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"In China today, Bill Gates is Britney Spears. In America today, Britney Spears is Britney Spears-and that is our problem."
- Thomas L. Friedman, The World is Flat
Dan Blevins is the Instructional Technology Specialist for Killough Middle School and a member of his district's Technology, Distance Learning, and Technology Responsible Use committees. As part of his "other duties as assigned" he has written several database apps deployed throughout the district that use PHP and mySQL. He also designs CS-based online multi-level cross-curriculum collaborative lesson plans.
His certifications include high school Social Studies, Computer Science, and Online Learning Instructor/Course Designer. He was named an Apple State High School Educator of the Year. Now he spends his time supporting his school's 850 Windows computers while training and collaborating with teachers and students to integrate technology into the learning process. As a Jr. Achievement State Economics Teacher of the Year, his favorite subject to teach is technology-integrated Economics.
Dan discovered the magic of CS5 during an Adobe Connect product presentation, and now spends most of his free time exploring CS6. Within two hours of the Creative Cloud launch he had activated his subscription and begun redesigning his website to display CS projects. Being dyslexic and colorblind, Dan is impressed at the way Adobe applications can be used as force multipliers for leveraging learning disabilities into strengths. He describes himself as "the ultimate end user."

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Giants mulling replacement for Vogelsong
SAN FRANCISCO -- Giants manager Bruce Bochy said that he and the club's braintrust are "weighing all the options" regarding who will replace the injured Ryan Vogelsong in the starting rotation.
Currently, there's no urgency to name a fill-in for Vogelsong, who sustained two fractures and a dislocated joint in his right pinkie when Washington's Craig Stammen hit him with a pitch that he swung at Monday night. Due to Thursday's scheduled off-day, the Giants won't need a fifth starter until next Tuesday's Interleague game at Oakland.
The simplest move would be to move Chad Gaudin from the bullpen to the rotation. The right-hander has made 75 Major League starts and possesses more durability than the average reliever, having pitched three innings or more twice and working between two and three innings seven times. He entered Tuesday with an 0-1 record and a 2.10 ERA in 14 appearances.
Three candidates exist at Triple-A Fresno: Mike Kickham (2-4, 4.72 ERA), Chris Heston (5-3, 5.59) and Shane Loux (4-1, 3.68).
Ranked 12th by MLB.com on the list of top Giants prospects, the 24-year-old Kickham has won his last two starts, yielding two earned runs in 11 innings during that span. In 47 2/3 innings, the left-hander has struck out 50 batters but has walked 19.
Heston, San Francisco's No. 8 prospect according to MLB.com, has 50 strikeouts in 56 1/3 innings. Two starts ago he surrendered three hits in seven shutout innings against New Orleans but was roughed up Tuesday, when Oklahoma City tagged him for five runs and seven hits in 5 2/3 innings.
Loux, who's beginning his 17th professional season, was primarily a starter in Triple-A from 2010-11 before returning to the bullpen last year. His 2012 campaign included a 19-game relief stint with San Francisco, during which he went 1-0 with a 4.97 ERA.
Chris Haft is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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text: Coal industry plans to continue fight against Obama EPA By Ken Ward Jr. November 7, 2012 Story Share CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Coal industry officials may consider toning down their "war on coal" rhetoric in the wake of President Obama's re-election victory, but said Wednesday they'll continue to strongly oppose various administration regulatory initiatives.Regional political leaders said they hold out some hope -- although a small one -- that the administration might be more open to working with states to ease U.S. Environmental Protection Agency permit reviews or moderate new air-quality standards."It's incumbent on those of us from the coal-producing and coal-consuming districts to come together to try to work with the EPA to see what it is we can get them to do sensibly and quit running roughshod over the states," said Democratic Rep. Nick Rahall, who won re-election Tuesday to his 19th term representing Southern West Virginia in Congress.But experts say that seems unlikely, and that the White House may focus even more effort over the next four years on reducing mining's impact on the environment and local communities and curbing air pollution -- including greenhouse gas emissions -- from coal-fired power plants."I think the election returns may embolden Obama on a number of fronts, including a more determined effort to shift from black to green on energy," said Pat Parenteau, who teaches environmental policy at the Vermont Law School. "He certainly doesn't owe the coal industry or coal-state politicians anything."Hal Quinn, president of the National Mining Association, issued a statement congratulating Obama on his victory, and saying his group "remains committed to working with the administration and the Congress on an 'all of the above' energy strategy that includes coal, our most abundant energy resource."The United Mine Workers union, which did not endorse either candidate, also congratulated Obama and Vice President Joe Biden, saying "in the end, they laid out a vision for America's future that the majority of our fellow citizens believe is the right path for our nation."UMW spokesman Phil Smith added, in response to Gazette questions, that the union hopes Obama's re-election would bring continued efforts to improve miner health and safety enforcement, something Republican Mitt Romney seemed likely to weaken. While Obama secured an Electoral College victory in Tuesday's general election, Romney easily won the nation's three top coal-producing states, Wyoming, West Virginia and Kentucky. Obama carried key swing states -- Ohio, Virginia, and Colorado -- where Romney had hoped his promise to loosen regulatory restrictions on mining would help decide close races.Mining industry-backed candidates won some closely watched U.S. House races, most notably in Kentucky, where incumbent Democrat Ben Chandler was defeated by Republican Andy Barr in a race that frequently focused on coal policy. And across the country, Romney handily won all but three of the 25 largest coal-producing counties.But industry-endorsed candidates lost six key U.S. Senate races where Republicans harshly criticized generally pro-coal Democratic candidates for not doing enough to fight new U.S. Environmental Protection Agency restrictions.Smith noted that coal wasn't necessarily the key issue in each of those Senate races, but that the UMW endorsed Democrats for each of those seats in Pennsylvania, Virginia, Ohio, Montana, New Mexico and Indiana. "That said, the candidates we endorsed in those races are all supportive of coal miners and their jobs," Smith said. "They are all supportive of secure retirement for coal industry retirees and widows. They are all supportive of strong enforcement of safety and health laws and regulations."Bill Raney, president of the West Virginia Coal Association, said his group was disappointed that the industry's campaign to unseat Obama was unsuccessful."We'll go through the components of it and see what parts of it can be adjusted," Raney said. "I suspect there's going to be a lot of adjustment that goes on." But Raney said he feels like the ball is in Obama's court to show coal industry officials the administration is willing to work to address its concerns about regulatory proposals."We simply have been victimized by them and targeted by them," Raney said. "There needs to be a change on the side of the administration and then there will be a change by the industry."Industry experts and analysts have pointed to factors other than new regulations as playing much larger roles in the decline of Appalachian coal: cheap natural gas, competition from other coal basins and the mining-out of the best and easiest-to-reach reserves.Government and private forecasts have for years projected a decline in Southern West Virginia production, fueled by quality reserves being mined out and increasing competition from giant surface mines in Wyoming's Powder River Basin.More recently, advances in natural gas drilling resulted in extremely cheap prices, prompting many power producers to switch fuels. Additionally, new EPA efforts to reduce toxic air emissions have forced some utilities to speed up plans to close older, inefficient coal plants that couldn't meet the EPA standards.The latest data from the federal Energy Information Administration show that utility demand for U.S. steam coal has dropped 17 percent this year, in large part because of competition from natural gas. EIA is projecting the lowest coal consumption by the U.S. electricity sector in at least 20 years. But in the wake of his own re-election victory, West Virginia Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin repeated his earlier belief that brighter days for the coal industry could be just around the corner."Obviously, the loss of coal jobs is a huge concern," Tomblin said Wednesday on the MetroNews radio show Talkline. "Hopefully, the coal market will rebound sometime here in the near future."Reach Ken Ward Jr. at email@example.com or 304-348-1702. 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Disciplinary Board Cautions Public to Avoid Suspended Lawyer
Harrisburg, Pa. – The Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania is warning the public to beware of a Philadelphia-based attorney who continued to practice law in violation of a temporary suspension order issued earlier this year.
Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania Announces New Plan to Raise Awareness of Attorney Discipline
Harrisburg, Pa. – Demonstrating its commitment to safeguarding the public and the reputation of the legal profession, the Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania announces an initiative to make it easier for the public to determine when an attorney has received public discipline.
Final Registration Notification for Pennsylvania Attorneys
If you have NOT yet completed your 2014 - 2015 Annual Attorney Registration, we must receive it on or before July 31 to avoid late fees.
Website Goes Mobile Friendly
With many attorneys turning to mobile devices to access information, The Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of PA recently updated its website to be mobile-friendly.
New Jersey Supreme Court Offers Attorneys a Convenient Electronic Registration System and Discounted Annual Assessment for 2012
Pursuant to Rules 1:20-1(b) and (c), 1:28-2(a), 1:28B-1(e), and1:42-2(b), attorneys licensed to practice in New Jersey are annually required to pay an assessment and file a registration statement in a form prescribed by the Administrative Director with approval of the Supreme Court.
Attorneys Seeking Reinstatement Must Take Courses
The Secretary of the Disciplinary Board has published a schedule of the courses an attorney seeking reinstatement must take.
Attention Pennsylvania Attorneys: Annual Attorney Registration Information
The Annual Registration Packets were sent to all attorneys on May 14, so look for yours to arrive in your mailbox this week. Don't forget to send it in by July 1 to avoid late penalties.
Annual Attorney Registration Can Now Be Completed Online!
(Harrisburg, PA) - The Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania is pleased to announce the annual attorney registration can be completed online beginning Monday, May 2, 2011.
Aggressive Actions Taken To Stop Disbarred Lawyer From Continuing To Practice
(Harrisburg, Pa.) - In early August of this year, the Office of Disciplinary Counsel (ODC) filed in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County a civil complaint, therein asking the Honorable Pamela Pryor Dembe, President Judge of that court, to enjoin a disbarred Philadelphia attorney from continuing to practice law. The last time ODC had to take such a drastic step to prevent a disbarred attorney from practicing law was 20 years ago.
Pennsylvania Deputy Chief Disciplinary Counsel Named Fellow of American Bar Foundation
(Philadelphia, Pa.) - Paul J. Burgoyne, Deputy Chief Disciplinary Counsel, has been named a fellow of the American Bar Foundation.
Disciplinary Board Of Pennsylvania Makes Address Change Process Easier For Attorneys
(Lemoyne, Pa.) - The Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania announces an improvement in the way Pennsylvania attorneys submit address changes.
Annual Registration Fee for Lawyers to Increase
Informational Video Produced For Disciplinary Board Of Pennsylvania Receives AVA Gold Award
(Lemoyne, Pa.) The Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania has been recognized for its informational video "Assuring the Citizen Access to the Commonwealth's Legal System" with an Ava Gold Award. The video, produced and submitted by GK Visual, was selected among 2,200 entries in the 2008 international competition.
Disciplinary Board Of Pennsylvania Provides New Tool For Understanding Attorney Disciplinary System
(Lemoyne, Pa.) The Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania recently released an informational video, posted on its Web site www.padb.us, entitled Assuring the Citizen Access to the Commonwealth's Legal System. The video provides an overview of the Disciplinary Board and the activities that occur within the organization. It's been designed to simplify what is a complex process, and to make it easy for both attorneys and consumers to understand the policies and procedures within the Disciplinary Board.
Supreme Court Adopts New Money Handling Guidelines
The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania adopted a major revision of the Pennsylvania Rules regarding the handling of client funds by lawyers.
Pa Disciplinary Board Member Elected as Pennsylvania Bar Association Treasurer Court Of Pennsylvania
(Lemoyne, Pa.) - The Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania announced that one of the members of the Board was elected treasurer of the Pennsylvania Bar Association (PBA) in early June. Francis X. O'Connor, Esq., an attorney and sole practitioner from Great Bend, is a former member of the PBA Board of Governors, past chair of the PBA Membership Committee, and past president of the Conference of County Bar Leaders. Additionally, he is secretary/treasurer of the Susquehanna County Bar Association.
Annual Registration Statements to be Mailed
Annual Lawyer Assessment statement forms for 2008-2009 will be mailed sometime toward the middle of May.
Lawyer Feels Obligation To Live By Rules
Smith B. "Bart" Gephart found his passion in the courtroom, so he takes it very seriously when lawyers stray from the rules. "I loved it," said Gephart, who was a founding partner of Killian and Gephart in Harrisburg. "All I ever wanted to do was be a trial lawyer." The Harrisburg-area native resigned his partnership about three years ago, but still keeps his old office at the firm on Pine Street. Gephart, who turns 80 on July 2, recently was appointed to a second term on the Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, which reviews cases of lawyers accused of bad conduct.
Pennsylvania Lawyer Looks at Disciplinary Board
The January/February issue of the Pennsylvania Lawyer magazine, a publication of the Pennsylvania Bar Association, has two articles on the disciplinary system. "Passing Judgment," by Helen Roth Vanston, relates the author's experience and perspectives from her years of service on one of the Hearing Committees of the Disciplinary Board.
Justice Newman Announces Retirement
Justice Sandra Schutz Newman of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania has announced she will retire from the bench effective January 1, 2007. Justice Newman was the first and is still the only woman elected to a full term on the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.
Disciplinary Board Offers To Help Solo Practitioners Better Understand Rules Of Professional Conduct
(Lemoyne, Pa.) - Consisting of more than 60 percent of the attorneys in the state, solo and small-firm practitioners make up the largest lawyer constituency in Pennsylvania. These attorneys face unique challenges in both the operation of their practice and adherence to the Pennsylvania Rules of Professional Conduct.
Attorneys Marc S. Raspanti And Raymond Wierciszewski Of The Pa. Disciplinary Board To Speak During "A Day On Health Law"
(Lemoyne, Pa.) - The Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania announces that board member Marc S. Raspanti and Raymond Wierciszewski, the disciplinary counsel-in-charge of the Office of the Disciplinary Counsel's (ODC) District II office, will speak at the Pennsylvania Bar Institute's (PBI) "A Day on Health Law" seminar on October 11, 2006 at the CLE Conference Center in Philadelphia. They will present "An Insider's Look at How the Pennsylvania Disciplinary Process Works: A Practitioner's Primer." The seminar is available via videoconference at the Koppers Building in Pittsburgh.
Newly Enhanced Web Site Better Educates Attorneys on the Rules of Professional Conduct
(Lemoyne, Pa.) - The Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, an independent agency, announces the launch of its newly redesigned, user-friendly Web site, www.padb.us. The new design features easier navigation so both attorneys and consumers are able to efficiently access information.
New Web Site for Consumers to Research or Report Attorney Ethics Violations
(Lemoyne, Pa.) - The Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania announces the launch of its newly designed, user-friendly Web site, www.padb.us. The new site incorporates easier navigation so both consumers and attorneys are able to more efficiently access information.
The District IV (Pittsburgh) office of the Office of Disciplinary Counsel has moved.
Consumer Group Rates Pennsylvania Disciplinary System Nation's "Most Improved"
HALT, a nationwide advocacy group which has been highly critical of lawyers, rated Pennsylvania's disciplinary system the nation's "Most Improved" in its new 2006 survey of lawyer disciplinary systems. Pennsylvania had ranked 51st and last in the organization's 2002 survey, but HALT rated Pennsylvania's the 5th best system in the country in its 2006 survey.
