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New York City -- A Manhattan bankruptcy judge on Thursday has cleared the path for Blockbuster to sell itself to a group of hedge funds, preventing the movie rental chain from having to liquidate its assets.
Judge Burton R. Lifland has approved procedures for the auction of Blockbuster, with a $290 million initial offer from a group of senior bondholders led by hedge fund Monarch Alternative Capital.
"The parties have come to an accord and presented us with a more palatable situation," said Judge Lifland. He has agreed to hold the auction in his courtroom. It is expected to occur in the first week of April.
The Monarch-led group's proposal could be topped by competing bidders in a bankruptcy court auction. According to reports, at least seven other suitors have expressed interest in Blockbuster.
"Hopefully, there will be an overbid so there will be [more] money available to pay these administrative claims," said Stephen Karotkin of Weil, Gotshal & Manges, a lawyer for Blockbuster, in a report by the The Wall Street Journal.
Blockbuster will use proceeds from the sale to pay movie studios for money owed, and the studios will continue shipping DVDs to Blockbuster stores.
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Search members took today to regroup and pore over "tremendous amounts of data" in hopes that some clue will lead them to 81-year-old John Darwin Chesley, who has been missing since Saturday afternoon.
The Butte County Sheriff's Office and Search and Rescue did not spend time out in the field today, said Kevin Lucero, public information officer for Search and Rescue. Search members are taking time to go through all the data collected and replanning the search process.
The search has not stopped or been suspended, he said.
Volunteers are taking a day or two to absorb the data and "figure out what piece of the puzzle we're missing," Lucero said. Unfortunately, there have been no clues pointing in a possible direction.
Butte County Search and Rescue is working on a detailed profile of Chesley to be released soon.
On Thursday, authorities sent out a reverse 9-1-1 call within a five-mile radius of Chesley's home asking people to check their properties thoroughly.
A helicopter was scheduled to fly over the area today if there were favorable weather conditions, but it had not been confirmed if the plans were put on hold.
Lucero stated that foul-play has been ruled out but it's possible somebody picked him up and transported him somewhere else.
Chesley, who is hard of hearing and has dementia, is 5-feet-8, weighs 135-140 pounds, and has silver hair. He was wearing a blue flannel, blue jeans and dark tennis shoes.
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Topic: Drainage after liver resection?
I joined this group on my 77 yr. old Mom's behalf. She was diagnosed with extrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma in July 2011, and had a liver resection on July 29, 2011. They removed a little under half her liver, the smaller than a golf ball size tumor and also the left hepatic bile duct. She remained in the hospital for two weeks, was released with the drainage tubes.
She is still draining fluid. We have top notch liver surgeons here in Richmond, Virginia that are seeing her...they say that every person drains differently and we just have to be patient. It has been six weeks since the surgery....does anyone have a similar experience of draining for this long?
We are eager for the draining to stop. Once that is done, she will have radiation for 6 weeks and also take Xledol (sp?) chemo pills during the radiation. They could not get a clear margin on one side of the tumor because of the common bile duct, and has markers for CC still.
She is staying positive, eating really well and we continue to pray.
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Last night was strangely peaceful. For the first time in months we could turn on the television without a constant barrage of campaign advertising and misinformation. Although I am sure the networks and local stations will miss the revenue, I am glad it's over.
I will be equally glad to see the end of the barrage of "how to invest now" columns and presentations that are flooding the media. It happens every election cycle, and it is equally silly every time. However you pick stocks or investments, keep doing what works. Regardless of whether these predictions will play out, all the information will show up in the financials. If you like growth stocks, buy shares in companies that are growing revenue, earnings and margins. If you are a value type, buy stocks that are worth far less than their intrinsic or asset value. I think you'll make more money and sleep better by reacting to what does happen rather than trying to predict what will happen.
I had a conversation with my friends at FJ Capital the other day -- and, as always, once the niceties were out of the way, the conversation focused on bank stocks. Andrew Jose, one of the partners of the banks-stock hedge fund, was kind enough to forward a copy of the firm's latest presentation and thinking. It was chock full of information about small-bank stocks, but one section really caught my attention. It focused on mutual thrift conversions, an investment strategy that has been successful for more than three decades now, no matter who has resided at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. I see no reason it why it won't continue being successful.
Mutual thrifts were formed decades ago to serve local communities. They are owned by depositors, not stockholders. Over time these institutions generated solid earnings, but they were limited by the nature of the institution, and it was difficult to deploy the capital and grow the thrift. Many decided to convert to state-chartered banks and issue stock to the public. It is a tightly regulated process that involves an appraisal and an initial public offering to the public. These are small banks that come public at a steep discount to their asset value, compared with that of larger institutions, and they have been a steady source of profits for astute investors.
Andrew sent over a table that had some useful information about thrift conversions over the past 22 years. It seems that the post-IPO banks trade at a discount to book value, and they have plenty of excess capital and very clean loan portfolios -- and because of this, the stocks have done very well. They also become very attractive takeover candidates. The average life span of a mutual thrift is pretty short. In the past two decades, more than 75% of mutual conversions were taken over within less than five years. In the past few years, I have seen former conversions taken over at a pretty good clip, with banks like Abington and Danvers taken over at large premiums to our purchase price.
Here's where it gets interesting. If you look at conversion deals that have been done since 2006, you'll see the takeover rate has declined sharply. Based on the information Andrew provided, it looks like there have been 80 conversions since 2006 and just five takeovers. The credit crisis hit all segments of the banking industry, and thrift conversions were not exempt. They withstood the storm better than most because of their more conservative approach to lending and high levels of capital, but they still took some hits. In addition, takeover activities slowed down to a near-coma as the focus for many banks became simple survival -- not growth. That's set to change over the next five years.
There are still substantial headwinds for the smaller banks. Regulatory costs and capital requirements will constrain top- and bottom-line growth. Real-estate markets are still struggling in many areas of the U.S. Small business, an important small bank customer, is still reluctant to expand in an uncertain environment. This all is more of a positive than a negative for our thrift-conversion stocks.
Although the group is not back to 2006 levels, there are signs it is stabilizing. As the focus for banking again turns towards growth, the easiest path will be to acquire smaller institutions with excess capital and clean loan portfolios. Given that high regulatory costs make it difficult to operate and profit, many of these former thrifts will find it easier to sell. Since the officers and directors tend to be large shareholders post-conversion, these deals stand to be done at solid premiums to book value and the current stock price.
The opportunity for the last six years' worth of thrift-conversion stocks is a huge subset of the trade of the decade. On Friday I will explore a couple of these banks that are worth exploring for long-term investors.


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Watch me be the new Norman Bates on HuffPost Live!
I had to defend lying today via HuffPost Live and I think I maybe succeeded? Or at least, that's what I'll tell myself so I can sleep tonight.
Not that I will sleep tonight anyway because kittens will probably run across my face at some point. They see my face as one of those little Zen gardens and their claws as the little rakes. So when they scratch me, really, they are just trying to restore order in the universe. What wise kittens.
In other news, spring break is next week! I'd like to pretend that I'm going on some fabulous trip but really, I'm just going to be in the fetal position, crying about my thesis, and not going anywhere – literally and figuratively. I feel like I've come down with a raging case of snow blindness from staring at the white pages of all these books and unfortunately, there are 5490523094583209 books to go through still. I might just write the words "snow blindness" on a piece of paper and turn it in in lieu of my thesis because I'm post-modern like that.
It also doesn't help matters that the images I'm analyzing feature Lindsay Lohan. Can you think of a less motivational figure to want to analyze in photographs? I sure can't. I don't regret this thesis topic at all.
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Gambling Addiction
What would cause a person to suddenly develop a gambling addiction when they are in their 50s?
