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With record levels of rainfall causing the highest rate of cliff falls ever seen in one year along the South West Coast Path, the public is being urged to come forward and help raise much needed funds through a special event.
Over the 630 miles of South West Coast Path, there are usually two or three cliff falls each year, with a total of 11 falls in the past five years; yet between November 2012 and mid-January 2013, there have been 21.
Four of these 21 falls have quickly been re-opened with relatively minor diversions as a result of work by rangers and wardens and the co-operation of neighbouring landowners.
But 17 longer diversions remain, where negotiations and surveys for re-routing are taking place; agreement will need to be reached with landowners for appropriate new routes, and then work is required to construct the new path. These longer diversions detract from walkers' enjoyment of the path and poses the question - if walkers have to go a long way inland, is it really a Coast Path?
There is uncertainty over how all of this will be funded, but one organisation is rallying the troops and asking the public to support them with a special birthday present for the path.
Secretary of the South West Coast Path Association, Steve Church, said: "Celebrating our Association's 40th anniversary this May, plans have been under way for many months to arrange the Great South West Walk, to raise sponsorship for projects along the Coast Path that will improve accessibility, ensuring that it is safe to use all year round."
"With a target of £250,000 from funding bodies, corporate support and sponsorship from walkers, negotiations are now underway to divert part of this funding to address some cliff fall works, as well as the original objective of improvements to the path."
The National Trust and the Highway Authorities are also diverting funds to this work, but it may not be enough.
Steve explains: "Funding for the South West Coast Path, as a National Trail, is generally 75 per cent from Natural England (because of its national significance) and 25 per cent Highway Authorities/National Trust. Since 2009-10, funding from Natural England and the Highway Authorities has fallen by 30 per cent. While this fall is in line with NE's overall budget reduction over this period, it does mean there is minimal leeway to cover the unexpected costs of addressing the falls.
"Walkers using the South West Coast Path spend over £300 million a year with tourism and associated business, and so support thousands of jobs. The path also generates other benefits such as improvements to health, access to some of the country's finest landscapes and use as a medium for sponsored walks by a range of charities. It also brings kudos nationally, being consistently rated among the world's greatest walks (most recently by Lonely Planet in 2012)," said Steve.
All of this is in jeopardy if a rapid programme of repairs cannot be undertaken. This situation, however, can be remedied if all partners play their part and the public lend a hand, or a foot….
The South West Coast Path Association's "Great South West Walk" takes place in April and May with a relay of 56 sponsored walks to cover the whole 630 mile path around Dorset, Devon and Cornwall (as well as the Exmoor coast through Somerset). Each leg will be guided by local experts, rangers and path wardens, who are all assisting the SWCPA with this event, and helping to minimise the effect the diversions have on the event.
The Association is now appealing for the public to step forward and take part by registering before March 4.
Walkers joining the anniversary event will be asked to try to raise sponsorship, with every pound making a difference, so that further funding can be levered from relevant organisations via matched giving – so do join in to celebrate and show your support for this wonderful asset.
More information about each leg of the walk, the dates and registration forms are available at www.GreatSouthWestWalk.co.uk or contact the SWCPA on 01752 896237. You can also follow the event on Twitter @LoveSWCoastPath.


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Remember the days when the internet was like listening to news radio? You'd search the dial for news and interesting topics.
Then came talk radio. Now people could call in and add their two cents to the topic discussed by the host. I often think of social media as being like talk radio.
For instance, now people can interact with the 'hosts' of blogs; engaging in interesting, lively and informative conversations. Or they can meet each other in Facebook or on StumbleUpon. Yet it goes further than that. Now, rather than just commenting on topics, social sharing and networking sites allow users to have control over what content gets seen – which stories get pushed to the top. It's really an amazing time. [Read more…]

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Count Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby among those in favor of NHL expansion.
The topic of expansion reportedly is gaining traction since, under the league's proposal for realignment, the conferences would be imbalanced with the East having 16 teams and the West having 14.
"It's only two more teams. I don't see it as that big an issue," Crosby told the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. "The league's found a way to stay competitive with 30. It can do 32."
Crosby even had suggestions for where the league could look to expand to.
"Quebec City is one that sticks out for sure," Crosby told the newspaper. "I've played in Quebec. I know the city, and I know how much passion they have for hockey. And obviously, with having a team there before and the rivalry with Montreal, I think it would be awesome."
Crosby, who the Tribune-Review noted is really into the topic of expansion, continued.
"I know Seattle's come up, and that would be interesting, being close to Vancouver," Crosby said. "Toronto's always talked about having a second team. There are options."
While Crosby may be all for expansion, Penguins general manager Ray Shero offered a more cautious response.
"I was talking with Lou Lamoriello the other night just about top-six forwards and how hard they've become to find. And that's now," Shero said, referring to a chat he had with the Devils' GM. "But it could be done, adding a couple teams. Sure."
The NHL has not expanded since the 2000-01 season, when Columbus and Minnesota entered the league as the 29th and 30th teams in the NHL.


