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As I said in my previous article, the Green Bay Packers are the ideal team when it comes for drafting. They never reach for a player or choose one solely out of need. Instead, their draft philosophy is to select the best player available (BPA). Compare that to Seattle's 2006 draft, a prime example of what happens when a team drafts for need over BPA and easily the worst draft of the Tim Ruskell era. Entering the draft, the team's greatest needs were at cornerback and left guard.
Round 1 (#31 overall), CB Kelly Jennings
The 2006 draft class was pretty thin at this position. Antonio Cromartie and Jonathan Joseph were really the only two CB prospects worth drafting in the first round, and by the time the Seahawks were on the clock both were already off the board. But rather than wait, Ruskell reached for and drafted Kelly Jennings based solely on need. Jennings was not worth a first round pick, and he never will be an elite corner in this league. Since the Seahawks drafted him, he's been nothing but a bust; aside from having only accumulated two interceptions in five years (including playoff games), he also gets burned routinely in coverage. The Seahawks ended up with an unreliable player opposite Trufant, and against the elite receivers in the division Jennings just won't do. It's time for the team to move on.
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Round 2, DE Darryl Tapp
With his next pick Ruskell chose yet another undersized player. Tapp wasn't a bad choice, but he was a reach in the second round, especially with players like Ray Edwards and Elvis Dumervil still on the board. The team ended up using its second round pick on a guy who is never going to be an elite defensive end.
Round 3, No Pick
The team's third round pick was sent to Minnesota after Seattle signed Nate Burleson to an offer sheet.
Round 4, G Rob Sims
Like Ray Willis in 2005, this was a great fourth round pick. Sims is not an elite talent, but an above-average guard who played well in his time with the Seahawks. He was later traded to Detroit after Pete Carroll came to town because he wasn't a good fit Alex Gibbs' zone blocking scheme.
Round 5, FB David Kirtman
Another wasted pick, as Kirtman spent most of his NFL career on various practice squads.
Round 6, No Pick
This pick was traded to Chicago in exchange for S Mike Green.
Round 7, P Ryan Plackemeier
Needing a punter, the Seahawks took one in the seventh round. Known for his strong leg, Plackemeier only lasted a couple years with the team and never lived up to his potential. I don't mind using a seventh round pick on a kicker or punter, just make sure it's worth it.
Round 7, WR Ben Obomanu
This was a great pick. After hanging around on the edge of the roster the last few years, Obomanu is still with the team and is currently starting opposite Mike Williams. After a breakout year in 2010, look for Obo to be a big part of the Seahawks' game plan next season.
As I said before, this was Ruskell's worst draft. Only two of the six players chosen are still with the team, and by this time next season it's possible only Obomanu will be left. After making the biggest gaffe possible by not using the team's franchise tag on Steve Hutchinson, Tim Ruskell failed to do much to correct the error in this draft. Other than the fourth round pick used on Rob Sims, Ruskell mostly ignored the offensive line in not just this draft but in future drafts to come.
If the Seahawks had drafted according to the best player available philosophy, the team's first round pick could have been used to get someone like LB DeMeco Ryans or T Marcus McNeill. At the time, the team appeared set at those two positions with Lofa Tatupu, Julian Peterson, and Leroy Hill at linebacker and Walter Jones and Sean Locklear both looking good at tackle. Ruskell didn't see a need at either position, and so neither player was chosen. Defensive end was a position of need for the team, and Mathias Kiwanuka was still available when Seattle was on the clock (he was taken by the Giants right after the Hawks picked Jennings). By not drafting according to BPA, the Seahawks ended up with players who almost all ended up having no serious impact for the team.


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Film director James Cameron says he hopes the Government manages to establish an ocean sanctuary around the Kermadec Islands - saying 'we've got to hold on to what we are losing'.
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The people of Britain are being asked to look out the sperm of the lugworm, in a nationwide campaign to find out more about the sex lives of the secretive, burrowing marine worm. Spermwatch is a citizen science campaign launched by scientists determined to solve a mystery that has eluded them for decades: exactly what environmental conditions trigger the lugworm to start spawning?
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Dear Heloise: I remember seeing a recipe for biscuits with yeast. Could you please reprint the recipe? -- Maria P. in Texas
Dear Maria: Yes, here's the recipe for Heloise's Angel Biscuits. The dough can be made and stored for up to three days in the refrigerator in a covered bowl.
1 package dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water
2 1/2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 cup sugar
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup buttermilk
1. Dissolve the yeast in the warm water and put aside.
2. Mix the dry ingredients in the order they are written above. The shortening will need to be cut in, just like you do with pie dough or biscuits.
3. Stir in the buttermilk and yeast mixture. Mix together until well blended, and refrigerate in a covered bowl.
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JUPITER, Fla. (AP) - Baseball owners hunger for money as if they were "junkies panting after crack," Whitey Herzog says in his new book.
The former manager also compares commissioner Bud Selig to reliever Neil Allen in "You're Missin' a Great Game," an often off-color account of his advice for baseball's leaders.
He assails interleague play, the presence of the designated hitter in one league and not the other and the gulf between the haves and the have-not teams.
"I'll be honest with you," Herzog says. "A lot of things about the big league scene today make me want to throw up."
Almost nothing is sacred. Herzog, famous for the jackrabbit style of play in the 1980s that was nicknamed "Whiteyball," even takes a swing at the great home run chase.
He notes that all of that thunder didn't do the Cardinals or Cubs much good. The Cardinals finished 19 games out in the NL Central even with Mark McGwire's record 70 home runs, and the Cubs barely made the NL wild card and then got swept in three games by the Braves.
"It was good for the game - for a year," Herzog said.
Herzog says owners don't pay enough attention to the game on the field.
"I used to go to owners' meetings for Gussie Busch, and it's the same today," he writes. "The only thing they ever talked about was money. How can we raise more revenue? How can we get more money? That's why we have an extra tier in the playoffs now, that's why we have interleague play - more revenue. It's why we have the DH, 30 teams and everything we have in the game. More revenue, more revenue! It's junkies panting after crack."
He says Selig is a good person and adds he used to bounce ideas off him in the press box.
"How many guys sell enough Chevys in their lifetime to purchase a major league ball club?" Herzog writes. "You can't be a dim bulb and do that.
"I see Bud a little bit like the way I saw Neil Allen when I got him for the Cardinals. I'd rather have had Bruce Sutter as my closer, but he'd gone to Atlanta; it was over, so why cry about it? I didn't feel perfect about Neil, but he was the best I had, so I handed him the ball and hoped for the best."
Put Herzog in charge, and one of his first acts would be doing away with interleague play, which creates travel problems and affects competitive balance.
Perhaps because he's still smarting from losing the 1987 World Series in the Metrodome, he'd put the World Series at a permanent, warm-weather, neutral site.
His example is Nashville, where a seven-game series with no travel could be contested in eight days and teams would have to use more of their rotation than is the postseason norm these days.
Besides the Metrodome, Herzog also thinks Wrigley Field, Fenway Park and Coors Field are unfair to visiting teams.
"The purists say it would take too much away from the team's hometowns," Herzog said in the book, co-written with Jonathan Pitts. "It'd take away the charm of one league playing for all the marbles in the other league's stadium. However, some of these places guarantee that the field, not the players, will decide some championships."
Herzog's favorites are all on display. Casey Stengel, his first manager, is also the subject of the first chapter.
He states his case that former teammate Roger Maris belongs in the Hall of Fame, just like the best all-around player he ever managed, George Brett.
Herzog has a long memory. He devotes a lot of space to rehashing the 1985 I-70 World Series and the infamous call by umpire Don Denkinger, and to his rebuilding job that led to the Cardinals' strong run in the '80s.
Regarding the '85 Series, he wishes that he'd taken his team off the field in protest, and that maybe if he had there would be instant replay in the World Series today.
