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For your viewing (and planning) pleasure, here's a list of all our awesome participating vendors.
Thanks to all of these talented local artists and crafters for making the Craftoberfest lineup one to be reckoned with!
For your viewing (and planning) pleasure, here's a list of all our awesome participating vendors.
Thanks to all of these talented local artists and crafters for making the Craftoberfest lineup one to be reckoned with!
…That's why I haven't blogged for a bit. Honest. But luckily, while I've been recovering from apparent head trauma and the scourge of not being able to remember my WordPress password, I've been organizing…A CRAFT SHOW.
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Yes, I know. Oh, and also, I would like this blog to read like a soap opera from now on. And so would MY SECRET SIAMESE TWIN.
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So, uh, yeah. THIS.
And more details…
That is all. I have to go do my flashcards now. The doctor says they help.
Mark your calendars, STL friends! The last 2012 installment of the Soulard Arts & Crafts Show is coming up in less than 2 weeks, and you will definitely want to be there! This is the perfect opportunity to catch that lovely Beth of Parsimonia and her adorable vintage-packed trailer, Holly! I will also be there, of course, sharing a booth space with the awesome Beqi Clothing. Come one, come all!
Yeah, hi. It's Monday.
Fresh off the weekend, I'd like to show off a new place I discovered in St. Louis, and I am really excited about it! It's no secret that Cherokee Street is home to many an antique store. It's also no secret that I am there all. the. time. That being said, I am SO giddy to see this place opening up for business:
It's called The Heirloom Room, and I dropped in to check it out on Saturday – which happened to be their first day open. And let me just tell you, it is amazing. Lots of gorgeous, fine old things, right alongside salvaged farmhouse goodies and industrial whats-its. Exceptionally well-curated, the Heirloom Room is poised to bring antiques – and Cherokee Antique Row – into the modern era. I love it!
You wanna know what's even more exciting? You can soon find Fable & Lore at The Heirloom Room! I am so stoked about this, you guys. I'm honored to be part of such an awesome shop – and it's my first presence on Cherokee Street! Ahh, I feel like I'm home. Go check them out…you won't be sorry.
Now, here's the part of the post where I show you some things I wore for no reason. That's what blogs are for, right? I recently started digging through my closet a little more ferociously and made myself wear two dresses that I've been needlessly ignoring for some time. I get in ruts pretty easily…it's been breezy tees and $2 jean shorts from Goodwill all summer. Which is awesome, but sometimes you need a change.
First, this rust-colored crochet collar dress:
I put a blush-colored skirt over this dress for an interesting twist. I kinda liked it.
Outfit Details:
Dress: Asos (last fall)
Blush Skirt: H&M (last summer)
Red Mary-Janes: Miz Mooz
Brass Ball Necklace: Mine!
And yeah, so…yeah. Here's another dress I rescued from the back of my closet and turned it into an adorable outfit I've since worn again:
Outfit Details:
Pale Aqua Tee: Urban Outfitters
Dress: H&M (last summer)
Wedges: Dolce Vita for Target (last summer)
Necklace: Mine!
Sometimes, I hate belts…but I want something to define my "waist", if you even want to call it that. So, I layered a featherweight t-shirt over this crazy-floaty dress, then tied it in a knot. Voila! Instant definition, and no more cold shoulders. Life is all about the little victories, right?
Why yes, I DO have a blog! Now I remember!
Sometimes (always) before a craft show, I get a wee bit (completely, utterly, totally) tunnel-visioned and forget to blog. Don't feel bad…I also forget to do other things, like feed myself. And call my mom. And it's not even like I'm all that productive. (Sigh.)
Anyway, this weekend I was lucky to participate in the always-amazing Indie Craft Revolution show, and it was a helluva good time. Thank you to everybody who made it out to the show! It was fantastic to meet so many of you. (I'm afraid the only proof I was there is this not-so-great pic of my set-up.)
The venue this year was Mad Art Gallery in historic Soulard, which is a very cool event space converted from a very old police station – complete with a row of cell blocks in peeling mint green paint, doing a very good job in their new roles as…pantries. Yep. It's surreal. The only thing doing time here now is a slew of dishes, utensils, canned goods and other foodstuffs. (WHY didn't I get a picture??)
It's safe to say I had a blast, and it was great to meet so many new people and make new friends! I always feel so impressed and humbled when I see so much talent and awesomeness. Some of my favorite things from the weekend:
My new pint-sized friend Robin from The Fancy Lamb, and her AH-MAZ-ING vintage book journals.
I don't know which is cuter: this girl or her sweet reinvented vintage books. She chooses each book with a careful eye (only the reallllly, really good ones) and then transforms them into these amazing little journals. (Refillable!) After much deliberation, here's the one I snagged:
This journal is perfect for jotting ideas and making lists, but here's why it's even MORE perfect: When I make to-do lists, I always write down the stuff I've already done that day, just so I can have the pleasure of crossing them off. Playback! It's perfect. Oh, I love it. I also love that a few of the original book pages are included in the front. So much character!
And, if I didn't have a ban on bringing home any more stuffed things, I just might have scooped up one of these cuties from Lets Be Friends. I love the colors, prints and shapes she uses…and each one is different!
Adorable stuffed forest creatures from Lets Be Friends
Though everything was amazing, quite possibly my favorite thing at ICR was THIS:
Do you see that? THAT is a mobile vintage shop. In a fantastically rehabbed trailer. Let me take a moment…
Ok. And the best part? I was SO excited to see that the trailer belonged to none other than the lovely Beth Styles of the vintage shop Parsimonia. I met Beth at a show over the holidays and chatted her up while ogling her expertly curated vintage goodies, so I was thrilled to see her taking her amazing business to the next level with her new mobile concept. So awesome! I mean, LOOK at this.
Inspiring retro glassware at Parsimonia
Clothes and luggage galore…
And of course, Parsimonia's lovely Beth. I was totally being a creepy creeper, drooling all over her wares and sticking around like a bad habit. I think she understood though. She's very, very nice.
And last but not least, here's a few of my awesomely talented crafty friends doing what they do best.
Melissa of Villa Design and her gorgeous lampwork jewelry
Beqi of Beqi Clothing, workin' hard and bein' saucy.
Lauren of Made By Lauren B. and her awesome tattoo inspired art prints, along with Katherine from Happy Solez
To finish off the show with a bang, my adorable husband brought me flowers for no reason. It is safe to say I had the best weekend ever.
In preparation for Indie Craft Revolution next weekend, I've been crouched over my work table doing stuff like:
Painting vintage wooden game pieces for new earrings…
And making a LOT of pom poms.
These will be used for various things. (Necklaces, hair clips, stemmed bunches, oh my!)
