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HOPKINTON - A historic trip more than 200 years in the making was completed on Tuesday afternoon, as Martyn Roswell Bettel and his wife, Jaqui, made their way up the steps of Hopkinton Town Hall shortly before 1 p.m.
A crowd of approximately 40 people welcomed Mr. Bettel, the great, great, great, great grandson of the founder of Hopkinton, Colonel Roswell Hopkins (1733-1827).
Mr. Hopkins purchased the land that would eventually become Hopkinton for $1.50 an acre in 1801. Then in 1802 he traveled from Vergennes, Vt., to Hopkinton with five other men including his son, Benjamin Hopkins; brother-in-law, Jared Dewey; Eliphalet Brush; Samuel Goodell and Joel Goodell.
The historic ancestry of Mr. Bettel goes back even longer though.
Ive done quite a bit of genealogy over the years and my ancestors go back to a guy called John Hopkins. He arrived (to the United States) in 1634. So we went to Hartford (Conn.) first of all to go and look at the monument with the Hartfords founders, and hes listed among the 147 original founders, Mr. Bettel said.
We also went to see the ancient burial grounds. Thats where he would have been buried. The family stayed in the Hartford area and then my group moved off to Amenia in New York state and that was where the first Colonel Roswell Hopkins (lived). He was the first town supervisor there and his son, who founded Hopkinton, was also there. They were both part of the sixth Dutchess County Militia during the World Revolution.
From there, Mr. Bettel and his wife (who live in Northumberland, England) went to Bennington (Vt.) to see the Bennington Battle Monument before making their way to Saratoga.
While we were in Bennington, we found the grave of my great times six grandmother, which would have been (Mr. Hopkins) grandmother. ... The idea of this trip is really to look at places in America where my ancestors came from, and obviously Hopkinton is a very focal point, Mr. Bettel said.
Weve toured all over the west (coast). Weve never been to this area. We went to Poughkeepsie, and weve started to have a look around. Were off to Boston next week because again theres some more history there, Ms. Bettel added. (The trip) is about two and a half weeks. Its a pilgrimage I have to say and this is just so gracious for people to come out and meet him. He just loves it.
Mr. Bettel was commissioned into the Royal Air Force (RAF) in 1968 and after service in the Middle East and Northern Ireland, among assignments, he rose to the rank of group captain. The husband and wife of 40 years actually met in the Air Force in the early 1970s before marrying in 1972.
He arrived on our base, and he was supposed to check in at my headquarters and he was late. Ill always remember that. And I thought, Who is this young (man) who doesnt follow the rules? As they say, the rest is history, Ms. Bettel explained.
Mr. Bettel retired from the RAF in 2002 and has since been a deputy governor and governor-in-charge of several correctional facilities in the Scottish Prison Service. He retired from full-time employment earlier this year.
In 1993, Mr. Bettel took over responsibility for maintaining their branch of the family tree, eventually leading to an internet connection with Hopkinton Town Historian Mary Converse in January 2009.
I hadnt heard from him this year, and he wrote me in April or May (saying) that he retired in January, which I hadnt known. ... It hadnt been that long since he told me this was the day he was going to be here, but its coming together nicely, Ms. Converse said.
I just didnt know where (the Hopkins ancestors) had disappeared to. Roswell Hopkins died in about 1829. I said to (Mr. Bettel) What do you want to see? And he goes, Well I want to see the places that were around when Roswell was here. So I will take him down to the cemetery later.
Mary Converse has been absolutely fabulous, she really has. I reached out to her, I was sort of fiddling on the internet and found out that there was a town historian, Mr. Bettel said. There was an e-mail address, and I e-mailed Mary and introduced myself over the net. Weve been exchanging e-mails for the better part of three or four years now. Shes helped me understand what Hopkinton is like, shes sent me photographs and she very kindly sent me a book on the history of Hopkinton.
Mr. Bettel also noted that he was aware of his famous ancestry when he was young, but he did not come to appreciate it fully until he reached adulthood.
I learned of it fairly early on, but I didnt really appreciate it until my 20s or 30s. There came a point when somebody has to take over my branch of the family tree, and I was the only one who had any interest, so I took it over. Due to the internet, there is so much more you can find out about your ancestors. For example, the guys in Hartford, together wrote the original constitution which then became the basis of the Constitution of the United States. So when you think about it, its a fair contribution to make to the world, he said sarcastically.
The name Roswell entered the family history in 1733 with the Hopkinton founders father, Colonel Roswell Hopkins Sr., bearing the name. Mr. Bettel says that the name will continue on for at least another two generations though.
The first Roswell was Colonel Roswell Hopkins who was the guy who was in Amenia. The second Roswell Hopkins was the one here (in Hopkinton). There was a Roswell Hopkins in my line in the next generation and then it skipped a generation and then there was another Roswell Hopkins and then he died, he said. He had married a woman from Wales, who is my great-grandmother and she went back to Wales to bring her children. Thats why my branch of the family left the United States and moved back to the U.K. ... Ive got three daughters so none of them are called Roswell. But each of them has got a son and each of them have given their sons the middle name Roswell. So the names continuing, which is rather nice.
While this entire journey has brought upon additional discoveries and an expansion of knowledge for Mr. Bettel, his wife said that she has experienced first hand a different side of her husband of four decades.
Hes actually been quite emotional. When he spotted those two graves at that little church, he was quite tearful because suddenly he was standing there and the lady in the church said, Well actually theyre probably buried under this site. And its amazing, hes not an emotional man but he was, Ms. Bettel said. He just said, It just means so much. I feel now that Im actually in touch with them in a very strange way.
