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I agree with a lot of this, though I would question whether the lower AM's in the final were due to better returning.
This gets to the issue we've been debating in recent days in this thread, about whether it's possible for two players to lift their play, from one match to the next, but for their AM's to stay the same or even to go lower.
I doubt that better returning can result in lower AM's. Let's say I make 20 unforced errors on the return, in one match. I cut that down to 10 in the rematch. The quality of play has gone up, and my AM will be higher, because I've cut down on my UEs.
You said that the better returning produced a greater number of rallies, and that long rallies tend to end in UEs. I agree that long rallies often end in UEs. But not all of them. Some of those points -- in fact, a decent number, even among insanely good defenders like Nadal and Djokovic -- will end in winners, or in forcing shots.
Let's do the math. On the return, I reduced my UE's by 10. Yesterday on those 10 points I didn't put the ball back in play; today I made rallies out of those 10 points. Let's say I make UE's on 6 of those rallies. I still have an overall improvement of 4 UE's.
If I reduced my return UE's by 10, and
rallies ended in UE's, then my AM would stay the same. But the chances of that happening are small. If even one of those points ends with me making a winner or a forcing shot, then I've come out ahead overall, and my AM will rise from the previous day.
As for the real matches at Wimbledon, I'm not sure that the returning was better in the final than in the semi.
Unfortunately I only saw the middle of Fed-Djokovic. (I saw all of the final). I did notice Djokovic having trouble with Federer's serve, and I wondered whether Djokovic was just having an off day, or whether his trouble was due to Federer's serving. I really thought Djokovic looked handcuffed by Federer's serve, for the most part.
Wimbledon.org had Djok making only 8 UE on the return, which is pretty good returning in a four-set match. They had Federer making only 5 UE on the return -- so Federer really could not have returned much better, if at all, in the final.
Fed/Djok had the roof closed throughout. Federer's serve traveled faster by a few mph whenever they closed the roof. In the final, when they closed the roof one of the announcers said that his average 1st serve went up by 5 mph.
But the Fed/Djok semi was played entirely under the roof, and if you look at the Wimbledon boxscores Federer did have more mph on his serves in the semifinal, as compared to the final. His average 1st serve was 2 mph higher in the semis. His average 2nd serve was 4 mph higher, which is a significant margin -- and that partly explains how Federer managed to win 72% of his 2nd serve points in that match. That's just phenomenal; I fully agree with you that he served extremely well against Djok.
But I think that means that Djokovic looked like he was returning worse than Murray, because Djokovic had to deal with better serves.
The same seems to be true on the other side of the coin. Did Federer improve his returns, going from the semis to the finals? Or did his returning just look worse against Djokovic, because Novak was serving better than Andy?
I think Novak was serving better. Perhaps the indoor conditions helped the mph on his serve. Murray barely had a faster 1st serve, on average, than Djokovic (121 mph vs 120 mph). But on second serve Djokovic was clearly superior: 95 mph vs 88 mph.
So Federer's returning may have looked better in the final because he had more of a puffball to deal with, on second serves.
7 mph is a significant difference. And yet Federer, dealing with these faster second serves from Djokovic, made only 5 ue's errors on the return.
Federer cannot have cut that number down by much, if at all, in the final.
So I think if the AM's are lower in the final than in the semifinal, we may need to look for another cause.
The mph figures, and the return UE's counts, actually suggest that the semifinal had better serving and returning than the final did.
And if so, that's reflected in the AM's.
firstly, I think federer *did* make more unforced errors than what is shown in the semi stats ... maybe I'd have to watch the match again ..
again, just the UEs made on the return aren't the only measure of the quality of the return, right ? its ok, if you make a few unforced errors here and there if you are trying to attack , but if you can put pressure on the server by attacking, that'd have achieved the purpose.
