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It's better to read the whole article, which has the usual interjection of videos/pictures to clarify.As the Pacers huddled in the visiting locker room of AmericanAirlines Arena, trying to digest a painful and ugly Game 7 loss in the conference finals, Paul George delivered a message to his teammates: Everybody had to come back next season having made a major improvement to at least one part of their game.
"I just spoke up," George says as he recalls the scene, which unfolded in front of head coach Frank Vogel and the team's full coaching and training staff. "Everybody seems to have taken it to heart."
Perhaps no one more than George himself, who has come jetting out of the gates this season as one of the half-dozen best all-around players in the league. He's eighth overall in player efficiency rating after finishing tied for 87th (with Jason Smith!) last season. He's playing the best defense of his career, both as an on-ball menace and as a help defender capable of crashing into the paint and darting back out to challenge a shooter without losing his pinpoint balance. And most encouraging of all, George is using a much larger slice of Indiana's possessions to create his own offense, and he has managed that without the kind of hike in turnovers he suffered last season when he picked up Danny Granger's slack.
George has used nearly 29 percent of Indiana's possessions so far, and coughed the ball up on just 12 percent of those possessions. Only two players league-wide soaked up such a large portion of their team's possessions last season while turning the ball over so rarely: Carmelo Anthony and Brook Lopez. One is a midrange gunner who lacks George's commitment to passing and defense. The other is a devastating post scorer whose job is to finish. For George to be scoring so efficiently with the turnover profile of a shoot-first type is remarkable.
Just a year ago, George looked like he was in over his head assuming Granger's alpha dog perimeter spot in Indiana's balanced, post-heavy offense. He turned over the ball on 22.7 percent of his pick-and-rolls, per Synergy Sports. Out of 120 players who ran at least 75 pick-and-rolls, only 22 lost the ball more often. He was so out of control trying to split traps on the play that Vogel banned him from trying. "Oh yeah," George says now, laughing. "I heard that from him countless times."
George spent all summer working on his sloppy ballhandling. He ran the hills in Southern California's Runyon Canyon in hopes of increasing the strength and endurance in his legs. A boost there would allow George to stay in a low crouch more consistently when dribbling through defenses. "I knew how to dribble," George says, "but I was always dribbling too high. This summer was all about staying low." George's trainer, Jerry Powell, would shadow George through ballhandling drills, with Powell holding his hand at the height he considered the healthy upper limit of George's dribble. If the ball bounced to that level, Powell would swipe it away and have George start over.
The results have been fantastic so far, though there are hints that the full package might not be totally sustainable. The Pacers have to hope it is, after handing George an unprecedented five-year max contract before the season that makes George their one-time-only "designated player." As they negotiated the deal, both sides understood that George could play his way into more money this season. Under the terms of the new CBA, George will be eligible for a special raise available to players who achieve one of three lofty criteria over their first four seasons. One of those criteria: make two All-NBA teams. George made his first All-NBA team last season, snagging one of the six "forward" spots by the skin of his teeth; he earned the least votes of the 15 All-NBA honorees, and just edged out LaMarcus Aldridge for the last forward slot.
A typical max deal for a player of George's experience level can soak up only 25 percent of the salary cap.1 Players who hit the super-raise criteria2 can ink contracts with an annual salary worth 30 percent of the cap level. The full difference amounts to about $3 million per season, or $15 million over the course of the contract. Every dollar counts for Indiana, which faces the possibility of leaping over the luxury tax to re-sign Lance Stephenson this summer — or making a painful cost-cutting move, such as buying out Luis Scola, to duck the tax.
The two sides struck an interesting compromise, according to several sources who have seen George's deal: If George makes an All-NBA team this season, triggering the raise, his salary will settle at 27 percent of the cap level, instead of the full 30 percent. That would set George's starting salary at about $15.8 million, given the league's projected cap for next season. That's about $1.75 million less than George could have earned had he fought for the full 30 percent. If the Pacers keep Scola at full cost, George's All-NBA salary would leave them with about $67.9 million in committed salary for next season — and about $7 million or so of space beneath the projected tax line for Stephenson's deal. That still won't be enough to keep Stephenson without jumping the tax, but it's close enough that the Pacers could get there without a single cost-cutting move.
The Pacers also gave George an opt-out after Year 4 of the new deal, which Mark Deeks of ShamSports.com has reflected in his salary database. Indiana was reluctant to do the opt out, but ultimately yielded on the issue, per sources close the talks. They'll have the advantage of George's Bird rights as long as he's on the team, regardless of the opt-out clause. The main point of the "designated player" provision is to give teams the chance to lock up a franchise player they drafted for a year longer than usual. George's deal subverts that principle, and allows him to hit the open market earlier than expected.
Indiana will take the trade-off if George continues to play at the level he has shown so far this season. There are reasons to think he can do that. Watching film of George's ballhandling last season and this season reveals a calmer, more patient player hunting his shot more aggressively.
Having George a bit less concerned with passing has, bizarrely, turned into a net positive for the Pacers — especially on the pick-and-roll. George was shaky as a distributor last season. When teams trapped him, he had a habit of picking up the ball in traffic near midcourt, leaping, and throwing wild cross-court passes that savvy defenders could see coming way ahead of time. He liked trying to lob impossible passes to his big guys rolling to the hoop, and to thread tricky close-range drop-off passes in crowded lanes when he got deeper into the paint. They often failed. "Coming off a pick looking to score has been effective for me," George says, "as opposed to always looking for the pass."
Perhaps the biggest difference is in George's ability to actually use the screens his big men set for him. George's timing just wasn't there last season. He'd take off too soon, or too late, allowing his defender to sneak around the screen untouched.
This season, George and his big men are working in perfect sync. George's defenders are ending up smushed into the chest of Roy Hibbert or David West much more often, giving George more space and a clean head start. "It's just me improving my IQ on the pick-and-roll," George says. "It's learning to time things right with the bigs."
The improved timing has allowed the Pacers to introduce some Spursian fanciness into their pick-and-roll game. George and his screeners are toying with defenses more often this season by disguising the direction of their picks until the very last second. Here's Hibbert approaching as if he's going to set a pick to George's right against Boston:
As the defense leans toward the pick, Hibbert flips the other way, with George in on the scheme:3
The Pacers didn't really have this stuff in their arsenal last season, even though they were using the same basic actions to get into their pick-and-roll stuff as they are now. When George tried things like this, he would often accelerate too soon, blowing past a pick before it was really set and careering into the lane with an out-of-control high dribble.
Traps don't seem to bother him quite as much as they once did, either. For one, he's better at picking his spots when it comes to splitting defenders. When the big man guarding the screener drops far down below the pick, as Boston's Vitor Faverani does in the play above, George will lean on his pet move: going around the pick in one direction, crossing back over in front of the big man and toward the middle of the floor, and then stopping on a dime to launch an easy midrange jumper. Look how much space he has for the little crossover move here:
He pulled the same trick repeatedly in the Pacers' overtime win in New York last week once he understood that New York's big men, especially Andrea Bargnani, were sagging far enough back for George to cross them over without the threat of reaching arms:
He forced that move way too often last season, even when big-man help defenders pressured him farther out. Look at him trying to squeeze through this Taj Gibson trap against Chicago last season:
A 6-foot-8 dude with a 6-foot-11 wingspan trying to slither through that kind of space, with a high dribble, is basically toast in the NBA — especially if he can't run his man flush into the pick. When George has met traps this season, he has been more patient in pulling the ball out, keeping his dribble alive, and waiting for the trapping big to retreat into the paint — freeing George to attack one-on-one.
