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Alternative Validation Strategies: Developing New and Leveraging Existing Validity Evidence
488 pages
February 2007, Pfeiffer
Table of Contents
Foreword xiii
Allan H. Church and Janine Waclawski
Preface xv
S. Morton McPhail
The Authors xxiii
1 Development of Validation Evidence 1
S. Morton McPhail
Part 1: Applying Existing Validity Evidence
2 Transportation of Validation Results 29
Wade M. Gibson and Julie A. Caplinger
3 Job Component Validity: Background, Current Research, and Applications 82
Calvin C. Hoffman, Boris Rashkovsky, and Erika D'Egidio
4 Synthetic Validity: A Technique of Use (Finally) 122
Jeff W. Johnson
5 Validity Generalization as a Test Validation Approach 159
Michael A. McDaniel
6 Generalizing Personality-Based Validity Evidence 181
Joyce Hogan, Scott Davies, and Robert Hogan
Part 2: Developing New Evidence for Validity
7 Consortium Studies 233
Nancy T. Tippins and William H. Macey
8 Application of Content Validation Methods to Broader Constructs 252
Damian J. Stelly and Harold W. Goldstein
9 Practical Construct Validation for Personnel Selection 317
Timothy E. Landon and Richard D. Arvey
Part 3: Implementation
10 Implementation Based on Alternate Validation Procedures: Ranking, Cut Scores, Banding, and Compensatory Models 349
Lorin Mueller, Dwayne Norris, and Scott Oppler
Part 4: Where Do We Go from Here?
11 The Validation of Personnel Decisions in the Twenty-First Century: Back to the Future 409
Frank J. Landy
Name Index 427
Subject Index 435
Author Information
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A MAN was stabbed with a kitchen knife at a barbecue and was last night being treated in intensive care.
The 26-year-old victim was left with a punctured kidney after an argument broke out during the get-together with friends at a house in Blackburn.
Detectives and paramedics were called and the police helicopter was sent up.
A man and a woman, both 19, were arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm.
The man was released with police intending to take no further action against him. The woman was still being questioned by officers last night.
Neighbours in Borrowdale Avenue, Shadsworth, said they were horrified to hear about what had happened on their doorstep.
Det Sgt Eric Halford, from CID, said: "The victim was at a barbecue and having drinks in the street. They were enjoying the sun.
"But an argument broke out between the people and it led to violence.
"Somebody pulled a knife from within the house.
"The ambulance service was called and we located the weapon at the scene."
The man, who has not been named, suffered a stab wound on his right side and was taken to the Royal Preston Hospital, where he was treated in the intensive care department.
His condition was described as serious, but not life-threatening.
Soon after the police the force helicopter was sent up to search for the attacker who it was reported had fled the scene.
Oficers were going door to door yesterday as part of their investigation.
One Borrowdale Avenue resident said: "It is very worrying that someone got stabbed and I was shocked when I looked out of the window and saw all the police."
Another said: "There were loads of police cars and an ambulance.
"It is normally quite quiet down here.
"It is scary knowing something so horrible has happened on my doorstep."
Det Sgt Halford appealed for anybody who might have seen what happened to talk to the police.
He said: "The victim's injuries are not life-threatening, but this was obviously a serious assault.
"We have spoken to a number of people, but if anybody can offer us any more information, please give us a call."
Anybody with information about the incident which happened at around 9.20pm on Wednesday should call police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.

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Matinicus Rock and Whitehead Light Stations
From 1854 to 1875, Abbie Burgess Grant served as assistant keeper at Matinicus Rock Light Staion on desolate Matinicus Rock, an isolated, rocky island some 15 miles off the coast of Maine. Abbie moved to Matinicus Rock with her family, following her father's appointment as keeper in 1853. Captain Samuel Burgess taught 17-year-old Abbie to fill the lanterns atop the twin towers with oil, trim the wicks, and clean the lenses. He soon felt comfortable enough to leave her in charge for several days while he journeyed to the mainland for supplies. In 1856, Captain Burgess set out on a similar trip, at which time one of the largest storms of the nineteenth century hit Matinicus Rock. The storm raged for about one month, as Abbie independently tended the lights in addition to caring for her sick mother and siblings.
Abbie Burgess kept Matinicus Light until she married Isaac Grant. The couple moved to Whitehead Light Station in 1875, where she served as keeper for more than 15 years. Whitehead is the third oldest station in Maine, and is located on the west side of Penobscot Bay, guiding ships toward the important coastal communities of Rockland, Camden, Belfast and Searsport. The U.S. Coast Guard later honored Abbie by naming a Keeper Class buoy tender Abbie Burgess (WLM-553).
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FIREFIGHTERS were called to Leadenham on Wednesday, November 2 at around 5.50pm after reports of a fire.
Crews from Brant Broughton and Sleaford attended the fire on Main Road where fire had damaged around 50 metres of hedging and fencing and a wheelie bin, said to be caused by careless disposal of smoking materials.
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Muskingum College "Jumpstart to Intervention Specialist Licensure" program receives Ohio Department of Education grant to fund full tuition scholarships
Muskingum College has received funding from the Ohio Department of Education Office of Exceptional Children to offer an alternate licensure program – "Jumpstart to Intervention Specialist Licensure" – to prepare already certified or licensed teachers to become special education teachers who earn the Intervention Specialist: Mild/Moderate license.
"In this region of Ohio there still are significant shortages of fully-licensed special education teachers. Here at Muskingum, we are excited to offer full tuition scholarships to regional teachers who have seen the need and have the desire to work with students with learning and behavioral challenges. We firmly believe that all children, regardless of needs and abilities have the right to be educated by fully qualified teachers. This project quickly will expand the number of teachers who have the teaching credentials needed to effectively work with students identified with mild or moderate disabilities," noted Dr. Linda Morrow, professor of education and program director.
Those selected will need to successfully complete the college's 2005 eight-week summer Jumpstart program which begins June 20, take two additional courses during the 2005-06 school year and pass the special education Praxis II test during summer of 2006. Upon successful completion of the 24 hours of coursework and the Praxis II, they will be eligible for the five-year professional K-12 teaching license of Intervention Specialist: Mild/Moderate. Successful program participants should be fully licensed as Intervention Specialist: Mild/Moderate teachers by August 15, 2006.
This program is limited to 25 qualified participants. First priority will be given to already licensed general education teachers who are teaching students with mild to moderate disabilities in grades K-12 and who are teaching on temporary special education/intervention specialist certificates/licenses in high needs districts. Second priority will be given to already licensed general education teachers who are willing to complete the Jumpstart to Intervention Specialist licensure requirements and assume an assignment as an intervention specialist in an Ohio school district. Priority consideration also will be given to teachers representing diversity with respect to race and ethnicity.
All potential applicants need to complete an application available on line and attend a Jumpstart information/orientation meeting from the following schedule:
Tuesday, May 31, 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., Tuscarawas-Carroll-Harrison ESC, 834 East High Avenue, New Philadelphia.
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The application process begins immediately, since the first class starts June 20. Decisions on applications will be made on June 10. Applications received after June 10 will be considered on a space-available basis.
For further information, contact the Muskingum College Office of Graduate Studies at (740) 826-8038 or log on to http://www.muskingum.edu/home/gradstudies/jumpstart.html.
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Sept. 12 today.
19 days and counting.
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Sept. 12 today.
19 days and counting.
I had to go poo, but someone was already abusing Stall 2, my typical safe haven.
So, I improvised my way into a top-secret safe haven on the other side o' the buidling and blazed a deuce in Stall 3.
Mission accomplished.
Gas prices in Charlotte have gone from $3.55 to over $5.00 at some gas stations here in charlotte since this morning.
Can you say "Price Gouging"?
And to top it off, the stations are putting a limit of 10 gallons per purchase even though they at the same time are saying, there is "NO SHORTAGE".
I love stupid people.