Also, if a player is returning well, points that could've been forced errors on the return get back into play and those rallies could end in unforced errors
in the final, avg serve speeds :
federer :
1st set : 1st serve : 115 mph, 2nd serve : 96 mph
2nd set: 1st serve : 116 mph, 2nd serve : 101 mph
3rd set : 1st serve : 117 mph, 2nd serve : 100 mph
4th set : 1st serve : 116 mph, 2nd serve: 99 mph
only in the first set, speed was less, so I don't think it had to do with the roof .... probably had to do with some back pain/ache for federer or his back being stiff - he removed the extra shirt mid-way through the second set - probably because he felt better ..
federer had back problems in the benneateau match and only upped the ante on his serve when he had to, after being down two sets to love .... then in the malisse match, it was obvious that even his movement was hindered because of the back problem ...given that I was surprised at how well he served in the djokovic match
federer did obviously find it easier vs murray's 2nd serve, but first serve ? I think murray's was better ... not that much of a difference in federer's returning in the semis and finals, but I think he was a bit better in the finals than in the semis
anyways djoker's returning did look worse because federer served quite a bit better in the semis, but I do think the other part of it was that murray did in fact return quite a bit better ( even if it was against a worse serve )
I remember murray going deep into almost every service game of federer's, but in the djoker match, I remember several games that just flew by, at love or 15 ...
one good stat to look at might be the % of returns in ...
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squad. Just as important, it's not like the team loses to the weak and
the sad. OSU has the longest streak in the nation of not losing to a
team that didn't end up in the BCS, and it's not even close. The last
loss to a non-BCS bound team was against Purdue on November 13, 2004.
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whole The Ohio State University thing is obnoxious, and it's
hard for Goliath to garner too much sympathy, but the program deserves
more respect than it's currently getting. It'll only get that respect by
coming up with a monster win (USC comes to Columbus on September 12th),
and it'll need to play up to its athleticism and talent level week after
week. It'll be easy to assume this will be a rebuilding year considering
the losses in the linebacking corps and in the backfield, but after
years of impressive recruiting classes, the speed and the tools across
the board are as good as any team in the country, Florida, USC,
Oklahoma, and Texas included.The running backs won't be better
after losing Beanie Wells and Maurice Wells, but it'll be faster with
Dan Herron and Brandon Saine playing bigger roles. The receiving corps
lost Brian Robiskie and Brian Hartline, but it might be even better, and
it'll be a whole lot speedier, with DeVier Posey, Taurian Washington,
Ray Small, and Lamaar Thomas starring as the new playmakers. The
linebacking corps is the other major concern after losing James
Laurinaitis and Marcus Freeman, but it's rock-solid sound at all three
spots. Throw in the improvement of the defensive line, an
upgrade on the O line with the addition of Justin Boren, three returning
starters in the secondary, and Terrelle Pryor, who might just be the
nation's best quarterback after improving his passing this offseason,
and Ohio State is Ohio State again.You might be tired of the
Buckeyes and you might think they're overrated, but you'll probably have
to spend your New Year's Day watching them play in Pasadena.
What to watch for on offense: The line. While
the overall production wasn't bad, when push came to shove, last year's
line got shoved. It got ripped apart this spring by the defensive line,
but the OSU front four will probably be dominant against everyone. With
three good starters returning, led by center Michael Brewster, and with
the addition of former Michigan Wolverine, Justin Boren, to bring more
of an attitude and a nastiness to the offensive front, the line should
be better and should allow all the speedy skill players time and room to
What to watch for on defense: The rotation on
the end. The pass rush was supposed to be unstoppable, even after losing
Vernon Gholston, but it was only above average.
This year, there are too many ends to get on the field at the same time.
Thaddeus Gibson is a star who could grow into an All-America-caliber
pass rusher, while Cameron Heyward is productive inside and out. Nathan
Williams and Lawrence Wilson are just a few of the great options who'll
be a part of the rotation. With good tackles in Doug Worthington and
Dexter Larimore to eat things up on the inside, the ends should be free
to blow into the backfield.
The team will be far better if … the line
gives Pryor more time. The Buckeye front five struggled in pass
protection giving up 29 sacks on the year. While many came when Todd
Boeckman, hardly a mobile option, was under center, it didn't do enough
when Pryor took over, either. The coaching staff will play around with
the tackles with Mike Adams getting the first look on the left side,
while veteran Jim Cordle getting a shot at the right after starting most
of last year at guard. Andrew Miller is a promising prospect who'll be a
part of the equation. If Pryor gets time, the speedy receivers should be
able to work deeper and the offense should be more balanced.