He's done that just fine, too, by the way. He's 14-of-31 on isolation shots so far, and he hasn't turned over the ball on such a play yet this season, per Synergy.4 He did so on nearly 15 percent of his isolations last season, the eighth-worst mark among 102 players with at least 75 isos to their name.
That's part of what makes George so good: He can score in so many ways. He's a killer coming off screens and a very good spot-up shooter off the ball, both in the corners and above the arc. He can post up smaller players and face up bigger guys on the block. He has advanced almost across the board, without sacrificing his defense. Think about that when you watch James Harden, Kobe Bryant, or some other all-offense player who exhausts himself scoring and leaves little in the tank for defense. Indiana's snail-like pace probably helps George in that regard; Harden, for instance, has struggled to run up and down at Houston's frantic pace and reserve energy for defense. Having two capable inside players also helps. Hibbert can cover up George's rare mistakes on defense, and the Hibbert-West combo can take over the scoring load for entire stretches of games.
Can this last? George is taking more midrange shots than he did last season, and hitting them at super-Nowitzkian rates. Only 22 percent of George's shots have come in the restricted area this season, down from about 27.5 percent last season.5
About 43 percent of George's shots have come via long 2-point jumpers and tricky shots launched in the paint but outside the restricted area, per NBA.com. Only 33 percent of his shots came from those spots last season, and he made just 35 percent of them overall. He's hit 50.4 percent this season, including 53 percent on long 2-point jumpers, insane figures that cannot possibly be sustained — especially since many of these shots are off-balance jumpers with defenders in his grill.6
A lot of these shots are cleaner looks than George was getting last season. Using screens better means his own defender is far behind the play instead of waving an arm near the ball as George rises to shoot. He's also smarter about settling for cleaner midrange shots instead of barreling into the paint for a contested floater in a crowd. If he can't get to the elbow or into the paint, George is often stringing the ball out toward the sideline, where he can glide into open space for jumpers like this one:
Still, George can't shoot like this from midrange all season, and his turnovers have already started creeping up over the last week. Indiana has played the league's softest schedule, with only three games against teams currently ranked in the top 10 in points allowed per possession. They've yet to face Miami or any of the dwindling number of teams that really like to pressure hard on the pick-and-roll. Anthony Davis presented some issues in an early game against the Pelicans, and you know a dialed-in Heat trapping machine will be itching to challenge George.7 The Pacers rank only 15th in points per possession despite the friendly schedule. They'll have to be better against the league's very best teams.
George is clearly more up for that challenge than he was last season. Stephenson has made a leap as a ball handler and passer. The bench is better. Roy Hibbert has emerged as the most important defensive player in the NBA. The Pacers aren't the prettiest scoring team, and George isn't the prettiest scoring wing in the league. But George and his team are better than they were at the end of last season, and they're a real threat to win the title.
But this is finally some hard data around the 5/80-90 numbers we saw thrown around earlier in the season.
This is very good news, and gives me confidence that in fact we will be able to sign Lance this offseason.


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When: Noon-5 p.m. July 9-Sunday through Sept. 14
Where: Pasadena Museum of History, 470 W. Walnut St., Pasadena
Tickets: $7 adults, $6 seniors and students and free for children under 12. Free for active duty military personnel and their families through Sept. 1 as part of the Blue Star Museums program.
Information: 626-577-1660, Ext. 10, www.pasadenahistory.org
This is a banner year for Pasadena with more than 100 institutions, organizations and businesses celebrating the anniversary of when they were founded. In turn, the Pasadena Museum of History is toasting these movers and shakers with "Crown City Jubilee," an exhibit of artifacts, clothing, photographs and ephemera representing them.
The entities feted include the Pasadena Unified School District, now 140 years old, Vroman's Bookstore, 120 years, the Red Cross and the Langham Huntington Hotel, both 100, and even the Pasadena Museum of History itself at 90 years old.
"Crown City Jubilee" also features a timeline and a video slideshow.

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I am trying to learn Insight meditation. I have seen many resources through out the net ( such as this one http://www.vipassanadhura.com/howto.htm) and I am aware that it isn't a substitute for a real teacher but i don't have one for the moment.
i have practice mindfullness of breathing since last year.
I usually start by paying attention to different part of my body, going head to toe then to the breath then i pay attention to my posture by mentioning "sitting" then let it go took a snapshot then "sitting" . I then start to note the " in " and "out" at the nostril s it is where i feel the most the breath. I have noticed that there is a usually a gap between the "in" and "out" so I note sitting as i took a snapshot of my posture not visually but with my mind.
When i find that my concentration is a bit more settles i am trying to pay attention to everything else by noting them such as "imagining", "thinking" etc ..... .
so i wonder if i am doing it the right way ? as my mind sometimes is filled with doubt and I am aware that is a big hindrance in meditation.
also am i right to think that vipassana combine samatha and insight together ?
thank you . with metta.


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College of Education Second Life Island Launch
Aloha everyone,
Our new College of Education Second Life (SL) island is now complete and we are celebrating the official launch our island on Friday, Mar 4, 2011 at 11:00am – 12:30pm (HST), 1:00-3:30 PM (SLT). As part of our opening ceremony, we will be hosting the event in SL and real life (RL) at our College Collaboration Center (CCC) in Wist Hall 134 with a reception. Below is the schedule of events:
11:00 – 11:10am HST – Welcome address & ribbon-cutting ceremony
11:10am – 12:00 noon HST – "Demonstration of Second Life uses in the Classroom" Faculty panel – Dr. Ekaterina Prasolova-Forland, Dr. Diane Nahl, & Dr. Dongping Zheng
12:00 – 12:30pm HST – Social activity in the SL Holomua Learning Area – hula troupe performance & hula dancing
Refreshments will be provided. In addition, you will be able to view exemplary COE student SL educational simulation projects and register for free Second Life accounts to get you started with SL.
We greatly appreciate your presence at the event. Pls RSVP latest by Tuesday, Mar 1, 2011 if you're able to join us:
Looking forward to celebrating our new COE SL island launch with all of you! If you need any additional information, contact Dr. Peter Leong at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Crowds braved the rain to watch competitors hurtle down Castle Street in Trowbridge for the eighth annual Carnival Soapbox Grand Prix on Sunday.
The action-packed event, which raises funds towards Trowbridge Carnival, invites creative people, young and old, to compete in homemade vehicles of all shapes and sizes.
This year's grand prix saw 10 entrants in the children's category and five entrants in the adult category, with dozens of residents turning out in the rain to cheer on the competitors.
Maryrose Mantle from the town's carnival committee, which runs the event, said: "It went very well, despite the rain we had at the start of the day. Everyone came out in support and I want to thank all those who came along."
Michael Bowden, from the Longs Arms pub, won the adult category and 12-year-old Will Lennox, from Trowbridge, was victorious in the children's race, while funeral directors CS Bowyer won the prize for best soapbox with its coffin design.
There were also prizes for Molly Morris, 10, from Westbury, who won best fancy dress and William Kettley, from 1st Westbury Scouts, who won the Against All Odds category for recovering after crashing on his first run.
Nigel Hemmens, vice chair of the carnival committee and organiser of the soapbox derby, said: "Considering the weather, we were very surprised about how well it went. This was the first time we have had rain since we started running it.
"I thought it might be a disaster when I saw the weather, but everyone had a really enjoyable day and it ended up being as good as if it had stayed dry.
"There were also some very good times recorded.
"I want to thank everyone who came out, and the event sponsors Hire Standards in Westbury.
"We are also grateful to the Rotary Club of Wessex Mead, who helped with the stewarding."
