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Portable Amps item created by The Monkey, May 8, 2010
Pros - Great sound
Cons - Gain switch broke after 1st time of use
My favorite portable Amp from my collection, Everything works as has been reviewed and confirmed.
My only complain is for the gain switch which broke easily during my first use!
Well you can't have it all.
Sound wise it rocks and deserves your consideration
Pros - Warm, smooth, expansive soundstage, tube-ish, dead silent,serious slam, crystalline highs, sublime mids, terrific ergonomics, great volume attenuator
Cons - on/off thump, RF interference with iPhone
I was fortunate enough to get on Todd's review list for the TTVJ Portable (Slim), tried it for two weeks with my UE11Pro and AKG 701, and promptly ordered my own unit!!!!!
Cutting to the chase: oh baby, I LOVE this amp!!!
First let me say that when it comes to serious listening, I am inclined to head straight for my home rig. My set-up has some serious gear in it -- the speakers alone are mind-blowing -- and frankly I am not expecting to achieve anywhere close to this kind of listening in my portable setup. How could I? There are serious physics involved. So while my expectations are not high for portable audio relative to my home system, I am fussy nonetheless. Fussy Fussy Fussy.
I want slam, I want clarity, I want accuracy, I want the sound to emerge from complete silence, I want the music to feel live.
And yes, I am also a fan of relative warmth in sound -- I favor honey over ice.
Not surprisingly, I gravitated to UE11Pros for my portable rig because they are warm, they are bassy, they have some serious slam. For me, they are an attempt to make up for that thin iPod/iPhone sound -- they add some heft to it. I love them. And while I considered portable amps, and indeed use one fairly regularly as a DAC (Total Bithead) I wasn't convinced there was a portable out there that was worth carrying around.
Until I found it.
The Slim is everything I hoped it would be. It expands the soundstage of the UE11Pros, helping to mitigate that claustrophobic sound that happens with all IEMs. It has a warmth like maple sugar on pancakes -- warm enough to run, but thick enough to coat your fork. It just feels smooth, sometimes even a bit laid back but without feeling recessed or muted. Bass is powerful and dynamic, highs are clear without ever ever becoming shrill or harsh. And mids -- oh the mids!!!! -- if you are a jazzhead this amp belongs in your collection! Horns, voices -- Annie Lenox sounds like buttah on a sweet potato. Dee-lish. (My apologies for the all the food analogies -- I am heading out to dinner soon!).
With this amp you will forget you are listening to an iPod. There is nothing digital about the presentation at all.
What's great too is that this presentation is consistent across all sound levels. You can listen loud or soft and it feels the same -- there is no need to crank this amp to get it to sound good. And for me, the best thing of all is that there is no hiss. Zero. Zilch. Nada. Music emerges from a complete void. I don't need to explain to fans of Classical music how important that is! And with the revealing nature of the UE11Pros I really thought it was an impossibility -- but yes, I can confirm, the Slim is Dead Silent.
There is good synergy with the AKG 701 too, but for different reasons. With the UE11Pro, the Slim tames and tightens the bass, making is less boomy. With the AKGs, The Slim tames the high flatness of these headphones; adds some meat to those clinical bones. I'm sure the AKGs would love to be driven with more authority, but they like the Slim just fine.
Ergonomically, the Slim is great. It is -- yes, -- slim; perfectly matched to the Classic or iPhone. Despite some marks on the finish of my unit out of the box, I'd say build quality is excellent. Battery life seems great but I haven't formally tested that, and no I have not had any battery issues. Gain ranges from zero to twenty and the way the switch is designed there is no way you will accidentally flip it to the wrong setting. The volume attenuator is simply brilliant -- very precise increments, no way to inadvertently increase the volume, and there is a colored light to indicate how loudly or softly you are setting the amp. SO helpful! Thoughtfully, the amp is designed to resume playing at your last volume setting, so there is no way to blow your head off -- unless you intend to, of course. Very nicely thought out, very well done.
