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July 16, 2008
Four new Pacers won't look back
By Mike Wells
What happened on and off the court to the Indiana Pacers is in the past -- according to the new players the franchise acquired in trades last month.
The new focus is on the present, which includes ending a two-year hiatus from the playoffs.
"I think this is a change for all of us and we all want to be part of the change," new point guard T.J. Ford said today. "The changing of the views of Indiana Pacers basketball and we're to continue to get the fans back in the building. ... We want to give them our best effort every night, every day in practice and definitely surprise a lot of people in the NBA and show them that Pacers basketball is back."
Ford, Jarrett Jack, former Carmel High School star Josh McRoberts and Maceo Baston were introduced at a news conference at Conseco Fieldhouse today. Rookies Brandon Rush and Roy Hibbert were introduced Tuesday.
"I'm speechless having a chance to have a dream come true," McRoberts said. "To be up here, to be an Indiana Pacer. I'm very excited and looking forward to getting the season started and bringing back great pride that's here in Indiana."


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Existing-home sales rose in April and remain above a year ago, while home prices continued to rise, according to the National Association of Realtors®. The improvements in sales and prices were broad based across all regions.
HouseLogic.com, the award-winning comprehensive website for homeowners from the National Association of Realtors®, launches its next online sweepstakes Monday, May 21, and site visitors could win a $100 Visa gift card. Readers who comment on a special blog series, the "Drafty House Rehab," will have a chance to win one of four available gift cards.
Realtors® Federal Credit Union members now have access to expanded financial and banking resources as a result of a merger with Northwest Federal Credit Union.
There are approximately 62 million echo boomers in the U.S. Also called "millennials," echo boomers are currently ages 17-31. According to the 2011 National Association of Realtors® Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, younger home buyers - those ages 18-34 - represent 31 percent of all recent home purchases.
A panel of Realtors® provided keen insight into what it takes to launch successful workforce housing initiatives during the Housing Opportunities Forum - Ideas in Action at the Realtor® Midyear Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo in Washington, D.C.
National Association of Realtors® Chief Economist Lawrence Yun presented a modest and hopeful outlook for the commercial real estate market during the Economic Issues and Commercial Business Trends Forum at the Realtor® Midyear Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo in Washington, D.C. today.
Positive underlying economic factors are helping relieve a pent-up housing demand, according to a presentation at a residential real estate forum at the Realtors® Midyear Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo here.
An estimated 15,000 Realtors® converged on the grounds of the Washington Monument today to make their voices heard on behalf of homeowners, real estate investors, and those who aspire to homeownership.
Today's real estate market is challenging and competitive, but this year's REALTOR® Magazine "30 Under 30" honorees haven't let that deter them.
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Internet Radio Station Review: NativeRadio.com
During his tenure as a Crutchfield staff writer, Marshall Chase wrote about home theater receivers, sound bars, and in-wall and in-ceiling speakers.
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When I have an opportunity to listen to music on Internet radio I find myself drawn to the exotic. But sometimes the most fascinating novelty is actually "native" — Native American music. I particularly like Native Radio®, from Taos, New Mexico.
This Internet-only station plays music with a mix of instrumental and vocals, weighted more towards the former. Native Radio is commercial free and provides a showcase of Native American artists across a wide spectrum. Yes, you'll hear native flutes, drums, and songs in the tongues that once filled the air of this continent. But there are also more standard sounding compositions as well.
The stars of this station are the artists themselves who form an eclectic and talented mix. Native Radio's raison d'être isn't just about sharing Native American heritage, or the preservation of its varied culture. They provide a virtual stage for new Native American artists, particularly among the youth. The result is a fusion that can be vibrant and contemplative.
The songs follow one another without introduction. Artist and song info scrolls on screen. For more details on an artist or playlist it's a fairly simple matter to log on to Native Radio's website for a list of the last ten songs played. If you have a preference for one over the other, Native Radio's website offers direct links to 128k streams for either "Contemporary" or "Pow Wow & Traditional." I listened to the "Pow-Wow & Traditional" station through V-Tuner's website which offered the mix I described.
The resulting program seems a bit random, but I think that's fun. The sound quality is clear with a stream of 128k MP3. I listened on my computer both with speakers and headphones. Excellent download quality, and channel separation with no gaps in the stream.
Ultimately, I thought that Native Radio deserves a listen, not as a novelty, or as a testament to the past, but as a focal point of a living heritage that finds its home on the ground we tread daily.
How To Listen:
Accessible through most wireless music players
Website: http://www.nativeradio.com/


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A STRONG second-half performance carried Bear through to the Evesham Mechanical Services Knockout Cup final with a 5-2 victory at Fladbury Athletic.
The star of the show was Matt Staley, who hit a hat-trick with further goals from Davis and Smith, while Fladbury replied with first-half strikes from Nightingale and Andy Clements.
Birdseye Sports Evesham Sunday League Division One leaders Pinvin United moved seven points clear as their nearest rivals slipped up.
Pinvin won 3-2 at Mickleton Rangers through Izod, Bellamy and Bulford with Moore and Foster pulling goals back.
Second-placed Pershore High Old Boys lost 2-1 at Evesham WMC, who netted through Scott and White.
Bretforton Old Boys were held 4-4 at home by Broadway United as Gilbert (3) and Brown scored for the hosts with Cooper (2), Burtenshaw and Jason Horsburgh replying.
Eckington hit five second-half goals to record a convincing 7-1 win over Honeybourne Gate Inn as Danny Bostock (2), Carter (2), Charman, Jack Bostock and McElroy scored. Lee Brookes bagged a consolation.
WMK moved level at the top of Division Two with an 8-2 victory over AC Olympia with the prolific Sklennar netting a treble alongside goals from Jeal (2), Nasser, Pritchard and Beckingham.
Third-placed Stour Excelsior won 4-1 at Evesham United Harriers with Pearson, Carr, Godson and Shurmer on target, while Gary Dyke replied.
A first-half Rowland strike earned Alderton the points at Tesco United and Bredon won 5-2 at Cidermill. Twine (2), Diamond (2) and Gibbs scored and the hosts hit back through a Heritage double.
Fairfield earned a 2-1 win over Anchor Harriers to close the gap at the top of Division Three. Shoots scored for Harriers before Turley and Corr gave Fairfield the points.
Inkberrow remained fourth as goals from Steele and Allcock defeated Ashton 2-0 and Elmley Castle eased their relegation worries, defeating Dragons 2-0 through Marsden and Smaylen.
Badsey Recreation produced a convincing performance to win 6-1 at Broadway United Reserves as Attwood (2), Bishop (2), Hatch and Frascano scored with Wes Parker netting a consolation.
In Division Four, Sun Inn won the promotion clash 3-2 at Ambassador with goals from Comfort, Steger and Parry. Shepherd and Keay scored for the hosts.
Tewkesbury Town Reserves and Pebworth shared 12 goals in an entertaining match. Matt Tarling hit four for Town but a Lane double helped Pebworth fight back and earn a point.
Stour Excelsior Reserves picked up much-needed points at the expense of Bengeworth with a 3-1 success. Millichap, Pratt and Grace scored for Stour with Jelfs replying.


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Mushy tuna tossed together with lots of mayo became a distant memory once we discovered this tuna. This can contains dense yellowfin tuna caught off the coast of Sicily and preserved in olive oil. The texture is firm and the flavor is wonderfully rich. We love this on a piece of crusty bread paired with black olives or capers, or as the foundation of a perfect salade Nicoise.