…and there's more stuff to come. It's gonna be a good show.
After the amazing (and busy!) Etsy sale at CAM on Thursday night, I've taken some time to chill a little bit. Craft shows can really take it out of you! (I know that sentence sounds absurd, but just roll with me here.) Here are some of the little things I've been enjoying the past several days:
New (to me) accessories scored at Avalon Exchange this weekend. Look at that scarf! $3! And that necklace, which I'm pretty sure I saw at Anthropologie a while back, was just $9. Happy camper.
A dorky picture of me sporting said necklace and scarf…as a belt! Hey, I am so clever.
Homemade mango yogurt smoothie. Just blend yogurt (I use low-fat organic vanilla…but not fat free…yuck!), TJ's frozen mango, and a splash of soymilk. Voila! Most delicious smoothie on Earth.
And our dinner last night…
Ek's version of the classic French dish, Sole Meuniere, which we had to make after watching Julie & Julia a while back. Fresh lightly breaded sole, fresh lemon, fresh parsley, and a ton of butter. Um, delicious.
And, of course, the Mud House. Yesterday they were hanging this deer…and at one point had everyone in the shop jovially arguing over how high to put him. Headed there this morning to get some work done…I will be sure to report back to you on the deer's final position. I, for one, could barely sleep last night. ;)
Don't forget…this Thursday night is the hip and happenin' Homegrown Etsy Sale at the fabulous Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis. Drinks, KDHX tunes, and a whole lotta indie handmade goodness!
Ooh, and I'll be debuting my new string pendant lamps, as well as brand new necklaces, earrings, and headbands! Keepin' it fresh and funky. That's how I roll.
RSVP on the Facebook event page (if you feel like it) and spread the word!


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We know baseball isn't normally covered here at TheFABlife, but Billy Bob Thornton's passionate declaration of support for former Red Sox manager Terry "Tito"Francona was too good not to post. The actor is a huge baseball geek and St. Louis Cardinals fan (OMG, last night's game!), and when we caught up with him at the Puss in Boots premiere he defended the fallen manager from critics who blame him for the Red Sox's demise this season. "I think he's a great manager," the actor told us. "I think he got a raw deal in the press."
For those of you not caught up with your sports drama: Francona is a fan favorite who led the team to two World Series wins in the last decade. But his record was tarnished by this season's colossal collapse, in which the Sox blew a 9-game lead in September and failed to make the playoffs. Rumors of beer-drinking in the dugout during games and general slacking off by players only further infuriated fans, and Terry left his post (or was pushed out by team management) a couple days after the season ended. Since Tito's departure everything from his marital issues to alleged prescription drug habits have been mentioned as a reason for the team's failings. But Billy Bob has come to the manager's defense! See what the Oscar-winning actor has to say about Francona in our interview above.


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ST. LOUIS, MO (KTVI) – Police are looking for a killer after a man was shot to death overnight outside a neighborhood market in North St. Louis. Detectives are still trying to piece together all of the facts.
Investigators say the victim was shot multiple times. He died at a local hospital. Police crime scene vans were at the scene on West Florissant and Thrush in North St. Louis. The shooting happened around 11:50 p.m. outside the Northway Market on an adjacent lot.
Police say someone just walked up and shot the man and then took off. A worker from the store, which was open during the shooting, heard the shots and called police. At this point, investigators are saying that the victim is a black male in his late 20s.
His name has not yet been released. Police say they have no suspect information. They also don't have a motive for the attack although investigators say they do not think it was a robbery.
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Full detailed profile on Remy Boudreau Played by Lawrence Saint-Victor on Guiding Light Daytime Soap Opera.
Birthday: June 14 1982
Mallet paces around the party. Remy thinks he should go home. Mallet wants Marina to come clean with him. When he walks over to her, he says they should put some money away for Henry. She agrees. He tells her to come outside with him. When they get there, he sticks the trust fund papers in her face and demands some answers. She admits that she didn't burn them because it could be worth something. "I don't think you're capable of telling the truth," he says. She can't believe that he still doesn't trust her and accuses him of ruining any chance they have to be a family. Crying, she runs off. Remy comes out. Mallet tells him what just happened and admits that he can't trust Marina about anything. He's not even sure he can trust her around his child. "I don't get why she would let so many innocent people suffer," he says. Dinah eavesdrops on this from the nearby roof.
Rick, Matt and Ed head to the bar. Rick looks around for women. Reva comes in, ready for some bourbon. Shayne and Josh arrive and the drinking begins. Remy toasts to the bride and groom. Reva toasts to true love. As the guests begin playing pool, Josh tells Reva that she doesn't have to put on an act. She refuses to let anything get in the way of her celebrating her son getting married. As she leaves, Shayne gives her a worried look.
Frank interrupts Christina and Remy while they make out at the station. When he walks into the cells, he freaks out when he discovers that Cyrus has been bailed out. "What idiot would ever do that?" he asks.
Mallet and Remy sit at the memorial. Mallet asks his friend if Marina even seems concerned that she killed someone. Remy says she shouldn't feel guilty for killing someone to protect the baby.
Remy stands with Marina and they talk about kids. She tells them how much they change your life. There's nothing she wouldn't do for Henry.
Ava and Remy sit in the swings. She admits that the town feels completely different now. They talk about Max. She wishes they could have talked about him before but she couldn't do it. He asks her to visit his memorial with him before she leaves. She takes his hand.
As Remy and Mel head to the memorial, he tells her that he feels weird knowing that Ava is going to be there. It's been a year since Max died and they've avoided talking about it but today they are going to be at a funeral. She tells him not to feel guilty that he has a happy life now.
Remy and Mel arrive. He hugs Ava and they catch up. She admits that she misses some people but Springfield never really felt like home to her. They talk about his marriage and she says she's happy for him. Remy wanders over to Mallet who is standing alone. He explains what's going on with Marina as she arrives and sits with Ashlee.
Mallet complains to Remy about Marina not being honest to him. They glare over as Frank sits with his daughter.
Remy pushes the stroller out into the parking lot. Mallet catches him, becomes panic stricken and takes it away. He smashes it against a dumpster and then throws it in. "I guess you didn't want the stroller," Remy says. Mallet tells him it is a murder weapon and he never wants to see it again. He says that Marina killed the John Doe and he can't understand why she hasn't turned to him for help.
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Food Flashes
Food Flashes focuses on what's happening in the dining community, from restaurant openings and closings, to chef changes, to heart-healthy menus to kids' specials.