"I'd have been fined, suspended, maybe ... run out of baseball," Herzog said. "In other words, it would've been everything my game needed to kick it in the rear."
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An Investigation of Tumor Metabolism in Patients Undergoing Surgical Resection
This study has been expanded to include subjects with primary tumors outside the central nervous system, inlcuding breast cancer, lung cancer, melanoma, renal cell carcinoma, prostate cancer and colon cancer. Patients with a brain mass identified on brain imaging and who need surgical resection of the mass will be eligible for this metabolism study. eligible study patients will be screened, recruited, and enrolled at uT Southwestern Medical Center in the Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center, university Hospital x Zale Lipshy and university Hospital x St. Paul, Children's Medical Center of Dallas as well as at Parkland Health and Hospital System. We will consent 100 patients, including projected screen failures and early withdrawals, and anticipate that we will study 25 patients in this clinical protocol. once enrolled, patients will undergo a series of pre-operative brain imaging studies including 3T MRi with Diffusion Tensor imaging (DTi) and 1H-MR spectroscopy, 7T MRi and a brain 18FDG-PeT scan within 7-14 days of the scheduled operation. of these studies, only the 3T MRi is standard of care. The DTi and 1H-MR spectroscopy are additional scanning sequences that are being done for research purposes. Similarly, the 7T MRi and the 18FDG-PeT are being done for research purposes only. on the day of surgery, the patient will have a peripheral iV started while waiting in the pre-operative holding area and a 20% solution of either [u-13C]glucose and/or [1,2-13C]acetate (to be determined for each individual patient by the Pi) will be infused at a rate of 4g/hr for a maximum of 4 hours. During the infusion period, 4 timed blood samples will be collected for nMR analysis of 13C-glucose in the blood. The infusion will continue until the tumor has been resected and samples have been collected and flash frozen for 13C-nMR spectral analysis and molecular analyses. The infusion and tumor collection for 13C-nMR analysis is being done for research purposes only. However, the remainder of the neurosurgical operative and post-operative procedures will be followed according to standard practice. The patient will be seen 10-14 days after surgery for a follow up visit at which time an assessment of adverse events will be performed. Thereafter, every 6 months for 5 years or until death, the patient will be contacted and data regarding treatment, responses, and tumor progression will be collected for correlative analysis.
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* Spanish-speaking patients will be eligible
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* Patient able and willing to provide informed consent or legal parent or guardian willing and able to provide informed consent for patient under age 18.
* Karnofsky Performance status > 70%
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How would you feel about moving Filppula for Jordan Staal? They've had similar point production through their careers but Staal is a more gritty style to Filpulla's finesse.
Stall would be great but I highly doubt it would ever happen. However, a more realistic option could be Brandon Dubinsky, and if the Rangers can't finish off the Sens maybe they will make some changes.


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The San Antonio Spurs (40-15) will end their Rodeo Road Trip (6-2) with a visit to Phoenix to face the Suns (32-21).
The Spurs will be without Tony Parker (rest) and are coming off a 111-109 win over Portland. Patty Mills scored 29 points off the bench to lead the Spurs to the win.
The Suns are coming off a 100-94 win over Boston. Markieff Morris led the Suns with 18 points.
And as the Spurs look to end the extended road trip with a win, here are five things to watch for in tonight's contest:
The Suns are 28-7 this season when scoring 100-plus points.
The Suns are 9-2 this season when either Marcus or Markieff Morris scores 20-plus points.
Suns' Goran Dragic has scored 20-plus points eight times in the last 10 games.
The Spurs are 21-1 when they outshoot their opponent on the road.
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Forty-five Saint Vincent College students have been named to the 2012 edition of Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges and were recognized as outstanding campus leaders during the annual Saint Vincent Founders' Day Vespers and Honors Convocation Thursday, Nov. 15 in the Archabbey Basilica. The Who's Who students were selected by campus nominating committees and editors of the annual directory on the basis of their academic achievement, service to the community, leadership in extracurricular activities and potential for continued success. They join an elite group of students selected from more than 2,300 institutions of higher learning in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and several foreign nations. Outstanding students have been honored in the annual directory since it was first published in 1934. The Who's Who students include: Maria N. Adams, senior history education major from Wadsworth, Ohio; Cassidy S. Aughenbaugh, senior sociology major from West Decatur; Taylor A. Berinti, senior political science major from Bethel Park; Paige N. Bosich, senior sociology major from Scottdale; Joshua C. Catalano, senior history education major from Saint Marys; Thomas F. Cocchi, Jr., senior finance and political science major from Pittsburgh (15243); Christie L. Cyktor, senior biochemistry major from West Newton; Angela M. Delfine, senior English major from Pittsburgh (15227); Holden A. Diethorn, senior economics major from Latrobe; Patrick R. Duffy, senior finance major from Mount Pleasant; Joelso R. Ferreira, senior chemistry major from Latrobe; Colleen A. Fisher, senior chemistry education major from Cheswick; Bridget K. Fitzpatrick, senior political science major from Pittsburgh (15241); Sarah E. Formica, junior computing and information science major from Elizabeth; Regina B. Goltra, senior finance major from Souderton; Colleen M. Hanlon, senior art education major from Hollidaysburg; Shannon M. Hite, senior early childhood education major from Altoona; Kaitlyn A. Hlebechuk, senior economics and creative writing major from Jeannette; David A. Kaser, senior biology and psychology major from Greensburg; Matthew A. Manspeaker, senior computing and information science major from Buckhannon, West Virginia; Michael A. Mash, junior physical therapy major from Jeannette; Nerissa A. McCollin, senior liberal arts major and mathematics minor from Barataria, Trinidad and Tobago, West Indies; Bernadette E. Miller, senior art history major from South Lyon, Michigan; Robert M. Mitrik, senior history major from Charleston, West Virginia; Neal M. Nanassy, senior mathematics education major from New Florence; Joseph Z. Noble, senior English major from Burke, Virginia; Del P. Nolfi, III, senior accounting major from Trafford; James M. Orange, senior political science major from Latrobe; Tiffany S. Orischak, junior early childhood education major from Hunker; Alex L. Peffley, senior marketing major and management minor from Binghamton, New York; Alexander E. Policicchio, senior studio arts major from Johnstown; Kasey M. Radicic, senior psychology major from Smithfield; Thomas L. Ridenour, junior internal business major from Latrobe; Stephanie H. Rubin, senior economics major from Fredricksburg, Virginia; Sarah M. Sebrosky, senior computing and information science major from Hagerstown, Maryland; Alexander J. Sepesy, senior finance major from Midland, Michigan; Olivia R. Sharkey, senior theology major and Spanish minor from Philadelphia; Averie L. Shaughnessy, senior English major from Monroeville; Jordan C. Sonnett, senior theology major from Beaver Falls; Ashlee J. Stevens, senior psychology major from New Castle; Joseph H. Stopansky, junior economics major from Apollo; Zachary A. Tackett, senior English major from Lower Burrell; Justin V. Tantlinger, senior finance major from Bolivar; Natalie J. Woodruff, junior art education major from Ringoes, New Jersey; and Marco J. Zenz, junior internal business major from Wexford.
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Firefighters are investigating what caused a hotel to catch fire in Oklahoma City on Friday night.
Fire officials said the Econo Lodge near N.E. 122nd Street and Interstate 35 caught fire about 11:30 p.m. Friday.
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Doug Billings and Tracy Garner are about to get married so two days before the marriage, Doug's friends Stu, Phil and Alan head off to Las Vegas for a 24 hour stag party. The next morning the guys wake up in their thrashed appartment with absolutely no idea what has happened the night before and no trace of Doug what so ever. With only a day to go, they have to retrace their steps in order to find back their missing friend so he can get married…
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The image and sound are decent without being spectacular. In the image department things could have been a bit sharper, but contrast and level of black are good and there are no compression errors.