Certain medications used to treat Parkinson's disease (such as pramipexole and ropinirole) have, as a very rare side effect, the sudden onset of gambling addiction, in a person who previously never had problems with gambling. The exact mechanism of this side effect is not clearly understood, but because these 2 medications are dopamine agonists (that is, they turn on the dopamine receptor) and because addiction is related to a dysfunction in the dopamine/reward system of the brain, researchers speculate that the gambling addiction may be triggered by too much dopamine in the brain.
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - Daytona Beach police are investigating an early morning shooting that left one man shot in the stomach.
Police said the shooting happened around 5:37 a.m.on Forest Glen Boulevard.
Police said a resident on Forest Glen Boulevard heard a gunshot and when he went outside, he saw someone lying on the ground, face down.
Police said the witness saw a bicycle laying on the ground nearby and a car speeding away from the scene.
Police said the witness grabbed his cellphone and tried to help the identified as Joseph Ruffing, Daytona Beach, while calling 911.
When paramedics arrived, they saw Ruffing had been shot in the stomach while riding his bicycle, then tried to run, police said.
Police said this is not Bike Week related.
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Get an overview of this hotelAward-winning hotel in San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter
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Centrally located in Gaslamp Quarter, close to Little Italy, Hillcrest, North Park, and Coronado Island communities. The San Diego Convention Center, PETCO Park, and Horton Plaza Mall are within walking distance of this San Diego boutique hotel.
Rooftop lounge, restaurant
Guests can enjoy American cuisine at RoofTop600and relax by the outdoor rooftop pool open sunrise to sunset, or enjoy cocktails and bottle service with live entertainment.
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Guestrooms at Andaz San Diego feature free WiFi, complimentary non-alcoholic beverages, and snacks. 46-inch flat-screen TVs come with over 100 HD channels.
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- Location was a bit noisy
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Andaz San Diego is 2 blocks from Horton Plaza shopping, and 6 blocks from the San Diego Convention Center and PETCO Park. Room service (limited hours) is available daily. The property is smoke-free.
Wireless Internet access is complimentary; other complimentary amenities include newspapers in the lobby. Valet parking is available for a surcharge. Full concierge services are complimentary; the front desk is open 24-hours a day. Guests enjoy a free welcome beverage on arrival.
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- Bar/lounge
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Coffee/tea in common areas
- Concierge services
- Free newspapers in lobby
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- Number of floors - 6
- Total number of rooms - 159
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- Pool cabanas (surcharge)
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- Conference space size (meters) - 1858
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- Year Built 1914
- Conference space size (feet) - 20000
- Number of meeting rooms - 3
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
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- Outdoor pool
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- Air conditioning
- Free newspaper
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- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- In-room safe
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- Cable TV service
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The Rooftop by STK - Andaz San Diego's full service restaurant and rooftop lounge is one of San Diego's local hotspots for dining and entertainment. Complete with a heated rooftop pool with cabanas, this restaurant and lounge is open day and night, with live music throughout the week. Every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night guests can expect DJs and dancing with the best city views of downtown San Diego.
Andaz Wine Bar - Glasses of wine available in taste, half, and full servings. Wine stations for creating personalized tastings.
Nearby Things to Do
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
- Snorkeling nearby
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- Kayaking nearby
- Sailing nearby
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- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Parasailing nearby
- Skydiving nearby
- Golf lessons available nearby
- Boat tours nearby
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
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Hotel Policies
Check-in time ends at midnight
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Check-out time is noon
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Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 16 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
- Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
- Free cribs (infant beds)!
- Pets stay free
- Dogs and cats only
- 2 per room (up to 50 lb)
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Optional extras
- Breakfast fee: between USD 15 and USD 30 per person (approximately)
- Valet parking fee: USD 49.00 per night (in/out privileges)
- Pet fees vary based on length of stay
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Up to 3 children 16 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
Awards & Affiliations
- This property is affiliated with the International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association (IGLTA) and welcomes lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) guests.
Good Morning Sunshine Promotion
Book a stay in a "Good Morning Sunshine" rate category and receive complimentary daily breakfast for 2.
Offer is not valid with groups/conventions and may not be combined with other promotional offers. No refunds for any unused portion of package. Promotional blackout periods may apply due to seasonal periods or special events, and normal arrival/departure restrictions apply. The property reserves the right to alter or withdraw this program at any time without notice.
Flights of Fancy
Book a stay in a "Flights of Fancy" rate category and receive a $50 gift card for use in the on-site RoofTop600. Offer is not valid with groups/conventions and may not be combined with other promotional offers. Promotional blackout periods may apply due to seasonal periods or special events, and normal arrival/departure restrictions apply. The property reserves the right to alter or withdraw this program at any time without notice.
Happy Hour Offer
Book a stay in any room or rate category and receive complimentary wine daily from 5 PM - 8 PM.
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Young singers, bands, poets and comedians are being sought to perform at a Valentine's Day event in Otley.
Twelve to 17-year-olds who write their own material are invited to put themselves forward for a slot at the Friday, February 14, Hearts Club Night at Otley Courthouse.
Staged by Ilkley Literature Festival in association with Skipton Building Society, and in collaboration with the Courthouse, the 7.30pm to 10pm evening will feature live performances, along with a juice bar and disco.
Ilkley Literature Festival director Rachel Feldberg said: "Our club nights always have a great atmosphere and are the perfect opportunity for young performers wanting to share their work.
"Many of the bands who started performing at our club nights have gone on to take part in national competitions and perform at festivals.
"We know there are lots of talented young people in the area and are keen for new groups to get involved."
The competition judge will be looking out for promising artists while the young audience will also be asked to vote for their favourite performance, with the winners of both categories receiving a special prize.
Anyone interested in performing should contact the organisers on (01943) 601210, e-mail email@example.com, to book a slot. Local teenagers, meanwhile, are encouraged to come along and cheer on their favourite acts. Audience tickets cost £5 and are available from Otley Courthouse, telephone (01943) 467466 or visit otleycourthouse.org.uk .


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After many years I'm back to XBMC and I really like Transparency. Everything is working as I want except 1 thing which I can't figure out and could not find an answer.
How can I disable that TV Series remembers where I was?
I'm at: TV Series - Serie X - Season 3 - list of episodes.
Now I click back or exit and end up on the main menu screen. When I then click on TV Series again I want to see the screen with all the TV Series and not where I was before ^^^.
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RibsRebus brain teasers use words or letters in interesting orientations to represent common phrases.
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AnswerPrime Ribs
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Indians activate reliever Albers from restricted list
CHICAGO -- Indians reliever Matt Albers was activated from the restricted list on Monday after tending to a family issue for the better part of the past two weeks.
Cleveland manager Terry Francona said it was important for Albers to know that the team puts family first during tough times.
"That's what we told him," Francona said. "He understands completely that he had our blessing to be at home, and our thoughts and our prayers always with him, and hopefully even our actions. We welcome him back. At the same time, we will think about his wife and his family. Hopefully now, this is where these guys can help him."
Albers was originally placed on the paternity list to be with his wife, who experienced complications with her pregnancy. The right-hander was later transferred to the medical emergency list before the Indians added him to the restricted list instead of activating him this past weekend.
Albers, who was acquired this offseason from Arizona, is 1-0 with a 5.40 ERA over five innings in four appearances out of the bullpen.
The Indians designated Fernando Nieve for assignment on Monday to clear room on the 40-man roster for Albers. Nieve, 30, was promoted this weekend from Triple-A Columbus when Brett Myers was placed on the 15-day disabled list, but he has not appeared in a Major League game this year.
Albers was home in the Houston area for 10 days and threw at a local high school to keep his arm in shape while away from the Indians.
"He's ready to go," Francona said.
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I like people and always come over for pets and hugs. I'm gentle and am very careful when I play. I can't wait to have a home of my own. I like to curl up with my foster dad and a few other cats on the couch when he watches TV (and falls asleep!)
