text: Bighead, silver carp turning up in W.Va. waters By John McCoy February 23, 2013 Story Share Courtesy photo Now that invasive bighead carp have been found in the Ohio River downstream from the Robert C. Byrd Locks and Dam, West Virginia fisheries officials are asking boaters and anglers to report any sightings or catches of the Asian species. CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- The fish that took over the Midwest are knocking at West Virginia's door.Asian carp, which have come to dominate entire watersheds in the Mississippi River drainage, have been found in the Greenup Pool of the Ohio River, which extends from Greenup, Ky., upstream to Apple Grove, W.Va."We have positively identified bighead carp in the waters downstream from the Robert C. Byrd Locks and Dam," said Chris O'Bara, head of fisheries research for the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources. "We might not have a reproducing population of them, but we have them."Bighead carp and their close relatives, silver carp, were brought to the United States from China in the 1970s by catfish farmers, who hoped the plankton-gobbling fish would reduce pollution in their ponds. Some of the imports escaped into the Mississippi watershed, where they eventually became established and began to reproduce.In some Mississippi tributaries, Asian carp have become the dominant species, out-competing native fishes and affecting water quality. Silver carp routinely attain weights of 20 pounds or more, and bighead carp routinely reach 40 pounds. Under the right conditions, both species can grow to more than 100 pounds.Silver carp are particularly bothersome because they tend to leap from the water when startled. Fishermen and recreational boaters have suffered concussions, broken bones and back injuries from collisions with airborne silvers.U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service officials consider both Asian carp species to be invasive, and the feds are working with state game and fish agencies to try to control the invaders' spread.O'Bara is part of a team of state officials trying to keep the upper Ohio River and its tributaries from getting overrun."We decided, as states within the Ohio watershed, to collaborate and work together on this," he said. "We have members on the team from Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, West Virginia and Pennsylvania. We're trying to figure out how to deal with the fishery and public-safety issues Asian carp create."Sharp-eyed boaters and anglers might already have noticed the Asian carp posters that DNR workers have posted at several Ohio River boat ramps. "We want people to know what Asian carp look like, so if they see something that looks like one, they can let us know," O'Bara said."We've even put a QR [code] on them that folks can hold their smartphones up to and get connected to a website where they can make their reports. They could also call us, or they could go to the DNR website, www.wvdnr.gov, and click on the Asian carp page. We'll have a form with a draw-down menu so they can tell us where they saw the carp."Hook-and-line catches of Asian carp will be rare. Because the species feed on plankton, they're almost never hooked. Most catches occur when carp collide with lures or baited hooks and become snagged."If someone catches an Asian carp, or finds one dead, we'd like to know about it," O'Bara said. "Pictures are good; dead bodies are better."Adults of both Asian species are fairly easy to identify because their eyes are located low on their heads. Young carp are much more difficult to identify - and because of that, O'Bara believes fishermen might unknowingly help hasten the species' spread. "The young of both bighead and silver carp aren't easy to distinguish from gizzard shad and skipjack herring, which anglers often catch and use for bait. Because of that, we're asking anglers not to catch bait in one area and take it someplace else," he said."We're asking anglers to either use up all the bait they have or to discard it when they're finished fishing, but never to move it from one place to another."Crews from West Virginia and Kentucky plan to survey the Greenup Pool extensively this year to try to determine how prevalent bighead carp have become, and whether silver carp are becoming established as well."If it's early in the invasion, maybe we can try to slow them down, if not stop them," O'Bara said. 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Investments with lower risks and lower returns are at the bottom of the pyramid – where the large base makes it stable. As you move up the pyramid, returns usually become greater, but so do the risks.
As an investor, you should move up the pyramid only after you have built a strong foundation. And only if you decide that you are comfortable with the idea of risking your money. While higher rates of return at the top are tempting, keep this in mind: there is no guarantee that higher-risk investments will actually give you higher returns.


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WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin, part of the bipartisan Gang of Eight senators pushing immigration reform, said Sunday on CNN's "State of the Union" that he agrees with Republican Sen. Marco Rubio that their bill may need some improvement but argued that they need to "stand by the basic agreement" of the legislation.
The Democrat from Illinois suggested, however, that he would support a same-sex provision in immigration reform, a plan that could undermine bipartisan support for the bill introduced last month.
Florida's Rubio, the leading Republican on immigration reform, said last week that the bill he helped craft would struggle in the Senate and would not pass in the House as it currently stands. The bulk of public outcry has been over the bill's promise for a pathway to citizenship for the 11 million to 12 million undocumented immigrants in the country.
"Congress will have a chance to make it tougher, yet still realistic," he wrote in an opinion piece for the Wall Street Journal, responding to further criticism that the bill is not strong enough in border security.
Durbin said there may be "elements where we need some improvement" but did not specify which parts should be tweaked and argued instead that the main foundation of the bill should stand.
"We've got to basically stick to the standard of what we've established, what we've agreed over the last three months," he told CNN's chief political correspondent Candy Crowley.
In the proposed legislation, it would take 10 years for undocumented immigrants to get green cards and another three years to gain citizenship. Along the way, they would have to pay a fine and back taxes and pass a background check. The process would also be contingent on bolstering security.
The legislation mandates strict new controls on the U.S.-Mexico border before any pathway to legality is opened.
The bill goes for markup this week in the Senate Judiciary Committee.
The committee's chairman, Democratic Sen. Patrick Leahy of Vermont, is proposing legislation that would allow gay Americans to sponsor their partners not born in the U.S. for green cards.
Currently, such rights apply to only to foreign-born men or women in heterosexual marriages with U.S. citizens. If Leahy moves ahead, some fear that it could upend efforts for any significant Republican support for the compromise immigration effort.
Durbin, a co-sponsor of the Leahy legislation, described the measure as a "hot" and "contentious" issue but added that he nonetheless supports it.
"If we can find a way through this to protect that basic right of an individual and still pass immigration reform, that's what I want to achieve," he said. "We have two very important issues before us here. I hope we can get them both done. We may face a choice at some point in the future."
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MILWAUKEE – Jeff Adcock, a member of the Milwaukee Brewers organization for the past 33 years, passed away after collapsing yesterday at Miller Park.
Adcock was Grounds Crew Lead for the Brewers and was in the home bullpen yesterday during the Brewers versus Diamondbacks game. After collapsing early in the game, he was transported to Froedtert Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
"We are all saddened by the news of Jeff's passing," said Bob Quinn, Brewers Executive Vice President – Finance and Administration. "He was a part of our organization for many years, and was a fixture during games in our bullpen area. Jeff developed many friendships with our uniformed staff, and he will be missed by all of us. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family."
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One of the buzz phrases in the nutrition world is "nutrient timing". Nutrient timing addresses the question, when is the optimal time to consume certain food and supplements?
Previous studies compared the effect on the body's protein balance when protein is consumed with or without carbohydrates and combined with a bout of intense exercise. A positive protein balance is desired because it helps build muscle and contributes to increases in lean body mass.
Protein/carb combination before and after a workout builds muscle faster
If no supplement or food was provided after exercise, subjects went into a negative protein balance. That's not good for building muscle.
Interestingly, the same protein-carbohydrate supplement given immediately before exercise resulted in even greater increases in net muscle protein synthesis and protein balance for several hours after exercise, 2 indicating the pre-exercise period is another critical time to consume protein.
Importantly, the increases in protein synthesis in response to the protein-carbohydrate supplements, contributed to an overall better protein balance measured over an entire 24-hour period. 3Study shows what's better: 3 or 6 meals a day
In a recent study that addressed this question, skeletal muscle protein balance was measured on two occasions in healthy men. 4 During one test, subjects consumed 3 regular mixed meals every 5 hours (8:30am, 1:30pm, and 6:30pm). During the other test, they consumed the same meals but also supplemented with 15g of essential amino acids + 30g carbohydrate between meals (11:00am, 4:00pm, and 9:00pm).
Two very important findings were noted. First, the increase in protein synthesis following supplementation does not diminish the increase in protein synthesis after the subsequent meal. Second, supplementation between meals led to a significantly greater protein balance over the 16-hour testing period compared to 3 meals alone.
Collectively, these studies indicate that in order to create an optimal anabolic environment to help maintain and build lean body mass, small amounts of high-quality, rapidly digested protein with some carbohydrate are important before exercise, after exercise, and between meals.
