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A Pilot Open Label Trial of HIV Therapy With d4T (Stavudine), ddI (Didanosine), Nelfinavir and Hydroxyurea in Subjects With Recent HIV Infection
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To assess the magnitude and duration of the antiviral activity in plasma and the incidence and time to total suppression of detectable HIV RNA in plasma. To assess the long-term safety and tolerability of this combination therapy and the magnitude and duration of the effect of these drugs over CD4 cell counts.
|HIV Infections
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Patients must have the following symptoms and conditions:
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While on my usual bi-weekly run to Bouchon Bakery, I spotted a sign near the register announcing ice cream. Ice cream! Since when does Bouchon do ice cream? Since now. They had two flavors available (toffee and mint brownie) with plans to rotate flavors in the coming weeks. Here's Mint Brownie, served in a pre-packed cup for $5.50. They cups are sufficient for one indulgent individual or two people craving a little something sweet.
Big chunks and crumbled bits of dark, fudgy brownies come evenly folded into the minty base. The ice cream is appropriately dense and velvety, and for a minute there I suspected the brownies were actually chopped up bouchons, the bakery's beloved namesake brownie-like cakes. Now wouldn't that be a treat!
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About the author: Originally from Honolulu, Kathy YL Chan blogs at Kathy YL Chan, where she chronicles her eats and travel adventures between Hawai'i, New York and beyond. She firmly believes that there is always room for dessert.

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My name is Tiffany and I am dealing with my dad's recent diagnosis of CC. I have been reading the posts since his diagnosis and decided to join. From what I read, everyone on this website is extremely sincere and caring. One positive behind this whole tragedy is that I can see the tremendous support groups from organizations as such, which I can be thankful for.
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A few weeks ago I made this Crockpot Double Lentil, Sausage, Brown Rice, and Spinach Soup on a day when my brother Rand happened to be in Utah visiting for my dad's 85th birthday party. Rand always likes to try out my leftover cooking experiments when he's visiting, and he loved this soup so much that when he went back home he asked if he could have the recipe *before* it was posted on the blog. I'm always in debt to Rand for the beautiful graphics he creates for the blog, so of course I was only too happy to send off the recipe by e-mail. Rand made the soup for friends in L.A. who also want the recipe now, so I decided I better hurry and get it posted!
Cut up 3 pre-cooked sausages into bite sized pieces and add to crockpot.
Double Lentil, Sausage, Brown Rice, and Spinach Soup
(Makes about 6 servings; recipe created by Kalyn.)
I used a 3.5-Quart Crock-Pot Slow Cooker for this recipe.
1/2 onion, diced very small
1 carrot, diced very small
2 large stalks celery, diced very small
1 T olive oil
1 T minced garlic (from a jar, use less if fresh garlic)
1 tsp. dried thyme
1 tsp. Spike seasoning
3 links pre-cooked chicken or turkey sausage, diced in 1/4-1/2 inch pieces (I used Aidell's Artichoke and Garlic Chicken Sausage)
1 can petite dice tomatoes with juice
6 cups chicken stock (or 4 cans chicken broth)
1/4 cup brown lentils
1/4 cup red lentils
salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup long-grain brown rice (I like Uncle Ben's brown rice)
4 cups chopped fresh spinach
2 T balsamic vinegar
Stove-Top Recipe Instructions:
Use at least 1 cup more stock or chicken broth for stove-top cooking.
Heat oil in a heavy soup pot, then saute vegetables, garlic, and seasonings as above. Add diced chicken sausage, canned tomatoes, chicken stock, brown lentils, red lentils, and salt and pepper and simmer over low heat for about 45 minutes, or until lentils are soft.
Add brown rice and chopped spinach and simmer about 30 minutes more, or until rice is soft. (Check to see if you need to add a little more liquid when you add the rice and spinach.) Stir in balsamic vinegar and simmer about 5 minutes more. Serve hot, with Parmesan cheese if desired.
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I chose the South Beach Diet to manage my weight partly so I wouldn't have to count calories, carbs, points, or fat grams, but if you want nutritional information for a recipe, I recommend entering the recipe into Calorie Count, which will calculate it for you.
More Tasty Soups with Lentils:
(Recipes from other blogs may not always be South Beach Diet friendly; check ingredients.)
Turkish Red Lentil Soup with Sumac from eCurry
Curried Lentil Soup with Cilantro from Kalyn's Kitchen
Lentil Soup with Spinach and Sausage from A Dash of Sass
Vegetarian Lentil Soup with Spinach, Tomatoes, and Cumin from Kalyn's Kitchen
Heart Lentil Soup with Carrots, Tomatoes, and Smoked Sausage from Farmgirl Fare
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Prescott city councilors have denied a petition to rename one famous block in the heart of the city as "Historic Whiskey Row."
Once lined with saloons, the portion of Montezuma Street informally has been known as Whiskey Row for much of the past century.
The council voted Tuesday against renaming it.
The Whiskey Row matter first went to the council in September, when businessman Dave Michelson presented the petition.
Supporters have said the name change would help conjure up Prescott's Old West heritage.
Other business owners argued that signs already designate the one-block area as Whiskey Row and say it could be better marketed. They also questioned the expense involved in officially changing their addresses on legal documents and mail.
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Cittasanto wrote:Hi Starter,
Isn't Dhamma Wheel already like this idea? there is the sutta study area, the meditation discussion area, and room for other relevant discussions here.
starter wrote:Thanks for your comments. I'm not talking about a big general forum, but a small "hermitage" where several admirable camaraderies practice together and interact with each other closely to help each other's daily practice as in a physical monastery. The internal weekly reflections/reports and discussions will not be publicized. By being a member of such a hermitage, hopefully one can stick to the practice schedules strictly, and help correct each other's mistakes on the path.
A good practitioner with good organization skills (who has plenty time available) can probably act as the abbot of the hermitage, and come up with a more detailed plan for the practice schedule, rules, expectations and so on with the input of our friends here. A board of directors (3 ?) can probably be formed to discuss and approve relevant matters, such as the admission of qualified practitioners.
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Nearly 300,000 Medicare beneficiaries are victims of identity theft, and a recent report indicates there's not much the government is doing to fix the problem.
As a senior citizen, James McClary depends on Medicare, and he's hoping he doesn't become the next victim.
"It's very important to me," he said. "I'm 82 years old. It's very important."
His beneficiary number is directly connected to his Social Security number, which is why he's concerned by the recent report obtained by USA Today that reveals the government will not issue new IDs to more than a quarter-million people who are potential victims of identity theft.
"Right now, I can't think of what they should do, but they should do something about it, I say that," McClary said.
It's possible the ID theft could prevent access to care, and Channel 4 crime and safety analyst Ken Jefferson believes this highlights the importance of protecting personal information, including all those cards people might in their wallets.
"Carry your driver's license, carry whatever, necessary credit cards you need to carry, as well as in this case, your Medicare card -- you carry it, you keep it on your person at all times," Jefferson said.
Jefferson points out thieves could do a great deal of damage, especially with all the information that's attached to Medicare beneficiary numbers.