The event also included a demonstration by six-year-old Westbury karting racer Enzo Toms, who has gained an international following through his Facebook page 'Enzo CRG Racing'.


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Apple customers feeling buyer's remorse at having recently bought the expensive third gen iPad when the latest fourth gen one has just come out may be in luck. It turns out that the Apple store in Stockton Street, San Francisco is extending its usual 14 day money back satisfaction guarantee to 30 days. The store will exchange any third gen iPad as long as it doesn't show "significant" signs of wear and tear. It's not clear yet if other stores will be doing the same. No doubt there are going to be some relative "bargains" of third gen iPads around soon – not that they will actually be cheap, of course, simply not quite as reassuringly expensive.
Apple customers like Roger Cheng have (until now) slept soundly knowing that any Apple product purchased is the "latest and greatest" for at least one year. Today, Apple killed that notion.
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Metabolic Effects of Switching Kaletra to Boosted Reyataz
This study has been completed.
Massachusetts General Hospital
Bristol-Myers Squibb
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ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
First received: December 15, 2006
Last updated: March 5, 2010
Last verified: March 2010
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Detailed Description:
To study the effects of switching from Kaletra to Boosted Reyataz on glucose, lipids and fat in HIV-infected patients.
|HIV Infections
|Drug: atazanavir/ritonavir Drug: lopinavir/ritonavir
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|Metabolic Effects of Switching Kaletra to Boosted Reyataz
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MedlinePlus related topics: HIV/AIDS
Drug Information available for: Ritonavir Lopinavir Atazanavir Atazanavir sulfateU.S. FDA Resources
Further study details as provided by Massachusetts General Hospital:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- Glucose Trafficking [ Time Frame: 6 months ]6 month mean and standard deviation for glucose uptake into anterior thigh muscle as measured by FDG/PET scanning during euglycemic hyperinsulinemic clamp. During the hyperinsulinemic conditions of the clamp, glucose and 18-FDG [labeled glucose] are taken up by muscle. The quantity of 18-FDG taken up is measured by the PET scan. Although there are no well-accepted norms for this measurement, a higher value indicates that more glucose is being taken up by (or "trafficked to") muscle. Increased uptake of glucose indicates increased muscle insulin sensitivity.
Secondary Outcome Measures:
- Insulin Sensitivity [ Time Frame: 6 months ]6 month mean and standard deviation for insulin-stimulated glucose uptake (M) per unit insulin at 120 minutes as measured by euglycemic hyperinsulinemic clamp.
- Fasting Glucose [ Time Frame: 6 months ]6 month mean and standard deviation for fasting glucose.
- Lipid Metabolism - Serum Triglyceride [ Time Frame: 6 months ]6 month mean and standard deviation for serum triglyceride.
- Body Composition - Visceral Adipose Tissue [ Time Frame: 6 months ]6 month mean and standard deviation for visceral adipose tissue (VAT) as measured by single slice computed tomography (CT) scan at the L4 pedicle (pedicle of 4th lumbar vertebra).
- Immune Parameters -- CD4 Count [ Time Frame: 6 months ]6 month mean and standard deviation for CD4+ count.
- Liver Enzymes -- Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST) [ Time Frame: 6 months ]6 month mean and standard deviation for AST.
- Liver Enzymes -- Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT) [ Time Frame: 6 months ]6 month mean and standard deviation for ALT.
- Total Bilirubin [ Time Frame: 6 months ]6 month mean and standard deviation for total bilirubin.
|Study Start Date:
|May 2006
|Study Completion Date:
|December 2008
|Primary Completion Date:
|December 2008 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
Active Comparator: 1
Boosted Reyataz (300mg atazanavir + 100mg ritonavir)
Drug: atazanavir/ritonavir
atazanavir 300mg + ritonavir 100mg once daily
Other Name: Boosted Reyataz
Active Comparator: 2
Kaletra (pre-study dose)
Drug: lopinavir/ritonavir
patient remains on their pre-study dose of lopinavir/ritonavir
Other Name: Kaletra
Detailed Description:
The primary objective of this study is to determine tissue specific glucose trafficking in patients before and after switching from a regimen containing Lopinavir/ritonavir (LPV/r) to one containing atazanavir/ritonavir (ATV/r). Secondary outcome measures of interest will include insulin sensitivity determined by clamp testing, and lipid metabolism and hepatic glucose production assessed using stable isotope techniques. We hypothesize that switching protease inhibitor (PI) to ATV/r from LPV/r will result in direct increases in glucose uptake in muscle and visceral adipose tissue in association with improvements in overall whole body insulin sensitivity compared to remaining on LPV/r. We will complete a prospective randomized trial of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infected patients who have been on a stable antiretroviral (ARV) regimen containing LPV/r for at least 6 months and who will be randomized to either switch to a regimen containing ATV/r or remain on LPV/r for 6 months. Each subject will complete Positron Emission Tomography (PET) 18-fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) imaging during a hyperinsulinemic clamp study at baseline and 6 months after randomization.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years to 65 Years (Adult)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Previously diagnosed HIV infection
- Age between 18-65 years
- Stable antiviral regimen containing at least 2 nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTI's) and LPV/r for ³ 6 mos
- CD4 count > 400 cell/mm3
- Metabolic complication as indicated by one or more of hyperinsulinemia (fasting insulin >= 15 mIU/ml), hypercholesteremia (fasting total cholesterol >= 200 mg/dL), hypertriglyceridemia (fasting triglycerides >= 150 mg/dL), or treatment with a lipid lowering medication.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Hemoglobin < 11.0 g/dL
- History of Diabetes Mellitus
- Currently on medication for Diabetes
- Therapy with glucocorticoid, growth hormone or other anabolic agents currently or within the past 3 months
- Current substance abuse, including alcohol, cocaine and/or heroin
- Any contraindication to ATV/r or known allergy to ATV
- Concurrent therapy with: Bepridil; cisapride; ergot derivatives (dihydroergotamine, ergonovine, ergotamine, methylergonovine); indinavir; irinotecan; lovastatin; midazolam; pimozide; proton pump inhibitors (esomeprazole, lansoprazole, omeprazole); rifampin; simvastatin; St John's wort; or triazolam
- New or serious opportunistic infection in the past 3 months
- Pregnancy
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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00413153
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00413153
|United States, Massachusetts
|Massachusetts General Hospital
|Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02114
Sponsors and Collaborators
Massachusetts General Hospital
Bristol-Myers Squibb
|Principal Investigator:
|Steven K Grinspoon, MD
More Information
Publications automatically indexed to this study by ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier (NCT Number):
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ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on September 25, 2017
Publications automatically indexed to this study by ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier (NCT Number):
Stanley TL, Joy T, Hadigan CM, Liebau JG, Makimura H, Chen CY, Thomas BJ, Weise SB, Robbins GK, Grinspoon SK. Effects of switching from lopinavir/ritonavir to atazanavir/ritonavir on muscle glucose uptake and visceral fat in HIV-infected patients. AIDS. 2009 Jul 17;23(11):1349-57. doi: 10.1097/QAD.0b013e32832ba904.
|Responsible Party:
|Steven K. Grinspoon, MD, Massachusetts General Hospital
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT00413153 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
|Study First Received:
|December 15, 2006
|Results First Received:
|November 4, 2009
|Last Updated:
|March 5, 2010
Keywords provided by Massachusetts General Hospital:
Insulin sensitivity
Body Composition
Receiving Kaletra
Treatment Experienced
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
HIV Infections
Lentivirus Infections
Retroviridae Infections
RNA Virus Infections
Virus Diseases
Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Viral
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Immunologic Deficiency Syndromes
Immune System Diseases
Atazanavir Sulfate
HIV Protease Inhibitors
Protease Inhibitors
Enzyme Inhibitors
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
Anti-HIV Agents
Anti-Retroviral Agents
Antiviral Agents
Anti-Infective Agents
Cytochrome P-450 CYP3A Inhibitors
Cytochrome P-450 Enzyme Inhibitors
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on September 25, 2017


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Get an overview of this hotel4-star Playa del Carmen resort in Playacar
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Where You'll Stay
Just steps from Playacar Golf Club, Riu Palace Riviera Maya All Inclusive is in Playacar and within 2 miles of Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal. Xcaret Eco Theme Park and Yucatek Divers are also close to this all-inclusive resort.