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WMNF heads north with inaugural Rockin' The Ranch festival in Brooksville
Community radio station WMNF-88.5 is known for one big festival: Tropical Heatwave. But this year, they're branching out with a three-day fest that kicks off Friday at Sertoma Youth Ranch in Brooksville.
The inaugural Rockin' the Ranch music festival, which runs today through Sunday, offers pretty much what one might expect from the station known for its eclectic, genre-bending programming. Acts like He's My Brother She's My Sister, Black Taxi, Paper Bird, The Hip Abduction, and Johnny Cakes and the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypso will all cross over into territory that is familiar to audiences older than 30.
In addition to the more rocking acts, the festival will feature a quieter "living room" stage with noted songwriters Fran Snyder, Paul Sprawl, Paul Schneider, Heather Pierson, Jon Carroll and Natalie Gelman.
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Genetic and Physical Study of Childhood Nerve and Muscle Disorders
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- Some nerve and muscle disorders that start early in life (before age 25), like some forms of muscular dystrophy, can run in families. However, the genetic causes of these disorders are not known. Also, doctors do not fully understand how symptoms of these disorders change over time. Researchers want to learn more about genetic nerve and muscle disorders that start in childhood by studying affected people and their family members, as well as healthy volunteers.
- To better understand nerve and muscle disorders that start early in life and run in families.
- Individuals at least 4 weeks old with childhood-onset muscular and nerve disorders, including those who have a later onset of a disorder that typically has childhood onset.
- Affected and unaffected family members of the individuals with muscular and nerve disorders.
- Healthy volunteers at least 4 weeks old with no nerve or muscle disorders.
- Participants will be screened with a physical exam and medical history. Genetic information will be collected from blood, saliva, cheek swab, or skin samples. Urine samples may also be collected.
- Healthy volunteers and unaffected family members will have imaging studies of the muscles. These studies will include magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and ultrasound scans. Results will be compared with those from the affected participants.
- All participants with nerve and muscle disorders will have multiple tests, including the following:
- Imaging studies of the muscles, including ultrasound and MRI scans.
- Imaging studies of the bones, such as x-rays and DEXA scans.
- Heart and lung function tests.
- Eye exams.
- Nerve and muscle electrical activity tests and biopsies.
- Video and photo image collection of affected muscles.
- Speech, language, and swallowing evaluation.
- Lumbar puncture to collect spinal fluid for study.
- Tests of movement, attention, thinking, and coordination.
- Participants with nerve and muscle disorders will return to the Clinical Center every year. They will repeat the tests and studies at these visits.
|Muscular Dystrophies Muscle Myopathies Hereditary Spastic Paraplegias Inherited Neuropathies Inherited Neuromuscular Conditions
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Time Perspective: Prospective
|Official Title:
|Clinical and Molecular Manifestations of Neuromuscular and Neurogenetic Disorders of Childhood
|Estimated Enrollment:
|Study Start Date:
|March 12, 2012
To diagnose patients with neuromuscular and neurogenetic disorders with congenital or pediatric onset (phase 1 of the protocol) and to study the natural history and mechanism of disease in neuromuscular and neurogenetic disorders of childhood (phase 2 of the protocol).
Study Population:
Patients with childhood onset neuromuscular and neurogenetic disorders, their affected and unaffected family members, and healthy volunteers. Patients with later onset of a disorder that is known to typically have childhood onset will be included as well.
Diagnostic and prospective longitudinal natural history study.
Outcome Measures:
Diagnose and characterize patients with neuromuscular and neurogenetic disorders with congenital or pediatric onset and study the natural history and underlying disease mechanism. In the characterized patient population identify and develop effective outcome measures for use in future clinical trials, including applicable motor scales, quality of life scales, biomarkers from blood and urine, imaging studies, and pulmonary function tests.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|Child, Adult, Senior
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Probands inclusion criteria Phase 1:
- Aged 4 weeks and older
Documentation of a personal history of a childhood-onset, hereditary/familial, neurological disorder or later onset of a disease that more commonly has childhood onset. Acceptable documentation includes evaluation through any or all of the following evaluations done prior to enrollment.
- Medical history, including family history information
- Physical examination
- Muscle, nerve, or skin biopsy
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
- Electromyography (EMG)
- Nerve conduction study (NCS)
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Muscle ultrasound
- Genetic, metabolic, or other laboratory testing such as increased serum Creatine Kinase (CK) and abnormal serum lactate/pyruvate ratio.
Probands inclusion criteria Phase 2:
- Aged 4 weeks and older
- Documentation of a defined childhood onset neuromuscular and neurogenetic disorders through phase 1 testing.
Exclusion criteria for probands Phase 1:
- Individuals who are unable or unwilling to be examined.
- Minors who do not have a parent or guardian able to provide informed consent.
- Adults seen offsite who are unable to provide their own consent.
Exclusion criteria for probands Phase 2:
- Individuals who are unable or unwilling to be examined.
- Adults who are unable to provide their own consent and who have not previously appointed an individual with Durable Power of Attorney (DPA) or who are unable to appoint a DPA or guardian.
- Minors who do not have a parent or guardian able to provide informed consent.
- Adults seen offsite who are unable to provide their own consent.
Unaffected Family members - Inclusion Criteria:
- Unaffected family members must be related by blood to a proband enrolled in the study. Biological relations may include first (parent or sibling), second (grandparents, aunts, uncles, half siblings) and third degree relatives (cousins).
- Age 4 weeks and older.
Unaffected Family members - Exclusion Criteria:
- Individuals whom are unable or unwilling to be examined.
- Family members who are showing symptoms of the familial neurogenetic or neuromuscular condition (these may be enrolled as probands).
- Neonates.
- Adults who are unable to provide their own consent.
Healthy Volunteers - Inclusion Criteria:
- Must be unaffected by a neurological condition.
- Willing and able to comply with all protocol requirements and procedures, including MRI without sedation and without contrast.
- Able to give informed assent and parent(s)/legal guardian to give informed consent in writing signed by the subject and/or parent(s)/legal guardian.
Healthy Volunteers - Exclusion Criteria:
- Healthy volunteers who have metal objects in their body that are not MRI-safe. These include the following objects: 1) pacemakers or other implanted electrical devices; 2) brain stimulators; 3) some types of dental implants; 4) aneurysm clips (metal clips on the wall of a large artery); 5) metallic prostheses (including metal pins and rods, heart valves, and cochlear implants; 6) implanted delivery pump; 7) permanent eye liner; or 8) shrapnel fragments.
- Healthy volunteers who have a fear of closed spaces.
- Neonates.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01568658
|Contact: Sandra Donkervoort
|(301) 496-0272
|Contact: Carsten G Bonnemann, M.D.
|(301) 594-5496
|United States, Maryland
|National Institutes of Health Clinical Center, 9000 Rockville Pike
|Bethesda, Maryland, United States, 20892
|Contact: For more information at the NIH Clinical Center contact Patient Recruitment and Public Liaison Office (PRPL) 800-411-1222 ext TTY8664111010 email@example.com
|Principal Investigator:
|Carsten G Bonnemann, M.D.
|National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Additional Information:
|Responsible Party:
|National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT01568658 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
|Study First Received:
|March 30, 2012
|Last Updated:
|June 30, 2017
Keywords provided by National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC) ( National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) ):
Hereditary Myopathies
Muscular Dystrophy
Inherited Neuromuscular Condition
Inherited Neuropathy
Inherited Myopathy
Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia
Healthy Volunteer
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Spastic Paraplegia, Hereditary
Muscular Dystrophies
Muscular Diseases
Muscle Spasticity
Muscular Disorders, Atrophic
Musculoskeletal Diseases
Neuromuscular Diseases
Nervous System Diseases
Genetic Diseases, Inborn
Muscle Hypertonia
Neuromuscular Manifestations
Neurologic Manifestations
Signs and Symptoms
Hereditary Sensory and Motor Neuropathy
Nervous System Malformations
Heredodegenerative Disorders, Nervous System
Neurodegenerative Diseases
Peripheral Nervous System Diseases
Congenital Abnormalities
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Pazopanib in Imatinib Refractory or Intolerant Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors (GIST)
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This study is being done to gather information about the safety (any harmful effects) and effectiveness (usefulness) of Pazopanib in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Stroma Tumors (GIST) that cannot be treated by surgery or has spread to other organs. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have approved Pazopanib for the treatment of advanced kidney cancer but it is not approved for the treatment of GIST. The investigators hope to learn about the safety and usefulness (effectiveness) of Pazopanib for patients with GIST.
Primary Objective:
Non-progression rate based on RECIST criteria (CR+PR+SD)
Secondary Objectives:
- Response per Choi criteria
- 6 month progression-free survival
- Safety and tolerability
|Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST)
|Drug: Pazopanib
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|Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
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|A Phase II Study of Pazopanib in Patients With Imatinib Refractory or Intolerant Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors (GIST)
- Non-progression Rate Based on RECIST 1.0 Criteria (CR+PR+SD) [ Time Frame: 24 weeks ]
4-mo non-progression rate
"Per Response Evaluation Criteria In Solid Tumors Criteria (RECIST v1.0) for target lesions and assessed by MRI: Complete Response (CR), Disappearance of all target lesions; Partial Response (PR), >=30% decrease in the sum of the longest diameter of target lesions; Progression, as a 20% increase in the sum of the longest diameter of target lesions, or a measurable increase in a non-target lesion, or the appearance of new lesions; Stable Disease (SD), neither sufficient shrinkage to qualify for PR nor sufficient increase to qualify for disease progression
- Response Per Choi Criteria [ Time Frame: 6 months ]
Response per Choi criteria
- Complete response - Disappearance of all lesions; no new lesion
- Partial response - A decrease in size of > or = 10% or a decrease in tumor density (HU) > or = 15% on CT. No new lesions. No obvious progression of nonmeasurable disease.
- Stable disease - Does not meet the criteria for CR, PR, or PD. No symptomatic deterioration attributed to tumor progression.
- Progressive disease - An increase in tumor size of > or = 10% and does not meet criteria of PR by tumor density (HU) on CT. New lesions. New intratumoral nodules or increase in the size of the existing intratumoral nodules.
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|July 2011
|Study Completion Date:
|December 2013
|Primary Completion Date:
|June 2013 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
|Experimental: Pazopanib arm
Drug: Pazopanib
800 mg; PO
Other Name: Votrient
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years and older (Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Metastatic or unresectable gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST)
- Failure or intolerance to Imatinib and sunitinib
- Subjects must provide written informed consent prior to performance of study-specific procedures or assessments, and must be willing to comply with treatment and follow up.
- Procedures conducted as part of the subject's routine clinical management (e.g., blood count, imaging study) and obtained prior to signing of informed consent may be utilized for screening or baseline purposes provided these procedures are conducted as specified in the protocol.
- Age >= 18 years
- Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 0-2
- Measurable disease criteria by RECIST criteria
- Adequate organ system function as defined in protocol.
- A female is eligible to enter and participate in this study if she is of non-childbearing potential (i.e., physiologically incapable of becoming pregnant). This includes any female who has had:
- A hysterectomy
- A bilateral oophorectomy (ovariectomy)
- A bilateral tubal ligation
- Menopause
- Childbearing potential females must have a negative serum pregnancy test within 2 weeks prior to the first dose of study treatment, preferably as close to the first dose as possible, and agree to use adequate contraception. Adequate acceptable contraceptive methods, when used consistently and in accordance with both the product label and the instructions of the physician, are as follow:
- An intrauterine device with a documented failure rate of less than 1% per year.
- Vasectomized partner who is sterile prior to the female subject?s entry and is the sole sexual partner for that female.
- Complete abstinence from sexual intercourse for 14 days before exposure to investigational product, through the dosing period, and for at least 21 days after the last dose of investigational product.
Double-barrier contraception (condom with spermicidal jelly, foam suppository, or film; diaphragm with spermicide; or male condom and diaphragm with spermicide edify eligible disease(s)/stage(s)
Exclusion Criteria:
- History of other malignancies within 5 years prior to Day 1 except for tumors with a negligible risk for metastasis or death, such as adequately controlled basal cell carcinoma, squamous-cell carcinoma of the skin, carcinoma in situ of the cervix, early-stage bladder cancer, or low-grade endometrial cancer
- Clinically significant gastrointestinal abnormalities that may affect absorption of the investigational product
- Presence of uncontrolled infection
- Prolongation of corrected QT interval (QTc) > 480 milliseconds. On antiarrhythmics or medications known to prolong QT interval
- History of any one or more of the following cardiovascular conditions within the past 6 months:
- Cardiac angioplasty or stenting
- Myocardial infarction
- Unstable angina
- Coronary artery by-pass graft surgery
- Symptomatic peripheral vascular disease
- Class III or IV congestive heart failure, as defined by the New York Heart Association (NYHA)
- Poorly controlled hypertension [defined as systolic blood pressure (SBP) of >=140 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure (DBP) of >= 90mmHg].
- History of cerebrovascular accident, hemoptysis, cerebral hemorrhage, clinically significant GI bleed, pulmonary embolism or untreated deep venous thrombosis (DVT) within the past 6 months
- Prior major surgery or trauma within 28 days prior to first dose of study drug and/or presence of any non-healing wound, fracture
- Evidence of active bleeding or bleeding diathesis.
- Any serious and/or unstable pre-existing medical, psychiatric, or other condition that could interfere with subject's safety, provision of informed consent, or compliance to procedures.
- Patients on strong CYP3A4 inhibitors
- Uncorrected abnormal electrolytes- K, Mg and Ca
- Treatment with any of the following anti-cancer therapies:
- o radiation therapy, surgery or tumor embolization within 14 days prior to the first dose of pazopanib OR
- o chemotherapy, immunotherapy, biologic therapy, investigational therapy or hormonal therapy within 14 days or five half-lives of a drug (whichever is longer) prior to the first dose of pazopanib
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01391611
|United States, California
|Stanford University School of Medicine
|Stanford, California, United States, 94305
|United States, Massachusetts
|Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
|Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02215
|Principal Investigator:
|Kristen N. Ganjoo
|Stanford University
|Responsible Party:
|Kristen Ganjoo, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Stanford University
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT01391611 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
RR2002/00017/09 ( Other Identifier: GlaxoSmithKline )
11-311 ( Other Identifier: Stanford IRB alternate )
GIST0003 ( Other Identifier: OnCore )
|Study First Received:
|July 8, 2011
|Results First Received:
|December 19, 2016
|Last Updated:
|February 22, 2017
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors
Neoplasms, Connective Tissue
Neoplasms, Connective and Soft Tissue
Neoplasms by Histologic Type
Gastrointestinal Neoplasms
Digestive System Neoplasms
Digestive System Diseases
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Imatinib Mesylate
Antineoplastic Agents
Protein Kinase Inhibitors
Enzyme Inhibitors
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
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The Partenopei had been monitoring the former Barcelona youth for several months, but were unable to strike a deal with his club before the end of the January window
The former Barcelona youth has been in scintillating form of late, most notably netting four goals against Pescara to lift his current side out of the relegation zone.
However, despite the Partenopei's best efforts to sign the striker, Bigon has admitted defeat in the January transfer window.
"We have been following Icardi for months," the director told Sky Sport Italia. "He is a great player, but we have run out of time for negotiations."
Turning his attention to new loan signing Rolando, who arrived on deadline day from Porto, Bigon was understandably more upbeat.
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This wonderful chia seed recipe comes from Serena, The Non Dairy Queen. Serena has written many wonderful recipes for us before and you can find them here, here, here and here and they've all been wonderful- so we were excited, to say the least, when she wanted to help us out with a chia recipe. You can find more about Sarena on her blog, The Non Dairy Queen. I see she's also making some great jam with chia seeds– what a clever idea!
I happen to be a lover of chia seeds, but to be honest, my kids are a little freaked out by them. Fair enough, we all relate them to our pop culture friends the chia pet. However I see them a bit differently now after completing my nutrition certification. I started really researching where we can get more healthy Omega 3 essential fatty acids outside of eating more fish or taking supplements. I prefer getting my nutrients from whole foods when possible. After researching chia seeds, I really fell in love with the fact that they are a complete protein, full of fiber and the fact that they are loaded with Omega 3 fatty acids. So, in order to convince my kids to give them a try, I decided to use them so they weren't as obvious. Baked falafel it is! Along with healthy chia seeds, these are full of vegetables and oatmeal too! While I'm happy to say that my kids do eat a wide variety of healthy foods, I have discovered that fun finger foods definitely win my family over when it comes to sneaking in more nutrient rich foods!
Cauliflower Chia Baked Falafel
makes 24
- 1 regular size head of Cauliflower, steamed
- 1 cup chopped Onion
- 2-1/2 cups Chickpeas
- 1/4 cup Chia Seeds
- 3/4 cup Quick Oats
- 2 tsp Baking Powder
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric
- 1 tsp Kosher Salt
- 1/4 tsp fresh ground Black Pepper
Pulse the cauliflower and onion in a food processor until it's finely chopped. Remove the cauliflower mixture from the food processor and place in a bowl. Next process the chickpeas until mostly pureed.
Leave it a little chunky. In a large bowl, mix the chia through pepper until well blended. Next add the cauliflower mixture and chickpeas to the oat mixture and stir until completely combined.
Scoop 1/4 cup balls out onto parchment lined baking sheets. Bake for 50 minutes to 1 hour at 425°F. Allow to rest for 20 minutes.