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Mile DriveSituation puzzles (sometimes called lateral thinking puzzles) are ones where you need to ask lots of yes or no questions to figure out what happened in the situation. These are good puzzles for groups where one person knows the puzzle and answers the questions.
Johny, Jack and Jose are sitting in a bar on a cold winter night. Jose starts getting a little braggadocious and states that he has ten thousand dollars that says he can hit a golf ball a mile. Jose clarifies that he means a regulation golf ball and driver off of a tee, and Johny and Jack smile and say they'll take that bet.
Jose got his drinking money out of them for the next month. How did he do it?
HintThey are in a bar in Michigan.
AnswerIn the dead of winter, Lake Michigan is completely frozen over. Jose teed up the ball on the banks of the lake and hit a perfect drive that would under normal circumstances go 300 to 400 yards. But with almost zero friction of the ice, the ball rolled completely out of sight.
Quick Tip: My daddy always told me, "No matter how bizarre the bet may seem, if a man is willing to bet his money that he can do something, he probably can!"
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I've said it before and I'll say it again: I personally think Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson is a pretty decent actor. He's not great and he sometimes misses good by a hair's breadth, but he's working at the acting craft, which is something many young actors fail to do. Unfortunately, his most recent film - Freelancers - fails to hit its mark...but it's not for a lack of trying.
Directed by Jessy Terrero, who's also directed 50 Cent in numerous other films , Freelancers fits the stereotypical cliche cop action drama perfectly. 50 Cent plays rookie Officer Malo, the son of a deceased NYPD officer who joins the force and finds himself assigned to work with his father's former partner, Sarcone (DeNiro). Sarcone is a dirty cop with a dirty agenda. Determined to see his former partner's son become one of his cronies, Sarcone assigns Malo with LaRue (Whitaker), who works with the rookie to fan the flames of corruption through a battery of trials to test Malo's loyalty. However, when Malo makes a discovery and the truth comes to light about his father's death, revenge is the only thing on the young officer's mind and he won't stop until justice is served.
Now I have to admit, the above description makes me want to watch the film. Sadly, having seen it, I can honestly say it fails to live up to any and every expectations. The first kick in the teeth is from first-time feature length screenwriter L. Philippe Casseus, whose work here is loose, hard to follow, and in need of consistency and flow. It's somewhat of a mystery to me how Casseus' script was made into an $11 million dollar movie until I realized its being produced by 50 Cent himself so 50 Cent can star in it opposite a seemingly powerful cast of talented actors, including Academy Award winners Robert DeNiro and Forest Whitaker and a number of talented TV actors, including Matt Gerald (The Unit, Dexter), Robert Wisdom (Burn Notice, Happy Town), and Malcolm Goodwin (Breakout Kings).
The second kick to the teeth is the lack of impressive acting by the cast mentioned above. It's clear DeNiro and Whitaker took Freelancers for little more than a paycheck and while actors like Gerald, Wisdom, and Goodwin do good work, without the solid development of any of their characters, it's still unimpressive. Likewise, while Terrero's directing isn't terrible, it leaves much to be desired. Scenes are often long and drawn out with little worthwhile story development. Instead, scenes are filled with empty exposition and random action or cliche drama. To make things worse, the film is set in New York City, yet looks exactly like New Orleans, which is where the movie was filmed. Overall, the combination of a misused cast, poor writing, lackluster directing, and odd set production makes for a hollow film. And Freelancers is as hollow as the bullets being shot by these dirty cop's guns.
Surprisingly, Freelancers includes a solid variety of bonus material, including a feature length audio commentary with film director Jessy Terrero and producer/actor Jackson, nearly an hours worth of interviews with cast members, nearly 20 minutes worth of deleted scenes and, the film's trailers and promo pieces. While the disc does not include a DVD or Digital Copy, you won't miss these if you only rent the movie and if you do buy Freelancers, you'll probably never need to watch the film again.
So far, Jackson has produced a total of 15 films and acted in 23. I respect Jackson for continuing to work to become a better filmmaker. Unfortunately, it seems he's still struggling to figure out how to do this. As any student of any craft knows, a great way to become better is to surround one's self with those more experienced and talented than you and learn. Unfortunately, it seems the only thing being learned from Freelancers is for film fans to avoid future 50 Cent movies.
Freelancers is rated R for strong sexual content, nudity, drug use, violence and pervasive language and is available now wherever home video is sold.
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This game was classified by the community with the following category scores - Violence=0/3, Sex=0/3, Mature Content=3/3. Beer Pong 2 introduces trickshot levels that allow you to collect caps and purchase upgrades. Upgrades include Ball variations, gravity controls, spin controls, ball paths and more that can all be used in Classic play. Using the new Minimap feature, you can now view the entire field to better aim your shot!
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We have a range of equipment and events to make Dalby accessible for all. Dalby is proud to lead the way with a wide selection of inclusive bike provision allowing people of varying abilities to enjoy Dalby together.
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A weekly Thursday morning ride exploring the forest at a pace suited to you. There is a great social scene around Dalby and lots of friendly people to ride and chat with. The ride finishes at Dalby courtyard café for coffee and a bun.
Cycling is one of the best ways to get your aerobic system going and here at Dalby we offer friendly social rides to help get you moving in the right direction. Rides orientated around you and your health needs are designed to ease you into mountain biking at a pace you are comfortable with.
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As dairy farms grow and specialize in milking cows, one enterprise that may be removed from the dairy farm to allow for milk cow herd expansion is heifer raising. Michigan State University economists Christopher Wolf and Stephen Harsh say custom heifer raising is increasingly common across the country and purchasing heifers may be preferred to raising heifers. However, these alternatives are not suitable for all dairy farmers. Wolf and Harsh examine heifer enterprise costs relative to using a custom raiser or purchasing heifers. They also identify factors that should be considered in making the proper decision relative to the heifer enterprise.
The basic issues when considering whether an enterprise should be kept are whether profit will improve and whether using outside custom service or purchasing heifers is consistent with the dairy producer's methods and goals. The heifer raising decision may be driven by the need for a new heifer facility or more room for the milking herd. Read more.
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Qualcomm's strong earnings report late Wednesday boosted the company's shares nearly 4.5 percent Thursday in a down day for markets, with the San Diego company's results driven in part by its technology lead in advanced smartphone chips.
The wireless technology company not only beat Wall Street's analysts' estimates for the quarter but also forecast significant growth in 2013. Revenue is expected to surge more than 20 percent to $23.5 billion. Earnings per share are forecast to grow roughly 13 percent to $4.22 – a surprise given fears about the global economy.
As Qualcomm's shares rose Thursday, Bloomberg News reported that the company's value exceeded chip giant Intel's for the first time based on market capitalization.
By the time markets closed, however, Intel held a slight lead with a $103.6 billion market cap versus Qualcomm's $103.3 billion.
The continued popularity of smartphones worldwide obviously is creating strong tailwinds for Qualcomm, while Intel has been hurt by softening demand for computers using its chips.
But analysts say Qualcomm's growth also is being fueled by a technology advantage it has over other smart phone chip makers with its multi-mode 3G/4G modems used in popular handsets such as the iPhone 5, Samsung Galaxy S3 and others.
"With many of Qualcomm's competitors struggling to launch first generation (4G modem chips,) we believe Qualcomm has at least an 18 month lead on its competitors in terms of integrated 3G/4G solutions," said Michael Walkley, an analyst with Canaccord Genuity, in a research note.
Early versions of 4G smartphones contained separate 3G and 4G modem chips. That way the phones could switch to 3G networks when a 4G network wasn't available.
But this resulted in poor battery performance as the phones continually searched for the correct network. Qualcomm has made a chip with a combined 3G/4G modem, vastly improving battery life.