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7 U.S. Code § 18 - Complaints against registered persons
(a) Petition for actual damages
(1) Any person complaining of any violation of any provision of this chapter, or any rule, regulation, or order issued pursuant to this chapter, by any person who is registered under this chapter may, at any time within two years after the cause of action accrues, apply to the Commission for an order awarding—
(A) actual damages proximately caused by such violation. If an award of actual damages is made against a floor broker in connection with the execution of a customer order, and the futures commission merchant which selected the floor broker for the execution of the customer order is held to be responsible under section 2 (a)(1) of this title for the floor broker's violation, such futures commission merchant may be required to satisfy such award; and
(B) in the case of any action arising from a willful and intentional violation in the execution of an order on the floor of a registered entity, punitive or exemplary damages equal to no more than two times the amount of such actual damages. If an award of punitive or exemplary damages is made against a floor broker in connection with the execution of a customer order, and the futures commission merchant which selected the floor broker for the execution of the customer order is held to be responsible under section 2 (a)(1) of this title for the floor broker's violation, such futures commission merchant may be required to satisfy such award if the floor broker fails to do so, except that such requirement shall apply to the futures commission merchant only if it willfully and intentionally selected the floor broker with the intent to assist or facilitate the floor broker's violation.
(A) An action may be brought under this subsection by any one or more persons described in this subsection for and in behalf of such person or persons and other persons similarly situated, if the Commission permits such actions pursuant to a final rule issued by the Commission.
(B) Not later than two hundred and seventy days after October 28, 1992, the Commission shall propose and publish for public comment such rules as are necessary to carry out subparagraph (A). In developing such rules, the Commission shall consider the potential impact of such actions on resources available to the reparations system established under this chapter and the relative merits of bringing such actions in Federal court.
(b) Rules and regulations; control over right of appeal
The Commission may promulgate such rules, regulations, and orders as it deems necessary or appropriate for the efficient and expeditious administration of this section. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, such rules, regulations, and orders may prescribe, or otherwise condition, without limitation, the form, filing, and service of pleadings or orders, the nature and scope of discovery, counterclaims, motion practice (including the grounds for dismissal of any claim or counterclaim), hearings (including the waiver thereof, which may relate to the amount in controversy), rights of appeal, if any, and all other matters governing proceedings before the Commission under this section.
(c) Bond requirement when complainant is nonresident; waiver
In case a complaint is made by a nonresident of the United States, the complainant shall be required, before any formal action is taken on his complaint, to furnish a bond in double the amount of the claim conditioned upon the payment of costs, including a reasonable attorney's fee for the respondent if the respondent shall prevail, and any reparation award that may be issued by the Commission against the complainant on any counterclaim by respondent: Provided, That the Commission shall have authority to waive the furnishing of a bond by a complainant who is a resident of a country which permits the filing of a complaint by a resident of the United States without the furnishing of a bond.
(d) Enforcement of reparation award
(1) If any person against whom an award has been made does not pay the reparation award within the time specified in the Commission's order, the complainant, or any person for whose benefit such order was made, within three years of the date of the order, may file a certified copy of the order of the Commission, in the district court of the United States for the district in which he resides or in which is located the principal place of business of the respondent, for enforcement of such reparation award by appropriate orders. The orders, writs, and processes of such district court may in such case run, be served, and be returnable anywhere in the United States. The petitioner shall not be liable for costs in the district court, nor for costs at any subsequent state of the proceedings, unless they accrue upon his appeal. If the petitioner finally prevails, he shall be allowed a reasonable attorney's fee, to be taxed and collected as a part of the costs of the suit. Subject to the right of appeal under subsection (e) of this section, an order of the Commission awarding reparations shall be final and conclusive.
(2) A reparation award shall be directly enforceable in district court as if it were a judgment pursuant to section 1963 of title 28. This paragraph shall operate retroactively from the effective date of its enactment, and shall apply to all reparation awards for which a proceeding described in paragraph (1) is commenced within 3 years of the date of the Commission's order.
(e) Review
Any order of the Commission entered hereunder shall be reviewable on petition of any party aggrieved thereby, by the United States Court of Appeals for any circuit in which a hearing was held, or if no hearing was held, any circuit in which the appellee is located, under the procedure provided in section 9 of this title. Such appeal shall not be effective unless within 30 days from and after the date of the reparation order the appellant also files with the clerk of the court a bond in double the amount of the reparation awarded against the appellant conditioned upon the payment of the judgment entered by the court, plus interest and costs, including a reasonable attorney's fee for the appellee, if the appellee shall prevail. Such bond shall be in the form of cash, negotiable securities having a market value at least equivalent to the amount of bond prescribed, or the undertaking of a surety company on the approved list of sureties issued by the Treasury Department of the United States. The appellee shall not be liable for costs in said court. If the appellee prevails, he shall be allowed a reasonable attorney's fee to be taxed and collected as a part of his costs.
(f) Automatic bar from trading and suspension for noncompliance; effect of appeal
Unless the party against whom a reparation order has been issued shows to the satisfaction of the Commission within fifteen days from the expiration of the period allowed for compliance with such order that either an appeal as herein authorized has been taken or payment of the full amount of the order (or any agreed settlement thereof) has been made, such party shall be prohibited automatically from trading on all registered entities and, if the party is registered with the Commission, such registration shall be suspended automatically at the expiration of such fifteen-day period until such party shows to the satisfaction of the Commission that payment of such amount with interest thereon to date of payment has been made: Provided, That if on appeal the appellee prevails or if the appeal is dismissed, the automatic prohibition against trading and suspension of registration shall become effective at the expiration of thirty days from the date of judgment on the appeal, but if the judgment is stayed by a court of competent jurisdiction, the suspension shall become effective ten days after the expiration of such stay, unless prior thereto the judgment of the court has been satisfied.
(g) Predispute resolution agreements for institutional customers
Nothing in this section prohibits a registered futures commission merchant from requiring a customer that is an eligible contract participant, as a condition to the commission merchant's conducting a transaction for the customer, to enter into an agreement waiving the right to file a claim under this section.
