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WASHINGTON (WUSA) -- Let me make this really simple to understand: The Redskins need to stop giving up gigantic plays on defense and start producing them again offensively, specifically through the air.
We've all moved on from the Mike Shanahan comments earlier this month. And though the "evaluation mode" comments stung the hearts of Redskins fans, with a 3-6 record, it's the reality of the NFL business.
I'm excluding the secondary from this post because each member is an obvious candidate for criticism. So which players will be scrutinized heavily on film? Some of these guys may even wind up on a different team in 2013.
Leonard Hankerson
He has only one touchdown all season long. He isn't a reliable enough red zone target, which has hampered the Redskins offense since Fred Davis was sidelined for the season. Hankerson has yet to have a 100-yard game either. For Washington's offense to continually click, Hankerson must play with more consistency.
Tyler Polumbus
This statistic is alarming about Polumbus: the 'Skins offensive line has allowed 48 quarterback hurries this season and Polumbus is responsible for 23 of them. Right tackle is a glaring need in D.C. but the problem is it can't be addressed properly without a hefty price tag or a high draft pick.
Evan Royster
Royster is a guy who needs a bunch of carries to get hot off the bench. He isn't a flashy guy who can come in and make a big run or catch to spark the offense. His longest play is 12-yards all season. I think Roy Helu Jr. would still have the upper hand going into next season as Alfred Morris' backup.
London Fletcher
Surprise, surprise. Obviously DeAngelo Hall and company are having much worse seasons than the Redskins captain. But if you go and look back at film (like I do with the $80 NFL app), Fletcher has been suspect in coverage more often than not. The 3-4 scheme allowed Fletcher to stay near the league lead in tackles, but his covering skills are now costing the Redskins. His run stopping will always be there, but I challenge you to closely analyze the iron man Fletcher and see whether it would behoove Washington to give rookie Keenan Robinson some run time at linebacker.


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Test Overload?
STAR, CAHSEE, PSAT, SAT How many tests do we have to take to be able to move on to college? Technically, we have to take the STAR test every year. And we have to take the CAHSEE to be eligible to graduate from high school. Many students wonder, why so many tests? Aren't they all basically the same? The answer is no, each test has it's own purpose.
Why Take The STAR (Standardized Testing And Reporting) Test?
The STAR Test is to show the progress of a student from 2nd grade through 11th grade. STAR Test material dirffers each year, because students take different classes each year. Through elementary school the tests were based on what grade you were in, but in middle school the testing is determined by the level of class you were taking. For example, if you were taking Algebra 1, then you would take the Algebra 1 STAR Test. So the STAR Test is to see how one student has grown throughout the year and where that student can still improve.
Why Take The CAHSEE (California High School Exit Exam)?
The California High School Exit Exam is a test that we, as sophomore students, need to pass in order to graduate high school. The CAHSEE exam tests us on 6th through 10th grade material. But the CAHSEE exam affects more than just the student's future. It also affects the school's API (Academic Performance Index) score, and that effects a school's funding. So, if a school were to not perform as well one year as the year before, then the school might not receive as much money. And in a time where there are programs being cut left and right, there is more pressure to do well and to get the funding to keep those crucial programs alive. A school's API also affects the teacher to student ratio. That makes sense because if you don't have enough money to hire teachers, then class sizes are going to get bigger and the teachers won't be able to work with students, individually.
The CAHSEE affects a student's graduation and the school's API score. Therefore there is pressure to make sure every student knows the material, and that they can pass the test.
Why Take The SAT (Standardized Acheivement Test)?
Colleges specifically look at your SAT scores and therefore they are a factor in your acceptance or denial of your application. Also, colleges don't look at your STAR scores or CAHSEE scores. It's vital to have a score that shows what you're capable of and the SAT can give you that. It allows students, who may not have the highest GPA, the opportunity to still be in the running for good colleges.
So even though it seems like we are taking too many tests, students should know that each test has it's own importance and should be taken seriously.
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You may have remember that last spring, the Maryland General Assembly agreed to officially commemorate the 1864 adoption of the state's constitution, when slaves were declared freed.
The bill that led to the official day was co-sponsored by Delegate Ivey of and Senator Karen S. Montgomery of Montgomery County.
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Celiac disease is an autoimmune disease of the digestive tract. In celiac disease, eating food with gluten damages little bulges in the small intestine. These bulges, called villi, absorb nutrients from foods. The condition affects the absorption of all nutrients. Untreated patients often become malnourished.
Doctors do not fully understand what causes celiac disease. Eating gluten seems to be involved. There is most likely a genetic factor. Patients with specific genes develop the disease after exposure to gluten. There is some evidence that earlier exposure in infancy can cause a more severe disease than later exposure.
Risk factors that increase your chance of having celiac disease include:
Symptoms vary and may start in childhood or adulthood. Children often have different symptoms than adults. Symptoms may not develop if a large section of the intestine is undamaged. Malnutrition may produce the first signs of the condition, which are often the most serious.
Signs and symptoms may include:
The doctor will ask about your symptoms and medical history. A physical exam will be done. Symptoms are similar to those of other conditions. It may take a long time to get a diagnosis. Early diagnosis and treatment reduce the risk of complications.
Tests may include:
A life-long,
gluten-free diet
is the only treatment for celiac disease. It is very effective. Symptoms usually go away within days of starting the diet. However, healing of the villi may take months or years. Additional intake of gluten can damage the intestine, even if you have no symptoms. Delayed growth and tooth discoloration may be permanent. Nutritional supplements, given through a vein, may be needed if the intestinal damage does not heal. Since gluten is added to many foods, the diet can be complicated and often frustrating. Some patients find support groups helpful.
You must avoid all foods containing:
This includes most bread, pasta, cereal, and processed foods. Special gluten-free breads and pastas are available. They are made with potato, rice, soy, or bean flour. A dietitian can assist you with meal planning.
Gluten is found in some unexpected foods and beverages. Carefully read all labels. Other foods with gluten include:
Ordering at restaurants can be especially challenging, since many foods on the menu may contain gluten.
Patients with celiac disease should be tested to make sure they are getting enough nutrients.
Bone density testing
may also be needed. If you lack vitamins or minerals, the doctor may advise taking supplements. However, once the disease is under control with a gluten-free diet, this is often not necessary.
There are no guidelines for preventing celiac disease because the cause is not understood. If celiac disease runs in your family, ask your doctor about a screening test. The earlier you start the gluten-free diet, the less damage there will be to the intestine.
Celiac Disease Foundation
Celiac Sprue Association
Canadian Celiac Association
Health Canada
Celiac disease. EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at: http://www.ebscohost.com/dynamed. Updated December 28, 2012. Accessed January 28, 2013.
Celiac disease: what you should know. Am Fam Physician. 2006;74(11):1921-1922. Available at:
http://www.aafp.org/afp/20061201/1921ph.html. Accessed January 28, 2013.
Celiac sprue. EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at: http://www.ebscohost.com/dynamed. Updated December 28, 2012. Accessed January 28, 2013.
What I need to know about Celiac disease. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases website. Available at:
http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/celiac_ez/. Updated May 10, 2012. Accessed January 28, 2013.
