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Internal Radiation Therapy With or Without External-Beam Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Localized Prostate Cancer
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RATIONALE: Internal radiation uses radioactive material placed directly into or near a tumor to kill tumor cells. Specialized radiation therapy that delivers a high dose of radiation directly to the tumor may kill more tumor cells and cause less damage to normal tissue.
PURPOSE: This phase II trial is studying the side effects of internal radiation therapy when given with or without external-beam radiation therapy and to see how well it works in treating patients with localized prostate cancer.
|Prostate Cancer
|Radiation: brachytherapy Radiation: hypofractionated radiation therapy Radiation: image-guided radiation therapy Radiation: intensity-modulated radiation therapy
|Phase 2
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
Masking: Open Label
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|Pilot Evaluation of High Dose-Rate Brachytherapy ± Image-Guided Intensity Modulated Hypofractionated External Radiotherapy for Localized Prostate Cancer
- Treatment tolerance (genitourinary [GU] or gastrointestinal [GI] adverse events)
- Association between dose-volume limitations for organs at risk and rate and severity of GU or GI adverse events
- Patient preference for a second treatment (a second high dose-rate brachytherapy session or an external beam radiotherapy session)
- Changes in health-related quality of life scores
- Freedom from biochemical and clinical failure
- Overall survival
- Disease-free survival
- Disease-specific survival
- Time to local tumor progression
- Distant failure
- Freedom from salvage androgen suppression treatment
|Study Start Date:
|August 2008
|Study Completion Date:
|December 2013
|Primary Completion Date:
|December 2013 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
- Evaluate the tolerability of 2 radiotherapeutic regimens (high dose-rate brachytherapy [HDR] with or without image-guided intensity-modulated hypofractionated external beam radiotherapy [EBRT]), as measured by the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE v3.0), in patients with localized prostate cancer.
- Identify any associations between dose-volume parameters for organs at risk and the rate and severity of genitourinary or gastrointestinal adverse events.
- Evaluate patient preference with regard to selection of a second treatment (a second HDR brachytherapy session or an EBRT session).
- Evaluate patient-reported health-related quality of life (HRQOL) as measured by validated HRQOL instruments for 5 years.
- Describe the probability of freedom from biochemical and clinical failure.
- Describe the probability of freedom from salvage androgen suppression.
OUTLINE: Patients undergo high dose-rate (HDR) brachytherapy (2 fractions ≥ 5 hours apart). Beginning 2-4 weeks after completion of the first HDR brachytherapy session, patients undergo either a second session of HDR brachytherapy (2 fractions ≥ 5 hours apart) OR image-guided intensity-modulated hypofractionated external beam radiotherapy once daily 5 days a week for 3 weeks.
Quality of life is assessed at baseline, prior to the second treatment session, at 1 and 6 months after completion of treatment, every 6 months for 3 years, and then annually for 2 years.
After completion of study treatment, patients are followed at 1 and 6 months, every 6 months for 3 years, and then annually for 2 years.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years to 120 Years (Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Histologically confirmed adenocarcinoma of the prostate, meeting one of the following criteria:
- Low-risk disease (T1-T2a, Gleason score ≤ 6, and PSA < 10 ng/mL)
- Low intermediate-risk disease (T1-T2c, Gleason score ≤ 6, and PSA < 20 ng/mL OR T1-T2a, Gleason score 7, and PSA < 10 ng/mL)
- No known nodal (N0 or NX) or distant (M0 or MX) metastases
No pubic arch interference, as defined by either of the following:
- Maximum transrectal ultrasound-determined anterior-posterior (z-axis) dimension < 4.3 cm
- No more than 25% prostate volume blocked (by pubic arch) on CT scan simulation at A10°I beam's eye view
- Prostate planimetry volume ≤ 60 cc as determined by step-section transrectal ultrasound
- American Urological Association voiding symptom index ≤ 12
- Peak uroflow rate (Q_max) ≥ 12 cc/second
- Post-void ultrasound bladder residual volume ≤ 100 cc
- Zubrod performance status 0-1
- Life expectancy ≥ 5 years
- WBC > 2,000/μL
- Platelet count > 100,000/μL
- PT < 1.5 times upper limit of normal
- No diabetes mellitus associated with vascular ulcers or wound-healing problems
- No blood dyscrasias
- No inflammatory bowel disease
- No connective tissue disorder
- No other prior or concurrent invasive malignancy (except nonmelanoma skin cancer) or lymphomatous or hematological malignancy (except chronic lymphocytic leukemia/lymphoma) unless patient has been continually disease-free for ≥ 5 years
- No medical or psychiatric condition that would preclude giving informed consent or complying with study treatment
- Able to undergo anesthesia
- No prior transurethral resection of the prostate
- No prior prostatic cryoablation or high-intensity focused ultrasound
- No prior prostatectomy
- No prior prostatic enucleation
- No prior pelvic external beam radiotherapy
- No prior radionuclide prostate brachytherapy
- No prior hemi- or total hip arthroplasty
- Neoadjuvant androgen suppression therapy allowed provided it was initiated 2-6 months prior to study entry and its total duration is ≤ 6 months
- No concurrent anticoagulation therapy, including heparin or coumadin
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00714753
|United States, Minnesota
|Mayo Clinic
|Rochester, Minnesota, United States, 55905
|Principal Investigator:
|Thomas M. Pisansky, MD
|Mayo Clinic
|Responsible Party:
|Mayo Clinic
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT00714753 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
P30CA015083 ( US NIH Grant/Contract Award Number )
MC0652 ( Other Identifier: Mayo Clinic Cancer Center )
08-001451 ( Other Identifier: Mayo Clinic IRB )
|Study First Received:
|July 11, 2008
|Last Updated:
|June 3, 2016
Keywords provided by Mayo Clinic:
stage I prostate cancer
stage II prostate cancer
adenocarcinoma of the prostate
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Prostatic Neoplasms
Genital Neoplasms, Male
Urogenital Neoplasms
Neoplasms by Site
Genital Diseases, Male
Prostatic Diseases
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Let me throw another step into the process.
In the last 4 weeks I have done 4 sets of head gaskets on Subaru 2.5's for myself and my co worker in and out with heads is 3-4 hours. Barring we have a spare set of 2.5 heads ready to install. Otherwise the base flattening takes a couple hours depending on the machine shop.
To pull this thing out it ll take me 45-1 hour. Its a VA car No rust and its mine, so its at work on a hoist in a heated shop.
The Short Block is a genuine subaru part. It is a Crank Rods and pistons assembled no pan, gaskets, oil pump. It was purchased at a dealer then sold to a non subaru dealer and left sitting hence no warranty I was told it is clean, and its only a few months old. Problem is subaru is sellign only short block hybrids, with pan pump screen and waterpump, techs' bolt on heads and go. they've been doing this for a few yrs now, and I am worried the guy is lying to me. (dealer wholesale cost for my yr is 2325)
THe rebuild is new pistons, bearings, bore, the works.
The Short is quick and painless.
I am leaning on the rebuild side because eventually I will have another one to do and I might as well learn on my nickle instead of a customers.
Also I have owned and sold 3 subaru's in the past ten days. bought this and another one to fix. Bought one needing head gaskets and sold it to my boss for a 750 dollar profit without doing anything.
I am on the fence Ironically my wife said i should build it and that she was fine if I did it at home.
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The Brush Valley Township supervisors on Monday approved the renaming of a portion of Littletown Road to Stiles Road.
The portion of the renamed road will begin at the intersection of Littletown Road and Township Road 618, and will end at the township line. In other business, the supervisors:
- Set a supervisors' road inspection at 3 p.m. Wednesday with the roadmaster.