Source(Sept. 21, 1922, ch. 369, § 14, as added Pub. L. 93–463, title I, § 106,Oct. 23, 1974, 88 Stat. 1393; amended Pub. L. 94–16, § 3,Apr. 16, 1975, 89 Stat. 77; Pub. L. 95–405, § 21,Sept. 30, 1978, 92 Stat. 875; Pub. L. 97–444, title II, § 231,Jan. 11, 1983, 96 Stat. 2319; Pub. L. 102–546, title II, §§ 209(b)(7), 222 (b), 224, title IV, § 402(11),Oct. 28, 1992, 106 Stat. 3607, 3615, 3617, 3625; Pub. L. 106–554, § 1(a)(5) [title I, §§ 118, 123 (a)(23)], Dec. 21, 2000, 114 Stat. 2763, 2763A–403, 2763A–410; Pub. L. 110–234, title XIII, § 13105(k),May 22, 2008, 122 Stat. 1435; Pub. L. 110–246, § 4(a), title XIII, § 13105(k),June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1664, 2197.)
Pub. L. 110–234and Pub. L. 110–246made identical amendments to this section. The amendments by Pub. L. 110–234were repealed by section 4(a) ofPub. L. 110–246.
2008—Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 110–246, § 13105(k), designated existing provisions as par. (1) and added par. (2).
2000—Subsec. (a)(1)(B). Pub. L. 106–554, § 1(a)(5) [title I, § 123(a)(23)(A)], substituted "registered entity" for " contract market".
Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 106–554, § 1(a)(5) [title I, § 123(a)(23)(B)], substituted "registered entities" for " contract markets".
Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 106–554, § 1(a)(5) [title I, § 118], added subsec. (g) and struck out former subsec. (g) which read as follows: "The provisions of this section shall not become effective until fifteen months after October 23, 1974: Provided, That claims which arise within one year immediately prior to the effective date of this section may be heard by the Commission after such 15-month period."
1992—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 102–546, § 224, designated existing provisions as par. (1), redesignated former pars. (1) and (2) as subpars. (A) and (B), respectively, and added par. (2).
Pub. L. 102–546, § 222(b), substituted "awarding—" and pars. (1) and (2) for "awarding actual damages proximately caused by such violation."
Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 102–546, § 209(b)(7), made technical amendment to reference to sections 9 and 15 of this title to reflect change in reference to corresponding section of original act.
Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 102–546, § 402(11), substituted "15-month" for second reference to "fifteen months".
1983—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 97–444, § 231(1), substituted provisions relating to complaints against violations by persons "registered under this chapter" for provisions relating to complaints against persons "registered or required to be registered under section 6d, 6e, 6j, or 6m of this title", and substituted provisions for application to Commission for an award of actual damages caused by such violation, for provisions authorizing application to Commission by petition, and forwarding of complaint, if warranted, to respondent for satisfaction or answer.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 97–444, § 231(2), substituted provisions relating to promulgation by Commission of rules, regulations, and orders necessary or appropriate for administration of this section, including rules of practice and procedure governing proceedings before the Commission, for provisions relating to investigation and service of complaint by Commission, and hearing thereon before an Administrative Law Judge, except that where amount claimed as damages did not exceed $5,000, hearing need not be held, and proofs could be supplied by deposition or verified statements of fact.
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 97–444, § 231(3), (4), redesignatedsubsec. (d) as (c). Former subsec. (c), which provided that after opportunity for hearing on complaints where the damages claimed exceeded the sum of $5,000 had been provided or waived and on complaints where damages claimed did not exceed the sum of $5,000 not requiring hearing as provided herein, Commission would determine whether or not the respondent had violated any provision of this chapter or any rule, regulation, or order thereunder, was struck out.
Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 97–444, § 231(4), (5), redesignatedsubsec. (f) as (d) and substituted "subsection (e)" for "subsection (g)". Former subsec. (d) was redesignated (c).
Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 97–444, § 231(3), (4), redesignatedsubsec. (g) as (e). Former subsec. (e), which provided that if, after a hearing on a complaint made by any person under subsection (a) of this section, or without hearing as provided in subsections (b) and (c) of this section, or upon failure of the party complained against to answer a complaint duly served within the time prescribed, or to appear at a hearing after being duly notified, the Commission determined that the respondent had violated any provision of this chapter, or any rule, regulation, or order thereunder, the Commission would unless the offender had already made reparation to the person complaining, determine the amount of damage, if any, to which such person was entitled as a result of such violation and would make an order directing the offender to pay to such person complaining such amount on or before the date fixed in the order, and that if, after the respondent had filed his answer to the complaint, it appeared therein that the respondent had admitted liability for a portion of the amount claimed in the complaint as damages, the Commission under such rules and regulations as it would prescribe, unless the respondent had already made reparation to the person complaining, could issue an order directing the respondent to pay to the complainant the undisputed amount on or before the date fixed in the order, leaving the respondent's liability for the disputed amount for subsequent determination, with the remaining disputed amount to be determined in the same manner and under the same procedure as it would have been determined if no order had been issued by the Commission with respect to the undisputed sum, was struck out.
Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 97–444, § 231(4), (6), redesignatedsubsec. (h) as (f), made certain grammatical changes, and inserted provision allowing party against whom a reparation order has been issued to show compliance by payment of the full amount of the order or any agreed settlement thereof.
Subsecs. (g) to (i). Pub. L. 97–444, § 231(4), redesignatedsubsecs. (g), (h), and (i), as (e), (f), and (g), respectively.
1978—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 95–405, § 21(1), substituted "who is registered or required to be registered" for "registered".
Subsecs. (b), (c). Pub. L. 95–405, § 21(2), (3), substituted "$5,000" for "$2,500" wherever appearing.
1975—Subsec. (i). Pub. L. 94–16substituted "fifteen months" for "one year" in two places, and "one year" for "nine months".
Effective Date of 2008 Amendment
Amendment of this section and repeal of Pub. L. 110–234by Pub. L. 110–246effective May 22, 2008, the date of enactment of Pub. L. 110–234, see section 4 ofPub. L. 110–246, set out as an Effective Date note under section 8701 of this title.
Effective Date of 1983 Amendment
Amendment by Pub. L. 97–444effective 120 days after Jan. 11, 1983, or such earlier date as the Commission shall prescribe by regulation, see section 239 ofPub. L. 97–444, set out as a note under section 2 of this title.
