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Under Which Cup?Probability puzzles require you to weigh all the possibilities and pick the most likely outcome.
You decide to play a game with your friend where your friend places a coin under one of three cups. Your friend would then switch the positions of two of the cups several times so that the coin under one of the cups moves with the cup it is under. You would then select the cup that you think the coin is under. If you won, you would receive the coin, but if you lost, you would have to pay.
As the game starts, you realise that you are really tired, and you don't focus very well on the moving of the cups. When your friend stops moving the cups and asks you where the coin is, you only remember a few things:
He put the coin in the rightmost cup at the start.
He switched two of the cups 3 times.
The first time he switched two of the cups, the rightmost one was switched with another.
The second time he switched two of the cups, the rightmost one was not touched.
The third and last time he switched two of the cups, the rightmost one was switched with another.
You don't want to end up paying your friend, so, using your head, you try to work out which cup is most likely to hold the coin, using the information you remember.
Which cup is most likely to hold the coin?
HintWrite down the possibilities. Remember that there are only three cups, so if the rightmost cup wasn't touched...
AnswerThe rightmost cup.
The rightmost cup has a half chance of holding the coin, and the other cups have a quarter chance.
Pretend that Os represent cups, and Q represents the cup with the coin.
The game starts like this:
Then your friend switches the rightmost cup with another, giving two possibilities, with equal chance:
Your friend then moves the cups again, but doesn't touch the rightmost cup. The only switch possible is with the leftmost cup and the middle cup. This gives two possibilities with equal chance:
Lastly, your friend switches the rightmost cup with another cup. If the first possibility shown above was true, there would be two possibilities, with equal chance:
If the second possibility shown above (In the second switch) was true, there would be two possibilities with equal chance:
This means there are four possibilities altogether, with equal chance:
This means each possibility equals to a quarter chance, and because there are two possibilities with the rightmost cup having the coin, there is a half chance that the coin is there.
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Antimicrobial Solution or Saline Solution in Maintaining Catheter Patency and Preventing Catheter-Related Blood Infections in Patients With Malignancies
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RATIONALE: Antimicrobial solution comprising trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, edetate calcium disodium, and ethanol may help prevent blockages and infections from forming in patients with central venous access catheters or peripheral venous catheters.
PURPOSE: This randomized trial is studying an antimicrobial solution or saline solution in maintaining catheter patency and preventing catheter-related blood infections in patients with malignancies.
|Chronic Myeloproliferative Disorders Infection Leukemia Lymphoma Lymphoproliferative Disorder Multiple Myeloma and Plasma Cell Neoplasm Myelodysplastic Syndromes Myelodysplastic/Myeloproliferative Neoplasms Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
|Drug: Edetate Calcium Disodium Drug: Ethanol Drug: Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole Other: Hypertonic Saline
|Phase 1 Phase 2
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Triple (Participant, Care Provider, Investigator)
Primary Purpose: Supportive Care
|Official Title:
|Multi-Center, Prospective, Randomized, Double-Blinded, Controlled Clinical Trial to Evaluate the Safety and Effectiveness of an Antimicrobial Catheter Lock Solution in Maintaining Catheter Patency and Preventing Catheter Related Blood Stream Infections (CRBSI)
- Incidence of occlusion as defined by the inability to infuse or withdraw 3 cc of saline from the catheter [ Time Frame: 60 days ]
- Time to development of a catheter-related bloodstream infections during the period of lock therapy administration [ Time Frame: 60 days ]
- Adverse events [ Time Frame: 60 days ]
|Assigned Interventions
Experimental: Arm I: Antimicrobial Solution
Antimicrobial solution into central or peripheral venous catheter (CVC or PVC) once daily for 90 days. Catheter dwell time is 1-24 hours. The catheter is then flushed through before any drug infusion or blood aspiration.
Drug: Edetate Calcium Disodium
Given through CVC or PVC.
Other Names:Drug: Ethanol
Given through CVC or PVC
Other Names:Drug: Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole
Given through CVC or PVC
Other Names:
Active Comparator: Arm II: Saline Solution
Saline solution into CVC or PVC once daily for 90 days. Catheter dwell time is 1-24 hours. The catheter is then flushed through before any drug infusion or blood aspiration.
Other: Hypertonic Saline
Given through CVC or PVC
Other Names:
Detailed Description:
- To evaluate the safety of antimicrobial catheter lock solution comprising trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, edetate calcium disodium (EDTA), and ethanol versus saline solution in patients with malignancies.
- To compare the efficacy of this lock solution versus saline solution in maintaining catheter patency in these patients.
- To demonstrate the superiority of this lock solution in preventing or reducing the incidence of catheter-related bloodstream infections in patients with long-term indwelling catheters.
OUTLINE: This is a multicenter study. Patients are stratified according to clinical site and randomized to 1 of 2 intervention arms.
- Arm I: Patients receive antimicrobial solution into the central or peripheral venous catheter (CVC or PVC) once daily for 90 days. Catheter dwell time is 1-24 hours. The catheter is then flushed through before any drug infusion or blood aspiration.
- Arm II: Patients receive saline solution into the CVC or PVC once daily for 90 days. Catheter dwell time is 1-24 hours. The catheter is then flushed through before any drug infusion or blood aspiration.
After completion of study, patients are followed up at 10 days.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years and older (Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
- Diagnosis of a malignancy
Indwelling catheter (central or peripheral) with external lumen(s) that has been in place for ≤ 7 days
- Inpatients must have each lumen of the catheter able to be locked with the study solution uninterruptedly for a minimum of one hour per day
- Outpatients must agree to flush and relock the catheter each day
- Willing and able to follow the instructions required to complete the study
No local or systemic infection as defined by the evidence of fever (e.g., body temperature ≥ 38.0 degrees C) within 24 hours including any of the following:
- White Blood Count (WBC) ≥ 12,000/mm³ or ≤ 4,000/mm³ OR with a differential count showing ≥ 10% bands
- Tachycardia defined as pulse rate ≥ 100 bpm
- Tachypnea defined as respiratory rate > 20 breaths/minute
- Hypotension defined as systolic blood pressure (BP) ≤ 90 mm Hg
- Signs and symptoms of localized catheter-related infection (e.g., tenderness and/or pain, erythema, swelling, or purulent exudate within 2 cm of entry site)
- No occluded (partially or totally) catheter defined as inability to either withdraw blood or instill 3 cc of fluid without resistance through any catheter lumen
- No known alcohol dehydrogenase deficiency
- No known history of allergic reaction to ethanol, trimethoprim (including trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole), or any other components within the lock solution formulation
- Not pregnant or nursing
- Fertile patients must use effective contraception
- No renal failure or creatinine level ≥ 2.0 mg/dL
- No known heart failure or ejection fraction ≤ 25%
- No alcohol dependency
Concurrent investigational chemotherapy agents allowed
- No concurrent non-chemotherapy investigational protocols
Not requiring multiple central venous catheters
- Multiple lumens in a single catheter allowed
- No catheter coated or impregnated with heparin or antimicrobial or antiseptic agent
- No concurrent routine treatment of the underlying disease that will interfere with the lock solution
- No concurrent disulfiram or metronidazole
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01101412
|Study Chair:
|Patrick Chaftari, MD
|M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
|Study Chair:
|Jorge Cortes, MD
|M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Additional Information:
|Responsible Party:
|M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT01101412 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
CDR0000668850 ( Other Identifier: NCI PDQ )
|Study First Received:
|April 9, 2010
|Last Updated:
|February 13, 2013
Keywords provided by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center:
unspecified adult solid tumor, protocol specific
accelerated phase chronic myelogenous leukemia
acute undifferentiated leukemia
adult acute lymphoblastic leukemia in remission
adult acute myeloid leukemia in remission
adult acute myeloid leukemia with 11q23 (MLL) abnormalities
adult acute myeloid leukemia with inv(16)(p13;q22)
adult acute myeloid leukemia with t(15;17)(q22;q12)
adult acute myeloid leukemia with t(16;16)(p13;q22)
adult acute myeloid leukemia with t(8;21)(q22;q22)
atypical chronic myeloid leukemia, BCR-ABL negative
blastic phase chronic myelogenous leukemia
chronic myelomonocytic leukemia
chronic phase chronic myelogenous leukemia
mast cell leukemia
meningeal chronic myelogenous leukemia
progressive hairy cell leukemia, initial treatment
prolymphocytic leukemia
recurrent adult acute lymphoblastic leukemia
recurrent adult acute myeloid leukemia
recurrent adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma
refractory chronic lymphocytic leukemia
refractory hairy cell leukemia
relapsing chronic myelogenous leukemia
secondary acute myeloid leukemia
stage 0 chronic lymphocytic leukemia
stage I adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma
stage I chronic lymphocytic leukemia
stage II adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Communicable Diseases
Multiple Myeloma
Neoplasms, Plasma Cell
Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Myeloproliferative Disorders
Lymphoproliferative Disorders
Myelodysplastic-Myeloproliferative Diseases
Neoplasms by Histologic Type
Lymphatic Diseases
Immunoproliferative Disorders
Immune System Diseases
Pathologic Processes
Hemostatic Disorders
Vascular Diseases
Cardiovascular Diseases
Blood Protein Disorders
Hematologic Diseases
Hemorrhagic Disorders
Bone Marrow Diseases
Precancerous Conditions
Pharmaceutical Solutions
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on September 21, 2017


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This week in Springfield, Illinois, the statue of Abraham Lincoln was draped in a rainbow flag as thousands held a rally and marched for marriage equality in the state capitol. Supporters were advocating for the passage of Senate Bill 10, known as the "Religious Freedom and Marriage Fairness Act."
