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"Yes. I love Melbourne!!"
Kalyra can get very annoyed with me when I say Melbourne is not where we will eventually live because despite loving it, I can't handle the inconsistent and awful weather.
"But Melbourne is so much fuuuunn, Mum!"
She is not wrong there. Melbourne has a lot by way of fun to offer kids. So here are my top 10 things you have to do with kids when you find yourself there with your family:
1. Kid-friendly bike riding trails
Melbourne is made for cyclists. While you do have to watch the die-hard crazies riding like they are in the velodrome, the numerous biking trails are great for kids. We loved exploring the Yarra River and bayside foreshore from St Kilda to Brighton on our bikes.
I'll never forget Kalyra bouncing on the seat of her bike as we rode down Swanston St, through the centre of Melbourne. "This is the best fun ever!" she said.
I, on the other hand, rode behind her having mini-heart attacks as trams passed her by and pedestrians weaved around us. That particular adventure is not for the faint-hearted!
2. Free art activities
Look out for Art Play. What an amazing concept for kids! Just down from Federation Square along the Yarra River, you'll find this building dedicated to kids exploring their creative talents. You do have to pay, but they often have free activities. We met up with a friend and our kids created their own universes made out of materials in the garden.
3. Interactive museums
We don't usually visit museums much, but we enjoyed learning more about the history of moving arts and creating weird video clips at the Australian Centre for the Moving Image in Federation Square.
Melbourne has a thriving arts and science scene. There are plenty of interactive spaces for your kids to learn and be entertained if this is the sort of thing that gets them excited.
4. Great cafe culture
My girls are devoted to a good hot chocolate, paired with a muffin or chocolate brownie! There are plenty of child-friendly cafes in Melbourne with inside and outside play areas. (Yeah, you know it Mums, I really put this one in here for you!)
5. Thrilling city view experiences
Judging by the number of kids running around the Eureka Skydeck squealing, I'd say the 360 degree views of Melbourne, from the highest viewing platform in the southern hemisphere, is a hit for kids.
I recommend going up just on sun down so you experience Melbourne by day and as it slips into night. If the weather is kind, the sunset views are stunning. Put your thrill pants on while you're there and stand on the EDGE of the building. It's slightly freaky, but well worth it.
6. Incredible princess high teas
Hello Frozen High Tea experience! The High Tea at the Langham is a must-do experience to have with your children. It will be the best day of their lives (and possibly the worst day of yours when the sugar hits).
The girls were devastated when we left Melbourne the day the Barbie High Tea was on. (Don't say anything, but Craig was even more devastated).
7. Calm swimming beaches
I had no idea Melbourne had decent beaches - even beautiful beaches. Move a little further from St Kilda and you'll discover some amazing child-friendly beaches. During the summer the water is quite warm and it is really calm making it the perfect beach for kids. Our favourite are Parkdale and Elwood beaches.
You can read more about our favourite Melbourne beaches here.
A treat your kids will love is a pizza and ice cream dinner while watching the sunset on St Kilda beach. While they play in the sand, you can relax with a glass of vino.
8. Fantastic gardens and picnic places
Melbourne's gardens took me back to my years living in London where, due to the absence of the ocean, we'd head to the leafy parks and gardens on a hot summer's day for a sunbake and a picnic.
Fitzroy Gardens, Carlton Gardens and the Botanical Gardens are my favourites in Melbourne. During the summer months, they often have free music and shows that the kids are sure to love.
9. Awesome zoos
I was not expecting much from Werribee Zoo. I love it when a place surprises you! While it certainly isn't a patch on a real African safari, it's probably as good as most kids are going to get without getting on a plane.
I loved how close you could get to the animals and the zoo's strong focus on conservation of endangered animals.
10. Sporting events and festivals
Melbourne seems to have a new festival or event on every week. While in Melbourne, the girls enjoyed a day of tennis, games and concerts at the Australian Open kids' day.
We were also in the city when the Moomba festival was on and there were plenty of things for the kids to do there. Savannah still looks at the picture of the Fun House on my phone, and asks if she can sit on my lap again and go down the slide together.


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Matheny respects Molina's will to play every game
PHILADELPHIA -- After one of his rare days off, Yadier Molina was back in the Cardinals lineup Saturday night, buying manager Mike Matheny more time to invent another approach to telling the catcher about his next day of rest.
"I took his glasses and put them on and said, 'You wouldn't hit a guy with glasses,'" said Matheny. "That's how we started the conversation. This was [Thursday]. But we talked to him a week ago about Philly, saying this might be a good time, a tough trip. Let's pick a day.
"There has never been fisticuffs. [But] he would play 161 straight and he would tell you he doesn't need a rest on the last one. That's just how he is."
Matheny said he has been keeping an eye on all his players to best determine when to remove someone from the lineup for a day.
"I think we can watch these guys, what they are doing in their workouts, [and] you can see when a guy is starting to drag a little bit. Our schedule has been very favorable," said Matheny. "We have had off-days and have had a stretch of nine or 10 night games. So he is not in need of rest."
Molina has averaged 138 games the last four seasons. At age 30, he has a new iron body to go with his old iron will.
"He has been on a strict diet," said Matheny. "If he looks trimmer than he has ever been, it's because he is. He is more toned. You can see a physical difference, his goal being that the manager won't think he needs a day off. So I respect that. But we also know that we have to draw the line.
"It is tough for [backup catcher] Tony Cruz to go two weeks without being behind the plate. We're not just trying to make our bench guys feel good. They are all part of what we are doing here and we can't just let him sit and rot."
Jay Greenberg is a contributor to MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.

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Conrad Bain, Lovable 'Diff'rent Strokes' Father, Dies at 89
For many of us, the upbeat theme song lyrics "What might be right for you, may not be right for some" became a life-affirming maxim back in the late 1970s, when they opened each episode of the sitcom Diff'rent Strokes. The wholesome program about a New York businessman who adopts a pair of orphaned brothers from Harlem regularly showcased family values and life lessons, usually delivered by father figure Phillip Drummond, played by actor Conrad Bain. Fans of the popular comedy series will be sad to learn that Bain, long out of the acting game, has reportedly died at the age of 89.
TMZ reports that Bain passed away on Monday night in Livermore, Calif., of causes yet unknown. With the exception of a one-off appearance on the TV series Unforgettable in 2011, Bain has not acted since 1996, when he parodied his Diff'rent Strokes character on an episode of The Fresh Prince of Bel Air. Bain was also a starring player on Norman Lear's 1970s sitcom Maude, playing the uptight Dr. Harmon, a foil to Bea Arthur's title character.
Bain is survived by his twin brother Bonar, and his three sons and one daughter. Below is a clip from the pilot episode of Diff'rent Strokes, wherein Mr. Drummond is united with his two adopted sons, Arnold (Gary Coleman) and Willis (Todd Bridges).
