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I posted that a little bit late....
No worries. Happens to me all the time.
I was just trying to help... I did my best at typing...
But anyway, back to the serious. How is the senate going on, commander?
Speaking of which...technically speaking, at least as far as the RPGs (Shadow Wars and Aflame) go, EUC and SWC Force Users are around at the same time. At least, I assume so considering that the NJT was playing as their own group in Shadow Wars at one point.
And I only made the AJO since Danny wouldn't be allowed in the NJO and I don't have time for the NJT
Like I said, no worries.
It goes, matters are proceeding at the usual snail like pace for any legislative body.
Sky Guy, Aflame and Shadow Wars aren't linked though so what happens in one has no effect on the other. Kind of irrelevant if members from one group are in each game.
As for the reasoning behind the AJO, it makes sense to me. Seems like Chewie is in the same boat.
Good to hear.
I only used Aflame since Danny is Shadow Wars Danny, and Sinre has Malkuth
Different time period though.
Different games. Same basic model for the characters to be sure, but different games. Basically they are in AU from each other.
That's what I assumed at first. Then you have Sinre making various references to Shadow Wars. So:
Mesa confused by it still
(unless we are assuming an AU end to Shadow Wars, since this would take place after it ended. Which would make some sense)
A Shadow Wars still happened in the AU of Aflame (or is Shadow wars the AU of Aflame, depends on your point of reference I guess. ) ...maybe even many of the same events. But events going forward in Shadow Wars have no effect on Aflame and the events of Aflame have no affect on Shadow Wars. Think of it like the many AU episodes of Stargate. Same basic people and events, but slight differences.
That's what I started doing so I don't go:
that's the way I view all my RP's, even the ones with some of the same characters. Keeps things easier to explain if a foulup happens between the two.
EDIT: though to be honest I do try to keep things as close I can usually.
I stopped trying to keep continuity a long time ago.
You actually brushed off the same basic character too didn't you Gunny?
Basically. With some slight tweaks, since you weren't even on these boards the last time I used him in a game.
I say the more the better. Jedi = Jedi, as far as I'm concerned.
You all are a lot friendly than the NGE.
None are really necessary. It is not up to me who you want to "be" as a character here. You want to be a Jedi, you're a Jedi. I want to be a Mandalorian I'm a Mando. It's all pretty simple. I just got confused and thought you were looking to be a member of the SWC's official Jedi order, the NJT (New Jedi Trials) I mentioned earlier, as EUC/GoL ranks don't translate here. It allows for someone to have a Sithly and a Jedi type persona if they like. Jedi here, Sith there etc.
Shadow War and Aflame are perfectly in-sync, continuity-wise, and Shadow War is in sync with fifteen or so other RPs.
They are in sync yes, but I always viewed their "actions" as separate. For example one could plop their character from one into the other and "ignore" previous actions if they so wanted. Or is that mistaken Sinre?
Of course one could. But it always runs neatest when it's consistent.
Shadow War is at the beginning of 146 ABY, after all. Aflame is in 147 ABY.
Tight, mind you, but ho hum.
But you'll probably note that neither Malkuth or Vader references what happened in the Shadow War. Just vague-ness, which relates back to the SWC Senate competitions, more than anything.
I prefer to think of them as separate entities. Mostly because I haven't played Shadow War in years.
I agree, nicer when you can keep things neat and tidy. But I like vague-ness to keep things open, just in case.
I always like to be vague, especially when it comes to RPs.


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"In order to try and assess the true level of brain function and awareness that survives in the vegetative and minimally conscious states, we are progressively building up a fuller picture of the sensory, perceptual and cognitive abilities in patients. This study has added a key piece to that puzzle, and provided a tremendous amount of insight into the ability of these patients to pay attention."
Dr Tristan Bekinschtein at the MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit said: "Our attention can be drawn to something by its strangeness or novelty, or we can consciously decide to pay attention to it. A lot of cognitive neuroscience research tells us that we have distinct patterns in the brain for both forms of attention, which we can measure even when the individual is unable to speak. These findings mean that, in certain cases of individuals who are vegetative, we might be able to enhance this ability and improve their level of communication with the outside world."
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From director Robert Rodriguez (Grindhouse, Sin City) comes an action-packed, cutting-edge serving of carnage asada! Set up, double-crossed and left for dead, Machete (Danny Trejo) is a tough-as-nails ex-Federale who lays waste to anything that gets in his path. As he takes on hitmen, vigilantes and a ruthless drug cartel, bullets fly, blades clash and the body count rises. Any way you slice it, vengeance has a new name--Machete.
Polar Express
When a doubting young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery that shows him that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe.
Vehicle 19
Recently paroled Michael Woods (Paul Walker) just wants to get his life in order. But when he discovers a gun, a cell phone, and an unconscious woman in the trunk of a rental car, he fears he's in for the ride of his life. Michael has some serious decisions to make -- either keep his head down and hope to escape with his life, or risk it all to do the right thing.
Fun Size
Teen sensation Victoria Justice (Nickelodeon's Victorious) stars as Wren, a whip-smart high school senior stuck babysitting her annoying little brother, but that all changes when he somehow manages to get loose. Now Wren and her three friends need to find him as they set off on the most unexpected and unforgettable adventure of their lives...as long as mom doesn't find out!
Wreck-It Ralph
From Walt Disney Animation Studios comes a hilarious, arcade-game-hopping journey in Disney's Wreck-It Ralph. For decades, Ralph has played the bad guy in his popular video game. In a bold move, he embarks on an action-packed adventure and sets out to prove to everyone that he is a true hero with a big heart. As he explores exciting new worlds, he teams up with some unlikely new friends including feisty misfit Vanellope von Schweetz. Then, when an evil enemy threatens their world, Ralph realizes he holds the fate of the entire arcade in his massive hands.
Al Pacino gives an unforgettable performance as one of the most ruthless gangsters of all time. Directed by Brian DePalma, Scarface lays bare the sordid power of the American drug scene.
E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial
Journey back to the magic and adventure of "one of the great American films" (Leonard Maltin) with E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial, the beloved masterpiece from Academy Award-winning director Steven Spielberg. Henry Thomas, Drew Barrymore and Robert MacNaughton star in the unforgettable story of a lost alien and the 10-year-old boy who helps him find his way home. Digitally remastered for optimal picture and sound, this astounding story is sure to thrill viewers of all ages again with its timeless message of trust, courage, and the overwhelming power of friendship.
