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Bloggers bring it.
From big reveals (Sami is a mole!) to big laughs (Pam and Nick on "Let's Make a Deal"), this week was all about entertainment in Daytime, despite having to tackle the first week without "One Life to Live." Of course, everyone had something to say, so here are all the blogs, all in one place. Enjoy!
B&B Breakdown:
Candi talks about Katie busting Bill, the pure entertainment that was Pam dragging Nick onto "Let's Make A Deal" and the hopes that Rick and Amber make some serious waves at Forrester – and hopefully the bedroom. Candi says, "It's about time Ridge went down a notch simply due to the way he deals with family members. Amber and Rick also have chemistry out the wazoo, so pairing them romantically is a bonus. I'm hoping Marcus will get jealous if Rick starts bonding with Rosie and they play that angle." Check out the rest of her blog at Bold and The Beautiful Blog.
Restless Rant:
There was no shortage of drama this week on "Y&R" as Kevin raged at Angie's confession, Eden went all "Fatal Attraction" and Chelsea makes us all squirm. So the little bit of romance we got from Cane and Lily. But the best bit of suds came from the end of the Victor/Sharon pairing. Candi says, "The hullabaloo created a lot of great interactions among the characters involved – I could go on all day. The scenes between Adam and Nick, and Adam and Victor were riveting – miss a facial expression and you miss a lot. Nikki and Katherine discussing Victor at Gloworm? Awesome. Heck, we even got to see Lauren doing her thing this week – loved that!" Read more of her blog at Young and the Restless Weekly Blog.
Matt's Musings:
Matt gives us his unique perspective on the week's happenings in Salem, including Rafe and Carrie's new business venture and Sami's icy intelligence. Matt says, "On their own, Bope got so sappy that you could have boiled them and made them into a topping for the fish pancakes at the pub. "Fancy Face, you are my destiny," Babs cooed, but the cuddling hit a sour note when they began bickering again. Although he was willing to spend fifty minutes a week working on their marriage (it meant just that much to him), he was still reluctant to support her obsession with Alice's secret. Obviously if her Gran had hidden a clue that they were never supposed to find and they found it, she must have wanted them to find it, the detective reasoned. Babs couldn't argue with that or with the "Remember I'm only a couple of pills away from a psychopath" look that kept filling her face when she insisted on plowing ahead." Read more of his musings at Matt's Musings.
Deconstructing Days:
Christine breaks down all the big reveals this week, including Sami's investigative work, Daniel's decision to leave Salem for a spell and a few character's questionable taste in clothing. (John and Madison, that means you). And some relationships need some work Christine says, "Thirty-year old Quinn, who has the hots for barely legal Melanie, let her vent to him about Abby and Chad and gave her the best advice I've ever heard, 'You see sometimes things… they either work out or they don't.' You don't say. If Quinn really likes Melanie, he should be careful not to get stuck in the 'friend zone'. Then again, maybe it's best. What do these two really have in common?" Read her whole blog at Days of Our Lives Weekly Blog.
GH Breakdown:
Lori helps us mourn the loss of another soap as we finished up our first week with just one soap remaining on ABC, "GH." Luckily, it was a good week as we watch Patrick and Robin deal with her illness, Dante and Lulu enjoy newlywed bliss and Sam and Jason struggle with what to do with the baby. Best off all was the crackling chemistry between Carly and Johnny. Lori says, "Speaking of Johnny, his cat and mouse game with Carly has been a lot of fun to watch. They have some serious chemistry and it's bringing out the playfulness in both of them, which, after all the drama in their lives, they both need. They don't necessarily have to become a full-fledged couple, but the sexual tension between them has been a high point lately that will hopefully play out a little bit longer." Read her blog at General Hospital Weekly Blog.
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How Long Can You Stay A Challenge?
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Let me start off by saying that I am a longtime fan and I reference your book whenever I am having problems in my relationships. However, I have had trouble finding something that specifically pertains to the problem I keep running into with my current girlfriend.
Holly and I have been together for four years and we have a really good relationship despite some ups and downs. We get together about three times a week and talk on the phone twice a day pretty consistently. Sometimes I will notice that Holly's Interest Level goes down, so when that happens, I try to make myself more of a Challenge. This usually works well, but there have been a few times when she responds to my being more of a Challenge with a LOT of anger.
she's a nagging machineThese past few weeks, Holly has been more naggy, less affectionate, and she's also snapped at me a few times, though she still asks to hang out with me and calls a lot. So I responded by being indifferent to her bossy or malicious remarks, and I've also stopped taking her orders when she wants me to hang out with her instead of with my friends.
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will she ever be nice again?I know that if I play this game — holding my ground — long enough, she will come around, but I don't think it's OK for her to scream at me and treat me badly. I also think that it's bad for me to continue to stay indifferent and act like it never happened. I want to make her happy, but I need to get my own emotions out too or I will just end up bitter. I would really appreciate some advice on the best way to approach this situation.
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The Philadelphia Flyers entered Game 4 on Wednesday against the Pittsburgh Penguins up 3-0 in the series and looking for the sweep.
The Flyers were on home ice, and the Penguins had three players out of the lineup for Game 4 due to suspension, so the Flyers were in a good situation to close out the series.
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Holiday Open House
TFAS held its annual Volunteer and Supporter Appreciation Annual Holiday Open House on Dec. 7. Over 150 alumni, donors, supporters and friends gathered at TFAS Headquarters in Washington for the event.
The annual gathering provides a great opportunity for friends to reflect on the passing year and celebrate the relationships and accomplishments established through TFAS.
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TAIPEI, Taiwan -- A research team led by Wen-Chau Liu, distinguished professor at the Institute of Microelectronics and director of the High-speed Devices Lab at National Cheng Kung University (NCKU), has taken home one gold and one silver medal at the 41st Swiss Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions.
Liu's team received the prizes for its ZnO Nanostructure-Based Gas Sensors and High-Power GaN-Based Light Emitting Diodes with a 3D-PhC Reflector Structure, respectively.
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Sometimes it's just a few inches…
Day 196
By now you've all seen it. Carl Crawford robbing my boy Brad Hawpe of a homerun in the all-star game. Not cool. Great job for him and the American League but so not cool for Brad in his first at bat in his first all-star game and a chance for America to see one of the best right fielders in baseball. It got me thinking though. A few more inches and the ball is a homerun out of the reach of Crawford's glove and life is completely changed. Just a few inches..
Recently if you've dropped by I Live for This written by one Mrs. Emily Marshall, you've read that she and I were able to take some time out to enjoy the American pasttime in the great stadium of Coors Field.
She asked me how life was going and all I could respond was that I felt like I was a giant 747 stuck in a holding pattern. Not landing and not flying, I was just seemingly revolving in a circle trying to figure out the best way to maneuver. Not long after I felt a presence greater than me and I had to smile as I stopped in time to savor the moment. I excused myself to take and picture to capture that memory and when I came back, Emily had asked me if I had gotten my picture.