- Awarded contracts to New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co. for $39,990 and Homer R. Sleek & Sons Inc. for $37,955 for road materials.
- Announced that the 2012 township audit is complete. The annual report was filed with the Department of Community and Economic Development and Prothonotary of Indiana County.
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People power, particularly the power of provincial New Zealand communities, has surely come to the fore as the Government responded to public pressure—amplified through the media—to immediately ban all psychoactive substances such as synthetic cannabis.
When the Psychoactive Substances Act 2013 passed into law in July last year, it meant 'legal high' products would be required to go through clinical testing before being approved for sale—making manufacturers responsible for the safety of what they were supplying. As an interim measure, the law change reduced the number of products from around 300 to 41, with those products remaining on shop shelves regarded as 'not problematic' according to Associate Health Minister Peter Dunne. It also greatly reduced the number of places where synthetic drugs could be purchased, taking them out of the likes of corner dairies and leaving just 150 outlets around New Zealand.
But with no testing regime in place and evidence that the remaining products were causing harm, the Government responded to public pressure. On 27 April, Mr Dunne unexpectedly announced that all synthetic drugs would be removed from sale within two weeks until they could be proven to be low-risk.
The Government's decision was a surprise for Helen Archer, Programme Coordinator at The Salvation Army's Christchurch Addiction Services. Along with other members of staff and representatives of the wider Salvation Army in the city, Helen had joined one of many rallies against 'legal highs' held around the country on 5 April.
After the rallies, Helen decided to launch a support group for families of synthetic cannabis users. This came after she spoke with parents experiencing fear and hopelessness because they could see their children in trouble but couldn't persuade them to get help.
She says the new whanau support group will provide education, with visiting expert speakers, but will also be a space for people to share their stories and receive support from others who understand what they're going through. 'We want to upskill people so they can provide support for their family members. We want to help reduce the risk of their children becoming homeless, because they've burned all their bridges. We want to reduce the likelihood of children needing emergency psychiatric services, and we want to reduce the risk of suicides.' Despite the ban, the group will still go ahead. 'For as long as there's a need, we'll run it,' says Helen.
With news of the ban, Christchurch Addiction Services also prepared contingency plans in anticipation of increased demand for treatment services, looking at a priority system on a case-by-case basis for those presenting for treatment. They have been working with Community and Alcohol Drug Services (CADS) on a generic response to support GPs who, along with Police and Accident and Emergency (A&E) Departments, are most likely to see the first impact of people in acute withdrawal.
The attraction of legal highs has been that while they have been relatively easy to purchase, they are hard to drug test for, meaning people felt they could still keep using without putting their jobs or training at risk. But they can also be far more potent than cannabis. Users don't just consume to chill out, but in some cases to totally escape from reality. Salvation Army Addiction Services staff have noted that in many cases, coming off synthetic drugs is difficult, and not dissimilar to coming off other substances such as methamphetamine ('P'). Those in detox typically experience hot and cold sweats, agitation, anxiety, paranoia, racing thoughts, sleep deprivation and loss of appetite. One client at Christchurch Addiction Services was still in acute withdrawal three weeks after he last used, says Helen.
When people are coming off alcohol, it often requires a medical detox intervention, but in most cases Addiction Services offers what is known as 'a social detox' to those coming off synthetic cannabis—a similar regime used by those coming off methamphetamines and other substances. This includes providing a safe, low-stimulus environment, rest, exercise, fluids, small frequent meals and regular monitoring. In some cases, medication may also be needed.
Major Mike Douglas is director of The Salvation Army's Auckland Addiction Services, which covers Auckland City, Manukau and Waitakere. In the 12 months from March 2013, the service has had 267 clients who attended the day and residential programme for an average of eight weeks or more. Of these, 13 had synthetic cannabis as their primary substance of use. A further 155 had a primary dependency on alcohol, and 56 on methamphetamine. Forty-one per cent were poly-drug users, with many of these using synthetics alongside other drugs, but not as their primary substance.
'Three groups of people are likely to be affected by the removal of synthetic drugs from shop shelves,' says Mike. 'Recreational users may shift to cannabis or alcohol; those with a primary dependency on synthetics may turn to the black market, which has no controls; and a smaller group may approach treatment providers for help.'
He says it's a misnomer that the media is reporting what has happened as 'a ban'. 'It's not a ban; it's about revoking the licence of those products that have had interim approval. These products will now need to be scientifically proven to be a low risk of harm to people using them.'
Mike has mixed feelings about the Government's decision, describing it as 'social policy by media' at a time when New Zealand was attempting to regulate the environment. Around the world, and with large sales online, there is a growing need for a workable global response to psychoactive substances. With so much money to be made by manufacturer, importers and outlets, safe policing of such a lucrative industry will be no easy task. All governments need to give urgent attention to this dilemma.
While Mike would dearly love to see no market at all for such products, he is realistic about their existence. 'As a Salvationist, of course I don't want it, but we do operate in the real world in Addiction Services. We know that prohibition doesn't work, so we work toward harm minimisation where people can have a quality of life and function safely in society.'
Mike has the greatest sympathy for those fighting personal battles against synthetic cannabis, and urges people to seek help from The Salvation Army. But he also has a message for the New Zealand Government: 'The legal high of preference in this country is still alcohol,' he says, 'and that causes far more carnage: road deaths, hospital admissions, domestic violence. My guess would be that this carnage outstrips synthetic cannabis by hundreds to one. But the Government doesn't seem to want to address that.'
For access The Salvation Army's help (for those 18 years and over), go to www.salvationarmy.org.nz/addictions or phone 0800 530 000.
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-The wider the range of viscosities on the oil, the less durable and resistant it is to 'Viscosity Index Breakdown'. For example, 10W-30 oil does not have as much 'V.I. Improver' as 5W-30, so there are fewer additives to be broken down by the shearing of the engine. In fact, 10W-30 is by far the most 'durable' multi-vis oil there is. You should try to stay away from the wider spreads like 15W-50, 20W-50 and especially the 5W-50.
-Also, thicker is not better, no matter what your mechanic or engineer told you. 20W-50 has 40% more viscosity at operating temperature than 10W-30. This means that your engine has to work 40% harder just to move the oil around inside your engine. An engine with thick 'oil' produces significantly less power, uses more fuel, produces more emissions and runs hotter, all contributing to shorter engine life. A thinner oil can more easily and quickly be 'pumped-up to the critical parts of the engine, takes less energy to move it around, helps the engine to produce more power, less emissions, better economy. And the engine will last longer too!
-The first number IS the weight of the oil at cold start-up, so a lower number means a thinner oil that will be pumped up more readily.
-The second number is the viscosity (sic) of the oil once it has reached operating temperature (150 degrees).
-5W-30 or 10W-30 is better in colder climes. By the way, the 'W' does not stand for 'weight', as many erroneously assume. In fact, the 'W' that is in the S.A.E. designation for an oils viscosity stands for 'winter', indicating that the oil will flow at its rated viscosity in 'winter driving conditions'
-Now, the first number in a multi-vis oil describes its viscometrics at cold start-up. (engine off for 4 hours or longer, regardless of the outside ambient temperature)
-The second number describes it performance at operating temperature. This is where a lot of people get confused.
-Heres a shocker: The actual oil in your engine never wears out! It will always be oil. So additives are a very important part of the oil.
-There are 3 things that make motor oil unfit for continued use in an engine:
1) The additive package becomes depleted and can no longer offer all the performance and wear improvements necessary.
2) The oil becomes overly contaminated with particulate matter, combustion by-products, corrosive acids, dust, dirt, silica (VERY damaging!), and sludge. The sludge is a direct result of the combination of heat, air, water and petroleum (which is chemically the reactive trace elements left in the crude after refining: Sulfur and Phosphorous are the big ones).