"When you lose a credit card, all you have to do is just cancel it, and that number is null and void and no one can use it," Jefferson said. "But in this case, you've got a person's name and their Social Security number on there. The only thing that's missing is a DNA sample."
According to the report, the government is unable to create a new Social Security number for the victimized Medicare patients, but investigators suggest finding an alternative way to fix the problem.
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vinasp wrote:Hi everyone,
I think it is part of the view of Ajita Kesakambali as given in DN. 2.23
"When this was said, Ajita Kesakambalin said to me, 'Great king, there is nothing given, nothing offered, nothing sacrificed. There is no fruit or result of good or bad actions. There is no this world, no next world, no mother, no father, no spontaneously reborn beings; no priests or contemplatives who, faring rightly and practicing rightly, proclaim this world and the next after having directly known and realized it for themselves. A person is a composite of four primary elements. At death, the earth (in the body) returns to and merges with the (external) earth-substance. The fire returns to and merges with the external fire-substance. The liquid returns to and merges with the external liquid-substance. The wind returns to and merges with the external wind-substance. The sense-faculties scatter into space. Four men, with the bier as the fifth, carry the corpse. Its eulogies are sounded only as far as the charnel ground. The bones turn pigeon-colored. The offerings end in ashes. Generosity is taught by idiots. The words of those who speak of existence after death are false, empty chatter. With the break-up of the body, the wise and the foolish alike are annihilated, destroyed. They do not exist after death.'
"Thus, when asked about a fruit of the contemplative life, visible here and now, Ajita Kesakambalin answered with annihilation."
Jechbi wrote:Hi nowheat,
Since you're asking for our thoughts ...
It seems to me that this description of wrong view in the passage you quote is talking about an absence of mundane right view. It's contasted a few paragraphs later in the sutta with a description of mundane right view that includes the same wording: "There is what is given and what is offered and what is sacrified ..." etc.
These two descriptions of mundane wrong view and mundane right view appear to be a contrast between a person who has no values, and a person who has values. The mundane wrong views described don't appear to me to be views that a person necessarily would defend in debate, or think about very much at all. Rather, the person holding such views would act as if they have no values: Whatever I do, it doesn't matter, there's no long-term consequence.
The view "no mother, no father" doesn't seem to me to necessarily mean a person who thinks he doesn't have a biological mother or a father, but rather a person who doesn't put value on honoring one's mother and father. (Of course there may also be actual philosophies that deny the existence of biological parents, but I think it's possible that there might be a simpler application for this sutta teaching.)
So step one is to recognize this wrong view that previously was not recognized. "My goodness, what nonsense have I been living? Look at the harm I've caused myself and others." This is how right view comes first: One understands wrong view as wrong view and right view as right view. And when one does so, the mundane right view of values comes into play. We treat ourselves and others with respect, not because in some ultimate sense there is self and others, but rather because this common sense of values is mundane right view.
A few paragraphs later in the sutta, supramundane right view is discussed as wisdom, and all this language about values drops away.
Anyway, that's how I read it. I realize it's not the only way to read it.
nowheat wrote:I am curious though as to where you draw the word "mundane" from (as in "mundane view") -- what source do you use for that? Also, what it means to you (not to the author of the translation that used "mundane", but to you)?
Jechbi wrote:I like it.
vinasp wrote: Are you aware that there is another sutta with a very similar ending in the Samyutta Nikaya ?
It is in part III The Book of the Aggregates, number 62 Pathways of Language.
In the Bhikkhu Bodhi translation : Connected Discourses, it is on page 905.
"Bhikkhus, even Vassa and Banna of Ukkala, proponents of noncausality, of the inefficacy of action, and of nihilism, did not think that these three pathways of language, pathways of designation, pathways of description should be criticized or scorned. For what reason ? Because they fear blame, attack, and condemnation".
vinasp wrote: The samyutta passage is translated differently by F.L. Woodward in the PTS Kindred Sayings III.
"Moreover, the folk of Ukkali, preachers in the retreat, deniers of the cause, deniers of the deed, deniers of reality ..."
Woodward is reading "vassa" as the rains retreat, and "banna" as preacher. So there may be some doubt over the correct translation. However, this only affects the question of the named teachers and their number, which is not, I think, central to your argument. There are three doctrines mentioned in all cases, so far. (ahetuvadins, akiriyavadins and natthikavadins).
vinasp wrote: Yepi te bhikkhave, ahesuṃ ukkalā vassabhaññā1 ahetuvādā akiriyavādā natthivādā, tepi mahācattārīsakaṃ dhammapariyāyaṃ na garahitabbaṃ, na paṭikkositabbaṃ2 maññiṃsu.3 Taṃ kissa hetu: nindābyārosaupārambhabhayāti.
This is the Pali of MN 117 from http://awake.kiev.ua/dhamma/tipitaka/index.html
I will look for the other text and add it ...
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BT phone problem fixed for mid-Cheshire GPs
2:34pm Friday 20th June 2014
2:34pm Friday 20th June 2014
A BT-related phone issue that prevented Winsford, Middlewich and Northwich patients reaching their GPs directly has now been fixed.
Due to a problem at the local BT Exchange, some calls being made to 01606 numbers were not being connected and patients at 13 GP practices were unable to contact their doctor directly.
NHS England arranged for calls to affected practices to be diverted to NHS 111 instead until the fault was resolved.
Tina Long, director of nursing for NHS England, said: "We'd like to thank patients for their cooperation during this time at only seeking medical help for urgent issues.
"We are pleased to report that patients can now phone their GP surgery as normal.
"We would encourage patients to support their local practice while it manages the backlog by considering other means of treatment for non-urgent matters.
"Pharmacists are trained professionals who can offer expert help for a range of common illnesses. The minor injuries unit at the Victoria Infirmary, Northwich, is also available to see and treat patients.
"Meanwhile, patients can continue to call NHS 111 for fast and confidential advice on the most appropriate service.
"We would like to also thank partner organisations for their help and support while the fault was being fixed."
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Marin got wet again Wednesday and more rain could arrive before the weekend is out, according to the National Weather Service.
Rain in Marin began in earnest late Wednesday morning and continued into the afternoon.
"That rain will end by daybreak on Thursday," said Duane Dykema, meteorologist with the weather service.
Through 4 p.m. the weather service reported Kentfield had .33 inches of rain, Olema Valley .45 inches, Woodacre .38 inches, Mount Barnabe .28 inches and Point Reyes: .28 inches.
There will be cloudy skies, but no rain expected Thursday or Friday and temperatures will be in the 50s and low 60s. There could be some showers over the weekend and temperatures will dip as a light storm comes out of the Northwest, Dykema said. Next week will be dry.
Since July 1, the Marin Municipal Water District has recorded 34.19 inches of rain at the Lake Lagunitas reservoir on the Mount Tamalpais watershed. Last year at this time 13.99 inches of rain had fallen. The average for this time of year is 26.29 inches.
The water district reservoirs now hold more than 79,000 acre-feet and are at 99.8 percent of capacity. There are 325,851 gallons in an acre-foot.
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Bucs activate Walker, outright Tabata to Triple-A
ST. PETERSBURG -- The Pirates activated second baseman Neil Walker from the disabled list on Tuesday in advance of their 6-5 win over the Rays at Tropicana Field.