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Pazopanib Hydrochloride Followed by Chemotherapy and Surgery in Treating Patients With Soft Tissue Sarcoma
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Stage IIA Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stage III Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stage IV Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Drug: Doxorubicin Hydrochloride
Radiation: External Beam Radiation Therapy
Drug: Ifosfamide
Other: Laboratory Biomarker Analysis
Drug: Pazopanib Hydrochloride
Other: Pharmacological Study
Other: Placebo
Procedure: Therapeutic Conventional Surgery
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Double Blind (Subject, Investigator)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|The Effect of Antiangiogenic Therapy With Pazopanib Prior to Preoperative Chemotherapy for Subjects With Extremity Soft Tissue Sarcomas: A Randomized Study to Evaluate Response by Imaging
- Absolute values and changes in maximum SUV of tumors measured by FDG-PET pre- and post receipt of pazopanib versus placebo, and post receipt of 2 courses of preoperative chemotherapy [ Time Frame: At baseline and 14 days ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]Comparison will likely be conducted using a two-sided Wilcoxon rank sum test, often used as a nonparametric alternative to the two-sample t-test for studies with a small sample size.
- Correlation of pazopanib hydrochloride trough concentration with the change in SUV from FDG PET and change in RECIST measurements on MRIs [ Time Frame: At 14 days ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
- Tumor response by RECIST criteria [ Time Frame: At 14 days ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]RECIST measurements will be performed on serial MRIs to evaluate the correlation with FDG-PET. The longest diameter (LD) of the target lesions will be measured and reported as the baseline LD. The baseline LD will be used as reference to further characterize the objective tumor response of the measurable dimension of the disease.
- Change in plasma and tumor angiogenic biomarker levels pre- and post neoadjuvant therapy [ Time Frame: At baseline and after 14 days ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
- Overall survival [ Time Frame: Up to 3 years ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]Defined as the interval of time from randomization until death from any cause.
- Pathologic response at the time of surgery as measured by % tumor viability [ Time Frame: An expected average of 12 weeks ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]Estimate the amount of viable tumor, and report the percentage of necrosis. For purpose of analysis, tumors will be classified as either >= 95% necrosis or < 95% necrosis.
- Progression free survival [ Time Frame: Up to 3 years ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]Defined as the duration of time from randomization to progressive disease (per RECIST), local recurrence, distant metastatic disease (exclusive of stage IV subjects), or death, whichever occurs first.
- Safety profile of sequential treatment with pazopanib and pre-operative chemotherapy with doxorubicin and ifosfamide [ Time Frame: Up to 3 years ] [ Designated as safety issue: Yes ]All reported adverse events will be coded using the Cancer Therapy Evaluation Program (CTEP) Common Toxicity Criteria. Listings will be provided for all on-study deaths and adverse events that lead to withdrawal from study. Narratives of all serious adverse events and deaths on-study will be provided. The number and percent of subjects reporting adverse events (all, severe or worse, serious and related) will be quantified.
|Study Start Date:
|April 2012
|Estimated Primary Completion Date:
|October 2016 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
Experimental: Arm I (pazopanib hydrochloride)
Patients receive pazopanib hydrochloride PO QD. Treatment continues for 14 days in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
Drug: Doxorubicin Hydrochloride
Given IV
Other Names:Radiation: External Beam Radiation Therapy
Undergo external beam radiation therapy
Other Names:Drug: Ifosfamide
Given IV
Other Names:Other: Laboratory Biomarker Analysis
Correlative studiesDrug: Pazopanib Hydrochloride
Given PO
Other Names:Other: Pharmacological Study
Correlative studiesProcedure: Therapeutic Conventional Surgery
Undergo surgery
Placebo Comparator: Arm II (placebo)
Patients receive placebo PO QD. Treatment continues for 14 days in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
Drug: Doxorubicin Hydrochloride
Given IV
Other Names:Radiation: External Beam Radiation Therapy
Undergo external beam radiation therapy
Other Names:Drug: Ifosfamide
Given IV
Other Names:Other: Laboratory Biomarker Analysis
Correlative studiesOther: Pharmacological Study
Correlative studiesOther: Placebo
Given PO
Other Names:Procedure: Therapeutic Conventional Surgery
Undergo surgery
Detailed Description:
I. To determine the absolute values and changes in standardized uptake values (SUV) by fludeoxyglucose F18 (FDG)-positron emission tomography (PET) before and after a 14 day Run-in period of pazopanib (pazopanib hydrochloride) versus placebo, and to compare this to the change in SUV following pre-operative chemotherapy.
II. To evaluate the correlation between antiangiogenic activity and pazopanib drug exposure.
III. To assess the response rate by Response Evaluation Criteria In Solid Tumors (RECIST) criteria after the 14 day Run-in period of pazopanib versus placebo and compare this to the response rate following pre-operative chemotherapy.
I. To examine the activity of antiangiogenic therapy with pazopanib combined with pre-operative chemotherapy for high risk extremity soft tissue sarcomas as measured by: histological necrosis at surgery; change in plasma and tumor biomarker assays of angiogenesis II. To evaluate the safety of sequential treatment with pazopanib and pre-operative chemotherapy with doxorubicin (doxorubicin hydrochloride) and ifosfamide.
OUTLINE: Patients are randomized to 1 of 2 treatment arms.
ARM I: Patients receive pazopanib hydrochloride orally (PO) once daily (QD). Treatment continues for 14 days in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
ARM II: Patients receive placebo PO QD. Treatment continues for 14 days in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
All patients then receive neoadjuvant chemotherapy comprising doxorubicin hydrochloride intravenously (IV) continuously over days 1-3 and ifosfamide IV on days 1-5. Treatment repeats every 21 days for 4 courses. Beginning 2-4 weeks later, all patients undergo surgery followed by 2 more courses of chemotherapy 2-4 weeks after completion of surgery. Some patients may also undergo adjuvant external beam radiation therapy 5 days a week for 5 days followed by a boost. Patients treated on Arm I may resume pazopanib hydrochloride 1 week after completion of all adjuvant therapy for up to 1 year. Treatment continues in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
After completion of study treatment, patients are followed up at 30 days.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years and older
|Genders Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Histologically or cytologically confirmed soft-tissue sarcoma, excluding alveolar and embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma, well- and dedifferentiated adipocytic sarcomas, Ewing's, osteosarcoma, or gastrointestinal stromal tumor; American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) (6th Edition) Stage III or T2a Stage II or Stage IV treatment naive patients planned for resection of the primary tumor, with resectable metastatic disease
- Measurable disease greater than 5 centimeters in greatest dimension; measurable lesions are defined as those that can be accurately measured in at least one dimension (longest diameter for non-nodal lesions and short axis for nodal lesions to be recorded) by chest x-ray, computed tomography (CT) scan, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or with calipers by clinical exam; all tumor measurements must be recorded in millimeters (or decimal fractions of centimeters)
- Intermediate or high grade lesions: 2 or 3 on a scale of 1-3 or grades 2 to 4 on a scale of 1-4
- Sarcoma located on upper (includes shoulder) or lower (includes hip) extremities or on the body wall
- Life expectancy of greater than 6 months
- Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status =< 1
- Karnofsky >= 80%
- No prior chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or antiangiogenic therapy
- Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) >= 1500/uL
- Hemoglobin (Hgb) >= 9.0 g/dL