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I was diagnosed with Cholangiocarcinoma in September of 2005. I was 46 at the time but had my 47th birthday on December 30th, 2005. I had been going to the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN for the last twenty six years for Ulcerative Colitis. This turned out to be a blessing because my doctor caught my present cancer during my yearly exam. He said it my have been a year or so before I would have noticed any symtoms from the tumor in my bile duct. The doctors found PSC of the bile ducts whice is probably associated with the many years of having colitis. I have had three weeks of radiation along with chemo. This was followed by brachytherapy (internal radiation to the cancer site) and a staging surgery to determine if the cancer was contained in the duct area or if it had spread to other areas. The results of the surgery were what we had been praying for the cancer is contained to the upper duct area. With these test results I am now eligible for a liver transplant. While waiting for a liver I must take chemo (Xeloda) two weeks on, one week off, this is taken by pill so it is much easier tham by IV. I go back Feb. 7th for a CT scan and other test to make sure the chemo is keeping the cancer in check. I thank God my doctor caught this cancer early or a transplant would not even be an option.
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When kids finally go to bed, parents can breathe a sigh of relief – not just for a few hours of quiet time but also in the knowledge that a good night's sleep is helping their little ones' brains. Yet it seems Aussie children are sleeping less than ever before.
According to some sleep researchers, sleep is the most essential daily requirement for good overall health. But a growing number of studies are showing that more and more children are not getting enough sleep – and it could be affecting their IQ, behaviour and learning.
According to Australian sleep expert Dr Sarah Blunden, of the Australian Centre for Education in Sleep, children today are chalking up a huge sleep debt – and they're paying a hefty price for the deprivation.
"Insufficient sleep has been linked with learning problems, inability to concentrate and even lower IQs, according to some studies," says Dr Blunden. "I tell parents that ensuring their children get the right amount of sleep is one of the most important things they can do – it's a top priority."
She cited one US study which found that losing just one hour of sleep a night can reduce a child's cognitive maturation and development by as much as two years. Additionally, delaying a child's bedtime by one hour over the weekend can lead to a seven-point reduction in IQ scores.
Here is a simple guide from the Australian Centre for Education in Sleep on how much sleep children need in a 24-hour period from the time they're born until they become a teen.
Lack of sleep, and sleep problems, in children have been linked to all kinds of problems including:
Dr Blunden wants all parents to make sleep a higher priority at home for all family members. She's quite blunt that mums and dads need to put their foot down and get their little kids to bed at a reasonable time so they can get the required amount of sleep.
She urges parents to adopt "good sleep hygiene" – that is, habits which help children to sleep and suggests parents:
Dr Blunden also recommends that parents show how important they believe sleep is by rewarding their children for following bedtime routines without fuss.
If you think your child may have a sleep problem – and it's estimated that up to 35 percent do – there are several centres in Australia dedicated to sleep problems or you can see a GP who can refer you to a medical specialist, sleep physician or psychologist.
This article was written by Fiona Baker for Kidspot, Australia's best family health resource. Sources include Australian Centre for Education in Sleep.
Last revised: Tuesday, 7 June 2011
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Subject: General Tech | June 10, 2013 - 01:01 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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If you are wondering what is going on in the computer world on the other side of the fence, you are either watching the live stream from Microsoft (which will not always be on, regardless of their slogan), or you are wearing a black turtleneck and counting down the hours until the big reveal. Apple is, as always, rather secretive about what the next new release is but The Inquirer has a few well informed hypothesis about what you can expect. The most interesting will probably be the new operating systems, the new iOS, the first mobile interface designed by Jony Ive and likely to be somewhat different from previous incarnations. Desktop devices will also be seeing a new interface with the arrival of OS X 10.9, this will likely not change to the extent of the mobile version but it might arrive on a peice of new hardware for you to salivate over. Their last informed guess is the arrival of iRadio to compete with Spotify and other streaming providers, though completely conjoined to your iTunes account
"SOFTWARE GIANT Apple's Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) is just a few hours away, with excitement building over what analysts are calling Apple's most important announcements to date.
The firm is widely expected to unveil its next generation iOS and Mac operating systems, as well as its long-awaited Spotify rival, so here's a rundown of what we can expect."
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Hexagon From NowhereTrick brain teasers appear difficult at first, but they have a trick that makes them really easy.
Placed on an empty table in front of you are four large plastic letters. These letters are the lowercase "a", the lowercase "n", the lowercase "t", and the lowercase "h".
Your challenge: Arrange the four letters to make a hexagon.
The hexagon you must make has no curved side; do not use a curved side as a straight one. Also, the letters must be flat on the table, and no letters can be flipped over or stacked on top of each other.
Assume the letters are small enough to allow room for rotation.
AnswerPlace the a in the middle of the table, and put the "h" to the right of it. Set the "t" to the left of the "a". Rotate the n so that it looks like a "u", and place it to the left of the "t" to get Utah, a U.S. state that has six sides, or a hexagon.
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Cyprus High School in Magna will host The Fallen Brothers Foundation Benefit Concert on Saturday, June 1 which features Utah-born country artist Tay Humphrey.
Humphrey is originally from Sandy, Utah and attended Jordan High School. Tay moved to Nashville in late 2007 to pursue his music career. Since moving to Nashville, he has been featured in Country Weekly's "Listen Up" Section featuring new country artists to look out for. He has opened for other big country acts such as Luke Bryan and Chris Young.He is scheduled to release his debut EP in 2013, produced by Grammy-nominated producer and guitarist Charlie Kelley. The al bum's first single "Like I Don't Love You" was written by Bryan Simpson & Ashley Gorley; Gorley co-penned several big hits such as "Good Girl" by Carrie Underwood, "Start a Band" by Keith Urban & Brad Paisley, and Randy Housers recent single "Running Out of Moonlight."
Opening for Humphrey will be local band Monrovia. All of the Fallen Brothers are alumni of Cyprus High School and it is in their memory that scholarships are given to Cyprus High School students every year. Last Year $25,884 was raised.To support the foundation , Humphrey recently wrote a song about suicide titled "Change Your Mind."You can purchase tickets for the concert, $10 for adults and $5 for children at www.thefallenbrothersfoundation.com using the promo code "Tay". Tickets will be available at the gate, with doors opening at 6 p.m.


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Rooms were average, but the microwave & fridge were great. The a/c worked wonderfully! Located on a small beach, right near ''town''...the staff was very friendly, but I wouldn't reccommend it for leisure travel. W. Samoa was Fabulous, though!
There isn't much choice for hotels in American Samoa. This is the one that I would recommend. There is a Comfort Suites near the airport, but Sadies by the Sea has great views and is on the ocean. You definitely get the feel of being in the South Seas at this hotel. The restaurant on site is no great shakes but it is close to all the eateries in Pago Pago. The beach in from on the hotel is only so so. Frankly there doesn't seem to be any beaches on the island that are stunning for sunning and swimming. There is usually some sort of trash on the beach. And if the wind is blowing just right, you will have to wade through a sea of Portugese Man-O-War. The pool is nice though! The rooms are clean but the beds are a bit uncomfortable and from the outside the hotel looks like it just got hit by a huricane much likes it's neighbor.


