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We frequently hear from Parkinson's disease patients that their current carbidopa/levodopa medication preparations fail to adequately address their disease-related symptoms. The frequently cited medication related problems include:
Patients also have other issues that levodopa does not address, including walking, balance, talking, and thinking issues, but these will likely require a totally different approach than simple levodopa replacement. Dr. Robert Hauser at the National Parkinson Foundation Center of Excellence at the University of South Florida, along with colleagues from 68 North American and European study sites, recently published a paper on a new extended release formulation of carbidopa/levodopa (IPX066 -- called Rytary as of January 2015). In this month's What's Hot in PD? Column, I will review the results of the Hauser et. al. study, and also discuss the pressing need for better medication formulations to address the symptoms Parkinson's disease.
The new formulation that was studied, carbidopa/levodopa extended release (IPX066/Rytary), is different than its predecessors. It contains special beads designed to dissolve at different rates within the stomach and the intestines. The medication capsule was in general designed to provide longer lasting benefit for patients with Parkinson's disease. This current randomized study included 393 Parkinson's disease patients who all reported at least of 2.5 hours of "off time," defined as periods when they felt the medication was not working. The authors aimed to improve the number of hours of "off time" each day for patients randomized to the new extended release formulation (IPX066/Rytary) as compared to the older and standard regular release carbidopa/levodopa. The results revealed that the group on extended release formulations took less overall medication dosages (3.6 vs. 5 doses per day); however they also took more total pills. The daily "off-time" improved by over an hour each day in the extended release formulation. Both medications in this trial were safe and well tolerated.
If we return to the six areas where Parkinson's disease patients have been seeking improved medication formulations, IPX066 (Rytary) was observed to improve issues in two categories: wearing off between dosages, and improvement by increasing the time interval between dosages. The results of the current study cannot be widely applied to patients with severe dyskinesia, severe on-off fluctuations, and later stage disease. The new extended release formulation also increased the total blood-stream levodopa exposure by 30-40% as compared to conventional immediate release levodopa. Increasing levodopa in the bloodstream is thought to decrease the threshold for dyskinesia, as has been observed with other Parkinson's drugs such as Entacapone and Stalevo. Although dosed less frequently, the extended release formulation actually required more total pills per day. The authors felt that a newer formulation of the same drug, which they anticipate will be used in clinical practice, would allow for a decrease in pill number.
Patients and families should be excited by the news that a new formulation of carbidopa/levodopa will be released in the next several months. However, patients and clinicians should be aware that there are limitations in the use of IPX066 (Rytary), and that caution should be exercised, especially in potentially lowering the dyskinesia threshold. Dosages and dosage intervals of any formulation of carbidopa/levodopa, including IPX066 (Rytary), should be carefully adjusted at each clinic visit to address changes in Parkinson's symptoms. The success or failure of dopamine replacement therapy is more dependent on the expert adjusting the therapy than the formulation. It is good news that drug manufacturers are now listening to Parkinson's disease patients, and are trying to address their six major concerns, though it would seem obvious there is a lot of room for improvement.
Browse current and archived What's Hot in PD? articles, the National Parkinson Foundation's monthly blog for people with Parkinson's written by our National Medical Director, Dr. Michael S. Okun.
June 2015
Short and Long-Term Problems with Anticholinergic Drugs used for Sleep, Bladder, and Tremor Symptoms
May 2015
Leaps in Deep Brain Stimulation Technology
April 2015
What to tell Parkinson's patients about diet and taking statin drugs
March 2015
Everything a Parkinson's Disease Patient Needs to Know About the New Dopamine Pump
February 2015
Tips for Parkinson's Disease Patients Switching from Sinemet or Madopar to Rytary (IPX066)
January 2015
More Evidence Linking Gut Bacteria to Parkinson's Disease: A Guide for Patients
December 2014
Two New Therapies for Parkinson's Disease Patients to get Excited About: Vaccines and Monoclonal Antibodies
November 2014
The Importance of a Monitoring Strategy When Prescribing Dopamine Agonists: Lessons from the National Parkinson Foundation Data
October 2014
Is Midlife Migraine Related to Late Life Parkinson's Disease?
September 2014
Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson's Disease: NPF Congratulates Mahlon DeLong and Alim-Louis Benabid and Looks to a Bright Future in Human Neural-Network Modulation
August 2014
Everything You Need to Know About Medical Marijuana and Parkinson's Disease
July 2014
The End for Levodopa Phobia: New Study Shows Sinemet is a Safe Initial Therapy for Treatment of Parkinson's Disease
June 2014
Is light therapy a potential treatment modality in Parkinson's disease?
May 2014
How does the most common genetic cause of Parkinson's Disease (LRRK2) cause Parkinson's disease and could it be used to help develop a better therapy?
April 2014
An Update on DAT Scanning for Parkinson's Disease Diagnosis
March 2014
Could Northera (Droxidopa) Be an Alternative Treatment for Low Blood Pressure and Passing Out Symptoms?
February 2014
The Dream of a Pill Free Existence and the Continuous Dopaminergic Pump for the Treatment of Parkinson's Disease
January 2014
Should I take Inosine to Raise my Uric Acid Levels and Treat my Parkinson's Disease?
December 2013
Could Fungus and Mold be an Important Contributor to Parkinson's Disease?
November 2013
Pimavanserin and the Hope for a Better Drug for Hallucinations and Psychosis in Parkinson's Disease
October 2013
Halting of the Creatine Study
September 2013
The Importance of Identifying and Treating Caregiver Strain
August 2013
Putting Parkinson's Disease Information into the Palm of Your Hand: Parkinson's Enters the Smartphon
July 2013
What Parkinson's Disease Patients Need to Know about H. Pylori Gastrointestinal Infections
June 2013
A2A Receptor Antagonists and Parkinson's Disease Treatment
May 2013
Another Setback for Trophic Factor Treatment in Parkinson's Disease
April 2013
IPX066 and What Patients Really Want in New Carbidopa/Levodopa (Sinemet) Formulations
March 2013
The Weather Forecast for Parkinson's Disease Calls for Worldwide Economic Storm
February 2013
Defeating the Barriers to Implementing Exercise Regimens in Parkinson's Disease Patients
January 2013
When should you start medication therapy for Parkinson's disease?
December 2012
Neurologist Care Reduces Hospitalizations in Parkinson's Disease
November 2012
A Victory in Court for Parkinson's Disease Patients who Require Ongoing Rehabilitative Therapies
October 2012
Given the recent FDA announcement about Mirapex (pramipexole), should I be worried about dopamine agonists?
September 2012
What about the new Parkinson's Disease Vaccine? What should I know?