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text: Korean Job Discussion Forums :: View topic - El Nido - Philippines Speak Korean Now! Korean Job Discussion Forums"The Internet's Meeting Place for ESL/EFL Teachers from Around the World!" FAQ Search Memberlist Usergroups Register Profile Log in to check your private messages Log in El Nido - Philippines Korean Job Discussion Forums Forum Index -> Travel Forum View previous topic :: View next topic Author Message vividJoined: 20 Feb 2011 Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2012 11:22 pm Post subject: El Nido - Philippines I'm staying in El Nido for a week and wondering where to stay. Anyone have any suggestions? I'm a budget traveller hoping to keep it under $25/night for two of us. Thx! Back to top ttompatzJoined: 05 Sep 2005Location: Kwangju, South Korea Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2012 12:50 am Post subject: Re: El Nido - Philippines vivid wrote: I'm staying in El Nido for a week and wondering where to stay. Anyone have any suggestions? I'm a budget traveller hoping to keep it under $25/night for two of us. Thx! As most of the accommodation in El Nido town is lined one-next-to-another along the road parallel to the beach it is pretty easy to find a room that suits everyone's budget and needs. Booking recommended during Easter / Holy Week as all places especially on the beaches can become full. Also, unless something has changed recently, there are NO ATMs with international access in El Nido. Get cash BEFORE you get there (enough pesos for your first day or two and US$ for the rest). IF you are arriving around lunch time you can just stroll down the beach and find a place that matches your taste and budget. If you are going to arrive later in the day then maybe book your first night or two and change if it suits you or finish your stay where you landed. Google any that catch your eye. Anang Balay Turista, Sirena St. (near pier), ☎ +639296033589 (email@example.com). P800-1200. A small friendly place with good air-con rooms. Cliffside Cottage, Brgy. Maligaya (near Globe Tower), ☎ +639197856625. HP 450-600. Located slightly away from the centre. El Nido Beach Hotel, ☎ +6348-723 0887 (firstname.lastname@example.com). P3500-5500. edit Each room and suite is designed with the comfort and convenience of guests in mind. All rooms have hot Water, TV, Mini fridge and free Wifi. Islandfront Cottages and Restaurant, Sitio Lugadya, Brgy. Corong-cong (just 1.5 km away from the town proper), ☎ 09296501284 (firstname.lastname@example.com). Rates start at 1500.00 PHP. Rooms are equipped with Air-conditioning, High-speed Internet access, and Daily Breakfast. Kalinga Beach Resort, Caalan, El Nido, Palawan, ☎ +63 9215700021. Located along Calaan beach, has 8 cottages and beach villas available. La Salagane, Serena St. 33, (firstname.lastname@example.com). With two different locations, both seafront, La Salangane Hotel offers a variety of accommodations according to the wishes and budgets of its guests. Lagen Resort, Lagen Island. Have 50 rooms and cater a la carte meals and buffet. A clinic, library, boutique, a swimming pool and a game area are some of the facilities offered here. Lally & Abet Beach Resort, Barangay Masagana. A Dept. of Tourism accredited hotel, it has 34 rooms with an A/C, telephone and shower, a laundry service and foreign currency exchange is also provided here. For leisure they also have sports facilities for badminton and volleyball games. Major credit cards are accepted here. Lualhati Cottage, Brgy. Maligaya, ☎ +639193196683 (email@example.com). P500 fan room, P1000-1200 aircon. Comfortable family run accommodation at the edge of town. Marina Garden Beach Resort, Buena Suerte, ☎ +639176247722. P980-2500. In Center of Town Beach on a nice stretch of beach. Miniloc Resort, Miniloc Island. Have 51 rooms, aside from being a resort, they also offer snorkeling facilities, and they have kayaks, aqua bikes and other water sports equipments available for rent. Nido Bay Inn, Sirena St. (near Art Cafe), ☎ +639274076992. P1500-1700. Building with 10 rooms right at the Sea shore. Og's beach pension, brgy masagana, ☎ +639204040223 (email@example.com). P500-2900. Three story building with great view right on the beach Rosanna's cottages, Brgy. Masagana (near Bus Terminal), ☎ +639206054631. P1200-P2500. Relucio Traveller's Pension, Serena St, Brgy. Buena Suerte (left end of the main street), ☎ +639262196640. nice family-house-turned-pension, bay view terrace, free coffee P600-P700. Shore Pass Lodge, Sirena St. (near Art Cafe), ☎ 09179059659. P1300-1500. edit 5 rooms right at the Shore Line. Stunning vistas beach resort, Corong Corong (before entering El Nido from Taytay), ☎ +639217515783 (firstname.lastname@example.com). PHP 1100-3000. Famous for a beautiful sunset. Easy tricycle access from town (5 mins) Lorenzo, Corong-corong (Ask for Lorenzo to any tricycle driver). Nice basic bubgalows in front of the beach. Free hot water, mosquito net, free hot water and friendly owner. 600 (double, private bathroom). . Back to top vividJoined: 20 Feb 2011 Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2012 4:26 am Post subject: Wow! Thanks for all the info. Where abouts did you stay when you went? Just want to find a good fit. Great info, thank you. Back to top ttompatzJoined: 05 Sep 2005Location: Kwangju, South Korea Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2012 5:47 am Post subject: vivid wrote: Wow! Thanks for all the info. Where abouts did you stay when you went? Just want to find a good fit. Great info, thank you. I like to go upscale so not in your price range ($200/day range). El Nido Resort Miniloc Island was very good but also very expensive. In the $100 range I like El Nido Cove Resort & Spa. There are lots of OK places (2-3*) in your price range. Also, you didn't say when you were travelling but prices tend to fall a bit after Easter (April - June are holidays in the Phils for school age kids) and fall farther again in July - Nov. . Back to top vividJoined: 20 Feb 2011 Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2012 3:56 pm Post subject: thx ttompatz! I'm travelling in March, so high season and I know it's going to be busy. I'd like to book something ahead of time, as I'd rather get there after a long drive and have somewhere to stay. Not really wanting to show up and take what I can get. Need to stay on a budget as I'm travelling for three months, but don't want to stay in a hole - a happy medium Back to top ttompatzJoined: 05 Sep 2005Location: Kwangju, South Korea Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2012 4:03 pm Post subject: vivid wrote: thx ttompatz! I'm travelling in March, so high season and I know it's going to be busy. I'd like to book something ahead of time, as I'd rather get there after a long drive and have somewhere to stay. Not really wanting to show up and take what I can get. Need to stay on a budget as I'm travelling for three months, but don't want to stay in a hole - a happy medium Throughout the Phils, if you want to say on a budget, look for pension houses off the beach. Most won't have much or any web presence. Prices will vary from p500-1500 depending on the island/town but they will usually be clean, have basic amenities (private shower/bathroom) and TV. . Back to top LazioJoined: 15 Dec 2010 Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2012 8:52 pm Post subject: We will be in El Nido for 4-5 days around March 5th. Just planning to check around some places and pick one there, no reservation. here is another list; http://flipnomad.com/2011/04/accommodation-nido-for-all-budget/ Back to top re:cursiveJoined: 04 Jan 2006 Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2012 11:24 am Post subject: If you take a wander North of the main beach at El Nido, walk around the headland and past the graveyard, you'll get to a quieter area with some cheaper family run guesthouses. We stayed in one a few years ago and got a waterfront hut with a bathroom, balcony, hammock and an undisturbed view of Cadlao Island. It was very cheap compared to the places on the main stretch. Back to top hapigokelliJoined: 04 Aug 2009 Posted: Tue Feb 07, 2012 10:22 pm Post subject: Around the corner from the main town and through the graveyard, the last hotel that you will come to is Taiyo Village. Go there. It is awesome and cheap. 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BALTIMORE -- The Rays still have not heard about the status of their protest that came as a result of a replay challenge during the fourth inning of Saturday's game.
The Blue Jays challenged a call on a pickoff play at first base when Wil Myers was ruled out after the replay was viewed. Rays manager Joe Maddon contends the next "play" had occurred -- making it too late for a challenge -- because the pitcher, Mark Buehrle, had toed the rubber and the next batter, Yunel Escobar, had entered the batter's box prior to Blue Jays manager John Gibbons making the challenge.
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Myers was asked if he thought the next play had already started.
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Maddon noted that he felt good about the Rays' presentation.
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Is he benched?
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I'm watching the Mavs vs. Philly game and some Jones is their starting PG, but I just saw Collison sitting on the bench in uniform.
Is he benched?
"So, which one of you guys is going to come in second?" - Larry Bird before the 3 point contest. He won.
Yes. Sounds like his defense has been the problem.
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Wouldn't be surprised, he's been pretty much the DC we all know too well after his initial hot start.