Yearly Archive for 2012
Bohanan's celebrates 10 years
Owner and executive chef Mark Bohanan (Courtesy) Bohanan's Prime Steaks and Seafood turns 10 today, and the restaurant is marking the occasion with a complimentary glass of Champagne to each guest. The restaurant opened at 219 E. Houston St. in August 2002. Owner and executive chef Mark Bohanan started celebrating a little early last night, […] [Read More]
TLU chef advances in "Chopped" tournament
After three rounds of Chopped Grill Masters, Ernest Servantes was the last chef standing. Servantes, the executive chef at Texas Lutheran University and pit boss of the Burnt Bean Co. in New Braunfels, beat three other chefs in an episode broadcast Sunday night. This particular Chopped theme is set in the Arizona desert on a […] [Read More]
Pedro Miguel Schiaffino featured at Nao's Visiting Chef Series Dinner
Friday and Saturday's first Visiting Chef Series dinner at Nao at the Culinary Institute of America gave a delicious taste of what diners can look forward to in the months ahead. If you missed the first dinner, you won't want to make that mistake again. Peruvian chef Pedro Miguel Schiaffino was the first guest chef […] [Read More]
Bullish on Spam
Finally, some good news from Wall Street. As part of the 75th birthday celebrations of Spam, the CEO of Hormel, Jeffrey Ettinger, is ringing the closing bell at the New York Stock Exchange on July 10. That's right. Spam is everywhere. You may love it or hate it, but there's no escaping the briny, almost […] [Read More]
Taco Cabana's new street-inspired dish
By Jeremy Gerlach Taco Cabana's Corn Street Tacos ($4.79 for three, available for a limited time) are part of the chain's latest efforts to convey flavors that are authentically Mexican. Inspired by street vendors on a recent trip to Mexico City, head research and development chef "Smokey" Waters has re-created the distinct, three-part taste of […] [Read More]
Burger King's Bacon Blunder
We're gluttons for punishment. If we're going to try one crazy fast food concoction (we're looking at you Dorito Loco taco), we're going to try them all. After hearing Burger King's bacon sundae hit stores today, we had to put it to the test. The sundae, which comes in at $2.49 plus tax, has 510 […] [Read More]
Second annual Twisted Taco Truck competition welcomes changes
Attendees of last year's inaugural Twisted Taco Truck throwdown could be considered guinea pigs. For its second go-around, the taco-centric event is making a few major changes. As opposed to last year's event, held from 5 p.m. to midnight on a Friday, this event will take place Saturday, June 2 from 2 p.m. to midnight […] [Read More]
Swine Fest helps students learn about local food
Kelley and Mark Escobedo are spreading awareness of sustainable, humane farming, one culinary event at a time. For their first-ever Swine Fest Cook Off on May 20, the owners of South Texas Heritage Pork invited teams of local culinary students to compete on their farm in Floresville. The teams were each given a 90-pound heritage […] [Read More]
Pleasant surprise: Culinaria's inaugural Food Truck Event a hit
Culinaria took the plunge into mobile vending by organizing its first ever Food Truck Event Thursday night at the Alon Town Centre parking lot. The $10 admission included samples of dozens of wines and several beers, and guests were asked to buy food separately. At about 7 p.m., the entrance to the event was getting […] [Read More]
2nd Local Coffee opens
Local Coffee's new location at 5903 Broadway is now open. It's next to Bike World, and the two businesses share a doorway that allows patrons to pass between the two businesses. It's a soft opening, so the new location is closing at 7 p.m. through Friday. Beginning Saturday, it will be open: Monday-Friday: 6:30 a.m.-9 […] [Read More]
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Students in Mt. Hood Community College's (MHCC) Dental Hygiene program will volunteer their time to teach local schoolchildren how to care for their teeth and gums.
MHCC students will visit Alder Elementary School, part of the Reynolds School District, May 6, 13 and 20 and will provide fun and entertaining education about proper nutrition and the importance of good dental habits.
I Have a Dream Foundation
Alder Elementary School was selected as the nation's first "dreamer school" by the "I Have a Dream Foundation" to help low-income students succeed in school, college and career. At the program's "College Day" event in 2011, students from MHCC's Rho Theta Honor Society donated Dr. Seuss books and read to the youngsters. The dental hygienists' support of Alder is part of MHCC's "adoption" of a grade level at Alder Elementary.
About MHCC's Dental Hygiene Program
Thirty-six students are enrolled in MHCC's Dental Hygiene program. The program is six quarters in length, leading to an associate degree. Academic instruction in basic and dental sciences is integrated with instruction in dental hygiene therapy, dental procedures and work in clinical settings to provide a total learning experience for the dental hygiene student. Having completed the program and passed national and regional board examinations for dental hygienists, the graduate can be licensed to practice. Some institutions and agencies require a baccalaureate degree for employment. Many courses in the MHCC dental hygiene curriculum are transferable to four-year colleges and can be applied toward a bachelor's degree.
For more information, please contact the Office of College Advancement, 503-491-7204 or email@example.com.


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Systems and methods that treat disorders of the gastrointestinal tract by applying one or more treatment agents to tissue at or near the region where abnormal neurological symptoms or abnormal tissue conditions exist. The treatment agent is selected to either disrupt the abnormal nerve pathways and/or to alleviate the abnormal tissue conditions. The treatment agent can include at least one cytokine and/or at least one vanilloid compound to evoke a desired tissue response. The systems and methods can be used a primary treatment modality, or as a neoadjuvent or adjuvant treatment modality.
1. A method of treating tissue within a body comprising
selecting at least one treatment agent comprising at least one of a vanilloid compound and a cytokine compound,
providing a source of the treatment agent,
deploying an endoscope to a targeted tissue region the endoscope having an interior lumen,
visualizing the targeted tissue region with the endoscope,
deploying through the interior lumen of the endoscope a catheter carrying on its distal end a tissue-piercing element adjacent to the targeted tissue region visualized by the endoscope,
coupling the catheter to the source of the treatment agent, and
applying through the tissue-piercing element the treatment agent into contact with the targeted tissue region visualized by the endoscope.
2. A method according to
wherein the applying includes injecting the treatment agent into subsurface tissue in the targeted tissue region.
3. A method according to
further including providing a guide wire to facilitate deployment of the endoscope and/or catheter.
This application is a divisional of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/912,268, filed Aug. 5, 2004 (now U.S. Pat. No. 7,293,563), which is divisional of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/994,375, filed Nov. 26, 2001 (now U.S. Pat. No. 6,790,207, which is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/304,737, filed May 4, 1999, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,464,697, and a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/090,794, filed Jun. 4, 1998 and entitled "Method for Treating a Sphincter" (now abandoned).
In a general sense, the invention is directed to systems and methods for treating interior tissue regions of the body. More specifically, the invention is directed to systems and methods for treating dysfunctions of organs and tissue in the gastrointestinal tract.