Combine that with the fact that oil prices actually fell today, or atleast fell earlier in the day to under $100.
Pumps around here jumped 30cents a few days ago and is still up.
I just don't understand speculation. How in the world does what we think will happen affect prices? If I buy a barrell at $100, and I still have it, it doesn't matter what the price is going for right now. Sell it for what you bought it and make the adjustments each time you buy. You're not out any money just because you could buy it at a higher price at the moment.
I haven't bought gas for 2 weeks and I still have over half a tank.
Of course, if you could fuel a car with methane, I wouldn't ever have to purchase gas, I could just run a tube from arse to the tank.
I put $20 in my tank tuesday and need more. My own damn fault for buying a Dodge 4x4 I guess.
$45-$56.00 every 2 1/2 days. I'd make money by retiring and staying home.
Ever notice how friendly folks are at a shootin' range??.
When I was doing the commute, it was $45-55 every other day. Thank god that **** is over.
So it's Friday and pouring down rain right? I came in today wearing a elastic waisted knock-around slacks, a black t-shirt, and a flannel shirt out and unbuttoned.
I look at my desk and there is an offer on one of my listings that I NEVER thought would ever sniff an offer.
Then I notice who represents the buyer and nearly fell out. The buyers agent has a condo listed that my client LOVES and it is the same price as was offered for my clients home. We are meeting in the AM at the condo to look over the offer and to decide if she is going to make an offer on the condo.
A possible sale and purchase and I'm not even in my work clothes.
Ever notice how friendly folks are at a shootin' range??.
Atta boy geezer. Keep the faith!
Sometime I best be sticking some back for Taxes I don't think I can show an $8000.00 loss again this year.
Then again, Jr and Geezerette could use a different car. I'm thinking a used Jetta.
Ever notice how friendly folks are at a shootin' range??.
weather went from 85 degrees to 50 in just 2 days
Football fever. Crazy winds. No power for awhile.
New remodeled range at Atterbury is very nice.
16 days to the tree season.
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Weather is all over the place here this time of year.
As are gas prices.
The stock market.
Geezers blood pressure.
That's just wrong you rubbing that in our faces.
I'm happy (jealous) for you
Ever notice how friendly folks are at a shootin' range??.
I haven't bought gas since early August, and before that it was late June. Best part about not having a car at college. But at the same time I had to wait over an hour for the bus to pick me up at walmart with a handful of bags and case of water. And I'm paying more than enough in tuition to exceed any gas costs.
But its all about the future right, this degree thing i get in four years is supposed to pay off right?
No question going to school will pay off in your life.
Does it mean you're done and no longer have to prove yourself? Of course not. But you will pass through doors others cannot because you have a degree.
The church folk are still trying to cast out his demons huh.
That and the d-bag realtor that geezer and I had to deal with lives about 8 houses down.
She's a bee-otch.
I figured you and Geezer would have that kitty purring.
I don't think kittens purr after you punt them.
I'm not sayin', but I'm just sayin'.
In my experience I would have to agree with you.


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The PlayStation 4 will go on sale for at or above ¥40,000, a new report claims.
That equates via a direct conversion to $425 or £270. Of course, don't be surprised to see a mark-up outside of Japan, so the likely conclusion is that we'll be seeing a £300+ machine hitting the streets later this year or early next.
Sony will quite possibly release multiple SKUs, too, meaning a high-end offer of perhaps £400.
The news comes from the Japanese press via CVG, which rightly points out that the advanced nature of the tech in Sony's upcoming machine means the cost likely represents Sony selling units at a loss.
Also rumoured is Sony's intention to utilise the streaming games technology it acquired when it swooped for Gaikai last year. PS3's controversial Cell chip is also to be given the boot, although that's something we've known for some time now.


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The Final Solution: A Story of Detection (Hardcover)
In the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay, prose magician Michael Chabon conjured up the golden age of comic books -- intertwining history, legend, and storytelling verve. In The Final Solution, he has condensed his boundless vision to craft a short, suspenseful tale of compassion and wit that reimagines the classic nineteenth-century detective story.
In deep retirement in the English country-side, an eighty-nine-year-old man, vaguely recollected by locals as a once-famous detective, is more concerned with his beekeeping than with his fellow man. Into his life wanders Linus Steinman, nine years old and mute, who has escaped from Nazi Germany with his sole companion: an African gray parrot. What is the meaning of the mysterious strings of German numbers the bird spews out -- a top-secret SS code? The keys to a series of Swiss bank accounts perhaps? Or something more sinister? Is the solution to this last case -- the real explanation of the mysterious boy and his parrot -- beyond even the reach of the once-famed sleuth?
Subtle revelations lead the reader to a wrenching resolution. This brilliant homage, which won the 2004 Aga Khan Prize for fiction, is the work of a master storyteller at the height of his powers.
Praise For…
"One of the best-written American novels published this fall . . . an experiment by a master."
-The New York Sun
"A profound pleasure."
-New York magazine
"Delightful…and deceptively profound...Chabon shows his greatness."
-Louisville Courier Journal
"Simple and startlingly sad…Chabon has created a minor masterpiece."
-Hartford Courant
"A haunting novella."
-Publishers Weekly
"Brilliant and unswervingly entertaining."
-The Forward
"The writing is everything that Chabon's fans expect--gorgeous, muscular, mildly melancholic…wonderfully executed."
-Baltimore Sun
"Packed with gorgeous writing…a knockout. You'll be done before you know it. Then you might well read it again."
-Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
"Michael Chabon, is, simply, the coolest writer in America."
-Christian Science Monitor
"Chabon's writing here is elegant and limber…[The Final Solution] is a little mystery story with big ideas."
-San Francisco Chronicle (Best Books of 2004)
"A knockout…you'll be done before you know it. Then you might well read it again."
-Denver Post
"Watching Chabon skillfully zigzag between literary and genre is half the fun of the book…refreshing."
-Miami Herald
"Exuberant…the real mystery is how Chabon managed to fit so much hope and humanity into such a brief tale."
"Infused with a graceful, elegiac atmosphere…wrought with innovative construction, glittering with epiphany…remarkable."
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Craig Smolin wrote:They had a bunch of bottom stamped Wizards in various plastics (SSS to S, Organic, etc). And of course, the SS felt like softs, and the softs felt like mediums, and the organics felt like the softs I bought two months ago.
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Yeah well, for some of us that isn't really a possibility... And because of that I switched to the ION.Roc Lover wrote:When i hear people gripe about "well i got this SS and it was S" it sounds dumb to me. If you dont know by now that you need to buy them in person so you can feel them up, or you dont know to email whoever youre getting them from online and ask for a specific type, then you deserve a putter unlike the one you want. STOP BUYING THEM BY WHAT THEYRE LABELED.
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Richard Daquila named to Ohio Magazine Excellence in Education Award
DECEMBER 12, 2003 - Muskingum College Associate Professor of Mathematics Dr. Richard Daquila has been included in Ohio Magazine's Excellence in Education Awards for 2003. The award appears in the magazine's December issue, just released.
Dr. Daquila was nominated by the college's Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. George Sims, who said, "We are very pleased and proud that Dr. Daquila has been recognized by Ohio Magazine for this award. Since joining the faculty at Muskingum, he has been actively involved in issues affecting his students, including state teaching licensure requirements, as well as actively pursuing new knowledge in his field of study."
Muskingum College President Anne C. Steele said, "Dr. Daquila brings to his work the highest level of commitment to excellence and innovation, as well as an attitude and energy from which his students, his colleagues and the entire Muskingum College community reap many benefits."
A member of the Muskingum College faculty since 1995, Dr. Daquila received his bachelor's degree from Baldwin-Wallace College and his master's degree and doctorate from The Ohio State University.
In 2003, he received Muskingum College's William Oxley Thompson Award for Excellence in Teaching. In both 2000 and 2002, he was inducted into Who's Who Among America's Teachers.