"We believe Qualcomm is the only supplier in the industry that has an optimized 3G+4G single-chip solution …. that can deliver 8-9 hours of battery life on a smartphone," said Sterne Agee Analyst Vijay Rakesh in a research note.
Moreover, Qualcomm's integrated modem chips support many different 3G/4G wireless technology flavors and frequency bands. So phone makers can manufacturer one device that works on diverse wireless operator networks.
"Qualcomm has clear technology leadership in 4G LTE," wrote Craig Berger of FBR Capital Markets in a research note. "The firm has an excellent opportunity to benefit from the transition to 4G as more phones use 3G and 4G multi-mode radios."
Berger added that the number of rivals making 3G/4G wireless radio chips is stagnant, with ST Ericsson, Intel, Broadcom and Marvell "as real competitors at this point."
Qualcomm's shares ended Thursday up $2.55 at $60.67 on the Nasdaq exchange.


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CLAREMONT — The Mountainside Master Chorale on Dec. 15 and 16 will present "Christmas Fantasia."
The "music for string orchestra and choir" will offer the works of Finzi, Handel, Rutter, Vaughan Williams, and others, conducted by S?bastien Vall?e.
The program will also feature baritone Eric Carampatan.
The program is at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 15 and 3:30 p.m. Dec. 16 at the United Church of Christ, Congregational, at 6th and Harvard streets.
The cost is $20 for adults and $17 for seniors and students.
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And carrots and bell peppers and pumpkins and….
I'm here at the Indianapolis International Airport waiting for the 11 members of the Vienna Vegetable Orchestra to arrive. They perform at The Toby this Saturday night, 7 pm.
Since seeing their picture in a cooking magazine five years ago, I've been obsessed with bringing them to perform at IMA. I love that they take an everyday object like an eggplant and mine it for its expressive sonic properties. I love that they wear all black and let the colorful veggies create a visual pop. I love that they treat vegetables as sculptural objects. I love that their music is experimental.
Here's a listen to their latest CD, Onionoise. I especially like Brazil.
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After a lot of struggle and going through periods of carrying 15 or 16 different molds at a time without being able to really throw most of them, I've decided to force myself down to a limited number of molds that I know work for me. So far I'm liking the results a lot. I've only got ~300' max D so no need for the big stuff. Here is what I settled on:
S Wizard
S Voodoo
DX Roc
KC Pro Roc
if it's windy I'll throw in a Pro-D Drone
DX Cheetahs
DX Eagle-Xs
DX and Champ Sidewinders
X Preds
Carrying 2 or 3 of each of the driver molds, in various weights and stages of wear. Any comments?


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I have been throwing at our local course about 20-25 times a year for a few years. I'm a right-handed thrower, and my distance throws are all forehand. My preferred distance driver is a Wraith, but I mix in a Boss sometimes. I tend to switch to backhand for approach/putting distances, because I currently lack good distance with those throws. The course I throw averages about 300-350' per hole, with a maximum of 532'. If I had to guess, I'd say my best drives are in the 250' range, but my average throw is probably closer to 200'.
I'm looking to upgrade my equipment this weekend, and was looking for some advice on the following:
1) I don't currently have a good midrange disc, I tend to switch to throwing backhand with the boss if I'm too close for the forehand, or throw the Boss/Wraith forehand and take something off of the throw. This doesn't tend to work very well, as both discs seem to hook very heavily if I don't throw with enough power. Is there a disc that you guys could recommend for midrange forehand? Do most forehand players tend to use a good midrange disc for those throws, or do they switch back to backhand for approach?
2) I think I need to add a backhand throw to my game. Can anyone recommend a good starter level disc for backhand throws?
3) Is there a disc you would recommend that I should pick up for forehand drives? I seem to get the best results with my wraith.
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Quell Reflect Levels 81 - 84 Answers and Solutions
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There was a thread before the season where we were talking about the draft and I had PG at 5 in a redo.
I think now it wouldn't have been a bad pick for Paul at #1 even. You could definitely make that argument, especially when you add up the intangibles like his demeanor, attitude and professionalism. Greg Monroe and John Wall are right there too, possibly Favors, but it's more of a tossup. Demarcus Cousins is a beast, but so was Ron Ron... I would have him behind those guys now.
At any rate, we totally lucked out with that pick. Larry Bird is awesome.


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The jungle cat's hunting technique is like that of most other cats, stalking and pouncing. They feed on rats, mice, hares, and can jump high in the air to catch pheasants and other large birds. They will even kill and eat porcupines, deer fawns, snakes and frogs. Those cats living close to bodies of water are able to swim and dive in order to catch fish. During mating season, the male barks, sounding like a large dog.
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Mr Man wrote:I'm not sure if tinnitus is the same as the sound of silence.
Here is something from Ajahn Amaro http://www.thebuddhadharma.com/web-archive/2012/11/8/the-sound-of-silence.html
PeterB wrote:Surely everyone has heard The Sound Of Silence ?
It goes..' Hello darkness my old friend '........
SarathW wrote:Hi Mr. Man
May be I got some thing wrong here. I am bit confused now.
I don't understand what the sound of silence is though!
lostitude wrote:Hello,
I was about to post about how to deal with tinnitus in meditation but I found this thread before
I just wanted to add that according to my doctor, tinnitus may worsen if I pay too much attention to it, as focusing too often on it may reinforce it since it is a purely 'neuronal' phenomenon...
SarathW wrote:My tinnitus has not improved at all.
Even when I write this I can hear it very loud and clear but it does not bother me at all.
It is just another noise for me.
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(MCT) — Stephon Edward Watts' parents say they wish they hadn't called police the morning of Feb. 1, when their 15-year-old son refused to go to school and got into a fight with his father.
If they hadn't called police, they say, their son — who had autism — would still be alive.
Instead, two Calumet City police officers who responded to Stephon's father's call for help shot and killed Stephon in the family's basement as he charged at them with a knife, according to police reports.
Newly released records of an Illinois State Police investigation into the shooting show that Stephon's parents and police largely agree on what happened in the moments before Stephon was shot.
But Stephon's parents continue to insist their son was armed with a butter knife when officers shot him, even though the state police investigation determined that Stephon was clutching a steak knife that he used to slash one of the officers.
They also question whether the officers — who had dealt with Stephon before — had to use deadly force, said Stephon's mother, Danelene Powell-Watts. She said she and her husband are haunted by their son's death, replaying it in their minds while they're awake and having nightmares about it while they're asleep.
"It's really hard," she said in a recent interview, struggling to speak through her tears. "I can't understand that he's dead."
The officers who shot Stephon were cleared of wrongdoing by the Cook County state's attorney's office in April, after prosecutors reviewed the state police investigation. The records of the investigation, obtained by the Tribune through a Freedom of Information Act request, give the most comprehensive summary yet of the events that led to Stephon's death.
Stephon was diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome when he was 9 and was familiar to Calumet City officers — police said they had been called to subdue him 10 times in less than two years before he was killed.
Officers had used Tasers at least once on the teen, who the Lake County, Ind., coroner's office said was 5 feet 7 inches tall and 205 pounds.
About two months before Stephon died, police used Tasers on him after he punched his mother in the face and ran from the house with a knife, police and his family said. On another occasion, Stephon locked himself in a bathroom with a knife, forcing police to call in a hostage negotiator.
On the morning of Feb. 1, Stephon's father, Steven Watts, called police because he and his son had gotten into a fight after his son refused to go to school, according to the state police investigation.
Extra officers were sent to the house in the 500 block of Forsythe Avenue because of Stephon's history of fighting with police, according to the investigation.
Stephon's father met officers Robert Hynek, William Coffey and Jeff McBrayer when they arrived at the front door. He told them his son had left the house and that everything was under control, according to the investigation.
All three officers had been at the house when Stephon locked himself in the bathroom, and they told his father they needed to check the house to make sure everyone was OK, according to the investigation. When they entered the house, Stephon's father told them his son was actually in the basement.
