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Doug Kass' line about the market not having a memory from day to day definitely applies today. It went from a gloomy, trend-down day to an upbeat, trend-up day on no significant news. If anything, the news was negative due to poor earnings reports from YUM! (YUM) and Baidu (BIDU).
This sort of inconsistent action is another good example of how computerized trading has come to dominate. Humans may have mood swings, but the pattern of shifting every other day smacks of computer algorithms trying to catch market players out of position. Yesterday and last Thursday, the computers kept the pressure on, which scared out some bulls who had grown overconfident in their dip-buying. Today and last Friday, the computers squeezed the bears who have been anxiously anticipating a market rollover for weeks.
The fact that the action has a tendency to trend the entire day is another tipoff that computers are in control. When you have out of position traders on the ropes, the computers tend to push their advantage, which is why we see these V-ish moves so often.
The best way to deal with this sort of action is to simply be aware of what is driving it and don't try to impose convention logic. One of the main reasons I continue to stress staying with the trend is because it is so obviously computer-driven and likely to go to extreme levels.
One of these days, the trend will turn and the computers will work in reverse, but right now they caught a lot of bears by surprise and are working very hard to pick their pockets once again. We are hitting day highs as I write and usually if we stay this strong this late in the day, we end up with a good close.
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Does March Madness Make You Crazy?
It makes me crazy! It's hard to think about anything else that's going on. These next few days I'm like a kid in a candy store and don't know which game to pay more attention to. It's like 4 days in a row of Sunday football. Are you with me on this?

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I have the great pleasure of introducing Katrina McQuarrie of the Kick-Ass Genealogy blog!
Katrina's blog has unique how-to tips that can help take your family history research, writing, and presentation to the next level. She posts ideas on how to research family history unlike anywhere else on the web!
With easy, unique, and very straightforward presentations, Katrina's fresh twist on family history is simple to apply whether you are a new or an experienced genealogist. Katrina's blog does not focus so much on her lineage, but mainly on instructional techniques.
Having worked on her genealogy since she was a child, Katrina says that as well both of her parents have been doing genealogy for as far back as she can remember. With her maternal and paternal genealogy somewhat complete, Katrina has spent time researching and focusing on her husband's family line for about the last two years.
Katrina's Blog and Her Family
Katrina's family thinks her blog is "nifty" but really does not read or follow her blog. Her sister is the exception: she is subscribed to Katrina's RSS feed and is responsible for repairing all the WordPress codes that Katrina breaks!
How Katrina Follows the Rest of Us
Google Reader is Katrina's choice for following genealogy blogs. She has about nineteen blogs that she is currently following. Katrina uses email to follow other types of blogs, which include personal finance and lifestyle design. Eventually, Katrina would like to offer a value-added option on her blog so that her readers are able to receive her posts via email.
Katrina's Thoughts on Starting Her Blog
Katrina wasn't sure which was more terrifying: the fear that nobody would read her blog or that everyone would read it and she would lack the discipline to keep writing. As it turns out, she keeps up very well!
Like many genealogy bloggers, Katrina had initial hesitations starting her blog, even though her day job involves tech support. Having to learn about web hosting, coding, using blog software and site design was quite daunting. Additional hesitations have included concerns over her abilities as a writer and being able to attract readers especially since Katrina's future plans include ways to monetize her blog.
Katrina feels strongly about the importance of making sure genealogy is fun for newer enthusiasts. She started blogging, largely owing to the fact that she had gone through all the standard "how-to" websites and found their content basic and boring.
Katrina wanted something to help her push her family history skills a bit further. Out of frustration she decided to be the resource she was seeking! Katrina loves to hear from her readers letting her know what the outcome was when using the tools and tips from her blog, or asking questions for clarity if necessary and making suggestions for the future.
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Katrina has done an outstanding job on her blog and I know she will attract many readers with her unique style and experience. Please welcome Katrina, stop by her Kick-Ass Genealogy blog, and leave a comment to let her know you were there. The tools and tips she offers, really do "kick-ass" and her blog title fits perfectly!
© 2009, copyright Gini Webb
Gini Webb lives in San Diego, California and manages her own blog, Ginisology, while also researching her own German heritage, recently retired, enjoying life with wonderful husband Steve and visiting with her now seven grandchildren!
Are you a genealogy blogger who would like to be interviewed for the "May I Introduce To You . . ." series? If so, contact Gini Webb via e-mail.


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"Back to the Future," Photographs by Irina WerningDecember 23, 2013
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Originally published on May 2, 2013: Buenos Aires-based photographer Irina Werning travelled to 32 countries and shot 250 pictures for her Back to the Future project. "I love old photos. I admit being a nosey photographer. As soon as I step into someone else's house, I start sniffing for them. Most of us are fascinated by their retro look but to me, it's imagining how people would feel and look like if they were to reenact them today… Two years ago, I decided to actually do this. So, with my camera, I started inviting people to go back to their future."


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Time to make the donuts for another update…
Wanted to let you guys know that tomorrow night at 6pm EST, X-Play is hosting their G-Phoria special – an awards show on G4TV where the awards are voted on by the fans (YOU!). Tune in to see if Fallout 3 (or any of your other favorite games) take home an award.
"I didn't have too much trouble capping the guys, until I managed to acquire a ghoul mask, which allowed me to pass among them and observe their empty lives like a zombie Jane Goodall. Kind of left me wishing I hadn't spent the first half of the game pinning their heads to the walls with railway spikes. I got over it, though. Go cry, emo zombie."
Moving right along — with Mothership Zeta's release this week, reviews are beginning to show up online. Here's an excerpt from G4TV's review:
"As a combat mission, "Mothership Zeta" is excellent. It's fast paced, full of enemies, and great for loading up on XP. I finally hit level 30 about two-thirds of the way through. You won't just be fighting aliens — abducted ghouls and raiders can also be found in certain sections of the ship."
More reviews can be found at GameFocus, Gamervision, Examiner.com, and AtomicGamer.
Wrapping up this "Around the Web," I thought I'd share some id Software news. First, at TeamXbox, you can find plenty of new details on the multiplayer component for Wolfenstein — due out this month on PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC. Meanwhile, the Twitter page for RAGE has announced there will be a video blog for the game — and it will start during QuakeCon next week. Head here to submit your questions.


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I am still reeling from Sen. Harry Reid's comments about how there's no real progress in the talks. No, I am not reeling because there's no real progress, I get that. I am reeling because if you want to kill whatever NASCENT progress there is on solving the fiscal cliff you do what he did today, which is blab about how it's not going well.
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Dunn leaves midgame with back spasms, is day to day
ANAHEIM -- If Adam Dunn has his way, he'll be back in the White Sox lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Angels.
But after leaving in the fifth inning of Saturday's 12-9 loss to the Angels with back spasms, Dunn's status stands at a firm day to day.
"It's just more treating it and making sure everything is all right," said White Sox manager Robin Ventura, who knows Dunn's desire to stay on the field, even if it means playing through pain. "As of right now, it's day to day.
