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First Lady of the E Street Band
A member of the band first and Mrs. Springsteen later, Patti Scialfa's distinct vocals added a new dimension and additional textures to the E Street Band when she joined in 1984 as its first permanent female member.
The Born in the U.S.A. tour started on a Friday night. The Sunday prior, Bruce invited a red-haired singer that he had known from the Jersey Shore music scene to come to one of the E Street Band's final rehearsals. One day later, the singer was hired and told to pack her bags: she was in the band, and she had to be in St. Paul in three days.
The decision might have been made at the last minute, but Patti Scialfa certainly wasn't an unknown quantity when she joined the E Street Band. She and Bruce were friends, having been at the same shows at the Stone Pony on many nights in the early '80s. Patti had toured with Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes, and she had worked with Tone, the band David Sancious formed after leaving the E Street Band. She had been educated at the University of Miami's School of Music and New York University. While first attempting to earn a living by playing music in the mid-'70s, she had answered an ad in the Village Voice that led to an audition with the E Street Band; she had even recorded with Bruce in the studio during the Born in the U.S.A. sessions, laying down a vocal track that went unused on record.
Bruce had used female vocals in the past in his music, most notably during Suki Lahav's five month stint in an early incarnation of the band, but adding a female singer full-time, "busting up the boys' club," as Bruce noted years later, was a big change. Initially, her role was to make sure that "someone's gonna hit that note, every night," but having a woman in the band also provided a new element to the band's visual impact. The male/female interplay that was possible with Patti's presence became a key part of the Tunnel of Love tour in 1988, with Patti in a featured role at center stage with Bruce on "Tougher Than the Rest," "Tunnel of Love," and "One Step Up," among others.
Having fallen in love on the Tunnel tour, Bruce and Patti married in 1991; they have three children. Patti's balance of her home life and her role in the present-day E Street Band has led to her periodic absence from the stage, with Bruce humorously noting that, with teenagers at home, "the fort must be guarded."
Rumble Doll, Patti's debut solo album, was released in 1993. 23rd Street Lullaby followed in 2004, along with her first solo tour (with a special guest named Bruce showing up from time to time). She also opened the final show on the Vote for Change tour at the Continental Airlines Arena in 2004. When her most recent album, Play It as It Lays, was released at the same time as an E Street Band tour, Patti's "Town Called Heartbreak" was added to the E Street set, performed as a duet between Patti and Bruce on the first leg of the Magic tour in 2007.


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We've already seen a good deal of set photos and concept art from Captain America: The Winter Soldier, but this latest bit of concept art posted by Entertainment Weekly is simply awesome and had to be shared. Illustrated by Ryan Meinerding, the image reveals James 'Bucky' Barnes clashing with Captain America. The image of these two going at it is really impressive, but the background adds a whole extra layer of awesomeness. It looks like a war is breaking out behind them and we can spot Falcon, a S.H.I.E.L.D.Quinjet and another very sophisticated aerial vehicle (on the right).
Captain America: The Winter Soldier is directed by Anthony & Joe Russo and will come out April 4, 2014.
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This is a discussion on Re: What is the upgrade procedure from FC6 to FC7 - Redhat ; On 10 Sep 2007 01:43:56 GMT, Jeff Silverman wrote: >I am running FC6 and I have the rhnsd running to keep my rpms up to date. > >How do I upgrade this machine to FC7? Is that even a good ...
On 10 Sep 2007 01:43:56 GMT, Jeff Silverman
>I am running FC6 and I have the rhnsd running to keep my rpms up to date.
>How do I upgrade this machine to FC7? Is that even a good idea?
>Many thanks,
>Jeff Silverman
The suggestions made by others here to keep FC6 while it is still
supported and/or install FC7 on a separate partition certainly seem
like good ones to me as well, in general, but in some cases upgrading
might be useful - whether it is more trouble than it is worth may
depend on how much you have customized the system, how much disk space
you have, who knows. What worked for me (in case someone decides to
do the upgrade, though of course I can't guarantee everyone's results)
was as follows:
(1) Edit /etc/fstab, so it uses FC7's hard disk naming scheme. That
means /dev/hd** (if any) becomes /dev/sd**, but for hard disks only,
not CD or DVD drives, and omitting the gaps in the name sequence
associated with unused positions on an IDE controller. For example,
if you have IDE hard disks at hda and hdc, nothing else on an IDE
controller, and one SATA hard disk at sda under FC6, then hda becomes
sda under FC7, hdc becomes sdb, and the former sda becomes sdc.
Unnecessary if you don't have IDE hard disks; otherwise probably
trivial if your drive configuration is simple; otherwise probably a
big pain. I don't know why that wasn't automated in the installer,
but anyway....
(2) Run the FC7 installer however you do, from the DVD or whatever.
Select the upgrade option when it is offered by the installer, and
select the FC6 installation as the one to upgrade. That much should
be pretty straight forward from the installer interface, but by itself
it will leave a lot of incompatible FC6 packages in place.