Drinking a whey protein shake 3 times a day between meals made with 13-25g of protein combined with carbohydrates will provide you the same muscle-building potential shown in these studies. A high protein bar with carbohydrates is also a good alternative.


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When the nights start to draw in and the temperatures drop, it can sometimes be a struggle to keep the children entertained. If the weather is very severe there is sometimes no other choice but to keep the kids at home. However, if the weather is cold but bearable to go out in it's worth taking advantage of those days by taking the kids outside. Being stuck inside can get pretty tedious for kids, and as long as you wrap them up warm there's no reason not to enjoy the cold weather! If you need some inspiration, here are some fun winter ideas for entertaining children in the colder months- really, for all the family.
A winter walk
Going for a walk in the cold might not sound too appealing; however it's a great way to enjoy the colder weather as you warm up on the way round. By visiting a nature reserve, or even just your local park you can take a guide book with you to show your children the different plants and trees and how they change in the winter months. Be prepared and make sure you wear the right sort of clothes and shoes to keep you warm. It's amazing how different a location can look when the weather changes, especially if some snow has settled – and then afterwards you can appreciate a nice hot chocolate as a treat
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When you're on your walk, see if you can spot some animal tracks. A lot of animals will be in hibernation; however a few birds and animals still stick around for winter. Let your kids take some pictures of any tracks you find and you can then research them on the internet. You don't even have to go very far to do this – why not just have a look in your own back yard? You and the kids can then do some detective work to find out what animals visit your garden in the winter.
If you're brave enough to try something with a bit more of an adrenaline rush; take your kids sledding when the snow settles. This is a lot of fun and you don't even have to spend a lot of money to enjoy it – the big retailers usually start selling sleds when winter comes. Be cautious to begin with as the sled may be quite fast but once to gauge how fast you and the kids can go, then you can enjoy the rush as you whizz down the slope!
Cycle ride
If the temperatures haven't dropped enough for snow and ice, but there's still a chill in the air than take your kids out for a bike ride. It usually seems to be associated with warmer weather, but as long as the weather is dry there's no reason not to get out on the bikes. This is great exercise for the whole family, and is perfect if you only have a spare morning or an afternoon.
These are just a few simple ideas for the whole family – the run up to Christmas is a busy time of year for everyone, but it's great if you can get the opportunity to spend a bit of quality time enjoying the great outdoors.
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STOURBRIDGE based Mary Stevens Hospice has joined forces with legal firm Benson-Williams to make May its 'Wills Month'.
Anyone who contacts Benson-Williams through the hospice will be able to have a standard will written for £60.
Half of that fee will then be donated back to the hospice.
Ruth Davies, hospice day therapies lead - whose role involves supporting families to access a range of services, said: " People tend to veer away from making a will because it may be tempting fate. But it can relieve a lot of tension and worry when they do.
"Knowing they've made their wishes known and prepared for the future can give a sense of peace."
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Re: Cholangiocarcinoma.org Statistics (CONTAINS SURVIVAL STATISTICS)
This post was first postesd on 6/1/13 and edited on 6/4/13 to correct for the inclusion of Klatskin and other tumor data that was contained in the SEER Bile Duct - Intrahepatic file, but was not intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma. This data has been eliminated in this revised analysis. Also, some surgery cases where the surgery could not be specifically identified as a resection were included in the previous analysis. These were mostly pre-1998 data where surgical codes were not included in SEER. These were also eliminated in this analysis.
This is my first analysis using SEER (Surveillance Epidemiology and End Results) data. I requested a CDROM when I submitted my application to SEER, but just received a username and password to their online data, so I just used that in this analysis.
SEER has several databases and sites containing cholangiocarcinoma data, some of which is duplication, and some of which is not. I used the database "Incidence - SEER 18 Regs Research Data + Hurricane Katrina Impacted Louisiana Cases, Nov 2012 Sub (1973-2010 varying)" and the Site and Morphology "CS Schema v0204" The SEER 18 database has the latest data which goes through 12/31/2010. I found Intrahepatic CC patients in three ofther Site and Morphology sections, but the CS Schema v0204 had the most, a total of 11,789.
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Median survival is 3.42 years for 0 positive LNs and 1.33 years for 1 positive LN. Statistical parameters for the analysis are Chsq = 33.9, 1 degree of freedom, p = 5.78 e-09. I wanted to do this analyis from the start using the posted Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation data, but never could find sufficient data to get a statistically significant comparison. However, I will add those to the plot in a later post to show comparison between those from the boards and SEER's.
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That is not true and I'll be the first to say I was wrong. When he falls on his butt or gets injured and out for the season will you admit that he is a bust?This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
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That is not true and I'll be the first to say I was wrong. When he falls on his butt or gets injured and out for the season will you admit that he is a bust?
It's almost like you're rooting against Luck, OlBlu.
There are two types of quarterbacks in the league: Those whom over time, the league figures out ... and those who figure out the league.
Not at all, I will be delighted if he leads the Colts to a Super Bowl win and breaks all of Peyton's team records..... I just don't happen to think that is going to happen and we would have been better served to trade that pick for a mountain of draft picks and fix the whole team. There are good QBs later in the draft and the odds say that one or two of them will actually be better than Luck. Look at Brady, Joe Montana, John Unitas and Drew Brees for examples..........
You have every right to think that, but it tells me you haven't done much actual research on Luck...... I just don't happen to think that is going to happen and we would have been better served to trade that pick for a mountain of draft picks and fix the whole team. There are good QBs later in the draft and the odds say that one or two of them will actually be better than Luck. Look at Brady, Joe Montana, John Unitas and Drew Brees for examples..........
I'd rather have this discussion with someone who actually knows what he's talking about in regards to the subject matter at hand, rather than just generalizing from recent events (of which, weren't common occurrences).
Go do some reading on Luck, watch his footage. Learn the contexts. You'll find that the stuff he was doing on the football field were way ahead of anyone else in college football, including RG3. By a mile. The stuff he did goes beyond anyone I've ever seen at the college level.
Peyton threw 28 interceptions his rookie season and went 3-13 with a similar supporting cast (and possibly even better). So I don't wanna hear you yelling "BUST" from the mountaintops when Luck's rookie season looks similar.
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There are two types of quarterbacks in the league: Those whom over time, the league figures out ... and those who figure out the league.
"Nobody wants to play against Tyler Hansbrough NO BODY!" ~ Frank Vogel
"And David put his hand in the bag and took out a stone and slung it. And it struck the Philistine on the head and he fell to the ground. Amen. "
I think we all forget that olblu is an all-american armchair GM. Colts weren't smart enough to do it the olblu way so now olblu is singing "It's the end of the world as we know it"
No one knows how long it will take the Colts to climb back out of their current situation. This year is a pretty safe bet of being under .500 but after that anything is possible with free agency and multiple drafts. No one here is interested in your "sky is falling" crap. We understand where you have put your chips and in the slim chance you are right and Colts still stink after 5 years, then feel free to dance around saying "nanananana in your face". Until then, how about toning down the over-pessimistic predictions of the future?
I am not a troll just because you do not agree with me. I have supplied reasons for my views. I think anyone who calls a person a troll or just about any other name should be banned from this site.....
When you call people names it means you cannot come with a logic to refute their arguments... I don't call people names or at least I sure try not to do that....
Hmmmm. Didn't RG3 throw for more yards and more touchdowns than Luck last year? I have watched Luck and when I saw him I was not impressed. He doesn't have a long ball and really doesn't even try to make that pass. Corners will not have to watch for him to go deep because he can't with any accuracy. I started this thread quoting what an expert said about Luck and the Colts. I think he had it about right. The team Peyton came to was much better than this team will be. Bill Polian has also said that. If you have a problem with what they say, take it up with them. I just happen to agree with them and I do not believe that Luck is the QB of a decade. There are more than a few people in the know who do not believe he will even be a good NFL QB much less a great one. We will have to see and endure many years of hopeless football until we find that out. I don't think that will be much fun and I think a lot of people will jump the ship. I point out again that the hated Patsies never seem to have this total breakdown and starting over. They just seem to reload and keep on winning..... That is a vast difference in management.... Anyone want to bet that the Pats will trade those two first round picks for a bunch of lower round picks and picks for next year? They have rarely kept their first round draft choices. I will admit they have been low first round but they got a lot of bang out of those lower rounds.......