3) The oil becomes fuel diluted with raw gasoline. Gas does not lubricate and an oil filter does not filter-out gas. Gas goes right through undeterred. An oil filter is designed to filter out particulate matter only. Cars that are driven mainly in the city with a lot of low-speed driving, a lot of traffic lights, and do a lot of idling tend to put a lot more unburned gas into the oil. It is common for cars to burn a considerable amount of oil because it has become fuel diluted, reducing its ability to lubricate. Then, because the thinned-out oil cannot seal as well, it will let even more unburned fuel and contaminates past the rings, and more of the oil will burn away. The gas being introduced will sometimes take the 'place' of the oil, and when you look on your dipstick, you see that it is 'full'. This will lead some to believe that their car does not burn oil.
Rebuilt engine
-Assuming that youre rebuilt engine is stock or close to it, I would use a good quality 10W-30 'dino' (conventional) oil until there is about 10-12,000 miles accumulated on the engine.
No matter how well the parts are manufactured the internals of your engine still have a lot of relatively 'rough' friction surfaces when freshly put together. I'm talking about rings, cams, rockers, and bearings...stuff like that. For approximately the first 10-12,000 miles of a fresh engine's life, the parts all go through a combination of physical and molecular changes. First, there is a tremendous amount of friction on these surfaces for the first 12K, and the result is that the parts are reaching what engineers call 'equilibrium'. The parts are wearing into a state of near perfect smoothness, in relation to each other. Much more perfectly smooth than any manufacturer could ever produce. Secondly, as this first 12K elapses the internal parts of the engine are also going through a 'molecular' change. The best hardening processes used by manufacturers cannot achieve what the constant heat and operation of 12K can put the parts through. The parts will become even more hardened, and much more resistant to wear and tear.
-The A.P.I. adopted a classification system to rate the performance of motor oil back in 1961. For gasoline burning engines, it uses letters and the first letter is always an 'S', signifying that it is for 'Service Stations (remember those?), assuming that a service station would only be adding oil to gas-burning engines, since no one ever believed there would be diesel powered cars at that time. I always found it easier to think of the 'S' as standing for 'spark ignition', which is how a gas engine works. Anyway, the first letter is 'S', and the second letter denotes the performance characteristics of the oil through the use of additives. 'SA' oil was introduced in 1961. Every time the oils required performance was improved, the second letter was advanced. We are currently at a level of 'SL' for new vehicles sold today. This is a superseding system, meaning that every newer performance-grade oil can be used in any application that called for a lesser grade. e.g...today's 'SL' rated oil can be used in a 1995 vehicle that originally called for an 'SG' rated oil. And that older car will derive extra benefits from the newer oil that were not available when the car was new. However, an older 'SG' rated oil CANNOT be used in today's cars that require an 'SL' rated oil. By the way, it is highly unlikely that anyone would ever be able to accidentally find or buy any outdated motor oil considering that motor oil is a fast moving commodity. It just doesnt sit on the shelves for too long!
-For all you guys out there that are looking to use some great oil at a great price... :gman: I have a shocker for you: The oil that Wal-Mart sells under their house name (Super-Tech) is very good quality oil. In many tests done over the last year or so, the 'Super-Tech' oil was superior to many name-brand oils. The oil is supplied to Wal-Mart by Pennzoil/Quaker-State. It uses the same high-quality group II/III base stocks as their name oil, but uses an off-the shelf additive package.
Blended Oils
The oil companies found out that by adding a small amount of synthetic base stock to conventional 'dino' stock, they were able to significantly increase its cold and hot temperature performance. It approaches full-synthetic performance, but is still a ways away. They are significantly better than regular 'dino'. However, there are still the trace elements in the 'dino' portion of the oil, and that is what contributes to sludge formation. For that reason, I do not use blended oils. Blended oils use anywhere from 2% to 5% synthetic base, depending on viscosity and brand. None are higher than 5%. (Most erroneously assume it is 50/50). This is a BIG moneymaker for the oil companies. :tonka:
Gear Oil
In a gearbox such as a differential or a manual transmission, the only type of lubrication that you get is a 'Hydro-Static Boundary Layer', which simply means that there is no mechanical or pressurized mechanism for 'forcing' the lubricant in-between the moving parts.
If there were insufficient boundary layers of lubrication between the gears in a diff or a manual tranny, then the internals of the gearbox would 'weld' themselves together relatively quickly.
So there is a complex group of additives to address just this predicament, and it is called 'E.P'. The additives that make up 'E.P.'(which stands for 'extreme pressure') are developed from zinc, copper, brass, and other chlorinated solvents. These are commonly referred to as the 'yellow metals', and they possess some very desirable properties. They have a very low coefficient of friction, and they tend to 'stay-put', which makes them very resistant to the gearbox's attempts to remove them from contact surfaces through the mechanical shearing action of the component in question.
Basically, no matter how much pressure is applied to these additives, they cannot be 'squeezed' out from between the contact surfaces. This is what allows gear oils to lubricate so effectively without any type of 'Hydro-Dynamic' protection.
This may bring up a couple of questions amongst the more curious: First, if 'E.P.' is that good, how come it isn't put in motor oil to provide even better protection when the engine is first started, or if you were suddenly to lose oil pressure? Great idea, but it can't work for a couple of reasons;
Mostly because it is not legal for the additive to be put in motor oil, because chlorine and any chlorinated solvent or derivative is considered to be a carcinogen, so it can't be in there. The thinking is that a portion will escape to the atmosphere through normal combustion and exhaust, and the government says no!
Transmissions and gearboxes are considered to be 'sealed', so the same rules do not apply.
So, as long as the gear oil you are using is of the correct viscosity range, has the correct EP and LS (limited slip) additives in it, then synthetic is in all respects a better choice than any dino lubricant.
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First and foremost, good post. There is alot of good info in it, much of which most people dont know....
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Alright, I think I read a little to far into it. I thought he was saying that it's recommended to run 10k on a new engine before changing the oil to allow it to break in properly...
|December 8th, 2005, 12:41 AM
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no i would change the hell out of it at500 miles w/ filter, then start loading up the engine, downshifting compression braking to make sure the rings are set (they already should be close)
then change it again at 1000 miles w/ new filter.
after normal 3 to 5k oil change cycles @ 10,000 miles if you want to use a pure syn. oil theres no better time than now
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Its a good read but id add one thing , an worry about one mentioned .
The wear in period for a motor of 10,000 miles or so is pretty acurate except if you use chrome molly rings . Id stick with the old school oil as you mention like 10-30 for about 30,000 miles . chrome molly dont wear in ( seat ) the rings for shit .
Wall mart oil , you say it is from pennizoil ? that worries me , iv never seen a more sludge making oil then pennzoil . having rebuilt 100,s of engines that has been a clear observation . For the record pennzoil lubricates find its just a sludge maker for some reason .
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Find your comments on pennzoil puzzling, considering thats all me and my family have run for decades, When I have pulled pans and valve covers I have NEVER had any sludge, very minimal anyway. HOWEVER I know that the quick-e-lubes for pennzoil used to use re-claimed oil and that would create sludge like a mo-fo.
SO with these oil questions I have one...
I run 30W in my SBC... at idle in gear hot I run 10psi, at idle in gear cold I run 40psi -- is this thermal breakdown in the oil? It did it with 10W-30 as well. I switched to 30W because I did not think it would have the extreme thinning effect 10W30 had.