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As north Florida begins spring volume up to two weeks late, buyers can expect lower red potato supplies to keep demand high and prices above normal.
A series of winter freezes and heavy spring rains damaged the crop and could cut yields by as much as 50% on the front end of the red potato deal, said Adam Lytch, operations manager for Raleigh, N.C.-based L&M Cos. Inc.
L&M began packing red potatoes from its Palatka, Fla., operation May 8, about two weeks later than last season, Lytch said.
He said the weather affected all of L&M's potatoes to some degree.
"Nationally and here in Florida, colored potatoes are tight," Lytch said in mid-May. "Demand is very strong. Demand this year will certainly exceed supply.
"In the last couple of years, we've been pushed up against south and central Florida potatoes as well as the storage crop. But this year, even with the volume being down, we will have the most volume and will remain the most volume compared to California which is starting slow and Arizona whose volume is down."
Mack Farms Inc. in Lake Wales, Fla., finished its south Florida harvesting May 14.
The north Florida growers Mack works with planned to begin harvesting light volume May 17.
Ken Wiles, general manager, said buyers should expect tight supplies through the summer.
He said west Texas and California planted fewer acres and said Minnesota and Wisconsin growers in early May were struggling to plant their reds.
"This is an atypical year," Wiles said May 14. "The summer crop is going to come a little later. Harvesting is on the late side, yields will be on the low side and prices will be on the high side."
Wiles said he expects Florida begin to increase volume in late May.
"Availability has been tight all through the season," said Mike Hevener, president of the South Florida Potato Growers Exchange, Winter Park. "It has had its ups and downs but has been kind of a roller coaster ride out of south Florida into north Florida. This year had all the earmarks of being a great red deal out of north Florida, but we are shorter of supplies than we thought we'd be at this time of the year."
Hevener, Lytch and Wiles all quoted higher than normal seasonal prices.
In mid-May, the U.S. Department of Agriculture reported demand exceeding supply for north Florida potatoes.
The USDA reported these prices for Florida potatoes: round red U.S. One baled 5 10-pound film bags 50-pound sacks size A: $19.75-20.75; 50-pound cartons of As, $18.25-19.25, Bs, $22.25-22.45; creamers, ¾-1 5/8 inch, $30.75 with 50-pound sacks of As, 16.75-17.75; Bs, $20.75-22.75; tote bags of size As fetching $32.50-34.50.
That compares to last year in mid-May when the USDA reported round red U.S. One baled 5 10-pound film bags 50-pound sacks size A: $12.75-13.75; 50-pound cartons of As, $11.25-12.25, Bs, $14.25-16.25; 50-pound sacks of As, $9.75-10.75; Bs, $12.75-14.75; tote bags of about size As fetching $16.50-18.50.
North Florida production typically finishes in mid- to late June before North Carolina's starts around that same time.