- Platelets >= 100,000/uL
- Creatinine =< 1.5 x upper limit of normal (ULN)
- Bilirubin =< 1.5 mg/dL
- Aspartate aminotransferase (AST)/alanine aminotransferase (ALT) =< 1.5 x ULN
- Prothrombin time (PT)/international normalized ratio (INR)/partial thromboplastin time (PTT) within 1.2 X the ULN unless a subject is receiving Coumadin and has stable INR which is in range for the desired level of anticoagulation
- Left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) >= 50%
- Blood pressure (BP) no greater than 140 mmHg (systolic) and 90 mmHg (diastolic) for eligibility; initiation or adjustment of BP medication is permitted prior to study entry provided that the average of three BP readings on baseline assessment prior to enrollment is less than 140/90 mmHg
- Eligibility of subjects receiving any medications or substances known to affect or with the potential to affect the activity or pharmacokinetics of pazopanib will be determined following review of their cases by the Principal Investigator
- Women of child-bearing potential and men must agree to use adequate contraception
- A female is eligible to enter and participate in this study if she is of non-childbearing potential (i.e., physiologically incapable of becoming pregnant) or if she is of childbearing potential
- Ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent document
Exclusion Criteria:
- Subjects with known brain metastases and/or unresectable sarcoma
- Uncontrolled intercurrent illness including, active serious infection, symptomatic congestive heart failure, unstable angina pectoris, cardiac ventricular arrhythmia requiring anti-arrhythmic therapy, serious hepatic impairment, or psychiatric illness/social situations that would limit compliance with study
- Pregnant or lactating women
- Subjects with no additional active malignancy within the last 3 years
- Subjects receiving other investigational agents
- Subjects with a history of allergic reactions attributed to compounds of similar chemical or biologic composition to pazopanib or other agents used in the study
- Subjects who have both bilirubin > ULN and AST/ALT > ULN
- Subjects with a urine protein/creatinine ratio greater than 1
- Subjects with a baseline corrected QT (QTc) of equal to or greater than 480 msecs or other significant electrocardiogram (ECG) abnormalities
Certain medications that act through the cytochrome P450 (CYP450) system are specifically prohibited in subjects receiving pazopanib and others should be avoided or administered with extreme caution and require principal investigator (PI) approval
- Strong inhibitors of CYP3A4 such as ketoconazole, itraconazole, clarithromycin, atazanavir, indinavir, nefazodone, nelfinavir, ritonavir, saquinavir, telithromycin, voriconazole may increase pazopanib concentrations and are prohibited; grapefruit juice is also an inhibitor of CYP450 and should not be taken with pazopanib
- Strong inducers of CYP3A4, such as rifampin, may decrease pazopanib concentrations, are prohibited
- Medications which have narrow therapeutic windows and are substrates of CYP3A4, CYP2D6, or CYP2C8 should be avoided and, if necessary, administered with caution
- Pazopanib, 800 mg once daily, has no effect on CYP2C9, CYP1A2, or CYP2C19 in vivo but does in vitro; therefore, therapeutic doses of warfarin, a substrate of CYP2C9, and omeprazole, a substrate of CYP2C19 are permitted; caffeine, a substrate of CYP1A2, is also permitted
- Certain medications that are associated with a risk for QTc prolongation and/or Torsades de Pointes, although not prohibited, should be avoided or replaced with medications that do not carry these risks, if possible
- Subjects who require heparin other than low-molecular weight heparin
Subjects with any condition that may impair the ability to swallow or absorb oral medications/investigational product including:
- Any lesion, whether induced by tumor, radiation or other conditions, which makes it difficult to swallow capsules or pills
- Prior surgical procedures affecting absorption including, but not limited to major resection of stomach or small bowel
- Active peptic ulcer disease, not on a proton pump inhibitor
- Malabsorption syndrome
Subjects with any condition that may increase the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding or gastrointestinal perforation, including
- Active peptic ulcer disease, not on a proton pump inhibitor
- Known intraluminal metastatic lesions
- Inflammatory bowel disease (e.g., ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease) or
- Other gastrointestinal conditions which increase the risk of perforation
- History of abdominal fistula, gastrointestinal perforation or intra-abdominal abscess within 28 days prior to beginning study treatment
Subjects with any of the following cardiovascular conditions within the past 6 months:
- Cerebrovascular accident (CVA) or transient ischemic attack (TIA)
- Cardiac arrhythmia
- Admission for unstable angina
- Cardiac angioplasty or stenting
- Coronary artery bypass graft surgery
- Pulmonary embolism, untreated deep venous thrombosis (DVT) or DVT which has been treated with therapeutic anticoagulation for less than 6 weeks
- Arterial thrombosis
- Symptomatic peripheral vascular disease
- Class III or IV heart failure as defined by the New York Heart Association (NYHA) functional classification system; a subject who has a history of Class II heart failure and is asymptomatic on treatment may be considered eligible
- History of hemoptysis in excess of 2.5 mL (1/2 teaspoon ) within 8 weeks prior to first dose of study drug
- History of serious or non-healing wound, ulcer, or bone fracture
- Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-positive subjects on combination antiretroviral therapy are ineligible
Subjects with severe hepatic impairment
- Bilirubin > 3 x ULN, regardless of any level of ALT
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01446809
|United States, Oregon
|Oregon Health and Science University
|Portland, Oregon, United States, 97239
|United States, Washington
|Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center/University of Washington Cancer Consortium
|Seattle, Washington, United States, 98109
|Principal Investigator:
|Darin Davidson
|Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center/University of Washington Cancer Consortium
|Responsible Party:
|University of Washington
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT01446809 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
|Study First Received:
|September 12, 2011
|Last Updated:
|April 5, 2016
|Health Authority:
|United States: Federal Government
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Neoplasms by Histologic Type
Neoplasms, Connective and Soft Tissue
Isophosphamide mustard
Liposomal doxorubicin
Alkylating Agents
Antibiotics, Antineoplastic
Antineoplastic Agents
Antineoplastic Agents, Alkylating
Enzyme Inhibitors
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
Topoisomerase II Inhibitors
Topoisomerase Inhibitors
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Who all plans to go?
My two roomates and two others are making this into a weekend trip to KC!! Hope we get to watch ISU win it all!
flying in...930 AM Thursday.
ooooohhhh yaaaaaaa
-I'm 1983 Chris Allen, and I approve this message.
6 of us ready to go
Wish I could make it. I'm wondering if it will even be available to watch where I live. Does anyone have an idea on programming info in the cr area?
Definitely in for this one. Can't wait to get there. My first tourney since 07.
Originally Posted by cysox2
Wish I could make it. I'm wondering if it will even be available to watch where I live. Does anyone have an idea on programming info in the cr area?
i cant find anything yet. got me worried.
Group of 10-12 going down Friday Morning.. Hoping we beat Texas!
3 Rolling in Thursday around noon.
Can't wait for my first tourney. I went to KC for NCAA 1st and second rounds 3 years ago and had a great time.
I saw its on mid Atlantic sports channeling hd, channel 640 on direct tv.
The pac12 tourney is on about 20 channels and the big 12 is on mid Atlantic sports????? They are showing Baltimore orioles spring training.
We got 3 heading in mid afternoon on Thursday...can't wait!
Going down right after my 8 am test on Thursday! Be easy for me as I will just stay home and stay there for the rest of break. Parents, my friend (Mizzou friend but will be cheering on the Cyclones that night) and I will be down in the P&L District for the pep rally. Go Cyclones!
Originally Posted by CRcyclone6
i cant find anything yet. got me worried.
Unreal! My parents had to sit in their driveway and listen to the Baylor game on the radio because it wasn't on tv. I hate this half of the state!
