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Asthma is a very common illness diagnosed in roughly 5 percent to 10 percent of children. It is the result of chronic inflammation of the airways. Symptoms occur when these irritated airways become "triggered" by one of a number of factors (colds being an especially common trigger). Once triggered, the airways launch into a complicated response of muscle constriction, swelling of the airway wall, and mucus overproduction. These changes cause symptoms that can range from persistent cough, to frank wheezing, to severe difficulty getting air.
Diagnosis is based on recognizing an asthma "pattern" in a patient rather than on a single test. Typical symptoms brought on by typical triggers that are responsive to typical medications are part of that pattern. (Note, though, that albuterol alone will not always "fix" matters in a more persistent flare up. Albuterol only relaxes the muscle constriction; it does nothing for the airway swelling or mucus production.)
Breathing tests that show abnormal airway function can also support the diagnosis. However, they are not perfect tests because many asthmatics will have totally normal breathing tests when they are well.
Most children with asthma can be successfully treated by their primary care doctor. The most common reason to see a specialist is for consultation about asthma that won't come under control. That is, the patient keeps having symptoms despite what's already been prescribed. This situation raises questions of whether a more effective treatment plan is available, or whether a different problem is involved that has yet to be addressed.
Asthma treatment is most successful when it is a team project between patients, families, and physicians. When there is doubt about the diagnosis, it is hard to get everyone on the same page. It can be helpful to have a specialist involved in this situation to help clarify the diagnosis and help get everyone on track together.
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Karl Pilkington is a world-record breaking podcast star, TV and radio presenter and author whose next project is 'Karl Pilkington's Seven Wonders of the World,' an 8x60 documentary travelogue series which follows Pilkington as he embarks on a journey to discover the Seven Wonders, expected to be broadcast late 2010. He is also the author of three cult books; 'Ricky Gervais presents The World of Karl Pilkington,' 'Happyslapped by a Jellyfish' and 'Karlology.'
Karl was born in 1972 and grew up on a council estate in Manchester. Myriad unfortunate family incidents - including his brother being thrown out of the army for driving to the shops in a tank to buy a packet of fags and his uncle who slept in a rubber dinghy instead of a bed plus teachers who told him he would never be a high flyer - contributed to an unconventional upbringing. Karl disliked school, maybe because he believed that his teachers were profiting from his education and filling his days with menial and pointless tasks such as attaching as many stickers to a Thomson brochure as possible in 30 minutes.
Karl had a number of near-death experiences as a child which include nearly choking to death on a freeze-pop, almost plummeting to his death when climbing out of an upstairs window to do his paper round (it was blizzard conditions and Karl's mam had locked the door to stop him doing his round in such dangerous conditions) and the 'bad cream incident,' when Karl had eaten too many cream doughnuts which were discarded at the back of a local baker's shop. Karl survived into adulthood and after leaving school without his exam results (he got an E for History as Ricky Gervais revealed live on XFM, although Karl can't actually recall taking the exam) he went through several jobs - his favorite being his paper round - before finding gainful employment as an off-air producer at XFM. But he didn't stay off-air for long and his antics and opinions along with his fascination for odd stuff, distrust of animals and dislike of crowds meant that he became a much more vocal part of the show and has now become the cult hero of the XFM broadcasts. High praise indeed came from Ricky himself who proclaimed Karl to be "the funniest man alive in Britain today."
A series of record-breaking podcasts with Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant made Karl Pilkington a household name around the world and he's even had his face graffitied onto a garage door in Augusta, Georgia. The podcasts went to number 1 in 14 countries including America and have remained at the top of the charts for over two years outselling, albums, TV and film. Karl's classic quote "I could eat a knob at night" has spawned dance records, merchandise and a thousand online discussions - one such discussion leading to the conclusion that Karl isn't real but is in fact a comedy character invented by Ricky and Stephen.
The real thing was first seen in all his glory in a twenty-minute interview, which appeared on Ricky Gervais' live stand-up comedy DVD, 'Politics.' After a decade as a radio producer, Karl has now left XFM, taking with him a digital camera, which was his leaving gift and is now his girlfriend's after he gave it to her for a Christmas present. Karl is considering two prospective offers of employment - a paper round and dog walking - but only if it doesn't rain.

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text: Show Hide image Politics 31 January 2013 Dacre's press gang, the real Brian Clough and my time with the Foxes Jon Holmes' diary. Sign up for our weekly email * Several hundred years ago, in my first week at Leeds University, minded on a career in journalism, I joined the student newspaper. The editor of Union News was a serious young man called Paul Dacre. He quickly set me to work on the tale of a minor assault on the student union porter Sid. From there, I graduated to interviews and features. Most of the entire year's budget was devoted to the three editions to be entered for the university newspaper of the year awards. Page-three pin-ups, "Leeds Lovelies", were introduced. The final edition of the autumn term carried the strapline "Not only a Leeds Lovely but a Christmas cracker, too". It all seemed to me at the time a proper, grown-up journalistic experience and I thought it only right that every day should end with the consumption of vast quantities of alcohol in the "local" – in our case, the union bar. It was just along the basement corridor from the newspaper office, which was filled with cigarette smoke and lavishly equipped with a couple of typewriters. Why, one of our number could even touch-type. Not once did Dacre join us for a pint. When we swept the boards at the awards, he came into the office afterwards but only to announce he was "off to get a degree" and would see us. I didn't see him again for 25 years. Like a virgin Writing of Leeds reminds me of Brian Clough and David Peace's novel about him – The Damned Utd. I first encountered Clough early in my career as a football agent (journalism having been swiftly discarded as financially unsound), when, acting for the England goalkeeper Peter Shilton, I became involved in Clough's efforts to sign him for Nottingham Forest. Negotiations took several days. Dressed for most of the time in squash gear, Clough performed like a dazzling stand-up comedian and all-round entertainer, appearing and disappearing on a whim, to the amusement and bemusement of his staff, the intrigued footballer and his callow adviser. Financial sophistication was not high on the Clough agenda, which for his part seemed to involve paper bags and large wads of pound notes. Brian and his sidekick, Peter Taylor, dismissed me as a "financial virgin". The Damned Utd concentrates on the 44 turbulent days Clough spent as Leeds manager in 1974. It captures perfectly the man's rage at the football establishment, his descent into alcoholism and his love/hate relationship with Taylor. In reality, these were probably more features of his life later, after he'd fallen out with Taylor. I once had an argument with Hugh McIlvanney, our greatest sports journalist, about Peace's novel. Hugh took the side of Johnny Giles, who was cruelly portrayed as the main villain of the Leeds dressing-room cabal that did for Clough at that club. Giles successfully sued the author. The film adaptation, though enlivened by a brilliant impression of Clough by Michael Sheen, was a sadly neutered version of the book. Hello, playmates Peace is now completing a novel about another charismatic and entertaining football manager, Bill Shankly. "Shanks" was an oldtime enthusiast who transformed an ailing Liverpool team into the late-20th-century footballing superpower. I am indebted to McIlvanney for this story about the day Bill introduced his new Scottish signing to the press with the words: "This is my centrehalf, Ron Yeats. Take a walk around him. He's a colossus. With him in the side, we can play Arthur Askey in goal." Driving home the point For more than 50 years, I have made the journey home after matches from Filbert Street, the home ground of my boyhood club, Leicester City, although the ground moved 400 yards along the side of the Grand Union Canal about ten years ago. In the old days, the police turned the nearby Upperton Road into a one-way thoroughfare in order to clear the traffic as quickly as possible and speed us on our way. Recently, however, "health and safety" people have taken an interest and cars are held in the stadium car parks for half an hour after the final whistle. A series of barriers has turned the journey home into an obstacle course worthy of It's a Knockout and many long-term supporters have been encouraged to stay away. Half a mile away, the recently extended Leicester Tigers rugby ground, Welford Road, sits between two of the busiest roads in and out of the city. The ground has turnstiles a few feet from the thronging traffic. Their car parks do not seem to be subject to the same restrictions. Police overtime at football matches is paid for by the club. Surely, I suggested to my former policeman friend, this hasn't encouraged the overzealous application of health and safety considerations? His expression was not so certain. Sky-blues thinking During another phase of my life, I passed a short spell as chairman of Leicester after the club fell into administration. Laughingly, I describe myself as the most successful chairman ever, because we lost only one league game during that six-month period and gained promotion to the Premier League, which merely goes to show that chairmen contribute little to clubs other than money. In the final throes of the promotion push, the Foxes played Coventry at their old Highfield Road ground. I had been tipped off that the directors' car park was a tight affair, so, rather than risk my oversize estate car, I borrowed my daughter's ageing Golf, equipped as it was with a rather fetching nodding pig on the dashboard and a swivelling Elvis figure dangling from the rear-view mirror. I swung the Volkswagen into the spot reserved for the visiting club chairman, only to be joined seconds later by the Jaguar limousine of Geoffrey Robinson, socialist millionaire MP, former proprietor of this organ and long-time Coventry City benefactor. As I walked over to make myself known, Robinson gave me a look that can only be described as dismissive. Fortunately, we ran out 2-1 winners. I resigned as chairman at the end of the season and am happy to rejoice in the status of supporter. Whatever happened to Geoffrey, and Coventry, for that matter? Subscribe from just £1 per issue This article first appeared in the 28 January 2013 issue of the New Statesman, After Chavez More