We know your first point both the Colts and Luck will suck for a long time. You've said that time and again so what are you saying that's new other than both will suck for a long time.
What does this thread say that you haven't said before in other threads?
For all the pundits that say Luck doesn't have pro QB credentials there is almost unanimous consensus that he is the top choice. Some obviously think he has talent so why just quote the small minority that don't like him/
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Having a great deep ball means absolutely nothing in the NFL. Jeff George had a big arm that could go deep and the same goes for Rex Grossman.
What makes a great QB is not a deep ball its the ability to throw accurate and with velocity to beat the CB. Luck has that plain and simple.
Luck early on will be like Tom Brady in the early 2000's. The colts simply don't have the guys to go deep but if you put a Randy Moss or even a fast small WR on the team he will hit him in stride.
You make me want the season to begin so I can see you eating crow.
See, this shows your ignorance of the college game, and I'm not mad at you for that, just saying that you need to do your homework, because it's clear that you haven't. You're generalizing by pointing to uncommon examples of late-round QBs becoming great. You're going completely by the long ball and stats. You *have* to understand the context. You need to read up on what Luck and RG3 were *actually* doing.
You need to know the difference between pro-style (which emphasizes offensive balance and is more west-coast style, short dink-and-dunk passes that keep the chains moving) vs. a "spread" offense which is pass-happy, vertical, send out all your receivers and throw it far. Stanford usually ran the ball more than they passed it. QBs in a spread offense will have way more stats than one in a pro-style --- and Luck still nearly matched RG3.
You need to realize that Baylor had a lot more offensive talent around RG3 than Luck did at Stanford, especially at receiver.
You need to realize that RG3 was running plays called in from the sideline by his coaches, whereas Luck was running a pro-style offense, and at times was calling his own plays at the line of scrimmage, with great success. He was basically doing what Manning does *now*. In college. It's unheard of. RG3 isn't anywhere close to doing that. That is a HUGE and difficult skill to acquire -- Luck has already done it, I have doubts that RG3 will be doing that anytime soon.
Luck's arm isn't any weaker than RG3's --- he just played in an offense that rarely went "deep". Luck is capable of uncorking the ball *farther* than RG3, with tremendous accuracy. Luck throws the ball overall a lot better than RG3, with proper release, placement, accuracy, adjustments. His throwing arsenal is the most extensive I've seen. The misconception is that RG3 has a better deep ball --- I would argue that Luck, after watching both, is ahead of RG3 in almost *every* type of throw. RG3 has an almost "sidewinder" throwing motion.
Go watch Luck bowl over a defensive back on a fumble return... go watch Luck make a 1-handed "Marvin Harrison-esque" out-of-bounds catch.... go watch Luck uncork a 50-yard bomb from his *knees* and threading the needle between 2 deep covers.... go watch Luck make a 60-yard run and bowl over a defensive back like a half-back... he's bigger and faster than Tim Tebow.
You won't see RG3 doing this. Luck is just a born-and-bred football player.
Both of their pro days pretty much tell the story of these two:
- RG3 ran his indoors in perfect elements; he had his "posse" nearby, was more about "looking awesome" and blared his rap music over the loud speakers.
- Luck showed up in a t-shirt and sweat shorts; executed his pro-day outdoors --- *against* the wind, and actually ran plays that put his teammates on display rather than himself.
That's a football player. He's got the perfect temperament, he's the most humble guy in the world, he has a better skillset than RG3 on almost every front.
Luck doesn't party, is in bed every night by 11, watches as much tape as Peyton, doesn't own a car, shares a Honda Civic with his sisters, hates to talk about himself, but loves to talk about his teammates. His favorite hobby is reading. Off the football field, he's described as a goober and somewhat geeky. This is not a man full of himself, despite the fact he's the best QB to come along, imo, since Elway (and yes, I believe he's a better prospect than Manning coming out of college).
That's the guy I want on my team.
RG3 is an impressive prospect, but he's not on the same level, once you dig into the stories. He's the "prettier" pick... but football isn't pretty. Luck is a born football player, shared the womb with a football. RG3 is more like.... an world-class olympic athlete who happens to be pretty damn good at football. I'm not saying RG3 won't be a very good player and won't have some "wow" moments... but Luck is the best player.
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There are two types of quarterbacks in the league: Those whom over time, the league figures out ... and those who figure out the league.
Luck threw it pretty long on his pro day so he has the ability to throw the long ball.
Luck is intelligent, hard worker, can make all the throws with accuracy and pretty fast in his own right. If this were baseball, he'd be a 5 tool prospect that everyone drools over.
I would guess Luck struggles like Peyton as a rookie too. Most NFL QB's wish they could struggle to 3,700 yards and 26 TD's.
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The Colts do have a nose tackle and the draft is barely underway.
How many times do I have to call out your BLATANT lies and moronic assertions before it starts to sink in that you have no ****ing clue what you are talking about?
wait....i thought lies were considered logic
No, considering Peyton Manning threw more picks than touchdowns in his rookie season. He was brilliant in his second and third years, but also played very poorly (by his standards, at least) in his fourth season (the miserable 6-10 "PLAYOFFS!?" year). It wasn't until 03 that he became *consistently* great. We also didn't win a playoff game until Peyton's 6th year here. That's a fairly long time when you have one of the greatest ever.
No one is going to argue with you that things will likely be rough next year. Where we differ is that most of us don't think the franchise is doomed for the next 5 years. 5 years is so far down the road that you cannot accurately predict what will happen. San Francisco basically got good overnight. If we are bad again this year then what happens? You get another high draft pick. That would be deja-vu to 1999 with us picking up Edge after our 3-13 1998 Manning rookie season. There are going to be so many opportunities for this team to build a solid roster. We have so much dead cap coming off of the books after this year and will thus likely be a big free agent player next year. Free agency was largely a foreign thing to the Polians, but I'm hoping the new regime treats it differently.
Everyone looks back on the Manning years with fondness for obvious reasons. But there were a lot of bumps along the road from 1998-2002. It wasn't until 03 that we were a consistent force in the league.
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I understand that he's playing the role of "Forum Skip Bayless." Always take the opposite stance of everyone else and see what sticks.
There are two types of quarterbacks in the league: Those whom over time, the league figures out ... and those who figure out the league.
For every Brady, olblu, you have 10-15 Reggie McNeal (06 6th round) level players.
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First, my posts were before the draft and they did NOT have a nose tackle. Now they have drafted a player who MAY be a nose tackle.
Show me where NE ever made an offer to Wayne. There was discussion on blogs about it but I don't believe any offer was ever made and I will admit to an error, not a lie, if one ever was.
Calling a poster a liar should be grounds for being banned as a troll. Disagreeing and showing someone is wrong is a different story altogether....
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As a reward for their North Coast Section championship, the Marin Catholic High football team earned a date in the Northern Regional championship game with Sutter, a team that ranks in the top 20 in California in scoring offense.
Fortunately for Marin Catholic, confidence in its defense's ability is not lacking. And for that, some of the credit belongs to senior middle linebacker Alex Poksay.
"There's a lot of good players in our league," Marin Catholic coach Mazi Moayed said Monday as the team prepared for its game Saturday against Sutter in Oroville. "But obviously to us we see him as one of the best in the league. We're led by his play and he's one of those guys who just makes everybody around him better. When he's not in there, you see a big difference versus when he's not in there with the level the team plays at."
Poksay got his feet wet with the Wildcats as a sophomore, when he shared time as a starter with Pat Simmons as an outside linebacker. As a junior, he earned a full-time starting spot, then this year made an even bigger splash as a defensive leader.
"Sophomore year I was fortunate to be called up to the varsity team," Poksay said. "I split time with a senior and got some playing time and I've worked my way up since. My first game was against St. Ignatius and I was shaking I was so nervous. "... Coming into Marin Catholic, I wasn't sure what to expect. I knew about the great legacy of the program, how good they had been in the past years and I just wanted to contribute. And I am where I am now, a great place."
Poksay has been a defensive leader this season, his coaches and teammates say, both by his word and his deed. He can fire up his team with his words, but he is just as likely to do so with his hard work or a great play. He also has a high football IQ which serves him well, his teammates and coaches say.