"Just watching him on the field, he had done something. I don't know exactly when he did it. We were watching him at first and he couldn't move around very well. When he came in, he just wasn't moving around too good. It just tightened up on him."
Dunn explained that he was stretching his hamstrings in the on-deck circle before a two-run single during a four-run fourth, just as he does before every at-bat, and something grabbed in his back when he came up.
"When I got on first, I never really had muscle spasms before, so I really didn't know what it was," Dunn said. "But Paulie [Konerko] hit the ball and I almost fell down running to second.
"What I was really worried about was defense. I couldn't go down. It wasn't too bad going side to side, but going down to getting a ground ball would have been very tough."
The hope from Dunn, who still felt the back soreness after extensive in-game treatment, is that the muscle releases and he can get back on the field. Dunn is 8-for-22 with 10 RBIs on the road trip.
Scott Merkin is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Merk's Works, and follow him on Twitter @scottmerkin. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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The Effect of High and Low Sodium Intake on Urinary Aquaporin-2 in Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease
This study has been completed.
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The aim of the study is to test the following hypotheses:
- that the function and/or regulation of AQP2 and /or ENaC in the principal cells is abnormal in autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease.
- if an abnormal function of the principal cells is present in autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease, this woll become more pronounced at high and low sodium intake.
|Polycystic Kidney, Autosomal Dominant
|Behavioral: High Sodium Diet Behavioral: Low Sodium Diet
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|Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Crossover Assignment
Masking: Double (Participant, Investigator)
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|The Effect of High and Low Sodium Intake on Urinary Aquaporin-2 in Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease, During Basal Conditions and After Hypertonic Saline Infusion.
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Primary Outcome Measures:
- u-AQP-2; fractional sodium excretion, p-vasopressin; p-aldosterone. [ Time Frame: Before and after hypertonic saline infusion after 4 days on high and low sodium diet, respectively. ]
Secondary Outcome Measures:
- u-p-AQP-2; u-ENaC (alpha, beta, gamma); CH2O; u-cAMP; uPGE-2, GFR. [ Time Frame: Before and after hypertonic saline infusion after 4 days on high and low sodium diet, respectively. ]
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|October 2006
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|November 2011
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|October 2010 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
Intervention Details:
Behavioral: High Sodium Diet
250-350 mmolBehavioral: Low Sodium Diet
25-35 mmol
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years to 65 Years (Adult)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Caucasian men and women
- age 18-65 years
- BMI between 18,5-30,0 kg/m2
ADPKD, diagnosed by the following findings on ultra scan:
- for patients without ADPKD family history: > 5 bilateral cysts
- for patients with ADPKD family history: < 30 years: 2 cysts (unilateral or bilateral) 30-60 years: 2 or more bilateral cysts > 60 years: 4 or more bilateral cysts
- Kidney function: stadium 1-4.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Other kidney disease
- Anamnestic or clinical signs of acute myocardial infarction, atrial fibrillation, heart valve disease or chronic heart failure
- Anamnestic or clinical signs of disease in lungs, liver,endocrine organs or brain or neoplastic disease
- Family history of rupture of intracerebral aneurisms
- Alcohol or drug abuse
- Smoking
- Medical treatment arat form antihypertensives and oral anticonceptives
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding
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|Holstebro, Denmark, 7500
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|Erling B. Pedersen, Professor
|Department of Medical Research, Holstebro Hospital, Denmark
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|Carolina C. Graffe, MD
|Department of Medical Research, Holstebro Hospital, Denmark
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|December 10, 2006
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|December 4, 2011
Keywords provided by Regional Hospital Holstebro:
Urinary Aquaporin-2
Fractional sodium excretion
High/low sodium diet
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Kidney Diseases
Polycystic Kidney Diseases
Polycystic Kidney, Autosomal Dominant
Urologic Diseases
Kidney Diseases, Cystic
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We are glad you are considering becoming part of the diverse community at Trinity Christian College! A Trinity education is a life changing experience that will challenge you academically, enrich you spiritually, and equip you for your future career and calling.
Alumna and Honorary Alumni of the Year Announced
This year's Alumna of the Year Award recognized Louella DeVries '93, president and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor at Olive Branch Counseling Associates in Oak Forest, Illinois.
Congratulations, also, to the honorary alumni award recipients. They include:
- Keith and Bev Bruxvoort, friends of the College
- Tim Timmons, director of Trinity's physical plant
- Mark Ward, former associate provost and professor of business
Louella DeVries '93
Louella holds a master's degree in marriage and family therapy from the Adler School of Professional Psychology. At Olive Branch, she provides psychotherapy and counseling to clients as well as clinical supervision for other therapists. Louella is married to fellow alum Dr. Michael DeVries '74, professor of psychology at Trinity, and serves the children and women of Huaycan, Peru, through the Light and Leadership Initiative, an organization started by their daughter Lara '08.
Louella started at Trinity in 1972 as an art studio major, married Michael in 1973, then left to enter the workforce while Michael pursued graduate studies. In 1977, Michael was asked to join the Trinity faculty.
When she first visited Trinity, she said she never dreamed of psychology as a career, but during her time as a stay-at-home mom, Louella started to feel a call to a career outside of the home and to a career in psychology—a call she tried "very hard to ignore."
"Ignoring that call was simply not in the plan for me. I knew I was supposed to become a psychotherapist in order to answer that call," said Louella. So, she returned to Trinity in 1992 as a wife and a mother of four very active children. "People often ask how I changed from art to psychology. I simply changed the medium that I work in; it's still a creative process."
As a student, she was deeply influenced by a number of professors, including her husband Michael. "Michael had the ability to put it all together so it made sense. Theories of Personality was a class that set the stage for my graduate school work and laid a foundation for my practice of clinical psychology," said Louella. "I have been blessed to have Michael's academic influence as well as his influence in my personal life."
Since her graduation, her involvement with Trinity has been ongoing; she has served as an adjunct professor, clinical supervisor at the Cooper Counseling Center, Interim leader, and keynote speaker at the annual alumni conference. She also oversees the internship program through which Trinity students have served at Olive Branch for over 10 years.
Of her role as an alumna, Louella said, "We are all representatives of our school, and that is a pretty heavy responsibility. When I get the opportunity to speak up about Trinity, I do so. I received a great education there and so did my children."
The DeVries have four grown children: Julia, Anna 'ex 03, Jonathan ex '06, and Lara '08. They are members of Fourth Presbyterian Church in Chicago.
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I'm big on education. The more you know the better your music will sound, the more jobs you will get, the more money you will be paid and the more fun you will have. Last week I was talking to a friend of mine in Spain and he was telling me about his experience at the SAE Insitute over there. First off, he told me he paid about 9000€. Immediately I let out a big gulp. Teachers should be paid yes. Equipment is expensive yes… but still. I give him "props" as he's not a native Spanish speaker and all his classes are in Spanish. Because of this however his grades are low. This doesn't reflect on his music or drive because his tracks are well produced and he's involved with some decent commercial work already. However, he complains that he can never get studio time at the school except for early in the morning around 8:00AM. He also mentioned that he has several rotating substitute teachers, none of which he has confidence in. He doesn't like that they gave him the cheapest Mac laptop (the white one). I guess he should have known which computer he was going to get before entering into the program.