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Surkamp enjoying life in the bullpen
BOSTON -- Finishing a game for Eric Surkamp, as he did in the White Sox 8-3 victory over the Red Sox on Tuesday, does not exactly qualify as foreign ground to the left-hander. After all, Surkamp has thrown four complete games over his 94 career Minor League starts.
But Surkamp currently stands as the White Sox lone left-handed reliever, so finishing now is about working one inning and nine pitches as he did at Fenway Park.
"Yeah, it's a little bit different," Surkamp said. "Obviously coming in for a shorter period of time, you have to have your stuff ready to go right away. It's something I've got to get better at, just be ready to throw my best stuff right away."
The 26-year-old walked Robinson Cano in the ninth inning of his appearance Saturday during a two-run Mariners rally that eventually produced a Seattle victory in 14 innings. Surkamp walked Michael Saunders as his first batter faced Sunday to load the bases in the seventh inning with two outs, but he then retired Cano on a fly ball to preserve the 1-0 lead.
Tuesday showed more of that immediate sharpness Surkamp discussed, where he gave up one hit but nothing more. Although his career has been set up as a starter, Surkamp has only one specific preference for his Major League future: to be a Major Leaguer.
"I just want to pitch in the big leagues for a long time," Surkamp said. "So whether it's starting or this, whatever I can be successful at, just go ahead and do it.
"This is a little bit different perspective on the game, sitting down in the bullpen the whole time and then coming in. It's been fun and you know there are a lot of good left-handed hitters in the AL so it will be fun."
Scott Merkin is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Merk's Works, and follow him on Twitter @scottmerkin. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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A Novel
A Small Death in the Great Glen
A Novel
In the Highlands of 1950s Scotland, a boy is found dead in a canal lock. Two young girls tell such a fanciful story of his disappearance that no one believes them. The local newspaper staff—including Joanne Ross, the part-time typist embroiled in an abusive marriage, and her boss, a seasoned journalist determined to revamp the paper—set out to uncover and investigate the crime. Suspicion falls on several townspeople, all of whom profess their innocence. Alongside these characters are the people of the town and neighboring glens; a refugee Polish sailor; an Italian family whose café boasts the first known cappuccino machine in the north of Scotland; and a corrupt town clerk subverting the planning laws to line his own pocket.
Together, these very different Scots harbor deep and troubling secrets underneath their polished and respectable veneers—revelations that may prevent the crime from being solved and may keep the town firmly in the clutches of its shadowy past.
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A young boy has been found dead in the canal, and the members of a small community in the Highlands want answers. Suspicion quickly falls on a Polish sailor who has gone missing from a Russian ship. The year is 1956, and foreigners to this small Scottish town are guilty until proven innocent. Despite a lack of evidence, the police and townsmen are ready to convict.
The staff of the town's century-old local newspaper—including new editor in chief John McAllister—may be the only people intent on finding the real culprit. But as McAllister is about to find out, the ghosts of his past connect him with the murder more closely than he could have ever imagined. Obsessed with the case, he is determined to uncover the truth. But preserving the status quo reigns supreme in the community; corrupt town clerks quietly go about their business, battered wives tell no tales, and highly-respected figures hold dark secrets behind closed doors.
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Compression Anastomosis Using the Compression Anastomosis Ring (CAR™ 27)
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Evaluation of the CAR™ 27 for the creation of compression anastomoses.
Compression Anastomosis Ring (CAR™ 27) device for creation of circular anastomoses during colonic or colorectal resection.
Study Design:
Prospective, open labeled study.
Patient Population:
Male or female subjects 18 years of age or older who are scheduled for non emergency laparoscopic or open colonic or colorectal resections. A temporary loop ileostomy/colostomy can be preformed up to the discretion of the surgeon.
No. of Subjects:
15 patients estimated up to three months to enroll.
Duration of Treatment:
During the operation - creation of the anastomosis.
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Follow-up evaluation will be performed daily while hospitalized, during a post-op clinic visit at approximately 1 month (30 days ± 5 days) including a proctoscopic exam and by phone after 3 months.
To evaluate the creation of a safe and functioning anastomosis and the occurrence of adverse events related to the use of the CAR™ 27 device.
|Colorectal Surgery
|Device: Compression Anastomosis Ring: CAR™ 27
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|Allocation: Non-Randomized
Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)
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|Compression Anastomosis Using the CAR™ 27
- Complications during and post procedure including leaks, bleeding, strictures, device failure, re admission, re operation, extra colonic complications etc [ Time Frame: 3-months ]
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|June 2008
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|September 2009 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
Device: Compression Anastomosis Ring: CAR™ 27
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- Patient is over 18 years old.
- Patient is scheduled for a non-emergency procedure.
- Subject signs and dates a written informed consent form (ICF) and indicates an understanding of the study procedures.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Patient has an allergy to nickel.
- Patient has a diagnosis of bowel obstruction, bowel strangulation, peritonitis, bowel perforation, local or systemic infection, ischemic bowel, carcinomatosis or extensively spread inflammatory bowel disease.
- Patient is participating in another clinical trial which may affect this study's outcomes.
- Patient has been taking regular steroid medication.
- Patient has contraindications to general anesthesia.
- Patient has preexisting sphincter problems or evidence of extensive local disease in the pelvis.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00880984
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|Thessaloniki, Greece, 54636
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|Spiros Papavramidis, Prof.
|AHEPA University Hospital of Thessaloniki
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|Prof. Spyros Papavramidis, AHEPA university Hospital of Thessaloniki
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|NCT00880984 History of Changes
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|Study First Received:
|April 13, 2009
|Last Updated:
|January 6, 2010
Keywords provided by Aristotle University Of Thessaloniki:
Colon Anastomosis
Rectum Anastomosis
Colorectal Surgery
Colorectal Anastomosis
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The Edinburgh-based company is increasing its expert business analyst team by 20 people and its specialist technical analyst team by the same number in order to keep pace with burgeoning demand for its services from sectors across the UK.
The new additions to the team - expected to be in place by the end of the summer - will take Jumpstart's total headcount to 100 - an exponential growth rate driven by a rapidly-expanding client portfolio, which now includes some of the biggest names in British business.
The technical analysts, who are vital to the success of submissions to HMRC will be expected to have at least a BSc 2/1 but more likely will be educated to PhD level. The business analysts will be expected to have impeccable business experience and UK-wide contacts.
Brian Williamson, managing director at Jumpstart, said: "The people we are looking for are the best in breed. These are top quality positions and our analysts will be required to understand and assimilate the complexities of a wide range of operations.
"Technical analysts will typically be the best scientific graduates of their year. They will have some business experience and they will be in the early stages of building a successful and rewarding career.
"The business analysts we are looking for will be more mature, with a powerful business history. They will be client-facing, they will have their own war stories and they will be able to build a rapport with business people across sectors."
The additional employment opportunities come at a time of extraordinary growth for Jumpstart which, since its inception in 2008, has built a turnover of £3 million which is set to rise to at least £5m next year with current contracts alone and a portfolio of clients approaching 1000.
Mr Williamson said: "New business is developing at such a rate that we have made the strategic decision to staff up substantially in order to avoid any possibility of overstretch with the concomitant danger of not being able to offer a top quality service to our clients.
"We are gaining this new business because of our extraordinary success rate in submissions to HMRC of 98.6% of the claims which we have taken on – significantly boosting the bottom line of companies across the UK."
Jumpstart is solely focused on presenting detailed, accurate and compliant submissions to HMRC. It employs teams with the scientific and technical knowledge to identify and justify eligible projects for R&D submission. It deals directly with the staff involved in development to extract the relevant information which explains why the project meets HMRC criteria for eligibility.
After refining its report in conjunction with key staff, it creates a comprehensive financial schedule which allows HMRC to see exactly how the total claimed is broken down and justified.
After guiding the process through HMRC, Jumpstart secures, almost without fail, a tax benefit for the company in the form of a payable cash credit, a tax rebate, or an enhanced deduction that can be used against future profits.
For further information, contact Brian Williamson at Jumpstart, 6 Atholl Crescent, Edinburgh EH3 7HW T: +44 (0)131 240 2900 F: +44 (0)131 226 4506 E: email@example.com W: www.jumpstartuk.co.uk