August 2012
Caffeine as a Potential Treatment for Parkinson's Disease
July 2012
Time to Consider GPi DBS for Parkinson's Disease: A Shift in the Practice of Patient Selection for DBS
June 2012
A New Treatment for Parkinson's Disease-Related Constipation
May 2012
Too Many Pills: Improving Delivery Systems for Parkinson's Disease Drugs
April 2012
Measuring Quality and Assessing Depression in Parkinson's Disease
March 2012
Watch out for Unexpected Obstacles if You Use a Cueing Strategy to Break Freezing of Gait in Parkinson's Disease
February 2012
Pill Color, Generic Medications and Insurance Issues: Important Medication-Related Tips for the Parkinson's Disease Patient
January 2012
Are Blood Tests for Parkinson's Disease on the Horizon?
December 2011
Placing Stem Cells in Animal Models of Parkinson's Disease: Another Important Step
November 2011
Important News for the Parkinson's Disease Community: More Evidence that Sinemet and Madopar are Not Toxic and do Not Accelerate Disease Progression
October 2011
The Case for All Parkinson's Disease Patients to be Co-managed by a Primary Care-Neurologist Team
September 2011
Scientists say Research on Brain Proteins Involved in Parkinson's Disease is "Shaping" Up
August 2011
Who Actually Takes Care of Most of the Parkinson's Patients Worldwide: The Need for Education and the Parkinson's Toolkit
July 2011
If you are Dizzy or Passing Out, it could be Your Parkinson's Disease or Parkinson's Disease Medications
June 2011
How Will Group Visits for Parkinson's Disease Fit into the Future of Parkinson's Disease Care?
May 2011
Why Patients Should be Wary of Chelation Therapy for Parkinson's Disease
April 2011
Opening the Door to Gene Therapy in Parkinson's Disease: The Need for Refinement of the Technology and Approach
March 2011
Does it Matter if I Can't Get Brand Sinemet?
February 2011
Should I get a DaTscan or PET scan to confirm my diagnosis of Parkinson's disease?
January 2011
A Critical Reappraisal of the Worst Drugs in Parkinson's Disease
December 2010
Environmental Risks for PD: Manganese, Welding, Mining, and Parkinsonism
November 2010
Calling for the FDA to Revise the Eight Sinemet a Day Rule
October 2010
Dry Cleaning Solvents and Potential Environmental Risks for Developing Parkinson's Disease
September 2010
Maintaining the Balance: Why Parkinson's Disease Patients Need to Understand Drug Recalls, Withdrawals, and Safety Alerts
August 2010
Shining a Light on Parkinson's Disease: Optogenetics Has a Bright Future in Research
July 2010
Poor Medication Management of Parkinson's Disease During Hospital Admissions: Patients and Families Can Improve Their Hospital-Based Management
June 2010
Why Are Patches and Continuous Release Technology a Big Deal to Parkinson's?
May 2010
Is the PD SURG Trial Another Surge Forward for DBS Therapy?
April 2010
Cycling in PD in Those Who Can't Walk: Is it Possible?
March 2010
New iPS Stem Cells for PD: What Does it Mean?
February 2010
Time for Comprehensive Care Networks for PD
January 2010
Is Parkinson's Disease a Prion Disease?
December 2009
Parkinson's Disease Linked to Gaucher's Disease
November 2009
Brain Cells Keep Time Stamps: Implications for Parkinson's Disease Therapies
October 2009
Is it Safe to Have an MRI with a DBS in Place?
September 2009
Take Care of Your Bones as They Are Affected in Parkinson's Disease (Even in Men)
August 2009
Is it Time to Start Paying Attention to Pain Symptoms in Parkinson's Disease Patients?
July 2009
Glutathione Fails to Demonstrate Significant Improvement in PD Symptoms
June 2009
Keeping an Eye on Trials Important to the Parkinson's Disease Patient
May 2009
Increased Risk of Melanoma in Parkinson's Disease
April 2009
Finally a DBS Expert Consensus Statement Aimed at Their True Customers: The Patients
March 2009
Pesticides and Environmental Exposure in Parkinson's disease: Should We Stay Away From the Stink Truck?
February 2009
Is Exercise Effective Treatment and Protection Against PD?
January 2009
Why are Transplant Trials Struggling to Succeed in the Treatment of PD?
December 2008
Are Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors Disease Modifying or Neuroprotective in PD?
November 2008
Update on Gene Therapy for Parkinson's Disease
Each month, we will feature a new column by NPF's National Medical Director, Dr. Michael Okun, on the latest developments in Parkinson's disease research. Read the latest "What's Hot in PD?" below.
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The Buick Regal has been one of the best selling of all Buick models through the years. This midsized sedan has been a favorite in the United States and has won many awards abroad as well. The newest Regal model is a using a shorter wheelbase than in the past and this causes tighter quarters in the back seat but there is still plenty of leg room. Through all the changes going on at GM the Buick brand is now back and it seems stronger than ever.The new Regal is going to be marketed as Buicks sports sedan and this may mean that there are many more changes coming to this classic from Buick before we see it in 2011. One thing is for sure and that is that the Regal will still be a very important part of the Buick family of automobiles, but it may look a lot different after it undergoes some cosmetic changes and maybe even a complete overhaul under the hood. The new release of the Buick Regal is said to personify the new upscale image that Buick is trying to uphold, the changes may be drastic.
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Microsoft seems to be in a very dangerous position here. They are running the risk of putting all of their eggs into the consumer basket and they really don't have any experience depending on them as their primary customer.
Source: The Wall Street Journal - Morning CIO EMail
Good morning. Microsoft's pricing schemes could be the last straw for many CIOs. The newest twist to the company's convoluted licensing plans means customers will pay more when users access software from several devices, such as desktops at work and tablets from home. The pricing changes are tantamount to "water torture," Forrester Research analyst Mark Bartrick tells CIO Journal.
But even most prisoners of war eventually get released. "We're not going to be doing that in 2016," said Stephen Fraser, CIO of Danish conglomerate Moller Maersk, which at around $55.7 billion in annual revenues and 108,000 employees, is one of the largest companies in the world and exactly the kind of company Microsoft can't afford to lose. It's also the kind of company other customers look to as an example. Fraser told CIO Journal that attempts by software vendors to trap customers with enterprise license agreements is part of what's driving him and other CIOs to consider alternatives to the likes of Microsoft, including cloud computing and open source applications. "What do you need Microsoft for?" he said.
The crux of the problem is Microsoft is moving from charging companies per device for their licenses and are moving to charging them per user. Meaning they will have to pay more for devices shared by many employees and can end up paying multiple times for the same license (such as paying for Windows Phone in the phone purchase then again when an employee uses it). Microsoft seems to be trying to "tax" companies on all of their employees no matter how casual their computer use.


