sharks to rise to the challenge," he said, adding it was "a spirited and exciting game."
Travelling down to the sports village in Vaughan to face the Olympians, the Barrie club features Kirsten MacDougall from Bracebridge on defence, while Ryleigh Richter from Gravenhurst also dressed for the game.
The game opened with Barrie's Alexis Joyce scoring in the first period with a top-shelf wrist shot in close, but China equalled the scoreboard by the end of the first.
Thach said in the second, China came out of the gates determined to get the go-ahead goal.
"The stellar goaltending work by the Sharks' Sarah Stephens allowed the teams to remain even," he added. Alex Bond put the Sharks ahead with the team's second goal but again, near the end of the second, China managed to even the score up at two all.
Having already played a full 40 minutes of hockey, the Sharks had 20 more to go in the third and Thach said the girls were gaining confidence.
"Playing an experienced Olympic team, most people would expect that a young team such as the Jr. Sharks would wilt under the pressure," Thach said.
Showing great work ethic and determination, the Sharks again got the go-ahead goal with Joyce's second goal of the game.
"With just under 15 minutes to go, the possibility of scoring a win and major upset against Team China was on everyone's mind," Thach said.
With just under 10 minutes left in the game and China pressing hard to get the equalizer, the Sharks suffered a frightening blow when goaltender Stephens had to leave the game due to injury. Call-up goalie Kailen Jeffries was tossed into the heat of battle.
Not expecting to play, Jeffries showed a level of composure beyond her age Thach said.
"Jeffries stood her ground and kept China from getting the equalizer," he said. "It seemed that the miracle was in the making."
As had been the case in the first and second periods, with three minutes left and showing desperation, China managed to score the tying goal with a scramble in front of the Barrie net. That is where the scoring ended with the Sharks holding tough for the three-all tie.
Bracebridge's MacDougall managed to pick up an assist on the first Sharks goal.
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The life of an up-and-coming artist is far from easy, but Booth newcomer Justin Bates doesn't let the struggles get him down; on the contrary, he stays optimistic at all times, secure in the knowledge that "When you Love Life, it loves you back." Don't share the Brooklyn-by-way-of-Chicago spitter's talent for accentuating the positive? Not to worry—a listen to his first feature should be just the thing to start your day (or afternoon, or evening) off on the right foot. Production partner Analogic takes inspiration from one of my personal top-five rock groups, slicing and dicing the piano-led intro from Steely Dan's Home at Last into a head-noddable backdrop for rhymes emphasizing the importance of working hard, staying true to your artistic vision and keeping your chin up. As for those who don't follow his advice, they'd better not come running to him for help. On the back, Bates informs "nagging n*ggas," "...if you don't get a response when you inquire, I don't want my verses in your projects, got it?" Listeners digging this sanguine selection can look forward to more fresh, uplifting tunes on the emcee-producer duo's forthcoming, as-yet untitled EP, scheduled for release via Elementality later this year.
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My friend has been given a laptop on departure from her old company. However, when she switches it on, it searches for a network connection and asks for a Username and Password. She can't remember them as it was a while ago she left.
Is there any way of recovering these or destroying them to make the machine usable? It asks for the same in Safe Mode.
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Here is a link to a site where you can download a password reset program. It needs to be put on a cd and boot from cd. http://pogostick.net/~pnh/ntpasswd/ Select the option to unlock the account and after a reboot it should let you in.
If not the only other option would be to re install the OS.
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Use ophcrack to reset the Admin password
Log in as the administrator
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Copy over any thing you want from the old account to the new one
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Struggling with this. Tried JollyJohns Pogostick and after trying to delete Pwds I still get at boot with XP PRo 'preparing network connections'. Then I get 'the system could not log you on. Make sure your username and domain are correct etc'.
Any further assist?
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At the log in screen
Username select "Administrator" Domain select "?????this laptop"
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Thanks Fruit Bat. Will try tomorrow and advise.
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Thanks all. Cracked it! Used Ophcrack and removed Pwds and logged in with a Username that showed. Prob 1 solved!
Prob 2.... I now want to Factory Restore the laptop. It is an HP 2230s. I am now in Vista and can see a HP Recovery Sector on D: but there is nothing listed to access it via START- PROGRAMS. I have tried on Boot, ESC then F11 but that just takes me back to Windows. Any ideas how I can Fact. Restore?
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Sorry, it's XP!!!
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Calderon said today: "Seeing Madrid play like that, like a machine, fills me with pride.
"It appears Robinho has a slight injury, but everything else has gone perfectly. The goals, the style of play, the enjoyment ..."
He added: "We had many injuries, but those that played showed that they're all great attackers.
"I think it's good that we have our feet on the ground, it is true that this advantage gives us peace of mind and encourages us to believe that we are favourites (for the title), but we must stay the same."
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Very good. I made cupcakes--I got 27 small ones, and they took longer to bake than some reviews indicated. You don't want to underocok this very moist batter. The premium chocolate chips I used did not melt into a glaze in the 30+ minutes I baked the cupcakes, though, and the flavor wasn't quite as intense as some predicted. I did make one change: I used pure vanilla, and as I always do, I used less than the vanilla extract amount. I'll try the full teaspoon next time and hope for a little more depth. And perhaps minichips would work better for cupcakes, with their shorter baking time. All this said, these are tasty little morsels, similar in size and potential uses to but better than "two-bite brownies" that come from the organic food store.
I made this in large pyrex dishes but any of the other reviewed suggestions will work I am sure, it is so good that I will try them all. It is one of the better chocolate cakes out there!
O M G !! As suggested..I fought my 'tweaking' urge and made the fundamental recipe as suggested. To satisfy my control urges I made it in my trusty old pyrex round baking dishes..dividing the batter between the two. I grated the zucchini fine. Only adjustments to the recipe were extra toasted pecans and extra quality dark mini chips sprinkled on top. I wish I could upload a photo... the cake is visually stunning...the layers rose wonderful with a chocolate nut crust. I made a simple choc ganache (with touch of bourbon and hazelnut liqour)cooled it then whipped to near fudge stage... used it to fill the laters and do sides... set roasted pecans around the edge of cake. Perfect. But the true test... taste...as posted..it is like a fudge cake...I think the grate of the zucchini makes a big dif. I over did mine a bit and it is still moist and satisfying. I can picture serving this basic cake warm from the oven with a soft homemade ice cream or hand whipped cream as well if you prefer rustic. One of the best cake recipes, PERIOD This recipe is moving to the top of the cake list !! Happy Cooking :)
Forgot to mention this made 24 mini cupcakes and 12 standard cupcakes. Highly recommended!
Made exactly as specified. This has a "dark chocolate" taste and is not sweet. Suggest making exactly as specified. This is one of the top recipes that I"ve made from this web site. There is virtually no taste of zucchini....it makes more of a dark chocolate treat suitable for adult tastes.
This cake tastes fabulous!! Adults and kids love every bite. To enhance flavor, I add 1 tspn of cinammon, and chocolate chips to the batter. I also put extra chips on top.
Yep, if you start making substitutions, don't blame the recipe. Honestly, this cake was delicious. It was most and super chocolatey. I didn't include the walnuts and made it in a round cake pan. But, otherwise, the recipe is bang on. Also, I slathered it with a brown sugar icing. Didn't need it, but was delicious.
I'm so disappointed -- the cake is lovely and moist, but not tasty! I decided not to rate the cake because I made so many changes: I doubled the recipe, subbed 1/3 of the white flour with wheat, cut the sugar by 1/4, and subbed plain yogurt for the buttermilk. The cake is not sweet enough (obviously my fault), but is also a bit bitter, like there was too much soda. Boo hoo.