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Murray wary of Frenchman Chardy
World No.3 Andy Murray is on guard for enigmatic Frenchman Jeremy Chardy, who stands in his way of an Australian Open semi-final berth.
Murray was gifted a quarter-final spot with an easy straight-sets win over another Frenchman, Gilles Simon, who struggled with injury.
But after losing to the 36th-ranked Chardy in their last meeting, in Cincinnati last August, he's wary about their contest on Wednesday at Melbourne Park.
Murray described the unseeded Chardy as erratic but, when he was in form, difficult to stop.
"The Cincinnati match was disappointing from my side," the Scotsman said.
"I normally play quite well against him.
"He can be erratic but when his game is on, like it's been the last few rounds, he's a very tough player to play because he doesn't give you too much rhythm and he really goes for it."
Two-time Australian Open finalist Murray wasn't concerned about his lack of tough match-play, so far strolling through the tournament without dropping a set.
"Who knows - I mean, Simon got tested very hard in his last round and couldn't compete so you can look at it both ways," he said.
Chardy, who was a top junior, winning Wimbledon and finishing runner-up in the junior US Open, said his improved serve was behind his growing list of scalps.
He also has a very aggressive forehand and ability to mix up his backhand.
He beat Argentine No.6 seed Juan Del Potro in the third round, which had boosted his confidence before then accounting for Italian Andreas Seppi in five sets.
"I won already against him, so it's good for the confidence when you go on court," Chardy said.
"Last year I played a perfect match against him.
"If I have a chance, I have to try to take it because I think Andy is one of the best players.
"It's more difficult because it's tough to win three sets in a row against big players.
"They have a chance to come back all the time, to change the game."
The winner will face either four-times champion and second seed Roger Federer or French seventh seed Jo-Wilfried Tsonga on Thursday for a place in Sunday night's final.
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Thirty credit hours of core and elective courses are necessary to complete the Master of Supply Chain Management (MSCM) degree. Students enter the program in January and complete their degree in December.
Effective Winter 2013, OMS and BIT have merged into the Technology & Operations department, and OMS courses were renamed TO.
Course Descriptions:
TO 505: Business Bootcamp (1.0 cr, mandatory P/F)
TO 605: Manufacturing & Supply Operations (3.0 cr)
TO 616: Project Management (1.5 cr)
TO 618: Supply Chain Analytics (3.0 cr)
TO 620: Supply Chain Management (3.0 cr)
TO 621: Logistics (2.25 cr)
TO 623: IT for Logistics & SCM (1.5 cr)
TO 624: Strategic Sourcing (2.25 cr)
TO 703: Tauber Inst Team Project (3.0 cr)
TO 735: Special Topics in SCM (1.5 cr)
Additional degree requirements:
1. Tauber LeadershipAdvantageSM Program
2. Mandatory 6.00 credits (minimum) Approved Business and/or Engineering Electives (see below), in addition to elective credits taken to replace waived core.
*If IOE 425 is waived, students must substitute a minimum of 2.00 Engineering elective credits per the below guidelines (in addition to the 6.00 credits of mandatory electives).
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Approved Engineering Electives: Choose Engineering courses from this list: IOE 441, IOE 447, IOE 449, IOE 461, IOE 465, IOE 466, IOE 510, IOE 543, IOE 549, IOE 565, IOE 574, IOE/OMS 548, MECHENG 452, MECHENG 455, MECHENG 581, MECHENG 589, MECHENG/MFG 587.


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The federal tax on transfers of wealth from estates has been with us since the passage of the Revenue Act of 1916, although there were similar temporary levies around the time of the Spanish-American War. This tax came to an end, albeit temporarily, on December 31, 2009.
How did this happen? In 2001, Congress passed legislation gradually raising exemptions and reducing tax rates, resulting in a 2009 estate exemption of $3.5 million and a 45% estate-tax rate on amounts over the exemption.
The plan called for a "sunset" of the estate tax in 2010, followed by a "sunrise" in 2011 of a 55% estate-tax rate and $1 million exemption. On top of this, the generation-skipping tax on transfers has lapsed completely.
Many observers were certain that before the end of 2009, Congress would either set up a new rate and exemption scheme, or just vote to continue the current 45%/$3.5 million structure for an additional year. They didn't do either.
There are discussions about passing a retroactive provision to cover at least 2010, but the path is not yet clear. Leaving aside the often vitriolic discussion of the impact of the estate tax—or any tax—there's no question that, with the estate-tax sunset, uncertainty reigns.
The net effect is that there could be some nasty surprises in store for some taxpayers at a time when they're already grieving for loved ones, though there could be windfalls as well. This probably will all get straightened out soon … but, again, that was the sentiment last year.
What should you do? Thoughtful, deliberate actions are preferable to snap decisions. If you're concerned, call your tax and legal advisors for guidance. They may say all you can do is wait.


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CLIMATE change campaigners have organised a meeting in Winchester in response to recent floods.
The group say government reports warn that flooding is becoming more likely because of global warming and hope the flooding will spur residents into cutting their our own carbon footprint.
They are also demanding that politicians, locally and nationally, take action to create a zero-carbon Britain.
Flooding in Winchester - is this climate change? is at 7.15pm for a 7.30pm start, on Tuesday, March 11, in the United Church, Jewry Street.