(3) After the installer finishes its upgrade step, boot the new system
and use "rpm -U --oldpackage" to install all of FC7's packages
beginning with "rpm" and the one beginning with "popt". Otherwise,
yum won't work. Then use "yum update" to complete the upgrade. This
may take a long time, and will of course require a reboot, but from
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"15 Valentines Day Clichés" by Raicho Kurubi
Categories: Inu Yasha, Naruto, Yu Yu Hakusho, Fable, Harvest Moon, Katekyo Hitman Reborn!, Axis Powers Hetalia, Jade Empire
Characters: Original Character(s), Other, Reader, Various, You
Description: I couldnt resist. It is Love Day, after all~.
Note: The category thing lies. You can choose whatever category you want. These are strictly my own preferences.
I. Chocolate
II. Flowers
III. Rose Petals
IV. Candles
V. Silk
VI. Broken Heart
VII. True Love
VIII. Puppy Love
IX. Love Song
X. Expensive Jewelry
XI. Romantic Dinner
XII. Poetry
XIII. Lingerie
XIV. Champagne
XV. Engagement Ring
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I am against stifling creativity. Some of you guys (Im looking at you Wisp of Reality~) can write some extremely kinky/crazy stuff. And I have absolutely no problem with it! So seriously, write what you want. Turn a corny cliché into a mouthwatering new kink. I wont complain.
The moral of this nonsense: There are no rules to this challenge. Have at it.
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You toss a feather boa in any chapter and I will personally worship you. *smacked*
If you write for anyone from Katekyo Hitman Reborn!, InuYasha, Yu Yu Hakusho, Naruto, Fable, Jade Empire, or Harvest Moon, I repeat: I shall worship you.
This site needs more shoujo-ai and yuri. Itd be awesome if someone wrote any.
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The Killers
by Ernest Hemingway
Sam Timeline and Summary
- When the killers ask George who is in the question, he responds that it is only "the nigger that cooks."
- At Al's demand, George calls Sam in from the kitchen. When Al orders him to "stand right there," Sam responds, "Yes, sir."
- Al takes Sam and Nick back into the kitchen, ties them up, and gags them with a towel.
- After the killers leave, George unties and ungags Sam and Nick. Feeling the corners of his mouth, Sam declares, "I don't want any more of that" and shortly adds, "I don't like any of it."
- When George suggests that Nick go and talk to Andreson, Sam advises that Nick had better leave himself out of it.
- When Nick decides to go anyway, Sam declares that "little boys always know what they want to do."
- Once Nick comes back to the lunchroom, Sam hears his voice and opens the door from the kitchen. But then he says, "I don't even listen to it" and shuts the door again.


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As you know, a Web browser Scroll Bar is that vertical bar, located on the right of the browser page that lets you scroll up and down the content of any website or blog. A nice, free Google Chrome extension lets you disable and hide it. but, why would anyone hide and turn it off? Well, first of all let me tell you that by hiding it, your browser will gain more space. This will let you display bigger websites in a more optimized way. Secondly, I will like to point out that by disabling the scroll bar you won't loose the ability to scroll a web page down. In fact you will be able to do this by using your mouse (mouse scrolling feature) and your keyboard (keyboard scrolling). So, lets see how to gain more space on Google Chrome window thanks to simple extension!
No Scroll Bars Please is a extension for Google Chrome that "Removes (hides) the scroll bars and increase the screen space. Scroll feature works normal using middle mouse buttons and keyboard arrow keys". Such extension is extremely useful to those users who wish to have more screen space available and use their mouse to visit a website.
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For all 'Resident Evil' fans, its time to cheer as the release date of the HD upgrade edition for 'Resident Evil: Chronicles HD Collection' for PS3 has been finalized to June 26.
The company behind the super successful games 'Capcom' has recently released a date for the game and also the price of the game at $26.99. The games can also be bought separately at $14.99 each from July 17 at all PlayStation outlets.
During an event to confirm the price and date of the collection, the Capcom spokesperson said: "Resident Evil: Chronicles HD Collection will feature previously released Resident Evil titles – Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles and Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles, which have been remastered for the PlayStation 3 with stunning HD graphics and PlayStation Move compatibility."
The company also said that the gamers will be able to experience the entire 'Resident Evil' story with the collection.
"The intense shooter gameplay from both titles is back as players attempt to survive the horror alone or with a friend in co-op mode, earning trophies as they go," said Capcom in a statement.
Resident Evil 6 to have many other characters
While Jill Valentine and Claire Redfield are the two characters that all Resident Evil fans have been awestruck with, the producers have decided to have some more such memorable characters in the 6th part of the game.
Resident Evil 6 producer Yoshiaki Hirabayashi said: "We've heard a lot of love for Jill and Claire recently and people asking if they'll be in the next Resident Evil. There are many other great characters in Resident Evil 6, and we still have some very exciting character information to reveal in addition to what's already been announced."
Characters like Chris, Leon, Sherry, Piers, Helene and Jake (Wesker Jr) take care of things as terror goes global and so the gamers will have a ball of a time.
Resident Evil Revelations gets thumbs up
The recently available 'Resident Evil Revelations' has been getting a good response from all fans as this game combines a lot of elements from the series.