Effective Date of 1978 Amendment
Amendment by Pub. L. 95–405effective Oct. 1, 1978, see section 28 ofPub. L. 95–405, set out as a note under section 2 of this title.
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So much for a turnaround.
Following a four-game winning streak, the Rangers fell twice at MSG, first against the Islanders in OT and last night 6 - 0 against the Philadelphia Flyers.
The Rangers needed a good effort last night to show the fans and themselves that they were lifted from the early December doldrums and could sustain a better work ethic.
Instead, it was one step forward and six steps back.
Former Ranger Blair Betts opened the scoring (and coincidentally the eventual game-winner) for Philadelphia just 54 seconds into the game in his typical fashion, a hardworking play in front of the net where no Ranger bothered to do much more than smack a stick. No body contact, no tying up of the stick, no paying the price.
That theme would continue throughout the night.
Then midway through the period, following a defensive zone turnover by Marc Staal, Danny Briere would connect off some nifty passing with Mike Richards and Jeff Carter. Briere was left alone as the Rangers lost their coverage and he deked goaltender Henrik Lundqvist low to the stick side.
A couple minutes later, Claude Giroux would take advantage of another defensive zone turnover to put the Flyers ahead 3 - 0.
Following the first period, Head Coach John Tortorella pulled Lundqvist to give rookie Chad Johnson his first NHL appearance, but the Rangers continued to let their goalies hangout to dry as Brandon Dubinsky overhandled the puck at his own blueline and allowed Simon Gagne to score the first of his three goals only 23 seconds into the period.
Gagne would net his second goal on a 5-on-3 power play off a pass from behind the net by Briere. With Staal and Wade Redden in the box, Carter got the puck deep to Briere who found Gagne in the slot uncontested.
In the third period, Gagne would complete the natural hat trick off a tic-tac-toe passing play with Giroux and Mike Richards. Giroux found Gagne streaking alone down the wing without any coverage and passed directly through all the flat-footed Rangers.
Gagne ended up with four points.
With another listless effort in the books, the Rangers are left scratching their heads about how to rally and find some battle level the remainder of the season.
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Took for tooth issues. .. hives and rashes ever where 7 days into it. Never had a reaction from medication before. ....This was a first and it was my first time taking this type of antibiotic
Diagnosis was Strep Pharyngitis. This was the 2nd antibiotic for strep for me. First one had similar side effects with nausea, racing heartbeat, cold sweats, and lightheadedness. I thought Clindamycin was going to be great, it cleared the infection up in 2 days, but with my IBS being unpredictable for me, this made my colon start twitching almost immediately. Like I said, it was good the first 3 days, taking 300mg 3x a day. After work one day, I took the second dose, took a nap, woke up and was nauseous. The feeling stayed with me from 6pm in the evening until I went back to the doctor the next day. I don't like throwing up at all, I can tolerate nausea but not all night and persistently. I took 9 rounds of this and could not go anymore feeling tired, drowsy, , anxious, and just blah all over. I thought the morning before the urgent care visit I was going to have to get a friend to drive me to the ER due to my wife have strep also. There is a metallic taste Clindamycin, but it is tolerable. I am now on Zpack and hope to finish up what Cleocin and Cefdinir started without anymore issues. Never again for Cleocin and Cefdinir.
I had to take this 4x a day for a week to treat MRSA. On about day 3 the side effects kicked in which no one warned me about and I thought I was getting a virus. Terrible heart burn/indigestion, then loss of appetite, then terrible nausea, then vomiting. I finished my week dose and although it treated my staph well, I am still suffering from side effects 3 days later. I also have this terrible thick film on my tongue that makes me feel like I have dry mouth all day/night. This is the 1st time in my life i have googled for drug side effects b.c they have been so awful. I will never take this again and ask for alternatives in the future.
I had a terrible experience with this medication! On day 3 I developed a reddish , purple skin rash on both hands that burned like they had been in a fire. It began to creep up my wrists and felt tight. After speaking to my pharmacist. (It was a weekend) he recommended Benadryl pills every 4 hours. I am really concerned with the severity of the side effects of this medication.
NOTHING worked for my sons bad acne and boils except thus topical clindamycin. It was the 'answer' as it became controllable and then went away. It was the end of a long road of failed efforts with pharmacy products that did nothing except create further anxiety on how to cure it.
It has only been 2 days with this product, but I am very pleased with this product. Hopefully, the medication continues! As for me, I tried everything out there..literally. I even went organic like lemon, honey, etc. They honestly didn't do anything on my face. I gave clindamycin pads a try..and after even a day, my acne went down like crazy. I still have more to go but I could see the progress. Honestly, acne is a pain in the *** and I will honestly tell you everyone's skin is different. I don't know how many medications I went through before giving this one a try. Just trial-and-error, guys and hopefully it works out for you guys!
Okay, so my doctor had me taking this for an abscess I developed on my leg to avoid a serious infection, and it worked well to aid in clearing the main problem up, mostly, but on day three of taking it, the side effects began. Horrible heartburn, stomach and esophagus felt like it was burning, I was violently heaving for an hour . . . mild diarrhea developed later that night. Following, I experienced horrid stomach pain, burning persisted when medicine was taken later on. I also developed a skin rash on my stomach, legs and sides, lost my appetite for days, had problems swallowing, and I believe it began to give me a yeast infection. . . . So, yes this antibiotic works, but for those who are very sensitive, I would not recommend it since it is very strong and it can cause a multitude of side effects and problems. Oh yes, I think that this medicine might've also caused me to develop a mild fever too.
I was given it to make sure I don't get an infection after getting several teeth pulled. Have hives in mouth and back and almost passed out at store yesterday. Been off of it 24 hrs and still having problems. Just like penicillin and sulfa reactions!
I had a skin rash now my mouth is broke out and my throat to. It sucks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So what good was it?