This cake turned out great. I followed the ingredients list exactly, but baked it as cupcakes. They were so moist and delicious. It will make about 18 cupcakes if you fill the cups about 3/4 of the way full. They are delicate and sweet and chocolate-y with a little hint of healthy from the zucchini. I like using zucchini in a recipe that uses chocolate instead of the standard zucchini bread recipes. Definitely a keeper. What a great way to use up summer zucchinis as fall begins!
DELICIOUS. I made this more or less as written - the only things I did differently were to 1) "make" buttermilk out of milk and lemon juice since I had none on hand and 2) to squeeze out a little bit of the water from the zucchini (not bone dry or anything, just so that it wasn't dripping everywhere when I picked up handfuls of it). I baked 12 cupcakes from it (works beautifully - fill cups 2/3 full, sprinkle the chocolate chips and walnuts on like you would with the cake, took 25-30 minutes in my oven) and baked the rest in an 8"x8" pan. Best way I've found yet to use the small-child-sized zucchini that silently grow under the leaves in my vegetable garden until they're too big to hide anymore. (If you have one that big, though, be sure to scoop out the middle with the seeds first before grating.)


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According to researchers studying the impacts of debris on marine life, one in three loggerhead turtles in the Adriatic Sea has plastic in its intestine.
Scientists' recommendations for endangered bluefin tuna fishing quotas came under fire Friday by environmental groups that warned they are based on out-of-date and unreliable data.
MADRID, Oct. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Fisheries scientists meeting this week in Madrid failed to recommend solid, scientifically-based catch limits to countries fishing for Atlantic bluefin tuna, one of the world's most valuable and severely threatened marine species.
The exploration vessel Nautilus, with a team of experts of the University of Haifa's Leon H Charney School of Marine Sciences, headed by Prof Zvi Ben Avraham, discovered for the first time an area of reefs with deep-sea corals in the Mediterranean, offshore of Israel.
On Friday, environmental activists from the Sea Shepherd Society said they had "liberated" about 800 bluefin tuna that were caught by poachers and being towed by two fishing vessels off the coast of Libya.
Spanish scientists have analyzed the temperature and salt levels of the Western Mediterranean Sea between 1943 and 2000 to study the evolution of each variable.
Conservationists were shocked to see a gray whale which appeared off the coast of Israel on Sunday.
Spanish and French researchers have evaluated the spread of the invasive mosquitofish Gambusia holbrooki, which is native to the United States and lives in Mediterranean rivers in Spain and France.
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Anderson County Sheriff White formally announces re-election run
Anderson County Sheriff Paul White on Tuesday announced he was running for a third term as the county's top lawman.
The lifelong Anderson County resident was born and raised in the Blowing Springs community and graduated from Clinton High School, according to a news release.
While he worked in the New River coal mines and later managed the Oak Ride marina, his first law enforcement job was with the Olive Springs Police Department in 1975, and he has been with the Anderson County Sheriff's Office since 1980.
White holds certifications as a master firearms instructor and weapons armorer.
As a pilot, White has flown many missions for the Drug Enforcement Administration and has worked with Customs and Immigration Enforcement, the Federal Aviation Administration, the United States Forest Service and the United States Attorney's Office.
White first was elected sheriff in 2006. During his tenure, according to Tuesday's announcement from the White campaign, drug arrests have gone up and property crimes have fallen.
In November, Anthony "Tony" Lay, a former United States deputy marshal and Scott County sheriff, announced he was running to replace White.
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Lay served as Scott County sheriff from 2006 to 2010, when he was appointed a deputy U.S. marshal in Atlanta.
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NPHS boys soccer preview: Dragons mix youth & experience
August 10, 2012By Andrew Smith of New Palestine High School
New Palestine boys soccer
Head coach: Bobby Holden (2nd year at NPHS, record 12-6; 4th year overall)
Assistant coaches: Nick Burrus, Gina Fannin
2011 record: 12-6, HHC co-champions
The Dragons have a strong nucleus returning from a Hoosier Heritage Conference championship squad. NPHS went 12-6 last season against a difficult schedule, including a 6-1 mark in the HHC.
A class of five seniors – including leading scorer Bryson Basaran and goalkeeper Jaron Pridgen – returns to lead the Dragons.
Basaran, a senior midfielder, scored 23 goals as a junior and added six assists. He'll be a key part of an offensive attack that will otherwise be young, as Wes Fox (11G, 11A, Marian University), John Ernster (7G, 12A) and Dillon Pike (5G) all graduated. NP also graduated key central midfielder Ty Fidler and back Daniel Wright.
That opens up a lot of spots for players in new roles. Seniors Ryan Perkins (2G, 5A) and Alex Thomas (1G, 2A) saw significant varsity action last season and will be key up top. In the midfield, junior Ben Richter will see a greater role, as will several sophomores who made an impact on the varsity last season – Brandt Basaran, Jake Perkins and Caleb Kramer. Sophomore backs Matt Ernster and Scott Niehoff also saw significant varsity action as freshmen.
One place where the Dragons are experienced is in goal, where Pridgen returns for another season. He posted a 1.23 GAA as a junior and had three shutouts.
Among other contributors, juniors Corey Cavin, Zach Chester, Alex Melangton, Alex Sprowl, John Tuttle and sophomores Jackson Cochran and Bo Owens all saw some varsity action last season. Among the big class of 15 freshmen, expect backs Reid Gohmann, Zach Shircliff and Matt Staab, midfielders Quin Johnson and Alex Warfield, forward Nick Martin and Ryan Miller and goalkeeper Erik Silvey to be key contributors. Another newcomer that is a familiar face is senior Solomon Haynes, who has been a three-year starter for the Dragons' basketball team. The Dragons are deep, with seven seniors, 11 juniors and 17 sophomores among the 49 players who came out for the team.
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The U.S. automaker's annual filing Tuesday didn't indicate why Marchionne chose to forgo any salary, bonuses and stock options, The Wall Street Journal reported.
Chrysler turned a profit last year and has rebuilt its workforce to 55,687 employes, the most since 2007.
Marchionne, who has been Chrysler's CEO since 2009, is compensated by Fiat SpA, where he also is chief executive. The Italian automaker paid him about $4.5 million in 2010. His 2011 Fiat earnings have not been disclosed.
Fiat owns 58.5 percent of Chrysler, which it took out of bankruptcy.
Over at Ford Motor Co., Chief Executive Officer Alan Mulally made $34.5 million after stock awards issued three years ago became fully vested this month, the newspaper said. General Motors Co. Chief Executive Office Dan Akerson received $2.5 million in total compensation for 2010.


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MIAMISBURG - Most area high schools are administering semester exams and members of the Xenia boys basketball team didn't do so well in Late Game Fundamentals 101 on Thursday night.
"We made some very, very bad decisions in the fourth quarter," Xenia coach Kent Anderson said. "We forced a couple shots. We just didn't handle it well."
Up seven points midway through the fourth, the Buccaneers unraveled and dropped an important Greater Western Ohio Conference Southern Division game to host Miamisburg, 48-47.
After taking a 42-35 lead on a 3-pointer by Clayton Kadel with 4:47 left, the Vikings scored six straight to tie it and then tied at 44-all with 2:06 left, it all fell apart for Xenia. The Buccaneers became impatient and gave the ball up on a turnover. They got it back a minute later, still tied, but again gave it up on a turnover that turned into layup and the first Miamisburg lead of the night.