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Unwind in one of the 400 inviting rooms, where you can take advantage of fireplaces, balconies and minibars. You'll also appreciate the sitting area, 24-hour room service and free bottled water.
Property Perks
This resort has free kids' club, a full-service spa and an outdoor pool. Dining options include 6 restaurants, and the 5 bars/lounges are great spots to lift your spirits. A children's pool, a garden and a hair salon are also available.
Save your money for fun outside the resort with free WiFi in rooms and public areas, as well as buffet breakfast. You'll be glad that self parking is also included.
Riu Palace Riviera Maya All Inclusive
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All-Inclusive Details
This resort is all-inclusive. Onsite food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).
Gratuities and taxes
Gratuities and taxes are included.
Food and beverages
- All meals, snacks, and beverages included
- Meals and beverages at companion properties
Activities and facilities/equipment
Water activities
- Kayaking
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Land activities
- Fitness facilities
- Volleyball
Kids' club
- Supervised activities for children between 4 and 12 years old
- Onsite entertainment and activities
- Access to offsite clubs
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The Riu Palace Riviera Maya is situated on a white-sand beach in the Playacar complex near the convention center and ferry terminal and within one kilometer (half a mile) of the Playacar Golf Club and three kilometers (two miles) from downtown Playa del Carmen. Dining and entertainment options at this Art Deco-style property includes several restaurants and five bars/lounges with room service available for all meals from 7 AM till 11 PM. An outdoor pool with sun terrace and chaise lounges has a spa tub and swim-up bar. Children have their own pool and playground, and a kids club offers daily activities for ages 4-12. In addition, child care can be arranged (surcharge). An on-site fitness room has a spa tub and sauna, and the Renova Spa offers facials, manicures, pedicures, massage, and assorted body treatments (surcharge). A business center offers computer workstations (surcharge) and guests can take advantage of 90 minutes free wireless Internet access in the lobby. Wireless Internet access is available throughout the property for a surcharge. Concierge services are available.
- Free WiFi
- 24-hour front desk
- Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
- Children's club (free)
- Supervised childcare/activities (free)
- Babysitting or childcare
- Number of floors - 3
- Tennis on site
- Number of bars/lounges - 5
- Free breakfast
- Concierge services
- Elevator/lift
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Hair salon
- Health club
- Pool umbrellas
- Children's club
- Laundry facilities
- Spa treatment room(s)
- Multilingual staff
- Total number of rooms - 400
- Garden
- Poolside bar
- Porter/bellhop
- Luggage storage
- Pool sun loungers
- Free self parking
- Number of restaurants - 6
- Sauna
- Shopping on site
- Spa services on site
- Spa tub
- Children's pool
- Outdoor pool
- Swim-up bar
- Wedding services
- Full-service spa
Family Friendly Amenities
- Family Hotel
- Outdoor pool
- Children's pool
- Supervised childcare/activities (free)
- Free Wi-Fi
- Children's club (free)
- Laundry facilities
- Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
- Playground on site
- Cribs/infant beds (complimentary)
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Free self parking
Room Amenities
- Free WiFi
- Fireplace
- Balcony
- Air conditioning
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Private bathroom
- Designer toiletries
- Shower only
- Bathrobes
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Free bottled water
- Ceiling fan
- Separate sitting area
- Hair dryer
- Daily housekeeping
- Iron/ironing board
- Minibar
- Phone
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Rollaway/extra beds (free)
- In-room safe (laptop compatible)
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Holiday cooking and baking can be challenging if you or a loved one need to avoid gluten, but The Bob's Red Mill Cooking School is here to help! We're offering two great gluten-free classes coming up in November. Call now to register and reserve your spot: 503-654-3215 x 208. Classes are held at our Whole Grain Store in Milwaukie, Oregon (see address at bottom).
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Thanksgiving is a time for feasting and celebration, but it can feel stressful if you need to worry about what's safe to eat. Enter this holiday season armed with an arsenal of delicious gluten-free side dish recipes. Led by gluten-free cookbook author Laura B. Russell, you'll learn alternatives to the typical bread stuffing, roux-thickened gravies, and gloppy canned soups with better-than-ever gluten-free versions. Recipes include Homemade Cornbread Stuffing, Wild Rice Dressing, Green Bean Casserole, Baked Sweet Potatoes with Savory Granola, Pan Gravy with Herbs and an extremely versatile Turkey Broth. All the recipes are gluten-free. Class fee $50.00.
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Aug 23, 2006 11:19 AM
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Three NBA players involved in the infamous palace brawl pay their debt to society right here in mid-Michigan. Indiana Pacers players Jermaine O'Neal, David Harrison and Steven Jackson spent the day at Lansings' Sankofa Shule Academy doing community service.
A judge ordered the three to do volunteer work in Michigan for their part in that infamous brawl with the Pistons and their fans. Video of the brawl has been played over and over since it happened. It is an image the players involved want to put behind them, so to escape the media circus in Detroit, they decided to do their community service here in Lansing.
You can't tell from the tinted windows, but inside the two SUVs are pacers Jermaine O'Neal, Steve Jackson and David Harrison. All three players spent six hours at Sankofa Shule teaching kids how to right their wrongs and how to control their temper.
Treshawn Hursey, student: "He said, if you get in trouble, you have to be prepared for the consequences."
The Pacers organization would not allow us to interview the players, nor would school officials allow us inside the building during the Pacers visit, but those who got front-row seats say Pacers star player Jermaine O'Neal had a special impact.
Jamie Jones, student: "He said he did not want to be known as the player who fought their fans. He does not want to leave that impression."
The players left a different impression- they signed autographs, gave away prizes and picked up a few new fans along the way. We did catch a glimpse of the players as they filled up their tanks and headed out of town, completing their day of community service in Lansing. It's not known why the Pacers chose Sankofa Shule Academy for their community service, but kids and parents who attended the event say they're happy they did


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One common thread throughout a recent summit attended by millers, growers and wheat industry stakeholders was that few people share the same definition for quality. Different uses for wheat lead to different expectations and measurements for quality.
"There are so many subtleties," said Rollie Sears, senior research fellow for Syngenta. "One mill and one baker might think a line is really, really good while another mill or baker might think it's not very good at all."
That's why Syngenta operates a wheat quality lab that pinpoints and tests the end-use quality traits of each wheat line being developed by the company. Located in Berthoud, Colo., the lab runs more than 32,000 tests a year that considers factors such as protein level, kernel weight, hardness and water absorption. Using flour milled on site from each wheat line, a baking lab gauges the texture, color, volume and other characteristics of bread and cookies.
In 2012 alone, the lab tested more than 8,000 lines of wheat.
"These quality tests – conducted at various stages in the breeding process—help determine whether a wheat line shows end-use potential and should continue on down the breeding path," said Cathy Butti, Syngenta wheat quality lab manager. "This is so important for a breeding company, as it can be very difficult to know what to throw out or keep because of the wide range of varieties and needs."