I know this post could be seen as a little controversial but I got the notion it was a good topic because over at the Sound on Sound Magazine forums a new bloak asks what people think about SAE almost daily. Almost daily the reviews are mainly negative. Here's an example: click here
"i'd do a cost analysis: student loans versus potential income. hmmmmmmm, let's see… potential income = zero" – Sqye, Gearslutz Forum Member
So are any of you currently enrolled at SAE? What do you think? Any allumni want to chime? Is it worth it? I think a lot of people coming into the music business want to know.
Some forum threads on the subject at Gearslutz: click here and another one.


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COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — The words "natural disaster" often evoke vivid images of hurricanes and wildfires and the devastated landscapes they leave behind.
But 101 out of 114 counties in Missouri, including Boone County, have been federally designated as natural disaster areas as of Oct. 17, due to drought and excessive heat this summer.
"This sort of thing happens all the time," said Dan Gieseke, farm loan chief for the Farm Service Agency of Missouri.
The natural disaster designation gives farmers access to a special, low-interest emergency loan, but the aging loan program is increasingly under-used.
In 2011 alone, Boone County has been designated a natural disaster area four times by either President Barack Obama or U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack.
This year isn't exceptional. In four of the past five years, Boone County has received a natural disaster area designation at some point during the year.
Gieseke rattled off the official natural disasters the state has seen this year.
"Well, we had a blizzard in February, then flooding in the Missouri Bootheel, then more flooding along the Missouri River from the Gavins Point Dam (in South Dakota), then the drought," he said. "And now we're considering whether a hailstorm in August in northwestern Missouri qualifies, too."
The natural disaster designation allows farmers who have lost at least 30 percent of their crop yield to apply for low-interest emergency loans to cover damage. In order to qualify for the low interest rate, they must be unable to secure loans from private, conventional creditors, according to Mark Mudd, the Farm Service Agency loan officer for seven Missouri counties, including Boone and Callaway.
There is no requirement that the losses declared by farmers in a disaster area are the result of the disaster in question, Gieseke said. As long as producers live within a designated disaster area and can prove they lost 30 percent of their average crop yield, they can apply for a loan.
It is up to the Farm Service Agency to verify the losses. Many producers have crop insurance, and those companies keep yield records for their customers, so often verification is as simple as checking with the farmer's insurer. But those who don't have insurance turn in self-reported yield records, and Farm Service Agency officers must look at income tax returns and grain receipts to verify their reports.
Mudd said that as far as he knows, Boone County farmers haven't applied for one of these loans since the mid-1990s.
Emergency loans make up only a small percentage of total farm loans distributed each year, Gieseke said.
So far this year, for example, the Farm Service Agency has handed out 1,234 loans in Missouri, totaling over $184 million. Of those loans, six were emergency loans made available in natural disaster areas, totaling $265,290.
At the request of Gov. Jay Nixon, local committees called county emergency boards meet and produce an estimate of agricultural losses due to proposed natural disasters.
"They meet with some producers, take a tour of the county sometimes and see what they can see," Gieseke said. "It's very unscientific."
Boone County's emergency board consists of five members: Kim Viers, director of the Farm Service Agency in Boone County; Robert Hagedorn, a district conservationist for the Natural Resource Conservation Service; and three local farmers from different regions in the county who make up the Boone County Farm Service Agency Committee, Carol Riedel (northeast), David Grant (east-central) and Troy Douglas (northwest).
Based on its evaluations, the board comes up with an estimate of crop yield losses for Boone County.
Grant said farmers on the board evaluate the condition of the crops and grasses in their area, talk to other producers and try to keep in mind rainfall and temperature data.
"In the end, we give an opinion, really," he said.
The resulting damage estimates are sent to a state emergency board, which reviews them and sends them to the national Farm Service Agency in Washington, D.C. After another review, they are signed by Vilsack or the president.
Grant said most producers in the area would qualify for the required 30 percent crop loss this year, particularly those growing corn.
"Yeah, I'd feel pretty confident that in many places we've had as much as 40 to 50 percent decrease in corn production," he said. He estimated that his yields are down more than 30 percent.
But like many agricultural producers in the county, he has crop insurance and won't be applying for any emergency loans.
The low-interest nature of the emergency loans doesn't impress him.
"After all," he said, "a loan is still a loan," and producers will still be taking on debt.
Gieseke said the 3.75 percent interest rate of emergency loans isn't much lower than many other loans available to farmers through other Farm Service Agency programs or through private, local creditors.
A rising number of farmers covered by crop insurance has weakened the need for emergency loans.
Darrell Campbell, director of the Farm Service Agency in Callaway County, estimates 60 to 70 percent of Missouri's agricultural producers are covered by some form of insurance.
Campbell said the loan process itself acts as a deterrent. "There's too many bells and whistles to go through," he said, referring to the large amount of collateral that the emergency loan program requires.
The program, as it stands, has been in place since 1961, said Kent Politsch, chief of public affairs for the Farm Service Agency in Washington, D.C.
"We have records of disaster loans being available as early as 1918," he said. "It's a fairly old practice."
Even given its old age and what he acknowledged as a low level of use, Politsch doesn't believe the program has outgrown its use.
"I don't think it's ever outdated," he said. "Our purpose is to be a safety net."
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One of the best experiences that I had on this trip was visiting Loraypo, the association of women weavers. Learning how to weave was something that I have always wanted to do, but never really had the opportunity to do before. I found it so interesting that these women can sit for 6-8 hours a day, and weave. Many have little children, and it's unfathomable to me that they can work with them strapped to their backs. That is, to me, the true definition of a working mother. I have a lot of respect and admiration for women of this culture. I don't necessarily think American women could work this way. It's amazing. And the people here seem to be so happy just the same. I really like Peru. I loved being able to communicate with the people. Even though my Spanish is at a basic level, I tried my best to communicate the best I could. I definitely understood more than I could speak. The language is so beautiful to listen to, and now that I have made friends in Peru, it motivates me to continue learning it until I have mastered the language. I hope in the future that I will be able to return to Peru one day.
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"Let's not get anything for each other this Valentine's," Lori announced to me. "We don't have time to look, and besides, we need to save the money."
But how do I know she means it?
A man can never be completely sure. Sometimes his Valentine's underlying message is: "I really want to be wowed but want you to figure that out without me having to tell you because if I tell you it won't be the surprise I'm totally expecting you to surprise me with."
I'm not much on Facebook. In fact, I'm not on Facebook but my wife Cindy is and she's an avid follower.
I have to admit it does come in handy for keeping up with folks.
Sometimes it even helps you keep up with yourself.
Take the other day for instance.
Cindy was on the couch in the living room with her laptop and going through her Facebook page. I just had a shower and was walking in when she said, "Have you entered any writing contests lately?'
FRANKFORT – You wouldn't buy a major product or service without knowing the cost, and the Kentucky General Assembly should ensure the same consideration for our local school districts.