Not Fade Away
From David Chase, creator of The Sopranos, comes a story about discovering your passions, following your dreams and finding yourself. Itメs the 1960s and Rock and Roll is changing the world. Inspired by a bold new era and his success in a local band, Douglas (John Magaro) drops out of college to pursue his musical dreams, only to discover the harsh realities of the music industry. Douglas is forced to choose between listening to his father or listening to his heart in a film Rolling Stone calls モA gritty, graceful salute to Rock & Rollヤ*. *Peter Travers, Rolling Stone
Dom Cobb (Leonardo DiCaprio) is a skilled thief, the best in the dangerous art of extraction: stealing valuable secrets from deep within the subconscious during the dream state when the mind is at its most vulnerable. Cobb's rare ability has made him a coveted player in this treacherous new world of corporate espionage, but it has also made him an international fugitive and cost him everything he has ever loved. Now Cobb is being offered a chance at redemption. One last job could give him his life back but only if he can accomplish the impossible--inception. Instead of the perfect heist, Cobb and his team of specialists have to pull off the reverse, their task is not to steal an idea but to plant one. If they succeed, it could be the perfect crime. But no amount of careful planning or expertise can prepare the team for the dangerous enemy that seems to predict their every move. An enemy that only Cobb could have seen coming. MPAA Rating: PG-13 Inception © 2010 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. and Legendary Pictures. All rights reserved.
Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters
Unrated and too intense for theaters with more witches, weapons and action! Get ready for a twisted take on the classic tale as Hansel (Jeremy Renner) and Gretel (Gemma Arterton) have turned pro, coping with the trauma of their childhood captivity by slaying witches for hire. But when the seemingly unstoppable bounty hunters meet their match in an enemy so evil, it'll take all their training, weapons and courage to survive. Revenge is sweeter than candy.
Directed by Academy Award® winner Steven Spielberg, Jaws set the standard for edge-of-your seat suspense, quickly becoming a cultural phenomenon and forever changing the way audiences experience movies. When the seaside community of Amity finds itself under attack by a dangerous great white shark, the town's chief of police (Roy Scheider), a young marine biologist (Richard Dreyfuss) and a grizzled shark hunter (Robert Shaw) embark on a desperate quest to destroy the beast before it strikes again. Featuring an unforgettable score that evokes pure terror, Jaws remains one of the most influential and gripping adventures in motion picture history.
The Big Lebowski
The hilariously twisted comedy-thriller stars Jeff Bridges, John Goodman, Steve Buscemi and Julianne Moore. Join the "Dude" and his bowling buddies on their journey that blends unforgettable characters, kidnapping, a case of mistaken identity and White Russians. Enter the visually unique and entertaining world from the creative minds of the Coen brothers and remember: the Dude abides.
Ip Man
Behind ever great man there lies a teacher, and this was certainly true of Bruce Lee, who claimed as his mentor a martial arts expert named Ip Man (1893-1972). A genius of Wushu (or the Chinese martial arts school), Ip Man (Donnie Yen) grew up in a China nearly ripped to pieces by racial hatred, nationalistic strife and warfare. He rose like a phoenix above these ashes, however, courtesy of his participation in matches against various Wushu masters and kung-fun warriors - ultimately training martial arts icons such as Bruce Lee. This biopic from director Wilson Yip dramatizes Ip's life story.
Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels
A streetwise card shark ends up owing a fortune to a powerful London crime boss, but in his scheme to get the money, and save his fingers, he's a few tricks up his sleeve!
We Bought a Zoo
Oscar® Winner Matt Damon gives a heartfelt performance in this delightful film that's based on a true story. When his teenage son gets into trouble, Benjamin Mee (Damon) gives up a lucrative newspaper job to move his family to the most unlikely of places: a zoo! With help from an eclectic staff, and with many misadventures along the way, Benjamin embarks on a fresh beginning to restore the dilapidated zoo to its former glory, while uniting his family. From the director of Jerry Maguire, We Bought a Zoo is a wonderful, warm and witty celebration of the human spirit.
Fight Club
Sick of his dead end, white bread, corporate career and disgusted with the empty consumer culture of his generation, a confused young man serendipitously meets Tyler Durden. Together they create a new club where young men come to relieve their frustrations by beating each other to a pulp. Two rules govern the club: no more than two men per fight and no one is to mention fight club to any outsiders. Reverse-psychology proves it's power, as the latter rule instantaneously spreads the news of fight club throughout the underworld sub-culture. Tyler Durden, the ringleader, quickly becomes a cult hero of epic proportions, a new messiah for a dead generation. Meanwhile, Jack manages to get involved in a twisted love triangle with Tyler and a girl named Marla, who is also at odds with reality.
Die Hard
Facing Christmas 3,000 miles from his estranged wife and two children, New York policeman John McClane (Bruce Willis) flies to Los Angeles bearing presents and hoping to patch up his marriage. Stylish and cool Hans Gruber (Alan Rickman) is in Los Angeles as well for the holiday season, but he's not there to give out presents. He's there to take more than $600 million in negotiable bearer bonds from the multinational Nakatomi Corporation, where McClane's wife Holly (Bonnie Bedelia) is an executive. When the takeover becomes hostile, it's up to John McClane to take on the terrorists with all the grit and determination he can muster--but not without a sense of humor.
Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn
Set against the backdrop of a UNSC military academy, a group of highborn cadets are training to be the next generation of soldiers in the UNSCs ongoing war with insurrectionists in the outer colonial planets. Among these cadets, Thomas Lasky struggles with his doubts about this war, and with the burden of expectations he may not be able to carry. As Lasky comes to terms with his potential as a military leader, the terrifying alien alliance known as the Covenant arrives and turns his world upside down. Inspired by the Master Chief, he must decide what it means to be a hero.
The epic graphic novel by Frank Miller (Sin City) assaults the screen with the blood, thunder and awe of its ferocious visual style faithfully recreated in an intense blend of live-action and CGI animation. Retelling the ancient Battle of Thermopylae, it depicts the titanic clash in which King Leonidas (Gerard Butler) and 300 Spartans fought to the death against Xerxes (Rodrigo Santoro) and his massive Persian army. Experience history at swordpoint. And moviemaking with a cutting edge. MPAA Rating: R ©
The Dark Knight
Visionary filmmaker Christopher Nolan's sequel to the highly successful "Batman Begins" sees Batman (Christian Bale) as he raises the stakes in his war on crime. With the help of Lieutenant Jim Gordon (Gary Oldman) and District Attorney Harvey Dent (Aaron Eckhart), Batman sets out to dismantle the remaining criminal organizations that plague the city streets. The partnership proves to be effective, but they soon find themselves prey to a reign of chaos unleashed by a rising criminal mastermind known to the terrified citizens of Gotham as 'The Joker' (Heath Ledger). MPAA Rating: PG-13 © 2008 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All rights reserved. Batman and all related characters and elements are trademarks of and © DC Comics.