"He's very smart on the field and off the field," linebackers coach Gennaro Caputo said. "In the film room, he's very smart. And he's very intense both on the field and off the field. And if something is not going right on the field, he gets the defense together and he gets them motivated."
"Poksay is the quarterback of the defense and he knows every position," added Anthony Giusti, who plays outside linebacker alongside Poksay. "He's tremendous as far as alignment goes. And also he's an example: If you want to know who to play like, you look for Poksay. He's the guy. Poksay's definitely trustworthy. He's the brains behind the operation. So you can definitely trust Poksay when it comes to calls and decisions and stuff."
Poksay, at 6-foot-1, 207 pounds has shown both the power and speed to handle his position. He is a sure tackler who also has shown an ability to cover receivers. Those abilities have at least piqued the interest of some colleges, including Sacramento State and the University of San Diego. But he said he also feels his awareness on the field has helped him.
"I would say that one of my strengths is a knowledge of the game," Poksay said. "There are small things, like seeing some keys and reacting. "... There's a lot to account for when you're playing middle linebacker."
Defensive coordinator Peter Almlie said it has been a pleasure watching Poksay's development.
"He understands the game," Almlie said. "He's been on the team since he was a sophomore so he's really got a handle on all the linebacker spots and he's got a complete understanding of the defense and where everyone is supposed to be. He's just a great leader for us.
"And then he's just the anchor in there — he makes plays all day. And he makes big plays in big games. He makes a lot of tackles in key situations."
"He had a lot of strengths," Moayed said. "He does multiple things at an extremely high level. And he has a great natural instinct — most coaches would say he's a great sniffer — and if something shows up that we haven't prepared for or someone tries to throw a wrinkle in there, he sniffs it out. He does a great job with that.
"And then he's a physical presence. When he hits guys, as you want your middle backer to do, everybody sort of feels it. And I don't think many teams want a linebacker like Poksay to get constant free shots at their ball carrier."
Poksay hopes he gets a clear shot at a running back or two on Saturday. But whatever the outcome, he considers his time with the Marin Catholic football team to be time well spent.
"It's my senior year and I'm very excited that we got to accomplish one of our goals this year," Poksay said of winning a section title. "It's a dream come true and I couldn't ask for anything more than what we have right now. We have a great team, such great chemistry and such great coaches. We're just so blessed to have everything we have right now."
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Tickets: Priced at $12 for adults and $8 for seniors, high school students and children, they will be on sale Wednesday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Marin Catholic book store and will be available Saturday at Harrison Stadium beginning at 5:30 p.m.
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Chris Brown compares himself to Trayvon Martin in a recent interview with Jet magazine.
Yes, he did.
No … really. He did.
Right — the unarmed kid shot to death in Florida, and the singer who violated his probation by flying around the world in private jets … same type of deal, apparently.
Brown — who to be fair, seems to have something wrong with the part of his brain that causes him to think before saying things — also told the magazine in its Oct. 24 issue he doesn't understand why everyone picks on him for beating up a woman, but Jay Z "gets a pass" for stabbing someone.
Brown says Jay Z gets accepted by white America. He must have missed that whole "Jay Z goes to Cuba" thing.
"This is something I've been dealing with for the past maybe five years," he told Jet, according to CNN. "Anybody with a voice — Tupac, Michael Jackson, the Notorious B.I.G. — gets formatted … except maybe for Jay Z, who is accepted by White America because he shakes hands and kisses babies."
Michael Jackson probably … never mind.
"No disrespect, because I'm a fan, but nobody brings up the fact that (Jay Z) stabbed somebody and sold drugs. He gets a pass."
In 2001, Jay Z pleaded guilty to stabbing record producer Lance "Un" Rivera at a 1999 listening party in Manhattan. Brown said he believes Mr. Beyonce got off easy for that, but he still can't move past the 2009 Rihanna assault.
"I got to the point where it's only so much you can take from the master, you feel me?" he told Jet. "I've taken my fair share of lashings. I've dealt with the media. Instead of being an artist, I've been called a woman beater; I've been insulted in public and judged. And being able to not want to kill yourself at the end of the day is what made me say, '(expletive) it.'"
Well, yeah … he has been called a woman beater. Because, when one beats a woman, he gets called that.
Compared to this guy, a Miley Cyrus tongue-wagging twerk seems pretty logical right now.
The 24-year-old Brown even went so far as to compare himself to Trayvon Martin.
"I identify with Trayvon 100 percent as far as living in 2013 and still dealing with blatant racism," he said. "This generation is so used to racism that it's normal; we don't care. We aren't on drugs or catching AIDS, but they still look at us as (n-bombs)."
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As announced late last year in our story HERE, Factory Entertainment had been awarded the global license to create and market collectible prop replicas from the motion pictures Men In Black and Men In Black II. The line kicks off with a "working" replica of the Neuralyzer featured In MIB II.
Now available for pre-order through factoryent.com, the Neuralyzer prop replica includes all the accurate details and features as seen on the original prop, as well as a number of added functions and features that were seen on screen, but were not actually part of any physical prop. They were instead either added in post-production or with additional equipment and special effects. This has allowed Factory Entertainment to create a self-contained replica that is faithful to the functions seen on screen without compromising accuracy. Limited to 1500 pieces worldwide, the Neuralyzer prop replica includes a numbered plaque that details its edition number, provenance and authenticity. Each replica also includes a high quality display base, acrylic stand and acrylic cover.
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It wasn't surprising to hear that Cameron Crowe was considering a sequel to the iconic 1989 release 'Say Anything." One thing 1980s films produced in abundance were sequels.
From "Raiders of the Lost Ark" to "Back to the Future" to "Beverly Hills Cop" to "The Naked Gun" to "Die Hard" to "Ghostbusters"… let's just say studio execs weren't above wringing every coin they could out of a movie concept.
Crowe resisted that temptation, as did a few of his contemporaries. Here are some 1980s classics that might be prime for a reboot at the multiplex, and what those sequels would look like.
'36 Candles'
The stars of "16 Candles" have a few more lights on their cake these days. This sequel imitates real life, which saw actor Michael Shoeffling go from playing Molly Ringwald's crush Jake Ryan to a career in the woodworking business. In "36 Candles," we catch up with Sam Baker (still played by Ringwald) who followed Jake to Pennsylvania and started a family. It's all peace and quiet … until her wacky family and former exchange student Long Duk Dong (Gedde Watanabe) arrive for a visit.
'Still Pretty in Pink'
Let's return to the saga of Andie Walsh (Ringwald) and Blaine McDonough (Andrew McCarthy) of "Pretty in Pink" fame. Believe it or not, all you Team Andie and Duckie diehards, they're still together, but he's getting pressure to ditch her for a trophy wife and join the country club scene. And you won't want to miss what happened to Duckie (Jon Cryer) and that hot girl from the Prom (Kristy Swanson). Let's just say "reality TV superstars."
'Some Kind of Real Life'
In this sequel to "Some Kind of Wonderful," Keith Nelson (Eric Stoltz) and Watts (Mary Stuart Masterson) are struggling to remember those fairy-tale days of yore. They're together on the wrong side of the tracks, but had to pawn her earrings to pay the rent. Now that Keith's taken a job in the corporate world working for old crush Amanda Jones (Lea Thompson), can their marriage hold up under the strain?
'E.T. Saves Earth'
There's a YouTube trailer that envisions a sequel to "E.T." as a horror film, where his countrymen attempt to conquer the Earth. But in our version, NASA and the Hershey Company put up big bucks to fund this more peaceful follow-up, in which the friendly alien returns to save Earth from environmental destruction by bringing in technology from other planets. When the planet is saved after Elliot travels to distant galaxies and trades Reese's Pieces for futuristic gadgets, interest in space travel and peanut butter candies will both be rekindled.
'Top Gun Soars Again'
Think of a middle-aged Tom Cruise, burned out by the dullness of the post-Cold War air campaigns, revived when Goose's child wins a spot at the elite flight school. Can he recapture the swashbuckling persona of the 1980s fighter pilot? Or will the memory of that terrible decision he made over the skies of Afghanistan continue to haunt his dreams, and keep him on the ground?


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New Orleans Gets:
Murphy, Ford, Rush, 2010 1st, 2012 1st
Indiana Gets:
Chris Paul, Peja Stojakovic
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Murphy, Ford, Rush, 2010 1st, 2012 1st
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Don't **** with my emotions, melli.