Scrambling to score, Xenia missed a shot in the lane and had to foul. Miamisburg's Connor Brown made two free throws with 19.2 ticks left to give the Vikings a 48-44 lead. Xenia missed a pair of 3-pointers in the final seconds before Jaylin Cumberland drained a trey from the corner as time expired.
"Too impatient," Anderson said. "We're trying to run our stall … and unfortunately, we turned the ball over and gave them the lead. We ought to be able to handle that. We spend time working on that type of basketball. We weren't very fundamental the last couple minutes of the game."
Cumberland finished with 12 points on four 3-pointers while Kadel also added 12. Both had to do a lot of extra ball handling, as point guard Brent Bauer went down with an apparent ankle injury three minutes into the game. Khiyani Harris added 10 points for the Buccaneers (6-6, 2-3 GWOC South). Brown finished with 18 points, a point over his average, but nine of those points came in the fourth quarter.
The 6-foot-6 senior was rendered ineffective for much of the game thanks to Xenia's pack-them-in-like-sardines zone defense. The Buccaneers had nobody to match his height and width so they defended by committee.
"I thought our kids executed our game plan so well in the first half," Anderson said.
So well, that it appeared a late collapse wouldn't even be an option.
Despite turning the ball over eight times, Xenia led throughout the first 16 minutes as Cumberland drained a trifecta of 3-pointers and Kadel a 3-pointer and a pair of 2-pointers.
Miamisburg didn't do itself any favors, only converting the Xenia turnovers into four points. The Vikings also missed the front end of one-and-one situations three times while scoring just five points in the second quarter on only two field goals.
Xenia led 28-20 at halftime and had a 36-30 lead with 1:17 left in the third before Miamisburg's Jeremy Randolph made a 3-pointer and a layup to make it a 36-35 game after three. Xenia scored the first six points of the fourth quarter and appeared to be cruising until Brown asserted himself and the Buccaneers began to miss some shots.
"It's been our recurring theme," Anderson said. "We get to the rim and we don't finish."
The Vikings remain in first place in the Central Division at 4-1 (8-4 overall). Xenia is now two games behind with four league games remaining.
"This puts us in a hole," Anderson said. "We're going to have to have a lot of help."
The Buccaneers are at Washington Court House on Saturday and host Trotwood-Madison, Tuesday.


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Joe Buck is one of the most criticized announcers in sports. Most of the hatred comes from the fact that he calls such high-profile games, but his critics took their complaining to a new level on Saturday. Buck, who is calling a preseason football game between the Indianapolis Colts and New York Giants on Sunday,…Read More


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Jimi Hendrix is widely regarded to be one of the greatest guitarists in history, making it an oddity that his presence has been notably understated in MTV Games and Harmonix's Rock Band franchise. Soon, that will change. Following on from rumors last month that the virtuoso would receive his own stand-alone Rock Band game, Harmonix said today that The Jimi Hendrix Experience's Axis: Bold as Love will be available for download within the game next week.
The Axis: Bold as Love playable album will be available for $20 for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 editions of Rock Band. Axis' lead track, "EXP," is not included in the pack, presumably due to its highly experimental, dissonant nature. Each of the 13 included tracks can also be purchased individually for $2 a piece on the Xbox 360, PS3, and Wii. Notably, the track pack also includes Hendrix's newly released, posthumous single "Valley of Neptunes."
Having appeared as an in-game character in Activision's Guitar Hero World Tour, Hendrix has only had one of his tracks included in a Rock Band game to date. That track, "Fire," appeared in last year's Lego Rock Band. Nine of the 13 tracks included in the Axis: Bold as Love pack can be downloaded individually through Lego Rock Band.
The Xbox 360 and Wii editions of Axis: Bold as Love arrive on March 30. PS3 gamers can pick up the pack as part of Sony's regularly scheduled Thursday update on April 1.
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Kevin Correia, who tied a career high Sunday with nine strikeouts, picked up his first win since May 31. All that stood between him and six scoreless innings were a pair of pitches he would like to have back.
"If I could remove about five pitches a game to certain hitters, I'd have a great record," Correia joked, after he gave up a two-run homer to the second hitter he faced, Kelly Johnson, and a solo blast four innings later to Justin Upton.
Johnson's homer was the third by the second baseman off Correia this season. He hit two against Correia on April 7 in Arizona, including one to open the game. On Sunday, Upton hit a 3-0 pitch for his 15th homer of the season.
"I shouldn't have thrown that pitch to Upton," Correia said. "I knew he was going to be swinging. I should have thrown anything but that pitch."
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If you are a looking to purchase a routine clinical chemistry analyzer for your laboratory, or to replace an existing instrument, this guide provides important information to help you make the right decision.
Learn about the different types of technology, laboratory integration, point-of-care analyzers and other important considerations.
Clinical chemistry analyzers for routine use perform tests on a range of sample types to determine concentrations of specific analytes, as well as assaying therapeutic drugs. The type of analyzer required by individual laboratories will depend on testing requirements and throughput capabilities.
This buying guide aims to provide you with the most up to date information to consider when looking to purchase or update your clinical chemistry analyzer.
Advances in automation have led to a new generation of clinical chemistry analyzers, with advanced software and hardware solutions. These analyzers can offer laboratories fast, reportable, cost-effective and accurate results.
Some companies offer dedicated systems for use only with specific kits; these are known as closed systems. Others offer open systems, which can be used with a number of different assays, and so require careful calibration and validation of parameters by the user. Open and closed systems can also be referred to when looking at automation systems. For more information on automation, please see our Clinical Laboratory Automation Buying Guide.
Modern clinical chemistry analyzers can usually:
Clinical applications of these analyzers include the monitoring of disease states such as anemia, diabetes, cardiac markers, drugs of abuse, metabolic functions, hepatic function, and therapeutic drug monitoring.
It would not be unreasonable to expect a large, modern, automated chemistry analyzer to offer the following technical specifications:
Clinical chemistry analyzers can generally be separated into analyzers using standard clinical chemistry and analyzers employing integrated clinical chemistry analysis.
The most common analytical method used for clinical chemistry analysis is photometry, when the sample is mixed with a reagent to produce a color reaction. Analyte concentration is measured with a photometer (light absorbed is directly correlated to the analyte concentration).
Figure 1. Indiko Clinical Chemistry System, Thermo Fisher Scientific
The second most common test method in analytical chemistry is ion selective electrode (ISE) measurement. The ISE module measures ions such as Li+, Cl-, Na+ and K+. Analyzers may utilize one or both of these analytical methods, analyzers often come with an optional ISE module. The correct choice for your laboratory will depend on the test requirements.
Figure 2. RX Imola, Randox Laboratories, is capable of performing 400 photometric tests and 240 ISE tests per hour.
Integrated analyzers combine photometric testing with immunoassay capabilities. Immunoassays involve the biochemical measurement of macromolecule concentration in a solution via the use of an antibody or immunoglobulin. Examples of immunoassay tests include ferritin, IgE and parathyroid hormone. Integrated systems improve productivity and efficiency in laboratories that need to carry out both types of method analysis. Combining the methods on integrated analyzers also minimizes manual steps and processing.
Figure 3. UniCel DxC 660i Synchron Access Clinical System, Beckman Coulter
Modern clinical chemistry analyzers are highly automated to ensure minimal manual processes, improved safety and reduced risk of cross-contamination.
Some of the chemistry analyzers on the market are designed for stand-alone use, either bench top or floor standing. These analyzers are suitable for low and medium throughput laboratories. The newest generation analyzers have been designed either for modular configuration or for total laboratory automation. These instruments are capable of meeting the demands of medium- and high-throughput laboratories, and offer a high level of flexibility in terms of design and testing capability.