The sound does what it's supposed to do but the surround speakers only get some action when we get to hear some rock music. Other than that the focus is completely towards the front speakers.
– Picture-in-Picture commentary
– More Pictures from the Missing Camera
– Crusing Mash-up
– Iron Mike Online teaser
– Map of Destruction
– The Madness of Ken Jeong
– Action Mash-up
– Three Best Friends Song
– The Dan Band!
– Bloopers
Although the list above looks like a whole bunch of interesting extras are present (a list that made Warner even decide to not include a summary of the movie on the back cover!) in the end it quite disappoints. The commentary is nice but for the rest it's a collection of bloopers and deleted scenes along with some mildly funny stuff that hardly anyone will be interested in.
The Blu-ray has the theatrical version as well as the extended cut but the difference between both is minimal. Also the possibility to download a digital copy is present.
The Hangover was a big success at the box office and not without reason. Despite the reasonably small budget, things look very good and the cast – which doesn't have many big names attached – does an incredible job with the simple setup. The jokes are not as obstrusive as in f.i. Bruno or other slapstick movies that were released recently but hang in balance between intelligent and over the top.
All in all, The Hangover is one of the better comedies we've seen in the last year and although it may not be such a big name in the hall of fame for comedies, it sure as hell is one we would definitely advise to check out.
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Interesting article on a HS football team adopting a "never punt" strategy based on statistical analysis. Basic premise is that typical net gain from a HS punt is not worth giving up the opportunity to go for it in ALL 4th down situations.
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That's brilliant. I can only imagine the sheer bewilderment the fans in the stands had the first time he went for it on a 4th down inside his own 20. Thanks for posting that.
I agree with most of that, but if you're on your own ten yard line, why would you go for it on 4th down? sure if you punt it it'll give the opponent a shorter field, but not as short of a field as if you don't convert- and converting 4th downs are fucking hard in the NFL


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Bob Dylan wrote a song in the 1960's called "Subterranean Homesick Blues." A line in the song says, "The pump don't work cause the vandals took the handle." Well, right now the toilets in the Frisco Park don't work because the vandals broke all the fixtures. There is really nothing new about the vandalism. Every restroom in every city park in Malden has been repeatedly vandalized. Also, the repair crew recently replaced the benches on a number of picnic tables in the park. Three days after the repair was made someone lined up a number of the tables and then jumped off the table top on to the benches until they shattered. The vandalism problem seems to have some connection with the basketball court in the parks. Area residents have complained about the situation. However, it is a sad reality that ninety-nine people can show up to play ball and have a good time and one idiot can ruin everything.
The original Vandals were one of the tribes that came out of Eastern Europe in the 4th and 5th Centuries. They were noted for overrunning most of Western Europe and North Africa and generally looting and destroying wherever they went. Today anyone who willfully or ignorantly destroys property is called a vandal. Calling someone a "Vandal" today is probably not fair to the original ones.
The original Vandals finally got their comeuppance when they ran into another tribe coming out of Eastern Europe called the Huns. We all know Attila. Maybe in Malden the police will have to play Attila to the idiot vandals for a few weeks. Pity the fool who gets caught.
A regularly scheduled city council meeting will be held on the 16th of May. There are resolutions and ordinances to approve or disapprove. Two of the ordinances deal with the new Super D Drugstore to be built in Malden. I believe they will be approved.
The third ordinance on the agenda will reduce the residential electrical rates by one cent per kilowatt for June, July, August, and September of 2011. I KNOW THAT ONE WILL PASS!
Everything else on the agenda looks like the usual business your city government deals with. The thing to remember is that what ever we do as your city government can have a direct effect on you personally. The city government can determine the cost of electricity for an obvious example. Watch us on our local access television channel or join us at city hall. We will, as always, spend your money or change the rules we live by. We will do it wisely or foolishly depending on your point of view.
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Jane On Nuclear Energy
Posted in Anti-Nuclear Activism, Fukushima, Nuclear Accident, Nuclear Politics, Nuclear Safety, Radiation Exposure, Seabrook Is Crumbling, Uncategorized Tagged accident, Design-basis accident, farce, Jane Doughty, license, NRC, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, radiation, sham, travesty Leave a comment
Huge Shipment for Nuclear Plant
Road transport planned for overnight June 27-28 Sections of storage containers for spent fuel rods at the Seabrook Station nuclear plant have arrived at the town harbor. They will be transported to the plant on tractor-trailer trucks.Nancy Rineman photo By … Continue reading
Editorial: Nuke Plant's Safety Woes Worrisome
Seacoastonline.com Opinion: Editorial Nuke plant's safety woes worrisome June 26, 2012 2:00 AM Seabrook Station's recent failures in emergency-preparedness tests raise legitimate questions about the nuclear power plant's ability to keep us safe. The nuclear plant's shortcomings were exposed in … Continue reading
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BURYING Nuclear Power
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NRC to decide if recommended health assessment on cancer risk is continued
Friday June 22, 2012 NRC to decide if recommended health assessment on cancer risk is continued In late 2010, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) requested that the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) Nuclear Radiation and Studies Board (NRSB) investigate the … Continue reading
Brown's Ferry Nuke – Site of the 1975 Fire Started With A Candle
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Davis-Besse's Cracked Shield Building Is Safe… the NRC Has Concluded
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Why Nuclear Power Must Go
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By February 2, 2012|
The way to my heart is through my stomach and I am sure that most of you feel the same way. The truth is, I don't really care that much for football… I can hear my brother yelling at me for making such an "Un-American" statement. BUT, if someone is throwing a party and they serve amazing vegetarian dishes for me to munch on, I will show up in my Giants t-shirt (it's the only football paraphernalia I have, which works for this year) and I will cheer my heart out while savoring the veggie delights.
I happen to love the Super Bowl mainly because it's the second biggest food day of the year after Thanksgiving; but standard football foods are wings, chicken buffalo dip and other non-vegetarian pickings. I'm here to share with you great vegetarian additions for this Sunday night. They are easy to make and they are delicious. Vegetarian and carnivorous guests will enjoy your spread equally.
Super Bowl Veggie Pizza Recipe
You can find pizza dough at most of your local pizzerias and grocery stores, which is a Godsend when you're busy cooking many different dishes. Feel free to top your pizza with any veggies that you have in the fridge, but this recipe is always a crowd pleaser.
Adapted from vegetariantimes.com
Serves 10
4 tsp. plus 1 Tbs. olive oil, divided
2 1-lb. pkgs. Refrigerated pizza dough
3 cloves garlic, minced (1 Tbs.)
1 4-oz. log goat cheese
3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
2 zucchini, cut into 1/8-inch rounds (8 oz.)
1 1/2 cups yellow and red cherry tomatoes, sliced (8 oz.)
1/2 box of baby Bella mushrooms, sliced (4 oz.)
1/2 cup sliced red onion
1/2 small orange bell pepper, diced (1/2 cup)
Red pepper flakes, optional
- Preheat oven to 475°F.
- Coat 17- x 12-inch baking sheet with 2 tsp. oil or line with parchment paper. Press dough together to form ball. Spread and press dough to 1/4-inch thickness on prepared baking sheet, leaving dough in free-form shape.
- Mix garlic and 2 tsp. oil in bowl. Brush garlic mixture over dough, leaving 1/2-inch border.
- Crumble goat cheese over dough, then sprinkle with fontina cheese. Arrange zucchini, tomatoes, and yellow squash over pizza. Brush with remaining 1 Tbs. oil.
- Scatter onion and bell pepper over vegetables. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes, if desired, and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake 30 minutes, or until puffed and deep brown at edges. Cool 10 minutes, then cut into squares.