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Royal Bobbles, a premium bobblehead company specializing in historic figures, presents their latest head bobbing icon: Elvis "Aloha in Hawaii". Officially licensed by Elvis Presley Enterprises, this exquisitely painted bobblehead of "The King" comes just in time for the 40th anniversary of that groundbreaking show - "Aloha in Hawaii" being the first concert broadcast globally via satellite. Just check out all those "rhinestones"!
Cast in heavyweight polyresin, Elvis "Aloha in Hawaii" comes on a themed base priced at around $20. Look for Elvis later this month. For a list of places that will carry this bobblehead, visit royalbobbles.com.
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Dorothy Miller, 86, of Callaway, formerly of Gothenburg, passed away Friday, April 22, 2011, at her home in Callaway.
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Miller was preceded in death by her husband, Henry.
Survivors include: her children—Brian and Sheryl Miller of Johnson Lake, Elaine and Bob Lynch of Lexington, Dorothy "Dot" and Gary Wall of Holdrege and Glen and Teri Miller of Callaway; two brothers—Maurice and Eric Wallace, both of Scotland; 12 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; numerous other relatives.
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ONTARIO >> The death of a 48-year-old man whose body was found in the backyard of his home Wednesday morning has been ruled a homicide, according to police.
Police and fire personnel went to a home in the 900 block of East Fifth Street in response to a 9-1-1 call about 7 a.m. seeking medical assistance.
They found Tomas K. Carmona's body in the rear yard, police Sgt. David McBride said. Carmona was pronounced dead at the scene.
Investigators originally labeled the incident a "suspicious death" but changed it to a homicide after further investigation and interviews with family members who were at the house.
Police have not named a suspect.
The neighborhood of small, older homes was quiet Wednesday morning, with the exception of the house surrounded by yellow crime scene tape and law enforcement vehicles parked outside.
Police said the victim lived at the home, along with a woman and her three teenage children.
"The kids are really good kids but the lady never talks or anything," one neighbor said.
Residents in the area, who did not want to give their names, all said the same thing — the people at the house kept to themselves and the home is the source of constant traffic and activity.
"A lot of people come and go from that house," another neighbor said.
One man, who lives near the house where the body was found, said people were arguing loudly on Wednesday morning and at some point he heard a man say, "Please, please don't hit me any more."
McBride later said the body had injuries consistent with an altercation that occurred, but he did not elaborate.
The house has been the source of calls for service, both neighbors and police said.
Since March 2013 authorities have been to the address a handful of times — mostly for medical assistance or minor incidents, McBride said. Police with a search warrant came to the residence in January on a drug-related investigation that resulted in an arrest.
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[Taiga at the glaciated and lake-spotted meeting of Finland and Russia]
The European Green Belt is an initiative to develop a pan-European conservation system as "an ecological network that runs from the Barents to the Black Sea". Picking out the Cold War line of division between East and West, the initiative aims to thicken and de-civilize that political line, so that the ghostly trace of a militarized landscape becomes a feral and wild preserve, land sacrificed willingly not to Ares but to biodiversity. The line would crawl through "old-growth boreal forests" at the Finno-Russian border, across the western margin of the east Eurasian taiga, and past "airfields, missile bases, and [military] training sites" as it courses through climax Scots Pine stands, wetlands, and coast into the Baltic Sea.
Emerging from the sea in Northern Germany, it would trace the Iron Curtain southward along the former border between East Germany and West Germany (that being the only place where the Green Belt crosses the interior of a country) and along the edges of various Central European states (the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Austria, and Hungary), joining together habitats involuntarily preserved by the geography of militarization (since the fortifications often were kilometers inside the actual borders, the territory between the border and the fortifications became a place where human trespassors risked death, but wildlife passed freely), enshrining accidental biodiversity in international law. Still further south, the Green Belt would splinter in several directions, turning to the Adriatic across Slovenia and around Albania as well as the Black Sea by Macedonia, Bulgaria, Greece, and Turkey, reflecting the confusing political geography of Cold War Europe, but also connecting diverse landscapes of rivers (the Danube, the Bojana), lakes (Prespa, Ohrid, Skutari), wetlands, mountains, and flood plains.
The idea is fascinating not only because of the temporal overlap between military/political landscapes and nature preserves, but also because land once involuntarily wild (as in Bruce Sterling's notion of the involuntary park, which I've got a bit more to say about when I find the time to complete a post) is now being valued for its wildness and so becoming voluntarily wild — the claimed involuntary park.
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Dutch Acute HCV in HIV Study (DAHHS) (DAHHS)
This study has been completed.
Erasmus Medical Center
Academisch Medisch Centrum - Universiteit van Amsterdam (AMC-UvA)
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First received: July 29, 2013
Last updated: March 2, 2016
Last verified: March 2016
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Prospective open label proof of concept feasibility interventional clinical trial in which 60 acute HCV genotype 1 patients co-infected with HIV will receive 12 weeks of boceprevir in addition to Standard Of Care Peginterferon + Ribavirin if they show a Rapid Viral Responds at week 4.
The primary hypothesis of this study is that the subset of patients with a Rapid Viral Responds after 4 weeks of triple therapy with boceprevir, peginterferon alpha-2b (P) and ribavirin (RVR4) can be successfully treated with a shorter 12-week triple therapy regimen.
|Hepatitis C Human Immunodeficiency Virus
|Drug: Boceprevir
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|Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
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|Efficacy of 12 Week Boceprevir in Addition to Standard of Care Therapy Consisting of Peginterferon-alpha-2b and Ribavirin for the Treatment of Acute HCV Genotype 1 in HIV Co-infected Patients. A Proof of Concept Feasibility Clinical Trial.
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MedlinePlus related topics: HIV/AIDS
Drug Information available for: Ribavirin BoceprevirU.S. FDA Resources
Further study details as provided by Bart Rijnders, Erasmus Medical Center:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- Sustained Viral Response(SVR) 12 Weeks of Follow up After the End of All Therapy for the Rapid Viral Response at Week 4(RVR4) Population. [ Time Frame: 12 weeks ]The outcome is a number of the patients with an undetectable Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) RNA at week 4 that have an undetectable HCV RNA 12 weeks after end of treatment.
Secondary Outcome Measures:
- SVR 12 Weeks After the End of All Therapy in the Entire Study Population (With or Without RVR4). [ Time Frame: 12 weeks ]The outcome is a number of all patients who started treatment having an undetectable HCV RNA 12 weeks after the end of therapy
- SVR 12 Weeks After End of Therapy in Patients With Already a RVR at Week 1. [ Time Frame: 12 weeks ]The number of patients who were undetectable for HCV at week one that had an undetectable HCV RNA load 12 weeks after the end of treatment
- SVR 12 Weeks After End of Therapy in Patients That Started Therapy ≤12weeks After the Presumed HCV Infection Date Versus Those After 12 Weeks. [ Time Frame: 12 weeks ]The number of patients having a undetectable HCV RNA 12 weeks after the end of treatment in the group patients that was treated within 12 week of calculated transmission date.
- Alterations of Biomarkers by Therapy Induced Viral Eradication: Viral Sequencing, Mutation Analysis, Gene Expression Analysis, and RNA Analysis. [ Time Frame: 72 weeks ]
- Safety: Treatment Related (Serious) Adverse Events ((S)AE) and Treatment Discontinuation for (S)AE. [ Time Frame: 72 weeks ]only serious adverse events are recorded in this secondary endpoint
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|August 2013
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|Primary Completion Date:
|August 2015 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
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Experimental: Boceprevir, peginterferon ribavirin
All patients were intended to be treated in the 12 week peginterferon, ribavirin and boceprevir arm.
Drug: Boceprevir
Other Name: Victrelis
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years and older (Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Documented recent HCV genotype 1 infection (≤26 weeks old at the time of the baseline visit) according to definition mentioned below.
- Plan to start a Standard Of Care therapy for acute HCV consisting of 24 weeks of Peginterferon + Ribavirin. HCV RNA plasma viral load at screening >1000 IU/ml.
- A previously performed HCV RNA plasma measurement can be used for screening if <4 weeks old.
- On HAART at the time of screening.
- Minimum age 18 years.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Disallowed co-medication that cannot be stopped or replaced: Several potentially life-threatening drug-drug interactions (DDI) are possible when boceprevir is combined with other drugs. Therefore ALL co-medication, including over-the-counter drugs should be checked for potential DDI with DDI table in the Dutch summary of product characteristics (SPC, appendix A). If the co-medication is not mentioned in the SPC DDI table, www.HCV-druginteractions.org should be used.
- Contraindications for the use of full dose of peginterferon alpha-2b or ribavirin: neutrophils <0,75×109/l or thrombocytes < 100.000×109/l or a Hb <6.2mmol/L, creatinine clearance <50ml/min).
- History of liver cirrhosis or >F1 fibrosis on fibroscan. Inclusion of patients with a chronic well-controlled HBV (HBV-DNA below the limit of detection) with tenofovir, lamivudine or emtricitabine therapy is allowed if fibroscan excludes >F1 fibrosis. Fibroscan reports <2 years old can be used for screening. Fibroscan is not required for other patients at screening.
- HAART was started <4 weeks before baseline visit.
- Inability to switch to a HAART regimen consisting of 2 nucleoside/tide reverse transcriptase inhibitors + Raltegravir (Isentress®) 400mg BID or rilpivirine 25mg QD or atazanavir (Reyataz®) 300mg QD + ritonavir (Norvir®) 100mg QD.
- Patient that virologically failed HAART in the past
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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01912495
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01912495
|Erasmus MC
|Rotterdam, Zuid Holland, Netherlands, 3000CA
|Amsterdam, Netherlands
|Amsterdam, Netherlands
|Amsterdam, Netherlands
|Ziekenhuis Rijnstate
|Arnhem, Netherlands
|Groningen, Netherlands
|Maastricht, Netherlands
|Radboud UMCN
|Nijmegen, Netherlands
|Utrecht, Netherlands
Sponsors and Collaborators
Erasmus Medical Center
Academisch Medisch Centrum - Universiteit van Amsterdam (AMC-UvA)
Onze Lieve Vrouwe Gasthuis
UMC Utrecht
University Medical Center Groningen
Maastricht University Medical Center
Rijnstate Hospital
Slotervaart Hospital
Radboud University
|Principal Investigator:
|Bart Rijnders, MD, PhD
|Erasmus MC
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Publications automatically indexed to this study by ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier (NCT Number):
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on September 21, 2017
Publications automatically indexed to this study by ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier (NCT Number):
Hullegie SJ, Claassen MA, van den Berk GE, van der Meer JT, Posthouwer D, Lauw FN, Leyten EM, Koopmans PP, Richter C, van Eeden A, Bierman WF, Newsum AM, Arends JE, Rijnders BJ. Boceprevir, peginterferon and ribavirin for acute hepatitis C in HIV infected patients. J Hepatol. 2016 Apr;64(4):807-12. doi: 10.1016/j.jhep.2015.12.004. Epub 2015 Dec 12.
|Responsible Party:
|Bart Rijnders, MD,PhD, Erasmus Medical Center
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT01912495 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
|Study First Received:
|July 29, 2013
|Results First Received:
|December 7, 2015
|Last Updated:
|March 2, 2016
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Hepatitis C
Immunologic Deficiency Syndromes
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
HIV Infections
Hepatitis, Viral, Human
Virus Diseases
Flaviviridae Infections
RNA Virus Infections
Liver Diseases
Digestive System Diseases
Immune System Diseases
Lentivirus Infections
Retroviridae Infections
Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Viral
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Slow Virus Diseases
Peginterferon alfa-2b
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
Antiviral Agents
Anti-Infective Agents
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A third medium sized tyrannosaur recently emerged from a fossil site in Mongolia's Gobi Desert. Alioramus altai at 13 feet and 810 lbs. These new dinosaurs suggest that many more smaller versions of both giant carnivorous and herbivorous dinosaurs remain to be discovered.
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Besides the clanking of a flagpole and the chirping of the birds, the place where a man was attacked and nearly beaten to death Monday night is a fairly quiet neighborhood.
That's what makes what police said happened to 65-year-old Jerry Campbell even more alarming.
Neighbors say Campbell's girlfriend found him lying face down in the front yard of a home on South Gulf Road, unconscious in the grass in front of a red buggy, his prized possession.
According to a police report, Campbell had a broken nose and a possible head injury. He was rushed to a hospital in critical condition.
"It's scary, man. I am scared. That poor man doesn't mess with anybody," neighbor Alex Cobb said.
Neighbors say they didn't see what happened but are now worried. They say Campbell had lived there for decades and retired from the U.S. Navy.
"Everybody liked Jerry. He was real friendly. He would help you if he could," neighbor Don Cheney said.
Police say Campbell looked like he'd been attacked, but they didn't have many more details. They said there weren't any witnesses that they knew of, and they had no suspects.
"That's a good guy all around, no trouble, no nothing," Cobb said.
"I'm concerned. My wife goes out after dark and walks the dog, and now I'm thinking about using the backyard," Cheney said.
Channel 4 crime and safety analyst Ken Jefferson said he hopes Campbell recovers, not only so he can be back with his family, but also so he can tell police what happened.
"Hopefully he can regain consciousness and cooperate, because he holds the key to what happened to him," Jefferson said. "And if he can regain consciousness and remember what happened, then the police can really proceed forward."
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text: I have a few hundred feet of Plus-X 125 left. When that's done, I'll need to find a new 100/125 speed film. Thing is, I'm cheap and lazy, so I like developing in D-76 at 1:1. And Plus-X is fast (7 minutes at 1:1, 4.5 minutes at stock). When I look at my options, they take a lot longer to develop. Across 100, 10.5 minutes Delta 100, 11 minutes Fomapan 100, 10 minutes FP4 125, 9.5 minutes Kentmere 100, 11.5 minutes Rollei RPX100, 8 minutes Tmax 100, 9.5 miuntes Only the Rollei is in the same league as the Plus-X - and it is not cheap (almost twice the cost of HP5+) Okay, I'm not going to moan too much about adding 4 minutes to a process that, all told, takes me almost an hour (from loading the reels to hanging the negatives). But it raises the question, why do all the still-produced films take longer to develop than Plus-X? Was Plus-X simply a higher silver content? (I recall someone saying the reason Kentmere takes so long to develop was due to the lower silver content)