Figure 4. Dimension Vista® 1500 Intelligent Lab System, Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, can be configured for improved efficiency of workflow.
Different point-of-care analyzers offer different test panels; you will need to assess your needs and operator requirements when viewing the options. The Abbott i-STAT is a hospital favorite and offers a broad menu of cardiac markers, blood gases, chemistries and electrolytes, lactate, as well as coagulation and hematology. The analyzer is a microprocessor-controlled, electromechanical instrument which utilizes single-use cartridges to perform tests.
Figure 5. Abbott i-STAT® 1, Abbott Diagnostics
If specific analyte testing is required there are a variety of options on the market. Horiba offers a lightweight analyzer that uses immunoturbidimetry technology to offer C-reactive protein (CRP) and hematology parameters.
Figure 6. Microsemi CRP Analyzer, Horiba Medical
There are also a variety of blood gas analyzers available for purchase that can be used either at the point-of-care, or in laboratories with small sample throughput.
Figure 7. RAPIDLab 348EX Blood Gas System, Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics.
To view our directory of point-of-care analyzers, please click here.
Anyone looking to purchase an analyzer may find it useful to ask the following questions:
Manufacturers usually offer a number of customizable options and functions depending on the needs of each individual laboratory. For example, throughput of photometric or ISE tests per hour, and the number of tests and assay types available. A variety of analyzers are available to suit the smallest point-of-care clinic, or the most demanding high-throughput clinical laboratory.
Factors to Consider when Choosing your Analyzer
Size and type of laboratory
What are the throughput capabilities of the analyzer/ system? Will it be high enough to allow the laboratory to meet its expected turnaround times? Is there a STAT mode for urgent samples?
Cost effectiveness
A more expensive analyzer may prove to be more cost effective in the long term if, for example, the reagents are cheaper and the turnaround times are faster.
Tests menu
Consider the tests required e.g. a small cardiac clinic will require a very different set of tests to a large, multi-disciplinary, clinical laboratory.
Most modern medium to high-throughput chemistry analyzers are fully automated. Many also have the option to be connected to a track. A small laboratory might be best served by a stand-alone, bench-top analyzer, whereas a high-throughput hospital lab may benefit from a total automation solution.
Future proofing
It is always wise to consider how the laboratory may expand over the coming years. What are the projections for sample numbers over the life of the analyzer? Which additional tests will the laboratory offer in a few years time? Are there plans for future automation or development of a multi-disciplinary laboratory? It may be worth investing in an analyzer or system that already has the capabilities that you will require in the future.
LEAN processing
The purchase of a new analyzer is often a good time to assess LEAN methodologies. LEAN principles can help to guide the choice of equipment and determine whether processes really would be optimized by total automation, or whether a re-working of existing procedures would suffice.
Read more about the LEAN process in our Clinical Laboratory Automation Buying Guide.
How many operators will it require; will it be a shared resource; and how will it integrate into your current workflow (is it stand-alone or fully integrated)? The various options to integrate fully automated systems, for higher throughput testing, can be discussed with the individual manufacturers.
Does the manufacturer offer a comprehensive training program and how will this information be shared with the laboratory team? Some manufacturers offer residential training programs for a limited number of people, who will then become the trainers for the rest of the user group. Others will hold training sessions at the laboratory itself and issue certificates to attendees on completion of a test. Training typically takes 3-5 days.
Limitations resulting from the compatibility of software with external hardware are important to consider. Some systems include integrated software with features such as inbuilt protocols and the ability to select languages. Software should be validated to global standards. Interfacing options and LIMS compatibility are important considerations when choosing a new analyzer.
Other important considerations include the number of users, length of usage, flexibility, pre-analytical processing, ease-of-use, reliability, budget and customer support.
Taking into consideration current and future trends is essential in maximizing the lifespan of any analyzer. As systems become more sophisticated, integration, convenience and application specificity are key.
New assays are constantly in development to improve the diagnostic capabilities of laboratories and ultimately improve patient care. The continuing emergence of new, clinically significant biomarkers, and technological advancements have a significant impact on such assay development.
Biochemistry systems will also become faster and more efficient as technology and software is developed and enhanced. Manufacturers strive to take into consideration customer feedback and requirements, and many are developing strategies for making analytical systems ever more user-friendly.
As laboratory workloads increase, and managers look toward total automation solutions, analyzers need to have either modular capabilities or the ability to be connected to a track. At the other extreme, point-of-care testing is very much in demand and technology is being developed to enable near-patient chemistry testing.
The purchase of a new analyzer requires considerable thought, planning and assessment of the laboratories or clinic's needs and requirements. It is wise to identify these requirements before drawing up a shortlist of analyzers that have the potential to meet them. Purchasers should conduct a thorough comparison of analyzer capabilities and balance this with the all important issue of price before making a decision.
You can view our clinical chemistry product directory and product reviews here.
This buying guide is not inclusive of all clinical chemistry analyzers available on the market. Not all analyzers are available in all countries.
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Promoter says Manny Pacquiao could make more than $25 million from Saturdays fight
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LAS VEGAS -- Manny Pacquiao will make in excess of $25 million for fighting Juan Manuel Marquez on Saturday at the MGM Grand Garden and could reach $30 million if the fight does a brisk business, Top Rank president Todd duBoef said.
Pacquiao's guarantee on the Nevada Athletic Commission contract is $8.595 million, executive director Keith Kizer said Wednesday. Marquez will earn a guarantee of $3 million. But pay-per-view boxers like Pacquiao and Marquez earn much more than their guarantees.
Manny Pacquiao will make about $25 million for fighting Juan Manuel Marquez (Chris Farina/Top Rank)
Pacquiao will get a large chunk from his upside on HBO Pay-Per-View sales, which are expected to exceed 1 million and could equal the 1.3 million sales he reached for his Nov. 12, 2011, bout with Marquez.
Adding in foreign television money, that will easily put Pacquiao over $25 million, duBoef said.
DuBoef said closed circuit locations that show the bout are up from the 2011 fight between them, continuing what he said was a trend in Pacquiao fights. He said that despite the controversial result in his June 9 loss to Timothy Bradley, interest in Pacquiao doesn't seem to have waned.
"We're getting more of the bars and restaurants, the chains, the Hooters, the Buffalo Wild Wings, places like that, buying the fight," duBoef said. "If [interest in Pacquiao is decreasing], I am not seeing it."
In a study of the highest-paid athletes from June 2011 through June 2012 done by Forbes, Pacquiao was second on the list with earnings of $62 million. According to Forbes, Pacquiao made $56 million in purses and $6 million in endorsements.
Floyd Mayweather is the world's highest-earning athlete (AP)
Rival boxer Floyd Mayweather was No. 1 on the list, with $85 million in earnings, all from purses. Golfer Tiger Woods was third with $59.4 million in earnings.
Pacquiao and Mayweather each had two fights in the time period that covers the Forbes' study. Pacquiao fought Marquez on Nov. 12, 2011, and met Bradley on June 9. Mayweather fought Victor Ortiz on Sept. 17, 2011, and Miguel Cotto on May 5, 2012.
A fight between Mayweather and Pacquiao still would be the richest fight in boxing. Top Rank chairman Bob Arum said he thinks it could do close to 3 million on pay-per-view.
Arum said fans are sick of the negotiations, but said if the fight were made, the interest would percolate again.
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Good for him but the key words would be "could reach". What are the condition that have to be met for brisk business.