Batman Begins
Batman Begins explores the origins of the Batman legend and the Dark Knight's emergence as a force for good in Gotham. In the wake of his parents' murder, disillusioned industrial heir Bruce Wayne (Christian Bale) travels the world seeking the means to fight injustice and turn fear against those who prey on the fearful. He returns to Gotham and unveils his alter-ego: Batman, a masked crusader who uses his strength, intellect and an array of high tech deceptions to fight the sinister forces that threaten the city. MPAA Rating: PG-13 BATMAN and all related characters and elements are TM and (c) of DC Comics(c) 2005 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. ll Rights
The Goonies
The combined talents of two of today's most prominent filmmakers - Academy Award, Emmy and Golden Globe-winner Steven Spielberg ("Munich," "War of the Worlds") and Richard Donner ("16 Blocks," "Lethal Weapon") -- created this box office hit that delights the young and the young at heart. When a group of ordinary kids discover a secret treasure map, their sleepy seaport lives are suddenly transformed into a fun-filled, roller-coaster ride filled with heart-pounding adventure and peril. Starring Academy Award-nominee Sean Astin ("The Lord of the Rings" trilogy, "50 First Dates"), Emmy-winner Joe Pantoliano (TV's "The Soprano's," "The Matrix"), Academy Award-nominee Anne Ramsey ("Throw Mamma From the Train," "Scrooged"), Emmy-nominee Martha Plimpton ("Running on Empty," "Parenthood"), Corey Feldman ("The Lost Boys," "Stand By Me"), Kerri Green ("Lucas," "Summer Rental"), Josh Brolin ("Into the Blue," "Hollow Man") and Robert Davi ("Hot Chick," "Die Hard"). MPAA Rating: PG The Goonies © 1985. Package Design & Supplementary Material Compilation (c) 2007 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.
A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas
The new "Harold & Kumar" comedy picks up six years after the duo's last adventure. After years of growing apart, Harold Lee (John Cho) and Kumar Patel (Kal Penn) have replaced each other with new friends and are preparing for their respective Yuletide celebrations. But when a mysterious package mistakenly arrives at Kumar's door on Christmas Eve, his attempt to redirect it to Harold's house ends with the "high grade" contents—and Harold's father-in-law's prize Christmas tree— going up in smoke. Reluctantly embarking on another ill-advised journey with Kumar through New York City, their search for the perfect tree almost blows Christmas Eve sky high.
MPAA Rating: R © 2011 NEW LINE PRODUCTIONS, INC.
MPAA Rating: R © 2011 NEW LINE PRODUCTIONS, INC.
The Hangover Part II
In "The Hangover Part II," Phil (Bradley Cooper), Stu (Ed Helms), Alan (Zach Galifianakis) and Doug (Justin Bartha) travel to exotic Thailand for Stu's wedding. With the memory of Doug's nearly disastrous bachelor party in Las Vegas still fresh—or at least well-documented—Stu is taking no chances. He has opted for a safe, subdued, pre-wedding trip brunch, with pancakes, coffee...and no alcohol. However, things don't always go as planned. Two nights before the big day, at a fabulous resort in Thailand, Stu relents. One beer each. In sealed bottles. What could go wrong? What happens in Vegas may stay in Vegas, but what happens in Bangkok can't even be imagined.
MPAA Rating: R "© 2011 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. and Legendary Pictures. All
MPAA Rating: R "© 2011 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. and Legendary Pictures. All
The Hangover
From "Old School" director Todd Phillips comes a comedy about a bachelor party gone very, very wrong. Two days before his wedding, Doug (Justin Bartha) drives to Las Vegas with his best buddies Phil and Stu (Bradley Cooper and Ed Helms) and his future brother-in-law Alan (Zach Galifianakis), for a blow-out bachelor party they vow they'll never forget. But when the three groomsmen wake up the next morning with pounding headaches, they can't remember a thing. Their luxury hotel suite is beyond trashed and the groom is nowhere to be found. With no clue about what happened and little time to spare, the trio must attempt to retrace their bad decisions from the night before in order to figure out where things went wrong in the hopes of finding Doug and getting him back to L.A. in time for his wedding. But the more they begin to uncover, the more they realize just how much trouble they're really in. MPAA Rating: R This motion picture: © 2009 IFP Westcoast Erste GmbH & Co. KG. Story and Screenplay: © 2009 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. and Legendary Pictures. Original Score: © 2009 Warner-Hollywood Music, LLC
Magic Mike
"Channing Tatum is electrifying" (Owen Gleiberman, Entertainment Weekly) as Magic Mike, an entrepreneur with many talents and loads of charm. Mike spends his days pursuing the American Dream, from roofing houses to designing furniture at his Tampa beach condo. But at night...he's just magic. The hot headliner in an all-male revue, Magic Mike has been rocking the stage at Club Xquisite for years with his original style and over-the-top dance moves. Just as another summer opens up to a world of fun, Mike begins falling for his new protégé's captivating sister. Despite the mutual attraction, Mike might miss his chance when his lifestyle gets in the way.
MPAA Rating: © 2012 The Estate of Redmond Barry LLC. All rights reserved.
MPAA Rating: © 2012 The Estate of Redmond Barry LLC. All rights reserved.