They're trying him out as a backup PG, which is arguably his most productive role.
and he's killin it... 8/5ast/4st already in 2nd qtr
@basketballtalk: Mavericks Carlisle frustrated enough with Collison to start Dominique Jones http://t.co/Vz7Xnuyf #PBT #NBA
shouldn't this post be in the former Pacers thread? Not sure how this is at all relevant to Pacer basketball
Being unable to close out a game in which you have a comfortable lead in the 4th Q = Pulling a Frank Vogel
If he could accept being a backup, he'd be one of the best in the leauge
Sometimes very recent players get mo' special attention.
"Look, it's up to me to put a team around ... Lance right now." Kevin Pritchard press conference
While it is a Pacers centric board we also talk about all of the NBA here on the Digest.
Being unable to close out a game in which you have a comfortable lead in the 4th Q = Pulling a Frank Vogel
I have been on boards where they relegated all talk of certain broad subjects to one single thread. Those boards quickly become boring, and dead as some topics do not get the proper attention they need because of being too strict about dedicated threads and forum clutter.
That Collison-Mahinmi trade sure doesn't look bad tonight.
Interesting to see how he responds to that. The protecting approach from Vogel didn't have much effect on him playing D.
Let it be noted that DC is better than DJ at sitting on the bench drinking gatorade...
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lol, what happened to the large contingent that said the Pacers front office was stupid for keeping Hill over Collison, who said Collison's amazing play is exactly what Roy Hibbert needs to be successful, he was the missing piece that made our team run, etc? Didn't even take 15 games.
Next up: The OJ Mayo Fan Club.
That trade will always look bad, we gave a solid backup PG away for a player we could have outright signed.
But as a trade, we basically flipped bench small talent for bench big talent. I still have hope for DJ Augustin, especially in an even shorter rotation in the playoffs with Danny back.
And had to think of cap space in general. So you sign Ian and still end up trading DC so you can keep the salaries down, but you trade him for a player of Young's level. And Dallas also was asked to absorb DJones contract, so there was benefit to the Pacers with the move.
Yeah it was on an interview, there is a thread about it I think.
Some interesting stuff about the Mavs point guard sitch.
THE FACTS II: After the game, Dallas coach Rick Carlisle announced the team was going to sign Derek Fisher Thursday.
QUOTABLE: "We need help at the point guard position. It's challenging for us. I don't see (Fisher) as a cure-all, but he can help." -- Dallas coach Rick Carlisle.
INJURY UPDATE: Carlisle said after the game he found out minutes before the start of the game that Darren Collison jammed a finger in Philadelphia Tuesday and could not play.
How do you find out minutes before game that your player was hurt in a game the night before?
"We've got to be very clear about this. We don't want our players hanging around with murderers," said Larry Bird, Pacers president.
Which is why I believe it is highly likely DC asked for the trade. The trade just doesn't make sense any other way.


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"Recent?" scoffed a young teenager. "Do you seriously consider 1928 recent?"
The tour guide frowned. "Of course! 1928 was only two years ago!"
How is this possible?
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Hey guys, David here.
You might have noticed that the blog has been inactive for the past month. I didn't die but I was out of action for a few weeks due to (minor) surgery and it caused me to reflect on some thoughts I've had for a while.
First things first, I've had an amazing time over the past four years. A lot of really cool things happened because of your support. I went to E3, we raised over $5000 for charity, and it's been a bundle of fun to chat with readers on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube (and in the real world, too).
Despite this, there are problems that have compounded to the point that I can't ignore them anymore:
- We're deep into the 3DS lifecycle and, as a result, the news has slowed down considerably. This makes writing about the 3DS a lot less exciting.
- I'd planned to focus on the Wii U but most of the news stories are about its low sales numbers, which meant it hasn't been fun to talk about.
- By the end of 2012, I'd taken this blog as far as I could hope to take it. I've tried and failed to find the next step. It continues to be more of the same.
I've also been conflicted about the quality of what I've been publishing over the years. I consider myself a writer but locked myself into a situation where speed mattered more than quality. It's what brought people to the site but I've been criticised for my shaky editorial standards and, to that, all I can say is, "Yes, I was wrong." I've been a page view journalist and that's not what I want to be.
With all of this in mind, I'm closing down the blog. This was not a planned decision but it's also not an emotional one. It's just has to happen.
If you're disappointed, that's fair enough. I'd hoped for a more glamorous end. I've left the comments section open though so feel free to share your grievances, questions, and general comments. I won't censor anyone (as long as they're not mindlessly cussing me).
As far as 3DS news is concerned, there's a lot of great resources out there:
- Nintendo Life has you covered for the big stories.
- Nintendo Everything is extremely fast at posting screenshots and videos.
- Vooks is the best website for fellow Aussies.
Also feel free to share other great resources in the comments below (even if you happen to own that resource).
As for what's happening with me, I'll be on Twitter and this blog. I've been working on the web for the last 11 years and that's not about to change. I'm just moving onto other things.
I'm sorry if this all comes across as sudden and unfair but, if I keep the blog going, I'm only going to be stringing readers along, and I've already done too much of that.
That's about all I have to say though, so I guess for now, I'll talk to you later (if you choose to follow along with my new projects, that is).
It's been a wonderful four years and I'd love if you kept in touch. (You can send emails to email@example.com if you like.)
– David
P.S. The forums will not be going anywhere and I'd also like to do something with the YouTube channel but am not exactly sure what. I'll have to go back to the drawing board.
P.P.S. If you'd like to start a video game blog, read this: How To Write About Video Games for a Living: What I've Learned from 27,214 Daily Readers.


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SAN FRANCISCO -- A day after celebrating a title-winning team effort, the Giants honored their de facto captain.
Buster Posey received his MVP trophy in a pre-game ceremony that included past National League MVP's Willie Mays (1954, 1965), Willie McCovey (1969), Kevin Mitchell (1989) and Jeff Kent (2000). Posey easily took home the 2012 award after leading the league in hitting (.336), slugging 24 homers and starting 111 games behind the plate the season after a devastating ankle injury.
"I don't know what the perfect package is in terms of a player," manager Bruce Bochy said during the ceremony. "But I do know that Buster is as close as I've ever seen."
The first 40,000 fans in Saturday's sellout crowd received a commemorative Posey bobblehead and Posey's grandparents, parents, wife and twin children sat on the field for the ceremony. During a speech that lasted just under two and a half minutes, Posey thanked his family, a lifetime of coaches, the Giants organization, his teammates and the fans.
"To win an award like this takes a lot of support," Posey said. "It was a very surreal feeling when I heard my name announced as the National League Most Valuable Player last fall. I'm extremely humbled."
Bochy said that even in a weekend filled with celebration, this was one ceremony he was really looking forward to.
"It's a special day for Buster and he's a special player," Bochy said. "I'm fortunate to have been doing this for a while and have managed some great players, and he's as good as I've had."
"He's a guy that's going to be talked about for a long time."
Mitchell and Kent both believe Posey will be catching for a long time, too. Mitchell, who played six different positions in his career, called the 2011 home-plate collision a fluke play, and said it's clear that Posey has a deep passion for catching that will keep him behind the plate. Kent, who played the vast majority of his career at second base, said he thinks Posey could catch throughout a contract that should keep him in San Francisco through at least 2021.
"You wait until the writing is on the wall," Kent said. "And it may be his handwriting. When his arm and knees and ankle start to hurt, maybe he'll wake up and think he should play first base. But that's way down the line.
"And he'll decide that."
Kent said that if Posey does eventually have to move away from catching, he could envision a move to third base. Bochy has made similar statements in the past.
"Catchers have great hand reaction and initial quickness," Kent said. "He's got a great arm, too. But hey, give that decision 10 years."
For now, Posey is the best all-around catcher in baseball and the face of the franchise. When Mitchell was addressing the media, he looked up and saw a photo of a smiling Posey on the scoreboard.