National Legal Reform Organization Recognizes PA Legal System For Policy
(Camp Hill, Pa.) - Written fee agreements can clearly and thoroughly describe how an attorney's fees will be determined. They can also explain the responsibilities and expectations of all parties as well as outline the details of the attorney-client relationship.
PA Supreme Court Disciplinary Board Consumer Rights Information Now Available
(Camp Hill, PA) - A new brochure outlining the rights of consumers regarding the professional conduct of attorneys in Pennsylvania is now available to the public. The brochure, published by the Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, is available at Pennsylvania county bar association offices statewide, as well as in the district offices of the Disciplinary Board.
Consumer Organization HALT Praises PA Fee Writing Rule
The consumer advocacy organization HALT (www.halt.org) has been very critical of the legal profession at large, and of Pennsylvania's disciplinary system in particular.
Disciplinary Board Launches Email Newsletter
The Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania has launched an electronic newsletter to inform and educate attorneys regarding activities and initiatives of the Disciplinary Board and to advance the highest standards of legal services for the citizens of Pennsylvania.
Attorney E-Newsletter Provides Innovative Communications For The Disciplinary Board And Pennsylvania Attorneys
(Camp Hill, PA) - The Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania has launched an electronic newsletter to inform and educate attorneys regarding activities and initiatives of the Disciplinary Board and to advance the highest standards of legal services for the citizens of Pennsylvania.
The Executive Director of the Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania Shares His Thoughts on the Status and Future Direction of the Organization
Joe Farrell is no stranger to the workings of administrative organizations. Previous assignments as Deputy Executive Director of Administration and Enforcement for the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, and as Manager of the Executive Office for Customer Advocacy at First Energy have provided a wealth of management and professional experiences for his task at the Disciplinary Board.
Disciplinary Board Extends Comment Period
(Camp Hill, PA) - The Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, a 16-member independent agency created by the Supreme Court with complete oversight and investigative power to review the conduct of Pennsylvania lawyers, recently announced that it is considering a historic step to alter the traditional confidential nature of disciplinary proceedings in Pennsylvania.
Disciplinary Board Changes Hearing Committee Structures
The Disciplinary Board is proposing changes in the way the Hearing Committees who conduct hearings in disciplinary cases and review Disciplinary Counsel recommendations are assigned. Currently, all Hearing Committees are empanelled on a long-term basis with three lawyers who practice in the District in which the disciplinary case is brought, and the member of the Hearing Committee with the longest tenure in that role serves as its Chair.


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Monastery Store
The monastery store at Dai Bosatsu Zendo was started as a bookstore devoted to Buddhist literature. And we still have a wonderful selection of books, including several unique publications that are only available here. Over the years, other items have been added to our store-- incense, zazen cushions, CDs, and our own t-shirts.
We hope you enjoy browsing the store. There is a convenient PayPal shopping cart, but if you prefer another payment method, call the office at 845 439-4566. If you are ordering from overseas, please include appropriate shipping costs. And please do remember that any purchase made here helps to support our monastics and our two temples, Dai Bosatsu Zendo and New York Zendo.
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text: 363 E. Villa St. • Pasadena, CA 91101 Phone: (626) 744-6530 | Fax: (626) 744-6533 Monday thru Thursday ..............8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Friday .......................................8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Saturday ...................................8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Sunday .....................................Closed Center Supervisor: Maricela Galvez firstname.lastname@example.com Villa-Parke Community Center is located at 363 E. Villa St. in Northwest Pasadena on an 8.1 acres site. A portion of the existing community center was originally a Boys' Club which was constructed in the 1940's. In 1973, the city acquired the building and renovated it, adding to the initial structure in the early 1990's. The Center has a total building area of 41,475 square feet, including a large auditorium with stage and storage area, social/recreation room, weight room, boxing room, teen facility meeting rooms, senior room, several small meeting rooms, two kitchens, lounge, and a gymnasium with showers and dressing rooms. Recreation activities include a complete aerobics program, Self Defense (Jujitsu), Arts & Crafts, Seasonal Sports Leagues, a unique Summer Enrichment Day Camp, and the City's largest Youth Soccer Program. In addition to the recreation use and Farmers Market, a large portion of the Center's foot traffic are individuals seeking social services. Information and referral services are provided to walk-in clients regarding social security benefits, unemployment, employment, housing, consumer protection, welfare, health services office, day care, senior issues, and additional programs and services provided by governments and local organizations. Various local human services organizations also provide activities at the Center, including El Centro de Accion Social, La Escuela de la Comunidad, Head Start, Health Department (WIC), and more. Many staff are bilingual (English-Spanish). The Center has approximately 18,000 drop-in client visits per month. The advisory committee, city officials and the architects kept this information in mind when planning this community center. The Center contains the dreams of those visionaries and reflects the neighborhood needs and concerns. The City of Pasadena is proud to welcome you to the Villa-Parke Community Center.


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DH gives Dodgers more flexibility
ANAHEIM -- The Dodgers' constantly shifting outfield rotation becomes a little easier to navigate in American League ballparks.
With the Dodgers moving down the I-5 to take on the Angels, manager Don Mattingly said he welcomes the option to use a designated hitter.
"I think we're better equipped for it now than we were in the past," Mattingly said. "A couple of years ago, we came here with the DH, and it was like, 'Really?' It didn't really help us much.
"So but now we're a little more equipped. We talk about the four outfielders. We're more that type of club where it helps us to put another bat in the lineup."
On Wednesday, it allowed Mattingly to get both Carl Crawford and Andre Ethier into the outfield corners, while keeping Matt Kemp's hot bat in the lineup.
It helps, Mattingly said, that the Angels lack a left-handed option in their bullpen to neutralize Crawford and Ethier.
"It allows us to get to be able to get Andre and Carl in there," he said. "We wanted to get as much offense as we could, and it gives me a chance to really give Matt a day, a day off his feet, keep him in the lineup, the way he's swinging the bat."
Ken Gurnick is a reporter for MLB.com. Michael Lananna is an associate reporter. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Safety and Effectiveness of Tramadex-OD After Knee Arthroscopy
The recruitment status of this study is unknown. The completion date has passed and the status has not been verified in more than two years.
Verified February 2010 by Shaare Zedek Medical Center.
Recruitment status was: Not yet recruiting
Recruitment status was: Not yet recruiting
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Last updated: February 1, 2010
Last verified: February 2010
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Extended-release tramadol is indicated for the management of moderate to severe pain in adults who require around-the-clock treatment. It provides an extended duration of action, more constant plasma concentrations, a reduced dosing frequency, and the potential for improved compliance and therapeutic outcomes.
The present study was designed to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of this medication in the treatment of early postoperative pain after knee arthroscopy.
|Postoperative Pain
|Drug: extended-release tramadol Drug: paracetamol
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|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Single (Outcomes Assessor)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|Open-label Study of the Safety and Effectiveness of Short-term Therapy With Extended-release Tramadol (TRAMADEX-OD) in the Management of Pain After Knee Arthroscopy.
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Drug Information available for: TramadolU.S. FDA Resources
Further study details as provided by Shaare Zedek Medical Center:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- Safety and effectiveness of TRAMADEX-OD will be evaluated by recording adverse events and using a visual analogue score for pain evaluation [ Time Frame: up to 48 hours ]
Secondary Outcome Measures:
- Patient satisfaction will be evaluated by a telephone interview [ Time Frame: up to 48 hours ]
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|Study Start Date:
|December 2009
|Estimated Study Completion Date:
|December 2011
|Estimated Primary Completion Date:
|December 2010 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
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Active Comparator: Tramadex-OD
Patients will undergo knee arthroscopy under spinal anesthesia without any opioid. 30 minutes prior to surgery and 24 hours afterwards, patients will take a tablet of 100 mg Tramadex-OD. Breakthrough pain will be managed with 1 gr paracetamol (per os) as needed.