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Article: Serologic investigation of Hantavirus infection in patients with thrombocytopenia, and elevated urea and creatinin levels in an epidemic region of Turkey.[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: The first cases of Hantavirus infection were reported in the first months of 2009 from the Zonguldak and Bartin provinces in Turkey. The aim of the study was to investigate the presence of Hantavirus infections in patients with laboratory findings associated with Hantavirus infection in Bartin prior to the epidemics. After screening a total of 314,577 records between 2007 and 2009, clinical and laboratory data from 442 patients meeting the criteria of coexistent thrombocytopenia, and elevated urea and creatinin levels were transferred to the statistical programme. Home visits were paid to 170 patients, 84 patients of whom consented to join the study. They completed a questionnaire was filled and gave a blood sample. Commercial anti-hantavirus IgG and IgM ELISA and immunoblotting assays were used, with seropositive samples being confirmed by FRNT. ELISA and/or immunoblotting assays detected 10 positive samples (10/84), although only 7/10 of these were recorded as positive by FRNT. FRNT positivity was statistically associated with the patient being female, the presence of a barn belonging to the house, and working in forest (p<0.05). In an endemic region, physicians must keep in mind that patients with thrombocytopenia and elevated urea and creatinin levels may indicate a Hantavirus infection.04/2015; DOI:10.7883/yoken.JJID.2014.405
Article: [Seroprevalence of Borrelia burgdorferi and tick-borne encephalitis virus in a rural area of Samsun, Turkey].[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Lyme disease or lyme borreliosis is a zoonosis caused by Borrelia burgdorferi transmitted by ticks, especially Ixodes species. Lyme borreliosis is a multi-systemic disease that invades the skin, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular and central nervous systems. Tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) is an important arboviral infection caused by tick-borne encephalitis virus (TBEV). The central nervous system is affected and the disease most often manifests as meningitis, encephalitis or meningoencephalitis. Previous studies have shown that B.burgdorferi and TBEV can be transmitted by the same tick species (Ixodes ricinus). Although the geographic location and climate is similar to some south-eastern European countries where lyme borreliosis and TBE have been reported, the incidence and prevalence of these diseases in Turkey still remain unclear. The aim of this study was to determine the seroprevelance of B.burgdorferi and TBEV in healthy population in Tekkeköy (41° 8-13' North; 36° 24-31' East), a district of Samsun province, Turkey with evidence of tick-borne disease and to explore the possible correlations of life styles of healthy individuals and prevelance. The cross-sectional study population included 419 people selected using a random proportional sampling method. All participants were asked at interview to complete a questionnaire and peripheral blood samples were collected. From the blood samples, B.burgdorferi IgG and IgM antibodies were evaluated using commercial ELISA (Euroimmun, Germany) and confirmed with Western blot (WB, Euroimmun, Germany). ELISA method was also used to asses IgM and IgG antibodies against TBEV, and neutralization test was used for confirmation. Of the 419 samples, 17 (4%) were positive for B.burgdorferi IgG by ELISA, however 14 (14/419; 3.3%) of them were confirmed by WB. B.burgdorferi seropositivity was higher among people living in rural areas, at an altitude of ≥ 400 meters and in locations ecologically suitable for wild boar and rabbits; seropositivity was also seen to be higher among dog owners (p= 0.001, p= 0.001, p= 0.001, p= 0.001, p= 0.018, respectively). For TBEV, two samples yielded IgG positive, and one IgM positive results by ELISA, however none of them were confirmed by neutralization assay. Nevertheless, one of those three TBEV ELISA positive samples, was found positive for West Nile virus specific antibodies with neutralization test. The results of this study emphasized the presence of tick-borne diseases in that specific region, and in this regard the need for public health interventions has been demonstrated.Mikrobiyoloji bülteni 04/2012; 46(2):247-56. · 0.44 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: In this study, we sought to describe the community seropositivity of pandemic influenza A (H1N1) in order to estimate immunity shortly after the peak of the first pandemic wave in two provinces in Turkey. This cross-sectional study was conducted in the provinces of Diyarbakir and Ankara, after the first wave of H1N1 incidences in 2009. It was designed to evaluate 276 houses in Diyarbakir and 455 houses in Ankara. Everyone living in these houses was included in the study. An antibody titer of ≥1:40 was considered as a positive result for all age groups. Antibody titers of ≤1:20 were considered as 1 while calculating the log titer and geometric mean. The pandemic H1N1 seropositivity was found to be 24.1% for Ankara and 27.7% for Diyarbakir. In Ankara, seropositivity was statistically associated with the 15-24 age group (odds ratio [OR] = 11.47), pandemic influenza A (H1N1) vaccination (OR = 20.95), and influenza-like illness history (OR = 1.60). In Diyarbakir, H1N1 seropositivity was associated with the 15-24 age group (OR = 8.99) and pandemic influenza A (H1N1) vaccination (OR = 9.94). Because individuals less than 25 years old played an important role in the community transmission of infection and were largely protected against the pandemic influenza A (H1N1) virus, these individuals should be given a high priority for pandemic influenza vaccination in the event of the emergence of another novel pandemic strain.01/2012; 65(1):13-8.
Article: [Pandemic influenza A (H1N1)v vaccination status and factors affecting vaccination: Ankara and Diyarbakır 2009 data from Turkey].[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: In this study, it was aimed to determine the frequency of the symptoms of influenza-like illness during influenza A (H1N1)v pandemic in two provinces where sentinel influenza surveillance was conducted and also to obtain opinions about H1N1 influenza and vaccination, H1N1 vaccination status and factors affecting vaccination. This cross-sectional study was conducted in the provinces of Ankara (capital city, located at Central Anatolia) and Diyarbakır (located at southeastern Anatolia). It was planned to include 455 houses in Ankara and 276 houses in Diyarbakır. The household participation rate in the study was 78.9% and 53.6% for Ankara and Diyarbakır, respectively. Our study was carried out between January-February 2010, with 1164 participants from Ankara and 804 from Diyarbakır, including every household subjects except for infants younger than 11 months and patients with primary/secondary immunodeficiency diseases. Data was collected by site teams consisting of a physician and a healthcare staff with informed consent. Of the participants 45.5% from Ankara and 35.3% from Diyarbakır stated that they had gone through an influenza-like illness. The most frequently indicated clinical symptoms were fatigue/weakness, rhinitis, sore throat and cough. The rates of admission to a physician with influenza like illness complaints were 50.6% and 58.7%; rates of hospitalization due to influenza-like illness were 1% and 1.5%, and rates of antiviral drug use were 3.8% and 1.9%, in Ankara ve Diyarbakır participants, respectively. The rate of personal precautions taken by the subjects for prevention from pandemic influenza were 59% and 53.3%, in Ankara and Diyarbakır, respectively. These precautions most frequently were "hand washing" and "avoiding crowded public areas". H1N1 influenza vaccine was applied in 9.3% of the participants in Ankara and in 3.7% of the participants in Diyarbakır. Vaccination rate was higher in both of the provinces in adults over 25 years old than children and adolescents and in patients with chronic underlying disease. None of the 25 pregnant participants were vaccinated against pandemic influenza. The educational background, employment status and quality of the job have been detected as factors affecting the status of being vaccinated with H1N1 influenza vaccine in both provinces. In addition, the percentage of having H1N1 influenza vaccination was found to be higher in subjects who had seasonal influenza vaccination previously and in 2009, than those who had not, and this difference was statistically significant in both provinces (Ankara p< 0.001, Diyarbakır p< 0.001). The mostly indicated post-vaccination adverse reactions reported by vaccinated participants were local sensitivity, muscle and joint pains, headache and malaise. The most frequent rationale for not being vaccinated against H1N1 were "I do not consider it necessary/I do not want" (Ankara 33.4%, Diyarbakır 27.4%) and "I do not believe/trust its efficacy" (Ankara 25.6%, Diyarbakır 22.6%). Those data emphasized the insufficient awareness of our population about the importance of pandemic influenza and vaccine. It is also believed that possible case definition in H1N1 case management scheme should be revised. In conclusion an important part of pandemic preparation plans is risk communication with the public to increase awareness and to prevent the missed opportunities.Mikrobiyoloji bülteni 10/2011; 45(4):684-96. · 0.44 Impact Factor
