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Get an overview of this hotel3.5-star hotel with free airport shuttle and free area shuttle
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Situated near the airport, this hotel is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Charlotte Regional Farmers Market and 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from United States Citizenship and Immigration Services office. Billy Graham Library and Carolinas Aviation Museum are also within 6 mi (10 km).
Hotel Features
Along with a restaurant, this hotel has an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. An airport shuttle is free. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, a 24-hour business center, and WiFi in public areas.
Room Amenities
All 173 rooms boast deep soaking tubs and offer WiFi and TVs. Other amenities available to guests include refrigerators, room service, and coffee makers.
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- Comfortable rooms
- Proximity to airport
- Helpful staff
- Clean guestrooms
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DoubleTree by Hilton Charlotte Airport features an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with wired and wireless Internet access (surcharge).
This 3.5-star property offers access to a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms. 8 meeting rooms are available. This business-friendly hotel also offers complimentary newspapers in the lobby, room service (during limited hours), and express check-out. A roundtrip airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are complimentary for guests.
- 24-hour fitness facilities
- 24-hour front desk
- Number of floors - 3
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Free airport transportation
- Conference space
- 24-hour business center
- Number of meeting rooms - 8
- Meeting rooms
- Restaurant
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Total number of rooms - 173
- Express check-out
- Bar/lounge
- Free newspapers in lobby
- WiFi (surcharge)
- Wired Internet access - surcharge
- Long-term parking (surcharge)
- Free area shuttle
- Outdoor pool
- Outdoor seasonal pool
Family Friendly Amenities
- Family Hotel
- Outdoor pool
- Area shuttle (complimentary)
- Refrigerator
- Cribs/infant beds (complimentary)
Available in all rooms: Wired high-speed internet ( USD 9.95 per night )
Available in some public areas: Wired high-speed internet ( USD 9.95 per night ), Wired high-speed internet ( USD 9.95 per night )
Long-term parking (surcharge)
Room Amenities
- WiFi (surcharge)
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Room service (limited hours)
- Premium TV channels
- Pay movies
- Free weekday newspaper
- Air conditioning
- Refrigerator
- Coffee/tea maker
- Private bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Shower/tub combination
- Deep soaking bathtub
- Cable TV service
- Television
- Desk
- Iron/ironing board
- Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
Where to Eat
Treetops Cafe - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Nearby Things to Do
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- Accessible bathroom
- In-room accessibility
Hotel Policies
Check-in time ends at midnight
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Special check-in instructions:
Check-out time is noon
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Rollaway/extra beds are available.
- Free cribs (infant beds)!
- Pets not allowed
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Optional extras
- Breakfast fee: USD 11.95 per person (approximately)
- Fee for in-room wireless Internet: USD 9.95 per night (rates may vary)
- Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: USD 9.95 per night (rates may vary)
- Fee for wired Internet in public areas: USD 9.95 per night (rates may vary)
- Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee
Hotel Name
- Charlotte Airport DoubleTree
- DoubleTree Charlotte Airport
- DoubleTree Hilton Charlotte Airport
- DoubleTree Hilton Hotel Charlotte Airport
- Hilton DoubleTree Charlotte Airport
- DoubleTree Hilton Charlotte Airport Hotel
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The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.


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This should be a great year for education. Obama, Dayton and the ECM Editorial Board have all made education their top priority for 2013.
Obama and Dayton want to raise taxes to provide more funding for early childhood education. I recently heard about a study showing those gains from early childhood education disappear after two or three years. I would hope the ECM Editorial Board could influence educators and politicians enough to cause just one person who cares about education to look into this report and confirm or deny the conclusions.
What mistakes were made in the states studied, and how will Minnesota do it better? Don't we at least owe taxpayers that? Conversely, why can't every student in Minnesota choose to be taught by the best teachers in Minnesota.
Students are taking college courses by computer/TV here in Little Falls. The infrastructure is here, the cost should be minimal. I would hope that the ECM Editorial Board could make this one of their goals for 2013, or explain why not. if the cost is minimal, why shouldn't every student be provided the choice of the best teachers in Minnesota.
Don't we owe at least that much to our students.
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Seniors present research findings at the James Bradford Colloquium, three winners named
Seniors from Muskingum University's Science Division presented their research findings to their peers and faculty at the annual James Bradford Colloquium, held April 11 on the campus in New Concord. Three winners were named for their presentations, as voted by the Science Division faculty.
The colloquium presentations represent the culmination of the students' work biology, chemistry, geology and psychology, as well the interdisciplinary program in neuroscience.
The following seniors made presentations:
First place was awarded to Doug McClain presented Can Breeding Bird Density Drive Vocal Individuality? A Preliminary Study. His work examined the validity of previous research about the relationship between nesting density and vocal individuality in species including Lincoln sparrows and mountain white-crowned sparrows.
Second place was awarded to Seth Barrett presented, Synthesis and Characterization of Metal-Organic Frameworks From Aromatic Carboxylates. His work attempted to synthesize metal-organic frameworks consisting of metal ions bridged by organic compounds.
Third place was awarded to Jenna Parrish presented Intraperitoneal Alchohol Injections in Neonatal Rats Induce Hyperactivity. Her study addressed the cognitive and behavioral deficits that can result from developmental alcohol exposure, including hyperactivity, using rat pups.
Heather Stoller presented Predicting Areas of Shoreline Erosion in Salt Fork Lake, Southeastern Ohio, Using Digital Elevation Models and Windninja. Her research involved how shoreline erosion along man-made lakes can be influenced by several different factors including: inherited hydrological factors, river valley morphology, long- and short-term weather patterns, and human activities.
Leah Dobbelear presented It's Not Like We're Married: Reasoning, Influences, and Gender Differences In Romantic Infidelity. Her work studied the reasons behind acts of infidelity and what kinds of influences play a role when a person cheats on their partner.
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For the second time in a week, the New York Yankees are angry with an umpire. They're looking for baseball to hand down sanctions after the latest episode.
The target of their ire Saturday was Bob Davidson, who ejected manager Joe Girardi and hitting coach Kevin Long in the seventh inning of a 4-3 loss to the Detroit Tigers. The two were tossed for arguing a strike call Davidson made on Yankees center fielder Curtis Granderson. Girardi said Davidson handled the situation poorly
"You saw the pitch, and you can assume we didn't like the call. This is an emotional game, and things got said," Girardi told reporters. After Granderson hit a foul popup over the Yankees' dugout, "Davidson turned toward our dugout and looked like at K-Long instead of going back to the plate," Girardi said. "He said not to say anything else, Kevin did, and he got thrown out. That's what made me so hot."
Girardi then said that umpires don't have to live with the consequences of a bad call.
— Crossman: Umpires feel the pressure when they know a no-hitter is on the line
"Every night we go out and it means something to us. The only thing that means something to them is how they do their job, not whether they win or lose. They don't win or lose. It means something to us," Girardi said.
Granderson and Yankees right fielder Nick Swisher joined in the accountability theme after the game.
"Clearly there have been some mistakes, but they're human, they're going to make some mistakes," Granderson, the team's player representative, said, according to Newsday. "But part of the game, though, is part of the mistake, sometimes there's got to be some consequences for it. Just for us as players there's consequences for us; we get errors, we get ruled out, we possibly get sent down. All that different stuff happens to us. There has to be a similar-type situation on the other end."
— Hawk reaches out: White Sox announcer contacts ump he blasted on air
Granderson said that umpires aren't sanctioned whtn they become as riled as players and coaches during arguments.
