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Got only a few precious hours to enjoy New York City? Figuring out what to do with the kids? Feet tired from all the walking you've been doing? We've got the perfect solution: our miniature itineraries (or, as we like to call them, mini itinies). Straight to the point, these jaunts—built around food, waterfront exploration, shopping, entertainment and art—cover some of the City's must-see neighborhoods, and most of the stops on each are within walking distance of one another. So what are you waiting for? Let's go!
Brooklyn Bridge Park. Photo: Marley White
Dine Out in Brooklyn
The first itiny begins with a walk over the Brooklyn Bridge. Start on the Manhattan side, and be sure to take plenty of photos during this leisurely stroll. Once you've crossed into Brooklyn, you've no doubt walked—er, worked—up an appetite, so head straight for one of DUMBO's pizza purveyors: the legendary Grimaldi's, located only a few steps from its original spot, or neighborhood newbie Juliana's Pizza, which is in the former Grimaldi's space. Afterward, head down to Fulton Ferry Landing for some cool, creamy dessert at Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory, stationed in a former fireboat house, and take in the waterfront views of Lower Manhattan and the Brooklyn Bridge. These same gorgeous panoramas can also be enjoyed from adjacent green space Brooklyn Bridge Park (and kids will love its Pier 1 Playground). Have more time to spend in the area? Catch a (sometimes free!) chamber music performance in a "floating concert hall"—with Manhattan visible through a glass wall—courtesy of Bargemusic.
Snug Harbor Cultural Center. Photo: Marley White
Explore Staten Island
The free 25-minute ride on the Staten Island Ferry is not only a convenient way to get from Manhattan to Staten Island (and vice versa) but is also one of the best (and most affordable) methods of seeing the Statue of Liberty. After you disembark, head straight for the North Shore Waterfront Esplanade, which offers views of Lower Manhattan. Take time to reflect at the Staten Island September 11 Memorial, titled Postcards, located along the pathway. When observed from straight behind, the sculpture, which honors Staten Islanders who lost their lives on 9/11, frames the spot where the World Trade Center once stood across New York Harbor. After walking the remainder of the esplanade, double back to savor some scrumptious Spanish cuisine at Beso, and learn about natural science, art and history at the Staten Island Museum. During baseball season, catch a Staten Island Yankees game—the club is the Single-A minor-league affiliate of the New York Yankees—at the waterfront Richmond County Bank Ballpark, which looks out to the Lower Manhattan skyline; alternatively, see if there's a show taking place at nearby St. George Theatre. Farther afield, but worth the bus ride if you've got time, is Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden, home to the Staten Island Children's Museum and a botanical garden, among other cultural venues.
Bergdorf Goodman. Photo: Will Steacy
Shop Around Midtown
This itiny is geared toward those with children or anyone who wants to give their tired, aching feet a break—each stop is right across the street from the next. Begin the day in Central Park—no visit to Manhattan is complete without seeing it. Stick to the extreme southeast corner and you'll enjoy the quietude of The Pond; head a few blocks north—perhaps a stretch for this particular circuit—and you'll reach the Central Park Zoo, at Fifth Avenue and East 64th Street. Move on to the storied Plaza Hotel, where you can wander around lavish areas like The Palm Court and The Rose Club, peruse high-end shops and grab a bite to eat at the subterranean Todd English Food Hall. Upon exiting, swing by Pulitzer Fountain, where F. Scott Fitzgerald and his wife, Zelda, were rumored to once have a late-night swim, and cross Fifth Avenue to the City's flagship Apple Store, open 24 hours a day. Last, but certainly not least, go shopping at department store Bergdorf Goodman. The designer goods may be pricey, but the view of Central Park from BG Restaurant, on the seventh floor, is priceless.
Sylvia's. Photo: Clayton Cotterell
Be Entertained in Harlem
Craving culture, comfort food and cocktails? Head uptown to Harlem. Start at Sylvia's, a neighborhood institution since 1962, best known for its chicken and waffles. Afterward, go to The Studio Museum in Harlem, which features works from artists of African heritage as well as pieces inspired by black culture. Next, take a tour of the world-famous Apollo Theater and get a behind-the-scenes look at the home of Amateur Night and the launching pad for stars including Ella Fitzgerald, Stevie Wonder and The Jackson 5. Amateur Night is held Wednesdays from March through November, and all kinds of other performances take place throughout the year. Over at neighborhood hotspot Red Rooster, Chef Marcus Samuelsson serves up satisfying American cuisine that pays homage to the neighborhood. Downstairs from Red Rooster is Ginny's Supper Club, a live-jazz venue in a speakeasy-like setting where you can sip signature drinks such as the Harlem Mule and the Rooster Colada.
M. Wells Dinette. Photo: Jesse Winter
Support the Arts in Queens
Queens is said to be the most diverse of New York City's five boroughs. It's also known for art, especially in Long Island City. Make MoMA PS1 your first stop and admire contemporary works from the artists of today and tomorrow. Inside the institution is New American restaurant M. Wells Dinette, whose classroom-like setting is a nod to the museum building's past life as a schoolhouse. Follow a meal there with a treasure hunt—and, if you're still hungry, snacks from local vendors—at LIC Flea & Food, from which you can see the east side of Manhattan. For more breathtaking views and, of course, more art, stop by the outdoor, waterfront (and free) Socrates Sculpture Park. Finally, treat yourself to a down-home dinner at Sage General Store, whose decor is reminiscent of that of a luncheonette in the Midwest, or feast on seafood in a romantic setting along the East River (with a panorama of the Manhattan skyline, of course) at Water's Edge Restaurant.

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This week on The Hills, Lauren, Audrina, and Lo set up shop in their new, huge digs in the Hollywood Hills. A housewarming bash awkwardly brought everyone they've ever dated together under one roof. Inevitably, drama ensues, but how closely were you paying attention to the hair and makeup this time around? Take my quiz to find out! And when you're finished, test your fashion memory with Fab's fashion quiz.
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Vagifem Low Dose for Postmenopausal Atrophic Vaginitis Symptoms
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This trial is conducted in North America. The purpose of this study is to determine if Vagifem Low Dose is an effective and safe treatment for patients suffering from postmenopausal atrophic vaginitis.
|Menopause Postmenopausal Vaginal Atrophy
|Drug: estradiol, 10 mcg
|Phase 3
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|Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Double (Participant, Investigator)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
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|A 12 Month Double-blind, Randomized, Parallel-group, Placebo-controlled, Multi-center Trial to Investigate the Efficacy and Safety of Vagifem Low Dose (10 mcg 17beta-estradiol Vaginal Tablet) for the Treatment of Postmenopausal Atrophic Vaginitis Symptoms
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MedlinePlus related topics: Vaginitis
Drug Information available for: Estradiol Estradiol cypionate Estradiol valerate Estradiol acetate Estradiol hemihydrateU.S. FDA Resources
Further study details as provided by Novo Nordisk A/S:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- Clinical symptoms [ Time Frame: after 12 months ]
Secondary Outcome Measures:
- Objective parameters (vaginal Maturation Index/Value and vaginal pH)
- Hyperplasia rate
|Study Start Date:
|March 2005
|Study Completion Date:
|May 2007
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|May 2007 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Ages Eligible for Study:
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- Postmenopausal women whose last menstruation was at least two years previously
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Simon J, Nachtigall L, Ulrich LG, Eugster-Hausmann M, Gut R. Endometrial safety of ultra-low-dose estradiol vaginal tablets. Obstet Gynecol. 2010 Oct;116(4):876-83. doi: 10.1097/AOG.0b013e3181f386bb.