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Microsurgery on lingual nerve
Our daughter had her lingual nerve severed when all four wisdom teeth were extracted. She is only 14. He says she now needs to have the surgery to reattach nerve. I am trying to find out how long this surgery usually is, and what kind of recovery period and what we should expect? If you don`t deal with this, do you know of anyone I can ask? I am so scared for her and anxious and we can`t even get in to a specialist for two and a half more weeks. Thanks so much.
The prognosis with lingual nerve repair depends on the extent of damage, duration of injury and location of injury. Please ask your oral surgeon to make an appropriate recommendation of a surgeon near your region. The recovery depends upon the type of surgery and can only be answered after an exam and necessary tests.
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Wrigley among Gibson's favorite parks to visit
CHICAGO -- D-backs manager Kirk Gibson is a fan of old ballparks, so you can put Wrigley Field up near the top of his list of favorite places to visit.
"History, I think, means more to you as you grow a little bit older and you spend time in a place and you start to appreciate it," Gibson said. "Amenity wise, this is not a very good park for the players. You have to share the batting cage and the weight room, stuff like that. And the concourses are much more crowded for the fans. The tradition and the history and the atmosphere, you come in here and you start looking into some of the stories and things that went on here, it's well worth it."
The fans in the outfield bleachers are notorious for their ability to give opposing outfielders a hard time and that reminded Gibson of one of his favorite Wrigley memories.
One day when he was a visiting player with the Dodgers, home-plate umpire Jerry Crawford called him out on a pitch Gibson thought was outside.
"I made a pact with myself that I wasn't going to say anything to him because he had a habit of expanding the zone because he liked the reaction out of me," Gibson said. "I walked about five steps away and I turned around and we got into it."
Gibson could not believe that Crawford did not throw him out of the game despite his vociferous argument, so he told Crawford he must not have the guts to throw him out.
Crawford replied by asking what inning it was.
"I said, the first," Gibson said. "He said, 'Let those guys [left field fans] bury you for another nine.' I said, 'That's a good one Jerry.' And they buried me."
Steve Gilbert is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Inside the D-backs, and follow him on Twitter @SteveGilbertMLB. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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The Cancer Genome Atlas and the Rare Tumor Project
All the DNA contained in your cells makes up your personal genome which is packaged into 2 sets of chromosones; one set from your mother, the other set from your father.
In comparison to the English alphabet with 26 letters (A through Z) our chromosones are composed of six billion DNA letters.
Genomics is the study of the sequence of these letters in your DNA and how each string of letters passes information to help each cell in your body work properly.
Dr. Jimmy Lin, MD, PhD, MHS presented a webinar: Understanding Cancer in the Age of Genomics,
The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) has set a goal of identifying 500 cases for each cancer selected.
That however is not possible for a rare cancer such as ours and it is for that reason that the Rare Tumor Project has been developed with the aim to character at least 50 cases across 9 rare cancer types.
Cholangiocarcinoma is one of those 9 designated cancer types.
http://cancergenome.nih.gov/cancerssele … ocarcinoma
In the year 2012, the Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation appropriated funding of $40.000 to the UCSF Hepatobiliary Tissue Bank. An additional 44.000 had been granted to the Mayo Clinic. These institutions allocated portions of their collected tissue and blood samples to the Cancer Genome Atlas Rare Tumor Project.
Dr. Supriya Saha, Mass. General – Dana Farber Cancer Institute, received the Young Investigator Grant of 60.000 for his research project "Modeling Cholangiocarcinoma" This project is to characterize the genetic profile of cholangiocarcinoma and to develop genetic models for novel therapies.