The full body hives and rash started after the second dose (300 mg each, 3x day). Started on torso, then slowly spread everywhere (face was mostly spared but irritated). Then came the 99.5-100 degree fever that is still persisting. I also have a sore throat now. My neck looks sunburned, and is peeling. This was much more extreme than my sulfa drug or delayed penicillin allergies (penicillin rash occurred 10 days after first dose). I'd take those back any day! Be very cautious if you take this, and stop immediately and call your doctor/go to urgent care if you have these symptoms.


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The 13th Genomic Standards Consortium Meeting (GSC 13). Hosted by BGI and held at Kingkey Palace Hotel, Shenzhen, China, March 4-7, 2012 (http://gensc.org/gc_wiki/index.php/GSC_13).
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Junjie Qin (BGI, China).
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Kessy Abarenkov (University of Tartu, Estonia).
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Jason Stajich (UC-Riverside, USA).
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Patrick Chain (Los Alamos National Laboratory, USA).
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Jaeyoung Choi (Seoul National University, Korea).
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Question: Would Wright backload his next deal?
Bill M to MetsBlog: "With the budget tight for 2013, and David Wright due $16 million as part of it, how about a new contract with almost all of the money starting in 2014? If, say, he gets a six-year, $150 mil deal, would he take $5 million next season and the rest in the following five years?"
Matthew Cerrone, Lead Writer
Ah, yes, the Omar Minaya Special… Jason Bay's deal was exactly like this, paying him $6.5 million in his first year, but $16 million each year after that.
I know Sandy Alderson has said he's open to this idea, but I don't think it's how he would prefer to do business, because it restricts future budgets and limits flexibility, which seems really important to him. Basically, I get the sense he thinks it's bad business and, frankly, his is not an unpopular position around baseball these days. In fact, I've heard the MLBPA now frowns on backloaded deals because it so often leads to bad, unpopular situations between players, teams and fans at the end of those contracts. That said, I bet Wright would be open to it, especially if it means getting another bat in the lineup to help him drive in runs.


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The over-the-top glamour that comes with the Oscars is lovely, but we need a break from dresses and diamonds, so today we're focusing on a less fussy trend: combat boots. Much like their sturdy cousin, the utilitarian boot, these no-nonsense shoes are a sensible addition to your cold-weather wardrobe, plus they're already beloved by tastemakers like Kate Bosworth and Isabel Lucas. In addition to being practical and popular with the chic set, we also adore combat boots because they can give an outfit a touch of '90s-era grunge attitude (very Marc Jacobs for Perry Ellis circa 1992). Whether they're ankle-grazing or hit just below-the-knee, adorned with studs or buckled up, these heavy-duty leather boots are the perfect transitional footwear option, hence today's Accessory Report!
Not quite sure how this utilitarian footwear trend translates for spring? Take one look at the Nicholas K S/S 11 show and we promise you'll be convinced otherwise. For this urban-military-influenced collection, designer Nicholas Kunz punctuated her streetwise looks--think: lightweight parka jackets over slouchy dresses and tapered khakis--with rich chocolate brown leather combat boots. In the look featured above, Kunz styled the feminine and leg-baring silhouette of the Rogue Dress ($243, 213.365.1872) in Slate Heather with more masculine pieces, like the Cullen Trench ($441) in Moss, boots by the Vintage Shoe Company, and Ray-Ban aviator sunglasses, reinforcing the collection's tough-girl attitude. The resulting ensemble is refreshingly sober and quite cool--definitely a contrast to the season's many ultra-bright styles and disco-fantasy looks.
In addition to Kunz's noteworthy spring collection, today's featured ladies also demonstrate top-tier ways to work this footwear trend. Take, for example, Agyness Deyn. The stylish model was snapped leaving the launch party for NAAG.com--an online magazine helmed by Deyn and a few of her friends--in London late last year sporting the iconic Dr. Martens Carey 8 Eye Boots ($120) in Cherry Red Classic, which she masterfully paired with an ASOS denim jumpsuit. We love the way the indigo one-piece and navy blazer reflect Deyn's punk-tomboy sensibilities, while further accentuating the tough look of her boots. Back in the States, Isabel Lucas also opted for a similarly boyish shoe choice; she was photographed wearing a worn-in pair of combat boots while out and about in Los Feliz back in December. We like that the gorgeous actress showed off her brown boots with cuffed jeans, which she paired with a leather jacket and a bowler hat to create an effortlessly cool ensemble.
Of course combat boots aren't only for the androgynous dressers out there! They also serve as an excellent way accent to more ladylike pieces; just be sure to look to Kate Bosworth and Fearne Cotton for smart styling ideas. As Bosworth shows us, these boots can add an unexpected element of edge to a sleek pencil skirt. Spotted arriving at LAX earlier this month, the tastemaker wore Juicy Couture's Sherpa Denim Bomber Jacket ($298) with an Opening Ceremony skirt, private label Barneys New York boots (sadly, from a few seasons ago), and Alexander Wang's Rocco Baby Duffle Bag ($775, available here in black). A few months earlier, Cotton also used a pair of combat boots in contrast with her feminine and body-conscious pieces. Snapped en route to the BBC 1 Studios, Cotton wore a vintage black coat with Meg Matthews for Liberty's Darkest Gray Russian Doll Stripe Border Scarf ($187), a white vintage fur hat, and Cat boots. We like the way she styled her boots over a pair of dark slim jeans, as it gives her final look a subtle utilitarian finish.
Now that you're familiar with how the runways and celebs are making this accessory trend noteworthy anew, it's time to peruse our selection of must-buy combat boots! For those timeless lace-up styles, we suggest checking out Steve Madden's Troopa Boots ($100), which come in black leather, cognac, and natural, or Aldo's Barberis Boots ($120); both pairs would look great styled over a slim pant a la Cotton or with a flowy floral dress for a grunge-inspired spring look! However, if you're prefer Lucas' worn-in look instead, try River Island's Alise Engineer Boots ($117), Free People's Combat Boots ($198), or The Vintage Shoe Company's Molly Jump Boots ($295)--they'd look amazing worn with cuffed jeans and a tee for a casual daytime ensemble.