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The last thing a team with new starting linebackers needs is to deal with Navy in the opener, and worse
yet, everyone will be looking ahead to the showdown against USC.
If the Buckeyes can pull off the win that could redefine and
turn around the program, it should be smooth sailing until
November when the trip to Penn State could turn out to be for
the Big Ten title. The other three Big Ten road games are
against Indiana, Purdue and Michigan; the three duds of last
year. There aren't two road games in a row and playing USC is
offset by non-conference dates against Toledo and New Mexico
State. While OSU might still be the top dog in the conference,
missing Michigan State is a major bonus. Not playing
Northwestern isn't a positive.
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offseason that he suffered tendonitis in his throwing arm. He's fine,
and so are the legs that should make him a threat to 1,000 yards now
that he'll be the pillar-to-post full-time starter. For the next three
years, Pryor is the face of the franchise and the type of talent who can
make a team of ultra-athletic playmakers better. Now the gloves will
come off and he'll be able to throw the ball deeper to open things up a
bit. If he's on as a passer, the offense will be devastating.
Best Defensive Player: Junior DE Thaddeus Gibson. The
defense is full of very good, very sound players who won't come up with
too much flash, but will make routine play after routine play. Gibson is
the exception as the speed rusher who led the team in sacks last season
and should dominate this year with a a good enough rest of the line to
take the pressure off. While he's built like an outside linebacker, and
will likely play there in the pros, he's tough enough to handle himself
well on the end.
Key player to a
successful season: Senior CB Andre Amos.
Chimdi Chekwa is an all-conference caliber corner on one side, but Amos,
Devon Torrence, or Travis Howard must take over on the other in place of
Malcolm Jenkins. The safeties, Kurt Coleman and Anderson Russell, are
decent veterans, but they're not elite playmakers against the pass,
especially Russell. Amos is a 6-1, 183-pound talent who has the skills
to be a shut-down corner, especially on a No. 2 receiver, but he has bad
The season will be a
success if
... the Buckeyes win a BCS game. They might not be good enough to be a
USC team that's reloading, but still tremendous, but they can still be
the star of the Big Ten and get to the Rose Bowl for the first time in
the Jim Tressel era. Winning the Big Ten with a team that has to patch
so many holes would be nice, but getting the bitter BCS taste out of the
program's mouth would be truly sweet ... especially if it's against the
Key game:
Nov. 7 at Penn State. On
a national scale, the home date is the most important game of the 2009
season outside of Oklahoma vs. Texas. It's gut-check time for each
program with Ohio State needing a big win, especially on its own turf,
to reestablish its national street cred and to make a statement in the
national title chase. But beating Penn State in Happy Valley is more
important for the more realistic goals of winning the Big Ten and
getting to the Rose Bowl. Last year's 13-6 Nittany Lion win was a
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Ab-Soul may be as West Coast as they come, but his new leaked single Moscato with Kendrick Lamar invokes a strong West Side Chicago vibe a la Do or Die's mid-90s cruising classic Po Pimp. Producer Tae Beast makes good use of silky bass lines and dreamy strings to create a Blaxploitation-era sound that would please The Mack himself. Ab-Soul even lends his vocals to the hook in praise of the mind-erasing and soothing properties of the vino beverage: "When life gets too hard to swallow, just grab a bottle of moscato!" It's pretty funny to imagine Soul and Lamar rapping about women and weed while holding wine glasses - maybe they drink it straight from the bottle, who knows. In any event, Moscato seems to be on a steady path to prevalence as the drink of choice among emerging rappers, so it's fitting that a song like this one has come to pass. The single can be found on Soul's Longterm: Mentality project, which doesn't current have a hard release date. As always, DJBooth will be on top of it whenever the word becomes official.
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wisconsin on 5/9/14
Called me today 9-5-14 and noon. Left no message. Annoying! And no I am not diabetic so WHY CALL ME?
monica ogrady on 29/8/14
I demand this phone scammer cease&dessit calling me .It came up life alert-caller-lisa offering 50 dollar gift certificate and diabetic offer.I am not diabetic,I surely hope the federal and state government protect my medical records.