I sure did.
I laughed as I was posting this, because I remembered taking it and I had moved a few inches over a few times trying to get what I considered the perfect picture. I wanted to remember that feeling and how beautiful the park looked and what a perfect temperature a summer evening can bring. Just a few inches…
It was amazing the next night and how the promise of a few inches of rain could immediately stop a game. Scoreboard read threats of a heavier down pour and lightning, stopping the game in it's tracks.
Coors rain out by Tom Walsh
A few inches of rain could flood a field and a lot of baseball fans.
The more I thought the more it seemed a few inches could change so much..
How many men would love just a few more inches to work with..?
How many caught stealing second could have stolen bases if they had been a few inches under the tag..?
How many soldiers would still be alive if the bullet had been a few inches farther over?
How many hearts would not be broken if nice words had fallen a few inches closer to the heart or retaliatory words had been a few inches farther away..?
How many homeruns would there be if a few more sliders stayed up just a few more inches..?
How many people would have won the lottery had they been a few inches ahead in the line where the winning ticket was purchased..?
If you heard from Emily, I tried my best to mentor the eager young baseball fan to score some autographs. She had gotten some before at promotional events, but I learned never any at a ballgame.
Before too long, she would figure out that getting autographs at times was just a matter of
inches. After missing out on an opportunity with Chris Ianetta the first day, I was quick to point out where to put the item to be autographed and it was, you guessed it, just a few inches further.
Bam, calling the spirit of Billy Mays (RIP), Emily had not only perfected her technique but had used all the vicarious knowledge I could give to score not one, but three autographs the next day. Bam, Chris Ianetta could now be checked off the list. Emily had her first autograph at a big league stadium.
The always gentleman Clint Barmes took Emily's pen, went to place his down on the wall, and just like that as it was falling, caught it within inches of it's departure. Of course being the guy I am, I had to point out I "expected nothing else from our sure handed second baseman." It got a genuine smile and it was a compliment I was happy to give.
I explained to Emily that ever since I had first met Clint in his Triple-A days many years ago, he has been and I presume will always be a class act. He's about as humble and nice a guy you could ever expect in a baseball player and I've always loved him for that. I still keep his autographs from the Triple-A days with the same regard as his now. Who knows, maybe had his life or a major life experience like him falling down carrying a slab of deer meat in his rookie of the year run in 2005 and had him falling a few inches differently and not breaking his collar bone, he becomes a major idiot?
Clint Barmes by Tom Walsh
Personally, Barmie (as we call him around these parts) I'm glad you never lost that sense of humility you have always carried with you. Maybe it seemed like that injury years ago was an unfair place to get hurt and a few inches the other way, but I like the way it's turned out.
This poor guy had a blood clot that could have travelled a few inches over into his heart and killed him.
Aaron Cook by Tom Walsh
Before the end of the season, I'd like to see his knuckleball dropping a few more inches and him getting back into that number one starter role we need him to be to overtake the Dodgers.
But you get the point and so does my leg as I need to move this laptop a few inches off it before it gets burned.
Just remember though, whenever it seems like miles before a break in the circumstances, those miles are just made up of inches and it just takes a few…
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And remembering that all it takes is a few more inches is enough to keep everyone trying. It sounds like you and Emily had a great time and she is lucky to have you to teach her the ropes of the game.
Tom, loved the Coors Field pic. That is some classic Colorado sky right there..WoW..I must say I totally understand your "just a few inches" analogy. A few more inches and I could have played pro-basketball (in my mind), a few more inches and would have caught 20 more baseballs at batting practice this season. A few more inches and I wouldn't bang my head on these A-Frame supports in my house. Great entry, great that you got to hang with Emily and are spreading your knowledge of how to work Coors Field. I always enjoy your entries..I'm sure I'll run into you at another game brotha…D
I have thought about a few more seconds, but never a few more inches. I guess it is pretty much the same thing. It really gets you thinking. Can I go to Walmart and buy some inches to put in my pocket when I need them?
If it makes you feel any better, I didn't see Hawpe's robbed homer. I was at the zoo. If I wasn't such an American League girl, I would have been irritated about that since I've adopted Hawpe as my favorite Rockies player. Reading both yours and Emily's blogs makes me reeeeeeeeeeeeally wish it was next season already so I can come out to Colorado and catch a game with my favorite Rockies bloggers.
As always, what an amazing entry. Glad you got your picture, it looks… well, it's a little breathtaking. I'm very lucky to have a mentor to help me out with autographs. It just took those few extra inches. Looking forward to seeing you again, Mr. Walsh.
Someday Tom, someday the American League's dominance over its weaker sisters worthy opponents in the National League will come to an end. But until then: American League = America's League!-Erinhttp://plunking-gomez.mlblogs.com
Wow, great entry. I'm loving the picture of the stadium. Love those clouds!! Inches…so true.
That picture made me scream "NETTA!!!!!" I love your pictures. Especially that beautiful first one.
It's so good to hear from you again. I hope everything's going well.
The AL can suck it.
Kylie — http://kylie.mlblogs.com
Julia- Nah she didn't need me, just a good how to book. I was just convenient : )
D-For sure man, I won't make a ton of more games but i'll be around as you run the outfield snaggin.
Metmain- If only..
Jen- I may have to put aside bail money for that visit : )
Em- You were the prodigal student. Your skills will only grow my young jedi.
Erin- I believe Kylie says it best. Al can suck it : )
Kaybee- I loved them too and it was a favorite pic of mine.
Kylie- Be good on your trip home and let me know when and what you are driving so I can have my head on swivel : )


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No, the CBC testing would not check for HIV nor would it tell the lab or doctor to check for HIV.
just recently i found out that HIV can be spread through oral sex!!!! now im scared. i nevery thought it could be!! i had oral sex with my boyfriend 4 times, 2 times he came in my mouth and i swallowed. we always used condoms for sex but now i fear i may have HIV since i dont know what his status is. i feel so stupid. should i get tested??????? plz help me.
There is a small risk of receptive. There is not a risk, being insertive. It's up to you if you get tested or not. Why don't you both get tested together and then you won't have to worry about it?