This week, House Bill 154 was inaccurately presented as a transparency bill because a last-minute committee substitute added extra training for local school officials. Committed to government transparency, I have filed or cosponsored several bills to make government more accountable, but this bill is more complex than a simple transparency measure.
It certainly wasn't the first time I had prayed for my friend, Don Hughes, but I was convinced it was my last.
Our friendship was forged by prayer as he fought colon cancer. Several years ago, Gene, one of Don's five sons, told me his dad was sick.
"Would you please pray for him?" he asked.
And so I went to visit Don Hughes.
"I thank you for coming," he said as I left his house. "You're always welcome here."
And I was.
"One advantage of talking to yourself is that you know at least somebody's listening."
—Franklin P. Jones (American Businessman, 1887-1929)
I've always tended to talk out loud to myself when I'm writing. You know, just to see how things sound and such. As I get older, I tend to do this more and more. You may not know it but they say this is a sign of great "genius."
"Who says that?" you ask.
I couldn't have been more pleased when I found out earlier this month that Bernard Smalley was going to be named Citizen of the Year by the Springfield-Washington County Chamber of Commerce. I've spent a little over two years working in the Washington County community, and I'd be hard-pressed to say I've crossed paths with a more genuine person who cared more about Washington County than Bernard.
"The Christian life is not a constant high. I have my moments of deep discouragement. I have to go to God in prayer with tears in my eyes, and say, 'O God, forgive me,' or 'Help me.'"
—Billy Graham
Dear Editor,
In last week's edition of The Sun, there was a story about vandalism on the old bridge in Fredericktown. I visited the bridge last weekend and saw the strange scene myself: an unlit pile of wood, a gas can and two chairs. This scene appeared oddly staged.
I question the motives of why someone would set up such a bizarre scene. Kids would be the obvious answer to some. Possibly, but living in the area as long as I have, and knowing most everyone here, I don't buy that theory.
Stevie Lowery
"Is your hair naturally curly?"
I have been asked that question hundreds of times.
"You're so lucky," is the response I often receive after confirming that, yes, my hair is indeed naturally curly.
Apparently, from what I've been told, many women would pay good money to have curls like mine.
How are those New Year's resolutions working for you? If you've already reneged on them, don't panic. You aren't alone.
According to a survey reported in Forbes magazine, 36 percent have broken their resolutions after one month, 54 percent have failed after six months, and only 8 percent actually reach their New Year's goals.
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Artists sought for scholarship benefit show
October 30, 2012
Artists are wanted for the Carson Valley Art Association's scholarship benefit fine art show.
This year's show will be held Friday through Sunday at the CVIC Hall in Minden, Nev., located at Fifth and Esmeralda. The show will be judged and ribbons and cash prizes will be awarded for the top seven pieces.
Show rules and registration forms will be available at 775-782-8035 or firstname.lastname@example.com. Receiving wll take place Thursday, Nov. 1, from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the CVIC Hall. Pickup will take place from 3-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3. The show will take place Friday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., with an artists' reception from 6-8 p.m.; Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with a raffle at 2 p.m. The raffle will go toward CVAA scholarship funds.


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CLAYTON — A 61-year-old man who had previously obtained a restraining order against his son was found dead at his home late Friday morning, and his son has been arrested on suspicion of murder.
Matthew Wester, 22, is being held on $1 million bail in connection with the killing of his father, Richard Wester, the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office said Saturday.
Sheriff's deputies went to the 400 block of Meadow View Lane, which is off Morgan Territory Road in a semirural area outside of Clayton, at 11:06 a.m. Friday after receiving a call about a person who was unconscious and not breathing.
When deputies arrived, paramedics had already pronounced Wester dead. It is unknown how Wester died. An autopsy is scheduled for Monday, the Sheriff's Office said.
Matthew Wester, who was at the home, was interviewed by detectives and booked into the Martinez Detention Facility on one count of murder, according to the Sheriff's Office.
According to documents filed with the Contra Costa County Superior Court, Richard Wester was granted a restraining order against his son in June 2010. The restraining order was set to expire on June 1, 2011. Wester did not appear to have renewed the order.
The killing marked a jarring contrast to the otherwise serene but remote area just outside of the tiny burg of Clayton.
Wester's home lies on a dirt road, surrounded by trees and green fields. Few neighbors live in the area, and the beginning of the road that leads back to the home where police and emergency crews responded is marked only by four white mailboxes and a street sign.
Little else is known about the family. Calls to Wester's home and to neighbors were not returned.
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|For Immediate Release: December 6, 2012
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New Book Discusses How Teachers and Families Can Promote Children's Literacy Right from the Start
So Much More than the ABCs explores how teachers and families can build a foundation for children's later academic success by starting in infancy
"This is a masterful must-read for anyone interested in the literacy development of young children. Research on language, reading, writing, and motivation is woven seamlessly together with precise instructional guidance. For teachers, this book offers a treasure trove of practical advice; for parents, literacy coaches, and university faculty, it provides a broad, accurate view of early literacy development and pedagogy."
— David K. Dickinson, Professor, Vanderbilt University
"So Much More than the ABCs is a must-read for parents and teachers of preschoolers. This outstanding book is based on research and the authors' lifetime experiences devoted to the study of early literacy."
— Lesley Mandel Morrow, Professor of Literacy, Rutgers University
WASHINGTON—The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) is pleased to announce the publication of So Much More than the ABCs: The Early Phases of Reading and Writing, by Judith A. Schickedanz and Molly F. Collins.
Founded in 1926, the National Association for the Education of Young Children is the largest and most influential advocate for high-quality early care and education in the United States.


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DeAnna Marie is a Babe of the Day Who Likes to Get Her Dance On
DeAnna Marie likes to get her dance on, as she is the host of the TV show 'Dancin' on Air.'
Interestingly enough, 'Dancin' on Air' is a reboot of the 1980s show, which featured star performers like Madonna, Will Smith, Duran Duran, Stevie Wonder and many more.
The 27-year-old sexpot also hosts a rock radio stations, is a calendar model and even acts.
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Electronic cigarette use is on the rise with adolescents in the state according more than one survey taken by students.
Figures doubled from 2013 to 2014 according to the Florida Youth Tobacco Survey.
While blood supplies in most of the Southeast are nearly back to normal, LifeSouth is asking donors to help those in the Northeast who are facing critical shortages brought on by blizzards and ice.
By Kristina Zachry
QuitDoc and the statewide Tobacco Free Florida Program are raising awareness about the dangers of smokeless tobacco, like chew and dip, to help combat this deadly addiction. "Through With Chew Week", a national public awareness campaign created to reduce the use of smokeless tobacco among young people, takes place Feb. 15-21, with the Great American Spit Out on Feb.19.
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It's no secret that low-birth-weight babies face significantly greater risks for certain health problems early on, such as respiratory distress or infection. Now, a new study from researchers at the University of Florida and Northwestern University shows that lower weights at birth also have an adverse effect on children's performance in school, which is likely due to the early health struggles small babies often face.
By Brad Buck
A University of Florida scientist has moved one step closer to his goal of eliminating 99.9 percent of peanut allergens by removing 80 percent of them in whole peanuts.