"Verbal assault toward the umpire obviously is grounds for ejection," he said. "But when I see highlights or clips at the end of the day, the aggression is on both sides, but you won't see an umpire get ejected in those situations."
Swisher was more succinct. "In our line of work, things don't go well, you're looking for another job," he said, according to Newsday.
Davidson, in fact, was suspended by MLB for a game last month for "repeated violations of the Office of the Commissioner's standards for situation handling." Uniformed personnel consider him one of the worst umpires in the majors.
Umpiring crew chief Jerry Layne, citing MLB policy, would not comment on Davidson's exchange with the Yankees. Layne also didn't want to know the specifics of Girardi's postgame comments. Layne called Girardi "a good man" and insisted he wouldn't "badmouth" the manager.
Told that Girardi was harsh toward umpires, Layne responded: "That's Joe's prerogative. If he said something that he might regret later, that's up to Joe. I don't have a problem with Joe. Never have. Hope I don't."
On Wednesday, Yankees catcher Russell Martin had a run-in with umpire Laz Diaz in Anaheim. Martin said Diaz wouldn't allow him to throw new baseballs back to his pitchers after fouls. He said the plate umpire was punishing him for arguing balls and strikes.
Martin spoke with MLB executive vice president Joe Torre about the incident. "Whatever happens, happens," Martin said.
Martin said he doesn't expect there to be an issue the next time Diaz umpires the Yankees.
On Friday, umpire Adrian Johnson put himself in the spotlight by making a bad call in what became a no-hitter by New York Mets lefthander Johan Santana. Johnson ruled that a sixth-inning line drive by Carlos Beltran was foul when, in fact, it was fair and should have been a base hit. Johnson did not eject Cardinals manager Mike Matheny or third base coach Jose Oquendo when they argued the call.
Johnson said after the game that the liner was "just foul." He also said he saw a replay, but would not comment on what it showed.
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QT Variability Pre and Post Cardioversion (DCCV)
This study has been completed.
Vanderbilt University
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Information provided by (Responsible Party):
Dawood Darbar, Vanderbilt University
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
First received: April 20, 2009
Last updated: December 9, 2014
Last verified: December 2014
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Detailed Description:
The purpose of this study is to learn whether the chemicals in the blood and urine are different when the heart is atrial fibrillation compared to normal sinus rhythm.
|Atrial Fibrillation
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Observational Model: Cohort
Time Perspective: Prospective
|Official Title:
|QT Variability Pre & Post Cardioversion in Patient's With Atrial Fibrillation
Resource links provided by NLM:
Genetics Home Reference related topics: familial atrial fibrillation
MedlinePlus related topics: Atrial FibrillationU.S. FDA Resources
Further study details as provided by Dawood Darbar, Vanderbilt University:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- QT variability before and after direct current cardioversion [ Time Frame: 1.5 ]
Biospecimen Retention: Samples With DNA
Blood sample
|Study Start Date:
|January 2007
|Study Completion Date:
|March 2012
|Primary Completion Date:
|March 2012 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
Atrial Fibrillation variably activates the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS), stimulates the sympathetic nervous system, generates oxidant stress, produces natriuretic peptides, and increases ventricular rate. These are interrelated responses and the extent to which these or other pathophysiologic responses determine QT interval during and after Atrial Fibrillation (AF) is unknown. In this study, the QT variability is related to those potential markers in patients with AF undergoing elective DC-cardioversion.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|21 Years and older (Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
|Sampling Method:
|Probability Sample
Study Population
Cardiology Clinic Hospital inpatient
Inclusion Criteria:
- At least 21 years of age
- Scheduled to undergo an elective DC-Cardioversion of atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter at Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Exclusion Criteria:
- Undergoing emergent DC-Cardioversion of atrial fibrillation for hemodynamic instability
- Undergoing DC-Cardioversion for post-cardiac surgery
- Dual chamber pacemakers
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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00885391
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00885391
|United States, Tennessee
|Vanderbilt University Medical Center
|Nashville, Tennessee, United States, 37232-0575
Sponsors and Collaborators
Vanderbilt University
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Wake Forest University Health Sciences
|Principal Investigator:
|Dawood Darbar, M.D., Ph.D., F.A.C.C.
|Vanderbilt University Medical Center
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Keywords provided by Dawood Darbar, Vanderbilt University:
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ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on September 21, 2017
|Responsible Party:
|Dawood Darbar, Associate Professor of Medicine and Pharmacology, Vanderbilt University
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT00885391 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
R01HL085690-01A2 ( U.S. NIH Grant/Contract )
|Study First Received:
|April 20, 2009
|Last Updated:
|December 9, 2014
Keywords provided by Dawood Darbar, Vanderbilt University:
Atrial Fibrillation
Direct Current Cardioversion
QT Interval
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Atrial Fibrillation
Arrhythmias, Cardiac
Heart Diseases
Cardiovascular Diseases
Pathologic Processes
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on September 21, 2017


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The Nissan Altima drives into 2017 with few changes from last year ? and that might not be such a good thing. The midsize sedan segment is changing rapidly, and features that were once considered the exclusive domain of luxury cars ? such as adaptive cruise control ? are not only becoming commonly available, but are must-haves for many midsize-sedan shoppers. The Altima was last redesigned four years ago, and what was new and hip then is now looking dated when compared to the more recently redesigned competition.
The Altima did get a minor update last year. Many of the changes were cosmetic: New grille, headlight and taillight designs. Nissan did add advanced safety features like forward collision warning with automatic braking and adaptive cruise control, but these are only offered in the top-of-the-line model. Other manufacturers are offering these potentially life-saving options on mid-level and even low-end models. We still love the Altima's "zero gravity" seats and find them much more comfortable than the competition, but overall the interior d�cor feels dated and a bit stale.
The Altima's ace in the hole is fuel economy, at least in four-cylinder form. Nissan offers a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that sends 182 horsepower and 180 pound-feet of torque to the front wheels through a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). Nissan has programmed its CVT to operate in steps, making it feel more like a conventional automatic transmission. EPA estimated fuel economy is 31 mpg combined (27 city/39 highway), which is very good for the class, though if you opt for the SR model you'll see that combined figure drop by 1 mpg. The engine is noisy under acceleration, and the ride is less refined than the competition ? more signs of the Altima's age.
While many automakers are now offering turbocharged engines as more powerful alternatives, Nissan is sticking with a traditional V6 ? the brilliant 3.5-liter VQ-Series found in several Nissan and Infiniti vehicles. With 270 hp and 251 lb-ft of torque on tap, it can get the Altima to 60 mph in 6.2 seconds ? nearly 2 seconds faster than the four-cylinder ? but EPA estimated fuel economy drops to 26 mpg combined (22 city/32 highway).
Nissan offers five versions of the Altima. The nameless base trim level includes the basics, but most buyers will probably want the additional creature comforts found in the Altima S. The SR is the sporty version, while the SV features more comfort-oriented features. The top-of-the-line SL trim is the leather-lined luxury liner of the Altima range, and it's the one you'll have to buy if you want those latest and greatest safety features. Which one will suit you best? Edmunds can help find the perfect 2017 Nissan Altima for you.
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Courtesy Vogue/Annie Leibovitz
Barack Obama has already said that he has a lot in common with Jay-Z (noting they both have daughters and wives more popular than themselves). Now in the April issue of Vogue, he's comparing wife (and the magazine's cover star) Michelle to Beyoncé.
Why? Because she's glad that his high-powered job required him to get more suits and lose the pair of khakis he's had since he was 20. "Michelle's like Beyoncé in that song," he jokes. "'Let me upgrade ya!' She upgraded me."