Smoky Baby Portobello Sliders Recipe
Portobello mushrooms have that meaty texture and take on the flavors of marinades and rubs. A vegetarian will fit right in with their wing-eating friends as they sink their teeth into a juicy and tender mushroom burger. The onion topping can be made two days ahead of time.
Adapted from vegetariantimes.com
Serves 4
8 baby Portobello mushrooms, stems removed
3 Tbs. olive oil, divided
2 Tbs. Classic BBQ Rub
2 medium yellow or white onions, thinly sliced
1 tsp. herbs de Provence
1/2 cup prepared barbecue sauce
2 oz. shredded smoked Gouda (3/4 cup)
8 mini challah rolls or dinner rolls
- Toss mushrooms in bowl with 1 Tbs. olive oil and Classic BBQ Rub. Set aside.
- Heat remaining 2 Tbs. oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and herbs de Provence, and cook 30 minutes, or until golden, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat, and season with salt and pepper, if desired.
- Heat grill or grill topper over medium-high heat. Rub grate or grill topper with vegetable oil. Place mushrooms stem-side down on grill. Brush mushroom tops with barbecue sauce, and grill 3 to 4 minutes, or until soft and charred around the edges. Flip, and grill 3 minutes more. Divide cheese among mushrooms, placing in center of each stem side. Grill 1 minute more, or until cheese is melted.
- Meanwhile, warm buns on grill. Spread barbecue sauce on bottom buns, then top each with 1 mushroom, sauteed onions, and top bun.
Chipotle Hummus Recipe
This smoky hummus has a nice kick and won't disappoint. It's totally vegan and totally delicious.
1 16 oz. can garbanzo beans
2 gloves garlic, peeled
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3 teaspoons toasted cumin powder (can toast cumin powder on a hot frying pan for one minute)
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus a drizzle for garnish
1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce (optional if spicy & smoky flavor is desired)
Paprika and chopped parsley for garnish
Pita Bread or Cucumbers for dipping
- Drain and rinse beans.
- In a food processor, chop the garlic.
- Add the chickpeas, salt, cumin and lemon juice.
- Process until smooth and gradually pour in olive oil.
- Add chipotle pepper and process.
- Place hummus into a bowl and garnish with a drizzle of olive oil, a touch of paprika, and chopped parsley.
- Serve with pita and cucumbers.
Photos:ginnerobot and Michele Wolfson
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To chow down on large amounts of big, hot, shit.
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1)abbreviation of scatophagy, meaning the consumption of excrement.
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Aneurysm surgery: clipping
Clipping is a surgery performed to treat an aneurysm — a balloon-like bulge of an artery wall. As an aneurysm grows it can become so thin that it leaks or ruptures, releasing blood into the spaces around the brain. A neurosurgeon opens the skull (craniotomy) and places a tiny clip across the neck of the aneurysm to stop or prevent an aneurysm from bleeding.
What is aneurysm clipping?
The goal of surgical clipping is to isolate an aneurysm from the normal circulation without blocking off any small perforating arteries nearby. Under general anesthesia, an opening is made in the skull, called a craniotomy. The brain is gently retracted to locate the aneurysm. A small clip is placed across the base, or neck, of the aneurysm to block the normal blood flow from entering. The clip works like a tiny coil-spring clothespin, in which the blades of the clip remain tightly closed until pressure is applied to open the blades. Clips are made of titanium and remain on the artery permanently.
Aneurysms vary in their size and shape. Saccular aneurysms have a neck at their origin on the main artery and a dome that can expand and grow like a balloon (Fig. 1). These are the easiest to place a clip across. Some aneurysms have a wide neck or are fusiform in shape having no defineable neck. These are more difficult to place a clip across. Since aneurysms have various neck configurations, clips are made in a variety of shapes, sizes, and lengths (Fig. 2).
Who is a candidate?
The choice of aneurysm treatment (observation, surgical clipping or bypass, or endovascular coiling) must be weighed against the risk of rupture and the overall health of the patient. Because clipping involves the use of anesthesia and surgically entering the skull, patients with other health conditions or who are in poor health may be treated with observation or coiling.
Clipping may be an effective treatment for the following:
Ruptured aneurysms burst open and release blood into the space between the brain and skull, called a subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH). The risk of repeated bleeding is 35% within the first 14 days after the first bleed. So, timing of surgery is important - usually within 72 hours of the first bleed. Vasospasm is a common complication of SAH, which must be closely managed after treatment to prevent stroke.
Unruptured aneurysms may not cause symptoms and are typically detected during routine testing. People with a family history of brain aneurysms should have a screening test (CT or MR angiogram). The risk of aneurysm rupture is about 1% per year but may be higher or lower depending on the size and location of the aneurysm. However, when rupture occurs, the risk of death is 40%, and the risk of disability is 80%.
The surgical decision
The treatment decision for observation, surgical clipping or bypass, or endovascular coiling largely depends on the aneurysm's size, location, and neck geometry. The less invasive nature of coiling is likely to be favored in patients who are older, are in poor health, have serious medical conditions, or have aneurysms in certain locations. In patients younger than 40 years of age, the difference in the safety between coiling versus clipping is small. Therefore, the better long-term protection from bleeding may give patients with clipped aneurysms an advantage in life expectancy.
Comparing the long-term results of coiling versus clipping of aneurysms is an area of ongoing study. Clipping has proven its long-term effectiveness over several decades. Coiling is a relatively new technique (since 1990s) and its long-term protection against rebleeding is not known. The International Subarachnoid Aneurysm Trial (ISAT) explored this topic over a period of years (1994-2007) [1,2]. But because the study was limited to ruptured aneurysms and included a very select group of patients, its results cannot be applied to all aneurysm patients. Therefore, the best treatment option remains highly individualized. Discuss with your doctor the technique most appropriate for your specific case.
Who performs the procedure?
Surgical clipping is performed by a neurosurgeon. Many neurosurgeons have specialized training in cerebrovascular surgery. Ask your surgeon about their training, especially if your case is complex.
What happens before surgery?
Preparation before surgery differs if you are brought to the emergency room with a ruptured aneurysm or you are considering clipping for an unruptured aneurysm.
A ruptured aneurysm is life threatening - you may be taken immediately to the operating room after the doctors have located the aneurysm and your blood pressure is stabilized. To decrease blood pressure doctors may use medication, hyperventilation on a breathing machine, or sedation. An arterial pressure (AP) line may be inserted into your arm to monitor blood pressure. Visits with your loved one may be restricted in order to create a calm environment with little stimulation.
If you have an unruptured aneurysm, you will be scheduled for presurgical tests (e.g., blood test, electrocardiogram, chest X-ray) several days before surgery. In the doctors office you will fill out paper work and sign consent forms so that your surgeon knows your medical history (i.e., allergies, medicines, anesthesia reactions, previous surgeries). You should stop taking all non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines (Naproxin, Advil, etc.) and aspirin one week before surgery.
Patients are admitted to the hospital the morning of the procedure. No food or drink is permitted past midnight the night before surgery. An intravenous (IV) line is placed in your arm. An anesthesiologist will explain the effects of anesthesia and its risks.
What happens during surgery?
There are six steps to the procedure. The operation generally takes 3-5 hours or longer if a complex craniotomy is planned.
Step 1: prepare the patient
You will lie on the operating table and be given general anesthesia. After you are asleep, your head is placed in a three-pin skull fixation device, which attaches to the table and holds your head in position during the procedure. Next, the incision area of the scalp is prepped. Skin incisions are usually made behind the hairline. For better cosmetics immediately after surgery, a hair sparing technique may be used, where only a 1/4-inch wide area along the proposed incision is shaved. However, sometimes the entire incision area may be shaved.
A lumbar drain may be inserted in your lower back to remove cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and allow the brain to relax during surgery. A brain-relaxing drug (mannitol) may be given.