"Resident Evil Revelations plays out like a series of episodes, complete with recap sequences that highlight important scenes from the previous one," said a company official.
One new addition to gameplay is the Genesis scanning system. The Genesis device players can scoop out hidden objects in the environment via a first-person view.


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Ducks Stoned on Milestone Night
Tuesday, 03.13.2012 / 8:22 AM PT
The photo at right pretty much tells the story: Teemu Selanne acknowledging a major milestone in his sparkling career, but not looking all that interested in celebrating it.
Last night in Colorado, Selanne scored a late power play goal to give him 1,399 career points, passing Jari Kurri to become the highest-scoring Finnish player of all time. And while that goal came in typical Selanne fashion -- tying a must-win game with less than four minutes left -- its drama was dampened by a painful loss in overtime. Gabriel Landeskog, the 19-year-old rookie most likely to win this year's Calder Trophy, capitalized on a Ducks turnover, blasting a slap shot past a helpless Jonas Hiller to break the Ducks' hearts 1:52 into OT.
"That doesn't really make me happy right now," Selanne said about the milestone. "The win was the only goal we had. We couldn't do it.
"Obviously it's a big honor. Like I said, it doesn't feel much better. Very disappointing."
The Finnish Flash has hit a few big numbers against the Avalanche -- his 600th goal in March of 2010 at Honda Center, his 500th in November of 2006 at Pepsi Center. And while he may remember passing Kurri in Colorado, he'll also remember it as the place his Ducks' playoff hopes took a big hit. The same goes for Saku Koivu, who played in his 1,000th game last night, becoming just the fifth Finn to reach that mark.
Last night's loss, the third straight defeat on this make-or-break road swing, put the Ducks nine points behind those Avs for the last playoff spot in the West with just 12 games to go.
While both Finns reached milestones, it was also a groundbreaking night for Anaheim because Corey Perry didn't play. The shoulder injury Perry suffered Saturday night in Dallas proved too painful to play with, and Perry sat out for the first time in 272 games. And he was missed, as the Ducks put 40 shots on net during the night, but only got two past Semyon Varlamov.
Perry skated for just 15 minutes at today's noon practice at Honda Center, and the Ducks will hope to get him back for Wednesday night's game here against the Red Wings, before which Koivu will be honored for No. 1,000.
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If you own a business—maybe a taco stand, a dress shop, or an insurance agency—you know it takes a lot of hard work, good market analysis, a better product or service than your competition, and advertising. Add in a bit of luck, and you hope to grow your business—though vacant storefronts and boarded up buildings in towns and cities across America show that isn't always enough. Each going-out-of-business sale represents the death of someone's dream.


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Definition of leggings in English:
plural noun
1Tight-fitting stretch trousers, typically worn by women or girls.
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- Bassist Chris Squire - wearing a flouncy black smock over skin-tight Lycra leggings tucked into Doc Marten boots - was having more of a ball than most.
2Strong protective overgarments for the legs.
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- Traditional clothing for men consisted of a breech-cloth, deerskin leggings, a shirt, and, in winter, moccasins.
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It doesn't matter if you just joined Scouting or have 20 years under your belt as a Scoutmaster: you can learn something new. Scouting trains all of its adult leaders, as well as its youth leaders. Youth leadership training is critical to the success of the Scouting program at the Boy Scout and Venturing level, because the youth carry out the program and work with fellow members to reach program goals set for the year.
The Boy Scouts of America places the greatest importance on creating the most secure environment possible for our youth members. To maintain such an environment, the BSA developed numerous procedural and leadership selection policies and provides parents and leaders with resources for Scouting programs.
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Currently, the BSA is developing the latter, my.Scouting, to be a powerful set of tools for leaders to manage the role or position they have volunteered for in Scouting. During the transition, however, some resources are still accessed through the legacy system, MyScouting, most notably updating your profile and taking online training courses. That's why there's still two systems and even though they're linked, it can be a little confusing. Sorry about that and thanks for bearing with us--the end result should be great!
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Lakeland police said a 31-year-old Winter Haven man was killed Wednesday when his motorcycle collided with a truck.
Michael Joseph Haughey of 8655 Jamestown Drive died when his 2003 Suzuki motorcycle and the truck collided near 1250 W. Memorial Blvd. in Lakeland about 5 p.m., police spokesman Sgt. Gary Gross said.
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Bearded Oaks
by Robert Penn Warren
Bearded Oaks Introduction
In A Nutshell
Duck under the trailing beard of Spanish moss, and you'll catch two lovers lying there, silently, as day shifts into night. It's with that kind of intimacy that Robert Penn Warren leads you into "Bearded Oaks," published first in Poetry magazine in 1937, and anthologized pretty much ever since.
Warren won three Pulitzer Prizes, two for poetry and one for his novel All the King's Men, making him the only author to win for both genres. Warren was also named the first U.S. Poet Laureate in 1986. This guy was big, but not high and mighty. Far from it. He would have you read the poem for itself, and skip the supporting materials. (Don't do it, though. If he were around now, do you think he could resist getting his Shmoop on?) He famously wrote "The world means only itself." And, he'd have you know, the poem was its own kind of world.
