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Is the FAA's billion-dollar-a-year NextGen program devolving into a patchwork of technology demonstrations, refined routings to discrete airports and reduced aircraft separations over mainly water? Is the agency's promised comprehensive overhaul of the National Airspace System chasing its predecessor grand vision—Free Flight—into oblivion?
One couldn't help entertaining that thought during a panel discussion at the recent American Association of Airport Executives conference in Washington, D.C. The panel's theme, "NextGen Now," was a gut check of the ATC modernization effort, which has been at least a decade in the making. The topic brought to the fore some outspoken critics of NextGen's progress, none more prominent than the panel moderator, Boeing vice president of air traffic management (ATM) strategy Neil Planzer. In an interesting juxtaposition, Planzer sat at one end of the panel; Steve Bradford, the FAA's chief scientist for architecture and NextGen development sat at the other.
An influential voice within the ATM community, Planzer pulled no punches. "NextGen had an original design goal of three times capacity" of the current airspace system, he said. "It was a bad design goal, it was not achievable, but it was what the design goal was. We've put a lot of treasury on developing NextGen. We're now backing off, dummying down the outcomes, looking at NextGen as an efficiency capability."
Planzer was supported by Chris Benich, Honeywell vice president for aerospace regulatory affairs. Benich noted that while the FAA had delivered its annual 20-year aerospace forecast at the conference, NextGen didn't figure prominently in the presentation. "We need a better plan that aligns with the needs of the environment, that actually maps to the forecast that we're looking at here," he said. "I'm surprised I didn't see one mention in the description of how the FAA generates these forecasts that actually took into account NextGen performance."
The discussion was not entirely critical of NextGen. Capt. Sean Cassidy, Air Line Pilots Association first vice president, spoke of the benefits to airlines of a key enabler, required navigation performance (RNP), pioneered by his own Alaska Airlines in the mid-1990s with an approach through the Gastineau Channel into Juneau. Former Colorado state aviation director Travis Vallin described how that state's deployment of wide area multilateration sensors to fill radar gaps in the Rocky Mountains enhanced safety and improved access to high-country airports during bad weather.
But even these proven capabilities are limited in scope, Planzer argued. An RNP approach into Juneau "wasn't necessarily required for NextGen. That's a technology that's being used on a singular runway on a singular aircraft without the difficulties [of] other aircraft being involved," he said. "For RNP to be successful, it would have to be certified for the urgent operations, crossing operations and capabilities not at Juneau, but at La Guardia [airport]. … The real-world problems that we're solving with some of this really are very limited. We've spent a lot of money buying technology and now trying to figure out how to apply it."
The discussion shifted to the FAA's progress in consolidating ATC facilities. Richard Efford, Aerospace Industries Association assistant vice president for legislative affairs, noted that the 2012 FAA reauthorization act required the agency to submit to Congress a comprehensive report on how it plans to consolidate and realign facilities—a report it still hasn't submitted. In an audit report last July, the Department of Transportation inspector general's office said that many of the FAA's 561 manned ATC facilities "are deteriorating and outdated, especially given the agency's ongoing modernization efforts." The FAA plans to begin by consolidating 49 facilities into an integrated facility serving the New York, New Jersey and Philadelphia region, at an estimated cost of $2.3 billion. "However, FAA has not yet decided where to build the first facility, nor developed metrics to measure the effectiveness of its plans," the IG said.
A telling exchange between Planzer and Bradford had the feel of a postmortem analysis. "NextGen isn't successful. Some of the projects within NextGen are very successful, but NextGen isn't," Planzer declared. He said one of the measures of success should be a reduction in the system's operational costs. "That was never a goal; cost effectiveness was a goal," Bradford shot back. "In fact, I'm sitting here laughing because many of the things that are in the [NextGen] plan, many of the things that have been advocated, increased our costs. Because that's what the community wanted, that's what Congress wanted. We wanted to make the users more cost effective, we wanted them to be able to operate better, so we were willing to spend more money."


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The first time I saw a hill climb on TV it was the famous Widow Maker in the USA and I instantly wanted to have a go. I was in my teens and didn't know any better. Many years later and after watching multiple times the craziest crashes, loops and failed attempts to get to the top of any hill climb, I still wanted to experience the madness. So, when I saw a hill climb machine at the Anaheim Supercross earlier in the year, I was begging the Team Peterson guys for a go. Aged 35, I should now know better.
As it turned out there was an event coming up at Glen Helen, California and the lunch time entertainment was the 'Crossover Challenge' where guys from different motorcycling sports came together and had a go. Perfect. I signed up on the spot and never thought more about it.
That is until I arrived at Glen Helen, saw the hill and the specialized crazy machines and suddenly I didn't feel so good. Several trips to the port-a-loo did little to settle my nerves and seeing one of my rivals was the God Father of Freestyle Motocross, Mike Metzger, plus other freestyle guys, little old me felt more than out of his depth.
Anyway, here is my video of the days proceedings and I'm just pleased to still be here and be able to write this. And yes, it is as crazy as it looks, but boy it was loads of fun!!
Full Disclosure: I helped Jamie's pregnant girlfriend move into their new house today while Jamie is swanning about in Europe. Hate that guy. — Ed.

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In the January the famous Elan Sprint sports car was introduced with the new 126 bhp 'Big Valve' engine.
Team Lotus unveils the innovative Type 72 formula one car that went on to achieve twenty grand prix wins. With inboard brakes, torsion bar springs and the FIRST use of mid-mounted, side radiators it was possible to create a car with a flat aerodynamic nose. It was also the FIRST car to use a multi-element rear wing.
Austrian driver Jochen Rindt passed Jack Brabham on the last lap to win the 1970 British GP at Brands Hach in the new Type 72. Victory came again in both the Constructor's and Driver's championships.
Tradegy strikes - Rindt is tragically killed at Monza before the season's end.
Europa went on to realise its full potential with a change of engine and improvements to the handling, cabin space and styling. It became one of the worlds quickest production sports cars.
The Type 907 road engine was developed by Lotus and sold to Jensen for use in the Jensen-Healey.
Another successful year for Team Lotus. In the Type 72, now sporting the famous John Player Special livery, Emerson Fittipaldi won both Constructors' and Drivers' Championship.
The success of Team Lotus was reflected in the black and gold colour scheme available for the newly announced Europa Special.
The Lotus Esprit concept, designed by Ital Design, is shown for the first time.
Lotus causes confusion by naming its next race car the Type 74, a type number already given to the Europa. However, due to the sponsorship scheme on the car, the car became more commonly known as the 'Texaco Star'.
Lotus won the Constructors Championship for the sixth time, and Emerson Fittipaldi comes second in the Driver's Championship with Ronnie Peterson coming third.
Lotus' first 4 seater sports car was launched, the attractively shaped Type 75 Elite. Though more luxurious than previous Lotus, the Elite still uses the company's trademark backbone chassis and was still very much a sports car.
The Elite's glass fibre composite body used a Vacuum-Assisted Resin Injection (VARI) technology, demonstrating Chapman's ceasless search for technical innovation, and transfer of knowledge from pit-lane to production.