Sadly, there is still the dreaded on/off "thump." Why why? I hate the thump! But it isn't enough so that your ears will bleed, so I'm ok with that. And yes there is the dreaded RF interference with the iPhone, making it imperative to use it in airplane mode.
My version does have a DAC and it works fine -- again, no noise or hiss, nice and quiet. I don't hear as much of a difference between DACs as I expected, but I think these are becoming rather generic at this point.
As for equipment used, I tried the Slim with my Classic, my Nano, and my iPhone, all with an Ear Candy Lite LOD. Musically, my tastes range from classical to trip hop; dance to trance; jazz. Thoroughly eclectic.
And finally, at the risk of rendering my entire opinion as that of a tin-eared booby, I could find no difference at all between my brand-new unit and the "burned in" review unit. None. Zero. Nada. Zilch. Not that I expected to hear a difference -- I still find it unimaginable to think that these amps need "burn in" -- but if there was a difference, I didn't hear one. So there! I've admitted it!
Flame away, but I see no reason to burn this puppy in for 100 hours. Buy it, and enjoy!
Bottom line? If you are a clinical, thin analytical ear-splitting-highs-Etymotic-lover, don't buy this amp. But if you value warm neutrality, spaciousness, musicality, slam, and smoooooooth, just get it over with and buy this thing. It is one awesome amp.
I cannot fathom why there is not more press and buzz about this amp. It deserves a large and loyal following.
It rocks!!!
iPhone 4,3GS,3G,original; plus every version of Ipod
Ipodded/Hotrodded Silver BMW 335xi, PROUD OWNER OF Ultimate Ears UE11Pro plus my trusty UE5c.TTVJ Portable (Slim) amp; Total Bithead amp, AKG 701 headphones. Home rig: Krell KAV 300i amp, Krell KAV 300CD player,B&W...


text: NBC5 Chicago Presents: The 2013 Chicago Auto Show February 7, 2013 09:00 AM IMMEDIATE RELEASE NBC5 Chicago Presents: The 2013 Chicago Auto Show Chicago - February 6, 2013 - NBC 5 and the Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA) present The 2013 Chicago Auto Show, LIVE from McCormick Place on Saturday, February 9th, 6-7PM. This marks NBC 5's 15th consecutive year airing the Chicago Auto Show, the largest and longest running auto show in the country. NBC 5's Brant Miller, Cheryl Scott, Alicia Roman, LeeAnn Trotter, Kye Martin, Charlie Wojciechowski and Art Norman will take viewers to nearly every corner of the show. Look for the NBC 5 team to cover the hottest cars and displays, taking test drives inside and outside McCormick Place and even look at a car that is "Driverless". Look for some stars from the NBC's primetime hit series "Chicago Fire" to stop by. And as always, viewers can vote for their vehicle in the Best of Show voting. NBC 5 will be covering the show on multiple platforms. In addition to the television broadcast on NBC 5, Internet viewers can watch streaming coverage from NBCChicago.com. For the first time in 2013, NBC also brings its viewers an opportunity to interact with the broadcast using the zeebox second screen app for their smart phone or tablet device. Zeebox lets you vote on your favorites from the show, engage with the reporters using embedded social media and win prizes like free tickets to the Auto Show itself. You can download the app at NBCChicago.com http://www.nbcchicago.com/the-scene/cars/Chicago-Auto-Show-136949248.html?page=1 In addition to the live show, two encore telecasts will air on NBC 5, and one encore on COZI TV (Digital Channel 5.2 and also available on Comcast 341, RCN 50 and WOW 130) Encore Telecasts Sunday, February 10, 11:13P-12:13A Saturday, February 15, 1-2A Saturday, February 17 4-5PM (COZI TV) The Chicago Auto Show was first staged in 1901 and has been produced by the Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA), the oldest and largest metropolitan dealer organization in the nation, since 1935. The runs from Feb 9 -Feb 18, 2013 at McCormick Place, 2301 S. Lake Shore Drive. The First Look for Charity, the black-tie charity event is Friday, Feb. 8, 2013. ### Media Contact: Toni Falvo Vice-President Research/Programming/Press 312-836-5532 email@example.com Back to News

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BMW Guggenheim Lab Mumbai
Part urban think tank, part community center and public gathering space, the BMW Guggenheim Lab is a mobile laboratory traveling to cities worldwide. Led by international, interdisciplinary teams of emerging talents in the areas of urbanism, architecture, art, design, science, technology, education, and sustainability, the Lab addresses issues of contemporary urban life through programs and public discourse. Its goal is the exploration of new ideas, experimentation, and ultimately the creation of forward-thinking visions for city life.