Warren teamed up with a bunch of other Southern writers associated with Vanderbilt University (his alma mater and where he later taught) to form "The Fugitives." These Southern renegades were sick of all the sentimental claptrap and the insistence that everything should be read through a biographical lens. They wanted to break out of the theoretical handcuffs that were slapped on poetry back then. They pushed for a "New Criticism," which looked at just the poem and thinking for yourself. So, why not take a page from the Fugitives' book, take a peek under this oak? Maybe you can lie down there too to see the world as it's meant to be seen: as itself.
Why Should I Care?
Although better known for his novels, Robert Penn Warren's poems provide a much more intimate expression for this literary lion. If you've never experienced his poetry, this poem is a great introduction. It's pretty much "brand Warren,, given its subject and the way he approaches it; a natural scene sends this thinking, feeling man into a kind of reverie. Man is dwarfed by nature. What are all these little human trifles next to trees and sun and planetary movement? What can a little guy and his girl do against the dimming light, even if they're really in love? Warren said, "What is a poem but a hazardous attempt at self-understanding?" And here you were thinking poetry was for people who stayed inside, like stamp collectors.
It may seem to you that a poem like this is anything but hazardous. Even if you do venture out to experience it for yourself, where's the danger in lying under a tree and watching the sun go down? But if you let this poem draw you in, you too may be confronted with a vastness of a universe that is, well, pretty unsettling. Starting with a description of the trees and sunlight, this poem makes its way through until it reaches big questions of love, history's undoing, and eternity. If you've ever looked around you and wondered about the "big picture" of life, the universe, and everything, then this poem is for you.


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PUNTA GORDA, Fla. -- April was a huge turnaround month for Destination Powersports as the dealership sold a record 76 new and pre-owned units and posted a net income of $19,485.
By comparison, the dealership lost $13,945 in the first three months of the year, including $12,290 in March. It sold 136 units for the entire first quarter. The dealership earned $14,569 and sold 47 new and pre-owned units in April 2013, at its previous location.
Total revenue for April hit $736,117, an increase of more than $270,000 from April 2013 and a gain of more than $260,000 over March 2014. For the first quarter, the dealership had revenues of $616,000.
Why the big change? "It's all people," said owner Bill Shenk, referring to several new hires made this spring. "But we're still not on our A game yet."
The dealership posted revenue gains in all five departments compared to April of last year. Unit sales revenue was up, $599,324 compared to $362,613; F&I net revenue increased to $29,465 compared to $16,869; parts revenue increased to $36,123 compared to $24,391; accessories revenue climbed to $35,223 from $29,778; and service revenue increased to $35,982 from $30,074.
The strong performance in April helped the dealership reduce its year-over-year gap, but it still significantly trails last year. For the first four months of 2013, the dealership earned $125,713 on total revenues of $2.18 million. This year, through April, the dealership has earned $5,540 on total revenues of $2.16 million. Gross profit for the year is down $97,034, or 17.5 percent, to $455,932 from $552,966.
It will be difficult to make up for the poor performance endured during the first quarter, but there is some reason for optimism, Shenk noted. The dealership's best motorcycle sales months are October through June; PWC, April through August, and ATV, October through March.
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What is Barrett's Esophagus?
The esophagus functions as a conduit for food once it is chewed and swallowed. Barrett's esophagus is a precancerous condition that affects about 1 percent of adults in the United States and is more common in men than in women. It is currently believed to be a consequence of long-standing gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Barrett's esophagus occurs when the normal lining (epithelium) of the esophagus is replaced by tissue similar to what lines the intestine. This abnormal tissue in the esophagus is known as "intestinal metaplasia." If left untreated, over time the intestinal metaplasia can turn into more severely abnormal tissue, termed "dysplasia." Dysplasia is graded as low, intermediate, and high.
What symptoms are associated with this condition?
Barrett's esophagus itself does not specifically cause symptoms. However, many individuals with Barrett's esophagus may have symptoms of heartburn, indigestion, or a sour taste in the mouth, which are symptoms associated with GERD.
How is Barrett's esophagus diagnosed?
Barrett's esophagus can only be diagnosed by having a gastroenterologist perform an upper endoscopic examination of the esophagus. At the time of the examination, your gastroenterologist will be able to see abnormal areas of tissue which may indicate Barrett's esophagus. Tissue biopsies can then be taken of the area and are sent to a pathologist to review. The pathologist then confirms the presence or absence of intestinal metaplasia and determines the degree or grade of dysplasia (low, intermediate, or high).
Other tests that may be used to diagnose Barrett's esophagus include:
- Chromoendoscopy: The doctor applies a stain or dye to tissue in the esophagus to enhance its appearance and distinguish between normal and abnormal tissue. Chromoendoscopy can aid the diagnosis of Barrett's esophagus and esophageal cancer.