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More than a suggestion I was getting the Encke features (IAU & 'classical'). I could not, however, get the NPC hexagon.
Saturn Apr 20 Exquisite View!
Posted 20 April 2013 - 08:54 AM
More than a suggestion I was getting the Encke features (IAU & 'classical'). I could not, however, get the NPC hexagon.
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Posted 20 April 2013 - 07:11 PM
My daughter and I are marveling at this sketch. Absolutely amazing detail. I have read a bit more about Dall-Kirkhams after seeing your sketches. It must be a fine piece of equipment. Thanks for sharing.
Posted 21 April 2013 - 11:19 AM
Do you think what you saw is an actual feature of the planet? Could you see it follow the rotation of Saturn?
Thanks for sharing yet another stunning observation!
Posted 21 April 2013 - 02:06 PM
Ivano: The diagonal shading/"bar" could well be a causation of the NEB comps. being thicker here and giving an illusion of a dusky 'joining'; or the boundary twixt two lighter parts of the NEBZ. I saw it with enough conviction to draw it but can't say that rotational movement was detected or sought – seeing was slowly deteriorating (as indicated) during this drawing up to session-end at 00:40; and I fear I spent an inordinate, futile, amount of time chasing that NPC hexagon (smooth oval to me) i.e. beyond my detection!. Also making sure of the ring A markings. I now see I may have overlooked a a relatively dark spot on the NTB!!
I have seen drawings as you describe: some seem to see these features as sharp 'ligaments' but to me always diffuse. Perhaps it's a vision thing or merely drawing style – safer to stump these in I feel. Perhaps the real features are the lighter areas adjoining/defining them.
My planetary drawings are mainly stump-painted anyhow and reinforced ('tickled in') where required with pencil. Quicker than stumping out inadvertant pencil marks latterly and gets the drawing virtually finished on site - quality-time is premium in my autumn years!
Posted 21 April 2013 - 03:32 PM
I have seen drawings as you describe: some seem to see these features as sharp 'ligaments'
Yes, almost canal-like!
Posted 21 April 2013 - 05:19 PM
Very good sketches of Saturn April 20th .
Posted 21 April 2013 - 08:48 PM
Impressive sketching from so far to the north. Impressive detail.
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Posted 22 April 2013 - 05:41 AM
Best Saturn drawings I've ever seen is when John B. Murray used the Pic Du Midi 40" Cass. in the 1970s - I reckon he could out-draw me on his worst day/night! His Pic Ring D studies and superb drawings are in one of the BAA Journals at that time: 1971/'73?
Quote from his report in "The Astronomer" 1971 December (tasty extract!):
"[1971] Oct 8, 02:15-02:45 x750 [40" Cass. Pic] seeing good, with very good moments, Transparency perfect.
A magnificent view, quite overwhelming, The contrast with sea-level observations is quite extraordinary; it is hard to describe just how clear and sharp everything appears......"
Posted 23 April 2013 - 03:39 PM
I was out at the same tome as you David, and I experienced for the first time, I think, 'Jellyfish' seeing!
I could just make out a hint of cassini if I tried, and the C ring crossing the disc, but that was it!
The strangest thing was that all the time the rings seemed to slowly gyrate around the disc, wafting back and fore.
I am used to poor seeing either causing blurring or boiling, or various combinations of each, but this really did look like a languid jellyfish, slowly wobbling about in the eyepiece.
Not sure whether it is depressing or heartening to think of you a hundred miles north with a magnificent view!
Posted 23 April 2013 - 11:46 PM
I think your jellyfish seeing must have migrated up to me (thanks!) as mine broke down rapidly as the drawing neared completion. In my case I was calling it 'concertina seeing' as Saturn started oscillating along its length giving a standing-wave effect!
Posted 24 April 2013 - 06:02 AM
Very impressive artwork. This is one of the finest Saturn sketches that I have ever seen. I have only glimpsed Saturn similar to this through 15" ~ 20" Newtonian optics at Oregon Star Parties in the late 1990's. I have never progressed to quite this level of sketching yet though. Seeing your Saturn sketch now has me encouraged again.
I had to note your mention of "autumn years" and then your site info that you purchased good optics at age 16 when I just graduated from the elementary 1st grade as a very nearsighted 6 year old. Eventually to buy a new 60mm Tasco at age 13 or 14 in 1967 or 1968. The Coulter Optical 10.1" f/4.5 Dobsonian in 1987 is still the best optical instrument that I own.
Although I sketched since age three, I was not serious about it as until a college art major, then not for astronomical purposes until a few years ago after seeing others detailed solar and lunar sketches here.
Now your Saturn sketch has me inspired to return to some serious sketching while it is in opposition- although I am limited to that old 10.1" [257mm] with its never collimated roughly 1/8th wave mirror.
Can you indicate the format size of this sketch? I apologize if I am not familiar with standard regulation template size for technical work. Also is this on a particular drawing paper? I am only familiar with pastel chalks on pastel papers and 100% black cotton pastel paper. I am also gleaning from your exclusive use of the blending stump and agree with your techniques. I should now try to perfect my use of that blending instrument, as I have tended to rush the use of the rough chalk sticks straight to the surface too often. An occasional pastel pencil for detail when required.
Thanks for any further info and thank you for posting this most admirable art work.
-Mark Seibold
Portland/Sandy Oregon
Posted 24 April 2013 - 08:59 AM
David, I must say your sketch of Saturn is absolutely the most detailed visual observation I am aware of. My gosh, man, I am excited for you. Wish I could have a view like that, it's almost Jupiter-like. Well done.
What is that diagonal cloud feature?
Posted 24 April 2013 - 09:26 AM
Many thanks.
I am attaching a bitmap of my Excel Saturn data sheet with all the parameters you would need. These are the same as used with my outlines for the official BAA Saturn Report Form; tho' with this they keep to 50mm for the polar diameter.
Here: http://www.britastro...urn/visrep.html
Below is a reply to idp (Saturn April 4 thread) that should cover what you ask re. paper etc.
My technique: a good HB pencil and stumps (medium & thin). I adopted a method of stump painting some years back and 'tickle' in darker features with the HB. To me, why draw with the pencil first then have to blend in the marks afterward. Stump first and much of the blending is done and at the eyepiece; saving time and more retaining the integrity of the drawing with it pretty much finished on site. I am attaching more details, but the reference to Staedtler Mars Lumograph EB pencils is out of date as I find they (& EE) are discontinued now. Replaced with, I think, 8B & 9B graphite. A great shame as the EB takes a fine point and is ideal for Cassini div. C ring, and shadows etc as it has considerably less sheen than graphite – glad I bought a good stock years ago!
Erasers: I do not anymore use kneaded (putty) erasers as with using the stumping technique any putty-residue on the paper will greedily grab the graphite from the stump and leave a virtually irremovable dark patch. I find a good triangular pencil-end rubber perfectly fine and convenient.
Paper: I used to use Ivorex or Bristol Board. But now use Xerox Colotech+ (100 gsm) inkjet printer paper £10 ($15) for 500 sheets some years back; and some years back got a deal on three packs for £20 ($30) and have just recently started on the second. So much more economical than the board; very smooth, white (no yellowing yet!) and damp-resistant outdoors at night. Also gives good prints!