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Whooaaaaaaaaa there!If you have read the lesson on transmission on this site (the link to it is in the first thread in this section), then you know the risk for transmission via giving oral is very, very low. Of course that is not the same as no risk, but I mean REALLY low.There have been three longterm studies with large numbers of sero-dystonic couples, both gay and straight. There was lots of oral sex involved and always protected vaginal/anal sex. The results in all three studies were that among those couples who consistently used condoms for intercourse none of the sero-negative partners became infected. So bear that in mind along with whatever else you have been reading.In general it's a good idea to get tested regularly, by which I mean at least annually and every six months is not a bad idea. I say that as much to reassure you as anything else.It's also good for you and your bf to talk openly about this issue and about HIV in general. By dealing with it openly and honestly, (without "dumping" feelings), it can actually become an opportunity to deepen the intimacy and trust in your relationship.Many thousands of sero-dystonic couples are having great relationships in every way including sexually and you can too. It does take some work. But it's worth it. Cheers,
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The Rays continued their January search for offense yesterday, signing former Rays slugger Carlos Pena. Tampa Bay's search for a first baseman is finally over, and the Rays have to be satisfied with the move. Pena, who played for the Rays from 2007-2010, agreed to a one-year contract worth $7.25 million. The deal is great news for both the Rays and Pena. By signing Pena, the Rays filled in a big hole on their roster. They picked up a power-hitting and run-producing first baseman, which was exactly what they needed. Pena seemed even more thrilled when learning he would reunite with the Rays this season. Pena texted "Sooooo excited … !!!!!" when first finding out about the news. The joyful reaction is not a surprise, as all of Pena's best memories were during his four years in Tampa.
Pena, now 33 years old, smashed 144 homers and 407 RBI's with a career line of .238/.368/.516 during his four seasons for the Rays. During those seasons, Pena collected a Silver Slugger Award, a Gold Glove Award, and an All Star selection. He also put up some impressive home-run totals, belting 46 dingers in 2007 and hitting a league-leading 39 round-trippers in 2009. His big bat in the middle of the lineup and his slick fielding at first were both a huge part of the Rays success in past years.
When signing Pena, the Rays essentially picked the veteran first baseman over Casey Kotchman. Kotchman had a surprisingly successful season in 2011, batting a high .306 average while playing terrific defense. Did the Rays make the right choice by choosing Pena instead of Kotchman?
Considering the offensive numbers starting first basemen are expected to put out in the MLB, Pena is definitely the more valuable player. A healthy Carlos Pena pretty much guarantees you 25+ homers and 80+ RBI's. Kotchman is a much better contact hitter who'll probably strikeout a lot less and hit for a higher average, but he simply is not capable of producing as much runs as Pena in the middle of the Rays' lineup. Ten home runs with 48 RBI's and .306 average is numbers you more often see from a middle infielder, not a starting first baseman. I don't want to take anything away from Kotchman's excellent 2011 season, though, especially considering he didn't enter the season with high expectations.
In conclusion, the Rays are doing a great job of continuing to add bats to their roster. Bringing back Pena is a real sigh of relief for Rays Republic after long winter months without a first baseman. It will be fun to watch Pena return to Tampa in 2012, where he is needed more than ever before.
Is Luke Scott The 'One'?
The Rays found there much-needed Designated Hitter on Wednesday when they signed 33 year-old veteran Luke Scott to a one-year deal (with a 2013 club option). The former Baltimore Oriole played mostly in the outfield, but also contributed at the DH position. Scott is clearly going to have to get used to playing DH, because that's the reason the Rays signed him.
The left-handed slugger had an off-year last season, but it was mostly because of an injured shoulder which cost him him over half the season. Before the injury, Scott was one a steady rise from 2007- 2010. In 2007 Scott batted .255 with 18 home runs and 64 RBI's, in 2010 he hit .284 while smashing 27 homers and 72 RBI's. Scott holds a career batting line 0f .264/.349/.494. The numbers show what kind of offense Scott is able of producing, which is is something the Rays have been lacking in recent years. If Scott can recover from his surgery and return to his slugger form, the Rays will be a very dangerous team in 2012. A veteran power bat in the middle of the lineup may have been the difference between an American League pennant and an early playoff exit for the Rays in the past two seasons.
Back in December, a columnist from the Tampa Bay Times wrote an article stating that the Rays are just a single bat away from winning the pennant in 2012. Although the idea seemed a bit too optimistic at first glance, Rays fans started to adhere to the thought. I personally believe that the statement is not only true for the 2012 season, but it probably could apply to last season as well. Hopefully, the Rays will take another dip into free agency to pick up a hard-hitting first baseman. Reports say the Rays are still in play to bring back Carlos Pena or Casey Kotchman to play first for the Rays in 2012. I think it's likely that the Rays will sign one of the two, which should have Rays Republic very excited. Both are terrific defensively and did great jobs contributing to the offense during their time in Tampa Bay. Adding Kotchman or Pena into the middle of the lineup along with Scott would definitely have the Rays headed in the right direction.
The last subject that emerged arousing the Luke Scott acquisition, regards ex-Rays DH Johnny Damon. By signing Scott, the Rays essentially parted ways with the 38 year-old veteran. Since both Scott and Damon's main position on the Rays is DH, it's very unlikely Damon will be re-signed. Damon's very aware of this, and expressed some frustration in his comments on Wednesday. He started by saying "It's an unhappy day". He continued by talking about how he thought the shortstop and catching spots were bigger offensive issues than the first base and DH positions. I don't know if I can agree with that statement, but I must say that Damon makes a great point when reminding us that "Those positions were hitting under .200" last year. Damon also told reporters that he loves to play for the Rays, and wanted to reach his 3,000 hit goal with the team. It's easy interpret Damon's comments as whiny or unappreciative, but I look as it as an honor for the Rays and sympathy for Damon. The fact that a player with a great career like Damon wants so badly to spend his last years with the Rays, should say something. Damon, a man who's witnessed so much in baseball over his years, seems to respect the Rays more than any other team. I also feel bad for the guy too. Damon was a great example for the Rays clubhouse, and is one of the most unselfish players in Major League Baseball. It would be nice to see Damon get that magical 3,000th hit one day for the Rays, but let's just hope Luke Scott can help us forget about it.
Who's on the 'Raydar' now?
Here we are in late December and the Rays still have some work to do for the offseason. With Casey Kotchman and Johnny Damon testing free agency, the Rays are in need of a first baseman and a DH. New names have emerged among Hot Stove rumors that the Rays may be interested in to bolster their offense. Of course, the Rays are also in pursuit of help in the bullpen. They have already picked up Burke Badenhop and Josh Lueke via trade, and sources say they are looking for more relief pitching. With the plentiful young talent that the Rays have, the trade market will probably be the way to go this winter. Wade Davis, Jeff Niemann, Alex Cobb, and even David Price have spotlighted Rays trade rumors lately. Although the Rays have been quiet in the midst of all the Hot Stove action, it shouldn't be too long before they strike. When it comes to the offseason, the Rays are silent but deadly.
Star outfielder Carlos Beltran brings some new excitement to Rays rumors. The 34 year-old veteran had another great offensive season last year, and was elected to his sixth All Star Game. Despite battling a nagging knee injury throughout the season, Beltran still managed to hit .300 and knock in over 84 runs. According to the most recent update on Beltran's status, many teams are interested in getting the free agent. Unfortunately for the Rays, the St. Louis Cardinals continue to show strong interest in Beltran. The Cardinals obviously have more money to spend if they want him, but the Rays are right behind them if they lose interest for some reason.