Of course if you're looking for options to wear with your dressier pieces, we have a few of those too! We're quite obsessed with See by Chloe's Derby Lace-Up Leather Boots ($415), which are certainly worth the investment. Just follow Bosworth's lead, and try them with a sleek pencil skirt to add a touch of androgyny to an otherwise classically feminine piece. We're also smitten with Dirty Laundry's Z-Riveted Ankle Boots ($70), which offer a tough look, thanks to the gold-studded detailing on the straps. Finally, LD Tuttle's The Gather Boots ($298) are a delightful gray iteration that will give your look an undeniably cool yet chic finish.--Jessica Baker
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Police responded to a homeat 261East Archwood Avenue around 3:55 a.m. Sunday where they found 16-year-oldAnna R. Karamdead in the living room.
Karam, who wasfour months pregnant, had been shot in the head.
The Summit County Medical Examiner has ruled Karam's death a homicide. The girl's mother, Patricia Karam, told WKYC she was on her way to make funeral arrangementsand did not want to talk about her daughter's death.
Jessica Halman, 19,of Norton, was also found injured in the kitchen.
Halman, who was also shot in the head,was taken to Akron General Medical Center. Her condition was not immediately available.
Witness statements were taken by police and they quickly identified David Stoddard, 24, as the suspect. Police said Stoddard was looking for his ex-girlfriend in the house and when did not find her, he shot the other girls.
Spokesman Lt. Rick Edwards said Stoddard was acquainted with the teens and others who were in the house on East Arlington.
Akron Police requested that Wadsworth police search for Stoddard's vehicle in connection to the shooting. It was located in the parking lot of a Legacy Inn hotel on High Street.
Medina County SWAT officers responded to the hotel and entered Stoddard's room. He was taken into custody for aggravated murder, attempted aggravated murder, and felonious assault.
Stoddard pleaded not guilty to the charges on Monday morning and was being held under $250,000 cash bond.
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|Route Climbed: Inca Trail Date Climbed: 2002 Dec 26
|One of the many highlights of an unforgettable tirp to Peru. Have been meaning to write a trip report, someday...
|Posted Mar 23, 2005 1:58 am
|The Defiant One
|Route Climbed: Inca Trail Date Climbed: August 2004
|What an amazing experience. If you go to Machu Pichu, spare the 15 mins it takes to hike to the top of this mystical mountain.
|Posted Mar 3, 2005 12:14 am
|Date Climbed: around 1972
|What a nice little hike, I climbed up this to get an over view of Machu Picchu, but left my camera when i came down and had to blaze up it again to get the camera.
|Posted Jan 7, 2005 5:11 pm
|Route Climbed: Inca Trail Date Climbed: March 2003
|Great views of Machu Picchu from the top. Great day to climb!
|Posted Nov 30, 2004 3:24 am
|Scott Fulton
|Route Climbed: Inca Trail Date Climbed: April 2002
|Definitely worth the approx. 45-minute climb., even if you have already hiked the 27+ mile Inca Trail beforehand. And at the top, there are all these cute little biting flies!
|Posted Aug 23, 2004 6:49 pm
|Route Climbed: Trail Date Climbed: July 2004
|A truly fantastic hike up ancient Incan steps, through a tunnel, and up more steps to the top. Was fortunate enough to share this incredible adventure with my wife and our friends. We were the only folks on top for about half an hour, enjoying the breathtaking scenery.
|Posted Aug 19, 2004 11:59 am
|Route Climbed: Normal route from Machu Picchu Date Climbed: 11th August 2004
|A nice climb, shared with my friend Rafa, to finish an unforgettable trip to Peru. Absolutely advisable, for almost all publics. The sights are really impressive
|Posted Aug 19, 2004 8:14 am
|Rafa Bartolome
|Route Climbed: Ruins of Machu Picchu Date Climbed: 11 august 2004
Date Climbed: Aug 11, 2004
|After the climbings in Cordillera Blanca we have visited MP's ruins and we climbed this popular mountain. The landscape was really spectacular and the sacred mountain of the Incas is precious. It is a shame the tourists great quantity that they promote it for what is highly advisable to get up early and to come soon to the ruins in the first buses. An unforgettable experience.
Probably the Incas were the first "mountaineers" since they were marking the tops with cairns with stones as honoring to the gods (they were adoring to the mountains considered as gods and called "apus")
|Posted Aug 16, 2004 7:51 am
|Route Climbed: Inca Trail from km 82 Date Climbed: May 2004
|Four day trek. Enjoyable and rewarding. Excellent sites along the way, gorgeous scenery. Hiking in from the Inca trail it was a bummer to see all the people who got in the easy way - train. Climb up Huayna Pichu was disappointing - too many people scrambling too close to one another, not that I am an expert but know enough to leave a little room. Careful with the 'handrails' - I had a fiber from the rusty cable poke a hole in my hand, was glad my Tetanus was up to date.
|Posted May 29, 2004 1:56 pm
|Route Climbed: Normal Date Climbed: April, 2001
|Good fun little walk/scramble! Amazing views down to the river below, with just the right amount of exposure! There is one cool bit near the top where you have to crawl through a little tunnel!
|Posted May 25, 2004 11:09 am
|Route Climbed: Date Climbed: Jan 19 & again on 20, 2004
|A fun, steep hike to a fabulous overlook of Machu Picchu.
|Posted Feb 18, 2004 10:16 am
|Route Climbed: Inca Trail from Kilometer 88 Date Climbed: May, 1981
|My wife and I took 5 days to backpack this route, a leisurely pace to better enjoy the beauty along the way. An outstanding hike and one of the best ways to arrive at Machu Picchu, a place like Angkor Wat, that surpasses expectations..