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does the jobThis stuff works wonders when you just need something to smooth it out, when hair is wet, damp or dry. I always have a bottle of this on hand. — 9 years, 2 months ago
Spray the Flaws AwayLove silky smooth hair without being so maintainence? This is it right here; at least, this worked for me. I love how saturating your hair with this leaves it silky and very soft when it dries whether you are blow or air drying, this doesn't disappoint. This is an inexpensive hair product that tames manes without lugging around a guilty price tag and the best part is that isn't overdrying or ev...read moreen the smallest bit stiff, not at all. There's hardly a scent left on the hair but that's an advantage for me because I like to be scented with all kinds of things but hair products aren't exactly one of them unless it was something I was precisely attracted to. The bottle lasts so long as well because I remember having this around the summer when my hair is extremely fried from sun and heat exposure and during the rainy days of fall when it has kept it's sheen even from being dampened from the rain, this kept it from making my hair look crumpled. — 7 years, 4 months agoVLA | 336 reviews
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Blackburn leads six SF prospects named to AFL
SAN FRANCISCO -- The Arizona Fall League announced its preliminary rosters for the 2014 season Tuesday, with six Giants prospects tabbed for the league.
They are pitchers Clayton Blackburn, Erik Cordier, Steven Okert and Hunter Strickland as well as infielder Blake Miller and outfielder Daniel Carbonell. They will team with prospects from the Mets, Phillies, Pirates and Yankees to form the Scottsdale Scorpions.
MLB.com's prospects rankings have Blackburn pegged as the Giants' seventh-best prospect, while Okert is rated the organization's 10th-best.
At Double-A Richmond, Blackburn is 4-5 with a 2.64 ERA in 16 starts, Okert is 1-0 with a 3.03 ERA in 21 appearances and Strickland is 1-0 with a 2.08 ERA in 36 appearances this season.
The 28-year-old Cordier is 3-3 with a 3.75 ERA in 44 appearances at Triple-A Fresno.
Miller has hit .333 with 11 RBIs in 20 games this season at Double-A Richmond, and Carbonell has hit .273 with three home runs and nine RBIs in 15 games with Class A Advanced San Jose.
The six-week league begins its season Oct. 7 and runs through Nov. 15, with a championship game held at Scottsdale Stadium. The league's Fall Stars Game, which will feature a handful of Top 100 prospects, will be held Nov. 1 at Salt River Fields.
Ryan Hood is an associate reporter for MLB.com. Follow him on Twitter @ryanhood19. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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A sophisticated exfoliating and hydrating alpha beta home peel that combines lactic and salicylic acid. Ideal for more sensitive skin types, this topical treatment will help increase cellular renewal for a smoother, brighter skin tone. The Lactic-10 also controls unwanted sebum and calms skin with anti-inflammatory Vitamin B5. A combination of nourishing and moisturizing ingredients will help replenish skin while AHAs and BHAs help diminish the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, age spots and acne scars.
Skin Types:
All skin types, particulary sun and environmentally-damaged skin. Should be avoided on extremely hyper-sensitive skin.
Primary Purpose:
To help increase cellular renewal for a smoother, brighter skin tone and to diminish the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, age spots and acne scars.
Key Features & Benefits:
- Alcohol, color and fragance-free.
- A combination of lactic and salicylic acid make this topical exfoliant an extremely effective alpha beta home peel.
- Moisturizing and anti-inflammatory ingredients help make this peel ideal for sensitive skin types, including mild acne and rosacea.
- Increases the rate of cell renewal to brighten and restore clarity to uneven complexions.
- Helps stimulate the production of collagen and elastin to help skin become thicker, tighter and more firm.
- Helps diminish the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and scars.
- Helps improve skin texture – leaves skin softer and healthier-looking.
- Buffered to pH 4.0.
Before use evaluate skin texture and inquire about client's history of glycolic or lactic acid use.
Apply morning and/or night to cleansed skin using the applicator to target specific problem areas on the face and neck, avoiding eye area. DO NOT RINSE. Start by one application every other night, increase to one application daily, then up to two times daily for best results. May be used in conjunction with Renewal Serum. (i.e. Morning: Renewal Serum, Night: Lactic-10).
WARNING: The tingling sensation that may be felt is a sign that the product is active on the skin. The sensation tends to diminish with repeated use. Should it persist or should signs of irritation appear discontinue use. For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes. Keep out of children's reach.
- Lactic Acid can increase sun sensitivity. Sunbar SPF 48 is recommended for use during Lactic treatments.
- It is a good idea to start a client slowly with Lactic Acid.
- Lactic Acid should not be applied on lesions or around the eyes.
- For use on entire face and neck, application period must be controlled. Apply for a period of 8 weeks, then discon tinue use for the following 8 weeks (8 weeks on, 8 weeks off).


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I know many of you (yes, I mean you, Mourning! I have noticed) are praying for a deal with GS that includes Mickael Pietrus. Since I don't know him very well I'll just take the word of the majority around PD that he's an alright player. But I was wondering : what kind of injury is he suffering from? Will he be out for a long time? There was no info on the Warriors website on that subject.
I read in his Bio he only played 12 games this year. His first season he played 53 and his 2nd 67. Thus he seems to be missing his share of games every season. I hate to say it, but if we get him, isn't there a chance we're again stuck with a (talented) injury prone player?
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By Marketing and Communications |
June 28, 2011
Wipf & Stock, an imprint of Wipf and Stock Publishers, has recently released a book from Bethel's Associate Professor of the Bible, Old Testament and Hebrew, Anthony J. Tomasino, Ph.D. The book is called "The World of Jesus" and is the first volume of the "Putting the Bible in Its Place" series.
Most people recognize that knowledge about the historical events and culture of the ancient world can greatly enhance our understanding of the Bible; but finding trustworthy resources that present the Bible's background in an interesting, accessible format can be a challenge. This series, "Putting the Bible in Its Place," is designed to provide serious students of the Bible with the tools they need to draw exciting new insights from the text. In informative, easy-to-read prose, expert authors provide overviews of the events, beliefs and customs that shaped the world of some of the Bible's most prominent figures.
In this volume, "The World of Jesus," readers will be introduced to the history and institutions that formed the setting for Jesus' life and ministry. The Greek influence on the East, the might of the Roman Empire, the religious beliefs of the scribes and Pharisees, the daily life of the Galilean working class, and much more will unfold before your eyes. The words and works of Jesus will become less mysterious but even more significant when viewed in the light of their original context.
Other published works by Tomasino include "Judaism Before Jesus" (2001) and "Zondervan Illustrated Bible Backgrounds Commentary: Esther" (2009).
Bethel College is an accredited Christian college offering associate, bachelors and masters degrees in more than 70 areas of study. The current enrollment of more than 2,100 includes students from 34 states and Puerto Rico, 19 countries, more than 25 denominations and 16 percent from culturally diverse backgrounds. Scholarships are available based upon a variety of factors including academic achievement, talent in the arts or athletics, ethnicity and church affiliation. In addition to its beautifully wooded 75-acre main campus in Mishawaka, Ind., Bethel also offers specific academic programs at sites in Elkhart, Ind., Fort Wayne, Ind., Dowagiac, Mich., and St. Joseph, Mich. Nursing programs are also offered in cooperation with Grace College in Winona Lake, Ind.