This year also saw the construction of the Type 76 Formula One car dubbed the John Player Special Mark 1.
An important year for Lotus. The Elite was awarded the DON Safety Trophy by the UK Minister of Transport.
The citation reads:
"The panel felt the successful use of GRP body construction plus the wide margin by which the Elite meets the US and European Legal Safety Requirements, and the empahasis placed on the reduction of the risk of fire in the case of collision, allied to the good fuel economy and low emission of
pollutants, added up to a substantial improvement of both
primary and secondary safety in a high performance car".
At the Paris Motor show Lotus stunned the world with the premier of the dramatic Guigiario-styled Esprit (Type 79).
The car was to reappear shortly afterwards at the London show, in company with the new 2+2 Eclat (Type 76). Both cars had glass fibre composite bodywork, steel backbone chassis, and were powered by the 2.0 litre Type 907 engine.
Lotus is honoured with a royal visit in March - HRH Duke of Kent. In the November the company celebrated 10 years at the Hethel site.
The new Type 77 John Player Special Mark 2 was unveiled, the FIRST car to incorporate adjustable suspension. After a gap of two years without F1 wins, Lotus returned to its dominant and winning ways with Mario Andretti taking the chequered flag in the rain at the Japanese Grand Prix. This was the start of a phenominal winning streak for Lotus.
'The name's Bond... James Bond...
' Britain's favourite spy, 007, had a fantastic new company supercar in the wedge shaped Esprit.
The Esprit was the mechanical star of the Bond movie 'The Spy Who Loved Me', firing missiles and doing a memorable submarine impression.
It was a good year for the Esprit; the Design Council Car Assessment Committee declared it eligible for exhibition in the Design Centre in London.
Lotus continued its winning streak in F1 with the introduction Type 78, the FIRST car to manage airflow under the car including ground effects. Driven by Mario Andretti, Gunnar Nilsson and at the end of the season by Ronnie Peterson. With five wins in 1977, Lotus settled for second place in the Constructors' Championship.
Team Lotus dominated Formula One - achieving 12 pole positions, and 8 wins, and yet another Constructors' and Drivers' double act with Mario Andretti doing the honours in the driver's seat. Andretti's steed for the majority of the season, the Type 79 (or JPS Mk IV as it was also known), again proved Chapman's genius for finding innovative engineering solutions. The car was a development of the Type 78, which pioneered 'ground effect' on Grand Prix cars, harnessing the airflow under the car to literally suck it to the ground.
To mark this victory, Lotus produced 100 limited edition versions of the new Esprit S2 (launched earlier in the year), suitably liveried in JPS colours.
Lotus' talents were much in demand; in December Chrysler UK (Talbot) called in the Lotus Engineering to help develop a high performance version of the Chrysler Sunbeam. The rally derivative of the Talbot Sunbeam (the Type 81) won the World Rally Championship in 1981.
1979 Wingless Wonder
Another Royal visit - HRH Duke of Edinburgh visited the Hethel factory.
The Type 80 "Wingless Wonder" F1 race car is introduced, to be driven by Mario Andretti and Carlos Reutemann.
The Type 80 was a development of the World Championship winning Type 79, and took the Ground Effect concept to the another level by maximising the underwing area of the car and not having the drag inducing topside mounted wings. However, following a number of poor results, it was retired from competition and the Type 79 was raced for the remainder of the season.


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BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. - US 1 has reopened after a brush fire in south Brevard County closed a portion of the highway due to poor visibility, according to Florida Highway Patrol.
Officials said the 10-15 acre brush fire ignited near Malabar Road and has resulted in the closing of US-1 between Malabar Road and Marie Street.
Multiple brush fires also sparked in Orange County on Wednesday.
Officials said one fire was reported in Avalon Park that prompted the evacuation of 5 buildings from an apartment complex as the flames crept closer. Orange County Fire Rescue said this fire was contained Wednesday evening and they will investigate the cause of this fire Thursday morning.
Another was reported at 4:30 p.m. near Wewahootee Road and John Wycliffe Boulevard in a wooded area. It's not clear how big the fire is.
Another fire in Apopka scorched about 1.5 acres, ignited near Ella J. Gilmore Street, not far from County Road 429 and State Road 414.
Ten Marion County homes were destroyed over the weekend in a brush fire, and several blazes have ignited in Central Florida since then.
Meanwhile, officials say traffic is being diverted from Interstate 95 in central Florida because of a brush fire in Indian River County.
Florida Forest Services reports that the blaze was first noticed around 1:15 p.m. Wednesday, sending smoke across the interstate at mile marker 142. It has since grown to about 50 acres.
Southbound traffic was being diverted at State Road 60 in Indian River County, and northbound motorists are being directed to exit at Orange Avenue in St. Lucie County.
The National Weather Service has issued several fire weather warnings and wind advisories for the region, with gusts on Wednesday ranging from 20 to 40 mph.
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Channing and Jenna Take on Fan Frenzy in London
Channing Tatum and his wife, Jenna Dewan, attended a fan event in London last night. Jenna and her baby bump led the way, while Channing stopped to greet fans and sign autographs. He then hopped in the car and smiled for cameras before throwing up a peace sign as he and Jenna drove away. The evening out coincided with the debut of the White House Down trailer. Channing was also featured on a teaser poster that was released yesterday as part of promotion for the film, which hits theaters this Summer. Channing is currently juggling press for the project with another action film and hit the red carpet for the UK premiere of G.I Joe Retaliation last week. He and Jenna are set to remain in London for the time being, and have revealed that they plan on welcoming their first child there in the coming months.


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Baseball crushes Wilcox to tie SCVAL championship series
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The Palo Alto High School Varsity baseball team (23-9, 13-5) crushed Wilcox (25-5, 13-3) 10-1 to tie the SCVAL championship series up at 1-1 today. The Vikings lost the first game of the three game series 10-8 on Tuesday. Graham Marchant ('11) pitched a solid 7 innings and was backed up by strong hi...


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The latest example of why he will not be allowed back.
Latest registered name:
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Day after his 90th alias was caught and banned.
I wondered who that was...
LOL, you have to admit he's getting a little more creative if anything.
"It's just unfortunate that we've been penalized so much this year and nothing has happened to the Pistons, the Palace or the city of Detroit," he said. "It's almost like it's always our fault. The league knows it. They should be ashamed of themselves to let the security be as lax as it is around here."
----------------- Reggie Miller
Don't encourage him.
The fact that he doesn't bother to list a neutral email address tells you all you need to know.
Good God, that boy needs to get a life!
He's registered a few more colorful usernames since this post.
His ship had already sailed with PD, now it's sunk.
I don't understand his problem with Kstat. Does he disdain all Detroit fans because of the idiotic actions of a few on 11/19? Which, of course, would be kinda ironic considering Sassan is middle eastern.
I think this and the whole "Earl" thing pretty much tell us all we need to know about Sassan's character.
Anyone care to fill me in on the "Earl" thing?