Scientists must eliminate peanut allergens below a certain threshold for patients to be safe, said Wade Yang, an assistant professor in food science and human nutrition and member of UF's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences.
Expiration date labeling on food products is a source of confusion for consumers according to a new survey from NSF International, a global public health and safety organization. The survey found that people are confused about how to interpret dates on food packaging such as expiration, "best used by" and "sell by" dates, causing many to keep some food dangerously long or prematurely throw away good food.
Elder Options is seeking individuals with one or more chronic health conditions who want to be able to support and help others learn to take control of their ongoing health conditions by facilitating workshops once a week for 2 — hours for six weeks.
Want to see if you can save money on your prescription drug costs?
University of Florida veterinary researchers say a simple DNA-based test could help identify strains of a debilitating tickborne disease that infects an increasing number of people.
If a serious accident or illness should happen, is there someone you trust who can make healthcare decisions for you? What are your wishes? Who should know?
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text: How much will Cabela's affect local stores? By John McCoy July 12, 2012 Story Share Chip Ellis Frank Addington, who's run his outdoors store near Winfield for more than 30 years, expects to lose some business when Cabela's opens at Southridge Centre next month. CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Owners of local hunting- and fishing-related businesses know the new Charleston-area Cabela's store will affect their businesses.They just aren't sure how much.The 80,000-square-foot facility, scheduled to open Aug. 9, will sell fishing tackle, guns, bows, camping equipment, ATVs and apparel. Most of the stores in the Kanawha Valley that currently sell those things are mom-and-pop shops.One of those operations, anticipating a dramatic loss of customers to the new Cabela's, went out of business June 30."I didn't think we could compete with them," said Joe Lewis, former owner of On The Fly, a small fly-fishing specialty shop in St. Albans. "They were going to be carrying a lot of the same brands we did, and with their buying power, they would be selling them for less than we did."For every item I ordered a dozen of, they would be ordering 5,000 -- and they'd get free shipping, which I didn't."Lewis said Cabela's had the ability to affect his business in a way other big-box stores that carried fishing tackle could not."Most of the big boxes don't carry much, if any, fly-fishing equipment," he explained. "Cabela's is one of the few big boxes that know anything about fly fishing, and they hit it pretty hard. They even have separate catalogs for fly fishing and fly tying."Even so, Lewis said Cabela's competitive advantage wasn't his sole reason for closing up shop. "The weather stunk two springs in a row, and when the weather's bad people don't go fishing.When they don't go fishing, they don't buy fly-fishing gear," he added. "And with the economy as shaky as it is, people didn't seem to be spending as much money on fishing."Lewis had been in business less than 21/2 years when he decided to close.Two other business owners, both of which have operated in the greater Kanawha Valley for more than 20 years, said they aren't very concerned about losing customers to Cabela's. Dan Kessel, managing partner at Spring Hill Rod and Gun in South Charleston, believes his sales staff's experience and expertise will help his business offset Cabela's buying power and high-profile location."Our main ace in the hole, and one that I think will make the difference, is that we have a reputation for good customer service, good customer relations, and a good experienced staff," he said. "We also have consistent, loyal customers who say they're going to continue to shop here. I have people tell me that every day."Kessel also thinks the very fact that his store specializes in hunting and fishing gear sets it apart from Cabela's."A lot of Cabela's draw is that they sell clothing and other items that we don't sell anyway," he said.In some ways, Kessel added, Cabela's presence might actually help his business."A big store like that does bring people into the area, and it might also get people who have lain dormant active again. We might be able to feed off their draw," he said.Frank Addington, owner of Addington's Bowhunter Shop near Winfield, expects to lose at least some business to Cabela's, but only for minor purchases. "They'll hurt what I call 'easy sales' -- small items like [deer lure] scents and stuff like that," Addington said. "The convenience of their store will give me competition. But where bow sales are concerned, I don't think our business will change."Part of Addington's confidence stems from his knowledge that he has exclusive local sales rights for Mathews bows, one of the most sought-after brands. He also stocks a sizable inventory of upgrade and repair parts for the Mathews line."I also know I'll have an advantage where service is concerned," Addington said. "I have 35 years' worth of experience at setting up and maintaining bows. How many of [Cabela's] employees are going to be able to say that?"Like Kessel, Addington believes Cabela's presence might actually help him attract new customers."Any store that promotes archery is only going to help bring more people into the sport," he said. "When Gander Mountain built their big store up there at Southridge, it didn't hurt our business one bit. 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Kaseya BYOD Suite Enables Secure Access to Corporate Data from Mobile Devices While Preserving Employee Personal Data Privacy
Kaseya, a leading provider of IT systems management software, recently announced the general availability of the Kaseya BYOD Suite, an enterprise-class platform that securely extends multiple corporate data sources to mobile users' smartphone and tablet devices, while ensuring personal data privacy and keeping employee data free from corporate control. The technology for the solution was purchased by Kaseya earlier in the year in its acquisition of Rover Apps.
BYOD policies are escalating in popularity for enterprises that want to enable their employees to work using the mobile devices they prefer.
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Since its founding in 1967, graduates of the School have been assembling an impressive list of accomplishments. The alumni chapter of the School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation is active in sponsoring numerous career related, academic and social activities. The network of Maryland graduates constitutes an ever-expanding group of practitioners and scholars.
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Safety and Efficacy of HO/03/03 10μg in the Treatment of Plantar Neuropathic Diabetic Foot Ulcers (Truheal)
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Recruitment status was: Active, not recruiting
Recruitment status was: Active, not recruiting
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A prospective, double blind, randomized, placebo controlled, outpatient, parallel group comparison trial to assess the safety and efficacy of HO/03/03 10µg versus Placebo, applied topically once daily for up to 14 weeks in at least 196 subjects diagnosed with Diabetes Mellitus and having a single target non-healing Plantar Neuropathic Diabetic Foot Ulcer.
|Diabetic Foot Ulcer
|Drug: HO/03/03 10µg Drug: Placebo
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|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Double (Participant, Investigator)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|Safety and Efficacy of HO/03/03 10μg in the Treatment of Plantar Neuropathic Diabetic Foot Ulcers (Truheal)
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Primary Outcome Measures:
- Complete ulcer closure [ Time Frame: Up to 14 weeks inclusive ]Time to Event Analysis that determines time for incidence of 100% study wound closure per unit of time (days) and the incidence of 100% wound closure per unit of time using the log rank test.