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"-Also, thicker is not better, no matter what your mechanic or engineer told you. 20W-50 has 40% more viscosity at operating temperature than 10W-30. This means that your engine has to work 40% harder just to move the oil around inside your engine. An engine with thick 'oil' produces significantly less power, uses more fuel, produces more emissions and runs hotter, all contributing to shorter engine life. A thinner oil can more easily and quickly be 'pumped-up to the critical parts of the engine, takes less energy to move it around, helps the engine to produce more power, less emissions, better economy. And the engine will last longer too!"
So if this is the case, then thinner oils are pushed out of bearing surfaces easier than thicker oils. Then if you have a worn engine with bearing clearances pushing thier upper limits you want to run thin oil so you can have a low oil pressure and a thinner layer of oil on your bearings...and that will give you a longer lasting engine? This "master certified ASE tech" sounds like the same guy pushing Halogen fluid for the headlights. The same way the oil companys are telling you to change your oil every 3k miles.
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Favorite Children's Books
We read children's books for the illustrations and the words, and the story these pictures and letters somehow magically create. Children's books often stay with us--some we remember more than others, and we read them again and again. My old favorites include The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett, Miss Suzy by Miriam Young, and Nothing Ever Happens On My Block by Ellen Raskin. Some new favorites are Skippy jon Jones by Judith Byron Schachner and the Frannie K. Stein, Mad Scientist series by Jim Benton. The children's writer "wanna-be" in me appreciates anything written by Richard Peck, Louis Sacher, Christopher Paul Curtis and Kimberly Willis Holt. And, I can't forget nonfiction. Give me a book about shipwrecks, like the story Raising La Belle by Mark G. Mitchell, and I'm wide-eyed.
Besides asking the Tomball Library kids what they like to read, I also like to ask adults what their favorite children's books were when they were growing up. My mom read The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry and Richard Howard. My father read Nicholas by René Goscinny and Jean-Jacques Sempé. But, he didn't read it as a child. I introduced this funny 1950s French classic about a schoolboy and his rowdy friends to Dad when he was 81 years old. I'd never seen him laugh so much. Ms. Jan in our Children's Department suggested a 2006 Texas Bluebonnet book titled One -Handed Catch by Mary Jane Auch. And Ms. Cheryl recommended and reviewed this book:
How Many Cats? by Lauren Thompson: A story about a dog who wonders where the cat has gotten off too because he has no one with which to play. The cat finally comes home, but just how many friends has she brought with her? Robin Eley's artwork is outstanding, portraying the cats takeover of the house and resulting bedlam.
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Now that school is back in session, homework is guaranteed to start heading your child's way. While teachers may begin with reviews and recaps to brush up on things their class learned last year, the more difficult assignments will begin quickly.
It's natural to want to help if you sense your child is running into some struggles with their homework assignments. At the same time, you don't want to hinder their learning by having too much parental involvement. So where's the middle ground? If you're not sure on how to effectively help your child with school work, projects, and homework, we'll provide a few of the best ways in doing so in our list below.
Just like getting your child back to school ready, it's extremely helpful for your to get your child back into the swing of things with a set homework routine. So what exactly goes into a homework routine? It actually helps to let kids have a snack or simply unwind for about half an hour before jumping into homework. Coming straight from school and doing homework right away might overwhelm them, so give them a few minutes to settle down. After their break, have them pick a quiet area with no distractions so they can work successfully.
While it's important for parents to help set the rules of their homework routine, it's equally important for children to have a bit of freedom when it comes to completing homework. If kids feel they have no say when it comes to how and when they get their homework done, they'll easily start to resent homework time. Let them pick what they'd like to start with, as well as finish with. Having some autonomy and independence when it comes to their schoolwork will help them be confident as happy students, which leads to better grades overall.
For younger kids, it's likely very helpful to sit with them as they do homework– it helps make sure they stay on track and you're there to answer any questions they have. As kids get older, they'll need less help. For those around 9 and older, you don't need to be in the room as they do homework. This helps them think about the problems themselves and try to figure it out on their own before turning to a parent for help if needed. You ultimately want independent students who can figure out homework on their own. They can't do that if you hover.
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Re: Bug: symbol recreates itself suddenly
Severin Posta wrote:
> This is definitely NOT the correct answer. The correct answer is (should be)
> "Symbol E not found."
> By all means this is really a bug.
> It has far-reaching consequences.
Yes, for example doing this will break your Mathematica.
> Using symbol E afterwards can lead to
> mistakes because Mathematica thinks (suddenly!) this is again Euler
> constant, not general symbol.
Did you expect that breaking hundreds of functions by removing E would
not lead to mistakes?
> Please don't ask why am I doing this. This is not forbidden according to
> manual - and it worked in 4.0, 5.0, 5.2 versions. It should work in 6.0
> either. (Or it should be documented.)
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demand (see DeclarePackage), and you will find a command in any version
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Adding a Digital Thermostat
I have a electric wall heater model R1500T2A installed in a bathroom in my ManCave. It currently has a knob type thermostat that is not very accurate. I use this room to brew beer and want to add a digital thermostat to it so I can maintain a good brewing temperature. Since the current thermostat has the 120v wires running into it I need to know where I can find a digital thermostat that will work with this model. Any advice will be greatly appreciated.
Just use what wiring you already have and add a transformer from 120v to 24 volt t-stat. Very inexpensive, check KVA on 24 volt t-stat for rating, and if you have to just buy a wall plate exstension to put the small tranformer in.
They line voltage digital thermostats, that are alot more accurate then that old by metal thermostat that you currently have.
Sorry BeenThere I thought you were cutting me. I'm a 30 year retired HVAC Tech. from a very large school system in AL. He was just asking for a cheap accurate way to upgrade.
No. Lots of bi metal line voltage stats are still sold today.
No real benefit in adding a transformer and relay system to use a low voltage thermostat, over installing a digital line voltage thermostat. Cost comes out to about the same for parts/material.
Line voltage digital thermostat is easier to install, and takes less time.
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Oddly enough, I think Middle Men would have been much easier for me to swallow had it not promised the "Based on a True Story" thing up front. The film was produced by the guy Luke Wilson's character is based on, and if that man isn't an elaborate liar, well he may be certifiably insane, cuz ain't no way shit played out like this. The film is a fun enough romp, but it goes to such extreme lengths to entertain you that you just sort of lose respect for it after awhile. I was hoping for an interesting story on how internet porn was born, and I wouldn't in the least bit be surprised if two drag-addled morons (portrayed cartoonishly but effectively by Giovanni Ribisi and Gabriel Macht) were the ones to invent it. What I can't fathom however is a Russian mob connection (complete with blackmail, murder, and kidnappings) and a pair of FBI agents using the porn site to track down and eliminate Afghani terrorists. It all just felt a bit too Hollywoodized and unnecessarily action-friendly (not a surprise coming from the writer of Bad Boys and Midnight Run).
It should be noted that all the performances in Middle Men were perfectly acceptable. No Oscar noms here, but James Caan, Jacinda Barrett, and a shockingly hot Laura Ramsey round out a group of fine performances, topped off by front-man Luke Wilson's strongish turn, which is a huge accomplishment considering how messily his character is written; and therein lies the problem.
The script is an absolute mess, varying in tone from comedy to thriller to melodrama, and a few other genres in between. Characters personalities and motivations are constantly changing, the highlight being Wilson's honest-family-business-man-turned-corrupt-philandering-porn-king at the flip of a dime. I couldn't decide if I wanted to root for the man or not, a huge flaw in my opinion. With absolutely no other likable characters around (with the exception of the always awesome Terry Crews) I just couldn't get myself invested in this film. Sure, the visuals were slick, the editing tight, and the plot constantly moved at a nice clip, but I never found myself investing in (or caring about) a single scene or character.
