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There are never any guarantees in trading, but putting the odds in your favor can go a long way. The yen could certainly continue lower, but this scenario isn't appealing. Those who made money on the way down should look to lock in profits, or at least hedge their bets. Those who are looking to begin nibbling on the long side of the market might look at today's dip as an opportunity to do so with strategies that benefit from a reversal -- or at a minimum, a pause in the selling.
Shifting toward the chart, the yen has been struggling to hold its ground in recent months, but is approaching significant trend-line support on a weekly chart. We feel the odds favor the market holding these levels, or at least suspending its decline. In addition, the December currency futures are expiring soon and we feel like this could be exaggerating the current leg lower.
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I need some help regarding synchronizing analog input and counter input on a cDAQ-9178 chassis with NI 9237, NI 9213, NI 9401 and NI 9215 modules installed.
The AI and CI channels are sharing the same clock (NI 9237 ai/sample clock).
When I look at the measurement file, I notice that counter data is lagging behind analog data for about 100 samples. Both AI channels are in sync.
Am I missing some synchronization step or is this a hardware limitation of CI channels.
Best regards
Is the amount of lag variable from run to run or is it consistent? If the problem is what I suspect it might be,
I'd expect the lag to be a bit variable, and you *might* even see the AI lag the counter sometimes.
I have only a moment for a brief look & comment, so here's are my initial thoughts:
Potential problem areas you seem to have handled correctly:
- while sharing the AI sample clock, you have sequenced the tasks to start the counter task *before* the AI task
- inside the main loop, you are reading the same # of samples from each task
Problem I suspect:
- before the loop, you read and discard all available samples from each task. You are likely discarding different
# samples from each task, so that the subsequent ones you keep are out of sync.
- read and discard the same # samples from both tasks before starting the read loop.
- OR, don't read and discard any samples before entering the read loop.
-Kevin P
Thank you for your response. The idea behind reading all available samples before the main read loop was that I would clear the entire buffer before acquiring valid data.
So by "discarding different # of samples from each task" do you mean that there is a different # of samples in the buffer between the execution of the two DAQmx Read vi's in the sequence structure? (for example: CI read vi executes --> AI acquires some more data --> AI read vi executes during which time CI has acquired some more data).
Yes, what you described is exactly what I meant. Admittedly, a 100 sample difference *does* seem like a lot to account for, but it was the only thing I spotted in my once-over. At the moment I'm away from any LV box and am going by memory, but I thought the rest of the sync'ing structure & sequence looked sound.
If you definitely want to discard some samples before entering the loop, I'd sequence it so that the first task reads "all available" (either by wiring a -1 or leaving the # samples unwired), then take an array size of the data you're about to discard, then request that exact # of samples from the second task. That'll help keep the internal read buffer pointers in sync between the tasks so both continue to point at data taken at the same time (due to the successful hardware-sync of the tasks).
-Kevin P
It is not important to me to discard data before entering the loop. I just thought it might be more "clean" to do so. But since it seems to cause more problems than it solves, I'll just throw it out.
Unfortunately I won't be able to test the solution for some time as I'm tied up on another project, but I will let you know as soon as I do.
Thank you for your help.
Best regards
I tried removing discarding data today, but the result stays the same. CI channel still lags behind AI channels for approx. 122 samples (this lag seems to be fairly consistent).
Best regards
It still looks to me like the DAQmx sampling and reading should be properly sync'ed. It looks like you've set that all up properly to buffer & read sync'ed data. However, I *do* notice an explicit call to left-shift one of your analog waveforms (Strain) but not the other (Torque). Since a left-shift of analog data could look like a lag in the counter data, I figured I should point it out.
(The only time I've done that kind of thing was to compensate for the delay induced by a hardware analog filter on just the one channel. Is something like that the reason you're doing the left-shift?)
I don't know what your system is, but perhaps the "lag" is a true system characteristic? Compliant couplings, gear backlash and other system elements may delay the response seen in some sensors relative to others. Maybe the strain/torque must develop for some time through a compliant component before motion is seen on the other side?
For the sake of troubleshooting the "lag", I'd recommend that you add the raw counter data to the "Strain & Torque" chart prior to doing any of the left-shifting or other post-processing. Use that raw unprocessed data to evaluate your lag situation.
-Kevin P
The left-shift on the strain channel is due to NI 9237 module's delta-sigma ADC. It is meant to align data with the torque and counter channel after removal of delayed samples (38,4/fs+4,8us = 39 samples).
I have noticed that that CI lag is equal to 2 * (100 read samples - 39 delayed samples) = 122. Do you think this is something to investigate further?
The test system looks like this: (DRIVE MOTOR) coupling (ROTARY TORQUE TRANSDUCER WITH QUADRATURE ENCODER BUILT IN) coupling (CAR BRAKE ASSEMBLY WITH FORCE SENSOR BETWEEN THE BRAKE PADS).
However for data synchronization testing I applied the encoder signal to both analog channels so all NI modules receive the same signal at the same time.
I will also try your suggestion and write unprocessed data to file. I'll let you know how that goes.
Thank you for your help!
I'm less familiar with cDAQ hardware than the PC boards, but in very general terms, the idea that a digital sensor like your encoder would lag *behind* an analog sensor doesn't pass the smell test. If anything, I'd think it might be the other way around.
How consistent is your ~122 sample lag? Is it dead on (i.e., 122 +-1)? Or does it vary by a handful of samples here and there? Your observation that 122=2*(100-39) sounds intriguing at first glance. Such "coincidental" relationships are generally prime candidates to investigate when troubleshooting. But in this case, I can't work up a theory of how the (100-39) lag would arise, nor why it would always arise twice. Still, I would remain suspicious if the 122 is a very consistent figure because it's likely a strong clue, and it will eventually make sense in retrospect.
I can't look at the code at the moment, and up til now I've mostly focused on the DAQmx stuff. I did see operations like the left-shift and sub-sets though. Those bring in the possibility of introducing apparent lag in post-processing. My rule of thumb for this sort of troubleshooting is to get as close to the metal as possible, i.e., look at the data coming straight out of DAQmx Read.