In addition to his work in the classroom, Dr. Daquila is a committed researcher. He has published articles in the journal Complex Variables Theory and Application and has had several problem solutions accepted in The College Mathematics Journal and Mathematics magazine.
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The Safety and Immunogenicity Research of Live Attenuated Varicella Vaccine After the 2 Doses Vaccination
The recruitment status of this study is unknown. The completion date has passed and the status has not been verified in more than two years.
Verified May 2013 by Beijing Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
Recruitment status was: Recruiting
Recruitment status was: Recruiting
Beijing Center for Disease Control and Prevention
Information provided by (Responsible Party):
Beijing Center for Disease Control and Prevention
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
First received: May 28, 2013
Last updated: June 25, 2013
Last verified: May 2013
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Through evaluating the immunogenicity and safety for Varicella vaccine two doses immune procedure we could supply scientific and practical evidence for this two doses immune procedure promotion and management.
|Biological: HBV-3 Biological: HBV-6 Biological: varicella-3 Biological: varicella-6
|Phase 4
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)
Primary Purpose: Prevention
|Official Title:
|Phase 4 Study of Live Attenuated Varicella Vaccine After the 2 Doses Vaccination
Resource links provided by NLM:
MedlinePlus related topics: Chickenpox ShinglesU.S. FDA Resources
Further study details as provided by Beijing Center for Disease Control and Prevention:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- Antibody titer after 2 doses lived attenuated varicella vaccination [ Time Frame: 1 year ]Serums are collected from all participants before and 42 days after the first vaccination, and also 42 days after the second vaccination. The antibody titer to Varicella was detected through FAMA test.
Secondary Outcome Measures:
- Number of participants who have adverse reaction [ Time Frame: 1 year ]The safety is evaluated by systemic and local reaction after each vaccination.
Other Outcome Measures:
- Number of participants who catch chickenpox [ Time Frame: 3 years ]
|Estimated Enrollment:
|Study Start Date:
|June 2013
|Estimated Study Completion Date:
|January 2016
|Estimated Primary Completion Date:
|January 2014 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
Placebo Comparator: HBV-3
one dose HBV
Biological: HBV-3
Give a single 0.5 mL HBV and get blood samples at 0,1.5,4.5 month
Placebo Comparator: HBV-6
one dose HBV
Biological: HBV-6
Give a single 0.5 mL HBV and get blood samples at 0,1.5,7.5 month
Experimental: varicella-3
2 doses varicella vaccine either BCHT or Kengen and 3 month of the interval time
Biological: varicella-3
Give 2 doses varicella vaccine (a single 0.5 mL) and get blood samples at 0,1.5,4.5 month
Experimental: varicella-6
2 doses varicella vaccine either BCHT or Kengen and 6 month of the interval time
Biological: varicella-6
Give 2 doses varicella vaccine (a single 0.5 mL) and get blood samples at 0,1.5,7.5 month
Detailed Description:
Healthy participants aged 1 to 12 years old who had never received Varicella Vaccine are divided into three age groups, 1 to 3 years old group, 4 to 6 years old group and 7-12 years old group. In each age group, participants are randomly divided into experiment group and control groups.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|1 Year to 12 Years (Child)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
-Participants from Shanxi province are between 1-12 years old are in good healthy determined through medical inquiry, physical examination, clinical judgment of the investor.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Having a fever (axillary temperature>37.0℃) before enrollment;
- Having a disease history of seizures, brain disease and the vaccination history of allergies and convulsions;
- Antibiotics allergy;
- Having a problem of intramuscular injection because thrombocytopenia or other blood coagulation disorder;
- Having immunodeficiency or under immunosuppression therapy, radiation therapy;
- Having respiratory diseases, acute infection, chronic disease and HIV infection;
- Having systemic skin rash, skin tinea, herpes;
- Chronic liver and kidney disease;
- Heart disease, and severe hypertension;
- Have received whole blood, plasma or immunoglobulin therapy 3 months before enrollment;
- Have received other live attenuated vaccine vaccination in 30 days before enrollment;
- Had been infected with Varicella virus and displayed symptom;
- Have received one or two dose of Varicella vaccine before enrollment;
- Congenital malformations, growth disorders such as Down's syndrome, diabetes, sickle cell anemia and nervous disorders
- Guillain-barre syndrome
- Thyroid resection history or thyroid disease treatment in the past 12 months;
- Asthma
- Have participated in other clinical research;
- Have serious adverse reactions after vaccination, such as allergies, hives, breathing difficulties, angioneurotic edema.
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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01866566
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01866566
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|Contact: Li Li
|China, Shanxi
|Shanxi Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
|Yuncheng, Shanxi, China
|Contact: Li
|Principal Investigator: Guohua Li
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Beijing Center for Disease Control and Prevention
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|Nianmin Shi
|Beijing Chaoyang District Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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|NCT01866566 History of Changes
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|Study First Received:
|May 28, 2013
|Last Updated:
|June 25, 2013
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Herpes Zoster
Herpesviridae Infections
DNA Virus Infections
Virus Diseases
Immunologic Factors
Physiological Effects of Drugs
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The Rays organization has released rosters for all four of its minor league teams. Here they are: …Full Story
Marc Topkin
The Rays organization has released rosters for all four of its minor league teams. Here they are: …Full Story
Here is the Rays official opening day roster:
Starters (5)
RH Alex Cobb
RH Jeremy Hellickson
RH Roberto Hernandez
LH Matt Moore
LH David Price
Relievers (7)
RH Kyle Farnsworth
LH Jake McGee
RH Jeff Niemann
RH Joel Peralta
LH Cesar Ramos
RH Fernando Rodney
RH Jamey Wrightr
Catchers (2):
Jose Lobaton
Jose Molina
Infielders (7)
Shelley Duncan
Yunel Escobar
Kelly Johnson
James Loney
Evan Longoria
Ryan Roberts
Sean Rodriguez
Outfielders (4)
Sam Fuld
Desmond Jennings
Matt Joyce
Ben Zobrist
Disabled list (2)
RHP Juan Carlos Oviedo, 60-day
DH Luke Scott, 15-day
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UPDATE, 4:14: Executive VP Andrew Friedman said they considered other players but chose Duncan for a reason. "Extra base-hit ability,'' he said. "We feel like Shelley has a chance to hit the ball out of the ballpark and add value with his power.'' ... The decisions on Vogt and Chirinos were difficult he said, but with Gimenez next in line behind the plate it was something they felt they could do in an effort to put the best team on the field now, without knowing how long Scott will be out.
DEVELOPING: The Rays have called up 1B/OF/DH Shelley Duncan and set their opening day roster.
Doing so required creating two spots on the 40-man roster, and C Robinson Chirinos and 1B/C/OF Stephen Vogt were designated for assignment.
Duncan will take the place of injured DH Luke Scott and is likely to be in the lineup against all left-handed pitchers. Scott was placed on the 15-day DL thought he could be out up to five weeks.
Veteran RHP Jamey Wright was added to the roster as well,
The Rays also added RHP Juan Carlos Oviedo to the 40-man roster, then immediately moved him to the 60-day DL, He is expected to be out until September. …Full Story
Times beat writer Marc Topkin filed this video report from Saturday's spring training finale at Tropicana Field as the Rays played to a 3-3 tie and finished 15-17-2. Video by Chris Zuppa.
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Rays LHP Matt Moore put a good finish on a bad spring with a solid outing on Saturday and said he is confident going into the season. His first start will be Friday vs. Cleveland.
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The Rays and Tigers played to a 3-3 tie before a crowd announced in excess of 15,000 at Tropicana Field today.
The good news for the Rays was that LHP Matt Moore put a good finish on a bad spring, overcoming a 25-pitch first inning to work three quick innings and leave manager Joe Maddon feeling confident he found his groove.
The Rays got their runs on home runs by James Loney, Ryan Roberts and Sean Rodriguez.