For planets with very delicate diffuse features I prepare the drawing area by rubbing all over in small tight circles with a small wad of tissue or cotton wool. This dulls the tooth making very smooth blends possible. With Saturn I apply this more thoroughly to the rings than globe area. I use small tight circles when stumping also, unless I want to lightly reinforce a faint belt, ring div or such.
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Posted 24 April 2013 - 09:35 AM
What is that diagonal cloud feature?
Thanks - most kind.
You can see what I said in reply to Ivano re. this feature on my second post here.
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Thanks again for all the info. There is allot of details for me to assimilate as I have not done a serious Saturn sketch in about three years now. I have been accustomed to only use 100% cotton black 14 pound pastel paper [board] in 22" X 30" or 32" X 40" allowing a very large subject image. So perhaps you'll have me experimenting with a new paper soon.
After seeing others sketches and yours again this afternoon, I am really encouraged to try again, possibly tonight as Portland is miraculously seeing a summer weather trend now.
Mark Seibold
Portland Oregon
Posted 07 May 2013 - 08:23 AM
Another wonderful set of sketches that show a remarkable amount of detail.
I was observing Jupiter and Saturn recently and although the seeing could have bee better it was nice to see them again.
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consumed with legality while ignoring morality
We live in a society where questions of legality abound and questions of morality are all but ignored. When deciding a course of action, we have little hesitation about asking "Is it legal?" but typically fail to ask "Is it right?" A recent example comes from the leaked DOJ memo containing legal rationale for the killing of American citizens who have joined Al-Qaida or an ill-defined "associated force." The memo outlines why, in the opinion of the DOJ and current administration, such activities are considered legal. Following its release and subsequent public outcry, Sen Lindsey Graham (at the opposite end of the political spectrum) supported the President's position and issued a statementsaying , "The process of being targeted I think is legal."
One of the many issues in this scenario is the question of legality vs. morality. Lawmakers (like Obama [as Senator] and Graham) make laws. Lawyers (like Obama and Graham) practice law. In theory, I'm certain that most lawyers, judges, and lawmakers genuinely desire moral laws...but there is absolutely zero guarantee that what is legal according to the law is also moral (exhibit A: slavery).
Where are those asking whether such things as targeting killings (of American citizens or others) are morally right? Reading the outcomes of our judicial system, it seems that just about anything can be argued to be legal, but where are the discussions of morality? They are, in large part, nonexistent.
This is true not only in politics. As a military chaplain, one of my mandated charges is to serve as a moral and ethical adviser to the chain of command. While I have been consulted on personal ethical matters time and time again by commanders and individual airmen, I have never once been consulted on matters of morality regarding command decisions. The JAG, of course, is consulted routinely to ensure whatever course of action is legallydefensible. It seems commanders can be easily removed for taking actions that are illegal, but as long as they are legal there seems to be little concern for whether or not they are ethical.
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I love UA gear, but not their footwear. All my football spikes and various other types of footwear seem to work great but open up at the seems not too long into using them. Just thought I'd throw that out there. Looking at the Pronghorn GTX personally
Anybody had or have Vasque boots? I got to try some wide Wasatch GTXs on this weekend and they actually fit.
They look pretty stout, but curious if anybody has any experience with them.
Ah, the nostalgic aroma of a yak dung stove brewing up some tea full of herbs best left untranslated.
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I have hunted with the Danner pronghorn last couple years and haven't had any issues.
I've worn Vasque and liked them, a little heavy but a good boot. I have worn Danner Pronghorns for several years and they are a great boot for the money.
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Ok guys. I have the older pronghorns before they "redesigned" them a few years back. I bought an extra pair when I saw they changed them, but now I am needing a new pair.
Who here remembers the old design, used that boot, and has also worn the new design? Are the new designed boots as well made and still worth the money?
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I have spent a whole season in Crispi Idaho's.I've had meindels since 95,two pair.The crispi is the best boot i've ever owned,flat out top notch.
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I just bought a lightweight pair of boots by Wolverine. I like them so far, they have an aggressive tread and about 1 1/2 lbs. ea. I had a pair of Rockys, but wore them out in a couple of years.
Have you seen the new Bridger Ridge from Kenetrek? Those looks like they'd be right at home in the early season on just about any mountain.
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NORTON SHORES, Mich. (AP) -- Some Michigan lawmakers are considering whether surveillance cameras or other security measures should be required at certain businesses following the disappearance of a 25-year-old mother and gas station night clerk.
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Starring: John C. Reilly, Sarah Silverman, Jane Lynch, and Jack McBrayer
Written by: Jennifer Lee and Phil Johnston
Directed by: Rich Moore
Produced by: Clark Spencer
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Wreck-It Ralph has been one of the biggest hits of the fall season, already netting more than $200 million worldwide on the power of family audiences, with kids attracted to the candy-colored world and parents getting nostalgic for the video games of their youth. When you've got a movie that's such a big hit
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Animation Directors Break Down This Year's Amazing Crop Of Films
The entire year, in general, has been very, very good for animation, as this roundtable discussion with award-worthy animation directors proves. In preparation for the Oscar season, the L.A. Times gathered the creative minds behind the years top animation movies for a lengthy conversation about their processes.
by Sean O'Connell December 5, 2012 comments
Weekend Box Office: Ralph Wrecks His Way To Number One
Video games took center stage in theaters this weekend as a movie chock full of classic characters dominated the number one spot. Wreck-It Ralph was the easy champion with almost $50 million. While that was a nice boost for the box office after a sluggish October, it might not have been the debut the movie's producers had hoped for.
by Scott Gwin November 4, 2012 comments
Wreck-It Ralph Is A Big Hit At Friday Box Office
After the many box office disappointments of last weekend, Hollywood was probably grateful to see things looking up last Friday, all led by yet another animated marvel from Disney. Wreck-It Ralph, released in both 2D and 3D, made $13.4 million on Friday-- which, for reference, is already more than the $12 million Argo brought in to win the weekend last week
by Katey Rich November 3, 2012 comments
To 3D Or Not To 3D: Buy The Right Wreck-It Ralph Ticket
Wreck-It Ralph might boast some of the best 3D Ive seen on screen in years. Dont be a stink-brain. Enjoy Wreck-It Ralph in 3D, as its creators obviously intended.
by Sean O'Connell November 2, 2012 comments
Video Interviews: The Cast Of Wreck-It Ralph
Wreck-It Ralph isnt a great movie just because of its astoundingly creative story, beautiful animation, and its impressive world-building it also has some truly top-notch vocal performances. Featuring the likes of John C. Reilly, Sarah Silverman, Jack McBrayer and Jane Lynch, the feature is cast perfectly up and down and while their voices are familiar, all of the stars are still able to disappear into their characters and give them independent life.
by Eric Eisenberg November 1, 2012 comments
Wreck-It Ralph Director Rich Moore Talks Classic Disney Influence And The Nostalgia Factor
Director Rich Moore has spent his entire career working with some truly brilliant animated material, but has never really gotten the recognition he deserves. Working in the industry since the late 80s and holding a number of positions, his career on television has included a number of great shows, including both The Simpsons and Futurama.
by Eric Eisenberg October 31, 2012 comments
Going Turbo In The World Of Wreck-It Ralph
What makes Wreck-It Ralph such a fascinating movie isnt just that it turns a villain into a hero or that it has a bunch of video game references its the entire world that it creates. Instead of looking at games as single entities, the movie establishes that an arcade is actually an interconnected universe, where 8-bit characters, space marines and candy-themed go-kart racers all join together for a fun adventure.
by Eric Eisenberg October 30, 2012 comments
Oscar Eye: Is Flight A Contender Beyond Denzel Washington?