A final thought/question: how exactly are you detecting and measuring the lag? It seems to me that you'd look for a brake force spike to mark the beginning of a braking action and try to correlate it with an encoder speed decrease. Since you're measuring encoder position, speed would have to be calculated with a numerical derivative. Derivatives add noise, so they are often smoothed through filtering, and filtering often adds lag. Anything here ring a bell?
-Kevin P
Perhaps I should elaborate a bit on my test system; it is designed to test efficiency of the electronic handbrake actuator.
The actuator transforms rotary motion from the drive motor into linear motion that pushes the brake pads together. Between the drive motor and actuator we have a rotary torque transducer that outputs an analog signal for torque and a digital quadrature signal from the encoder to measure angle of rotation.
On the other side is a strain gauge that sits between the brake pads and measures force.
For the purpose of testing synchronization I am ignoring the analog output of the sensors and have wired the encoder pulses to all inputs - NI 9237 (strain), NI 9215 (torque) and NI 9401 (encoder). This way any mechanical effects on the measurement is eliminated.
The lag of data is apparent when you look at the measurement file, you see that the analog channels start changing before the counter channel (see attached file).


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"I believe that staff and the Planning Commission made a valiant effort to propose a workable ordinance given the constraints of the countywide plan language, but it would be unfair to property owners with existing development on smaller lots," Kinsey said.
"Outreach, education and incentives must take precedence over regulation," Kinsey said, noting the board "needs to rebuild a partnership with the community that will protect and restore our fisheries and our creek habitats without imposing costly, difficult-to-enforce restrictions."
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Todd Steiner, head of the Salmon Protection and Watershed Network, the driving force for tougher creekside rules needed to nurture endangered coho salmon, said Kinsey's move came as no surprise.
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Kinsey's commentary followed a staff recommendation last week by Brian Crawford, head of the Community Development Agency, and staff planner Suzanne Thorsen that the county board approve creekside regulations after a public hearing at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday. A capacity crowd is expected to pack a marathon hearing.
Crawford's report to the board said the regulations "will implement the countywide plan policies and program to protect the county's streams," and noted that while it accommodates some community concerns, others were "outside the scope" of planning policies.
As it is, environmental activists rallied by the salmon network call the ordinance too weak, saying tougher restrictions are needed, while others, including the valley stewards and the Sleepy Hollow Homeowners Association, regard it as a land grab that tramples property rights and curbs property values.
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A Day at the BeachLogic Grid puzzles come with a handy interactive grid that will help you solve the puzzle based on the given clues.
Five people (3 girls: Katie, Anna, & Grace and 2 boys Chris & Michael) are going to the beach. Each of them brought something different, a different colored towel, plans to do something and eat something. Figure out what each person brought with them, the color of their towel, what they will do at the beach, and what they will eat. Good luck!
The purple towel got a lot of use from the girl who was tanning.
The sunscreen had to be waterproof because the user got really wet.
Of course the surfer had to bring his surfboard from home.
Eating her snocone in the shade of her umbrella kept it from melting on her blue towel.
Ketchup, from his snack, dripped all over a boy's red towel leaving red drops all over it.
Only the boys got more than their feet wet.
Katie asked Anna if she thought the owner of the yellow towel would mind if Katie put her cooler on his towel while he surfed.
The seashell collector spread out her findings on her pink towel.
Anna remembered her sand bucket but didn't have enough money to get a snocone after paying for her nachos.
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The hamburger was ordered with just mayo, mustard, and pickles.
The hotdog eater had a little sunscreen taste to the dog because it dripped from his water soaked hair.
Being so fair skinned Michael had to be sure to use his high spf sunscreen when out in the water.
The girl who played in the sand used her umbrella to shade her.
The contents of the cooler contained Coke, chips, water, and ice.
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text: Stowers soars in Sissonville romp By Ryan Pritt October 26, 2012 Story Share POCA - In last week's blowout win over Sherman, Sissonville running back Trent Stowers racked up 144 yards on seven carries but was relegated to the bench at halftime along with most of the other starters.It left many Sissonville fans to wonder what Stowers could have ended up with had he played a whole game.That question was answered on Friday to the detriment of host Poca.Stowers rumbled for 259 yards and five touchdowns on 14 carries and added a 35-yard touchdown reception from quarterback Austin Crawford as the Indians (5-4) kept their Class AA playoff hopes alive with a 53-24 win over Poca on homecoming night at O.O. White Stadium."Trent stepped up and was a leader tonight," Sissonville coach Eddie Smolder said. "He gave great effort, but it wouldn't be possible without his offensive line that blocked for him hard and his fullback, Jarrett Mowrer. Trent's a great athlete and a great player, but it wouldn't have happened without those guys."Indeed, the line and Mowrer combined to open huge holes that led to long scoring runs of 56, 50, 59 and 45 yards for Stowers to go along with his 1-yard plunge in the second quarter.That same line also protected Crawford as the senior efficiently went 6 for 9 for 101 passing yards. He also engineered a key last-minute drive before halftime, connecting with Nathan Miller from 5 yards out with just 17.2 seconds left to put the Indians up 24-12 at the break. Sissonville ended the game with 445 yards of total offense on just 41 plays."I'm proud of the whole team, the whole team effort," Smolder said. "The guys have bought into what we're trying to do and we're getting better every week."Early, Stowers was just trying to keep up with Poca's T.T. Loudin after the Dots junior running back cashed in carries from 54 and 5 yards out on Poca's first two possessions and rolled up 95 yards on 12 carries in the first quarter.But Loudin was forced to exit after being injured and didn't return. While the Dots battled and were in the game until the fourth quarter, they just weren't as explosive on offense after the first frame. "The doctors tested him for a concussion," Poca coach Bob Lemley said of Loudin. "He was carrying the ball and got hit and hurt his ribs, so he had a couple of things going there, so we took him out as a precaution."It makes it tougher offensively because we're limited on what we've got. We don't have a whole lot of numbers, and when the tailback comes out, it