Walker, who was recovering from an appendectomy, was in the starting lineup, batting cleanup and playing second. He went 0-for-3 and struck out in his first at-bat, but also drove in a run with a third-inning sacrifice fly.
"I had no problems," Walker said. "Just trying to get back in the rhythm of the game and game-speed stuff and getting my swing off and all that. So that was the biggest challenge."
He played nine innings for Class A Advanced Bradenton on Sunday and batted in a simulated game thrown by rehabbing starter Gerrit Cole on Monday. Walker was batting .280 with 11 home runs and 35 RBIs in 62 games before going on the DL.
In the corresponding roster move, Pittsburgh outrighted outfielder Jose Tabata to Triple-A Indianapolis. The Pirates had placed Tabata on waivers, which he cleared, enabling them to send him to the Minors.
"I think this was strictly a baseball move -- the best baseball move we could make for our team to be the best, most competitive team we could be moving forward," manager Clint Hurdle said.
Hurdle said that at this time, Josh Harrison is a better option for the team, as he is also a right-handed hitter and plays multiple positions, including the outfield.
Because Tabata has more than three years of Major League service time, he had the choice to accept or reject the assignment to Indianapolis, and he accepted it. Had he rejected the assignment, the Pirates would not have been responsible for the salary he is owed -- about $9 million through 2016.
Tabata was batting .289 in 62 games for the Bucs, but with Harrison and Gregory Polanco assuming the duties in right field, he had not been playing much recently.
"He knows he needs to play; he wants to play. As I encouraged him, this is a challenge," Hurdle said. "He's been a helpful player while he was here, the role that he was given he performed in a very professional matter. This is an opportunity, as it is, to go play, get more regular reps, get more at-bats."
Hurdle said that Tabata could certainly get another opportunity with the Pirates -- for example, if an injury sidelined one of their outfielders.
"Within the snap of a finger, the blink of an eye, the landscape could change here from a player personnel situation, whether it be injury or anything like that," Hurdle said.
David Adler is an associate reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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This week, in lieu of a set of questions, we have a ficlet prompt! This is intended to be a small piece of writing, no more than 500 words.
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Your character has unlimited funds and unlimited space to make their dream abode.
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Why are DuPont (DD) and Cummins (CMI) buying back huge amounts of stock if the world is coming to an end? Isn't it better for the world to end and then buy?
Now, I know that when we see buybacks, we should be jaded by now. We should presume the companies are just announcing them for show.
I get that. Cynicism is justified.
It's just that you can't help but notice that these two companies do a huge business in China. Could they be seeing something right now that makes sense for them to pounce on their own stocks?
We own DuPont for the Action Alerts PLUS charitable trust, and it has been a huge disappointment. Not as bad as Devon Energy (DVN) or Dollar General (DG), to mention two real bad ones -- because we talk about the good a lot -- but this has been a real dog. Hmm, maybe we should stay away from stocks that begin with the letter D!
To me, it just seems that the coincidence is too great and that both managements, which have truly been ping-ponged here, are betting once again that Asia is turning.
If so, this would be a real wake-up call for another of our favorites, Caterpillar (CAT). Hardly a day goes by when I don't read some survey about how poorly Caterpillar is doing. Yet the stock has been slowly rallying pretty much in synch with the negative chatter.
To me, again, this says the industrials that are levered to China are starting to get better order flow.
I guess we will know soon enough. The ultimate Chinese barometer, Joy Global (JOY), reports tomorrow. I bet the number is not so hot, but if we read the Cummins-DuPont tea leaves, the outlook will be something to write home about.


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Benicio Del Toro and Anthony Hopkins transform a classic...
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The classic 1941 monster film The Wolfman both scared and thrilled movie-goers more than a half century ago and now, thanks to modern technology and some amazing modern-day actors, The Wolfman has once again impressed fans. Thanks to director Joe Johnston (The Rocketeer, Jumanji) and Academy Award winning actors Benicio Del Toro and Anthony Hopkins, this classic gets a modern day retelling that's just as fun, intense, and heart-stopping as its predecessor.
While the story isn't anything original (it's a remake after all), the art direction and special effects are both fairly impressive. Considering there are now hundreds of werewolf movies, this one could be considered somewhat obsolete due to it's story, but thankfully actors Del Toro and Hopkins and their relationship onscreen keeps one watching.
The video thankfully is beautiful, with rich darks and vibrant bright colors. The film - in its original 1.85:1 aspect ratio - delivers plenty of eye-candy thanks to impressive effects. Likewise, the film's 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio track is alive with the sounds of a massive mansion, a wild forest, a gypsy camp, and each of the film's various settings. Frightening at times, impressive all the time, the audio truly makes the home video experiance in this case and those without a surround sound system are missing out.
Bonus material here includes two versions of the film: the original theatrical release and an unrated director's cut which adds approximately 16 minutes of film. The Blu-ray also includes U Control (theatrical version only) with two different modes: a "Take Control," which allows you to view crew members discussing the film; and a "Legacy, Legend and Lore" mode with pop-ups which explore the history of the character. The Blu-ray also includes two alternate endings as well as numerous deleted and extended scenes.
Other bonus features include numerous featurettes like "Return of the Wolf Man," 12+ minutes of cast and crew talking about the film; "The Beast Maker," a 12 minute spot featuring make-up man Rick Baker talking about the creature; "Transformation Secrets," a 15 minute piece on the differences between the original wolfman's change and the modern wolfman's change; and "The Wolfman Unleashed," a 9 minute short focusing on how the film's larger scenes were made.
The Wolfman Blu-ray also comes with D-Box and BD Live, meaning those connected to the internet and those with that spendy "my chair is shaking" tech will be able to enjoy some additional bonuses. Likewise, for those who haven't seen the original film (heaven forgive you!), you're be able to watch the 1941 The Wolfman on BD Live.
While it might not be an original monster movie, The Wolfman is a solid remake with plenty of pretty effects, an awesome soundtrack, beautiful visuals, and good acting. So what if you've read/watched/heard this story before, it's a treat to see it again and considering both Del Toro and Hopkins are along for the ride, you won't want to miss it.
The Wolfman is available on DVD and Blu-ray hi-def wherever fine home video is sold.
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I chose mine by ordering two first runs from Frisbeepoint when they came out and telling Powergrip to send me a stack big enough so that I can see the variance. Didn't help. =)JR wrote:Yup i chose mine based on high dome and high PLH IDK how you chose your discs.
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Long story short I was visiting family out of state and he had picked up a beginner pack of discs for us to play with at the local park course. So off we went with a small group, 3 real discs, 1 ultimate Frisbee, 1 dog Frisbee, and a random cheapy....and my son had a blast and wants to go again (when it thaws out in NY). I have done a bit of reading and am looking to put together a starter set and was hoping for some advice in disc & weights for us. I figure that I'll pick up ~5ish discs and was hoping to get a good selection. I'm looking for:
- A good starter disc for an 8 year old (LHBH). I figure he'll want to stick with 1 disc for now until he gets some form (he was horrible...but had a blast which is what matters). Something easy to throw and make some progress on.