Drug: extended-release tramadol
30 minutes prior vto surgery and 24 hours afterwards, patients will take a tablet of 100 mg TRAMADEX-OD
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Active Comparator: Control group
Patients will undergo knee arthroscopy under spinal anesthesia without any opioid.Postoperative pain will be managed throughout the study with 1 gr paracetamol (per os) every 6 hours as required.
Drug: paracetamol
in the control group, postoperative pain will managed with 1 gr paracetamol (per os) as needed (up to 4 times a day)
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|18 Years to 65 Years (Adult)
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Inclusion Criteria:
- Men and nonpregnant women
- Age: 18-65 years
- ASA classification I or II
- ambulatory knee arthroscopy under spinal anesthesia
Exclusion Criteria:
- Pregnancy
- Intolerance to any opioid, tramadol or paracetamol
- spine surgery in the past
- renal or hepatic impairment
- cardiac or respiratory conditions that put the patient at risk for respiratory depression
- patients receiving: monoamine oxidase inhibitors, carbamazepine, quinidine, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors or tricyclic antidepressants
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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01024348
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|Shaare Zedek Medical Center
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|Jerusalem, Israel, 91031
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Shaare Zedek Medical Center
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|Shaare Zedek Medical center, Jerusalem, Israel
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Value never goes out of style during the holiday's and Ross Stores is well positioned to capitalize on this most enduring of seasonal behaviors.
Even so, following the release of third quarter results on Thursday, Ross stopped short of increasing its fourth quarter forecast the way some investors thought the company might. Ross maintained its full year profit outlook and also offered a conservative projection for same store sales to increase in the range of 1% to 2% during the fourth quarter. The tepid outlook was due in part to a comparison with a prior year fourth quarter when comps rose 7%.
"Our focus on bargains continues to make our stores attractive destinations for value-conscious customers," said Ross vice chairman and CEO Michael Balmuth. "During the holiday season, however, it is always difficult to predict how promotional other retailers may become or how current macro-economic and political uncertainties may impact consumer spending. We are also anniversarying the robust 7% increase in same store sales from last year's fourth quarter. So, while we hope to do better, we believe it is prudent to maintain our prior fourth quarter guidance."
Fourth quarter earnings for the 14 week period ended February 2, 2013 are expected to range from 99 cents to $1.04 compared to the prior year's 85 cents a share profit. The additional week in this year's fourth quarter is expected to add between eight and nine cents to profits.
Balmuth issued the holiday outlook in conjunction with the release of third quarter results that saw sales increase 11% to a little less than $2.3 billion and comparable sales rise 6% on top of a 5% gain the prior year. Earnings for the period were 72 cents, compared to 63 cents the prior year and net income increased 11% to $159.5 million from $144 million.
"We are pleased with the strong sales and earnings increases we generated in the third quarter and first nine months of 2012," Balmuth said. "Our better-than-expected results year-to-date were driven by our ongoing ability to offer shoppers a fresh and exciting array of compelling name brand bargains for the family and the home. In addition, operating our stores on lower inventories while strictly controlling expenses continues to enhance profit margins."


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text: Open Pit Area, Rider Autograph Session & Cool Temperatures For Ontario EnduroX Press Release | September 18, 2013The following is from Source Interlink…Irvine, CA (September 17, 2013) – The temperatures will likely be in the triple digits in Ontario, California for this weekend's GEICO AMA EnduroCross, fueled by Monster Energy and presented by Lucas Oil. And the action on the track will be extremely hot as well but race fans will get to enjoy a cool beverage and cool temperatures inside the air conditioned Citizens Business Bank Arena. Speaking of being hot, Mike Brown is coming into round three of the series with the Championship lead but will need to fight off a pack of riders including Taddy Blazusiak, Taylor Robert, Colton Haaker, Cody Webb and Cory Graffunder among others.The pit area is open for FREE all day so it is a great time to meet the riders and check out their bikes. The top riders will also do an autograph session on the show concourse at 6:30 pm. The Arena is also open for free for the daytime qualifiers but you will need a ticket for the evening main event action so get your tickets now! Tickets are available at the following local Kawasaki dealers:• Corona Motorsports: www.coronamotorsports.com• John Burr Cycles: www.johnburrcycles.com• Malcolm Smith Motorsports: www.malcolmsmith.com• Mid Cities Motorsports: www.midcitieshonda.com• Tickets are also available at www.cbbankarena.com/events/detail/endurocross or www.EnduroCross.comIf you cannot be there in person, you can watch the live webcast. EnduroCross fans will be able to access the shows via the www.EnduroCross.com or the Motor Trend YouTube channel http://www.youtube.com/user/MotorTrend?feature=watch. Live Timing and Scoring will also be available here: http://endurocross.tracksideresults.com/liveresults.aspFor more information, please visit www.EnduroCross.com 2013 GEICO AMA EnduroCross, Fueled by Monster Energy ScheduleLocation Date Arena / Additional InformationLas Vegas, Nevada May 3, 2013 Orleans Arena (Friday during Supercross weekend)Sacramento, California June 8, 2013 Sleep Train ArenaOntario, California September 21, 2013 Citizens Business Bank ArenaDenver, Colorado October 12, 2013 National Western ComplexEverett, Washington October 26, 2013 Comcast ArenaBoise, Idaho November 9, 2013 Idaho CenterLas Vegas, Nevada November 23, 2013 Orleans ArenaLike EnduroCross! By Press Release Comments


text: Time to celebrate bug season By John McCoy April 13, 2013 Story Share CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Note to self: Hang in there. Bug season begins soon.When I see the first green leaves appear on weeping willow trees, or see the cheery yellow blossoms of forsythia bushes, I know it's almost "my" time of year.Most people call it spring, but I call it bug season.Deep in the turbulent waters of West Virginia's trout streams, bugs of all sorts are getting ready to hatch. From mid-April through early June, mayflies and caddis flies and stoneflies make the almost-magical transformation from larvae to adults.To do so, the larvae float or swim to the water's surface, where they split their skins and crawl out as fully formed adults. As they float and struggle on the surface, they become sitting ducks for feeding trout.For fly anglers, catching a full-blown hatch is like hitting the lottery. Catching trout is sometimes as easy as seeing a fish rise to a real fly, casting an artificial fly to that spot, and setting the hook when the imitation disappears.The bugs go by a dizzying array of Latin scientific names: Epeorus pleuralis, Brachycentrus americanus, Maccafertium vicarium and the like. Only true wonks use the Latin names, though. Most anglers distinguish the species by the names of those artificials used to match the hatch. One can hardly blame them, as names like Quill Gordon, Grannom and March Brown are infinitely easier to pronounce and remember than all that Latin gobbledygook.Many of the early-season mayfly hatches involve species best imitated with drab flies size 18 and smaller. Several broods of Blue-winged Olives become active in April, as do Blue Quills.The first sizable mayfly to come along is the size 14 Quill Gordon, also a somber pattern. The famed Hendrickson comes next, followed by the Orange Sulfur, the March Brown, the Gray Fox, the Green Drake and the Leadwing Coachman. Scattered in among the mayfly emergences are a variety of caddis fly and stonefly hatches. On most Mountain State waters, heavy caddis and stonefly hatches are relatively infrequent, although the little Yellow Sally stonefly sometimes is the exception that proves the rule.I've been a fly fisherman for 35 years, and I can count on the fingers of one hand the times I've exploited a heavy caddis fly or stonefly hatch. I'll say this, though - they certainly were memorable.The best big-fish day I ever had came during a hatch of large green-bodied caddis flies on a boulder-strewn central West Virginia stream. I frankly didn't know a hatch was on, but had on the end of my line a fly that matched the hatching pupae perfectly.In about half an hour's time over roughly 100 yards of water, I caught a 19-inch brown trout, a 13-incher, another 19-incher, and hooked and lost a mammoth brown my fishing partner estimated at 24 inches.The most memorable hatch I ever encountered was one I couldn't fish. I was vacationing in Yellowstone National Park with my wife, and I had taken her to look at the Yellowstone River's famed LeHardy Rapids.The National Park Service has declared the rapids a "study area" and doesn't allow fishing. Cutthroat trout there are both abundant and large. When my wife and I were there, a flush hatch of 2-inch long stoneflies known as "salmonflies" happened to be underway. Huge trout were rising everywhere, gobbling the flies as they struggled on the churning surface.I had a blast catching the big insects, crushing their heads, tossing them into the river and watching 20- to 25-inch cutts rocket to the surface to scarf them up.I was watching fish and not catching them, but seldom before or since has "bug season" been quite that much fun. Story Share Story Share Trending Now 1 DHHR report: No neglect, criminal charges in death of ResCare client 2 Philanthropist Betty Schoenbaum of Shoney's fortune turns 100 3 Deer in 8 WV counties found dead from EHD 4 Derek Redd: Marshall thinks outside the cable box for broadcasts 5 Former State Police captain now chief in Winfield Outdoors notes -- April 14 Previous Story Much more than a retail store Next Story


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The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors proclaimed November as Pedestrian Safety Month in Fairfax County. Chairman Gerald E. Connolly noted that as days grow shorter and Daylight Savings Time ends in November, it is most appropriate at this time of year to raise awareness of pedestrian safety for both drivers and pedestrians.