Disorders of organs or tissue of the gastrointestinal tract can be caused by as neurological factors (such as abnormal nerve impulses) or by physical factors (such as excess tissue volume).
For example, intestinal motility (i.e., the contraction of intestinal muscles and the propulsion and movement of the lumenal contents) is controlled by nerves and hormones, as well as by electrical activity in the muscular wall of the intestine. There are several disorders that involve abnormal motility and result in abnormal and uncomfortable visceral sensations. These disorders can cause significant discomfort and distress in the absence of gross physical abnormality of the intestine.
For example, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder of the intestines. IBS can lead to crampy pain, gassiness, bloating, and changes in bowel habits. Some people with IBS have constipation (difficult or infrequent bowel movements) others have diarrhea (frequent loose stools, often with an urgent need to move the bowels); and some people experience both symptoms intermittently. Sometimes the person with IBS has a crampy urge to move the bowels, but cannot do so. The cause of IBS is not known, and as yet there is no cure. IBS can be characterized as a functional disorder because there is no sign of disease when the intestine is examined, often IBS is just a mild annoyance, but for some people it can be disabling.
Dyspepsia is another example. Dyspepsia is literally translated as 'bad digestion" and is commonly known as indigestion. Motility-like dyspepsia causes persistent or recurring abdominal pain that is centered in the upper abdomen. People with motility associated dyspepsia also may experience bloating, nausea, burping and a feeling of fullness that occurs soon after eating. It is an extremely common symptom complex, affecting as much as one-fourth of the United States adult population.
There are other disorders affecting the gastrointestinal tract that are characterized by abnormal tissue conditions not associated with neural abnormalities.
One aspect of the invention provides a method of treating tissue within a body. The method comprises selecting at least one treatment agent comprising at least one of a vanilloid compound and a cytokine compound. The method provides a source of the treatment agent. The method includes deploying an endoscope to a targeted tissue region. The endoscope has an interior lumen. The method includes visualizing the targeted tissue region with the endoscope and deploying through the interior lumen of the endoscope a catheter carrying on its distal end a tissue-piercing element adjacent to the targeted tissue region visualized by the endoscope. The method includes coupling the catheter to the source of the treatment agent, and applying through the tissue-piercing element the treatment agent into contact with the targeted tissue region visualized by the endoscope.
In one embodiment, the method injects the treatment agent into subsurface tissue in the targeted tissue region.
In one embodiment, the method includes providing a guide wire to facilitate deployment of the endoscope and/or catheter.
Features and advantages of the inventions are set forth in the following Description and Drawings, as well as in the appended Claims.
The invention may be embodied in several forms without departing from its spirit or essential characteristics. The scope of the invention is defined in the appended claims, rather than in the specific description preceding them. All embodiments that fall within the meaning and range of equivalency of the claims are therefore intended to be embraced by the claims.
This Specification discloses various systems and methods for treating dysfunctions of organs or tissue in the gastrointestinal tract. Still, it should be appreciated that the disclosed systems and methods are applicable for use in treating other dysfunctions elsewhere in the body, e.g., for treating sphincter barrier dysfunctions in the lower gastrointestinal tract or in the upper gastrointestinal tract. The systems and methods that embody features of the invention are adaptable for use with catheter-based systems and surgical techniques, as well as systems and surgical Techniques that are not necessarily catheter-based.
I. System Overview
A tissue treatment system 10 that embodies features of the invention is shown in
A. The Tissue Treatment Device
The tissue treatment device 12 serves to apply the treatment agent 20 to the targeted tissue region 16 to obtain a desired therapeutic effect. The therapeutic effect can comprise either alteration of nerve impulse pathways in the region 16 or a physical alteration of tissue characteristics in the region 16.
The tissue treatment device 12 includes one or more agent delivery ports 22. The one or more delivery ports 22 can apply the treatment agent 20 to surface tissue in the region 16. Desirably (as
The tissue treatment device 12 can include single or multiple ports 22 located single or multiple tissue piercing members 24 to inject the treatment agent 20. As
Alternatively, the tissue treatment device 12 may employ air powered, needle-less injection technology.
B. The Delivery Device
The configuration of the delivery apparatus 14 for the device 12 can also vary, depending upon the accessibility of the treatment site and the particular treatment objectives desired.
If the treatment site can be directly visualized the delivery apparatus 14, the source 18, and the treatment device 12 can comprise a syringe 100 and a needle 102, as
If the treatment site can not be directly visualized or is otherwise not as readily accessible, the delivery apparatus 14 can comprise an endoscope 106 having an interior lumen 104 passed down the esophagus through the mouth, as
C. The Tissue Treatment Agent
The treatment agent 20 is selected from a group of candidate agents based upon the physiologic effect or effects that are desired. One or more candidate agents may be applied, either as a primary treatment modality, a neoadjuvent treatment modality, or an adjuvent treatment modality.
In the illustrated embodiment, the group consists essentially of two candidate agents: (1) Vanilloid Compounds, and (2) Cytokine Sub-Types.
1. Vanilloid Compounds
The treatment agent 20 can comprise a vanilloid compound. Vanilloid compounds have a unique capacity to bind to a membrane receptor in sensory neurons. Capsaicin is one of many vanilloid compounds. Capsaicin is a powerful basic compound which is derived from chili peppers.
The specific neuron for capsaicin is deemed "VR1". This receptor is expressed only on small unmyelinated C-fibers (nerves typically involved in special visceral sensation and pain).
Exposure to vanilloid compounds variably reduces the responsiveness of the neuron to stimuli. In many cases, the neuron may actually degenerate either temporarily or permanently, thus impairing transmission of pain signals or other special sensory signals.
The term "vanilloid compound" as used herein means a compound or a mixture of compounds having a biologically active vanillyl group. vanilloid compounds include both naturally occurring vanilloids, synthetic vanilloids, pharmaceutically acceptable salts of the vanilloid compound (whether natural or synthetic) as well as pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives and/or analogues thereof (whether natural or synthetic). Examples of natural vanilloid compounds include both the crude extracts and the purified extracts of active vanilloid compounds from: capsicum, cayenne pepper, black pepper, paprika, cinnamon, clove, mace, mustard, ginger, turmeric, papaya seed and the cactus-like plant Euphorbia resinifera.
Synthetic vanilloid compounds such as synthetic capsaicin are disclosed in WO 96/40079, which is incorporated herein by reference. The vanilloid compound family includes: Capsaicin; Dihydrocapsaicin: Nordihydrocapsaicin; Homocapsaicin: Homodihydrocapsaicin. Alternatively, resiniferotoxin (RTX) is derived from the euphorbia cactus and is considered a capsaicin-like compound. This substance also activates the VR1 receptor and attenuates or eliminates afferent nerve function, although it may not illicit the rapid heat sensation that other vanilloids produce.