My guess is we'd have to swap a healthy Dunleavy for Murphy (since they still have West). They'd also want Hibbert instead of Rush with Thornton showing some promise and MoPete / Devin Brown still on the roster. Regardless, unless Chris Paul publicly demands to play for the Pacers, I can't imagine NOH trading him our way. Just look at what the Mavs had to give up (two 1sts, Devin Harris, spare parts) to get an aging Jason Kidd.
On the other hand, I'm pretty sure if they're actually considering a K9 for Emeka trade, they'd trade Emeka for Murphy. Though the contract makes me quite nervous.
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ive been thinking about a trade for okafor for a long time! especially since the rumor about sac sending thomas for him. do you think they could possibly swing a deal involving troy and okafor? i would absolutely LOVE to see hibbert play alongside okafor <3


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Braving the Bikini Wax
Bikini waxing is one of those things that many women endure but very few discuss. Whether you're contemplating your first one or just dreading your next one, you may wonder if there's a way to minimize the discomfort. Though bikini waxes aren't exactly pleasant—the pain falls somewhere between pulling off a Band-Aid and getting a tattoo—there are some things you can do to make the experience more pleasant. Here are some helpful hints to keep in mind.
1. Prep your skin. In the days leading up to your wax, scrub the to-be-waxed area with a product like Dove Exfoliating Body Wash, available for $8.29 here. This will help open up your folicles and prevent ingrown hairs.
2. Scout out the right salon. Yes, there are super-cheap waxes to be had at neighborhood nail joints, but pricier spa-type establishments often use better waxes. Check to see what kind your waxer is using; moisturizing cream waxes will hurt far less than traditional versions.
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I have a program on my computer called Spyware Detector that I cannot get rid of.
It ordinarily wouldn't be an issue, but I need the space and it keeps starting itself to tell me how much spywar I have in my computer.
I've tried deleting it, dropping it in the recycle bin, etc., but I get an error message when I do telling me I cannot do that.
Anybody know how to get rid of this stupid thing?
It's been on my computer for a few years, so a restore point won't work either.


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DETROIT, Mich. - A reminder to parade watchers: scaffolding is prohibited during Thanksgiving events in downtown Detroit.
Violators will receive tickets, and the scaffolding will be removed.
Motorists traveling to downtown Detroit on Wednesday, Nov. 21 and for America's Thanksgiving Parade on Thursday, Nov. 22 should note the following road closures.
Woodward Avenue will have one lane going northbound and one lane going southbound from Warren to Mack/Myrtle from noon to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 21. This section of Woodward will be closed completely from Wednesday, Nov. 21 at 8 p.m. through Thursday, Nov. 22 at 2 p.m.
Woodward Avenue from Mack/Myrtle to Jefferson will be shut down at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 21, except for patrons frequenting the Fox Theater and parade personnel.
The following streets will have limited access beginning at noon on Wednesday, Nov. 21:
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The following streets will be closed beginning at 6 a.m. on Nov. 22 for the Turkey Trot:
- Fort Street from Shelby to Woodward
- Congress from Shelby to Randolph
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- Shelby from Fort to Jefferson
- Michigan from Vernor to Woodward
- Monroe from Woodward to Randolph
- Lafayette Blvd. from Washington Blvd. to Griswold
- Washington Blvd. from Adams to Civic Center
- Atwater from Bates to Third
- Rosa Parks from Michigan to Howard
In addition, motorists should be aware of the following:
- Southbound Lodge Freeway exit to Larned will be closed from 7 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
- Shelby will be converted to one way southbound from Michigan to Larned
- Michigan Avenue and Washington Blvd. will reopen after the Turkey Trot at approximately 9:05 a.m.
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Identity As A Service (IAAS) is becoming a reality on the Microsoft platform!
Reimagining Active Directory for the Social Enterprise (Part 1) Reimagining Active Directory for the Social Enterprise (Part 2)
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FIM R2 has been released in full, for information read more here…
Reimagining Active Directory for the Social Enterprise (Part 1)
I'll update this when part two arrives in this two-part series of posts…
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The Update contains a whole bunch of fixes and the full list can be found at:
I would love all possible input like suggestions on how it could get better, ideas for new functionality but also the bad things otherwise how can I make it better…
Go check it out: FIM Ultimate File Connector
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Just wanted to write some words about the network I'm a part of, MEET. Meet consists of around 30 individuals, all experts within one or more areas of Microsoft technology from development to security, virtualization, System Center and more.
Here's a list over some members of Meet and their area of focus.
You will be able to Meet most of the persons above and more of the Meet members at TechDays Sweden in Örebro as speakers or participants. If you have questions regarding Microsoft products probably no one could answer your questions better than the MEET members (we are frequently ask by Microsoft to help them out with their questions).
If you haven't booked you ticket to TechDays Sweden yet, I think you should because there's still some available! Go get your ticket to TechDays here.
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Version 2.0 of the really great "A Guide to Claims-Based Identity and Access Control" by the Microsoft Patterns and Practices Team is available for download here…
A Guide to Claims-Based Identity and Access Control
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It's getting late so I'll just briefly describe this unless you figured this out already…
It started out with MSFTie Ken St. Cyr published a blog post about a Powershell Attribute Store, a really great idea except he pointed out this could be used for provisioning which is not such a great idea so I made a comment on it. He replied and complained that the ADFS Claims Rule Language lacked more advanced functionality so I just had to show you how the SQL Attribute store can be used for this. Sorry Ken, I just had to make this blog post and I hope you don't mind me mentioning your great blog and our conversation!?
First of all make sure you have a working connection to a SQL database from ADFS using SQL Attribute store!
Here's a simple one just to make a claim (Given Name in this case) upper case, other function could be used as well:
c:[Type == "http://schemas.xmlsoap.org/ws/2005/05/identity/claims/givenname"] => issue(store = "SQL", types = ("http://schemas.xmlsoap.org/ws/2005/05/identity/claims/givenname"), query = "SELECT UPPER({0})", param = c.Value);
And here's how the famous IsOver21 claim can be created as a scalar valued function in SQL
(far from perfect especially date conversion but it works with Swedish date format like 1979-12-23):
CREATE FUNCTION IsOver21 ( @BirthDate nvarchar(10))RETURNS nvarchar(3)BEGIN DECLARE @Age int, @ReturnValue nvarchar(3) SET @Age = DATEDIFF(year, CONVERT(DATETIME,@BirthDate,20), GETDATE()) IF @Age >= 21 SET @ReturnValue = 'Yes' ELSE SET @ReturnValue = 'No' RETURN(@ReturnValue) END
You can then use it like this in ADFS (please use more properly named claim types though) and note how the function needs to be prefixed with dbo:
c:[Type == "http://OddClaims.org/ws/2011/11/identity/claims/birthdate"] => issue(store = "SQL", types = ("http://TheCrazyClaimsFactory.com/ws/2011/11/identity/claims/AreYouReallyOver21Punk"), query = "SELECT dbo.IsOver21({0})", param = c.Value);
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Topic: my husband is running out of options
hello. I haven't posted in a while because our rollercoaster keeps spinning out of control. Bob was tolerating treatment for his recurrence pretty well(he finished one round of gemzar and tarceva and had no worsening of tumors-but no shrinkage) He has one more treatment to go before 2nd scan. He has run fevers all along, especially at night and has been having trouble with keeping his bile stents open. We started having to got for total change at 8weeks then 6weeks and now this last time it was only 2weeks. Bob saw his primary doc earlier this week and the doctor brought up hospice care with me, the doc feels since Bob has heart failure he may have to stop treatment sooner than later. I admit to pushing a little to find out where we stand and he said Bob has months , not years left to live and that it would be better to get hospice involved now than to wait. It kind of freaked me out to hear that even knowing how devastating this disease is.
Bob had a very bad week this time and spent most of it severly nauseaous and vomiting anything he took in and on top of that started having bad bile drainage from around his stents. I had to take him to the vomiting under control and hydration. Yesterday he was in to the interventionist to get the bile problem adressed, when that procedure was over the doc came out and explained that the cancer had spread into the bile-loop that was put in place through his whipple procedure to replace damaged bile duct. Now Bob has a bag on one stent site and has to have drains flushed twice daily to keep bile flowing. They were preparing to send Bob home yesterday and he a really scary episode of something called th rigours (extreme full body shaking) so they quickly reacessed his port and gave him meds to get it to stop. Apparently this is caused by bile getting loose in the system. It settled down pretty quickly and I did get to bring him home.