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text: Choreographer lands in W.Va. black schools hall of fame By Amy Robinson August 4, 2012 Story Share Courtesy photo Pomona, Calif., native Jamal Sims has family members on his father's side in the Charleston area. CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- When Jamal Sims answers the phone, he's preparing for auditions for a new commercial."We're shooting a commercial for Microsoft," the choreographer said. "We're in the middle of auditioning 60 dancers for [an ad for] one of their new devices."The commercial will be directed by John Chu, with whom Sims worked on the movies "Step Up 2 the Streets" and "Step Up 3D." Sims has been part of all four "Step Up" films, including "Step Up Revolution," which is in theaters now.The Pomona, Calif., native is the Garnet High School Vanguard inductee at the West Virginia All Black Schools Sports and Academic Hall of Fame 2012 ceremony Aug. 10 in Charleston. "Vanguard" inductees are distinguished relatives of hall inductees -- Sims is the great-nephew of 2012 posthumous inductees Gurnett E. and Daniel Leroy Ferguson, brothers who lived in the Charleston area."I was [visiting West Virginia] as a kid, and I have all these pictures and stories about growing up in West Virginia," he said. "Now, being able to come back as an adult and really get to see it, I'm looking forward to that."In addition to the "Step Up" films, other selected highlights from Sims' impressive choreography career include the 82nd and 83rd annual Academy Awards telecasts, 2007's "Hairspray" and last year's "Footloose" remake, as well as tours for Madonna, Britney Spears, Usher, Jennifer Lopez and Miley Cyrus (whom he worked with on "Hannah Montana: The Movie" as well). He also choreographed three numbers for Cirque du Soleil's "Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour."Before he began creating dance moves, though, he performed them. His first job was in Michael Jackson's Egyptian-themed "Remember the Time" video in 1992. He was 17."There was an ad in the local paper, and a friend of mine challenged me to audition, so I did. That was my first job and first audition," said the 41-year-old, who originally envisioned himself as a singer. Prior to that gig, Sims had no formal dance training."I learned everything off of MTV and 'Soul Train' growing up," he said.After he began his career as a dancer, he began training in many types of dance. He said he's mainly hip-hop based but has "dabbled in everything throughout the years."Sims danced for five years before switching fields to choreography at age 23."It was really organic. I've always loved to dance, but I always liked to create even more than dancing. I was always creating. "I realized I had to stop being a dancer in order to choreograph. In Hollywood, it's always about perception. If people see you as a dancer, that's what you are, so I had to walk away."He did, going to his agency and showing them a tape he'd made of choreography he'd created. They liked what they saw and submitted him for work on an Usher project: the video for the R&B superstar's single "You Make Me Wanna ..." off his breakout album "My Way." Of all the formats he's worked in, Sims prefers film simply because it has the most prep time. Working on "Footloose" was especially exciting for him."'Footloose' was a lot of fun because I grew up in the '80s, so I knew the music, knew what the movie represented to me. To translate it and make it current was a huge thrill for me."Now Sims is finding thrills in yet another new aspect of entertainment: directing."That's where my passion is right now," he said. "I'm currently putting together some projects that I'll be directing in the future."They're all dance related, he said, but he hopes to branch out. "Eventually I'd like to do nondance stuff, but right now it's a natural fit for me."Hall of fame induction events and schedule The West Virginia All Black Schools Sports and Academic Hall of Fame 2012 induction weekend runs Aug. 9-11 at the Charleston Marriott Town Center. The event will honor 91 distinguished alumni of West Virginia black high schools and colleges as well as 23 vanguards, who are distinguished relatives of alumni.The traveling Hall of Fame Museum is open in the grand ballroom from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 10 at no charge. The black-tie induction ceremony at 1 p.m. Aug. 11 also is free.Ticketed events include a soul-food feast at 6 p.m. Aug. 9 for $10; a 7 p.m. dinner Aug. 10 with appearances by inductees Rodney D. Boyden, Ethel Caffie-Austin and Sims for $40; and a black-tie banquet and concert with Boyden and Caffie-Austin at 5 p.m. Aug. 11 for $50.Tickets must be reserved by Aug. 7 by calling Helen Jackson-Gillison at 304-748-7116. They can be paid for and picked up at the door.Reach Amy Robinson at email@example.com or 304-348-4881. Story Share Story Share Trending Now 1 Books and Brews expanding to Charleston's West Side 2 Morgantown coal operator Laurita indicted in alleged campaign finance scheme 3 WVU notebook: Holgorsen says injured players 'close' 4 Nitro police captain fired over off-duty confrontation caught on video 5 Issues raised about costs of moving state agencies to WV Capitol grounds Smell the Coffee: Going the extra mile for my girl Previous Story Into the Garden: Keeping containers lush takes more than just water Next Story