Lincoln better take a hand, because the struggle for marriage in equality in this state that calls itself "The Land of Lincoln" may be frustrated once again by what the Chicago Tribune calls "political reality."
A vote on marriage equality in Illinois may be delayed until after January out of fear by some lawmakers that their vote could be used to mount a challenge against them. A vote "now would leave a month or so for challengers opposed to it to gather enough signatures to get on the March primary ballot," noted the Chicago Tribune.
Against these kinds of "political realities," Lincoln would ask, in fact did ask in The Gettysburg Address, if the nation, or "any nation" can "long endure" if it does not honor its founding in "Liberty."
Many faith leaders were present at the rally, and several spoke passionately about their religious freedom and their faith commitment to marriage equality. Rev. Rachelle Brown of the Metropolitan Community Churches proclaimed from the podium, "We are standing on the side of love and justice" and "we are doing this in the name of God." When I spoke to Rev. Brown after the rally, she expanded on what she had said, and emphasized, "This struggle for marriage equality is about religious freedom. To me, that means justice for people of faith who are same gender loving."
"Love" and "Standing on the Side of Love" were all over the banners carried by marchers. These people of faith have plainly read their bibles, especially the text in 1 John that says plainly, "Perfect love drives out fear." (4:18)
Where legislators hold back, fearing political realities, some faith leaders are leading. African American clergy are coming together to support marriage equality in Illinois, and counter the critical messages of some of their fellow clergy.
A powerful witness was given at this week's rally in Springfield by Bishop Carlton Pearson, the founder and spiritual director of New Dimensions Chicago. The Bishop echoed a theme being heard and seen more and more at Pride rallies and other places, an explicit apology to the gay community for the prejudice of some in the churches.
Bishop Pierson said, "I need to apologize, as a clergyman, and as a Bishop in the Lord's church, for the arrogance and ignorance and the obstinance that we have had for so many years," Pearson said. "For the abuse, the mistreatment, the demeaning attitude we've had toward gay people.
"I apologize on the behalf of millions who may not feel the courage to say 'I'm sorry.' We did not treat you right. We have not treated you right — and that day is stopping now," he said.
As a citizen of Illinois who is committed to marriage equality for all, I applaud Bishop Pearson and other faith leaders who courageously spoke out in favor of religious freedom and marriage fairness.
Now, could we have a little courage from our legislature?


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A couple of months ago, a cousin gave me five scrapbooks. My reaction was to be gracious on the outside, but thinking on the inside that I don't need any more "stuff" like that.
A couple of weeks ago, I finally got around to looking at them, and now I'm glad I got to see them. The scrapbooks were assembled by my grandmother, I think, perhaps with help from one of my aunts. I concluded they contain every scrap of newsprint in which our branch of the family tree appeared.
Here was an Associated Press photo from post-World War II Japan in which my Uncle Jim, a U.S. Army M.P. at the time, is escorting Japanese Emperor Hirohito.
Adjacent to it was a newspaper article he wrote a few years later for his hometown paper, describing in some detail some of the combat he had experienced in the Korean War.
The next page had a story from the St. Paul Dispatch announcing that my Uncle Dan had been wounded in the battle for Cherbourg, France, shortly after D-Day.
Still another had a story about how my cousin Mark, Jim's son, had been injured in Vietnam.
Scrapbooking has made a big comeback in recent years. It's now a $2.5 billion industry, and 30 percent of all U.S. households have someone keeping a scrapbook. I was glad that my grandmother had taken the time to record the family's history.
I made a few scrapbooks as a kid, but that was different. My first attempts were to capture the press clippings of the Minnesota Golden Gopher football team in the years just prior and during their Rose Bowl trips 50 years ago.
A few years later, my mother encouraged me to make scrapbooks of my less-than-stellar high school athletic career. As a result, I can now wow classmates at reunions by remembering the scores of games when they can't even remember who won.
My grandmother's scrapbook was full of clippings of weddings, births, obituaries, confirmations, the usual benchmarks of people's lives.
But the nuggets were the other items that my grandmother chose to include — like the real estate listings for the houses that a member of the family lived in, including the big, old house my grandparents bought in St. Paul in 1942. The price for the four-bedroom home was $15,000.
I saw photos of my grandmother, as president of a hospital auxiliary presenting a new electric-powered bed to the local hospital, of a cousin dressed up for a Crazy Daze sale, of my brother with other Boy Scouts upon their return from the 1953 National Jamboree in California.
But if one story stood out, it was of all the support my grandfather received when he was involuntarily retired at age 71 as Minnesota state veterinarian in 1959. (Age-discrimination laws were non-existent back then.)
My grandfather served in that capacity for 17 years, diligently working on public health issues. Today, no one even knows what undulant fever is, but it was a disease called brucellosis or Bang's disease when found in cattle, and was easily transmitted to humans. It was called "undulant" because the symptoms came and went in waves of fever, sweats, and muscle and back pain. You haven't heard of it because in 1957, Minnesota became the seventh state in the nation to become brucellosis free.
My grandfather implemented a statewide testing program, similar to another program already under way to eradicate bovine tuberculosis. The testing programs were controversial because infected herds led to the slaughtering of livestock, causing economic hardship for the cattle owners. That was outweighed, however, by the benefit in public health.
Gov. Orville Freeman, first elected in 1954, tried to oust my grandfather, and finally got the job done five years later over protests from publications including the St. Paul Pioneer Press and Hoard's Dairyman. Some said the governor had packed the state Livestock Sanitary Board, for which my grandfather was executive secretary, with political appointees.
Regardless, when it all happened, he was just my Grandpa "Doc." It was only through the scrapbooks that I or anyone else in the family younger than I am would have known the details.
If you haven't already, I'd suggest you start a scrapbook for your family today. Family history may seem ho-hum when it happens, but it's priceless to later generations.