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Tampa Port strike looms as Dec. 29 contract deadline nears without new longshoremen deal
Container cargo, shown above at the Port of Tampa's terminal facilities, could come to a standstill if there is a strike.
Wake up and good morning. A strike is looming at the Port of Tampa, one of 15 East Coast ports facing stalled talks between shipping companies and dock workers little more than a week before a contract expires Dec. 29. The International Longshoremen's Association represents 14,5000 workers at those 15 ports.
Some companies dependent on shipping in and out of ports may be vulnerable to financial damage and in some cases could face bankruptcy if the strike materializes and lasts.
The cruise ship business will not be affected. Nor will perishable cargo with a limited shelf life. The other ports in Florida that could be hit by strikes are Miami, Jacksonville and Port Everglades. Read more in this AP story.
The contract dispute and potential strike come at a key time at the Tampa port. Paul Anderson (photo, right) was officially named CEO of the Tampa Port Authority with the port board approving his $350,000 annual salary in a three-year deal. Read the details in this Tampa Bay Times story.
No rest for the new guy. Time to earn his keep.
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by Diane Savitsky
Definition TOP
The gallbladder is located under the liver and near the stomach. Gallstones form when cholesterol or bile stored in the gallbladder hardens into pieces of stone-like material. Gallstones are made of cholesterol salts or bilirubin salts. Gallstones can be as small as a grain of sand or as large as a golf ball. The gallbladder can develop just one large stone, hundreds of tiny stones, or almost any combination.
Causes TOP
Gallstones are caused when bile or cholesterol crystalizes into gallstones.
Gallstones can form under the following conditions:
Risk Factors TOP
People who are older than 60 are at increased risk for gallstones. Women between 20-60 years old and those with high estrogen levels are also at increased risk. People of Native American, Mexican American, and Northern European descent are also at increased risk.
Other factors that may increase your risk of gallstones include:
Certain medications can increase your risk of gallstones, including:
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Many people have gallstones without symptoms, called silent gallstones. In some cases, these are treated.
Gallstones may cause pain in the upper abdomen. This is sometimes called an attack because it begins suddenly, often after a fatty meal. The pain is severe and may last for 30 minutes or several hours.
Other symptoms include:
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Your bodily fluids may be tested. This can be done with blood tests.
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Mechanisms of Lipodystrophy in HIV-Infected Pateints
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University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Bristol-Myers Squibb
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Last updated: May 29, 2015
Last verified: August 2014
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Detailed Description:
The metabolic and molecular basis of lipodystrophy syndrome in HIV-infected patients is not known. Whether besides protease inhibitors, other antiretroviral drugs, HIV infection and reduction in viral load contribute to the development of lipodystrophy syndrome is not clear.
The project therefore has the following aims: 1) to characterize metabolic abnormalities and changes in body fat distribution, 2) to develop objective criteria for defining the syndrome and to ascertain prognostic indicators and 3) to elucidate the molecular basis of the lipodystrophy syndrome in HIV-infected patients.
|HIV Infections
|Drug: Viracept versus Sustiva with stavudine and epivir
|Phase 4
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Double
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|Mecahnisms of Lipodystrophy in HIV-Infected Patients
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MedlinePlus related topics: HIV/AIDS
Drug Information available for: StavudineU.S. FDA Resources
Further study details as provided by University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- Effect of drug regimens on adiposity overall and regional at year one and year two as compared to baseline
- Effect of drug regimens on plasma glucose and insulin during OGTT at year one and two as compared with baseline
- Effect of drug regimens on serum triglycerides and HDL cholesterol at year one and two as compared with baseline
Secondary Outcome Measures:
- Multiple regression models will also be constructed to assess which factors in addition to PI therapy explain the variability in body fat changes, serum glucose, insulin and lipoproteins.
|Estimated Enrollment:
|Study Start Date:
|February 2002
|Study Completion Date:
|October 2014
|Primary Completion Date:
|October 2007 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
A 2-year long prospective, randomized, double blind, placebo-controlled study in 200 asymptomatic HIV (+) patients to compare two equally effective antiretroviral regimens, one with and the other without a protease inhibiotor. We will study body fat distribution by anthropometry and magnetic resonance imaging and will measure insulin sensitivity (in a subset of patients), plasma lipoproteins, glucose tolerance and other metabolic variables. We will study expression of an array of adipocyte specific proteins/transcription factors involved in adipocyte differentiation, insulin action and lipoprotein metabolism in fat biopsy samples obtained before and after institution of therapy.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years to 70 Years (Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- HIV Positive
- No previous antiviral therapy
- 18 to 70 years of age
Exclusion Criteria:
- Patients with opportunistic infections or AIDS.
- Active intravenous drug users.
- Patients on corticosteroids, androgens, lipid-lowering drugs, anti-fungal medications, dehydroepiandrosterone, oxandrolone, megace.
- Patients with diabetes mellitus.
- Patients with moderate to heavy alcohol consumption ( greater than 15 drinks per week).
- Pregnant or premenopausal women, unless surgically sterilized or highly unlikely to conceive (defined as women taking oral contraceptives, using barrier protection during intercourse or with a copper intrauterine device in place for > 3 months without complaints and a negative serum or urine pregnancy test within 30 days of study entry).
- Acute or chronic liver diseases; elevations of liver transaminases by more than two and one half times above the upper limits of normal ( SGOT > 105 U/L, SGPT > 120 U/L, ) or a total bilirubin of > 1.5mg/dL.
- Anemia (hematocrit <32%).
- Abnormal thyroid function tests.
- Weight loss >10% from baseline in the past year.
- Recent (within the past year), history of suicide attempt.
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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00457665
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00457665
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|University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
|Dallas, Texas, United States, 75390
Sponsors and Collaborators
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Bristol-Myers Squibb
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|Abhimanyu Garg, M.D.
|University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Dallas
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Additional relevant MeSH terms:
HIV Infections
Lentivirus Infections
Retroviridae Infections
RNA Virus Infections
Virus Diseases
Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Viral
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Immunologic Deficiency Syndromes
Immune System Diseases
Skin Diseases, Metabolic
Skin Diseases
Lipid Metabolism Disorders
Metabolic Diseases
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors
Nucleic Acid Synthesis Inhibitors
Enzyme Inhibitors
Anti-Retroviral Agents
Antiviral Agents
Anti-Infective Agents
Anti-HIV Agents
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White Sox fond of former reliever Santos
TORONTO -- Sergio Santos is long removed from his days with the White Sox, but those that had the chance to work with him still have the right-hander on their mind.
Santos broke into the big leagues with Chicago before being sent to Toronto for Minor League pitcher Nestor Molina in a straight up one-for-one swap in December 2011.
White Sox Minor League pitching coordinator Curt Hasler, who is filling in as the bullpen coach during Don Cooper's absence, was disappointed to hear Santos was placed on the 15-day disabled list with soreness in his right triceps. Hasler was hoping to catch up and chat about some old times with the Blue Jays reliever during Chicago's four-game set in Toronto.
"I would love to see him. I went to find him the other day, it would be nice to say hello," Hasler said. "He's a good guy."
Santos spent two years with the White Sox, including the 2011 season when he saved 30 games and struck out 92 batters over 63 1/3 innings. Hasler knows him from his time in Chicago's Minor League system and is still amazed at how fast he shot up through the ranks.
The 29-year-old Santos is a converted shortstop and picked up the art of pitching immediately, according to Hasler.
"First of all, throwing on the mound is different than throwing from the infield," Hasler said. "Some guys get it quicker than others and have a knack for it -- Sergio is one of those guys. When he got on the mound and threw it looked pretty natural the first time I watched him.
"He showed great stuff coming in and worked real hard at everything and got a lot of things quickly."
Hasler and Buddy Bell, the assistant general manager, worked with Santos during the early stages of the conversion and were impressed with how quickly he learned how to throw offspeed. It took a bit before Santos was given the green light to start working on his now wipeout slider, as he focused on his mechanics and controlling his fastball, but that didn't affect his progress with the pitch.