Caller: life alert
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HH on 25/8/14
This is a telemarketer for diabetes supplies. Call them back and select 2 to have your number added to their "do not call list".
Caller Type: Telemarketer
Don on 13/8/14
They call every day for the last year. Give me their address so I can visit them face to face.
Caller: Diabetes Testing
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W. Havron on 7/8/14
do not call my phone again.
Caller Type: Telemarketer
James on 5/8/14
When I got the call from this number the Caller ID said it was from Life Alert. That was 2-3 days ago, I just called Life Alert customer service to verify if this number was one of theirs and they said no Its a scam. They are currently in the process of investigating this fraudulent company and are looking to press charges. Be sure not to give any information to anyone until you have had a chance to find out if its a Legit company. Best way to do that is to Look them up on the internet and also check the BBB website. Also you can Lodge a complaint against these guys by filing it at the BBB site as well.
Doris on 2/8/14
Calls all the time. I don't know who they are, I don't answer the calls. I think if a person is on the do not call list, these telemarketers should be able to get through the system.
Debra Hermann on 11/7/14
Unwanted caller; (713) 955-5656
Anonymous on 4/7/14
once they start talking about the diabetic medicine Tell them
you don't have insurance and the will hang up on you and stop
you don't have insurance and the will hang up on you and stop
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Marie on 23/6/14
I call back and out of calling area. If I answer no one say's anything. I wish I could stop this is a realy problem.
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Omega Pacific Rappel Rings
The Omega Pacific Rappel Ring is crafted with forged aluminum and designed for bail-outs and rap stations. The Omega rappel ring is anodized gray for minimal visual impact, and features solid construction that provides 20 kN minimum breaking strength, or over 4400 lbs. The rappel ring is not intended for repeated lowering.
This climbing gear is NOT designed to be used as a rappel or belay device (e.g. ATC, SBGII, Figure-8 or any other friction device). It is intended solely as a hardware alternative to bail-out slings, webbing and cord. Sorry for yelling about it.
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I'm trying to find a better way to adjust my Warbonnet Blackbird hammock when it's fully loaded with sleeping bag, underquilt, pillow, clothes bag, books, oh what else?.... The tiny triangles are way too small with that weight to use easily. The ENO straps can't be pulled tight enough. Even tried a Petzl Pirana, but then I'd have to use a rope rather than tree huggers. Whoopie slings get way too bound up with that kind of weight. Dutch buckles are a little hard to use with my old arthritic hands. These rings--two of them per end--are perfect: strong, easy to handle, and classy. Not at all what they were designed for, yet perfect.
I bought 3 of them for using them on a bridge on my harness. They work well. After 2 days of use, they are already showing some signs of wear. My carabiners have indented a few small places on them, and I can visibly see where the rope has rubbed through the rings. Nothing major. For $4 each, you can't find better.
Rap rings like these are essential in any bolted anchor set up with or without chains. They allow for easy clipping of quickdraws and are extremely durable throughout every season. I have witnessed these in use years after their implementation and they still hold up very well. Because they are aluminum however, make sure you don't lower off them and rappel if possible. Take care to keep permanent gear in tact so it can be used for the longest it can.By the way, if you want to get into hobbies, these guys are great for making rope belts!
Not much to say here but except that these are quality rap rings for a solid price. I use them for primitive slackline rigging and they have proven great over the last few months of heavy use.
I bought a couple of these to rig my primitive slackline. They are exactly what I was looking for! They are smooth so it will not hurt the line, and work perfect for the tensions required for the line. They don't reduce the breaking strength of the line like knots would, and keep the slackling looking much neater. Who doesn't like a perfect looking set-up? The only possible draw-back I can think of (and shouldn't even really be one) is they are very noisy when carrying my gear around as they make a high pitched ringing when they jingle jangle with each other. Would definitely recommend using these over the knots on the slackline since they are easier than undoing the knots that these replace in the set up.