Step 2: perform a craniotomy
Depending on the location of your aneurysm, a bone flap, or craniotomy, will be made in your skull. There are many types of craniotomies. Ask your surgeon to describe exactly where the skin incision will be made and the bone to be removed.
After your scalp is prepped, the surgeon will make a skin incision to expose the skull. The skin and muscles are lifted off the bone and folded back. Next, small burr holes are made in the skull with a drill. The burr holes allow entrance of a special saw called a craniotome. Similar to using a jigsaw, the surgeon cuts an outline of a bone window (Fig. 3). The cut bone flap is lifted and removed to expose the protective covering of the brain, called the dura mater. The bone flap is safely stored and replaced at the end of the procedure.
Step 3: expose the aneurysm
The dura is opened and folded back to expose the brain. Retractors are placed on the brain to gently open a corridor between the brain and skull. Working under an operating microscope, the surgeon carefully opens the corridor, locates the artery and follows it to the aneurysm.
Before placing the clip, the surgeon obtains control of the blood flow in and out of the aneurysm. Handling of the aneurysm, especially the dome, can cause rupture. Should rupture occur during surgery, a temporary clip can be placed across the parent artery to stop the bleeding. Depending on the aneurysm size and location, vascular control may be obtained at the carotid artery in the neck through a separate incision.
Step 4: insert the clip
Once vascular control is achieved, the aneurysm neck is prepared for clipping. Often the aneurysm is held tight by connective tissue and must be freed and isolated from other structures. Additionally, small arteries called perforators must be noted so they are not included in the clip. The clip is held open with a clip applier and placed across the aneurysm neck. Once released, the jaws of the clip close pinching off the aneurysm from the parent artery (Fig. 4). Multiple clips may be used.
Step 5: check the clip
The surgeon inspects the clip to make sure it is not narrowing the parent artery or has other arteries in its jaws. The dome of the aneurysm is punctured with a needle to make sure blood is not filling the aneurysm. Intraoperative angiography may be performed to confirm blood flow through the parent artery.
Step 6: close the craniotomy
Once the clip is in place, the retractors holding the brain are removed and the dura is closed with sutures. The bone flap is replaced and is secured to the skull with titanium plates and screws. The muscles and skin are sutured back together. A turban-like or soft adhesive dressing will be placed over the incision.
What happens after surgery?
After surgery you'll be taken to the recovery room, where vital signs are monitored as you awake from anesthesia. Then you'll be transferred to the neuroscience intensive care unit (NSICU) for observation and monitoring. Pain medication will be given as needed. You may experience nausea and headache after surgery; medication can control these symptoms.
After 24 to 48 hours, unruptured aneurysm patients are usually transferred to the neurological floor. Monitoring will continue as you increase your activity level. In a few days you'll be released from the hospital and given discharge instructions.
Ruptured aneurysm patients stay in the NSICU for 14 to 21 days and are monitored for signs of vasospasm, which is a narrowing (spasm) of an artery that may occur 3-14 days following a SAH. Signs of vasospasm include arm or leg weakness, confusion, sleepiness, or restlessness (see SAH).
What are the risks?
No surgery is without risk. General complications related to brain surgery include infection, allergic reactions to anesthesia, stroke, seizure, and swelling of the brain. Complications specifically related to aneurysm clipping include vasospasm, stroke, seizure, bleeding, and an imperfectly placed clip, which may not completely block off the aneurysm or blocks a normal artery unintentionally.
What are the results?
Aneurysms that are completely clipped have an extremely low risk of regrowth. However, if the aneurysm has been partially clipped, patients need to have periodic angiograms to make sure the aneurysm is not growing. Ask your neurosurgeon about the need for radiologic follow-up.
Aneurysm patients may suffer short-term and/or long-term deficits as a result of a rupture or treatment. Some of these deficits may disappear over time with healing and therapy. The recovery process may take months or years to understand the deficits you incurred and regain function.
Today most aneurysm clips are made of titanium and are not detected by security gates. However, it is very important to know if your clip is MRI compatible before undergoing an MRI scan. You must check your clip lot number with the manufacturer. The clip lot number is obtainable from the operative notes at the hospital where you underwent surgery.
Sources & links
If you have more questions, please contact Mayfield Brain & Spine at 800-325-7787 or 513-221-1100.
- Molyneux A, et.al. International Subarachnoid Aneurysm Trial (ISAT) of neurosurgical clipping versus endovascular coiling in 2143 patients with ruptured intracranial aneurysms: a randomised trial. Lancet 360(9342):1267-74, 2002.
- Molyneux AJ, et al. International subarachnoid aneurysm trial (ISAT) of neurosurgical clipping versus endovascular coiling in 2143 patients with ruptured intracranial aneurysms: a randomised comparison of effects on survival, dependency, seizures, rebleeding, subgroups, and aneurysm occlusion. Lancet 366(9488):809-17, 2005.
- www.aans.org/library/article.aspx?articleid=9989
National Brain Aneurysm Foundation, www.bafound.org
The Aneurysm and AVM Foundation, www.taafonline.org
aneurysm: a bulge or weakening of an artery wall.
aneurysm clip: a coil-spring device used to treat aneurysms.
angiogram: a type of X-ray that takes pictures of blood vessels with the help of contrast dye injected via a catheter.
coiling: a procedure to insert platinum coils into an aneurysm; performed during an angiogram.
craniotomy: surgical opening in the skull.
dura mater: a tough, fibrous, protective covering of the brain.
embolization: inserting material, coil or glue, into an aneurysm so blood can no longer flow through it.
subarachnoid hemorrhage: bleeding in the space surrounding the brain; may cause a stroke.
titanium: a strong, low-density, highly corrosion-resistant metal alloy.
vasospasm: abnormal narrowing or constriction of arteries due to irritation by blood in the subarachnoid space.
updated > 4.2016
reviewed by > Mario Zuccarello, MD and Andrew Ringer, MD, Mayfield Clinic / University of Cincinnati Department of Neurosurgery, Ohio
Mayfield services
Mayfield Brain & Spine performs about 120 aneurysm clipping surgeries each year.
We are one of the largest treatment and research centers for diseases involving the blood vessels of the brain (cerebrovascular diseases). Through our affiliation with the University of Cincinnati Cerebrovascular Disease & Stroke Center and other premier hospitals in the Greater Cincinnati / Northern Kentucky area, Mayfield doctors care for people who have brain aneurysms, brain hemorrhages, blocked carotid arteries, moyamoya, vasospasm and related diseases.
Our team includes neurosurgeons, endovascular surgeons, neuroradiologists, neurologists, and neurointensivists. If you have been diagnosed with an aneurysm, or think you may have symptoms, feel free to contact us. We may be able to help you.
To make an appointment call 513-221-1100.


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Clomid: Day 1Aela Mass
It's official! We have started our first real IVF cycle, and we couldn't be happier about it. Well, actually, we could be a little bit happier, but between the side effects of my Clomid and my wife's ACL surgery yesterday, things are a bit… umm.. less than joyous in our house today.
After the jump, find out how we're coping with the first days of Clomid while Sara recovers from surgery.
So as luck would have it, I got my period this past weekend while visiting my parents on Martha's Vineyard. Since my Day-3 Ultrasound would have fallen on Sunday, a day the fertility center is closed, my appointment was scheduled for first thing Monday morning — the same day as Sara's knee surgery! We were both anxious and really hoping that Sara would be able to go into her surgery with good news from our fertility center. That morning, Sara placed her hands over my lower abdomen, and I could tell she was sending my ovaries lots of love and positivity. Later, she told me she had a talk with my ovaries. Whatever it was, it worked!
My Day-3 Ultrasound was pretty as a picture, and we were given the green light to start our first IVF cycle. We've opted to do what is commonly called a "mini IVF cycle" (thanks to a Babble reader for bringing this option to my attention!), so that I receive lesser doses of all hormones and medications, and produce fewer eggs. First on the list of drugs is the infamous Clomid. I've heard so many "yikes" stories about this fertility drug — crazy mood swings, horrible stomach side effects, etc. — that I originally thought I'd be scared when the time came to start taking it. But I was so darn happy to be able to actually begin our IVF cycle that fear was the furthest thing from my mind.
