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Plenty has been written about the current farm belt drought—especially its effect on projections about this year's corn harvest and their effect on price futures. By all accounts, it's the worst U.S. drought in 50 years, some would suggest since the Dust Bowl days in the 1930s.
As USDA's yield projections have continued to drop week by week, corn prices have increased nearly 60% since June, with prices now over $8 a bushel.
As a result, controversy has erupted, as farmers, producers and ethanol refiners battle over dwindling supplies. A consortium of livestock industry organizations is demanding that the federal government waive the mandate for ethanol inclusion in domestic gasoline.
The 2012 Renewable Fuel Standards mandates that oil companies blend 13.2 billion gallons of ethanol with the gasoline they produce. That would increase to 13.8 billion gallons in 2013. Under current rules, EPA has until October to determine the extent of any economic harm that might be created by continuing the RFS and to decide if the agency will issue a waiver.
The argument livestock representatives have raised is straightforward: Diverting corn to ethanol production means higher prices for feeders and producers, not to mention higher meat, poultry and dairy products that are more expensive for consumers. That seems intuitive: A waiver would seemingly reduce the demand and moderate corn prices.
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However, according to a new study by Purdue University agricultural economists, corn prices might not necessarily moderate if the Environmental Protection Agency's ethanol mandate were temporarily suspended.
The report, "Potential Impacts of a Partial Waiver of the Ethanol Blending Rules," suggested that corn prices could fall under some scenarios should EPA grant a partial waiver of the Renewable Fuel Standard's corn ethanol provision—but only under certain market conditions, according to a news release from the university.
"The range of impact of an RFS waiver goes from zero to $1.30 per bushel for corn," said Wally Tyner, an energy policy specialist and the report's lead author.
Tyner and fellow agricultural economists Chris Hurt and Farzad Taheripour examined future corn and ethanol price scenarios with or without an RFS waiver, how crude oil prices could factor in ethanol use and what might occur if the drought worsens.
"If corn prices remain high—which seems likely—and crude oil remains at $100 a barrel or lower, then reducing the RFS could reduce the demand for ethanol and, consequently, the demand for corn," Tyner said. "If the waiver resulted in less demand for ethanol that would, in turn, lead to lower corn prices than would have existed without the waiver. It also could lead to more ethanol plant closings—at least temporarily."
Conversely, an EPA waiver could have little effect if crude oil moves beyond $120 a barrel and oil companies continue blending ethanol at current levels, Tyner said.
USDA now estimates that U.S. corn production will total only 10.8 billion bushels this year, down from 14.7 billion bushels, at prices averaging $8.20 a bushel. Should the drought strengthen and the EPA mandates 13.8 billion gallons of ethanol in 2013, a corn crop of 10.5 billion bushels could push corn prices to $8.57 per bushel, according to the Purdue report.
But if drought conditions abate and corn production reaches 11.5 billion bushels, corn prices could fall to $7.02 a bushel under a full RFS ethanol mandate.
Should a waiver lead to reduced ethanol use, the EPA could have an influence on who bears the brunt of the drought-related corn losses, Tyner said.
"The total amount of harm from the drought is in the tens of billions of dollars," he said. "EPA cannot change the loss. It can only potentially redistribute it among the affected parties: ethanol producers, livestock producers, corn growers, and domestic and foreign consumers."
Not only that but another conclusion seems obvious: Far from demonizing corn production as a waste of farmland, resources and food productivity, the crop is critical to much of the entire agricultural economy. Moreover, by now it should be obvious that turning corn into ethanol is not a long-term, sustainable solution to our energy needs.
All it takes is for weather or market conditions or global supply-and-demand issues to upset the balance among the many constituencies dependent on corn, and we're no longer able to afford both robust use of corn in animal agriculture, food production and fuel refining.
Ethanol may offer some positive contributions to energy independence, but only as a transition strategy.
Long-term, maintaining the viability of the livestock industry trumps any short-term benefits we might derive from taking a critical feedstock and burning it up in our cars.
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A motorcyclist from Melksham was rushed to hispital after a crash near Box yesterday aftermnoon.
A blue Ford Transit Van and a black Yamaha motorcycle travelling south towards Batheaston were in collision just before 4pm on the A4 Bath Road at the junction with Shockerwick Lane between Box and Batheaston.
The 25-year-old motorcyclist is believed to have suffered serious spinal and arm injuries and was taken to Frenchay Hospital in Bristol.
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MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. - Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez met with Miami Dolphins officials Friday night to discuss the possibility of using public money to renovate Sun Life Stadium.
After the meeting, the team leaders appeared confident that they had made some progress with the county on a stadium deal. But both sides were tight-lipped on where the negotiations stand.
According to Gimenez, the team put interesting proposals on the table that were different and "much more favorable" than other suggestions they'd had in the past. He would not elaborate on the proposals.
"If we put anything on a ballot at all, it has to be beneficial to Miami-Dade County and it has to be a good deal," said Gimenez.
In the past, he has said that he would like the team to pay more than half of the proposed $400 million in renovations. He also wants the county to be able to walk away from whatever deal is reached if Miami is not chosen to host Super Bowl 50.
The team went into Friday's meeting having scored a small legislative win in Tallahassee. Earlier in the day, a House panel became the third legislative committee so far this year to approve a bill that would guarantee $3 million a year in state
In an effort to sway some critics, the stadium bill has been changed to require a local referendum before local hotel bed taxes from Miami-Dade County can be used to help pay for the renovations.
A new poll by FIU professor Dario Moreno shows 73 percent of Miami-Dade County voters do not support public financing for the stadium.
According to Mayor Gimenez, the poll was not discussed at Friday night's meeting because both sides are still working on a deal that they feel will sway voters' minds.
"Rather than having a polling debate, I think we want to reach an agreement that voters can be excited about and embrace," said Dolphins CEO Mike Dee. "We're looking forward to continuing the process next week."
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With just one night before the Screen Actors Guild Awards fun, the A-list set hit the red carpet this evening to celebrate the producers. The Producers Guild Awards dress code ranged from fancy to flirty tonight as Jessica Alba led the pack in a gorgeous embroidered lace gown by Elie Saab Couture, paired with Harry Winston jewels and a Roger Vivier bag. Meanwhile, Anne Hathaway showed off a fun strapless, floral Erdem dress accessorized with strappy custom vegan gold sandals by Giuseppe Zanotti, while Jennifer Garner shined in an Oscar de la Renta chantilly lace dress with a ruffle hemline. Click on to see who else attended the festivities and, even more importantly, what they wore.
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GOOD VS. EVIL: An Evening with Anthony Bourdain & Eric Ripert Set for SHN Orpheum Theatre, 4/12
Two chefs. Two unlikely friends. Two very different careers and philosophies sharing one stage.
Join Anthony Bourdain and his good friend, Eric Ripert – internationally renowned chefs, authors, and television personalities – as they share stories and muse on the place of food in our personal, community, and global life. Their Good vs. Evil tour will visit San Francisco for one night only, 8PM - Friday, April 12th at the SHN Orpheum Theatre. This engaging evening of storytelling and observation, providing frank and provocative insight into what really goes on behind kitchen doors, will delight and intrigue.
Anthony Bourdain, chef-at-large at New York's famed Brasserie Les Halles, is the author of bestselling titles Kitchen Confidential and Medium Raw – both hilariously blunt portraits of life in restaurant kitchens. His latest project Get Jiro!, a culinary-themed graphic novel, was released on July 3 and quickly reached the #1 spot on the New York Times bestseller list. In addition to hosting Travel Channel's Emmy Award-winning No Reservations and The Layover, Bourdain will serve as host for two new television shows premiering in 2013: The Taste, a cooking competition series for ABC, and a docu-series for CNN, expanding the network's coverage of travel, culture and cuisine.
Eric Ripert is the chef and co-owner of New York's famed Le Bernardin, which continues to receive universal critical acclaim, including three stars from the Michelin Guide, an unprecedented "29" food rating from the Zagat Guide for the past three years, and consistent four-star reviews from the New York Times for over two decades. He has also served as guest judge and "fan favorite" on Bravo's Top Chef for several seasons. Ripert is the author of four cookbooks, including 2010's Avec Eric (based on his popular PBS program of the same name), On the Line, A Return to Cooking, and the Le Bernardin Cookbook.
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Bullitt County has problems just like any other area. Some problems are the same in other places. Some are unique to us.
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St. Francis High guard Mike Lauck scored 19 points Saturday.
Minutes after the St. Francis High boys basketball team rallied for a 65-54 win over Aragon in the Central Coast Section Division II quarterfinals, coach Mike Motil wasn't even sure how his Lancers did it.
"I really don't know, to be honest with you, what happened," he said. "I'll have to go back and watch the film."
That film will show No. 3 St. Francis (10-16) making big shot after big shot to overcome a seven-point deficit late in the third quarter of Saturday's game.
It started with Khalid Johnson's pullup jumper inside the key that cut No. 6 Aragon's lead to 44-39 with four seconds left in the period. The senior guard totaled 15 points.
Johnson's twin brother, Khalil, opened the fourth with a top-of-the-key 3, narrowing Aragon's advantage to two points.
That ignited an 18-4 St. Francis run that included two 3s and a putback by Mike Lauck. The senior guard tallied a game-high 19 points.
"Mike Lauck did a great job," Motil said. "He made five 3s tonight and took their second-best offensive weapon out of the game."
That player, sharpshooter Nick Frankel, finished with 11 points for Aragon (19-7). He made just one shot from 3-point range.
The Dons went nearly five minutes without a basket in the final quarter, and the Lancers raced past them during this stretch. Khalil Johnson's layin off a steal gave St. Francis the lead at 49-48 with 4:55 remaining.
The Lancers stayed ahead the rest of the way, building a nine-point advantage with 2:31 to go.
St. Francis made six of eight free throws in the final minute – four by Nicholas Keyes – to keep Aragon at bay.
"We just fought, and I'm really proud of the guys and the effort they gave," Motil said.
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More than 40 stalls will be set up, selling gifts, confectionary and seasonal fayre. There will also be the chance for children to see Santa in his grotto and take part in some Christmas craft activities. There will be a special entry fee with tickets costing £2 per adult and £1 per child or concession.