I purchased a couple of these to rig my slackline and the work perfectly. you could definitely right the slackline without them but it looks much neater with them on there, plus it doesn't reduce the strength of the webbing like a knot does.
i love these rings, nice and chunky but nice and light. i bought them solely for my hammock but its nice to know i could use a pair in emergencies for a whole array of tasks. you never know when a camping trip turns into a survival adventure.
Climb enough, and you'll eventually find yourself in a situation that requires to bail in the middle of the climb. Keeping one or two of these on your rack lets you leave minimal gear behind. Cheaper then locking biners and better then rapping with the rope around the tree, or with the rope directly on cordelette, nylon or webbing, - you can rig a rappel with one of these. You'll be on your way back to the ground and hopefully be around to climb another day. These are for bailing only, if you are planning to set up a permenant rappel station, please use the stainless steel rings which are heavy duty and are meant for repeated lowerings.
Feels beefier than I expected give nthe "not for repeated lowering" warning but nevertheless this is more of a cheaper than a bail biner accessory type thing than a thing for fixed rap stations or slacklines. Steel is way better for that, but obviously not for carrying around all the time.


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Spa receptionists work in hotels, resorts and other private spas, providing telephone support for staff members. They are the first impression that is given to clients and potential customers who visit the spa. Many employers seek candidates with a high school diploma, though prospective spa receptionists may also attain a receptionist certificate to broaden career options.
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Spa receptionists are responsible for answering the telephone, transferring calls, taking accurate messages, greeting customers, cashiering, giving tours of the spa facility and scheduling appointments. Other responsibilities include notifying staff members of any customer cancellations or the arrival of any unscheduled visitors.
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Receptionists meet and greet customers, providing a positive and friendly attitude. They check in customers as they arrive for their scheduled appointments. They may also provide daily maintenance of the spa's lobby or reception area. Caring for office furniture, plants and periodicals are some examples of these additional duties.
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A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalency is generally preferred among employers. Employers also require excellent customer service skills and strong interpersonal skills. Professionalism is also required and prior customer service or office experience is preferred.
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Red Offense – Wide Receivers (5)
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Plenty of playmakers in the fold for the Red team and rest assured that coach Lionel Crawford will make use of his guys' talents. One player who has put up insane numbers for many years in all-state receiver Leslie, who had 61 catches for 798 yards and nine touchdowns. On the Northwest side of town, Battle was the No. 1 receiver for the Cy Woods team. Battle ended with 66 receptions for 1,109 yards and eight touchdowns.
Never hurts for a coach in an all-star game to have one of his own and Moore was key in the Mustangs' success. More hauled in 30 passes for 559 yards and six touchdowns. Staying in Aldine ISD, Eisenhower's Darden may be small in the physical, but plays big with 38 catches for 618 yards and four touchdowns in 2009. Sampson rounds out the bunch, as he was good for 11 catches for 243 yards and three touchdowns.
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TE – Joe Okafor, Bellaire
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ATH – Morris Tuck, Hitchcock
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|Cooked ground meat
|1 Cup (16 tbs) (Leftover)
|Tomato sauce
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|1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) (Adjust Quantity As Needed)
|1 , sliced
1. Empty the bell peppers from the seeds.
2. Mix the precooked rice and precooked ground meat. Add a little on tomato paste to it.
3. Fill the bell peppers and cover with the tops.
4. If you have extra stuffing, stuff zucchinis and tomatoes too, it adds to the flavor of the dish.
5. Place the stuffed vegetables in a baking pan.
6. Add tomato sauce to the dish and add little water.
7. Season with salt and black pepper.
8. Bake in a 400 degree oven for 50-60 minutes, until the sauce is done and the vegetables are cooked fully.
9. Enjoy hot or at room temperature.
10. Enjoy!
Recipe Summary
Difficulty Level:Easy
Cuisine:Middle Eastern
Course:Main Dish
Ingredient:Bell Pepper
Restriction:High Protein, Low Cholesterol
Preparation Time:15 Minutes
Cook Time:60 Minutes
Ready In:75 Minutes
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I created all of the newspaper illustrations for the Inlander's annual BEST OF readers poll.
Here is just a handful of the posters I've designed.