My wife and I left the fertility center with ear-to-ear grins that morning, armed with knowing that August has the greatest chance we've encountered so far of being our conception month. We haven't gotten this far during any other month for some reason or another, namely issues with my overactive ovaries. But we left the center yesterday with the good news we were hoping for, and Sara was able to go under the knife with a smile.
After a very stressful day at the surgeon's, Sara and I returned home, both of us with our prescriptions. Her with the pain medication and me with the Clomid. Of all days. I was told to take it at night before bed, so that I could "sleep through" any of the side effects. Well! Let me tell you that I did not sleep through those hot flashes! In fact, at one point, my face was squished up against Sara's and I woke to her moving my head away and making some sort of sound like, "Ewwwwwww." I was covered in sweat. Like, covered. My face and neck felt as though I had been underwater. It was gross.
I woke up this morning with a headache, another side effect of Clomid, but it could have also been a result of waking up every three hours with Sara to re-ice her knee and administer her meds. The irony of the night was not lost on either of us: Here we were, planning to start a family and on our first night of IVF drugs, we were up every few hours taking care of the "Sara baby."
For most of the day, while Sara was home recovering and I was at work, my appetite was practically nonexistent. This is a big deal for me, because I usually eat like a horse and was disappointed when I was full after only half of my lunch today.
But so far, that's really been it. While my mood is slightly agitated, it's too hard to tell if it's from the Clomid or the lack of sleep from last night. I'm sure I'll have more to report as the next five days of taking Clomid continue. But for now, I'm keeping my fingers crossed and letting Sara continue to talk to my ovaries. They seem to listen to her.
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MUSKEGON, MI – L.C. Walker Arena, home to junior hockey action for much of the season, is set to host a new event designed to make an impact on the community.
The home of the Muskegon Lumberjacks will launch its new Leadership Lunch Series at 11:30 a.m. May 6 at the L.C. Walker Arena.
According to a press release, the series will "bring in notable speakers, artists and leaders that will inspire, challenge and motivate Muskegon residents to become all they are meant to be."
The series' first speaker will be former U.S. Army Ranger Keni Thomas, who took part in the 1993 special operation in Mogadishu, Somalia in which American forces attempted to capture warlord Mohammed Farrah Aided.
The mission resulted in the deaths of 19 Americans. Seventy-eight others were wounded in the worst urban combat seen by U.S. troops since World War II.
Thomas is also an award-winning country music recording artist and songwriter.
"Our new ownership group and leadership team is highly committed to making L.C. Walker Arena a four-season, year-round event center serving Muskegon," said Rob Murphy, vice president of Business Development for the Muskegon Lumberjacks. "Keni Thomas is a must-attend event for anyone interested in becoming a better leader in the marketplace at home or in the community."
Thomas is the national spokesperson for the Hero Fund and Special Operations Warrior Foundation which provides college education to the children of special operations personnel killed in combat. He is also a recipient of the American Patriot Award and the Bronze Star for Valor.
"Keni is a phenomenal communicator and we are super excited to help bring him to Muskegon for the first time," Murphy said.
Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for military personnel, students and youth. They can be purchased at the L.C. Walker box office from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. or by calling 231-726-2400.
Concession stands will be open and Tim Hortons will offer premium lunch options for $5-$10 as well.


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You want to know one of the biggest reasons to be highly optimistic about the future of Penn State football?
The assistant coaches.
They're hungry. And appreciative.
This is the opportunity they've been waiting for their entire careers. After working their way up the coaching ladder, most at multiple random places off the beaten path, they've finally landed at a true destination program.
They weren't born with a silver coaching spoon in their mouths, nor did they play at prestigious schools that ensured them jobs there at some point.
These guys have scratched and clawed their way to Happy Valley, bringing with them long resumes where they've learned their craft far beneath the radar of casual college football fans.
James Franklin gets a ton of recognition as one of the nation's best up-and-coming head coaches. But with the way he delegates and trusts the guys on his staff, there's no doubt the assistant coaches' efforts will be very instrumental in any success PSU enjoys under Franklin.
The Mirror just finished running a terrific series called "Meet the PSU staff," in which intern Kristen Nelson asked each of the nine assistant coaches four questions:
n Why did you get into coaching?
n What is your primary coaching philosophy?
n What do you enjoy most about being at Penn State?
n What is your best memory or story about James Franklin?
Simple questions, and many of the answers were absolutely fantastic. Some of the best responses centered around just how much the assistants truly appreciate being at Penn State.
"In my opinion, it's the greatest program in college football," linebackers coach and Altoona native Brent Pry said. "I grew up with so much admiration for it. I think throughout my coaching career, I've always carried some of what Penn State is about with me. So a chance to come here has been a real blessing."
"I'm from Pittsburgh, so representing the state university of Pennsylvania is a thrill," defensive coordinator Bob Shoop said. "The history and tradition of Penn State football is just incredible. I respect and admire the history of the program like you can't even imagine. I just really want to help do my part to take Penn State football to the next level."
And saving perhaps the best for last ...
"Growing up, I looked at people that worked here and said, 'Wow, they work at Penn State,'" defensive line coach Sean Spencer said. "Now I realize that I'm part of the elite. I always wanted to be at Penn State, and I'm tremendously privileged to be able to work here."
Pry worked at places such as East Stroudsburg, Western Carolina, Georgia Southern and Louisiana-Lafayette.
Shoop worked at Northeastern, Villanova, Yale and UMass.
Spencer worked at Shippensburg, Trinity, Hofstra and Holy Cross.
Many of the other assistants have made similar stops, and as with any profession, sometimes it just takes the right connection in order to land the dream job. These guys made that connection with Franklin, who greatly values them and brought most of them along with him from Vanderbilt.
"I am fiercely loyal as a person in general, and I'm going to be fiercely loyal to the guys that I've worked with in the past," Franklin said about his assistants upon getting the job at PSU.
Loyalty can work two ways.
Joe Paterno was extremely loyal to his assistant coaches, to the degree where they not only had what amounted to lifetime jobs, but also an agreement for three years' salary after his tenure ended.
That was whether they still could do the job at a high level or not.
Clearly, some of them couldn't.
And the program suffered for it.
Penn State was fortunate to have tremendous assistants such as Tom Bradley, Larry Johnson and Ron Vanderlinden carrying the load for so many years, but there was so much other dead weight on the staff that it led to an obvious level of underachievement.
Bill O'Brien retained Johnson and Vanderlinden and upgraded the overall staff during his two years with the Nittany Lions. He brought in a group of assistants who had extensive success, many at high levels of college or the NFL.
Franklin's assistants, by and large, don't have the kind of resumes that O'Brien's guys had, but again, this group already has displayed a tremendous amount of passion, enthusiasm and willingness to adapt to all aspects of modern-day coaching.
Just check Twitter.
We don't know all the particulars about these new assistants yet - such as how they will react under different game scenarios - and in that regard the jury is still out on Franklin, as well. The pieces of the puzzle will start to fall into place in Ireland next weekend against Central Florida.
What we do know is this: Each member of the Lions' current coaching staff has his job because he earned it and will be counted on to perform all aspects of the job at a high level every day.
You'd think that would be a given in major college football, but we all know that hasn't always been the case at Penn State.
Cory Giger is the host of "Sports Central" from 4 to 6 p.m. daily on ESPN Radio 1430 WVAM. Reach him at 949-7031 or @CoryGiger on Twitter.


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Microelectrode systems are gaining popularity for their flexibility and portability thanks to the continuous miniaturisation of instrumental and computing technology. Advances in microfabrication technology over the past decade has led to the development of fast, sensitive and selective electrochemical sensors.