That's a significant enough problem to have with any film, but with one that's allegedly based on a true story? Oh boy.
Deleted Scenes (5:48) - Two deleted scenes here would have been hugely helpful in giving a bit more depth and history to Jack's character, but as the director and editor clearly iterated in the commentary track, they wanted this film to move, move, move. In other words, substance took a backseat to style.
Outtakes (1:40) - A quick little montage where I�m pretty sure Luke Wilson reveals himself to be sort of an asshole, or at least unhappy to be in this film.
Slap Montage (0:57) - A fun little featurette probably cobbled together one day when the editor was bored. Do bad guys really slap each other in real life? I�d think they'd punch or stab. Just spitballin� here.


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Fishing has been an enjoyable hobby and great sport for many years. Fishing is so enjoyable that most fisherman will insist that the absolute worst day of fishing is still much better than the very best day of work that one could have. Part of the joy that comes from fishing is the time spent outdoors, enjoying the whole experience. Learning new strategies and tricks enhances an already enjoyable fishing experience. This article contains various tips and tricks to ensure you have lots of fun when fishing.
Chopping your bait's tail can be helpful when bottom fishing. This prevents the bait from tangling due to spin as it goes further into the water. In addition to this, the scent from the cut tail releases a scent that will draw fish to the bait.
A great tip that all fisherman could use is to wear clothing similar to their surroundings. Although fish do not have the sharpest vision, they are nonetheless able to see colors. A glimpse of your brightly colored clothing may send them swimming in the opposite direction. Use neutral tones that blend into a natural background.
When fishing from a boat, it is important to try to keep the floor surface dry. You don't need to fall or trip on the boat, since you might have sharp objects aboard. Use a towel or a mop to dry the floor of your boat before you go out on the water.
Be sure to wade carefully through water. Take slow, careful steps if you're wading through a river. Many people do not realize it, but when you move through the water you are at risk of scaring the fish away with the noise. Attempt to not disturb things that are on the river's bed by taking your time.
When you are new to fishing, do not choose the most costly gear. Expensive equipment is simply unnecessary and will not increase your enjoyment of the sport or the amount of fish you catch. Choose affordable gear and you won't feel bad about it when you're in the water.
Depending upon the type of fish you hope to catch, you may want to seek out areas with deep water. When river fishing, always look an area that has the deepest water. Fish will congregate in areas like these, particularly in warm weather. Fish are also drawn to ledges, large rocks and other attractive areas to congregate. Be sure to make a mental note of your special fishing spot along the river, so you can find it on your next trip out.
Remember fish migration patterns to know if you should fish downhill or uphill. For instance, during the spring months, it is necessary to cast in an uphill direction if you want to stand a good chance of catching fish. During the autumn months, fish are swimming in the opposite direction. To reach them, cast downhill.
Fishing is a hobby that has attracted interest for thousands of years. Whether you fish to relax or as a competitive sport, every fisherman wishes to improve their technique and add tricks to their arsenal in order to land 'the big one.' The advice you have learned in this article can help you achieve this.


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Amazing! That was the first word to come out of anyones mouth the first time they looked through the new Nikon EDG VR fieldspotter. Used as a spotting scope or hooked to a camera, the spotter offers extremely bright clear images without the distortion and vibration associated with all other scopes on the market. Sitting side by side with a Swarovski and Leupold, the Nikon EDG VR spotting scope shined. With the VR (Vibration reduction) button engaged, all visible motion through the eyepiece disappears. Even when the scope is being physically bumped, the image stays crystal clear and motionless.
Doe with hair pattern at 102 yards.
Nikon sent me the complete package to test this new field scope. Not only did I receive the Nikon EDG VR spotting scope, but they also sent me the Nikon D3100 digital SLR camera, along with the Nikon FSA-L1 digital SLR camera adapter. Setup of the camera and adapter could not have been easier, or more rock solid. Each attachment point was clearly marked, and when the units were connected together, they locked in with a satisfying snap, so you knew they were locked and loaded. Disassembly for travel was just as easy as the setup. A single charge of the rechargeable battery pack for the D3100 lasted for hundreds of pictures, and I never recharged the battery the whole time I had possession of the SLR camera. As with all current Nikon technology, the camera and the Nikon EDG fieldscope are very user friendly. The large LCD display on the camera allows the user to quickly adjust and set all functions of the camera effortlessly and the setup is very well thought out and in line with basic common sense. While a users manual was sent with the unit, it was only needed for reference, not all aspects of the cameras operations.
Doe at 97 yards.
Technology constantly evolves, and I know image stabilization is constantly being improved. I feel the new Nikon EDG VR fieldscope has taken image stabilization to new heights. I used the Nikon EDG VR fieldscope on a long range shooting expedition down East. The Nikon EDG VR fieldscopes image stabilization was amazing. Sitting with spotting scopes of equal power made by Leupold, and Swarovski, the EGD VR was clearly the best. In the early morning, before the mirage had gotten bad, the Swarovski and Nikon were very close in clarity, but with a 4 mph wind from the SE, even while mounted on the same tripods, the visual clarity of the Nikon was better. The small wind caused vibrations affecting the clarity in the Swarovski. As the wind increased, so did the perceptible movements of the Swarovski scope, and the visual clarity was compromised. With the Nikon EDG VR fieldscopes vibration system turned off, both scopes images were identical. With the VR system engaged, all the movement caused by wind vanished, and the target was in full focus. As small thermals began to rise and form a mirage, the Nikon still outperformed its counterparts. While clarity was compromised at 1000 yards though all the scopes, the visual stabilization in the Nikon EDG VR fieldscope allowed a sharper image. I was actually able to see 7mm bullet holes at 500 yards through the Nikon, even with some mirage. I was not able to detect these bullet holes with either the other two scopes.
Three bucks at 287 yards, just past sunset.
I was only able to trial the scope for a few weeks, and the summer weather here in North Carolina was the wettest we have had in decades. All my weekend birding trips were rained out, so I had to do almost all my digiscope testing from the safety and weather protection of fully enclosed, weather proof deer stands during the week or when the weather allowed. From 100 yards to 500 yards, I was able to capture very clear, very vivid pictures of deer and other wildlife, but very few were in good light or sun. Because of that the F stop had to be adjusted for less light, and without the vibration reduction, most, if not all of these pictures would not have developed. I was able to catch the half open eye of a resting dove sitting on the power line almost 100 yards away, and unique hair patterns on the neck of a doe at the same distance.
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Inside the durable exterior is 2.5 "disk, which communicates with the computer via USB 3.0. Modern interface provides extremely fast data transfer up to 5 Gbit / s, of course, it is backwards compatible with USB 2.0. The drive is designed with convex holders USB cable, so that simply hugs the body around the disc and you do not have to worry about his loss.
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I received a call from a woman who had a tragic event in her life, which completely changed her income status overnight. Her husband passed away unexpectedly (and before his time), and she inherited a million dollars from the life insurance policy. She called me and said, "As soon as I pay off $100,000 in debt, I want you to help me budget and invest the rest of the money."
"Hmmm," I said, "So, you want to strip yourself of millionaire status and then ask me how to help you get there again."
A millionaire thinks quite differently. A million dollars to a millionaire is a chance to earn 10% annual gain - which is $100,000. In the millionaire's mind, the first year's gains pay off the debt, and you get to keep the million in principal to earn another $100,000 the following year. If that were your sole "income," then you would live off of the $100,000 annual gains, keep the principal in tact, and your "job" would be to figure out how to earn 10% annual gains, while keeping the risk factor to a minimum.
Below are 10 Golden Rules about wealth, including why you must start the daily habit of paying yourself first now - even before you pay down your debt or pay any bills at all.