Other examples of vanilloid compounds include capsaicin ((E)-(N)-[(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-methyl]-8-methyl-6-nonenamide); eugenol (2-methoxy-4-(2-propenyl)phenol); zingerone (4-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-2-butanone); curcumin (1,7-bis(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-1,6-heptadiene-3,5-dione); piperine (1-[5-(1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)-1-oxo-2,4-pentadienyl]piperidine); resiniferatoxin(6,7-deepoxy-6,7-didehydro-5-deoxy-21-dephenyl-2l-(phenylmethyl)-20-(4-hydroxy-3-thoxybenzeneacetate)) or pharmaceutically effective salts, analogues, derivatives or equivalents thereof.
The treatment agent 20 can include capsaicin, another vanilloid compound, RTX, or combination thereof, alone or in combination with other substances (which will be generically called a vanilloid-containing treatment agent 20).
The vanilloid-containing treatment agent can be applied through the port 22 or ports 22 to the mucosal lining or extrinsically to the outside of an organ. The vanilloid-containing treatment agent can also be injected into the targeted tissue region or organ wall.
The treatment agent 20 can be a solution, a gel, a powder, a pellet, or other form. The treatment agent may be released immediately, or, be a sustained release product such as a slow released implant, slow release gel, coated pellet, microsphere, or other form.
The vanilloid-containing treatment agent 20 may be applied or injected as primary therapy, or, as a neoadjuvant or adjuvant procedure. For example, RF energy may be used to incite a wound, followed by application of the vanilloid-containing treatment agent to facilitate exuberant wound healing.
In dyspepsia and irritable bowel syndrome, the use of a vanilloid-containing treatment agent can serve to diminish the pain impulses or could attenuate the dysmotility and alleviate the disease state.
An example of vanilloid materials that can be used is produced by Afferon and is called RTX, which has been instilled into the lumen of the urinary bladder for the treatment of urge incontinence. There are also several topical, over-the-counter capsaicin products for topical analgesic applications.
2. Cytokine Sub-Types
The treatment agent 20 can include one or more subtypes of cytokines. A cytokine, in the natural state within the body, is a protein produced and released by a biological cell that has an effect on the local environment surrounding the cell. Cytokines are involved in many cellular processes, such as wound healing. The mechanism of action would depend on the specific cytokine utilized.
The term "cytokine subtype" as used herein means any polypeptide that affects the functions of other cells, and is a molecule which modulates interactions between cells in the immune or inflammatory response. A cytokine subtype includes, but is not limited to monokines and lymphokines regardless of which cells produce them. For instance, a monokine is generally referred to as being produced and secreted by a mononuclear cell, such as a macrophage and/or monocyte but many other cells produce monokines, such as natural killer cells, fibroblasts, basophils, neutrophils, endothelial cells, brain astrocytes, bone marrow stromal cells, epideral keratinocytes, and B-lymphocytes. Lymphokines are generally referred to as being produced by lymphocyte cells. Examples of cytokine subtypes include, but are not limited to, interleukin-1. (IL-1), tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF alpha) and tumor necrosis factor beta (TNF beta).
Other cytokine subtypes include TGF-β(transforming growth factor β); PDGF (platelet derived growth factor) b-FGF (basic fibroblast growth factor): IGF-1 (insulin-like growth factor 1); EGF (epidermal growth factor); and VEGF. Some of these cytokines are available commercially, could be produced commercially, or can be extracted from a persons harvested platelets (platelet releasates). The effects of a given cytokine upon tissue physiology can include one or more of the following: smooth muscle and fibroblast mitogenic effects (induces division and growth of cells); stimulation of the release of cytokines from other cells; chemoattractant (bringing new healing cells into local region); decrease of collagen enzyme activity allowing collagen to build up; inflammation; and angiogenesis (development of new blood vessels).
The treatment agent 20 can include a cytokine sub-type or combination of cytokine sub-types, alone or in combination with other substances. The cytokine-containing treatment agent can be applied by the port or ports 22 to the tissue or organ wall, or injected into the tissue or organ wall.
The cytokine-containing treatment agent 20 can be a solution, a gel, a powder, a pellet, or other form. The treatment agent may be released immediately, or, be a sustained release product such as a slow released implant, slow release gel, coated pellet, microsphere, or other form.
The cytokine-containing agent 20 may be applied or injected as primary therapy, or, as a neoadjuvant or adjuvant procedure. For example, radio frequency (RF) energy may be used to induce the wound healing process, followed by cytokine application to facilitate more exuberant wound healing.
The application of a single cytokine or mixture thereof, as primary, neoadjuvant, or adjuvant therapy for abnormal tissue conditions (e.g., excess tissue volume) could have the various mechanical and therapeutic effects. With or without an inciting wound event (such as RF), cytokines can serve to initiate the process of healing within the local region. This process includes, but is not limited to, influx of white blood cells and macrophages, stimulation of fibroblast and smooth muscle division and collagen secretion, new blood vessel growth, wound contraction and tightening, maturation of the new or existing collagen framework, and reduced tissue compliance. These tissue effects could improve the compliance and reduce the tissue volume.
Examples of cytokine materials that can be used include commercially available Regranex, which is recombinant human PDGF-BB. This material has been applied as a gel for promoting the healing of diabetic foot ulcers. Platelet granules contain many of the cytokines listed above, and the cytokines can be extracted with a fairly simple technique (platelet releasates). Platelets (harvested as a pooled platelet product or from autologous donation) provide a source of cytokines for extraction. TGF-β and PDGF are considered to be the most important substances for the purpose of initiating the wound healing process.
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January 31, 1924
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Tengiz Abuladze (Georgian: თენგიზ აბულაძე; January 31, 1924 in Kutaisi — March 6, 1994 in Tbilisi) was a Georgian film director.
Abuladze studied theatre direction (1943–1946) at the Shota Rustaveli Theatre Institute, Tbilisi, Georgia, and filmmaking at the VGIK (All-Union State Institute of Cinematography) in Moscow. He graduated VGIK in 1952 and in 1953 he joined Gruziya-film (Georgia Film Studios) as a director. He was awarded the title of People's Artist of the Soviet Union in 1980.
His first film, Magdana's Donkey (1956), which he directed with Rezo Chkheidze, won the "Best Fiction Short" award at the 1956 Cannes Film Festival. He is most famous for his film trilogy: The Plea (The Supplication) (1968), The Tree of Desire (1976), and Repentance (1984, released 1987), which won him the Lenin Prize (1988) and the first Nika Award for Best Picture. Repentance won the Special Jury Prize at the 1987 Cannes Film Festival.[1] In 1987 he was a member of the jury at the 15th Moscow International Film Festival.[2]
- ^ "Festival de Cannes: Repentance". festival-cannes.com. Retrieved 2009-07-19.