To rewrite an old phrase: Quality is in the eye of the beholder. This was apparent during the Syngenta Wheat Quality Summit in Colorado, where the company discussed this elusive characteristic with several dozen millers, growers and industry stakeholders.
Syngenta sought to better understand what millers need, as well as share information about the company's breeding capabilities and grower needs.
"Protein, quality, yield, sustainability, disease management, strength – these are just a few of the many factors at play when breeding new wheat varieties," said Sears. "Considering it can take more than a decade from first cross to commercialization, it is extremely important that the wheat being developed is the wheat that the industry desires."
Yield and quality
Sears said Syngenta takes a "YQ" approach toward breeding—viewing yield potential and quality as equally important to address needs of both growers and millers.
Chris Tallman, a Colorado grower and former president of the Colorado Association of Wheat Growers, shed light on grower needs.
"We're not necessarily getting paid for quality—we're getting paid for yield," Tallman said. "It's great to see the investment and commitment to wheat because we want a marketable crop. But we also need one that is profitable to grow."
One of the core challenges to breeding is that protein levels and yield potential often run counter to each other. When protein levels are high, yield potential ends up lower—and vice versa.
"It's a tough balancing act, as not all genes are created equal," Sears explained. "We will not release a variety that doesn't have at least average quality performance, so what we are doing now is looking at how certain lines respond to certain crop protection chemistries that may enhance yield or quality for growers.
"We likely will start seeing certain varieties that will have specific crop protection product and management recommendations," he added.
Links in the chain
Syngenta is well-equipped to link the needs of an end user to growers, as is evidenced in several programs it has developed in the U.S. and overseas.
Simon Phillips, Syngenta North American business development manager for cereals genetics, attributed much of the success with these programs to collaborative relationships based on open, constructive dialogue.
"In Italy, we developed a program so growers could profitably grow high-quality durum and become a reliable source of more of the country's durum," Phillips said. "We've used similar concepts in our hybrid barley program in Europe and for a sustainable production program in the U.S. Pacific Northwest."
With the company's significant global investment in research and development (R&D) dedicated solely to cereals, Syngenta is poised to bridge the gap between grower and end user needs.
"At Syngenta, we are strongly committed to transforming cereals production worldwide," said Norm Dreger, head of North American cereals for Syngenta. "This transformation, however, won't come about as the result of one group's work – it'll be a team effort. We're all links in the value chain, so we really need to stack hands and agree on priorities."
In addition to its R&D focus, Syngenta supports a number of innovative industry programs. For example, it is sponsoring the Kansas Wheat Innovation Center "Speak for Wheat" Test Kitchen, a high-tech space that will provide facilities for testing hundreds of new and existing wheat recipes developed by the Kansas Wheat Commission.
"Through partnerships built on commitment, collaboration and communication, we can help realize wheat's full potential," Dreger said. "Together, everyone—from the breeder to the grower to the miller to the baker to the consumer—will benefit."
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03/20/2006 5:03 PM - Grand Rapids Owns a Nine-Point Lead on the AHL Field
This Weeks Games
Thu., March 23 - GRIFFINS at Cleveland Barons - 7:05 p.m. - WOOD 1300 AM/B2 Networks
Sat., March 25 - Rochester Americans at GRIFFINS - 7 p.m. - WOOD/B2
Sun., March 26 - Rochester Americans at GRIFFINS - 4 p.m. - WOOD/B2
Last Weeks Results
Tue., March 14 - GRIFFINS 5 at Milwaukee Admirals 3 - 46-16-1-4, 97 pts. (1st, North Division)
Wed., March 15 - Manitoba Moose 2 at GRIFFINS 3 SO - 47-16-1-4, 99 pts. (1st)
Fri., March 17 - Cleveland Barons 2 at GRIFFINS 3 - 48-16-1-4, 101 pts. (1st)
Sat., March 18 - Toronto Marlies 3 at GRIFFINS 4 OT - 49-16-1-4, 103 pts. (1st)
Youre Unbelievable: Playing four games in five nights last week - and five in seven, dating to last Sunday - the Griffins posted perfect 4-0/5-0 records, coming from behind in each game to earn the win. Grand Rapids, which has rallied in six of its last nine victories, maintains the AHLs leadership with 49 wins (49-16-1-4), 103 points and a 0.736 winning percentage. With 10 games left on their schedule, the Griffins own a nine-point lead over both Houston and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton in the chase for the AHLs regular season title (Macgregor Kilpatrick Trophy).
Scorching Run: The Griffins have won seven straight games, their longest streak since their team-record nine-game run from Dec. 22, 2000 to Jan. 12, 2001. After claiming 10 wins in their last 11 games, they need eight wins in their final 10 contests to tie the single-season AHL record of 57, set by Binghamton in 1992-93.
Updating the Race: Grand Rapids enjoys a 15-point lead over Syracuse in the North Division race, as it takes aim at its third division title in five AHL seasons (Central in 2003, West in 2002) and the fifth in its 10 seasons overall. The Griffins magic numbers for securing the division crown stand at 10 points over Syracuse and eight over Manitoba.
The Century Mark: The Griffins on Friday reached the 100-point mark for the fourth and fastest time in franchise history. Greg Irelands team joined the 100-point squads from 2002-03 (106 pts., coached by Danton Cole), 2000-01 (113, Bruce Cassidy) and 1999-00 (111, Guy Charron), reaching the milestone in just 69 games, four fewer than the 2000-01 edition. Grand Rapids is on pace for a team-record 117 points.
Pack Em In: Saturdays capacity crowd of 10,834 at Van Andel Arena marked the Griffins seventh sellout of the season, their most since playing before eight packed houses during the 1999-00 campaign.
Wild Weekend: When the Griffins host Rochester this Saturday, the first 1,500 kids will receive squishy bobbleheads of captain Matt Ellis, courtesy of Fox Motors. Fans registering on the concourse will have a chance to win a Fox Motors automobile during an intermission, and the commemorative alternate jerseys worn by the Griffins will be auctioned off to fans, with proceeds benefiting Bauer Christian Reformed Church. Sundays rematch is Merrell Family Night. Fans can save $28 on four south-end lower bowl tickets by picking up an exclusive voucher at one of these retailers: Bill & Paul's, Gazelle Sports, Mieras Family Shoes, Muller's Shoes, and Track 'N Trail. Following both games, fans can take part in post-game autograph sessions and skates on the Van Andel Arena ice.
A Night to Remember: During Saturdays 4-3 overtime win against Toronto, the Griffins set or tied numerous team and individual records:
The Griffins improved to 33 games over 0.500 for the first time in franchise history;
They increased their AHL-high goal total to 283, breaking the team record of 279 goals set in 2000-01;
Jimmy Howard tied Mike Fountains mark with his eighth straight win;
Matt Ellis recorded his team-record seventh shorthanded goal of his career;
Donald MacLean scored his league-leading 52nd goal in overtime, tying the Grand Rapids single-season pro hockey record (George Parker, 1950-51 IHL Rockets);
Bryan Helmer logged his 41st assist, breaking the Griffins record for a defenseman set by Niklas Kronwall in 2004-05.
Smashing Debut: Rookie goaltender Jimmy Howard today was named the CCM Vector/AHL Player of the Week for the period ending March 19. Howard, who will turn 22 on Sunday, led the Griffins to four come-from-behind victories last week, becoming the first netminder in franchise history to earn four wins in a span of five nights. He went 4-0 with a 1.46 goals against average and a 0.943 save percentage, and his overtime victory on Saturday against Toronto enabled him to tie Mike Fountains franchise record with his eighth consecutive win. A top candidate for the AHLs All-Rookie Team, Howard places among the league leaders with a Griffins rookie-record 21 wins (7th, 21-4-2), a 2.70 GAA (14th) and a 0.905 save percentage (20th). During March alone, he is 7-0 with a 1.69 GAA and a 0.932 save percentage, and he has led the team to points in 19 of his last 20 decisions (17-1-1-1).