"He showed a nice breaking ball pretty quickly. It didn't take him long," Hasler said.
Catcher Tyler Flowers knows that slider well and loves Santos' stuff except for when he's trying to hit it.
"He's a guy that really works hard and has his heart in the game. He's a tough matchup, he has a couple weapons out there with a higher velocity," Flowers said.
"Of course 96 [mph] is always a good weapon when you can somewhat locate it. The slider is definitely the equalizer for him. When you combine that with the high velocity, it's even more challenging."
Chris Toman is a contributor to MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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October 2010
Discusses 2009 prevalence rates of cigarette, alcohol, prescription drug, and illicit drug use among adolescents and discusses trends in use over time.
February 2013
Fewer teens are using cigarettes, alcohol, and most illicit drugs, according to NIDA's latest Monitoring the Future study. Troubling trends persist in marijuana use, however, and nonmedical prescription drug use remains a concern.
October 2007
Reports patterns and trends in inhalant use among adolescents based on an analysis of data from a 2002-2005 national survey on drug use and health.
July 2012
Rates of adolescent cigarette smoking and alcohol drinking stood at historic lows in 2011, but marijuana use trended upward, according to the Monitoring the Future (MTF) survey.
March 2008
Reports on results from a study showing that men and women with alcohol use disorders are more likely to report nonmedical use of prescription drugs than people who don't drink at all.
May 2014
One out of every 143 U.S. patients who received a prescription for an opioid painkiller in 2008 obtained prescriptions from multiple physicians in a pattern that suggests misuse or abuse of the drugs.
July 2014
Within the 2 weeks prior to responding to a nationwide survey, 28 percent of high school seniors were in a vehicle whose driver had been using marijuana or another illicit drug, or had drunk 5 or more alcoholic drinks.
Highlights data on the risky sexual behaviors of patients at a sexually transmitted disease clinic who had a substance abuse disorder as compared to those without a substance abuse disorder.
December 2010
Reports on 2009 data indicating a rise in drug abuse in the United States and the factors that may have contributed to this increase.
June 2012
Illicit drug use in the United States in 2010 was at its highest level since 2002, according to the most recent report from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health. A rise in marijuana use drove the increase. A favorable trend of falling cocaine use continued.


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Can members have avatars? I'm new here so excuse my dumb question, but I don't see anything in control panel for it.
If not, I would like to suggest that members be allowed to upload avatars and that their image can be displayed with their posts.
avatars are currently disabled
(And why should my message be at least 10 characters? )
We used to have avatars, but with the new forum software they were disabled for some odd reason.
To be honest, I quite like it this way. Neater, somehow. I vote to keep it like this but I have a feeling I'll be outvoted .
Avatars have been intentionally disabled. Avatars tend to add unnecessary clutter to the forums...we'd like to keep the forums as clean as possible.
If we're putting this to a vote, I say keep the avatars disabled.
I hate the crazy animated gif stuff -- I'm here for information, not for a seizure, thanks.
If I had one as cool as the one in .oisyn's profile, I would want them enabled too. =) Otherwise, I'm with Mr. Clean. No avatars!!!
I agree, animated avatars can be annoying. If you were to enable the avatars, maybe only allow for JPEG files. Nobody can animate a JPEG image, unlike GIFs which allow for multiple frames. Also, maybe set the avatar size to something small like 64x64 so it is not as distracting from the actual message.
I've demoed this vBulliten version, and on the Avatar page there are two options, one to enable avatars, and one to enable animated avatars. You can have avatars without having seizures .
I disagree. I'm an admin on a very large computer-related forum (currently 150,000 registered members and about 25 million posts), and having avatars really helps in recognizing your fellow members. We have set some rules of course, we limit the size of the avatars to 60x60 pixels, it should be max 100kb and it shouldn't be too flashy. Furthermore, every user can choose for himself if avatars are visible or not, so those who don't want to see it can easily disable it.
I prefer avatars too, and if you keep strict rules nothing will get messed up. I'm better at remembering faces than names, and the same applies for avatars. I'd vote for avatars (if anyone cares anyway).
I'm in for Avatars too! It adds a bit more personality to every member...
I'll throw my hat in for avatar. I personally think it allows the user to add a bit of themselves into their posts too.. I really liked my avatar on the old boards, but that prob doesn't exist anymore :sad:
Avatars tend to add unnecessary clutter to the forums...we'd like to keep the forums as clean as possible.
totally agree with that
Personally I favor avatars only because it adds colour and creativity to the boards. It looks pretty plain when it's straight up text, and not many people post pictures here.
I second you. To me, the cleaner and lighter, the better. By the way, if the boss comes in, I prefer him not to notice I'm reading some forum. Just kidding.
I didn't have an avatar on the old forums, and I probably won't get round to having one here either. Keeps the loading times down.
For those wanting a "clean" forum without "clutter"
Turn that off. It's so simple!
HI IM NEW AND A WANT TO KNOW WERE I CAN GER THE FRAMES FOR THE AVATRS. PLEASE SOMEONE TELL ME:sad:


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After a super strong January, the essentially sideways move in the Dow Jones Industrial Average has continued, even though both the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite have inched higher for February thus far. The continued climb last week saw the Nasdaq and the S&P 500 put in fresh five-year highs, thus fueling the debate between the market bulls and bears. Bears are looking for a pullback, while the bulls see further upside as the global economy continues to recover.
Furthering the debate over the market direction, and reminding us that the specter of uncertainty is poised to return, last week President Obama urged Congress to pass a new package of spending cuts and tax increases ahead of the looming sequestration date of March 1. This Tuesday is the president's State of the Union address, and the expectation is that he will further detail the types of spending cuts and tax adjustments he is targeting. This, in turn, will likely reignite the political debate over what should or should not be done -- as well as remind investors about the political gridlock and dysfunction in Washington that has held the domestic economy in check over the last few quarters.
From my vantage point, I continue to see bull markets out there, due in part to pain points that have built up over the last few years -- in housing, automotive and other sectors. General Motors (GM) is due to report this week, so we'll see how the company is progressing as it continues to overhaul its product portfolio. We'll also get an update on the benefits accorded to the automotive ecosystem when BorgWarner (BWA) and TRW Automotive (TRW), release their respective earnings reports.
Similarly, regarding the rebounding housing market, we'll see how well the ripple effect is faring for faucet-and-cabinet manufacturer Masco (MAS) and Furniture Brands (FBN), as well as coating-and-paint manufacturer Valspar (VAL). One other set of companies to watch, in terms of paint points, includes Henry Schein (HSIC) and GNC (GNC). These are a part of my "Living Longer Lives" investment theme.
That said, I continue to be concerned about the health of the U.S. consumer. Not only have we seen a recent run-up in food prices, but gas prices have also gapped higher, having climbed more than 8% over the last several weeks. This, coupled with the expiration of the payroll-tax holiday, promises to strain disposable income for the average consumer. In light of those worries, I'll be listening intently this week to Whole Foods (WFM), Pilgrim's Pride (PPC), Dean Foods (DF), Ruth's Chris (RUTH) and PepsiCo (PEP) for commentary not only on food inflation, but also about these companies' efforts to pass those increases to consumers in the form of price hikes.
One other company to watch this week is Apple (AAPL), as CEO Tim Cook will be speaking at Goldman Sachs's technology conference. Another is Angie's List (ANGI), whose numbers are due out Wednesday, as we see whether the strong results from LinkedIn (LNKD) carry over to other Internet-based businesses.
Here's a more comprehensive look at which companies will report their results this trading week, as well as what economic data will be hitting the tape in the coming days.