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Market Underprices Cost Reduction And Iron Ore Growth; J.P. Morgan Bullish On Vale
J.P.Morgan just met with Vale S.A. (VALE)'s top management and came away feeling bullish, assigning its ADR a $25 price target. Vale's shares last traded at $15.53.
Vale's management delivered a speech consistent with the one from last year, which was cost-cutting. Analysts Rodolfo Angele, Mandeep Singh Manihani, and Lucas Ferreira believe the depreciation in Brazilian real also helps:
Vale has so far realized $1.6B in cost savings during 1H13, and while the company does not have any official target for cost savings, it expects 2013 to finish at over double the 1H13 achievement. The savings are permanent, and present a great source of value generation.
A weaker BRL has been a major tailwind, and every R$c10/USD depreciation generates ~$700M in cost savings and thus EBITDA.
In terms of project development, the analysts believe Vale is clear on its goal - focusing on the more expensive iron ore. Serra Sul S11D is Vale's main project and J.P. Morgan thinks the management can deliver another $2 billion from proper execution:
Regarding S11D, the performance vs. the budget has been impressive. The company has so far delivered $450M in procurement related cost savings and there is still more to be achieved. Together with the BRL tailwind, realized savings could increase further by over $2.0B.
The S11D project would have an expected FOB cash cost of $15/t, including royalties, before factoring in the tailwinds from weaker BRL. At this cost, this will be the lowest cost iron ore project in the world.
We estimate the IRR of the project would improve to 16.6% (vs. 15.0% earlier). [Barron's: Vale's return on capital is 7.6%, according to S&P CapitalIQ.]
Not surprisingly, Vale management is more bullish than the street on iron ore price, expecting iron ore prices to stay above $110/ton in the medium to long-term. They explained their reasoning:
The most important factor supporting prices is the high-cost structure of Chinese iron ore production. China produces ~400Mt of iron ore with substantial supply around $110-120/t level. China's ore is poor quality and the grades are declining further. In addition, rising labor costs as well as appreciation of the currency are contributory factors for cost increase, making domestic ore uncompetitive. As such, China's consumption of imported ore should increase.
Another factor that is generally under discussed by investors is the ~3% annual depletion rate for the iron ore industry (Vale is at 3-5%). This level of depletion translates into ~50Mtpy of capacity, which, coupled with annual demand growth of 3-5%, should translate into additional supply requirement of ~80-100Mt annually. Vale's S11D project will be delivering 90Mt over a period of two years, which means additional demand should be able to absorb the new supply, according to the company.
So their assumptions are based on the premises that: a) China is not going to get better at production; and b) there is no substantial, new iron ore supply in the long-run, which seems overly optimistic to me. Everything is fluid in the long-term.
J.P. Morgan acknowledges Vale's outlook is too bullish but believes long-term price below $100/t is too conservative.


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NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Over the holiday break, I visited My Hometown of Niagara Falls, New York.
That track -- one of seven top 10 singles from Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band's Born in the U.S.A. album -- embodies parts of the place quite well. But Downbound Train, one of the better, relatively unknown songs on that record, does an as good, if not better job articulating the attitude of this and other broken and beaten down places always, seemingly, on the cusp of revival:
Now I work down at the carwash/Where all it ever does is rain/Don't you feel like you're a rider on a downbound train
So there's that side of Niagara Falls, New York. The one Bloomberg BusinessWeek did an excellent (and very long) piece on back in December 2010.
Three-plus years later and not much has changed. Springsteen can still provide the soundtrack for Niagara Falls. And BusinessWeek's unfortunate, but wholly accurate description still applies. A straightforward description with the attendant source of bewilderment that has dogged residents and other observers for several lost decades ...
... the decrepit city in western New York State ... in spite of its proximity to an attraction that draws at least 8 million tourists each year ...
Full disclosure: I was born in and lived in that "decrepit city" along the Canadian border for 19 years. Come to think of it, when I turn 39 this summer I will have officially spent more years living away from Niagara Falls than I spent living in it. And, while I would be lying if I said I miss the place, I still want to see it recover.
There's a fair bit of revitalization going on these days, including a hopeful program CNBC reported on in 2012 where the city will cover student loan payments for college graduates who agree to live in targeted neighborhoods. It's this type of initiative -- and others that are creative, new and championed by a fresh(er) generation of young people in Niagara Falls -- that gives me hope my hometown will recover (or something "like" recover).
But, no surprise, many residents react to any talk of a resurgence with cynicism. I can't blame them. It's tough to be upbeat when the temperature plummets through the teens into the single digits, the wind blows and the snow falls. Much of the time, Niagara Falls just doesn't feel like a very positive place. Remove corner bars, pizza joints and droves of Canadians shoppers from the equation and you have a city with very little that resembles urban activity, unless, of course, you count crime and poverty.
The air of negativity that hangs over Niagara Falls probably explains both the reason why some residents think the soon-to-open standalone Starbucks (SBUX) can't succeed here (My mother's reaction: "Nobody's paying $4 for a coffee here.") and why it will be, relatively speaking, as lucractive a goldmine as any other Starbucks anywhere else in the world.


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An investigation into thefts of residential air conditioners in Lake Elsinore led to the arrests this week of six people, plus a seventh on a warrant.
Authorities identified the theft suspects as Lake Elsinore residents Warren Anthony Dilallo, 39; Brian John Udink, 40; Rebecca Hernandez, 39; and Danyelle Denise Hamlett, 44; Menifee resident Michael Salinas, 24; and Perris resident, Justin Joseph Carter, 27.
Officers booked each at Southwest Justice Center in French Valley on counts of conspiracy to commit a felony, grand theft and receiving stolen property. All except Carter have other counts filed against them as well.
Police also booked alleged warrant violator Ryan Amarante Dunbarr, 25, on counts of possessing controlled substances. possessing marijuana for sale, and violating his status as a convicted felon.
Lake Elsinore investigators launched the probe earlier this month after receiving reports of numerous thefts of air conditioners, according to a news release by Sgt. Todd Pauling.
The units were taken primarily from vacant homes and homes for sale around Southwest County, Pauling said.
Through surveillance, officers traced the suspected thefts back to a residence on Lakeshore Drive north of Chaney Street. There, investigators allege, air conditioners were cut apart to obtain their copper coils, which were sold for recycling.
On Tuesday, detectives arrested Hamlett as she was attempting to recycle about 2,000 pounds of stolen coils, Pauling said. After her arrest, detectives went to the Lakeshore home and detained the other suspects.
Police estimate the group was responsible for about $100,000 worth of damaged and stolen air conditioners, while reaping a profit of between $20,000 and $30,000.


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Test Valley Borough Council will be seeking the public's views on a variety of proposed parking and traffic measures in Romsey.
The proposals, which go on show from next Monday (January 13) cover both on- and off- street parking and lorry management measures.
Portfolio holder for planning and transport, Councillor Martin Hatley, said: "The changes suggested are in response to public comments received by the council, and support the council's commitment to help shoppers, traders and residents alike move in and around the town and provide more flexible car parking in Romsey. "
The proposed changes would see an increase in the number of parking spaces in the town centre; make greater provision for short-stay parking; and give more flexibility in the length of stay options.
It would also see the council taking responsibility for enforcing parking restrictions on access only road, such as Albany Road and Knatchbull Close. Other on-street parking restrictions for various additional roads in Romsey are proposed.
Also suggested is an access restriction on vehicles over five tonnes, or a restriction on the loading and unloading of all vehicles, to areas of the town centre at specific times.
Full details of the proposals and drawings will be available to view in the council offices in the Former Magistrates' Court from Monday to Friday, January 31. A manned exhibition will also be held at Crosfield Hall between 3pm and 8pm on Thursday, January 16, Tuesday January 21, and Wednesday, January 29.
During the consultation period, the plans can also be viewed on the council's website, testvalley.gov.uk


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So now that WrestleMania 29 has come and gone, I feel like this is the perfect time to debut my own series of monthly blogs entitled "The Newport Report". Today's topic? The very underwhelming excuse for what WWE calls it's 29th Show of Shows. Let's begin:
The Pre-Show
For some reason, I was really looking forward to this. A free extra hour added on before the pay-per-view
I'm going to say this right off the bat - I've never, and I mean NEVER, been a fan of AJ Lee. I've never understood her appear. Her wrestling skills are overrated, her mic skills are terrible, her character (even before she turned into a "crazy chick") is annoying, and in terms of beauty, I find her to be one of the least attactive Divas to ever grace the WWE roster.
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WILLITS -- They've lost 16 straight, but the Kelseyville Knights aren't backing down an inch. On Thursday, they took on undefeated North Central League I leader Willits, falling 64-55 to the Wolverines in varsity boys' action.
A scheduled Friday game was moved up 24 hours to accommodate a wrestling tournament that begins today in Willits.
"We kept playing hard and stayed after it," Kelseyville coach Scott Conrad said. "And boy, that's paying off. We were making the extra pass and working the ball around and finding the guy with the hot hand."
The Knights scored 39 points on 3-pointers, led by Nik Vargas' 18 points, the result of six 3-pointers. Preston Griffin added 11 points, including three 3-pointers.
But try as they may, the Knights (0-8 league, 2-17 overall) couldn't overcome a horrid first quarter for the second game in a row. On Tuesday, they dropped a 47-40 decision at Lower Lake after falling behind 21-6 in the first quarter. On Thursday, they spotted Willits (8-0, 16-4) a 21-3 lead in the opening period.
"Our first four or five possessions were good and then not so much," Conrad said. "We buried ourselves."
Kelseyville cut the lead to 34-22 at halftime but was never closer than the final score in the second half.
Wyatt Sanderson and Jon Montez led the Wolverines with 20 points apiece.
Willits faces a key matchup on Tuesday night when it travels to Middletown (5-2). The Mustangs shoot for their sixth straight win tonight in Lower Lake against the Trojans (3-4).
Willits also won the junior varsity game, 45-39, despite 11 points from Kelseyville's Victor Fernandez and another seven from Austin Farris. Kelseyville is 4-4 in league.