Also on his style team: daughters Malia, 14, and Sasha, 11. "The girls and I are always rooting when he wears, like, a stripe," Michelle says. "They're like, 'Dad! Oh, you look so handsome. Oh, stripes! You go!'"
President Obama isn't the only one whose style has changed over the course of his administration; case in point, Michelle's hair is definitely different than it was on her first Vogue cover in 2009.
But her style philosophy remains the same: "I always say that women should wear whatever makes them feel good about themselves," she says. "That's what I always try to do." And with a second Vogue cover under her belt, it appears to be working for her! For more from the President and First Lady, visit Vogue.com and pick up the new issue, on newsstands March 26.
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Boise, Idaho-based J.R. Simplot has asked the U.S. Department of Agriculture to remove regulations on its genetically modified potato varieties because no non-potato genes were involved.
On May 3, the USDA published a Federal Register notice opening a 60-day comment period on J.R. Simplot's petition for non-regulatory status.
After the period closes, the USDA will review the comments and issue an environmental assessment, which will undergo another 30-day comment period before the agency issues its final decision.
The potato varieties bred by Simplot Plant Sciences have less of the possible carcinogen acrylamide, less bruising and reduced darkening when sliced, said Haven Baker, vice president of plant sciences.
At the same time, varieties developed using the Innate Technology, as the Boise, Idaho-company calls its patented approach, showed no significant difference in nationwide field trials or taste tests compared with non-genetically modified counterparts, he said
At the National Potato Council's annual meeting in January 2012, in Orlando, delegates approved a biotetchnology policy that stated they support "technology and scientific advancements to improve its products, enhance food safety and reduce the environmental footprint of the industry."
They also acknowledged that some governments and customers may be reluctant to accept the technology.
As a result, they recommended that all developers and marketers manage the varieties to avoid market disruptions.
The delegates also recommended that developers and marketers adopt identify preservation systems. But they didn't go so far as to recommend the potatoes be labeled at the consumer level.
John Keeling, executive vice president of the Washington, D.C.-based NPC, said the Food and Drug Administration continues to study the acrylamide issue. But based on current scientific knowledge, he said consumers shouldn't change their potato consumption patterns.
"It's under study, and it's something that people want to figure out whether there are impacts on human health," he said. "It's a possible carcinogen in lab rats, but we don't know what happens in the human gut and what impacts it has on humans."
Innate Technology involves inserting genes from potatoes that quiet specific functions, such as bruising or asparagine production.
Asparagine is a naturally occurring amino acid found in potatoes. When mixed with sugars â such as those also found naturally in potatoes â and then subjected to high temperatures, asparagine forms acrylamide.
Those high temperatures may occur during frying, baking or roasting.
Acrylamide also is found in other foods, such as roasted coffee, cereals, breads and many baked goods.
During the past decade, the compound has come under scrutiny as a possible carcinogen.
Acrylamide production can be reduced to some extent by potato variety selection, cultural practices in the field, storage practices and cooking temperatures, Baker said.
By adding the Innate technology, he said acrylamide levels could be reduced an additional 50%-80%, which would bring them under the target.
The first three varieties scheduled for release are russet burbank, a baking potato; ranger russet, a french fry variety; and atlantic, a chipping variety.
J.R. Simplot hopes to have USDA approval by 2014, which would allow it to have a limited amount of Innate potatoes on the market by 2015, Baker said.
In years to come, the company plans to release snowden, yukon, pike and russet norkotah varieties with the reduced black spot/acrylamide traits.
Although the details are still in the works, Baker said J.R. Simplot would develop an identity preservation plan so Innate potatoes would not be commingled with conventional varieties during growing or packing.
The company also is looking at potential in the retail potato arena, he said.
"We're open to a number of commercialization possibilities," Baker said.
The same gene responsible for black spot bruising during harvest and storage also causes browning when potatoes are sliced during food preparation.
Only about 50%-60% of a potato crop grades as USDA #1, depending on the year and storage length. But with the Innate Technology, downgrades caused by bruising could be reduced by 10%-15%, Baker said.
The benefits also would carry through to retailers, with reduced shrinkage from having to toss bruised potatoes, he said.


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Hi! My name is Rodney. I became interested in vacuum tubes a few years ago. It all started with one simple audio device, a ModWright Transporter Network Music Device. It uses vacuum tubes. I didn't like the way it sounded initially because it came stock with new production vacuum tubes. I decided to purchase some vintage versions of these tubes and the sound improved so much that I fell in love with the art or practice of "tube rolling". Even so, I still didn't have any idea how much I would later fall in love with tube collecting.
One day a light went off in my head. During the process of going online and buying different tubes for my audio device I realized that many old vacuum tubes were not only highly valued but they were becoming very rare and even collectible. I thought to myself, I wonder if very many people have these in their attics and barns. So I put the word out that I wanted to buy old vacuum tubes. To my amazement I immediately started receiving phone calls from my neighbors. The tubes in the photos posted here came from a neighbor that claimed to be an antique dealer. I had never met him before but his home just so happened to be on the same street that I lived on. So I called a friend of mine that owned a truck and knew that part of town pretty well. Off we went to see this neighbor / antique dealer.
When I arrived I was greeted by an older woman and told that the gentleman I had spoken with was not home. Even though she didn't have a clue that I had made an appointment she seemed quite at ease and let me into her home. I was then instructed to go upstairs where I first noticed several young men just "hanging out". These were my neighbor's sons. Well, everywhere my eye could see, and even where it couldn't see, was junk, junk and more junk, or so I thought. Suddenly I realized that nearly every inch of the second floor of this home had vacuum tubes strewn everywhere, and I mean everywhere. My heart dropped, stopped and then starting beating really fast. Tubes were in the garbage cans, in the bathroom (sink / tub), on the floor (some broken), under the chairs and on top of furniture. The sheer number of tubes and the state of disarray that the place was in made me dizzy. I started scooping up vacuum tubes and placing them in every container available including garbage cans, plant holders, old tin cans, old shoe boxes and whatever else I could find to put them in so that I could transport them to safety. We ended up loading the back of my friend's small pickup truck with this purchase from my neighbor.
When I got home I immediately started sorting them by brand and type and ended up with tubes strewn all over the place. At least there was a method to my madness.
Yes, this was how it all started. It was an exhilarating experience.
The rest is history. I also now have a Facebook page for tube collecting.


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Another swiss cheese shirt. Rock Against Reagan was a "free music and comedy concert" in Dolores Park in San Francisco 1983 headlined by the punk legends, the Dead Kennedys. Whoopi Goldberg was one of the comedians. I have not seen any other Rock Against Reagan shirts.


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Apple should be grateful for the evad3rs because its going to boost their sales numbers as a lot of people hold back getting the i5 without a working jailbreak
Fixed iTunes Match = complete reason to upgrade!
Well that and upcoming jailbreak =)
I can see Crapple bragging and taking credit for the fast adoption rate for this ios version due to their "bug fixes and OS improvements" but we all know its because the evaders gave us the green light to update to this latest FW version in preparation for the jailbreak
I think the reason for this had to do with the upcoming jailbreak =) I just don't see any other reason as to why. I mean sure they added a few things here and there but if ppl are upgrading to 6.1, it's because we were given the go ahead to upgrade by the jailbreak team.
Then there are people that like me went to IOS6.1 and found out that most of the apps you jailbreak for dont work so you downgrade back to 5.1.1
Hopefully after the 6.1 jailbreak is released those apps will be updated then there might be a reason to update again.


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SWEET: Once Daily Truvada Versus Twice Daily Combivir for the Treatment of HIV Infection
This study has been completed.