Rare Breed: Currently among the league leaders with 24 goals (T30th) and 317 penalty minutes (2nd), Darryl Bootland on Friday became the first AHL player in 11 years to post 20 goals and 300 PIM in the same season. Former Griffin Matt Ruchty was the last of eight players in league history to accomplish the feat, notching 26 goals and 348 PIM for Albany in 1994-95. Next up for Bootland is the 30/300 club, which has only one AHL member: Carl Mokosak of the 1985-86 Hershey Bears (30/312).
Extra, Extra: Wednesdays heavyweight bout with Manitoba required a Griffins-record and AHL season-high 14 shootout rounds to decide, with Grand Rapids prevailing 4-3 in the shootout and 3-2 in the game. Jimmy Howard was brilliant in goal, stopping 32-of-34 shots during play and 11-of-14 attempts in the shootout. The teams traded goals in the first (Ryan Bayda and Tomas Kopecky), seventh (Jesse Schultz and Valtteri Filppula) and eighth (Lee Goren and Kopecky) rounds before Eric Manlow ended matters by beating Wade Flaherty with a backhand in the 14th frame. Four of the six meetings between the Griffins and Moose this season have required a shootout, with Grand Rapids claiming three victories Donald MacLean netted his second overtime goal of the season on Saturday versus Toronto, improving the Griffins records in overtime to 5-1 this season and 27-9 all time.
Nobody Does it Better: After breaking Michel Picards nine-year-old franchise record for goals (46) on March 5 versus Rochester, Donald MacLean hit the 50-goal plateau with two lamplighters on March 12 at Chicago. He became the first player in five seasons (Hartfords Brad Smyth in 2000-01) and the 46th player in AHL history to reach the golden milestone. His unprecedented success can be seen in the following numbers:
0 Griffins players who have led the league in goals (Binghamtons Denis Hamel stands second with 46);
0.60 MacLeans goals-per-game average for his Griffins career (previous franchise record = 0.45, Mark Mowers);
0.76 His goals-per-game average this season (franchise record = 0.56, Michel Picard in 1996-97);
8 Consecutive games in which he recently scored a goal (Feb. 25-March 14, 10 goals), breaking the previous team record of six;
23 Players in AHL history who have scored at least 53 goals, his next increment;
30 Games, out of the last 32, in which he has recorded a point (32-1951);
37 Games, out of the last 40, in which he has recorded a point (40-2363);
51 Goals scored in his last 59 outings (0.86 per game);
52 Goals scored this season, tying for 24th in AHL history and equaling the Grand Rapids pro hockey record (George Parker, 1950-51 IHL Rockets);
59 His current goal-scoring pace, a total that would tie for fifth in AHL history;
80 Points this season, ranking fourth in the AHL and eighth on the Griffins single-season chart.
Helmers Helpers: Bryan Helmers franchise record-tying seven-game assist streak was snapped on Tuesday in Milwaukee, but his good fortune resumed later in the week. He appeared in his 700th AHL game on Wednesday, extending his point streak to eight games with a goal, then notched the 400th point of his AHL career with an assist on Saturday. That assist also gave him 41 on the season, breaking the Griffins record for a defenseman set by Niklas Kronwall in 2004-05. Helmer has points in 16 of the last 22 games (2-2022) and 22 of the last 29 contests (3-2831).
Hundred for Hudler?: Only 94 players in AHL history have eclipsed the 100-point plateau, but Jiri Hudler is attempting to join that exclusive club. Hudlers 87 points currently third in the league and just six off the leader, Houstons Kirby Law put him on track for 99, which would fall two shy of the franchise mark set by Michel Picard in 1996-97. Just the third player in franchise history to reach 87 points, the third to score 35 goals and the fifth to bag 52 assists, Hudler could join Derek King (83 points in 2000-01) as the only Griffins to win a scoring title.
Spread the Wealth: The Griffins offense has been incredibly balanced this season. Grand Rapids has set franchise records for the number of players with 50 goals (1), 20 assists (12), 30 assists (7), 40 assists (4), 30 points (11), 40 points (10) and 50 points (7), while tying the marks for players with 20 goals (5), 30 goals (2), 40 goals (1) and 80 points (2).
League Leaders: Jiri Hudler: 35 goals (5th), 52 assists (T3rd), 87 points (3rd) and seven game-winning goals (T3rd); Donald MacLean: 52 goals (1st), 80 points (4th), 20 power play goals (2nd), eight game-winning goals (2nd) and a plus-18 rating (T6th); Eric Manlow: 44 assists (T11th) and 62 points (T18th); Valtteri Filppula: 41 assists (T18th) and a plus-17 rating (T11th); Tomas Kopecky: Plus-17 rating (T11th); Bryan Helmer: 41 assists (T18th), a plus-24 rating (3rd) and 51 points (T5th among defensemen); Kent McDonell: 14 power play goals (T17th) and five game-winning goals (T12th); Darryl Bootland: 317 penalty minutes (2nd); Nate DiCasmirro: Plus-26 rating (2nd); Matt Ellis: Three shorthanded goals (T7th) and a plus-17 rating (T11th); Clay Wilson: Two shorthanded goals (T20th); Jimmy Howard: 21 wins (7th), a 2.70 GAA (14th) and a 0.905 save percentage (20th); Joey MacDonald: 17 wins (T16th) and two shutouts (T13th).
Whos Hot?: Tomas Kopecky has points in eight of his last 12 outings (5-611) Brett Lebda has points in three of five games since returning from Detroit (1-34) Nate DiCasmirro has points in three straight contests (1-34) and five of the last seven games (3-69) Matt Ellis owns a three-game goal streak (3-03) and has points in four of the last five games (3-14) Jiri Hudler has points in four straight contests (2-24), as well as 11 of the last 13 games (9-716) and 13 of 17 games (10-1222) Darryl Bootland has goals in seven of his last 11 outings (9-312).
This Week in Griffins History: March 20: Matt Ellis equals Kory Karlanders six-year-old team record with his fourth shorthanded goal of the season, helping the Griffins to a 4-1 win over Edmonton. Meanwhile, the Griffins host a visit from the Stanley Cup for the third time in less than three years (2005). March 21: Jeff Nelson's two goals power the Griffins to a 4-2 win at Quebec (1997). March 22: Playing in just his second pro game, rookie forward Tim Skarperud nets a natural hat trick to lead the Griffins to a 4-3 overtime win at Milwaukee (2002). March 23: Griffins defeat host Quebec, 3-1, to sweep a two-game series in Quebec City. Danton Cole notches the game-winning goal in both contests. The wins enable the Griffins to claim their first-ever Turner Cup playoff berth (1997). March 24: Grand Rapids becomes the first IHL team to clinch a playoff berth and sets a team record for wins (41) with a 5-3 home triumph over Milwaukee. Kevin Miller ties Pavol Demitras franchise mark with his second hat trick of the year (2000). March 25: Tying a team record by making his 15th straight start, Joey MacDonald records 47 saves in a 3-2 shootout win over Houston. Matt Ellis forces overtime by scoring with just 27.8 seconds remaining. Raymond Girouxs successful penalty shot for the Aeros marks the first such goal ever allowed by the Griffins (2005). March 26: All-time Griffins games played leader Travis Richards makes his 600th regular season appearance in a Grand Rapids uniform during a 4-0 loss at Utah (2004).