(Tom West is the editor and general manager of the Morrison County Record. He can be reached at (320) 632-2345 or by e-mail at [email protected])


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text: Lots of subplots for Westside, Bridgeport By Ryan Pritt March 13, 2013 Story Share CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- As far as student sections are concerned, there may not be a more anticipated quarterfinal game than this morning's Class AA tilt between No. 3 Westside and No. 6 Bridgeport, scheduled for a 9:30 tip.You see, both student bodies were chanting at each other across the Charleston Civic Center floor on Saturday as the Indians bested the Renegades in the girls state championship game.Westside's yells of "Wait 'til next week" were met with Bridgeport's response of "We'll be waiting."But while there may be a little more riding on this one in terms of bragging rights, Renegades coach Nick Cook said a win wouldn't mean much as far as the girls game is concerned."The girls will probably hurt just as much even if the boys do win," Cook explained. "There may be a little more [intensity] around the school and with the other kids."Bridgeport coach Gene Randolph fully expects a hungry Westside crowd to await his team."That's another interesting sidebar to this game - they're probably waiting on us right now," Randolph said. "They're fired up, obviously. We've got our hands full. That's the kind of stuff that makes the state tournament great." While last Saturday's happenings add a twist to this morning's game, it's certainly not the only interesting subplot.Randolph, who is ending his 20th and final season with his ninth trip to the state tournament, began his career at Bridgeport with the 1993-94 season, when the Indians made the Class AA title game before falling 68-61 to Oceana.Cook was a key member of that Oceana team, which lost to Bridgeport in the championship game the previous season."Coach Randolph is a great coach," Cook said. "I've watched them over the years and his teams are always fundamentally sound. They do all the little things well." "He's a tough guy and he was an aggressive guy when he played and his team obviously mirrors him a little bit," Randolph said. "They're a pretty tough lot. They're hard-nosed guys, they get after you a bit, and they'll get up into you and defend."Both teams got off to a rough start with Westside starting 6-5 and Bridgeport limping out to a 2-4 start before both closed strong.The Renegades (19-6) come into the tournament as hot as any team in the state, winning their last 10 games and 13 out of 14. The result is the school's first boys state tournament appearance since Westside finished as the Class AA runner-up in 2005 after a four-point loss to Logan."The season started off a little rocky and we had a little adversity to get through," Cook said. "We changed a lot of things about who we were and what we did. We regrouped and since that point on we've had a lot of success. It's been a really good second half of the season for us." Much of that success has been due to a trio of double-digit scorers in Corey Bowles (19 points per game), Justin Cogar (17), and Levi Lambert (13).The Indians (18-7) are probably even more balanced on the offensive end.Senior guard Tyler Sprouse leads Bridgeport, averaging 14 points, while senior wing Jordan Haywood contributes 13.5 points per game and sophomore forward John Wilfong pitches in with 10 points and seven rebounds per contest.But much of the attention will be on Bridgeport's longtime coach, who said he couldn't think of a better place to end his career than in the Civic Center this week."What a venue, it's my favorite place to play," Randolph said. "I didn't know if I was going to make it back down. But I started out there and to finish up there - we hope we can milk it for as long as we can."Reach Ryan Pritt at 304-348-7948, email@example.com, or follow him at twitter.com/RPritt. Story Share Story Share Trending Now 1 Deer in 8 WV counties found dead from EHD 2 Plans for all-ages venue rise in old bakery building 3 Body found in Kanawha River, near South Charleston 4 Judge gives water crisis settlement preliminary approval 5 Andrew N. Robinson: Congress must rescind health insurance tax hit coming in 2018 (Gazette) Scott faces hungry Fairmont Senior team Previous Story SC, Morgantown hoping to end frustration Next Story


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As floodwater continues to wreak havoc across the county firefighters are still being called to rescue drivers of stranded cars.
Yesterday Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service were called to a number of flood-related incidents across the county, as drivers continue to ignore safety advice and attempt to pass through flood plains.
At 4.57pm a fire crew from Trowbridge was called to rescue a family stranded at Staverton, where the B3105 has been closed to motorists for several days.
Firefighters wearing drysuits used a specialist water rescue appliance and an inflatable walkway to rescue two adults and two children who had become trapped in a car after trying to drive down the road.
Several drivers have already been stranded at Staverton during the recent flooding, including a 4x4 which tried to drive through on Christmas Eve.
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FREDERICKSBURG, Texas — Those interested in World War II and aviation will have an opportunity to hear first-hand accounts from three men who made history while flying in the China-Burma-India Campaign.
The program is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. March 6 at the new Hangar Hotel Conference Center at the Gillespie County airport near here. The event is a production of the Admiral Nimitz State Historic Site- National Museum of the Pacific War.
Brig.Gen. David "Tex" Hill of San Antonio will share his recollections of the early period flying under the command of Gen. Claire Chennault.
Donald Lopez, deputy director of the National Air and Space Museum, will show a slide presentation about his experiences flying Curtiss P-40's and North American P-51's earning ace status. He later flew in Korea and then accepted a post at the Pentagon.
Retired Maj. Gen. John R. Alison will share his experiences from the war. Alison served with the Flying Sharks, attached to the 75th Fighter Squadron of the 23rd Fighter Group, where he became a combat ace credited with seven victories. He also served as Deputy Cmdr. of the 1st Air Commando Group, a long-range penetration unit which dropped allied troops, mules, horses and munitions behind enemy lines.
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©2004 Jamie Langston Turner; (P)2004 Recorded Books, LLC
"The always-thoughtful Turner turns in another solid performance with No Dark Valley.�" (Publishers Weekly, starred review)
"A Bob Jones Sermon"
Overall enjoyable but I am a born again Christian and understand where all of this was coming from. I don't think many non-Christians would be able to get past all of the mini-sermons within the so-called conversations or thought lives of the characters. I felt as if I was being preached to almost the entire book. Sort of like having to listen to 50 verses of Just As I Am until someone finally goes to the alter just to get it to stop. I did like how it emphasized God's grace and the fact that ALL have sinnned , and that no sin is too great for God's grace and forgiveness.
"Mind Numbing!"
It was a mind numbing listen with the most uninteresting, extraneous minutiae. The characters were boring and unlikable. As hard as I tried, I could not drum up any feeling but faint distaste for the main character. This writer throws any and everything into the story. Never mind that most of the details add nothing to the storyline. It was a waste of a credit and believe me I am not an overly picky reader - I like lots of different genres. Although it felt like torture, I listened to the entire book. I'm like that - I can't waste money. But please skip over this book and go for something like "Redeeming Love "by Francine Rivers. That's a story with depth, emotion and spirituality.
"Another Great Book by this Author"
This book is also an incredible book. Jamie Langston Turner has a wonderful way of capturing your interest almost immediately and even though you can hardly wait to find out what is going to happen, you hate for the book to end. You won't be disappointed in this book.
"A certain Style"
Jamie has a certain style of writing; and you either like it or you don't. This is not my favorite book by her; but it was nice. Jamie is very "wordy" and not a lot of action. I enjoy her a lot, because I like the various twists and turns the character's thought processes take. It has quite a cute "fairy tale" ending. Of course, it's considered an "inspirational novel" in that it is guided by the teachings of Jesus and how they can shape your life. If you're ok with that, and enjoy wordy thought processes; give it a listen.
"Great story"
This was a great story with complex characters who deal with their past, and change with the help of God and people who love them. I connected so much with this novel that it was scary. I only wish their was a part two!
"Long Dark Valley"
very long, wraps up in a rush (last 27 minutes of 18 hrs of listening - rush!!), had all the potential but just didn't come together.
"Not that great....I'v read better"
The narative is long-winded. Not one of my favorite books.
"Religious no inspriration"
I really tried. This went on and on. I just can't listen to 20 minutes of discovering bugs in the pantry. The narrator did well. But this author is in love with DETAIL. Doesn't go anywhere chapter after chapter. A total waste of time. I couldn't finish this one.
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Gonzalez knows playing first isn't easy
PHOENIX -- Every fan seems to have an easy answer for the Brewers' vacancy at first base. Some say they should move Logan Schafer in from the outfield. Some want Cactus League Most Valuable Player candidate Khris Davis. Most believe first base is easy and anyone should be able to play it.
Well, Alex Gonzalez has a response:
"It's not easy," he said.
Gonzalez is one of baseball's greatest defensive players, a career shortstop who is trying his hand at first base this spring, while Corey Hart works back from right knee surgery. At the moment, Gonzalez is far and away the Brewers' most likely internal solution, perhaps in a righty-lefty platoon with Taylor Green.
Gonzalez says the key to learning a new position is to relax and have fun. So, is he having fun?
"After as many years playing shortstop, going to first, it's kind of..." he said, trailing off into a long pause.
Gonzalez thought about it for a moment.
"I don't know what I want to say," he said. "It's not real fun to play first for me. I've tried to make adjustments, be relaxed at first and let the thing happen."
It makes sense for Gonzalez to accept the move, however hesitantly, because it is his clearest way into the lineup. The Brewers remain committed to 22-year-old Jean Segura at shortstop, the only position Gonzalez has played in his 1,559 regular season Major League games.
"The time comes where I will feel comfortable there," Gonzalez said. "But right now, I'm learning how to play, all the kind of stuff [you need to know] to play first. ... I go out there every day and try to 'get it.'"