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Businesses Can Register for CEAN Too
Fairfax County Office of Public Affairs
12000 Government Center Parkway, Suite 551
Fairfax, VA 22035-0065
Contact: Merni Fitzgerald, Director of Public Affairs
703-324-3187, TTY 711, Fax 703-324-2010
Media Pager: 703-324-NEWS (6397)
May 28, 2008
Businesses Can Register for CEAN Too
Did you know that Fairfax County businesses can sign up for Fairfax County's Community Emergency Alert Network (CEAN)? CEAN is a software program that sends emergency alerts and day-to-day updates about severe weather and traffic to registered Fairfax County users. Individuals can register to receive messages by phone, pager, e-mail and SMS text message, and now businesses can too.
A unique feature of business registration is that it allows a business contact to add up to five employees to CEAN. Although the individual who registers is the main contact, all registered employees will receive CEAN messages. Networking multiple employees to CEAN is intended to foster businesses' internal communication and emergency response programs.
Additionally, business registration keeps employees informed about the emergencies and updates that are most important to their field. Specific messages can be targeted to businesses based on their type and location.
To register for CEAN as a business, go to www.fairfaxcounty.gov/cean and click on "register as a business."
For more information about CEAN, go to www.fairfaxcounty.gov/cean or call the Fairfax County Office of Emergency Management at 703-324-2362, TTY 711.


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Build Client Loyalty to your Spa
A client's experience with your spa begins long before he or she walks through the door. Everything from making a phone call to the spa to checking out the website to the quality of service during a visit affects a client's impression of the business. One way to promote long term customer loyalty is to look for any touch points that could be hindering your spa's reputation, and seek ways to improve them. Here are a few ideas to help promote customer satisfaction and loyalty to your business:
Ensure that telephone communication is courteous and professional. The person who answers the phone at the spa is responsible for far more than scheduling appointments and answering questions. This person holds the responsibility of making a critical first impression on potential new clients. He or she should speak enthusiastically and be willing to go above and beyond to impress callers. A passion for providing a superior customer experience should be evident from the first to the last phone call of the day.
Create a relaxing atmosphere. To many, the word "spa" itself is equivocal to relaxation. People visit spas to enjoy a peaceful break from their busy lives, so delivering the ultimate relaxing experience clients expect is a must for any successful spa. Clients will have a more positive experience with your spa if the environment is soothing from the moment they walk in the door. Calming colors, water fountains and dim lighting are just a few ways to create a comforting setting. The demeanor and attitudes of employees also affect the overall atmosphere of a spa.
Deliver high quality services consistently. The livelihood of a spa relies on the quality of the services it delivers. Providing courteous customer service and a relaxing environment are futile efforts if the services for which clients are paying are subpar. Employees who perform services for clients should be active participants in creating a positive customer experience. Effective internal communication regarding business goals and how to accomplish them will contribute to the success of these efforts.
Proactively resolve issues, large or small. Since there is always room for improvement when it comes to customer experience, proactively addressing any negative issues is an important step to promoting client satisfaction. One way to uncover unobvious issues is to get feedback from all customer facing employees. Are they hearing repeated complaints about the same issue, such as pricing or a lacking service? Do the business hours make sense for the market? Complaints that a handful of clients voice are likely the same problems that other clients are having, even if they are not complaining. Any issue that could potentially lead to lost clients is an issue worth addressing.
Word of mouth is a driving force behind the success of businesses such as spas. Positive word of mouth can attract new clients, and a positive experience with your spa can turn those new clients into loyal patrons and even champions of your business.
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San Antonio, TX (SportsNetwork.com) - Tony Parker finished with 25 points and seven assists as the San Antonio Spurs crushed the Dallas Mavericks, 112-90, to post their third consecutive victory.
Even without Manu Ginobili, the Spurs led wire-to-wire and abruptly ended the Mavs' four-game road winning streak.
"That is why they are the Spurs. ... They are used to winning with key players out," Mavs forward Brandan Wright said.
Marco Belinelli donated 17 points off the bench, while Tim Duncan added 16 points and 13 rebounds in three quarters of work.
The Spurs held Dirk Nowitzki to eight points on 3-of-14 shooting, though Monta Ellis had a solid game with 21 points and four assists.
Dallas got to the foul line just eight times while San Antonio shot an effective 23-of-26 from the stripe.
The Spurs jumped on top of the Mavs from the opening tip, going ahead by as many as a dozen in the first quarter and cruising into the break with a 45-38 advantage.
Either Parker or Duncan scored on the opening five possessions of the third quarter to extend San Antonio's lead to 55-42, and a 15-2 run near the end of the frame all but decided the outcome.
Parker opened the spurt with a three-point play, and Belinelli had seven points during it via a 3-pointer, a textbook drive to the rim and two free throws to give the hosts a commanding 80-59 cushion in the closing seconds.
The Mavs went down by as many as 29 in the fourth.
"A combination of playing pretty darn good defense tonight and them having a bad shooting night ended up in a good win for us on a back-to-back," said Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich.
Game Notes
The Spurs have won seven straight meetings against their Southwest Division rival ... Dallas is winless in six consecutive trips to San Antonio ... Ginobili left Tuesday's overtime win over Memphis with a hamstring issue ... Dallas played without forward Shawn Marion, who left Tuesday's win over the Lakers with a shoulder injury .. Nowitzki scored in single digits for the second time this month after a nine-point showing against the Wizards on New Year's Day.


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Some of you already know me. I'm 24, born and raised in America, but I'm also a citizen of the UK (UK citizenship inherited from my father).
For those that don't, I can't really say how long I've been a Buddhist, because though I've talked about Buddhism for a long time, my practice has been sporadic and only until recently, have I begun to take it in a manner which could be called "seriously". But the possibility of backsliding is likely. And recognizing the validity of notself, it seems like it would mostly be purely out of vanity if I were to say "I'm a Buddhist." But I have to say that sometimes, in order for people to efficiently have at least a general sense of what I believe without me going too much into detail.
I am neither a Mahayana nor Theravada Buddhist, but would say I am what could be called a "non-sectarian Buddhist," leaning mostly towards Theravada and Zen. I don't believe in the full validity of either sects (Mahayana or Theravada), have disagreements with some of the teachings of both sects, enjoy teachings from both sects, and respect teachers from both sects. Generally speaking, I mostly seem to agree with Retrofuturist's way of seeing things, with perhaps a bit of my own unique views over top of that, that is if they aren't merely unnecessary and vain intellectual projections (papanca). I see the teachings of the Sutta Pitaka (Agamas in the Chinese canon) as the core teachings of the Buddha, but Abhidharma (both Theravada and Mahayana) may offer additional clarity, as can some of the Mahayana Sutras, including the Diamond Sutra , the Heart Sutra, and probably much of the Prajnaparamita sutras.
I'm still a bit undecided when it comes to all the various disagreements between Theravada and Mahayana, but as it seems to me, it's primarily a disagreement over concepts and not a disagreement over realities. So, for instance, though there are no disagreements over core virtues and good practices, there are disagreements over abstractions like "Buddha-nature," and "emptiness". And whereas Buddha, Bodhisattva, and Arahant used to be plain nouns in the usage of early Buddhist literature, over time they become titles and pronouns over which Buddhist sects could argue over. I acknowledge the fact that many Mahayana Buddhists seem to teach a kind of nihilism, founded on a deluded understanding of sunnatta, but at the same time, the teaching of emptiness in the Pali canon doesn't seem to contradict what plenty of other Mahayana Buddhists themselves teach, and the teaching of emptiness in the Pali canon doesn't merely apply to the "person" (i.e. emptiness merely means, "I have no self") nor is it merely a meditative practice, but the more substantial Mahayana claim that everything is devoid of intrinsic reality, based on its lack of intrinsic identity, and so the world is a bit like an illusion. I say this is a "Mahayana claim," but I seem to see Bhikkhu Nananda saying much of the same things in Concept and Reality in Early Buddhist Thought and suspect that there is frequently overlap in the descriptions of emptiness between Theravada and Mahayana. The obsessive necessity to describe emptiness in metaphysical terms vs. non-metaphysical terms is groundless.
Anyway, also, rather than considering them, "sects," both sects (and all the various sects of Mahayana) can also be thought of as different teaching styles, none more or less more "pure," though some may focus more on teaching more ultimate expressions of Dhamma than what is merely conventionally skillful (so, some groups are "further along the path," so to speak). In this regard -- for instance, despite the fact that Pureland Buddhism is essentially theologically identical with Christianity, this is perfectly okay, even commendable, because if people sincerely devote themselves to Pureland Buddhism or Christianity, both will lead to higher rebirth. Also, there's no reason that Theravada Buddhists, for instance, might not also benefit from devotional practices, and there's no reason why Pureland Buddhists might not themselves benefit from examining the analytical, empirical approach of Theravada.
...I know the above is long-winded, but in order to give a good introduction of what it is I believe, it was necessary.