This week there's so, so much going on that has absolutely nothing to do with the Oscar race, and it seems almost crazy to bring it up. There's the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, of course, which I'm witnessing in my own small way here in Brooklyn (though with power and running water and no damage to my friends or home, I'm exceptionally lucky)
by Katey Rich October 30, 2012 comments
This Rotten Week: Predicting Flight, Wreck-It Ralph And The Man with Iron Fists Reviews
Around the Rotten Week offices weve been battening down the hatches, stockpiling survival gear and praying we arent swept away with Hurricane Sandy. But just because the storm of the century is knocking at the door like a character in a bad horror flick doesnt mean we cant take a crack at this weeks slate of movies
by Doug Norrie October 28, 2012 comments
Now Streaming: Netflix Instant Alternatives to Cloud Atlas, Wreck-It Ralph & The Man With The Iron Fists
This week we looked to Cloud Atlas, Wreck-It Ralph and The Man With the Iron Fist for inspiration, and so offer a selection of big idea sci-fi/fantasy, family-friendly adventures, and some very violent action flicks.
by Kristy Puchko October 27, 2012 comments
Wreck-It Ralph Featurette Introduces Us To Various Video Game Characters
In a little over a week, Disney's Wreck-It Ralph arrives in theaters. We've seen a number trailers and promotional videos make their way online already, giving us pretty good idea of the kind of story that's set to be told in this animated feature, which has John C. Reilly voicing lead character Wreck-It Ralph, a video game villain on a quest to become a hero.
by Kelly West October 24, 2012 comments
Wreck-It Ralph Viral Video Game Trailer Shows Off Shooter Game Hero's Duty
Disney's Wreck-It Ralph looks to be the animated film to beat this fall. Centered on an 8-bit video game villain whoafter decades of service being the baddiewants to check out the road less traveled, Wreck-It Ralph embeds itself deeply into the lush art and history of video gaming. Not only does the family-friendly comedy offer plenty of cameos of recognizable video icons, from Sonic the Hedgehog to Bowser and Q*bert, it also develops three game worlds of its own.
by Kristy Puchko October 18, 2012 comments
Wreck-It Ralph Arcade Video Shows Off 90s-Style Kart Racing
A recent piece of viral marketing for Disney's animated film Wreck-It Ralph shed some perspective on the title character's origins in the form of an 80s commercial advertising Litwak's Arcade and the exciting 8-bit game available, Fix It Felix Jr. The latest video takes us to the 90s to show us the ad that features kart racing game Sugar Rush.
by Kelly West October 15, 2012 comments
John C. Reilly And Sarah Silverman Meet In The First Clip From Wreck-It Ralph
Pixar has kind of hiccuped these past two years with neither Cars 2 and Brave getting the same kind of critical love the studio's past projects have, but Walt Disney Animation Studios is getting on a bit of a roll again. In started in 2010 when they released the surprisingly great fairy tale Tangled, and continued last year with the loveable and tragically under-seen Winnie The Pooh.
by Eric EIsenberg October 9, 2012 comments
Wreck-It Ralph And Monsters University Get Too Cool New Pieces Of Viral Marketing
The first little treat comes courtesy of Wreck-It Ralph, the new video game inspired film from Walt Disney Animation Studios that takes the audience inside the world of video games as the titular character (John C. Reilly) tries to transform himself from a villain into a hero.
by Eric Eisenberg October 8, 2012 comments
Wreck-It Ralph Teams Up With Vanellope Von Schweetz In New International Trailer
In less than a month, Disney's animated film about a video game character determined to prove he's hero-material will make its way into theaters. The new international trailer for Wreck-It Ralph gives us a look at some of the highlights of his journey and the partnership he appears to form with Sarah Silverman's character Vanellope von Schweetz.
by Kelly West October 4, 2012 comments
Find Out How Wreck-It Ralph Scored So Many Video Game Cameos
Adding Pac-Man's Pokey, Street Figher's M. Bison, and Super Mario Bros.'s Bowser to Ralph's support group for video games villains deeply enriches the world of Wreck-It Ralph, where video games characters exist together outside of their remote-controlled day jobs. But how did the filmmakers manage to get the rights to include so many of these characters?
by Kristy Puchko September 25, 2012 comments
New Wreck-It Ralph Posters Show Off Some Familiar Faces
Headed into theaters later this fall is Wreck-It Ralph, Disney's video-game focused animated movie. Previously released trailers for the film have revealed the appearances of some faces that should be familiar to those of us who've played a few of the more popular video games in the last few decades. The latest posters for the film feature some of those characters, in addition to the film's star Wreck-It Ralph.
by Kelly West September 18, 2012 comments
Wreck-It Ralph Soundtrack Boasts Original Owl City, Skrillex Tracks
Video game fans know that a great musical score can make or break an anticipated title. The same will likely go for Rich Moores Wreck-It Ralph, the animated adventure centered around an unhappy video game villain (voiced by John C. Reilly). Music is another way to set the stage and make [the films] worlds completely different, said producer Clark Spencer in a recent release.
by Sean O'Connell September 13, 2012 comments
New Wreck-It Ralph Trailer Takes Us To Funkytown
The first trailer for Disney's Wreck-It Ralph got us into the retro-spirit by using Talking Heads' 1980s pop hit Once in a Lifetime. The latest theatrical trailer takes a similar approach by taking us to Funkytown and showing us even more about the world video game character Ralph is taking by storm.
by Kelly West September 12, 2012 comments
Wreck-It Ralph Gets Into The Olympic Spirit Through Wrestling
John C. Reilly lends his voice to Wreck-It Ralph whose job is to be the blustering baddie who tears apart buildings within an arcade game so that the game's handyman hero Fix-It Felix can save the day! But after decades of the same thankless routine, Ralph is tired of being the bad guy, and so abandons his role in search of new adventure in other video game terrains.
by Kristy Puchko July 31, 2012 comments
Alan Tudyk, Mindy Kaling, Ed O'Neill And Others Join Disney's Wreck-It Ralph
Ok. Alan Tudyk may be more recently known for his co-starring role in ABC's Suburgatory, but he'll always be Wash to me (Firefly forever!) Just as Mindy Kaling is moving on to other projects, but will probably always be associated - at least a little bit - with her role as Kelly Kapoor in The Office, and Modern Family's Ed O'Neill with Al Bundy.
by Kelly West July 19, 2012 comments
Comic Con: Wreck-It Ralph Director Rich Moore On Wowing Hall H And Telling Good Jokes
It didn't make the most noise at Comic Con or have the most star-studded panel, but Disney's animated film Wreck-It Ralph had one of the best receptions of any film at Comic Con this year, with the audience laughing constantly at clips from the adventure about the villain of an 8-bit video game
by Katey Rich July 18, 2012 comments
Wreck-It Ralph Reveals The Characters They Couldn't Get At Comic Con Panel
It took about half a second for Wreck-It Ralph win over the audience, and by the time the orange ghost from Pac-Man and Pong made a cameo, you could feel an entire audience marking off their calendars for the movie's release
by Katey Rich July 12, 2012 comments
Wreck-It Ralph Trailer Goes On An 8-Bit Adventure
If you're a video game fanatic, you can probably spend years sorting through all the references in here to other games. It's especially unnerving when you get to the end, and not only have they perfectly recreated a Halo-style warfare video game, they've inserted a character who looks exactly like Jane Lynch
by Katey Rich June 6, 2012 comments
New Images Reveal The Characters Of Wreck-It Ralph
Last summer I had the chance to attend the D23 Convention in Anaheim, California and during the big movie presentation I was treated to a first look at the new animated Disney film Wreck-It Ralph. The footage was from the very beginning of the film and featured the title character, voiced by John C. Reilly, explaining what life is like as a video game villain. It is eventually revealed that he is attending a "Villains Anonymous" meeting...