These types of sensors have been further miniaturised and integrated into systems and offer numerous applications in clinical diagnosis, environmental monitoring and food analysis. In the Life Science Interface group at Tyndall there are a number of researchers working on several projects that utilize miniaturised electrochemical sensing systems.
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Everytime Miranda appears in a photo set or a video, it's easy to picture this magnificent girl in a black & white Italian movie from the 1960s, being pursued by rakes and cads like Marcello Mastroianni and Vittorio Gassman. The delightful Italian (from Italy) has hypnotized thousands of Voluptuous and XL Girls fans, and once you've seen her play with her huge, beautiful tits while she speaks in her accented English, you're pretty much done for the day. Here Miranda orally worships the cock before opening up for a lusty, busty fuck. It's a basic bedroom session in style but who cares? There's enough jacking inspiration in this set for a month.


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Efficiency meets quality and safety
Transporting quality goods safely and economically to their destination by offering quality packaging – that's what Duttenhöfer stands for. This guarantees high quality for further use or processing and excludes any risks for man or the environment.
Our customers are in the chemical, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, flavors and fragrances, and mineral oil industries – worldwide, with a special focus on Germany and Europe.
Duttenhöfer provides two product lines:
• standardized drums, and
• customer- and market-specific packaging and logistics solutions.
We have the highest number of approvals in the industry (more than 100).
Our sheet metal drums have a volume of 6 to 216.5 liters – internally painted or untreated, optionally with a plastic inliner. The stainless steel series offers volumes up to 60 liters.
These tight-head and open-top drums are available in 12 basic versions comprising of more than 50 designs.
The drums are suitable for air, sea and road transport of goods classified in packaging groups 1-3, for liquid and solid substances of hazard classes 3, 6.1 and 8.
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Being a medium-sized company, Duttenhöfer is one of Europe's leading suppliers of sheet metal drums. Our quality, innovative developments, reliability and strict customer orientation have paved our way.
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About Boot Camp for Juveniles
Most boot camp programs are behavior modification programs that use military training to fix destructive and criminal behavior in adolescents. Boot camp for juveniles can be same-sex or coeducational programs and are generally very short term programs, ranging from six to twelve weeks. The majority of boot camp programs are state-funded juvenile programs that are used as an alternative form of punishment to jail. Many kids involved in the juvenile court system will be sentenced to a shorter term juvenile boot camp program to correct their behavior before being sent to a more dangerous adult correctional facility. For parents that want to send a child to a boot camp program before their child becomes out of control, there are privately owned boot camp programs available.
How Boot Camp Helps Juveniles
Boot camp for juveniles can be extremely effective if an adolescent has not been involved in poor behavior for a long period of time. Boot camp can be a great intervention for young kids just showing signs of disobedience or other destructive behavior. Boot camp is considered a "quick-fix" solution for poor behavior and behavior modification is possible if the right kind of child is introduced to the reality of boot camp. Boot camps can give attendees the opportunity to develop critical self-discipline tools and the confidence to make good, mature decisions in life. These programs also provide the structure and routine that all kids benefit from. This program can be life-altering for a juvenile if used correctly.
How Boot Camp for Juveniles Does Not Help
Boot camp for juveniles is not an effective program for kids that have displayed destructive behavior for a long period of time, have a short or long-term drug history, and have limited physical abilities or poor health, or show signs of other emotional problems.
Even casual use of certain drugs can cause severe health problems. webmd
For kids that have major challenges in life, boot camp might help develop a change in behavior during attendance of the program, but kids are not given the adequate help to successfully overcome the problems that they face. Boot camp for juveniles does not have therapeutic resources to approach the underlying issues that a child experiences. Often times, after a juvenile leaves a boot camp program, he or she will quickly revert to old behavior and habits. Many kids who have been sentenced to a juvenile boot camp will return quickly after their release, or end up in an adult correctional facility.
Alternative Options to Boot Camp for Juveniles for Better Help
Although boot camp for juveniles can be a beneficial program for young criminal offenders, this type of youth treatment program is not going to be the best option for students that have long-term or severe emotional and/or behavioral problems. Some of the best alternative options to boot camp for juveniles are our highly successful youth residential treatment centers or our top recommended therapeutic boarding schools. Our residential treatment centers and therapeutic boarding schools are designed to help students uncover their underlying issues and help them understand the cause of their problems. A lot of destructive juveniles believe that the way that they feel is normal, even when they struggle with a deep depression or anxiety. Our programs have the professional staff that boot camp for juveniles does not provide, to handle kids with major behavioral problems and help them overcome their personal problems to become successful, well-rounded adolescents.
Every parent wants to find the best kind of treatment for their child and help them transition into the world as successful functioning adults. Our residential treatment centers and therapeutic boarding schools have the ability to do that and so much more. Please contact us right now to find out how we can help your child.
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INWOOD - In the nightcap of the Musselman Mixer held Thursday at Cline Court, the Hedgesville Eagles had a pair of third-year varsity players step up when they were needed most.
When Broadfording cut the Eagles lead to three points, C.J. Burks started a 10-0 run to cap the first half, and Chris Shields paced the Eagles in the third quarter to push the lead out further to take a 70-32 victory.
"We were starting to get mad," Shields said. "I told my teammates 'We're gonna get through this. We can play much better than this.'
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C.J. Burks of Hedgesville puts up a shot as Broadfoding Christian's Mo Salla (33) watches Thursday during the Eagles' win. (Journal photo by Spenser Leatherman)
"We started to get on a run, and we never looked back."
Both Burks and Shields led all scorers with 18 points each and combined for 20 rebounds. Shields grabbed 12 caroms to complete a double-double. Burks also added four assists and four steals.
The trail was blazed early by Juwan Powell, who scored eight points in the opening eight minutes to set the tone for the Eagles.
Broadfording began to bounce back in the second quarter, rallying for 10 points in the second quarter to chip away at the Hedgesville lead.
"A point that we emphasized was defensive execution," Eagles coach Kelly Church said. "They hit deep 3s early, and we did not do a great job contesting. We took a lot of chances defensively.
"Once we stopped doing that, we knew we were going to be fine, especially because our defensive intensity was there the whole time. We had scouted them against Williamsport, Md. in their 20-point win, so we knew they were going to be tough."
"Coach Church does a great job of scouting for us, and we study it," Burks said. "That helps us do well on the defensive side of the ball."
From that point on, Hedgesville took command. It began with a 3-pointer from Burks.
"We think C.J. is one of the best defenders in the state, and he proved that last year at the (state)?tournament," Church said. "He also has proven to be a skilled offensive player as well. He works well in our system, and that helps us to be successful."
"He can D up well, and he can score points," Shields said. "He is a great all-around defender, and when he is on his game on both sides, he can do anything."
Burks scored five of the Eagles' final 10 points in the quarter to give them a 30-17 halftime lead.
The Eagles were not finished with their scoring spree.
Hedgesville outscored Broadfording 26-8 in the third quarter with Shields leading the way with 11 points, including a pair of back-to-back dunks in a 15-second span.
The all-around effort continued for Hedgesville in the fourth quarter, outscoring the Lions 14-7 to stretch the lead to 38.
"We have nights where Juwan Powell steps up. Chris (Shields) has had some big moments. Aaron Snider got into foul trouble today but had played tremendously a couple nights ago," Church said. "We have a number of kids who are capable of scoring points, but the thing that makes us successful is that the kids don't worry about who scores the points, but make sure the team does score."