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The Washington County School Board will hold a meeting Wednesday, Nov. 3 at 5:30 p.m. for public comment on a new high school. Do you think a new school should be built?
The more money that government doles out the more the local politicians try to divvy it up for their little projects one and all , unions included . Buildings do not teach our children to read and write . Learning can be attained in a barn if the child has an inquisitive imagination and a teacher to provide the common sense that goes along with that learning . New schools are a commodity today in this society of ours and the education of our children , although the amount of money spent on each child , has become one of the most expensive costs in the world . Still our children have constantly been below other countries in math , science and other valuable subjects that these kids need to make it in today`s technological world . Until we hold these teachers accountable for what they claim to teach and what students learn then why does a new building hold the key to the next Einstein . Unions will still control a new school just like the old and our children will once again be the victim . Parents more than anyone need to take a stand and say " no more " . New schools are not the answer .


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Ryan pleased with Rangers' spring progress
SAN ANTONIO -- Rangers CEO Nolan Ryan was willing to talk about his baseball team before Friday's exhibition game at the Alamodome. But that was all in a brief session with the media.
"Offensively our club has come together and our pitching has gotten better as Spring Training has gone on," Ryan said. "I think we'll go as far as our pitching takes us. Obviously you worry about injuries but hope they don't come into play."
Ryan said he expects the Rangers to contend for the American League West title.
"Obviously if we stay healthy and our pitching allows us the opportunity, we will contend in the division," Ryan said. "That's what you hope for coming out of Spring Training and I think we're in position to do that. My expectation is we're a playoff team but as I say, it all hinges on what happens with injuries and our pitching."
But Ryan declined to discuss his own uncertain future with the Rangers and the possibility he might step down altogether. Ryan, who has been in discussions with Rangers ownership about his future role with the ballclub, said he hasn't made any decisions.
"No, I really haven't," Ryan said. "I'm just looking forward to the start of the season. I don't have any time frame."
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Class III futures put up another day of gains across the board, following a spot session that saw blocks gain 2.5¢ to close within a penny of the all-time high, at $2.35/lb. Futures seem to be reluctant to keep upside momentum at these levels, but are left with little choice with continued gains in the cash market. April led the way, picking up 35¢ to close at fresh contract highs of $21.81/cwt.
So, where's the top? It's a question that has resonated now for weeks – with no clear cut answer. It's a fool's guess to try and pick tops in the market, or bottoms for that matter. Fundamentally, this market continues to have firm undertones to it that can be attributed to strong international interest for cheese. Granted, a pushback should be expected somewhere on the short-term horizon at these price levels, with spring flush in full swing out West and coming in the Midwest. That's coupled with the latest international price data that reflects a growing disconnect between Oceania and the U.S. market. However, with domestic buyers purchasing on a hand-to-mouth basis, it's not implausible that a certain level of demand will exist on price breaks.
Class IV futures saw mixed results. Gains were realized from March through May, with lighter gains realized in the fourth quarter. NFDM appears to be stable, yet sluggish. The spot market has provided little in the way of sentiment or direction, yet there have been whispers of an easing of demand at current levels and adequate supplies domestically. European dryers have also been ratcheted up to full capacity, which will further pressure prices from an international scope. Price weakness has also been experienced in Oceania and Western Europe.
FC Stone's annual Dairy Outlook Conference will be held June 18-19, in Chicago. Visit www.intlfcstone.com/events for information.
March 13 spot session results:
Block cheese: $2.35 (up 2.5¢)
Barrel cheese: $2.2750 (down 1.0¢)
Grade A NFDM: $2.04 (unchanged)
Butter: $1.8850 (unchanged)
Today's expectations:
• Class III to open mixed
• Cheese to open mixed
• Dry Whey to open mixed
• Class IV to open mixed
• Butter to open mixed
• NFDM to open mixed
Grain futures
The grain market traded in mixed fashion yesterday, with corn unable to pull away from its 200-day moving average. Nevertheless, there's a firm tone here in that exports have been impressive, funds have been buying, and the weather has not been cooperating. Soybeans, on the other hand, put on quite a performance. The market is closely monitoring progress with the South American harvest, as well as Chinese behavior that has resulted in cancellations of Brazilian and U.S. cargoes. Keeping a finger on the pulse of this development would be prudent as a changing of the guard may be taking place here.
Today's expectation:
• Corn to open higher
• Soybeans to open lower
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By Ramesh Menon, director of global IT channel marketing, Power Quality Division, Eaton Corp.
What's the value proposition surrounding power protection?
According to Price Waterhouse research, only three percent of data loss incidents are caused by site disasters. Computer viruses only account for seven percent of data loss incidents. The most destructive influences on data centers actually come from much more mundane causes: software error (14 percent), human error (32 percent) and hardware failure (44 percent), frequently triggered by power problems, including power failure, power sags, power surges, brownouts, line noise, high voltage, frequency variation, switching transients and harmonic distortion. That means that your greatest risks of data loss or system damage are preventable — or at least can be greatly mitigated with a proper power protection system.
For any reseller who wants to develop a power practice, the untapped market potential is huge. According to Info-Tech Research Group, the UPS market is expected to reach $10 Billion USD by 2015. This comes as little surprise, because without clean, continuous power, networks and telecommunication systems can come to an abrupt halt. From spikes and surges to total blackouts, power disturbances can result in shutdowns, equipment damage, and data loss. When they affect critical infrastructure, the result is lost revenue. According to IT Performance Engineering & Measurement Strategies, IT organizations can lose more than $1 million per hour in lost revenue.