affects us a little bit."Still, trailing 37-24, Poca (2-7) had the ball deep in Sissonville territory with a chance to cut the deficit to a single score early in the fourth quarter. But Dots quarterback Tyler Payne was picked off in the end zone by Michael Hicks, leading to Stowers' final touchdown.A Tyler Shaffer interception and 56-yard return for a TD on the ensuing Poca drive ended the scoring. Sissonville will host Braxton County (5-4) next week in what could turn out to be a playoff play-in game. Either way, it's likely that the Indians must win to get in, a fact not lost on Smolder or Stowers."We know if we beat Braxton County, we have a good chance to get to the playoffs and that's our goal," Smolder said. "Our goal is right in front of us, we've just got to go take it.""Even though this was a great win, we've got to forget about it and move on and start focusing on Braxton County on Monday because they're a pretty good team," Stowers said. Payne threw for 102 yards and two touchdowns and added 44 yards on the ground for Poca. Hayden Bailey ran 20 times for 57 yards after Loudin exited.Tyler Gibson caught a game-high six passes for 62 yards and a 9-yard touchdown while Bailey added a 40-yard scoring reception.Reach Ryan Pritt at 304-348-7948, email@example.com, or follow him at twitter.com/RPritt. Story Share Story Share Trending Now 1 Mitch Vingle: WVU's Lyons watching bombshell merger news 2 City of Milton tries to revive Morris Memorial property 3 Former Boone school board members indicted 4 Morgantown coal operator Laurita indicted in alleged campaign finance scheme 5 Books and Brews expanding to Charleston's West Side Different recipe for GW win Previous Story Capital continues late-season push Next Story


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Pestano notches three strikeouts in debut
ANAHEIM -- Reliever Vinnie Pestano made his Angels debut in Sunday's 3-1 loss to the Red Sox, striking out three batters and walking another in a scoreless frame.
"I was good to see Vinnie get out there," manager Mike Scioscia said. "We haven't seen him in a couple years, but when he was with Cleveland, this guy was tough. Looks like his velocity picked up a little bit, maybe not where it was a couple years ago, but you could see he has deception. Good to see him get an inning out there."
The Angels added Pestano and righty Caleb Clay to their roster on Sunda, hours after exhausting their bullpen in a 19-inning, 5-4 win over the Red Sox on Saturday night.
First baseman C.J. Cron and right-hander Cam Bedrosian were both optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake, and Tyler Skaggs, who will undergo Tommy John surgery, was transferred to the 60-day disabled list to open up a spot on the 40-man roster for Clay.
The Angels acquired Pestano from Cleveland on Thursday in a trade that brought the Newport Beach, Calif., native and Cal State Fullerton product back to Southern California.
In 14 games this season, Pestano has a 4.50 ERA but struck out 16 batters in 10 innings. In Triple-A, Pestano registered six saves and a 1.71 ERA.
From 2011-12, Pestano posted a 2.45 ERA for the Indians in 137 relief appearances.
Clay, meanwhile, has never appeared in a Major League game and spent the first half of this season pitching in South Korea for the Hanwha Eagles.
The Angels signed Clay to a Minor League contract on June 21 after the right-hander went 3-4 with a 8.32 ERA with Hanwha. In Triple-A Salt Lake, Clay went 3-3 with a 3.78 ERA in eight starts over 52 1/3 innings.
Alden Gonzalez is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Gonzo and "The Show", and follow him on Twitter @Alden_Gonzalez. Matthew DeFranks 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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My office consultation generally lasts for one hour and provides the setting for increased and accurate communication. At that time my patients will have the opportunity to convey their problem or concerns and I will clearly outline all their options in detail. Therefore all patients will make an informed decision based on fact. Also my entire staff will be at your service, whatever your needs.
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Alison Waite – Babe of the Day
Alison Waite is a hottie in the entertainment business who also doles out dating advice. She's also our first Babe of the Day for the week!
Alison does the community a great service by answering questions about sex, love and relationships for Playboy. On top of giving sage advice about sexytimes and the dating scene, she's also been the host of many entertainment shows such as 'WIld on VIP', 'Weekend Extra' and 'Hole Lotta Love'. This is one gal who's always got answers for what plagues your heart.
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Giving business insights and personal guidance
What approach do you take to mentoring and coaching?
Since January, Societe Generale's mentoring programme has been steadily expanding in Hong Kong and across the region. It began as a pilot scheme early last year with the CEO agreeing to give business insights and personal guidance to three hand-picked employees - a recently promoted manager, a woman with boardroom potential, and a seasoned banker at a career crossroads.
The success of that initiative led to a fully-fledged scheme benefiting senior executives and up-and-coming staff.
We believe strongly in doing more to train and retain staff because of the intense competition for talent in the banking sector. Classroom training is not enough for sophisticated employees who want more exposure and to understand how senior management works. Our aim is to make mentoring available to as many people in the organisation as possible. It is a good way for senior staff to get closer to the junior levels and allows them to pass on the bank's collective intelligence to the next generation of managers.
We will use mentoring along with peer co-development, on-demand coaching and training through electronic means.
SG's culture is quite informal so we don't give out a detailed handbook to follow, just a few high-level guidelines. There is an initial half-day training session to point out what's necessary to encourage discussion and bring out talent. The key to this is explaining the need to really listen, not talk too much, and to understand the difference between mentoring and coaching. One is more general, the other focuses on a specific topic or issue.
After that, mentors are essentially left to manage things. Human Resources (HR) will check on the progress periodically, but tries not to "interfere". We do suggest that meetings take place every month to six weeks and we also stress that mentees must play their part fully. That means being well prepared before each meeting and up front about their concerns or what they need to improve. Every employee should jump at the chance to learn from someone with more experience in the business.
Because we want to build gradually, not take a "big bang" approach, there are now around 20 mentors and twice that number of mentees. Getting executives involved comes back to the managerial culture. Senior bankers or specialists have to lead and manage people, so by default they must be ready to take part in a programme like this. We expect them to bring value to the organisation by mentoring colleagues, and point out the benefits of having a sounding board that keeps them in touch with the grass roots.