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Michael Chandler Shines, Curran Wins Split Decision in Bellator's Debut on Spike | MMAWeekly.com
Bellator's debut show on Spike TV ended up as an almost flawless performance with both Michael Chandler and Pat Curran retaining their titles, while Renato "Babalu" Sobral went down in defeat.There is little doubt after Thursday night that Michael Chandler has secured his spot as one of the best lightweights in the world as he capped off Bellator's debut show on Spike TV with a one-sided pounding of former Olympian Rick Hawn."If you ain't moving forward, you're moving backwards, that's me," Chandler said after the fight about his progression.http://www.mmafighting.com/2013/1/18...nce-highlightsPat Curran vs. Patricio Pitbull – Bellator featherweight title fight
The first fight to air on Spike TV Thursday night featured featherweight champion Pat Curran facing off with Patricio "Pitbull" Freire in a bout many months in the making. Both Curran and Pitbull were forced to sit out for extended periods of time due to injury, but you'd hardly know either of them missed any action with the performances showcased in the cage.
The fighters started out tentatively, which was somewhat surprising given both fighter's tendency to attack early and often. Once they settled into a rhythm, Pitbull started to become the aggressor while Curran was content in his counter punching style.
Through the first three rounds neither fighter put together much in the way of serious combinations outside of a few quick strikes from Pitbull that probably stole him a round or two. As the fight wore on however, Curran's fortune changed because the 4th and 5th rounds will often separate champion from challenger.
Curran's power started to show as he established a quick double jab that snapped Pitbull's head back, and followed that up with a jaw-rattling uppercut. Pitbull tried his best to unleash a flurry with seconds left to go in the fight, but couldn't catch Curran with anything to put him away.
When the judges came back the scores resulted in a split decision, but Pat Curran received two scorecards in his favor as he retained his Bellator featherweight title. Curran stood proud after the victory, and now he'll look to the future where he will likely face Daniel Straus later this year. With the new Bellator championship rematch clause in place, Patricio Pitbull could also quickly jump back in the title picture after coming within one round on a scorecard from taking home the gold.
This past year, Bellator announced a new championship-rematch clause that went into affect with the organization's move from MTV2 to Spike TV. When "called for," Rebney has the option to book immediate rematched rather than waiting for a defeated fighter to win another tournament to get a second title shot.
However, Freire won't get to benefit from the clause. Rebney told MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com) he simply doesn't want to hold up the division.
After all, Season 6 tournament winner Daniel Straus (21-4 MMA, 7-1 BFC) is already queued up for the next shot at Curran. Additionally, after a delay, finalists Rad Martinez (14-2 MMA, 4-0 BFC) and Shahbulat Shamhalaev (11-1-1 MMA, 2-0 BFC) are set to conclude their Season 7 tournament on Feb. 21 at Bellator 90, and the winner also will be in line for a title shot.
"At the end of the day, I think Daniel deserves his shot now without any type of delay," Rebney said. "Straus is that unknown commodity. Not that many people talk about Straus, but I literally think belongs in most people's Top 7 or 8 in the world. He's a really talented fighter and one of the biggest featherweights I've ever seen."
Then there's either Martinez or Shamhalaev after that, so the title is pretty much tied up through 2013.
But if there weren't a logjam in the division, would Rebney have considered Curran vs. Freire II?
"Absolutely," he said. "(Matchmaker) Sam (Caplan) and I and the team would sit down and consider it. Pat won the fight, but it would be one we'd look at and consider."
Curran also understands that challengers are stacking up, and he doesn't want to leave them waiting.
"I plan on getting back there as soon as possible," Curran said. "I don't want to to take too much time off because 2013 is going to be a busy year for me, and I plan on keeping the belt the whole time."
Rebney, though, said it's simply a good problem to have. After all, just a few years ago, top-level featherweights were few and far between in the organization.
"There was a time when 145 wasn't that strong of a division for us, and now look at it," he said


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The fireworks go off as JBL and Josh Matthews welcome the WWE Universe to another edition of Friday Night Smackdown! Alberto Del Rio's music hits, as he comes out with Ricardo Rodriguez with the crowd exploding with cheers! He walks to the ramp, and grabs a mic before sliding in the ring. Del Rio begins to speak..he says that last week he did nothing but prove Big Show wrong. He says that after going through hell, after going through torture- he finally did it. He says that he only has his family, friends, and the fans to thank. But there is one more person he'd like to thank, and that is his BEST friend- Ricardo Rodriguez. Rodriguez has always stuck by his side, and the only reason why Del Rio is here right now is because of Rodriguez. Rodriguez and Del Rio embrace in the ring, as the crowd cheer. Rio says that he's got one other person to address, and that person goes by the name of Dolph Ziggler. He says that to be honest, he doesn't blame Dolph Ziggler for trying to cash in the way that he did, because Del Rio himself has done it before- but he just wants to point out that if Ziggler can't win a world champion using a briefcase, he'll never win a champion. He says that if Ziggler wants to win, then he should get his ass out here and cash it in the briefcase like a man!
The crowd cheer, but Big Show's music hits. Show comes out saying that there is no way that he is finished with Del Rio. He says that match was a natural fluke, and Del Rio got lucky. Show says that he wasn't 100% and he wants vengeance. He'll make Del Rio pay, starting now! He says that if he doesn't give him back what is rightfully his, he'll come and take it using cold actions! Show begins to slide into the ring but Randy Orton's music hits!
Orton comes out to make the save as Show bails. Orton turns around, and looks Del Rio straight into the eye as the crowd pop. Booker T's music hits, as Booker comes out. He says that if Big Show wants a piece of Del Rio, he'll have to earn it! He says that Big Show, will face Khali...and Sheamus tonight in a Triple Threat Match with Elimination Rules! The winner will go earn the chance to be one of the Elimination Chamber participants! Crowd cheer at this as Show slams his mic on the floor and flips. Booker says that the main event for tonight..will be Randy Orton vs Alberto Del Rio! The crowd go balistic with cheers as Orton and Del Rio go face to face. Rodriguez is just standing there, marking out at the announcement as we head to commercial.
The camera cuts back to ringside, as Khali and Big Show are already in the ring. Sheamus makes his way to the ring, as the bell rings for the match to begin.
Match 1. Khali vs Big Show vs Sheamus - Elimination Chamber Qualifier match in Elimination Rules.
Eliminations: Sheamus layed Khali out with a Brogue Kick, as Khali went flying. Big Show picked Khali up and nailed him with a WMD. He pinned him as Khali got eliminated.
Finish: Back and forth action. Show goes for a WMD but Sheamus ducks and counters it into a Brogue Kick! The lights go out, only for the lights to go back on with Sheamus being on the floor! Show goes for the cover and gets the win!