1. Tithe to yourself first- not the bill collector.
2. Keep a percent equal to your age SAFE.
3. Diversify your stock holdings.
4. Diversify your assets.
5. Never loan money to relatives or friends.
6. Startups are not investments.
7. Never let relatives or friends manage your money.
8. Underweight distressed industries and overweight hot industries.
9. Rebalance at least once a year.
10. Trust no one. Verify everything.
And Here's Why, How, When, etc.
1. Tithe to yourself first - not the bill collector.
Your 401K, IRA, Health Savings Account and other "retirement" plans are your chance to start living a rich life now. Increased assets provide you with all sorts of freedom, including lower interest rates on loans, better credit profiles, higher assets to debt and more. This money is also protected from your own tendency to throw it down the drain of bills and retail therapy and from the liens of anyone whom you owe money to. Even in the worst case scenario -- bankruptcy, foreclosure, etc., your personal retirement fund is protected. (Remember OJ?) You have an obligation to yourself and your family first, even now, even if you are underwater on a mortgage or have credit card debt. I'm not saying to ignore your bills. I'm saying to focus on your fiscal health first because no one is going to take up a collection for you if you lose your job, have health issues or decide to retire.
2. Keep a percent equal to your age SAFE.
If you were 50 during the Great Recession and you kept a percentage equal to your age safe, plus 20%, your maximum losses would have been 15%. Not losing is winning in a recession. Stocks and bond funds are not safe, and many bonds are vulnerable these days (think Greece), particularly those where the underlying corporation or municipality is carrying too much debt. Learn more about how to get safe in the articles, "Are Bonds Safe?" and "What's Safe?" from my NataliePace.com ezine.
3. Diversify your stock holdings.
Read You Vs. Wall Street, particularly page 92, to see an example of an easy-as-a-pie-chart nest egg strategy that has worked in bull and bear markets for more than 12 years now -- through the Dot Com Recession and the Great Recession and the bull runs in between. Select just 10 diversified funds and you can easily see and capture your gains each year. Six of the 10 funds should be diversified by size and style and four funds should be hot industries for that year. Be sure to avoid the Bailouts to maximize your returns!
4. Diversify your assets.
Be an and person. Own your own home and stocks and bonds and a little gold and then start thinking about other low maintenance, low risk, cash positive, hard assets that can earn a 10% annual gain. Now might be a great time to purchase income property, or a car wash, or a dry cleaners, or a mini-mall with some essential, recession-proof service, like a grocery store, anchoring it.
5. Never loan money to relatives or friends.
Read the "Don't Be Famous and Bankrupt" chapter from You Vs. Wall Street for details. You don't want to be the bank of the family and you certainly aren't in a position to evaluate these "loans" based upon merit or the probability that the loan will be repaid. Look at your spending in the harsh light of reality. It might be charity (so give the money). It might be fun or educational (so spend the money, if you wish). But it's rarely a loan or an investment that will pay you back - even if you are promised equity in a startup with the potential to become the next GroupOn.
6. Startups are fun or charity - but not nest egg investments.
If you are an actor/waiter or a singer/secretary or an author/executive, you might wish to invest (spend) every spare dime on your CDs, books or actor reels. If you lost a job, you might have taken a seminar telling you how easy it is to self-publish a book and start your own consulting business. The truth is that most startups fail. If they make it to cash positive, that's great, but in the meantime, you're going to spend a lot of time and money. On the other hand, no matter what your passion project is (and why not have a passion project!), if you invest 10% of your income in a tax-protected retirement account, and that 10% earns a 10% gain, you'll have more money than you earn in seven years and your money will make more money than you do, within 25 years. That kind of wise investing will generate a whole lot more money to film that American Idol video, or to fund your own book tour, or to take a year off to audition for toothpaste commercials.
7. Never let relatives or friends manage or invest your money.
According to a 2006 FINRA.org study on investment fraud, 70 percent of victims made an investment based primarily on advice from relative or friend. Interview your money managers as if your life depends upon it because your lifestyle does. There are 12 questions to use when interviewing your financial partner candidates in You Vs. Wall Street.
8. Underweight distressed industries and overweight hot industries.
AIG, GM, Bank of America, JP Morgan and Citigroup were all part of the Dow Jones Industrial Average, meaning that the former leading blue chip index was really the bailout index. Not surprisingly, the DJIA earned less than half as much as NASDAQ since 2009, with gains of 30%, compared to NASDAQ's 60%. Meanwhile, countries rich in natural resources, like Australia and Latin America, have doubled in share prices since 2009.
9. Rebalance at least once a year.
Rebalancing once a year means that you'll always have enough safe, can capture your gains (increasing your net asset value), can determine which industries are hottest for the year and which industries, countries and companies to avoid, like banking, Greece and Japanese nuclear power plants. Doing this meant that you would have captured most of the Dot Com gains you made in 2000 - before the crash wiped most investors out. You would be rich in real estate gains in 2005 - before the crash. And powered up on clean energy gains in 2007 (when clean energy was the top industry on Wall Street) - before the lights went out on that industry in 2008.
10. Trust no one. Verify everything.
Your bank: Bailed out. Some brokerages: Bankrupt. Others: bailed out. The "experts" failed, with few exceptions. The only experience that counts these days is a PhD is in results. You must check the fiscal health and fine print of any bank, annuity, brokerage account, etc. that you sign up for. In general, the higher the dividend or interest rate, the higher the risk. I recently saw a "Smart CD" that offered 0-9% return, based upon a basket of 10 stocks. It was FDIC-insured, but the deal only offered "principal protection" if the CD was held to maturity (a minimum of five years). If the stocks went South and you needed the dough sooner than you expected, you might receive only dimes (or pennies) on the dollar. That's not a safe investment at all, although the term CD would lead you to believe it was.
If you inherit a million and still have a thousand-aire mindset and lifestyle, you'll be broke in just a few years. If you start out with a few thousand and you follow these golden rules, you'll create prosperity and abundance and the life of your dreams. And that is the only good thing about losing a loved one and inheriting a million dollars.
About Natalie Pace:
Natalie Pace is the author of You Vs. Wall Street. She is a repeat guest on Fox News, CNBC, ABC-TV and a contributor to HuffingtonPost.com, Forbes.com, Sohu.com and BestEverYou.com. As a philanthropist, she has helped to raise more than two million for Los Angeles public schools and financial literacy. Follow her on Facebook.com/NWPace and on YouTube.com/NataliePaceDOTCOM. For more information please visit NataliePace.com.


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What time at night must my neighbor stop making excessive noise in a residential apartment building?
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My neighbor above me makes excessive noise late at night and it prevents me from sleeping. What can I do to stop it from continuing?
One of the terms that your landlord agrees to when you rent an apartment is that he agrees to permit you to have quiet enjoyment of the premises. This means that the landlord has a duty to you to make sure that his other tenants do not make excessive noise and prevent you from enjoying the property - peacefully and quietly. I suggest that you write your landlord a certified letter indicating to him that the tenant above you makes constant noise and is depriving you of your quiet enjoyment of your apartment. If the landlord does not take action and the noise continues you may call the police to have them go to the apartment to make the neighbors quiet down you may also not call the police and simply move out and stop paying rent and leave. you shold not have to deal with this noisey neighbor.
There is an implied covenant of quiet enjoyment in your lease which means that you as a tenant cannot be disturbed in your use or enjoyment of the premises. Excessive noise late at night is a breach of the covenant of quiet enjoyment which may result in eviction of the noisy tenant.
You should inform the landlord about the noisy tenant. A reasonable time for quiet hours if not specified in your lease, is a policy the landlord should establish. Since the noise occurs late at night, it violates any reasonable time period set for quiet hours.