Either way Manny is doing just fine but the way it is stated sounds more like an upper limit than what he will truly make.
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I really cant understand the economics behind that how is pacquiao making more with each fight while his numbers are going down ? how does he go from making 10 mil to 25 mil for fighting bradley a fight that was expected to do low numbers ( low for pacquiao).
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They forgot to say "Pacquiao will make $30 million, but we will take 27% from there, as well as Roach and Team Pacquiao's cut, and GBP's percentage".
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I don't believe that Marquez would make less than he made in the 3rd fight. I thought he got 5 million and a percentage of the ppvs in their last fight.
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ASIAN jewellery brand TSL Jewellery hit a milestone when it showed its first collection at New York Fashion Week last September, through a collaboration with renowned designer Vivienne Tam. The Hong-Kong based jeweller showcased a 17-piece collection with Tam's Spring 2013 line which drew inspiration from the five elements in Chinese cosmology – metal, wood, water, fire and earth.
The pieces were very modern, making use of geometric lines and patterns to represent the elements. Each element had its own distinct shape, colour and texture: for example, the "metal" series comprised circular pieces made primarily in gold; pieces in the "wood" series used both gold and jade with wooden components boldly infused into them while the "water" series were nicely curved like the shape of waves and crafted in white gold.
These bold, statement pieces are a step away from what TSL has been known for in its 50 years in the business: handcrafted diamond jewellery.
This, says TSL's chief operating officer Lambert Chan, is in keeping with the brand's new positioning efforts.
"From the beginning of 2011, we created a unique brand positioning – trendsetting craftsmanship – to differentiate ourselves from the rest of the market. This collaboration, which we are very proud of, is one of our brand initiatives to strengthen our position in the international market. We are also looking at different designer collaborations in the future," says Chan, who is based in the brand's head office in Hong Kong.
TSL Jewellery was founded by Hong Kong artisan Tse Sui Luen in 1971 and has since grown to become one of the leading jewellery brands in Asia with 200-odd stores, primarily in mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau and Malaysia. Currently helmed by Tse's son Tommy and his wife Annie, the brand is still very much a family-run business. Its outlook, however, is very much global.
"Tommy is now the brand owner. He grew up with his father's heritage of design and craftsmanship and therefore, he has a very strong passion for that. However, having been educated in the United States, he has a strong desire to bring the brand forward so that TSL does not remain a local brand," Chan discloses.
One of the hallmarks of the brand is delivering "trendsetting craftsmanship" in their products. This is evident in Estrella, the 100-facet diamond with nine hearts and a blossom.
"We started a few years ago to create our own diamond. We worked with Rosy Blue (one of the world's largest diamond manufacturers) to create this 100-facet diamond which I can only describe as exquisite. It took three years to develop. Typically, a diamond has 58 facets. The more cuts the diamond has, the more brilliant it will be. But, the cuts have to be precise and symmetrical. Ours has 100 facets with a design of nine hearts and a blossom flower cut in the centre. Even after setting, you can see the entire design. Honestly, it is fascinating!" says Chan of the diamond which has received an "excellent" certification from both GemEx and the International Gemological Institute.
The 100-facet diamond – with 37 cuts on the crown and 63 more on the pavilion of the diamond – has become the brand's flagship product.
The Estrella, along with some of the more iconic pieces from TSL's 50-year history were recently on display at the Gardens Mall in Kuala Lumpur. The brand's founder, Tse, his son Tommy (currently the chief merchandising officer) and daughter-in-law Annie (the chairman and chief executive officer) were also in KL to mark the brand's 17-year presence in Malaysia.
Among the pieces on display were several handcrafted pieces by Tse from the 1970s – of particular note was a gold-crafted unicorn and an antique Mercedes Benz (Tse's favourite car) as well as a diamond- encrusted figurine of the cartoon character Snoopy!
"TSL created the 'ever-shinning star' which is a diamond-encrusted figurine of Snoopy (worth about RM1.6bil). It made it into the Guinness Book of World Records as the most expensive Snoopy memorabilia. It is an extraordinary masterpiece and a lot of hard work went into it, from its moulding, gems selection, diamond setting right to the final assembly of the figurine. Every precious stone on the Snoopy figurine is of similar colour, clarity, cut and carat to ensure a precise image. The whole production process took about eight months to achieve but it was worth it," says Chan.
The character of Snoopy, he reveals, is a favourite of both Tommy and Annie and was also the theme of their wedding many years ago. The couple acquired the authorisation to use Snoopy motifs in their wedding decorations and for their wedding invitations and gifts!
Showpieces aside, TSL is also well-known for their wedding collection. Although it is not the main revenue earner for the company, it is a crucial part of the business.
Says Chan, "We realised that for most women, the first time they come in contact with a diamond is when they are shopping for their wedding or engagement. We see ourselves as their "wedding experts" when it comes to choosing the right diamond.
"We know that if we help them make the right choice and introduce them to the right stone, they will stay with us and we can forge a relationship with them over many years. Many of the people we met while in KL have been with us for 17 years!"
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Someone called me a communist this week.
Pop Moore was a teacher and principal at Nikolaevsk, a Russian village near Homer, from 1970 until 1992. My mother taught school there. I grew up hearing stories from Old Believers who had escaped Soviet communism, about barns full of men, women and children burned to death for not renouncing their faith. I saw handwritten holy books that had been strapped to the heads of men swimming across rivers into China to escape, before China went communist.
I was about as tall as the post office counter when a clerk said to Pop, "You still working with those commies? I sure am tired of my tax money going to that school out there."
Pop reached in his pocket and pulled out a handful of change. "This should cover your contribution to their education." He turned to leave, stopped and said, "They'd be on the front line to fight communism coming here. They actually know what it is."
The Old Believers knew communists didn't believe in the separation of church and state -- Russian churches had to serve the state. I eventually came to understand that the separation of church and state is what protects us from a government that wants to tell us whether or how to worship.
Our founders wanted to make sure we never had an American version of the Church of England. Theocracies are not all that different from communism. They are every bit as controlling. A nonexistent threat of theocracy has stampeded state lawmakers across the country to introduce "No Sharia Law" bills -- a paranoid fantasy of Muslim bogeymen under every bed.
It drives me crazy when politicians use religion to push their agendas, or when the venal twist faith for political expediency or the ignorant to support their prejudices.
As a frightening example of the latter, consider Arkansas Republican Rep. Loy Mauch, who wrote, "If slavery were so God-awful, why didn't Jesus or Paul condemn it?"
I guess the exodus of slaves from Egypt wasn't enough of an anti-slavery story for him. (I'm no Bible expert, but wasn't there something about the Nile turning to blood, clouds of locusts, dead first-born children and a call to "Let my people go!")
I learned in Mrs. Harris' Sunday school class about the day Jesus walked into a temple where the investment bankers and Wall Street tycoons of the time were ripping people off. Jesus got mad.
I loved that story because I always thought getting angry was a sin. And good thing, because I'm experiencing some righteous anger.
Last week an unholy alliance between church and state had a party. Gov. Sean Parnell headlined a benefit for a shape-shifting "religious" organization that spends most of its time obsessing over free-range uteruses and "curing" the gays. The melding of Alaska's "religious right" with its "fiscal conservatives" is now a done deal. (Personally, I don't find the religious right to be either, and there's nothing conservative about giving away $2 billion to oil companies in exchange for a guarantee of precisely zero new oil production.)
A poster of the Koch brothers greeted attendees. Jim Minnery of the Alaska Family Council and its new overtly political arm, Alaska Family Action, explained that the two organizations had identical boards and were both run by Minnery. Now, with a flip of the light switch they can go from "religious" group to "political" group.