Winner: Big Show
After the match, Booker T comes out. Booker says that Show doesn't get away with this easily. The Shield may have tried to play mind games once again, and stop Sheamus from qualifying..well they've failed. Booker says that Sheamus and Show will BOTH advance to the Elimination Chamber. Show goes to hit Sheamus with another WMD, but Sheamus gets up and lays him out with a Brogue Kick as we head to commercial.
Back from commercial, and we get a recap of the previous moments tonight. Funkasarurs hits as Cameron and Naomi make there way to the ring. They come out to mixed reactions, as Naomi is the one getting booed. Cameron picks up a mic, and says that Tamina must have some guts to attack her last night! She says that Tamina wants to prove domination, but unfortunately for her- she started messing with the wrong chick! Cameron gives Naomi the mic, as Naomi smirks. Naomi says that Cameron is 100% correct, and while they may be doing what they love- wrestling and cheerleading at the same time. She says that Tamina will get the biggest ass kicking of her entire career, and she'll get her fate tonight as Cameron whoops her ass! Tamina's music hits, as she comes out with a mic. She begins to speak, but she drops the mic. She slides into the ring, as her and Cameron go at it with Naomi sliding outside the ring as the bell rings for the match.
Match 2. Cameron vs Tamina
Finish: Back and forth action. Tamina hits Cameron with a Superkick, followed by a Superfly Splash! She goes for the cover as she gets the win!
Winner: Tamina
After the match, Tamina lays Cameron out with a Superkick as Naomi slides into the ring. Naomi laughs at Cameron, and says that must have hurt as Cameron is layed out cold, as the camera heads backstage.
We see Wade Barrett walking backstage, looking really irritated. Matt Striker goes to ask him how did it feel to win the Royal Rumble, but Barrett pushes him to the floor and is making his way to the ring as we head to commercial.
Wade Barrett's music hits, and he shouts cut the music. He says that he is shocked. He is shocked about the fact that he has to face a jobber heading into the Royal Rumble. He says that Tyson Kidd may have been in the last 4 at Rumble, but that doesn't mean nothing. Barrett WON the Rumble. He says that he is even higher than the Empire State, he says that he is the Intercontinental Champion! He is the Royal Rumble winner! He deserves to be treated better! He should be handed real opponents, world champions! Not ugly, little shrimps like Tyson Kidd! Tyson Kidd's music hits as Kidd makes his way to the ring with a mic. He says that Barrett is absolutely crazy, if he actually thinks he should be facing world champions. He says that there is one thing that is stopping him from facing the top guys, and that is the Intercontinental belt there. Kidd says that he would've asked Barrett to hand it to him, but he knows this industry better than most people. He says that he wants to earn that title, like he earned his shot! He says that at Elimination Chamber, when he and Barrett go toe to toe, he'll prove that he is far from a jobber, by kicking Barrett's ass! Booker T's music hits, as Booker says he likes what is going on. He says that he wants Barrett and Kidd to go against each other already, so tonight- he's gonna make an 8 man tag team match tonight! He says that Barrett will team up with his polar oppisites..3MB! Barrett drops his mic before going down on his knees and punching the ring as Kidd laughs. Booker says that they will take on the team of Tyson Kidd, Brodus Clay, Kofi Kingston and R-Truth! The crowd cheer at this announcement as Clay, Kingston and Truth come out in the corner of Kidd! 3MB come out in the corner of Barrett as Barrett doesn't look happy. Barrett and Brodus Clay are the legal men as the bell rings.
Match 3. Wade Barrett and 3MB vs Tyson Kidd, Brodus Clay, Kofi Kingston and R-Truth.
Finish: Back and forth action. Tyson Kidd and Jinder Mahal are the legal men. Mahal goes for a Clothesline, but Tyson grabs his hand and ducks under it before laying him out with a Backbreaker! Tyson locks Mahal in the Dungeon Lock as Mahal taps!!
Winner: Tyson Kidd, Brodus Clay, Kofi Kingston and R-Truth.
All 4 celebrate, but Kidd leaves as Barrett strikes him from behind. Barrett goes to lay him out with a Bullhammer, but Kidd ducks and nails him with a Dropkick! They take their brawl to the back as the crowd mark out. Clay heads to the back, as in the ring are Kofi Kingston, R-Truth and 3MB! Kingston grabs a mic, and says that 3MB's performance tonight was the prime example of why they shouldn't mess with Kingston and Truth! Kingston says that all he did, was talk the truth by dissing 3MB's pathetic music- but they took a step too far by attacking them from behind. Truth says that he knows, and Little Jimmy knows that 3MB are simply nothing but a joke! They will never go far in this business but Slater grabs Truth's mic as smirks. Slater says that he can't believe the words that are coming out of Kingston, and Truth's mouths. Slater says that Kingston is nothing but a mid-carder, always has been and always will be. Kingston will never win the big one, not in a million years. Slater says that Kingston is way too boring to be on the top. Course, Kingston may be over with the pathetic crowd- but that's because they are clueless just like him! McIntyre and Mahal turn to Truth as they grab mics. McIntyre says that R-Truth is the definition of stupid. Stupid because he is a Schizophrenic monkey that talks to an invisible punk also known as Little Jimmy! Truth goes mental but 3MB slide outside of the ring! Mahal says that Little Jimmy isn't real, and Truth needs to accept that- but he can't because he pretends to care about Jimmy, by feeding him bananas as well as eating them himself! Truth flips but Kingston goes to calm him down. Slater says that Slater's are gonna Slate! Mahal says that Mahaters gonna Mahate! McIntyre says that the McIntaters are gonna McIntate baby as he head to a commercial.


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In the 18th and the earlier part of the 19th centuries, a sloop-of-war was a small sailing warship (also known as one of the escort types) with a single gun deck that carried anything up to eighteen cannon. As the rating system covered all vessels with 20 guns and above, this meant that the term sloop-of-war actually encompassed all the unrated combat vessels including the very small gun-brigs and cutters. In technical terms, even the more specialised bomb vessel were classed as sloops-of-war, and in practice these were actually employed in the sloop role when not carrying out their specialized functions.
In later years the type evolved; in World War II sloops were specialized convoy-defence vessels, with anti-aircraft and anti-submarine capability.
In the first half of the 18th century, most naval sloops were two-masted vessels, usually carrying a ketch or a snow rig. A ketch had main and mizzen masts but no foremast, while a snow had a foremast and a main mast but no mizzen.
The first three-masted (i.e. "ship rigged") sloops appeared during the 1740s, and from the mid-1750s most new sloops were built with a three-masted (ship) rig.
The Royal Navy also made extensive use of the Bermuda sloop, both as a cruiser against French privateers, slavers, and smugglers, and also as its standard advice vessels, carrying communications, vital persons and materials, and performing reconnaissance duties for the fleets.