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Empire State (women)January 18-21, 2018
Chairs: Liz Kaido and Bryn Davis
A Brief History of the Empire StateIn 1954, three women's bonspiels in the GNCC were either poorly attended or canceled due to lack of entries. Representatives of the Utica Glengarries, the Schenectady Women, and the Westchester Wicks met to formulate a plan for a rotating bonspiel to be submitted to the respective clubs for their consideration. The name, Empire State Bonspiel, was adopted. It was agreed that each club retain its club trophy, with the position it was awarded for rotated as the bonspiel rotated, and that a medal be struck and to be awarded to the winner of the first event.
In 2004 The Beulah Fitzgerald Trophy and Medal was created in honor of Mrs. John Fitzgerald, the person who inspired our three clubs to start this event in 1954. The medals were struck and presented for the first time in 2005 to the fourth event winners until 2008. In 2009, they became the fifth event medals.
The Rochester Curling Club women were welcomed to the event in 2005. The Thistle medals were designed and presented to fourth event winners for the first time in 2009. (last updated 2013)
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I think the Bears will win, but the Colts will make it a close game
Smothered Chicken!
The Andrew Luck legend begins this Sunday. Andrew will waste no time making a name for himself. Colts 27 Bears 21
Being unable to close out a game in which you have a comfortable lead in the 4th Q = Pulling a Frank Vogel
Can't wait for the game!!!
probably a loooong shot, but anyone here from Atlanta?...and happens to be a Colts fan...and also know if there is a Colts bar around here lol. My coworker (Bears fan) invited me to a a Bears bar here but it sounds like a trap!! :P
Ooohhh.....make sure to wear your Colts SB XLI Champion shirt...
just get NFL Sunday ticket on DirecTV!!!!!!!!!
Smothered Chicken!
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Being unable to close out a game in which you have a comfortable lead in the 4th Q = Pulling a Frank Vogel
As a Bears fan I'd like to see the Colts do relatively well. I wasn't even mad about that Super Bowl, Peyton deserved that ring, Sexy didn't.
That said I don't think we're gonna get beat by y'all this year.
I wish I could share in everyone's optimism, but I could see this being just like last year's opener at Houston (Luck comes out nervous and fumbles early, or has multiple picks). I hate that his first game has to be in Chicago, against a team whose fans have hated the Colts for a long time and desperately want him to fail.
Here's to hoping he proves me wrong and shows the same poise he did in the preseason.
I see the Bears winning by 10, Luck with 18 yards rushing, and Austin Collie going down with another concussion. Sounds like gloom and doom but really I'm excited for this team. Growing pains means something good is in your future. Last year was just pain.
You know how hippos are made out to be sweet and silly, like big cows, but are actually extremely dangerous and can kill you with stunning brutality? The Pacers are the NBA's hippos....Matt Moore CBS Sports....
Bold prediction (and I'm completely serious): Colts 31 Bears 21. That Bears defense is oooolllllddd and I am (and have been) all in on Andrew Luck. The new era begins now.
I think this should be a solid game.
Bears 20
Colts 17
First time in a long time, I've been happy with the team that was constructed, and now they struggle. I blame the coach.
I think the Bears will win this game. I think the Colts will surprise some people though. Some predict them to be the worst team in the league, again, but I think they will surprise some people with their play in this game.
The Bears are an interesting team, IMO. On one hand I can see them winning the Super Bowl. On the other hand I can see them on the outside looking in the playoffs. They are in such a tough division (there is so much parity in the NFL overall) that it will come down to the health of the teams. Time will tell if the Bear's age makes them a savvy team or washed up.
Bears 34 - Colts 17
Probably is a closer than final score indicates, but just can't see us ready to for that type of road win already. Front 7 and O-line have to prove it before I'll pick em on the road against this level of opponent. Of course, should we win, I guess they will have proven it.
I'd rather die standing up than live on my knees.
-Emiliano Zapata
Joe Reitz, Collie, TY Hilton, Delone Carter all out. Avery starting opposite Reggie.
Bears win 38-17.
Colts inactives: WRs Austin Collie, TY Hilton, G Joe Reitz, QB Chandler Harnish, RB Delone Carter, LB Pat Angerer, OL Mike Person
Take me out to the black, tell 'em I ain't coming back. Burn the land and boil the sea, you can't take the sky from me.
Come on Colts.Hope you have a great season guys.I'll be watching American football much more closely this year.
WAHAHAHAHA I love Jay Cutler.
Defensive TD
"Just look at the flowers ........ BANG"
This team is clearly playing with a chip on their shoulder. Such a different mindset from last season, when they played defeated from the very start. That's a great sign.
The D started to look good for a minute but they didn't know what to do at the end there, hopefully they get it together.
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Here is part 2, as promised, from Roger Chadwick....
Many Thanks Roger !
Excellent stuff ! :)
Dave Hamilton......
Proper lads stuff !!
Sounds just like "Just William"!
I read this and was totally absorbed in the story.. great memories.
Roger, this is a lovely story about the Oaklands Masonic Hall, sounds an idyllic childhood. I have very fond memories of the Oaklands as we held our lovely wedding reception there in 1966, we had a superb meal, then dancing to a three piece band, it was a great place to have a reception, very cosy and welcoming. Then in 1969 my mum and dad held their Silver Wedding there, my little girl Jill aged 8 months slept in a cot in an upstairs room, all the staff were really nice.
Barry in Oz. Great story, loved it. 'Hairy Maries' I haven't heard that term used in over 50 years. Didn't know the Hall, I lived on tother side of Hyde.
Roger as you moved out so we moved in!! I lived there from 1959 to 1966. Mum & Dad ran the place. I also have very fond memories of the house and it's extensive grounds. The staircase as you mention and the lodge room, the ladies bar and the cellars. I also ran the bar in the evenings just after starting work at Cable shoes age 14. Regards, John.
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Message for Roger Taylor, were your mum and dad still running the Oaklands Hall in October 1966.? Because if they were they did a grand job for our Wedding reception on the 22nd Oct.
Correction to last comment, I put Roger Taylor when I actually meant the message for John Taylor, sorry about that!
Hi Trish, yes they were yours was one of the last weddings they catered prior to retiring. Great to hear you still remember with fondness the Oaklands. We lost dad in 1991 but mum stayed healthy and fit until 2010 when at 90 she quietly faded away.


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The committee had already received the memo, but did not receive its more highly classified counterpart, which was responsible for actual policy decisions.
The Obama Administration looked to put a positive spin on the release, commenting, "Today, as part of the president's ongoing commitment to consult with Congress on national security matters, the president directed the Department of Justice to provide the congressional Intelligence committees access to classified Office of Legal Counsel advice related to the subject of the Department of Justice White Paper."
President Obama says killing American terrorists without a warrant is the kind of "tough decision" you sometimes have to make. [Image Source: AFP/Getty Images]
The U.S. has to date killed over 28 al-Qaida terrorist leaders under the Bush and Obama administration using
drone strikes
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The controversy over al-Awlaki's death was that no warrant or indictment had been issued against him. And while he was intimately involved with al-Qaida, U.S. intelligence did not indicate he was directly involved with a current terror plot. The question was whether Mr. al-Awlaki received his Constitutionally guaranteed right to due process.
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"The legal basis of this goes back many, many years when U.S. citizens would go and fight for foreign nations that were engaging in combat with the United States. So what they were saying is, once you've made that choice, you no longer get the protections that you would. I mean, if you join the enemy overseas, you join the enemy overseas. And we're going to fight the enemy overseas."
On Jon Stewart's Daily Show, President Obama indirectly defended the policy in a guest appearance, stating:
There are times where there are bad folks somewhere on the other side of the world, and you've got to make a call and it's not optimal. And sometimes you've got to make some tough calls. But you can do so in a way that's consistent with international law and with American law.
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Just learned something interesting in biology...
Two biology theories which have theological implications:
: That all the structures of a being are present in miniature form before the being fully developed.
: That each being is created "from scratch," as in, there are no miniature components which correspond to the complex structures that arise.
Which view does the Abhidhamma presentation of rebirth correspond to? Or neither?
To put this into more specific Pali terms: Is the body or consciousness of a living sentient being the same or different than the gandhabba or rebirth-linking consciousness?
I suspect Abhidhamma goes against both theories, because both seem like retrospective eternalism and annihilationism. That is, Preformationism suggests, "I have always existed in the past (in a different form)," while Epigenesis suggests, "I did not exist in the past." But the Buddha's teaching has no regard for self.