Thu., March 23 at Cleveland Barons (23-42-2-2) Quicken Loans Arena 7:05 p.m.
Radio: WOOD 1300 AM at 6:59 p.m. Web Casts: Video ($6 B2 Networks) and audio (free) available through griffinshockey.com. Season Series: 7-1-0-0 Overall, 3-0-0-0 Road. Ninth of 10 meetings overall, fourth of five in Cleveland. All-Time Series (W-L-T-OTL-SOL): 20-9-0-0-1 Overall, 8-5-0-0-1 Road. NHL Affiliation: San Jose Sharks. Head Coach: Roy Sommer (5th season). Spy Glass: Since suffering a 4-2 home loss to the Barons on Dec. 10, the Griffins have outscored Cleveland by a 21-6 count while winning four straight meetings Cleveland has lost four straight, while the Griffins have won seven in a row Grand Rapids 3-2 win on Friday eliminated the Barons from playoff contention Jiri Hudler leads all scorers with 14 points (4-1014) in the season series, while Jimmy Howard is 4-1 with a 1.51 GAA and a 0.940 save percentage against the Barons.
Sat., March 25 vs. Rochester Americans (32-32-2-2) Van Andel Arena 7 p.m.
Sun., March 26 vs. Rochester Americans Van Andel Arena 4 p.m.
Radio: WOOD 1300 AM at 6:40 p.m. (Sat.) and 3:40 p.m. (Sun.). Web Casts: Video ($6 B2 Networks) and audio (free) available through griffinshockey.com. Season Series: 2-1-0-0 Overall, 1-0-0-0 Home. Fourth and fifth of six meetings overall, second and third of three in Grand Rapids. All-Time Series (W-L-T-OTL-SOL): 8-6-1-0-0 Overall, 4-2-1-0-0 Home. NHL Affiliation: Buffalo Sabres. Head Coach: Randy Cunneyworth (6th season). American Pride: The Amerks enter the week nine points behind Toronto and the North Divisions final playoff spot Since losing 4-1 in Rochester on Dec. 16, the Griffins have won the last two meetings by a combined 10-1 score Jiri Hudler has four goals in three games versus the Americans.
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MAV TV 500 (Season finale)
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Details: 500 miles (250 laps), double points
Green flag: 7:20 p.m.
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10 a.m. – IndyCar Series practice (75 minutes)
2:15 p.m. – IndyCar Series qualifying
3:35 p.m. – Victory Lane Historic Champ/IndyCar showcase
6:15 p.m. – Victory Lane Historic Champ/IndyCar showcase
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Noon – Parking lots open
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4 p.m. – Main stage music: Cheaper Trick
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6 p.m. – Meta Mulisha freestyle Moto X
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7:20 p.m. – Green flag, MAZV TV 500 (250 laps)
General admission – $30
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Noon – 3pm
Drivers: Will Power, Helio Castroneves Q&A. Activities: Astor Cup, live pit stop competition.
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Of the three title contenders for the Astor Cup, symbolic of the Verizon IndyCar Series driver's championship, only one will enter Saturday's night MAVTV 500 at Auto Club Speedway feeling no pressure.
Simon Pagenaud, driving for Schmidt Peterson Motorsports, is in third place in the standings. He's 81 points behind leader Will Power and 30 away from Helio Castroneves. He knows what is mission will be in the 250-lap race around Auto Club Speedway that will end the IndyCar season.
"It's pretty simple for me, it's win or nothing," said the 30-year Frenchman in his third full season in the open-wheel series. "That's the only way I can win (the title). We've done really well this season with this team and now we're in a really good position. It's nice to come to the last race with a chance to fight for the championship,
"I can't control what Will and Helio will do, but I can control what I will do. I'm going in expecting to win, but I do that in every race. There's no pressure on me."
He knows about performing with a title on the line. Since he started racing in 2005, he's won championships in 2006 (Champ Car Atlanics) and 2010 (American Le Mans Series LMP1). In his 51 IndyCar starts, Pagenaud has posted four wins and 24 top-10 finishes, a testimonial to the two-car SPM team that also includes Russian Mikhail Aleshi.
"I'd rather be in Will's position right now, but it's OK. I believe you have to be patient. We've had a steady progression every year, and we're back this year fighting for the championship," he said. "Am I happy with third? No, but we'll just keep trying."
And he's back at his favorite oval track.
"I enjoy Fontana, I enjoy California," said Pagenaud. "The track has several lanes — you're not stuck in one, you're not stuck in traffic. I love that freedom. It's a different approach.
"It's an enjoyable race, and at night it's a benefit for the fans."
The green flag will drop at 7:20 p.m.
He also enjoys the high speeds at the track.
"I would love to get more horsepower in the cars, more downforce," he said, "that would stress the driver skills and have a different corner exit."
Pagenaud, who has driven in six different series in addition to IndyCar, said his favorite racing moment was driving a Peugeot during the 24 Hours of LeMans.
"There was a ton of downforce and we were at speed in the day or night," Pagenaud said. "You had to adapt and adopt every single course."
He's also in agreement the IndyCar winner can be considered the most versatile driver in the world.
"There's a big diversity," he said, noting the oval, street and road courses on the 18-race schedule. "You're not going to see these kinds of speeds in Europe."
But there's a bigger challenge in IndyCar in the garage area.
"We're fighting big-name teams," Pagenaud, referring to Team Penske, which fields cars for both Power and Castroneves, Target Chip Ganassi Racing and Andretti Motorsports. "I think we have improved a lot, I am satisfied with what we are. I'm very proud of my team at this point."
Sam Schmidt is also boastful, of his driver.
"Simon is very cerebral in his approach to driving, and his constant inner analysis has pushed the team to improve in many areas," said the former racer. "He is truly one of a kind, not only on the track but off as well."
Nonetheless, SPM doesn't have the resources the other teams possess, but it does have the determination.
"We've been competitive, and I'm just going to have to be a little bit more aggressive than usual and try to forge my way forward, and hopefully that will be enough," said Pagenaud. "At this point, I think we've exceeded expectations, and all I'm going to try to do is grab it.
"Is it an advantage? I don't know. It's a good‑sized team. It's a real race team, and communication within the team is really easy because we have less people, so hopefully it can help in a very difficult situation like the last race of the year."


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Joe Nathan Column: Encouraging but limited view of charter public school progress
Joe Nathan column – Families and educators may be interested in a new national report about charter and district public schools. Whether families have one or several of the more than 39,000 Minnesota students attending a charter, or youngsters attending a district, private or parochial school, the report contains encouraging information. However, the study also has important limitations.
Any study summarizing public schools needs to recognize the vast array of charter and district schools offered. For example, Minnesota has district and charter public schools that are arts-focused; Montessori; American Sign Language, Chinese, French, German, Hmong, Russian and Spanish immersion; classical; International Baccalaureate; project-based; online; and "second chance."
This is the second major national report done by the Center for Research on Educational Options (CREDO) at Stanford University. The first was in 2009. This year's report covers public schools in Minnesota, the District of Columbia, 26 states and New York City, which researchers "treated separately as the city differs dramatically from the rest of the state." CREDO says that 95 percent of the nation's charter public school students live in these states and districts.
The report focuses exclusively on gains in statewide reading and math scores – important but not the only important ways to judge students and schools. CREDO found:
–Overall, gains since 2009 in reading and math.
–Larger increases in scores for African American, Hispanic, English language learners and students from low-income families.