Anthony Rizzo of the San Diego Padres is another name that has recently headlined Rays rumors. With the recent Reds-Padres blockbuster trade, the Rays have a golden opportunity to snag the minor league first baseman. Yonder Alonso, who was part of past Rays trade rumors himself, was sent to San Diego in a five-player deal. Now that the Padres have Alonso as their first baseman, Rizzo becomes an immediate trade possibility. A recent Tweet from CBS's John Heyman reported the predictable news; that the Rays and Cubs are both expressing interest in Rizzo. Being a larger-market team and having first base questions themselves, the Cubs could really get in the Rays' way here. Hopefully, Chicago will find someone else to fill in at first base (maybe Prince Fielder), and the Rays will have their shot at Rizzo. I believe that Rizzo is the guy to get for the Rays this offseason. Although he's only played one season in triple-A, his terrific stats show he could be ready for big league success. With the Cubs seeking a star first baseman, I think it's very possible that this deal might work out.
Luke Scott was one of the biggest bats amongst the notable non-tenders. Scott is not really a star-type player, but he can hit. He has power, and has established himself as a consistent 20-homer guy. I wouldn't be surprised if the Rays aggressively go after Scott this winter. After an underachieving 2011 (mostly because of constant injury problems), Scott will probably not be a hit with the big market teams and won't be asking for a large salary. A combination of this and his impressive power is what makes him very attractive for the Rays. I definitely would not be shocked if the Rays reel in Scott sometime in the following months.
Joel Zumaya is another player that can't be scratched off the list just yet. The Rays are looking to get at least one more arm to add to the bullpen, and Zumaya is looking for a job. There's a chance Zumaya might work out in Tampa Bay. The 27 year-old fireballer has been busy this offseason, throwing in front of hundreds of scouts. The Rays were one team to participate in the Zumaya showcases, a source reported about two weeks ago. The chances of getting Zumaya have gradually decreased as the offseason has progressed, though. The recent injury to Detroit Tigers' reliever Al Alburquerque, makes Zumaya's former team a very possible candidate to re-sign him.
Jose Mijares is one non-tendered reliever that may attract the Rays. The 27 year-old left-hander pitched four seasons for the Minnesota Twins, and served as their 'lefty specialist' out of the bullpen. The Rays were in need of a lefty for their 'pen coming into the offseason, but they took some stress off the issue after acquiring Josh Lueke. Still the Rays would like to maybe add another experienced lefty in there for a bargain deal.
Evaluating the Rays' Offseason So Far
As the first two months of the Rays' offseason comes to a conclusion and the Winter Meeting pass, the Rays have made progress on their Winter to-do list. Entering the offseason, the Rays had some work to do in order to address areas of need. First base, bullpen, catcher, and the DH spot were all holes that needed to be filled coming into the winter. There also were, and still are, big names at risk of leaving the team. Johnny Damon, Joel Peralta, Kelly Shoppach, and Casey Kotchman are all on the free agent list. James Shields, Kyle Farnsworth, and B.J. Upton are others that may not be playing for the Rays next year.
The first mission the Rays had this offseason was to deal with their three club options. Kyle Farnsworth, Kelly Shoppach, and James Shields were all asking for multi-millions for 2012. With the team's ace and closer on the line, the Rays accepted both Farnsworth's and Shields' option. Kelly Shoppach, however, was declined and is now testing free agency.
The acceptance of Shields' and Farnsworth's options highly increased their chances of staying with the team next year. It was a huge sigh of relief for Rays fans everywhere to hear that their "Big Game" James is safe, unless traded. As for Farnsworth, he was a big part of the Rays' bullpen in 2011. Keeping Farnsworth is essentially one less step in the bullpen's rebuilding process. In Shoppach's case, I guess the Rays just didn't see any reason to overpay him after an awful 2011 season. Although considering the Rays' catching situation, I was a bit surprised with the choice.
The Rays' issue behind the plate was the main focus of their next offseason move. With Shoppach likely not returning in 2011, the Rays went out to look for catching on the free agent market. They found themselves a low-priced and experienced veteran in Jose Molina. It was a move that needed to be done, and took a lot of stress off the issue. After signing Molina, the Rays still weren't done dealing with their catchers yet. Suddenly out of nowhere, the Rays acquired reliever Josh Lueke from Seattle in exchange for John Jaso. The trade was the biggest surprise of the Rays offseason so far. Being a catcher, nobody expected to see Jaso go anywhere. The trade forecasts that the Rays are probably looking for more catching in the following months. Already rumored names have emerged, such as 40 year-old Ivan Rodriguez.
Catcher isn't the only position that the Rays have been targeting. With Kotchman and Damon free agents, the first base and DH roles are questionable for Opening Day. The Rays made their first efforts to find a first baseman last week, when the picked up Juan Miranda. Miranda was one of four minor leaguers who were invited to Spring Training by the Rays at the Winter Meetings. The 28 year-old Cuban native has played five professional seasons, showing scouts everywhere his raw power. He hasn't had much success in his previous MLB stints, but the Rays see a bright future in his big bat. There's been some trade rumors of other first basemen that the Rays may pursue, but Miranda is the only deal they've done so far. The other three players who received the Spring Training invitation along with Miranda, were Matt Mangini, Ricky Orta, and Johnny Nunez. Like Miranda, I believe the Rays made a great move signing Mangini.
The third/first baseman hit an impressive .336 in Triple-A Tacoma last year. I think he can also help give the offense a boost, even though he doesn't have the power that Miranda has. Ricky Orta and Johnny Nunez are two young relievers that the Rays picked up as part of their bullpen rebuilding process. The Rays reportedly have been seeking more bullpen arms. Veterans that are more likely to contribute to the team in 2012. Joel Zumaya, Luis Ayala, and Andrew Bailey are all names that have come up in rumors lately. With the DH and first base positions a problem now, many overlook the Rays' bullpen issue, which is also vital in the club's success. The Rays are definitely better off seeking hitting during the winter. Being so deep in starting pitching, the Rays will probably be able to make something work for next season.
The most recent news of the Rays' offseason is the contract extension of Matt Moore, which also happened at the Winter Meetings in Dallas. The rookie southpaw guaranteed his contract for a minimum of five years (up to 8 years including options) for $14 million. The contract extension was great news for Rays fans, and another clever offseason move by Andrew Friedman.
It's a nice feeling knowing that a pitcher like Matt Moore is here to stay for a while. Hopefully, other young stars such as Desmond Jennings and Jeremy Hellickson will follow in Moore's footsteps. Those are two guys that the Rays need to get a grip on, and a contract extension should be in the conversation this offseason. Besides handing out four Spring Training invitations and locking up Matt Moore, the Rays were pretty quiet at the Winter Meeting. With all the big-market action happening in Dallas last week, the Rays probably see a better chance to strike later in the winter. I believe the team's main goal before spring should be to re-sign Casey Kotchman and Joel Peralta, as well as find at least one more good hitter. At the end of the day, DH and catcher are the Rays' two main priorities. As of now, Jose Lobaton/Robinson Chirinos is the Rays' second catcher, and Sam Fuld is the Opening Day DH. Obviously, there's still plenty of work to be done. The Rays have made forward progress in the first two months of the offseason, but luckily there is another two and a half months to make things right.