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LAS VEGAS ( TheStreet) - The glitz and glamor of Las Vegas is certainly an appropriate backdrop for the Consumer Electronics Show, as companies demonstrate their best and brightest products for the world to see. From televisions to tablets, to smartphones and flying cars, CES 2013 has certainly been interesting, with companies clamoring to show off their new wares. Some firms offered creative ways to get their message across, from QR codes on business cards containing in-depth presentations to rubber bracelets containing NFC chips. Companies at CES are doing everything they can to woo consumers. Here are three of the more interesting announcements/unveilings during the first day of CES: 1. SAMSUNG Samsung put on a brilliant show during its press event, and clearly has Apple ( AAPL) on the brain, announcing several new stunning televisions. Samsung's new television sets for 2013 are not only beautiful, but allow for more connectivity and interaction with the devices than ever before. Samsung Smart TV provides more interaction with content and partners than any other TVs. The new Samsung flagship F8000 television is a sight to behold, with its LED screen and incredibly beautiful picture. The OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode) TVs with built-in speaker systems look like a work of art. If Apple is going to make its own television, it has its work cut out. 2. NEST THERMOSTAT Even though Apple does its own product unveilings away from the frenzy of CES, it's clear the tech giant's on people's minds in Las Vegas. This was obvious when I visited Nest, which was showing off its new thermostat technology, and just so happens to get its inspiration from Apple. Founded by two former Apple employees, Tony Faddell and Matt Rogers, Nest offers a new take on the thermostat, helping consumers save money on their heating bills by regulating temperature via iOS and Android smartphones. Taking a page out of Apple's book, the thermostat is sleek looking and incredibly easy to use. Though Rogers wouldn't tell me how many customers Nest has, I can bet it's quite a few. This is one name to watch, for sure. 3. CES ITSELF As this is my first time at CES (and Las Vegas), I was taken aback at the sheer scale of the event, and also how well organized it is. Reports suggest that around 200,000 people have come from all over the world for the show. I was amazed to see everything run like clockwork, with minimal delays and no hitches. Bravo to the people at CES for continuing to put on amazing shows.
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When it comes to national politics, we're betting many Santa Feans will vote for the "change" candidate come November 2008. When it comes to our annual Best of Santa Fe survey, however, readers mix it up. We've got some pretty big shake-ups this year (Hint: Check out the restaurant winners), but there also are some venerable favorites back to declare victory.
Putting together BOSF requires a huge expenditure of energy from all us here at the Reporter. But we also offset our carbon emissions; many of this year's interviews were conducted via telephone as we, like most of you, have been trying to drive as little as possible.
Also as a nod to our current gas/energy crisis, we feature several of this year's winners posed with a variety of alternative modes of transportation (and that includes stilts!).
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Vargas makes big league debut for Twins
CHICAGO -- Double-A All-Star Kennys Vargas made his Major League debut on Friday against the White Sox, hitting sixth and playing first base.
It happened to be his 24th birthday.
Vargas, the No. 11 prospect in the organization according to MLB.com, was called up after the Twins' trade Thursday that sent outfielder Sam Fuld to Oakland for left-handed pitcher Tommy Milone, who will report to Triple-A Rochester on Saturday.
Vargas, who struggled defensively in the Minors, will start at first over designated hitter in place of injured Joe Mauer.
"The timing and everything is good with Joe out right now," Twins assistant general manager Rob Antony said. "It's an opportunity for Kenny to get his feet wet and to see how he does."
Manager Rob Gardenhire said the opposing pitcher also played a factor installing the switch-hitter Vargas. White Sox starter Chris Sale has held left-handed hitters to a .129 average this season.
Vargas went .281/.360/.482 with 17 homers and 63 RBIs in 97 games with Double-A New Britain.
"If he performs and does everything he's supposed to do, it'll be an extended stay," Antony said.
In his first big league action, Vargas went 1-for-5 with a two-run double and two strikeouts in the 10-8 loss to the White Sox. He also committed an error at first base.
Daniel Kramer 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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These minis make you putt better, too!
I'm distracted by "don't forget the mini" and I forget to be skeered and just throw the pie!
My other proposed solution to "choke putting" was to wear my wife's panties on my head as a do-rag under my hat, but... that idea kinda got shot down at the last minute.
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The local burger shops near me keep my cravings for beef patties covered with melted cheese more than satisfied, but there are a few burgers I've just got to try, like the green chile cheeseburger from Santa Fe Bite, the classic cheeseburger served on a personalized plate at Irv's, and the "perfectly correct" burger at J.G. Melon (according to Alan Richman). Which burgers are on your bucket list? Chime in with your picks in this week's Open Thread.
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According to last week's poll , only 20 percent of AHT'ers say they take photos of the burgers they order at restaurants or make at home. The majority (46 percent) say they never snap burger photos, while 34 percent do so occasionally. Here is what a few of you had to say in the comments:
I write for a decently sized blog here in Phoenix, and when I do a sandwich story I pretty much HAVE to take a picture...and I feel like such a wiener, every time.
Once in a blue moon I'll take a picture of food I made, if it's particularly interesting for some reason. Such as the time I made a shooter's sandwich, or the Simpsons-inspired peanut butter and pretzel sandwich I made for my kid. But other than that, I'm with @AndroidUser—there's no reason for anybody but food reviewers to do it.
I do mainly because I use FoodSpotting (my one admittedly hipster activity). It is not without the gleeful chiding from my girlfriend though....
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Washington -- Despite some groups' claims, the National Retail Federation said that few, if any, merchants are expected to surcharge customers for using a credit card as theoretically allowed under a controversial proposed lawsuit settlement with Visa and MasterCard being debated in the courts.
"The ridiculous concept that merchants will start surcharging on any widespread basis is propaganda being spread by the card industry in an attempt to divert attention from their skyrocketing swipe fees," NRF SVP and general counsel Mallory Duncan said. "The lawsuit sought to bring down swipe fees and the prices paid by consumers, not to increase prices. The card companies' new surcharging proposal runs 180 degrees counter to the intent of the lawsuit."
"While there conceivably could be exceptions, merchants in general have no intention of surcharging," Duncan went on. "We have discussed the settlement with many of our members and other merchants, and not a single one has said they will surcharge."
While the settlement would allow retailers to surcharge, a number of obstacles would prevent most merchants from actually doing so even if they wanted to:
Ten states representing 40% of all U.S. credit card transactions – California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Kansas, Maine, Massachusetts, New York, Oklahoma and Texas – prohibit surcharges by law.
Visa and MasterCard require a retailer to have the same card acceptance policies in all its stores. It is therefore questionable whether national chains or regional chains with stores in the 10 states above would be able to surcharge in the 40 other states.
"National and regional chains don't want to surcharge and probably couldn't," Duncan said. "Small retailers are too busy running their stores to jump through the hoops required by Visa and MasterCard and could not afford the expense. The bottom line is that very few retailers would be able to surcharge, and the vast majority don't want to surcharge even if they could."
The surcharge provision is part of a proposed settlement announced in July in a federal antitrust lawsuit brought by merchants against Visa and MasterCard's swipe fees. Averaging about 2%, swipe fees are a percentage of the transaction taken by banks each time a consumer swipes a credit card to pay for a purchase, and total about $30 billion a year nationwide. The fees have tripled over the past decade, but the settlement failed to take steps to bring them under control. The majority of the plaintiffs who brought the lawsuit have repudiated the settlement and have gone to court to block it from receiving final approval.