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Atrophic Vaginitis
Pathological Conditions, Anatomical
Vaginal Diseases
Genital Diseases, Female
Polyestradiol phosphate
Estradiol 3-benzoate
Estradiol 17 beta-cypionate
Estradiol valerate
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AFI Ready 2013 Return With New Album + Tour
AFI have confirmed the fall release of their ninth studio album, their first since 2009's 'Crash Love.' The-as-yet-untitled album, which is nearing completion, will be the band's first on new label Republic Records.
"We are thrilled to be joining the Republic family for the release of our ninth record," says singer Davey Havok in a press release. "We've spent over two years realizing this album and could not be more excited to share it with all."
Producing the album is Gil Norton, whose long list of credits includes Foo Fighters' 'The Colour and the Shape' and 'Echoes, Silence, Patience, and Grace.'
While no specific release date has been announced for the project, the California rockers first teased the album in a video in April featuring the words "A Fire Inside" and "September 2013." The clip is among five short, black-and-white videos directed by Surround (the Killers, TV on the Radio). Check them all out at www.afireinside.net.
AFI promise a headlining tour is in the works, with details to be released soon. Meanwhile, they've already lined up a pair of festival dates — Chicago's Riot Fest & Carnival (Sept. 13-15) and Denver's Riot Fest (Sept. 21-22).


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The USDA on Thursday issued its long-awaited final rule for animal disease traceability, drawing praise from some corners and attacks from others. The new rule will require official identification for animals crossing state lines, with several significant exceptions.
The rule's traceability requirements focus primarily on breeding cattle. Most beef cattle under 18 months of age, for example, are exempt, meaning calves and feeder cattle, which make up the bulk of cattle entering commerce, will not need official identification, at least for now. The USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has indicated all along that it will consider adding traceability requirements for additional classes of cattle once the program is established, tested and fine-tuned on smaller numbers.
Since APHIS issued its proposed rule in August 2011 they received thousands of comments from industry stakeholders, and incorporated several modifications to the final rule based on those comments. A key change is the agency will accept the use of brands, tattoos and brand registration as official identification when accepted by the shipping and receiving states or tribes.
In its Thursday release, the agency says specific traceability requirements for calves and feeder cattle "will be addressed in separate rulemaking, allowing APHIS to work closely with industry to ensure the effective implementation of the identification requirements." Among younger cattle, the new rule will require official identification for cattle less than 18 months of age being transported across state lines to shows, exhibitions, rodeos or recreational events.
The rule also clarifies that all livestock moved interstate to a custom slaughter facility are exempt from the regulations
USDA has emphasized the sole purpose of their traceability framework is to prevent the spread of disease by quickly tracking sick animals to their source, facilitating quarantines or other interventions while minimizing the scope of quarantines or culling. The agency notes that through the National Scrapie Eradication Program, 92 percent of cull breeding sheep are officially identified at slaughter, primarily using flock identification eartags. This level of official identification made it possible in fiscal year 2010 to achieve traceback from slaughter of scrapie-positive sheep to the flock of origin or birth 96 percent of the time, typically in a matter of minutes.
Contagious diseases, they say, require traceability to more than the birth premises. The system will need the capability to track animals to other stops between birth and slaughter, so the scrapie model is not a complete solution for such diseases.
APHIS projects that costs for the program, resulting primarily from eartags and documentation associated with Interstate Certificates of Veterinary Inspection, will range between $14.5 million and $34.3 million, assuming official identification will be undertaken separately from other routine management practices. If producers combine tagging with other processing activities, the total costs would fall between $10.9 million and $23.5 million. The agency expects, though, that savings gained by more effective traceback will exceed the program's costs.
USDA plans to publish the new rule in the December 28 Federal Register. Its provisions will take effect 60 days later, on February 26, 2013.
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Goliad State Park Celebrates Major Restoration
GOLIAD, Texas — On June 16, Goliad State Park and Mission Espíritu Santo State Historic Site will celebrate the completion of more than two years of painstaking work to make much-needed repairs to the 1700s Spanish mission grounds and buildings.
The approximately $850,000 Goliad repair project was funded through Proposition 8, a bond package approved by Texas voters in 2001 that provided $101 million over 10 years to improve or repair Texas Parks and Wildlife Department state parks, wildlife management areas, fish hatcheries and other facilities.
The multi-year Goliad restoration project was needed to stem the tide of physical deterioration that was threatening to undermine its continued viability as a place where Texans can reconnect with the past. In recent years, leaky roofs and flooding on the grounds have seriously threatened park structures.
A diverse team of artists, architects, historians, and craftsmen skilled in historic restoration collaborated to identify problem areas and set a course of action. The project was managed by Laura David with the TPWD Infrastructure Division. The roofing and electrical work was awarded to Kellogg, Brown and Root under a "job order contract," a unique arrangement that improved quality control and kept costs down. A TPWD "Force Account" construction crew of historically trained craftsmen led by Mark Lenoch did the painstaking job of plastering, painting, wood repairs, stonework and site improvements.
Workers put in new roofs and electrical wiring for all the mission buildings. They patched exterior plaster and repainted the chapel and granary buildings. They restored the chapel interior, including repainting frescos and decorative elements, with work overseen by Nola Davis, the same TPWD artist who created them 28 years ago.
As part of the restoration, the grounds were excavated and French drains were installed to prevent flooding using Texas Department of Criminal Justice inmate labor. Ramps and other improvements were also added to make the entire park wheelchair-accessible.
"Basically if you were here last year and you came this year, you'd see a totally new face; it's been put back to what it should be," said Mary Livingston, Goliad State Park complex historic sites manager. "It is absolutely amazing. Between Texas Parks and Wildlife staff and the contractors that were hired the quality of work was phenomenal."
At 11 a.m. on Friday, June 16, state and local officials, including Rep. Yvonne Gonzalez-Toureilles, will take part in a celebration hosted by the Amigos of Goliad State Park to mark completion of the restoration effort. Afterward, park employees will lead tours to showcase the restoration process.
Goliad State Park actually includes several historic sites in different locations–the central mission and state park complex closer to Goliad, the ruins of Mission Rosario, the Fannin Battleground and Zaragoza Birthplace south of town in the community of La Bahia–all of which were improved as part of the project. This includes a restored centennial pavilion to mark the Battle of Coleto Creek at the Fannin Battleground and the entire floor replaced in the small museum at the Zaragoza Birthplace.
Mission Espíritu Santo is similar to other Spanish missions in Texas, such as the one known as the Alamo in San Antonio. A unique feature is that Goliad is considered by many to be the birthplace of cattle ranching. In its heyday, the mission ran 40,000 head of cattle on about a million acres. It was also the last mission to close its doors in what we know as present day Texas.
Espíritu Santo was originally located at Matagorda Bay in 1722. This site was abandoned and the mission was rebuilt near what is now Victoria until 1749, when it was moved permanently to Goliad. By 1830, it was falling into decrepit disrepair. Some 100 years later, help arrived in the form of the Civilian Conservation Corps. In the 1930s, after extensive research, the CCC built reconstructions of the chapel, granary, and workshop placed on the original foundations. One room off the side of the granary dates to the 1700s, where visitors can see the original architecture.
Besides historic interpretation, the park has recreational facilities and is popular for camping, fishing and picnicking. Amenities include 20 water/electric pull through sites for recreational vehicles, five screened shelters, a group camping area with water/electric sites, and water/electric pads for tent camping.
The park has miles of San Antonio River frontage and visitors can fish from the shoreline. There is a picnicking area plus 1.5 miles of hiking trails and another 2.5 mile hike/bike trail that extends to downtown Goliad and Presidio La Bahia, the Spanish colonial fort established alongside the mission.