Gilead Sciences
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Last updated: June 30, 2008
Last verified: June 2008
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Detailed Description:
This study will investigate whether the simplified regimen of a once daily fixed dose combination of Truvada (emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate [DF]) will be associated with a reduced rate of adverse events, seen with long term use of antiretrovirals, as well as improved adherence compared to a twice daily fixed dose combination of Combivir.
|HIV Infections
|Drug: zidovudine and lamivudine (Combivir®) Drug: emtricitabine and tenofovir DF
|Phase 3
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|A Phase 3, Open Label, Randomised, Parallel Group Study to Compare the Effect on Prevention and Resolution of Treatment Related Adverse Events of a Simplified, Once Daily Regimen of a Fixed Dose Combination Tablet of Emtricitabine and Tenofovir DF Versus Twice Daily co-Formulated Zidovudine and Lamivudine (Combivir®) or Zidovudine and Lamivudine, in Virologically Suppressed, HIV Infected Patients Taking Efavirenz
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Drug Information available for: Zidovudine Lamivudine Emtricitabine Tenofovir TruvadaU.S. FDA Resources
Further study details as provided by Gilead Sciences:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- The primary endpoint for the study is a change from baseline in absolute haemoglobin at Week 24.
Secondary Outcome Measures:
- The secondary endpoints in this study include: Change from baseline in absolute haemoglobin at Week 48
- Lipids profile: change from baseline in total cholesterol (TC), low density lipoprotein (LDL), high density lipoprotein (HDL), TC/HDL, and triglyceride (TG)
- Quality of life (QoL)
- Measures of treatment adherence (Medication Adherence Self-Report Survey [MASRI] questionnaire)
- Measures of regimen intrusiveness (HIS and Brief Medication Questionnaire [BMQ])
- Changes in markers of body composition from dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scans (a sub-study)
- HIV RNA: proportion of patients with HIV ribonucleic acid (RNA) < 400 copies/mL; proportion of patients with HIV RNA < 50 copies/mL and change from baseline in log10 copies/mL at Weeks 24 and 48
- CD4: change from baseline in CD4 counts
- Treatment adherence and acceptability
- Use of lipid lowering drugs (number of patients and duration of use)
- Adverse events (AEs): AEs will be coded and the coded terms will be used to summarize the count of patients with any event, intensity of each event (highest intensity will be used if an event is reported more than once by a patient) and relationship to:
- Other lab tests: results at baseline and changes from baseline
|Estimated Enrollment:
|Study Start Date:
|October 2004
|Study Completion Date:
|October 2007
|Primary Completion Date:
|June 2007 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
The success of HAART is largely dependant on an individual's ability to adhere strictly to an antiretroviral regimen. Regimen characteristics that affect adherence include dosing frequency and pill burden. Several studies have shown improved adherence with lower pill burden and a meta-analysis of the virological outcome in relation to pill burden has shown a significant correlation between lower pill burden and better virological outcome. A systematic review of studies across a range of medical specialties demonstrated that once daily therapy improves adherence relative to more frequent dosing although statistical significance was not demonstrated relative to twice daily regimens.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years and older (Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Patients of either sex aged > 18 years.
- HIV positive.
- Stable antiretroviral therapy consisting of efavirenz (EFV) given with Combivir® or zidovudine (AZT) + lamivudine (3TC) for at least 6 months.
- Patients with viral loads < 50 copies/ml on last 2 consecutive tests and < 400 copies/ml for > 3 months.
- Patients requiring a lipid lowering agent must be established on a stable dose/frequency for at least 12 weeks prior to Baseline and be expected to continue on stable dose/frequency for the duration of the study.
- Negative serum pregnancy test (females of childbearing potential only).
- Willingness to use effective contraception (such as barrier or coil methods) by both males and females while on study treatment and for 30 days following study drug completion.
- The ability to understand and sign a written informed consent form, which must be obtained prior to initiation of study procedures.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Pregnant or lactating female.
- History of AZT monotherapy.
- Use of anabolic steroids, with the exception of testosterone for documented hypogonadism, within 90 days prior to the Baseline visit.
- Documented parvovirus infection.
- Use of erythropoietin within the last six weeks.
- Patients who have had a blood transfusion in the last six weeks.
- Karnofsky score < 50.
- Prior history of significant renal disease.
- Prior history of osteopenia/osteoporosis.
- Creatinine clearance < 60mL/min.
- AST/ALT > 5 x upper limits of normal (ULN).
- Previous adefovir dipivoxil or cidofovir therapy.
- Known history of resistance (including primary resistance) to any of the study medications - tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF), emtricitabine (FTC), AZT, 3TC, or EFV.
Patients receiving ongoing therapy with any of the following (administration of any of the following medications must be discontinued at least 30 days prior to the Baseline visit and for the duration of the study period):
- Nephrotoxic agents
- Probenecid
- Systemic chemotherapeutic agents (i.e. cancer treatment medications)
- Systemic corticosteroids
- Interleukin 2 (IL 2)
- Drugs that interact with efavirenz
- Dihydroergotamine
- Ergotamine
- Midazolam
- Triazolam
- Cisapride
- Rifampin
- Ergonovine
- Methylergonovine
- Patients with known hypersensitivity to any of the study medications or excipients.
- Active, serious infections (other than HIV-1 infection) requiring parenteral antibiotic therapy within 15 days prior to Screening.
- Patients who are currently taking part in any other clinical trial or have taken part in a clinical trial of a new chemical entity within 1 month prior to Screening.
- Any other clinical condition or prior therapy that, in the opinion of the investigator, would make the patient unsuitable for the study or unable to comply with the dosing requirements.
- Patients with cancer (except basal cell carcinoma).
- Co-infection with hepatitis B virus
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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00323544
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00323544
|United Kingdom
|Gilead Sciences
|Cambridge, United Kingdom, CB1 6GT
Sponsors and Collaborators
Gilead Sciences
|Study Director:
|Claudio Avila, MD
|Gilead Sciences, Ltd.
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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):
Fisher M, Moyle GJ, Shahmanesh M, Orkin C, Kingston M, Wilkins E, Ewan J, Liu H, Ebrahimi R, Reilly G; SWEET (Simplification With Easier Emtricitabine Tenofovir) group UK. A randomized comparative trial of continued zidovudine/lamivudine or replacement with tenofovir disoproxil fumarate/emtricitabine in efavirenz-treated HIV-1-infected individuals. J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2009 Aug 15;51(5):562-8. doi: 10.1097/QAI.0b013e3181ae2eb9.
|Responsible Party:
|Cham Herath, Gilead Sciences
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT00323544 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
|Study First Received:
|May 5, 2006
|Last Updated:
|June 30, 2008
Keywords provided by Gilead Sciences:
HIV 1 infection
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Communicable Diseases
HIV Infections
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
Lentivirus Infections
Retroviridae Infections
RNA Virus Infections
Virus Diseases
Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Viral
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Immunologic Deficiency Syndromes
Immune System Diseases
Slow Virus Diseases
Lamivudine, zidovudine drug combination
Emtricitabine, Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate Drug Combination
Antiviral Agents
Anti-Infective Agents
Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors
Nucleic Acid Synthesis Inhibitors
Enzyme Inhibitors
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
Anti-Retroviral Agents
Anti-HIV Agents
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on September 25, 2017


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On opening morning of the United Nations climate talks in Cancún, Mexico, tour buses blasting air-conditioning crawl in traffic along the peninsula's swanky hotel zone. The streets' medians and shoulders are lined with state and municipal police cars, Chevy trucks and Dodge Chargers emblazoned with "Policía Federal." Young men in Mexican army uniforms, perched in the beds of modified pickups, point machine guns toward the traffic; others watch from alongside the road, guns slung over their shoulders. A few stand with one knee cocked, eyes turned down to their cell phones.