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This week, the Board of Directors of Milk Producers Council (MPC) voted to endorse legislation unveiled last week by Congressman Collin Peterson (D-Minnesota), which would implement reforms to our national dairy policies and is based on National Milk Producers Federation's (NMPF) "Foundation for the Future" proposal. The "discussion draft" of the legislation, along with a detailed summary of the bill, can be found here.
"With this vote, the MPC Board sent a strong message that it's time for dairy farmers from coast-to-coast to rally behind a common plan," said MPC President Sybrand Vander Dussen, a dairyman from Corona, Calif. "We have a rare opportunity to get much-needed fundamental improvements for the producer side of our industry, and Rep. Peterson's legislation is the only shot we have at getting those positive reforms approved by Congress and implemented."
The legislative draft released by Peterson, who is the Ranking Democrat on the U.S. House of Representative's Agriculture Committee, includes the three main pieces outlined in NMPF's Foundation for the Future:
- Dairy Market Stabilization Program (DMSP)
- Dairy Producer Margin Protection Program (DPMPP)
- Reform of Federal Milk Marketing Orders
Prior to endorsing Foundation for the Future, the MPC Board had the opportunity to review Congressman Peterson's draft of the legislation, which includes some modifications from the original plan outlined by NMPF. These changes were made in an effort to make the legislation more appealing to a Congress that is clearly in a serious cost-cutting mode.
"While we'd probably all prefer to operate in a world where Congressional budget constraints don't exist, the fact is that they do, and these changes are part of that reality," said Rob Vandenheuvel, MPC's General Manager. "At the end of the day, the structure of the legislation remains intact, with a standby, rarely-used Market Stabilization tool that will empower dairy farmers to collectively respond to market imbalances while not impeding our ability to grow the industry long-term, a dramatically improved safety net that treats all dairies the same and fundamental reforms of Federal Orders. This is a package of reforms that the MPC Board is proud to support."
The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) – the main lobbying organization for the nation's dairy product processing companies that purchase a majority of the nation's milk supply – has come out strongly against this legislation. They aim most of their opposition at the Dairy Market Stabilization Program that could temporarily trigger in when needed and empower the nation's roughly 60,000 dairy farmers to collectively respond to market imbalances. IDFA is counting on dairy farmers doing what we often do: letting regional or size differences get in the way of unifying behind a common plan.
"I've often said that if you put 10 dairymen in a room, you'll get 12 opinions, and they're all firm," said Vander Dussen. "We've had that luxury in the past. But the last 2 ½ years have taught us a valuable lesson – we have a woefully inadequate system that leaves our nation's dairy farmers powerless in this highly volatile market. As dairy farmers, we need to put aside perceived differences and act as one unified industry."
"This legislation will have things that producers like and things they don't," said Vandenheuvel. "In an industry with farmers in every region and of every size, that type of comprehensive package is the only chance we have of unifying our industry. It's time to show Congress and the processors that buy our milk that dairy farmers are capable of working together to improve the lives of all dairies from coast-to-coast."
The three pieces of Rep. Peterson's legislation are:
- Dairy Market Stabilization Program (DMSP) – This is a stand-by program that triggers in only when the "margin" (U.S. all-milk price minus feed cost calculation) dips below $6.00 per cwt for two consecutive months. The DMSP provides a temporary incentive for all dairies to cut back milk production. Once markets recover and the "margin" is greater than $6.00 per cwt for two consecutive months, the DMSP is lifted, and is on standby again until the next time the margin calculation compresses below $6.00 per cwt.
- Dairy Producer Margin Protection Program (DPMPP) – This is a safety net program that would replace the Milk Income Loss Contract (MILC) and Dairy Product Price Support Program (DPPSP). The DPMPP would provide "margin protection" for all dairies when the margin (again, U.S. all-milk price minus feed cost calculation) dips below $4.00 per cwt. Individual dairies can elect to increase their "margin protection" above $4.00 per cwt. for a pre-determined annual premium (this is called the "supplemental margin protection").
- Reform of Federal Milk Marketing Orders (FMMO) – In short, these reforms would remove end-product pricing and the use of make allowances for milk sold to all plants other than Class I bottling plants, and replace it with a competitive, market-based system.
More information can be found on National Milk Producers Federation's website at www.futurefordairy.com.


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Dear all,
i am reading loadcell values from DAQ and also controlling motor(SMC 100-i have labview drivers) in the same program. I am using TDMS to record the "Motor Position", "Time" and "Load Value"
There is one problem which is : the sample time of the DAQ and the Motor controller are different. When i open the excel file: recorded number of samples of the "DAQ time" and "loadcell value" is 9401 , while the number of samples of the motor position is only 95 . How can i take the same number of samples from both the loadcell and the motor controller?
I have attached the screenshot&written program.
Thank you for reading and answering.
Best regards from Turkey.
Does the SMC-100 allow you to do buffered acquisitions or can you only read a single sample every loop? If software timing and single samples, like you are currently doing, is the only option for the SMC-100, then the only way to have the number of samples from the SMC-100 match the DAQ card is to also do software timing on the DAQ card. Not really the ideal solution I know, but unless you can do buffered acquisitions with the SMC-100 that may be what you have to work with.
Dear Justin_P,
I changed the DAQmx rate from "1000" to "4" which means that i can take only 4 samples per second. and now the motor position's number of samples are equal to the Loadcell values after the test completed. But 4 samples per sec. is very less for my Test set-up. how can i understand that SMC-100(motor controller) allow me to do buffered acquisitions? While i was researching how to get more datas from the motor controller, i thought that maybe i can make it possible using VISA codes? (For example using "VISA Set input/output buffer size" after the port initialization) Is it possible? Am i on the right track? Is there any detailed tutorial about visa?
Dear Albert.Geven,
How may i increase the baudrate then? I have SMC100 labview drivers but I could not see any vi which refers to increasing the baudrate.
Greetings from Turkey.
Dear Albert.Geven
57600 bauds rate is set for SMC 100 in labview , i also checked this value from SMC 100 manual, it is also 57600. But i can only read 4 samples per second. This is very limited, very less value. I dont know why, pls help me
Greetings from Turkey.
If that is the max that the smc sends then that is the max and you can't do anything to change it. What exactly does the spec from smc say? If it says something greater is possible, then you can address why you cannot acquire any faster.
I agree with Dennis, you should contact Newport.
I browsed their site and found "The typical execution time for a tell position command, for instance, is only in the range of 10 to ....", but this was when using 485. It looks like they have done some benchmarking so ask what the max is for RS-232.
If it is under 250ms then we should back up and look at the code again. Have you done any test with just the SMC100 driver VIs (no DAQmx)? Is the DAQmx read blocking until it gets its 4 samples?
Hope this helps,
First of all: thanks alot for your consideration.
One thing that I suspect is : i am writing the motor position to the TDMS file and in order to connect the "tell current position" to "TDMS Write" i am initializing an array, (turning element wire to the 1-D array) "tell motor positon.vi" gives element type of wire.
Is it possible that some of the datas are getting lost while forming 1-D array. Because i understand from tdms that i have got 4 samples per sec. from motor position.
Best regards.


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'The Sabres went into Saturday night's game at Montreal ranked 14th in the NHL at 2.43 goals a game. Take away the Sabres' first two games of the season – shutout losses – and they were averaging 2.83 goals, a figure that would place them in the league's upper third.'
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GE Healthcare sat down with Dr. Lee Fox, chief of radiology at Jupiter Medical Center, to discuss the purchase of their new Optima CT540 system with ASiR* lower dose technologies.
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The background of Ratana sutta (http://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka ... .piya.html) is a bit weird. Sound like some exoticism other religions do.
Does anyone know
If Buddha done any such exoticism in other places of Canon ?
Is the background in commentary real? If so from where did they get it that information?