Sassan is at it again on the RATS board:
A man standing in front of a giant Lego spaceman should watch out who he calls "dorky".Originally Posted by SycamoreKen
Sorry couldn't resist......
Now my posing like said lego guy...
and then Vicious came with the golden "earl"quotes:Originally Posted by vapacersfan
VT's wife: I thought you were coming home at 5pm. What were you doing at the bar?
VT: Plans change. That's how I live my life.
VT's boss: Why are you not wearing a shirt to work?
VT: That's how I live my life now. Let's please move on."
2012 PD ABA Fantasy Keeper League Champion, sports.ws
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Come to the Dark Side -- There's cookies!
Btw, Hicks, I love your new avatar. If only SMG still looked that good.
Come to the Dark Side -- There's cookies!
Too true.
OK...I have a question...this stems off of an e-mail conversation I had with Sassan here recently...this isn't directed at him, but some things that he said got me to thinking, and I saw more mention of it in the "earl" thread.
I am relatively new to message boards...about a year or so, and I try and post the same way that I would talk to people in real life. But I am understanding that people "post" one way, and "act" in another. (Many people have remarked about this very thing in reference to Sassan...he's a great guy IRL, but on the net he treats people like crap.)
I know one reason why people post one way and act another...it's the internet tough guy syndrome. But why would this be the case otherwise? Why would so many people change the way that they act just because nobody is looking? I have always been taught that your true character is based on how you act when nobody is watching, yet I have been repeatedly bashed my more than one person for passing judgement on them without knowing them.
I guess I am confused...and I would like some answers...if anyone has any.
I think it has to do with social psychology. There are many subtle communication variables in real life that are taken away in this form.
I know what this describes....Originally Posted by Harmonica
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Ever since Maryland announced it was leaving the ACC for the Big Ten, Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski has been vocal in his displeasure of the Terrapins' decision to leave.
But the latest layer of this onion is that Coach K told Washington D.C. radio station ESPN 980 that the only way his team will ever play Maryland again is if the Blue Devils are scheduled to face the Terps in the Big Ten/ACC Challenge.
"Well, that would be the only way it would be done, because we won't schedule Maryland," Krzyzewski said Wednesday on ESPN 980. "And there's nothing to that, just that it doesn't work out for us to do that. That's the only way it would happen, if they continue the Big Ten-ACC."
Krzyzewski mentioned that the reason they won't schedule Maryland is because when it schedules nonconference games, it's typically looking to schedule national teams outside of its conference area. With Maryland being so close, it gets the thanks-for-playing treatment.
No matter what Coach K might say, one can surmise there is something to the snub. How many times has Duke scheduled Georgetown in nonconference play since 2006? Try four. And Georgetown is 10 miles from College Park. Maybe Krzyzewski has changed his mind on nonconference scheduling since the team's last meeting vs. the Hoyas in 2010. That's entirely possible.
But then there's this: Remember Coach K's comments following the Blue Devils' final game at the Comcast Center last February?
"I have a great deal of respect for Maryland," Coach K told reporters. He paused briefly, then added: "If it was such a rivalry, they'd still be in the ACC. Obviously they don't think it's that important, or they wouldn't be in the Big Ten."
Maryland will make out financially well as part of the Big Ten, but it lost a significant part of its tradition in losing the ability to schedule games against Duke on its own terms.


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Bailey slated for MRI on biceps Monday
ARLINGTON -- Andrew Bailey was unavailable for Sunday's finale against the Rangers, as the Red Sox will have the closer undergo an MRI on his ailing right biceps in Boston on Monday.
Bailey first felt the injury on April 28 while pitching against the Astros, and he hasn't pitched in the ensuing week.
"We will stay away," manager John Farrell said about Sunday's game. "He's got an exam scheduled for tomorrow morning as much to give him some peace of mind in what he's dealing with, because it's in that last 10 percent of intensity where he feels some of the symptoms he's going through. For our own information and his peace of mind, we've got to get that looked at thoroughly."
Once the Red Sox get the results of the MRI, they can decide whether to put Bailey on the disabled list, a move that could be back-dated to April 29.
John Lackey was out for three weeks with a biceps injury earlier this season. But Farrell doesn't see much of a correlation between the two injuries.
"No, John's was in the belly of the muscle," said Farrell. "Down, closer in the mid range of the muscle. This is a little bit higher up. Obviously, he's getting some inflammation in there. To what extent, that's where the tests are going to come [in handy]."
With Bailey out of the mix, Farrell is trying not to ask too much of his other key relievers.
"We have everyone available today with the exception of Andrew, so we're fully covered for today," Farrell said. "But in general, in the bigger picture, yeah, we've got to be careful of certain guys. Innings by starters are key."
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The purpose of this study is to better understand the genetic factors related to the Chiari I malformation. In people with this abnormality, the lower part of the skull is smaller than normal. As a result, the lowest part of the brain, called the cerebellar tonsils, protrudes out of the hole at the bottom of the skull into the spinal canal. This study will try to discover the location of the genes responsible for the malformation.
Candidates for this study are: 1) Patients with Chiari I malformation who also have a family member with the abnormality or a family member with syringomyelia (a cyst in the spinal cord that is often associated with the Chiari I malformation). 2) Family members of patients with the Chiari I malformation.
Participants will have a medical history and physical and neurologic examinations. They will undergo magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the brain and cervical (neck) spinal cord to measure the size of the head and determine the presence of the Chiari I malformation and syringomyelia. A small blood sample (about 2 tablespoons) will be drawn for DNA studies relating to the Chiari I malformation.
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|Genetic Analysis of the Chiari I Malformation
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|Study Start Date:
|February 24, 2000
Objectives: The goal of this study is to establish family pedigrees and undertake genetic linkage analysis that will identify gene loci associated with the Chiari I malformation and underdevelopment of the bone forming the posterior cranial fossa.
Study Population: Patients and family members of patients with the Chiari I malformation. Because the research institutions are located in the United States and Russia, subjects will be recruited predominantly from these countries.
Design: Human subjects will undergo 1) neurologic examinations, 2) head and cervical MRI scans to evaluate for the Chiari I malformation, syringomyelia, and maldevelopment of the posterior fossa, and 3) isolation and analysis of genomic DNA from whole blood for linkage analysis.
Outcome Measures: Pedigrees will be established based on the MRI findings. The Chiari I phenotype will be defined as the caudal portion of the cerebellar tonsils lying greater than or equal to 2 mm below the foramen magnum and underdevelopment of the bone of the posterior fossa will be defined as 1) obliteration of the CSF pathways in the inferior portion of the posterior fossa, 2) posterior fossa volume to supratentorial volume ratio of less than or equal to 15%, or 3) abnormal shortening of the bones of the skull base. Genetic analysis of the genomic DNA will be performed with DNA polymorphic markers to identify chromosomal loci linked to the small posterior fossa phenotype. A lod score of 3.0 (equivalent to 1000:1 odds in favor of linkage) will be taken as proof that the Chiari I gene maps to the same genetic region of the human genome as a given DNA marker.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|1 Year and older (Child, Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
To be eligible for entry into the study, a candidate must meet the following criteria:
Patient with the Chiari I malformation who has a family member with syringomyelia or Chiari I malformation, or
Family member of a patient with the Chiari I malformation, AND
There are at least two family members diagnosed with Chiari I malformation.