- A selection for myself. I throw RHBH and have below avg arm strength but usually pick up technical pieces fairly quickly. I used to be decent with an ultimate Frisbee many moons ago. Preferably something good to start and learn on as well as 1 disc that stretches me a bit to give feedback as I start to improve.
- A random disc or 2 for my wife or other random folks with no experience what so ever to join along and have fun. Just something super easy to throw.
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The announcement of this multi-year deal follows the renewal of PepsiCo's long-term agreement with the NFL last year that includes brands from Plano-based Frito-Lay, along with Pepsi, Gatorade, Quaker and Tropicana.
Terms of the deal were not announced.
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Corn futures slipped again overnight. The weekly USDA Crop Progress report stated corn conditions 2% lower than the week prior, which matched official surveys, but the Chicago slippage suggests many traders were looking for a larger reduction. Concurrent soybean losses may also have depressed corn values. December corn slid 0.25 cent to $4.6325/bushel early Tuesday morning, while May crept up 0.25 cent to $4.85.
The soy complex extended its Monday losses. The Crop Progress report also indicated a two percentage point decline in the top soybean ratings, but traders were reportedly looking for a 3% reduction. Overnight losses in the Asian palm oil markets, as well as long liquidation ahead of Thursday's USDA crop reports probably weighed upon prices as well. November soybeans fell 6.5 cents at 13.50/bushel in early Tuesday trading, while October soyoil lost 0.18 cents to 42.70 cents/pound, and October soymeal dipped $2.1 to $428.5/ton.
The wheat markets proved relatively firm in early Tuesday action. Weakness spilling over from the corn and soy markets probably exerted similar effects upon wheat futures overnight. However, Australia's equivalent to the USDA (ABARE) published its latest estimate of Australia's forthcoming wheat crop, cutting the forecast by almost 1.0 million tonnes. That very likely boosted wheat prices. December CBOT wheat edged 0.75 cent higher to $6.42/bushel around dawn Tuesday, while December KCBT wheat gained 1.0 cent to $6.895 and December MGE futures added 0.25 cent to $7.03.
Cattle futures remained surprisingly weak Monday night. Wholesale beef prices have declined unexpectedly since Labor Day. That weakness probably undercut cash prices last week and may be expected to do the same later this week, especially after prices declined substantially again Monday afternoon. October cattle futures slid 0.12 cents to 125.22 cents/pound as trading accelerated Tuesday morning, while December slipped 0.22 cents to 128.50. October feeder cattle tumbled 0.30 cents to 157.75 cents/pound, and January slumped 0.22 cents to 157.72.
Hog futures were mixed to lower in overnight action. Monday afternoon cash and wholesale reports confirmed strength anticipated earlier in the day. However, the gains, particularly in pork values, seemed smaller than was expected, which probably explains today's early slippage. October hog futures rose 0.02 cents to 90.90 cents/pound early Tuesday morning, while December sagged 0.02 cent to 87.60.


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"Hundreds of employees" are said to work for the studio, which was founded in 1988. Games Industry states that an official announcement is expected soon.
The studio developed last month's poorly-received 007 Legends and 2011's GoldenEye 007 Reloaded, and has acted as a work-for-hire studio for multiple publishers.
As well as developing multiple titles in the James Bond universe, the studio was responsible for - amongst others - Dead Space: Extraction, Mortal Kombat 3, Disney Universe and PS1 party game Crash Bash.
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Opinions differed about exactly what key element was missing from Kent State's effort during Tuesday's 80-66 loss to Temple in an ESPN's 24 Hours of Basketball Marathon matchup at the M.A.C. Center.
Sophomore point guard Kris Brewer said it was energy.
Senior guard Chris Evans said it was execution.
Head coach Rob Senderoff said it was team unity and selflessness.
They all agreed that the same gritty Golden Flashes squad that upset Drexel in last Friday's season opener did not show up against the Owls.
"As good and as well as I thought we played on Friday against Drexel, we were equally as poor in a lot of aspects today," said Senderoff. "We weren't all about winning today. We were a little bit into ourselves. We didn't play the way we need to play to win."
The defending Atlantic 10 champion Owls (1-0) shot 52 percent from the field, while the Flashes (1-1) shot just 37 percent and committed 21 turnovers — including 16 by starting guards Evans (8), Brewer (4) and senior Randal Holt (4).
"I can't turn it over eight times and expect us to win the game," said Evans.
They also won't win many when giving up 31 points to a guy who hadn't played in a year and a half.
Temple senior guard Scootie Randall, who sat out all of last season due to a knee injury, enjoyed a comeback party at Kent State's expense. He scored a career-high 31 points and buried five 3-pointers, several of which came at crucial times when the Flashes were attempting to rally.
"We did not do a good job of guarding him in any aspect," said Senderoff. "We gave him too many good looks."
Randall scored seven straight points, including his first 3-pointer, to give Temple a quick 10-4 edge. The advantage reached 15, and the Flashes seemed on the verge of getting blown out of their own building before Evans fueled a late first-half run with a three-point play, an assist and a scoop shot with seven seconds left that brought Kent State within 40-32 at halftime.
A follow-dunk by Evans and a steal and one-handed slam by Brewer tied the game at 46 with just under 16 minutes remaining. But Randall answered with another 3-pointer, and this one put Temple ahead to stay.
The Flashes' burst of energy soon died down, and the Owls slowly pulled away. A 3-pointer by Jake O'Brien pushed the lead to 61-51 with 10:12 left, and the cushion stayed in double-digits the rest of the way.
"We just didn't come out with the same energy as last game," said Brewer. "Coach said everybody was in to (himself), but I really didn't see that. We just didn't play 'D' that well. That's it. The whole game. It was just a struggle today."
Brewer scored a career-high 19 points on 8-of-13 shooting from the field to lead the Flashes.
"I think Kris is establishing that he's a pretty good player. But I'm sure he's not happy; he only had one assist and four turnovers," said Senderoff. "I don't think anybody really played the way we need them to play for us to win. We had too many defensive breakdowns, too many turnovers, too much one-on-one stuff."
Evans finished with 17 points and seven rebounds — including six on the offensive glass. The Flashes grabbed 20 offensive rebounds, helping them build a 20-4 edge in second-chance points that helped keep them in the game for a while.
Holt added 11 points for Kent State.
"We'll digest what happened and hopefully get better. It's a long season," said Senderoff. "It's a new team, and there's going to be some growing pains. As excited and happy as we were after the win against Drexel, I would hope we're equally as disappointed with how we played today.
"You can't get it back. You've just gotta move on."
— Temple senior guard Khalif Wyatt, the Atlantic 10's top returning scorer (17.1 ppg), was limited to 17 minutes due to a hamstring injury and finished with nine points.
— Flashes junior Melvin Tabb grabbed eight rebounds off the bench, as Kent State outboarded Temple 44-30.
— Kent State returns to action Friday, hosting Chicago State at 7 p.m.


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The silver casket bearing Whitney Houston glistened Saturday inside her old Newark church, where a star-studded crowd bid farewell to the departed diva with the divine voice.