This all seeming like it is quickly progessing towards a bad outcome and I am pretty scared and nervous about the whole thing. At the same time I realize that Bob has been pretty constantly sick for 3 years and this disease is taking a terrible toll. All I can do is follow doctor's advice and try to keep his spirits up. I am able to take care of him and will continue to do so as long as he needs me.
Any advice from anyone would be appreciated. The move from treatment to hospice is truly worrying me. I really don't know how he will handle it. His oncologist will be conferring with all of his other doctors to determine whether it is benefical to continue treatment. I trust this Doctor very much, but it will still be hard to accept.
Sorry to have written a book
I dont get much chance to vent.
Bob's Wife


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Outpatient Administration of High Dose Methotrexate (HD MTX) in Patients With Osteosarcoma
This study has been completed.
The Hospital for Sick Children
Information provided by (Responsible Party):
Abha Gupta, The Hospital for Sick Children
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
First received: August 3, 2010
Last updated: April 26, 2017
Last verified: April 2017
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Detailed Description:
The primary purpose of this study is to determine the safety and feasibility of delivering HDMTX in an outpatient setting.
|Drug: High Dose Methotrexate
|Phase 3
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|Assessing the Safety, Feasibility, Cost Effectiveness and Patient Satisfaction of Outpatient Administration of High Dose Methotrexate (HD MTX) in Patients With Osteosarcoma
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Drug Information available for: MethotrexateU.S. FDA Resources
Further study details as provided by Abha Gupta, The Hospital for Sick Children:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- The proportion of outpatient High Dose Methotrexate courses which result in an inpatient hospital admission. [ Time Frame: 2 years ]Patients will be evaluated prior to and daily during each outpatient HDMTX course, and if one or more of a list of hospitalization criteria are met, the patient will be admitted to hospital to complete that course.
Secondary Outcome Measures:
- The institutional costs for all the inpatient courses which occur on study [ Time Frame: 2 years ]
- The average cost of an outpatient course [ Time Frame: 2 years ]
- Patient and parent satisfaction [ Time Frame: After the first outpatient course (Day 4 or 5 (anticipated)) and at the end of participation in the study (up to 10 months) ]The tool will utilize a 5 point visual analog scale and include assessments of the following items: home medication administration, measuring urine pH, pump/supplies, MD support, education and instruction. Any score ≥ 3 will be considered as 'satisfied'.
|Study Start Date:
|October 2010
|Study Completion Date:
|October 2016
|Primary Completion Date:
|October 2016 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
Experimental: HDMTX
This is a single arm study. All subjects enrolled in the study will be in this arm.
Drug: High Dose Methotrexate
Methotrexate will be given by IV at a dose of 12 gram/m2/dose.
The patient will receive 4-6 hours of hydration with alkalinization, and then HD MTX will be infused over 4 hours. Following this, the patient will be discharged home to receive continuous intravenous hydration through a portable pump. The patient will return to hospital daily for a comprehensive clinical assessment, IV hydration and antiemetics, MTX level and creatinine monitoring until MTX is cleared (3-4 days).
Detailed Description:
High Dose Methotrexate (HDMTX) is an integral part of osteosarcoma therapy whose main toxicities include myelosuppression, mucositis, nephrotoxicity, and hepatitis. In order to deliver HDMTX therapy safely, patients require urinary alkalinization, hydration, monitoring of renal function, therapeutic drug monitoring, and leucovorin rescue. Due to the required supportive care needs, HDMTX has historically been given as an inpatient. In some centers however, HDMTX is being given safely as an outpatient in order to reduce health care costs, improve patient quality of life and to deliver timely therapy with limited inpatient chemotherapy beds available.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|6 Years to 18 Years (Child, Adult)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- ≥ 6 years of age;
- Localized or metastatic osteosarcoma;
- Adequate renal function (GFR > 70 ml/1.73m2) prior to each cycle;
- No grade III/IV renal toxicity, mucositis or vomiting with most recent prior inpatient MTX cycle;
- Parent and/or patient must be able to provide written consent, and complete Patient Flow Sheets in English.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Patients, in the opinion of the primary healthcare team, may not be able to comply with the safety monitoring requirements of the study, or in whom compliance is likely to be suboptimal.
- Pregnant females
- Breastfeeding females
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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01176981
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01176981
|Canada, Ontario
|The Hospital for Sick Children
|Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5G 1X8
Sponsors and Collaborators
The Hospital for Sick Children
|Principal Investigator:
|Abha Gupta, MD
|The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto Canada
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Keywords provided by Abha Gupta, The Hospital for Sick Children:
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ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on September 21, 2017
|Responsible Party:
|Abha Gupta, Staff Physician, The Hospital for Sick Children
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT01176981 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
|Study First Received:
|August 3, 2010
|Last Updated:
|April 26, 2017
Keywords provided by Abha Gupta, The Hospital for Sick Children:
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Neoplasms, Bone Tissue
Neoplasms, Connective Tissue
Neoplasms, Connective and Soft Tissue
Neoplasms by Histologic Type
Abortifacient Agents, Nonsteroidal
Abortifacient Agents
Reproductive Control Agents
Physiological Effects of Drugs
Antimetabolites, Antineoplastic
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
Antineoplastic Agents
Dermatologic Agents
Enzyme Inhibitors
Folic Acid Antagonists
Immunosuppressive Agents
Immunologic Factors
Antirheumatic Agents
Nucleic Acid Synthesis Inhibitors
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Major League Baseball's non-waiver trade deadline passed at 4 p.m. ET with two veteran pitchers changing clubs and two other minor deals, but no blockbusters.
A quick look at this week's deadline deals:
SPECTOR: Trade deadline winners
— Baltimore Orioles acquired right-handed starter Bud Norris from the Houston Astros for outfield prospect L.J. Hoes, minor-league lefty Josh Hader and the Orioles' competitive-balance pick. [READ MORE]
— Arizona Diamondbacks acquired left-handed reliever Joe Thatcher, Class A reliever Matt Stites and a sandwich pick between the second and third rounds of next year's draft for RHP Ian Kennedy. [READ MORE]
— Los Angeles Dodgers acquired catcher Drew Butera from the Minnesota Twins for for either a player to be named or cash. [READ MORE]
— Kansas City Royals acquired outfielder Justin Maxwell from the Houston Astros for minor league pitcher Kyle Smith. [READ MORE]
— Boston Red Sox acquired right-handed starter Jake Peavy from the Chicago White Sox in a three-team deal that also includes the Detroit Tigers. [READ MORE]
— Oakland Athletics acquired infielder Alberto Callaspo from the Los Angeles Angels for Class AAA infielder Grant Green. [READ MORE]
— Cleveland Indians acquire left-handed reliever Marc Rzepczynski from the St. Louis Cardinals for a minor league infielder. [READ MORE]


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Proceedings on SGI Irix platform
Realsoft 3D for SGI Irix has been updated to Version 5 Service Pack 4 level. Irix users can download the free upgrade from the Software Updates area of this website.
Version 6 upgrade is also under development.
Realsoft 3D V5 Service Pack 4 for Irix
Realsoft 3D V5 Service Pack 4 released for SGI Irix platform. Registered users can download the program in the Software Updates page.
Delta Knowledge Releases Advanced Plugins for Realsoft 3D V5
Delta Knowledge has released two plugin products for Realsoft 3D v5.
Chrono::R3D is a multibody simulation software. It can be used for multibody analysis, complex collision simulations, real-time animation of vehicles and other simulation tasks of complex mechanisms.
The plugin is available in two versions. The entry level Chrono::R3D Studio plugin costs 150 Euros, and the more extensive Chrono::R3D Extreme edition costs 320 Euros. Both plugins have the same simulation features, but the extreme edition has the ability to save save plots and graphs of recorded variables.
Delta Knowledge has given the following generous introduction offer: Customers, who purchase the Chrono::R3D plugin before the 6th of June 2007, will get the Extreme edition at the cost of the Studio edition! You can purchase the plugin from the web shop of www.realsoft.com.