Approaching the conference security checkpoint—where identification badges are scanned and bags screened before delegates, journalists and NGO representatives board a second bus for the actual conference site—the buses pass a McDonald's. Two soldiers stand at the exit of the restaurant's drive-through.
"Don't take my sandwich," a young journalist from South America quietly jokes from the back of the bus.
Like many aspects of the Cancún scene during the climate talks—from the luxury hotels perched on eroding beaches to the obfuscatory press briefings from the US special envoy for climate change, and the activists dressed as polar bears—the security feels like part of a show.
From Nov. 29-Dec. 10, representatives from more than 190 nations gathered in Mexico for the 16th annual Conference of the Parties of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). The talks are called COP16 for short.
But while developing nations, particularly small island states, watch the rising seas erode their shores, the United States continues to thwart action on climate change. Worse, the US' bad behavior is influencing other countries—such as Canada, Japan and Russia—to back away from commitments they made under the Kyoto Protocol.
Though global in reach, the climate change negotiations should be of particular interest to New Mexicans, according to Shrayas Jatkar, associate regional representative of the Sierra Club in Albuquerque.
"New Mexico and the US Southwest are experiencing the effects of climate change more than any other part of the US except for Alaska," Jatkar says. "Our very ability to live here is threatened by a changing climate, which is making New Mexico a hotter and drier place to live."
But more importantly, UN climate negotiators—especially those representing the US—should follow New Mexico's example. Just as the UN talks moved into full force in Cancún, the state's Environmental Improvement Board voted to approve a second greenhouse gas cap-and-trade proposal that had been debated over the summer.
"The two recent decisions by the state's [Environmental Improvement Board] to limit global warming pollution demonstrate that there is the political will to not just address climate change," Jatkar says, "but to follow the best science in dealing with it."


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Although immensely popular, the midsize sedan segment too often falls back on generic styling, with vehicles designed for the lowest common denominator in taste. With its 2013 Fusion, Ford breaks out of that mold, giving this midsize sedan attractive features and a distinctive character while keeping it from looking overwrought.
At the same time, Ford takes a technological lead, fitting the newest Fusion with an engine exhibiting the latest in efficiency engineering. In the cabin, the Fusion gets the MyFord Touch system, combining navigation, hands-free phone, and digital audio in one interface. More exciting are the driver assistance features, which let the car almost drive itself.
The car delivered to CNET was a 2013 Ford Fusion Titanium with all-wheel drive and a number of optional packages. As such, it priced out in the mid-$30s; a bit hefty, but most premium-level sedans would come in $10,000 or $15,000 more, similarly equipped. In Titanium trim, the car gets Ford's 2-liter EcoBoost engine.
That engine uses direct injection and a turbocharger to achieve 240 horsepower and 270 pound-feet of torque, excellent numbers for a 2-liter four-cylinder. At the same time, EPA fuel economy comes in at 22 mpg city and 31 mpg highway, the all-wheel-drive option bringing it down a little over the front-wheel-drive version.
Lesser-trim Fusions come with Ford's 1.6-liter EcoBoost engine and a port-injected 2.5-liter four-cylinder. As an example of the 2-liter EcoBoost engine's efficiency, the 2.5-liter only produces 175 horsepower while getting similar fuel economy. Ford also offers a hybrid version of the Fusion, which achieves 47 mpg in both city and highway testing.
The Titanium-trim car only comes with a six-speed automatic transmission, supplementing its P, R, N, and D with an S, or sport, mode. Paddles on the steering wheel allow manual gear selection.
Nearly automatic driving
I found the Fusion to be an uncomplicated driver, supporting the half-attentive state of most commuters. The electric power-steering system made it very easy to turn the wheel at low speeds, but firmed up the turning resistance as the speedometer needle climbed. This steering wheel was tuned with a strong penchant to return to center, and required a little more effort than I would expect to hold it in a turn.
The power steering enables a lane-keeping feature that stands out as one of the more unusual technologies in the Fusion. The system was off by default, requiring me to push a button on the turn signal stalk to activate it. A forward-looking camera identifies lane lines while an icon in the instrument cluster shows virtual lane lines. These lines are lit up in green when the car can see the lines on the road.
When I let the car drift over a lane line, the virtual line in the instrument cluster turned yellow and the power-steering system pulled the wheel slightly, getting the car back into its lane. There is no warning sound, but the motion of the wheel would probably be enough to wake a dozing driver. I was able to easily override the wheel motion, as it took very little strength to overcome.
This power-steering technology also enables Ford's automatic parallel-parking feature, and the more I use this system the more I like it. When looking for curbside parking, I just pushed a button on the console, and a message on the main LCD told me when the car's sonar identified a spot in which it could fit. The LCD showed when to stop and engage reverse. Taking my hands off the wheel, I modulated the brake while it steered itself back into the parking spot perfectly.
Living in San Francisco, I am a very experienced at parallel parking, but even so, I don't get it right 100 percent of the time, so I am happy to let the car execute this maneuver. Where I might get too close to the curb and scratch a rim, the Fusion's parking system won't.
Efficient power on tap
The power from the Fusion's EcoBoost engine was easy to find as I drove the car, although it didn't always come on evenly. When I floored the gas pedal from a dead stop, the Fusion hustled forward, bringing the full power of the engine to bear as the transmission let the rpms climb. However, in more common driving situations, such as cruising at 35 mph and suddenly looking for a burst of acceleration, there was some obvious lag. At lower speeds, it felt like turbo lag, while at higher speeds the transmission was a little slow to kick down.
The lag was in no way a serious problem; it just meant the occasional late boost. The automatic transmission felt pretty typical, delivering slushy torque converter gear changes. Its Sport mode made the Fusion more enjoyable to drive, with stronger, more even acceleration on tap. The Drive mode tends to reach for the highest gears, short-shifting so as to lose the power bands.
Of course, the Fusion is not really a sports car, which makes the Sport mode on the transmission a little odd. It handles comfortably, with a bit of understeer. The suspension tuning comes in on the stiff side, preventing wallow in the corners. Going over rough roads, the suspension competently dampens the bumps and also prevents back-and-forth oscillation.
The same instrument cluster icon that shows the lane-keeping feature also displays lines showing the adaptive cruise control's following distance. With this feature, I set my speed, usually on a freeway, and the Fusion automatically slowed down for traffic up ahead, matching the speed of other cars. A button on the steering wheel let me set the following distance. This system worked very well, even when I activated it in a traffic jam with cars going 20 mph.
The blind-spot monitoring system, another favorite safety feature of mine, lit up dots in the side mirrors whenever another car was traveling off the Fusion's rear quarter, letting me know if it wasn't safe to change lanes.


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An EPL rule that prevented American keeper Tim Howard from playing for Everton had a role in the outcome. Although there's a $6 million transfer agreement in place for Howard to move to Everton, he is technically still on loan and was ineligible to play against his old club.
Backup Iain Turner played in goal and made a horrible error that turned the game around. Everton led, 2-0, when Turner dropped a corner kick, allowing John O'Shea to put away the easiest of goals -- the first of four goals in the last half hour of a miracle United comeback.
United manager Sir Alex Ferguson preferred to thank Bolton and its manager, Sam Allardyce, for the 2-2 tie at Stamford Bridge that cost Chelsea two points.
"I'll be giving him a hug and a kiss," Ferguson joked. "Maybe two kisses."