"What becomes of our broken hearts?" asked her "Bodyguard" co-star Kevin Costner in a moving memorial. "Whitney returns home today to the place where it all began."
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Timothy Cardinal Dolan says his new red hat from Pope Benedict XVI is a gift for New York.
The city's newly-elevated Catholic leader was smiling from cheek to cheek Saturday after receiving a gold ring and red silk biretta from the pontiff inside St. Peter's Basilica inVatican City.
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A group representing survivors of the capsized Costa Concordia cruise ship say traces of cocaine were found on a sample of the captain's hair but not within the hair strands or in his urine — which would have indicated he had used the drug.
Italian consumer protection group Codacons said Saturday it has asked prosecutors investigating Captain Francesco Schettino to order another test.
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DOE To Review 1,000 Cases Against School Staff Following Latest Sex Abuse Charges
The city Department of Education is promising to make major changes in disciplinary policy following a string of arrests of employees for inappropriate acts with children.
Schools Chancellor Dennis Walcott outlined the changes in a letter sent home to parents Friday.
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A veteran Queens math teacher was yanked from the classroom yesterday after a cellphone video posted online showed an apparent confrontation with a student.
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Xing Wu Pan, a major fundraiser for City Comptroller John Liu, pleaded not guilty to conspiracy and wire fraud charges during his arraignment in Downtown Manhattan on Saturday.
Prosecutors say Oliver Pan told an undercover FBI agent he would use straw donors to funnel $16,000 in over-the-limit contributions to the comptroller's 2013 campaign.
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The Rev. Al Sharpton tried to move heaven and earth yesterday to keep his SUV from being towed at La Guardia Airport — but no amount of preaching could stop Port Authority cops from impounding the vehicle.
An officer rolled up on the 2008 Lincoln Navigator at around 2 p.m. outside the Delta and US Airways terminal as the MSNBC host's driver waited to pick him up in a clearly marked "no standing" zone, said PA Police spokesman Al Della Fave.
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ESPN is apologizing for an offensive headline posted after Jeremy Lin and the Knicks fell to the Hornets Friday night, ending a dazzling 7-game win streak.
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text: Politics 2 April 2012 Lessons for Labour from Bradford West Respect won because its campaign was rooted in the heart and soul of Bradford. Sign up for our weekly email * Print HTML There was a national lesson from Bradford West, but it wasn't what we thought. The usual suspects argued that Labour needed to shift Ed Miliband and/or the party's position on the deficit. But George Galloway barely mentioned those subjects. He didn't have to. His politics didn't win because it fit the Westminster paradigm; it won because it was rooted in the heart and soul of Bradford. First, Galloway's priorities spoke to the constituency. He talked about the decline in manufacturing, the "hole in the ground" that was supposed to have become the town's shopping centre - and presented an alternative vision of his own. Labour's campaign in contrast was - as admitted by field worker Sean Dolat in this excellent post - negative and hollow. As in Scotland, Labour focused on smashing the Tories even though they weren't the main challenger. Second, the Respect campaign had a following. It engaged with local leaders, faith communities, working class groups and young people. Meanwhile Labour's volunteers were only told to knock on doors where there was already strong support, and they chose a candidate who was a Muslim but not a leader. According to inside reports, Imran Hussein barely got any votes in the ward where he was already a councillor. Michael Douger's claim that Galloway won by using Twitter rather than meeting people on the doorstep was embarrassing. As I started to explain on the Sunday Politics (57 mins in), this offers a serious lesson for Labour. If you can lose in a so-called safe seat, your core vote is no longer as loyal as you thought and your base is brittle. Sure, it takes a good, well-organised opposition to come along and hoover up the votes, but once that's in place everything is up for grabs. With the flurry of elections coming up for mayors, police commissioners and local councils, the potential for more emotional, anti-Westminster, independent candidates to sneak up and steal the crown is growing. This of course is a message for all parties. But it's one that hits Miliband and Labour particularly hard, because we were the party that was supposed to get this. Ed was the change candidate who wanted to engage with Blue Labour and community organising. He supports London Citizens, invited Arnie Graf over from the States and presided over Refounding Labour. He championed organisers like Stella Creasy in Walthamstow and Caroline Badley in Edgbaston for doing things differently. Whoever wants to win the next election will have to do more than preach this politics; they'll have to live it. Rowenna Davis is a journalist and author of Tangled up in Blue: Blue Labour and the Struggle for Labour's Soul, published by Ruskin Publishing at £8.99. She is also a Labour councillor. › Tory MPs turn on Cameron and Osborne George Galloway (2nd R on bus) celebrates with an open bus tour after winning the Bradford West by-election. Photograph: Getty Images. Rowenna Davis is Labour PPC for Southampton Itchen and a councillor for Peckham Subscribe from just £1 per issue More Related articles No, Virgin Trains East Coast, I will not bid for the "luxury" of first class Here's something the political class has completely missed about Brexit Forget planning for no deal. The government isn't really planning for Brexit at all Subscription offer 12 issues for £12 + FREE book LEARN MORE Close This week's magazine


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Making It Work: The Dow/ABB Collaboration
Lessons Learned from Years-Long Collaboration Benefit ABB, Dow and the Rest of the Process Industry
By Margaret Walker, Ed Sederlund, Jerry Gipson and Eric Cosman, The Dow Chemical Company
Innovation has always been at the heart of The Dow Chemical Company (Dow), Midland, Mich., and today it is the essence of its stated mission "to constantly improve what is essential to human progress by mastering science and technology." To achieve this mission, we are committed to the principles of sustainable development and to achieving the triple bottom line of economic, social and environmental progress. These principles form the basis of our philosophy and approach to process automation.
For more than 100 years, Dow has been striving for true "operational excellence," long before the term was coined by industry analysts. Over the past 30 years alone, we have evolved a standardized, redeployable process control strategy that supported our goals of overall consistency, productivity improvements, global operating discipline and innovation—all while maintaining high safety performance.
Indeed, consistency and sustainability are the foundation of that strategy. As a global company, it's important to operate facilities in the same way every single day to achieve consistently high quality, process reliability and repeatability of best practices. Consistency and sustainability are paramount to global competitive advantage, enabling us to drive down costs while earning us the right to grow.
In the first article in this series, "The MOD Squad: Process Automation at Dow," we described how our process control strategy led to the development of a series of proprietary process control systems, culminating in the MOD 5. That system—still in use today—has several capabilities that are not commonly available in many commercial systems. Each of these capabilities was developed in direct response to a specific business need. As a result, the application of this system has resulted in tremendous productivity benefits.
However, in early 2000, due to the speed of changing technology, we realized it would not be cost-effective to continue to invest in proprietary hardware and software systems. We needed to focus on our core manufacturing business without losing the advantages that we had gained.
After a detailed analysis of the capabilities of the MOD system, we defined a set of high-level criteria that we consider essential to any commercial process automation system. This process was described in the second article in this series, "Process Automation at Dow: Part 2." Each criterion corresponds to a specific value that we have achieved with our proprietary MOD system.