During the Lab's stay in Mumbai, the Mumbai Lab Team—an international group of experts and innovators—created a series of projects, academic and participatory studies, and design proposals that reflect the unique conditions and challenges of Mumbai. The Lab Team included Aisha Dasgupta, a British demographer based in Malawi whose research lies in the field of international development; China-based Dutch architect Neville Mars, who applies urban research to realize sustainable projects on all scales; Trupti Amritwar Vaitla, a Mumbai architect and urban transport designer currently working with the Mumbai Environmental Social Network (MESN); and Héctor Zamora, a Mexican artist based in Brazil who works extensively in public space. The Mumbai Lab Team was nominated by the BMW Guggenheim Lab's Advisory Committee.
The Mobile Lab Units art project spearheaded by Héctor Zamora together with Swati Abhijit brings together temporary off-site Lab structures with informal flash mobs and a special Lab song. The transient and largely unscheduled units subtly emphasize certain aspects of Mumbai's everyday life and slightly amend its urban space. The interventions—which can be experienced in or around the Lab's satellite locations—attempt to heighten awareness of the Lab's presence and message of ME=WE, welcoming onlookers to participate in the festive events. By encouraging participants to be neither overly forthright nor political, and by instead fostering environments where not even organizers have full control, Mobile Lab Units show us that, sporadically, we may allow ourselves to cling to a degree of lightness amidst the demands of everyday life.
Join us on a musical journey through Mumbai with Indian contemporary folk-rock bank Swarathma. "Is Shahar" ("This City") was written and recorded especially for the Lab and reflects Swarathma's reactions to the themes the Lab is addressing in Mumbai.
The video was created by Lab Team member Héctor Zamora whose Mobile Lab Units art project brings together temporary off-site Lab structures with informal flash mobs and the Lab song. These interventions—which can be experienced in or around the Lab's satellite locations—attempt to heighten awareness of the Lab's presence and message of ME=WE, welcoming onlookers to participate in the festive events.
Is Shahar
Written by Puneet SharmaTranslated by Jishnu DasguptaMusic by Swarathma
Main me kya rakha hai ji,Main ko hum karo mil ke,Hum huye jo hum sab to,Taar tab judein dil ke
What's in a "me"?Let's make "me" a "we"For when "me" becomes "we"We sound like a symphony
Hum ka taranaGaaye zamana
The chorus of "we"Becomes everyone's symphony
Chhoti chhoti boondo ne milke hi, is shahar ke seene me samandar banaya hai.Thoda thoda sabko baanta hai, is shahar ne zindgi bhar jo kamaya hai.
Main to akela hai sala,Hum hai bada matwala,Main ke mareezo se bolo,Hum ka piye ek pyala.
Little droplets have come together to make the ocean that is this cityThis city has given itself to everyone that has come by
"Me" stands all alone, the loser"We" is the man of the momentTell those suffering from the "me" virusTo take just a swig of the "we" juice
Maano jo shahar ye paheli hai, to hum is paheli ke karodo tukde hai ji.Hum jo milenge tabhi suljhegi, ek doosre se hum kaahe ukhdein hai ji.
This city is a giant jigsaw, and we're the pieces of the puzzleThat comes together when we come together
Aao paheli ka jodein,Main ka ahankaar todein,Ban jaaye mumbai ke jaise,Mil jaaye gar thode thode.