If an adult, able to give informed consent; if a minor, has an adult who is legally responsible for the subject and who is able to give consent.
A candidate will be excluded if he:
Has a contraindication to MRI scanning.
Is unable to comprehend the risks of the testing.
Is less than one year of age.
Cannot undergo MRI scanning without sedation.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00004738
|Contact: Gretchen C Scott, R.N.
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|United States, Maryland
|National Institutes of Health Clinical Center, 9000 Rockville Pike
|Bethesda, Maryland, United States, 20892
|Contact: For more information at the NIH Clinical Center contact Patient Recruitment and Public Liaison Office (PRPL) 800-411-1222 ext TTY8664111010 email@example.com
|Russian Federation
|Kazan State Medical University
|Tartar Republic, Russian Federation
|Principal Investigator:
|John D Heiss, M.D.
|National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Additional Information:
|Responsible Party:
|National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT00004738 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
|Study First Received:
|February 26, 2000
|Last Updated:
|September 21, 2017
Keywords provided by National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC) ( National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) ):
Arnold Chiari Malformation
Skeletal Dysplasia
Chiari I Malformation
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Congenital Abnormalities
Arnold-Chiari Malformation
Spinal Cord Diseases
Central Nervous System Diseases
Nervous System Diseases
Neural Tube Defects
Nervous System Malformations
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LAGUNA HILLS – After owning three successful Greek restaurants in the Bay Area, Kamilos Gurel brought his grandfather's baklava recipe south, and, with his maternal cousin, Alper Alemli, opened Athena in 2002.
Gurel learned to make the traditional Greek sweet in his grandfather's baklava store in Greece. "I worked with him from 14 years old in the summertime, when there was no school," Gurel said.
Today the family-run business, which includes Gurel's wife, sister-in-law and another cousin, serves traditional Greek fare: roasted lamb, kabobs and gyro sandwiches. A variety of vegetarian dishes is available, including spanakopita, falafel and a roasted eggplant spread called baba ghanoush.
The dessert menu features a honey-spiced cookie called melomakarona, another of Gurel's grandfather's recipes.
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Dear representative of the people of Fort Wayne:
The city of Fort Wayne wants to expand State Boulevard into a primary east-west arterial corridor like Coliseum Boulevard and is currently preparing to widen State Boulevard's two lanes between Wells Street and Spy Run Avenue to five lanes, straightening the carefully designed traffic-speedcalming curves over Spy Run Creek and through the celebrated National Register of Historic Places Brookview Neighborhood. The city plans to elevate the roadway 7-9 feet, turning this appealing residential district into yet another wide, fast urban highway. State Boulevard is an integral part of Fort Wayne's acclaimed Parks and Boulevard System, recognized in its entirety on the National Register of Historic Places as the Park and Boulevard System Historic District.
This plan displays a failure of the public process. The city claims this project will address "safety and flooding" but has failed to demonstrate that either will be accomplished at a cost of more than $11 million public dollars. The decision-making used to arrive at this unsatisfactory proposal has been unclear, has alienated many of us who have sought input as engaged residents and has failed to address even basic issues about the project's real impacts on our property values (and consequent impact on property tax revenue), land use, safety and flood control, and the character of our neighborhoods. The city's Public Works Department has responded to our concerns only by holding public information meetings where we've been shown again and again the same "preliminary design" engineering drawings with no alternatives offered. The department has not altered its initial plan.
Our concern extends far beyond the additional dozen or so homes that would be razed, adding to the 26 or so recently demolished in the historic Brookview Neighborhood. Roadway design in this area affects the entire length of State Boulevard and the surrounding city. The current proposal will damage all of our property values and overall livability of the area. The decrease in property values will decrease property tax revenue, which will harm the entire city.
We predict a migration from the well-tended and well-loved center city historic core, fewer owner-occupied homes, decreased care of properties, blight and a decreased tax base for the city overall. Any road projects here must be carefully considered from a comprehensive perspective and understood for what they mean to the people of the community. We are gravely concerned about our property values; quality of life; city attractiveness; safety and transportation accessibility for uses that include local vehicles, biking, walking and public transit; coherence with unique historical character and distinctive natural features such as air, water, sound and light quality; and incorporation of meaningful flood control by identification of root causes.
This massive and poorly managed project should be halted immediately, and any plans to modify State Boulevard should begin anew, this time with a publicly transparent planning process which involves us — a working group of resident neighborhood leaders — along with elected representatives and urban planning, community, economic development, design professionals and others qualified and engaged to evaluate current conditions and the impacts presented by this massive proposed road project.
Michelle Briggs Wedaman, president, Brookview Neighborhood, 275 households and businesses
Paul Gibson, president, Irvington Park, 80 households
Marcia Simmons, president, Park Place Condominium Association, 175 households
John Meinzen, vice president, Spy Run Neighborhood Association, 500 households
Cynthia Keller, president, Northside Neighborhood Association, 4,000 households and businesses
Shawna Nicelley, president, Forest Park Boulevard, 66 households
Steve Morehead, president, North Anthony Area Association, 1,100 households and businesses
Helene Evans, president, Frances Slocum Association, 1,200 households and businesses
Evelyn Bickel, president, Brentwood Park Association, 290 households
Gretchen Johnson, president, Bloomingdale Neighborhood Association, 1,850 households and businesses
Judi Wire, president, The Wells Corridor Business Association, 50 businesses
Mike Reuille, president, North Franke Park Association, 450 households and businesses
Rick Stoeckley, president, Lincoln Park, 680 households
Linda Spurrier, president, Fall Creek Neighborhood, 107 households
Tom Tiernon, president, Historic Oakdale Neighborhood Association, 700 householdsThere is a new federal government educational program called the Common Core Curriculum that has been adopted in Indiana and is currently being implemented in the Fort Wayne Community Schools district. In addition any private schools accepting school vouchers will need to follow the program guidelines.
It may be news to many, as it appears the program was implemented without Congressional approval but simply by a new law written by the federal Department of Education intentionally to bypass Congress. Once again it seems we need to "pass a law before we know what is in it." So far the research has revealed this program was designed to "dumb-down" our children.
The only states that opted out of entirely are Texas, Arkansas, Virginia and Utah. Maine opted out on English but not math. K-12 school teachers have validated what we have learned so far, and I am appalled that Indiana has signed on to this terrible educational program that only furthers more government intrusion. Do you know about the 2010 Fordham Institute report that showed that? Do you know that this program was not even piloted but signed off on blindly and simply appears to be just another "social experiment?" Do you know that this program mandates that teachers follow a script when teaching in their classrooms? If they don't follow the script they are accused of being insubordinate? Do you know the teacher spends more time testing and assessing than teaching?
Also, there will be a "National Student Database System" whereby each state will collect information such as health history and academic performance. The students will provide more information such as how many live in their home, income and voting status. Why do they need this information? How often do we hear about such banks of information being breached? Again more government intrusion!