- Narrow band imaging (NBI): With this endoscopic technique, doctors use a special system to capture high-resolution images of the inner surface of the esophagus without the use of dyes. NBI relies on the fact that light of different wavelengths penetrates tissue at different depths. The longer the wavelength, the deeper the tissue penetration. Blue light penetrates superficially, while red light penetrates more deeply. By using light of different wavelengths, doctors can see fine features of tissue in the esophagus.
What testing and treatments are available?
There are many potential therapies for Barrett's esophagus. The goal of these therapies is to preemptively remove or destroy the abnormal lining of the esophagus before the cells turn into cancer. These modalities are discussed below.
Radiofrequency ablation (RFA)
A relatively newer therapy for Barrett's esophagus is radiofrequency ablation, or RFA. This method uses thermal (heat) energy to destroy the abnormal cells lining the esophagus. The heat energy does not penetrate deeply, and therefore, it has been found to be a safe method to treat Barrett's. Additionally, in recent studies, it has been proven to be effective in the long-term in patients with Barrett's esophagus that contains dysplasia. After three years, a vast majority of patients demonstrate evidence of complete eradication of Barrett's following RFA.
Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)
The use of endoscopic ultrasound to assess Barrett's esophagus is sometimes necessary. This test is used to take a detailed look at the different layers of the esophagus. It is accomplished via an endoscope, just like routine upper endoscopy. The difference is the presence of an ultrasound probe at the tip of the scope. The test is performed in patients with "nodular" Barrett's. The term "nodular" refers to a raised area of tissue located near or within the Barrett's esophagus tissue. These raised or nodular areas are often a concern because they may contain higher levels of dysplasia and even cancer. The ultrasound can tell your gastroenterologist how deep the nodule is in the esophagus and whether it can be safely removed. It also permits the gastroenterologist to look at lymph nodes in the area and sample them if they appear abnormal. (See EUS-FNA of mediastinal lymph nodes)
Our center offers cryotherapy, a new endoscopic procedure being used to help treat Barrett's esophagus. Cryotherapy involves the use of a super-cooled liquid or gas to freeze abnormal (dysplastic) cells found within Barrett's esophagus. In certain circumstances (such as patients who cannot have surgery), it may be used to treat small cancers in the esophagus. Additionally, it may be used to treat patients in whom radiofrequency ablation has failed. Many studies remain to be done on the long-term efficacy of cryotherapy, but preliminary results are very encouraging.
Endoscopic mucosal resection
Endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) is a technique used to remove raised (nodular) or depressed areas of Barrett's esophagus. These areas have the most potential to contain cancer cells and also higher grades of dysplasia. Removal is accomplished by placing a small rubber band around the tissue after it has been suctioned into a cap at the end of the endoscope. Once the area of concern has been banded, a "snare" is inserted and closed around the tissue. Electrocautery (heat) is then applied through the metal snare to cut the tissue out of the esophagus. The area is then allowed to heal, and in a few weeks, treatment with radiofrequency ablation can begin. In some cases, the cancerous area is too large to remove, and surgery becomes an option for some individuals.
Endoscopic submucosal dissection
Endoscopic submucosal dissection is a new technology to remove superficial cancer or precancerous lesions after careful dissection, with a small knife used during endoscopy.
For more about these procedures, visit the Advanced Interventional Endoscopy page.
Surgical resection
In the case of large lesions or those deep within the esophagus, your doctor may have you see a thoracic surgeon to consider minimally invasive surgery to remove the lesion. In some instances, removal of a portion (or all) of the esophagus (esophagectomy) must be performed. Our thoracic surgeons are highly skilled in performing the full range of surgical techniques.
How can I make an appointment to see an advanced endoscopist?
Our specialists are experienced in diagnosing and treating esophageal disorders. An interdisciplinary team of gastrointestinal specialists in endoscopy, radiology, and surgery work together as a team to provide each patient with coordinated, advanced, and individualized care. Please contact our Advanced Interventional Endoscopy team to discuss your case.


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St. John's College tutor Daniel Harrell will give a lecture titled "Making Time Count" at St. John's College. The lecture, which is free and open to the public, will be held in the Francis Scott Key Auditorium on Friday, March 21 at 8 p.m.
Harrell's lecture will explore how the telling of time reveals something about the nature of time, as well as about the nature of number. Harrell earned his bachelor's degree from Vanderbilt University and his doctorate from Emory University. He joined the faculty at St. John's College in 1998.