So let's all come together nowBreak the fake pride of "me"Become like Mumbai city nowIf only we take little steps now
Is shahar ki saansein hum,Is shahar ki aankhein hum,Is shahar ke honto pe,Khilkhilaati baatein hum.
We're the eyes of this cityWe're the breath of this cityWe're the sweet words on the lips of this city
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Two seniors present seminar research at national Undergraduate Research Conference
Two Muskingum University seniors recently presented their research seminar papers at the 22nd annual meeting of the Undergraduate Research Conference at Butler University in Indianapolis, Indiana.
The Butler Undergraduate Research Conference began in 1988. Its purpose is to encourage students from all disciplines to become involved in research and creative endeavors. Students may participate only with the sponsorship of a faculty member.
Kristen Sears '10 presented "Argentina and the Last Dictatorship," which analyzed that nation's political turmoil from the standpoint of both the armed forces and the organizations of leftist activists. Sears is a Spanish and international affairs major who will graduate from Muskingum on May 8.
Laura Soper '10 examined two short stories by Julio Cortázar in her researched titled, "Julio Cortázar's political compromise in Press Clippings and Nightmares." She focused her study on Cortázar's condemnation of the Junta Militar's actions held during Argentina's last dictatorship. Soper is a Spanish and speech communication major, with a minor in business, who will also graduate from Muskingum on May 8.
Both students' studied at the Universidad Blas Pascal in Cordoba Argentina. Their senior research was advised by Assistant Professor of Spanish Dr. Sandra Alzate, who suggested that they submit their work for presentation at the conference.
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Immune Reconstitution of Lopinavir/Ritonavir-Based vs Efavirenz-based HAART in Advanced HIV Disease
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|Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
|Drug: Lopinavir 400 mg/ritonavir 100 mg Drug: Efavirenz
|Phase 4
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|A Phase 4 Study of the Effect on Immune Reconstitution of a Lopinavir/Ritonavir-Based Versus an Efavirenz-based HAART (Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy) Regimen in Antiretroviral-Naïve Subjects With Advanced HIV Disease
- CD4+ (Cluster of Differentiation 4) T-cell Apoptosis [ Time Frame: 24 weeks from treatment initiation (baseline and week 24) ]Change in the percentage of naive CD4 T-cells undergoing apoptosis as measured by propidium iodide staining. This is a lab test that measures the percentage of naive CD4 T-cells that are undergoing cell death. The change in this measure is obtained by determining the difference between the percentage of naive CD4 T-cells undergoing apoptosis at week 24 of treatment and the percentage undergoing apoptosis at baseline.
- CD4+ T-cell Change [ Time Frame: 24 weeks after treatment initiation (baseline and week 24) ]This measures the change in CD4+ T-cells from baseline to week 24 of treatment.
- Naive, Central Memory and Effector Memory CD4+ and CD8+ (Cluster of Differentiation 8) T-cell Frequency [ Time Frame: 4, 12 and 24 weeks after treatment initiation ]
- Activated and Regulatory CD4+ and CD8+ T-cell Frequencies [ Time Frame: 4, 12 and 24 weeks after treatment initiation ]
- Response to Immunization With Pneumococcus Polysaccharide and Tetanus-diphtheria Vaccines [ Time Frame: 4 weeks after treatment initiation ]Response to immunization with pneumococcus polysaccharide and tetanus-diphtheria vaccines was not done due to small sample size
|Study Start Date:
|October 2008
|Study Completion Date:
|January 2011
|Primary Completion Date:
|December 2010 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
Active Comparator: ARM A/Lopinar/ritonavir
Subjects randomized to Arm A initiated Lopinavir 400 mg/ritonavir 100 mg BID + emtricitabine 200 mg/tenofovir 300 mg QD
Drug: Lopinavir 400 mg/ritonavir 100 mg
Lopinavir 400 mg/ritonavir 100 mg fixed dose combination BID + emtricitabine 200 mg/tenofovir 300 mg fixed dose combination QD
Other Names:
Active Comparator: ARM B/Efavirenz
Subjects randomized to Arm B initiated Efavirenz 600 mg/emtricitabine 200 mg/tenofovir 300 mg QD
Drug: Efavirenz
Efavirenz 600 mg/emtricitabine 200 mg/tenofovir 300 mg fixed dose combination QD
Other Name: Atripla
Detailed Description:
DESIGN: ICE-001 is a phase IV, randomized, two-arm unblinded study, comparing the effect on immune reconstitution of open-label ritonavir (RTV)-enhanced lopinavir (LPV) to efavirenz (EFV), in combination with daily emtricitabine (FTC)/tenofovir (TDF) as initial therapy for HIV-1 infection in HIV-infected treatment naïve subjects with CD4+ T-cells less than 200 cells/ml.