Moni Anderson led the Lions with 11 points and Mo Sallah added 10


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Business Analyst
Previous Roles
UK Project Management Office – Trainee Coordinator
Secondment to GTS (Global Technology Services)
My Experience So Far
I am currently working as a Business Analyst (BA) for the Credit Services Consumer Products team. Although I have only been in the role a short time, I have already been involved in some really high profile projects. A highlight so far has been working as part of the 'Core Release' team. Core Releases take place a couple of times each year, providing a range of improvements to some of Experian's most important products, used by a large number of key clients. They are therefore is a really important part of what we do! My newest challenge is working on the first project I have been given sole responsibility for, as a BA. Again, this will deliver a key improvement to an existing product. This has already involved a wide variety of tasks, such as liaising with a range of stakeholders to gather requirements, and document what our change will deliver in terms of new functionality. I have then been working with our technical teams to understand what will need to be done at a technical level to deliver this project.
Previous to this rotation, I had been on a secondment with Global Technology Services (GTS), working on a project to set up and run a monthly reporting process regarding GTS' global performance. GTS are responsible for implementing and maintaining Experian's internal systems and technologies globally, so the work they do is vital to the organisation's continued success. The role gave me the opportunity to work with colleagues from a variety of levels, right up to senior management. It really was a great experience as I got exposure to some of the most experienced people within the business, and got a great insight into how Experian functions on a global scale.
Overall, my time on the Experian Graduate Scheme so far has been fantastic. The work is challenging and varied, and from early on you will be given real responsibilities and deadlines, but with the reassurance of a knowledgeable support network to help you. Add to this the many opportunities for personal development and international travel (I will be spending 3 months of next year on a programming course in India!), I cannot recommend the scheme enough.
Memorable Moment at Experian
I was recently given the opportunity to go on a business trip to Experian's offices in Allen, Texas, where I met colleagues based in all of our regions worldwide. Flying business class alongside the CIO was quite an experience for a humble Graduate Trainee like myself! This just shows the breadth of opportunities that Experian can offer; it is a truly global company and makes a priority of investing in its people.


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Hello everyone. This is my first post on IxDA. :) I've been
developing web applications for a few years now, and usability has
always been a priority, but I have only really started obessesing
about usability in the last year or so.
A colleague and I had a discussion about the maximum number of
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No one knows who Ryan Lewis is
Do you know the Silent Bob half of Macklemore & Ryan Lewis? He's the one who either stands quietly behind Macklemore or sits at a computer with his hands in the air as Macklemore raps.
Do you know the Silent Bob half of Macklemore & Ryan Lewis? He's the one who either stands quietly behind Macklemore or sits at a computer with his hands in the air as Macklemore raps.
After winning four Grammys, including the award for best rap song and best new artist, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis effectively shut-out the critically-acclaimed Kendrick Lamar on Sunday.
After a wildly successful year, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis have confirmed via Instagram, that they are working on a follow-up to "The Heist." What can be in store for the duo after making thrift shops infamously cool?
In case you were out celebrating or perhaps decided to turn in early, the versatile Ryan Seacrest commandeered a night of New Year's Eve coverage that included performances from Miley Cyrus, Pitbull, the Fray and more.
On Sunday, Bonnaroo 2013 brought performances by Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, David Byrne & St. Vincent, Delta Rae, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, the Sheepdogs, Kendrick Lamar, Sam Bush & Del McCoury, the National, A$AP Rocky and more.
Summer Jam XVI is the hip-hop concert that unofficially kicks off the hot season in Denver every year. Radio station KS1075 brings an array of mainstream artists to the city and this year we'll see the return of some crowd favorites.
The 2013 Voodoo lineup was announced on Monday, a day after Coachella's first weekend wrapped up in the desert. The New Orleans music festival -- which runs Nov.
So Macklemore & Ryan Lewis do play shows outside of Colorado. We have video evidence to prove it. The "Thrift Shop" duo, who plays in the Mile High at least once or twice a month, performed on "Saturday Night Live," which is filmed in New York and not Colorado, mind you.
After a horribly awkward and annoying hour of "Weird Al" Yankovic, the Bonnaroo 2013 lineup has been announced via a live stream. Along with Denver artists like Pretty Lights (who was announced first, actually) and the Lumineers are Paul McCartney, Björk, R.
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis are really taking advantage of their current momentum. As we've reported before: The hip-hop duo behind the Top 10 single "Thrift Shop" can't seem to stay away from Colorado venues.
At some point, indie hip-hop sensations Macklemore & Ryan Lewis will stop coming to Colorado on a monthly basis to push their hotter-than-hot single "Thrift Shop." Read more »
Rap fans have said for a long time that hip-hop's heart and soul now reside in the music underground, where indie DJs and lyricists erect an audience one fan at a time through devoted touring and a savvy Web presence as opposed to booty girls and gold-toothed bravado.
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis brought their indie-bred-hip-hop to the Bluebird Theater on Friday night. Read more »


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Sims 2: Bon Voyage, The
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Whether your Sims are relaxing on a lush tropical island in a luxury suite, camping with the family on a pristine mountaintop, or exploring the culture of the Far East, they'll enjoy new activities to relax and rejuvenate. From building sand castles and catching rays to meditating in the Zen garden after a visit to the pool, players can quickly transform their Sims from bumbling tourists to savvy international travelers. Sims will also learn new customs including local greetings and traditional dances to take home and teach to their friends. With The Sims 2 Bon Voyage, players can send their Sims packing for the trip of a lifetime!
As your Sims travel, they'll interact and learn from a variety of real and mythical locals including the wise old hermit, fire dancers — even Big Foot! Like all true vacationers, your Sims will be able to decorate their homes with unique souvenirs from their trips that are available only at destinations within The Sims 2 Bon Voyage. They can even buy unique jewelry to wear or take home as gifts! Fall in love with the hula dance lei from your Sims tropical beach vacation? Bring it back and flaunt to the neighbors! Love the moves your Sim mastered doing the Slap Dance at the rustic lodge? Teach fellow Sims the tricks of the trade back at home. What your Sims learn and collect, is up to you!
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Perez turns from Kaka to Man United's Ronaldo
Florentino Perez, the new Real Madrid president, is ready to break the world transfer record again as he looks to rebuild the galácticos ethos of his first era at the club.
Perez oversaw the signings of Luis Figo and zinedine Zidane, both for world records, as well as the likes of David Beckham and Brazilian striker Ronaldo during his tenure at the club between 2000 and 2006. Having broken the world record in sterling with the UK£65 million (US$105 million) capture of Kaka from AC Milan this week, he is now intent on bringing Cristiano Ronaldo to the Bernabeu from Manchester United.
"We're always thinking about great players, Cristiano Ronaldo and (Internazionale striker Zlatan) Ibrahimovic are among other great players around the world," said Perez on British television. "Ronaldo is a great player who we'd like to bring to the club, but first we have to speak to Manchester United because the important thing is for us to maintain a good rapport with everyone."


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This African Berry Is the Shiniest Living Thing on Earth
Ooh, shiny. (Credit: Silvia Vignolini et al. via PNAS)
It may look like a plastic bead your kid keeps trying to put in his mouth, but this bright blue Pollia fruit actually grows in central African forests and is, a new study found, the shiniest known living thing on earth. Each fruit is smaller than a blueberry, but the skin has a unique iridescent structure that creates this crazy color by refracting the light it bounces back at your eye, much like butterfly wings. And unlike the pigment-based blue in a blueberry's skin, this kind of structure-based color doesn't fade–the Pollia fruit that the study is based on was actually collected in Ghana in 1974, but remains as bright as the day it was plucked.
Sadly for us, the fruit doesn't taste like much. Discover Magazine says that "they're practically a dry seed-filled husk," and the researchers hypothesize that the Pollia shines so bright to compete with another blue berry that grows nearby. The neighbor berry actually does taste good, so birds might mistake the brightly-advertised blue of the Pollia for a juicy snack, only to end up stuck carrying a bunch of shiny seeds. As Discover notes, "it's an evolutionary triumph of style over substance."
[via Discover Magazine]