Steven Watts told his son to come upstairs, but he refused. Stephon's father then led the three officers down the basement stairs.
As they neared the bottom of the stairs, Stephon came around a corner holding a steak knife, ran past his father and charged the officers, who tried to go back up the stairs, according to the investigation. Stephon cut Hynek on the left forearm with the knife just before Hynek and Coffey fired one shot each, according to interviews with the officers included in the investigation.
Autopsy reports and photos included in the state police investigation show Stephon was shot behind the right shoulder and below the right arm.
Steven Watts told police his son "lunged" past him toward Hynek just before he was shot, but he told investigators his son was holding a butter knife.
However, police and paramedics found a steak knife near Stephon's legs on the bottom stair after he was shot, according to the state police investigation.
The agency's 266 pages of reports on the case include several photos of the steak knife — with a silver blade and black handle — on the bottom stair, as well as photos of the small cut on Hynek's forearm.
But the evidence has not swayed Stephon's parents. In a recent interview, his mother — who did not see the shooting — accused police of planting a steak knife at the scene to justify their actions.
"They lied," she said, calling the police "liars and killers."
"He did not have a steak knife," she said.
Danelene Powell-Watts also filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Hynek, Coffey and Calumet City in Cook County Circuit Court in April. The lawsuit does not address the type of knife Stephon was holding.
Calumet City's police chief, Edward Gilmore, declined to comment for this article because of the pending lawsuit.


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A Non-interventional Survey on the EGFR (Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor) Mutation Status in Completely Resected Chinese Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) Patients With Adenocarcinoma Histology (ICAN)
This study has been completed.
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This is a descriptive observational study. The primary objective is to explore the EGFR gene mutation status in early stage NSCLC with adenocarcinoma histology after complete resection. The patients should be histological confirmed adenocarcinoma of the lung, have received complete resection and tested for EGFR mutation in regular medical practice.
|Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Observational Model: Case-Only
Time Perspective: Prospective
|Official Title:
|A Non-interventional Survey on the Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor (EGFR) Mutation Status in Completely Resected Chinese Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) Patients With Adenocarcinoma Histology
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Further study details as provided by AstraZeneca:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- type and prevalence of EGFR mutation [ Time Frame: up to 3 months ]
Secondary Outcome Measures:
- Operation type and adjuvant treatment type [ Time Frame: up to 3 months ]
- Disease Free Survival rate [ Time Frame: up to 3 months ]
|Study Start Date:
|August 2010
|Study Completion Date:
|January 2014
|Primary Completion Date:
|January 2014 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
Patients in this group should be histological confirmed adenocarcinoma of the lung, have received complete resection and tested for EGFR mutation.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years and older (Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
|Sampling Method:
|Non-Probability Sample
Study Population
Patients from Thoracic surgery department
Inclusion Criteria:
- Histological diagnosed as adenocarcinoma type of non-small cell lung cancer
- Have completed lung cancer operation
- The tumour EGFR gene mutation status test was performed as regular medical practice
Exclusion Criteria:
- Patients who disagree to participate this study
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|Chongqing, Chongqing, China
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|Tianjin, Tianjin, China
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|Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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|Study Director:
|Karen Atkin
|Astrazeneca China R&D
|Principal Investigator:
|Wu Yilong
|Guangdong General Hospital
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|April 14, 2010
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Keywords provided by AstraZeneca:
EGFR mutation test
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Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Lung Neoplasms
Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung
Respiratory Tract Neoplasms
Thoracic Neoplasms
Neoplasms by Site
Lung Diseases
Respiratory Tract Diseases
Carcinoma, Bronchogenic
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Neoplasms by Histologic Type
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It turns out the conspiracy theorists were right. The government is plotting to take away one of the freedoms we hold dearest.
Put away your ammo, Annie Oakley. I'm not talking about guns.
If an ordinance proposed by the West County Integrated Waste Management Authority is enacted, there will be no more plastic bags offered at retail stores in Richmond, San Pablo, Hercules, El Cerrito and Pinole.
Double-lock your doors, Martinez. The bag police are coming down Highway 4.
You knew this day was at hand. The Great Green Movement has been spreading like weeds in a vegetable garden. First, plastic bags were banned in San Francisco, then San Jose, Palo Alto and Alameda County.
Now the environmentalists plan to leave their carbonless footprints in Contra Costa County. They did a nifty end run, circling north along Interstate 80 and avoiding the backup at the Caldecott Tunnel.
Once upon a time, plastic bags were regarded as a great leap forward from paper. They're nearly weightless, cheap and waterproof, meaning the bottoms don't fall out when wet. The problem is that littered plastic bags harm the ecosystem and, especially, marine life that get entangled or swallow them.
The goal is noble — who wants to harm wildlife? — but is a ban really the best solution? Plastic bags don't litter, people do. If the littering laws already on the books were enforced, we wouldn't need new ones. This is only going to hurt the law-abiding plastic-bag users. (This argument is starting to sound familiar.)
Yes, my tongue is in my cheek. Allow me to dislodge it.
There are serious arguments against plastic bags, which are non-biodegradable and distributed in the U.S. at a rate of 100 billion per year. Interestingly, though, there also are arguments against the reusable tote bags that environmentalists prefer.
Because they are generally made of cloth and rarely washed, reusable bags can be a magnet for germs and a breeding ground for bacteria. Every droplet of bloody juice that escapes plastic-wrapped meat packages turns your reusable bag into a Petri dish.
Citing studies at the University of Pennsylvania and George Mason University, Huffingtonpost.com reported last week that E. coli infections and foodborne illnesses in San Francisco increased noticeably after implementation of the plastic bag ban.
Those findings mirrored studies done by the University of Arizona and the Loma Linda University School of Public Health in 2011. Then there's a more recent report from the University of Texas: "We find that both deaths and ER visits spiked as soon as the ban went into effect."
Two questions occur: 1) Don't these universities have more important things to do? 2) What's to be done about these filthy reusable bags?
Check with the chancellor about the first question. As for No. 2, soap and water is one answer. That's a nuisance, of course, and it means turning on the washing machine, using water and power, and then flushing detergent down the drain and spewing exhaust out the clothes dryer, which can't make environmentalists happy.
An alternative solution, included in the proposed ordinance, is for stores to make environmentally friendly bags available for consumers — for a fee. Those bags are to be made of paper.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't this where we came in?
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CHICAGO (AP) -- Cleveland Indians right-hander Ubaldo Jimenez won't pitch again this season because of a sprained right ankle. Jimenez was examined Monday in Cleveland after having some problems in his previous two starts. He was 9-17 with a 5.55 ERA.
Left-hander Rafael Perez had arthroscopic surgery on his throwing shoulder Wednesday in Wilmington, Del. Perez is expected to begin throwing in two months and recover in time for spring training. He was 0-1 with a 3.52 ERA in eight appearances and last pitched April 25.
Right-handed pitcher Roberto Hernandez, bothered by a sprained right ankle, threw 60 pitches during a four-inning simulated game Wednesday. The Indians will evaluate Hernandez on Friday before deciding if he can pitch again this season.


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For years, Middle Eastern food was FedEx-ed to my apartment — classics, handmade by a Lebanese-American in Minnesota. Odd story short, I forfeited an engagement ring along with overnight deliveries of terrific spinach-filled turnovers called fatayer bi sabanekh .
That's the baggage I took to Alforon.
Run by Lebanese-Americans George and Sam Salami, the folksy College Area restaurant is established but new to me. Alforon opened two years ago, adding Levantine cuisine to El Cajon Boulevard's amazingly global food culture. Its patrons are young Saudi Arabian men, East African women in hijabs and groups of no discernible heritage drawn to a flavor profile similar to Greek food. The atmosphere combines a fast, working-class eatery with the warmth of an old house.