Reduced Downtime Through Automation
One criterion for process automation is directly related to increasing process availability. According to a November, 2006, report from ARC Advisory Group, about five percent of production in the process industries—valued at $20 billion a year in revenues—is lost to unscheduled downtime. Most of this, says ARC, could be readily avoided through improved automation capabilities.
As part of an ongoing collaboration with Dow, industrial automation system vendor ABB recently introduced the "Load-Evaluate-Go" feature for its industrial IT System 800xA. The newest version of System 800xA includes new engineering functions that enable one to make changes to a copy of the running program, and then load that copy into the running production system with the old version of the program. This, in turn, makes it possible to evaluate the impact that such changes would have on the production process by examining the differences between the "old running program" and the intended "new program." It is then possible to choose to commit to the new program or back out of it with the old program still running, make necessary changes, and go through the process again. This capability provides two key benefits. First, it significantly reduces the risks associated with making application changes in the running process. Second, it improves overall efficiency by avoiding production stops, missed or delayed product deliveries, and costly downtime.
Load-Evaluate-Go complements other jointly developed elements of System 800xA, including the innovative System 800xA High Integrity combined control and safety option. With embedded safety and control within the same flexible architecture, it is possible to combine control and safety functions within the same controller, or to keep control and safety functions separate within the same system. This improves process availability while reducing risk to overall plant operation by providing a common high-integrity system environment for production control, safety supervision and production monitoring.
A Collaborative Foundation
Well before any real collaborative development took place, however, the foundation for a true collaborative relationship needed to be established. The beginning of this process was described in the third article in this series, "Collaborative Process Control: The Dow/ABB Story." Over time, Dow and ABB have forged a relationship that nurtures ongoing development activities. This relationship consists of four key elements of collaboration:
- Shared vision
- Trust in each other
- Open communication
And perhaps most important, a willingness to confront each other and use conflict constructively.
With this foundation in place, it was possible for both teams (Dow and ABB) to work closely together to build a strong collaborative relationship that transcended all levels of our mutual organizations and provided the innovative environment needed to develop successful solutions.
The Elements of Collaboration
In working with ABB, Dow quickly discovered that we shared the first element of collaboration: a shared vision. ABB's vision of automation was completely compatible with ours. ABB staff have been very open with us on the topic of system strategy and willing to capture our safety control philosophy and incorporate it into its commercial offering. ABB also had the dedicated resources for ongoing system and technology development that we could not possibly have as a manufacturer, as well as centers of excellence for safety and bench strength in systems engineering. Furthermore, ABB showed a willingness to adapt its development program to accommodate our desired capabilities.
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Constellations have a rich and ancient history, and reflect the contributions of many different civilizations: Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, Arabs. But common to all of them were the shapes they saw in the night sky.
Many of these shapes were—and still are—animals. Of the 88 official constellations, nearly half are animals.
On a winter night in America, when the skies are clearer and the stars brighter than at any other time of year, you can spot a bull, a bear, a ram, and a hare—but only if you know where to look!
The Big Dipper is the most famous group of stars, and an easy one to spot. You can see it in the northern sky on almost any clear night, from anywhere in America. In the sky, it looks like this:
Did you know that if you can find the Big Dipper you can always find North?
If you drew an imaginary line from the 2 stars at the end of the Dipper's bowl, it would point straight to Polaris, the North Star. If you face Polaris, you are facing north—and if you could stare at Polaris for hours at a time, you would notice that the other stars revolve around it while Polaris appears not to move at all.
This works no matter which the way the Dipper is turned as it circles the sky, even upside-down or sideways.
The Big Dipper is actually part of a larger constellation called Ursa Major (The Great Bear). The Great Bear is one of the oldest of all the constellations, or "star pictures," that make up the night sky. It looks like this:
There is an interesting similarity between the Great Bear and its earthly counterparts. In winter, earthbound black and brown bears nestle into their dens and hibernate. Likewise, you'll have a hard time tracing the figure of the Great Bear in wintertime, as its stars are low in the sky, close to—or just below—the horizon.
If you're good, however, you can catch a glimpse of this sleepy constellation. And the Big Dipper, the Great Bear's famous star group, can be seen easily all through the winter.
As Spring approaches, Ursa Major climbs higher and higher in the sky, and shines bright and visible all through the warmer months.
As Fall again turns to Winter, it appears to sink closer and closer to the ground, and back out of sight.
Practice spotting the Great Bear by first finding the Big Dipper and tracing the rest from there.
Keep any eye on it throughout the winter—you'll find that as Spring gets closer and closer, this magnificent bear will come out of hibernation!
Now that you know how to spot some constellations, here are some legends about them.
A Greek Legend
A Native American Tale
The Algonquins were a Native American people that lived in the northeastern United States. They saw the "bowl" of the Big Dipper as a bear. The stars in the Dipper handle were hunters that chased the bear across the sky. Every fall when the Big Dipper was low on the horizon, the hunters wounded the bear. A few drops of blood spilled down to Earth. The blood changed the leaves on the trees from green to the bright reds and oranges of autumn
Other Starry Stories
To people in other parts of the world, the Big and Little Dippers formed other shapes:
Of course, you can still look up at the sky and find shapes and stories of your own. What do you see?
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Amy Winehouse's Brother Says It Was Bulimia, Not Drugs + Alcohol, That Killed Her
It's been almost two years since Amy Winehouse passed away — the anniversary of her death is July 23. But her family works tirelessly to keep her memory alive. (There is a summer exhibit at London's Jewish Museum, called 'Amy Winehouse: A Family Portrait.')
Now, her older brother Alex has gone on record to say that it was bulimia really that killed his sister, not her notorious drug and alcohol abuse.
The official cause of death was listed as accidental alcohol poisoning after a pair of inquests, but Alex begs to differ.
He has said that it was his little sister's battle with bulimia, something she fought since the age of 17, that actually did her in.
Alex told The Observer that his sister was hanging out with a bunch of girls her own age who "were all doing it. They'd put loads of rich sauces on their food, scarf it down and throw it up. They stopped doing it, but Amy never really did."
He admitted that the family "all knew she was doing it, but it's almost impossible [to tackle] especially if you're not talking about it. It's a real dark, dark issue."
He also recalled, "She suffered from bulimia very badly. That's not, like, a revelation – you knew just by looking at her. She would have died eventually, the way she was going, but what really killed her was the bulimia. Absolutely terrible."
He clarified that bulimia was the true cause of death since "it left her weaker and more susceptible. Had she not had an eating disorder, she would have been physically stronger."
The Amy Winehouse Foundation, which was set up in her name after her death, recently donated money to eating disorder charity known as Beat. The funds will be used to pay for a forum on the web with its own dedicated moderator, which will help people with similar issues.
The aforementioned exhibit documents the singer's life in photographs, while things like her books and her records will be on display.
A filmed documentary is also in the works.
So Winehouse's legacy is active. It's just a shame she can't rest in peace as questions about her death continue to be raised.


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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - A U.S. Coast Guard helicopter crew medically evacuated a cruise ship passenger from the Carnival Fantasy about 66 miles east of Fernandina Beach on Monday.