Starting July 1, an exhibit will debut celebrating the 75th anniversary of the creation of Goliad State Park. Exhibit panels, photos and displays will take visitors through time in all the mission buildings, leading from the chapel to the granary to the workshop.
"It will be like they just walked off a work site," said Livingston, referring to exhibits showing how CCC workers reconstructed the mission.
Goliad State Park is open seven days a week. Entrance fees are $2 per adult, free for children ages 12 and under. The park is located west of Victoria on U.S. Highway 183 just south of the town of Goliad. For details, see the park Web site.
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Is there any plan to publish The Walking Dead season 2 on XBOX One?
thank you!
Is there any plan to publish The Walking Dead season 2 on XBOX One?
thank you!
Telltale have yet to announce any plans, although they have said they would like to bring their games to next-gen consoles AT SOME POINT.
Don't take that as any sort of official confirmation though!
If I may descend down to your level for a moment...
...proof or it didn't happen, nya nya.
Let me correct my previous statement they wont be on ps4 or xbox one right away but later in the year http://n4g.com/news/1385375/the-walking-dead-season-2-wont-be-on-ps4-xbox-one-at-launch-telltale-will-be-on-the-new-consoles
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Considering the US had it's worse showing in pairs, how many pair teams will we get for Worlds or do the Olympics count for Worlds and did we send the wrong team
Considering the US had it's worse showing in pairs, how many pair teams will we get for Worlds or do the Olympics count for Worlds and did we send the wrong team
I think this should be moved to the Olympic thread.
2011 spots won't be determined until Worlds next month.
Yes, this was the worst showing for the U.S. teams, but I honestly don't think McBru or Baldwin/Inoue would have not done much better.
E/L put two very solid skates and placed in the top 10, which is better than what McBru did at their first Worlds (11th) and equaled what B/I did at their first worlds in 2002. They also scored the highest SINGLE element in the LP with that really cool lift. (7.15 base value +2 GOE).
I think B/D did not have their best program in the short and that really hurt them in the rankings overall. But they didn't give up, gave a fall-free LP (which we could not say for many of the other pairs) and posted a personal best. And I can tell that they've really worked on their weak elements, such as the death spiral. I think their work ethic is very similar to S/Z and look where it got them.
I think both teams really soaked the experience and I expect some good results come Worlds. Their goal is to get a third spot and I think they have a great shot at doing so.
Well, we didn't send the "wrong teams" because Denney and Barrett and Evora and Ladwig were first and second at U.S. Nationals, so they earned their places on the U.S. team no matter what. That said, Evora and Ladwig skated their hearts out and loved every moment of their Olympic experience. It doesn't get any better than that! Denney and Barrett will only get strongeras they gain more and more international experience.
As to whether Denney and Barrett can move up enough at words to give the U.S. three stops for 2011, I think the main factor is whether some of the Olympic medalists decide to skip worlds.
According to this article on Icenework the two US teams need to have a combined placement of 13 or less next month at Worlds to qualify 3 teams for next year.
I think we send the right teams to the Olympics. They both skated great. I don't think any of the other US teams would have done better.
Considering that these two teams only had one Worlds appearance between both of them before heading to Vancouver, I think their showings at the Olympics were quite good. Amanda & Mark shocked everyone by skating so well (they blew away their personal bests by a LOT of points in this competition and that wasn't even with a clean LP) and their experiences there will only help them as they head to their first Worlds next month. Caydee & Jeremy are capable of skating much better than they did in Vancouver and should also improve their standing in Torino. We definitely sent the right two teams to the Olympics (I kind of hope John Baldwin is eating a little crow now that Amanda & Mark skated so well ) and I for one am very proud of both of them.


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SAN JOSE, CA--(Marketwire - December 05, 2012) -
"Greg brings a wealth of marketing, brand and business unit management knowledge to Align, with deep experience across many industries and consumer brands, most recently with Johnson & Johnson's Vision Care Division, and prior to that with well-respected brands such as Coca-Cola and Procter & Gamble. We are excited to have him join the team and to help accelerate growth and adoption of Invisalign worldwide," said Mr. Mack.
In addition, Dana Cambra, vice president, research and development, has left the Company. On an interim basis, Align President and CEO Thomas M. Prescott will oversee R&D and Information Technology.
"Under Dana's leadership, the R&D and IT groups have made significant contributions to the success of the Company and we appreciate Dana's role in building up those organizations," said Mr. Prescott. "I'm confident that our very experienced and talented team will continue to drive industry-leading products and clinical innovation for Invisalign and iTero scanner technology."
There will be a small reduction in workforce related to these organizational changes that will impact approximately 25 full time employees across the Company. Align will incur approximately $2.1 million in costs for severance of which $1.9 million will be recognized in the fourth quarter of 2012 and $0.2 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2013. Based on this, as well as continued softness in the dental market and the disruption of its customers' practices from Superstorm Sandy, Align now expects revenue and EPS to be at the low-end of its previously reported Q4'12 guidance. As of September 30, 2012 Align had a regular employee base of approximately 3,090 worldwide.
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This news release contains forward-looking statements, including statements regarding anticipated net revenue and earnings per share. Forward-looking statements contained in this news release relating to expectations about future events or results are based upon information available to Align as of the date hereof. Readers are cautioned that these forward-looking statements are only predictions and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. As a result, actual results may differ materially and adversely from those expressed in any forward-looking statement. Factors that might cause such a difference include, but are not limited to, difficulties predicting customer and consumer purchasing behavior, the willingness and ability of our customers to maintain and/or increase utilization in sufficient numbers, continued customer demand for our existing and new products, changes in consumer spending habits as a result of, among other things, prevailing economic conditions, levels of employment, salaries and wages and consumer confidence, the timing of case submissions from our doctors within a quarter, acceptance of our products by consumers and dental professionals, competition from existing and new competitors, and the loss of key personnel. These and other risks are detailed from time to time in Align's periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to, its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011, which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 29, 2012. Align undertakes no obligation to revise or update publicly any forward-looking statements for any reason.
About Align Technology, Inc.
Align Technology designs, manufactures and markets Invisalign, a proprietary method for treating malocclusion, or the misalignment of teeth. Invisalign corrects malocclusion using a series of clear, nearly invisible, removable appliances that gently move teeth to a desired final position. Because it does not rely on the use of metal or ceramic brackets and wires, Invisalign significantly reduces the aesthetic and other limitations associated with braces. Invisalign is appropriate for treating adults and teens. Align Technology was founded in March 1997 and received FDA clearance to market Invisalign in 1998.The Invisalign product family includes Invisalign, Invisalign Teen, Invisalign Assist, Invisalign Express10, Invisalign Express 5, Invisalign Lite, and Vivera Retainers.
To learn more about Invisalign or to find an Invisalign trained doctor in your area, please visit www.invisalign.com.
Cadent Holdings, Inc. is a subsidiary of Align Technology and is a leading provider of 3D digital scanning solutions for orthodontics and dentistry. The Cadent family of products includes iTero and OrthoCAD iOC scanning systems, OrthoCADiCast, and OrthoCAD iRecord. For additional information, please visit www.cadentinc.com.


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You know you have a special pitcher on your hands when his final line reads 6 IP, 5 H, 0 ER, 3 BB, 5 SO and your response to his outing is "just didn't quite have it today". We've seen Justin Verlander truly struggle a few times lately (notably rough games versus Kansas City and Los Angeles), and while this certainly wasn't that, it did seem like he had to labor his way to finish his six innings. The Oakland hitters didn't record a large number of hits, nor did they draw a notable number of walks, but they did a good job of working the count and fouling off pitches to elevate his pitch count early in the game.