Don't climb over the small tables toward the cash register to order. Seat yourself — but not at that regal, wooden booth, unless you've got a large party. (The charming Sam practically brooms pairs away from that inviting furniture.) Previously a pizzeria, Alforon also has a counter that faces one terra cotta-colored wall with framed pictures of 1930s Beirut.
There's a laminated, bilingual menu heavy with house-made Lebanese appetizers. Good luck getting patient explanations from that one young waitress.
Just ask for pickled wild cucumbers and the old-recipe kaack , fresh-baked, sesame-coated bread ring. Request more pita wedges to scoop up hummus bi tahini : A dense mash of garbanzos and sesame paste, it's well-seasoned and drenched in extra virgin olive oil sourced from Lebanese orchards. (You can handle the spicy version perked with pickled jalapeño rings and red bell peppers.)
Alforon also emphasizes from-scratch flatbreads, like that very-thin crust, ground-beef-topped lahmbajeen and chuck-steak-strips on an unwrapped shawarma. You don't need to be a minimalist to like the chicken tawook — chunks of mild chicken breast with garlic paste on a baked-just-past-chewy base. And all the flatbreads — baked in a custom-built alforon, Arabic for oven — feature halal meats slaughtered according to Islamic tradition.
And you don't need to be on a budget to appreciate that Alforon's prices haven't changed since it opened.
At $1.75, that spinach turnover is practically a giveaway. But Alforon's mini fatayer bi sabanekh was not the divine spinach-pastry triangle from my memory. Although its filling had that satisfying tartness that comes from sumac spice, the exterior lacked flaky terrific-ness.
And while I was open to loving kibbeh again, this wasn't my FedEx-ed ground lamb held together with minced onion and bulgur like a juicy, oval-shaped meatloaf. Alforon doesn't serve lamb. And its oven-baked kibbeh, shaped like a 7-inch tart, is lean ground beef bulked with so much wheat-like bulgur it tastes like a meat alternative.
So I couldn't marry my memory with every Alforon dish. When I cozied up to Alforon's house-made black tea, and ordered until wicker platters and bowls overran my table, I found Lebanese cuisine that reached highs. Namely the earthy foul moudamas, fava beans boiled in a pressure cooker, dressed with garlic, lemon juice and undetectable mint. There's great smoky baba ghanoush, oven-roasted eggplant puréed and garnished with tangy-fruity cranberries instead of traditional pomegranate seeds. There's a winning dessert, re-imagined aaysh essaraya — pound cake dipped in syrup, served with pistachios and ashta, a light cream.
But I'd never expect to be so taken by Alforon's handcrafted whole-milk yogurt. It's sour, showered with imported olive oil, perfect on pita and lovely.


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I have always enjoyed watching figure skating (like the Olympics and the world championships type figure skating; not Barney on Ice type figure skating). I used to know a little bit about how they judged the competition, but since all the judging changes were made, now I just watch for what entertains me personally in a routine.
Last night, watching Russian ice dancing champions Oksana Domnina and Maxim Shabalin perform their original dance routine in the Olympics, I was neither entertained nor amused. And neither were a lot of Australian Aboriginal leaders.
See, this year's theme for the original dance portion of the ice dancing competition is "folk dancing." For some reason, the Russian pair decided to "pay tribute" to the Aboriginal culture with their routine. To me, it looked more like "make fun of" instead of "pay tribute to."
I thought the costumes were stupid. The "funny faces" the two made throughout the routine, and the way Shabalin "dragged" Domnina by her ponytail in parts of the dance looked like something out of a bad Vaudeville routine. Their moves did not seem particular difficult, nor was their footwork impressive. And to top it off, it all seemed badly skated to me.
Since I am not of Aboriginal descent, my complaints about the dance being offensive don't count for much. But the complaints of Aboriginal leaders do count. And here's what Aboriginal leader Bev Manton, chairwoman of the NSW Land Council had to say about it: "I am offended by the performance and so are our other councillors. Aboriginal people for very good reason are sensitive about their cultural objects and icons being co-opted by non-Aboriginal people — whether they are from Australia or Russia. It's important for people to tread carefully and respectfully when they are depicting somebody else's culture and I don't think this performance does."


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Cosy Flat Near Central Vienna (18)
Size32 m²
Floor No.3
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The cosy bedroom is warm and inviting, and contains a double bed and a TV with cable. The room also features a corner sofa with dining facilities, and the fully fitted kitchen includes a coffee maker.
Josefstädterstraße Underground Station can be reached within a 2-minute walk, and provides access to the U6 line. The nearest tram stops are only a few steps away from the apartment, and offer direct access to the city centre. Alternatively, guests can reach the central Vienna within a 20-minute walk.
Just a short distance from the apartment, guests will find a bustling area providing a range of restaurants and interesting shops to enjoy. Saint Stephen's Cathedral, Saint Peter's Church and the Pestsäule Monument can all be reached within a 25-minute walk.
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Relatively central and well connected. Beautifully renovated and with good air from the cold.
Relativamente céntrico y muy bien comunicado. Bien reformado y con buena climatización frente al frío.
Clean apartment, great location and better communicated, could warn against a third party that is no lift, otherwise complete.
Apartamento limpio, muy bien situado y mejor comunicado, en contra podría avisar que es un tercero sin ascensor, por lo demás, completo.
Nice apartment with large kitchen and all the necessary equipment. Only 3min walk to the U4-Statition Josefstädterstraße (not far from Westbahnhof).
Schönes Appartment mit großer Küche und allem nötigen Equipment. Nur 3min zu Fuß zur U4-Statition Josefstädter Straße (unweit von Bahnhof West).
The room looks exactly the same as in the picture ... shame that all the external environment (stairs to access, stable, etc..) are very different ... Moreover, the little refrigerator worked ... That said, the apartment is close to downtown, metro and supermarket. So in the end is a good one!
La camera si presenta esattamente come in foto... peccato che tutto il contesto esterno (scale per accedervi, stabile, etc.) siano ben diversi... inoltre, il frigorifero funzionava poco... Ciò detto, l'appartamento è vicino al centro, alla metro e al supermercato. Quindi alla fine è un buon compromesso!
The apartment is clean and well located, but it is quite noisy due to the multi-lane road and the (at this point overground propelled) underground. If you are a light sleeper, so it should definitely bring earplugs.
Die Ferienwohnung ist sauber und gut gelegen, allerdings ist es aufgrund der mehrspurigen Straße und der (an dieser Stelle oberirdisch fahrende) U-Bahn ziemlich laut. Wer einen leichten Schlaf hat, sollte also unbedingt Ohropax mitnehmen.
A very nice and clean apartment. Also recommended to the position much, just a few meters to the subway station and the nearest supermarket.
Ein sehr schönes und sauberes Appartment. Auch von der Lage her sehr zu empfehlen, nur ein paar Meter bis zur Ubahn Station und dem nächsten Supermarkt.
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A nice place to stay! Everything you need is there and so very close to the subway!
Do you enjoy being screamed at when you have reserved (and paid for) an apartment, and you want to make an appointment to pick up the keys? Then book this apartment. I live in Vienna, I am used to the particular brand of "Viennese charm," but I don't think I have ever paid 1000 EUR for something and then been treated so rudely. I would have cancelled the apartment reservation if I hadn't had to pay the cancellation fee.
To be clear here: I called the owner in order to make a time to move into the apartment. I did not ask for any changes, and I did not ask for a time outside of the check-in hours, and not only was I yelled at, but I was also told that I was wasting her time. I bet she didn't waste much time spending the money I had paid.
The apartment itself is clean enough, though the building is quite shabby and undergoing renovations. The apartment is being advertised as having a washing machine, but the washing machine is broken.