–Gains partly because some low-performing schools were closed and new schools opened, plus improvements in some existing schools.
CREDO's researchers recommended closing more low-performing schools and studying "what plans, what models, what personnel attributes and what internal systems provide the appropriate signals that lead to high-performing schools."
So CREDO shows that some charters are helping close achievement gaps. That's encouraging.
What are the report's limitations?
First, responding to a question I asked, Devora Davos, a CREDO research manager, acknowledged that the study was "able to include only a very few high school students in Minnesota and only for reading, because it is tested in grade 10." This information should have been in the report.
Second, what's important about schools? Most people think about several factors, such as program, attendance, safety and, in secondary schools, graduation rates. Bob Wedl, former Minnesota Commissioner of Education, and I agree that it's also valuable to know what percentages of a school's students earn college credits and attend some form of one-, two- or four-year post-secondary program. CREDO's report covers none of those issues.
The report also continues an unfortunate tendency of some researchers, advocates and critics of district and charter public school: CREDO tries to compare dramatically different schools. The earlier list of varieties helps illustrate the array of approaches Minnesota charters and district schools are using.
Can we compare gas mileage of leased and rented cars? No, it's meaningless because cars in both categories vary widely. The same applies to district and charters. We should be learning from district and charters whose students make significant progress – and not just on tests.
Tom Watkins, former Michigan State Superintendent of Public Instruction wrote, "Too much of the education debate is traditional school v charter school. … Political rhetoric has never educated a single child. … We need to get to the point that the only adjective that matters before the word SCHOOL—is QUALITY." (Editor's note: Watkins' emphasis.)
Tony Simmons, co-director of High School for Recording Arts, an award-winning Minnesota charter, criticized "this false debate of charters vs. district schools. Each should be used to inform the other regarding best practices and move more towards cooperation and collaboration. … The question any family or student should have in choosing a school is whether a given school, charter or district is a good choice for their needs and expectations. "
Joe Nathan, formerly a Minnesota public school teacher and administrator, directs the Center for School Change. Reactions welcome, [email protected].


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FAA Asks EAA To Fund Oshkosh Controllers
Every year for EAA AirVenture, the FAA sends a batch of controllers to handle all the extra traffic at the Oshkosh tower, but this year, the FAA is asking EAA to chip in to cover their costs. The FAA wants to collect enough to cover the controllers' travel expenses, per diems, and overtime. EAA is not happy about the change. "This may be an early indication of further efforts by the FAA to charge GA operators for functions in ways that could add unforeseen costs for the average pilot who simply wants to enjoy flying," said EAA, in a news release. Jack Pelton, EAA chairman, called the change "alarming," and AOPA president Craig Fuller said it was "extremely troubling news."
Fuller said it's unfair and unsafe for the FAA to impose these extra charges. "We've warned that the Obama administration wants to hit general aviation with user fees, and that's exactly what it's doing to the EAA and AirVenture," he said. "To depart from previous practice suggests that the FAA has entered a new, pay-as-you-go era with little regard for safety. General aviation already pays for FAA services through substantial fuel taxes. These user fees -- there is no other word for them -- are a double taxation." Pelton added that the issue is about more than just AirVenture. The larger issue, he said, is that the change in policy signals a new direction for the FAA, in charging for an equivalent level of safety that has previously been provided. "If the FAA asks for reimbursement on certain AirVenture operations for which it has always budgeted, where else could the agency unilaterally impose assessments, fees, and other costs on GA?" asked Pelton. "It's a frightening thought." This isn't the first time the FAA has sought reimbursement -- Sun 'n Fun was sent a bill for about $285,000 to cover controllers' expenses, in April.


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Puig, Uribe, A-Gon out of Dodgers' lineup
LOS ANGELES -- Right fielder Yasiel Puig, third baseman Juan Uribe and first baseman Adrian Gonzalez were all out of the starting lineup during the Dodgers' 5-4 loss to the Indians on Wednesday, with Scott Van Slyke, Miguel Rojas and Clint Robinson starting at their respective positions.
Catcher A.J. Ellis batted second for the first time this season after being out of the starting lineup on Tuesday.
"I'm just trying to spread it out a little bit," manager Don Mattingly said before the game. "Obviously, I felt like there were a number of guys today who needed a day. They've been going pretty hard. A.J. down there really splits the bottom and lengthens the bottom."
Mattingly had been planning on giving Uribe, who came off of the disabled list June 26 with a right hamstring strain, time off between starts. He said Gonzalez is dealing with a neck injury but could've been available to start Wednesday, if needed. As for Puig, Mattingly said an off-day was overdue.
"It's just a day," Mattingly said. "He's been looking tired, really, to me. There's a number of guys who need them.
"It's just one of those days, 12 o'clock game. It's hard to keep firing guys out there."
All three players did manage to enter Wednesday's game. Uribe came in as a defensive replacement, Puig batted for starter Hyun-Jin Ryu in the seventh and Gonzalez hit for reliever J.P. Howell in the eighth.
Michael Lananna is an associate reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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PLYMOUTH has become the first city in the world to secure a Fish2fork Blue City Award.
Paul Cox, Director of Conservation and Communication at the National Marine Aquarium made the announcement today at the Big Food Debate, and proudly presented the award to Plymouth Councillor, Tudor Evans.
Paul also revealed the National Marine Aquarium will now be spearheading Plymouth's bid to become a Sustainable Fish City, as it continues to drive sustainable fish sourcing in the city.
The National Marine Aquarium, Destination Plymouth and Plymouth University Marine Institute joined forces last year to initiate the Plymouth Blue City project to demonstrate the sustainable seafood credentials of the city's restaurants.
Over the last year, restaurateurs across the city have been working hard to qualify for a Fish2fork Blue Fish rating which reflects the restaurant is acting sustainably in choosing its seafood and engaging customers with information about the credentials of the food served.
With the majority of the city's restaurants now demonstrating excellent sustainable seafood practices, Plymouth has been successful in its bid to become the first city in the world to achieve the Fish2fork Blue City award.
The Aquarium will now be looking for other caterers to follow the restaurants' lead as Plymouth bids to become one of the UK's first Sustainable Fish Cities.
The campaign, which is supported by top star chef, Raymond Blanc and run by a team of food and conservation groups, has so far succeeded in signing up towns and cities feeding over 13 million people to take up the challenge; Belfast, Bournemouth and Poole, Brighton, Bristol, Cardiff, Newcastle, Hull, Lancashire, Leicester, Liverpool, London, Plymouth and Stockport.
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"Many of them have made changes to menus and provided more information to customers about the origins of their seafood in order for the city to win the award.
"We hope that after our engagement with the restaurants that they have a better understanding of how to ensure their menus feature seafood from sustainable sources – we appreciate it's not always easy but it is important if healthy supplies of fish and shellfish are to be maintained over the coming decades, especially with pressure on the food chain rising with the human population expanding globally.
"Fish2fork would also like to thank the National Marine Aquarium, Plymouth University and Destination Plymouth for their continued support and their efforts on marine sustainability."
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Sock DrawerProbability puzzles require you to weigh all the possibilities and pick the most likely outcome.
There are 10 socks of each of the following colors in a drawer: blue, green, red, yellow & white, for a total of 50 socks. If the socks are randomly distributed in the drawer (i.e. not in pairs or any other grouping), and you are blindfolded, what is the minimum number socks you must draw from the drawer in order to be certain you have at least 2 socks of the same color?
If you are in the same situation as in the preceding problem, how many socks must you draw from the drawer in order to be certain you have at least 2 socks of different colors?
AnswerThe answer for the first part is 6 socks and the answer for the second part is 11.
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