Secondary Outcome Measures:
- Percent change in wound area at 4 weeks [ Time Frame: 4 weeks ]
- 75% wound closure by or on Study Week 14 [ Time Frame: Up to 14 weeks inclusive ]
- Incidence of adverse events, changes in vital signs, physical examination, electrocardiogram and laboratory tests from baseline to termination. [ Time Frame: 14 weeks ]
- Incidence of 100% Closure tested by the Fisher exact 2-tailed test [ Time Frame: Up to 14 weeks inclusive ]
- Percent change in granulation tissue at 4 weeks [ Time Frame: 4 weeks ]
- Incidence of improved ulcers
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|Study Start Date:
|February 2010
|Estimated Primary Completion Date:
|August 2013 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
|Experimental: HO/03/03 10µg
|Drug: HO/03/03 10µg
|Placebo Comparator: Placebo
|Drug: Placebo
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years to 80 Years (Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
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Inclusion Criteria:
- Age between 18 and 80 years, extremes included
- Diagnosed with Diabetes Mellitus Type 1 or Type 2
- Having a documented single target non-healing Plantar Neuropathic Diabetic Foot Ulcer with a minimal duration of 4 weeks prior to the informed consent signature
Ulcer size at randomization:
- Wagner grade 1, between 2.0 cm2 to 10 cm2, extremes included or;
- Wagner grade 2, between 1.0 cm2 to 10 cm2, extremes included;
Single target, ulcer on the study foot:
- Wagner grade 1 or;
- Wagner grade 2 (does not involve abscess or osteomyelitis);
- Target ulcer area decreased by ≤ 30% OR ≤ 0.1 cm/wk edge healing rate measured after debridement at screening to after debridement if clinically indicated at randomization.
- Glycosylated Haemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) ≤ 12%;
Ankle to Brachial Index (ABI) on study foot:
- 0.7 ≤ ABI ≤ 1.2 or
- ABI > 1.2 and toe pressure > 50 mm Hg (ABI measured by Doppler; toe blood pressure measured by toe cuff);
- Diabetic Neuropathy is confirmed by neurological testing
- Subject should be available for the entire study period, and be able and willing to adhere to protocol requirements
- Subject has signed the informed consent form prior to any study protocol related procedure
Exclusion Criteria:
Subjects meeting one or more of the following criteria cannot be selected:
- Anamnesis of current or recent past (within the last 2 years) abuse of alcohol, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, amphetamines, narcotics, cocaine, psychoactive drugs or other abused substances that will interfere with treatment compliance
- Use of growth factors, skin graft or participation in an investigational study within the last 30 days prior to the beginning of the screening period
- Females who are pregnant, lactating, of child-bearing potential, or post-menopausal for less than 2 years and not using a medically approved method of contraception or females who test positive on a blood-based pregnancy test
- Have a documented medical history of HIV, HBV or HCV
- Have a documented medical history of a significant cardiac, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, endocrine (other than Diabetes Mellitus type 1 or 2), metabolic, neurological, hepatic or nephrologic disease and/or receiving dialysis
- Anaemia (Haemoglobin < 9 gram/dL for females or Haemoglobin < 10 gram/dL for males) or White Blood Cells count > 11,000/μL or Platelets count < 100,000/μL or impaired renal function (Creatinine > 3 mg/dL) or liver function tests > 3 times upper normal lab values or any indication of malnourishment (Albumin < 2.8 g/dL) or any other clinically significant biochemistry, haematology and urinalysis tests;
- Had any clinically significant illness during the last 4 weeks prior to the screening period;
- Have a current malignancy or a past malignancy in the last 5 years other than Basal Cell Carcinoma or is treated by radio/chemotherapy
- Have any signs of clinical infection in the wound (which could be linked to raised body temperature, abscess, osteomyelitis, necrosis or erythema)
- Had any antibiotic treatment during the screening period;
- Had evidence of infection or osteomyelitis on a plain foot x-ray at screening;
- Is bed-ridden or unable to come to the clinic;
- Have more than one target non-healing Diabetic Foot Ulcer per subject;
- Plantar Neuropathic DFU is located on an active Charcot foot;
- Have hind foot ulcer or have a foot deformity/condition preventing the use of offload footwear;
- Had a leg revascularization surgery within the last 6 months or be a candidate for revascularization surgery during the course of the study;
- Glucocorticosteroid treatment (Prednisone >10 mg/day or its equivalent)
- Inability to stop alternative wound healing treatment (e.g. Becaplermin or other topical products) following debridement
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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00926068
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|Study First Received:
|June 22, 2009
|Last Updated:
|April 3, 2013
Keywords provided by HealOr:
Diabetes Mellitus
Foot Ulcer
Wound healing
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Diabetic Foot
Foot Ulcer
Pathologic Processes
Diabetic Angiopathies
Vascular Diseases
Cardiovascular Diseases
Leg Ulcer
Skin Ulcer
Skin Diseases
Diabetes Complications
Diabetes Mellitus
Endocrine System Diseases
Diabetic Neuropathies
Foot Diseases
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What is this medicine?MICONAZOLE (mi KON a zole) is an antifungal medicine. It is used to treat yeast infections of the vagina.
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?This medicine is for use in the vagina. It may also be applied to the external areas of skin around the vagina to decrease itching and discomfort. Do not take by mouth. Read package directions carefully before using. Wash hands before and after use. Use this medicine at bedtime, unless otherwise directed by your doctor. Do not use your medicine more often than directed. Do not stop using this medicine except on your doctor's advice.
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ATHENS, Texas–The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center will be closed for repairs Nov. 28, 2005, through Jan. 2, 2006.
"This will be the first time in the nine years the center has been open that we will be closed to the public for an extended period of time," said TFFC director Allen Forshage.
The primary purpose for the closure is to allow repairs to be made to the foundation beneath the dive tank, a 26,000-gallon aquarium that houses Splash, the 121.5-pound 20-pound test line world record blue catfish, as well as several Budweiser ShareLunker largemouth bass and other fish.
The 200,000 pounds of water in the tank have caused some settling to occur, putting stress on piping, walls and possibly the 5.5-inch acrylic viewing panel that makes up the front of the aquarium. Holes will be drilled into the foundation and grout pumped in to fill any voids and stabilize the slab. The work will require that the water be drained from the dive tank and all other contents removed.
Fish in the tank will be temporarily relocated to holding tanks in other parts of the facility. Stocking of rainbow trout in the casting pond will be delayed until the center reopens to visitors. Operation of the rest of the facility, including the administrative offices, the fish hatchery and the Lunker Bunker where Budweiser ShareLunkers are housed, will not be affected.
"Because the contractor will have to use the parking lot and public walkways to move equipment and personnel, we must close the center to protect the safety of the public," Forshage said. "While we are closed to visitation, TFFC staff will be making other needed repairs as well as doing some major cleaning. We regret the inconvenience the closing will cause, but we feel we will be better able to serve our visitors once we reopen."
Forshage encourages anyone who has been planning to visit TFFC during the holiday season to do so before the temporary closure.
Repair work on the dive tank will be carried out under the supervision of Freese and Nichols, Inc., of Fort Worth, the consulting engineers on the construction of the center.
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Last season couldn't have been easy. Freeney knew his days with the Indianapolis Colts were numbered. He knew his skills fit into the new defensive scheme like a square defensive end into an outside linebacker hole. He knew the Colts said farewell to Peyton Manning and most of the gang when cost overtook sentimentality.
Toward the end of the season, Freeney even acknowledged he wasn't likely to be re-signed by the Colts, joking about having low stats (12 tackles, five sacks), getting older and hauling in a big paycheck.