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The unusually thin shape of fashion models has been criticized for allegedly warping girls' body image and encouraging eating disorders. Organizers of a fashion show in Madrid in September 2006 turned away models who were judged to be underweight by medical personnel who were on hand. In February 2007, six months after her sister, Luisel Ramos - also a model - died, Uruguayan model Eliana Ramos became the third international model to die of malnutrition in six months. The second victim was Ana Carolina Reston. Luisel Ramos died of heart failure caused by anorexia nervosa just after stepping off the catwalk.
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National Weather Service meteorologists have confirmed that the storm system that damaged areas of south and east Starkville and the Mississippi State campus did indeed spawn a small tornado.
City officials said Tuesday that they believed a small tornado touched down in south Starkville and move along a northeasterly path. Chief Administrative Officer Lynn Spruill said she, Mayor Parker Wiseman and Police Chief David Lindley were out surveying the damage early Tuesday morning.
Some areas of south Starkville may be without electrical service until sometime today as city crews and emergency responders began cleaning up Tuesday from the tornado and severe thunderstorms that struck the city late Monday night.
Some areas along South Louisville Street — particularly around The Pines Mobile Home Park — would require extensive repair to electrical lines before power could be restored, said Spruill on Tuesday. The repairs would probably take until sometime today to complete, she said.
National Weather Service meteorologists' later confirmed early Tuesday afternoon that a Class EF-2 twister had touched down in the city.
The storm hits
From what officials have been able to determine, the twister touched down shortly before 11 p.m. at the Sportsplex on Lynn Lane and began moving northeast from there, ripping siding off the Church of the Nazarene and causing roof damage to some apartments on Park Circle before slamming into the Pines Mobile Home Park off South Louisville Street, where it caused the most severe damage, Spruill said.
Several mobile homes were destroyed, while others were knocked off their foundations or suffered minor to moderate damage. Furniture, clothing and personal possessions were strewn about the mobile home park amid broken trees and other debris.
Mississippi Emergency Management Agency representatives had set up a mobile incident response center at the mobile home park by midday Tuesday.
After striking The Pines, the tornado continued moving northeast, damaging portions of the Starkville High School campus and Pleasant Acres subdivision before moving across Highway 12 and hitting areas around Colonel Muldrow Street in the Cotton District before the reported twister dissipated.
Multiple traffic signals along Highway 12 East were damaged by the storm, and were either flashing yellow or red at certain intersections as city crews worked to repair them Tuesday.
SHS campus sees moderate damage
Tuesday morning, Starkville School District Supt. Judy Couey confirmed that the fences at the SHS baseball field and tennis courts had been damaged, and one wall of the greenhouse at the Millsaps Vocational-Technical building had been blown out.
The roof of the Millsaps building itself had some holes believed to have been caused by flying debris carried by the storm from The Pines, Couey said.
Two classrooms had roof damage and interior water damage, and school staff members had been moving computer equipment out of those rooms to be examined for water damage. Carpet in both classrooms was soaked, Couey said.
Classes scheduled to meet in those rooms were relocated to other rooms on the SHS campus, she added.
"We've contacted our insurance adjuster and have been taking pictures," said Couey. "Our concern right now is preventing further damage."
Couey said officials at other schools in the district — including Sudduth Elementary — were reporting the presence of water in some portions of their buildings, but it was being cleaned up and was not sufficient to disrupt classes.
"All other classes are going on as scheduled," she said.
Other areas of the city, county impacted
The storm system — which brought multiple heavy thunderstorms into the greater Starkville area Monday night and early Tuesday morning — did cause other damage in the city and on the Mississippi State campus.
Spruill said numerous trees were down throughout the city, though damage was more prevalent in areas of south Starkville where the tornado struck.
In the Pleasant Acres subdivision just east of the SHS campus, a large pine tree fell through the roof of a home on Howard Road, while another large tree on Pine Circle was destroyed. Crews from various tree services and roofing contractor were working to help residents in that subdivision on Tuesday.
Multiple subdivisions along South Montgomery Street — including Timber Cove and Sherwood Forest — saw minor damage, with some trees damaged and much small vegetation debris scattered over roadways.
In addition to areas along South Louisville Street, some isolated power outages did occur around the community, though many were restored by daybreak Tuesday, Spruill said.
Some damage was reported in the Clayton Village area off Highway 182 East, and reports of downed or damaged trees came in from around the county, said Emergency Management Director Jim Britt late Tuesday afternoon.
"The worst of it hit the city. As bad as the damage is — especially at The Pines — we dodged a pretty big bullet," said Britt.
MSU campus sees light damage
On the Mississippi State campus, the large banners hanging on the exterior of Davis Wade Stadium were damaged by the storm, and multiple trees were reported damaged, including a large limb that was lost from a sycamore tree in the Junction.
Some buildings along the Drill Field reportedly saw minor damage, with electrical service being disrupted in one building — Carpenter Hall — after a hackberry tree fell on an electrical transformer by the building. MSU Physical Plant crews had power restored to the building by early Tuesday afternoon.
"We had standard cleanup to the infrastructure and roadways, but all were cleared for traffic by 8 a.m.," said George Davis, work management supervisor for MSU Physical Plant Administration.
Other reports from the tim
Contrary to earlier reports, seven people did suffer minor injuries and require treatment at OCH Regional Medical Center late Monday night and early Tuesday morning, said Coroner Michael Hunt, who also works in emergency services at the hospital. However, all were treated and released, he said.
No one died in the storm.
Though National Weather Service records from last night's storm were still being confirmed Tuesday morning, unofficial measurements at MSU's Climatology Lab in Hilbun Hall recorded a combined 2.71 inches of rainfall over a 32-hour period that began at 12 a.m. Monday and ended at 8 a.m. Tuesday.
Wind gusts were reported to have reached as high as 70 mph as the storm system passed through the area. Oktibbeha County was one of seven counties declared a disaster area by Gov. Haley Barbour on Tuesday to expedite use of state resources to help in the storm recovery.
Yazoo, Attala, Leake, Monroe, Smith and Warren counties also saw damage.
Helping storm victims
Early Tuesday morning, police and fire officials were working with volunteers from Oktibbeha-Starkville Emergency Response Volunteer Services (OSERVS) to help find housing for displaced residents of The Pines. At least 19 people had been housed in rooms at the Regal Inn by OSERVS volunteers, while others left to stay with friends and family.
Those residents whose mobile homes sustained light or no damage were being allowed to stay in their homes early Tuesday morning.
OSERVS director Becky Wilkes said the agency would be accepting monetary donations to provide continued help to victims of Monday night's storms and replenish funds the agency spent Monday and Tuesday
Residents who have lost cars may be needing extended motel stays and assistance in replacing clothing, food and other needed items, Wilkes said.