There have been four pedestrian fatalities to date this year in Fairfax County; the average is between 10 and 20 pedestrian deaths per year and another 300 injuries. Sustained success, Connolly pointed out, requires a continued commitment to ongoing efforts to improve pedestrian safety. All county drivers, cyclists and pedestrians need to work together to prevent future pedestrian and bicycle injuries and fatalities, making the streets safer for all who use them.
During the past six years, the county has worked jointly with other local jurisdictions to increase the public's awareness of pedestrian safety by emphasizing the "three Es"approach to safety: enforcement, education and engineering. Fairfax County is participating in the current regional StreetSmart Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Awareness Campaign.
Through funding and strong support from the Board of Supervisors, there have been increased pedestrian safety efforts and access improvements. Pedestrian safety projects and initiatives through the Fairfax County Department of Transportation and Police Department include:
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- Adding a bus stop coordinator and bicycle program coordinator to better implement county goals for non-motorized transportation programs, in addition to the county's pedestrian program manager.
- Approving changes in the Public Facilities Manual that will require sidewalks on both sides of roadways in most new developments.
- Providing for increased police enforcement in high-pedestrian crash areas such as Richmond Highway, Lee Highway and Arlington Boulevard.
- Implementing recommendations from the Pedestrian Task Force's Final Report, such as identifying $48 million toward the 10-year funding goal of $60 million and directing staff to emphasize pedestrian safety as a county priority in all areas of county business.
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The eBe political landscape: the numbers
A Vegan
Current situation:
Members in each Party:
Congress Members in each Party:
Party / Number of Members / Congress members / PP
Res Belgica / 43 / 8 / Kiyonori Dragnier
HOPE / 43 / 8 / Zangetsu-osan
Babyboom / 38 / 4 / SwaqqCoryn
All TOgethers / 29 / 6 / Tony Clifford
Yes We Can / 21 / 2 / Olv007
Belgium for Belgians / 13 / 0 / Manekemaan
Netherlands BE Back / 8 / 0 / Yannis de Leeuw
Belgian Beer Party / 6 / 0 / FreddeLeGrand
Belgian Liberal Democrat Party / 5 / 1 / Kaad
Belgian Labour Party / 2 / 0 / Jens Leupe
I would like to update and expand this in the future. Could each PP send me the goals and program of their party? Links to articles would also be appreciated.
If I look at the numbers I have only one question: Why is a party that has 20,67% of all party members and 27,5% of all congress members completely ignored. Or to ask it different why do some parties and our gov refuse to work together with a party that represents more than 25% of our citizens?
depends how you look at it, why does a party that represent 27,5% of congress refuses to work together with the other 72,5% ?
a door to door salesman knows he have to enter to sale, staying outside does not pay.
I like your idea to get the party programs together, hope that the response will be positive.
When did HOPE ever say that it doesn't want to work together with other parties? I haven't asked anything else since I created HOPE. Hell that was why I created HOPE. A lot of you are putting it up side down. We do not refuse to work together with others (actually we already work together with more than you would think). It is only a small part of the eBe community who doesn't want to work together with HOPE. But sadly they are among the most active in our community. And because of this others get the impression nobody wants to work together with HOPE or that HOPE doesn't want to work together with anyone (what is a load of crap, we have asked many times to work together).
I still remember the start of HOPE, we where even glad for it, but it got mixed up with an other party, and some of them are still there, think that that is the main reason why everything went wrong.
Some of us thought it would change the day you returned to HOPE, trouble is that you started to defend those who turned everything upside down (right or wrong I do not know) and that was not accepted.
HOPE are not Multis. HOPE just doesn't have forum participants. So what are they doing? Are we supposed to move everything to ingame? Will they be active then? Doubt it.
The difference between RB, ATO, etc. is that quite a number of their members are at least kind of active on the forum. HOPE is not. HOPE just needs to show they are active and care, and just try to be not so god-damned suspicious. A Vegan, it just looks like they are here to vote and that's it. If that's not the case...prove it.
Look at Belgian politics IRL, and wonder why NVA isn't part of the federal government. Same thing happened with HOPE
Your article looks great, really nice.
Regardless, you should have added that this information was based on the situation after(i stress on "after") the country-president elections.
And you should have added the following note to clarify the difference(to avoid misunderstandings):
* The Belgian Liberal Democrat Party did not had any elected congress members in the last congress-election. It's congress member originally comes from the Yes We Can party(who had 3 elected congress members).
On the matter of you feeling left out of congress activity:
Maybe you should try a less rigid approach. Maybe work more in the manner that Babyboom does.
Just a general tip(not that it applies for this moment): There are many different media's out there, do not fixate on 1 thing only.
I would like to hear more HOPE voices than A Vegan or Vincent Pain... Seems you are two with a lot of followers. Which is quite a good thing for you two indeed.
JdIF, I'm HOPE too. But the media module makes me so angry I stick to posting on the forum
Very nice article and graphs!
But the BLDP has not congressman as tommot said!
When he made this article there was a CM in your party, but shortly after that left again.
I hope you know that the game does not revolve around you A Vegan. What you want does not mean you get. Base on your comments above, it is evident that you view democracy is you getting what you want and people listening to you. You have 27 percent and all must listen while what about the other 73 percent? Zero PP reply maybe some did not read your article or want to reply. So I really do not understand why you are whining here. Maybe you should write them a PM and even if they ignore it, it is their right. Maybe you can see the other PP's interest and perspectives etc if you try to be a part of the contributing community and be in the forum and debate things and not shout and cry in comments and articles about things are not fair. Life is not fair and it is not fair for 73 percent to bend over backwards to 27 percent. eBE is a loving place and if you play nice, there is no problems at all. Please play nice A Vegan and rejoin the community...