Article: Levels of Haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib) antibody in Turkey before routine immunization[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Aim: The Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) vaccine was introduced into the routine immunization schedule in Turkey on January 1, 2007. This study investigates the immunity to Hib prior to the introduction of the vaccine. Materials and methods: Serum samples were collected from healthy volunteers between the ages of 6 months and 50 + years of age, living in the area of 26 health centers in the Samsun, Antalya, and Diyarbakir provinces during 2000-2001. In total, 1713 sera were selected for this study, and the younger age groups were given priority (range 0-82). A commercial ELISA test was used to measure anti-Hib IgG. Hib antibody concentrations of ≤ 0.15, > 0.15 to < 1.0, and ≥ 1.0 μg/mL were considered as non protective, short-term protection, and long term protection, respectively. The statistical analyses performed were the chi-square test and logistic regression. and 50 and over age groups, respectively. Protection against Hib infection increased by age in all 3 provinces. Conclusion: This study provides important baseline data on anti-Hib antibody levels in Turkey before routine immunization was introduced, and shows that there is a considerable percentage of subjects with non-protective antibody levels. Türkiye'de rutin immunizasyon öncesi Haemophilus influenzae tip B (Hib) antikor düzeyleri Amaç: Türkiye' de 1 Ocak 2007 tarihinden itibaren Haemophilus influenzae tip b (Hib) aşısı rutin immünizasyon programına dahil edilmiştir. Bu çalışma, aşılama öncesinde Hib' e karşı bağışıklık durumu hakkında fikir vermektedir. Yöntem ve gereç: Serum örnekleri 2000-2001 yılları arasında Samsun, Antalya and Diyarbakir illerinde yaşayan 26 sağlık merkezi tarafından 6 ay ila 50+ yaş arası gönüllü sağlıklı kişiler arasından toplanmıştır. Bu serumlardan 1713'ü bu çalışada test edilmek üzere seçilmiştir ve genç yaş gruplarına öncelik verilmiştir (0-82 aralığında). Anti Hib IgG antikorlarını ölçmek için ticari bir ELISA testi kullanılmıştır. Koruyucu olmayan düzey ≤0,15 μg/mL; kısa süreli korunma >0,15-<1,0 μg/mL ve uzun süreli koruyucu titre ≥1,0 μg/mL olarak kabul edilmiştir. İstatistiksel analizler için Ki-kare ve lojistic regresyon testleri kullanılmıştır. Bulgular: Yaş grupları <5; 5-9; 10-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50 ve üzeri için koruyucu olmayan antikor titreleri sırasıyla % 58,0; % 35,3; % 28,1; % 19,8; %18,4; % 15,3 ve % 20,6 olarak bulunmuştur. Her üç ilde de Hib infeksiyonuna karşı korunma yaş ile birlikte artmaktadır. Sonuç: Bu çalışma rutin aşılama öncesinde Türkiye' de anti-Hib antikor düzeyleri hakkında önemli veri sağlamaktadır ve ayrıca koruyucu olmayan antikor seviyesine sahip kişilerin önemli bir yüzde oluşturduğunu göstermektedir.
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ABSTRACT: Serological methods are widely used for the laboratory diagnosis of syphilis or for screening purposes. The aim of this study was to determine an algorithm for the application of laboratory tests that will provide accurate diagnosis of syphilis in a cheap, fast and practical way. A total of 162 serum samples were evaluated by the following tests: VDRL (Venereal Disease Research Laboratory; Omega Diagnostic, UK), TPHA (Treponema pallidum Hemagglutination Test; Omega Diagnostic, UK), ELISA IgG + IgM (Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay; DiaPro Diagnostic Bioprobes, Italy), FTA-ABS (Fluorescent Treponemal Antibody-Absorption; IgG, Euroimmun, Germany) and WB (Western Blot; IgG Euroimmun, Germany). When the gold standard was considered as FTA-ABS test, the sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative predictive values for VDRL were 77.1%, 100% 100% an 80.6%; for TPHA were 92.8%, 98.7%, 98.7% and 92.9%, for ELISA 98.8%, 98.7%, 98.8% and 98.7%, and for WB 98.8%, 100%, 100% and 98.7%, respectively. When the results of screening with VDRL together with TPHA were compared with FTA-ABS, it was observed that if both VDRL and TPHA results were positive, then there was 100% concordance between the tests. However, when both of the test results were negative, 1.3% of them yielded positive result with FTA-ABS. If either one of VDRL or TPHA results were positive (n = 24), 95.8% (n = 23) was positive with FTA-ABS. Therefore, inconsistent results obtained by VDRL and TPHA requires verification by another method. When ELISA or WB tests were used, the borderline results need verification, however, positive or negative results would be reported. The determination of an algorithm for laboratory tests also depend on the number of patients, cost, cost per positive patient and workload of the laboratory. Thus, ELISA could be selected when the number of cases is high and the results should be reported unless they are suspicious. When the number of cases is low, VDRL/TPHA should be selected, and the results should be verified if they are inconsistent. However, the demographic characteristics of patient groups are also important in test selection and work flow. False positive results are troublesome in case of marriage pre-screening and false negative results in sex workers. When all these factors are taken into consideration it may be suggested that either ELISA or VDRL together with TPHA should be performed and the results should be confirmed by a reference test in case of borderline results in ELISA or inconsistency between VDRL and TPHA results. Although screening for syphilis in the setting of blood banking is a matter of debate, if it is to be performed, then ELISA would be better since the work load is high. In case of pregnancy inconsistent VDRL and TPHA results should be verified since no risk could be afforded.Mikrobiyoloji bülteni 01/2010; 44(1):35-45. · 0.44 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: The aim of this community-based seroepidemiological survey was to assess the immune status against pertussis among the healthy population in three selected provinces with different geographical and socioeconomical status (Antalya, Diyarbakir and Samsun, located at Mediterrenean, Southeast Anatolia and Black Sea regions of Turkey, respectively) in relation with DwPT (whole cell pertussis vaccine combined with diphtheria and tetanus toxoids) vaccination status. A total of randomly selected 2085 subjects ages between 6 months to > 50 years were included to the study. Serum samples have been screened for the presence of pertussis antibodies by an in house ELISA method with the use of pertussis toxin (PT) and filamentous hemagglutinin (FHA) antigens. The levels of > or = 10 EU/mL was accepted as positive for anti-PT and anti-FHA. Vaccination rate with 3-4 doses among children under 15 years old was significantly lower in Diyarbakir compared to the other two provinces (p< 0.05). The antibody positivity was increased with age up to the 10-14 year group and was maintained among older groups. There was no statistically significant relationship between the vaccination rate and antibody prevalence (p> 0.05). Adult females showed a significantly higher antibody-positivity rate for anti-PT than the males (p< 0.05). Our study pointed out a high prevalence of pertussis infection in those selected provinces, suggesting that the adults play a role as potential reservoirs for B. pertussis. It can be concluded that adult immunization, especially of those who are likely to have close contact with infants, should be considered.Mikrobiyoloji bülteni 08/2008; 42(3):389-98. · 0.44 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: In coproparasitological examination, there is need to perform concentration methods in order to increase the probability of finding helminth eggs and protozoa cysts in addition to the widely used direct examination, especially when they are low in number. In this study, seven concentration methods were investigated on 134 fecal specimens as to their conformity of test results, difficulties in performing the test or interpretation, the time required and the cost. The methods compared were flotation methods using ZnSO4, modified ZnSO4, saturated NaCl and Sheather's sugar flotation and sedimentation methods using Ritchie formalin-ether, modified Telemann and simple sedimentation. Statistical analysis was performed with kappa and McNemar tests. The procedure of the methods were more troublesome when sedimentation techniques were performed, interpretation was easy for helminth eggs but difficult for protozoa cysts with all of the methods, the time required varied between 7-50 minutes, and none of them were expensive. Every laboratory can make their own choices depending upon their conditions, but according to the results of this study, it is apparent that simple sedimentation techniques together with the modified ZnSO4 flotation method would increase the success of the laboratory in diagnosis.Turkiye parazitolojii dergisi / Turkiye Parazitoloji Dernegi = Acta parasitologica Turcica / Turkish Society for Parasitology 02/2007; 31(2):123-8.