Economic Data
Tuesday, Feb. 12
- Treasury Budget (January)
Wednesday, Feb. 13
- Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Mortgage Index (Weekly)
- Retail Sales (January)
- Import/Export Prices
- Business Inventories (December)
Thursday, Feb. 14
- Initial and Continuing Jobless Claims (Weekly)
Friday, Feb. 15
- Empire Manufacturing (February)
- Industrial Production (January)
- Capacity Utilization (January)
- Michigan Sentiment Index (February)
Corporate Earnings
Monday, Feb. 11
Tuesday, Feb. 12
- Avon Products (AVP)
- Brookdale Senior Living (BKD)
- Buffalo Wild Wings (BWLD)
- Fossil (FOSL)
- Goodyear Tire & Rubber (GT)
- Coca-Cola (KO)
- Michael Kors (KORS)
- Martin Marietta Materials (MLM)
- Blue Nile (NILE)
- Reynolds American (RAI)
- Rackspace Hosting (RAX)
- Valspar
- Zebra Technologies (ZBRA)
Wednesday, Feb. 13
- Applied Materials (AMAT)
- Angie's List
- Comcast (CMCSA)
- Cisco Systems (CSCO)
- CenturyTel (CTL)
- Deere (DE)
- Dean Foods
- Dr. Pepper Snapple (DPS)
- Equinix (EQIX)
- Furniture Brands
- Hyatt Hotels (H)
- Henry Schein
- Lorillard (LO)
- Mondelez (MDLZ)
- Nvidia (NVDA)
- Rovi (ROVI)
- Skechers (SKX)
- Whole Foods Market
- Weight Watchers (WTW)
- Zillow (Z)
Thursday, Feb. 14
- Agilent Technologies (A)
- BorgWarner (BWA)
- Cabela's (CAB)
- General Motors
- Harsco (HSC)
- Jarden (JAH)
- PepsiCo
- comScore (SCOR)
- Strayer Education (STRA)
- Molson Coors Brewing (TAP)
- Vulcan Materials (VMC)
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$3.31 Million in Trails Grants Awarded by TPW Commission
AUSTIN — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission today approved $3,318,450 million to fund 21 National Recreational Trail Grant projects in communities across the state. The commission also awarded an additional $485,000 in re-allocated trail funds to underwrite trail improvements in seven state parks and three local communities.
The seven state parks that will receive part of the recreational trails funding are Cooper Lake, Eisenhower, Huntsville, Lake Brownwood, Lake Corpus Christi, McKinney Falls and Tyler. The money will go toward renovating existing trails, making trails more accessible, and helping with layout, design and other improvements
In all, 60 eligible projects totaling more than $9 million were submitted for new trail funding. The 10-member Texas Statewide Trails Advisory Board reviewed the proposals and developed a list of recommended projects for funding based on the quality of the project, its cost effectiveness, its impact on recreational trail opportunities and geographic distribution of funds.
The National Recreational Trails Fund comes from a portion of the federal gas tax generated by the sale of gasoline for use in off-road recreational vehicles such as dirt bikes and All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs). Money from the trail fund goes toward the creation and maintenance of motorized and non-motorized recreational trails.
The Federal Highway Administration manages the fund and distributes portions of it to states based on a formula that takes into account the state's population and fuel sales for off-road vehicles. Nationwide, the program was appropriated $95 million for the current fiscal year.
The program provides 80-20 matching grants, so that in each case the grant recipient must pay for 20 percent of the total project cost. Dollar amounts shown below are 80 percent of the project cost.
List of sponsors awarded funds for new trail-construction projects, by county:
- Atacosa County – City of Poteet's Middle Camino Real Trail, $124,116 to install a 1.2-mile asphalt trail and wildlife viewing deck.
- Bexar County – Land Heritage Institute, $200,000, to build the new, 13.5-mile Los Caminos Naturales Mountain Bike and Equestrian Trail.
- Bexar County – Audubon Texas, $82,915, to build a 0.6-mile crushed aggregate trail and bridge, and install signs at the Mitchell Lake Audubon Center.
- Burnet County – City of Granite Shoals, $73,120, to construct a 2.1-mile crushed granite hike-and-bike trail.
- Childress County – City of Childress, $244,457, to make improvements to the city's ATV & Moto Park, including the purchase of a track loader, fencing and lighting, and building comfort stations, a pole barn and dump station.
- Crockett – Texas Motorized Trail Coalition, $552,440, for the Escondido Draw OHV Area, including erosion control and utilities improvements, and the addition of storage buildings, restrooms and signs.
- Fort Bend – City of Sugar Land, $144,443, to build a new half-mile crushed granite trail and parking lot and install a water fountain and benches.
- Harris – Greater Houston Off-Road Bicycle Association, $36,120, to improve various mountain bike trails in Houston parks.
- Johnson – City of Cleburne, $182,642, to build the new 3.5-mile Byron Stewart Trail of concrete and natural materials, and install culverts.
- Lamar – Lamar County, $200,000, to construct a 3.18-mile extension of the Prairieland Recreational Trail and install bollards, bridges and signs.
- Lamar – City of Paris, $200,000, to build a 0.8-mile asphalt extension to the Central Paris Trail, and install culverts, road crossings and fencing.
- McCulloch – City of Brady, $200,000, to rebuild 1.3 miles of the flood-damaged Brady Creek Trail, bridges and parking lot.
- Midland – City of Midland, $150,000, to make improvements to Cole ATV Park, including building a restroom and parking area, and erecting fencing and signs.
- Nacogdoches – City of Nacogdoches, $167,101, to build the new 1.8-mile stabilized soil extension of Lanana Creek Trail, and add benches and a trail head.
- Polk – City of Onalaska, $23,500, to build the new half-mile Caney Creek Trail and bridge, and install benches, overlooks and signs.
- Smith – East Tyler Communities Foundation, $84,600, to construct the six-mile Faulkner Nature & Mountain Bike Trail, do a resource assessment and install culverts.
- Travis – Austin Parks Foundation, $14,623, to build the 0.15-mile crushed granite Montopolis Tributary Trail, and install benches, a picnic table and signs.
- Upshur – Texas Motorized Trail Coalition, $151,653, to make improvements to the Barnwell OHV Area, including erosion control and utilities upgrades, and the addition of storage buildings, restrooms and signs.
- Waller – Katie Prairie Conservancy, $200,000, to add a new 1.4-mile crushed granite and boardwalk extension to the Indiangrass Preserve Trail System, and install signs.
- Williamson – City of Georgetown, $200,000, to build the new concrete, 1.1-mile Georgetown Trail.
- Wise – City of Bridgeport, $87,079, to renovate existing trails and add fencing to the Northwest OHV Park and to purchase hand tools and a rescue vehicle.
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The Duchess of Cornwall said Wiltshire Council's award-winning refurbished County Hall is a "wonderful public space" during a visit to officially open the building today.
Camilla was greeted by pupils from The Grove, Holbrook and Larkrise School cheering and waving flags when her car pulled up, before she was given a tour of the building and shown the new open plan working.
As part of her tour she met five-year-old Natalia Kaczmarzyk and her parents Lukasz and Ela, who also met the Duchess when she visited the old Trowbridge Library in 2010, before it moved to County Hall.
Mr Kaczmarzyk said: "It's the second time we have met the Duchess, although the building has changed a lot since the last time.
"It's much better now, with more space and a much bigger library, which is excellent for the children."
The Duchess visited the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub and spoke to staff about the benefits which have resulted from the various agencies working more closely together.
She also met members of the council's Transformation team, which was involved in the project to reduce the number of buildings used by council staff from 95 to three main hubs.
Julie Anderson-Hill, head of transformation, said: "Our team is passionate and believe in what we are doing. We are delighted to be recognised in such a prestigious way as this is an example of local government going forward."
After meeting staff using the hot desk area and the project officers and architects involved with the refurbishment, the Duchess took part in a children's rhyme time session in the new Trowbridge Library.