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Olay 2-in-1 Advanced Ribbons Body Wash Reviews
Too much residue!After getting out of the shower there was too much residue. I have sensitive skin and the residue causes my already dry skin to become drier. Too thick for my taste, I prefer something that rinses completely clean. — 6 years, 6 months agovolta | 566 reviews
great for shaving!!I use this to shave my legs and it's so moisturizing and smooth, much better then shaving gel and conditioner for legs. Also I work in home care, and the man I take care of uses this simply because his skin gets so dry but when using this in the shower he doesn't need constant lotion therapy, it locks moisture nicely into skin and smells fantastic. — 6 years, 6 months agoBon_Bon | 522 reviews
moisturizingi really liked this body wash! it is a very pretty color with awesome ingredients. it made my skin feel softer when i got out of the shower, but of course not so soft that i didn't have to put on lotion. it smells pleasant and is affordable. i would recommend. — 7 years, 10 months agokenya | 504 reviews
Great!Ultramoisturizing, a great variety of scents, and well priced. Also works great as a shave lotion! I can't say one bad thing about this product. — 6 years, 1 month agoTheLacqueredLady | 751 reviews
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Thick as shaving creamOlay Ribbons Body Wash with Jojoba Butter is the thickest and richest body wash I have ever used. The thickness can be both good and bad things for my skin. It created a nice lather of moisturizing foam, but I did not feel 100% clean. I felt that this stuff was still on my skin that I needed to rinse. I would also like to add that this body wash worked good as shaving cream. — 9 years, 2 months agoluckybetty | 895 reviews
AwfulI used this twice and threw it out. This is an awful body wash. I doesn't moisturize at all and makes skin feel tight and grimy. My skin felt dirty afer using this. Total waste of $7. — 6 years, 9 months agoCliniqueLover | 297 reviews
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Smells so PrettyThis one's a winner. My favorite thing bout it is the smell! It's so pretty and it lasts for hours after showering. It also actually moisturizes! The first time I used it, my boyfriend asked if I was using a new lotion because I felt really soft. It also rinses cleanly & leaves me feeling fresh. — 6 years, 3 months agorunee89 | 299 reviews
plus Spa Exfoliating Ribbons (can't find a separate review thread for this)Not sure if the beads do any real exfoliating but I love the scent and I love anything with marine ingredients and this has seaweed extract. The creamy formula feels like butter, so smooth but also lathers well and you only need a small amount. Not sure if this eliminates the need to moisturize after since I always moisturize after a shower because I have very dry skin. I picked this up because...read more it was on clearance at Ulta and now it's my favorite body wash. Will also try Olay's other Ribbons body washes. — 6 years, 6 months agoSubCulture | 332 reviews
Too oilyThis body wash is nice if you have really dry skin. If you have normal skin (like me) or oily skin, it just doesn't leave a clean feeling. — 6 years, 11 months agoCeeNee888 | 162 reviews
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Olay RibbonsLoving all things Olay I was not too thrilled with this. It felt like I was applying body lotion not showering.When I used it to shave it trashed my razor. In the winter I use it AFTER I wash with soap.Kind of like conditioning after a shampoo. — 6 years, 6 months agotoddfan | 96 reviews
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As awards go, this is a big one.
In a prize-littered world, honors are doled out by the thousands, from the best Big Brother privacy-intruding agency and the top social media savant to the most successful frozen food campaign. For the last few years, there's even been an award for the best tall building.
This year, the finalists for the Best Tall Building Worldwide, given by the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat, are the Edith Green-Wendell Wyatt Federal Building in Portland, Ore.; One Central Park in Sydney, Australia; De Rotterdam in the Netherlands; and Cayan Tower in Dubai.


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Chippenham is set to get two new eateries in the next couple of months.
Caffe Mi in the Market Place is expanding into the empty Detour menswear shop next door and will open a Spanish tapas bar, Los Amigos, at the end of March.
Late the following month, new cafe bar Rivo Lounge, part of the West Country Loungers chain, hopes to open in the two units on The Bridge where Global Furniture is now.
Matt Lewis and partner Federieca Marconi opened Caffe Mi last January about eight months after Coffee Central left. They used to run Gusto in Swindon, where they had tapas nights.
Mr Lewis said: "We've been doing some buiding work and we are going to be opening around March 21 which is the first birthday of our baby Oliver.
"If it proves successful and we need more space we can knock through the wall."
The Loungers outlets also serve tapas, as well as pub food, all day breakfasts and cocktails, with extensive gluten free and vegan menus.
This week it placed adverts on caterer.com for a general manager, assistant manager, head chef and sous chef. It has applied for a licence to serve alcohol from 10am seven days a week, until 11pm Sunday to Wendesday and until midnight Thursday to Saturday.
Wiltshire Council said it had not received any representations since consultation began three weeks ago. If none are received by February 27 the licence would be granted.
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New Bears defensive end Jared Allen knows how to take down opposing quarterbacks. He's done so 128 ½ times over the past 10 seasons, the most of any player in football over that span.
He also knows plenty about what dominant defensive tackle play does to make his job a little easier. Allen spent his entire six-year stint with the Vikings alongside 3-technique Kevin Williams and his first three seasons in purple and gold were bolstered by nose tackle Pat Williams. In its prime, the "Williams Wall" was virtually impenetrable.
To hear him tell it in his introductory press conference on Monday, Allen thinks Jeremiah Ratliff can form one half of a new "Williams Wall."
"I've seen what he can do in Dallas, and when he's healthy, he's an absolute beast in the middle," Allen said. "I've had the fortune to play with Pat and Kevin Williams, and he's up there on that level with them."
Ratliff, 32, impressed so much in a five-game audition after being claimed off waivers last November that general manager Phil Emery signed him to a two-year deal, letting 2013 franchise player Henry Melton depart for Dallas.
The Cowboys' seventh-round pick in 2005, Ratliff appeared in just one game as a rookie but caught the eye of coach Bill Parcells. By the end of his second season, the athletic nose tackle was playing meaningful snaps.
In 2007, the arrival of Wade Phillips and his one-gap "30" defense in Dallas put Ratliff in a prime position to excel. He was often slanted and tilted into gaps where he would explode up the field and torment the opposition.
After posting three sacks and four batted balls in 2007, Ratliff started 64 consecutive games over the next four seasons, earning Pro Bowl nods in all of them. He was named first-team All Pro in '09.
"He's a really versatile guy, just about able to do anything," Phillips told Chicago Football. "Taking on double teams the way he did and still being able to rush the passer is impressive."
Ratliff's movement skills and versatility are just two of the traits that had Allen giddy atop the podium on Monday. "What he can do from the nose tackle spot or the 3-technique spot, not only in the run game but in the pass rush game, that's huge," Allen said.
"To have a guy that can consistently get 3 or 4 yards deep, a quarterback's got one way to go, me or him."
Allen and Lamarr Houston appear locked in at right and left defensive end, respectively, in the base defense. Ratliff's flexibility to play both tackle spots – a rather thin position for the Bears currently – is a great luxury.
"He's a guy that can move, so anytime we went to a four-man front, he plays that stuff really well," said Phillips. "He plays right around 300 pounds. We actually considered moving him to end because he can move so well, but we had other guys… he'll fit great in any one-gap defense."
A unit that surrendered 161.4 yards on the ground per game, over five yards more than the 31st-ranked Falcons, and more than five yards per clip not seeking outside reinforcements in the middle is surprising – especially considering the way the Bears' depth was exposed a season ago.
Emery thinks the signing of Houston, paired with the return of Lance Briggs and D.J. Williams, among others, will help fortify the run defense. He apparently has a lot of confidence in Stephen Paea and Nate Collins. Emery will almost certainly target the defensive interior in the draft as well.
But the Bears are clearly counting on Ratliff, finally healthy after missing almost two full years with groin and sports hernia injuries, again becoming a dynamic force inside.
"Really strong in the locker room," Phillips said. "Along with that, experience certainly helps. And ability. A guy making Pro Bowls, a guy with his personality … He's the kind of player you want. Has the leadership, can make big plays. He's just a difference maker."
Allen has authored what could one day become a Hall of Fame career largely because of his incredible relentlessness and work ethic. He has great strength and multiple devastating pass-rushing moves. He's also earned the respect of his peers by having a high football IQ. There's a reason Ratliff's name was mentioned so many times by Allen yesterday: he's a vital piece of the puzzle for the Bears in 2014.