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Fenner said that they realized that he had only been appeasing the leaders and family members with their requests.
He called out the Republicans for "appeasing" the Tea Party on issues that have nothing to do with the deficit.
See the IPC book appeasing the Ayatollahs and Suppressing Democracy.
Still, he has no plans on appeasing them—nor anyone else expecting the "status quo."
They say his temper is violent beyond control, and that submission irritates instead of appeasing him: what then if I resent?
Calm like this was new to her, and because new it was appeasing, wonderful.
And it was presented, for Vanslyperken knew no other way of appeasing her wrath.
Accordingly, they at once set about appeasing their appetites—on blubber!
Do we not still remember that the name of "Munich" symbolizes a vain hope of appeasing dictators?
Rise therefore, and offer sacrifice to Juno, appeasing her wrath.


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No such thing as bad publicity for Facebook
Submitted by Danny Weitzner on Tue, 2009-02-17 21:03. ::
The original appearance of this entry was in Danny Weitzner - Open Internet Policy
Anecdotal evidence suggests that there's no such thing as bad publicity (at least for Facebook). In the wake of the recent flap about Facebook's change in its terms of service, I seem to be experiencing a spike in new friend requests on Facebook. Of course, there may be no causal relationship whatsoever but I don't think I've become any nicer or more popular. I have a feeling people just have Facebook on the brain.


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Comedian Margaret Cho will be playing two shows at the Fox Monday — and the 7:30 concert's already sold out.
That's OK, locals can still get into the 10:30 show to see the comedian's edgy comic routine and hear her hilarious new songs. You never quite know what Cho will say next — and that's going to make these some very interesting shows.
Cho dished comedy, music and info on her hit TV show "Drop Dead Diva" with the Colorado Daily. Here's the scoop: http://www.coloradodaily.com/music-news/ci_13446241


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March 18, 2006
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- The bottom of the order proved deadly in game two of the doubleheader, going 9-for-13 en route to sparking the Blazers to a 12-1 rout over the visitors from North Carolina A&T State. The win salvages the series against the Aggies, and ends a three game losing streak while pushing UAB's record to 13-7 on the year.
Ryan Metcalf, Jorge Gutierrez and Torrey Croft provided the thunder for head coach Larry Giangrosso's squad, as they combined for eight hits and five RBIs. Croft also homered for the first time of the season, a three-run shot deep over the left field wall. Metcalf picked up where he left off in game one, totaling six hits on the day and raising his season average over 50 points during the day. Gutierrez also had an RBI for the green and gold, who had a total of 13 hits in the contest. Danny Sawyer kept on rolling, doubling in the first to extend his hitting streak to 13 games.
Jim Crew picked up the win for UAB, remaining unblemished on the season at 3-0. The sophomore again failed to allow an earned run while allowing only two hits against the Aggie attack. Crew had five strikeouts while throwing a strong six innings for the Blazers. Jacob Legg and Drew Murray did the rest, combining to throw three innings of shutout ball, allowing only two hits while striking out four.
UAB wasted no time getting ahead, plating one in the first to take an early lead. After a Phillip Bell single, Sawyer doubled to deep right center, bring home Bell to make it 1-0 Blazers. The UAB bats continued to attack, scoring six runs in the next two frames to extend the advantage to 7-1.
Larry Giangrosso's team continued to pour it on, scoring three more runs in the fourth for a commanding 10-1 lead. UAB got those runs on one swing of the bat, as Croft took an Aggie fastball and blasted it over the left field wall for his first round tripper of the year. The green and gold would score two more in the eighth, as a double by Donnie Muth and a wild pitch would close out the scoring.
UAB hits the road for a mid-week clash on Tuesday, as they head to Starkville to take on the No. 6 ranked Mississippi State Bulldogs. After that, the Blazers return home to start conference play, as they will host the Southern Miss Golden Eagles in a three game set at Young Memorial Field starting Friday, March 24.


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Seven Wolverines Make All-Region, Including Quartet of First Teamers
Seven Softballers on All-Region Teams, Including Quartet on First Team
Wolverines Thwart Bears Again to Capture Regional Crown
Softball Thwarts Bears Again to Capture Regional Crown
Romero on All-Region First Team, Three on Second Team
Romero on Softball All-Region First Team, Three on Second Team
Lawrence Slams, Driesenga Blanks Iowa in Doubleheader Sweep
Lawrence Slams, Driesenga Blanks Hawkeyes in Softball's DH Sweep
Postgame Notes: U-M 8, Iowa 6; U-M 8, Iowa 0
Postgame Notes: U-M 8, Iowa 6; U-M 8, Iowa 0
Softball Highlights - #10 U-M 9, Northwestern 3
U-M prevailed, 9-3, over Iowa on Senior Day.
At Michigan ... NFCA All-Great Lakes Region third team (first base, 2014) ... Big Ten All-Tournament team (2014) ... NFCA All-Great Lakes Region second team (first base, 2013) ... All-Big Ten first team (first base, 2013) ... All-Big Ten third team (catcher, 2011) ...Academics ... Academic All-Big Ten (2014) ... U-M Athletic Academic Achievement Award (2011, 2014).
Senior (2014) ... NFCA All-Great Lakes Region third team (first base) ... Big Ten All-Tournament team ... Academic All-Big Ten ... U-M Athletic Achievement Award ... Regular Season ... Started all 62 games and led the team in doubles (12) and sacrifice hits (13) ... Tallied 18 multi-hit games and 13 multi-RBI games ... Batted 5-for-7 with 13 RBI following an intentional walk to Sierra Romero ... Went 4-for-9 in the Super Regional against Florida State (May 22-23) ... Smacked a two-run homer that proved to be the game-winner against Arizona State in an elimination game in the Tempe Regional (May 18) ... Collected two hits and knocked in a run vs. San Diego State (May 17) ... Blasted a grand slam vs. Illinois in the Big Ten Tournament (May 9) ... Went 2-for-4 with a double and two RBI against Wisconsin (May 3) ... Recorded two doubles, one being a game-winning hit, and three RBI against Minnesota (Apr. 20) ... Went 2-for-3 with two RBIs against Michigan State (Apr. 11) ... Recorded two hits, scored two runs and one RBI against Penn State (Mar. 29) ... Batted 2-for-3 with an RBI vs. Indiana (March 21) ... Collected one double and two RBIs against Louisville (Mar. 15) ... Hit a three-run home run against UCLA (Mar. 6) ... Collected two hits, three RBIs and scored one run against Utah Valley (Mar. 1) ... Went 2-for-4 against Kentucky (Feb. 22) ... Recorded two hits, one RBI and scored one run against Pittsburgh (Feb. 21) ... Went 2-for-4 and scored one run against Kent State (Feb. 21) ... Recorded three hits, four RBIs and scored two runs against Bethune-Cookman (Feb. 9).
Junior (2013) ... All-Big Ten first team (first base)... NFCA Great Lakes All-Region second team (first base) ...Big Ten Player of the Week (May 7) ... Regular Season ... Played in 63 contests, starting 52 at first base, nine at catcher and one at designated player ... Batted .374 with 46 RBI and a team-high 14 doubles ... Collected a team-best 19 multi-hit games ... Put together an 18-game hit streak from March 22 - April 21 ... Tallied two hits in game three of the Super Regional vs. Louisiana Lafayette (May 25) ... Doubled and homered against Northwestern (May 5) for a total of four RBIs ... Drove in four runs against Northwestern (May 4) ... Went 4-for-5 with two RBI at Michigan State (April 14) ... Hit a grand slam against Ohio State (April 6) ... Went 3-for-4 with one RBI vs. Penn State (March 30)... Had the game-winning RBI against Purdue (March 23) ... Hit a home run during a 2-for-2 game against Purdue (March 22) ... Hit a double and collected one RBI against Arizona (March 15) ... Knocked in three runs vs. Boston College (March 5) ... Collected two hits and two RBI vs. Georgia Tech (March 1) ... Went 4-for-6 with a double and two RBI vs. Illinois State (Feb. 22) ... Made first career start at first base and tallied three hits against FAU (Feb. 17) ... Went 2-for-3 against Maryland (Feb. 16) ... Had two hits, including a double, against Samford (Feb. 10).