by Eric Eisenberg June 6, 2012 comments
Wreck-It Ralph Teaser Poster Is Pixellated And Yelling
It sounds in some ways like the classic Disney formula-- character sets out in the world to discover something about himself-- but the video game twist ought to offer a lot of opportunities for both in-jokes and more straightforward visual humor. If I know anything about Disney, and especially their recent run of really stellar animated films
by Katey Rich April 16, 2012 comments
Wreck-It Ralph Images Show Off The Multiple Video Game Worlds
I got to see a lot of great footage from a lot of awesome movies last summer at the Disney convention D23, but some of the best stuff I saw was from the upcoming animated film Wreck-It Ralph. Set in the video game world, the movie centers on a villain character (voice by John C. Reilly) who wants nothing more than to become a hero for once. Ralph is an ogre-ish character who destroys buildings in the eponymous game, but that's not the only game featured in the movie.
by Eric Eisenberg February 6, 2012 comments
Wreck-It Ralph Footage From D23 Features 8-Bit Action, Plenty Of Cameos
Yesterday, as part of the Inside The Walt Disney Studios presentation, director Rich Moore talked a bit about the plot of the movie and gave a few details about how everything works and who the characters are. The movie centers on a character named Wreck It Ralph, who is a building-smashing bad guy from an 8-bit game Fix It Felix Jr.
by Eric Eisenberg August 21, 2011 comments
Disney Going Inside The Game Grid For Real This Time With Wreck-It Ralph
Disney seemed to miss a lot of opportunities with Tron: Legacy, making a movie about getting sucked into a computer world that didn't really do anything to reflect modern computer life, whether the Internet or video games or anything else
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CMS Advises Medicaid Officials to Adopt Measures That Do Not Restrict Access to Psychiatric Medications
August 30, 2004
On August 20, 2004, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a Technical Assistance Paper – "Psychotropic Medications: Addressing Costs without Restricting Access." CMS supports several state efforts to control the escalation in prescription drug costs while maintaining access to newer, effective medications.
CMS has prepared and circulated this report to state Medicaid Directors and Regional CMS Medicaid Administrators addressing strategies to contain the costs of prescribing psychiatric medications without compromising quality or limiting access. We believe that this report can prove to be an effective tool in the ongoing advocacy fight to prevent restrictive formularies, fail first policies, and related cost containment efforts that compromise quality of care.
The paper reviews the efficacy of the newer psychotropic medications (atypicals and SSRIs) and expresses concern that cost and demand management techniques, such as prior authorization and targeted utilization review, "can limit access to the most effective treatment for a specific individual, and have a negative effect on quality."
The report goes on to describe three innovative strategies for managing costs without compromising quality, specifically:
1. The Pennsylvania and Missouri (CNS) educational and management programs,
2. TMAP, and
3. The Massachusetts polypharmacy initiative
The document may be accessed under "Mental Health Under the President's New Freedom Initiative" either through the New Freedom Initiative web page or through the CMS Promising Practices web page.
This paper is the first in a series that CMS anticipates issuing to states. According to CMS, the papers represents efforts by CMS to work with other federal agencies to further the Administration's goal of maximizing opportunities for persons with disabilities and reducing the use of institutional settings.
We are strongly encouraging that NAMI advocates use this document in meetings with Medicaid officials and representatives of the Governor to support voluntary alternative utilization management strategies that have a proven track record, rather than initiating restrictive utilization and cost management strategies such as fail first approaches and prior authorization programs.
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Tech at Night: CISPA is fine, Lieberman-Collins is not. Let Verizon innovate. Make Netflix compete.
Yup, CISPA is still the top story. It will improve our security, which matters in an age of Chinese and Anarchist Internet attacks. And unlike Lieberman-Collins, Which is the bill being pushed in the Senate, no government power grab is involved. So the House is right to challenge the President's push for Lieberman-Collins. Lungren's PRECISE Act is another bill that would create no new regulations. | Read More »


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Of the many different metal casting techniques, high pressure die casting presents some of the biggest challenges for any casting simulation software. The parts being filled often have very thin walls, so that the number of computational cells must be large in order to suitably resolve the geometry with a mesh. What's more, the metal enters the die cavity under high pressure and at great speeds. The resulting jetting and splashing of the metal throughout the die cavity can lead to defects such as porosity (caused by entrained air) or folds and inclusions (caused when metal reaches an area of the part and begins to cool before the part fills completely). FLOW-3D Cast has several features that substantially improve the accuracy of a die filling simulation, and enable the user to better understand the filling process, including its highly-accurate TruVOF algorithm for tracking moving metal fronts and the FAVOR™ method to accurately represent the complex geometries typically involved in high pressure die casting. Plus, FLOW-3D Cast has numerous models for detecting areas of defects like entrained air, thermal stress, microporosity and fold and inclusions.
Thermal Die Cycling
Die cycling simulations are essential for high pressure die casting since the same die is used repeatedly to produce many thousands of castings. It is important to maintain die temperatures for each and every casting because the temperature cycles can cause warping in the die pieces themselves which will lead to dimensional instabilities in the casted parts. With FLOW-3D Cast, the temperature distributions resulted from the combined effects of die heating (during filling and solidification), spraying and air blow-off (during the opening), and the location of cooling channels and inserts can be accurately and efficiently predicted.
Shot Sleeve Optimization
In HPDC, a shot cylinder is used to rapidly push liquid metal into a die. Typically the sleeve profile is oriented horizontally and metal is poured into it through a fill hole on the top surface. A piston pushes the metal down the cylinder to an outlet at the opposite end. The goal of a properly designed shot sleeve profile is to push the metal into the die as fast as possible to avoid early solidification that could cause incomplete filling or internal defects.However, if the piston moves too fast, the liquid metal will fold over, trapping air that may appear as internal defects in the final cast part.
Filling Simulations
When modeling high pressure die casting, the most difficult challenge is to accurately track the metal as it enters the die cavity under high pressure and at great speeds. The resulting jetting and splashing of the metal throughout the cavity presents the greatest obstacle to prediction of defects for any software. With our TruVOF method we can help the design engineer determine the location of gates to ensure they have the best flow pattern, the location of overflows to ensure the defects flow to them, and if there will be early solidification.
Modeling Solidification
FLOW-3D Cast helps engineers investigate the formation of internal porosity that can affect the quality of the final part. Also, FLOW-3D Cast enables the investigation of segregation in binary alloys. Finally, a detailed temperature history helps determine whether chills or cooling lines need to be added or modified, and whether the initial metal temperature should be changed. FLOW-3D Cast enables engineers to investigate the formation of internal porosities, thermally induced stresses, and segregation in binary alloys. Also, a detailed temperature history helps determine whether chills or cooling lines need to be added or modified, and whether the initial metal temperature should be changed.