When are we going to stand for states' rights as well as parents' rights and demand the federal Department of Education be eliminated and our educational programs returned and decided by the citizens of the states? When are we going to tell the federal government, "We the parents" will decide by whom and what our children will be taught, what they eat and the activities they will participate in?
On Oct. 11 at 6:30 p.m. please come to the Classic Cafe at 4832 Hillegas Road where Sen. Dennis Kruse will speak on the Common Core Curriculum.
Pat PleshMost people learn two things from their parents. They are imprinted from birth by word, actions, attitudes and deeds as to their religious and political beliefs. They spend their entire lives listening, reading and pursuing only those views in others that reinforce their own.
They never dig deeply into their selves to explore whether this is really their own particular "right." They never look into the great unknown of other beliefs or schools of thought to find the "rights" within those other beliefs.
I really vowed to myself that I would get through this presidential year without becoming thoroughly annoyed. Then I read the guest column by Howard Chapman. This man had the utter alacrity and incredible stupidity to define astuteness within his own narrow political perspective. Too bad for him.
Although it is his right to believe whatever he chooses, being astute is not found just within the narrow limits he outlines.
Dorothy E. Helmeczi


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What is this medicine?MIGLITOL (MIG li tol) helps to treat type 2 diabetes. It helps to control blood sugar. Treatment is combined with diet and exercise.
What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
How should I use this medicine?Take this medicine by mouth with a glass of water. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Take this medicine at the start of a meal, with the first bite of food. Take your medicine at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed. Do not stop taking except on your doctor's advice.
If you develop severe vomiting or severe diarrhea that prevents you from eating meals, call your health care doctor for advice.
Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
What if I miss a dose?If you forgot your dose at the start of your meal and you are still eating that meal, take your dose while you are still eating. Otherwise, skip the missed dose. This medicine is not effective if not taken during a meal. Wait for your next dose at your next main meal, and take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses.
What may interact with this medicine?Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications:
This medicine may also interact with the following medications:
What should I watch for while using this medicine?Visit your doctor or health care professional for regular check ups. Learn how to check your blood sugar. Keep to your diet and exercise plan while you are taking this medicine.
Know the signs of low blood sugar and teach them to the people around you. In case of low blood sugar, keep a source of glucose with you.
Wear a medical identification bracelet or chain to say you have diabetes, and carry a card that lists all your medications.
What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine?Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
Where should I keep my medicine?Keep out of the reach of children.
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i was reading an article about darko in usatoday and was wondering your thoughts were on the kid 2 years after the draft.
do you regret drafting him and passing up wade or melo? do you want to keep or trade him?
i don't see how he is ever going to fit in detroit's plans over the next 4-5 years. rasheed and mcdyess are locked up for many years and big ben will more than likely get an extenstion within then next year.


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For those that have enjoyed the Allagash, we just wanted to make it even nicer. Now this suite offers our guests double sinks and a new, enlarged all tile shower. The vanity has been specially designed to continue that north woods feel with birch trimmed doors. We do think it's not just a vanity but a piece of art. Built in compact refrigerator is included.
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Honda was the first manufacturer to offer a hybrid vehicle in North America and the first to offer three distinct hybrid vehicles, the Insight, Civic Hybrid and Accord Hybrid. The 100,000-hybrid milestone combines sales of all three of Honda's hybrid vehicles starting with the first Insight sale in 1999. Having the nation's best EPA-rated fuel economy in the Honda Insight, the simple practicality of the Civic Hybrid and the class leading performance and fuel economy of the Accord Hybrid demonstrates Honda's position as a hybrid technology leader.
"We are proud to have achieved this accomplishment of selling 100,000 units," said Richard Colliver, Executive Vice-President of American Honda. "Honda's products deliver on the needs of a concerned automotive consumer who believes in minimally impacting the environment and conserving natural resources."
The Civic Hybrid, Accord Hybrid and Insight are powered by Honda's innovative Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) hybrid technology. The IMA system employs an ultra-compact electric motor/generator to provide supplemental power to the engine using energy captured during deceleration or braking.
Honda first introduced U.S. consumers to hybrid technology with the Insight in December 1999. It launched its second hybrid vehicle, the Civic Hybrid, in March 2002, followed by the first-ever V6-powered hybrid, the Accord Hybrid, in December 2004. The company will introduce an all-new version of its popular Civic Hybrid this fall featuring an advanced new look, class leading features and enhanced performance.
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Alabama says it has asked on multiple occasions that the company that allegedly propositioned Alabama players to use the controversial deer antler spray before the 2012 BCS National Championship Game to stay out of contact with the team.
The university has sent two cease-and-desist letters to S.W.A.T.S.—Sports with Alternatives to Steroids—and says it has for a while been aware of the company based in Birmingham, Ala.
"UA has been aware of this situation for some time, and we have monitored this company for several years," the university said in a statement released to AL.com. "They have twice ignored cease and desist letters sent by our compliance office. We have maintained consistent education our student-athletes regarding the substances in question and will continue to do so."
An SI.com report begins in stark detail with a recounting of a meeting at a New Orleans hotel between several Alabama players—including current linebacker Adrian Hubbard and former defensive standouts Quinton Dial and Alex Watkins—and Christopher Key, one of two men who founded and operate S.W.A.T.S.
The meeting took place prior to the national championship game vs. LSU in January of 2012—without the knowledge of Alabama's coaches—and was recorded by Key with a pen camera, according to the report.
The recording reportedly shows Key presenting the players with several substances—in spray, powder and liquid form—as well as hologram "chips" intended to stimulate and preserve energy.
It's unclear which of the substances contained banned substances, but IGF-1, found in the deer antler spray, is banned by the NCAA as well as the NFL and other pro leagues.
In a 2012 letter, Matt Self, Alabama's director of compliance wrote in part: "Any future contact should be directed to the coaching staff, the athletics training staff, or the compliance office. Additionally, we ask that you not give or sell any product to our student-athletes. If they wish to use your product, they should obtain them through the athletic training staff and under the supervision of the athletic training staff."


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Onetime local stars Skip Mahaffey and Al Keck start over after big media jobs on brokered radio
He compares it to entering the Tampa Bay Buccaneers locker room after a stinging loss: not something he wanted to do, but something he had to do.
For Al Keck, once the top sports anchor at two local TV stations — WFTS-Ch. 28 (ABC Action News) and WTSP-Ch. 10 (10 News) — that's saying something. When he walked into the Fox Jazz Café in Tampa a few months ago, Keck wasn't reporting a story. He was selling something.
More precisely, he was selling The Al Keck Show, a radio broadcast focused on sports news that he was planning to host every Friday on WTAN-AM (1340).
Shows on WTAN work a little differently from those on commercial radio, where a big corporation owns the radio station, hires talent, sells the ads and makes most of the profit. WTAN offers what radio insiders call "brokered" radio programs, where anyone can buy airtime for a flat fee, go sell advertising and create the show.
Whatever profit they make goes in their pockets, but the workload — from gathering material to booking guests and, yes, selling commercial spots — usually falls on whoever is cutting the check.