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Did anyone really think the market wouldn't see some dips on fiscal cliff worries? Senator Harry Reid did the honors today with comments about how there has been little progress, but he added that he is confident that the Republicans will eventually see that the only correct course of action is to agree with him, so he isn't too worried.
You can be sure we will have plenty of market-moving headlines in the days ahead. The market is going to be held hostage by these negotiations, and while I'm confident that there will eventually be a positive resolution, there is likely to be a high degree of volatility while we wait.
Another issue that will keep things choppy is anticipation of the tax-law changes coming in 2013. We are already seeing some special dividends, and many market players attributed the vicious selling in Apple (AAPL) to a rush to take capital gains before the rates went up. That is going to be a theme to watch for in other names that have had significant advances in the last couple of years.
The bottom line is it's a traders market. There are some opportunities in individual stocks, but we can't trust momentum will be sustained and we have to keep time frames short. If you stay selective and disciplined, you should be able to bank some coin while waiting for the politicians to move out of the way.
Have a good evening. I'll see you tomorrow.


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The Erie Times-News and GoErie.com are continuing District 10 football preview coverage this week, leading up to Friday's season openers. Starting Sunday, the preview coverage included Region 6, McDowell and Region 4. The coverage will continue through Thursday. Included in each preview are complete rosters for each team.
Earlier, the Times-News published the 112-page Kickoff preseason guide and posted the online Summer Huddle series on the Varsity blog.
Check out the links to the Times-News team previews:
Sunday: McDowell preview
Sunday: Region 6
Monday: Region 4
Tuesday: Region 5
Wednesday: Region 2
Thursday: Region 3
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Nothing stays behind it...Just another meaningless nickname.
I think I should register a new one here.
Xkalibur wrote:I think I should register a new one here.
Dixie wrote:Why? I like it! It's King Arthur's sword. Looks like in Indonesia they don't know anything about the Arthurian legends but here they are quite popular.
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Residents of Potterne and Potterne Wick are being asked to attend a public meeting to discuss their hopes for the future of the parish.
The meeting, at the village hall on Tuesday at 7.30pm, is in response to a survey carried out last year that identified villagers' ten areas of concern about the area.
Philip Mackie, who is helping to organise the meeting, said: "Not surprisingly, road safety comes in at number one but there are other issues that need further input from the community.
"By getting as many villagers of all ages to attend, it is hoped their suggestions will help the Neighbourhood Plan steering group formulate a plan that will go towards Wiltshire's Core Strategy that is being produced later this year."


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Halvar emailed us to tell us about Gustav Gustafsson's photography, which is lucky, because it's very nice indeed. Thanks Halvar!
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A lot of Slice'rs out there are of the mind that if anyone can eff up a pizza, the chains can. Case in point, and fueling this grotesque pizza parody, is the Cheeseburger Crown Pizza from Pizza Hut Middle East. Is that burger-crusted Frankenpizza the worse damage that chains have done? Have a look at some pies overseas, and you be the judge. In response to all this hybridized pizza persecution, the folks at worldwideinterweb.com have created this satire for your viewing pleasure. It's like Epic Meal Time's Fast Food Pizza, but way more revolting.
In case the title didn't tip you off, this is definitely a NSFW video.
About the author: Meredith Smith is the Slice editor. You can follow her on Twitter: @mertsmith.