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Circle C Project Wrap Up
• This has been the most money that the CoA (City of Austin) has EVER put into a project like Disc Golf courses. (The last meeting recorded that it was well over $80k)
• CoA is happy with the project turn out, volunteerism, dedication/commitment by the club, and future focus of the partnership
• CoA = pleased = DG promotion throughout the Parks & Rec Depts.(P&R) and community (for a private & government project)
• Waterloo calls for comments and input on the course/project to better the work, the course, the area to support the sport and city.
• Some large projects are still being attended to; CoA has had to commit large equipment to other projects, so there is still some gravel, materials, other that needs to be moved and put in places, etc (hope to resolve soon)
• CoA requests that the park be kept clean
o Waterloo requests that the word is spread, Pack it in/Pack it Out to minimize trash on the course or overflowing trash cans (less the city will be concerned about)
o Waterloo will be scheduling clean up projects in the future. (i.e. spend an early day to clean, then maybe play afterwards, etc)
• Path paving is in the works from the restroom area to the Tee Pads, etc. This will provide aesthetic, and practical purposes for the park and patrons.
• Future Project: Bulletin Board/Kiosk at the coarse "head" for shade, course rules, local information, postings, etc. The date cannot be determined currently due to P&R projects and Waterloo funding constraints.
• Please promote Disc Golf Etiquette. Large numbers of new players are growing at the course; let smaller groups pass, and try not "herd" each hole with 10-12 players, etc. Use the time to inform and educate courtesy so that all can enjoy and share.
• Respect the course after it rains (24/48 Hrs) and try not to play it. Move your group or round to another course. Currently the course is not a "pay to play" like WILCO, so it cannot be closed off officially. (it is still public) Encourage the course courtesy to move to another, etc. by spreading the information to newer players and events.
o Soon the CoA will revise an ordinance outlining the procedures to close (like WILCO), but policy/procedures take a while to develop (politics afterall)
o CoA Ordinance will allow the post of signs, etc to deter players from the course.
o Current option = Teach People and Spread the Word
Circle C Mini's and Upcoming Events
• May 23rd ~ Waterloo Fundraiser Event
o All divisions (incl. Pro) paid out in Disc Nation Bucks
o Help raise money for future projects and replenish funds used for the signs at Circle C
o Door Prize = Drawing for a Full basket (formerly at Circle C) Must be registered to play, to be eligible (you play = you get a raffle ticket)
• June 6th ~ Waterloo Mini
o Normal Payout scheme is in effect IAW Divisions and players, etc.
o Ace Pot is currently at $150.00
• June 13th and 14th ~ "The Battle of Slaughter Creek" C Tier Tournament
o 1st Waterloo Tournament at the Course
o CoA and PDGA Approved
o Limited to 72 Players, once posted it is assured to fill up fast
o Friday Doubles will be available
o Entry for Divisions = TBD
o It is to help raise money and replenish funds
o SPONSORS ARE NEEDED = please contact them and get them for the event
o FYI ~ Course is NOT reserved (public park) so casual players can play but are HIGHLY DISCOURAGED, so provide them the info that they should avoid the course that weekend due to the large crowds, etc. this will only benefit the players and Tournament organizers.
Upcoming Projects
• Bartholomew Park (aka "Bart")
o Scheduled to be renovated soon, and should last about 1 month
o Multiple departments are working with this project, so planning, work, and support are crucial
o It will have 18 Holes when completed
o It will have Tee signs, trash cans, etc.
o It will have a completely new layout and design to compliment parking in the pool parking lot, coordinated with creek crossing structures, etc. Holes #1 (Tee Pad) and #18 (basket) will be near the pool.
o Erosion controls will be in place and others improved
o Concrete pads will be in place. They will be installed by CoA employees, supervised by Mike Olse (Waterloo Board member and CoA Employee)
• Met Center Business Project
o Commercial project cooperatively funded by the CoA and Private entities
o Newest Disc Golf course in the Austin area (last one was built in 1990)
o Met Center is a "long term" project of development
o Developers hope to have it open this year, they are awaiting CoA approval for this portion of the project
o Currently they are/have de-vegetated the area (removed the unwanted growth and are restoring others) for the course, but they are needing it to grow back more for proper planning as to be a part of the natural environment, etc.
• Pease Park
o Currently not in the "works" for improvement or development
o Currently club focus is best elsewhere because of the multiple agencies directing the future of the park
o Watershed Protection and Development Group (WP&DG) is leading the renovation of the creek, the erosion control, and the wastewater in the park
o Long term plans are undecided until the WP&DG work is completed.
o WP&DG projects WILL affect the course; currently Holes #2 thru #6 will be a challenge due to the location. They are in jeopardy because it is just not feasible for them to be where they are. Over the years the course, erosion, and usage of the park have changed greatly from the original layout.
o WP&DG are looking at creating and addressing water crossings for the course and the park in general.
o WP&DG are concerned with Suring up and establishing 60ft zones from the "top of the bank" to prevent more erosion and provide better flow, drainage, environment, etc for the creek through the park.
o WP&DG will NOT address the baskets, course layout, etc. this is the responsibility of the CoA Parks and Recreation Department. So once the erosion control is complete, the CoA P&R Dept. will address the course design.
o WP&DG project to complete the projects in 2-5 years.
o WP&DG plan to have official public meetings and forums on these actions (with public attendance/input)
• Searight Park
o Multiple departments are working with this project, so planning, work, and support are crucial.
o Plans are in the development phase to improve the park and the course
o No timeframe for work, no permits have been issued for the work, etc
o Baskets are to be replaced by CoA funds
o Remodeling will not close the park or course entirely, the plan is to work on 9 Holes at a time; so that there is only a partial closure
o Plans will include erosion control, creek crossings, signs, etc.
• Waterloo Park
o Waller Creek Authority Project will change the course as it is now known, this will be the last year that the temporary course will be set up as it has always been known (it will never be the same after this year)
o Will be the focal position for the "tunnel intake" of the Waller Creek Project; to include ponds, holding pools, and other public/environmental features and developments.
o Will be closed for at least 1-2 years.
• Zilker Park
o No current proposals for future projects listed or planned.
• 32nd Annual Waterloo Tournament at Waterloo Park
o This will be THE LAST YEAR it will be held in the current configuration, due to the construction coming.
o Will be held the 3rd weekend in October. This year it will be on the 16th, 17th, and 18th.
o The "McC Note" Challenges are being accepted. (Pay $100 to reserve a guaranteed spot, cover all costs and charity, and get special players pack well worth the value)
o U.T. will be playing Out of Town that weekend, so there should be no interference with tailgaters, and reserved portions of the park.
• Miscellaneous
o NEW Course is setup near Lockhart
o Lockhart course is a PRIVATE Course that is FREE.
o Contact the owners via the website for access onto their property, currently access is very limited as they are not ready for large public groups..
o Course is prominently sandy, so access roads should be driven by HIGH AXLE vehicles because the loose sand sometimes makes it harder for sedans, etc. The road improvements are to come in the future. Use caution to avoid getting stuck.
o Visit the website: http://sandhilldiscgolf.com/index.html for contact and pictures.