Results and feedback
For me, the most important thing is to see behavioural change. As a sign of that, we now have managers volunteering to be mentors and staff queuing up to take part. Those already involved as mentees are proactive and good at coming up with topics to discuss. For example, they might bring up concerns about "silos" that limit exchanges between departments or the internal ownership of different business strategies.
Feedback indicates mentees feel there is visible, tangible progress in their careers. Retention rates among those in the programme are high, and people sense better communication between senior managers and other staff.
In the past, we have had criticism of only rolling out certain programmes for staff in Hong Kong. We are therefore rolling this out for Asia too, with managers mentoring staff in other countries. There is the added complexity of distance, but we want to be more inclusive. I originally thought that HR should just co-ordinate and oversee the programme, but then I was asked to be a mentor as well. I really like doing it and am personally learning a lot from the experience.


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Category: Most popular twin names 2010
Today's Questions of the Week focus on the upcoming Social Security lists of 2010's most popular names.
The announcements of the Social Security Administration's popularity lists for 2010 are almost upon us. So, time to place your bets, ladies and gentlemen, on what will be revealed.
What do you think will be the three top names for girls and boys? Will Isabella and Jacob be overthrown?
Which names will make the biggest leaps—one girl, one boy?
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As I mentioned in my opening post, Apple (AAPL) has not been a leader for a while and the broader market is completely ignoring it this morning. Although Nasdaq is down, the other indices and the small-caps are doing well, while breadth is very healthy at better than 2:1 positive. Other than a little weakness in precious metals and chips, all major sectors are in the green.
It looks like the bears being over-anticipatory and they are on the wrong side of the action again. The hope was that AAPL would drag down everything else, but we seem to have the direct opposite occurring, with money flowing out AAPL and into a slew of other names.
I have a few trades going in Medivation (MDVN), DigitalGlobe (DGI), JinkoSolar (JKS) and Home Loan Servicing Solutions (HLSS) among others, but I'm eager to put more cash to work. I've found it bit difficult to be overly aggressive the rocky action lately, but the market still has not done anything wrong and we need to stick with it as long as the price action remains positive.


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Dave in indy:
How soon before Bird and the Pacers deal Branden Rush , who has disappointed so far?
Steve Kyler:
Who takes him?... you never want to trade when a player is struggling, you won;t get value... there is a reason Brandon Rush was there at 13 in 2008 and a reason he was traded... The Pacers in general are not playing very well, I think the Jim O'Brien system is not effective in the NBA... you may win some games, but I don't think you can be a power team forcing that much ball movement.
The Pacers really like Brandon so I doubt seriously they look to move him, I also don't think anyone would give them any value for him.
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Lockheed Martin has learned "some painful lessons" during the development of the F-35, CEO Bob Stevens told journalists in late May. "There's more realism now," he added.
Stevens insisted the program has stabilized after last fall's "rebaselining," with the company meeting or exceeding the planned flight-test schedule since then. He claimed that software development on the program continues on plan and the current software flying on the airplane is demonstrating good functionality and solid stability.
The five F-35 milestones Lockheed Martin has set for this year are "tracking to plan," Stevens said. They are: short takeoff/vertical landings for the F-35B on the USS Wasp; ship suitability trials for the F-35C at NAS Lakehurst, N.J.; release of Block 1 software to the training base at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla.; the release of Block 2 software to the flight test; and completion of static tests.
Stevens rejected calls for a further slowing of F-35 production while development issues are resolved. He also took issue with a $1 trillion, 50-year life cycle cost estimate that emerged recently from a Selected Acquisition Report on the F-35. "We did not have an input to that study. We will have a much more affordable airplane than current estimates are predicting," he insisted.
After recounting export interest in the F-35 from Israel, Japan, Korea and Singapore, Stevens predicted that "the international pattern will unfold like the F-16. Customers such as the UAE will eventually buy it."


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"I purchased this kitchen cart and it was delivered about a week or so ago. Unfortunately, I received a duplicate part, and am missing a part. The 2 pieces that attach to the right side panel are the same. I was supposed to get piece #11 & 12. Even though they were marked with the #'s, piece #11 was actually just a duplicate of #12. Also, just an added FYI, I attached the wheels to the cart in the place that was marked on the bottom. Ended up that the part marked "front" was actually the "back", so the wheels with the brakes ended up in the back. Needless to say, it was very frustrating to have to remove all of the wheels, reposition them and re-attach them. I could not find a website or phone # anywhere in the box or on the instructions. I assume I need to call the company to have them send me the correct part I need. Can you provide me with that? Thanks."
This definitely takes 2 people to put together and is a bit of a nightmare. But after all is said and done, it is a really nice cart. I purchased it for in the office. I have a microwave and a coffee pot on it; still leaving plenty of "countertop" space. I searched all over the web for the perfect cart or stand for my office and this one fits the bill. Seems very sturdy and looks great....
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- Materials: Rubber wood and engineered wood
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- Hardware finish: Chrome
- Four (4) utility drawers, two (2) door storage cabinets with an adjustable shelf, and towel holder on one side
- Top three (3) drawer dimension: 3.4 inches high x 11 inches wide x 13.25 inches deep
- Lowest drawer dimension: 7.25 inches high x 11 inches wide x 13.25 inches deep
- Cabinet dimension: 30 inches high x 13 inches wide x 19.1 inches deep
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Love it!