The day of suspense took a further twist later in the evening when Allardyce announced his resignation after almost eight years at Bolton, a decision he described as "one of the hardest decisions in my life." He was rumored to be set to take over next season as Manchester City manager.
Premier League Race (3 games to play):
1. Manchester United 85 points;
2. Chelsea 80.
Samuel Eto'o's goal gave Barcelona a 1-0 win over lowly Levante at the Camp Nou on Sunday to remain in first place in La Liga.
Sevilla and Real Madrid were far more convincing than Barca, whose nervous play had its fans on edge all game. Goalie Victor Valdes came up big with a save on Luis Rubiales, and Olivier Kapo failed to convert for Levante on a loose ball in stoppage time.
Sevilla defeated Espanyol, 3-1, with goals by Antonio Puerta, Ernesto Chevanton and Jose Luis Marti all coming in the second half.
Real Madrid won, 4-1, at Athletic Bilbao. David Beckham set up Sergio Ramos for the first goal, and Ruud van Nistelrooy contributed two goals.
La Liga Race (6 games to play):
1. Barcelona 62 points;
2. Sevilla 61;
3. Real Madrid 60.
Two days after leader Schalke 04 lost to lowly Bochum, 2-1, Werder Bremen blew a chance to take over the Bundesliga lead when it lost to Armenia Bielefeld, 3-2.
Bielefeld went ahead three times in a high-pace thriller with plenty of chances at both ends. Heiko Westermann, Jonas Kamper and Christian Eigler scored for Bielefeld with Eigler's winner coming in the 79th minute when he jumped to his feet and scored after colliding with keeper Andreas Reinke and Werder defender Naldo.
VfB Stuttgart moved into second place one point behind Schalke 04 with a 1-0 win at Borussia Moenchengladbach on Roberto Hilbert's goal. It was the fifth successive Bundesliga win for Stuttgart.
Schalke looked to be in control at Bochum when Germany striker Kevin Kuranyi put it ahead in the ninth minute, but Bochum rallied with goals by Zvjezdan Misimovic and Theofanis Gekas (his 19th of the season) before the break.
Bundesliga Race (3 games to play):
1. Schalke 04 62 points;
2. VfB Stuttgart 61;
3. Werder Bremen 60.


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Steak over Potatoes Recipe
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I enjoy preparing this dish since it is one of the easiest, hearty meals I serve...so tasty, too. The chicken gumbo soup adds a unique flavor to the rest of the ingredients. -Dennis Robinson, Laurel, Montana
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- 2-1/2 pounds beef top round steak
- 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of onion soup, undiluted
- 1 can (10-1/2 ounces) condensed chicken gumbo soup, undiluted
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 8 baking potatoes
- Cut steak into 3-in. x 1/4-in. strips; place in a bowl. Stir in soups and pepper.
- Transfer to a greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes.
- Place potatoes on a baking pan. Bake potatoes and steak mixture for 1-1/2 hours or until meat and potatoes are tender. Serve steak over the potatoes. Yield: 8 servings.
Originally published as Steak over Potatoes in Reminisce May/June 2001, p48
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Reviewed May. 31, 2011
"I love this recipe and the stores around here no longer carry cream of onion soup"


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March 17, 2011
Fantasy Focus
Pre-season Fantasy Predictions
Since we're the fantasy crew here at Baseball Prospectus, we wanted to give you some more fantasy-focused predictions for the upcoming year. This is the perfect opportunity for us to claim that the things we predicted that came true make us brilliant, and also gives us adequate time to come up with excuses for the things that did not turn out the way we planned. It's a flawless plot, and we hope that you take part with your own predictions in the comments. Here we are, in alphabetical order, which means poor old Bill Baer will be the first to be christened a visionary or insane:
Fantasy MVP (Hitter):Troy Tulowitzki
Fantasy MVP (Hitter): Hanley Ramirez
Fantasy MVP (Hitter): Carl Crawford
Fantasy MVP (Hitter): Albert Pujols
Fantasy MVP (Hitter): Adrian Gonzalez
Fantasy MVP (Hitter): Albert Pujols
Fantasy MVP (Hitter): Troy Tulowitzki
Fantasy MVP (Hitter): Albert Pujols
It's safe to say we think the Rangers are going to move Michael Young during the season, Chris Johnson is going to be bad, and that there are plenty of inexpensive pitchers who will be productive at drafts this year. Tell us where you disagree and give us your own thoughts in the comments.
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I'd love to play in any league in which James McDonald, Mike Minor or Homer Bailey go for $1.
Mar 17, 2011 05:05 AM
Considering I got McDonald in an experts NL-only league for $4, I would say it isn't too far-fetched. Minor went for $5 and Bailey went for $2.
Mar 17, 2011 07:52 AM
Matt Wieters is going into his third year, so technically he shouldn't be considered a candidate for a Sophomore Slump/Breakout.
Mar 17, 2011 06:27 AM
Good catch. I'll go see who else Michael Street had in mind.
Mar 17, 2011 07:53 AM
Thanks for the catch, NYY! I'll go with Brett Wallace here instead. He's lost weight and has been crushing the ball in ST (.350/.381/.600), if you believe in such things. Plus the path is cleared to a starting gig. Get him while he's cheap.
Mar 17, 2011 11:03 AM
Michael, would you say Brett is in "the best shape of his life"?
Mar 17, 2011 11:27 AM
Brett Wallace's thighs: we feel great, ready for the season.
Mar 17, 2011 13:50 PM
Joe D.
I heard he was really dedicated to improving himself this offseason. He worked with Acclaimed Hitting Instructor X to fix a flaw in his approach. He lost 40 pounds of fat, gained 50 pounds of muscle, and did thirty minutes of flexibility exercises every hour for the entire month of January.
Mar 17, 2011 13:52 PM
Brett Wallace...the caucasian Roger Bernadina.
Mar 17, 2011 13:54 PM
I'm in the best shape of my life--see what it's done for me? :)
Mar 17, 2011 20:42 PM
The real question is if you have the 1st pick, do you do with Hanley Ramirez entering his prime or Albert Pujols in a contract year?
Mar 17, 2011 06:46 AM
I've always thought since the drop-off between HanRam and a 1B drafted in rounds 2-4 and Pujols and a SS drafted in later rounds is significant. Sure, Pujols has better numbers, but you're trying to win by having the best team, not the best player.
Mar 17, 2011 09:26 AM
And that doesn't make grammatical sense. Such is life when posting from a phone.
Mar 17, 2011 09:29 AM
That's not really a fair comparison, though, as there are very few shortstops that get taken in rounds 2-4. You are fine with 1B if you get someone up to about Morales, but there is a big drop off after that. I'm not sure that Hanley + a bargain 1B is better than Albert + a bargain SS.
Mar 17, 2011 09:39 AM
It's seems pretty clear that Mike Petriello plays in an NL only league . . . only 1 AL guy listed . . . and he's headed to the NL of all places!
Mar 17, 2011 07:42 AM
I guess Rob McQuown doesn't believe Albert Pujols or Cardinal management who have both said that there will be no trade during the final year of his contract.
Mar 17, 2011 08:09 AM
They would say that, wouldn't they? Seriously, nobody is going to say that Albert could be traded in July if the Cardinals are out of the running, but, if he had a chance to go to a playoff team, and the Cards felt they had no chance of resigning him, why wouldn't he be traded?
Mar 17, 2011 09:41 AM
Sky Kalkman
I've participated in two sim drafts, a fantasy auction, and a fantasy draft. Here are the guys that have ended up on multiple rosters or that I tried to grab multiple times. Some are for rational reasons, some are... not.