The bad news was that the Rays won only once in their last 11 spring games, eliminating the premise of building momentum going into the season. Maddon said he obviously would have preferred they won more, but wasn't too concerned because they lost several of the games late with minor-leaguers on the field.
The Rays are off Sunday, have a closed workout at the Trop on Monday and then open the season Tuesday vs. the Orioles.
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The Rays' Luke Scott is a good sport, explaining his sideburns, demonstrating his "sniper crawl" — and would you guess he's bilingual? Watch Scott's segment of our "Meet the Rays" video series — and see the full series.Full Story
OF/1B/DH Leslie Anderson was named winner of the Al Lopez Award as the "most outstanding" rookie in the Rays spring training camp.
Anderson hit .396 with 1 homer and 12 RBIs.
He is the first Cuban winner of the award named after Lopez, the Hall of Famer who has Cuban roots.
Anderson is expected to open the season at Durham,
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UPDATE, 4:23: Maddon said Scott would be out a minimum of 2-3 weeks from now, pushing his return to mid- to late-April, and possibly up to 5, though being a DH should make it more on the short end. The Rays will wait until Sunday to name his replacement, still mulling options.
UPDATE, 3:29: Scott said he is going on the DL and hopes it will be a short stay. He received a cortisone shot in the strained calf in hopes that gets the inflammation down. He said he was "very disappointed, to say the least.''
He would be eligible to return April 8.
The Rays have not yet said who will tak hios place on the roster.
Scott thinks his repeated muscle issues are the result of drinking too much water. He drinks a gallon of special alkaline water a day.
UPDATE, 12:11: Rays exc VP Friedman said he also expects Scott to end up on DL, and they are planning to announce his replacement later today.
DEVELOPING: An MRI showed a strain in DH Luke Scott's right calif and manager Joe Maddon said Scott is "more than likely" headed to the DL. …Full Story
UPDATE, 12;15: Cobb will pitch in a simulated game at the Trop during Monday's workout rather than in the minor-league on Sunday in Port Charlotte. ... Roberto Hernandez threw 3 innings (48 pitches) in a minor-league game on Saturday vs. the Orioles.
UPDATE, 11:06: Sam Fuld was scratched from today's lineup with an upset stomach. Sean Rodriguez will hit in his place and play rightfield.
Jennings cf
Fuld Rodriguez rf
Zobrist 2b
Joyce lf
Roberts 3b
Escobar ss
Loney 1b
Molina c
Johnson dh
Moore p
UPDATE, 10:49: Tigers lineup:
Jackson cf
Hunter rf
Martinez dh
Tuiasosopo 1b
Peralta ss
Infante 2b
Pena c
McVaney lf
Kelly 3b
Fister p
UPDATE, 10:37: Longoria is not playing for the Rays for a second straight day, saying he feels he got enough at-bats and wants to "be fresh" for the opener. .. With Luke Scott likely going on the DL, Sam Fuld could end up with more playing time. ... RHP Alex Cobb, who is the fifth starter and pitches Saturday, will work in a minor-league instrasquad game on Sunday in Port Charlotte. ... Maddon said even with Scott out he likely will leave Longoria in the cleanup spot at least vs. RHPs.
Here is today's lineup: …Full Story
Watching three of his pitches disappear over the outfield wall at Joker Marchant Stadium on a sun-kissed afternoon is not the way Jeremy Hellickson planned on spending his last start of spring training.
On the day Hellickson was named the Rays No. 2 starter behind ace David Price, he didn't perform like one, giving up eight runs (six earned) on seven hits with two walks and two strikeouts in three innings in a 8-3 loss to the Detroit Tigers.
Hellickson, 25, allowed a home run each inning. Prince Fielder blasted a two-run bomb to right in the first; Alex Avila sliced a two-run home run to left field in the second and Omar Infante had a solo shot in the third.
"I'm pretty disappointed,'' Hellickson said. "That's not how I wanted to go into the season. I feel good. I'm healthy. That's the main thing. But I'm disappointed with today.''
The Rays did not get a hit until the fifth inning when Kelly Johnson doubled to right. Sam Fuld hit a two-run homer in the eighth.
It was the second time in a week Hellickson pitched against the Tigers in Lakeland. He pitched six innings and allowed only three runs on eight hits in a 11-5 win over Detroit on March 19. …Full Story
UPDATE, 4:45: Manager Joe Maddon said he still needed to speak with executive VP Andrew Friedman, but acknowledged, "We're probably going to have to make some kind of decision or move.''
As for the situation, he said: "(Scott) was doing really well. Like I've talked about often, we build this whole thing in the off-season to look a certain way, so you rely on different guys to be in different spots and then right out of the chute you have to do something differntly. But I think we're covered. Like I talked about the spare parts. I don't know how that's going to work yet. I've got to learn some more information. But I've got a lot of faith in our guys and I feel really good about them. But he was looking very, very good up until this point.
As for replacements: "The bench that we've had coming into this season was pretty firm. Again, I just have to talk to Andrew and see what the possibilities are."
DEVELOPING: DH Luke Scott's status for opening day would appear to now be in significant doubt as he left a minor-league game after one at-bat and was headed for an MRI on his tight right calf. …Full Story
New Lightning coach Jon Cooper sure looked relaxed Friday morning for a guy who will make his NHL coaching debut tonight against the Devils.
He had his team go through an up-tempo and fun morning skate, making players laugh by cracking a few jokes during a stretching period.
But Cooper said, on the inside, he was quite the opposite, a "wave of emotions."
"I'm jacked," Cooper said. "This is really, really exciting. When I took the job in the American League, I think it dictated a path, it's like, 'Okay, I'm going for it, I'm going pro. But at that time, I never thought I was ever going to be a head coach in the NHL... There's been a few sleepless nights, that's for sure. I wouldn't say that you're really nervous, I'm sure five minutes before the game I'm going to be. The most nervous I was was addressing the team for hte first time. But now you feel like we're all together. It's a wave of emotions, but unbelievable. I wish everybody could be feeling what I'm feeling right now, because it's pretty cool." …Full Story
Rays RHP Jeff Niemann on being moved to the bullpen, as Roberto Hernandez got the last spot in the rotation.
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Rays manager Joe Maddon on the decision to put Roberto Hernandez in the rotation and Jeff Niemann in the bullpen.
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Jones feels no oblique discomfort
BRADENTON, Fla. -- On Tuesday, all of the Pirates will be doing what Garrett Jones has done the last five days.
With a break in their Grapefruit League schedule, the Bucs get the day completely off and Jones gets another day closer to returning to action.
Sidelined last Thursday by tightness in his left side, Jones on Monday reported not feeling any discomfort for the first time when he tests the area of the oblique by coughing.
He went through a measured workout at McKechnie Field, taking dry swings and ground balls, and playing catch.
"It'll be good to slowly get back into it," Jones said.
Tom Singer is a reporter for MLB.com and writes an MLBlog Change for a Nickel. He can also be found on Twitter @Tom_Singer. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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AFTER a year of legal wrangles Knutsford Town Council is now in control of the town's indoor market hall for the first time in 40 years.
The future of the site, on Silk Mill Street, has been in limbo ever since the town council decided it wanted to take on the asset from the borough authority.
A deal was agreed in October 2012 for the market hall – which operates on a Tuesday, Friday and Saturday, as well as the Farmers Market on the first Saturday of each month.
It was transferred for £1 with the borough authority also awarding the town council £20,000 to ensure a 'smooth purchase transition'.
But the deal could not be ratified until last week with both councils' solicitors working on the legal documents since July 2013.
However, the documents were finally sealed by Town Mayor Clr Neil Forbes and Deputy Town Mayor Clr Tony Dean on June 13 and the transfer has an expected completion date of June 30.
Clr Forbes said: "This is another historic moment as the running of the market returns to Knutsford for the first time since 1974 and I look forward to working with my fellow councillors to improve the facilities just like we did with the public toilets."