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Applications are now available in the lobby of the Ticonderoga Community Building on Montcalm Street.
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For information call Nancy Quesnel at 585-7017.
Quesnel stressed the program is entirely confidential. After applications are verified, names are removed and families are assigned numbers, she said. People who purchase gifts buy for a specific number, not knowing who the child is.
It costs more than $6,000 a year to operate the Tiny Tim program. Quesnel said donations of cash and new toys are now being sought for the program. Checks can be made payable to Tiny Tim Christmas Program. Donations can be sent to Quesnel at 151 Shore Airport Road, Ticonderoga 12883.
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How would that work exactly I keep getting the error in wad manager 1.4
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A woman with pills in her bra has received a court summons from the Scioto County Sheriff's Office.
Brooke Collis, 29, of 218 River St., Friendship, faces a charge of possession of drugs, after deputies initiated a traffic stop on Slab Run. Deputies said the vehicle was occupied by two people and the driver, a male, appeared to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs. He was removed from the vehicle and the Ohio State Highway Patrol was dispatched to the scene.
Officers were given permission to search the vehicle, so they asked the passenger, Collis, to step out. When she did, deputies said she dropped her handbag and a hypodermic syringe fell out.
The OSHP trooper read Collis her rights and asked if she had anything else. She said she did, and pulled a blue pill from her bra. She advised officers the pill was a Valium. The trooper then had her step in front of his patrol car and pull her bra out slightly revealing herself. It was then officers said another eight pills fell out.
Collis reportedly advised officers she had used heroin earlier in the day but didn't have any on her. The pills confiscated were identified as Diazapam (Valium) 10 milligram tablets.
Collis was issued a court summons.
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- Willamette
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- Willamette Falls to Whitworth
Swimming | Friday, November 2, 2012
Willamette Falls to Whitworth in Men's and Women's Swimming
Pirates Achieve Northwest Conference Wins
SPOKANE, WASH. -- Whitworth University defeated Willamette University in men's and women's swimming on Friday, Nov. 2, as the Pirates and the Bearcats began the dual match season. Whitworth's teams are now 1-0 on the season, 1-0 in the Northwest Conference, while Willamette's teams are 0-1 overall, 0-1 in the NWC.
The Whitworth men won their 10th consecutive NWC title this past spring, while the Pirate women's team won NWC titles in 2009-10 and 2010-11 before finishing second behind the University of Puget Sound in 2011-12.
On Friday, each Whitworth team won all nine individual events and both relays to sweep the first place finishes. The Whitworth men downed the Bearcats, 167-37, while the Pirate women's team outscored Willamette, 169-34.
Alex Guffey (Fr., Seattle, WA/Roosevelt HS) on the Willamette men's team took second place in the 200-yard freestyle with a solid performance. Mitchell Beck won the race in 1:47.56. Guffey finished in 1:48.16, just 0.60 behind Mitchell.
The Willamette women's 200-yard freestyle relay team also earned second place. Whitworth won the event in 1:44.93, while the Bearcats followed at 1:49.64. The Pirates' second relay team in the race placed third in 1:54.23.
Hope Nelson (So., Providence, RI/South Kingstown HS), Kersey Bars (So., Springfield, OR/Springfield HS), Jessica Beach (Fr., Salem, OR/West Salem HS) and Malia Santos (Fr., Kailua-Kona, HI/Kealakehe HS) competed for Willamette on the relay.
Nelson and Santos each added a third place finish in an individual event. Nelson was third in the 500-yard freestyle with a time of 5:51.17. Santos placed third in the 100-yard butterfly at 1:05.25. Katherine Duvall of Whitworth won the 500 free in 5:24.79 and Samantha Strong took first in the 100 fly in 1:00.14.
Also recording a third place result for the Willamette women's team was Michaela Zuber (Fr., Sacramento, CA/Sheldon HS) in the 100-yard backstroke. Nicole Lecoq of Whitworth won the race in 1:00.99, while the Pirates' Kori Carpenter was second at 1:05.77. Zuber's time in third place was 1:06.19.
Three members of the Willamette men's squad earned third place in an individual race.
Sean Piper (So, Normandy Park, WA/John F. Kennedy HS) achieved third place in the 100-yard backstroke by completing the race in 58:64. seconds. Anthony Fish of Whitworth won the event in 56.20 seconds.
Andrew Lum (Fr., Honolulu, HI/Punahou School) placed third in the men's 100-yard butterfly with a time of 56.80. Aaron Vaccaro from Whitworth garnered first place in 52.31 seconds. Zander Le Bel (So., Dallas, TX/Richardson HS) of Willamette was third in the 1000-yard freestyle in 11:29.44. Oliver Durand won the event for the Pirates in 10:04.19.
Willamette will take on Whitman College in men's and women's swimming on Saturday, Nov. 3. The action is scheduled to get underway in Walla Walla, Wash., at 1 p.m. (PDT).
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Zoom in to these stunning mite images to reveal tiny details on their bodies. Find out more about these specimens in the slideshow descriptions below.
These are all scanning electron microscope (SEM) images except for the follicle and bat mite specimens, which are taken from a light microscope.
SEM image of a clover mite, a common mite found on grasses and many herbaceous plants. During early summer, clover mites often swarm over walls and buildings looking for crevices to lay their eggs in.
Compound light microscope image of a follicle mite. Follicle mites are worm-like microscopic mites. They live in the follicles and sebaceous glands of mammals, including humans.
SEM image of a red, or poultry mite. Adults first appear white, but gradually turn reddy black as they engorge with blood. Females are about 1.5mm long when fully fed.
SEM image showing a house dust mite. This image has been artificially coloured using a computer. Unlike pollen, house dust mites are a cause of respiratory allergies all year round. They live in bedding, soft furniture and carpets.
The shape of this bat mite body, with the bulge behind the legs, shows it's of the Paraperiglischrus genus of mites. This mite is usually a parasite of horseshoe bats. Males of this mite species live on the wings of the bat, while females and young mites prefer the tail membrane.
SEM image of a box, or armadillo mite. When attacked, they protect themselves by folding their legs up into their body and bringing down the hinged 'lid' covering their mouthparts to close the 'box'. Large numbers of box mites live in forest soil.
SEM image of an itch or scabies mite, a parasite that infests a wide variety of mammals, including humans.
SEM image of a cheese mite. These creatures are generally considered to be a pest. However Milbenkäse, or mite cheese, made in Würchwitz, Germany, is ripened in boxes with cheese mites to give flavour.