She then unveiled a plaque in the atrium to commemorate her visit and to officially open the refurbished building.
The Duchess said: "I want to congratulate everybody who has been part of this project.
"You have done a fantastic job and I can see the benefits of what is a wonderful public space."
County Hall is comprised of a 1938 traditional civic building and a 1974 extension, which is now connected by the glass-fronted atrium, which hosts a public restaurant and café, registration service and new library.
The programme is expected to save more than £85 million during the next 20 years and annual running costs of £5m each year, while also creating an environment for staff to work more flexibly.
Council leader Jane Scott said: "It is a great honour to the county and a great excitement for us in County Hall to have the Duchess of Cornwall visit us.
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Joe Dunne is happy to see the battle for a place in Colchester United's attack hot up.
The U's have been prolific so far in pre-season, with Freddie Sears and Jabo Ibehre both scoring three times in their opening two friendly wins against Heybridge Swifts and Brantham Athletic.
Dominic Vose, Gavin Massey and Dan Holman have also found the net in those games, with a prolific Colchester side scoring 12 goals in two games after beating Heybridge 8-0 and Brantham 4-1.
Dunne said: "Any manager would want good competition for places.
"We're running with a small squad and it's about people being ready to play.
"Freddie and Jabo have been getting goals and Dan has also looked sharp.
"Trying to keep them fresh is the key and if we can do that, it will present more opportunities."
Meanwhile, Colchester are hoping that Marcus Bean will return before the start of the new season.
The experienced midfielder is yet to feature for the U's in pre-season, after picking up a knee injury.
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The four most dangerous words in investing are 'This time it's different.' --Sir John Templeton
The market finally saw the big oversold bounce Monday that many have been anticipating for more than a month. The action was particularly solid and even managed a late uptick and solid close. The big question is whether this action marks a bottom that will take it back up as the year winds down, or is this just a bounce that will be used by bulls to escape positions and by bears to reload shorts?
Technically, these bounces should not lead to straight-up moves. The thinking is that downtrending markets create a crowd of folks anxious to sell if they can escape with reduced losses. That is what overhead resistance is all about. People are inclined to escape stocks they view as a mistake. After suffering through ugly losses, they are more likely to sell positions as they break even. Thus, bounces after a strong downtrend tend to be sold.
That is the theory, but since the market crash in 2008-2009 there has been a strong inclination for the market to go straight up after a downtrend. Look at what happened when it corrected in the spring. It topped out at the end of April and went down all of May. Then there was an intraday reversal on June 5 that was similar to what we saw this past Friday, then a big follow-through day on June 6 that was similar to what we saw yesterday. After that, the market never looked back. It held on to that big gain, and after a little backing and filling a couple of weeks later, it was straight up all summer.
Very similar action in October 2011 led to an even more impressive straight-up move that lasted six months. If you go further back, there are at least a half dozen more examples where fading the big bounce after a breakdown did not work.
So should we be looking for clear sailing back up again? Can this market pull off yet another V-shaped move that squeezes the bears and leaves the underinvested bulls scrambling to find long exposure?
One big difference this time is that we don't have central bankers providing the catalyst that they have the last few years. Time and again this market was saved by more Fed-induced quantitative easing or some sort of European bailout of troubled countries. The bears were consistently run over once the central bankers went to work and the upside momentum was boosted even more as computerized trading kicked in.
We no longer have the potential for another round of very powerful quantitative easing, but what the bulls have this time is hope that the fiscal cliff will be resolved. This sort of news may not have the same lasting impact as liquidity injections on a regular basis, but it will remove uncertainty and that will definitely help the market.
Another thing to keep in mind that boosts our chances of a V-shaped move is that we are entering the strongest time of the year seasonally. Some are concerned that coming tax-law changes will impact that as folks lock in capital gains before the rates go up, but there are likely to be motivated fund managers who need to make up relative performance.
I'm not predicting another V-shaped move, but I am keeping the possibility in mind. I'll let the price action be my guide and, if yesterday's gains hold, I'll be more trusting of further upside.
It's very quiet start this morning and we'll see if there is much interest in buying a mild pullback. The biggest problem I see is that there are few good charts, but if we can stay steady for a few days, the problem will be corrected.


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An analytical look at the Midwest Region:
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At least until he takes the court and swats an opponent's shot toward the opposite goal, John Henson will find his left wrist receiving the sort of attention generally reserved for Sidney Crosby's noggin. Henson missed all but seven minutes of the ACC Tournament, and though the Heels reached the final without him and lost the championship by only three points they will need all their best players to win the NCAA title. They've already had to move along without shooting guard Dexter Strickland. This one would really hurt, though.
Best first-round game
No. 3 Georgetown vs. No. 14 Belmont. This group of Bruins was supposed to be superior to its predecessors, which won more than 30 games and still was seeded only 13 by last year's committee. It didn't quite turn out that way, but this is still the nation's No. 4 scoring offense. Coach Rick Byrd still plays 10 or 11 guys. And the Hoyas have developed a rep lately for struggling early in the Big Dance — only 1-3 with one tourney miss since appearing in the 2007 Final Four.
Seeded too high
No. 3 Georgetown. The Hoyas had only seven top-50 wins, a 9-8 record against the top 100, won only twice against teams seeded in the top four of a region and still were placed ahead of Michigan. The Wolverines had four wins against top-4 seeds, 13 wins against the top 100 and shared the championship of the No. 1 RPI conference, the Big Ten. Does it make a difference? To reach the Elite Eight, Michigan would need to play North Carolina; Georgetown would play Kansas. It makes a difference.
— Region breakdowns: South | West | East | Midwest
Seeded too low
No. 8 Creighton. Don't get us wrong. Wichita State deserves its No. 5 seed, at least. But given that the Shockers and Bluejays split their season series by a combined eight points, that WSU won the regular season and Creighton won the league tournament, that WSU was 26-5 and Creighton was 28-5, that WSU was 8-4 against the Top 100 and Creighton was 8-3 — how on earth do you get three seed lines between them?
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No. 12 Cal over No. 5 Temple. The Bears first must endure a relative waterboarding against South Florida in the First Four, but presuming they escape that torture they are equipped to compete with the Owls. And Cal will have a little bit of tournament experience while its opponent merely practices.
Best potential team matchup
No. 1 North Carolina vs. No. 8 Creighton. The Bluejays have the size to resist being overwhelmed by Tyler Zeller and John Henson, they have an array of excellent jumpshooters — four regulars make better than 40 percent of their 3-pointers — and Doug McDermott is one of the best players in the tournament. We've had No. 1 seeds go down in the first weekend each of the past two years: Kansas in 2010, Pitt in 2011. Just saying.
Best potential player matchup
Trey Burke, Michigan, vs. D.J. Cooper, Ohio. This is going to happen Friday, perhaps the hottest duo to hit Nashville since Brooks & Dunn. Cooper will be appearing in his second NCAA Tournament, and he led the Bobcats to a stunning win over Georgetown in his first appearance. Burke, the Big Ten co-freshman of the year, obviously never has been on this stage. But Burke's speed and shooting against Cooper's quickness and length will make for a dynamite show.
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Saint Mary's junior guard Matthew Dellavedova. Between his beard and his wild haircut, he's not exactly courting the male-model look. But he plays beautifully, with a sort of daring few American point guards are willing to attempt or capable of pulling off. Dellavedova averages 15.6 points and 6.4 assists — and OK, 2.9 turnovers. What of it? He invents plays. Sometimes, they don't work. He turned it over seven times against Gonzaga in the WCC title game. Guess who won?
Don't be surprised if ...
The McDermotts of Creighton aren't the only father-son tandem making noise in this region. No. 15 Detroit is seeded to lose its second-round game with No. 2 Kansas, but point guard Ray McCallum — call him Ray-Ray, to differentiate him from his father/coach — is one of the most gifted players in this region. A McDonald's All-American, he could have played at just about any school but chose to help his father revive the Titans. Ray-Ray is an extraordinary athlete at the point guard position and shoots 46.5 percent from the field.