Tricky! Hey, 38 other states had figured it out and now ours has too.
The event was to raise money to buy access to a new database sold by the reactionary Koch Brothers. The database actually marries church records and Internet shopping histories to better target voters likely to oppose -- in the present case -- the Alaska Senate Bipartisan Working Group. Minnery explained that this little invasion of privacy was for "the Glory of God and to get conservatives in power."
The governor and Minnery want nothing to do with Sharia law, unless it's their own flavor (which of course is the way every theocracy operates). All these two lack are the turbans.
So they'll be buying and selling your personal information to try to get you to vote against senators who have risked their political careers to protect the interests of every Alaskan.
Parnell and Minnery are inviting the money-changing Koch Brothers right into the temple, doing all they can to ensure that the rich get richer at the expense of the rest of us.
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Well ladies, I've been a bit down and super confused about where to go from here with out TTC. Today after posting how disappointed I was, I started a fundraiser for DP and I to help with IVF. If anyone wants to help (even $1) we'd appreciate it, nd if you can't thanks for looking at our story (even though you all already know it). Please pass the link on and share our story with anyone you all think might help! Thanks ladies (mye extended family)! http://www.giveforward.com/fundraiser/6x52/dontletsicklecellcutourfamilyshort
Meeh (25) and DP (35) Started TTC DS/DD #1Jan12 IUI #1 2/12-BFN, IUI #2 Oct12-BFN. IUI#3-BFN Mar13-BFFN, Jan14- ???--Giving it a go at home this time with KD and fresh swimmers
Dear fmorris, I'm so sorry to learn what you're going through with your DP and planning for the future. I know what you mean about how mortality puts TTC in perspective: My own DP had a terrible scare last fall (undiagnosed uterine fibroids hemorrhaged, resulting in emergency hospitalization and surgery), and during the worst parts of it, I kept wishing we'd gotten going on the baby project so much sooner. As much as I didn't want to eventually be a single parent, more than that I didn't want to miss out on having a chance to parent a child with DP for even as short a while as she may have been with me. I totally get what you're saying, and I too am getting all teary: It's a terrible situation. We're here for you.
Granite, thank you for the kind words. Its hard to deal with sometimes because I don't know anyone who is dealing with the same issue. I'm glad that your DP is alright because that sounded very serious! I just wish things weren't so hard. DP took this one very rough too, she keeps saying how old she is and how she really wants a child. I do agree on atleast getting to parent together, even if it is for a short time. I just want us to have the memories and experiences. I never realised how sensitive I am to this as I'm tearing up AGAIN. Thinking of being without her is the single most hardest thing in mye life. I wish you and DP the best with your family.
Meeh (25) and DP (35) Started TTC DS/DD #1Jan12 IUI #1 2/12-BFN, IUI #2 Oct12-BFN. IUI#3-BFN Mar13-BFFN, Jan14- ???--Giving it a go at home this time with KD and fresh swimmers
Fmorris - I am so sorry to hear about your DP and the struggles you are having. If you get a chance I would like to hear your TTC journey. I see in your signature that you have done 3 IUIs. Have you had testing done to see how your hormones are or if there is anything preventing you from getting pregnant? I have had 5 IUIs and I found out my AMH is really low. This, along with my weight is why I think I haven't gotten pregnant yet.
KWPX2- I will have to get back to you on the book. I am actually reading 3 different fertility books right now and I can't remember which one is which!
Darcy, Thanks for the love, its most appreciated. I'll definately give you our story (through PM because I tend to be long winded sometimes lol). As far as testing, just a preconception check up prior to starting, and my doc said everything looks good. My lining was nice and thick (in her words) and things looked fine. I do struggle with mye weight (IMO) as I feel like I'm always underweight. I'm 5'7 and usually weigh in between 125 and 128 with little give. I feel like I could be too skinny. Who knows? Just want whatever it is stopping meeh to go away!
Meeh (25) and DP (35) Started TTC DS/DD #1Jan12 IUI #1 2/12-BFN, IUI #2 Oct12-BFN. IUI#3-BFN Mar13-BFFN, Jan14- ???--Giving it a go at home this time with KD and fresh swimmers
Fmorris - Have you read brill? The reason I ask is because one of the things she talks about it making a plan from the get go and sticking with it as much as possible because while we are TTC emotions are all over the place. One of the things we decided was that I would try 6 times before reevaluating (we had to stop at 5 tries because we ran out of funds). This was before I know about my low AMH, too. I figure that once you nail down timing (which for us took a few tries) it makes sense to give those well timed insems a few tries before moving on to something else. If this information isn't what you are looking for, please feel free to ignore it. I have been struggling a lot with not getting pregnant and bringing myself back to the original plan has really helped me keep things in perspective. I know you are really feeling the time crunch on this and I am glad you are exploring other options but I just wanted to share my experience if it could be of any help.
Fmorris: I'm so sad to read all this about your DP. Sickle cell is absolutely horrible. I truly hope the best for your next attempt/IVF and the best for her overall health. I agree with Darcy that hormone testing and maybe even an HSG might be a consideration, if you choose, before going straight to IVF since money is tight. I tend to be mildly underweight as well and I have an overactive thyroid (which may also be true for you since I also struggle to put weight on), which I thought could be an issue, but the RE said it wouldn't be. Checking your lining and follies doesn't provide nearly as much info as an HSG, when they inject the dye into your uterus to check for blocked tubes and other uterine issues that won't show up on an ultrasound. The testing might be a bit pricey and then the remedies for whatever they find might be a bit pricey, but unless there is a serious issue, it won't add up to the cost of round of IVF. However, mini IVF, which I know nothing about, sounds like half the price, which is good. My friends who have done IVF ended up having to get all the hormone testing done prior to starting their first round, so since you may have to do it anyways... It is totally up to you. And as Darcy also said, if this isn't what you want to hear, please feel free to ignore me. Everyone here supports you and truly wants you to be a mother, in any method possible, and to share that special experience with your wonderful DP.
Hey everyone, I just want to say thank you so incredibly much for celebrating my news yesterday. I will be lingering here a while as the RE won't start the beta series till Friday or Saturday and I'm far too scared of a CP or early MC to graduate.
Fmorris: I'm sorry you're going through all this. What a hard situation.
I'm another big fan of TSBC!
Anyone insemming soon?
Hi to everyone else!
twomommy CONGRATS!!! that is absolutely fantastic news
fmorris I'm really sorry to hear about DP. I can't imagine how hard that is for both of you & completely understand why you want to get pregnant so badly. Good luck with IVF or whatever route you choose
sorry for the lack of personals, I've been busy tiling my bathroom & it's taking me AGES. Typing absolutely kills them as the skin has been rubbed off 2 of my fingers. Great news, we've accepted an offer on our flat so now just have to get house on the market. It's DW's birthday today so double celebration. I'm waiting to get meds for IVF from my local doc so enjoying having a break from TTC by having a couple of drinks.
Hi to all!
Liz (40) 'wife' to Abby (33). together 2001, 'Married' 2004. Fur babies Harvey, Bailey & Evie & Churchill
Second IVF successful, he's here!!!!
DS born 12/4/2012, weight 6lb11
IVF 31st July 2013 12 eggs retrieved, 2 morula (nearly blasts) transferred 5th August,...