Manager Ron Roenicke knows well the challenges associated with such a move. He was a natural outfielder who played first base 81 times in the Minor Leagues and eight times in the Majors.
"Just knowing where to be when balls are hit," Roenicke said of those challenges. "Ground balls, that's easy. Picking balls out of the dirt, that's easy. And when I say that, I mean you either have good hands or you don't. For Alex, with his hands, that part's easy for him.
"But it's the positioning. Say there's a guy on second base, and you're in a position where you're deep and there's a base hit to center field, and you have to fly in there and be a cutoff man. Or you're holding a runner on, and a ball is hit toward the second baseman -- do I come and get that ball, or is he going to get it, and I have to get back to the bag? Those take a while in games played to get comfortable where you are.
"That continues to get better as you play. What doesn't get better is, you either have the instincts or you don't. Alex has really good instincts."
Said Gonzalez: "I'm getting close. It's not easy, but with more time, it's more comfortable."
Adam McCalvy is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Brew Beat, and follow him on Twitter at @AdamMcCalvy. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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April 1, 5 & 29 — Business development workshops for agriculture-nature-heritage-cultural tourism are planned by the Center for Economic Development at Chico State University and Central Sacramento Valley RC&D
Details: The three workshops are scattered in time and location throughout Butte, Colusa, Glenn and Tehama counties. Cost: $95, which includes materials and refreshment.
April 1: "Is it for you?" April 15: "Assessing Your Resources" which includes legal and regulatory criteria; and April 29 "Managing Risk, Marketing and the Enterprise Plan."
To register, 1-866-711-0700.
April 3 — "Surviving the Revolution in Healthcare Financing" will be offered by the North VAlley Employer Advisory Council and the state Employment Development Department.
Details: 8-11:30 a.m. at Shasta Builders Exchange, 2985 Innsbruck Dr. Redding. Cost: members $35, nonmembers $45. Reservations: 225-2004 or email email@example.com.
Four experts will be discussing the Affordable Care Act and what employers need to know in 2013.
April 3-24 — A series of workshops for start-up and new businesses will be presented by the Small Business Development Center at Butte College.
Details: 8:30-10:30 a.m. every Wednesday at the center, 2480 Notre Dame Blvd., Chico. Cost: $50 in advance, $60 at the door. Reservations: 895-9017.
Topics include orientation, market and costs analysis, and business plans.
April 9-30 — A series of workshops on financial management training for existing businesses will be offered by Small Business Development Center at Butte College.
Details: 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays at the center, 2480 Notre Dame Blvd. Cost: $60 in advance, $70 at the door. Reservations: 895-9017.
Existing business owners will find out how to manage their business financials. Topics include financial statements, cash flow cycles, financial ratios to troubleshoot and more.
April 22 — "Should I start a franchise business?" will be offered by the Oroville Economic Development Division.
Details: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Oroville City Hall Council Chambers, 1735 Montgomery St. Cost: $15 includes lunch. Reservations by April 18 at 538-2422 or email to email@example.com.
The Franchise Connection will offer information about selecting franchising as a business start-up option.


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Kitchen Tips
Added Space in Small Kitchens
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I keep some of my most-used recipes handy right inside my spice cabinet door, fastened there with clear contact paper. That way, I never have to search through an overcrowded recipe box. —Patty…Read More
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This tip is a kitchen space-saver rather than a time-saver. I like to save my plastic grocery bags to use later, so I store them in empty cardboard tubes from paper towels. I can stuff several…Read More
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Rub a thin coating of mineral oil over the entire surface of your new wooden cutting board to protect it from moisture. Mineral oil can be purchased at your local pharmacy. Repeat the oiling when…Read More
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Before draining noodles or potatoes, spray the sieve or colander with nonstick cooking spray. It makes cleanup a lot faster and easier. —Terry N., Kingsport, TennesseeRead More
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Photo Gallery: Rustic Fall Farmhouse
You'll love this quaint Québec retreat.
A pop of classic countryside colour.
The exterior of the guest house is a welcoming shade of crimson. Decorated with greenery and a twig wreath, this lovely retreat is ready for the holidays.
An old cubby holds logs in a neat square that doubles as a side table.
This chimney is framed by wood beams and the windows are flanked by interior shutters. The homeowner also built a wood-and-metal frame where fireplace tools hang neatly from antlers — turning these utilitarian objects into a work of art.
The absence of upper cabinets creates a open, airy space.
Claire opted for discount cupboards, which she refinished herself to coordinate with the barn wood found throughout the room. Along the wall, pine branches peek out of maple syrup buckets, adding to the outdoorsy feel of the kitchen.
Little decoration is needed with such a spectacular vaulted ceiling.
This dining room table — made from an old platform used to haul tractors into the barn — is the perfect statement piece in this dreamy space. Abundant natural light bathes the room.
Two small trees potted in metal maple syrup canisters offer country-style cheer.
Originally, this guest house's upper level was dark and cramped. The homeowners chose to create a loft-like space for the bedroom by removing half of the second floor. They recovered the walls with the barn wood they salvaged from the renovations for a textured, outdoorsy look.
See more of this country home in our Rustic Fall Farmhouse photo gallery.
White beadboard keeps this space bright.
Horizontal, vertical and diagonal lines play off each other, creating harmony in this quiet cottage-style space. A nature-inspired bedside vignette features a rustic handcrafted table and a sculptural branch lamp.
Decorate in unexpected areas.
Light foliage wraps around the mezzanine's railing, offering an ethereal touch of seasonal colour.
Layers of textured fabrics — a tablecloth, table runner and napkins — evoke laid-back luxury.
This eye-catching centerpiece is simple and seasonal with berries clinging to branches placed in a white water pitcher.


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Book discussion groups are a lively staple of library programs. This week the Library Center staff is trying something a little different for the public.
If you're among the many people swept up in the new movie, "Eat, Pray, Love," or liked the book by Elizabeth Gilbert, or you just want to know what all the fuss is about, consider attending a one-time book-and-movie discussion at 7 p.m. Thursday (August 26) in the Story Hour Room of the Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave.
"Eat, Pray, Love" is an autobiographical tale of Gilbert's year-long journey of self discovery through Italy, India and Indonesia. Her 2006 memoir continues to top the New York Time's paperback nonfiction list. The movie, starring Julia Roberts, opened in area theaters Aug. 13.
Some people believe no movie or musical can ever match the drama and the connection to a story they feel by reading the book. Whether you're a book-only or a book-then-moviegoer, we're betting that some of your favorite movies are also fantastic books. The reference librarians compiled this list of books and their popular movie versions.
Here are some expected September movie releases based on books:
Have we missed one of your favorites, or are you curious about more titles? Send an e-mail or use Ask a Librarian at thelibrary.org/contact.cfm.
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Impress your colleagues and reserve our warm and unique meeting room.
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- Access to Salon Geneviève
- Lunch served in restaurant Le Veravin
- Audiovisual equipment
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Book by phone at 1 888 523-9696
Starting at 43$ per person (minimum 6 people)
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Reservation policy
3.5% tax on lodging, 5% goods and services tax (GST) and 9.5% Québec sales tax (QST) are not included.
Cancellation policy
No charge if cancelled 24 hours prior to arrival date.
The first night will be charged if this deadline is not respected.
For group reservations, this policy might be different.
Parking available in front of the hotel at Stationnement Samson (270, rue Saint-Paul) at $12.00 + taxes per night. Come and see us at the front desk to get your parking tickets and we will add them to your room bill. This fee is subject to change without notice.
Pets are not allowed.
Rates are subject to change without notice.
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I've inferred from some of your posts that at least one or two of you listen to our broadcasts while watching the telecast on FSN. One of the local watering holes would like to use our audio with FSN video this season, and I told the owner I would research this, though with the delay I wasn't sure how to sync these broadcasts.
P.S.: I was in Ripple Bagle and Deli for lunch today. This is one of the menu boards on the wall there. Check out the sandwich halfway down...it may not be the same as getting the court named, but it's something, no?


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SEC440: Critical Security Controls: Planning, Implementing, and Auditing
- Contents | Additional Info
- Delivery Methods:
- 12 CPEs
- Laptop Not Needed
Course content is good, additional docs/info from this instructor were especially helpful.
Cynthia Campbell, Texas Attorney General Child Support Division
Excellent break down of comprehensive controls.