He was right. The Colts announced Friday they will part ways with Freeney, albeit with owner Jim Irsay talking about Freeney's eventual return for the Ring of Honor. The Colts will not re-sign Freeney and he'll be a free agent March 12.
If you want to be cynical, you could say Freeney's team-oriented outlook and positive attitude in 2012 came via about $14 million in pay. But when has money stopped a disgruntled professional athlete from pouting? Answer: Never.
Freeney chose his attitude this past season. He chose professionalism, the higher road and his role as savvy veteran to a bunch of young Colts. Even as his numbers weren't piling up, slowed in part by a high ankle sprain in the season-opener at Chicago, he talked weekly with the media. He didn't hide. He didn't sulk.
In making that choice, Freeney cemented his legacy as one of the class acts, as well as great players, in Colts history.
Freeney was the Manning of the Colts defense for most of his career, the big-play man, the guy who teams were forced to game-plan to slow. He spent most of his career being double-teamed, and he still recorded a franchise-record 107.5 sacks and forced 44 fumbles.
At his peak, he was the most feared sack artist in the league.
There was a point, from 2003 to 2010, primarily, where he couldn't' remember ever facing only a single blocker. That's respect, combined with fear, from an offense.
Because of Freeney's past success, this season had to be tougher than anything since his rookie year. Colts coach Chuck Pagano brought in defensive coordinator Greg Manusky and switched the defensive scheme from a 4-3 to a 3-4. Freeney and fellow pass rusher Robert Mathis were forced to adapt to a new spot and a new stance on the field at outside linebacker. Mathis made the switch quicker. It wasn't the right time in Freeney's career to become a drop-into-coverage guy.
Around midseason, it struck me in talking with Freeney in the locker room that he seemed like that high school graduate who comes back and hangs out at the old school, but all the kids are younger and have new friends and new interests.
Most of Freeney's peers – Manning, Gary Brackett, Dallas Clark, Jeff Saturday – weren't around anymore. He said, late in the season, it had been quite odd to get used to the new faces and dynamic in the locker room.
As was the case with some of the player moves made last season, the Colts had to weigh Freeney's age (he turns 33 next week) with his salary and made the hard decision to part ways. Freeney would have liked to retire as a Colt, but the bottom-line business side got in the way.
It'll be interesting to see where Freeney lands. He could be attractive as a defensive end for a team in a 4-3 defense if that team feels he has enough left in his tank and his salary fits the bill. On the other hand, maybe this is the end of the line. Brackett had similar miles on his body and didn't get another shot after he left the Colts.
No matter what happens now, Freeney's legacy is secure. He'll join his former teammates Marvin Harrison and Edgerrin James in the Ring of Honor when he's finally done playing. Others from that great stretch run – Freeney was part of more than 100 wins – will be there eventually, too.
We're heading into Year Two of the new Colts era. Only four players remain from the 2006 Super Bowl champions: Mathis, Wayne, Antoine Bethea and Adam Vinatieri.
Freeney was as important as anyone to that tremendous stretch of Colts football. He also had the chance to assist in "building the monster" of the next wave. He handled it all with class.
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Freeney factsDuring his 11 seasons with the Indianapolis Colts, Freeney:
* set the Colts record with 107.5 career sacks
* forced an NFL-high 44 fumbles from 2002 to 2012
* sacked 53 different quarterbacks
* compiled 25 multi-sack games
* made seven Pro Bowls
* became the 26th player in NFL history to top 100 career sacks
* was the first Colt to lead the league in sacks with 16 in 2004
* sacked a QB from every NFL opponent except the Falcons, Lions, Saints and Redskins
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AlrightI liked this but I'm not big on blush, if I used blush more frequently I would go for this though. — 7 years, 11 months agoBon_Bon | 522 reviews
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Horrible brand....When they used to have this at Wal-mart I would buy their eyeshadow, blushes, lip gloss, lipstick, etc and was unimpressed EVERY time. These makeup are cheaply made, has no pigmentation whatsoever. Mascaras are gloopy and clumpy. It didn't sell at all when Walmart used to carry it so now they switched over to Hard Candy. I have yet to try that brand and see what a difference they make. — 4 years, 7 months agobeautypoet101 | 581 reviews
Long-lastingThis is a great blush for the price. It lasts longer than many inexpensive blushes I've tried, and it goes on relatively even without too much effort. I'd say the only slight drawback is that a lot of the shades have sparkle in them, which might look silly on anyone over 25 (but I'm 27, and I still use it). To each her own! — 8 years, 8 months agoamygab1126 | 242 reviews
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Beautiful BlushGreat blush-especially for the money. Many drugstore blushes go on thick and cackey-either invisible or too strong and hard to blend. This one goes on pretty much like a much more expensive department store blush. Great colors too-just make sure you look at them carefully as they can be a little misleading in the package. — 8 years, 4 months agoOhMandy | 199 reviews
Good for the price. :)This blush is really great for the price. It gives you a nice flush without making it too obvious that you have blush on. — 4 years, 5 months agoKDmae87 | 69 reviews
Fantastic!I'm not a big fan of blush, at least not on me because i feared looking like a clown or just looking to flushed. Not anymore. The colors are soft and natural, a little goes a long way, and it lasts all day! Not to mention the cheap price:) — 6 years, 9 months agopennypincher | 17 reviews
Love the color.I use this blush in the color 10 Blushing Petal, and I love it. It is not too red, too pink, or too brown. It is the perfect color for my skin. It also lasts awhile because a little is all I need. It stays on pretty much all day and if I do touch ups it doesn't look cakey. — 7 years, 8 months agoTeriMelisa | 18 reviews
Its alright......This is a nice blush they have some really beautiful colors to choose from! This gives you a glow! But if your skin is dry I dont think it would work out well! After having this a few weeks it crumbled and i didnt even drop it! :( — 7 years, 9 months agorazzy695 | 1 reviews
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Waiting 20 minutes to see a doctor when you have a concern, only to have them spend 75 percent of that time reviewing your file, sucks. It's not an effective use of your time as a patient or for the professional caregiver. Cloud technology has enabled more heath professionals to use electronic health records, or EHRs, and it's changing the health industry as we know it.
Recently, I sat down with the founders of drchrono, an app that streamlines the patient-caregiver experience. From electronic health records to medical billing and patient profiles, drchrono provides heath professionals and patients an all-in-one solution that makes it this week's Must Have App.
Healthcare In The Cloud
drchrono is a dynamic medical company that provides a core EHR platform, scheduling, patient reminders and a billing system that every practice needs. Founded in 2009 by Daniel Kivatinos and Michael Nusimow, drchrono is now used by more than 40,000 physicians and that number is growing daily. In 2011, drchrono officially launched out of Y-Combinator, a San Francisco-based accelerator. Since the app is ONC-ATCB Stage 1 certified, physicians who use drchrono over traditional filing methods can qualify for up to $44,000 in government incentives. It's a free app for both patients and caregivers and eliminates the mounds of paperwork and time needed to manage healthcare files, which makes it a win-win for everyone, all thanks to cloud technology.