Sophomore (2012) ... Appeared in 21 games, starting 10 -- nine at catcher and one at designated player ... Limited by injury sustained against UCLA on March 2 ... Delivered game-winning RBI against Louisville in the NCAA Regional (May 19), drawing a bases-loaded HBP in the eighth inning ... Hit an RBI sacrifice fly against Purdue (May 11), accounting for the winning run in a 2-1 contest ... Was 1-for-2 with a run scored and an RBI versus Mississippi State (Feb. 26) ... Went 2-for-3 with a double against Hofstra (Feb. 25).
Freshman (2011) ... U-M Athletic Academic Achievement Award recipient ... All-Big Ten third team (catcher) ... Regular Season ... Started all 59 games -- 52 at catcher and seven at designated player ... Went 2-for-3 vs. Minnesota (May 7) ... Tallied four RBI in Illinois twinbill (April 17) ... Knocked in two RBI on two hits against Purdue (April 9) ... Used an RBI double and a solo homer to drive in both of U-M's runs in a 2-1 decision against Indiana-1 (April 2) ... Keyed Michigan's comeback at Northwestern (March 27) with a two-run fourth-inning single ... Went 2-for-4 with an RBI against Notre Dame at the Judi Garman Classic (March 19) ... Tallied two hits -- a double and a triple -- at Louisville (March 12) ... Recorded a sixth-inning leadoff solo shot vs. Massachusetts at the FAU Kick-Off Classic (Feb. 19) ... Went 2-for-3 vs. Long Island with a RBI triple (Feb. 18) ... Posted first collegiate home run -- a two-run fourth-inning blast -- vs. Ohio (Feb. 19) ... Went 2-for-3 with three RBI in collegiate debut vs. Southern Illinois at the Houston Invitational (Feb. 11).
Prep... Graduated from Summerfield High School (2010) ... National Honor Society ... Honor Roll ... Two-time Tri-County Conference Academic Award recipient (2009, '10) ... Four-time MHSSCA All-State Division 4 first team selection ... Michigan's Miss Softball nominee (2010) ... Helped guide Summerfield HS to the 2010 state championship ... Boasted a .455 batting average and 21 doubles as a senior (2010) ... Hit .662 as a junior (2009) and .516 as a freshman (2007) ... Four-time all-region and all-district first team selection ... Two-year Summerfield HS team captain (2009, '10) ... Also competed in basketball.
Personal... ... Caitlin Marie Blanchard was born on August 21, 1992 ... Enrolled in the College of Literature, Science and the Arts ... majoring in history ... Daughter of Rodney and Beth Blanchard.
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I must confess to ignorance of a few more recent calibers, due to many years of inactivity in shooting. I have never fired a 40 caliber pistol. I plan to at some point, but I would be most interested in any comparisons someone could make between the 9mm, .40, and .45.
There is a certain attraction for me towards the .40; bullet size, velocity, magazine capacities. What makes you prefer the .40 to other calibers and pistols, if you please?


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Bee Venom Therapy (BVT) is the therapeutic application of honeybee venom, through live bee stings, to bring relief and healing for various spinal, neural, joint, or musculo-skeletal ailments. Conditions responding to treatment include, but are not limited to:
- Arthritis
- Gout
- Bursitis
- Tendinitis
- Lyme Disease
- Lupus
- Shingles
- Bell's Palsy
- Neuropathy
- Sciatica
- Carpal Tunnel
- Fibromyalgia
- Raynaud's Disease
- Chronic Fatigue
- Psoriasis
- Eczema
- Asthma
- Cancerous Tumors
- Melanomas & Carcinomas
- Bone Fractures
- Herniated Discs
- Surgical Scars
- Internal Scarring
- Phantom Limb Pain
- Torn Ligaments & Tendons
- Pulled Muscles & Cramping
- Numbness & Poor Circulation
- Spasms
- Mood Disorders
- And Injuries to:
– ankles
– shoulders
– knees
– elbows
– hips
– wrists
Persons with Parkinson's Disease, Alzheimer's, and Stroke symptoms may also benefit.
Furthermore, recent research with laboratory rats in South Korea has shown that melittin, the primary peptide in bee venom, can block inflammatory genes that are inherent with degenerative diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis.
The most remarkable characteristic of bee venom is the presence of the neurotransmitters dopamine, serotonin and norepinephrine, which along with the peptide apamin, facilitate nerve transmission and healing in conditions involving nerve disorders. This gives bee venom the ability to travel along neural pathways from the spine, to various trigger points, and injured areas to help repair nerve damage and restore mobility.
Contrary to what is stated on the Internet and elsewhere, you cannot get the complete relief you are seeking for the ailments listed above from topical or ingestible products containing bee venom. In fact, according to Charles Mraz, it is impossible to derive any benefit at all from ingesting bee venom because digestive enzymes will break it down and render it useless. This includes bee venom mixed with other bee products such as honey. Topical creams and ointments with bee venom may offer mild relief for strained and overused muscles, but will not be useful in healing more serious injuries.
On the PBS television show Nature, it was reported in the summer of 2005 that venom from a variety of animals has the capacity to kill cancer cells. This would include venom from bees, snakes, spiders, scorpions, gila monsters, sea urchins, and sea coral. Pharmaceutical companies are researching the potential of these venoms as the next generation of cancer fighting drugs. New York-Presbyterian Hospital has completed a Phase II clinical trial using scorpion venom to kill brain cancer cells. Today, the promise of this remedy exists with live honeybees, which can be used to sting malignant tumors close to the skin surface, and make them disappear by killing the cancer cells that feed them.
According to the Wall Street Journal, a study recently released by the Whittemore Peterson Institute for Neuro-Immune Disease, the National Cancer Institute, and the Cleveland Clinic found the virus, XMRV, to be linked to chronic fatigue syndrome, some cases of prostate cancer, autism, atypical MS, and fibromyalgia, in the similar way that HIV is associated with AIDS. The antiviral potential of bee venom, along with its ability to travel over neural pathways, may explain why it has been useful in fighting some of these diseases.
My mission with BVT is to facilitate believers … not to persuade skeptics.
Bee Well Therapy, Inc. is located in Stamford, Connecticut. Please see the contact us page for a FREE phone consultation.
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For almost a year Khloe Kardashian and The Game have been hiding out and seeing each other away from the cameras. For Khloe it is especially tough to hide from the cameras because she loves them so much. She also likes to present herself as a loving wife who would never cheat on her husband despite how many times he has cheated on her. So, the two have been content to meeting up for a few hours at a time and generally out of the public eye except for when they work out together or have dinner in a group of friends together or when The Game pretends he likes Robert and invites him over and Khloe comes over to just say hi to her brother.
Last night was the closest the two have come to showing the world they are a couple when they hosted a party together. Yes, it was technically Khloe's party but The Game made sure it was a success and the two never left each other the entire night. When you go out together two out of three nights you might as well just give up pretending. I'm kind of shocked Khloe would pick another guy who is going to cheat on her but then again, it's her life to live, just Kris Jenner's to control.