And I did not have time to reply to your last article's comment. Here is the SC link where they view you as a threat and working with Vincent Pain.
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The good bit was that I finally got to sample Pub du Vin in Brighton, which I'll review when I'm back home after the weekend cos I came away without my bleedin' notebook. Suffice to say they have a little library that has a copy of Man Walks into a Pub in it, so I was favourably disposed.
But two days later we found ourselves in Clacton-on-Sea. Now I want you to picture this very carefully. Close your eyes. Ah - you'd better open them again or you won't be able to read the rest of the post. Imagine a Wetherspoon's pub, with its curious mix of a good range of beers that are often well-kept, but with a less-than-savoury clientele featuring a large proportion of elderly shouting Irishmen. Now, delete the wide range of beers and replace it with just one - Ruddles County. And imagine what a handpull looks like when it has not been pulled or handled in a very long time. Got that? Good. Now, delete the mad Irishmen and replace them with forty or so families from Essex with screaming bored children. It's dark outside, three hours before sunset, which may have something to do with the bad weather warning that's just flashed up on the plasma screen.
Yep, this is the worst Wetherspoon's pub you have ever been in.
Not just a Wetherspoon's pub. But the worst. Wetherspoon's. Ever.
And do you want to hear the most terrifying thing of all?
It's still the best pub in Clacton-on-Sea. By a considerable margin.


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Anyway, I just haven't had more than the one opportunity. Wish I had more, as I'd love to see some REDS' AAA baseball there.


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Antiquarian Book Fair To be Held in Cooperstown
COOPERSTOWN, NY, June 18, 2007—Featuring more than 50 booksellers from the United States and Canada, the 13th Annual Antiquarian Book Fair returns to Cooperstown on Saturday, June 30 at the Clark Sports Center from 10 am to 4 pm. The proceeds benefit the New York State Historical Association.
The book fair will feature a rich selection of old and rare volumes on a wide range of topics as well as maps, prints and ephemera. Browsers and buyers alike will have the opportunity to view collectors' editions of books on history, letters, and children's topics.
The 13th Annual Antiquarian Book Fair will be held at the Clark Sports Center located on Susquehanna Avenue in Cooperstown, NY. Admission for the fair is $3 for the general public; members of the New York State Historical Association are admitted free of charge.
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The New York State Historical Association is committed to engaging and connecting a broad public audience to New York State's unique cultural heritage through exhibitions, extensive library collections, statewide educational programs, and publications that provoke, delight, and inspire. Founded in 1899, NYSHA is a private, non-profit, membership-based, educational and cultural institution dedicated to preserving, collecting, and interpreting art and historical artifacts significant to New York State's rich history and American culture. The Association's remarkable collections, showcased in the Fenimore Art Museum, comprise some of the best examples of American landscape, history, and genre paintings including seminal works by Gilbert Stuart, Thomas Cole, William Sidney Mount and Benjamin West; the renown Eugene and Clare Thaw Collection of American Indian Art, a masterpiece collection of more than 800 art objects, representing a broad scope of North American cultures; and one of the nation's most comprehensive and significant folk art collections. NYSHA's Research Library holdings include over 90,000 volumes on American, New York State, and local history. For more information on the Association, the Fenimore Art Museum, the Research Library, or Membership, please call (607) 547-1400 or visit www.nysha.org. The Association's mailing address is P.O. Box 800, 5798 State Hwy. 80, Lake Rd., Cooperstown, NY 13326
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What WSJ Canada Is Reading Wednesday
By Karen Johnson
Here are some of the stories we're reading Wednesday.
Quebec's minority government is proposing to ban workers from wearing religious symbols, a move critics argue is an attack on multiculturalism.
Ottawa sold part of its stake in General Motors, as it begins its exit from a company it bought into during the 2009 auto bailout.
BlackBerry will lobby the Canadian government over its foreign-takeover rules, as investors grow dubious about the likelihood of a homegrown buyout for the struggling smartphone maker.
Canadian transportation investigators will detail their concerns about practices shipping by rail large quantities of flammable oil from the Bakken regions of North Dakota. The move comes two months after a runaway train exploded in a small Quebec town, killing dozens.
Frustrated over the stonewalled bureaucracy of city planning, concerned citizens decide to take bylaws into their own hands, with a movement they're calling tactical urbanism.
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Recently the Rackspace Startup Program had the opportunity to visit the International Startup Festival in Montreal. It was here that we found out Canada is fast becoming an epicenter for the startup community. Let's continue our Canadian journey and venture from the province of Quebec to Ontario and the University of Toronto's The Next 36 program. Touted as Canada's Entrepreneurial Leadership Initiative, the goal of The Next 36 is to help launch the careers of Canada's most promising and innovative undergraduates. The program is open to second, third or fourth year students working on their first undergraduate degree. Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada are eligible to apply, and the program accepts students from any university enrolled in any discipline.
The Next 36 provides key resources to thirty six young entrepreneurs with great ambitions annually. The selection criterion includes possessing an entrepreneurial spirit, a B average or better in school and the ability to work in a team environment. Each undergraduate selected into the program is provided with 3 team members, $50,000 in seed capital, 2 mentors, 180 hours of instruction and other resources to conceive and launch a mobile or tablet venture in 9 months. The program's goal is to nurture Canada's next generation of great entrepreneurs.
In its first year The Next 36 drew over 1,300 applicants. Last month marked Graduation Day for inaugural class which included a mixed bag of application ideas from Tradyo, a mobile marketplace which helps consumers buy and sell locally, winning the award for "Outstanding Venture" of the program to Whadyathink, an app that offers restaurants, hotels and retailers real-time feedback from clients, to Electric Courage that empowers users to flirt with others around them by providing a low-risk and comfortable environment. Wrapping up The Next 36 2011 ventures are DineWithMe, befitting, Foodstr, Playfit, Posterboard, PushPal and Winston.
Support for The Next 36 comes from over fifty of Canada's top business leaders, entrepreneurs and academics. The four co-founders are Tim Hodgson, Co-Chair, Special Advisor to the Bank of Canada, Ajay Agrawal, Peter Munk Professor of Entrepreneurship at the Rotman School, Claudia Hepburn, Executive Director and Reza Satchu, Founding Chair and serial entrepreneur. The Next 36 is based on a highly successful class Satchu created and taught at University of Toronto for seven years before the program was launched and is funded by private donations.
Congratulations to The Next 36 participants for an outstanding first year! Applications are being accepted now for the 2012 program. This is the kind of university program that the Space Cowboy's really gets excited about. If you are affiliated with a university that has an entrepreneurial program and would like to talk to the Rackspace Startup Program about getting involved, please let us know.


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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Barry Zito finally won over most of the Giants fan base with a clutch performance in St. Louis in Game 5 of the National League Championship Series. On April 5, the home fans will get a chance to show their appreciation.
Zito is tentatively scheduled to start the home opener against the Cardinals, manager Bruce Bochy said Friday. Zito would follow Matt Cain, Madison Bumgarner and Tim Lincecum, in that order. Ryan Vogelsong is scheduled to be the No. 5 starter, but Bochy said the order could be tweaked.
"It's going to be exciting," Zito said. "It's going to be a great vibe with the fans. They've got a great lineup obviously and it's just a good jump-start right into the season. You're going up against one of the best teams in the National League and you've got to be on your game, be ready."