Rays Trade Rumors
The Tampa Bay Rays are not new to the MLB trade rumor conversation. Being a small-market team, the Rays do not have many options shopping in the free agent market. To fill in areas of need during the offseason, the Rays are practically forced to trade away some of their young talent. Players such as B.J. Upton, have been in the spotlight of Rays trade rumors for over a year now. As the Rays stand a month and a half into their offseason, new names have emerged arousing the Rays' Hot Stove. Earlier this week, catcher John Jaso was traded to Seattle for reliever Josh Lueke. It was a move that seemed to come out of nowhere. Many analysts were already projecting Jaso as the Opening Day backstop in 2012. Since the offseason started in October, more possible trade pieces have been named. Pitchers Wade Davis, Jeff Niemann, Alex Cobb, and James Shields could all possibly end up as trade bait to reel in some offensive production from teams that lack pitching. The questions are, what kind of players will the Rays pursue? What players are they willing to trade away? The Rays' winter probably won't be a real busy one, but there's a lot to be done in the following months.
One player that Rays appear to have an eye on is Yonder Alonoso. The Cincinnati Reds' Alonso is one of the best hitting prospects in all of baseball. Some people even believe that the 24 year-old has the same potential as his teammate Joey Votto. Alonso does resemble the former MVP in some ways. He's a thick left-handed batter who can hit for average and has power as well. From what scouts predict, he's the making of a great hitter like Votto. Besides for his phenomenal hitting skills, Alonso is also a first baseman. His ability to play at first makes him even more attractive from the Rays' perspective. With Casey Kotchman and Dan Johnson possibly not returning in 2012, first base is one of the Rays' areas to tend to in the offseason.
Alonso's not really a slick fielder like the first baseman the Rays have had in the past, but his offensive production could be a huge boost for the team. In just his second MLB season, Alonso put up excellent numbers for Cincinnati. He hit an impressive .330 and knocked out five homers through his 47 games. This is guy I believe the Rays should seriously go after. The former #1 draft pick has only a year left on his contract, he's young and healthy, and he can simply rake the baseball. A hard-hitting first baseman who can also serve as a DH; sounds like a perfect fit for the Rays. The question to ask now, is who would the Reds be looking for in return? According to sources, the Reds are looking for starting pitching and ideally a No. 2 in the rotation. James Shields is the type of pitcher they are looking to get out of a Yonder Alonso trade. If the Rays are willing to give away Shields to bolster their mediocre offense, Alonso could easily be a Ray. Shields is not the only pitcher that the Rays could trade. Wade Davis and Jeff Niemann are both young arms that the Reds may like in their starting rotation. Wether the Rays decide to go with the Davis/Niemann offer or the Shields offer, a deal could very well be in their reach.
The Reds are not the only team after Davis and Niemann's services; the Colorado Rockies also seem to have a bit of interest. Maybe not so much anymore though, as they just recently made a deal to pick up a young starter to fill in the rotation. On Wednesday the Rockies found pitching in the Angels' Tyler Chatwood, trading catcher Chris Ianetta. It wasn't the greatest of news for the Rays, as Ianetta would be a nice pick up considering the Rays' catching situation. After the Rays signed Jose Molina, any possibility of making a deal with Colorado quickly diminished. If the Rockies are still looking for more pitching, they do have Ian Stewart to offer. But because he is a third baseman and the Rockies already made their main move, a deal with Colorado seems highly unlikely.
In the last few years, pitching has been the main source for the Rays' trade away rumors. The one exception to that is center fielder B.J. Upton. The fact that Upton is still a Ray after two consecutive Trade Deadlines where he was almost traded, is a surprise to many. The Washington Nationals are one team that have been interested in Upton for a while now. With the potential in Desmond Jennings and Brandon Guyer now obvious, the long-anticipated B.J. Upton trade seems more likely than before. What the Nationals have to offer is young farm talent, including a catcher that the Rays should keep an eye on. 22 year-old Derek Norris is one of the Nationals' top catching prospects, and is a possible trade piece with Wilson Ramos emerging as their future catcher. Of course Norris would be just a part of a B.J. Upton trade.
Infielder Blake Kelso and right-handed pitcher A.J. Cole are two more minor leaguers that could interest the Rays. Kelso is a utility player, that is known for impressing scouts with his 'Rays style' of baseball. The other guy is A.J. Cole, who is a 19 year-old pitcher who has great potential as a big league pitcher. These are all guys that the Rays could use in the future, but I'm still not sure how much I like the idea of Upton being traded. After all, he did just have his best year since 2008 and it seems as he might be on the way up. With the Rays in need of offense, keeping Upton is clearly the right move. Last year Upton finished top three in the five major offensive stats for the team, including first in stolen bases. Losing B.J. would be a pretty big blow for the team, especially considering their efforts to boost the offense. Upton is only going to get better I believe, and his improvement is noticeable. He may still strikeout a ton and hit for a low average, but there's also a lot of things he does right. On the defensive side of his game, he's probably even better. To start, there's only a few center fielders in the big leagues with the range Upton has. This gives him ability to play shallow and still be able to snag the deep flies. In addition to his speed, Upton also has a cannon of an arm. His accuracy is not exactly spot on, but he can throw the ball hard and far. At the end of the day, any pitcher would love to have B.J. Upton playing in center field for their team. B.J. Upton has been a piece to the Rays' puzzle ever since their magical run in '08. The team without Upton would be hard to picture.
To recap it all, the Rays should pursue the big bat of the Reds' Yonder Alonso. As for Wade Davis, Jeff Niemann, and Alex Cobb, I think it's very possible that one will be traded away this winter. Regarding the B.J. Upton trade rumors, Upton is pretty much a must-keep for the Rays' 2012 roster. The list of Rays trade rumor names is short, but if the right moves are made the Rays will have another successful season next year. In the MLB Hot Stove, it's about quality not quantity.
The Rays Hot Stove: What do you think?
Well I already said what I thought about the Rays offseason in my previous post, now I want to hear what the readers think. In this post, there's a series of polls about different subjects on the Rays Hot Stove.
The first poll is about the three big names that may depart out of Tampa this offseason. You probably already know who they are; Casey Kotchman, James Shields, and B.J. Upton. 'Big Game' James and Kotchman were both a huge part of the Rays success in 2011. Upton is a player that has very high potential in his years to come, and is again eligible for arbitration this year.