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Stop driving to Berkeley or Santa Clara for the best Korean food.
Mixed Grain, a new Korean grill and bibimbop house in Walnut Creek, is the complete package. From a large menu of authentic offerings to quick service and the freshest of ingredients, Mixed Grain satisfies bibimbop connoisseurs while engaging diners new to the food-coma-inducing rice bowls.
Barbecued beef short ribs that aren't tough and dripping with grease. Crisp, vibrant vegetables. Fresh, hot stew served minutes after you order it.
Even the kid's meal impressed. Such a rare thing in the restaurant world.
I'm giving Mixed Grain four stars because, compared to other casual Korean restaurants, there was nothing lacking or subpar in my dining experience — from the service, which was unusually fast, to the portions, taste, quality, preparation and presentation of the food. You might pay a few dollars more than you're used to for casual Korean, but the reasons are obvious.
Mixed Grain is owned and operated by the folks behind foodie-loved Bowl'd (Albany) and Spoon (Berkeley). If you read the 500 combined Yelp reviews for those restaurants, you'll see that the owners know what they're doing.
Lucky for us, Mixed Grain's menu is the same. It starts with a collection of tasty appetizers and small plates, like savory jun pancakes ($6-$8), mondoo dumplings ($6), fantastically chewy stir-fried glass noodles called Veggie Jhap Chae ($8; available gluten-free for an extra $2) and my favorite, deep-fried spicy Chicken Wings ($8), which arrive crunchy and piping hot (they come nonspicy as well). Of the savory pancakes, we liked the Crab Cake ($8), lightly pan-fried crab meat, shrimp, egg and green onion with a sweet dipping sauce. Yum.
The true centerpiece of the cuisine, however, and what people started waiting in line for around 7:30 on our Saturday night visit, was the Bibimbop ($12), a rice bowl topped with vegetables like spinach, mushrooms, julienne carrots and bean sprouts, plus your choice of protein (beef, chicken, spicy pork, beef short ribs, tofu, mung bean pancake or salmon) and an over-easy egg. The dish can be made gluten-free without the sauce.
We paid $2 more for the Sizzling Works, or Dolsot Bibimbop ($14), which is cooked in a hot stone bowl to achieve a crispy rice shell akin to Persian tahdig. When constructing your bibimbop, opt for the mixed grain rice over plain white rice. Mixed grain is a combination of sweet wild rice, brown rice, barley and red wild rice. It's heartier, and the textures, colors and flavors enhance the overall dish.
If you're new to the ritual, don't fret. I watched a patient server help a newbie mix her bibimbop, adding spicy chili paste to achieve the customer's desired heat and breaking and swirling in the egg for her. He also walked her through the eight complementary banchan — traditional side dishes such as kimchee, sesame-oiled bean sprouts, seaweed salad, chewy white fish cakes and sticky-sweet fried potatoes. Mixed Grain's are particularly fresh.
From the grill, and to pair with all the banchan, we ordered the Spicy Pork ($14; other choices include thinly sliced beef, chicken or mackerel), which arrived hot and trimmed of excess fat on a bed of steamed cabbage. The marinade provided just the right dose of flavor.
Vegetarians will rejoice in the plethora of options, but the standout for me was the silky, savory Soft Tofu Stew ($12) or soondooboo, with portobello mushrooms. We added pot stickers for $2, and it made for a delightfully satisfying meal.
Even our toddler was pleased. The Kid's Rice Bowl ($6) is the liveliest and most nutritionally balanced restaurant kid's meal in my (albeit short) two years as a parent. It came on a fun froggy plate and featured a choice of chicken, beef or tofu with shredded potatoes, mandolined mini cucumbers, strawberry wedges, rice and radish soup. My kid is 2 and liked it. Does the chef do house calls?
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WHERE: 1546 Bonanza St., Walnut Creek
CONTACT: 925-938-5959; www.mixedgrain.com
HOURS: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily
CUISINE: Korean
VEGETARIAN: Try the Soft Tofu Stew with mushroom and mixed grain rice.
BEVERAGES: Wine,
Korean beer, soju cocktails
NOISE LEVEL: Loud
PARKING: Street parking
KIDS: Kid's Rice Bowl ($6) comes with shredded potatoes, toasted seaweed, radish soup, strawberries, cucumbers and choice of beef, chicken or tofu. A parent's dream.
PLUSES: Veggies are fresh. Meat isn't greasy. Could this be healthy Korean food?
MINUSES: Line forms on weekend nights.
DATE OPENED: January
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The 32,524-square-foot building would stand at a site currently occupied by four single-story houses on a traffic-heavy block of Page Mill Road, just east of El Camino Real. The homes, which are largely in disrepair, look increasingly out of place on a commercial block that includes Kelly Moore Paint Store and the AT&T store. The site is also in close proximity to the large AOL office development at 395 Page Mill Road.
The city's Architectural Review Board on Thursday had its first discussion of the building, proposed by architectural firm Stoecker and Northway.
While the final details for the new development have yet to be approved, the project is off to an auspicious start. The city has already rezoned the site at 441 Page Mill Road to accommodate commercial use. And on Thursday, the board had mostly positive things to say after hearing a presentation by architect John Northway.
The proposal (as well as its reception) is radically different from the one the city had considered for the site in 2008. At that time, Palo Alto officials explored building a five-story luxury hotel. That project was slammed by various commissioners and members of the surrounding neighborhoods, with critics basically agreeing that the proposed hotel is far too big and dense for the site.
The new proposal would also bring more development to the site, though officials generally agree that this is not a bad thing given the surrounding area and the nature of Page Mill Road as a major thoroughfare.
Northway said the building's facade is consistent with what architects and city planners envision for the increasingly urban future of Page Mill Road, which runs through the middle of the city between U.S. Highway 101 and U.S. Highway 280.
"Probably in five years this will be regarded as a charming little building sitting on Page Mill Road," Northway said.
The proposal is the latest in a large pile of mixed-use buildings currently going through the city's planning process. But while most of these — including planned four-story developments at 135 Hamilton Ave. and 611 Cowper St. — consist largely of office space and small residential components (the Hamilton project would include two units and the Cowper one would include one), the Page Mill building would include eight residential units on the third floor.
The first floor of the three-story, 40-foot-tall building would be devoted to retail and the second floor to offices. Three of these units would be affordable housing, of which there is a gaping need in Palo Alto.
The new proposal is the latest step in the ongoing intensification of the area around the California Avenue Business District. The city is targeting the area for greater development because of its location near the Caltrain station and near the California Avenue commercial strip. Among the most ambitious projects that the city is currently looking at is a proposal by Jay Paul to build two office buildings totally 311,000 square feet near the AOL buildings.
The proposal by Northway, on behalf of property owner Norm Schwab, is nowhere near the scale of the Jay Paul's. But according to a report from Palo Alto's planning staff, neighbors had expressed concerns about an increase in traffic, loss of privacy and the building's density. Northway responded by placing the building farther from the rear property line, planting a row of trees as a buffer and setting the building's third story further back.
The board had a few suggestions on the design of the facade and placement of the balcony, with member Alex Lew urging Northway to reposition the balconies so building residents could see the foothills. Board member Lee Lippert also suggested Northway consider a more "bold" design, possibly with greater height.


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