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I hadn't drank a good Chardonnay in years until I came across a 2008 Sutter Home on sale at my local super market.
The wine was as good as I had once been accustomed to, and on sale at $3.99 a fifth, it was a steal. I had it with Tilapia, which I sautee in a mix of margarine and water.
I am diabetic and should limit my drinking, but I consumed the entire fifth. It was that tasty.
Today I am going to buy more as well as a Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, which was also on sale. I have eighteen slots in my kitchen wine rack and will fill them all with Sutter Home wines.
Good wines do not have to be expensive or highly tauted by people who think they know wines. It is up to the tastes of the consumer and I recall which good Chardonnays appeal to my taste buds.
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Just a year after its breathtaking redesign, the 640hp SRT Viper receives only minor tweaks for the 2014 model year – namely three new colors and Rain Mode for the stability system.
While Dodge seemed reluctant to use electronic driving aids such as ABS and traction control on the Viper initially (to the delight of fellow purists), starting in 2013 the SRT team has really embraced such technology to make the fifth-generation a cutting edge supercar. And for 2014 the SRT engineers have taken that one step further by enabling further aids to help reign in the mighty 8.4-liter V-10's 600 lb-ft of torque. While the stability and traction control systems are said to give the driver plenty of leeway, it seemed apparent that a special calibration would be need for more aggressive intervention in cold, wet and slippery driving conditions that prevent the SRT Viper's Pirelli P Zero tires from finding adequate traction. And thus Rain Mode was created. Erich Heuschele, manager of SRT Vehicle Dynamics, says this setting is also perfect for a driver new to the Viper that is still get used to the car. While drivers of the 2014 SRT Viper can toggle between On, Rain Mode and Off settings, the GTS and TA Special Edition also has Sport and Track modes that work in concert with the Bilstein DampTronic Select adjustable dampers (in addition to the new Rain Mode). You've got to love racecar technology for the street.
Speaking of racecars, what better way to celebrate the SRT Viper's return to the 24Hours of Le Mans competition and a class win at Road America than by making the GTS-R's colors available for the street. Both Billet Silver, the primary color, and GTS-R Blue, the dark blue accent color on the No.91 ALMS race car, joins the color palate. GTS-R Blue replaces Shadow Blue Pearl, which may delight some 2013 owners as they now have a rare one-year-only color. Meanwhile a sinister matte black finish will be available only on Viper GTS models with the Anodized Carbon Special Edition Package.


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Biomechanics of Gait Pattern Adaptation in Patients After Total Knee Arthroplasty
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This study aimed to discover the biomechanics of gait pattern adaptation in patients after a total knee replacement.
The first hypothesis of the project was that center-of-pressure manipulation at the foot during dynamic loading is capable of changing the forces, torques and muscle activation patterns of the lower limb.
The second hypothesis of the project was that patient-specific center-of-pressure manipulation at the foot combined with repetitive perturbation training over time will improve neuromuscular function, barefoot gait patterns, muscle activation patterns, pain, quality of life and energy consumption in patients after a total knee replacement.
|Knee Arthroplasty Knee Arthritis Osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis, Knee Musculoskeletal Diseases
|Device: AposTherapy Biomechanical System Other: Physical Therapy Program
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Triple (Participant, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|Biomechanics of Gait Pattern Adaptation in Patients After Total Knee Arthroplasty
- Change from Baseline in Gait Patterns at 6-8 weeks, 5-6 months and 11-12 months [ Time Frame: An average of 2 weeks prior to surgery and an average of 6-8 weeks, 5-6 months and 11-12 months after surgery ]
Three-dimensional gait analysis of spatiotemporal, kinetic and kinematic parameters.
Surface electromyographic analysis of muscle activation patterns. Center of pressure measurements and function tests.
- Change from Baseline in Pain, Function and Quality of Life Assessments at 6-8 weeks, 5-6 months and 11-12 months [ Time Frame: An average of 2 weeks prior to surgery and an average of 6-8 weeks, 5-6 months and 11-12 months after surgery ]Includes self-evaluation questionnaires
|Study Start Date:
|July 2011
|Study Completion Date:
|December 2014
|Primary Completion Date:
|October 2014 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
Experimental: Experimental
These patients will carry out the specified intervention of the study with the AposTherapy Biomechanical System in addition to the typical physical therapy regiment prescribed to them by their physician.
Device: AposTherapy Biomechanical System
The device is comprised of four adjustable modular elements attached to foot-worn platforms that are capable of manipulating the foot's center-of-pressure and applying perturbation training throughout the gait cycle. The device allows for neuromuscular training during dynamic loading.
Active Comparator: Control
The patients within this group will also carry out the typical physical therapy program for total knee replacement as prescribed by their physician. The patients will carry out a similar therapy program to the experimental group, but without the study intervention device (placebo walking shoe).
Other: Physical Therapy Program
Their therapy program will be similar to the experimental group, but without the treatment device (placebo walking shoe).
Detailed Description:
This study is a randomized prospective controlled study of patients after total knee arthroplasty. Patients will be recruited to the study and divided randomly into an experimental and control group. Both groups will match in terms of gender, age, pathology and clinical assessment. In addition to the intervention of the present study, all patients, whether in the experimental or control group, will carry out the usual physical therapy exercises for total knee arthroplasty as directed by their physician. The patients will be recruited and evaluated prior to surgery and for a follow-up period after surgery.
After surgery, patients in the experimental group will be fitted with a customized biomechanical device worn on the feet (Apos System, Apos - Sports and Medical Technologies Ltd. Hertzlia, Israel). The device is calibrated personally to each patient. By calibrating the device, the center-of-pressure of the foot can be manipulated during all phases of the gait cycle. The device is capable of inducing controlled perturbation during gait. The immediate effects of the device will be evaluated using center-of-pressure measurements, three-dimensional gait analyses and surface electromyography. The patients are instructed to walk with the device according to a therapy protocol (AposTherapy). Patients will be evaluated for changes in gait via three-dimensional gait analyses, muscle activation pattern changes via surface electromyography, pain, quality of life and energy consumption.
The patients in the control group will carry out the same walking exercises as the experimental group, but without the biomechanical intervention device (placebo walking shoe). The patients will be evaluated with the same tools over time as with the experimental group.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|40 Years to 90 Years (Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Patients scheduled for first total knee arthroplasty due to end-stage knee osteoarthritis
- Ambulatory and active patients that can participate in gait analysis
Exclusion Criteria:
- Prior joint surgery of either lower extremity, with the exception of arthroscopy
- Unsteady gait
- Back pain
- Neurological, pulmonary or cardiovascular pathologies or risks that may affect long-term performance
- Inability to understand or comply with the treatment protocol
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01412814
|Biorobotics and Biomechanics Lab, Technion Israel Institute of Technology
|Haifa, Israel
|Responsible Party:
|Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT01412814 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
0569-10-TLV ( Registry Identifier: Institutional Review Board Sourasky Medical Center )
|Study First Received:
|July 20, 2011
|Last Updated:
|December 21, 2015
Keywords provided by Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center:
Total knee arthroplasty
Total knee replacement
End-stage knee osteoarthritis
Gait patterns
Neuromuscular education
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Osteoarthritis, Knee
Musculoskeletal Diseases
Joint Diseases
Rheumatic Diseases
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A CONCERT in aid of vital medical research was launched in Winchester yesterday.
Despite pouring rain, supporters, sponsors and committee members for Cancer Research UK met outside Winchester Cathedral to launch a concert which will help boost funds for the charity.
The Winchester Choral Concert will take place in the historic Cathedral in August, bringing the 120-strong Gaudeamus Chorale to the stage.
Clinical scientist and surgeon, Tim Underwood, was at the launch to show his support, alongside Steve Brine MP.
Mr Brine said: "What I like about this event is that yes, we are raising money for cancer, and yes there's the big money donors and people with deep pockets that make significant donations, but actually fundraising across the country is also down to devoted individuals who just get up and make this kind of thing happen. It's the little platoons of dedicated people that can hopefully raise a lot of money."
Mr Underwood said that with the support of local groups, the charity could make significant advances in research.
"Cancer rates have improved from one in four people living in 1970, to two in four today – and that is because of the money raised by people like this," he said. "The Cancer Research UK strategic plan is to make that number three in four people living for ten years once diagnosed. This cannot happen without research which is wholly funded by the public."
Conducted by Graham Wili, the concert includes Fauré's Requiem, along with Ave Maris Stella by leading contemporary composer Cecilia McDowall, Vaughan Williams's evocative Five Mystical Songs and Parry's majestic Blest Pair of Sirens –which was performed in Westminster Abbey at the wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.
They will be joined by Welsh baritone Dyfed Wyn Evans, soprano Rachel Johnson and organist Iestyn Evans, director of music at St James's, Spanish Place, London.
It will be held on Saturday August 16 at 7.30pm. Tickets cost between £12 and £20.
For more information or to book, call 01962 857275 or go online tickets.winchester-cathedral.org.uk.