I so LOVE making posters!!!
I was hired by Boom Creative to create two original art pieces for Spokane Global Credit Union's 2013 Campaign.
Initially I was one of three brand artists to create pieces inspired by the words: 'Global Citizen'. The second piece was commissioned for their 'Home Loans' department campaign. The pieces were used on numerous billboards, banners, print ads, TV spot backgrounds, bank interiors, and to fully wrap a bus.
For this campaign they also hired local musicians and bands to write songs and perform for their commercials. This is one of the biggest projects I've been a part of, and I get to scratch a huge goal off my list - my artwork on a Billboard! It was an interesting and amazing experience.
Doma Coffee bags are hand letterpressed by my good friend Chris Dreyer over at Dreyer Press.
I've designed two bags for them now - The Sea of Love (special Valentines Bag), and The Love Muffin Cafe (Home Blend). I've also included some photos of Chris printing my first bag - I was so very excited for it!
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The Sea of Love just took home three awards at the Spokane Addy's for 2012. I'm beyond thrilled!
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I worked with a local Ad Firm, Boom Creative, to create illustrations for nine different thirty second Lynn Area TV spots. Adam's was my favorite!
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I created the album art for Spokane Community Radio's 2012 Spocompilation CD. The lady was drawn and colored with watercolor and then her dress was digitally filled. The background is a mix of markers and colored pencils.
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Jordan Westcott led Shen with a sixth-place finish in a time of 19:25.79. Patty Massa placed 10th in a time of 19:50.19, followed by Danika Simonson in 12th (19:59.30), Meredith Peabody in 13th (20:00.94) and Stefanie Fresenius in 17th (20:19.76).
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RALEIGH, N.C., July 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- PRA, a leading Clinical Research Organization, announces that it is participating in a groundbreaking Alzheimer's disease study that could lead to treatments delaying or even preventing the emergence of symptoms in people destined to develop the disease because of their genetic background. The clinical trial is a collaborative effort involving the Banner Alzheimer's Institute (BAI); Genentech, a member of the Roche Group (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY); the University of Antioquia in Colombia; and the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
The trial will include about 300 participants in Colombia, home to a kindred of nearly 5,000 people who share a rare genetic mutation that triggers Alzheimer's symptoms at an early age. A smaller number of individuals in the United States will also participate. The Phase IIa trial will utilize Genentech's investigational drug crenezumab. This humanized monoclonal antibody targets amyloid beta, a protein thought by many scientists to play a key role in the development of the disease.
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Calgary gangster pleads not guilty to assaultA Calgary gang member facing three separate trials next year on six first-degree murder charges has pleaded not guilty to an assault on another gang member and fellow inmate Nicholas Cypui Chan at Calgary Remand Centre last Dec. 13. Nathan Zuccherato, 27, made the plea through lawyer Alain Hepner before provincial court Judge john Bascom on Wednesday.
Justice inches closer in Calgary's gang warThe long arm of the law is closer to reaching more of the culprits responsible for the violence that killed at least 25 people and endangered countless others during a gang war that raged on Calgary streets between 2002 and 2009.


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Excessive use of chemicals is endangering the environment, Principal, ANU College of Sciences, B. Syama Sundar said here on Friday. Delivering the inaugural address at a seminar on "Green Chemistry- Our Life and Our Future,'' held at Mahatma Gandhi College, Dr. Syama Sundar said that green chemistry was a conceptual offshoot of man kind's quest for safe handling of chemicals. Awareness about environment has been on the rise since Environment Protection Act was passed in 1985, he said. Environmental Engineer, APPCB, Guntur, K.L.P. Kumar said that electronic waste was emerging as a potential form of pollution. Executive Director of the college, DLK Ratna, director of seminar, M. Gopala Babu and faculty members C.S. Kamala and Suneetha were present.
Keywords: Seminar, chemicals usage, Environment Protection Act


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Winter!: Prepare for holiday gaming!
It's fun to pit Star Wars characters against each other and beat up Chewbacca. The fighting mechanics are pretty good, but there's not too much depth, and the content dries up fast. Simplistic compared to other fighting games, but still good fun.
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