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By Jaideep Varma and Jatin Thakkar
There is no doubt that the best two teams of IPL 2012 are now in the final. The most interesting thing about this is that KKR have been steadily maintaining their supremacy while CSK have fast-tracked their way through to the same kind of supremacy in the last two matches.
At the end of the league phase, KKR's Team IMPACT was 1.94 while CSK's was 1.83 (and they were much closer to the bottom than the top in team standings). But in the three playoff matches (where KKR played one, CSK two), KKR's Team IMPACT was 2.17 whereas CSK's has been a massive 2.49. That's a considerable difference – and something that should disturb KKR.
CSK are a side transformed in the playoffs – it is, after all, familiar territory for them. Not just because the matches are now on home turf but because CSK's great success in the last 3 years has come because of raising their game (often unrecognisably, especially as a team combination) during the knockout phases. This year, they are actually doing this even more comprehensively. With just one more match to go, it is hard to see them falter now.
But KKR still have a lot going for them, as these numbers below reveal.
Even after accounting for the big match performances in the playoffs so far, KKR are still slightly ahead of CSK. This should give them heart. But there are some warning signs contained within these numbers.
Despite having a slightly higher Batting IMPACT. KKR's batting failure rate is 14% higher than CSK's. This, coupled with KKR's dependence on Gambhir (19% of KKR's batting impact in IPL 2012 has come from Gambhir – the highest proportion this year in any team) which is exemplified by the fact that the next highest impact KKR batsman is 57% below Gambhir, does not augur well for them.
As it is, KKR is a team of all-rounders and not specialised talent – this has served them well to reach this stage, but against a team like CSK, they could miss the X-factor required to surge ahead – only Gambhir, Narine and on the evidence of the last match, Yusuf Pathan, can really provide that. Kallis is always a steady contributor but not likely to take the match away. Conversely, CSK has at least 6 players who are capable of this – Vijay, Hussey, Raina, Dhoni, Bravo and Morkel. Badrinath played a crucial role in the first eliminator and Ashwin has shown signs of getting his mojo back in the last match.
Bowling is the one definite weakness CSK have, and this is where they could falter – if they do not stay disciplined, as their margin for error is very low. It is arguable though whether KKR have the talent to take full advantage of this weakness, given their lack of specialised talent. Of course, if it is their day, and their all-round talent uncharacteristically (for all-round talent typically) clicks together in one department, then they could take full advantage so they have to look at that as an opportunity. However, CSK's bowling in the 2 playoff matches has been the most transformed of all their functions, suggesting a mental discipline already in place.
KKR's bowling impact is spread over the efforts of Narine (2.87, 14 matches), Shakib Al Hasan (2.24, 7) and Balaji (2.23, 8). CSK depend on Hilfenhaus hugely (2.47, 8); however, Ashwin (1.78, 17) and Bravo (1.47, 17) have given good performances in the playoffs.
In this IPL, interestingly, both teams have last-over 5-wicket wins over each other in the league stages. However, KKR have an overall advantage over CSK with it comes to Chasing IMPACT (led by Gambhir and Kallis on this front) while CSK has an advantage over KKR when it comes to Pressure IMPACT (led by Hussey). This perhaps suggests that KKR would be better off chasing, though given how the Chennai pitch slows down and how it has favoured teams batting first over the years, and the fact that this is the biggest match of the IPL with its attendant pressures, perhaps batting first is the percentage option on winning the toss.
In the end, it comes down to big match temperament – and on this, CSK have been tested exhaustively before. There are 9 tournament-defining T20 players in their likely XI, which is as elite as a team gets (and 15 big match players in their squad). Moreover, 6 of these 9 CSK players have already delivered big match performances in the last two matches of the playoffs, which is as turned-on as a side can get for a big occasion.
KKR, conversely, have just 6 such players (which is not insubstantial by any means). They could consider including Brett Lee for Shakib as Lee is a huge big match player in T20 cricket (and Shakib not as emphatic a big occasion player in this format) but that would mean weakening an already slightly iffy batting line-up, so they probably won't do it. Tournament-definer Manoj Tiwary will probably come back from injury in place of L Shukla – the former is a serious big match player though it was Shukla who performed very well in his place in the first playoff – it's a ticklish problem for KKR.
Whatever KKR does though, it is difficult to see CSK knocked over now. Two of CSK's 4 highest impact performances in IPL 2012 came in the last 2 matches. They are just about fully revved-up now. If KKR do manage to win, it would be an upset, against the grain, against the laws of sporting momentum.
This doesn't mean KKR can't do it; it just suggests that they would need help from CSK to do so. It also means – if both teams play to potential, CSK will win.
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A TEACHER from Atherton has appeared at Bolton Crown Court in relation to a string of sex allegations.
Maths teacher Andrew Welsh, aged 35, was arrested after he was allegedly found in a girl's bedroom on July 19.
He was subsequently charged with six counts of sexual activity with a girl aged 16 while being in a position of trust.
Welsh, of Highbank, Atherton, taught at a Bolton high school but was suspended from his post when the allegations, said to have been committed between May 21 and July 19 last year, came to light.
Welsh attended a preliminary hearing at Bolton Crown Court and was granted bail until March 21 when he will make another appearance in court.


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Next on your list: bananas — the deliciously versatile fruit, perfect for baked breads, desserts, and smoothies. While perusing the grocery store isles, you find the fruit section and intently scan for the perfect batch of bananas, ripe and reasonably priced. "Ah ha!" Confidently, you pick up the perfect batch — thinking about how scrumptious banana crème pie will taste — and make your way through the sea of carts to the checkout line.
Although we may consider ourselves attentive and mindful buyers, do we ever stop to think: What is really in my banana? And, what are my dollars supporting? These rarely asked questions, however, are critical to abolishing slavery and other unjust work practices employed by exporters. As abolitionists and active consumers, it's important for us to understand the realities of slave-produced goods, contribute to the Fair trade market, and participate in this social movement to abolish slavery and support sustainable company practices.
The realities are undeniably harsh — making the Fair Trade movement more vital than ever before. Children, women, and men are all targets of exploitation. A 2008 global report by the International Labour Office estimated at least 12.3 million people are in forced labor worldwide, with children approximately representing between 40% and 50% of all forced laborers. Moreover, 115 million children are working in hazardous conditions and 5.7 million children are trapped in forced and bonded labor. This issue is rampant across the globe, infiltrating into diverse regions of agricultural and industrial production. According to a 2000 US State Department report, 15,000 children (aged 9 to 12) in the Ivory Coast have been sold into forced labor on conventional cotton, coffee, and cocoa plantations. Ironically, the public — consumers of commodities produced by bonded laborers and slaves — agree human exploitation is wrong and slavery should be eradicated at all costs.
What if these consumers were aware that their purchases were contributing the expansion of slavery, endorsing an inhumane industry through the daily activity of buying basic goods? As consumers, it is our duty to understand what is really behind the production of our goods and, specifically, how we can harness purchasing power to abolish slavery.
These questions are addressed by Paul Rice, President and CEO of Fair Trade USA. Fair Trade USA is a non-profit organization that audits transactions between US companies offering Fair Trade Certified products and their international suppliers. Knowing what is behind our next purchase, or that next banana batch, is quite simple: just look for the Fair Trade label. Paul explains that this label is the only audited certification, indicating that labeled goods were produced in alignment with over 200 regulations; these regulations endorse ethical labor conditions, wages, and agriculture practices. He states, "If you care about slavery and poverty, buy fair trade."
The number of fair trade products is growing. The fair trade Federation Interim Report claimed there was a 102% growth in US and Canadian sales for Fair Trade between 2004 and 2007. How and who are these sales helping? In 2008, 7.5 million individuals directly benefited from Fair Trade Certified production, according to the Fairtrade Labeling Organizations International. Fair Trade is a consumer-driven market mechanism, enhancing the power of every person and every purchase.
Fair Trade USA aims to empower people to be 'conscious consumers.' "We can vote with our dollars," Paul states. It is time for consumers to harness the power of the market. With each Fair Trade purchase, consumers can ameliorate global slavery and poverty.
The next time you consciously scan the long isle of bananas, or any goods for that matter, stop to think about what your purchase is supporting. Paul calls everyone to action: "Look for the Fair Trade Certification and buy it." People no longer have to feel helpless, fighting against the colossal giants of slavery and poverty; we can help in a direct way through altering our everyday purchasing practices. As "conscious consumers," our purchases will be convenient and powerful.


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Corn futures rebounded significantly from overnight losses Wednesday morning. Improving weather forecasts for Argentina and the U.S. Southern/Central Plains has rather obviously weighed upon prices lately. However, the bounce from early lows came despite a general lack of supportive news, which suggests the market was substantially oversold. Short position holders may be taking profits on previously established positions prior to the Thursday morning release of the weekly USDA Export Sales report. March corn had edged 0.75 cent higher to $6.97/bushel by late morning, while December had gained 0.25 cents to $5.6325.
Soybean futures had also declined Tuesday night, then staged a modest comeback after sunrise. There seemed to be no obvious reason for the bounce, especially with the latest South American forecasts appearing very supportive of a larger Argentine soy harvest. We suspect news that domestic processors were slowing their purchases on diminished demand for soymeal played a role in the bounce, especially with soybean oil leading the way higher. March beans were just 3.50 cents lower, at $14.1725 late Wednesday morning, while March soyoil had risen 0.08 cents to 51.19 cents/pound, and March meal slipped $2.6 to $407.7/ton.
Despite much improved precipitation forecasts for the Winter Wheat Belt, wheat futures posted an impressive recovery from overnight lows Wednesday morning. Traders may be anticipating a bullish result on the weekly USDA Export Sales report scheduled for release Thursday morning. Wire service sources contend that U.S. wheat at current prices is very competitive on the international market. March CBOT wheat futures had gained 4.25 cents to 7.3625/bushel just before lunchtime, while March KCBT wheat rose 3.25 cents to $7.8125, and March MGE futures climbed 5.0 cents to $8.21.
CME live cattle continued their recent decline Wednesday morning. The two-cent cash losses suffered Tuesday are almost surely weighing upon the market at this juncture, although bulls may be hoping the modest Tuesday afternoon rise in beef cutout values will aid their cause. They have to hope for much more of the same, since industry insiders indicate beef packers are still posting large losses on each animal they process. That is not conducive to improved fed cattle demand. April cattle tumbled 0.67 cents to 129.27 cents/pound late Wednesday morning, while August had skidded 0.47 cents lower to 125.65. Meanwhile, March feeder cattle were down 0.85 cents to 142.42 cents/pound, and August was trading 1.60 cents lower, at 155.47.
Hog futures were generally mixed to higher in early Wednesday action. Discounts built into nearby futures exemplify the bearish expectations held by many traders at this point. On the other hand, the discounted prices also make it difficult for bears to force the market low. The fact that the February future remains well below the CME index (now estimated at 88.96) just before its noon Thursday expiration may be tending to pull the whole futures complex higher. April hogs had risen 0.17 cents to 86.17 cents/pound just before the lunch hour, while June had gained 0.10 cents to 94.35.