Since OSERVS has applied for status as non-profit, tax-exempt organization, all donations are tax-deductible, she said.
Donations may be mailed to OSERVS, P.O. Box 443, Starkville, MS 39760, or dropped off at the Starkville Daily News offices at 304 E. Lampkin St. during regular business hours (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) weekdays. A special mailbox for monetary donations has been placed just inside the front door of the SDN offices. Any checks should be made payable to OSERVS and designated for the storm victims.
State American Red Cross officials arrived in Starkville Tuesday morning and were working with OSERVS and in conjunction with city officials to aid in the storm relief efforts.
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St. Edward's University faculty let us peek inside their offices.
An autographed Kinky Friedman doll. An anthology of more than 1,000 children's books. A frog collection.
Just as libraries are becoming much more than book repositories, faculty offices are more than places to display diplomas and textbooks. As a top liberal arts university, the faculty libraries at St. Edward's are creative reflections of the people who inhabit them. Some are filled with tidily alphabetized books, others are overflowing with papers and burgeoning bookshelves, and a few have hardly any books. But all are interesting.
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Will Pundits Kill Windows Phone 8?
Windows Phone 8 is only doomed if we say it is. I've been losing patience with the growing meme among pundits that Microsoft's new Windows Phone 8 is a brave try, but not worth recommending because it doesn't have the most popular apps from other platforms.
Yes, that's true, right now. But it may not be true in six months. And those same pundits actually have a lot of control over whether or not it will be true.
App momentum is all about perception and zeitgeist. It's either a positive or negative feedback loop. Microsoft can prime the pump a bit, and it's doing so. If carriers want to absolutely shove a platform at users (as Verizon did with Android), that will also aid adoption. But in general, as long as the platform's SDK is acceptable (which it is), developers will write for a platform if they feel the users are there, and users will come if the developers are there.
That gives pundits an unusual amount of power, because they have some control over perception. If developers and users see everywhere that Windows Phone is up and coming, they'll give it a try - and it'll be up and coming. But if they hear that it's a damp squib because of a lack of apps, they'll stay away, maintaining the lack of apps.
Not Everyone Uses iOS
I've been seeing the "doomed" meme come up recently in the work of influential writers I respect, like David Pogue of the New York Times (unlinkable because of the NYT paywall), Chris Ziegler of the Verge and Todd Hasleton of TechnoBuffalo. They try to couch their words in conditional terms, but their columns all read to me like early obituaries. The underlying tone is that "Windows Phone doesn't have every iPhone game I love right now, so it's worthless."
Against that I'll hold Noah Kravitz's column, "The Windows Phone Problem," which goes more negative on desktop Windows 8 than I prefer, but at least acknowledges that Windows Phone is a solid offering with a fighting chance.
One thing I've noticed is that a lot of these guys tend to be iOS guys, at least to tell from their repeated references to some game called Letterpress. I have a whole half-column written in my head about how sick I am of hearing about this Letterpress thing, which seems to have become some sort of Twitter shibboleth for being a hipster iOS user. But not everyone uses iOS, and not everyone is surrounded by people who use iOS. iOS is vastly overrepresented among geeks and pundits, I suspect. Most Americans aren't suffering from an iOS network effect. Windows Phone doesn't have Letterpress, but it has enough apps to amuse, and if it gets more momentum, other apps will come.
In a nation where only half of the people have smartphones, there's still room for Windows Phone. But it will only survive if people believe there's room for Windows Phone, and that's where the pundits are key.
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Apr 19, 2008
The past 2 days have been a whirlwind - poor wireless internet made it impossible to blog and LEGO had those of us there doing a variety of things that kept us extremely busy.
Give me a day or so to collect my thoughts, gather pictures, video, etc... and I'll be posting all weekend.
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- Christopher R. Smith (Littlehorn) said...
Me also exhausted. No blogging now...must rest.
- Apr 19, 2008, 2:59:00 PM
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FWF has been a great experience---this from someone who generally does not enjoy big events like this. A few highlights for me were:
1. Actually meeting members of the blog and MCP2. It was a nice surprise when Richard Lee showed up on Friday!
2. Getting to know the LEGO NXT team--Steven, Rick, Heinrich, Maureen... (I think Richard and Heinrich speak better "American" English than I do!)
3. The amazing costumes. Words cannot describe some of the get-ups we saw every day. My personal favorite was an FLL team of girls from Alabama---identical "girly" outfits, including tiaras and pink boas...Proving you can be smart and beautiful. (If someone has a photo of this team, please post it.)
4. Seeing Jim and Jonathon succeed in getting a photo with Dean Kamen for use in their upcoming "unofficial" guide to FLL. First officials were really supportive---a breath of fresh air compared to so many organizations who don't embrace "unofficial" guides.
5. Having people tell me that they LOVED my book---music to any author's ears!
6. Seeing so many volunteers committed to making a difference in the futures of our children.
7. Learning there is a FIRST program growing in my new home state of Oklahoma. I can't wait to start recruiting volunteers and team members in Perry!
8. With a few rare exceptions, this HUGE group of people embodied the "gracious professionalism" that First seeks to instill. Awesome!
If you are not involved with First as a team member or mentor, I strongly encourage you to consider it. It is one organization that does not seem to squander your time and effort.
It's 4 am---I'll write more later.
- Apr 19, 2008, 6:29:00 PM
- Brian Davis said...
> Seeing Jim and Jonathon succeed in getting
> a photo with Dean Kamen for use in their
> upcoming "unofficial" guide to FL
...Oh, *Please* tell me all three were wearing pink boas at the time. what a cover shot *that* would make... :)
It sounds like you all had a wonderful (& typically PACKED) time - I look forward to hearing more, once you've had a chance to do the optional weekend activities... like sleep.
Brian Davis
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- Fay Rhodes said...
First of all, my apologizes to any name I butchered at 4 am—like Richard Li and Jonathan.
Secondly---darn, we should have thought of boas! Oh well, it wouldn't be the same in black and white. Pink is so key to the effect. ; )
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John Morgan, Ph.D.,Office Director, Office of Science and Technology, National Institute of Justice
When NIJ and BJA convened the Predictive Policing Symposiums, seven police agencies were developing strategic plans for doing
predictive policing in their jurisdictions.
For more information on these agencies see the summary of the Demonstration Projects and Evaluation.
At the First Predictive Policing Symposium, Dr. John Morgan emphasized that the technical breakout session would provide an
opportunity to discuss what information should be applied to these programs.
Morgan offered the following definition of predictive policing from the Harvard Executive Session paper: "Predictive policing
refers to any policing strategy or tactic that develops and uses information and advanced analysis to inform forward-thinking
crime prevention."