Zito was on his game in his first start of 2012, a stunning shutout of the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. The outing came after a spring training slump that left Zito searching for answers just hours before the Giants left the desert. While trying out a new "crouched" delivery, the latest in a series of spring tweaks, Zito was battered so hard last spring that he needed an emergency bullpen session at an empty Scottsdale Stadium. Coming off two ugly Cactus League starts -- 51/3 innings, 10 runs and 16 hits -- Zito scrapped the crouch and found the feeling he was looking for.
The Giants ultimately found that their big-money lefty was also a big-game pitcher.
Start a clubhouse conversation about the postseason and it won't be long before the focus turns to Zito's season-saving performance in the NLCS. That was followed by a win over Justin Verlander and the Detroit Tigers in Game 1 of the World Series. When the series was over, Zito's teammates honored him with a chant of "Bar-ry! Bar-ry!" as the World Series trophy was first carried into the clubhouse.
There was just one problem.
"I didn't quite understand what was going on there," Zito said.
The champagne-soaked left-hander was being taken into a conference room by an MLB official and wasn't sure if he was actually hearing what he thought he was.
"I knew it sounded like my name, but I didn't know why," Zito said. "That was surreal. It's hard to even fathom that kind of support."
Not if you're one of Zito's teammates. Zito is fervently respected in the clubhouse for the grace he showed in the 2010 postseason, when he was left off the playoff roster but told Bochy that he would stay ready, just in case. He is lauded for his work ethic and the continued push to get better, even as fans derided a $126 million contract that Zito never came close to living up to.
As the deal winds down, it feels that all is forgiven. Zito earned postseason hero status with his Game 5 victory and inspired a Twitter movement, #RallyZito, that would carry on throughout the rest of the postseason.
"He found himself last year," Bochy said. "You can tell he's really in a good place with his confidence, and he should be with the year he had."
While announcing his tentative rotation, Bochy stressed that the order doesn't matter. That's especially true in the case of Vogelsong, who will likely take the ball last but, outside of Cain, made the strongest case last season to be anointed an ace.
The schedule puts Cain, Bumgarner and Lincecum in line to face the Los Angeles Dodgers in a season-opening series between two rivals poised for an epic back-and-forth.
"I'm definitely excited to get out there again and throw against that team," Lincecum said, noting the Dodgers' blockbuster moves.
Lincecum is followed by Zito, who will be tasked with taking the ball after a lengthy pregame commemoration of the champion Giants. Following last season's turnaround, Zito is sure to receive one of the loudest ovations of his seven-year career in San Francisco, adding another improbable twist to a run that had so many downs before the postseason highs.
"With the year he had and some of the things he's been through," Bochy said, "I think that would mean a lot to him."


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Hey, I was wondering if you have a process for tracking students so you know when they aren't there on the weekend. We are struggling with this right now – what are the best practices, tools or systems you use that would inspire us to create one of our own. Would appreciate any insight.
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When David O. Selznick decided to go all out in producing Gone With the Wind, (directed by Victor Fleming, George Cukor, B. Reeves "Breezy" Eason and numerous other hands before it was finally completed in 1939, including Selznick himself), Selznick launched a massive publicity campaign to find the "perfect" actress for the part of Scarlett O'Hara — of course, Vivien Leigh won the role. It was great publicity for the film, for Leigh, and for Selznick himself.
Vivien Leigh was perfect for the role. You can hardly imagine anyone else delivering this, among many other signature lines from the film: "As God is my witness, as God is my witness they're not going to lick me. I'm going to live through this and when it's all over, I'll never be hungry again. No, nor any of my folk. If I have to lie, steal, cheat or kill. As God is my witness, I'll never be hungry again."
Here are the screen tests for the other aspirants for the part, as well as color silent test footage of Leslie Howard and Clark Gable at the end of the clip; interesting viewing.


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Oahu is a hot spot for live music. You can find some of the best local artists performing throughout Oahu, from fine resorts to local bars and restaurants.
You'll discover music all along Waikiki's main strip of Kalakaua Avenue, from street performers to local musical legends. Listen to traditional Hawaiian music and watch hula performances at the Moana Surfrider and other Waikiki hotels. Tiki's Grill & Bar and Duke's Canoe Club feature contemporary Hawaiian music. Or listen to jazz at the Lewers Lounge in the Halekulani Hotel —Esquire magazine once named this one of the best bars in America.
Beyond Waikiki you'll find other music venues. Just a few minutes away in the Ala Moana Center — Hawaii's largest open-air shopping mall — the Mai Tai Bar features popular island music in a lively hot spot. Downtown Chinatown's urban setting is home to stylish bars and restaurants featuring jazz, rock, acoustic and DJs. For national artists, check the schedule of the Neil S. Blaisdell Arena and Concert Hall or the Pipeline Cafe, both popular venues for touring bands and renowned artists. From Hawaiian music at a local bar to sell-out arena shows, Oahu has a variety of live music spots to discover.


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Call Jennifer McCafferty of The Arc of the Three Rivers at 304-344-3403 for more information.'Bob & Tom' comedianMike Armstrong, who has been a guest on "The Bob & Tom Show" multiple times, appears at The Comedy Zone at 8 p.m. Friday and 8 and 10:15 p.m. Saturday with opener Ralph Tetta.Tickets are $10. The Comedy Zone is in the Holiday Inn, 400 Second Ave., South Charleston. Shows are ages 21+. Call 304-414-2386 or visit www.comedyzonecharleston.com.'Hairspray' in HuntingtonFor its 20th and final season, Huntington Outdoor Theater is staging the musical "Hairspray." The cast features Charlestonians Jessica Cooper as Tracy Turnblad (reprising the role she played in 2011 for the Charleston Light Opera Guild), Kennie Bass as Wilbur Turnblad, Brynna Horswell as Amber Von Tussell and Ryan Hardiman as Corny Collins.Performances are 8:30 p.m. Friday, Saturday, Sunday and July 19-21 and 26-28 at the Ritter Park Amphitheater. A children's "Disney Extravaganza!" pre-show begins at 7 p.m., and gates open at 6:30 p.m. for picnicking.Tickets are $15 for adults and $13 for seniors and children (ages 5-12). Children under age 5 are admitted free. Group rates are available.Call 304-412-3393 or visit www.hotwv.org.Art exhibit "I came, I saw, I drew," an art exhibit by Becky Schedl, will be on display from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 520 Kanawha Blvd. W. A reception begins at 5 p.m. Call 304-993-8004.Dobson autograph signingFormer Marshall University standout and New England Patriots draft pick Aaron Dobson will sign autographs from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Macy's Court in Huntington Mall. Autographs are $25. Fans can bring their own memorabilia or there will be photos, footballs and mini-helmets available for purchase.Contact Collectibles Etc. at 304-776-0020 or www.shop.collectiblesetcwv.com with questions.Digital-photography workshops Thorney Lieberman will hold digital-photography workshops from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday and on July 21 and 28 at his studio, 1514 Virginia St. E. Topics covered will include shooting RAW files and processing them with Adobe Lightroom, an introduction to Adobe Photoshop and Photoshop Elements, lighting for portraits, shooting panoramas and other tips for getting better photos.Cost is $150. Call 304-342-1842.Barbershop concert The Odd Man Out barbershop quartet will perform at 5 p.m. Sunday at Spring Valley Presbyterian Church, 1129 Spring Valley Dr., Huntington. The concert is presented by Music in the ValleyA cookout follows at 6 p.m. Tickets are $5. Call 304-549-7636.Hip-hop campThe West Virginia State University's 4-H Hip Hop Camp for students entering grades six through 12 will run July 22-26 at the Roosevelt Neighborhood Center, 502 Ruffner Ave. This year, it's a day camp, running from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily, as opposed to the residential camp it was in the past.Professionals will teach children about subjects including music production, recording, dance/step, songwriting, turntables, visual art, digital photography and filmmaking. Between classes, students can swim, play sports and hike.The camp fee is $20, which includes lunch. Campers who qualify for free or reduced lunch pay $10, and scholarships may be available to those in need.Contact Chris Kessell at 304-395-3275 or firstname.lastname@example.com. Visit www.wvstateu.edu/4H for more information.Benefit musicians sought Local musicians -- amateurs as well as professionals -- are being sought for a late fall benefit concert for the American Cancer Society. Solo acts, duos, groups and a cappella performers are needed, as are bands playing standards, oldies, soft rock, country, bluegrass, big band, reggae and more.A drummer, guitarists, pianists, brass and strings players and back-up singers are being sought for the house band. Magicians and emcees also are needed.Contact Franco Colonna at 304-395-1166 or firstname.lastname@example.com Howard film contest seeking entriesEntries for Canon and Ron Howard's "Project Imaginat10n" film competition are being accepted through July 23. Filmmakers who are at least 16 and are legal U.S. residents are encouraged to enter.In the competition, filmmakers select one photo each from 10 categories (setting, time, character, mood, back story, relationship, goal, obstacle, the unknown and discovery -- the 10 pillars of storytelling, according to Howard) and use them as inspiration for a short film. 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Southern Electric says there are 90 properties still without power in Devizes following the incident in an electrical sub-station in Avon Road earlier today.