I have very little cabinet space and this cart not only looks fabulous in my kitchen but has alot of great storage for pans, bowls, table linens and much more. I love having the extra countertop space as well. Highly recommend this product. I put it together by myself which wasn't bad at all. I just needed my neighbors to carry up the box when it got delivered because it is over 100 lbs. :-)Read More
excellent really impressed with the product
I am very impressed with the service and the product. From when I first ordered the kitchen cart to it arriving in Australia was only a week and a half. We have just put it together and it looks exactly how it was described and wasn't to complicated to construct. I thought the shipping costs were reasonable and I will definitely be ordering from Overstock.com again.Read More
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This definitely takes 2 people to put together and is a bit of a nightmare. But after all is said and done, it is a really nice cart. I purchased it for in the office. I have a microwave and a coffee pot on it; still leaving plenty of "countertop" space. I searched all over the web for the perfect cart or stand for my office and this one fits the bill. Seems very sturdy and looks great.Read More
Utility Wood top Kitchen Cart
I read the description to the cart, had done some homework and I wanted a cabinet on wheels that offered two doors with shelves and a row or drawers. It arrived on time , you can always count on Overstock on shipping. The item was missing a few small pieces thankfully we had put together furniture before and had extra parts from previous projects. The quality is not what I expected for the price. its above average for most products you find today, but I think it was overpriced . I could have bought a vintage item for less money are had better quality. It looks good, rolls well but I would not over use it. Took several hours to put together and takes two people.Read More
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Unfortunately, although we now really like the unit it came with all hardware bags opened, which originally gave us concern about missing items - in fact we did have to purchase one item. The unit's base needed to be repaired before we could assemble the island. Obviously someone had returned this, which isn't so bad except for needing to nail and glue the base. Am I glad we have it? Yes. But just wish it had been 'new.' Also, just a little note - the drawers are too small to hold a silverware tray. Unfortunate.......Read More
Poor Quality Cabinet
After reading the reviews for this product I decided to order because overall it sounded like it was probably difficult to put together, but a good value and decent piece of furniture once the effort was over. I wish that had been the case. First, the item came in a box marked "tile top" when I had ordered this because of the wood top, but it did turn out to be wood - just thought I'd share that info. When I opened the box, I found that many of the wood pieces were scratched or chipped, the hardware was all over the box because the bag it was supposed to be in had a whole in it and some pieces seemed to be partly assembled while others were not (i.e. the tracks for the drawers were already on some pieces, but not on others that were identical). Despite all of this, I took everything out, sorted the parts and then began to assemble. The pieces did not fit together well, some drawers were going to have gaps on the sides of them where the bottom should have fit flush to the wall. At that point I quit, called Overstock and asked to return it. It was really difficult to repackage and ship back because there are a million pieces and the box is really heavy. Overall I hated the product and instead bought TWO kitchen carts of much higher quality from ******* for roughly the same price. The only positive experience was with the team at Overstock. They were helpful with the return and refund of the product, which I appreciated after being so frustrated with the purchase.Read More
Needed an island for the kitchen and this was perfect looks great counter top gives us lots of space to prepare and cook in addition to giving us plenty of extra storage space. But be patient this is a bear to but together.Read More
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Hello nansterdee, I'm sorry your missing parts. I am having customer care contact you. Have a great day!
"I just purchased a Black & Decker 6 slice toaster/convection/pizza bump oven. Will it be okay to use it on top of this cart? I don't want to set it on fire!! LOL. Thanks!"
Hi nansterdee, it should be ok as long as your toaster doesn't emit heat and keeps it internal. Thanks for shopping with us.
I have a microwave on this cart and it s been fine.
"Are there any photos of the inside of the cabinets? Are there shelves in them?"
Hello izzyfenway, Thank you for your inquiry; you will be contacted by Customer Care.
"I would like to use this product without the towel rack and cup holder. Are there holes predrilled into the sides that would be present if I use the product without these items?"
Hello arodgers57! I really like this kitchen cart! This product does have pre-drilled holes wthat will be visible if the towel rack is not attached. I hope this helps. Thanks for shopping with us.
"what is the height without the wheels?"
Unfortunately this item is out of stock. We currently do not have inventory to check, and cannot guarantee the item will be restocked.
"What material is the back of the island made of?"
Just to clarify the table top is rubber wood and the back of the kitchen cart is engineered wood.
"what is the width of the product without the addition of the towel rack and the cup holder on each side? I know it's 54.75" but i'm trying to get it to fit into a slightly smaller space and i'm wondering if this will do the trick. thanks"
Kitchen Cart Table Top Dimensions without the spice rack and towel/knife holder: 44.5" W x 22.6" D.
"Is the back of this cart the same color and wood as the front? Do the wheels lock"
yes the back is the same color, the wheels do lock, just not all 4 wheels.
"what are the dimensions of the product once it is assembled?"
Dimensions: 35.75 inches high x 54.75 inches wide x 22.6 inches deep
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We are unable to disclose the manufacturer of some of our products; however, Overstock.com stands behind every product we sell. When necessary we can contact suppliers if a product issue arises.
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Box Dimensions: Height: 11 Width: 27 Length: 49
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Lough latest to man leadoff spot
OAKLAND -- Manning the leadoff spot in the Royals' batting order has been something of a challenge the last couple of years.
It has mostly ended up being Alex Gordon, 81 times of 162 games last year and 30 of the first 40 games this year. Eventually, though, Gordon always seems to gravitate back to the No. 3 slot.
So last year, manager Ned Yost had nine different players in the No. 1 slot. This year, in addition to Gordon, Yost has tried four others -- Jarrod Dyson, Lorenzo Cain, Alcides Escobar and now David Lough.
Lough, just up from Triple-A Omaha for the injured Dyson, got his second shot at the job Sunday against the A's. That is where he batted this year for Omaha, though in 2012 he was mostly in the fifth slot. But being No. 1 is not new to him.
"I've done it in previous years, coming up through the system," Lough said.
"I don't mind it at all. You get a lot more ABs, people watch you a little bit more, being the leadoff guy. They take away the bunt, they pick over more, being the speed-type guy in the leadoff position. I think they worry about you a little more. Which I like -- I like to make teams worry about me."
Quite often, of course, the leadoff batter actually leads off an inning just once -- in his first at-bat. With that in mind, Lough talked to Omaha manager Mike Jirschele about being aggressive on the first pitch of the game.
"That first pitch they always just kind of throw it in there sometimes," Lough said. "He said if it's a good pitch and where I like, swing at it. But I think taking pitches is better for me in the long run, get in a better count or at least try to and get a better pitch rather than swing at the first pitch. Because you could just waste an at-bat swinging at the first pitch."