Upcoming Friday Night Lectures:
April 4 "The Liberal Education of Plato's 'Laws,'" by Robert Goldberg, St. John's College tutor
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Last week, Nutrition Business Journal and the Sterling-Rice Group released The Natural Products Industry Forecast 2013 ("NEXT"). NEXT examines the macro trends and forces that are having the greatest impact on the natural, organic and functional food and beverage space today and will have the greatest impact in the future. The report details seven macro trends shaping the natural food and beverage category and we will take a closer look at three that are particularly salient for investors in early-stage food and beverage companies:
- Food Villains: Consumers are increasingly viewing food not as a way to be healthy, but as something that can potentially make them sick. Ingredients like gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, etc. each provide a different group of consumers a reason to not purchase a food product. Why should you care: products that combat food villains and still taste great provide strong investment opportunities. For example, as we pointed out in an earlier blog post sales of gluten free foods are expected to grow from $4.8 billion in 2009 to $8 billion by 2013, even though only 3.1 million Americans actually suffer from Celiac disease (condition where gluten intake causes abdominal pain). A great gluten free success story is Udi's, which made its name selling gluten free breads, and grew from $4.3 million of sales in 2009 to $60.9 million for the twelve months ended March 2012. Two weeks ago, Smart Balance, Inc. announced it was acquiring Udi's for $125 million (Smart Balance Acquires Udi's). Small companies like Udi's are often the ones best positioned to take advantage of new "food villains" as they are viewed by consumers as being more authentic than their counterparts from major CPGs. While capitalizing on food villains can be lucrative, it is critical for investors to separate real food villains, that is, those where the food villains' effects are backed by science, from fad food villains (Atkins diet anyone?).
- Brands on a Mission: There is a broken trust between consumers and food companies. For years, food companies have made often suspect nutritional claims, which, while not always illegal, can be misleading. Take "all-natural". Consumers have filed lawsuits against CPG stalwarts like ConAgra, Kashi and Snapple over (plaintiffs allege) misleading 100% natural or all-natural product claims. Why should you care: Food companies that connect with consumers' hearts and minds AND deliver on lofty nutritional promises AND taste great are the ones who will win on the shelves during the next decade. Perhaps the best example of a company like this is Greek yogurt manufacturer Chobani. Chobani started with nothing but a SBA loan and a 100-year old factory in 2007, and grew from zero to $700 million in sales by 2011 (The $700 Million Yogurt Startup). Today, Chobani holds 47% share of the Greek yogurt category (Who's Winning the Greek Yogurt Revolution?) while multi-billion CPG companies like Kraft (abandoned its efforts in the Greek yogurt category) and General Mills have struggled mightily. So how has Chobani continued to stay on top in the face of companies with massive advertising budgets nipping at its heals? By staying authentic and connecting with consumers. Check out this Chobani video: Chobani: Our Real Love Story Video. When a company can personally answer every Facebook post and make great-tasting and nutritious products, they develop a passionate consumer base that all the Super Bowl ads in the world cannot replicate.
- "Wholegrarian" Revolution: Increasingly, consumers are seeking out whole-food based nutrition and the nutrient-dense rewards these products hold, while avoiding overly processed foods and beverages. Why should you care: Because the companies and categories on the front end of the Wholegrarian Revolution are attracting interest from strategic buyers much earlier than other companies. Take coconut water for example. The beverage made from young, green coconuts, is high in potassium and other vitamins, low in calories and naturally sweet. Over the last year, the market for this beverage has doubled in the U.S. and Europe (Coconut water craze more than just a fad, claims analyst) and both Coke and Pepsi have made strategic investments in coconut water brands (Coke buying ZICO and Pepsi Bottling Group investing in O.N.E.). Major food and beverage companies are incremental innovators; they rarely make revolutionary leaps because failure on an international scale is expensive. Thus, the companies experimenting with whole foods are the early-stage ones, and success breeds interest from strategics and lofty exit multiples.


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Novozymes given tax breaks
Copenhagen/Washington – Danish biotech company Novozymes has received a US$28.4m tax credit from the Obama administration to aid in the construction of the company's new enzyme manufacturing facility in the US state of Nebraska. The plant will produce enzymes used during the production of advanced biofuels, and create more than 100 'green' jobs. Full production is expected to begin in mid-2012. Once the project is complete, Novozymes will have invested between $160 and $200m. The tax credit will become available in 2012, and could save the company nearly $18m per year in tax savings.As part of the US administration's support of clean technologies, the credits are allocated as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. To date, a total of $2.3bn has been awarded to 183 manufacturing facilities across 43 states.


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Changes in reproductive physiology of lactating dairy cows due to elevated steroid metabolism.
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This manuscript focuses on potential changes in reproductive physiology that occur due to high milk production in lactating dairy cows. Four reproductive measures are discussed: interval to first ovulation, conception rate, duration of estrus, and multiple ovulation rate. The last two responses have now been closely linked to level of milk production. In contrast, time to first ovulation does not appear to be associated with level of milk production, and the association of conception rate with level of milk production is still controversial. In an attempt to explain some of the changes in reproductive physiology caused by high milk production a model of elevated steroid metabolism in lactating dairy cows is presented. Although many aspects of this model remain to be tested, a central role for elevated steroid metabolism in lactation-induced reproductive changes seems likely.
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The Contraception Mandate
Caroline Mala Corbin
University of Miami School of Law
October 15, 2012
Northwestern University Law Review, Vol. 107, p. 1469, 2013
Under the new health care regime, health insurance plans must cover contraception. While religious employers are exempt from this requirement, religiously affiliated employers are not. Several have sued, claiming that the "contraception mandate" violates the Free Exercise Clause, the Free Speech Clause, and the Religious Freedom Restoration Act. This essay explains why the contraception mandate violates none of them.