Power went off at 11.55am and affected 1,285 properties.
Police and fire officers attended after reports of three loud explosions coming from the sub-station.
Firefighters from Devizes and Melksham checked the sub-station with engineers at Southern Electric and found there had been a fire in an electrical transformer which was out on arrival, believed to have been caused by an electrical fault.
Police and firefighters left shortly before 12.30pm.
A spokesman for Southern Electric said the problem in the sub-station was due to a large fuse that blew.
The spokesman said: "When they blow these fuses make a big bang noise, but there was no explosion at the sub-station.
"An engineer repaired the fuse but found a secondary fault on the network and this means there are 90 properties without electricity.
"We are working to restore power and we hope to have every customer's electricity back on fairly shortly."
Engineers were earlier re-routing electricity supplies to customers to restore power to properties.
Some town centre businesses experienced power surges with flickering of lights and computers going off but they did not lose power.


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Indians keep Giambi with DL move on busy day
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Indians manager Terry Francona believes Jason Giambi will be an important part of the club this season. The veteran designated hitter just won't be a part of Cleveland's Opening Day roster.
On Monday, the Indians purchased Giambi's contract from Triple-A Columbus and promptly placed him on the 15-day disabled list, giving him the regular season's first week to rest a lower back strain. The 42-year-old Giambi will be eligible to be activated on April 9 and the Tribe expects that he will be ready by that time.
"We're trying to mostly stay ahead of this thing," Francona said. "The last couple days he's kind of laid low, and we anticipate that a little bit more for a couple more days, and then we'll ease him back in. He's been swinging the bat fine, and I don't think we want anything to interupt that."
The Indians designated outfielder Ezequiel Carrera for assignment in order to vacate a spot on the 40-man roster for Giambi.
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This game was moving so fast that there wasn't much chance for Kanter to do his thing.
Burks only can't play PG in garbage time
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I always hate road garbage time we always play so bad and leave a sour taste in the mouth. Burks worked at PG against the Bobcats admittedly but he was good except for garbage time when he over and backed off his foot dribbling out the clock
Game we should have won. Kanter's worst game in a long time. He just doesn't know how to play offense unless it's a set shot or he has contact with his back to the basket. Horrendous shots by Kanter tonight...outrageously out of control.
Yeah Kanter hit a nice J but played pretty bad overall.
Moment of clarity while watching The Charlotte feed:
Play-by-Play Guy: Derrick Favors averaging 22 minutes per game.
Color Guy: How many minutes do you think he'd play for us?
Play-by-Play Guy: (knowing chuckle)
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Missed the game. Is this one worth watching on replay? Any quarter in particular?
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Missed the game. Is this one worth watching on replay? Any quarter in particular?
Middle - end of second quarter. I wanted to bottle that whole stretch it was amazing.
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What did you guys think of Sessions? could he be worth pursuing as a backup?
Earl + Tinsley = 27 minutes. Who played point the other half of the game? IMO Cat's guards are pretty good so this could have been a decent test.
MKG had a nice looking line. Is he legit?
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Believe it or not, Burks was at least on the floor for a LONG time, and a lot of it was at the point. As for the Bobcats, they kind of sucked. Byumbo isn't even a basketball player, never mind an NBA player. He is just a physical beast. On one play he caught the ball and just ran to the basket, no dribble no nothing.
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What did you guys think of Sessions? could he be worth pursuing as a backup?
Earl + Tinsley = 27 minutes. Who played point the other half of the game? IMO Cat's guards are pretty good so this could have been a decent test.
MKG had a nice looking line. Is he legit?
Sessions looked good as the point. When their bench came in, it was a legit game. He ran a lot of iso's though so I'm not sure if that's the Bobcats' offense or just him. Wouldn't mind getting him but wouldn't pay much for him either.
MKG looks monstrous out there, he looks like he had a growth spurt or something. Looked bigger than Hayward. It might just be his wingspan. He played the 2-3-4 today. Physically and athletically, he's a 2nd pick for sure.
MKG's problem is that he didn't seem aggressive. His outside shooting is a legitimate concern. To to be fair, the Bobcats offense is just awful. They're running the show with the NBA's smallest shooting gaurd. And I just feel bad for Biyambo. He looks like a nice guy, but he's not going to make it in the NBA. Bad hands, bad IQ, the list goes on and on and on.
Burks played a ton of point today. Worth noting is that Watson may be slipping out of rotation. Teams just don't gaurd him at all on the 3 point line and it makes it harder for Favors and Kanter. On defense, he gambles way too much and ruins it. Same with Demarre. Both of them are high energy guys, but they're negatively effecting the team lately. They gamble way too much and make the defense collapse on the paint.
Bobcats have a lot of players that drive with reckless abandon. This team would be destroyed in any sort of series because all you would have to do is clog the paint at all cost. MKG looked ok, but like many other Bobcats, he should be dared to shoot. He got all, if I'm not mistaken, of his shots on slashes and drives. He was also -27.
And who says Corbin isn't getting the knack of this coaching thing:
Late in the game Burks brought the ball up about 5 feet past the half court line and then dribbled the ball off his foot resulting in a back court violation.
On the very next possession, Burks brought the ball up to the same exact spot. Corbin frantically motioned to Burks to advance the ball up further just in case he dribbles the ball off his foot again; thereby avoiding another back court violation.
Corbin = Ring folks.
Corbin = Ring.
Did the Dallas/Charlotte doubleheader tonight and Denver yesterday so I've got lots of Jazz on the brain.
I have no idea what the media narrative is, but our half court offense is still a total disaster. Putrid against Denver (a team that actually has a system), Hayward made it look better than it was against Dallas (a team that plays a system with inferior players), and it looked pretty bad tonight against a team that plays no system. Tonight we had the luxury of destroying a team in one on one matchups almost exclusively.
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I can't spend every waking (and non-working) minute in front of my sewing machine... can I?
Well, I could, but then all my DVR'd tv shows would go un-watched, which is no good.
Here's what has kept my fingers busy while watching House, 24, Mythbusters, and The Stagers:
Two crochet baby blankets for my gift stash, and now they get to compete with my new favorite gift - baby QUILTS!