Mar 17, 2011 09:05 AM
I have Kila in one league. I just took McCarthy in Kings for that very reason as my sixth starter. Pena, too, as you know.
Mar 17, 2011 10:04 AM
Sandoval : wasn't it the 40 lbs that led to 2010? just askin'
Mar 17, 2011 16:31 PM
Sky Kalkman
Good stuff, Barry. I guess I should note that I was targeting Pena in a sim league (well played, Marc) and actually took him in a linear weights league. So it's not like fantasy where AVG is valuable by definition. Also, regarding Capps, I like him to start the year as closer while Nathan figures things out after TJ. 50/50 he even ends up with more saves than Nathan, I think.
Mar 17, 2011 16:45 PM
Barry -- funny sh*t. We Met fans are nothing if not imaginative in our spins on limited expectations--it's in our DNA. Even if Capuano or C Young pitch well for April they'll fall apart by Flag Day. Even Beltran playing well enough to merit a trade to the AL feels like a reach. Thanks for bursting my balloon on Harang--he burned me for $9 last year and like a trod-upon bar floozy--did I mention I was a Met fan?--I was ready to try him at Petco for a buck--of course that's where he blew his arm out in relief in the 14th inning, right? better than missing the playoffs due to a taxi cab crash near LGA.
Mar 17, 2011 20:30 PM
Yes, hope springs eternal for us Mets fans -- although the news of Luis Hernandez as the starting 2B makes any optimism very difficult. I had hope that Young and Capuano could hold things to gether for a nice chunk of the year, but with Beltran still limping (I have him for $4 in a keeper league and will be passing on retaining him), and a gaping hole at 2B...well, it's gonna be a long year.
Mar 17, 2011 21:26 PM
I'd be interested in anyone's take on--
Mar 17, 2011 10:23 AM
Jason Collette
BP staff
I am very high on Seth Smith this year - he's the NL version of Matt Joyce as they share the same Achilles heel in that they both have struggles vs LHP. Smith's seem more extreme than Joyce since Joyce hasn't had most of a chance to prove otherwise.
Mar 17, 2011 15:26 PM
ike davis for a sophmore slump?
Mar 17, 2011 13:13 PM
"Slump" is always a relative term, and I don't see Ike Davis being as marginally valuable in 2011 as he was in 2010. His .290 TAv and 3.1 WARP were off the charts from his PECOTA percentiles, and PECOTA sees him regressing significantly this year (.267 and 0.8, respectively).
Mar 18, 2011 11:36 AM
Probably wouldn't make for interesting reading to see everybody just pick Pujols as the offensive MVP, but for my money he's so far and away the choice it's not even close. Would love to see somebody defend another choice. 1st base is actually thinner than most fantasy players recognize. Look at the average value and the standard deviation in value from top to bottom at ss and 1b. Pujols and Hanley are actually about equal in terms of their value above the positional mean. Given that, you take Pujols everytime.
Mar 17, 2011 13:38 PM
Bill Baer
BP staff
That's a good point. I did consider Pujols, but I figured that he would be mentioned frequently, so I opted for Troy Tulowitzki. But, yeah, Pujols is the overwhelming favorite in the most valuable player department.
Mar 17, 2011 14:22 PM
I'd suggested to Marc that we make the top player a non-Pujols pick, as we do in the Impact Prospect category. But I play in saber-cat leagues where he stands out even more, and it's good to see other writers bucking the knee-jerk Pujols reaction. Pujols went third in our BP sim-league draft, but that's because of defensive differential.
Mar 17, 2011 20:50 PM
How about an article of Bold Predictions, where readers get to chip in theirs?
Mar 17, 2011 13:55 PM
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Mar 17, 2011 14:55 PM
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and by Ryan Rayburn, you of course mean Ryan Raburn.
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May 23, 2013
On the Beat
The Optimistic Disastros
Bo Porter is enthusiastic, optimistic, and energetic. Very enthusiastic, optimistic, and energetic. In fact, the first-year Astros manager possesses so much of those three qualities that he believes that his team is not nearly as bad as its record says it is and it won't be as historically bad as some analysts have predicted.
"It's a tremendous group of guys in that clubhouse," Porter said. "It's a resilient group. They have fun together. They love playing the game. They play hard. We've had our share of bumps and bruises, but we have played some good games this season, and we're going to put a string together where we play a lot of good games. I have a lot of faith in these guys, and they have a lot of faith in themselves."
It would be easy for Astros to lose the faith, as they are 14-33. At times, they make those predictions of a 120-loss season seem prescient. A prime example came last Friday night: The Astros failed to hold a late 4-1 lead over the Pirates in Pittsburgh and lost the game 5-4 when right fielder Jimmy Paredes allowed the winning run to score with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning when he collided with second baseman Jake Elmore and dropped Russell Martin's fly ball with the bases loaded.
"It's tough," said Paredes, who moved from the infield to the outfield last year. "We have a very young team, and we make some mistakes. No one wants to lose games, but I know we are learning from our mistakes and we're going to be a better team."
Second baseman Jose Altuve, the closest thing the Astros have to a franchise player, agrees with Paredes. He sees a bright future to the Astros, as soon as this season.
"I think we're going to be better as the year goes on," Altuve said. "A lot of our guys are new to the major leagues, and they're learning. It may not show in our record, but I see this team getting better every day."
The Astros are coming off seasons of 106 and 107 losses, so there has already been plenty of character building going on in the organization. However, owner Jim Crane and general manager Jeff Luhnow have decided to tear the Astros to build them back up. The rebuild goes beyond the field, as the Astros are competing in the American League for the first time this season after 51 years in the National League.
"I have complete faith in what we're doing here," Porter said. "There have been rough patches, but we're fully committed to building this into a championship organization. The hardest part is trying to keep everyone's spirits up when you go through the rough times and being patient with the fact that we're going to make mistakes because we're playing so many young players."
The Astros are spending the season trying to determine which players they might be able to build around. Among those getting extended looks are catcher Jason Castro, first baseman Chris Carter, third baseman Matt Dominguez, shortstop Marwin Gonzalez, left fielder J.D. Martinez, center fielder Robbie Grossman, and Paredes.
"It's exciting to be part of this," said Grossman, a Houston native who was one of three prospects acquired from the Pirates last July in a trade for lefthander Wandy Rodriguez. "It would be great for this team to grow together, go through the rough times we're experiencing, and grow into a championship team together."
Considering the Astros are on pace to finish this season with a 48-114 record, championships seems a long way off. However, one scout who watches the Astros regularly likes the plan they have in place.
"I'll say this month, if you told me I had to pick between either the Astros or the Marlins for the long haul, I'd take the Astros. I think the Marlins have a little bit overall talent in their organization, but the Astros are committed to this, and they are not going to waver from it. It's going to take time and it's going to take patience, but I like what they're doing."
Right-hander Matt Garza made a strong return to the Cubs' rotation on Tuesday night after sitting out for 10 months. He pitched five shutout innings against the Pirates and allowed only one hit.
"It was fun to be out there again," Garza said. "Hopefully, I can build on this and help the team win some games. The best part of it all is I felt really good physically after it was over and ready to make my next start. I'm not going to have to worry about how I feel when I go out to pitch."
Garza finished last season on the disabled list with a stress reaction in his elbow and began this season on the DL with a strained left lat muscle. If he hadn't been injured last July, it is almost certain Garza would have been traded during the offseason in an effort to help the Cubs advance their rebuilding effort. In the final year of his contract and eligible for free agency in November, Garza should at least bring something back this year in a deal at the July 31 non-waiver trading deadline.