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NASCAR will debut its new track drying system — dubbed the "Air Titan" — over the next two weeks at Daytona International Speedway and then hope to use it again at an undetermined time.
The goal of the new system is to reduce the drying of tracks by as much as 80 percent — to 30 minutes for a 2.5-mile track like Daytona — although it won't have that much success initially.
SEE A DEMONSTRATION: Air Titan in action
"We're looking at a decent reduction in time," NASCAR Senior Vice President Steve O'Donnell said. "I can't point to an exact time because I don't know what we'll be facing, if we're facing a downpour or if it's hot or if it's cold.
"All those things factor into how long it takes to dry."
The system consists of air compressors sitting on trucks on the apron of the track with air running through a hose to small units being towed along the track. Those units, grouped in three and covering about half the width of the track, blow air in narrow, highly pressurized sheets over the track surface.
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Vacuum trucks will absorb water on the apron and jet dryers, going 3-5 mph, will dry any areas with excess water.
The new system likely will be tweaked after use this weekend. The biggest hurdle is how to power the system. CAT Ring Power has developed a system, using 17 air compressors, that will initially be used at Daytona.
"This has never been tested during a race or during full rain conditions at a track, so we've still got some work to do once we see it, if we do see it in play, and we'll learn from there and make sure we've got the best model going forward possible for other tracks," O'Donnell said.
NASCAR is patenting the Air Titan and possibly could end up supplying them every week or selling them to tracks so the tracks have them for all events. Elgin has developed the vacuum sweeper that works on the apron.
The system will not be used to clear debris and can only be used when cars are not on the racetrack.
The postponement of the 2012 Daytona 500, as well as driver Juan Pablo Montoya crashing into a jet dryer, creating a huge fireball, helped make developing the new system a priority.
"The good news with this new innovation is it will really improve safety — there won't be any cars on the track during the track drying process, so we can avoid what happened in the past," O'Donnell said.
O'Donnell declined to provide a specific dollar amount or manhours it took for NASCAR to develop the system.


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The No. 16 ranked North Platte Community College Lady Knights (14-6) lost Friday to nationally ranked No. 3 and No. 5 division II teams.
The competition remained fierce for the Lady Knights as they faced the No. 5 ranked Kirkwood Community College Lady Eagles (19-4).
The Lady Knights lost again in straight sets (18-25, 17-25, 16-25).
The Lady Knights started out slow in the first set as the Lady Cavaliers raced out to a 16-25 first set victory. The second set saw the Lady Cavaliers again defeat the Lady Knights by a score of 18-25. The third set was again won by the Lady Cavaliers 19-25 to win the match and to end the Lady Knights four game win streak.
The Lady Knights were led by Sandrina Hallahan who finished with 11 kills for the match followed by Samantha Kennedy and Samantha Byrn with seven kills apiece. Joli Hopping paced the Lady Knights with 19 assists while Sabrina Hallahan and Shannon Liewer each had eight digs for the Lady Knights.
The second match of the day again saw the Lady Knights start out slow as they fell 18-25 in the first set to the Lady Eagles. The Lady Knights could not generate any traction in the second set as they lost 17-25. The Lady Eagles were able to finish out the match with a third set victory 16-25.
Sandrina Hallahan, Samantha Kennedy and Kylie Wroot each had five kills in the second match of the day to lead the Lady Knights. Joli Hopping led the Lady Knights with 13 assists while Laura Beckman had 10. Shannon Liewer led the Lady Knights defense with 23 digs.
We played some really good competition today, said head coach Sally Thalken. We are prepared to rebound tomorrow.
The Lady Knights continue action in the Johnson County Invite tomorrow morning against Iowa Lakes Community College at 9 a.m. and then face Coffeyville Community College at 11 a.m. to finish out the invite. .
The Lady Knights return home next week on Thursday October 3 for a match against Northeast Community College at 7 p.m. It is the first of a three game home stand and the last three home games of the year for the Lady Knights.
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BEN REEVES wants winning to become a habit during his loan spell with Southend United.
The 21-year-old midfielder, who joined Blues on loan from Southampton on transfer deadline day, made his debut as a second half substitute in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Oxford United at Roots Hall.
And Reeves hopes the hard fought triumph will be a sign of things throughout the next four weeks.
"It was a very good way to start and hopefully it will be the first of a few good results for us," said Reeves.
"The lads were saying it wasn't the best of performances but I don't think that really matters.
"It's all about getting the three points and that's what we did so it was a pleasing afternoon."
Reeves showed some neat touches in midfield after replacing Marc Laird nine minutes from time.
And he was pleased to be given a go in his preferred position in the centre of the park.
"My best and favourite position is probably just behind the strikers so it was good to come on in that role, " said Laird.
"But I'm also happy to play left back, central midfield or on the wing and I just want to get games to be honest so I don't really mind where I get picked."
Reeves came to Roots Hall having made six first team appearances for the Saints earlier on in the season.
And it was speaking to Blues boss Paul Sturrock which helped him to make up his mind.
"The director of football at Southampton told me there was some interest and I thought things through for a little while but after I'd spoken to the manager I knew I wanted to come in," said Reeves.
"He told me there were a lot of games to be played during February and there's plenty to be played for too.
"The team is going for promotion and have a chance of reaching Wembley in the JPT so I want to try and help them with both of those.
"I also spoke to Lee Barnard before coming here so I know it's a good club that should be higher than League Two and I want to do well for them while I'm here."