Knutsford's Market Hall fell under Cheshire East Council's transfer of assets programme, which is in accordance with its Localism agenda.
It is the second Knutsford transfer to be completed under the programme – two toilet blocks came under Knutsford Town Council's jurisdiction in July 2013.
Adam Keppel-Garner, town centre manager, said: "Knutsford Town Council will be able to undertake notable improvements to the markets, both indoor and outdoor.
"I am looking forward to working with traders to promote the market to the town and taking part in schemes such as Love your Local Market week. If any users of the market have suggestions for improvement I would encourage them to get in touch with me."
Market traders were approached by the Guardian but declined to comment on the transfer.


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The San Francisco 49ers roll into the NFC championship game after drubbing the red-hot Green Bay Packers 45-31 last weekend.
Colin Kaepernick had one of the best all-around performances by a quarterback ever, throwing for 263 yards, rushing for 181 yards and accounting for four Niners touchdowns - in his first playoff start.
The defense shut down Green Bay quarterback and Northern California native Aaron Rodgers in the second half, holding the potent Packers to just 10 points.
San Francisco now finds itself in a second straight conference title game and no doubt hopes to learn from last year's mistake-filled overtime loss to the eventual Super Bowl champs.
This time, the 49ers vie for the NFC crown on the road (they're first playoff game away from home in a decade) Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons, who barely eked past the Seattle Seahawks.
How S.F. wins
Kaepernick doesn't have to play amazingly, like he did last weekend, but he must have a solid game.
The 49ers' offense borders on unstoppable when the sophomore quarterback makes big plays with his arm and legs.
Repeat performances by running back Frank Gore and wide receiver Michael Crabtree would help. Each shredded the Packers to the tune of 119 yards (rushing and receiving, respectively) and three touchdowns combined.
Atlanta was only middle-of-the-road on defense during the regular season, so yardage should be there for the Niners' taking.
Defensively, San Francisco needs to live up to its No. 4 ranking against the pass.
Atlanta quarterback Matt Ryan threw for 4,719 yards and 32 touchdowns during the regular season. If the Niners hold Ryan in check, there's no way the Falcons and their 29th-ranked rushing attack score enough points to win.
The 49ers must also have the edge on special teams. Botched punts cost them against the New York Giants last year but a muffed kick helped them gain control of the Packers last weekend.
David Akers also needs to lend a foot; San Francisco hasn't lost a game this season when Akers was perfect on field goals.
How Atlanta wins
Ryan needs to spread the ball around because the 49ers' secondary has holes. Five Green Bay players had four or more catches in San Francisco last weekend.
The Atlanta quarterback certainly has the weapons.
Roddy White and Julio Jones each had more than 1,100 receiving yards during the regular season. Plus, tight end and future Hall of Famer Tony Gonzalez amassed 930 yards and eight touchdowns.
The Atlanta running game made an unexpected appearance against the Seahawks, with 167 yards overall (98 from Michael Turner). Replicating that success could demoralize the 49ers' fourth-ranked rushing defense.
The defensive keys for the Falcons are clear: contain Kaepernick and control Crabtree.
The Falcons need to remember what they did well last weekend while holding Seattle's mobile quarterback, Russell Wilson, scoreless in the first half - and forget about how Wilson lit them up in the second half.
Crabtree is the lone receiving threat Atlanta faces; he was the only 49er with more than 550 yards through the air during the regular season. Kaepernick hit Crabtree nine times against Green Bay, but just two other guys had multiple receptions.
The Falcons would be wise to keep the game close because Ryan is the modern comeback kid. Just look what he did with only 31 seconds left versus Seattle.
In the end, the biggest obstacle for Atlanta might be franchise history.
The birds are 7-11 all-time in the playoffs and made the conference title game just two other times. They were thoroughly outplayed in their only Super Bowl appearance 14 years ago.
The Falcons must overcome their record of postseason inadequacy.
Who wins
San Francisco 34, Atlanta 20.
The Niners will jump out to an early lead and keep their foot on the gas.
Kaepernick will eat the Falcons' mediocre defense alive, and look for the 49ers' defenders to give their team momentum by slowing Atlanta's offense on the first few possessions.
Ryan may have a knack for winning late, but he won't have the chance Sunday because the margin will be too large.
After the Atlanta thrashing, the 49ers will face a tall task in Super Bowl XLVII against the New England Patriots. But let's take it one step at a time.


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IRVING, Texas — Hostess is extending its SmartBakes line with a new breakfast cake.
SmartBakes streusel cakes, available in cinnamon, raspberry and cheese with an indulgent streusel topping, are baked with 100% whole grains and have 3 g of fiber with 150 calories per serving. Each package of Hostess SmartBakes streusel cakes contains eight individually wrapped streusel cakes.
The SmartBakes line, which Hostess launched last fall, also includes such breakfast staples as muffins.


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Can anyone suggest a simple but flexible CMS that would be suitable for this? I want to be able to easily move elements around and add my own CSS styling. My host (Fasthosts) has the following on-click installs but I don't want to have to play with them all to find out how suitable they are. None of them may be the best thing. I have PHP5 and mySQL options.
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Of the ones listed there, I recommend MODx. It's a really nice CMS, easy to work with, and very clean (you write all your own HTML and CSS without interference). Another good one is ExpressionEngine, but it's a paid one.
Either of these makes it easy to incorporate PayPal buttons, or any other kind of cart system you may want.
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I'm sad to report that the MODx install at my hosts doesn't work. It appears to but I cannot log in. I've uninstalled and re-installed twice. Same problem.
I've emailed the support team.
Really, I would always avoid those auto installs anyway. It's quite easy to install a CMS yourself, and then you have a better idea of what's going on. (You'll need to update the software from time to time, so it's better to do it yourself, and to have a local copy for backup etc.). If you check out the MODx site, they have step by step instructions for installing it yourself.
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Just five days after two boys and a 45-year-old mother were killed, nearly 10,000 people have liked a Facebook page dedicated to Conner and Colten Gentry, victims of a tragic accident Thursday near Maxwell.
A memorial service to the Gentry boys will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Brady High School, where the boys attended school in the eighth and fourth grades.
The story of the tragic fatal accident has traveled far and wide, evoking good wishes from nearly everyone who hears it.
Its almost like there is a need for people to come together, the boys uncle Terry Fletcher said.
A slick road is blamed for the wreck, causing the Gentrys eastbound Kia Sportage to slide sideways at 7:20 a.m. on the U.S. Highway 30 overpass near Maxwell, right into the path of an oncoming westbound vehicle.
Both cars burst into flames. The Gentrys, ages 14 and 10, were headed to school in Brady.
The Facebook page is called R.I.P Conner&Colton.
Love what the children are doing in memory of Conner and Colton, wrote Mary Jane Brauer of Dallas, Texas. I send my love to all of you to. Gods peace be with your heart and I know it hurts to lose classmates. I did too in school. To all the children and teachers at Brady, I send my prayers and love to each of you too.
Elaine Grasz, 45, died in the passenger seat of the westbound car, a Chevrolet Lumina. She and her husband Terry, 46, were coming from Brady, headed to work in North Platte after they dropped their son at the Brady school.
Terry Grasz was pulled from the wreck. He is currently in a hospital in Omaha. Late Monday he was reportedly responding to pain and had squeezed a nurses hand, according to the facebook page.
The Gentry boys were well loved, their Uncle Terry told the Bulletin Monday.
Theyd do anything for anyone, Fletcher said. They had helpful hearts of gold.
The boys loved the outdoors, playing sports and hunting and fishing. Conner, the oldest, bagged a deer nearly a year ago during hunting season. Colten had a passion for singing and dancing. They both had beautiful smiles and gleaming personalities, according to their obituary.
They especially liked to fish with their grandfather Terry Fletcher, Sr.
They would always kid him, Nice minnow, Grandpa, Terry Jr. said.
They also liked to toss the football and play basketball when they visited their other grandparents, Don and Pam Abegg, Terry said.