Coming into the offseason, it was already clear that the Rays had to potential high-value trade pieces in Shields and Upton. Starter Wade Davis is the newest member to join the possible trade picture. Many teams can use a solid pitcher like Wade Davis, as quality pitching does not come easy these days. Wade's 11-10 record and 4.45 ERA as the #5 starter, proved him to be a pretty effective pitcher in the tough AL East division.
The bullpen was a big topic in my recent offseason outlook article (link in the beginning of the post), and the two biggest names were Kyle Farnsworth and Joel Peralta. Although maybe not as good as 2010's Benoit-Soriano lockdown 8th and 9th innings, Farnsworth and Peralta had a pretty good 8-9 punch themselves. Farnsworth was very important this year as the team's closer, and Peralta as the team's setup-man.
For the second season in a row, B.J. Upton may be the biggest name on the Rays Hot Stove. There has already been a handful of rumors of where he might land, and his chances of playing in Tampa next year don't seem so high at the moment.
With all these Rays trade names out there, who are the potential players the Rays could reel in these winter. The Marlins Logan Morrison, catcher Chris Ianetta, and the talented star Grady Sizemore are all names floating around in the midst of offseason rumors. There will probably be much more rumors to come, as it is only early November.
The Rays have four free agents this offseason and their names are: Johnny Damon, Casey Kotchman, Kelly Shoppach, and Juan Cruz. All four were talked about in my previous article; Damon and Kotchman obviously being the bigger names here.
Another big topic mentioned in my outlook post was the Rays weak areas. The three main areas to tend to this offseason is catcher, DH, and first base. All three of these positions' 2011 starters are free agents; Kotchman (1B), Damon (DH), and Shoppach (C). The Rays do not have any strong replacements for these guys at the moment, and it seems likely that these areas will be addressed by the Rays front office this winter.
2011 Rays Report Card
The Rays Rant is evaluating every Rays player of 2011. Well at least the ones that played a decent amount of time in the big leagues this year. I will also be handing out the following team awards: Team MVP, the Team Leader award, Defensive Player of the Year award, Team Batting Champion, Stolen Base leader, Team RBI King, All-Star, the Impact Player award, the Rookie of the Year award, the Heart & Hustle award, and the Team Player award. Here are the grades and evaluation of the 2011 Rays:
Alex Cobb– When Alex Cobb was called up in the middle of the season to replace the injured Wade Davis, nobody really knew what to expect from him. He quickly showed that he was another Ray rookie talent, and was excelling at the Major League level. It seemed as if he was on a roll, until he required season-ending surgery. I big blow to the pitching staff, but still a bright future ahead. Grade: A
Juan Cruz– The Rays signed Juan Cruz in the offseason as part of their efforts to rebuild the bullpen. When they got Cruz, they were really just trying to get lucky. And very lucky they were, as Cruz went 5-0 in relief for the season. Cruz really was a surprise after the previous two years, which included a horrible 2009 and a 5.1 inning 2010. Grade: A-
Wade Davis– As expected, Wade Davis made the young 5-man Rays rotation. Like the other four guys, Davis looked bright coming into the season. But 2011 ended up being a bit of a frustration for Wade, as he put up better stats the previous season. His ERA climbed .38 points higher, but his 11-10 record with a 4.45 ERA was still pretty decent. Grade: B-
Kyle Farnsworth– Farnsworth was probably the Rays best offseason move. With no bullpen that meant no closer, and the Rays were out to find one. Just like almost every other reliever on the Rays impressive bullpen, Farnsworth didn't really have high expectations coming into the season. The 36 year-old Farnsworth had the best season of his long career. Grade: A+
Jeremy Hellickson– The surging young right-hander had a tremendous season this year, and was probably the second-best starter in the rotation. His 2.95 ERA is one of the best in the league, and he is a very strong candidate for the ROY award. Grade: A+ Award: Rookie of the Year award
J.P. Howell– Recovering from a horrific shoulder injury, J.P. and the Rays were thrilled after over a year on the sidelines. But it quickly became clear that Howell wasn't the same, and he ended the season with a 6.16 ERA. Grade: D-
Jake McGee– McGee has been a young bullpen arm that the Rays are excited about. He still is a developing player though, and let up a lot of runs in 2011. Still his 5 wins was pretty good. Grade: C+
Matt Moore– Matt Moore is all he's hyped up to be. The fireballer southpaw showed terrific stuff in his first month in the MLB, and lead the Rays pitching staff in the postseason. Moore is probably the most exciting rookie in the baseball, and my pick for ROY next year. Grade: A+
Jeff Niemann– Niemann is in a recovering process, after coming back from a major career-setback last year. Everything was looking great for the surging Niemann until he injured his shoulder. This season, Niemann has shown that he is on the right track, with an 11-7 record and a ERA just over 4. Grade: B
Joel Peralta– Peralta had an impressive season as the Rays setup man, and was part of a very smart offseason move. Joel is a big part of the Rays future in the bullpen, and will likely (and hopefully) be a Ray next year. Grade: A-
David Price– Price had extremely high expectations coming into the season. Considering all of that, 2011 may have been a disappointment. After a Cy Young caliber 2010 with a 2.72 ERA and 19 wins, Price finished 2011 with a losing record and an ERA of 3.49. Most think it was just an off-year for the phenom lefty, and he will continue his ace ways in the future. Grade: B Award: All-Star
Cesar Ramos– Being the only left-hander in the 'pen, Ramos had one of the biggest jobs on the team. He just barely did it good enough. He had problems with the longball, letting up 19 dingers in the season. Grade: C+
James Shields– Shields had an unbelievable season, finishing with a stellar ERA of 2.82 and a remarkable 11 complete games. Shields was really the third-best pitcher in the AL this year, just behind the ridiculous seasons of Verlander and Weaver. Grade: A+ Awards: Team MVP, All-Star
John Jaso– Overall a disappointing year for Jaso. His average dipped to .224 and his defense behind the plate was sloppy. Grade: C
Kelly Shoppach– Quite frankly an embarrassing season for the backstop, hitting .176. The highlight of his season was some clutch homers, but besides that it was just one big disappointment. Grade: D-
Reid Brignac– Another big disappointment for the Rays, Brignac wasn't able to do anything offensively. He hit .193 and knocked in only 15 runs. His great defense at shortstop was what kept him in the league. Grade: D
Elliot Johnson– Another Rays shortstop hitting in the .190's. Johnson was still able to get some big hits, and his defense and running game was pretty good. Grade: D+
Casey Kotchman– One of the biggest surprises in MLB this year. Here's a recent article I wrote about him for a full evaluation. Grade: A+ Awards: C0-Defensive Player of the Year award, Team Batting Champion
Evan Longoria– Just like David Price, Longoria had very high expectations coming into the season. Many experts even picked him to be the AL MVP in their preseason predictions. Considering the player he is, 2011 was a bump in the road. Injuries were a big part of it, as he played at least 20 games less than he would have. He still was able to rack up 99 RBIs and 31 dingers, but his .244 average was really the only disappointment. But it won't be a season that Longo will forget, as he got the biggest hit in franchise history. Grade: B+ Awards: Co-Defensive Player of the Year Award, Co-Impact Player of the Year award, Team RBI King
Sean Rodriguez– The only part of Sean's game that wasn't good in 2011, was the hitting. He finished the season with a .223 average. His defense was great and he really helped the Rays with his high baseball IQ. Grade: B- Award: Co-Heart & Hustle award
Ben Zobrist– Every team in baseball wishes they had a player like Zorilla. The best utility man in baseball also knows how to hit, knocking in 91 runs and hitting 46 doubles. What makes Zobrist amazing, is how he defends every position he plays so great. Almost anywhere you put him, he'll field above-average. Grade: A Award: Team Player of the Year award
Johnny Damon– Closing out on a great career, Damon has shown he can still play. He's really a perfect fit for the Rays; the way he plays with his heart and hustles on every play. A .261 average and 73 RBIs is not too shabby for a 37 year-old. Grade: B Award: Co-Heart & Hustle award
Sam Fuld– The young left fielder will always be known for his fearless defense in the outfield. His hitting is something that is still developing though. Here's a past article about him and his legend. Grade: B- Award: Co-Defensive Player of the Year award.