Mark Maynard, JCI
This course helps you master specific, proven techniques and tools needed to implement and audit the Critical Security Controls as documented by the Center for Internet Security (CIS). These Critical Security Controls, listed below, are rapidly becoming accepted as the highest priority list of what must be done and proven before anything else at nearly all serious and sensitive organizations. These controls were selected and defined by the US military and other government and private organizations (including NSA, DHS, GAO, and many others) who are the most respected experts on how attacks actually work and what can be done to stop them. They defined these controls as their consensus for the best way to block the known attacks and the best way to help find and mitigate damage from the attacks that get through. For security professionals, the course enables you to see how to put the controls in place in your existing network though effective and widespread use of cost-effective automation. For auditors, CIOs, and risk officers, the course is the best way to understand how you will measure whether the controls are effectively implemented. SEC440 does not contain any labs. If the student is looking for hands on labs involving the Critical Controls, they should take SEC566.
The Critical Security Controls are listed below. You will find the full document describing the Critical Security Controls posted at the Center for Internet Security.
One of the best features of the course is that it uses offense to inform defense. In other words, you will learn about the actual attacks that you'll be stopping or mitigating. That makes the defenses very real, and it makes you a better security professional.
As a student of the Critical Security Controls two-day course, you'll learn important skills that you can take back to your workplace and use your first day back on the job in implementing and auditing each of the following controls:
CIS Critical Security Controls
CSC 1: Inventory of Authorized and Unauthorized Devices
CSC 2: Inventory of Authorized and Unauthorized Software
CSC 3: Secure Configurations for Hardware and Software on Mobile Devices, Laptops, Workstations, and Servers
CSC 4: Continuous Vulnerability Assessment and Remediation
CSC 5: Controlled Use of Administrative Privileges
CSC 6: Maintenance, Monitoring, and Analysis of Audit Logs
CSC 7: Email and Web Browser Protections
CSC 8: Malware Defenses
CSC 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services
CSC 10: Data Recovery Capability
CSC 11: Secure Configurations for Network Devices such as Firewalls, Routers, and Switches
CSC 12: Boundary Defense
CSC 13: Data Protection
CSC 14: Controlled Access Based on the Need to Know
CSC 15: Wireless Access Control
CSC 16: Account Monitoring and Control
CSC 17: Security Skills Assessment and Appropriate Training to Fill Gaps
CSC 18: Application Software Security
CSC 19: Incident Response and Management
CSC 20: Penetration Tests and Red Team Exercises
Please note SEC440 does not contain any labs. Students looking for hands-on labs involving the Critical Controls should take SEC566.
|Course Contents
|SEC440.1: Introduction and Critical Controls 1-9
Day one will cover Critical Controls 1-9 in-depth.
CPE/CMU Credits: 6
|SEC440.2: Critical Controls 10-20 and Conclusion
Day two will cover Critical Controls 10-20.
CPE/CMU Credits: 6
|Additional Information
People who have taken training from Dr. Cole have this to say:
"Great teacher; very knowledgeable, passionate, entertaining, and informative." -Mike Mayers, RIM
"Expertise of the instructor lets me concentrate on learning, rather than interpreting!" -Leo Lavender, McDonald Observatory, University of Texas
"This is my first formal security class. Eric's energy and presentation definitely makes me want to sign right up for the next class." -Minyon L. Ridley, ENSR/AECOM
"Dr. Cole is an incredible teacher. He is one of the only teachers that I have experienced in my many years of classes that can keep your attention 100% of the time." -Blake Sharin, Florida Dept of Health
People who have taken training from James Tarala have said this:
"James is quite a talented and captivating speaker. He seems to never miss a beat and has an immense knowledge base." -Charles Bolte, U.S. Army
"James conveys the technical subject matter in an easily understandable manner that is easy to visualize and comprehend." -Idris Fofana, TREX
|Laptop Not Needed
Laptop Not Needed
A computer is not required for this course. However, during class, students may wish to download sample tools or resources as a part of the classroom activities. Internet access will be provided in the classroom to access these resources using a dedicated wireless network. Therefore, student laptops should come capable of accessing wireless networks and students should have the ability to configure all wireless network settings on their machine. Accessing these files is optional and not necessary to participate in the class.
Some of the resources demonstrated in class will require that the students' computers have Microsoft Office 2010 (or later) installed on it. Students may choose to bring a computer with another spreadsheet program installed on it, however the tools provided in class have only been thoroughly tested with Microsoft Office products, and certain functionality in the tools will not work properly with other spreadsheet programs. Therefore, it is highly recommended that students bring a copy of Microsoft Office 2010 or later installed on their machine if they would like to try these tools.
Our hope is that by following these simple instructions you will be able to make the most of your classroom experience.
If you have additional questions about the laptop specifications, please contact firstname.lastname@example.com.
|Why Take This Course?
Why Choose Our Course?
"What are the most important things we have to do to protect our systems?" That is the question the defense industrial base CIOs asked the DoD when they learned their systems were leaking and losing some of America's most important military secrets to nation-state hackers. It is also the question that CIOs throughout government are asking when they learn from Government Accountability Office Congressional testimony that FISMA audits are not measuring security effectively. It is exactly the same question that is being asked in power companies and banks and oil and gas organizations and health care organizations. If you are the person who can not only answer the question, but also implement and/or audit the controls, you will be the game changer. It might not happen immediately, but it will happen.
|What You Will Receive
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Leaders across the Baylor family speak out in favor of the Transition Agreement
Two days from now, Baylor Alumni Association members will vote on whether or not to accept the Transition Agreement negotiated over the past year by university officials and the BAA's elected leaders. All along, President Ken Starr and others have described the values of forgetting past feuds and coming together as one Baylor family — and he's not alone in feeling that way.
On Tuesday, the Baylor Alumni Association Board of Directors voted overwhelmingly in support of the agreement — in favor of a new model for The Baylor Line magazine, in favor of an Alumni Advisory Board within the university and a non-voting representative on the Board of Regents, and in favor of combining the BAA's traditions with the Baylor Alumni Network's resources and reach. (Click here to read more on the agreement, and click here to read why the old model no longer serves Baylor alumni well.)
The BAA's board is only the latest group to publicly support the agreement. You can see a complete list here that, in addition to Judge Starr, the BAA board, and elected BAA leaders, also includes the university's Board, senior administration, Faculty Senate, Staff Council and Student Senate, not to mention well-respected individual voices (including a host of permanent class officers and former student government officers from the classes of 1956 to 2013).
[#BAYLORFORWARD LINKS: Transition Agreement FAQs || Why #VoteYes on Saturday || Agreement endorsements from across Baylor & the BAA || Verify if you can vote || Details on the Sept. 7 vote]
These voices are important to the conversation, but in the end, the final decision will come down to the vote this Saturday. Unfortunately, the vote is not open to all alumni; BAA bylaws allow only members who are paid up on their dues — and who can make it to Waco Hall between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on Sept. 7. — to participate in the vote.
If you fit those requirements, we urge you to join the litany of others who stand with Judge Starr, our faculty and our students and #VoteYes this Saturday.
Sic 'em, Baylor family!


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The First Friday Trolley Hop was held April 6 along Main and Market Street.
Old-fashioned, green trolleys took guests for a free ride to various galleries, shops and local restaurants in downtown Louisville.
The First Friday Trolley Hop is a year-round event on the first Friday of every month from 5 to 11 p.m. Text
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Yes, Federico Fellini directed television commercials — click here, or on the image above, to see them!
Just posted by the website Open Culture, here are a series of television commercials (!!) that the great Italian filmmaker Federico Fellini directed shortly before his death. Perhaps the most interesting one is for the Bank of Rome, in which Fernando Rey appears as a sympathetic psychiatrist. As the Open Culture website notes, "in 1991 Fellini made a series of three commercials for the Bank of Rome called Che Brutte Notti or The Bad Nights. 'These commercials, aired the following year,' writes Peter Bondanella in The Films of Federico Fellini, 'are particularly interesting, since they find their inspiration in various dreams Fellini had sketched out in his dream notebooks during his career.'