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ABSTRACT: Seroepidemiological studies need sensitive, practicle and cost-effective methods. For pertussis serosurveillance, an in-house ELISA for antipertussis-toxin (PT) and anti-filamentous-hemagglutinin (FHA) were established in our laboratory and compared by a Ball-ELISA which had been reported to be reliable previously. Sixty sera with various antibody titers were tested by both of the methods. The correlation coefficients between two methods were 0.729 and 0.776 for anti-PT and anti-FHA, respectively, and regression coefficients were 0.623 and 0.693, respectively. The in-house ELISA was applied to a serosurvey including 373 healthy subjects (6 months-91 years old) in Turkey to observe the results. The moving averages of both antibodies were increased until 10 years old, reaching to 31 EU/ml for anti-PT and 65 EU/ml for anti-FHA and kept around this level in the older ages. The in-house ELISA was found to be reliable and the serosurvey results obtained by ELISA showed a characteristic distribution of antibody titers in each age group.Mikrobiyoloji bülteni 08/2005; 39(3):281-9. · 0.44 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: The aim of this study was to demonstrate the presence of Q fever infection in three selected provinces, located in South Anatolia, Southeast Anatolia and Black Sea regions of Turkey. Specimens of 339 healthy subjects (114 from Antalya, 116 from Diyarbakir, and 109 from Samsun) were randomly selected from serum samples that are stored in National Serum Bank, Refik Saydam National Hygiene Center, and tested for the presence of IgG antibodies against Coxiella burnetii phase II antigen by using indirect immunofluorescent antibody (IFA) test with a commercial kit (Vircell, SL Granada, Spain). IgG antibodies were accepted positive in case of > or = 1:64 titers, and negative in case of < 1:64 titer, according to the test guidelines. IgG seropositivity rates were found 13.2% (n: 15), 6% (n: 7) and 1.8% (n: 2), in Antalya, Diyarbakir and Samsun provinces, respectively, with an overall rate of 7.1% (n: 24). By logistic regression analysis on the positive IgG antibodies, no significant differences were shown in terms of age, gender and residence in all the three selected provinces, but seropositivity rate was significantly higher in Antalya (OR=8.21, %95 GA=1.82-36.96). The study results showed that Q fever exists in Turkey, and it is necessary to take control measures against this disease.Mikrobiyoloji bülteni 11/2004; 38(4):385-91. · 0.44 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: Between the dates of May 4th-August 6th 2002, 46 cases were detected with abdominal pain nausea, vomiting, arthralgia/myalgia, headache, fever, diarrhea and rash, in the middle Blacksea and north inner Anatolia regions. Their laboratory findings yielded elevated levels of liver enzymes (AST, ALT, LDH), leucopenia and thrombocytopenia. As the infection was treated easily with tetracyclines, clinical diagnosis was considered to be rickettsiosis or ehrlichiosis. Serum and blood samples obtained from some of the patients were tested against Rickettsia, Ehrlichia, Leptospira and Coxiella, in the national and international laboratories. Samples from 19 patients were sent to National Reference Centre and WHO Collaborating Centre for Rickettsial Reference and Research Laboratory, France, and 7 of them were reported as acute Q fever while 8 of them were reported as passed Q fever (QF) cases. In May 2003, new cases with similar symptoms have been reported from the same regions, with different epidemiologic and serologic findings (tick exposure history was higher, response to tetracycline was lower, C. burnetii antibodies were negative), indicating a viral etiology. The samples of these patients have been sent to National Reference Centre and WHO Collaborating Centre for Arboviruses and Viral Heamorrhagic Fevers, France, and the initial reports were marked as Crimean Congo hemorrhagic fever virus (CCHFV). Then the serum samples of previous 26 patients which were stored in National Serum Bank have been retrospectively investigated for viral aetiology in the same center, and 17 of them have been found positive for CCHFV IgM antibodies. Four of these patients were diagnosed as acute QF in 2002, one was passed QF, 2 were negative for QF and 10 were patients not investigated for QF. As a result, the detection of the both infections together in the same area shows the essential need for further epidemiological investigations.Mikrobiyoloji bülteni 01/2004; 38(1-2):33-44. · 0.44 Impact Factor
Article: [Standardization of neutralization tests using the COBL cell line and comparison with the particle agglutination test for measles serology].[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: The aim of the present study was the detection and comparison of measles antibody titers with particle agglutination (PA) and neutralization (Nt) methods, in the sera samples of 364 subjects from different age groups. PA method was performed with a commercial test kit (Serodiameasles, Fujirebio Com. Japan), and Nt test which was standardized in this study, by using COBL (cord blood) cell lines, has been started to use in our laboratory as a reference method. As a result, antibody titers detected by PA were in parallel to the titers which detected by Nt test, and it was concluded that the differences in antibody titers would arise from the differences of test principles and viral antigens.Mikrobiyoloji bülteni 05/2002; 36(2):193-9. · 0.44 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: Microorganisms such as Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus and Haemophilus influenzae frequently cause colonization and infection in airways of patients with cystic fibrosis. Burkholderia cepacia has also been isolated in patients with cystic fibrosis since 1980. In this study, we aimed to determine the colonization rate of B. cepacia in 286 sputum samples obtained from 129 cystic fibrosis patients. Selective media for B. cepacia were used besides the routine microbiological media in order to increase the isolation rate. The colonies were identified by biochemical tests and the antibiotic susceptibilities of the strains were determined by disc diffusion method. Pathogenic bacteria (S. aureus, P. aeruginosa, Enterobacteriaceae, Streptococcus pneumoniae, H. influenzae) were isolated in 52 of 129 patients (40%) and 66 of 286 sputum samples (23%). In addition 2 B. cepacia strains were isolated from two different patients (1.55%). B. cepacia is now being considered as a pathogen isolated from sputum samples of patients with cystic fibrosis with an increasing frequency and causing severe clinical features. According to these results it can be concluded that, the use of selective media for B. cepacia isolation, should be taken into consideration especially by the clinical microbiology laboratories collaborating with the cystic fibrosis centers.Mikrobiyoloji bülteni 02/2002; 36(1):1-10. · 0.44 Impact Factor