Years ago, this kind of radio was the province of churches, Realtors and gadget peddlers; people with a little taste for showbiz who didn't mind promoting themselves directly to a small audience. But as large media outlets pare their staffs in challenging economic times, big names like Keck have been forced to reinvent themselves in places like WTAN.
"Quite honestly, I didn't really enjoy it; I'd much rather have somebody else out there selling Al Keck than me," said the sportscaster, who turned to brokered radio about two years after WFTS failed to renew his contract. Despite his trepidation, Keck left his meeting at the Fox Café with a title sponsorship that immediately put his fledgling show in the black.
"I'm finding people will buy in to a vision if they know you and trust you," he added. "I know I'm not on the biggest radio station on Earth, but I've got a known name and a voice that's pushing a great product. To an average consumer, you're no different" than a traditional radio anchor.
Keck's show airs weekly on WTAN at 3 p.m. Fridays. Two other names from the area's radio scene — onetime SportsChix member Brenda Lee (a.k.a. B.L.) and former Clear Channel Radio star Skip Mahaffey — bracket him at 2 and 4 p.m.
Like Keck, B.L. and Mahaffey lost traditional media jobs awhile ago and are using brokered radio to capitalize on a personal brand that still draws some fans.
"Will it work? Who knows? This is a one-man operation that I'm paying for out of my own pocket," said Mahaffey, who struggled to find new work after Clear Channel took him off country music station WFUS-FM in 2009. He returned to Tampa in February after eight months in Oklahoma.
Now he has a brokered show airing at 3 p.m. weekdays (except Fridays) on WTAN and two other radio stations, reinventing himself as a decidedly nonpartisan talker.
Some experts say this is a trend that will only accelerate, as the big commercial radio stations keep cutting midcareer and entry-level talent to save money.
"Clear Channel owes something like $16 billion . . . I don't remember anybody owing that much for anything," said Gabe Hobbs, a former senior vice president in charge of talk news and sports at the company, who was among 1,850 people laid off in 2009.
"These companies are panicking over debt and the economy; they're kind of a slave to that," said Hobbs, who now runs his own radio consulting firm. "They're forgetting what they used to drill into our heads when I started in this business: It's what happens between the records that counts."
Radio 'ate itself'
After 30 years in the Tampa Bay area radio scene, WRBQ-FM (Q105) morning personality Mason Dixon sees radio's current problems simply.
Dixon said big companies like Clear Channel bought up most of the mom-and-pop radio stations in small and midlevel markets, using computerized audio systems to feature one staffer on shows at three or more stations in a day. Centralized programming eliminated lots of jobs.
Syndicated shows, such as American Idol host Ryan Seacrest's On Air, emerged to eat up big chunks of morning and midday programming.
And new ratings calculated by data from the pager-sized devices worn by listeners have hurt DJs who talk too often during their songs, leading Cox Radio, CBS and others to create hit music-centered stations like Hot 101.5 and Play 98.7.
Once, Tampa Bay was a crucible for developing big trends in radio, from the irreverent "morning zoo" concept started at WRBQ in the '80s to signature talents like Glenn Beck, Lionel and Scott Shannon.
Today, name performers like Mahaffey and onetime WMTX-FM star Nancy Alexander have been laid off while younger talents struggle for new opportunities.
"The business ate itself," said Dixon, who recently hosted a reunion of personalities from WRBQ's heyday on his morning show. "At one point in time, we had between 70 and 80 employees at Q105. There are now five full-time employees, not counting the sales staff, and three of them work on the morning show."
Longtime Tampa Bay area radio personality Jack Harris makes a distinction between shows that mostly feature talk — like his AM Tampa Bay program with Tedd Webb on WFLA-AM (970) — and music shows starring personalities. The new ratings technology has forced more focus, he said, as fans of music radio migrate to stations with a minimum of talk. He fears that radio will founder without the bond that local DJs provide.
"People don't say, 'I listen to (WHPT-FM) the Bone'; they say, 'I listen to Bubba the Love Sponge or I listen to MJ,' " Harris said. "But if the companies are disloyal to the personalities, listeners will be disloyal to (the stations)."
Still, there's one radio star who doesn't see much problem with the current transition: top-rated WHPT morning personality Bubba the Love Sponge Clem.
"Big personalities will always have a spot . . . and your ratings control your destiny," said Clem, who was fired by Clear Channel in 2004 after earning record indecency fines and returned to Cox Radio's WHPT with a show more focused on talk about politics, sports and crime. "It's raised the stakes, but if you're good and iconic and can hold an audience, you'll be okay."
One last shot
It's a tag Brenda Lee wears proudly. She's a radio hack.
Never made more than $26,000 a year in the business. Never had her own show. Always worked on the AM side of the dial. She began as a phone screener for the popular Ron and Ron show in the late '80s, eventually teaming with two other women to create the Hooters on the Radio Show and later the SportsChix. She left the SportsChix in 2008 just as the recession was decimating the radio industry.
Then, in February, she decided to put to use all the business cards she had collected over the years, calling sponsors for a brokered radio show. Now she offers two 30-second commercials each day, five days a week, over a month for $1,000 — far cheaper than any big commercial station.
Because WTAN doesn't pay for ratings from Arbitron, she can't tell sponsors exactly who is listening. But the show is archived online and airs on several stations owned by the company.
"Win or lose, I get to give it one last shot," said Lee, 48, who works another job restoring antique furniture. "As long as you can leave your ego at the door, it can work."
WTAN co-owner Doug Wagenvoord has assembled an array of stations for brokered broadcasts: WTAN in Clearwater, WDCF-AM (1350) in Dade City, WZHR-AM (1400) in Zephyrhills, and KLRG-AM (880), a 50,000-watt station in Little Rock, Ark.
Wagenvoord, who runs his company with his wife, Lola, airs every brokered show on at least two stations and online. The top price he charges personalities could reach $200 per hour, depending on how many stations air the show and at what times. He says a really successful talent can make $100,000 profit annually.
"We call ourselves the Walmart of radio," he said. "We sell an hour of time for less than one minute you'd pay on a network station. And the Internet has turned every station potentially into a worldwide station."
But there is little doubt this platform is considered a step down from the big leagues. Accordingly, many see their shows as steps to something greater.
B.L. dreams of landing on enough small stations to quit her other job. Keck incorporates his radio program into a quilt of other TV and radio jobs he hopes will reinforce each other.
And Mahaffey still holds on to the belief that his show might attract attention from a big commercial company once he has made a go of it in the brokered world.
"Talk to me in 90 days," he said. "If I'm wearing an orange smock with 'Hi, My Name's Skip. Welcome to Home Depot' written on it, you'll know it failed. And if it fails, it's because I let it fail."


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STAFF and children at Chilmark and Fonthill Bishop Primary School have welcomed a new headteacher.
Karen Kearney, previously acting and assistant headteacher at Hurstbourne Tarrant Primary School in Hampshire, has taken over the role from Amanda Brockway, now at Broad Chalke School.
Mrs Kearney said she was thrilled with her new appointment.