Friends have clicked on the facebook page from all over the United States and at least two countries overseas, Fletcher said.
Need to be thinking about the family and their suffering. Feel for them. Can't imagine losing two of your children like that. Pray for the family, friend Nancy Lyons said.
The page contains fond wishes and memories, plus a You Tube video of photos and music, created by one of their friends, Tyrah Leigh. The Nickelback song Photograph provides the background of the moving, healing video.
One image in the video is Psalm 23, which says Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil.
After school, they would get home and immediately want to go to the cows, which meant to the home of Bob and Marie Jones, where they helped with chores.
Uncle Terry, who operates his own trucking service, said the boys liked to go with him on trips.
Terry Fletcher said he plans to talk to the Maxwell volunteer fire department Wednesday, to thank them for all they did at the scene.
Cards may be sent to Bridget and Justin Gentry, c/o Don Abegg, 709 West First, North Platte NE 69101.
A memorial account is established for the Gentry family at Centris Federal Credit Union in North Platte. Checks can be made to Gentry Memorial c/o Centris Federal Credit Union, 301 E. Philip, North Platte NE 69101.
Memorials may be given in the name of Elaine Grasz to Adams Bank & Trust, P.O. 189, North Platte, NE 69103. To sign the online guest book, go to www.blasestrauser.com.
Services for Elaine had not been set as of Monday.
The Gentry boys are survived by their parents, Bridget and Justin; grandparents, Pam (Don) Abegg, Terry (Kathy) Fletcher and Miriam Bratten; aunts, uncles, cousins, classmates, and many other friends.
They were preceded in death by great-grandparents, Herman and Evelyn Bratten and Raymond "Pete" Collins; a great-aunt, Connie Fleck; a grandfather, Billy Gentry; an infant brother, Dawson; and an uncle, Shane Petska.
A memorial has been established. Online condolences may be shared at carpentermemorial.com.
Carpenter Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
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The U.S. national team fell four places to 32nd in the FIFA World Ranking released Thursday.
The U.S. occupied the same spot last October but then climbed as high as 27th before slipping down the table. The Americans tied then-No. 64 Canada 0-0 in Houston at the end of January and then lost to then-No. 59 Honduras 2-1 to kick off the final round of CONCACAF World Cup qualifying last week.
As the only loser on the Hexagonal's opening day, the U.S. was the only one of the six participants to drop in the February ranking.
Top-ranked Spain, No. 2 Germany and No. 3 Argentina retained their spots at the top of the table, followed by England (up two places to fourth) and Italy (down one spot to fifth). The recently concluded African Cup of Nations tournament had considerable impact on the ranking, with newly crowned continental champion Nigeria soaring 22 spots to 30th.
The U.S. has no more games scheduled this month. It will continue its quest to qualify for the 2014 World Cup with a match against No. 53 Costa Rica on March 22 at Dick's Sporting Goods Park outside Denver and then a visit to No. 15 Mexico's Estadio Azteca four days later.
1. Spain
2. Germany
3. Argentina
4. England
5. Italy
6. Colombia (tie)
6. Portugal (tie)
8. Netherlands
9. Croatia
10. Russia
11. Greece
12. Ivory Coast (tie)
12. Ecuador (tie)
14. Switzerland
15. Mexico
16. Uruguay
17. France
18. Brazil
19. Ghana
20. Belgium
21. Sweden
22. Denmark
23. Chile
24. Bosnia-Herzegovina
25. Mali
26. Czech Republic
27. Norway
28. Japan
29. Montenegro
30. Nigeria
31. Romania
32. United States
33. Hungary
34. Algeria
35. Paraguay
36. Serbia
37. Australia
38. South Korea
39. Ireland (tie)
39. Peru (tie)
41. Turkey
42. Panama (tie)
42. Tunisia (tie)
44. Bolivia
45. Venezuela
46. Ukraine
47. Zambia
48. Bulgaria
49. Slovakia
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TAMPA, Fla. - A poised and polite Casey Anthony on Monday sat calmly through an at-times contentious half-hour examination by a bankruptcy trustee and an attorney for the Osceola County woman suing her for defamation, as she seeks a fresh start through Chapter 7 bankruptcy.
Mobbed by reporters and photographers as she both arrived and left the federal courthouse in Tampa, Anthony appeared much as she did in the weeks before her July 2008 arrest in connection with the disappearance of her 2-year-old daughter, Caylee.
AUDIO: Listen to entire court proceeding
Anthony was acquitted of murder charges in July 2011.
Among the revelations from Monday's proceeding -- known as a creditors meeting:
Defense attorney Jose Baez has provided the bulk of her living expenses since her release from the Orange County Jail in July 2011, giving her about $3,400 directly.
"I don't pay rent, I don't pay utilities, I guess you could say I'm living for free or off the kindness of the people I'm staying with," Anthony testified.
Because of security concerns, she has been allowed to not reveal her exact residence, relying in court papers on her parents' Orange County home, where she lived prior to her arrest.
Anthony also revealed that, less than two months after her release, she relinquished rights to photos to her criminal defense attorney, Jose Baez. In court on Monday, she said Baez sold "pictures I was asked to participate in. I was asked to pose for a couple photos. That was the extent of my involvement."
Neither she nor her attorney, Charles Greene, clarified which photos Baez sold. Asked by the bankruptcy trustee if she had any idea how much Baez was paid for the photos, she said, "No, sir."
The relinquishment of photo rights came on Sept. 9, 2011, around the time a series of photos of Anthony purportedly shopping appeared on a tabloid website.
Anthony filed for bankruptcy in January, claiming assets of $1,084 and potential liabilities of more than $792,000, predominantly $500,000 she claims she owes Baez.
Creditors, including Baez, or their attorneys were allowed to appear at Monday's hearing to ask Anthony questions under oath, but only one appeared. Attorney Scott Shuker asked questions on behalf of Zenaida Gonzalez, a woman suing Anthony for defamation.
Gonzalez shares a similar name with the imaginary nanny Anthony blamed for kidnapping Caylee.
Other large claims include $217,000 she has been ordered to pay the Orange County Sheriff's Office and other law enforcement for the costs of investigating the bogus kidnapping. While acquitted of murder and child abuse, Anthony was convicted of lying to police, so she is liable for those expenses, a judge ruled.
She also owes the IRS $68,540, the 2008 tax bill on $200,000 she received from ABC News to rights to photos and video. The money was used by Baez to cover some defense costs and fees.
Anthony, sitting at a table across from the bankruptcy trustee, appeared much as she did in the weeks before her arrest, with shoulder-length, black hair and a low-cut, cream blouse.
She made small talk and joked with attorneys as about 30 reporters and other observers filed into the room, specially set aside for the creditors meeting because of logistics and security concerns.
Anthony said she has had no discussions about selling a book, movie, TV or other rights to her story. She said she kept no diary, that no one owes her money and she has nothing more than the meager assets outlined in her bankruptcy petition.
Asked what she lives on, she said, "Some of the money is from unsolicited donations from various individuals. ... The bulk of the money came from Jose Baez."
As for food, she said, "I try to contribute when I can," adding, "also friends" buy her food.
The examination became contentious once Shuker began asking questions on Gonzalez' behalf and attorney Greene repeatedly interrupted Anthony's answers. He claimed to help "clarify" her answers.
"Mr. Greene, who is not under oath, is trying to take over these proceedings," Shuker protested for the record.
For his part, Greene countered, Shuker would "not be sitting here today" if Gonzalez had not filed "this frivolous claim" that Anthony defamed her by coincidentally naming her imaginary nanny Zenaida Gonzaelz.
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"A Good Day to Die Hard" topped the box office over President's Day weekend, as the fifth entry in Bruce Willis's action series beat out a surprisingly strong challenge from the tearjerker "Safe Haven."