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Super Mario Galaxy 2 comes out on Sunday. IGN just gave it a 10.0, and it's getting rave reviews so far. I can't bloody wait, because the first one was so damn fun. If you haven't played the original, I highly, highly recommend it.
Don't ask Marvin Harrison what he did during the bye week. "Batman never told where the Bat Cave is," he explained.
You gotta complete a couple of missions on the farm first. I'm pretty sure it's after you herd the cattle, but you get it when you start catching the wild horses.
Yeah the lasso is a lot of fun! I love using it if someone tries to steal my horse.
I'm sure this has been hit on in this thread, but I don't feel like sifting through it. Anyone play CoD: World at War on XBox Live? Actually, just the zombies part. I am about two years late to the game on this one, but it's a blast.
Anybody else do the first two parts of the I Know You stranger quest in Red Dead yet?
coming closer and closer to Dragon Age Origin's big finale...its becoming so good! I gotta play the final hours again for sure!
sure in the middle it had started to feel a little bit of repeating actions but the last 4 hours i've played have more than made up for it and i can't wait to see what it holds for me in the end...havent been this hooked on the story since mass effect
I have been playing a lot of Rockband recently. I am playing expert on the guitar now and trying to beat the game. I played with my dad today on vocals which was really cool and funny at the same time. He really belted out some of the lyrics.
Red Dead
I'm so depressed. After 15+ hours, my horse became my "trusted steed", then he went and disappeared on me. I must not have hitched him up in town before I started playing poker, and he's been replaced. My last slot save was a good 3 hours beforehand.
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I just bought Rockband 2. I am rolling through on expert so far. This is a scary concept.
I would normally say Halo but its actually Dante's Inferno. Not a great game... it just made me homesick for God of War...
But anyway, for all you Halo Fanatics I'm going to Columbus, OH next weekend to a Major League Gaming competition. Its at the convention center, $25 for a 3 day pass. I just thought I'd post this in case some one who liked video games lived in or near Columbus!
I've rented New Super Mario Bros Wii through Gamefly. Pretty decent, though now suddenly the next game in my queue, Red Dead Redemption, went from very low availability to available now, and I'm suddenly tempted to punt Mario now to get to that sooner (I would say "right away" but Netflix puts Gamefly to shame regarding shipping speed).
Finished RDR.
A word of advice on single player. Keep playing until you hit the end credits. They throw a couple curves at you where you may think the story's over, but it's not.
And for those who care, I went back and got my horse. Made it through the whole game with him, which wasn't easy. I learned to absolutely not hunt on horseback.
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When I saw Gamefly say Red Dead Redemption was 'available now', I hurried up to finish Wii Mario Bros (a decent romp). No sooner does it get dropped in the mail, GF now lists RDR's availability as "very low".
So what do you guys think of Michael Jordan being on the cover on NBA 2K11? I hear he's also going to be playable in the game. http://content.usatoday.com/communit...-of-nba-2k11/1
I like that he'll be in the game, but unless this is a legendary year for 2K, putting him on the cover is excessive.
I saw a link in that story saying NBA Live is going to be called NBA Elite from now on, by the way. Apparently they're completely changing the game mechanics for that franchise.
Hopefully both games are much better next year.
Finished Dragon Age Origins finally...good ending but I'm going back again to play over the last 5 hours and picking different options to see how it would've ended if i chose those...
I went to 2 MLGs last year for Madden (Anaheim and Orlando) and would have hit this MLG event but Madden isnt until Dallas. Did u do the Combine in Chicago??
08 and Beyond
Mass Effect 2
man what a game this is...they really have done a great job improving it from the first one...time just flies by when i'm playing/watching the story unfold...I love being a bad-*** in this video game...makes it so much fun!
Forza 3. With a Steering Wheel and Pedals, it's awesome. Love it.
I still want to try Forza 3, though.
after finally getting a license...driving games no longer provide me a sense of entertainment...
I keep starting up Red Dead Redemption, but quickly I get frustrated with whatever mission I'm on (usually by simply getting eaten by a cougar) and become this mass-murderer until I eventually get gunned down by the police.
Kind of like how I felt about GTA4, it's like I feel as if I should love this much more than I actually am in reality.
Joe Danger on PSN. A complete hoot. My 3 year old can even play it. He left me a message on my cell asking when he can play that motorcycle game again.
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Mere hours after the 49ers clinched a berth in the Super Bowl, brothers Matt and Dale Tolosa of Daly City ambled into a Sports Authority in San Francisco Sunday evening, dressed head-to-toe in 49ers gear and carrying a 49ers camp chair -- ready for a shopping spree.
"We have two weeks of hype," Dale Tolosa said. "So we'll probably buy more stuff."
49ers fever has gripped the Bay Area, and merchants are poised to cash in.
"Any team that's making a march for the (Super Bowl), you see an increase in demand from fans," said Joanna Hunter, a spokeswoman for NFLShop.com. "But for a team like the 49ers, who have a rich history and a robust and passionate fan base, the demand is huge."
Niners gear was a hot seller even before Sunday's NFC Championship victory. San Francisco was the top-selling NFL team on Fanatics.com, one of the largest online retailers for pro-sports merchandise, both last week and for the month of January. Team sales are up 240 percent compared with January of last year, said spokesman Mark Vasquez.
On NFLShop.com, the league's official online store, the team's sales were up 85 percent from last year going into the playoffs, said spokeswoman Joanna Hunter. And just last week, sales shot up nearly 70 percent compared with the same week a year ago. The National Football League brought in about $3.3 billion in retail sales in 2010, ESPN reported.
On Monday, once the hangover of Sunday night's NFC Championship victory had cleared, fans were on the prowl for newly minted Super Bowl T-shirts, hats and hoodies. The Martin Luther King Jr. holiday gave many a free day to shop, and stores jumped at the opportunity. The Sports Authority opened an hour early for the occasion -- and first started selling the championship merchandise Sunday while the 49ers were still celebrating.
And while most fans say they will cheer for the entire roster, there's really one guy who's driving sales.
"What's his name?" asked Rose Hackett, a vendor selling 49ers merchandise on Market Street in San Francisco, when asked about her top-selling jersey. "Yeah, Kaepernick."
Since Colin Kaepernick's record-setting performance against the Green Bay Packers this month, fans just can't get enough of the young star quarterback. The Sports Authority in San Francisco has been sold out of all Kaepernick merchandise for days, said sales manager David Vannatta. The NFL Shop online sold out of the star quarterback's jersey last week and had to scramble to restock. Hunter said the jersey is the hottest-selling in the NFL, and Kaepernick accounted for 35 percent of the team's total merchandise sales last week.
eBay (EBAY) saw the demand for Kaepernick merchandise first spike in mid-November, when the 49ers trounced the Chicago Bears on "Monday Night Football." That day, the number of Kaepernick items sold on eBay was more than 10 times the number of items sold on the previous day, said eBay spokesman Todd Witkemper. As of Friday, eBay showed more than 4,000 active listings for Kaepernick merchandise, including a limited edition autographed rookie card with an asking price of $25,000, Witkemper said.
Some retailers could use the sales boost after a less-than-stellar holiday shopping season. The Niners craze also opens doors for entrepreneurial types to make some cash. Hackett, the vendor on Market Street, has a humble setup -- a cardboard table piled high with shirts and hats -- but fans seem to care little about the aesthetics. By Friday afternoon, she said, she had pulled in more than $400 for the day, and was offering a hat-and-shirt combo for $15 -- the best deal in town, she said.
Rachelle Nava stopped at the table for a T-shirt, but Hackett had sold out of her size. Nava, who works at a law firm in the city's Financial district, said her co-workers were wearing 49ers shirts to work.
At the Civic Center market in San Francisco, vendor Abraham Pando added 49ers merchandise to his assortment of scarves and hats Thursday.
"Everybody's asking" for the merchandise, he said. "Everybody's excited."
It's good for business when the Niners win, he said.
It's better business, though, when the Giants win. The surge in 49ers merchandise sales hasn't matched the shopping craze that swept the Bay Area when the Giants advanced to and then won the World Series. Sports stores and online retailers say Giants gear is still in high demand -- even in the off season, even when competing with the 49ers.
Sports Authority employee Darryl Rivera chalks it up to the difference between baseball fans and football fans.
"Baseball is a family sport. Football is more of a man's sport," he said. Baseball has a wider, more diverse fan base -- including more women, he said, who are more inclined to shop.
But never mind, he said. This is football season, and there's still one game left.
"If they win the Super Bowl, it's going to get crazy," Rivera said.
He then quickly corrected himself: "I mean, when they win, not if."
Contact Heather Somerville at 925-977-8418. Follow her at Twitter.com/heathersomervil.