Had it been any other pitcher on the staff – save the recent (if healthy) version of Max Scherzer – we would have raved about his "gutty" outing, but it's a disappointment when Verlander "only" lasts six innings while being unable to impose his will on the opposing batters. For 90% of the season we've been used to an automatic eight innings of zero-to-two run ball.
But I must suppose that even Justin Verlander can't be a full-fledged cyborg, so one must accept a certain number of rough outings. I just vote that we see this type of laborious effort rather than the nine-runs allowed kind. Those kind somehow feel less fun.
But the story of the game wasn't Justin Verlander (or his pursuit of a second consecutive Cy Young Award), it was again Miguel Cabrera. Cabrera blasted a solo homer in the 7th inning (that gave Detroit a 5-0 lead at the time) – his third homer in the last two days. The home run was utterly meaningless to the outcome of the game, but it was number 41 on the year which brings him within one of AL leader Josh Hamilton. Cabrera already leads the AL in batting average and RBI, so now the Triple Crown is a very real possibility.
The debate rages on around the internet about whether or not Cabrera would be able to pass (assumed) leader Mike Trout for the AL MVP award should he accomplish the rare Triple Crown feat – I would personally still vote for Trout – but not to be ignored is the fact that Cabrera is having one of the all-time great years (or stretch of years) in Tigers' history. He's truly a generational hitter (or, rather, an every-other generational). He's the type of hitter that will get a statue in the Comerica Park concourse and a likeness cast and placed in a certain museum in Cooperstown. Absorbing the memories and appreciating what he's doing at the plate is more important than a fleeting yearly award.
Anyway, the Tigers beat the Athletics 6-2 (they've now outscored them 18-4 in the two games) and the White Sox lost to the Royals 3-0, so the Tigers gain a game in the division race and now sit just two games back. That's still a sizeable deficit with only 14 games left to play, but making up the difference is certainly not out of the realm of possibilities. Especially when considering the remaining schedules of each team (the Tiger's having the easier road). Still, there's little room left to breathe and each Detroit loss from here on out would be a big detriment to their chances. But they've shown the last two days that they're not about to give up.
Matt Snyder writes about Baseball, Football, and College Basketball. He can be found online as the creator and editor of Forever Faithful, the editor of The Tigers Den, a contributor to Call To The Pen, and a contributor to SideLion Report. He can be reached on Twitter @snyder_matthew.


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Study of Ablation for the Pulmonary Focal Pure Ground Glass Opacity (pGGO) (pGGO)
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With the advent of CT screening for lung cancer, there is an increase in the detection of pulmonary lesions with focal pure ground-glass opacity (pGGO). The pure Ground-glass opacities can be caused by normal expiration, partial filling of air spaces, partial collapse of alveoli, interstitial thickening, inflammation, oedema, fibrosis, and lepidic proliferation of neoplasm. Precise details of the natural history of focal pure GGO are still largely unclear. A number of differential diagnoses are possible, including inflammatory disease, focal scar, atypical adenomatous hyperplasia (AAH), and adenocarcinoma in situ. Some of pGGOs remained stable over a considerable time. A long doubling time for pGGOs is already known. Therefore, the strategy of treatment for focal pure GGO lesions is still undecided. The major issue is whether or not the doctors should treat these patients at all or wait until the first sign of a solid lesion developes which may take many years.
The purpose of this study is to determine if the ablation therapy is safe and effective for the pulmonary pGGO.
|Pulmonary Lesions
|Procedure: cryotherapy or radiofrequency ablation
|Phase 3
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Single (Outcomes Assessor)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|A Prospective Study of Ablation of Pulmonary Focal Pure Ground Glass Opacity
- The changing of the lesion [ Time Frame: 3 years ]
To determine the efficacy rate of CT image guided ablation for pulmonary focal pGGO.
To determine the feasibility and safety of CT image guided ablation in patients with pulmonary pGGO.
- The side effect of the therapy. [ Time Frame: 3 years ]Intra and post-operative complications rates. Quality-of-life assessment
|Estimated Enrollment:
|Study Start Date:
|September 2011
|Estimated Study Completion Date:
|December 2014
|Estimated Primary Completion Date:
|October 2014 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
Experimental: ablation
Cryoablation or Radiofrequency ablation for the pGGO
Procedure: cryotherapy or radiofrequency ablation
Cryoablation or Radiofrequency ablation is performed under CT image guidance.
No Intervention: Follow up CT scann
The patients will receive follow up with CT scan every 6-9 months.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|20 Years to 80 Years (Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- The lesion(s) treated with ablation must be =< 2.0 cm in greatest dimension
- All patients are required to have been evaluated in a multi-disciplinary tumor conference to ensure that the lesion is suitable for Image-guided percutaneous ablation
- Platelet count ≥ 100 x 109/L
- International normalized ratio (INR) < 1.5
- Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) ≥ 1.5 x 109/L
- A signed study specific consent form is required
Exclusion Criteria:
- Direct evidence of regional or distant metastases,or synchronous primary or prior malignancy in the past 5 years
- Unable to lie flat or has respiratory distress at rest
- Uncontrolled coagulopathy or bleeding disorders
- Evidence of active systemic, pulmonary, or pericardial infection
- Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding
- Patients with poor pulmonary function
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01429649
|Contact: Weisheng Chen, MD
|China, Fujian
|Dongfang Hospital
|Fuzhou, Fujian, China, 350025
|Contact: Yonggang Liang +8659122859888 ext 59388 firstname.lastname@example.com
|Principal Investigator:
|Weisheng Chen, MD
|Dongfang Hospital Affiliated to Beijing University of Chinese Medicine
|Responsible Party:
|Chen Weisheng, The vice chief of the Thoracic Division, Dongfang Hospital
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT01429649 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
|Study First Received:
|September 3, 2011
|Last Updated:
|September 6, 2011
Keywords provided by Chen Weisheng, Dongfang Hospital:
pure pulmonary ground glass opacity
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Impulse Theater is Colorado's premier improvisational comedy theater. Each 90 minute performance consists of 10-12 short scenes, each with their own set of unique rules that the actors must follow. Audience suggestions form the basis for each unpredictable and hilarious scene. No two performances are alike.
Appropriate for all groups and ages, Impulse Theater performs Thursdays at 8:00 PM, and Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM and 9:45 PM. Tickets are $18, and Group Discounts are available for groups of ten or more (except in December and early January).
The theater is non-smoking, there is a one drink minimum, under 21 must be accompanied by their parent(s) - unless it's one of our All Ages Nights - and reservations are recommended.
Impulse Theater is a great place for special group events. We love having Bachelor/Bachelorette parties, anniversaries, birthdays, company outings, etc. We even offer a discounted ticket rate for groups of ten or more !Be sure and let our house manager know of any special events, our cast has been known to put together a special treat!
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What is this medicine?BUDESONIDE (bue DES oh nide) is a corticosteroid. It helps to decrease inflammation in your lungs. This medicine is used to treat the symptoms of asthma. Never use this medicine for an acute asthma attack.
What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
How should I use this medicine?This medicine is inhaled through the mouth. Follow the directions on your prescription label. Do not use more often than directed. Make sure that you are using your inhaler correctly. Ask you doctor or health care provider if you have any questions.
If you are also using a bronchodilator inhaler, like albuterol, use that inhaler first. Wait 5 minutes or more before using this medicine.
Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed. While this drug may be prescribed for children as young as 6 years of age for selected conditions, precautions do apply.
What if I miss a dose?If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, use only that dose and continue with your regular schedule. Do not use double or extra doses.