Article: The comprehensive evaluation of latent tuberculosis infection in health care workers and of patients with active tuberculosis using TST, ELISA, and ELISPOT methods[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Aim: Until recently, the tuberculin skin test (TST) has been the only assay used for detecting latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI), but two ex-vivo tests, used as alternative methods to TST, based on enumerating the M. tuberculosis-specific interferon (IFN)-γ response are now commercially licensed. The aim of this study was to compare the sensitivity and specificity of TST, QuantiFERON Gold (QFT-G), and T-SPOT.TB in diagnosing LTBI and active tuberculosis (TB). Materials and methods: This study was carried out with 95 participants including 3 groups (negative control, close contact, and patient groups) during a 10-month period from March 2007 to January 2008. Results: When the cut-off value of the TST was regarded as ≥15 mm, 46.4% of the patients and 14.3% of the control group were found to have positive values. The sensitivity (51.4%) and the negative predictive value (NPV) (52.6%) of TST were lower than the specificity (83.3%) and the positive predictive values (PPV) (82.6%). The sensitivity and the PPV of the QFT-G test (78.4% and 76.3%, respectively) were higher than the specificity (62.5%) and NPV (65.2%). The PPV (81.8%) of the T-SPOT.TB test was higher than sensitivity (73.0%), specificity (75.0%), and NPV (64.3%). Conclusion: IFN-γ tests could be useful in diagnosing LTBI and chemo-prophylaxis, as the false negativity of the TST was higher compared to both QFT-G and T-SPOT.TB. However, additional studies are needed to assess better the utility of these tests with large populations. Hastane çalışanlarında latent tüberküloz enfeksiyonunun ve aktif tüberkülozlu hastaların TDT, ELISA ve ELISPOT yöntemleriyle kapsamlı değerlendirilmesi Amaç: Son zamanlara kadar, Tüberkülin Deri Testi (TDT) Latent tüberküloz enfeksiyonunu (LTBI) saptamada kullanılan yegane testti, fakat şimdi TDT'ye alternatif metot olarak M. tuberculosis' e özgü interferon (IFN) -γ cevabını ölçmeye dayalı 2 ex-vivo test ticari olarak ruhsatlandırılmıştır. Bu çalışmada, aktif tüberkülozun ve LTBI'nin tanısı için TDT, QuantiFERON Gold (QFT-G) ve T-SPOT.TB testlerinin özgüllük ve duyarlılıklarının karşılaştırılması amaçlanmıştır. Yöntem ve gereç: Bu çalışma Mart 2007 ile Ocak 2008 tarihleri arasında 10 aylık bir dönemde 3 gruptan (negatif kontrol, yakın temaslı ve hasta grubu) oluşan 95 katılımcıyla gerçekleştirilmiştir. Bulgular: TDT'nin eşik değeri ≥15 mm sayıldığında, hastaların % 46,4'ü ve kontrol grubunun % 14,3'ünde pozitif değerler bulunmuştur. TDT'nin duyarlılığı (% 51,4) ve Negatif Prediktif Değeri (NPV) (% 52,6), seçiciliği (% 83,3) ve Pozitif Prediktif Değerinden (PPV) (% 82,6) daha düşüktü. QFT-G testinin duyarlılığı ve PPV'si (sırasıyla % 78,4 ve % 76,3), seçicilik (% 62,5) ve NPV'sinden (% 65,2) daha yüksekti. T-SPOT.TB testinin PPV'si (% 81,8) duyarlılık (% 73,0), seçicilik (% 75,0) ve NPV'sinden (% 64,3) daha yüksekti.


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I've written before on the problem of adblockers taking out Amazon listings. In a nutshell, Firefox and Chrome's most popular addons are adblockers, which strip annoying ads out of webpages as they load up. They unfortunately take out Amazon's book affiliate widget too, and this is a big problem if an author is using it to display their books on their website.
Well, I've been just a little bit out of touch lately because I'm building a simplified WordPress plugin that can replace the Amazon widget as well as display links to other buying options for each book. It's a little difficult because I essentially have to pick up WP plugin development as I go along, and that's not so easy even when you already know PHP and Javascript.
Ideally this will be submitted to WordPress as well, and released for free under the GPL license. I'll also try to offer a little support for anyone who has trouble with it.
The functionality I'm aiming for is as follows:
This is actually quite a bit undertaking for me, but I think it's needed. The Ted Weinstein Literary Agency have a basic version that requires more coding than I think a non-techy person can handle, and don't include Smashwords or Kobo. The Amazon Showcase plugin hasn't been updated in two years. I included a section in my book on how to write HTML specifically so authors could list their books on their site sidebar without having to worry about adblockers or the like, but it's really not enough.
I think it's time for a better solution, hence why I'm going to make this happen. Suggestions welcome if you've got them.


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I just bought the 525 you see on dsadventures.com, from a great fellow advrider, got it last week and have only put a couple hours on it, dirt road and a little singletrack. A couple things I can tell you already - it is waaay smoother vibration-wise than the LC4 - based on comparing it with my 03 625. I really like the 625 and I'm working on taming the vibes but for me anyway it is hand-numbing at certain revs. Make sure you compare and determine your vibration tolerance. Also I'm wondering about the aluminum subframe on the 525 as far as load carrying goes. It looks pretty wimpy but I'm going to trying it out with a 30lb or so backpack-camping style load and see if it breaks. It's also pretty simple and looks like you could reinforce it... someone has probably already done this...