In the commercial The Picnic Lunch Dream, the classic damsel-in-distress scenario is turned upside down when a man (played by Paolo Villaggio) finds himself trapped on the railroad tracks with a train bearing down on him while the beautiful woman he was dining with (Anna Falchi) climbs out of reach and taunts him. But it's all a dream, which the man tells to his psychoanalyst (Fernando Rey). The analyst interprets the dream and assures the man that his nights will be restful if he puts his money in the Banco di Roma."
Really worth watching; you can see Fellini's masterful touch in every image.


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Bill Mueller is an analytical guy who loves research and solving problems.
This makes him a great fit for the Vacaville City Council, the engineer said, believing his skills will help to strengthen the community.
"I'm not a politician," he admitted, adding that he loves living in Vacaville with his wife and young son and wants to do his part to shore up some hefty issues he has identified. "I have a very strong sense of civic duty and that's why I'm doing this."
Those issues include stabilizing and raising property values, supporting retail sales and returning fiscal stability to the city.
As an engineer, Mueller is used to taking a project and seeing not only the whole but also each component and how it works with others. The same goes for issues, he explained, and breaking them down into manageable pieces, seeing what could be changed, estimating a budget, then proceeding to a resolution.
Results could come quick, he said, as in his business, "My projects either work or don't."
Mueller threw his hat into the ring because he wants to make a difference, he said, and because current council members "all follow the same path."
Regarding property values, Mueller said that owners have seen values plummet in this economy. He hopes to find a way to turn that around.
As for retail revenues, the city heavily relies on sales tax returns, he said. Vacaville must make every effort to entice customers, make it easy for them to shop and then see them safely out, he said.
Mueller also talked about supporting businesses and ensuring a solid base exists for them in Vacaville.
Financially, the city is barely treading water, he said. He pointed to the need for the passage of measures I and M, both tax initiatives, in November, but called their aid temporary.
"(They're) needed to buy a little more time to put in place some real changes," he said.
Mueller's short-term goal is to bolster the city's budget.
Long-term goals depend on the outcome of the General Plan Update, he said.
For more information, visit billforcouncil.com.
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We all know what it's like to be stuck in a drought. Summer rainfall in Santa Fe was far below the average this year. Our plants are drooping, the dogs are panting and that dust just won't settle on the ground.
Capturing those fleeting water droplets is no easy task. Even with a fully-equipped garden, water conservation is still a necessity here in the high desert. In his book, Downey offers a wide range of tips to make homes green and beautiful—from landscaping and use of shade to irrigation and erosion control.
But Harvest the Rain isn't just a how-to book for water capturing. Downey also offers up some facts about water conservation, a history of rain and provides an impetus for harvesting rain.
This weekend, Downey presents his book at two booksigning events across town, starting at the Santa Fe Farmers Market where he, suitably, will be under the water tower. Later in the day, he'll be heading the St. John's College to participate in its alumni weekend.
Join him at either event to get some pro-tips from the author himself, or just to talk about the weather.
Harvest the Rain: How to Enrich Your Life by Seeing Every Storm as a Resource
7 am-noon
Saturday, Sept. 25
Santa Fe Farmers Market
1607 Paseo de Peralta
3-4 pm
Saturday, Sept. 25
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If you're looking to add something new to your Passover dessert spread, may I suggest Zucker Bakery's new Chocolate Matzo Cake ($2.50 slice, $20 whole cake)? The cake features a chocolate glaze with a shiny mirror finish that makes it look like it was just poured.
The cake's construction is deceivingly simple—just matzo and chocolate. But Zucker incorporates a few tricks to enhance the flavor. The matzo is briefly dipped in Stumptown Coffee before being spread with glaze and then stacked. There's also a second special ingredient in the chocolate, but it's apparently a family trade secret and they wouldn't divulge it.
How does it taste? The matzo is only partially softened by the glaze, so it retains most of its crunch. But it slices cleanly without flying all over the place. The glaze is sweet and uncomplicated; those expecting a bitter dark chocolate experience will be disappointed.
This isn't as much of an undisputed slam dunk as Zucker's category killing babka, but it's still worth a try, especially if your go-to humdrum chametz-free desserts sound stale by now.
About the author: Native New Yorker Niko Triantafillou is the founder of DessertBuzz.com his photographs of desserts and pastry chefs have appeared in the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post and Dessert Professional Magazine. He is an unabashed foodie nerdling. Follow him on Twitter at @DessertBuzz.


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Among the classics of modern Japanese literature, Botchan is probably the most frequently read novel and the most often anthologized work in Japan. Its action is set in the 1890's, during the Meiji Restoration, when Japan was making its cataclysmic metamorphosis from a cloistered feudal state to a major modern world power. The novel focuses on a few months in the experience of a neophyte teacher nicknamed Botchan (young master). Born and educated in Tokyo, he has accepted a job teaching mathematics at a middle school in provincial Shikoku. Botchan's personality, values, and Tokyo manners clash with those of his new environment, and out of this conflict Sseki spins a comic tale that satirizes contemporary Japanese mores. The novel is narrated in the first person, and a substantial portion of its humor stems from Botchan's verbose and vigorous Tokyo dialect, which, by all accounts, Sseki has brilliantly captured.
From his earliest childhood days, Botchan has been an impulsive and reckless scapegrace. He leaps from the upstairs window of his elementary school on a dare, fights with a neighbor boy in the middle of a vegetable garden, thus devastating it, and blocks up another neighbor's irrigation source out of sheer curiosity. Botchan's father dislikes him. Botchan's elder brother blames him for hastening their mother's death by his rowdiness. Through it all, Botchan grows into an unabashed and defiant individualist. Indeed, stubbornness, recklessness, and candor become marks of Botchan's character.
The only person with whom Botchan gets along is the family's elderly maidservant, Kiyo. Kiyo sees Botchan as a rough diamond. In contrast to everyone else, therefore, she plies him with delicacies, gifts, even money—including three yen notes which he accidentally drops into the latrine, and which Kiyo then fishes out, rinses, exchanges for coins, and returns to Botchan. In his rough-and-ready way, Botchan appreciates Kiyo's fondness for him, and their relationship borders on that between feudal serf and liege lord—in fact, it is she who has nicknamed him Botchan, and his acceptance of this sobriquet in turn acknowledges her authority to define his identity.
After their father's death, Botchan's brother sells their Tokyo home and departs for Kyushu, leaving Botchan only six hundred yen to defray his education for three years. Botchan manages to graduate (with neither distinction nor enthusiasm) from the Tokyo School of Physics and obtains his rather mediocre teaching post.
Botchan's Tokyo upbringing, individuality, and character clash with his new surroundings and acquaintances. He finds the provincial dress, manners, and (especially) dialect uncouth and disconcerting, and he is critical of his colleagues, whom he quickly dubs with satirical nicknames such as Badger or Redshirt. Badger, the headmaster, lectures Botchan during their first meeting and informs him that he should set a high moral example for his students away from school as well as in the classroom. Knowing his own foibles, Botchan resents this imposition and candidly offers to return his letter of appointment. Badger, who had expected Botchan to play his hypocritical game of keeping up appearances, is taken aback, then smiles away his pomposity by explaining that he has merely said what is usual for the occasion and that nobody expects anyone to live up to such ideals.
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Senators Take Action to Restore Access to Financial Aid for College-Ready Students without a High School Equivalency
Jul 23, 2013
Note: As of Wednesday, July 24th, this amendment will no longer be brought to a vote.
By Marcie Foster and Molly Fries
This week, Senators Patty Murray (WA) and Al Franken (MN) will introduce an amendment to the Student Loan Certainty Act of 2013 (S. 1334) that would strengthen the Pell Grant program in the coming years and increase access to federal student aid programs for low-income and underrepresented students.
The Murray-Franken Amendment would ensure that surplus savings from the student loan deal are used to help bolster the Pell Grant program in FY15—the first year of a projected funding shortfall. Currently, over nine million low and moderate-income students receive Pell Grants, which remain fundamental to their ability to enroll and persist in college by helping to reduce the need for student loans and the burden of debt.
The amendment also partially re-instates federal financial aid eligibility for students without a high school diploma or equivalency through the "Ability to Benefit" (ATB) option. Under the proposed amendment, ATB-eligible students could qualify for student financial aid (including Pell Grants) if they are enrolled in an eligible "career pathways program". This option was previously eliminated as one of several damaging eligibility cuts made through the Consolidated Appropriations Act of Fiscal Year 2012, which collectively put college out of reach for thousands of students, particularly working, adult students with initially low skill levels. Students eligible for ATB are more likely to be low-income, first-generation and minority than other students receiving federal aid.