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Presidents Odd One OutThese brain teasers rely on your ability to recognize groups of common attributes. For each of these puzzles you'll need to figure out why the words or letters are grouped as they are. Sometimes you will be asked to pick the odd-one-out or to place a new word into the correct group.
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Pumpkin Pistachio Soup
By Other
This delicious soup highlights the flavors of autumn
- Prep Time:
1 small, fresh red chili
3 tablespoons sugar
1 1/4 cups whole, shelled California pistachios
1 1/2 lb. piece seeded fresh pumpkin or butternut squash
2 shallots
2 stalks lemon grass (available in large supermarkets or Asian specialty stores)
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
3 cups vegetable stock
1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
6 tablespoons light sour cream or crème fraîche
Fresh cilantro
Seed and finely chop chili. Melt sugar in skillet until it is a light brown caramel color. Add chili and pistachios and stir to coat. Turn mixture out of pan onto foil or wax paper and let cool. Pare pumpkin or squash and cut into cubes. Peel and chop shallots. Cut lemon grass into 4-inch lengths. Melt butter in large saucepan, add shallots and lemon grass, cover and cook 1 minute. Add cubed pumpkin or squash, stock, pepper and cloves. Cover and simmer over low heat for 15 to 20 minutes or until tender. Discard lemon grass. Puree pumpkin mixture in food processor or electric blender. Return to saucepan. Whisk in sour cream, heat gently then pour into wide soup bowls. Top with cilantro and caramelized pistachios.
Nutritional Information
- Calories:
- Carbohydrates: g
- Total Fat: g
- Cholesterol: mg
- Saturated Fat: g
- Dietary Fiber: g
- % of Calories from Fat: %
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- Protein: g
- Recipe Credit
Recipe provided by Wonderful Pistachios!
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Anybody else occasionally hearing 'Amy' or some other voice talking about recipes on-line or other services when they open the digest?
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Anybody else occasionally hearing 'Amy' or some other voice talking about recipes on-line or other services when they open the digest?
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No, but that sounds like theres an ad running somewhere (I run adblockers, so I probably can't see it) or malware on your PC (or the board is still compromised). Run a virus scan and Malwarebytes on your PC and then try. If it still continues and you see no ads, your PC is haunted and you need to call an exorcist.
"Nobody wants to play against Tyler Hansbrough NO BODY!" ~ Frank Vogel
"And David put his hand in the bag and took out a stone and slung it. And it struck the Philistine on the head and he fell to the ground. Amen. "
It has been happening since 2003...
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Never heard it until I traded my XP machine for Win 7. And it gets regular scans with spybot s&d, malwarebytes and AV.
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This thread has potential.
I don't think an exorcist would help. This is more likely a cyborg woman hiding in the dark recesses of Able's server dungeon, coming out occasionally to mess with our heads...or maybe a rogue AI with recipes to push. Like recipes for evil or something.
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Actually this very thing happened to me a couple days ago. I freaked out because I was at work so I hit mute real quick. I didn't see any ads running anywhere. In fact the other sites I had up were all internal sites for my company. Weird.
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Yes, I have heard this too...several times. Started looking around for a pop-up ad
but don't find anything. If this is not intentional, then something is awry.
Honestly, I've never heard of this before. That's... creepy. It's happening to so few of you (only 2 to this point, right?) that I have to lean towards it being something on your end, though I suppose that's not necessarily the case.
I hear it rarely, also. So weird. It's only on this site. Sounds like an ad. It's not on our end.
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I don't know if it's related what's happening here, but Chrome is throwing a malware warning up when I try to open PD.
Danger: Malware Ahead!
Google Chrome has blocked access to this page on www.pacersdigest.com.
Content from binfostat.dyndns.org, a known malware distributor, has been inserted into this web page. Visiting this page now is very likely to infect your computer with malware.
Malware is malicious software that causes things like identity theft, financial loss, and permanent file deletion.
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Ok, heard the voice again earlier today when trying to check in while the
board was down. It is a female voice talking about starting a recipe search
and she ends with "press the button to get started".
Able, do you have a food/cooking website hosted on the same server as PD?
when the board was down you would at best have gotten a empty screen since the total site was removed.
best chance is to check your browser opening up 2nd page/ghosts
there is only PD on that server
So Long And Thanks For All The Fish.
If you've done 6 impossible things today?
Then why not have Breakfast at Milliways!
Several weeks ago I noticed my browser being directed to this "binfostat.dyndns.org"
when loading PD, but didn't know what it was so didn't worry about it. Am pretty sure
it's not doing it any more.
A full scan using Spybot with the latest definitions turned up nothing.
EDIT: Ok I was wrong!! Just came on and noticed the page was very slow loading so
looked down and saw "waiting for binfostat.dyndns.org". This is the only sight I see
this on, or perodically hear that voice.... Could these two events be connected?
I think I will download Malwarebytes now.
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It's been a month or so since I've heard from 'Amy.'
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Mij just recommended three translated books in the favorite books discussion. There are so many fantastic books out there in translation that I reckon it's about time we opened up a separate discussion on this topic, starting with Mij's three recommendations....
*The Last Brother, by Nathacha Appanah, about a little-known incident during WWII when Jewish refugees were kept in a camp on the island of Mauritius. The story is seen through the eyes of a little native boy there.
*Purge, by Sofi Oksanen, about Estonia under different occupying governments from WWII through the early '90's, and how the lives of two women are very affected by their circumstances. Could not put this down.
*Agaat, by Marlene Van Niekerk, about South Africa from the 1940's to present time, and the relationship between a black servant and the woman she works for.
For anyone interested in more info on these books there's some information on The Last Brother at http://www.bookbrowse.com/bb_briefs/detail/index.cfm/ezine_preview_number/5868/the-last-brother.
Purge is a Black Cat paperback original (an imprint of Grove) - lots of info at http://groveatlantic.com/#page=isbn9780802170774
Agaat is from Tin House Books, loads of info at http://www.tinhouse.com/books/fiction-poetry/agaat.html
For more exceptional books in translation, BookBrowse members can browse our Foreign Language Reading list at http://www.bookbrowse.com/browse/index.cfm/category_number/92/foreign-language/translation
One last thought - the University of Rochester host a website called Three Percent that focuses on books in translation - so called because apparently only 3% of the books published in the USA are translations http://www.rochester.edu/college/translation/threepercent/index.php?s=about


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Police: Live grenade found in Salvation Army donation box
ROSEBURG, Ore. -- Police say employees found a live hand grenade in a Salvation Army donation box on Monday.
Just before 9:00 am, the Roseburg Police Department was called to the Salvation Army Thrift Store and Donation Center, when two employees reported to a supervisor that they located what they thought was a toy grenade inside some donations.
They picked it up and quickly realized that it was not a toy, and appeared to be real.
Police say the employees placed the grenade in an empty donation bin and the area was evacuated.
Roseburg Public Works employees helped the police department with setting up barricades to block traffic in the immediate area.
The Oregon State Police Bomb Squad responded and took possession of the grenade, which they said did appear to be live ordnance.
Staff at the Salvation Army said the grenade was mixed in with a lot of other donations and could have been in the business for several weeks to a month.
Officials say they had no way of tracking who had left it, or when.
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Season is almost upon us and I am getting the hankering for some random thoughts.
Thought one - My knicks are in trouble and the season hasn't started
Thought two - Is Greg Oden ready to play for the full season and how will he fit into the very young Blazers team
More will come. Add your own thoughts through the season.