The subframe is wimpy for sure. If you figure a way to reinforce it please post it up. I have been carrying about 20 lbs in my Mini Beta bag without issue, but I do ride with the bag closer to the seat than the license plate area, for added stability.
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Baja Designs kit, Moose front fender bag, XC tank and seat combo, Wolfman Enduro tank bag, Wolfman Mini Beta rear bag, Enduro Engineering bash plate. I just put a 50 tooth steel rear sprocket on last night to replace the worn stock 48 tooth aluminum one. It make a huge difference. Can't wait to test it out offroad. I got 2500 miles out of the stock chain and sprocket set. I'm also running Dunlop 606 front and rear. The rear is better than the previous Pirelli MT21 but I don't really like the front. I will probably go with something different up front next time. My next mod is going to be a Renazco seat. I am really tired of having a sore ass after every ride. (Insert gay joke here) Looks to me like a well built seat. The Corbin looks to block off the airbox.
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Figured since there's a thread that slams Drew, we need a post that praises him since Im a fan. We dont know for sure but what if he becomes a Dykstra leader for the Reds?
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Figured since there's a thread that slams Drew, we need a post that praises him since Im a fan. We dont know for sure but what if he becomes a Dykstra leader for the Reds?
Here is what I would consider a success. Right now Freel is obp around .300 and is basically a liability on the base paths and isn't the best CF. If Stubbs can come up and obp around what he is doing in Dayton and play good CF then he is going to be a very productive player. I figure that if Stubbs puts up similar avg and opb that adam dunn does then Stubbs with his speed is going to be a bonus. The biggest thing for Stubbs is how often he gets on base and how effective of a base runner he is.
20 steals for a guy with tuff toe all season is pretty good. A game I saw back in June he had a slight limp.
Count me in for the Drew Stubbs Fan Club but I think there is 0% he ever OBPs around what Adam Dunn does. If Stubbs can be a .260/.330/.430 guy in the bigs he will be a legitimate starter with his defense. His basestealing leaves something to be desired so far though, 20 SB and 12 CS. We will see what happens next year with the healthy toe.
Just wanted to add that when I envision what Stubbs will be in the majors, the guy I'm envisioning is awfully similar to Chris Denorfia. Maybe a little less OBP and a little more SLG, but similar.
Chris Heisey will make a bigger impact.
If Stubbs can end up similar to Mike Cameron (.252/.341/.447) with great defense and stealing 25-30 bases a season, I would be pleased.
Stubby is 2-3 with a Triple and a Homer tonight.
He has begun turning things around lately, and I hope he can become a Reds outfielder in 2-3 years. I am not sure he will ever be a star, though. I really hope he turns out better than Chris Denorfia, though


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Vibrant Latino culture, family drama, explode in 'La Mission'
It may be Benjamin Bratt's name above the title, but the Latino community in San Francisco's Mission District is the real star of La Mission. As viewed through the camera eye of writer-director Peter Bratt (the star's older brother), the Mission is an E-Ticket ride of cultural vitality: vibrant, colorful murals sprawl across every wall, Aztec dance troupes and Mariachi bands are out performing on the street at all hours, and a sleek parade of extravagantly restored, airbrushed and detailed lowrider cars prowls the neighborhood seemingly every night, winding up with a fiesta of music and dancing. Every interior is painted in vivid, sun-drenched colors and decorated with altars and family photos.


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Ball Corp. has completed an $18 million expansion at its can production plant in DeForest and now is looking to add 40 employees to staff a new production line.
Ball Corp., the Broomfield-based manufacturer, and its foundation closed 2014 with donations to various charitable groups totaling more than $4 million.
Ball makes about a quarter of the 180 billion aluminum beverage cans used each year.
The CEO of the National Association of Manufacturers wants Gov. John Hickenlooper to tell the EPA that another proposed regulation, to lower the acceptable limits of ozone levels, would be "unworkable and unwise."
The combined company would employ about 22,500 employees on five continents and have $15 billion in revenue. Ball has some 3,300 workers in Colorado.
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Our Imaging Case of the Month is presented as a part of the imaging department's residency teaching program. Each month a resident collaborates with one of our attending imaging physicians to present an interesting case to the Cedars-Sinai medical community. The case is used to teach both imaging and other residents at Cedars-Sinai. Below is the current Case of the Month:Submitted by Jordan Gutovich, MD, Avetis Azizyan, MD, and Thomas J. Learch, MD .
The patient is a 1 day old baby boy born at 36 weeks and 6 days with polyhydramnios, cardiomegaly, and a presumed intraparenchymal arteriovenous malformation diagnosed by a prenatal ultrasound prior to delivery. Of note, the patient's anatomy scan at 20 weeks was normal. Upon delivery, the patient was intubated due to respiratory distress and the following chest radiograph was obtained:
For a larger image, please click on Baby boy 1 .
What does the study show?
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DateTimeFormatInfo.DayNames Property
Gets or sets a one-dimensional string array that contains the culture-specific full names of the days of the week.
Namespace: System.Globalization
Assemblies: System.Globalization (in System.Globalization.dll)
mscorlib (in mscorlib.dll)
Property ValueType: System.String[]
A one-dimensional string array that contains the culture-specific full names of the days of the week. The array for InvariantInfo contains "Sunday", "Monday", "Tuesday", "Wednesday", "Thursday", "Friday", and "Saturday".
The property is being set to null.
The property is being set to an array that is multidimensional or that has a length that is not exactly 7.
The property is being set and the DateTimeFormatInfo object is read-only.
If setting this property, the array must be one-dimensional and must have exactly seven elements. The first element (the element at index zero) represents the first day of the week in the calendar defined by the Calendar property.
If a custom format string includes the "dddd" format specifier, the DateTime.ToString method includes the value of the appropriate DayNames member in place of "dddd" in the result string.
This property is affected if the value of the Calendar property changes.
.NET FrameworkSupported in: 4.6, 4.5, 4, 3.5, 3.0, 2.0, 1.1
.NET Framework Client ProfileSupported in: 4, 3.5 SP1
XNA FrameworkSupported in: 3.0, 2.0, 1.0
Portable Class LibrarySupported in: Portable Class Library
Supported in: Windows Phone 8.1
Supported in: Windows Phone Silverlight 8.1
Supported in: Windows Phone Silverlight 8


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Did British Capitalism Breed Inequality?
First Published in 2005. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company....
Published February 9th 2015 by Routledge
The Mediterranean Response to Globalization before 1950
Series: Routledge Explorations in Economic History
The studies in this exceptional volume explore the challenges and opportunities presented by globalization events prior to 1950, and identify how countries around the Mediterranean responded to them. In addition to comparative assessments of regional performance, the volume offers detailed case...
Published March 23rd 2000 by Routledge


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