The most positive thing about the entire apartment was Robert, who showed us the apartment and very carefully explained how everything worked and what to do in case we needed anything. I would have given him 10 stars, if it hadn't been for the rudeness of his boss and the state of the building.
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As you can see from the title of the recipe, Carols Completely Fabulous Steak Marinade and Grilled Tri-Tip made quite an impression on me. And the story about how I got the recipe is as fun as the grilled tri-tip is delicious. So who is this Carol and how did I get her completely fabulous recipe for marinated and grilled tri tip?
Once upon a time a great family lived next door to me, and one night the mom (that would be Carol) knocked on my door and offered to bring me steak and grilled asparagus for dinner. I was working on the blog, hadn't had dinner, and when someone offers to bring you steak and asparagus, you never say no, do you?
The steak was amazing, and when I told Carol how much I loved it, she gave me the recipe to share with my readers. The only slightly bittersweet part of the whole story is that a few days later Carol and Kevin found the house of their dreams, and moved away. I saw them a few times after that and then lost touch with them, but maybe through the magic of the internet they'll see this and get back in touch!
(Carols Completely Fabulous Steak Marinade and Grilled Tri-Tip was updated with better photos, July 2016.)
Tri-Tip steak is a cut of beef that's now more popular and expensive than it was when Carol gave me this recipe, but I still buy it at Costco when I get that craving for red meat. Trim off the visible fat and cut into serving-size pieces as desired. Rub the tri-tip pieces on both sides with Montreal Steak Seasoning. Mix together lime juice, Worcestershire sauce, balsamic vinegar, garlic, and olive oil; if you'd like you can mix it right in the bag like Carol did. Then put the tri-tip pieces and marinade into a Ziploc bag (or plastic container with a tight lid) and let the steak marinate all day, or even overnight if you'd like.
(Makes 4-6 servings, thanks to my former neighbor Carol for the recipe!)
2 lbs. Tri Tip steak (half the large Costco package)
3-4 T Montreal Steak Seasoning (purchase or use the recipe for Kalyn's take on Montreal Steak Seasoning)
Marinade Ingredients:
2 T fresh squeezed lime juice (one lime unless they're puny)
2 T Worcestershire Sauce (Be sure to look for gluten-free Worcestershire sauce if needed)
2 T balsamic vinegar
1 tsp. minced garlic (can use garlic powder but I used minced garlic)
2 T olive oil
Trim any visible fat on outside of Tri Tip pieces, and cut into serving size pieces if desired. Rub all sides of steak pieces with Montreal Steak Seasoning. Mix the add lime juice, Worcestershire sauce, balsamic vinegar, garlic, and olive oil (or you can mix it right in the container you marinate in like Carol does. Put steak into large Ziploc bag or plastic container with tight-fitting lid and add the marinade. Seal bag or plastic container and turn over a few times to mix marinade ingredients. Let steak marinate in refrigerator 8 - 24 hours.
When ready to cook, take meat out of refrigerator, drain marinade, and let meat come to room temperature. Preheat gas or charcoal grill to high (you can only hold your hand there for a few seconds at that heat.)
When steak is room temperature and grill is hot, put steak on grill. For nice grill marks, place steak at a diagonal to grill slats, after about 3 minutes, rotate 45 degrees on same side and cook a few more minutes. Turn steak over and cook until desired doneness.
You can see from the photos that I like my meat fairly rare, and I cooked this tri tip just over 8 minutes, but actual cooking time will depend on grill temperature, thickness of the meat, meat temperature, and even the temperature of the air if cooking outside. With steak this thick, I recommend using an inexpensive instant-read meat thermometer to tell when it's done. Here's a chart showing recommended temperatures for various levels of doneness.
Carols Tips for Marinating:
Carol says she has marinated this as long as two days, and it still turned out great. She's also frozen the meat in the bag with the marinade and thawed it when she wanted to cook the pre-marinated meat.
Kalyn's Tip for Leftovers:
I ate the leftover steak with a slightly kicked up version of this Chimichurri Sauce, and loved the way it paired with the steak.
Low-Carb Diet / Low-Glycemic Diet / South Beach Diet Suggestions:
The South Beach Diet recommends choosing steak that's less than 10% fat, and although this is a fairly lean cut, I'm guessing it's slightly higher than that so if you're strictly following South Beach this would be an occasional treat. It would be great for other low-carb eating plans. The recipe can even be Paleo or Whole 30 if you use homemade Worcestershire Sauce.
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Of course would higiene the body to the tick don't proliferate.
Annapurna wrote:Goerdert, do you have ticks in Brazil? It doesn't sound like you ever had a tick.
I'm asking because you don't seem to be aware of the massive threat they pose.
If it sits there for days, it will pump dangerous bacteria into your body and make you ill.
If you're ill, you won't be able to work, and sustain yourself, and become a burden for thecommunity, then you live of taxes they paid.
I don't see how that is what a responsible Buddhist would do.Of course would higiene the body to the tick don't proliferate.
I don't understand what you're trying to say.
Are you saying somebody who is clean won't get ticks?
Khalil Bodhi wrote:Anna,
If your intent is to remove them without pulling their heads off I think it's clear that you didn't intend to kill them. In short, your observance of the precept will remain intact. Metta.
The female ticks can walk trough the body and put more eggs, when eggs hatch you get more ticks. So higiene in the body and in the rooms or places is also good to prevent this insects from proliferating deseases.
PeterB wrote:To allow a tick to suck your blood is totally irresponsible and very dumb. They are carriers of a disease which can cripple you and/or cause you to go blind. What exactly are you trying to prove ? Don't justify your action by referring to Buddhadhamma , because it isnt anything to do with Buddhadhamma.
Goedert wrote:Gt never happen the expirience of a tick in my body. So don't know how the reactions and results would happen.
infection start occurring it is certainly I would remove him paccicaly.
Just let it go...
First of all, enough with the aversion stuff. It has no place here. Secondly, this thread is already going in circles, repeating itself, and it is offering little that has not already been covered in the flea thread.Annapurna wrote:I only just started it a few hours ago and you already want to close another thread of mine. It's nice that you ask though.
Please leave it open.
You don't have to monitor this thread, Tilt, if you feel aversion.
Pretty much the same ground that has been covered, but if it ticks you off to have it closed, it'll stay open. That does not bug me.Hoo wrote:Leave the thread open, Tilt. I'm Buddhist, live in the heart of tick country and am interested in hearing as many differing views as may present themselves because I have this problem as well. I also have decreased immunity due to my chemo treatment which heightens my interest.
I find it hard to believe that this thread is only about 3-4 hours old and you're asking if it's done. It's not like it's taking up space on the shelf that's needed. Give it a cuple of days for people to even see it, reply if they have one, etc.
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It was my mother, a woman who communicates almost solely via text — except in the case of emergencies. I hit the "Accept" button on my phone with trepidation.
"What's wrong?" I asked immediately.
"I slipped on some ice and took a hard fall," she said with obvious strain. "I think I broke something. My neighbor is taking me to the emergency room."
Adrenaline kicked in, and before I knew it, I was racing through automatic doors to get to my injured mother. When I found her, she was bundled in a gurney. I was relieved to see that she was, in fact, in one piece. And then I looked down at her arm.
I don't consider myself to be too particularly weak in the stomach. As a mother, my daily life presents me with scrapes, bruises, bumps, rashes and various other maladies. But as I gazed down at her bruised arm, I had the momentary queasiness that always seems funny in the movies.
Deciding it would be poor form to pass out, I instead switched my gaze to my mom's pale face.
"I know," she said. "It looks bad doesn't it?"
I shook my head unconvincingly and then gratefully turned to the doctor entering the room.
"Let's get you some X-rays," he announced cheerfully.
And off went my mother for confirmation of a diagnosis.
One hour later, we got the final word.
"Arm is definitely broken," the doctor announced. "And, you have a fractured knee."