Career pathways is an innovative education and training model that has emerged in over a dozen states to ensure that low-skilled, low-income adults earn valuable labor market credentials more quickly than if they enrolled in a traditional, sequential postsecondary program. Recent studies show that students in these programs outperform similar students in earning college credits and certificates and in persisting to program completion and good jobs. These models are uniquely promising for adults without a high school diploma or equivalency who wish to accelerate their progress; they enable students to work toward a postsecondary education at the same they are building foundational basic skills.
Strengthening the Pell Grant program and allowing college-ready ATB students in career pathways programs equal access to financial aid expands economic opportunity for low-income individuals and helps the nation build a stronger, more skilled workforce.
For more information about how the elimination of Ability to Benefit harms students and innovation, view, Eliminating "Ability to Benefit" Student Aid Options Closes Door to College Credentials for Thousands and Undermines Innovation>>
For answers to Frequently Asked Questions about the impact of ATB elimination on current and future students, view, FAQs on How the Loss of Ability to Benefit Options in Federal Student Aid Affects Those without a High School Diploma >>


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It's been more nearly a month since Chobani recalled moldy Greek yogurt cups. Now, the number of people allegedly sickened by the products has more than doubled to nearly 300, though food-safety experts continue to reassure worried consmers that the mold at the center of the contamination "hasn't been linked to previous food-borne illness outbreaks."
According to the Twin Falls (Idaho) Times-News, the Food and Drug Administration has now received nearly 300 unconfirmed reports of illnesses since Sept. 10, when the initial report was at 89.
The FDA inspected Chobani's Twin Falls yogurt facility in early September, but no food-safety violations were found. A class-action lawsuit against Chobani was filed in California earlier this month on allegations that company had not "taken the proper precautions" that led to the recall.
Chobani's recall has been a crash course in crisis management, and critics are now accusing the company of sidestepping questions.
In particular, Mike Rozembajgier, an analyst with ExpertRECALL, cited some flaws in Chobani's response to its crisis:
- The recall was inefficient. Chobani lacked a plan when the product needed to be removed, Rozembajgier claims.
- Inconsistent messaging confused consumers. Initial news reports described customer observations of bulging or exploding yogurt cups, though Chobani insisted it was not a food-safety issue.
- Chobani's decision to pull away from social media during the recall only further infuriated customers. "Quickly addressing affected parties mitigates the risk of the issue spinning out of control," Rozembajgier says.


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Effectiveness And Safety Of Frovatriptan For The Management (Acute Treatment) Of Menstrual Migraine
This study has been completed.
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Females 18 years of age or older with at least one year history of menstrual migraine (MM) headaches participated in a Phase 4 clinical trial to evaluate the efficacy of frovatriptan when used at the early stage (International Headache Society [IHS] Grade 1) of MM compared with patients' current treatment.
|Menstrual Migraine (MM) Headaches
|Drug: Frovatriptan Drug: Usual Care
|Phase 4
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Non-Randomized
Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|Effectiveness And Safety Of Frovatriptan For The Management (Acute Treatment)Of Menstrual Migraine
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MedlinePlus related topics: Headache Menstruation Migraine
Drug Information available for: Frovatriptan Frovatriptan succinateU.S. FDA Resources
Further study details as provided by Endo Pharmaceuticals:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- Headache pain severity [ Time Frame: Visit - V1(Day 0), V2 (Day 28), V3 (Day 56) ]
Secondary Outcome Measures:
- Occurrence and severity of MM symptoms associated with migraine headache pain (nausea, vomiting, photophobia, and phonophobia)
- Occurrence and severity of functional impairment during menstrual migraine
- Use of rescue medication and additional frovatriptan dose
- Patient satisfaction with treatment
- Patient preference of current vs. study treatment (end of study only)
- Safety as assessed by occurrence of AEs
|Study Start Date:
|September 2005
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|February 2006
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|February 2006 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
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Experimental: Frovatriptan
Frovatriptan 2.5 mg oral tablet
Drug: Frovatriptan
This study employed a prospective, non-randomized, open-label single-sequence design. The study was conducted in two phases:
Active Comparator: Usual Care
Usual care includes the current treatment used to treat all episodes of migraine headache
Drug: Usual Care
Current treatment used to treat all migraine headaches
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years and older (Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Had MM headaches occurring between Day −2 and Day +3 of menses
- Had at least one year history of MM headaches
- Had at least 8 MM headaches in the previous 12 menstrual cycles (1 year)
- Had regular predictable menstrual periods (28 ± 4 days)
Exclusion Criteria:
- Had a history of more than 15 headache days per month
- As part of current MM treatment, used intermittent prevention with an analgesic (e.g., naproxen for 5 days to prevent the onset of MM)
- Had a history of myocardial infarction, ischemic heart disease (or presented with symptoms or signs compatible with ischemic heart disease), coronary vasospasm (including Prinzmetal's variant angina), other significant underlying cardiovascular disease, or peripheral vascular disease
- Had significant cerebrovascular disease, including basilar or hemiplegic migraine
- Had uncontrolled hypertension: systolic blood pressure >180mmHg and diastolic blood pressure >95mmHg
- Had severe hepatic or renal insufficiency
- Used an analgesic medication (including both prescription and over-the-counter) for any reason >50% of days per month
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|Clearwater, Florida, United States
|Jacksonville, Florida, United States
|Largo, Florida, United States
|Tampa, Florida, United States
|United States, New Jersey
|Blackwood, New Jersey, United States
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|New York, New York, United States
|Plainview, New York, United States
|Vestal, New York, United States
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|Burlington, North Carolina, United States
|Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
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MacGregor EA, Victor TW, Hu X, Xiang Q, Puenpatom RA, Chen W, Campbell JC. Characteristics of menstrual vs nonmenstrual migraine: a post hoc, within-woman analysis of the usual-care phase of a nonrandomized menstrual migraine clinical trial. Headache. 2010 Apr;50(4):528-38. doi: 10.1111/j.1526-4610.2010.01625.x. Epub 2010 Mar 2.
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|Sr. Director, Clinical R&D, Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
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|NCT00904098 History of Changes
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|Study First Received:
|May 15, 2009
|Last Updated:
|February 12, 2010
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Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Menstruation Disturbances
Migraine Disorders
Premenstrual Syndrome
Headache Disorders, Primary
Headache Disorders
Brain Diseases
Central Nervous System Diseases
Nervous System Diseases
Neurologic Manifestations
Signs and Symptoms
Pathologic Processes
Serotonin Receptor Agonists
Serotonin Agents
Neurotransmitter Agents
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
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They did it again, and this time it paid off in a huge way. L.A's Toll Group drivers, who made national and international headlines in April by overwhelmingly voting to become Teamsters, cemented their place in history by ratifying the first union contract in the drayage industry in 30 years. And boy is the contract a good one! The agreement is highly regarded as a standard-setting first union contract, and viewed as a huge win for any union and a definite game-changer for U.S. port drivers.
The drivers who haul apparel and merchandise shipped to our shores for America's brand name stores will kick start 2013 with a contractual raise of more than $6 per hour along with paid overtime, sick leave and holidays, a far more affordable health care plan with zero change in coverage, guaranteed shift hours and other provisions to provide job security – plus a pension plan.
who served on the bargaining committee for his co-workers along with representatives from the International Brotherhood of Teamsters and Local 848 in Long Beach, Calif. The Australian corporation operates near the nation's largest port complexes on both coasts and handles accounts for Guess?, Polo, Under Armour and other fashion and sportswear lines sold at big box and department retailers like Walmart and JC Penney.
The landmark agreement culminates more than 24 months of worker struggle and employer resistance in which these truckers – aided by a community coalition, their children, and clergy – borrowed bullhorns, leafleted consumers, gathered signatures practiced their picket lines, staged noisy protests, crashed shareholder meetings in a dogged campaign to end the Third World-like working conditions they once routinely endured.
U.S. port drivers are the most underpaid in the trucking industry: A typical professional earns $28,873 a year before taxes. Their net incomes often resemble that of part-time fast food or retail workers though they clock an average of 59 hours a week. They must possess specialized skills and licensing to safely command an 80,000 lb. container rig, but they fit the profile of America's working poor. Food stamps, extended family, or church pantries are needed to get by; their children often lack regular pediatricians or only receive care at the public ER.