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Early 2013 will bring four Fantastic Four-themed Minimate two-packs to comic shops. Diamond Select Toys went back to the days when they were under the aegis of comics legend John Byrne for their latest series of Marvel Minimates, with each member in a dark blue uniform with white accents. Each member also comes with a classic villain: Mr. Fantastic with the Puppet Master, "Flame On" Human Torch with Blastaar and the Invisible Woman with a Moloid. The fourth two-pack in this series is a rare variant set, where the Moloid comes with blind sculptress Alicia Masters, and while FF cornerstone The Thing is exclusively at Toys "R" Us, this set includes a tiny bust of the rocky ruffian himself. Check out the packaging below, and pre-order the set at your local comic shop.
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"This life's hard, but it's harder if you're stupid." -- "The Friends of Eddie Coyle"
The S&P 500 has gone almost straight up since the first of the year, but trading the trend isn't as easy as it looks. If the indices are green the folks on television celebrate and trade high fives, but they really don't have any appreciation of how challenging a one-way market like this can be for traders who are trying to capture gains.
My advice lately has been to stay with the trend and don't start looking for tops until there is some actual price weakness. That has been spot-on, but even if you have been relentlessly bullish it still can be quite difficult to keep pace with the market and rack up good gains. I don't even want to imagine what a nightmare this market has been if you are bearish and trying to fight it. Making money, even if you stick with the trend, isn't all the easy when the market moves in this manner.
One of the big changes in the market since the crash of 2008-09 is the way in which these rallies play out. As long as there has been a market there have always been strong uptrends, but recently the trends have been amazingly V-ish and lopsided. There is very little ebb and flow along the way. The market just goes straight up and the only way to add long exposure is to chase things that, many people feel, are technically extended.
Because of this one-way tendency, many traders focus on nothing but buying stocks with big volume that are hitting new highs. It doesn't matter if it is up 10 days in a row. If it is still trending up on good volume, they are willing to chase it because they are confident that there are other traders willing to do the same. When you are buying super-extended stocks there is higher risk and it is extremely easy to be whipsawed when a strong stock suddenly turns. Take a look at DDD for a good example of this.
Perhaps my memory is a bit faulty, since it has been so long, but it used to be possible to take advantage of some real dips within an uptrend. These days a dip is generally about 15 minutes of negative action before the market reverses and goes straight up again. If you aren't already in, you have to be willing to jump on a roaring locomotive to join in.
The point is that navigating a market that is going straight up, even if you are wildly bullish, isn't nearly as simply or easy as it looks. Despite another strong day yesterday I heard many bulls wish for some pullbacks so that things would reset. The more the market goes up in a straight line the harder it becomes to find stocks to buy. My watch list has been shrinking every day lately as very few stocks are set up in a manner that I like.
There is an old saying that the market always does its best to frustrate the most people. It definitely had been killing the bears lately, but it has not so easy on the bulls either. Of course, you won't hear that much from the big egos that populate the media, but if you talk with the average trader, most will admit that navigating this sort of action presents some major challenges.
A euphoric response to Amazon.com (AMZN) earnings is helping to the keep the tone positive once again. But we have the GDP number and the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) interest-rate decision coming up today. The bears will be looking and hoping and praying for a sell-the-news reaction and, frankly, there are quite a few bulls who wouldn't mind to see a little of that as well.


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Alex Smith is heading to Kansas City, and Kansas City doesn't seem overly thrilled about it.
Chiefs fans are suffering Elvis Grbac and Steve Bono flashbacks. Or they're having Geno Smith flash-forwards and wondering why the Chiefs didn't go for a promising rookie. Anybody besides another San Francisco 49ers retread.
Ask them this: If Geno were already a pro and had gone 20-6-1 in the past two seasons as a starter, wouldn't they be doing handsprings around Arrowhead Stadium?
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Alex Smith did that, and a lot more. But he is a victim of his reputation. What's the old saying? Always a bridesmaid, never a Kaepernick?
"Alex is such a humble guy. A meek guy," Mike Singletary once observed.
The meek shall not inherit much NFL earth. Singletary might as well have said his quarterback should join the Lingerie League. Such are the indignities Smith endured in six years with the 49ers.
Then Jim Harbaugh turned him into a lion. Then Colin Kaepernick turned him into a benchwarmer. Now the Chiefs have turned to him as their latest QB Savior.
Is it a shrewd move, or will Smith just be another Bono, Grbac, Matt Cassel, Brady Quinn, Damon Huard, Todd Blackledge or Bill Kenney?
Kansas City has been a quarterback graveyard for 40 years. The only real pulse came in 1993, when another Niners retread led the Chiefs to the AFC championship game.
Alex Smith is no Joe Montana, but he will be a lot closer to that than any other quarterback who stumbled through town. Chiefs fans just need to pretend his name is Geno Smith or Frank Smith or Snuffy Smith. Then consider the numbers.
There's that 20-6-1 record since 2011. He led six fourth-quarter comeback wins. He threw 249 passes without an interception.
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Heading into a game last Nov. 11, Smith completed 32 of his previous 35 passes for five touchdowns. Then he got a concussion. Colin Kaepernick stepped in and the rest is Wally Pipp history.
Chiefs fans shouldn't dwell on why Smith lost his starting job. They should marvel that he had it at all.
He wasn't good enough to warrant the No. 1 pick in the 2005 NFL Draft, but the 49ers took him anyway. Years of booing ensued. All that stuff about Smith being too cautious, too cerebral and too sensitive was true.
He is a process guy. He must master a system before he is comfortable. The dysfunctional 49ers went through six offensive coordinators in six years. That was four or five more than any QB should have to master.
Harbaugh finally brought stability. Just as importantly, he brought an attitude. He doesn't care what anyone thinks. That rubbed off on Smith, who stopped trying to please everybody.
He just went out and played. And he was playing as well as any NFL quarterback before his concussion. We all know what happened next. The Niners' QB controversy could have gone nuclear, but Smith didn't let it.
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"It's tough, for sure. I'm not going to lie to you," he said. "But I love our team, I love our locker room, and that's bigger than me. You don't pout or mope. You stay ready. The good ones stay ready."
Smith didn't just stay ready. He helped Kaepernick get ready. At Super Bowl Media Day, the world flocked to Kaepernick, a second-year phenom. His mentor, the guy who was lighting up the league, peacefully milled about.
"No other individual could have handled this the way Alex handled it," Niners tight end Vernon Davis said. "Somebody else might have been going off the ledge right now. Bitter and upset."
Isn't that kind of guy any team would want?
It's understandable why anyone who's been around Kansas City since Len Dawson retired would be worried. They should take comfort in new coach Andy Reid's record for developing quarterbacks.
Smith is only 28. He has already taken a lifetime worth of NFL abuse and handled it admirably.
So just pretend this Smith is not named Alex. And forget the rap about him being meek. The bet here is Kansas City has finally inherited a really good quarterback.


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The Collison for Mahinmi trade is not as terrible as it might seem, actually. And it could still pan out (the idea of trading PG talent for big talent was a solid one). Granger being out just makes the trade look a lot worse than it actually was because we traded a gifted offensively player for someone who we don't really expect to do many things but fill in for Roy, which he has done admirably and will probably continue to improve on.
However, that entire deal was premised on the idea that (a) Augustin was a serviceable back up and (b) Green was as gifted offensively as Collison. Neither have panned out. If Augustin and Green had been as good as advertised, we'd be doing a lot better right now.
More fundamentally, this team is based on the idea that everyone has a role and is a particular kind of cog in the machinery. Danny is at the center of all of that. When you have a team of talented role players with different skills, you need the center cog even more than a team built on just a few big cogs might. That is, Dwyane Wade might be better than Danny but the role of every other player on that team is not predicated on his play. I think our team realized that we had this vulnerability in the offseason and tried to address it by getting Mahinmi (fill in cog for Roy) and Green (fill in cog for Danny). Unfortunately, Green is just not a talented scorer. And worse, he represents a huge drop off on defense as well.


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"Outside linebacker Rocky Calmus, meanwhile, suffered a hamstring injury during Thursdays practice and is not expected to play against Baltimore. Calmus, acquired by the Colts last week in a trade with Tennessee, may be forced miss the Colts first two regular season games."
Okay Btown has told me to laugh at Rocky Calums in this thread so I will do that, LMFAO. How about that Btown the captain of the Titans defense huh? Rocky Calmus you beast you.