Chrono simulation system is also available as a standalone middleware product. Software developers can easily take advantage of the advanced algorithms contained in the CHRONO::ENGINE library. For more information, please visit deltaknowledge.com.
The second released plugin is Revolution4D. This plugin expands the modeling features of the Realsoft3D software by integrating the functionality of the OpenCASCADE geometric kernel. For example, Revolution4D can load complex 3D models generated by high-end CAD modelers in STEP or IGES formats. Revolution4D is available free of cost in the Software Updates area of realsoft.com.
Chrono and Revolution4D are first released for the Windows platforms. They require the latest Realsoft 3D v5 SP4.
Realsoft 3D V5.1 Service Pack 4
Service Pack 4 is now available for the registered users at the Software Updates area of realsoft.com. This new version introduces a few new features needed by Chrono, Revolution4D and DynAtomic plugins.
Realsoft 3D for Mac OSX released
Realsoft 3D v.5 SP3 for Mac OSX is now available at the web shop of realsoft.com. The new product is first sold as a commercial beta, and the price has been discounted respectively. The price (300 Euros + VAT) includes free upgrades to the final version.
A site license for users who already own a Realsoft 3D license costs 100 Euros.
Versions for PowerPC and Intel hardware platforms are available. The required OS version is Panther or newer.
Some example screenshots:
Image 1 : The user interface. The View window shows a preview of the scene in shaded OpenGL mode.
New cover CD and tutorial in 3D World and Linux Format
3D World and Linux Format publish an extensive tutorial for Realsoft 3D in their first issues this year. In the tutorial, Tim Borgmann explains some techniques behind his awarded abstract images, which can be seen at www.bt-3d.de . The magazines also include Realsoft 3D v.4.5 Personal License in their cover disks and a great upgrade offer to the latest product version 5.
Season's Greetings
Warm thanks to our customers and partners for your support.
During this year 2005, two free service packs were released. They included some important new features, such as the new user interface look with customizeable 32-bit icons. However, most development efforts were already targeted to the next version 6, which will become available during the second half of 2006. Many thanks for the useful feedback, which you have sent to us via email and the user forums.
We look forward continuing the co-operation with you during the year 2006.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Service Pack 2
Realsoft Graphics has released the Service Pack 2 for Realsoft 3D version 5. The new version improves the overall performance of the software and introduces some important new features.
Service Pack 2 gives a major facelift for the user interface look of Realsoft 3D. The program now includes several alpha-blended 32 bit icon sets to suit various tastes and display resolutions. Customization is easy: any tool icon can be changed simply by replacing the respective image file in the icon folder.
Another major improvement is seamless compatibility with SynthEyes motion tracker. The tracking data is imported as a JavaScript program, which automatically sets up the camera with an animated backdrop sequence and other necessary scene details. The user only has to hit the play button to check out the results of the tracking.
SP2 for Windows platforms is available for the registered users of version 5 at the Software Updates area of realsoft.com. Linux and Irix versions will be released in the near future.
Service Pack 1 for V5 Released
The Service Pack 1 for Realsoft 3D version 5 on Windows is now available in the Software Updates area of realsoft.com. SP1 fixes most program errors, which have been reported to Realsoft after the initial release of version 5. As a free bonus to our loyal customers, some frequently asked new features has been included as well.
One of the new features of SP1 is support for new true color icons. A Windows XP compatible example icon set is available in the Software Updates area. A toolkit, which allows use of the new icons on other operating systems (i.e on those platforms, which do not support alpha channel of icons) will be released in the near future.
The improvements of the Service Pack 1 are already included into the versions for other platforms (Linux, Irix, Mac OSX). Realsoft's development efforts will now be focused on making V5 for these platforms available as soon as possible.
Seasons Greetings
Thank you for your support during the year 2004. The new Realsoft 3D version 5 was just released successfully, and a new Service Pack release and the Linux Version 5 are almost ready for shipping. Also the Mac OSX version development is proceeding well. We look forward delivering you new software versions in the beginning of the next year.
We wish you a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year!
The Realsoft Team
Realsoft 3D V.5 for Windows Shipping
The Windows version of the new Realsoft 3D version 5 has been released. Some highlights of the new V5 features:
You can buy the new product version from our Web Shop and from authorized Realsoft 3D dealers.
Pricing (VAT excluded): Realsoft 3D v.5 for Windows 600 EUR/750 USD. Up to 75% educational discounts and a competitive upgrade discount available. For more information about prices, visit the web shop.
Versions for other supported platforms (Linux, SGI Irix, Mac OSX) will be released in the near future.
An updated trial version 5 is under development and will become available at this website in December 2004.
AC3D Import/Export plug-in
Marc Bayer has implemented AC3D import/export plug-in for the linux version of Realsoft3D. You can download the plug-in from the Software Updates / Linux page.
New sublicense program for educational institutes
Nonprofit educational institutes, which own a Realsoft 3D license and arrange graphics courses using Realsoft 3D, can now pass totally free sublicenses to their students.
For further information contact: firstname.lastname@example.com
First pictures of the alpha release of Revolution4D !
Deltaknowledge has been unveiled a new plugin for Realsoft 3D - Revolution4D !
The first snapshots can be seen at Revolution4D pictures.
The plugin brings CAD features in Realsoft3D. Revolution4D is for all Realsoft3D users which need to perform mechanical modeling, architectural design, nurbs design, 3D CAD, etc. http://www.deltaknowledge.com
Realsoft Graphics announces new educational prices
The educational license of Realsoft 3D V4.5 for Windows now costs only 150 EUR. The educational price of the Linux version is 100 EUR.
With the new lower prices, Realsoft 3D is even more affordable!
Got an earlier version of Realsoft 3D? Check out our new upgrade pricing. The price of the educational Windows upgrade has been reduced to 100 EUR and Linux to 75 EUR.
And don´t miss this: Customers who have purchased a new license or upgrade this year get Realsoft V5 free of cost when it ships.
New Educational Class Licenses
Realsoft Graphics is pleased to announce two new products for educational licensing:
New Realsoft 3D dealer
Realsoft Graphics welcomes a new authorised dealer, Jean-Michel Desloges located in Seiches Sur Le Loir, France.
Expose 2 success
Tim Borgmann's Microscope and Abstract Art images, created in Realsoft 3D, have been chosen into the respected Exposè 2 book. An image of the abstract series received the Abstract and Design 3D Master Award. Congratulations, Tim!
An update for Realsoft 3D IRIX V4.5 released
The new release supports posix threads and symmetric multi processing. The new revision should render approx. 10% quicker than the old one. Michael Schmeling's plugins included. Registered users can download the new release from Software Updates / IRIX page.
V5 upgrade offer
The release date of version 5 is getting closer. If you purchase a Realsoft 3D v.4.5 license or upgrade now, you will get version 5 free of cost!
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Thursday, September 21, 2017
Research Center
Soy Products as a Hormone Replacement Alternative
My wife (70 yrs. old) recently had a lumpectomy for breast cancer followed by radiation and is now on Tamoxifen. She has been removed from the HRT she had been on for many years and has now begun having hot flashes. In your answer to a question from another person you were asked about soy products instead of HRT? Would these be an advisable and safe alternative to HRT for my wife and not compromise the needs for stopping taking estrogen ? Thank you.
Currently, there are many studies being done around the country looking at the possible benefits of eating soy products on menopause symptoms in breast cancer patients. From what I could determine, there is yet no agreement on the use of soy with cancer patients…but the research looks promising. One researcher stated: "The potential for dietary soy supplementation to serve as an alternative to HRT has been documented in both animal studies and in a few human clinical trials." Then goes on to say, "Current data from human and animal studies suggest that soy protein supplementation does not appear to be associated with other "traditional HRT" related outcomes, such as changes in the breast...
Longer term and larger studies are needed to better address the issue of potential adverse outcomes associated with isoflavone intake." Other studies are finding that breast cancer rates are lower in Asian women (who have soy-rich diets) than U.S. women (with low soy diets). With this in mind, many of my colleagues and I are comfortable recommending soy foods in moderate amounts for the relief of menopausal symptoms. FYI: The Ohio Soy Council website listed these soy foods as excellent sources of isoflavones (providing a range of 30 - 50 milligrams per serving): Roasted soy nuts (1 ounce), Soy flour (1/2 cup), Soy grits (1/4 cup), Textured soy protein (1/2 cup, cooked), Yellow, green vegetable or black soybeans (1/2 cup, cooked), Regular soymilk (1 Cup), Tempeh (1/2 cup), and Tofu (1/2 cup). So, although the role of soy research is encouraging it is not conclusive.