Lough had no success Sunday, going 0-for-4 before being lifted for a pinch-hitter.
Gordon has prospered since his switch to the third spot May 9. After four hits in Sunday's 4-3 loss to the A's, he was hitting .450 (18-for-40) as the No. 3 hitter.
"It's nothing I haven't done before," Gordon said before Sunday's game. "The last three years, it's either the one-hole or the three-hole, so I've made the switch the last three years. I really don't have that different of an approach. Maybe take a few less pitches and getting more RBI situations, so I'm more aggressive."
Dick Kaegel is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Evaluation of Lyme Disease: Clinical, Microbiological and Immunological Characteristics
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This study will determine whether patients who have been infected with the Lyme bacteria, Borrelia burgdorferi, and treated with antibiotics still have the bacteria alive inside them and whether it is causing their symptoms. The information from this study may serve as a basis for developing stringent diagnostic criteria for Lyme disease and the establishment of future treatment trials.
Individuals in the following categories may be eligible for this study: chronic Lyme disease; chronic Lyme arthritis; seropositive control (are infected with the bacteria that causes Lyme disease but do not have disease symptoms); recovered control (have been sick with Lyme disease but were treated successfully and are currently well); control with multiple sclerosis (patients with multiple sclerosis); and healthy volunteers. Patients in the chronic Lyme disease category must be age 13 and above; all others must be age18 and above. Candidates will be screened with blood and urine tests.
Participants will have a physical examination and the following tests:
Blood tests Includes HLA-typing, a genetic test of immune system markers;
Leukapheresis Collection of large numbers of white blood cells Whole blood is collected through a needle in an arm vein. The blood circulates through a machine that separates it into its components. The white cells are removed and the rest of the blood is returned to the body, either through the same needle used to draw the blood or through another needle in the other arm. (Alternatively, patients will 100 cc (about 7 tablespoons) of blood drawn.);
Lumbar puncture (spinal tap) Collection of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF, fluid that bathes the brain and spinal cord). A local anesthetic is administered and a needle is inserted in the space between the bones in the lower back where the cerebrospinal fluid circulates below the spinal cord. A small amount of fluid is collected through the needle;
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the brain Imaging of the brain using a strong magnetic field and radio waves instead of X-rays. During the scan, the patient lies on a table in a narrow cylinder containing a magnetic field. He or she can speak with a staff member via an intercom at all times during the procedure;
Neuropsychologic testing;
Some participants may also have a hearing test and urine collection.
Participants whose test results are positive for Borrelia burgdorferi will be followed at NIH at intervals of 3 to 6 months until it is determined whether there is infection. Those who are infected will be offered treatment with the antibiotic ceftriaxone. Following treatment, patients will return to the NIH Clinical Center for follow-up visits 1 week after treatment and again at 3, 6 and 12 months. The lumbar puncture, hearing examination, blood and urine tests will be repeated at these visits to evaluate the response to treatment, and the leukapheresis will be repeated for research purposes. Patients whose MRI was abnormal during therapy will have a repeat MRI at the 3-month, 6-month and 1-year visits.
All participants with chronic Lyme disease, chronic Lyme arthritis, seropositive controls and recovered controls may be reevaluated at intervals of 6 to 12 months.
|Lyme Disease
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Observational Model: Cohort
Time Perspective: Prospective
|Official Title:
|A Comprehensive Clinical, Microbiological and Immunological Assessment of Patients With Suspected Chronic Lyme Infection and Selected Control Populations
- Long term outcome [ Time Frame: Initial visit and follow up ]
- Immunological markers [ Time Frame: Initial visit and follow up ]
- Biomarkers [ Time Frame: Initial visit and follow up ]
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|Study Start Date:
|March 22, 1996
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|13 Years and older (Child, Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Age greater than or equal to 13 years old.
Suspect of suffering from Lyme disease.
Post-Treatment Lyme Disease Syndrome (PTLDS): For the purposes of this study, PTLDS is defined as occurring in male or female patients age 13 and above who have been diagnosed with confirmed or probable Lyme disease per CDC definition (https://wwwn.cdc.gov/nndss/conditions/lyme-disease/case-definition/2017/). Studyphysician will review history to confirm probable cases. They have received recommended antibiotic therapy and have persistent or relapsing symptoms and/or signs for at least six months after therapy. They also should have no other documented explanation for their signs and symptoms.
Lyme arthritis controls: For the purposes of this study, Lyme arthritis is defined as occurring in an otherwise healthy male or female aged 18 and above who have intermittent episodes of arthritis involving one or few joint, without any other cause being documented, and have positive serum antibodies to B.burgdorferi confirmed by Western blot according to the CDC criteria.
Recovered Controls: For the purposes of this study, a recovered control is defined as an otherwise healthy male or female aged 18 and above who has had Lyme disease, fulfilling the CDC Lyme Disease National Surveillance Case Definition and who had received accepted antibiotic treatment for Lyme disease (at least 3 months since the end of antibiotic therapy before protocol evaluation) and who are currently asymptomatic.
Seropositive Controls: For the purposes of this study, a serpositive control is defined as an otherwise healthy male or female aged 18 and above who has positive serum IgG antibody to B.burgdorferi by Western blot according to the CDC criteria and are asymptomatic and who recall no episodes of disease compatible with Lyme infection and have not received antibiotic therapy for Lyme disease.
OspA vaccinated control: For the purposes of this study, a OspA vaccinated control is defined as an otherwise healthy male or female aged 18 and above who has received at least two doses of the OspA vaccine for Lyme disease (Lymerix [R]). These controls may have a positive ELISA for B.burgdorferi but a negative (or unreadable) IgG western blot.
Multiple sclerosis controls: For the purposes of this study, a multiple sclerosis control is defined as an otherwise healthy male or female aged 18 and above with relapsing-remitting or progressive multiple sclerosis as defined by the Clinical Trial Committee of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and no evidence of prior exposure to B.burgdorferi as indicate by negative history for Lyme disease and negative Western blot for B.burgdorferi in the serum by the CDC criteria. Patients should have a Kurtzke or Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) between 1 to 5.