Escher Thanks for asking. I did POAS yesterday and it was a BFN. My last progesterone was last night so we will see what will happen in the temp department. I am 16dpo now and I feel like if a positive was coming my way it would have come. I do wonder if I don't see AF for a couple more days might we need to consider the possibility of a CP or possibly a miscarriage? I didn't do a lot of POASing this time around so I wouldn't have been likely to catch even the faintest of lines. We are left waiting and waiting. Not sure if we will try again in April or sit out a bit to gather some more energy. How are things going with your family? When does the first US happen? Hope all is well!
Twomommy crossing my fingers still for you and the betas!
Fmorris Good luck with your fundraising and healthy wishes to your DP!
Me-F-44 + Wife-33 + + X 3 + X2
KWPX2 - Sorry to hear about the BFN. My fingers are crossed for a late BFP!!
Twomommy - Can't wait to hear back on the beta!! So happy for you and DP.
Lizbian - Ouch about your fingers. That sound painful. How exciting about getting your meds soon and Happy Birthday to DW!
I can't wait to hear more about the IVF process as you go forward. Enjoy those drinks right now..I know I am!!
AFU - The swimmers are scheduled to arrive tomorrow and we will start opks tomorrow as well. Last night after a few slightly frustrating nights of trying, we were able to find DWs cervix. I got way too excited once we found it. It was hiding for a couple days and I was freaking out a little wondering where the heck it was. Now I feel confident that I know how to find it and I am excited to do the insem. I am so glad DW has agreed to try this. Her mother was extremely fertile and was pregnant with twins twice and said she could basically sneeze and get pregnant. Lucky lady... Anyone else inseminating soon? Lots of luck and love to everyone in this process.
Twomommy - wishing you great numbers at the blood test today/tomorrow.
KWPX - sorry about the BFN. How high was your progesterone dose? For me a 200mg dose will delay AF at least 3-4 days.
Liz - Happy Birthday to your DP. Good luck with the meds. I hope they aren't too expensive for you. I looked into IVF costs as the next step if the next 3 IUIs fail and the estimate of 1500-2000€ solely for meds almost made me faint.
Darcy - the mystery of the hidden cervix *lol*. Will you do home IUIs or regular IVI? Good luck to DP and you!
Afm - ultrasound next monday afternoon and insem possibly tuesday or more likely early wednesday. It is our 6th cycle. I am really ready for it to work. The TTC process and particulary the last BFN in combination with meeting my very pregnant sister for Easter has really stressed me a lot. During the last week or so, I've experienced several nights of insomnia because my mind just wouldn't shut up about it all.
Darcy: It's exciting that you all are insemming soon. I hope she has her mom's fertility!
Friederike: Good luck with the ultrasound on Monday!
kwpx2 really sorry about the BFN, hope you get better luck soon x
Darcy don't worry, I am enjoying the slightly relaxed diet! Glad you've found DW's cervix - I would have worried if you hadn't found it at all FX she's as fertile as her mum. Mine had 6 kids so FX'd I have at least part of her success
Friederike wow that's expensive for meds! I've asked aboutr trhem over here & don't think they're quite that much. The actual process itself is £4,500 for 3 goes which we're going to go with as it's cheaper than £6k for one go in the UK & we have backups in case the firest one doesn't work (30% chance). Good luck with your ultrasound - I really hope this one works for you, it sounds like you're doing everything right so surely it's just a matter of time! I hear what you're saying about mind not shutting up - it happens to me quite often but luckily not lately.
AFM forgot to say yesterday that my sister is pregnant with baby number 2 - due in September. I am happy for her but kind of jealous I'm not preggers as well so they babies could be 2 months apart although if I get pregnant with my first lot of IVF they'll only be 6 months apart.Nothing else to report other than very taped up fingers & now using gloves to tile which is making a difference! DW had a great birthday, thanks for asking everyone - I'm taking her to see P!nk in concert next weekend as her present - CANNOT WAIT!
Liz (40) 'wife' to Abby (33). together 2001, 'Married' 2004. Fur babies Harvey, Bailey & Evie & Churchill
Second IVF successful, he's here!!!!
DS born 12/4/2012, weight 6lb11
IVF 31st July 2013 12 eggs retrieved, 2 morula (nearly blasts) transferred 5th August,...
Friederike: good luck with your ultrasound! I hope there are a couple big follies! I'm sorry this last cycle was especially painful and then seeing your pregnant sister does not help at all.
Kwpx: sorry for the bfn and AF. You had a pretty well coordinated effort this time with the mini HCG shots, do you think you will try that approach again?
Darcy: your post was absolutely radiating excitement and anticipation! I hope DW has even half her mother's fertility!! I think if you get the timing right you will definitely have a "one hit wonder" on your hands! I will have my fingers tightly crossed for you! I hope your experience is the opposite of my one home insem attempt/debacle.
Afm, beta is not till tomorrow. I'm just trying to think positive, sticky thoughts. Symptoms are setting in, many of which were there before, but I attributed to progesterone. We are going to a baseball game tonight with my mom and seeing as I've been asleep by 9pm everyday this week, I'm thinking we won't make it much past the 7th inning.
37, hoping to have a new member of the family in 2016, to join my queer clan: Me , Things 1&2 , my long-distance KD/cheerleader (the guy who's been telling everyone what a great mom I'm going to be) , and the rest of the superheroes and sidekicks .
Oh gosh, twomommy, I'm so sorry. That is just terrible. <3
Me36), PCOS - IUI#1 post HSG w/50mg clomid & trigger 7/25/12: BFN & med break for cyst IUI#2 9-9-12 BFN IUI#3 10-2013 BFN IUI#4 2-18-13 same meds, new donor BFN, IUI#5 6/1/13 100mg clomid trigger, BFN, IUI#6 TBD 8-2013 GONAL-F and trigger
JAJenny: please move me to taking a break.
, anyway, that you're having to go through this.
kwpx2: Sorry that AF arrived. :-(
Me36), PCOS - IUI#1 post HSG w/50mg clomid & trigger 7/25/12: BFN & med break for cyst IUI#2 9-9-12 BFN IUI#3 10-2013 BFN IUI#4 2-18-13 same meds, new donor BFN, IUI#5 6/1/13 100mg clomid trigger, BFN, IUI#6 TBD 8-2013 GONAL-F and trigger
37, hoping to have a new member of the family in 2016, to join my queer clan: Me , Things 1&2 , my long-distance KD/cheerleader (the guy who's been telling everyone what a great mom I'm going to be) , and the rest of the superheroes and sidekicks .
twomommy really sorry to hear your news, I hope you are both OK. In time hopefully you'll take the positive that at least you are able to get that little egg fertilised. We are sitting the next two cycles out & then start taking meds, hoping for June IVF
fille I know what you mean - I was reading into everything as well. Good luck with it!
Liz (40) 'wife' to Abby (33). together 2001, 'Married' 2004. Fur babies Harvey, Bailey & Evie & Churchill
Second IVF successful, he's here!!!!
DS born 12/4/2012, weight 6lb11
IVF 31st July 2013 12 eggs retrieved, 2 morula (nearly blasts) transferred 5th August,...
Twomommy I am so sad to hear your news! I am sorry you and your partner are going through this. I am sure you've seen it here with frequency that you are more fertile after a CP or MC. I encourage you to not be so discouraged that you stop. Take the time you all need and then get your game plan and come back strong. Hugs to you!
Fille Anything new there?