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NEW captain Lewis Evans is confident that he will be leading out Newport Gwent Dragons when they get their RaboDirect Pro12 campaign under way at the end of the month.
A calf injury has forced the flanker to sit out the pre-season encounters against a Gwent Select XV and French aces Biarritz.
He will be on the sidelines once again in tomorrow evening's final warm-up against London Irish but is confident that he will be able to don the number seven jersey in the league opener against Zebre.
Newport-born Evans, 25, took over from Luke Charteris as skipper this summer and admits it has been a frustrating period watching on while his charges are put through their paces on the training paddock.
He said: "I've had plenty of stick from the boys and I am looking forward to getting back so that I can put an end to that more than anything!
"I am dying to get out there and play a full part in the training sessions but the decision was made to be cautious. Rather than go out at around 80 per cent against London Irish it is much more important be 100 per cent against Zebre.
"I'd love that to be from the off but Darren Waters has been excellent over the last few weeks and wants to make it as difficult as possible for me to get the start, so I have to prove myself in training."
Evans, who has been called up twice by Wales but is yet to be capped, has never captained the Dragons.
"I haven't been able to fulfil the role to the maximum yet," he said. "It's very frustrating to have someone on the sideline telling you what to do when they are not getting beasted themselves.
"I've left it to them and, in any case, we have plenty of leaders in this squad that will help steer the ship throughout the season."
One of those figures is veteran hooker Steve Jones, who deputised for Evans in Biarritz and will lead them against Irish.
The 35-year-old is demanding an improvement from the performance in the south of France as the countdown continues to their Pro12 opener.
He said: "Biarritz was always going to be tough because they start their season this weekend but then there was the heat – last time I played in conditions like that was with Wales in Japan in 2001.
"We went into the game fatigued after a hard week of pre-season training and while there were plenty of poor things in our performance they were also some positives.
"There needs to be an improvement in all departments against London Irish so that we have plenty of confidence for that first game against Zebre.
"Irish are always a quality outfit and after a few backroom changes their players will be desperate to impress. It should be a great test."


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The Skansen bench that I built for the April 2010 issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine has proved to be a popular project with readers. But if you like, you can do a better job of emulating the original than I did.
I built the project for our "I Can Do That" column, which features furniture you can build using basic tools and home-center materials. As a result, we sometimes have to make design changes to our projects because of the rules set down by the column.
For the Skansen bench, I made the bench a little shorter in length (to suit dimensional stock) and I made the legs a little thinner. I wanted big, chunky Swedish tree trunks, like the original. But doubling the thickness of the legs didn't look right (and there is no thickness planer in the "I Can Do That" tool kit). So I used 2 x material and tweaked things until it appeared right to my eye.
However, if you have a planer or some thick stock, you can go full-on Swede. Bengt, a reader in Stockholm, Sweden, recently visited the Skansen and took some photographs. He estimates the legs on the version there are 2″ thick (which I think is a good guess).
He also put more photographs of the bench (and other nice pieces from Skansen) on a page on Photobucket that you can view.
I have my version of this bench at home in our dining room, and it has saved our butts (literally) when we had too many butts over for dinner.
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– Get a free downloadable copy of our "I Can Do That" manual that will start you out in woodworking with just a few tools.
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text: OverviewBack to top Klean Kanteen - Stainless Steel Water Bottle Classic with Sport Cap 2.0 Reef Blue - 27 oz. Item# :109641UPC# :763332021258 Brand:Klean Kanteen Size/Form:27 oz. Ship Weight:0.50 Click here to read a PDF brochure on this product Klean Kanteen Stainless Steel Water Bottle Classic with Sport Cap 2.0 Reef Blue- 27 oz. Klean Kanteen Stainless Steel Water Bottle Classic with Sport Cap 2.0 Reef Blue is the original stainless steel hydration bottle. Their most popular size, the 27oz Klean Kanteen Classic is perfect for your on-the-go life. Whether you're trying to juggle a full day of classes or work, the kids' extracurricular schedules, or a trip to dog park between your workout and happy hour, just one or two fill-ups will help you stay hydrated and happy all day. The bottle is made from high quality, 18/8, food-grade stainless steel that's totally free of BPA and other toxins. 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Food-grade stainless steel is used in the brewing, food and winemaking industries too. It's the material of choice because it doesn't retain or impart flavors. No matter how many times you refill it, no matter what you put into it, your 27oz Klean Kanteen Classic will keep your drinks fresh, crisp and clean tasting. Plus it weighs only 6 ounces and is durable and designed to last for years. All our caps are BPA-free too, and they offer stainless steel cap options for Classic bottles as well. The 27oz Classic is also available with the new and improved Sport Cap 2.0 that's six times stronger and more impact resistant. The large-mouth design allows you to pour in big stuff like ice cubes, and makes cleaning your Klean Kanteen Classic as simple as scrubbing it out or throwing it in the dishwasher. Yet the slim design fits into most cup holders and the the Kanteen Bike Cage. Features: Reformulated spout is now 6x stronger BPA-free & eco-friendly Made of 18/8, food-grade stainless steel, no liner needed Doesn't retain or impart flavors Slim design fits in most cup holders Fits in the Kanteen Bike Cage Stainless steel threads Fits large ice cubes Rounded corners are easy to clean with no hard angles where dirt, germs or bacteria can stick BPA-free polypropylene (pp#5) caps Stainless Loop and Flat accessory caps are available Dishwasher safe (colored bottles should be hand-washed) Specifications: Capacity: 27 fluid ounces (800 ml) Weight: 6.125 ounces (w/o cap) Size: 9" H (w/o cap) x 2.75" W Opening diameter: 1.75" (44 mm) Made of 18/8, food-grade stainless steel, no liner needed Reusable & 100% recyclable News in the outdoor industry has once again brought much attention and questioning about the presence of the chemical, bisphenol-a (BPA), in reusable bottles. In an August 19, 2009, article by SNEWS, popular bottle makers, Sigg and Laken, publicly acknowledged for the first time that every aluminum bottle made and sold by their companies prior to August 2008 was knowingly lined with an epoxy resin containing BPA. Many scientific studies indicate BPA has the potential to act as an endocrine-disrupter when ingested, and fetuses, infants, and children are most susceptible to develop negative human health effects associated with BPA such as diabetes, heart disease, cancers, infertility, obesity, and neurological disorders. Klean Kanteen empathize with consumers who are now discovering the presence of BPA in their aluminum bottle liners, particularly when they believed they had specifically chosen a BPA-free option. Many years ago, their company recognized the growing scientific concern regarding human exposure to BPA; we introduced stainless steel bottles in 2004 specifically as an alternative to polycarbonate plastic and epoxy-lined aluminum that were the dominant materials for reusable bottles at the time. Since the news regarding Sigg and Laken has also raised questions about stainless steel bottles, we offer some clear answers to alleviate confusion. Not all metal bottles are created equal when it comes to health and human safety. Ever since the very first Klean Kanteen was released in 2004, we have chosen to make our bottles from high quality, 18/8, food-grade stainless steel - a metal superior in both strength and safety that contains no harmful chemicals or toxins, including BPA. In fact, the National Toxicology Program recommends choosing glass, porcelain, or stainless steel containers to prevent exposure to BPA. 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But there were studies, even then, that worried us and caused us to doubt the safety of the existing bottles on the market. The founders of Klean Kanteen wanted to give health conscious people a safe alternative to plastic and aluminum. So the very first Klean Kanteen was made from high quality, 18/8, food-grade stainless steel - a metal superior in both strength and safety that contains no harmful chemicals or toxins. Now all those other companies that started out making plastic or aluminum bottles are crowing about their new stainless bottles. They got it right the first time because health has always been their top priority. You don't pay for pretty. They offer a wide array of gorgeous colors and they use a safe, lead-free, acrylic paint. Fancy graphics often require complex processes and extra materials, which make them expensive to produce. They invest in the highest quality materials and in designing a functional, durable bottle. 