SEM image of a varroa mite. It is an external parasite and transmitter of viruses that attack adult honeybees and their developing larvae. Infestations can cause weakness, a shortened life and sometimes deformities.
Mites are among the most diverse and successful of all the invertebrate groups. They are found all round the world and have exploited an incredible range of habitats. However, because of their small size - most are less than a millimetre long - they tend to go unnoticed.
Many mites live freely in soil, on vegetation or in water (both salt and freshwater), but there are also large numbers of species that live as parasites on plants and animals.
There are about 50,000 described species of mites and scientists believe that we have only found 5% of the total. The oldest fossil mites are around 400 million years old.
Museum mite expert Anne Baker centres her research on the taxonomy of mites found in agricultural habitats.
It is important to be able to identify the different species so that, for instance, pesticides are not used on beneficial mite predators. To help researchers and non-mite experts recognise any specimens they find, Anne has published a user-friendly guide to mites and ticks of domesticated animals.


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Luton managed to get a 5-1 over Leeds, five weeks ago, but since then they have had 0-0-5 and 2-17 in goal difference. Topscorer Vine (8 out of 23) is suspended for this match.
Southampton should win this one, probably with more than 1 goal, and the match will end with more than 2.5 goals.]]>


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Categorized as a disorder in which those impacted exhibit problems with impulsiveness, over-activity and inattentiveness, today many children are diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Many with ADHD may benefit from medication as well as a variety of behavioral interventions. Those with severe ADHD may also qualify for supplemental security income benefits.
In order for a child to qualify for SSI benefits, they must be formally diagnosed with a disorder or disease currently approved by the Department of Social Security. While ADHD is currently included in the list of disorders for which children can receive SSI benefits, the requirements for approval of such are difficult to meet.
In order for a child with ADHD to qualify for SSI benefits, their condition must be extremely disruptive and problematic. A child must exhibit problems and behaviors that meet certain standards. For example a child must exhibit difficulty acquiring and using information as well as completing tasks. Other problems listed in the qualifying criteria include difficulty interacting with others, caring for oneself and manipulating objects.
An important factor in whether a child with ADHD qualifies for SSI benefits is the severity of the impairments and resulting restrictions. Parents planning to apply for SSI benefits for their child should be sure to document difficulties and problems at school, daycare and the home.
Because of the prevalence of children diagnosed with ADHD, nearly 80 percent of SSI claims for children are denied. It's wise, then for parents who truly believe their child meets the necessary requirements to consult with an attorney who is skilled and experienced in handling SSI claims.
Source: Delmarva Now, "Can ADHD children get SSI benefits?" Robert McCraig, Oct. 14, 2012


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Anyone got any helpful tips on running a rootpass with a 7018 3/32 rod on 3/8 test plate. I'm in a welding program and I'm trying to test out for shipyard. I'm spacing my root pass about the width of my rod. With a little landing and my rootpasses have been running up one side of the bevel and not tying in to ther side giving lack of penetration and cracks when the backing strip is washed off. I run my root pass at around 75 to 80 then a hot pass at about 85 to 90 then to filler beads then 3 or 4 beads for a cap. I need any good advice for the process any tips or tricks will be appreciated. HELP
jody here with a few tips,
with a 3/32" 7018, I would not use a land, and if the backing strap is 1/4" and the gap is specced at 1/4" use a 3/16" -1/4" gap and about 85-90 amps.
if the backing is 1/8" then the gap should be about 1/8-5/32"
keep a tight arc and as close to a 90 degree rod angle as you can
anyone else got any tips?
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In his column on Aug. 19, Jeff Moore, publisher of the Trimble Banner and the Carrollton News-Democrat, expressed disappointment in the idea of replacing the existing US 421 bridge between Milton, Ky., and Madison, Ind., by building a new bridge in the same location, using the existing piers. We refer to this as "superstructure replacement."
Last week, Bedford city officials warned everyone; this week they're publishing an old curfew ordinance. Next week, they'll begin enforcing that ordinance in earnest.
In a perfect world, curfew ordinances wouldn't be necessary. Under-age children would be at home with their parents or guardians doing something productive and not out vandalizing other's property.
But this isn't a perfect world.
The Trimble County Raider varsity football team will be hosting the annual "Midnight Madness" event at 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8. The community is invited to meet and greet our 2009 varsity football team, coaches and staff.
This event begins at 6 p.m. following the second annual "Raider Pride Parade," which begins at 5 p.m.
I would like to publicly ask our sheriff: Where's the Beef?
He promised us night patrols as part of his re-election campaign last time, but we still aren't having any meat with our voting salad. We did get a U.S. Marshal, though – that really put the fear in our local delinquents and criminals!
This letter is addressed to members of the Class of 2010 and their parents.
This is the first of our many updates throughout the year. I want to take this time and welcome you to the Senior Life.
School will be starting back soon, and life will get back to the routine. Enjoy summer while its still here.
As we are gathering back, here are a few things you, as a senior, should take into consideration.
I was disappointed to learn that the Kentucky and Indiana transportation officials would be moving forward with a plan to replace the Milton-Madison, Ind. bridge on its existing piers.
The two states are pursuing a plan to seek grant funding for the project from federal stimulus money, meaning work could be under way next summer, if the grant is approved. Yes, this would be a much faster approach than building a new bridge — with the project set for completion by 2012.
The Carroll County Public Library would like to thank Ohio Valley United Charities Inc. for its continued support that allows us to have such wonderful programs.
Belated thanks to all the volunteers who helped at the July 17-18 "Roadblock to save your history" for the benefit of the Port William Historical Society at Fifth Street and Highland Avenue in Carrollton. We raised $1,005 and were encouraged by the support and interest of the drivers in helping to preserve local history.
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After seven missed games Giants finally put Carlos Beltran on DL, activate Miguel Tejada
Aug 16, 2011, 4:47 PM EDT
Carlos Beltran hasn't played since August 7 because of a wrist injury, missing seven games while taking up a spot on the active roster, but according to Andrew Baggarly of the San Jose Mercury News the Giants have finally decided to place him on the disabled list.
And to replace Beltran on the roster the Giants have activated Miguel Tejada from the DL, bringing him back without a minor-league rehab assignment for his abdominal strain despite the 37-year-old last playing on July 18.
Because the Beltran move is backdated to his last action he'll be eligible to return in a week, but the decision to give up top prospect Zack Wheeler to get him from the Mets for what could have been at most 57 games is looking iffier and iffier.
- Graves - Aug 16, 2011 at 4:52 PM
That sucks, it looked like the right move to put 'em over the top at the time.
- mordecofe - Aug 16, 2011 at 5:09 PM
I hope you're kidding. trading for an aging, injury-prone RF (as he can't play CF anymore) for 1/3 of a season, for a top prospect, absolutely did not look like the right move at the time, and looks even worse now.