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text: Posted August 22, 2012 Ones that I do not agree with: 1. Do not think there is any chance Barnidge gets cut 2. Not sure that we only carry Williams, Stew, and Tolbert. I think one of the other guys makes it. 3. Don't know much about Bryant Browning (OL). Surprised to see him stay and Pollack go. 4. Would hate to see Gettis and Hogan not make it....but if they can't get on the field damn soon I think it is a real possibility. 5. I would not keep Clausen. I would rather see Armanti play QB in a pinch than ever see Clausen on the field. He is just that bad. i think we'd be more than OK with just those 3 RBs. whoever they can keep on the pup between vaughn and poole they probably will just in case. if they do keep one of those two around, their play on STs will be the deciding factor. as far as gettis and hogan...i don't see a problem keeping either of them around on the PUP list. see how the other guys at their positions work out and if gettis or hogan would be an upgrade at either spot then activate them. we might benefit from having a couple fresh options out there at that point in the season. they might come in handy and make a late season push more successful. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites


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"Party 'til You Die"
A former backline technician
"It was 1981 and Van Halen was on their brutal 'Party 'til You Die' tour. We'd just wrapped the Pittsburgh show, where everything went relatively smoothly (for a VH show), and the next stop was a pretty important gig in Maryland.
"We began to load in at Capitol Center at 8 a.m., with the gig being that evening. Set up went without any unusual issues, and a sound check was scheduled for 2 p.m. With the stage set and backline ready to roll, the band filters in, minus Dave [Lee Roth]. After determining that nobody has heard from him for some time, calls are frantically made to try and locate him.
When the hotel manager finally let the P.A. in the room, they were greeted by this scene: David Lee Roth and several women strewn around the room, some nude, some dressed in what appeared to be pieces of midshipmen's uniforms.
"The band had rooms at the Hilton downtown, and many attempts to call his room proved to be useless. Finally, a production assistant was sent to go check on him, some 30 minutes away at the hotel. When the hotel manager finally let the P.A. in the room, they were greeted by this scene: Dave and several women strewn around the room, some nude, some dressed in what appeared to be pieces of midshipmen's uniforms. The manager also mentioned that there had been several early morning complaints of loud voices and other assorted noises coming from the place.
"It was later learned that Dave had been out partying with locals after arriving in town. Nobody ever really figured out how he pulled this off after a 250-mile trip from Pittsburgh the night before, but that's just Dave for ya. After finally being ushered down to the venue, he finished sound check with his pissed off (and disgusted) band and crew.
"And yes—the 'no brown M&Ms' thing on the tour rider was true!"
"Crash and Burn"
A tour professional who has worked with some of the biggest names in metal
"A few years ago, our tour stopped in upstate New York, somewhere in the middle of nowhere, and there had been these two girls who were trying hard all night. One was mildly attractive, the other...not even close (very sluttily dressed and trying to grab the attention of anybody on the tour). They managed to catch the eye of two young guys in the opening band and invited them out for a night on the town. The rest of their band wanted no part of it, but the girls promised that the two could crash at their place and head to the Amtrak station a block away from their apartment, which would take them right into Hartford, Conn. for the next show.
"The next day, the boys missed sound check and barely showed up in time for doors. They came into the production office and told us how, when they woke up that morning, they asked the girls to point them in the direction of the train station. The girls apparently said, 'There's no train station in this town. Get out of our place,' and kicked them out. They wound up telling us this long-winded story about taking a cab for this four-hour drive and it costing them somewhere around $500, just looking relieved they made it. We all started to laugh and asked why they didn't just rent a car. The look of shock and horror on their faces was priceless. Costly lesson learned."
A manager and tour professional
"One night on my first tour, I found my 125-lb. self pounding shots with two vocalists and a guitar player whose music I had grown up listening to. All of a sudden, the front lounge of the bus turned into a wrestling ring with people laying the smack down from countertops and pile driving onto couches. Needless to say, these three 200-plus-lb., 6-foot dudes threw me like a toy and I woke up feeling hit by a semi. Completely worth it...what I remember of it."


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How Warren Buffett Makes a Deal: No Fuss
How quickly can Warren Buffett pull the trigger on a multi-million-dollar acquisition? Apparently just in the time it takes to ring his buddy, Charlie Munger.
Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway announced last month a deal for the rest of Wesco Financial, a polyglot business in which Berkshire has held a stake for decades. According to an SEC filing on Monday detailing the background of the deal, Buffett began around August 18 considering a deal for the 19.9% stake in Wesco that Berkshire didn't own.
Buffett then talked about his Wesco deal idea with Munger, his longtime investing partner and the CEO of Wesco. Munger said he would be "in favor of such a proposal," according to the SEC filing. Within days – on Aug. 26 – Buffett had disclosed publicly his plans for a full takeover of Wesco. And a few days after that, Wesco's board held a meeting to discuss Buffett's proposed takeover.
That's it. No fuss. No drama.