Twentieth Century Fox's "Die Hard" sequel grossed an estimated $29.3 million at North American theaters over the four-day holiday weekend. Including ticket sales from Valentine's Day Thursday, when it and most other new films debuted, the film is off to a $37.5 million start. That's slower than the 25 year-old franchise's last entry, 2007's "Live Free or Die Hard," though that opened in the more lucrative summer season. Fox is owned by News Corp., which also owns The Wall Street Journal.
"Safe Haven," starring Josh Duhamel and Julianne Hough, took in $25.2 million over the four-day weekend and $34 million since Thursday. The Relativity Media LLC release marks another strong box office showing for author Nicholas Sparks, whose "Dear John" opened to $30.5 million on a three-day weekend in 2010.
"Escape from Planet Earth," an animated comedy that that has been delayed by Weinstein Co. for several years, opened to a decent $21 million over four days.
"Beautiful Creatures," the latest attempt to cash in on the supernatural teen-literature adaptation craze, flopped. It took in just $8.9 million over the weekend and $11.5 million including Valentine's Day. Alcon Entertainment financed the movie, which was distributed by Time Warner Inc.'s Warner Bros.
Landing in second place was the Melissa McCarthy – Jason Bateman comedy "Identity Thief," which declined just 32% on its second weekend. The release from Comcast Corp.'s Universal Pictures grossed $27.9 million over four days and has collected a total of $75.2 million.


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Getting Creative with Bugs
So I have this cricket problem. They're eating me out of plant and garden. Voracious little critters, they seem to be able to destroy a pumpkin vine in a matter of days, a helpless little Brussels in a matter of hours. I tried bird netting. But the squares are a bit too big.
Crickets can jump clear through them. Not always on the first try, mind you, but give them enough chances and out they go! Rascals.
So I had to get creative. For my netting, I've doubled up. This way, the pattern won't match up identically and some of the squares will be rendered to triangles and the crickets won't be able to escape. More importantly, they won't be able to get in. The hoops are 9 gauge wire cut into pieces that I bend to suit my needs. More


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Children took part in a sponsored walk to celebrate the 45th anniversary of a children's book at the weekend.
Tiny tots walked from Warren Park Children's Centre in Kingston Hill to Richmond Park in aid of Action for Children as they celebrated the anniversary of The Very Hungry Caterpillar on Saturday morning.
The youngsters who donned colourful wellies took balloons with them on their travels and a hungry caterpillar led the way.


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Minutes after the Chicago Cubs traded pitcher Scott Feldman to the Baltimore Orioles Tuesday, ESPNChicago.com's Bruce Levine reported the Cubs also traded ex-closer Carlos Marmol and $209,700 in international signing bonus money to the Los Angeles Dodgers for pitcher Matt Gurrier.
The deal that sent Feldman to the Orioles included $400,000 international bonus money. The period for teams to sign international players started Tuesday.
MORE: Orioles trade for Feldman | Giants, Braves interested in Joba
Both Marmol and Gurrier were designated for assignment by their respective teams last week.
Marmol is owed more than $5 million of his $9.8 million salary for the season. A source said the Dodgers will take on some of the money owed to Marmol. The hard-throwing right-hander was 2-4 with a 5.86 ERA in 31 games this season out of the Cubs bullpen. He's struggled for a majority of the last three seasons, and has walked 21 in 27 2/3 innings this year.
Gurrier spent 2 1/2 seasons with the Dodgers after signing a 3-year, $12 million deal before the 2011 season. He had a 4.80 ERA with 21 strikeouts in 30 innings this season before being designated for assignment after losing the trust of manager Don Mattingly.


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Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is a disease that causes weak bones that break easily. It is known as brittle bone disease. Sometimes the bones break for no known reason. OI can also cause many other problems such as weak muscles, brittle teeth, and hearing loss. About 20,000 to 50,000 people in the United States have OI.
OI is caused by one of several genes that aren't working properly. Genes carry our hereditary (family) information. We each have two copies of most genes: one set from each parent. Genes are what make you look like your biological family.
Each of the genes that cause OI plays a role in how the body makes collagen. Collagen is a material in bones that helps make them strong. When these genes aren't working properly, there isn't enough collagen, or the collagen doesn't work properly. This leads to weak bones that break easily.
Most children inherit the gene that doesn't work properly from one parent. Some inherit it from both parents. In some cases, neither parent passes on this gene. Instead, the gene stops working properly soon after the child is conceived.
All people with osteogenesis imperfecta have brittle bones. OI can range from mild to severe and symptoms vary from person to person. Some of the symptoms that people with OI may have are:
There are 8 main types of osteogenesis imperfecta. People with types 2, 3, 7, and 8 tend to have severe symptoms. People with types 4, 5, and 6 tend to have more moderate symptoms. People with type 1 tend to have mild symptoms.
No single test can identify osteogenesis imperfecta. To diagnose OI, doctors look at:
Your doctor may also test your collagen (from skin) or genes (from blood). It may take a few weeks to learn the results of the tests. These tests spot OI in 9 out of 10 people who have it.
Although there is no cure for OI, symptoms can be managed. Treatments for OI may include:
One type of surgery is called "rodding." Metal rods are put inside the long bones to:
A healthy lifestyle also helps people with OI. You can help prevent broken bones and maintain your health if you:
Proper care helps children and adults who have OI to:
No medications are approved to treat OI. But, experts are trying to learn more about:
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Jeremy Kreiling, 25, of Hershey asked for a lower bond Thursday in court so he could go back to work on a ranch north of Hershey.
The girl leveled the charge Nov. 8. Deputies arrested Kreiling later the same day.
Deputy Lincoln County Attorney Austin Leighty initially asked for a $500,000 bond, citing the young age of the alleged victim. Lincoln County Judge Michael Piccolo agreed, but told Kreiling it was a high amount that could be lowered at a later hearing after a defense attorney was appointed.
On Thursday, defense attorney Patrick Heng asked for a bond reduction from $500,000 to $100,000. Deputy Lincoln County Attorney Jennifer Wellan had no objection and Piccolo agreed, then delayed his decision.
One of the bond requirements would be that Kreiling have no contact with anyone under age 18. Heng asked Piccolo if Kreilings workplace could be excepted from the requirement, because the owner of the ranch where Kreiling works has two children under 18.
Kreiling told Piccolo that his boss would be the one bailing him out so he could go to work.
Wellan objected to the exception, again noting that the charge against Kreiling is sexual assault of a child. She said she would have to see something from the parents, saying they have no problems with Kreiling being around the children.
Piccolo delayed a final decision until the county attorneys office hears from the parents.
Wife: nothing happened
Kreilings wife Lora told the Bulletin that nothing must have happened that night, which she said was two years ago on New Years Eve.
According to Lora Kreiling, the couple hired a babysitter and went with Loras grandparents to a bar in Hershey to celebrate the holiday.
The babysitter, who was 16, brought a younger girl the alleged victim and a boyfriend with her.
When Lora returned home she said she found the teens had been drinking and at least one of them had taken a drug -- adderall. She said it took awhile to get them sobered up, so they stayed the night. Lora said everyone got to bed around 4 a.m. and the house was crowded all night.
She doubts the assault could have occurred.
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My name is Julianne and I am soon to be 50. I was diagnosed just a year ago this month and have been on Plaquenil 400mg for the past 8 months. I have done some reasearch on Lupus and have found that most of the symptoms are nondescript. This is why I am in this forum is to see what everyone else experiences from their Lupus.
I think I have a mild case, only because I don't have organ involvement. I have painless hematuria and have had that for 9 years. My husband is in family practice and my main complaint was that I had pain in my index finger and big toe. I also had pain and swelling in my right knee. I had him run some lab on me (RA and ANA) to see if it was arthritis. My ANA came back 1:640 my RA was neg.
I have been to one physician who specializes in Lupus, he told me I have 7 of 11 criteria.