We did it on our own just by getting off the train at KM 88. Not sure what the rules about this are today. Martin (see below) says you must go with a guided company. If so that's too bad, but on the other hand idiots were using the ruins as latrines.
|Posted Jan 31, 2004 9:52 pm
|Route Climbed: Standard tourist route Date Climbed: July 18, 2003
|My day started by taking the 6:30 AM train from Cuzco to Aguas Calientes, from where buses go directly to the ruins. The trail begins by walking to the end of the Central Plaza, just beyond the registration booth.
Although the ascent is steep, it's not technically difficult. The trail follows a mixture of original Inca trails and steps as well as modern additions (handrails of either braided nylon rope or steel cable) to make the climb easier.
Some guidebooks and tour guides exaggerate the difficulty of the climb. I reached the summit in 30 minutes and the view from the top was spectacular. Later that afternoon, clouds intermittently dropped some light rain causing the stone steps to become slick and warrant caution. Overall, a nice enjoyable hike!
|Posted Jul 28, 2003 7:52 pm
|Route Climbed: standard tourist slog Date Climbed: April 2003
|Certainly the most hiked trek in south america, but deservedly so? Debatable.
I would suggest the 2 day trek in order to capture the fantastic and unlauded ruin near the 'hostal' and Macchu picchu in the morning light (valor la pain), but the only fun of the 4 day tour is its social aspect. There are certainly more interesting hikes elsewhere in Peru for less money.
Even running up Huayna Picchu doesn't give a chance to escape the thousands of tourists. But it is worth the grind. I believe 20 mins is the 'young, dumb, and full of cum' standard if you can make use of the 'passing lane'.
It is a must do, but hopefully not the only glimpse of Peru to take home.
|Posted May 12, 2003 6:21 pm
|Martin Cash
|Route Climbed: Inca Trail from KM88 Date Climbed: July 1997
|After spending several days around Cuzco to adjust to the 11,400 foot air, we hiked the Inca Trail from KM88. My favorite ruin on day 1 was Ollantaytambo. We spent that night at Wayllabamba. The terrain on day 2 was incredible and we spent that night at Pacamayo. The ruins of Runkuracay and Sayacmarca on day 3 were memorable. We went to bed early at Wiñay Wayna and got up well before sunrise. The weather was clear that morning and the sunrise and view of Machu Pichu from the Sun Gate were absolutely spectacular.
After spending most of the day in the city, we scrambled up to the summit of Huayna Picchu. The view from the top with the city below is beautiful.
Unfortunately, costly guided trips are now the only way to hike the Inca Trail anymore.
|Posted Apr 2, 2003 12:04 pm
|Route Climbed: Inca Trail from KM104 Date Climbed: October 30, 1999
|What a great trip with my brother Norm. After we explored the city, it got cloudy and sprinkled a bit but we headed up Huayna Picchu anyway. When we got to the summit the clouds had came in and blocked our view but then opened up briefly for some grand views of the city. What a gorgeous treat! Although we couldn't stay in the city at night anymore, we were able to hike the short trail without a guide. These days you can't even do that anymore.
We spent the prior night camping by the Trekkers' Hotel and cooked dinner on my DragonFly stove instead of buying at their "restaurant & bar." Of course this was the end of October so it rained. It was pretty amusing to watch the other trekkers who used local guides trying to stay dry in their provided non-waterproof / taped tents as they tried vainly to keep the water out through the night by throwing ponchos on top of their tents. Not amusing for them to be sure!
We only spent 1 week in Peru and although we had wanted to do the standard KM88 Inca Trail, flying directly to 9000 feet from sea level gave my brother some altitude sickness so we opted for the shorter KM104 trail. Of course, we could have had more time to acclimate in Peru but my brother insisted on running the Chicago Marathon before the trip!
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Mary was born on February 3, 1923 in the town of Pierrepont to Maurice and Ella Quinn Corcoran. She attended the Irish Settlement School and graduated in the class of 1938 at Colton High School. Mary graduated from Potsdam Normal School in 1943. Mary taught 3 years of primary school in South Colton and 35 � years in the Clifton-Fine Central School District.
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The Bulletin Board keeps you abreast of the latest news around the NHL Monday-Friday.
- Former Rangers' prospect Evgeny Grachev - traded at the 2011
draft for the third-round pick that became Steven Fogarty - has made the
St. Louis Blues' 23-man roster.
- Another former Rangers' prospect, Roman Horak, has
blown the Calgary Flames away with his play this fall and may end
up as the team's third-line center. Horak was packaged with two second-round picks in June in the deal that
brought Tim Erixon to the Rangers. Horak
was believed to be a couple of years away from the NHL, but he's
been terrific and may have pushed Matt Stajan out of the lineup.
- 21-year-old Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Jake Gardiner has been a revelation this fall. The former teammate of Derek Stepan and Ryan
McDonagh at Wisconsin has outplayed Mike Komisarek, Carl Gunnarsson, Cody Franson and Keith Aulie and
has forced himself onto Toronto's roster. The Leafs are stocked on defense and there have been rumors that the
team is shopping Gunnarsson. Gardiner's
play may prompt Toronto to make a move sooner than later.
- Brandon Saad has apparently made the
Chicago Blackhawks. He'll be one of
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- 2011 top pick Ryan Nugent-Hopkins will start
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- Ottawa and Columbus will both carry several rookies to start
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- The Winnipeg Jets signed
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- Devils' training camp tryout Petr Sykora continues
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- Nino Niederreiter has outplayed former
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- The Los Angeles Kings signed
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- Via Ilya
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- Former Ranger Ales Kotalik didn't report
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Czech Republic.
- Evgeni Malkin has found
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- Sidney Crosby doesn't
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- Toronto's Clarke MacArthur was
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After 22 years in the north country, the Rev. Richard W. Kennedy, pastor of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church, is saying farewell to Watertown, at least for the next few years.
Father Jonas Tandayu from Indonesia will succeed him.
According to Father Kennedy, priests from developing countries are playing a larger and larger role in American Catholicism.
"If Jonas were not here, there would not be a replacement for me," Father Kennedy said.