AFM I hae been away from the board for a few days taking time to think and process with DW. We went to the RE this am and got a bit of encouragement from her to keep plodding along. Although she isn't really enthusiastic about the success with IUI and frozen sperm in women at my age she thinks we ought to go another round so long as we get a good response from the medications this O. Her advice was we can always not insem but we need to keep my cycles going and make sure I O each month. So we are back on dexamethasone and letrozole looking toward ovulation and possible insem again this month. We originally planned to give me three rounds and this will be the fourth actual round. We are not counting the month we found our thawed sperm to have 5 mil swimmers. Jenny please move me to waiting to O.
Me-F-44 + Wife-33 + + X 3 + X2
Meeh (25) and DP (35) Started TTC DS/DD #1Jan12 IUI #1 2/12-BFN, IUI #2 Oct12-BFN. IUI#3-BFN Mar13-BFFN, Jan14- ???--Giving it a go at home this time with KD and fresh swimmers
It is getting a bit quiet in here...best wishes to everybody, especially those of you going through a rough time.
I can be moved to TWW.
We had the funniest insem so far, with not so perfect timing, but oh well. Yesterdays US in the late afternoon showed a 20,2mm folly so we triggered immediately for an insem today. I would have prefered a wednesday insem but she was concerned that the egg might have been gone by then. As I teach all tuesday afternoon we had to schedule todays IUI only 18hours after the trigger at noon. Follie looked still good, but hadn't ovulated yet. Now we gotta hope the swimmers stay alive long enough. Since I could hardly show up in class with a sperm tank, my wonderful DP took her morning off and accompanied me to the appointment to take the tank back afterwards.
She, as a gold star lesbian, is extremely squeamish about sperm and never even stayed in the room when I did diy-insems at home, or look at any pictures of artificial insemination procedures. Well my fun, lovely doc wanted to try out some different cervix grabbing and stabilizing instruments instead of the usual speculum and asked DP to assist. Holding the catheter, pressing a special instrument against my slightly uncooperative cervix etc. DP operated almost in shock, with eyes closed during the insertion. I kept patting her back encouragingly the whole time. I guess usually those roles are reversed. She concluded afterwards that it was a great experience for her though and maybe if we're lucky that means we both were present at the making of our child. I really like how we're growing as a couple with this TTC process.
Oh and my great doc, who I can't praise enough for doing this for us besides it being a legal grey area, gave us the procedure almost completely free of cost. She had loads of fun with DPs and my interactions. We paid 50€ for the catheter and used materials, but the 3 ultrasounds, the nurse giving me the trigger shot and the two doctor exams were free. With 580€ for sperm and a couple of bucks for the meds this was our cheapest insem ever.at about 660€ / 880$.
I'm feeling fairly resigned, as I had very PMS-y symptoms for the last couple of days before my period finally started this morning. Strangely, my LP, which is normally 11-12 days, has been 13 days for the last couple months that I've been trying. I know longer LPs are a good thing, but having my period be "late" keeps making me hope just a tiny bit that all of the clear signs that my period is impending are really just very deceptive pregnancy signs.
Anyway, I guess it's a 2014 baby for me (god willin' and the creek don't rise). Things are on schedule to insem again in a couple of weeks (around my birthday, so maybe I'll have birthday luck). If that doesn't work, KD is thinking about coming to visit in May, so maybe we'll be able to time some fresh sperminating.
37, hoping to have a new member of the family in 2016, to join my queer clan: Me , Things 1&2 , my long-distance KD/cheerleader (the guy who's been telling everyone what a great mom I'm going to be) , and the rest of the superheroes and sidekicks .
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Like so much in Cuba, Havanas Amadeo Roldán Conservatory seems a study in former glory and present decay. In the lobby sits a bust of Chicos great-great-uncle, Dr. Juan Ramón OFarrill, once the citys mayor and the schools founder. Its funny I didnt know about this, Arturo notes. But I guess Im doing now the same thing he was doing.
Roughly 100 students, some holding instruments, file into a cavernous auditorium. How many of you improvise? Arturo asks. Not many raise their hands, but several take the stage and flash their chops admirably. Finally, Arturo coaxes 15-year-old Tama Zulveta, who wears a pink sweater and fuzzy headband, into playing a bass solo. But the empowerment soon runs deeper, and toward something that might seem radical to his American colleagues. He leads them in a chant: Jazz no es norteamericano, es panamericano!
Thursday night, the orchestra plays its first formal jazz-festival concert at the Teatro Nacional. The crowd is a little sparse, owing to late schedule changes. Yet the show is stirring, working through several of Chicos classics, and one of Arturos compositions. Though distinct, Arturos 40 Acres and a Burro extends an often overlooked aspect of Chicos musical legacythe humor embedded in his music. But this trip is first and foremost about Chicos works. During Manteca Suite, Chicos expansion of a tune made famous by Dizzy Gillespie and Chano Pozo, Arturo puts his whole body into his fathers arrangement, his arms stretched wide in the final brass exhalation.
The performance grows more masterful and emotional with a closing rendition of Afro Cuban Jazz Suite. Its an astounding piece, introduced with stark, slightly dissonant horn hits, followed by a tender melody set atop an ambling bolero rhythm. As it walks through various styles, it toys with the clave beneath a mambo, winks at Stravinskys harmonies, and touches on 12-tone serialization. It manages to sound both personal and grandiose without ever losing its flow.
My father spent a lot of time bent over a table putting dots on paper, Arturo said later that night at a reception. And he taught me to appreciate those who bring those dots to life.
Musicians revere those dots in turn. Chico was a stone genius, on the level of Duke Ellington and Charles Mingus, says trombonist Sam Burtis, who was a member of the earliest iteration of Chicos final orchestra. Hes really one of the masters of American composition and Cuban music in any genre. And hes different from all the rest.
The next day, during a stop at Varadero Beachonce the getaway for wealthy Cubans, now dotted with hotels catering to foreignersArturo stops to admire the view. My father didnt express his feelings much, he says. But I remember him weeping openly at the memory of this beach. He reflects on his reasons for going on this trip, and on the criticism he has receivedsome pointed and personalfor having gone.
Saxophonist and clarinetist Paquito DRivera, who left Cuba for the United States in 1980, had authored a widely circulated email before the Jazz at Lincoln Center trip. You should know by now that every single activity there is related and connected to a political goal, DRivera wrote, and relevant names like Wynton Marsalis will be used, no doubts about it, for propaganda matters, to help legitimize the 50-year-plus-old dictatorship. Subsequently, he contacted Arturo directly, insinuating that his trip to Havana would forever tarnish Chicos legacy; for DRivera, these are unshakable points, and yet not connected to the music itself. He joined the Lincoln Center orchestra in Mexico, right after their Havana residency, and he is a guest soloist on Arturos new CD.
Arturo squints into the sun and explains that, late in his life, after his fathers career had revived, Chico was ready to go back and play his music. He wanted to return. But then his health took a really bad turn, Arturo says. It became impossible. So Im completing that trip for him. But this isnt just a personal matter, he explains. Im not interested in making light of the fact that Cuban politics is rife with corruption and political imprisonment. Im also not delicate about communicating that America is a nation built on tremendous bloodshed and continuous imperialism. I dont think those are things that should be run from or ignored. Theyre just historical facts. Anybody whos half-awake in the world will understand the brutality of both sides. Music courses through and above all that. We need to connect, not disconnect.
On Sunday afternoon, his final day in Cuba, Arturo is in Havanas Mella Theater, working on the piece hed composed especially for this trip, Fathers and Sons: From Havana to New York and Back. Cuban trumpeter Alejandro Delgado is practicing the opening section with Adam OFarrill. Two Cuban saxophonists and two trombonists from the conservatory take the stage; 18-year-old trumpeter Kalí Rodríguez shows up, too. More young musicians! Arturo shouts from the stage.
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