"If he pitches like he did (Tuesday), then a lot of contenders are going to want him," said a scout who watched Garza's big-league return. "He could make a big difference for someone if he pitches like that on a consistent basis."
If one team seemed certain to roll through its division, it was the Tigers in the American League Central. PECOTA projected the Tigers to win by 10 games, and everyone else, both human and computer, pegged Detroit as the runaway winner.
The Tigers might be gaining some momentum after a two-game sweep of the Indians that concluded Wednesday night but are still just 25-19—not exactly the record of a powerhouse—and trail the Indians by ½ game in the division standings. One scout who follows the AL Central closely thinks the Tigers had best not wait to turn it on like did last year when they overtook the White Sox in the final two weeks of the season for the division title.
"The Indians are good," the scout said. "They are not going away, and the Tigers better realize that. I really like this Indians team. The Indians aren't as talented as the Tigers, but they play with a lot of enthusiasm, and you can see their confidence starting to grow."
Those around the Phillies were always quick to point out that catcher Carlos Ruiz was the team's unsung hero during its five-year run as National League East champion from 2007-11. Surrounded by a group of superstars, Ruiz quietly pulled his weight offensively and was very adept at working with the pitching staff.
However, Ruiz's career seems to be going downhill fast. First, he was suspended for the first 25 games of the season by Major League Baseball for testing positive for Adderall. Now, he has landed on the disabled list with a pulled hamstring. It marks the fifth consecutive season the 34-year-old Ruiz has spent time on the DL.
"For me, he's the ideal No. 2 catcher now," said a scout who covers the Phillies. "He just can't handle the workload of a No. 1, and his skills are starting to slip. That being said, he'd still be a good guy to have around to break in a young catcher."
That situation could arise in 2014, if the Phillies determine catching prospect Tommy Joseph is ready for the major leagues. In fact, a timeshare arrangement might make perfect sense for a team that could be transitioning into a bit of a youth movement.
Scouts' takes:
Yankees closer Mariano Rivera: "He is throwing the ball better than he ever has. It's hard to believe he's 43 years old. He could pitch for at least another five years if he wanted to."
Tigers right-hander Max Scherzer: "He's starting to become more pitch-efficient, and that's the last piece of the puzzle for him. His stuff is great, and he's learned how to harness it. Now, he's getting deep into games.
Rays closer Fernando Rodney: "I can't help but wonder if the WBC took something out of him. He pitched in some very stressful situations at a time of the year when guys aren't used to being in those situations."
Athletics first baseman Brandon Moss: "I know every hitting coach preaches using all fields and hitting the ball up the middle. That approach doesn't work for every hitter, though, and Oakland has been smart enough to let Moss be a pull hitter. He's not going to hit for a high average, but it's allowed him to reach his power potential."
Rockies right-hander Jon Garland: "He battles hard, but there isn't much there anymore. All those innings and the arm problems have taken their toll."
Diamondbacks left-hander Patrick Corbin: "He has such a great understanding of pitching for a 23-year-old kid. He doesn't try to overthrow because he knows that's not his game. He locates his pitches and doesn't give in."
Blue Jays right-hander Ramon Ortiz: "He has no business being in the big leagues. None."
Angels left fielder Mike Trout: "He's swinging the bat like he did last year. He's in that groove now where there's no set way to get him out other than to hope he hits the ball at someone."
Reds right-hander Johnny Cueto: "I don't think people understand how much the Reds need this guy. They have a good pitching staff, but he's their No. 1. You don't lose a No. 1 starter and not feel it."
Padres utility player Alexi Amarista: "He's really remarkable. He's not even as big as Jose Altuve, but he'll pop a ball out of the park if you're not careful. He's just a real pest. He always seems to be in the middle of something."
John Perrotto is an author of Baseball Prospectus.
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Bryan Cole
Re: Rodney and the WBC claim
May 23, 2013 06:51 AM
Interesting idea. Consider the team with the most WBC participants (I think!)- the Jays. Clearly something is afoot no?
May 23, 2013 06:53 AM
Bryan Cole
The counterpoint would be something like the Madden and SI cover jinxes: the players selected to play in the WBC most likely were coming off really good 2012s (even relative to their established performance levels) and thus were due to regress some anyway. So you'd have to also establish that the WBC players performed poorly relative to non-WBC players with statistically similar 2012s.
May 23, 2013 11:44 AM
The quote about Ortiz bugs me. It's as if the scout is saying that he should have refused the Blue Jays offer to join the big league roster. His business there is to fulfill the terms of the contract he was offered. If you want to disparage someone for his presence there, aim higher.
May 23, 2013 12:50 PM
Yeah, it's more of a criticism of the Jays decision-making and of Ortiz' current skill than of Ortiz' ethics. They offered, he has every right to accept.
May 23, 2013 17:03 PM
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'Star, Circle, Baylor' teaches shapes and BU traditions to our littlest Bears
Three years ago, Baylor Press began helping our Future Bears learn the alphabet with B is for Baylor. Last fall, they moved on to numbers with 1 2 3 Baylor.
This fall, they're helping our littlest Bears learn their shapes with "Star, Circle, Baylor: A Little Bear Shapes Book." Written and illustrated by Baylor alum Matt Wiede, BFA '02 (who also did 1 2 3 Baylor), the 16-page board book helps teach babies and toddlers about their shapes through Baylor traditions and objects.
The book is just the latest from Baylor Press' Big Bear Books label, joining not only the kids books mentioned above but also coffee table books like The History of Baylor Sports and Baylor – A Legacy of Spirit, Tradition, Beauty. Other popular titles include Baylor at Independence, a detailed history of the university's earliest years; The Immortal Ten, a definitive account of the 1927 tragedy and its legacy; and a trio of biographies of Baylor's founders, James Huckins, William Tryon and Judge R.E.B. Baylor.
Each of these books (and more) are available online from Baylor Press (use the links above) as well as sites like Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Or if you're in Waco, stop by the Baylor Bookstore, which will be open extended hours this weekend: 8 a.m. to midnight on Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday.
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Nominate Your Dairy Hero Today
[LEXINGTON, Ky.] – There's no doubt that dairy farming is hard work. That's one of the reasons why global animal health and nutrition company Alltech has launched the Dairy Heroes program to recognize dairy farmers who go above and beyond the call of duty.
"Long hours, inclement weather, rising feed costs, rollercoaster milk prices, labor management, environmental stewardship… the list goes on and on for the load a dairy farmer must carry each day," said Dr. Pearse Lyons, president and founder of Alltech. "Yet even in this demanding line of work, we continue to see dairy farmers who go the extra mile and get the job done to put milk on our table."
Launched at Alltech's Global 500 in December, the Dairy Heroes program recognizes the important role dairy farmers have in feeding a growing global population. The campaign features a Facebook page where members of the dairy community can nominate their 'Dairy Heroes.' In addition, there is also a Dairy Heroes website that features content such as herd health issues and solutions, dairy industry blog postings and an ask-the-expert forum.
Since the official launch, Alltech has recognized Dairy Heroes Leontien van de Laar and James Vaughan. Originally from Holland, van de Laar fell in love with farming when she was just a girl, but always dreamt of starting her own farm in America. She pursued her dream when she moved to Indiana with her family and successfully started a 2,000-cow dairy farm. Vaughan, herd manager of Moulton College dairy unit in Northamptonshire, UK, was chosen because of his attention to detail in the milking parlor and to herd health. This year, his operation was awarded 'Most Improved Farm' from UK veterinarians and the National Milk Records. Since January, the farm has had no cases of mastitis.
For more information about the Alltech Dairy Heroes program or to submit a nominee, please visit www.dairyheroes.com.


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