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Quincy, Florida - August 30, 2011 -
Three Florida residents were arrested in Bainbridge, Georgia after a Decatur County Sheriff's Office off-duty deputy observed them remove railroad ties from tracks on Pond Town Road. The off-duty deputy followed the trio, who were in silver Chevrolet Avalanche with Florida plates, to a salvage yard on Dothan Road where they were later met by the off-duty deputy and a Decatur County investigator. The driver of the truck, 38 year old Tony Marquis Reynolds, admitted that they had just removed the loose section of tracks from the Pond Town Road area.
A second Decatur County investigator arrived and began attempting to identify the other subjects in the vehicle. Joe Nathan Wilford, a 39 year old Florida native who initially presented a Florida driver's license as Terell Delapierre, and 32 year old James Christopher Williams, who also gave investigators a false name, were detained for investigation at the scene. Reynolds, who was the driver of the vehicle, gave investigators permission to search the vehicle where they located a .38 caliber pistol with the serial numbers removed.
All are being held in the Decatur County Jail on possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and theft by taking. Wilford and Williams are also charged with giving a false name to law enforcement.
The Gadsden County Sheriff's Office has been in contact with Decatur County Sheriff's Office regarding the trio when a stolen black GMS 3500 dual axle pick-up truck reported to Grady County Sheriff's Office was recovered in Gadsden County on August 16th, 2011 after it was used in a burglary attempt of the Southside Business Park (old
Niagra Wire complex) in Quincy, Florida. Gadsden deputies responded to the business park after an office worker reported hearing a crash in the area.
The vehicle, who believed to have fled the scene after seeing the office worker arrive, crashed through the chained locked iron gate and left the area heading northbound on Highbridge Road. The vehicle was later located by Gadsden deputies behind a house on Koonce Lane. The homeowner told deputies that she noticed the vehicle out near the woods that morning and did not know whom it belonged. That's when deputies learned the vehicle was reported stolen out of Georgia and contact the Grady County Sheriff's Office
who responded to the scene. The truck had been missing from Anderson Manufacturing in Georgia since August 14, 2011. Video surveillance from the business showed the same silver Chevrolet Avalanche with Florida plates at the business the same evening
the vehicle was stolen. Decatur County Sheriff's Office processed the prints from the vehicle and positively identified James Christopher Williams as being in the stolen vehicle. Arrest warrants for Williams were issued for grand theft by taking and felony burglary in Decatur County, Georgia.
Charges for the trio are pending in Gadsden County, Florida for the attempted burglary of the Southside Business Park and the recovery of a stolen Caterpillar bulldozer located off of Tennell Road in Midway, Florida. The bulldozer was reported missing early May 2011 from Wildberry Lane in Quincy, Florida. Gadsden County Sheriff's Office investigators got an admission from Ferrell Moore, Jr. who is being held in the Gadsden County Jail for his role in the grand theft.


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|WP FFA teams prepared for State Convention
|Written by Wauneta Breeze
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Dr. Caitlin Urdahl, DVM, left, with Southwest Veternary Services worked with the FFA Vet Tech team Tuesday afternoon in preparation for their trip to the State FFA Convention. Vet Tech team members include, Nicole Strand, Cassidy Rathe, Leslie Towry and Tailor Lee. FFA advisor Marilyn Houdek said Urdahl has been working with the team throughout the year. (Sheri Hink-Wagner | The Wauneta Breeze)
By Diane Stamm
The Wauneta Breeze
Thirteen Wauneta-Palisade FFA students hope to round out a successful season with a good showing at the State FFA Convention next week.
Four teams have qualified for convention.
In December, the Natural Resources team of Landon Jutten, Tailor Lee, Nicole Strand and Cassidy Rathe won District XI and qualified.
In February, the Livestock Management team swept the competition in Curtis to qualify. Team members were Jutten, Lee, Rathe, Strand and Lesley Towery. Because they will be competing in other events, the junior team of Joseph Sramek, Ellie Lee, Cameo Rector, Tryssta Duvel, Stephanie Acosta and Billy Straub will compete in Lincoln. The junior team was sixth at Districts, finishing second behind the senior team in swine and horse and placing fourth in dairy.
The WP contingent was rounded out in March following welding and vet tech competitions.
In vet tech, the senior team of Towery, Strand, T. Lee and Rathe won the District to qualify for the State Convention. Towery and Strand tied for first place. T. Lee was third and Rathe fifth.
Students and sponsors Marilyn Houdek and Missy Duvel will leave Tuesday, April 8, for Lincoln and return that Saturday.


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Monday lineup at Angels
The Royals travel to Tempe today to play the Angels at 3:05 Central, 1:05 Arizona time. Today's game will be on 610 Sports in Kansas City and on MLB Gameday Audio.
Here's your Kansas City lineup. Rick Ankiel is scheduled to see his first Major League action since March 11.
(DeJesus – LF), (Podsednik – CF), (Butler – 1B), (Ankiel – DH), (Guillen – RF), (Thorman – 3B), (Betancourt – SS), (Kendall – C), (Getz – 2B), (Farnsworth – P)


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Grape Salad
From the kitchen of Deb Subert – Sharathon tested recipe!
4 pounds of seedless grapes, a mix of green and purple
1 - 8 ounce package cream cheese
1 - 8 ounce container sour cream
1/2 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
2 tblsp. to 1 cup brown sugar
Wash and dry grapes. In a large bowl, whip together the cream cheese, sour cream, sugar and vanilla. Add grapes and mix gently, pour into a 9X13" pan.
Sprinkle with brown sugar and pecans.
Refrigerate until serving, at least 6 hours.
-This is best if made the night before.
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Two weeks ago I noticed that one of my Yahoo accounts had empty folders. FREEK! Panic! Oh C_ _ P!
I haven't used my ZD since and have been signing into each of my accounts individually. (Pain! ) All of my missing folders are in the Yahoo email account. I'm afraid that if I open ZD, the folder information will be deleted from my online email. I've changed my password so the info on ZD won't go to Yahoo, but IDK if I should delete that email on ZD and then reinstall or if I should delete ALL the accounts and reinstall the ZD, like start from the beginning, again. Taking that amount of time is no consideration, just a pain.
Also, does anyone know if this is from the security breach in September and if I should be worried about any of my other email accounts?
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WASHINGTON (WUSA9) -- We came to CNN, armed with questions Wednesday night.
Earlier that evening, Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley was a willing guest on CNN's new program "Crossfire" but his security detail avoided us by first driving away from the front entrance where he was parked, into an unfamiliar driveway, then, underground to pick him up.
This came a day after the Governor took the step to appoint a Commission to take a sharper look at training of law enforcement in dealing with those with intellectual disabilities, like Ethan Saylor.
But, the Democrat stopped short of intervening to launch a new investigation into the 26-year-old with Down Syndrome's death while in police custody back in January.
Patti Saylor, Ethan's mom, says she's pleased about the appointment of the Commission but adds, "We've had to constantly prove to people that there's a reason for an investigation." Patti says grand jurors didn't hear all the facts when they decided not to indict the three Frederick County Sheriff's deputies involved in Ethan's death, "The officers themselves were called to testify. None of the witnesses that were in the theater that evening were physically called to testify. I understand that Ethan's staff person was not there to testify."
Weeks ago, the Saylors, armed with 340,000 signatures, met with the Governor to ask him to intervene and ask for a new investigation.
We have called the Governor's office several times, but never received a return phone call or email.


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