Healthy Volunteers: For the purpose of this study, a healthy volunteer is defined as healthy male or female, age 18 and above, with no history compatible with acute or chronic Lyme disease and negative western blot to B.burgdorferi in the serum by the CDC criteria.
All study participants must agree to allow their samples to be used for future research.
General exclusion criteria:
Age less than 18 (less than 13 for patients with chronic Lyme disease).
Weight less than 70 Lb (35 kg).
Pregnancy or lactation.
Women with childbearing potential who are sexually active and unwilling to use effective contraception.
Clinically significant laboratory abnormalities including positive test for syphilis (RPR), HBsAg, anti-HCV, anti-HIV.
Chronic medication use will be evaluated in a case-by-case basis.
Not able to understand all of the requirements of the study or unable to give informed consent and/or comply with all aspects of the evaluation.
In addition to the general exclusion criteria, these individuals will be excluded for:
- Use of immunosuppressive drugs such as systemic (but not topical or inhalant) steroids and cytotoxic agents.
- History of any recognized autoimmune disease such as rheumatoid arthritis, vasculitis, systemic erythematous lupus, etc.
- Serious pre-existing or concurrent chronic medical or psychiatric illnesses other than Lyme disease.
- Past history of significant head trauma, alcohol or substance abuse in the past 5 years or other medical illness that might produce neurologic deficit (such as cerebrovascular disease).
- Use of systemic antibiotics in the previous month.
- Use of immunomodulators such as interferons.
- Chronic medication use will be evaluated in a case-by-case basis.
- Patients will be excluded from this protocol if they are judged by the principal investigator as having a significant impairment in their capacity for judgment and reasoning that compromise their ability to make decisions in their best interest.
In addition to the above applicable exclusion criteria (general exclusion criteria and exclusion criteria for PTLDS patients and Lyme arthritis controls), these individuals will be excluded for:
1. Pre-existing or concurrent serious chronic medical or psychiatric illness.
In addition to the above general exclusion criteria, these individuals will be excluded for:
- Pre-existing or concurrent serious psychiatric or chronic medical illness besides Multiple Sclerosis.
- Past history of significant head trauma, alcohol or substance abuse in the past 5 years or other medical illness, besides Multiple Sclerosis, that might produce neurologic deficit (such as cerebrovascular disease).
- Previously received total lymphoid irradiation (TLI) or cladribine.
- Has used of immunoactive medications (excluding beta-interferon) in the three months preceding the study.
- In the three months prior to the study initiation, was given such investigational treatments as plasmapheresis, hyperbaric oxygen, gangliosides, Copolymer 1, etc.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00001539
|Contact: Adriana R Marques, M.D.
|(301) 435-7244
|United States, Maryland
|National Institutes of Health Clinical Center, 9000 Rockville Pike
|Bethesda, Maryland, United States, 20892
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|Adriana R Marques, M.D.
|National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
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|National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
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|NCT00001539 History of Changes
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|Study First Received:
|November 3, 1999
|Last Updated:
|August 8, 2017
Keywords provided by National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC) ( National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) ):
Central Nervous System
Lyme Disease
Borrelia Burgdorferi
Chronic Symptoms
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Lyme Disease
Borrelia Infections
Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections
Bacterial Infections
Tick-Borne Diseases
Spirochaetales Infections
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Biology faculty member sharing expertise for TV productions
|Date: Monday, July 15th, 2013
WKU biology faculty member Dr. Steve Huskey is preparing to use his research and expertise for more TV productions.
A production team from Australia will visit the WKU campus next week (July 23-24) to record segments for a NOVA show about shark attacks.
"I will serve as the bite expert," said Dr. Huskey, an associate professor in WKU's Department of Biology who is a functional morphologist and studies the feeding mechanisms and feeding habits of fish. "The crew wanted a laboratory setting for bite testing. We will be using my labs and Dr. Chris Byrne's materials testing equipment in the Department of Engineering, dental moldings from an already bitten surfboard, specialized microscopes, and real shark teeth. Essentially we'll be utilizing technology and teeth to assess shark bite damage."
In addition, Dr. Huskey will serve as the science consultant for a one-hour Animal Planet show about the natural history and wildlife of Kentucky. "The producer wants to focus on interesting species and behaviors, especially those species in Kentucky and bordering states," he said. "In this role, while I won't be appearing on the show, I will be telling them who to pursue, how to pursue them, and what cool behaviors to look for."
Both opportunities are the result of contacts Dr. Huskey has made through his previous work on the National Geographic Channel programs.
In 2011, Sea Strikers featured Dr. Huskey's research on the feeding behaviors of high-velocity, ocean fish. The show spotlighted the high-speed video technology that Dr. Huskey utilizes in his research and provided never-before-seen footage of the feeding habits of some of the ocean's top predators — goliath grouper, barracuda, tuna, and bull sharks.
Also in 2011, Dr. Huskey led an expedition to the Amazon for a National Geographic Explorer episode titled Megapiranha. And in 2010, his goliath grouper research and his construction of fully articulated skeletons were featured in episodes of Nat Geo Amazing! on the National Geographic Channel.
While TV opportunities provide Dr. Huskey with an opportunity to conduct research and share his expertise, they also provide an opportunity for students taking his classes at WKU.
"It's a way for me to collect data that I normally wouldn't have an opportunity to collect and then for that data to get published," Dr. Huskey said, adding that data from the Megapiranha project recently appeared in Nature's Scientific Reports. "Then on top of that, I bring those experiences and the videos back to my classes. When I teach Animal Form and Function or Marine Biology courses, this is real world application of the material I'm trying to help students learn."
Contact: Steve Huskey, (270) 745-2062.
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Phase I Trial of Metabolic Reprogramming Therapy for Treatment of Recurrent Head and Neck Cancers
This study has been completed.