Staff aboard the Fantasy contacted watchstanders at the Coast Guard Sector Jacksonville command center to request a medevac for a 72-year-old woman, reporting she was experiencing severe symptoms related to a previous medical condition.
After consulting with a Coast Guard flight surgeon, a medical evacuation was determined necessary. A helicopter crew from Air Station Clearwater launched aboard an HH-60 Jayhawk helicopter and met the Fantasy at sea at about 10:30 a.m.
Coast Guardsmen safely flew the woman and a nurse from the Fantasy aboard the helicopter then took them to Halifax Hospital in Daytona Beach.
The woman's name is not being released.
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Are monks & nuns given their names at ordination?
How are the names chosen and by whom?
Might there be two (or more) monastics contemporary with each other both having the same name?
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High-tech duet illustrates the power of a brand-new Internet
Once there was Internet 2.0. Now we have Internet2.
It's an entirely new Internet now being built in cyberspace, designed to be 1,000 times faster than the traditional Internet.
Internet2 is being developed on its own infrastructure -- separate from the regular Internet -- specifically for academic and scientific applications which require enormous amounts of data.
"We are drowning in a data tsunami," said Farnam Jahanian, assistant director of Computer and Information Science and Engineering at the National Science Foundation. That tsunami is composed of information about tornadoes, financial markets, atomic reactions, social interactions, and nearly anything worth researching.
"We are in a paradigm shift from hypothesis-driven to data-driven discovery," said Jahanian.
Internet2 is being prepared as a tool for transporting and crunching huge amounts of numbers. Network engineers from around the world, representing organizations collaborating on the development of Internet2 (including WHYY), congregated in Philadelphia this week to discuss how to apply the network.
At a demonstration at the Sheraton Hotel in downtown Philadelphia, the power of Internet2 was expressed through music.
Two musicians in two cities -- a violinist in Philadelphia (Marjorie Bagley, associate professor of violin from the University of North Carolina Greensboro) and a cellist in Dekalb, Illinois (Cheng-Hou Lee, assistant professor at Northern Illinois University Music School) -- played a duet together in real time, connected via a live audio/video stream on Internet2.
They played "Passacaglia" by Handel-Halvorsen, a piece filled with complex interplay of violin and cello. The timing has to be perfect or it falls apart.
"It is what we call a showpiece," said Bagley. "It's the sort of thing you show off with."
Small delay can make a huge difference in sound
For this venue, they were showing off Internet2's low latency capability, or LOLA. Normally, a live stream over the traditional Internet has a delay of about 300 milliseconds (about a third of a second), even before buffering.
One-third of a second may not seem like much, but it's more than enough to make playing music together impossible. With Internet2, the delay is a 10th of that (about 30 milliseconds), the equivalent of about 30 feet in acoustic space.
"We musicians get picky about this distance," said Bagley. "I swear, we put our chairs two inches closer together and feel better. That's on the ridiculous side. Yes, I feel the delay, and part of the challenge has been learning to accept and compensate for that. But it is so minute."
On the Internet, data is broken into packets and sent on its way, and then reassembled at its destination. But mistakes can happen, information can be lost, and circuitry on the receiving end must fix mistakes on the fly; fill in the gaps. That's why streaming audio can sound so bad.
Because Internet2 has huge bandwidth with a limited number of users, it does not jam up. If it works the way it is supposed to, there is no need to correct garbled data. That's why it is so fast, and it sounds so good.
"If the network is not perfect, it doesn't work," said Claudio Allocchio, the lead developer of LOLA. He started thinking about a super-fast information superhighway in 2005, for musical education purposes. It took until 2010 to get a working model, and now it's ready for application.
"A master class where the teacher and student need to play together, so student can follow the teacher," said Allocchio, an engineer based in Trieste, Italy. "You talk with the author of the piece, and the author will play with you."
The old Internet is great, but it's slow. At best, you're getting less than 10 megabytes per second. Internet2, at its best, can transfer information at 10 gigabytes per second, a thousandfold increase.
That can allow real-time streaming of high-definition video, 60 frames-per-second, with no hiccups.
The Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia plans to use Internet2 to allow students to work with teachers around the world. With audio and video links, teacher and student can play pieces together, simultaneously, without dropouts or delays.
"There is a great amount of curiosity around the world for what goes on at Curtis," said president Roberto Diaz. "This gives us a real-time possibility to ship what we do at Curtis to many, many other music schools around the world. It's a great way to expose people outside Philadelphia to what goes on in the school."
The network has dozens of nodes around the country, locally at the University of Pennsylvania (called MAGPI). The system is still in its beta phase of application testing.
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6 Relationship Moves That Are Huge Mistakes
"If every word I said
Could make you laugh,
I'd talk forever.
I asked the sky just what we had,
It showed forever.
If the song I sing to you
Could fill your heart with joy,
I'd sing forever.
Forever, forever,
I've been so happy loving you."
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"If the whole damn world was to go to the dogs, as long as I had you by my side, y'know, or sittin' by my side, or layin' here, like this, by my side, everything'll be just okay. I've been blowin' my own horn for a lotta years, but lemme tell you somethin': I ain't nothin' without you."
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Hamilton open to talking with Singleton
TEMPE, Ariz. -- Josh Hamilton wasn't really familiar with Jonathan Singleton's situation when approached about it at camp recently, but he's there to help if needed.
Since recovering from a harrowing five-year addiction to drugs and alcohol that kept him out of the game for three full seasons, Hamilton has been open about telling his story as a means to inspire those battling the same demons that kept him down for so long.
"I look at it as a privilege," said Hamilton, who bounced back well enough to start five straight All-Star Games, win the 2010 American League Most Valuable Player Award and land a $125 million contract with the Angels.
Singleton, a 22-year-old first-base prospect for Houston who was handed a 50-game suspension for a second failed drug test last year, told The Associated Press on Monday that he used to be an addict -- battling, specifically, issues with marijuana and alcohol.
The No. 1 first-base prospect in baseball as ranked by MLB.com, Singleton admitted to using marijuana since he was 14 years old but says he hasn't smoked any in about a year and only has the occasional drink these days.
"There are times in my mind where I think about certain scenarios and if I were to go back and do the things I was doing," Singleton told reporters recently, "but I think about the consequences I had to deal with after the fact, and that's always a deterrent for me not to go back to that lifestyle."
Hamilton usually waits until he's contacted to get involved in somebody's life, but he'd be happy to reach out if Singleton or the Astros ask him to.
"I'd love to," he said, "but I don't get in people's business on those things unless it's prompted."
A few years ago, Hamilton reached out to former Marlins pitcher Jeff Allison, a highly touted prospect whose career spiraled because of an addiction to heroin and OxyContin. He wants to be a voice for others because he knows how hard it is to recover from addiction without one.
"I didn't know of or hear of anybody besides [Darryl] Strawberry, and I don't think he was in a position yet to really do anything at that time," Hamilton said. "I get it, you know. It's easy for me to relate. And obviously, they don't have anybody who can relate to them. If anybody can, I can."