She said: "My focus is to work with the pupils, staff, parents and governors to build on the outstanding successes of the school. "My teaching experience has led me to develop a strong belief that children learn best when they are having fun and are engaged in practical, real life activities."
She added: "I also believe that strong relationships with parents and the wider community are vital in ensuring that children are supported as they move through their school life."
The school is ranked as one of the top primary schools in the county, with all year 6 students at the school achieving level 4 or above in English and maths for the second year running.
Its tag rugby team are currently training hard for the county finals at the end of the term.


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When both your budget and your storage capacity is being squeezed, look no further than the NEO® 400s. The NEO 400s packs up to 144TB of backup and archive capacity in a compact 4U form factor, making it an ideal storage solution for data centers where space is at a premium. Designed for environments where data storage challenges extend beyond simple capacity requirements, the NEO 400s includes multi-drive support, redundant power, and the ability to partition the library into 4 smaller libraries.
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Indiana trades: Granger, DC
Indiana gets: Rondo, JO
Boston trades: Rondo, JO
Boston gets: Deron Williams
New Jersey trades: Deron Williams
New Jersey gets: Granger, DC
I'm more and more convinced that this team won't reach it's true potential until they have a true distributor at the point. I know some will wonder why we don't just get Deron outright if Jersey is willing to move him for DG and DC. I'm assuming he would not want to play here. If he did, then by all means make that move! JO is obviously filler that gives us a back up big and lets him retire a Pacer.
This also is contingent on Deron wanting to play in Boston.
Rise up Pacer Nation!!!


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The Prince Edward Island Potato Board is encouraging consumers to eat fries made from PEI potatoes during PEI Burger Love this April.
PEI Burger Love (www.peiburgerlove.ca) is a monthlong celebration of the island's beef, and PEI restaurants will highlight hamburgers made with local beef throughout April, according to a news release from the Charlottetown-based board.
To complement the burger offerings, each Friday during April is "FryDay," when consumers are encouraged to order PEI fries with their PEI burgers.
Diners who tweet or share a photo of their burgers and fries will have a chance to win a "FryDay" T-shirt or a 50-pound carton of PEI spuds.
"The board is excited to partner once again with PEI Burger Love, promoting fries made here on Prince Edward Island from the best potatoes in the world," Greg Donald, the board's general manager, said in the release. "Fries make a perfect pairing with burgers, so we think our involvement with PEI Burger Love made logical sense."
Donald added that a number of PEI potato growers are also beef producers.
"We're pleased to sponsor a promotion that highlights both commodities."


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JUPITER, Fla. (October 23, 2013) – Jupiter Medical Center continues its community lectures series during the month of November, beginning with the Women's Health Fair for All Ages and Stages of Your Life on Saturday, November 2nd.
Lectures are as follows:
Women's Health Fair for All Ages and Stages of Your Life
Women often take care of others first, sometimes neglecting their own healthcare needs. Join us for a morning of healthcare information specifically for women. A continental breakfast will be served. You can also enter to win a spa package (must be present to win).
Health Fair: 9 a.m. – 10 a.m.
Health fair includes important information about:
• Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Program
• Breast Health
• Digestive Health
• Health & Rehabilitation
• Integrative Medicine
• Orthopedic & Spine
• Sleep Disorders
• And more!
Women's Health Physician Panel: 10 a.m. – Noon
Women's Health topics, featuring Susan Poncy, MD, Board Certified, Gynecology, Medical Director, Women's Health Program, Moderator; Daniel Caruso, MD, Board Certified, Urology and Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery, Women & Pelvic Health; Cyrus Kavasmaneck, MD, Board Certified, Cardiology, Women & Heart Health; and Dawn Sherling, MD, Board Certified, Internal Medicine, Fact or Fad – Sorting Through The Medical Madness.
Saturday, November 2, 2013 | 9 a.m. – Noon | Raso Education Center, Clarke Auditorium
Nutrition for a Healthier Lifestyle Classes
In a world of fast food and fad diets, it's easy to forget how to eat healthy. Good nutrition is the one thing that matters most in your diet, health and lifestyle. The food choices you make affect your weight and how your body functions. Reaching and maintaining a healthy weight is the key to good health. Jupiter Medical Center is offering "Nutrition for a Healthier Lifestyle," a series of four classes, taught by a registered dietitian. Cost is $59 (includes healthy eating starter kit).
Tuesdays: November 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2013 | 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. | Wellness Center, 1004 S. Old Dixie Hwy., Jupiter
Reservations required. Space limited to 12 participants (minimum of 4 required to hold class). To register, call (561) 263-4HER(437) or (561) 263-4HIM(446).
Orthopedic Lecture Series: Leading Edge Innovations in Joint Preservation
Join us for an informative discussion on maximizing pain loss with emphasis on joint preservation during orthopedic surgery. Learn how qualified patients receive a customized treatment regimen using the latest minimally-invasive techniques.
Featuring Gary Ackerman, MD, Board Certified, Orthopedic Surgery.
November 12, 2013 | 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. | Raso Education Center – Clarke Auditorium
Lunch and Learn: Updates in Peripheral Vascular Disease
Peripheral Vascular Disease is a common circulatory problem in which narrowed arteries reduce blood flow to your limbs – especially your legs. Join us for a lunch and learn to discuss the causes, symptoms and latest treatment options for this disease.
Featuring Andrew Hall, MD, Fellowship Trained, Interventional Radiology.
November 14, 2013 | 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Raso Education Center – Clarke Auditorium
Women Talk: Love Your Lungs
Ladies, did you know that more than 80% of lung cancers have a chance to be cured if detected at an early stage? CT lung screenings give you that chance. Join us for an informative discussion on the importance of knowing your risk, and the value of CT lung screening for early detection and prevention against lung cancer.
Featuring Dawn Bitgood, ARNP, Oncology Care Specialist.
November 14, 2013 | 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. | Raso Education Center – Clarke Auditorium
Oh My Aching Back!
Join us for an interactive discussion about the causes of back pain, as well as the latest minimally-invasive surgical techniques for the relief of back pain. Bring your MRI or CT scan to receive a complimentary review.
Featuring Robert Biscup, MS, DO, Board Certified, Orthopedic Surgery, Spine Specialist.
Monday, November 18, 2013 | 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Raso Education Center - Clarke Auditorium
Women's Health and Gynecologic Care
Women today have more options for gynecologic care than ever before. Join us for an informative discussion to learn about the latest advances, treatment options and preventative care in women's health and gynecology.
Featuring Anthony Shaya, MD, Board Certified, Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Thursday, November 20, 2013 | 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. | Woman's Club of Stuart, 729 SE Ocean Boulevard, Stuart, FL 34994
Can We Prevent Lung Cancer?
In recognition of National Lung Cancer Awareness Month, join us for an opportunity to learn about early detection and prevention against lung cancer. Topics include risk factors for developing lung cancer, CT lung screening guidelines and minimally-invasive surgical options including robotic surgery.
Featuring K. Adam Lee, MD, Board Certified Thoracic Surgeon, Medical Director, Thoracic Surgery & Lung Program.