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They spent years testing bottles with different thicknesses of stainless steel to find the perfect balance between durability and weight. After thousands of scientific, and sometimes less scientific tests, they chose strong, thick steel that meets their rigorous standards. The gauge on their bottles is low, and that's a good thing. They're made to last a lifetime. They don't cut corners with cheap materials. Klean Kanteen bottles have two types of thread designs, internal threads on the Classic bottles and external threads on the Wide bottles. Both types of threads are made using 100% stainless steel, not plastic or aluminum. While it's more costly to make the threads on their bottles from stainless steel, the real challenge was in the design. On the Classic bottles, creating a cap option that was 100% stainless took serious engineering because both sets of threads, on the bottle and the cap, have to be perfectly formed. 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Why should I buy a Klean Kanteen?In 2004 when they released the first Klean Kanteen bottle, the only other options out there were polycarbonate plastic bottles or aluminum bottles lined with plastic resin or epoxy. The reason Klean Kanteen exists is because they wanted to give consumers a safe, healthy, BPA-free alternative to plastic, a bottle that's reusable, environmentally sustainable and durable enough to last a lifetime. They chose to make their bottle from high-quality, 18/8, food-grade stainless steel, one of the healthiest and most durable materials available. Some of the key features that set Klean Kanteen apart include easy to clean rounded corners and threads; high quality, food-grade materials that are BPA-free and don't retain or impart flavors; and durable, all-stainless construction including bottle threads. They also set up their company and their manufacturing to be environmentally responsible and sustainable from the beginning. They oversee their manufacturing every step of the way, from the sourcing of the basic materials to the retail floor and they're constantly working to cut waste and operate more efficiently. What kinds of bottles does Klean Kanteen make and what are the differences?Klean Kanteen has four products lines: Kid Kanteen, Kanteen Classic, Kanteen Wide, and Kanteen Wide Insulated. The Kid Kanteen currently consists of a Sippy for toddlers. The Kanteen Classic is the original Klean Kanteen, the one with the longneck design. The Kanteen Wide is a wide-mouth bottle, and the Kanteen Wide Insulated has the same design as the wide-mouth bottle but uses double-walled, vacuum insulation for amazing insulating performance. Visit the Kanteen 101 pages to compare the Classic and Wide lines, and the main Kanteen Wide Insulated page to learn more about their insulated bottles. Which is better, stainless or aluminum?While aluminum is lightweight, it can leach harmful substances and chemicals when it gets hot or comes in contact with anything acidic. Studies have also linked aluminum exposure to Alzheimer's disease. To ensure that the drinks inside aluminum bottles are safe, the bottles must be lined with something. The most common materials used to line aluminum bottles include plastic resins or baked-on epoxy, both of which can leach BPA and other harmful chemicals or can get scratched, exposing the aluminum underneath. Ceramic is another material used to line aluminum bottles, but it's more rigid and can crack. Of even greater concern is the fact that many companies won't release information about what the liner on their aluminum bottles is actually made from. The liner can also retain flavors, which can make your drinks taste funky. The stainless steel used to make Klean Kanteens is time-tested, safe and completely free of BPA, phthalates, lead and other harmful substances. It's fine for acidic beverages or foods, and doesn't retain or impart flavors. That's why it's the material most commonly used in food preparation and by the brewing and wine-making industries. What's the story on the Sport Cap 2.0?Klean Kanteen redesigned the sport cap, releasing the Sport Cap 2.0 in the spring of 2009. The Sport Cap 2.0 performs extremely well, delivering a high flow rate (3x greater than the original cap) with almost no effort. It's also much quieter than the old sport cap, though the air flowing back into the bottle as you drink does make a soft noise. Health and Safety Why was the Sport Cap 2.0 recalled and where can I get more information?Klean Kanteen received six consumer reports relating to the spout tip of Sport Cap 2.0 breaking or cracking after being dropped, which could pose a potential choking or ingestion hazard. There have been no incidents of factual choking or ingestion reported. They replaced the spout tip with a new one made from the same BPA-free, polypropylene, but the formulation is slightly different. The new spout tips are six times more impact resistant and stronger than the original spout tip on the Sport Cap 2.0. Visit their Safety Notice page for information about the recall including how to identify if you've got a recalled cap and how to get your recalled Sport Cap 2.0 replaced. Do Klean Kanteens have BPA?No way. Every Klean Kanteen ever made is totally free of BPA and other harmful substances. The whole reason they founded this company was because they read the early studies linking BPA to a number of illnesses and they wanted to give consumers a safe, healthy alternative to plastic and lined aluminum bottles. They chose 18/8, food-grade stainless steel instead of aluminum or plastic because the metal is inherently safe and toxin-free. Stainless steel is made of many elements and minerals that come from the earth, including some of the very same minerals recommended by the FDA as part of a healthy human diet. Food-grade stainless steel is used in the brewing, food and winemaking industries too. It's the material of choice because it doesn't retain or impart flavors. All their caps are BPA-free polypropylene (pp#5) too, and they offer stainless steel cap options for Classic bottles as well. Do Klean Kanteens have a liner?No. All Klean Kanteen products are made from high quality, 18/8, food-grade stainless steel that's totally free of BPA and other harmful substances. Because stainless steel is inherently safe, they don't need to coat the inside of the bottle with a plastic or epoxy lining, which is one of the main differences between a stainless steel Klean Kanteen and aluminum bottles. Why do Klean Kanteen caps have plastic at all?Caps made from solid stainless steel would be both heavy and costly. Caps made from safe, BPA-free polypropylene (pp#5)are lightweight and also cost-effective, enabling Klean Kanteen to create a handcrafted product of exceptional quality at a reasonable price. In the case of the Sport Cap 2.0, it's also a safety issue because people drink from their bottles while engaging in sports like cycling and running. Polypropylene is very durable, but it's also a softer plastic, which means you're less likely to damage your teeth if you hit a bump on the trail while you're drinking. On Classic bottles, many people disliked the squeaking of the stainless caps, which are metal-on-metal because of the internal thread design of the bottles. Klean Kanteen now offers all cap styles for Classic bottles in an all-polypropylene option. The caps for all Klean Kanteen Wide bottles have stainless steel on the inside. You can order stainless caps for Classic bottles as accessories in the Flat and Loop style. Are the polypropylene (pp#5) caps safe?Klean Kanteen uses polypropylene (pp#5) because it contains no Bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical that leaches from some kinds of plastic and has been linked to various diseases. Polypropylene has no known leaching characteristics and is softer than other types of plastic. The caps for all Klean Kanteen Wide bottles have stainless steel on the inside and stainless cap options are available as accessories for the Classic bottles in the Loop and Flat cap styles. What is stainless steel and what does 18/8 stand for?Stainless steel is an iron-containing alloy made from some of the basic elements found on earth: iron ore, chromium, silicon, nickel, carbon, nitrogen and manganese. The properties of the final metal change depending on varying amounts of these elements. More than 57 stainless steels exist and are sold as standard alloys on the market. Klean Kanteens are constructed from high-quality, 18/8, food-grade stainless steel. The numbers stand for the percentages of chromium and nickel in the steel, 18% and 8% respectively. Chromium increases the metal's hardness and nickel gives it strength. Together they also make stainless