If you're a student of these M&A documents, the "background of the merger" sections are typically long and winding reads packed with rival bidders, cold feet, hiring of multiple bankers and lawyers, and board meetings galore. (Read the J. Crew merger background, for example.) But Buffett just noted that Wesco is trading at a discount to book value, and maybe its shareholders "might appreciate the opportunity to consider a merger with Berkshire at book value," as the Berkshire-Wesco SEC filing says.
It's hard to imagine Berkshire will be able to operate in the same streamlined way when Buffett and Munger aren't running the show anymore. Already, as our Journal colleagues have reported, there are several internal candidates under consideration to succeed Buffett as the Berkshire CEO. The 80-year-old Buffett has said he'd expect to split his current myriad duties into two positions, a CEO to oversee the Berkshire businesses such as Burlington Northern Santa Fe; and a chief investment officer to handle Berkshire's stock and other investment holdings.
While two (or more) heads may be better than one, Berkshire may not be the same no fuss show anymore.


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Tamanna Bhatia to pair Ram Charan Teja?
Reports claim that Tamanna Bhatia is all set to act opposite Ram Charan Teja for the first time. It is said that she has recently signed on the dotted line. Earlier, it was reported that Isha Chawla of Prema Kavali has been roped in to play the leading lady in the film.
However, the movie is directed by Sampath Nandi of 'Emaindi Ee Vela' fame and produced by N V Prasad. Devi Sri Prasad is scoring the music. The movie is said to be released on April 25th.


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MARTINEZ -- New beaver kits appeared in Alhambra Creek last week, just in time for the Martinez Beaver Festival. It is a time for family fun and an easy way to discover some secrets of urban wildlife.
Wildlife experts, artists, entertainers, teachers and scientists will be at the sixth annual Martinez Beaver Festival in Beaver Park with guided creek tours, games, hands-on projects, 41 display booths, music and information on the beavers, fish, otters, birds and vegetation surrounding beaver construction sites.
"The festival brings together many groups that have the same mindset of education and awareness of our environment -- the flora and fauna and the animals that share it," said photographer Cheryl Reynolds, who is vice president of Worth a Dam.
Groups include the Marine Mammal Center, Project Coyote of Marin, Northern California Bats from Sacramento, Sierra Wildlife Coalition from Tahoe and John Muir Association. Safari West Wildlife Preserve's Junior Keepers are expected to help, and a class of Whitman College students is filming for a beaver documentary.
"This will be our biggest festival ever, more than double last year," said Heidi Perryman, Worth a Dam and www.martinezbeavers.org founder.
Kids can collect a free Keystone Species charm made by Wild Bryde Jewelry at educational booths that they visit, and make a necklace of them at the linking station. Adults may do the same, for $10.
Children might enjoy painting a rock portrait of any creatures that visit the creek. Steelhead trout, otter, mink, a green heron and other birds have appeared since the arrival of the beavers, a "keystone species."
"Be on the lookout for kingfishers, great blue heron and cormorants too," Reynolds advised. When not volunteering for Worth a Dam, she works at International Bird Rescue in Fairfield, an organization that rehabilitates aquatic birds.
Musical performances throughout the day include the San Francisco Scottish Fiddlers, Spirit of '29 band, Mark Comstock performing his original "Beaver Ballad" and more.
The size of the Martinez beaver family has fluctuated over the years. Two adults, three kits and a yearling from last year reside in downtown creek now and their life is as fascinating as ever for those who flock to the area to get a peek at them.
"Adults are always busy, whereas the young kits never do any work. They get spoiled. Any grown up to age 5 will give them a piece of food or a ride on their back," Perryman said.
"The 1-year-old is learning to mud and build dams," she said. "He tries it on his own. Every time he goes to the dam he brings a stick."
Perryman suggests that visitors stay in town for supper and wait for the beavers to come out. The kits are the first to wake up at about 6:30 p.m. under the bridge near the Amtrak Station.
When beavers moved into Alhambra Creek in downtown Martinez in 2006, no one guessed what it would mean for the human residents.
Martinez was first to protect and celebrate its urban beavers, but last year there were three beaver festivals in the United States and two in Canada.
"We hope there will be 10 by next year. They come to us for help, and we share information," Perryman said.
Martinez city officials initially planned to get rid of the first 30-foot wide, by six-foot high dam, as well as the beavers. They feared the destruction of new, expensive flood control measures and flooding downtown.
After intense controversy, the beaver dam was preserved and flood concerns mitigated.
"We can solve problems in new ways and get a huge benefit from it," Perryman said. "We have new species of fish and birds, all because of the beavers. It is really a nice lesson of how a city can do something different and reap a tremendous reward."
Since their arrival, the beavers added to the number of dams until four of them were washed out by heavy rains in 2011.
"They just started building them up again," Reynolds said. "Sometimes they work on the primary dam between Escobar and Marina Vista, and at other times they work on the secondary dam near the footbridge at Amtrak."
Contact Dana Guzzetti at email@example.com or call 925-202-9292.
What: Beaver Festival VI
When: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3
Where: Beaver Park, at Marina Vista and Alhambra Avenue, downtown Martinez
Information: www.martinezbeavers.org