Before including soy products in your wife`s diet I`d recommend that she discuss this with her oncologist. The doctor knows her medical history and can help her make an informed decision. For more information you may try reading the book "A Dietitian`s Cancer Story" by Diana Dyer, MS,RD or check out the Ohio Soybean Council`s website below. I wish you and your wife the best of health.
Jane Korsberg, MS, RD, LD
Senior Instructor of Nutrition
School of Medicine
Case Western Reserve University


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Go Inside the Secret World of Hair Extensions
We see them on the heads of celebrities. We may even have them ourselves. But, when it comes down to it, do we really know where that hair comes from?
The March issue of Allure offers a story behind some of the most prized extensions, and it's not a pretty picture. More than 500 tons — yes, tons — of human hair come from Tirumala, a temple of the Vaishnava sect of Hinduism in southern India. Women grow their hair to their waists, then have their heads shaven as a symbol of religious devotion. After processing, that hair becomes extensions sold in posh salons in the United States.
Why do they have the hair? Since the ninth century, devout Hindus have visited the temple to pay respects to the resident deity through a procedure called tonsuring. This ritual head shaving is a gesture of devotion. By giving up their hair, they believe the god will then grant them any wish. Quite often, this is the first time that the hair, which has never been treated with anything harsher than coconut oil and herbal Ayurvedic soap, has been cut.
To get more of the story,
Where does the money go? After being cleaned and processed, the hair is sold at auction and the temple funds schools and medical centers with their portion of the profits . . after part of the proceeds go to the various parties involved from the extension makers to the distributors. This makes Tirumala one of the richest religious pilgrimage sites in the world, earning about $20.6 million annually. Their chief accounts officer says, "Our deity is now the richest deity in the world."
Do the women know? When asked by the reporter, many of the women did not know what happened to their sacrifice at Tirumala, and they certainly did not know of the high price their locks can fetch. (After all, $3,000 is more than triple the average yearly per capita income in India.) While most of the profits do go to the temple, it doesn't sit right with me that the devotees are kept in the dark about this multimillion-dollar industry.
As the article concludes, I'm still pondering the final questions: Would it matter to them? Should it matter to us? Check out the story when you have a chance, and share your thoughts in the comments.


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It's a bittersweet Super Bowl for local widow
SEATTLE -- Scoring Super Bowl tickets was the dream of a lifetime for Elizabeth Widseth, but this isn't the way she dreamed it would happen.
"This was like Christmas in January when I got those," said Widseth about receiving her tickets in the mail.
But Super Bowl Sunday also marks a somber anniversary for Widseth. Her husband Dennis Yarnell, a huge Seahawk fan, was killed in a car crash one year ago February 2nd.
Widseth and Yarnell rarely missed a game. She was "obsessed" with the Seahawks.
"My sister and I would just scream and yell at the TV and Dennis would laugh at us. Then we kinda got him into it," she said from her Newcastle Shell gas station where she flies the 12th Man flag.
Seahawks are known to fill up at the gas station.
"I try to just them get there gas and leave them be but sometimes you just get a little giddy," Widseth said.
The 12th Man flag also flies at the roadside cross in Auburn where 33-year old Yarnell crashed into a utility pole and died.
"I think it was early on in the season that I realized the Super Bowl was on the anniversary of his death. I told everybody this magical season, it's gonna happen because Dennis is gonna make it happen," Widseths said.
There were days when her grief was so unbearable that Widseth said she didn't want to get out of bed, but she had to for their son and her business. Despite her heartache, when she received an email to renew their season tickets, she didn't give it a second thought.
"If I don't renew these, you've got to be kidding me, he's gonna come back and haunt me," she said.
Widseth said she went to games all season because she loves the Seahawks and her late husband would have wanted her to go.
She didn't want to be haunted by not going to the Super Bowl either, even though it's the anniversary of his death.
"That was our dream," she said. "That's something that was his dream to always be abe able to experience. The timing was weird. I couldn't believe it."
In a way, Yarnell will be with his widow as the Seahawks take on the Broncos. She carries an hourglass necklace of his ashes wherever she goes. And she senses her husband has been rooting from above all season.
"He's like the 12th Man angel," she said.
While she attends the Super Bowl, her 10-year old son will be surrounded by relatives at the roadside cross where he will release a bunch of 12th man balloons in his dad's honor.


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CarGo accepting of night off against White Sox
DENVER -- The reasons for giving left fielder Carlos Gonzalez Tuesday's game against the White Sox off from the starting lineup, for the first time this season, were sound. The White Sox were throwing tough left-hander Jose Quintana, and the Rockies start the season with 40 scheduled games in 42 days.
But the other part was just as significant. Gonzalez, hitting .355 and leading the team in home runs with three and RBIs with nine, didn't fight the decision.
Like shortstop Troy Tulowitzki, Gonzalez is a star-level player who has dealt with injuries. Most of his have been the freakish ones, like a thumb problem he played through while winning the 2010 National League batting title, and a right middle finger sprain that rendered him ineffective with the bat or out of the lineup the second half of last season. They haven't been the muscle pulls that felled Tulowitkzi.
Still, Gonzalez understands the need for rest better than he did earlier in his career.
"Before, I used to say no to days off early in the year because I want to keep playing every day, then halfway through the season you get to the point and say, 'I should have taken those days off because the game has worn me out,'" said Gonzalez, who has hit safely in all eight games he has played. "It's a good change, especially right now. Everybody is doing really well offensively, and you have so many guys in the outfield.
"I'm not talking about injuries. I'm talking about how your body feels."
Gonzalez said often the fatigue hits after the All-Star break. He has played in three All-Star Games, and sometimes the travel and numerous events are tiring. The more he can conserve energy for playing the spacious left field at Coors, the better.
"People don't realize how difficult it is to play left field here," Gonzalez said. "It's like playing center field on any other field. It's not like you play in Fenway Park and you're just going to throw a guy out there. You're going to take two or three steps and if he doesn't catch it, it's over the wall.
"Here, you've got to go get it, especially in that left-center-field gap. The ball's hit in that gap, if you avoid a triple, that's a successful play. You have to go really hard, take like 300 steps to get there."
Thomas Harding is a reporter for MLB.com. Follow him on Twitter @harding_at_mlb. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Slumping Granderson gets chance to clear mind
NEW YORK -- Amidst a month-long slump that has seen his strikeout rate (21.9 percent) rise above his batting average (.214), Curtis Granderson got a day off for the first time in 24 games Sunday in the Mets' series finale with the Phillies. Manager Terry Collins made his regular right fielder aware of the chance to "clear his mind a little bit" Sunday morning.
The day off came a game after Granderson struck out with the bases loaded in the seventh inning, ending a Mets rally in which he represented the potential tying run in an eventual 7-2 loss. Collins pointed to that at-bat as evidence Granderson is still a threat.
The Phillies had left-hander Antonio Bastardo warming when left-handed hitter Kirk Nieuwenhuis -- who started in place of Granderson on Sunday -- batted in the seventh Saturday night. Manager Ryne Sandberg opted to wait until Granderson stepped to the plate two batters later to call on his southpaw for the lefty-on-lefty matchup.
"They're saving him for Curtis Granderson," Collins said. "He's the guy they said, 'We got to get this guy out.' That tells you what those names mean in your lineup, and that's why when they're doing damage, it creates havoc."
Still, Granderson is batting .147 with a .231 on-base percentage and two extra-base hits in August.
Granderson carries that into the last month of his first season in Queens, which can only be described as disappointing. His .214/.317/.361 slash line in 2014 is the worst of his career, and despite an ability to carry a team for a stretch -- like when he hit .362/.472/.609 for most of June -- he hasn't exhibited that talent in some time.
Collins suggested that with a season in the National League and at Citi Field under his belt, Granderson will enter Spring Training in 2015 with a better idea of what it takes to succeed in those situations. His offensive decline, though, isn't limited to this month or this season.
Since posting a career-high .916 OPS during his All-Star 2011 campaign, Granderson saw that mark drop to .811 in '12 and .723 during in injury-riddled '13. This season, it's down to .677.
Tim Healey 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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