Mother and daughter stared agape at the doctor. This was not good.
"You will need to see the orthopedic doctor tomorrow for final treatment," the physician continued as he began a makeshift cast. "But this will keep everything stable in the meantime."
We looked at each other with seemingly the same thought: the bones might be stable, but her life certainly would not be — not for several weeks. Knowing she needed optimism wherever she could get it, I smiled and winked. She smiled weakly in return, tugging my heartstrings.
"Let's see what the doctor says tomorrow," I told her.
She nodded, but something told us both the news wouldn't be all that tremendous.
We were right.
"That arm needs surgery," he said. "Let's schedule it for tomorrow. The knee will require rest to heal."
My mother just sat there looking dejected and uncertain. The recovery wouldn't be short, and she was next to helpless with her combination of injuries. She would need as much of my help as she could get.
It was in that moment that I realized my mom and I had somehow reversed our accepted roles. I would now need to be the caretaker, and she was temporarily the dependent. Sure, she would recover and regain her independence in a few weeks.
But it suddenly hit me that she may not be independent forever. There may come a day when she would need me in this capacity on a regular basis. And that realization brought about some kind of foreign sadness.
Instinctively, I reached over and grasped her good hand. She smiled at me as if she knew my thoughts, but no words were needed. We would get through this together, just as we had so many other things over the years.
The next day, I took my mom in for her surgery. I wiped her nervous tear away from her eye as the nurse wheeled her down the hallway, and waited impatiently until the doctor announced a good outcome.
After recovery, the staff helped gently load her into the car. When she was settled, she had one thing on her mind.
"Pancakes," she said. "I'm starving."
I laughed, and off I went for pancakes. When we arrived at her house, I tucked her in bed, cut up her food and doled out her medicine. When bedtime arrived, I curled up next to her.
"You're staying?" she asked me.
"Of course," I replied. "Where else would I be?"
She smiled, and I pretended not to notice that her eyes filled.
She barely slept that night. The pain of surgery and broken bones couldn't be dulled enough to allow her comfort. But she lay quietly, and I could feel her gratitude for my presence.
All she cared about was that I was there — just as I had felt so many nights throughout my life when I had needed her, and she had lain beside me.
This column is the personal opinion of the writer and does not necessarily reflect the views or opinion of The News-Sentinel. Jill Adams blogs at http://lifewithoutbumperpads.blogspot.com.


text: Culinary SOS: Classic meat sauce is thick, rich By Los Angeles Times June 8, 2013 Story Share McClatchy Newspapers Cafe Pierre, in Manhattan Beach, Calif., serves this spaghetti Bolognese with a rich, hearty meat sauce. LOS ANGELES -- Dear SOS: I read your articles every week, and I am finally writing to ask for a recipe, because my husband and I are crazy about the Bolognese sauce at Cafe Pierre, in Manhattan Beach, Calif. Although this is a French restaurant, its sauce puts most Italian restaurants in the L.A. area to shame. I haven't been able to duplicate this one at home, so I need your help. -- Denni Kopelan, Hermosa Beach, Calif.Dear Denni: Cafe Pierre was happy to share its take on this thick, rich meat sauce.Spaghetti BologneseServes 4 to 6. Prep time: 1 hour, 40 minutes. Adapted from Cafe Pierre. Veal stock can be found at many cooking supply stores and gourmet markets. 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 pounds ground beef 1 carrot, finely diced 1/2 onion, finely diced 2 ribs celery, finely diced 3 large cloves garlic, chopped 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons dry white wine 5 tablespoons (3 ounces) tomato paste 1/4 cup veal stock or beef broth 1 teaspoon fresh thyme Salt and pepper to taste 1 pound spaghetti, cooked al dente Grated Parmigiano Reggiano, to tasteMELT the butter with the oil in a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Add the meat and brown, stirring frequently, 10 to 15 minutes, careful not to burn.STRAIN the meat from the pan, using a slotted spoon, leaving the fat (it will seem like a lot of fat, but the fat will be absorbed into the sauce as it slowly cooks).ADD the carrot, onion and celery to the pan, stirring until the vegetables are translucent and soft, about 15 minutes. Stir in the garlic. ADD the tomato paste and cook for 5 minutes to marry the flavors. Stir in the white wine and cook until the wine is reduced, about 5 minutes.STIR the meat back into the pan along with the veal stock, thyme, 1 teaspoon salt and one-half teaspoon pepper, or to taste. Gently cook over low heat until the flavors are married, 45 minutes to an hour, stirring occasionally. Serve with the spaghetti and grated Parmigiano to taste.Nutrition information: Per each of 6 servings without Parmigiano: 779 calories, 46 grams protein, 63 grams carbohydrates, 4 grams fiber, 36 grams fat, 14 grams saturated fat, 142 milligrams cholesterol, 5 grams sugar, 111 milligrams sodium. Story Share Story Share Trending Now 1 Facebook founder visits Charleston restaurant 2 Innerviews: Dual-identity surgeon riding high in horse racing world 3 Gazette editorial: Capito has second chance to do the right thing 4 Safety shutoff disabled prior to June coal-mining death, report says 5 Doug Smock: AAC not ready for Power 6 quite yet Pulling out all the tops Previous Story Book review: '23 Shots' puts spin on 1894 W.Va. gunfight Next Story


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Evaluation of Amphotericin B in the Treatment of Biopsy Proven Candida Esophagitis in Immunocompromised Patients
This study has been completed.
Bristol-Myers Squibb
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To determine the appropriate duration of amphotericin B therapy for Candida esophagitis. To compare the effectiveness of two different amphotericin B doses in the treatment of biopsy-proven Candida esophagitis. To determine if low-dose amphotericin B is less toxic than standard dose therapy during a limited treatment period. To evaluate pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic parameters of the two different dosing regimens.
|Candidiasis, Esophageal HIV Infections
|Drug: Amphotericin B
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Non-Randomized
Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|Evaluation of Amphotericin B in the Treatment of Biopsy Proven Candida Esophagitis in Immunocompromised Patients
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MedlinePlus related topics: Biopsy HIV/AIDS
Drug Information available for: Amphotericin B Liposomal Amphotericin BU.S. FDA Resources
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Exclusion Criteria
Co-existing Condition:
Patients with histological or clinical (skin rash, cotton wool exudates, Candida endophthalmitis, etc.) evidence of disseminated candidiasis are excluded.
Concurrent Medication:
- Systemic administration of amphotericin B for a proven or suspected systemic fungal infection.
Patients with the following are excluded:
- Documented Candida fungemia.
- Histological or clinical (skin rash, cotton wool exudates, Candida endophthalmitis, etc.) evidence of disseminated candidiasis.
- Systemic administration of amphotericin B for a proven or suspected systemic fungal infection.
- Patient refusal to enter study.
Patient must be an immunosuppressed host, with biopsy-proven Candida esophagitis.
- Patients with polymicrobial esophagitis will be included as long as Candida esophagitis is documented by esophageal biopsy.
- Informed consent must be signed and obtained.
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Keywords provided by Bristol-Myers Squibb:
AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
Amphotericin B
Candidiasis, Oral
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
Esophageal Diseases
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Digestive System Diseases
Amphotericin B
Liposomal amphotericin B
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Anti-Infective Agents
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Antifungal Agents
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Pilot Study for Young Women's Intervention (YWI Pilot)
This study has been completed.
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American Society of Clinical Oncology
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On that date the Wood County Industrial Commission and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) will be hosting a public meeting at Lake Fork. The "State of the Lake II" (SOTL2) meeting is a follow-up to the first "State of the Lake" meeting which took place in February of this year. Similar to the first meeting, the SOTL2 will feature presentations by TPWD Inland Fisheries biologists, TPWD Law Enforcement personnel, and Sabine River Authority representatives.
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