steel highly resistant to stain or rust. Stainless steel is easy to clean, durable, inert and sanitary. That's why it's the material of choice among the food processing, dairy and brewing industries. What is nickel and how can it affect my health?Nickel is a naturally abundant element found in the earth's crust, soil and ocean floor. It is generally resistant to corrosion and is therefore used to make metal alloys such as stainless steel. Approximately 10-15% of the population is sensitive to nickel, but the health effects of nickel are highly dependent on the manner and degree of exposure. The stainless steel used to make Klean Kanteens has a low nickel content and is the preferred material used by breweries and dairies. Do Klean Kanteens have hexavalent chromium, and could I be exposed to it by drinking from a Klean Kanteen?Stainless steel does not contain hexavalent chromium; so you don't need to worry about exposure to hexavalent chromium from your Klean Kanteen. Hexavalent chromium has been found in tap water in some municipalities. They recommend that you check with your local water provider and get a copy of their most recent water quality reports. They're public record and should be made available to you upon request. The tests may even be available online. Does the paint on a Klean Kanteen contain lead?No way. When they introduced their colored bottles, they wanted to find a safe and durable paint that also looks fantastic. They reviewed and tested dozens of different paints and selected an acrylic paint that contains no toxins or lead. They test the paint regularly and though it is safe, they recommend the Brushed Stainless finish bottles for small children who like to chew on things. My child chewed on a Klean Kanteen and might have eaten some paint. Should I be concerned?No. The paint on Klean Kanteen bottles is a nontoxic, acrylic, resin-based finish that's mostly water and is totally free of lead and toxic chemicals. So you've got nothing to worry about if your child ingested some paint! That said, they do recommend the Brushed Stainless finish for small children who like to chew on things. ManufacturingWhy are Klean Kanteens made in China?The very first Klean Kanteen was created to promote healthy living and respect for the environment by giving people an affordable alternative to plastic and lined aluminum bottles. Klean Kanteen has always shared many of the concerns you, their customers, have expressed about manufacturing the bottles in China. Before a single bottle was ever produced, Klean Kanteen set in place checks and balances to ensure that their bottles are produced safely, sustainably and that the people making Klean Kanteens are treated well and paid fairly. By manufacturing in China, Klean Kanteen can provide a handcrafted bottle of exceptional quality at a reasonable price. For more information about their commitment to operating Klean Kanteen sustainably and manufacturing their products in a way that's environmentally responsible with fair labor and human rights standards, read their sustainability and responsibly made pages. Is Klean Kanteen's stainless steel from China safe?Yes. They have representatives from Klean Kanteen living in China who visit their factories regularly. They work as liaisons to ensure all Klean Kanteen products are produced with respect for the environment and that the workers in the factories are safe, protected and paid a living wage. In addition, a rotating group consisting of the owners and various employees visits the factory two to three times a year. They currently perform regular product testing through third-party, accredited laboratories to meet regulatory requirements and their own high standards for product safety. Klean Kanteen is and will continue to be one of the safest and most sustainable beverage containers on the market. Using and Cleaning your Klean Kanteen Can I fill a Klean Kanteen with acidic beverages such as apple juice or orange juice?Yes. Acidic beverages will not corrode or damage the high-quality stainless steel.Can I use a Klean Kanteen for milk, breast milk or formula?Absolutely. Your Klean Kanteen is food-grade stainless steel, the same stuff they use in the dairy industry.Can I use a Klean Kanteen for carrying alcohol?Yes. In fact, they make a special bottle, the Wine Karafe, designed just for wine. They've also heard that many people use the 12oz bottles to carry spirits or the 64oz Wide as a Growler for a tasty half gallon of beer.Do Klean Kanteens sweat?It depends on which bottle style you're using. Their Classic and Wide lines are single-walled.If you have a cold drink in them and it's hot out, you're going to have condensation build-up on the bottle. Their Wide Insulated bottles are made using durable, double-walled construction and vacuum insulation, which has amazing insulating properties. Because they're insulated, these bottles will not have condensation build-up on the outside, regardless of what's inside them or the temperature outside. The best solution to naturally occurring condensation on Classic and Wide bottles is to put your Klean Kanteen in an insulated sleeve such as the insulated totes made by their partner, Built. Whatever size Klean Kanteen you prefer, there's a Built tote in a color and style you'll love. Check them out on their accessories page. Can I put hot liquids in my Klean Kanteen or use it like a thermos?If you have a Kanteen Wide Insulated bottle, absolutely! Their high-performance, double-walled, vacuum insulated bottles are designed to function as a thermos, a to-go mug and food storage container and will keep contents hot or cold for up to six hours and iced drinks chilly for up to 24. They do not recommend using single-walled Klean Kanteen Classic or Wide bottles for hot beverages because you can burn yourself. Warm beverages can be used at your own personal comfort level. They're fine for cold beverages, but unlike the Insulated Kanteen, condensation will form on the outside. Can I put my Klean Kanteen in the freezer?No. The force of liquids expanding as they freeze can cause your Klean Kanteen to become deformed and can also break the weld that holds the bottle together, so they strongly advise against it. Freezing any Klean Kanteen (Classic, Wide or Insulated) will void the one-year warranty against manufacturer defects.Can I put my Klean Kanteen on a stove?In a pinch, single-walled Kanteen Classic and Wide bottles with the Brushed Stainless finish can be placed on a fire or a stove as long as you take the cap off. Do not do this with a colored bottle, as it will damage the paint. But it's VERY important that you know what kind of bottle you have because this is absolutely NOT an option with an Insulated Kanteen. Heating a Kanteen Wide Insulated will damage the bottle and voids the one-year warranty. It's pretty easy to tell what kind of bottle you have, even if you've had your bottle so long the logo's worn off. Insulated bottles only come in the wide-mouth design, so if you have a Classic, a bottle with a long neck and a small rolled lip at the edge, you have a Classic. Insulated bottles also have a separate, extra shiny piece at the bottom and come in different sizes (12oz, 16oz, and 20oz) than the single-walled Wide bottles (12oz, 18oz, 27oz, 40oz and 64oz). How do I clean my Klean Kanteen and my caps?Kanteen Classic and Wide bottles in Brushed Stainless are dishwasher safe. They recommend handwashing colored bottles and Insulated bottles. Classic Loop and Sport Caps made of polypropylene (pp#5), and the Wide Café Cap are dishwasher safe. The Café Cap is also dishwasher safe and the rotating piece on the top also pops out for thorough cleaning. All Classic and Wide caps with stainless steel on the inside should be handwashed. The Classic polypropylene Flat Cap should also be handwashed. An easy way to remember is that if your cap is all plastic and hollow on the inside, it can go in the dishwasher. Otherwise, handwash it. For daily cleaning, just rinse your bottle with warm, soapy water and let it drain and dry in your dish rack with the mouth downward so water can drain out. For thorough cleaning, you can use warm, soapy water and a bottle brush. They also recommend an old-fashioned cleaner: diluted vinegar or water and baking soda. I dropped my Klean Kanteen and dented it. Is there any way to get the dents out?Klean Kanteen bottles are made of heavy gauge stainless steel and outperform all other metal bottles in independent tests. But they can dent if you drop them. Their one-year warranty covers manufacturer's defects only, not damage caused by using or dropping your bottle. If you dropped your bottle and dented it, odds are the dent is inward. In some cases you can put a wooden dowel or a wooden kitchen spoon inside the bottle and tap on the other end with a hammer to push the dent out. DO NOT use a metal object to bang the dent outward as the metal can get inside your Kanteen. You can also further damage or even puncture your bottle. Even if you've dented your bottle, it's still totally safe and free of harmful substances. Because every Klean Kanteen made if 18/8 food-grade stainless steel through and through with no liner on the inside, a dent, no matter how large, will not change the composition of the metal.