Sleeper team
No. 11 N.C. State probably had the weakest resume of any team that made the '12 tournament — any team that's made it in recent memory, for that matter — but the Wolfpack do not have the weakest team. They have real talent. Top scorer C.J. Leslie does not always play with the greatest amount of energy, but if the ball finds his hands it's a fair bet to wind up in the goal. Point guard Lorenzo Brown averages 6.4 assists and distributes among four other double-figure scorers. It would be no surprise at all to find the Pack in St. Louis.
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The pick
North Carolina. The Tar Heels always seem to be walking a line between dominance and disinterest. The good news about this is the same was true of North Carolina's 2009 NCAA championship team. That group had accomplished more — already been to the Final Four, produced a national player of the year.
This team, however, has realized since the start its entire season would be defined by March. It was nice to win another ACC regular season, but these Heels already had one of those. They're in this for the Final Four, or preferably a national title.
The Tar Heels are by far the most talented team in this region. They might be the most talented in the nation. They'll be around to decide that issue in New Orleans.


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I agree that pornography doesn't have to be the source of all problems. It's a bit over simplified to think so. But it may also be over simplified to say it is not an indirect cause of other problems at all. I personally have zero guilt feelings, no distorted way of seeing women, no depression-like moods, no social axiety or anything. But I can imagine how these things might arise as a result of over indulging in such things as pornography.


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40th Win For Seniors: For the sixth consecutive year, the senior class registered at least 40 wins in their career.
Georgia finishes 10-3 and the senior class goes 40-12 with one SEC title, two SEC Eastern Division titles and 3-1 mark in bowls. The Bulldogs have collected 10-win seasons now six times in
Mark Richt's eight years at the helm and the Bulldogs are 82-22 overall in his tenure.
Stafford's Big Second Half Nets MVP Award: Junior Matthew Stafford (20-for-31, 250 yards, 3 TDs) He set a single season school record with 25 TD passes on the season, the record-setting one coming to
Knowshon Moreno covering 21 yards to make it 24-12. In the first half, Stafford was 6-for-14 for 71 yards and no TDs. In the second half, he was 14-for-17 for 179 yards a Georgia bowl record-tying 3 TDs. Also in his career, Stafford was the Offensive MVP for the 2006 Chick-fil-A Bowl 31-24 comeback win over
Virginia Tech. Stafford threw for 3,459 yards this year, the 2nd best tally in school history, trailing only Eric Zeier's 3,525 yards in 1993.
6 Bowl Sacks: In the first half, Georgia had four sacks (Asher Allen,
Dannell Ellerbe, Jarius Wynn, and a half each for Demarcus Dobbs and
Justin Houston). In the second half, UGA had two more (Wynn and Corvey Irvin) to finish with a season-high six. In last year's Sugar Bowl win over Hawaii, UGA had a school/bowl record eight sacks. Also, Georgia limited
Michigan State's potent rushing attack to 31 yards. Javon Ringer was held to 47 yards on 20 attempts with one TD.
Moreno Moves Up: Sophomore Knowshon Moreno finished with 62 yards rushing on 23 carries plus had a career-high six catches for 63 yards including a 21-yard TD. He ended up with 1,400 yards on the year and currently has 2,734 in his two seasons.
Another Bowl Win: With today's 24-12 win over #19 MSU, Georgia is now 25-16-3 in bowl history including 6-2 under Mark Richt. Today marked Georgia's fifth appearance in Orlando and is 3-1-1 here. Also, Georgia is 2-0 against the Spartans, both bowl wins. The Bulldogs are 34-3 against teams from outside the SEC in the Richt era.
Another Long TD Drive: Georgia had its fourth TD drive that covered 90 plus yards this season. Today, the Bulldogs went 96 yards on 10 plays, capped by a 35-yard pass from Stafford to
Mike Moore. The drive took 5:51 and gave the Bulldogs a 10-6 edge. Georgia's longest this year covered 99 yards against
Moore set a career high with 6 catches for 97 yards today.
Punt Return Record: Georgia set a new record for punt return average this season at 17.58, breaking the old mark of 16.48 set in 1980. For the year, Georgia had 422 punt return yards on 24 returns. Today, they had 1 return for 38 yards.
Low Point Total In 1st Half: Georgia's three points at the half matched their lowest in a bowl since trailing Virginia Tech 21-3 in the 2006 Chick-fil-A Bowl. The Bulldogs rallied for a 31-24 win. It was the lowest combined total in the first half of a bowl since the 1985 Sun Bowl. It was 3-3 at the half and ended up in a 13-13 tie with
Points Off Turnovers: Georgia created one turnover (Reshad Jones team-leading 5th INT) while MSU scored 3 points off two turnovers. The first one came on an interception (a tipped pass off Michael Moore from Matthew Stafford) and it led to a field goal. It tied the game at 3-3 with 4:50 left in the first quarter. On the next possession, Georgia's A.J. Green fumbled on a reverse to give MSU the ball at the Georgia 46. It led to a punt. Although not a turnover, MSU got the ball at the UGA 40 following a botched punt attempt by
Brian Mimbs. It led to a FG and a 6-3 lead with 2:14 left in the 1st half.
Captains: Georgia's captains today were seniors Mohamed Massaquoi (SE),
Brannan Southerland (FB), Andrew Williams (SS) and Corvey Irvin (DT).
Starters: On offense, Georgia started in a four-receiver set with no fullback or tight end as
Mohamed Massaquoi, Kris Durham, A.J. Green and Michael Moore were part of a no-huddle offense. Junior QB Matthew Stafford made his 32nd consecutive start while senior safety
C.J. Byrd leads the defense with 26 consecutive starts.
Injury Report: Sophomore starting tackle Josh Davis injured his left shoulder in the third quarter and missed the remainder of the game.


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Statement from the Texas Rangers
Arlington, TX - The Texas Rangers are shocked and saddened to learn of the sudden passing of Richard Durrett.
Mr. Durrett covered the Texas Rangers with professionalism and integrity for the last decade, first for the Dallas Morning News and more recently for ESPNDallas.com. He earned the respect of team management and field personnel for his fair and thorough coverage on the Rangers beat.
Mr. Durrett was a versatile journalist in every sense of the word with both his written and electronic coverage. He was always willing to contribute to Rangers publications and even did occasional radio play-by-play on Rangers broadcasts in spring training and the regular season.


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Happ still preparing for season as a starter
DUNEDIN, Fla. -- Even though there aren't any jobs in the Blue Jays' rotation currently up for grabs, J.A. Happ is still preparing for life as a starter.
Happ continues to be stretched out and made his second start of the spring Tuesday afternoon against the Orioles. He allowed a pair of runs on six hits while striking out one in three innings.
The Blue Jays' starting five is currently locked in and it's possible Happ will begin the season at Triple-A Buffalo, but according to the veteran pitcher that's not on his radar right now.
"Right now I'm focused on being a starter, building up and doing what I've done in the past," said Happ, who is also in the mix for one of Toronto's final spots in the bullpen. "I think it's possible to do both [roles] but I think my value is strongest as a starter."
Happ appeared guaranteed of a starting job until the Blue Jays embarked on an eventful offseason. Following the acquisitions of R.A. Dickey, Josh Johnson and Mark Buehrle, it was Happ who all of a sudden went from the No. 3 starter to possibly being out of a job.
That will be tough to swallow for the six-year veteran, but something he'll likely have to come to grips with. In the meantime, it's business as normal for Happ who is doing his best to focus on the present rather than the future.
"That's the plan, to keep going one more inning each time," Happ said of extending his workload this spring. "Just build the arm strength and be able to go out there that next inning, and feel as strong as you did in the first. That's the goal."