Alden Gonzalez is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Gonzo and "The Show", and follow him on Twitter @Alden_Gonzalez. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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- Sets up easily with a quick twist; collapses into 1-inch-thick flat oval
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The PUGG portable soccer training goals offer an innovative, lightweight and collapsible design that you can easily carry to the field. These goals set-up quickly and can be secured down with the included achoring pegs so you're quickly ready for games or drills. They fold down to a 1-in flat oval and come with a handy carry bag. Soccer ball not included.Help your child or adolescent hone his or her soccer skills with this Pugg portable 4 Footer soccer goal. Also available in 6- and 2.5-foot sizes, the Pugg 4 Footer is ideal for clinics, backyard contests, and even organized games at the park. The 4 Footer goal is remarkably easy to set up: just hold on to the corners, and then twist the left corner counterclockwise while bringing the hands
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SAN DIEGO -- Sergio Romo was named to his first All-Star team on Sunday, and manager Bruce Bochy might have just the spot for him. If the timing is right, Romo could be called upon to face Miguel Cabrera, a Triple Crown winner who could do nothing but watch as Romo fired a fastball across the plate to clinch the World Series.
"I might be throwing knuckleballs to him," Romo said smiling. "You never know."
Romo doesn't care when or in what situation he is used. He was emotional Sunday when describing this moment, saying it was surreal to think he would be standing in the opposite bullpen from the likes of Mariano Rivera.
"To be honest, I still feel like I weaseled my way into the big leagues," he said. "I feel spoiled. I've seen four no-hitters, two World Series, two parades. I've got two World Series rings with my name on it.
"It means a lot, really, just to know my name is tied to the guys on this team. It definitely feels good to be considered."
Romo will take his dad and his oldest son, Rilen. They'll be a long way from Brawley, where Romo grew up, but the closer certainly belongs. He has 21 saves in his first full season as a closer and carries a 2.86 ERA into the final game of the first half. Romo was instrumental in the Giants' run to a title last year, taking over down the stretch for a team that lost Brian Wilson to Tommy John surgery.
"I'm happy for Sergio and was excited to be able to tell him about this," Bochy said. "What he did last year, I'm not going to lie, that had something to do with it. He's had a real nice first half."
Romo will join Buster Posey, Marco Scutaro and Madison Bumgarner in New York.
"I'm just proud to represent my team and wear the SF colors," he said. "It's very special for me. I never really saw myself as making the All-Star team. To know that I'm deserving is the most gratifying thing. I didn't really think this would happen, to be honest."
He paused and smiled. "I'm an All-Star," he said. "That's kind of cool."


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Washington: Martin still has a ways to go
BALTIMORE -- Rangers center fielder Leonys Martin made an outstanding catch on Nelson Cruz's potential home run in the second inning on Tuesday night and he also reached base in the seventh on a well-placed bunt.
Manager Ron Washington liked both plays. But he was not happy that Martin was picked off at first base by right-handed reliever Brad Brach in the seventh. The score was 4-4 and there were two outs in the inning.
"He is still trying to advance his knowledge of situations," Washington said. "Knowing what you should do and what you shouldn't do and when you should do it. All of those things he is still trying to learn.
"He did a great job of getting on with the bunt but you can't get picked off in that situation. You just can't. There are no excuses you can have. The league knows he is a basestealer. He is not fooling anybody when he gets to first base.
"He still has a long ways to go."
T.R. Sullivan is a reporter for MLB.com Read his blog, Postcards from Elysian Fields and follow him on Twitter @Sullivan_Ranger. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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- Where:
- Dittmann Center, Flaten Museum
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- http://www.stolaf.edu/collections/flaten
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- Jill Ewald
Artists on the Hill-Gallery hours: 10 am -8 pm
Exhibit by members of the Department of Art and Art History. Featuring work by Wendell Arneson, Irve Dell, Jill Ewald, Kate Fisher, Ron Gallas, Mac Gimse, Mary Griep, Christie Hawkins, Arch Leean, John Maakestad, Meg Ojala, John Saurer, Jan Shoger, Christopher Tradowsky, and Michon Weeks. Hours vary. Check webpage.
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My Pillow Pets Games Review and Giveaway (closed)
Who doesn't love these cute little Pillow Pets?! If you've been sleeping under a rock, let me introduce you to the cutest thing this holiday season!
Pillow Pets are simply stuffed animals that double as a large comfy pillow. There's a little piece of velcro on the bottom that transforms these from pillow to pet and back again! No longer will your child have to carry around both a sleeping buddy and a pillow!
We were able to review the cute Ms. Ladybug and I have to tell you, it is soooo soft! I was actually surprised on the craftsmanship. It was very nice. Oh, and it's also machine washable which is a good thing, because your child is not going to want to let this baby go!
What's even better, is that this holiday season, Pillow Pets has released two new children's games: Pillow Pets Dreamland Adventure Game and Pillow Pets Dreamland Matching Game!
In the Pillow Pets Dreamland Adventure Game, players set sail on an exciting journey through seven continents of the world to reach Pillow Pets Dreamland. You spin a colorful wheel to travel along a vibrant pathway filled with exciting adventures, adorable animals, and, yes, even a few pitfalls. The first player to collect at least four Pillow Pets Animal Cards and reach the enchanted Pillow Pets Dreamland wins the game. This game is designed for ages three and older and for two to four players. It retails for approximately $20.
In the Pillow Pets Dreamland Matching Game, fans will enjoy hours of fun as they match the "pillow" to the "pet". Honing memory skills and focus, players compete to collect matches amongst 30 "pets" including Ms. Ladybug, Cozy Cow, Friendly Frog, and Silly Monkey, and their corresponding "pillows". The player with the most "pillow and pet" matches wins. The recommended ages is three and older and Pillow is for one to four players and retails for approximately $10.
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There's more web-savvy dairy farmers than ever.
According to the USDA's "Farm Computer Usage and Ownership" report, released last Friday, 61 percent of dairy farms in the U.S. have internet access, compared to 52 percent in 2009.
The first report to track farm computer use in 1997 did not break it down specifically among dairy farms, but among livestock farms in general, 13 percent had internet access. That means there has been tremendous growth over the past 14 years.
In 2011, 64 percent of dairy farms had computer access, up 4 percentage points from 2009. Yet, there is a major difference between dairy farms, depending on income. Eighty-three percent of the dairy farms with annual incomes of $250,000 or more have computer access, compared to 52 percent with annual incomes less than that.
Ray Prock, owner of Ray-Lin Dairy in Denair, Calif., recalls the farm's first computer in the mid-1990s. "Our first computer had a floppy drive and we used dial-up, both nearly obsolete technologies." Technology used at Ray-Lin Dairy has advanced tremendously since that time. Today, Ray-Lin Dairy has several computers, and hand-held devices and smart phones are also used to manage the operation.
Improved technology helps this dairy manage a high volume of information easily. "Computers and technology allow us to be more detailed on the types and amount of information recorded," notes Prock.
Computer and technology usage in the dairy industry will likely continue to increase as reflected in the NASS report. Prock agrees and is excited about what the future of technology might offer his operation. "The possibilities with technology are endless," he says. "I may be a bit biased, but I think the agriculture industry has seen more technology innovation and advancement in the last three years than any other segment."
Read the new report from the USDA;s National Agricultural Statistics Service.