November 21, 2013 | 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. | Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center, 151 Civic Center Way, Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411
Lunch and Learn: Hair Loss in Women
As a woman, unexplained, excessive hair loss can be worrying and scary. The good news is, there's often a way to fix it. Join us for an informative lunch and learn surrounding the issues of hair loss in women, as well as treatment options.
Featuring Ricardo Mejia, MD, Board Certified, Dermatology.
November 22, 2013 | 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Raso Education Center – Clarke Auditorium
Space is limited. Registration is required for all events. To register, please visit www.jupitermed.com/events or call (561) 263-2628.
About Jupiter Medical Center
A not-for-profit 283-bed regional medical center consisting of 163 private acute care hospital beds and 120 long-term care, sub-acute rehabilitation and Hospice beds, Jupiter Medical Center provides a broad range of services with specialty concentrations in oncology, imaging, orthopedics & spine, digestive health, emergency services, lung & thoracic, women's health, weight management and men's health. Founded in 1979, the Medical Center has approximately 1,500 team members, 520 physicians and 700 volunteers. Jupiter Medical Center is the recipient of the HealthGrades 'America's 50 Best' Award™ for three years in a row (2011-2013) and the Distinguished Hospital Award - Clinical Excellence™ for nine years in a row (2005-2013). For more information on Jupiter Medical Center, please call (561) 263-2234 or visit www.jupitermed.com.
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By Dennis Shanoff
So I ran across an interesting Vermont statistic the other day, interesting but not surprising. According to the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture, Vermont has the most "Farmers Markets" per capita. And not only are there dozens of great farmers markets but also hundreds of roadside farm stands as well. With nearly a million and a half acres of Vermont's land being of agricultural use it's easy to see why farm fresh products are so accessible. And what's fresher than a farm truck that just loaded up their goodies that morning and headed straight to their space at the market!
You can make a quick stop at a market to grab some fresh ingredients for that night's dinner, or make a day out of it by hitting up a few of them. (plus getting in a pleasant country drive in as well) What would you typically find at a Vermont Farmers Market? Well you will certainly find your Vermont staple products such as cheese, breads, pies, maple syrup, fruits, vegetables and wine but you are certain to find the unexpected as well. I think this is the best part of a farmers market, discovering new foods, arts, crafts and other unique products you just don't run into in a typical market place.
For a complete directory of Vermont farmers markets visit the "Vermont Agency of Agriculture" website. Below is a list of the larger, more popular "Saturday" farmers markets:
Brattleboro Farmers Market: May – October / Saturday 9 am – 2 pm
Burlington Farmers Market: May – October / Saturday 8:30 am – 2 pm
Middlebury Farmers Market: May – October / Saturday 9am – 12:30 pm
Rutland Farmers Market: May – October / Saturday 9 am – 2 pm
Montpelier Farmers Market: May – October / Saturday 9 am – 1 pm
So Vermont's Farmers Market season is in full swing, so go early, go hungry and go often to get the most out of this summer's market season!
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Discussion in 'Texans Talk' started by ArlingtonTexan, Apr 28, 2011.
He is a 3-4 DE
Relentless motor
Best 5 Tech in draft.
Pass rush: Relentless rushing the passer in obvious passing situations whether lined up inside or outside. Gets extra attention from opponents. Most dangerous when anticipating the snap and swimming over guards/centers inside. Spins off blocks to get outside after initial contact or pushes through doubles inside. Gets his hands into throwing lanes, using his height and length to knock down or affect passes. Nimble feet allow him to twist inside. Bounces back after initial contact, keeps his balance to find the ballcarrier. Knocks tight end off route before making his rush. Often lined up outside the tackle, can bull-rush and get corner at times against college right tackles but needs to continue improving his flexibility to beat NFL blockers.
Run defense: Active against the run. Able to stack and shed to get to outside runs, and is strong and agile enough to move down the line to be involved in inside runs. Displays some nice change-of-direction ability for his size to mirror ballcarriers trying to elude. Gives very good effort containing misdirection and bootlegs on the edge, though quicker NFL ballcarriers will beat him to the edge. When inside, has quickness to penetrate and gets his hands up quickly to maintain distance from the blocker but fails to keep his body square to the line and gets pushed out of the play.
Explosion: Flashes quickness off the snap and willingness to pop and knock back opponents. Able to penetrate gaps with a nice first step and works through double-teams with aggressiveness when lined up inside. Has enough closing speed to explode into ballcarriers and force fumbles. Doesn't have the typical explosive first step of most rush ends because of his girth and lack of ideal height. He is considered an explosive player on every down because he has arguably the strongest punch and most effective hands in the class.
Strength: Flashes strength to shed blocks and bull through double teams, but must gain muscle in both his upper and lower body to hold his ground at the next level. Can be pushed off the line by double teams, typically when turned sideways. Works with his hands against blockers, looks to potentially be good in this area. Can play too high when lined up inside to win the leverage battle.
Tackling: High-effort tackler with long arms and growing strength. Gets low despite his height to mirror and wrap up ballcarriers. Quarterbacks do not want to feel his explosive tackling in the backfield. Doesn't leave his feet, though he stretches to make a lot of ankle tackles other linemen couldn't make.
Intangibles: Excellent character and work ethic. Won the Lott IMPACT Award for integrity, maturity, performance, academics, community and tenacity among college defenders. Began the Justin J. Watt Foundation to help schools fund athletic programs, does quite a bit of community work. Academic All-Big Ten in 2009 and 2010. Brother Derek is scheduled to play football at UW in 2011.
Compares to: Adam Carriker, Redskins -- People were impressed with Watt's combine performance, but scouts saw very similar results from Carriker four years ago. Carriker seemed to fit Washington's 3-4 scheme well in 2010, so Watt's career might get off on the right foot if he can find a similar situation.
--Chad Reuter
How many first round picks have we spent on the D-line throughout our history?
In the 2nd round we'll either get a DT or a TE.
Where does he line up???? Are we planning to sit Mario or Antonio Smith?
Since 2002, the Texans have drafted a total of 12 defensive lineman. We still have 2/12 on the team.
Babin, TJ, Williams, and Okoye in the 1st round. Only one of those has not been a bust.
Law of averages states this guy can't suck, right?
Makes perfect sense because he was a TE before DE, so we got another backup at TE!
Actually, I really like the pick. I know everyone wanted Fairley but, I think his act won't last at the next level.
ESPN spent all of a minute and a half on Houston's pick.
We got JJ Watt. I'm cool with it. I likes me a hustler.
Smith doesn't like playing in the 3-4. He may be trade bait.
Best pick we could have made at 11. I am freaking thrilled. Strong, athletic, with a blue collar work ethic. As safe a player as there is in this draft.
Fixture on the DL for 15 years.
Watch Wade turn Watt into an NT.
Everything I've been reading on this guy so far makes me like him.
JJ Watt is a great pick. He should of been the second player on the Texans board.
mario does get injured alot, such a important position could use three players rotating to keep fresh.
Good question.
I thought we were in need of an OLB because of the switch to a 3-4 defense.
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