So, you might think I'm not horribly affected by Lupus but here is my main complaint. My arms and legs will start to ache..almost the feeling when you sit on your foot and it falls asleep....... just when it is waking up is about the same feeling I get in my arms and legs. Does anyone else experience this? I am just now getting over my second case of Shingles...When ever my body is stressed or insulted, the same pain comes back in my arms and legs. Last year I had awful pain in my hands when it got cold. Anyhow...thanks for reading this. I look forward to exchanging information.
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Premium member only server now onlineposted by Dark0ne Site NewsFollowing on from the email sent out to Premium members last week in regards to purchasing a premium member only server (i.e. a file server that only premium members can use) the new server has been setup and is available from the server selection window when you go to download files.
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If you'd like a lower-carb and gluten-free version of this soup, you can omit the orzo and you'll still have a delicious soup with Italian sausage and kale.
(Italian Sausage and Kale Soup with Whole Wheat Orzo was updated January 2015 with better photos and instructions.)
Italian Sausage and Kale Soup with Whole Wheat Orzo (or broken spaghetti)
(Makes about 8 servings, recipe created by Kalyn.)
1 large onion, chopped small
1 T + 2 tsp. olive oil
1 T minced garlic
1 tsp. ground fennel
1 tsp. dried oregano
1 tsp. dried basil
5 links sweet Turkey Italian Sausage (about 20 oz.)
8 cups chicken stock (or use 4 cans plus 1/2 cup water)
4 cups beef stock (or use 2 cans plus 1/4 cup water)
5 oz. baby kale or one large bunch of kale
1 can petite dice tomatoes with juice (14.5 oz.)
salt and fresh-ground black pepper to taste
1/2 cup Whole Wheat Orzo Pasta (or broken whole wheat spaghetti pieces)
freshly grated Parmesan cheese for serving
While onions are cooking, heat 2 tsp. olive oil in a large frying pan, then squeeze turkey Italian sausage out of the casing and cook until it's well browned. Use the back of the turner to break the sausage apart as it browns. (I like to use an old-fashioned Potato Masher to break the sausage apart.)
Add the chicken stock and beef stock to the onion mixture and start to simmer. When sausage is well browned, add it to the stock mixture. Deglaze the sausage pan with 1/2 cup water, scraping off any browned bits in the bottom of the pan, and add that to the soup pot. Let the stock, sausage, and herb mixture simmer about 20 minutes to build flavor.
While the stock mixture simmers, coarsely chop the baby kale. (For regular kale, cut away the center rib from each kale leaf and discard the rib. Cut the leaf part of the kale into small pieces and rinse well with cold water.) After 20 minutes, add kale to the soup pot and simmer 20-30 minutes. Then add petite diced tomatoes and juice and simmer 20-30 minutes more.
Measure 1/2 cup whole wheat orzo or break whole wheat spaghetti into small pieces and measure until you have 1/2 cup broken spaghetti. Increase heat slightly so the soup mixture comes to a gentle boil, then add orzo or spaghetti and cook about 20 minutes, or until pasta is tender. (If you'd like a lower-carb soup that would also be gluten-free, you can completely omit the orzo.)
Serve soup hot, with plenty of freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
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More Delicious Soups with Kale:
Cannellini Bean and Kale Soup with Ham and Sherry Vinegar ~ Kalyn's Kitchen
Kale and Roasted Vegetable Soup ~ Simply Recipes
Sausage and Red Russian Kale Soup with Tomatoes, Chickpeas, and Herbs ~ Kalyn's Kitchen
Chicken Sausage, Butternut Squash, and Kale Soup ~ Mountain Mama Cooks
Autumn Harvest Soup with Butternut Squash, Kale, and Farro or Brown Rice from Kalyn's Kitchen
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Of course if you're not a Tilapia fan, you could use any type of white fish filets to make this. But do give this method of cooking fish a try; it just might become one of your favorites!
(Sauteed Tilapia with Parmesan Crust was first posted in 2006; updated with better photos and step-by-step instructions in March 2012.)
Sauteed Tilapia with Parmesan Crust
(Make the desired number of servings, recipe created by Kalyn, who may have been inspired by a recipe she saw somewhere, but she doesn't remember where.)
Tilapia filets or other fish filets, one per person
Szeged Fish Rub, about 3/4 tsp. for each piece of fish (use any brand of fish rub that you like)
olive oil, enough to keep fish from sticking (I used a non-stick pan which didn't need much oil)
salt/pepper to taste
mayonnaise, about 2 tsp. per piece of fish (use real Mayo, not lite or fat free)
grated Parmesan, Mizithra, or Asiago cheese, about 1 1/2 T per piece of fish
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Southwest Tilapia from Everyday Southwest
Almond and Parmesan Baked Tilapia from Kalyn's Kitchen
Coconut Almond Crusted Tilapia from Family Fresh Cooking
Baked Tilapia with Onions, Peppers, Olives, and Feta from Kalyn's Kitchen
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DeGraff Memorial Hospital offers access to the best orthopedic physicians and surgeons in Western New York, with medical specialty services focused on the prevention or correction of bone and joint injury or disease. As part of Kaleida Health, the largest healthcare provider in Western New York, DeGraff Memorial Hospital offers the expertise required for quality, comprehensive orthopedic outcomes.
Computerized navigational equipment for the most precise fitting of artificial knee joints, specialized lighting, audio/video integration, touch screen paging system and a variety of clinical equipment.
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Total Knee Replacement
For the vast majority, the procedure eliminates pain and increases mobility, allowing them to return to a more fulfilling, active lifestyle. Total knee replacement, also called arthroplasty, is a routine surgical procedure that realigns the joint (bone end surfaces) with man-made materials such as plastic, ceramic or metal. It is preformed when the damage to the knee causes constant pain, loss of mobility and diminished quality of life. Orthopedic surgeons utilize the latest, most precise computerized navigational technology to ensure a perfect fit of the new knee joint.
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Much like knee replacements, total hip replacement is indicated when range of motion becomes limited and substantial and continuous pain is present. The need for hip replacement surgery is usually caused by arthritis, injury or tumor. During total hip replacement surgery, the damaged parts of the hip are replaced with plastic and/or metal parts. The surgery basically rebuilds the hip by replacing the ball, socket and stem.
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One of the most common orthopedic surgeries is arthroscopic knee surgery. During the procedure, a camera is inserted into the knee through a very small incision (about a quarter of an inch). In a separate small incision, the surgeon inserts instruments to remove damaged ligaments or cartilage.
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Arthroscopic wrist and ankle surgery is used to repair ligaments, fractures, carpel tunnel syndrome, loose bone fragments, or inflamed or damaged joints caused by arthritis.
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The energy you burn during exercise may be less than you think. For example, an average 30-minute bout on the treadmill for most people only burns about 250-300 kcal or kilocalories, a measurement of energy—the same amount found in just one bagel. An additional way to burn more calories is to enhance energy expenditure at other times of the day, such as at nighttime when you are asleep.
A recent study tested whether conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), which has been shown to promote fat loss, could affect resting energy expenditure and fat burning during sleep. Subjects were provided either a placebo or CLA (3.2 grams per day) for 6 months. Before and after supplementation, subjects were studied in a room that measured the total calories and fat calories they burned during a 24-hour period. Total energy expended while sleeping was 43 kcal more in the CLA group compared to placebo. The CLA group also burned 99 more kcal of fat while sleeping than placebo.
These results indicate that CLA reduces body fat by increasing energy expenditure and fat oxidation during sleep.
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) -- The chair of the Dona Ana Community College presidential search committee has announced three finalists to be the school's next president.
Bernadette Montoya said Monday that the three final candidates include current interim president Andrew J. Burke; Renay Scott, provost at Owens Community College in Toledo, Ohio; and Lydia Tena, Northwest Campus Dean at El Paso Community College.
The three finalists were selected from 27 applicants.
Officials say the candidates will visit the school to meet with the public, faculty, staff, and students from March 5 to 7.
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