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Former Brewers Counsell, Hamilton to fill in for Uecker
PHOENIX -- The Brewers' flagship radio station announced Monday that former players Craig Counsell and Darryl Hamilton would be the primary on-air replacements for Bob Uecker this season when the legendary broadcaster does not travel with the team.
Uecker announced in January, shortly after his 80th birthday, that he would skip some road games beginning in 2014. He plans to continue calling all Brewers home games and most road games, though his precise schedule will remain fluid.
Counsell, who grew up in Wisconsin, played for the Brewers in 2004 and 2006-11 and is currently a special assistant in the team's front office. Hamilton played his first seven Major League seasons with the Brewers (1988-95) and now works for MLB Network.
If those two have scheduling conflicts, former Brewers reliever and current FS Wisconsin analyst Jerry Augustine will step in.
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EVENTER Kitty King feels she is back dining at the top table of her sport after being promoted on to the World Class Performance Programme recently.
King, from Lower Stanton St Quintin in Wiltshire, forced her way back into the minds of the powers that be after an excellent 2013 which included a starring role in Team GB's Nations Cup success.
And that despite missing a portion of the season – as did her best horse Zidante – through injury.
"I was on the World Class Development Programme a few years ago but then my funding dipped when I didn't have the horsepower, as most of my horses were youngsters coming through," said Kitty.
Now those same youngsters are making a name towards the top of the sport.
"It is really exciting news and such an honour to be on the top level of funding with the likes of William Fox-Pitt and Pippa Funnell," she added. "It has taken a while for me to get recognised again."
Understandably, Kitty is looking forward to the Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials (May 7-11) when she thinks Zidante 'can worry the top few'.
"Badminton is my local event so it means a lot to me and the increase in prize money – the winner will collect £80,000 – is great news," said Kitty.
"Horse trials have always lagged behind racing and show jumping in terms of prize money so this is a real boost.
"It will be a first four-star event for Zidante but I think she has got it all.
"She is still only eight and had a minor injury last season which forced her to miss out on a lot of exciting things. At her best, she is definitely good enough for Badminton. She has the ability to score well in the dressage, she is very good across country and is a superb show jumper.
"The unknown factors are that it will be a different kettle of fish in terms of atmosphere to anything she has so far faced and the extra endurance needed for Badminton is another unknown. But she can worry the top few."
In addition to Zidante, Kitty outlined plans for her other stars.
"Persimmon will be heading to the Tattersalls International Horse Trials in Ireland (May 28-June 1)," she said. "He won the two-star there last season so fingers crossed he can step up.
"Ceylor LAN will be aimed for the Young Horse world championships at Le Lion-d'Angers in France at the end of the season."
King also revealed that she has raised her expectations about 'dark horse' Mo Cuiske.
"He was rather in the shadow of the others last year but he has surprised me and improved so much over the winter," said Kitty.
"I am now looking to prepare him for a three-star event at the end of 2014."
The wet weather may have hindered some equestrian stables but not King's.
"We moved to Lower Stanton St Quinton seven years ago and I rent a yard from my parents," she said.
"We have converted a barn at the farm into an indoor school and all the rain has hardly held us up at all."
And the extra funding from the World Class Performance Programme has certainly not dampened her prospects in 2014 either.
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Mendoza patiently awaiting next start
KANSAS CITY -- Luis Mendoza won the Royals' No. 5 starting job in Spring Training, but 24 games into the season, he's made just two starts.
His third start is scheduled for Wednesday night against Tampa Bay. "Scheduled" because the weather forecast looks chancy.
"I hear tomorrow the weather is going to change a little bit. But I'll just be patient and wait for that start," Mendoza said on Tuesday afternoon when warm sunshine and dry weather prevailed.
His start at Detroit last week was eliminated by a rainout, although he did get in 2 1/3 innings of relief on Wednesday against the Tigers.
"The two innings of relief kind of gave me an idea of how to get to the mound again," Mendoza said, smiling. "I remembered what it was like."
This will be his second start against the Rays. He faced them last Aug. 22 at Tropicana Field and lost to current teammate James Shields, 5-3. He found the Trop's artificial turf didn't do his sinking fastball any favors.
"Ground balls on that turf are kind of hard," Mendoza said. "But I'm going to stay the same. Trust my sinker and try to get some ground balls early in the count."
Manager Ned Yost thinks that despite the inactivity, Mendoza will be fine.
"He's a guy that doesn't freak out too much and over-analyze the situation -- 'I haven't pitched in two weeks, am I going to be all right?' " Yost said. "He just goes out, grabs the ball and does what he does. It's a good mindset to have, a perfect mindset for a No. 5 starter."
Dick Kaegel is a reporter for MLB.com. Bill Chastain 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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Japanese Primary Prevention of Atherosclerosis With Aspirin for Diabetes (JPAD) Trial
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|Coronary Disease Arteriosclerosis Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
|Drug: Aspirin Drug: No aspirin
|Phase 4
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Double (Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)
Primary Purpose: Prevention
|Official Title:
|Japanese Primary Prevention of Atherosclerosis With Aspirin for Diabetes (JPAD) Trial
- Cardiovascular events [ Time Frame: five years (median) ]
- Cerebral vascular events [ Time Frame: five years (median) ]
- Aortic and peripheral vascular events, which needs internal medicine and/or surgical medical treatment [ Time Frame: five years (median) ]
|Study Start Date:
|December 2002
|Study Completion Date:
|April 2008
|Primary Completion Date:
|April 2008 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
Active Comparator: 1
Aspirin use
Drug: Aspirin
Aspirin 81 mg or 100 mg per day
Active Comparator: 2
No aspirin use
Drug: No aspirin
No aspirin use
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There is a worldwide epidemic of diabetes and the number of individuals with diabetes is set to increase further. As individuals with diabetes are at high risk of accelerated atherosclerosis and thrombotic vascular events, the significant proportion of the cardiovascular disease burden is projected to be among this population. JPAD is a multicenter study with a prospective randomized open, blinded end-point (PROBE) design. The doses administered are aspirin 81 mg/day or 100 mg/day, the latter being enteric-coated Aspirin.
The primary objective was to compare the effect of aspirin on atherosclerotic events including cardiovascular events, cerebral vascular event, and other vascular events.
We also analyze hemorrhagic events in this RCT.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|30 Years to 85 Years (Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Patients have type 2 diabetes mellitus (30 or more years old and 85 years old or less).
- Patients give their informed consent to participate.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Patient has electrocardiographic changes, including ischemic ST-segment depression, ST-segment elevation, or pathologic Q waves.
- Patient has fixed ischemic heart disease, utilizing coronary angiography.
- Patient has cerebral vascular disease, including cerebral infarction, past hemorrhage, and experience of transient ischemic attack.
- Patient has arteriosclerotic disease, which needs internal medicine and/or surgical medical treatment.
- Patient has already taken the following anti-platelet or anti-thrombotic medicine: aspirin, ticlopidine, cilostazol, dipyridamole, trapidil, warfarin, and argatroban.
- Patient has severe gastric and/or duodenal ulcer.
- Patient has severe liver dysfunction.
- Patient has severe renal dysfunction.
- Patient has allergy for aspirin.
- Patient has atrial fibrillation.
- Pregnancy or the possible case of pregnancy.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00110448
|First Department of Internal Medicine, Nara Medical University
|Kashihara, Nara, Japan, 634-8522
|Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University
|Kumamoto, Japan, 860-8556
|Principal Investigator:
|Hisao Ogawa, MD
|Professor of Medicine, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University
|Principal Investigator:
|Yoshihiko Saito, MD
|Professor of Medicine, First Department of Internal Medicine, Nara Medical University
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|Kumamoto University
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|NCT00110448 History of Changes
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|Study First Received:
|May 9, 2005
|Last Updated:
|October 31, 2016
Keywords provided by Kumamoto University:
type 2 diabetes
coronary heart diseases
primary prevention
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Diabetes Mellitus
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
Coronary Disease
Coronary Artery Disease
Glucose Metabolism Disorders
Metabolic Diseases
Endocrine System Diseases
Arterial Occlusive Diseases
Vascular Diseases
Cardiovascular Diseases
Myocardial Ischemia
Heart Diseases
Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal
Analgesics, Non-Narcotic
Sensory System Agents
Peripheral Nervous System Agents
Physiological Effects of Drugs
Anti-Inflammatory Agents
Antirheumatic Agents
Fibrinolytic Agents
Fibrin Modulating Agents
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors
Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors
Enzyme Inhibitors
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Astros keeping close eye on Marwin's hamstring
OAKLAND -- Astros manager Bo Porter admitted Thursday he was concerned about the sore right hamstring of starting shortstop Marwin Gonzalez, who was lifted in the seventh inning of Wednesday night's 9-7 loss to the A's to rest the leg.
Gonzalez was in the lineup Thursday out of necessity, considering the Astros' mounting injury problems. Enrique Hernandez can play shortstop, but he's been put in center field, with Dexter Fowler, George Springer and Alex Presley all on the disabled list.
"Marwin's hamstring is a concern of mine," Porter said. "Watching him run around and knowing he's not 100 percent, he's doing the best he can to get out there and gut it out and play. But it's something we have to be very mindful of and not blow his hamstring, and now you're looking at a considerable amount of time being missed."
Gonzalez injured the hamstring running the bases Saturday in Chicago and said Wednesday night he wasn't at 100 percent. The last thing the Astros need is another position player on the DL.
"You just pray that we're able to get healthy here soon and get some of these guys back and get some of these guys feeling better," Porter said.
Brian McTaggart is a reporter for MLB.com and writes an MLBlog, Tag's Lines. Follow @brianmctaggart on Twitter. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.