- sportsdrenched - Aug 16, 2011 at 5:11 PM
Good thing for Giants Fans. They had a World Series title last year, and it probably restarts Sabians welcome
- Graves - Aug 16, 2011 at 5:31 PM
I'm not saying it was a smart move, I'm saying it was the right move.
They needed offense and he was hitting .289/.391/.513 when he got traded, that certainly seemed like the right move to put 'em over the top. It was a move for 2011, not a move for 2013.
Is it ever smart to trade top prospects for short-term rentals? Probably not, but if it's enough to get your club back to the World Series–which is the ultimate goal of the game–then it's gotta be the right move…if/when it works.
- sportsdrenched - Aug 16, 2011 at 5:13 PM
It just hit me. The Mets probably got more for a damaged aged Beltran, than the Royals got for a "in his prime" Beltran. #facepalm
- randall351 - Aug 16, 2011 at 5:28 PM
Are you telling me you forgot about the amazing John Buck?
- sportsdrenched - Aug 16, 2011 at 5:52 PM
John Buck, All-Star
Mark Teahan, not an All-Star
- phillyphever - Aug 16, 2011 at 5:21 PM
Kind of wished the Phillies would do the same thing with Polanco already.
- Utley's Hair - Aug 16, 2011 at 6:07 PM
From the Hamels thread:
- rhandome - Aug 16, 2011 at 5:31 PM
Wheeler's upside is a #1 or 2 starter, yes. However, there are serious concerns about his delivery, which could make him a high injury risk. And if there's one thing Sabean deserves credit for, it's evaluating pitching. I think most Giants fans will be fine with the move even if Beltran never plays another game in a SF uniform.
The Giants were in a very odd position a couple weeks ago. They led the division despite having truly atrocious hitting. If any team ever needed a bat, it was the 2011 Giants at the trade deadline. And they got the best available bat. It was absolutely the right move and I'd have been furious if Sabes didn't make it.
- FC - Aug 16, 2011 at 5:53 PM
OTOH The Mets were set to gain absolutely nothing when Beltran walked in the Off-season. Heck he might still sign with them again. It's not like they needed Beltran for the rest of 2011. If Beltran ends up signing with the Mets again for 2012 this ends up as the purest form of Baseball Rental you can get. +1 Alderson.
- Chris Fiorentino - Aug 16, 2011 at 6:26 PM
Wasnt the overrated hunter pence available when the Giants traded for Beltran? Oh wait, you are saying Beltran was still the "best bat available"? Lol
- Mark - Aug 16, 2011 at 6:40 PM
One of the above names hit 289/391/513 before he was traded, and the other hit 308/356/471.
I just want to clarify your point, that the 827 OPS bat was the better of the two available bats over the 904 OPS bat.
- dcburden - Aug 16, 2011 at 6:57 PM
Now you're judging decisions based on results? I'd grown to expect more from you, Aaron.
I can understand having a negative view of the trade at the time, but to suggest it looks worse because Beltran got hurt? Will it look like a better decision if Wheeler gets hit by a bus?
- yournuts - Aug 17, 2011 at 2:35 AM
I thought when Beltran left the Mets for the Giants a change of scenerywould be good for him, but I see he staying in the same place, the disabled list.
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As most everybody knows by now, the Dodgers are in on Zack Greinke and desperately want him to be a part of the club.
Dodgers executives met with Zack Greinke in Los Angeles yesterday, Yahoo's Tim Brown reported last night.
The Dodgers view Greinke as critical to their pitching staff, Brown reports. Greinke is believed to have enjoyed pitching for the Angels during the second half of the 2012 season, which could increase his interest in staying in the Los Angeles area.
So that puts the Dodgers, Angels, Rangers, and Nationals in the picture for Greinke's services.
But for all the hubbub about him deciding where to go, nothing much has materialized yet, but that might be about to change during the Winter Meetings.
zack greinkes agent casey close said he'll know in 24-48 hrs if deal can be done in nashville. no talks serious … yet
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeymanCBS) December 3, 2012
Remember that Brian Wilson news that had me fearing for my safety? Well, apparently the Dodgers aren't interested.
Brian Wilson might want to pitch for the Dodgers, but it appears the interest isn't mutual.
The colorful and magnificently bearded closer wasn't tendered a contract for next season by the San Francisco Giants, making him a free agent. Wilson lives in Los Angeles in the off-season, and the Dodgers are among the teams with which he would like to sign, according to multiple reports.
Though the Dodgers won't publicly comment on free agents, people familiar with team officials' thinking say they aren't looking to sign Wilson.
Disaster avoided.
Perhaps the most interesting pre-Winter Meetings news though is that the Dodgers are shopping Dee Gordon.
The #Dodgers are letting teams know that shortstop Dee Gordon is available, who could be a nice fallback for teams who don't sign Drew
— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) December 2, 2012
I say interesting because it gives insight into where the Dodgers see him next year (in AAA, probably) and because it creates discussion about how valuable he is to teams.
Before things get out of hand, a friendly reminder to Dodger fans that if you hated him while he was with the Dodgers in 2012, then you probably shouldn't expect him to be the centerpiece of a package for an elite player.
Personally, I liked him as a prospect a TON less than most did for reasons I've explained before, but I recognize the athleticism and the potential he has, and there's still upside even if he was rushed to the majors. Would I deal a valuable asset of mine for him though? Probably not.
In what might be the most "we have so much money we don't know what to do with it" rumor of the off-season, the Dodgers might be interested in A.J. Pierzynski.
The Dodgers could potentially make a play for free agent catcher A.J. Pierzynski, reports Jon Heyman of CBS Sports. L.A. general manager Ned Colletti almost signed Pierzynski as a free agent two years ago before the catcher re-signed with the White Sox, though the chances of Pierzynski signing with the Dodgers now is seen as "a remote possibility, at best" by some Dodgers people.
I discussed this on Twitter a bit, but I don't quite understand this rumor. There's a strong case to be made that A.J. Ellis is the better catcher to begin with, and he certainly was superior in 2012. Plus, Pierzynski's worth was centered on his career-year offensively at age 35.
Besides that though, Ellis has a working knowledge of the team and staff, plus he posted a ~4 WAR season even after playing down the stretch with a knee injury that required surgery.


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I need somehow enable / disable 3rd party COM Add-ins in MS Word 2007 individually without accessing Word GUI. Is it possible to somehow control them trough registry or via some script / CLI options?
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Server Fault is a question and answer site for system and network administrators. It's 100% free, no registration required.
Yes, those addins can be enabled/disabled from the registry.
More info in this MSDN article: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb386106.aspx