With American wages in freefall due to the imbalance of power enjoyed by multinational corporations, the scope and significance of such a labor accord with a transportation titan that operates in some 55 countries is alone a jaw dropper. What observers further find remarkable: The 65 workers who secured these middle-class benefits with their $8 billion employer are blue-collar Latino-Americans who hold jobs within a deregulated, virtually union-free industry at the ports.
"It upends the common wisdom that a workforce that lacks rights on the job cannot build the courage or bargaining strength to take on the Goliaths of the global economy. But these drivers, like the workers at the warehouses and Walmart and Wendy's, understand they cannot raise families on such low wages, so they are coming together to rewrite the playbook," noted Dr. John Logan, the director of Labor and Employment Studies at the College of Business at San Francisco State University. "The faces of this new movement are ordinary parents and churchgoers and community members who value the influence of a local priest as much as the expertise of an international overseas union. Not only do they have the guts to strike – they have the faith they can win."
Their collective resolve paid off. Mr. Ortega, a single father who works the night shift, will see his new per-hour rate of $19.75 reflected on his next paycheck, plus any overtime will be paid at a time-and-a-half rate of $28.
"As a truck driver, I wanted the assurance that things would be okay for my daughter if I was injured, that I could take her to see the doctor if she got sick," the 36-year-old explained. "When we started organizing ourselves, we weren't asking for anything out of this world. To be treated with dignity. A fair day's pay for a hard day's work. Decent, sanitary facilities to make a pit stop, rest, eat…you know, perform our jobs safely.
"But we knew winning basic respect would take a fight at every turn. So when we were afraid to lose our jobs, we asked our allies for help. When we were afraid to take action, we prayed for the courage to speak out. And we always stuck together, and never ever gave up."
Elected leaders praised the union contract as both a middle-class builder and noted its high-road business merits.
"We're talking about the men and women who are the backbone of our regional and national economy, yet they have never shared in the prosperity of the corporations they make so profitable," said Los Angeles Councilman Joe Buscaino, whose district includes the largest port in America. "The standards that Toll Group, its workers, and Teamsters Local 848 have set make it possible to reward and attract responsible port businesses that want to compete on a more level playing field based on innovation and quality, rather than who can pay Los Angeles' vital workers the least."
Fair wages –The day shift hourly rate increased from $12.72 to $19, and the night shift hourly rate from $13.22 to $19.75. In addition to the over $6/hour increase in hourly pay rates, drivers won $0.50/hour per year raises over the life of the contract, giving Toll port drivers over a 60% hourly wage boost over the life of the 3-year contract. Overtime pay of time-and-half kicks in after a typical full time 40-hour week, which is extremely rare in an industry where truckers are exempt from federal overtime laws and an average week hovers around 60 hours.
Secure retirement –Prior to the contract, less than a dozen Toll drivers could spare any extra dollars, even pre-tax, to participate in the corporate 401(k) plan. As Teamster Local 848 members, they have been automatically enrolled in the union's Western Conference Pension Trust. Such a retirement plan at the port has rarely been seen since trucking was deregulated in 1980. Toll will make a pension contribution of $1/hour per driver until 2014, and a $1.50/hour per driver by 2015.
Affordable health care – The Toll Group health care plan was financially out of reach for most of its truck drivers. The few who managed to meet the premium, deductibles and copayments will now keep significant more money in their pocket without sacrificing coverage, and the rest of their co-workers finally have access to quality, affordable health insurance coverage, including dental and vision care. The company will pay 95% of the premium for individuals and 90% for family coverage. Drivers who previously had to shell out $125/month for individual or $400/month per family will drop to roughly $30 or $150, respectively.
Stable work hours and paid time off – Most truck drivers lose a day's pay if they cannot work, are penalized by dispatchers for being unable to haul a load, and lack paid sick or holiday leave, making it stressful for family budgets and planning. But Toll drivers made substantial gains in all these areas. They will receive seven paid holidays, three paid personal days, and six paid sick days annually. They will accrue one or two weeks of vacation within the first two years of service, with longtime employees earning up to a month. They can also bank on guaranteed full- or half-day of pay regardless of seasonal slowdowns if they are scheduled to work.
Incentives to grow responsibly, level competition, and raise market standards – The agreement establishes a high-road business model for the port trucking industry that recognizes Toll's competitors have not yet embraced livable wages and working conditions. To encourage a more level playing field and wide-scale unionization, drivers will have the ability to re-negotiate for improvements when a simple majority of the Southern California market is organized.
"We commend the drivers at Toll for their leadership in challenging the status quo at the ports. Workers everywhere are standing up and saying enough to poverty wages and Toll drivers have demonstrated that working families are ready to bring middle-class wages back to America," said Teamster General President Jim Hoffa.
"For too long companies in the global supply chain have gamed the system by undercutting U.S. businesses that actually create good jobs. Toll Group and its drivers have raised the bar for responsible competition, and the Teamsters will not stop until the rest of the nation's port drivers have a shot at the American Dream."
Drivers from coast to coast in the virtually non-union and deregulated sector are eyeing the pact as a huge leap forward for the profession with the potential to trigger sweeping changes in the industry. Click here to see an infographic on how the L.A. Toll Teamsters stack up against the rest of the industry.


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SANFORD, Fla. - The family of a Miami teenager who was shot and killed by a neighborhood watchman in Central Florida is demanding justice as new information surfaces from witnesses about the moments before the shooting.
Trayvon Martin, 17, was visiting family members in Sanford last month. He was walking home from a store with a drink and a bag of Skittles on Feb. 26, when George Zimmerman, 28, the leader of the neighborhood watch, confronted him, police said. A 911 dispatcher told Zimmerman not to confront the teen, but by the time police arrived, Martin was dead.
Zimmerman said he shot the teen in self-defense.
The teen's family expressed outrage Friday after two women came forward, saying they heard what happened the night Martin was shot.
"I'm so very hurt by this whole situation. It's a nightmare," said Martin's mother, Sybrina Fulton. "I don't understand why this man has not been arrested, at least charged, and let a judge and jury decide if he's guilty."
But, witness Mary Cutcher said she heard the sound of a child crying for help, followed by a gunshot.
"We were in the kitchen. I heard the crying. It was a little boy. As soon as the gun went off, the crying stopped," said Cutcher. "Therefore, it tells me it was not Zimmerman crying."
Cutcher said that after hearing the shot, she went outside and found Zimmerman over Martin's body, touching it.
"He was shot in the chest, and he was face-down," Cutcher said. "Therefore, he was not helping the kid."
Police said they had no probable cause to arrest Zimmerman after the shooting.
"I feel it was not self-defense," Cutcher said.
"Our son was murdered, and we miss him," said the boy's father, Tracy Martin. "He was murdered, and it's a shame that he's not getting any justice. We're not, as a family, getting any closure. We're not getting any answers."
Zimmerman's father, Robert Zimmerman, said his son did not instigate the encounter and is not racist. Robert Zimmerman delivered a letter to the Orlando Sentinel on Thursday, saying the way his son is being depicted in the media is cruel and misleading. He also said his son has received death threats and moved out of his home.
The letter says George Zimmerman is Hispanic and grew up in a multiracial family, so "he would be the last to discriminate."
The case has been turned over to the State Attorney's Office for further investigation.
Copyright 2012 by Post Newsweek. The Associated Press contributed to this report. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.


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Topic: From Western Australia
I just stumbled on this forum as I goggle cholangiocarcinoma on the net.
I am from Perth, Western Australia and my mother was diagnosed with CC just over a year ago. It was detected late (only by the presence of jaundice). She had radiactive sphere and chemo but only really as a interim measure. She has now stopped all treatment and well into Stage 4 with spots in her lungs as well. She has had a number of stents with the last only being a few weeks ago and with no success (i.e. she is still very jaundice).
We have her at home and we all care for her full time. My family is not too good about talking about everything and I think my dad does not want to accept the reality of the situation so it is hard to really get straight answers from him.
I just want to know what to expect over the next few weeks/months. She is pretty much bed bound so I can't imagine that she has too much longer...but no one will give me a straight answer.
So...this is a bit of call for anonymous help