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As I was thinking about this entry, I realized that it could very easily have been titled: "How to Avoid being "That Guy" in Everyday Life." Although this will have a cycling related spin to it, in my opinion, many of the same principles apply. Maintaining a good standing with your peers at the races can be traced back to observing a few simple ideas: Be Quite, Be Considerate, and Be Gracious.
Now, when I say Be Quite, I don't literally mean that you have to use your Inside Voice, when you're outside, but just use a little discretion when you do decide to open your yapper in the middle of a bike race. While racing, you can only control what you do. That means that if you don't like the situation in which you find yourself, it's up to you to do something about it. Don't scream at your competitors to get out of the way, or harass someone for crashing in front of you. If you don't want to be around such riders, it's up to you to keep your mouth shut and ride faster. However, there is nothing wrong with a nice "inside" or "comin' in hot" as you're about to put a pass on someone. But, generally speaking, very few people have even been labeled "That Guy" for keeping their mouth shut during a race.
Be Considerate. Now, I know this is starting to sound a bit like Kindergarten all over again, but you'd be surprised how many people could use a refresher course on basic people skills. While at the races, you'll encounter quite a few people who would really appreciate you being considerate. Many of the people you'll find "working" at a venue are actually either volunteers or others that are making, what equates to, an amazingly low hourly wage for their efforts to promote and grow the sport you love. So, keep that in mind when you're deciding whether or not to make a big deal about the fact that the box of free GU products at registration is empty.
The final component of our Trifecta of Skills for Smooth Sailing at Your Next Race is to Be Gracious. Whether or not you are the best or worst racer in your scene, you've got to make sure that whatever result it is that you achieve, you do it with grace. If you've just won by 5 minutes, don't stop short of the line, hoist your bike above your head and scream in triumph. The standard two arms above your head will do quite nicely, or you could even blow everyone away with your humility and just give a subdued smile and wave. Remember this though: the more extravagant victory celebration you display, you more you increase the odds that people will question your decency. The same goes for losing. No one looks good throwing a tantrum in the pit or at their car because they lost that sprint for 19th. Less is more. And as always, don't forget to say "Thank You". The cycling community is a very small family and as long as you concentrate on building relationships instead of burning bridges, it will pay you back.


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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Donna Fick, distinguished professor of nursing, has been appointed a visiting scientist at the Institute for Aging Research at Hebrew SeniorLife in Boston, an affiliate of Harvard Medical School, as part of her sabbatical during the 2013-14 academic year.
Fick was invited to join the working group of the institute's Aging Brain Center, where she will collaborate with investigators on new and existing projects.
"It is a privilege to have Donna working with our group this year," said Sharon Inouye, director of the Aging Brain Center and professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School, who is serving as Fick's mentor during her appointment. "We look forward to many wonderful collaborations."
Fick is co-director of the John A. Hartford Center of Geriatric Nursing Excellence at Penn State. Her program of research focuses on improving detection and management of delirium superimposed on dementia in older adults and inappropriate medication use in that population. She also serves as editor of the Journal of Gerontological Nursing. In 2012, Fick co-chaired the update of the American Geriatrics Society's Beers Criteria for medications to avoid in older adults.
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Cyber vulnerabilities in control systems
As steps are being taken to ensure the cybersecurity of control systems in the automation industries, securing and maintaining these systems will require employees to have more operations and IT experience.
The question as to whether the traditional corporate Information Technology (IT) organization or Operations is responsible for control systems is frequently asked without a consensus answer. Many professionals take strong positions on either side of the issue. Traditionally, the corporate IT organization has been responsible for the cyber security of computing systems. Generally, the computing systems IT are knowledgeable about, and accountable for, are the business systems, desktops, laptops and corporate web sites.
The control systems used to produce, transmit and distribute electricity (as well as in other industrial applications) were originally designed to be isolated from the corporate networks managed by IT. They have been traditionally operated and maintained by Operations. These systems include power plant distributed control systems (DCS), programmable logic controllers (PLC), supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, remote terminal units (RTU) and intelligent electronic devices (IED).
However, these critical systems are now being linked to corporate and other external networks, including the Internet. Additionally, SCADA, DCS and PLC operator consoles are becoming more Microsoft Windows-based---thus being implemented on industry standard workstations such as HPUX or Sun Solaris, which makes the question of responsibility even more complex.
Consequently, last year, the EMS User Group performed a survey in which 16 utilities responded as to whether SCADA was "owned" by operations or IT and which provided computer and network support. The results were mixed, but a majority stated that they were not part of corporate IT, nor did they get support from IT on any EMS tasks. These mixed results are consistent with the informal responses received from many different utilities and other industrial organizations.
Making matters more complicated, there is often a sharing of IT infrastructure such as LANs, firewalls and routers by Operations. Many of the SCADA and power plant operator/engineer workstations and the substation and power plant laptop computers appear to be the same as traditional IT business systems despite the fact they have very different applications and remote connections. Therefore, IT often lacks knowledge of the different operational and administrative control system needs. Even the System Administrator function is different for Operations than it is for the Corporate IT applications.
Changing IT Functions
There is a need--and not just in the utility industry--for an IT control system function. In fact, this function has already been implemented in some utilities and other industrial organizations. The existing IT function would continue to service the traditional IT business network and associated infrastructure including routers, switches, firewalls and intrusion detection. The control system IT function would be under the purview of operations with corporate IT support, as required. The control system IT function would then be responsible for the SCADA or DCS and all associated subsystems such as RTUs, IEDs and PLCs. This function would also have responsibility for the network infrastructure directly supporting these systems.
Control System Needs
Steps are being taken to ensure the cyber security of control systems in several industries including electric power. In order to protect the electric power infrastructure, the North American Electric Reliability Council (NERC) Critical Infrastructure Protection Committee (CIPC) issued Urgent Action Standard 1200 (Cyber Security) to help secure utility control centers. NERC CIPC is currently working on the final standard NERC 1300 (now called CIP-002-1) to secure other critical facilities, including transmission substations and power plants. An important aspect of control system reliability and security is cyber security policies that specifically address control systems. Generally, IT security policies were not developed to address control system-unique issues. Having control system-unique security policies would meet the intent of NERC 1200 and what is expected in NERC 1300.
Control systems generally have the following characteristics:
- Stringent reliability and availability considerations
- Configuration/change management requirements (though not always implemented)
- Constrained computing resources, generally with older micro-processors
- Determinism (strict timing and prioritization requirements)
- Use of insecure proprietary real time operating systems
- Need for remote access, and
- Physical impacts (e.g., human safety, electric system outages, regulatory impacts, etc.) of compromised systems.
Potential Corporate IT Impacts on Control Systems
The IT security policies and technologies used to secure traditional IT systems can potentially impact control systems if applied without understanding and adapting them inappropriately to the control system environment. Specific examples include:
- Using block encryption, which can slow control systems to the point of creating a denial of service
- Automatically implementing security patches on control system workstations that can (and have) shut down control systems
- Implementing anti-virus on control system workstations that are not configured to accommodate these tools have slowed down or shut down control system workstations
- Performing system-wide diagnostics, maintenance, and/or scans that can (and have) shutdown control systems
- Implementing firewalls with rules that restrict or delay control system communications that can result in control system shutdown, or
- Performing penetration testing of control systems that can (and have) shut down control systems.
There have been cases where employing IT security strategies have impacted control system performance. Two examples follow:
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