Desmond Jennings– When the Rays called up phenom Desmond Jennings this season, it was huge boost for the team. Every part of his game was great, including his power (which surprised everyone). His season started off with a bang , and that's when everyone knew what kind of player he was. Grade: A+ Award: Co-Impact Player of the Year award
Justin Ruggiano– Ruggiano has been in the Rays organization for a long time, but hasn't seen too much big league playing time. His time came in 2011, and he gave the team a bit of a boost with some clutch hits. His defense in left was also impressive. Grade: B-
B.J. Upton– In maybe his last year in a Rays uniform, Upton once again repeated some of his same issues. His average was once again low (.243), his strikeout total was very high, and his baserunning was also not so great. On the bright side of things; Upton knocked in 81 runs, was great in center field, and lead the team in stolen bases with his great speed. Grade: B Award: Stolen Base leader
Matt Joyce– Last but definitely not least, it's the big bat of Matt. Joyce was one of three Rays elected to the All Star Game in Phoenix. After a terrific first half, Joyce's second half wasn't nearly as good. What impressed me about Joyce this year, is how he met his goals. Coming into the season, Joyce worked hard to improve his running and fielding game; which hadn't been up to par last season. He committed just 3 errors (with 8 assists) this year, and only 1 caught stealing. Grade: B+ Award: All-Star
The 2011 Casey Kotchman
Yesterday, Jacoby Ellsbury of the Boston Red Sox won the Comeback Player of the Year Award. Although he seemed to many as the obvious winner of the award, another candidate is probably more deserving. One of the unsung heros in the MLB this season is Rays first baseman, Casey Kotchman. Kotchman, who has had a terrific season, surprised everyone in baseball in 2011. In his career before this year, Casey had never been a good hitter in the majors and mostly showed his skills on the field. His incredible defense at first base was frankly the reason that he made a MLB roster for six years.
After a poor season with Seattle last year, the future looked very dull for the (then) 26 year-old Kotchman going into free agency. When he was signed by the Rays in the offseason, it wasn't really a shocker that he agreed to a minor league contract. With the big loss of Carlos Pena, the Rays were praying that Casey would be a MLB-quality ballplayer in 2011. Not only did he meet that goal, but he remarkably exceeded the expectations. He lead the Rays in average, batting a terrific .306 this season with maybe his best defensive year of his career. He's one of the great stories in the big leagues this year with how he turned his career around. Not only did he help himself, but he also was a rock in the Rays lineup all-year long. The Rays definitely wouldn't be playing October baseball this season if it wasn't for Kotchman. His clutch hitting, consistent on-base ability, and his stellar defense were all big contributions to the Rays success.
Now on the other side of things, Jacoby Ellsbury has had a unbelievable season up in Boston. He's a very strong candidate for MVP and every part of his game was excellent this year. Even though he had a better season than Casey, I still don't think he was deserving of the award. Ellsbury never really had to comeback from anything except injuries; which was the only thing that got in the way of performing last year. He was always a phenom player in my eyes, and after three straight impressive seasons ('07 – '09) everybody knew that the next healthy season would be another good one. I just wish Kotchman would get more recognition for this season. Winning this award would be a perfect fit for him and all his hard work. Hopefully the Rays will have him next year, so he can once again prove what a great player he is.


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Seymour will continue to report on politics and contribute to WWNY's web site, as well as making on-air appearances.
For the last five years, Seymour has reported for the Watertown Times. During that time, he won a 2009 New York State Associated Press 1st place award for his 'All Politics Is local' blog, and a 2008 Associated Press award for feature reporting.
'All Politics Is Local' has been mandatory reading for followers of politics locally and across the state.
Prior to joining the Watertown Times, Seymour was employed by The Evening Sun in Norwich, NY, and before that for newspapers on Cape Cod.
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Even if you already love beets, you'll enjoy them even more when you grow your own. When you pluck them fresh from the soil, they give you three gifts: first, the beetroot itself, with flesh that's earthy yet sweet, dense yet tender, colorful as jewelry. Then the beet greens, which, when just-picked, are wonderfully vibrant, crisp-tender, bittersweet, and a little peppery. And third, the gardener's reward for time spent thinning the crop: baby greens from seedlings (sold as "microgreens" for fancy prices).
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Just over $23 a week right now. Gonna be uploading to ThemeForest soon though, so that should increase a good bit.
Same here. Currently working on my first theme (collaboration).
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Me too! It's currently on review, but I think I forgot something. So I don't think it will be accepted
Drum roll please, mine is…..
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Heavenly Chocolate Mousse
Total Time
Prep 20 mins
Cook 2 hrs
A must for every chocolate lover. Please do choose quality chocolate, it will improve the taste of this heavenly dessert. In Belgium it is served in almost every restaurant.
Ingredients Nutrition
- 4 eggs
- 240 g sugar
- 330 g milk chocolate or 330 g dark chocolate
- 4 egg whites
- 400 ml cream
- Beat 4 eggs with 120 gr sugar until it starts turning white (= ruban)over a hot water bath.
- Take off the heat and beat until it's cold in a cold water bath.
- Melt the chocolate and carefully mix with the ruban.
- Beat the egg whites until they are half stiff and add the other 120 gr sugar, beat until it's stiff.
- Beat the cream until it's stiff.
- Carefully add the cream and the egg whites to the chocolate mixture.
- Pour into small bowls and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Enjoy!