Daniel T. Chang
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Daniel T. Chang, Stanford University
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
First received: July 6, 2010
Last updated: June 22, 2016
Last verified: June 2016
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The purpose of this study is to study the effect of the drug DCA (dichloroacetate) on recurrent head and neck cancers. Part of this study will also use EF5 PET scan to study tumor hypoxia.
|Head and Neck Cancer Head and Neck Cancers
|Drug: Dichloroacetate Device: EF5
|Phase 1
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|Phase I Trial of Metabolic Reprogramming Therapy for Treatment of Recurrent Head and Neck Cancers
Resource links provided by NLM:
MedlinePlus related topics: Head and Neck CancerU.S. FDA Resources
Further study details as provided by Daniel T. Chang, Stanford University:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- To determine the maximum tolerated dose of DCA in patients with recurrent head and neck cancer who have failed first-line therapy. [ Time Frame: Duration of study ]
|Study Start Date:
|August 2010
|Study Completion Date:
|February 2016
|Primary Completion Date:
|February 2015 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
Experimental: Dichloroacetate (DCA)
25 mg/kg/day, 37.5 mg/kg, or 50 mg/kg/day oral DCA.
Drug: Dichloroacetate
25-50mg/kg per day; oral
Other Name: DCADevice: EF5
21 mg/kg; IV
Other Name: EF-5
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years and older (Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Pathologically confirmed head and neck squamous cell carcinoma
- Age > 18 years old
- Patients must have unresectable disease in which there is no accepted potentially curative treatment option
- Patients must have acceptable organ and marrow function as defined below:
- leukocytes >3,000/uL
- absolute neutrophil count >1,500/uL
- platelets >90,000/uL
- total bilirubin <=1.5X normal institutional limits
AST(SGOT)/ALT(SGPT) <=2.5 X normal institutional limits with the following exceptions:
- Patients with documented tumors involving the liver who have Grade <2 elevations in AST, ALT, and/or alkaline phosphatase are eligible if <5X ULN.
- Patients with documented tumors involving bone who have a Grade <2 elevation in alkaline phosphatase are eligible if <5X ULN.
- creatinine <=1.5X normal institutional limits OR creatinine clearance >50 mL/min on the basis of the Cockcroft-Gault glomerular filtration rate estimation
- Patients must have non-cranial gross disease that is greater than 1 cm on CT scan prior to enrollment
- Disease must be FDG-avid on PET scanning
- Creatinine within normal institutional limits
- Eastern Clinical Oncology Group performance status 0, 1 or 2 (Appendix 1)
- Life expectancy > 12 weeks
- Both men and women and members of all races and ethnic groups are eligible for this trial.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Women who are pregnant
- Administration of any systemic cytotoxic agents within the last 2 weeks of enrollment
- Patients who are unwilling or unable to provide informed consent
- Patients who have potentially curable disease
- Participation in another concurrent treatment protocol
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Choosing to participate in a study is an important personal decision. Talk with your doctor and family members or friends about deciding to join a study. To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the Contacts provided below. For general information, see Learn About Clinical Studies.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01163487
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01163487
|United States, California
|Stanford University School of Medicine
|Stanford, California, United States, 94305
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Daniel T. Chang
|Principal Investigator:
|Daniel T Chang
|Stanford University
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ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on September 21, 2017
|Responsible Party:
|Daniel T. Chang, Assistant Professor of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT01163487 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
SU-05052010-5866 ( Other Identifier: Stanford University )
18245 ( Other Identifier: Stanford IRB )
|Study First Received:
|July 6, 2010
|Last Updated:
|June 22, 2016
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Head and Neck Neoplasms
Neoplasms by Site
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CLOVERDALE -- The run-and-gun Hoopa Valley Warriors did exactly that Thursday night while beating the Clear Lake High School varsity boys' basketball team 86-38 in the first round of the John McMillan Holiday Invitational at Cloverdale.
"They'll pass up a shot in the post to go for a 3-pointer," Clear Lake first-year coach Scott De Leon said. "They've got some incredible shooters."
Hoopa (2-2) used a 32-10 second quarter to open up a 49-17 halftime lead.
"They're a very quick, very polished team," De Leon said.
Clear Lake (1-3) has played each of its last three games against more experienced clubs -- Hoopa and Stokes opponents Elsie Allen and Woodside -- something that hasn't worked to the Cardinals' advantage in the early going of the 2012-13 campaign.
"We're going through some growing pains right now," De Leon said. "We're struggling, but we need to keep working, keep trying to improve."
Clear Lake's shooting percentage from the field didn't help its cause against Hoopa, according to De Leon.
"I haven't figured out what we shot percentage-wise and I probably don't want to know," he said.
Danny Partida's 12 points led the team and Adrian Perez, who averaged more than 20 points a game in the Stokes Tournament, was held to just nine, including the team's lone 3-pointer. Brandon Helms added seven points.
In other boys' action Thursday:
Healdsburg 68, Lower Lake 45
At Healdsburg, the Healdsburg Greyhounds flexed their muscles on the offensive and defensive boards while beating Lower Lake in the opening round of the Redwood Empire Invitational.
"They outrebounded us by a lot, we couldn't rebound at all," Lower Lake coach Tim Biasotti said. "They had a lot of second chances and we didn't."
James Clark's 13 points led the Trojans and Jesse Meldrum added 11.
Girls' basketball
San Rafael 41, Clear Lake 26
At Healdsburg, unable to generate much in the way of offense after grabbing a 12-11 lead through one quarter, the Clear Lake Cardinals fell to the San Rafael Bulldogs in first-round action at the Redwood Empire Invitational.
"We couldn't buy a basket," Clear Lake coach Kory Reynolds said. "We were getting good shots, getting layups and getting lots of steals against a team we should beat."
It was still close after three quarters with the Bulldogs in front 26-19. They pulled away with a 15-7 final period.
"The kids played hard, it was really exciting to watch them work, but we're not putting the ball in the basket," Reynolds said.
Joleca Augustine's nine points paced Clear Lake (1-3), which meets Middletown today in the consolation semifinals at 7 p.m. at Healdsburg Junior High.