The group commented on specific elements of the definition:
Morgan reintroduced the five elements of predictive policing presented in the opening panel session (The Future of Prediction in Criminal Justice: Defining Terms and Introducing Issues), and participants offered their comments:
The group developed a comprehensive list of 41 potential ways to use predictive policing and how predictive information might
be valuable. Read the complete list.
Group members chose to look more closely at vehicle theft/automated early warning system. The group examined how predictive
techniques would be used in vehicle theft. Morgan explained that this kind of exercise is useful because departments have
the ability to measure their effectiveness. In other words, did predictive policing make a difference?
Participants from the Technical breakout session of the Predictive Policing Symposium discussed the following applications
and values of predictive policing:
At the Second Predictive Policing Symposium, Debra Piehl, president of the Massachusetts Association of Crime Analysts, explained
that most small- and medium-size departments struggle with the analytic process, particularly where to start and how much
will it cost. Departments must look at the operational impact and efficiency gained from crime analysis. She warned, however,
that the only way the process can move forward is by incorporating data quality measures into business practices.
Jim Mallard, technology director of the International Association of Crime Analysts, agreed that data drive everything else.
"Analysts must have good, clean data that are readily available," he said. Mallard urged participants to sit down and have
a frank discussion about the quality of the data in their data management systems. "The size of the agency does not matter,"
Mallard continued. "If you have 50 or 500 officers, you can still manage data using programs like Microsoft Access."
Participants identified potential non-traditional data sources like social networking sites. They agreed that the data are
limitless, and they need to be creative in what they look for. Susan Smith, a crime analyst in the Shawnee (Kan.) Police Department,
encouraged departments to look at new kinds of data such as eviction data, school data, zoning information and mental health
Jim Lucht, director of the Providence Plan, discussed one particular tool that agencies can use to access data on returning
prisoners. His group worked with NIJ, the Department of Corrections, the Providence Police Department and a reentry service
organization to build a system that maps people coming out of prison, offense type and available services based on offense
type. "The Internet-based system allows for easy communication between police and probation," Lucht said. The system also
enables reentry groups to give service referrals and get statistics from policy initiatives.
Participants also emphasized the importance of having an effective analyst: "If your department is too small, borrow an analyst
from a larger neighboring agency," Smith suggested.
"We are changing the way we do police work," explained Michael Freeman, civilian analyst/reserve officer at the Dallas Fusion
Center. "It is no longer reactive — it is proactive," he said. "We can throw a dot on a map, but we must know what is behind
that dot, what is behind that crime problem." Freeman stressed the importance of having an analyst with a police background.
"Crime — analysts who lack a police background often look at the information and do not see that something is missing," he
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Jan Van Quirm wrote:Exactly - so why bother posting in here at all let alone start slagging off something that nobody's behind.
Jan Van Quirm wrote: The guy likes Seinfeld, makes one post and he's a spammer? Granted it's likely he's random and won't be back, in which case it really doesn't matter does it? There's another bod today done exactly the same (twice in fact) except he's plugging some stupid online car site/game for little or no reason - you welcome him 'cos he posted completely randomly in the official welcome thread? At least this chap's a fan and not flogging something! Ashamed on your behalf for the double standards smartypants
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According to the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine, 90 percent of all sports injuries are non-surgical; therefore, most sports injuries can be treated by a Sports Medicine physician. Injuries requiring surgery are referred to an orthopedic surgeon. Dr. Steele adds, "Sports Medicine physicians work collaboratively with orthopedic surgeons, physical therapists, occupational therapists, sports psychologists (if necessary) and other health care professionals to develop a comprehensive rehabilitation plan so the patient can get back to doing what they love to do."
In addition to Eisenhower Medical Center's Sports Medicine physicians, the Eisenhower Wellness Institute at the Eisenhower George and Julia Argyros Health Center offers in-depth Sports Medicine consultations. Please call 760-610-7360 for more information.
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Hit up antique stores for knick-knacks, flower vases, and and retro lamps. Flea markets are a gold mine for woven rugs, cool pottery, and ornate necklaces that can decorate your walls. Pull it all together with a warm floral print bedset paired with striped sheets and pillows. As long as you keep everything, from the bedding to the wall decor to the rugs, in the same color family, your room will be delightfully nonchalant.
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short for "modus operandi"...a person's way of doing things or their style.
"If y'all'd leave me alone this wouldn't be my M.O." -Eminem
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slang that means a lot or in an excessive amount.
Jeff got mo' booze for the party last night.
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stands for modus operandi which translates as method of operation
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Abbreviation for Modus Operandi which means a method of operating or functioning or a person's manner of working.
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We hit the trail again, to track down a second posse of powered-up classics
When we corralled several customized Corvettes for our initial roundup of restomods in our previous issue, they were on a comeback from a long, dusty trail. Even though these aging C1 gunslingers were well past their prime, they had found new life as classics with contemporary mechanicals.
This trend has become popular in recent years for a number of reasons. So it's no surprise that when we scouted the trail even further, we came across several other roadworthy examples to add to our outlaw gang of restomods.
The initial posse we formed contained only C1s, but these long riders are a mix of two eras, C1 and C2, with the latter focusing on '63 split-window coupes (which is fitting, considering this fall marks the 50th anniversary of that rare model's intro).
Of course, some purists contend that a collectible should be brought back to original, and we certainly appreciate that sentiment. But other factors can militate in favor of doing a restomod, including the condition of the car, its history (or lack thereof), and the availability of authentic restoration parts. And while some try to make a newer Corvette look like a classic, there's an enduring appeal in giving old iron a fresh life. After all, when the sun sets in the West, a grizzled gunfighter would surely rather be holding a Colt .45 in his hand than a flintlock. Ride 'em, cowboy!
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Mike Walker of Street Rods Only has been building Zoomies and the like for more than 20 years. So how does he reconcile his company name with the '59 Corvette shown here? Well, let's just call it a "Vetterod," and leave it at that. Walker clearly knows how to customize a car, whether it started life as a Corvette or a '41 Willys. (He has a '33 steel model in the works as well.)
After all, the basic techniques of rod building apply to all sorts of makes and models: mondo power, trick chassis, and custom paint. Like so many rod projects, this '59 Corvette mixes 'n' matches components. To wit, he stuffed a 505-horse LS7, fully dressed with chrome and polished pieces, into a custom chassis fitted with a C4 suspension, Aldan coilovers, and C5 brakes. The rest of the driveline comprises a 4L70E slushbox shifted by a Lokar unit, and linked with a custom driveshaft to a polished Dana 44 rearend.