"Our end goal is to remove paper from the doctor-patient relationship, and this is another step in that direction," said drchrono COO and Co-Founder Kivatinos.
drchrono offers three specific tools, iPad EHR, medical billing and OnPatient, none of which would exist without the cloud. IT hardware is expensive and cumbersome for smaller practices to maintain and by using an EHR built specifically for the iPad offers unrivaled speed and performance.
Physicians can signup for free online or through the App Store to use the drchrono platform. Physicians can then use the mobile app in the exam room to record notes, view patient history and submit lab requests and e-prescriptions. The web-based version of the app is used by front office staff for practice management tasks, including appointment scheduling and medical billing. Then, the accompanying OnPatient PHR (personal health records) app gives patients mobile access to their own health records. drchrono handles the full cycle of heath information management.
drchrono was created by a team of expert designers and developers with healthcare providers in mind. For example, the EHR includes templates for clinical forms and customization tools to help automate workflows. Drawing tools, prescription requests, referrals, photos and more make it a true one-stop for healthcare professionals. Plus, the EHR also features an accurate medical speech-to-text service using M*Modal™ – just tap and speak, and the text appears. It learns from your voice so it only gets better with use.
Technology Behind The App
drchrono's native iOS apps are available in the iTunes app store and are built on the Rackspace Cloud.
"We use the Rackspace Load Balancer and Rackspace Cloud Files to support drchrono," said Co-Founder Nusimow. "Our server stack is Django/Python and we also rely on HTML5 and Javascript for drchrono.com, which is a rich SaaS platform for the doctors and their staff."
Physicians can signup for a free account online or can download the app directly to their iPad from the iTunes store. On the flip side, patients can sign up at https://www.onpatient.com/ or download the patient-specific app directly to their iPhone.
To learn more about drchrono, take a look at its demo below. Be sure to visit https://drchrono.com/or ask your healthcare provider about EHR the next time you visit.
Let's help bring the health industry to the forefront of cloud computing.
Check back each week as we highlight a new Must Have App. If you missed last week, take a look at our previous Must Have App: Good.Co.
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Netflix Shares Fall Hard Despite Beat
Netflix (NFLX) fell 16% after releasing better than expected first quarter earnings and revenue, but disappointing investors with its subscriber numbers.
Netflix posted a loss of 8 cents per share on $870 million in revenue. Analysts on average had been expecting a 27-cent loss and $867 million in revenue. The company also issued guidance for a loss of 10 to 14 cents in the second quarter, which was also better than expectations for an 18-cent loss.
Netflix reported 23.41 million domestic streaming subscribers, a gain of 1.74 million over the fourth quarter. The company had forecast a range of 22.8 million to 23.6 million customers. The numbers still beat estimates from several analysts. Its domestic DVD subscriptions fell by 1.08 million to 10.09 million.
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Wether you owned AtomixMP3, eJay DJMixStation, Numark CUE, Virtual Vinyl, djDecks, or any previous version of VirtualDJ, we recommend you upgrade to the latest VirtualDJ 8. VirtualDJ 8 is free for non-commercial use, and the commercial-license upgrade is free for anyone who owns a legit license for a previous VirtualDJ version. Therefore, we will not maintain and support the previous versions.
Some DJ controllers still on the market today still come packaged with the older "VirtualDJ 7 LE". Of course, this version will still be supported for the forseable future. But no further upgrades should be expected at this point.
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LONGFELLOW: That's a name we made up back home for people who make foolish designs on paper when they're thinking. It's called doodling. Almost everybody's a doodler. Did you ever see a scratch pad in a telephone booth? People draw the most idiotic pictures when they're thinking. Dr. Von Holler, here, could probably think up a long name for it, because he doodles all the time. ["Mr. Deeds Goes to Town," screenplay by Robert Riskin, 1936; based on "Opera Hat," serialized in "American Magazine" beginning May 1935, by Clarence Aldington Kelland]
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Doodle Sack. A bagpipe. Dutch. -- Also the private parts of a woman. ["Classical Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue," 1796]


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Ryan White and Latino AIDS Awareness Day
Ryan White and Latino AIDS Awareness Day
The theme for National Latino AIDS Awareness Day (October 15) is You & I Will Defeat AIDS - Tu y Yo Vamos a Derrotar al SIDA.
Latinos, who comprise 17% of the U.S. population, bear a disproportionate HIV/AIDS burden. In 2013, Latinos represented 23 percent of new HIV diagnoses. Latino men who have sex with men (MSM) represent the majority of Latino HIV and AIDS cases.
Latinos Served by the RWHAP
In 2014, 22.2% of Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program (RWHAP) clients were Hispanic/Latino. According to the 2014 HRSA client level data report:
- Hispanic/Latino men had a viral suppression rate (84.5%) that was higher than the national RWHAP average (81.4%) while their retention in care average (82.3% was comparable to the national RWHAP average (80.4%).
- Latinas had a higher retention in care percentage (86.3%) than the national RWHAP average (80.4%); viral suppression (82.6%) was relatively consistent with the national RWHAP average (81.4%).
Read about the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program's commitment to Latino HIV/AIDS care, who comprise 22 percent of Ryan White clients.
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RANCHO CUCAMONGA – Members of the Ontario- Upland-Rancho Cucamonga American Association of University Women are again gearing up to raise money for Tech Trek Science Camp.
Every January, local chapter members host a fundraiser to raise money to send several junior high school girls to the summer program, which emphasizes math and science.
The national AAUW organization understood the need to involve women in the sciences, and it adopted the program back in 1997. The local chapter whole-heartedly endorsed the effort and has been sponsoring students for years.
Girls are nominated by local chapters, interviewed and then selected. The programs are conducted on college campuses, and to date more than 8,000 girls have attended.
During their stay, the students attend classes and demonstrations all set in a fun environment. Science, technology, engineering and mathematics are all spotlighted and encouraged.
For many of the girls, it's the first time they have been on a college campus, and camp organizers certainly hope it won't be the last.
The local chapter routinely has tried to send at least eight young women to these camps, but the cost is more than $800 per person. So the group conducts fundraisers to foot the bill.
The 2013 fundraising event is set for Saturday at 9:30 a.m. at Chaffey College. The program will feature Dr. Joanne Eisberg of Chaffey College discussing the wonders of science. She also recently returned from a South Pacific expedition to see the November total eclipse of the sun.
The community is invited to the program. Tickets are free for students, $10 for adults and $25 for AAUW members.
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The Great Central Minnesota Huntin' and Fishin' Photo Contest [CONTEST]
Hey, hunters and anglers — it's time to show-off that fish you caught or that deer you bagged last year.
We want to see your huntin' and fishin' pictures in our "Great Central Minnesota Huntin' and Fishing' Photo Contest" for 2012.
From now until December 18th, 2012, submit your pictures using the form below. We'll put all the entries in a photo gallery on this page for everyone to enjoy.
Then on December 19th, 2012, we'll randomly draw an entrant who will win a customized complex bow from Hoyt.
The folks at Mike's Archery Center will customize the latest bow model from Hoyt for the specific winner. It's a prize package worth $1,200!
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