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As only an occasional dabbler in the kitchen I did find this more of a fiddle than expected. I've never made a ruban or whisked egg whites before and did have to phone my mum to avoid total disaster. But now I've made it once the second attempt will be a much smoother, quicker operation and I can appreciate the simplicity of the recipe. It did involved all the bowls my house contained. i don't think that will change thought. I too used the best dark chocolate I could find and the result was really really rich and delicilous. The quantities stated made a much bigger vat than expected. I managed to feed 12 people easily - because it's so rich you don't really want a big helping. It would probably work very well with a shot of booze mixed in.
What an awesome, rich dessert! It is so much easier to make than I initially thought, and so worth it! Thanks for posting!
Heavenly indeed! Also very rich and fattening.


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Purpose: To report novel surgical approaches to the management of persistent hypotony after cyclodialysis.
Methods: Retrospective review of the medical records of six eyes of six patients with persistent hypotony after traumatic cyclodialysis. The diagnosis accuracy of cyclodialysis was documented by ultrasound biomicroscopy in five patients. The other one underwent an anterior segment optical coherence tomography. The authors performed pars plana vitrectomy and silicone oil–assisted endotamponade in four patients. The remaining eyes underwent a gas tamponade after pars plana vitrectomy.
Results: Preoperative visual acuity (Snellen scale) ranged from count fingers to 20/50. The patients' visual acuity improved after the surgery. The intraocular pressure ranged from 2 mmHg to 6 mmHg (mean, 3.33 mmHg) before surgery. The authors did achieve an intraocular pressure normalization postoperatively. After surgery, the ciliary body was completely reattached in all cases. A slight angle recession was documented in one eye.
Conclusion: The management of cyclodialysis clefts requires a stepwise approach. In cases where conservative management fails, wide ranges of options have been reported. Based on our results, we consider that silicone oil–assisted or gas-assisted endotamponade, after pars plana vitrectomy, can be an effective alternative approach to the cyclodialysis.
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Amarillo Globe-News Sports Editor Lance Lahnert on Thursday was named the Texas High School Putt Powell Sports Writer of the Year for the second time.
Lahnert, who was one of eight nominees for this year's award, also won the award in 2001. A sports writer can't win the award twice in any 10 year period.
The award will be presented Aug. 1 at the Texas High School Coaches Association convention in San Antonio.
"Lance is a consummate sports journalist," said Lee Wolverton, Amarillo Globe-News executive editor. "In addition to being the area's top sports mind, Lance brings the personality, humor and sense of place that all are part of making great sports coverage what it should be — fun and informative.
"This is a great and richly deserved honor."
The award is named in honor of the late Amarillo sports columnist Putt Powell, who wrote for the Amarillo papers until his death on Christmas Eve 1992 at age 80. Powell's last column appeared six days before his death.
Lahnert joins former Amarillo sports writers Tommy Bryant (Amarillo Globe-News, 1966) and Garet von Netzer (Amarillo Daily News, 1973) who have won the award.
Lahnert is the third two-time recipient since the award's inception in 1958. He joins Bill McMurray (Houston Chronicle, 1965 and 1985), Bob West (Beaumont Journal, 1970; Port Arthur News, 1987) and Bill Stovall (Brownwood Bulletin, 1977 and 1990) as writers to win more than once. No sports writer has won the award more than twice.


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Richie Siegler, the founding director of Escola de Samba BOOM (a 50-member percussion group), and organizer of the wildly-popular summer drumming workshops at Sagg Main Beach, brings his renowned beats to the Parrish Art Museum. The Richie Siegler quartet has its roots in standard jazz with Latin/Brazilian influences. Joining Siegler is vibest, Max Feldcrest, John Ludlow on alto sax, and Jeff Koch on bass. Siegler is a native of Greenwich Village, New York, where he grew up playing drums, swing, modern bebop and Latin jazz.
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Methods: We systematically reviewed adverse events among treatment-naive HIV-positive adults and children receiving either NVP or EFV as part of first-line antiretroviral therapy. The primary outcome was drug discontinuation as a result of any adverse event; specific toxicities were evaluated as secondary outcomes. Point estimates and 95% confidence intervals (95% CIs) were calculated and proportions and odds ratios (ORs) pooled using fixed-effects meta-analysis.
Results: We reviewed data on 26 446 adults and 3975 children from eight randomized trials and 26 prospective cohorts. Overall, adults on NVP were more than two times more likely to discontinue treatment due to any adverse event compared to patients on EFV (OR 2.2, 95% CI 1.9–2.6). Severe hepatotoxicity (OR 3.3, 95% CI 2.5–4.2), severe skin toxicity (OR 3.9, 95% CI 2.5–5.4), and severe hypersensitivity reactions (OR 2.4, 95% CI 1.9–2.9) were more likely to occur among patients on NVP. Patients receiving EFV were more likely to experience severe central nervous system events (OR 3.4, 95% CI 2.1–5.4). Similar associations were seen in children.
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An investigation of a cluster of parapoxvirus cases in Missouri, FebruaryMay 2006
Abstract number: 1733_1059
Lederman E., Tao M., Pue H., Reynolds M., Smith S., Li Y., Zhao H., Sitler L., Mahmutovic A., Emerson G., Hutson C., Bensyl D., Regnery R., Zhu B., Damon I.
Background: Human infections with ``barnyard parapoxvirus'' (i.e. orf virus and pseudocowpox virus) are rarely reported to health departments. From February to May 2006, four cases were reported in Missouri, two of which were evaluated for anthrax infection.
Methods: Survey of the four cases, family members, county veterinarians and a convenience sample of local farmers were conducted. Samples were collected from implicated animals and animal environments (barnyards) for laboratory analysis.
Results: Two additional cases of human orf infection were identified at a community farm. Five of the six cases sought medical care; none of the primary care providers included parapoxvirus infection in their initial diagnosis. The presence of parapoxvirus DNA was confirmed by real time polymerase chain reaction (DNA polymerase gene-ORF25) in 100% of symptomatic animals (n = 9) and 21% of asymptomatic animals (n = 14). Phylogenetic analysis was performed on virus strains, utilising the virion core protein gene (ORF-27) and the extracellular envelope protein genes (ORFs 109 and 110). Twenty-two percent of local farmers surveyed (n = 58) reported having a parapoxvirus infection at least once in their lifetime. Of these 39% sought medical care for their lesion and 67% of them received antibiotic therapy. Of local veterinarians surveyed (n = 14), 43% were consulted for human cases of orf during their practice and 29% reported that they had been consulted for orf virus infections in sheep/goats at least once a year. Fewer veterinarians were consulted for pseudocowpox virus infections in dairy cattle (0% in the last year; 21% ever).
Conclusions: Parapoxvirus infections are common in Missouri livestock handlers and their animals. The use of nonporous gloves while handling any animals in an infected herd/flock is prudent as parapoxvirus DNA was detected in the oral cavities of asymptomatic animals. Human infections may have a clinical appearance similar to cutaneous anthrax, however the mild illness associated with parapoxvirus infected animals provides a key point of differentiation.
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