Not one to leave anything untouched, Walker also enlarged the wheelwells for the EVOD rims, which are wrapped in Sumitomo performance rubber (245/35ZR19 front and 285/30ZR20 rear). Giving the car even more of a rodder's attitude, he also trimmed the interior with custom leather and billet pieces, plus a modern steering wheel and Classic Instruments gauges. Like so many other restomods we've covered, the plush driver seat was enlarged to accommodate a six-footer. And in case you didn't get the point from the dash panel, he repeated both the LS7 and horsepower metal insignias on the bumper, as an emphatic reminder of what's rumbling under the hood. Subtlety is no virtue when it comes to street rodding--or Vetterodding either.


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Late Alhassan goal lifts Timbers over Puerto Rico
Making his first start of the season, Alhassan scored his first goal of the season in the closing moments of the match. Midfielder Rodrigo Lopez found Alhassan, who had a shot on target saved just minutes earlier, down the right wing 25 yards out from goal. Alhassan spotted Puerto Rico goalkeeper Bill Gaudette off his line and he chipped the ball over Gaudette and tucked it inside the far side of the goal for the game-winning strike.
Goalkeeper Steve Cronin and the Timbers backline logged their fourth consecutive shutout, despite enduring heavy pressure from the Islanders in the second half. The Timbers have not conceded a goal in the last 424 minutes of play. Cronin picked up his 12th shutout of the season as Portland (12-7-9, 45pts) recorded its second win all-time in Puerto Rico.
With the win, the Timbers remain in fourth place in the overall USSF Division-2 Pro League standings and hold onto a four-point lead over the Carolina RailHawks in fifth place.
On a rain-soaked playing surface, the Timbers and Islanders (9-10-9, 36pts) slugged through a hard-fought match. While both sides finished the first half with three shots each, the Timbers had the better of the chances in the opening half.
Midfielder Ryan Pore provided the Timbers' best scoring opportunity of the first half in the 19th minute. A build up through the midfield set up defender Ian Joy for a well-placed cross from the left side into the box at the penalty spot. Pore slashed through the box, jumped up and hammered a header inches over the top left corner of the goal, just missing his 16th goal of the season.
The Islanders responded with one of their quality chances in the first half in the 26th minute. Portland's James Marcelin clipped striker Jonathan Fana from behind 25 yards out from goal. The ensuing re-start set up midfielder Sandi Gbandi for a shot on frame. Cronin tracked the ball through the crowd and made a diving stop to his left to keep the Islanders off the board.
Pore set up forward Doug DeMartin for a close chance in the 35th minute. Pore, the Timbers leading scorer, slid a through ball into the box from 30 yards out to DeMartin. As DeMartin went to shoot the ball, he slipped and fell to the ground and the Islanders were able to clear the ball away.
Moments later, pressure by the Timbers set up midfielder Johan Claesson for a shot from inside the box. Gaudette knocked Claesson's shot up into the air and then punched the ball over the end line to end the immediate threat.
Gbandi had another chance late in the period to put the home side on top. In the 40th minute, he slipped through the midfield and had a breakaway towards the top of the box. Cronin left his line to challenge the play and Gbandi pushed his shot wide of the mark.
Puerto Rico opened the second half, putting the Timbers under extreme pressure. Fana was dangerous for the Islanders throughout the second half creating multiple chances, including one in the 49th minute. He cut through the box and created enough space to unleash a shot from 10 yards out at the left post. Cronin pushed the ball just wide of the post.
In the 68th minute, midfielder Keon Daniel intercepted a pass by the Timbers 25 yards out from goal. He cracked a shot from the top of the box, forcing Cronin to react, but his shot missed just wide of the left post. The Islanders attempted nine of their 12 shots in the second half.
The Timbers were able to settle back into the match and created scoring chances of their own over the final 20 minutes of the contest. In the 71st minute, a one-two combo by Pore and forward Takayuki Suzuki set up the midfielder for a shot from distance. His attempt from 20 yards out rolled wide of the far post.
A hard challenge near the midfield stripe by Pore set up a breakaway chance for Portland in the 87th minute. Pore won possession of the ball and pushed it up field to Lopez streaking down the right side. Lopez slotted the ball to Alhassan near the top of the box out along the left post. Alhassan drilled a shot on frame, which was blocked with a timely save by Gaudette.
The Islanders, led by Fana, continued to cause problems down to the final whistle, but Portland's defense continued its stand. Another run by Fana through the box came to a halt late in the contest, when defender Stephen Keel delivered a well-timed, tough tackle seven yards out from goal. Timbers midfielder Tony McManus blanketed Gbandi on a re-start in Puerto Rico's offensive third, which prevented the Islanders' midfielder from getting to a ball played to the back post.
The Timbers travel back across the country to take on Crystal Palace Baltimore on Saturday, Sept. 25, at 2 p.m. (Pacific). A live broadcast will be available on Newsradio 750 KXL, with a live video webcast online at www.portlandtimbers.com/live.
Notes: At 19 years of age, Alhassan is one of the youngest players to make a start for the Timbers since 2001 … Cronin's clean sheet was his 22nd as a member of the Timbers, moving him into a two-way tie for first on the Timbers' modern-franchise career leader board with Josh Saunders … Forward Bright Dike was unavailable for the Timbers due to a one-game, league-imposed suspension for yellow-card accumulation … Portland is 2-3-2 all-time in Puerto Rico.
POR: GK Cronin, D Joy (Purdy, 67), D Keel, D Smith, D Kirk, M Pore, M Marcelin, M Alhassan (Danso, 90), M Claesson (McManus, 75), F Suzuki (Muhamadu, 71), F DeMartin (Lopez, 81)
PRI: GK Gaudette, D Martinez, D Velez, D Henry, D Rivera, M Miranda, M Gbandi, M Daniel (Nurse, 84), M Allison (Jagdeosingh, 80), F Foley (Bangura, 72), F Fana
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POR: Alhassan, 90


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Congratulations to the winners of the 2013 Xerox Best-of-the-Best Contest. Competition was fierce, with an incredible number of graphic communications entries submitted by the Xerox Premier Partners Global Network.
A panel of judges were impressed by the innovation and results-generating applications that truly showcased the capabilities and potential of Xerox digital printing equipment. All winners were selected based on business results, image quality, and use of Xerox technology. We invite you to take a closer look and experience innovation in action.
CDS Global wasn't satisfied with a single, highly personalized application. So the company created their very own custom workflow that allows them to produce an array of high-volume, intricately personalized applications, including their internal Personalized Total Compensation Statement, the Securian Retirement Plan Enrollment Guide and several other customized customer jobs.
Always looking for new ways to differentiate their business from the competition, Japan-based K-Print developed a new application called Synchroskin that truly helped them stand out from the crowd. Their personalized stickers not only allowed their customers to quickly and easily customize their smartphones and LCDs, but also acted as a potent self-promotion tool.
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