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Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness
IntroductionThe United States Congress designated the Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness (map) in 1984 and it now has a total of 19,410 acres. All of this wilderness is located in Arizona and is managed by the Bureau of Land Management.
DescriptionAs a prime example of the Southwest's desert country, narrow and twisting Aravaipa Canyon has few if any equals. It is a stretch of incredible scenic wonder, filled with biological treasures that have attracted enough human traffic to make overuse a problem since the 1960s. Aravaipa Creek, shaded by cottonwoods, has cut a trough up to 1,000 feet deep in the Galiuro Mountains, and the canyon walls are wondrously carved and painted in subtle sandy colors. The creek runs year-round from springs, seeps, and tributary streams, and along the water grows one of the lushest riparian habitats in southern Arizona. The main canyon's length is about 11 miles, and the Wilderness extends well beyond it to include surrounding tablelands and nine side canyons. Six species of native desert fish may be found here, along with desert bighorn sheep, an extensive variety of large and small mammals and reptiles, and at least 238 species of birds. Caves and ledges provide habitat for 12 known species of bats.
Solitude may be difficult to find in Aravaipa, and without an advance reservation you may not find yourself here at all. The attention is well deserved since you'll find few places in the state where canyon hiking is as spectacular. Although no trails are marked, a route follows a well-used path along the canyon, crossing through the creek several times. Most people rate the hiking as easy. The canyon grows so narrow in places that wading in the creek is the only option. Be prepared to encounter lightning storms, flash floods, and poisonous snakes, insects, and plants. Even though the high walls and water keep the canyon floor more humid than the surrounding desert, the summer heat can be extreme.
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Douwe Dabbert
Born in Hilversum, Piet Wijn took courses from the Rex drawing school in Amsterdam. Wijn started his career in comics in 1947 working for the Marten Toonder Studios. He initially worked at the animation department, but he soon moved to the comics studios.
De Zwarte Hertog (Tom Poes Weekblad, 4-8-1948)
For Tom Poes Weekblad, he made a couple of historic stories with text by Walling Dijkstra, such as 'De Zwarte Hertog' (1948), 'De Moorse Tovenaar' (1948-49), Manuello Y Gonza' (1948-49) and 'Verowin' (1950-51).
De Moorse Tovenaar (Tom Poes Weekblad, 22-9-1949)
Wijn began to work for the studios on a freelance base in 1949. In 1951, he developed the text strip 'Aram van de Eilanden' in the same weekly. However, the magazine folded the same year. 'Aram' then appeared in several national and international newspapers, syndicated by Swan Features until 1960.
Aram en de schatten van Norfolk
In addition to 'Aram', Wijn drew 'Frank de Vliegende Hollander' for Het Parool (1955-56), as well as comic adaptations of 'Alleen op de Wereld' and 'De Scheepsjongens van Bontekoe'. He was also present in the magazine Olidin, for which he produced two stories of 'Dick Durfal' in 1960-61.
Aram - Het Zwaard van Palermo
Piet Wijn returned to the Toonder studios in the early 1960s, and began working anonymously on several famous series until the 1980s. He took over 'Holle Pinkel' from Andries Brandt in De Spiegel (1962-64). He was the sole artist on 'Koning Hollewijn' for De Telegraaf between 1964 and 1971, while he also cooperated on 'Kappie' between 1969 and 1972. His poetic drawings graced the 'Tom Poes' daily strip from 1971 until the end in 1986. Starting in 1969, he was the artist of 'Panda' for many years, a comic for which he did get the credits.
Puk en Poppedijn - De stippelvlinder
He launched 'Puk en Poppedijn' in 1964, and he wrote and drew eightteen episodes of this fairytale-like series for De Spiegel until 1968. From 1973 to 1975, he also drew nine episodes for De Prinses.
Gloria van Goes
From 1967 to 1969, Wijn appeared in the Dutch Donald Duck weekly with fourteen stories with the Disney character 'The Big Bad Wolf', and also three 'Little Hiawatha' stories. In 1973 he began a collaboration with the girl's magazine Tina, for which he illustrated series like 'Jennifer Scott' (text Andries Brandt, 1973-75), 'Heidi' (text Patty Klein, 1976-77), 'Gloria van Goes' (text Paul Deckers, 1977-78), 'Maartje' (1979-86) and 'De wachter van Maartenshuys' (1982). With Patty Klein, Wijn also made the comic 'Annemoon' for Okki between 1980 and 1982.
In 1975, he launched the poetic series 'Douwe Dabbert' with scripts by Thom Roep. This series eventually became his main activity. With this series, Wijn returned to the world of fantasy that he loved to depict. In 1984 Piet Wijn won the De Stripschapsprijs, the most prestigious prize for comics in Holland.
Jennifer Scott
In the mid 1980s, he drew the comic strip 'Joker' for the magazine Ezelsoor. Due to a stroke in 1987, the final episodes of 'Joker' were drawn by Jan Wesseling, and Wijn had to leave the production of the daily 'Panda' strip to Frits Godhelp. Wijn was partially paralyzed, but taught himself to draw with his lefthand, which enabled him to continue 'Douwe Dabbert' throughout the 1990s. When a second stroke forced him to quit drawing completely, the final episode of 'Douwe Dabbert' was finished by Dick Matena. 23 books of the comic were published between 1975 and 2001. Piet Wijn passed away in Leidschendam on 6 October 2010.
Two streets are named after Piet Wijn-creation in the "comics heroes" district of Almere: the Douwe Dabbertstraat and the Aramstraat. Lambiek will always be grateful to Wijn for illustrating the letter "D" in our encylopedia book, 'Wordt Vervolgd - Stripleksikon der Lage Landen', published in 1979.
Holle Pinkel en de Wenslucifers (De Spiegel, 1964)
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Evaluating the Efficacy of an Absorbent Foam Dressing Containing Silver (Mepilex Ag) Versus the Same Dressing Without Silver Used on Subjects With Venous Leg Ulcers or Mixed Ulcers
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Last updated: September 11, 2014
Last verified: December 2013
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Compare the efficacy of using an absorbent foam silver dressing (Mepilex Ag) versus the equivalent dressing without silver in subjects suffering from venous leg ulcer or mixed ulcer with an ABPI ≥ 0.8 and with inflammatory signs. Efficacy will be defined as absolute wound size reduction.
|Venous Leg Ulcers Mixed Leg Ulcers
|Device: Mepilex Ag Device: Mepilex without Ag
|Phase 4
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Quadruple (Participant, Care Provider, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|A Double-blind, Comparative, Superiority, Multi-centre Investigation Evaluating the Efficacy of an Absorbent Foam Dressing Containing Silver (Mepilex Ag) Versus the Same Dressing Without Silver Used on Subjects With Venous Leg Ulcers or Mixed Ulcers
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Primary Outcome Measures:
- Efficacy Will be Defined as Absolute Wound Size Reduction. [ Time Frame: 8 weeks ]Efficacy will be defined as absolute wound size reduction.
Secondary Outcome Measures:
- Change in Inflammatory Signs [ Time Frame: 4 weeks ]Change in inflammatory signs
|Study Start Date:
|December 2009
|Study Completion Date:
|October 2013
|Primary Completion Date:
|October 2013 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
|Placebo Comparator: Mepilex product
Device: Mepilex without Ag
Mepilex is designed for a wide range of exuding wounds such as leg and foot ulcers, pressure ulcers and traumatic wounds, e.g. skin tears and secondary healing wounds.
|Active Comparator: Mepilex Ag
Device: Mepilex Ag
Mepilex is designed for a wide range of exuding wounds such as leg and foot ulcers, pressure ulcers and traumatic wounds, e.g. skin tears and secondary healing wounds.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years and older (Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
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Inclusion Criteria:
- Subjects with colonised/ local infection in a venous leg ulcer or mixed leg ulcer with an ABPI ≥ 0,8 and < 1.3
- A history of an appropriate compression therapy for at least 2 weeks prior to randomisation
Subjects with colonised/local infection presenting with three of five following specified signs:
- pain between dressing changes
- exuding wounds
- erythema on peri-wound skin
- oedema
- odour
- An ulcer size of at least 4 cm2 and a maximum size witch could be covered by one investigational product of 15x15 cm.
- Ulcer duration 6 weeks to 1 year
- In case of multiple ulcers: target ulcer must be at least 3 cm distant from other ulcers.
- Both gender with an age ≥ 18 years
- Signed informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
- > 10% necrotic (black) or fibrinous (yellow) tissue covering the wound bed
- Infected wounds in need of systemic antibiotic treatment
- Use of anti-microbial dressings or topical agents such as antiseptics, local antibiotics and steroids within 7 days from inclusion on the wound intended to be included
- Previous treatment with silver product 2 weeks prior to inclusion
- Previous treatment with MepilexAg® on the target ulcer
- Use of systemic antibiotics for any reason during the previous 7 days
- Venous surgery 2 weeks prior to inclusion or planned surgery within 8 weeks after inclusion
- Diagnosed underlying disease(s) (e.g. HIV/AIDS, cancer/malignancy and severe anaemia) judged by the investigator to be a potential interference in the wound evaluation
- Subjects with poorly controlled diabetes mellitus i.e. HbA1c >8%
- Subjects treated with systemic immunosuppressive or glucocorticosteroids, except subjects taking occasional doses or doses less than 10mg prednisolon/day or equivalent. Subjects inhaling glucocorticosteroids for asthma should not be excluded.
- Known allergy/hypersensitivity to any of the components of the investigation products.
- Subjects with physical and/or mental conditions that are not expected to comply with the investigation due to poor medical condition
- Participation in other clinical investigation(s) within 1 month prior to start of the investigation.
- Previously randomised to this investigation.
- Life expectance of the subject less than 3 months
- Pregnant or breast-feeding women
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|December 18, 2009
|Results First Received:
|September 4, 2014
|Last Updated:
|September 11, 2014
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Leg Ulcer
Varicose Ulcer
Pathologic Processes
Skin Ulcer
Skin Diseases
Varicose Veins
Vascular Diseases
Cardiovascular Diseases
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Can you all tell what's the lure of cruising? Can you tell me why so many people love it so much? I'm unsure of what to expect? I love to travel PERIOD...and I'm game for any form of travel....just a little wet behind the ears as far as cruising goes. Oh and we love to be on the water since we boat all summer long on our own personal boat. So what can you all tell me that will make me get pre-addicted to cruising?