Father Kennedy is headed to Allentown, Pa., to take charge of a retirement community for 13 priests.
Reflecting on his arrival in the north country, Father Kennedy said, "I came with the blizzard of '77 and nearly froze to death my first year."
Despite the inhospitable conditions, he managed to survive and even return to Watertown after making two missionary trips to Papua, New Guinea, which is not far from Indonesia, and working as the principal of a high school in Ohio.
Returning to his adopted Northern New York hometown in 2004, Father Kennedy witnessed drastic changes in the area's parochial education with the closing of Sacred Heart and St. Anthony's elementary schools and the consolidation of the Catholic junior high and high school at Immaculate Heart Central.
Another big change was the reduction in regular churchgoers.
In the 1980s, Father Kennedy wrote a letter in the weekly bulletin expressing his disappointment that there were fewer than 1,000 attendees at the weekend masses.
"Now we're lucky if we get 400," he said.
It's a trend that doesn't necessarily translate to the classroom, where Father Kennedy still teaches junior religion three times a week.
According to Father Kennedy, adolescents still struggle with questions about life, morality and God.
Today, however, Catholics are much more educated about their religion than they used to be and classes involve much more discussion, he said.
It is perhaps an appropriate mode of scholarship, given the fact the church will need to "get serious about laypeople taking over the running of the parish" in the future, according to Father Kennedy.
"There are so many choices today of what young people can do," he said. "Lifelong commitment to a celibate priesthood isn't one of them."
Father Kennedy, who is from Mansfield, Ohio, entered the seminary at 14 and never looked back.
At the time, the priesthood was a viable option for someone who wanted to lead an educated life.
Father Kennedy speaks highly of the education he received in the seminary, though he shudders at the mention of Latin, which he studied for five years.
Ordained in 1967, Father Kennedy was one of the first classes of priests to say the Mass entirely in English after Vatican II.
So change is nothing new to him, and if his classroom discussions are any indication, the thirst for spiritual guidance is not at all diminished.
Father Kennedy said he could see retiring in Watertown, where "all" his friends are, after his six-year commitment in Allentown.
The parish is throwing a going-away party for him Jan. 18.
There will be a Mass followed by dinner and a roast, where parishioners former and current will have a chance to tell Father Kennedy what they really think of him — in a humorous way, of course.
It's a fitting send-off for a man who seems to be sustained by his sense of humor.
"You get to stand back and laugh at yourself and not get too serious about what you've done," he said. "This has been a great church to work in and a great diocese."
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On the first day of training camp for the Whale, Jim Schoenfeld was asked about Marek Hrivik who signed an entry-level deal with the Rangers following a tryout with the Whale last season.
Schoenfeld said, "He got everyone's attention with his play last season when there was more on the line. He was arguably one of the best playoff performers. Now it's a matter of continued improvement and working on every facet to his game. His head is a bit ahead of others. He thinks that half step ahead, he knows what he is going to do with the puck before he gets it. He has good size, good puck handling ability and we see him as a legit prospect."
Hrivik told the Rangers website that he is exited to make the jump into pro hockey, "It's a big jump from the AHL or NHL to the Q where I played last year. It's faster and I just need to do my job out there."
Bob Crawford wrote at his blog, "Hrivik scored some distinctly "sniper"-type goals during his late-season audition with the Whale in the spring, and now in camp he looks determined to show that he is willing to work to get some "greasy" ones as well."
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The investigators will determine whether people with high muscle mitochondrial capacity produce higher amount of reactive oxygen species (ROS) on consuming high fat /high glycemic diet and thus exhibit elevated cellular oxidative damage. The investigators previously found that Asian Indian immigrants have high mitochondrial capacity in spite of severe insulin resistance. Somalians are another new immigrant population with rapidly increasing prevalence of diabetes. Both of these groups traditionally consume low caloric density diets, and the investigators hypothesize that when these groups are exposed to high-calorie Western diets, they exhibit increased oxidative stress, oxidative damage, and insulin resistance. The investigators will compare Somalians and NE Americans who are matched for age, BMI, and sex. The investigators will measure ROS production in skeletal muscle following high fat/high glycemic diet vs. healthy diet. The investigators will compare the oxidative damage to proteins, DNA, and lipids in these two populations following 10 days of high fat/high glycemic index diet in comparison with low fat diet. The investigators will determine if elevated levels of oxidative damage in Somali immigrant populations is accompanied by high mitochondrial capacity, higher ROS-emitting potential, and lower insulin sensitivity than NE. The proposed study will be performed utilizing the state-of-the-art proteomic and metabolomic methods many of which were recently developed in our laboratory. The investigators expect the results from this study to provide seminal insights into the underlying mechanism of insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes, in addition to demonstrating mechanisms by which a functional proteome is maintained in vivo.
Type 2 Diabetes
Behavioral: High Glycemic Diet
Behavioral: Control diet
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Intervention Model: Crossover Assignment
Masking: Open Label
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|Effect of High Fat and High Glycemic Diets on Muscle Protein Synthesis in Somali Immigrants and Americans of Northern European Descent
- Insulin Sensitivity [ Time Frame: Measured at day 0 (baseline) and day 10 (of high fat meals) ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]The investigators will determine the change from baseline in insulin sensitivity using a hyperinsulinemic euglycemic clamp. Measurments will be performed at baseline and following 10 days of exercise a high fat diet.
- ceramides and diacylglycerol [ Time Frame: Measured at day 0 (baseline) and day 10 (of high fat meals) ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]The investigators will determine the change from baseline in skeletal insulin ceramide and diacylglycerol concentrations. Measurments will be performed at baseline and following 10 days of exercise a high fat diet.
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- Somali immigrants age 40-65,
- BMI 23-34 kg/m2,
- sedentary (exercise less than 2 days per week for less than 20 minutes).
Inclusion criteria:
- for Northern European descendants same as for Somali immigrants plus need to match a Somali immigrant for age, BMI and habitual activity.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Triglycerides on screening examination of greater than 300;
- pregnant or lactating women.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01494935
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