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JONNY BAIRSTOW'S recent upturn in form was maintained with an outstanding all-round display as Yorkshire attempted to force victory against Sussex at Arundel.
Overlooked by England's selectors for the Test series against Sri Lanka,York-based Bairstow has responded with some of his best form of the season, which started with a match-winning unbeaten 60 in the NatWest T20 Blast triumph at Northampton.
He brought the confidence from that display into the current championship match and after claiming six catches during Sussex's first innings – just one short of equalling the Yorkshire wicketkeeping record for an innings held by his late father, David – he followed that with an unbeaten 161.
Batting for nearly seven hours, Bairstow had to combat an accurate Sussex bowling attack and a slow Arundel wicket to face 289 balls and hit eight fours and three sixes, enabling Yorkshire to declare 154 runs ahead on 470 for seven.
The placid nature of the pitch was underlined with Sussex comfortably seeing out the final 10 overs of the third day to reach 21 without loss at the close, trailing by 133 runs, and it will take a significant Yorkshire effort to claim the victory that would send them clear at the top of division one.
"Our attitude is to always try to win," said Bairstow, whose unbeaten 161 was his first century for Yorkshire since scoring 186 against Derbyshire in April last year.
"That is a given for this side. We don't want to get to end of the season and be left thinking, 'If only we hadn't settled for a draw in that game'."
Bairstow's achievements were in stark contrast to the disappointment felt by Jack Leaning, the 20-year-old batsman from York playing in only his third championship match of the season, who fell just one run short of claiming his maiden championship century.
The pair had resumed overnight with Yorkshire trailing by 108 runs on 203-3, and batted nearly all the morning session until Leaning fell agonisingly short, driving James Tredwell back down the pitch only for the off-spinner to take a brilliant reflex return catch.
"Jack played outstandingly well, but fell one short and it was only because of an outstanding catch – I think Tredders is the only one in the country off his own bowling that would ever catch that!," said Bairstow.
"I'm absolutely delighted I've scored the runs that I have. It's been just around the corner, I haven't been fighting myself with anything too drastic or anything like that, I've just been trying to keep things as simple as I can."
Aaron Finch, Yorkshire's big-hitting Australian, could perhaps have helped his county accelerate but fell just three overs later when Steve Magoffin won an lbw appeal.
But Bairstow was given solid support by Tim Bresnan, who shared a 138-run stand spanning 50.3 overs with both players forced to curb their naturally attacking instincts on such a slow surface.
Bresnan was dropped on 63 at slip attempting to cut Tredwell, but it was not a costly error with Magoffin bowling him three overs later as the England all-rounder attempted an aggressive drive.
Azeem Rafiq also fell before the declaration, mis-cueing Tredwell to mid-off, but Bairstow was given a rousing reception when he sprinted off at the declaration to compose himself for wicket-keeping duties.


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ANAHEIM – The $20 million Grand Terrace expansion at the Honda Center will open Oct. 10, coinciding with the Ducks' first home game this season, against the New York Rangers, the venue's officials announced Friday.
The Grand Terrace adds 15,000 square feet of indoor and entertainment space at the Honda Center's main entrance, marking the city-owned arena's single largest improvement since opening in 1993.
"We hope fans come ready to celebrate as we take the Honda Center fan experience to the next level," Tim Ryan, CEO of the Honda Center, said in a prepared statement.
The entrance will be flanked by a pair 15-foot-by-25-foot screens that will display high-definition game highlights and postgame broadcasts. Inside, the ground level will include a 220-seat, full-service restaurant by celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck and a new Anaheim Ducks team store.
The upper level of the Grand Terrace now will have bar space, communal tables and two outdoor fire pits – but the area will be open only to season-ticket holders during Ducks games.
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MFA in Writing Faculty Member Receives Pulitzer Prize for Poetry
Tyehimba Jess honored for Olio (Wave Books 2016), which investigates the lives of African American performers prior to the Civil War and continuing to the beginning of World War I.
MFA in Writing Faculty Member Tyehimba Jess Wins 2017 Pulitzer Prize in Poetry
Pacific University MFA in Writing faculty member Tyehimba Jess is the recipient of the 2017 Pulitzer Prize in Poetry for his book Olio.
Lu'au Dress Rehearsal Ticket Information
Pacific University community members and friends are invited to Friday evening's dress rehearsal of the 57th Annual Lu'au Show. Doors open at 5:30 and tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for students with ID.
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Few Tickets Remain for Saturday's 57th Annual Lu'au
A select number of tickets for both the authentic full-course Hawai'ian meal and spectacular show can still be purchased. Presented by student club Ná Haumána O Hawai`i, Pacific's annual Lu'au on the Forest Grove Campus is one of the largest and most revered in the contiguous United States.
The School of Physical Therapy presents at the OPTA Annual Conference
On March 11, the Oregon Physical Therapy Association (OPTA) had its Annual Conference in Clackamas and our program was well represented by core and adjunct faculty, students from all three classes, and alumni.
Dr. Andy Weyer coauthors review article on molecular sensor of cold temperatures.
Dr. Andy Weyer, PT, DPT, PhD, recently published a review article on the molecular sensor of cold temperatures along with Dr. Sonya Lehto, a Senior Scientist at the pharmaceutical company Amgen.
Vievee Francis Wins Kingsley Tufts Poetry Award
Pacific University MFA in Writing faculty member Vievee Francis is the 2017 recipient of the Kingsley Tufts Poetry Award, the world's largest monetary prize for a single collection of poetry.
Pacific Authors Celebration at Hillsboro Campus Set for Tuesday, April 4
Come celebrate the works of university community members at the Hillsboro Campus Library on Tuesday, April 4 from noon to 1 p.m. Lunch will be provided.
MFA Faculty Anthology: When the Rewards Can Be So Great
When the Rewards Can Be So Great is a compilation of selected crafts talks delivered by faculty at the Pacific University MFA program. Buy it in paperback or as an ebook.