DURATION: Subjects will participate in ICE-001 for approximately 48 weeks after starting study treatment.
SAMPLE SIZE: ICE-001 will enroll 60 subjects (30 per treatment arm).
POPULATION: HIV-1-infected, antiretroviral (ARV) drug-naïve (≤7 days of ARV treatment at anytime prior to study entry) men and women between18 to 60 years of age with plasma HIV-1 RNA levels >1000 copies/mL and CD4+ T-cell counts < 200 cells/ml obtained within 90 days prior to study entry.
STRATIFICATION: Subjects will be stratified at screening based on plasma HIV-1 RNA levels <100,000 and ≥100,000 copies/mL.
REGIMEN: At entry subjects will be randomized to one of the following:
- ARM A: LPV 400 mg/RTV 100 mg BID + FTC 200 mg/TDF 300 mg QD
- ARM B: EFV 600 mg QD/FTC 200 mg/TDF 300 mg fixed dose combination QD
The objective is to determine the differences in the degree of immune reconstitution in HIV-infected patients with a CD4+ T-cell count < 200 cells/ml who initiated treatment with LPV/RTV + FTC/TDF compared to EFV/FTC/TDF.
Study visits will occur at screening, pre-entry, entry and weeks 1, 4, 8, 12, 24 and 48 after study entry. Study medications will be provided at entry after randomization. At most study visits, clinical assessments, including histories, physical exams and determination of drug adherence, will occur. Blood for hematologic and metabolic safety assessments and for the assessment of immune parameters will be obtained. Immune parameters that will be measured include levels of T-cell apoptosis, maturation and activation. Frequencies of various T-cell subsets and other lymphocyte populations will also be done. Response to vaccination with tetanus-diphtheria vaccine and 23-valent pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (both given at week 8) will be measured.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years to 60 Years (Adult)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- HIV-1 infection
- The absence of exclusionary resistance mutations on a genotypic resistance assay
- Antiretroviral (ARV) drug-naïve
- Screening HIV-1 RNA >1000 copies/mL
- Screening CD4+ T-cell count < 200 cells/ml
Laboratory values obtained within 30 days prior to study entry.
- Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) >500/mm3
- Hemoglobin >8.0 g/dL
- Platelet count >40,000/mm3
- AST (SGOT), ALT (SGPT), and alkaline phosphatase <5 x ULN
- Total bilirubin <2.5 x ULN
- Calculated creatinine clearance ≥60 mL/min (by Cockcroft-Gault equation)
- For women of reproductive potential, negative serum or urine pregnancy test within 48 hours prior to initiating study medications.
- Contraception requirements
- Men and women age >18 years and < 60 years.
- Ability and willingness of subject or legal guardian/representative to give written informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Currently breast-feeding.
- Use of immunomodulators, vaccines, growth hormone, systemic cytotoxic chemotherapy, or investigational therapy within 30 days prior to study entry.
- Known allergy/sensitivity to study drugs, pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine, tetanus-diphtheria vaccine
- Receipt of pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine or tetanus-diphtheria vaccine in the past 5 years.
- Active drug or alcohol use or dependence
- Serious illness requiring systemic treatment and/or hospitalization until candidate either completes therapy or is clinically stable on therapy, in the opinion of the site investigator, for at least 14 days prior to study entry.
- Requirement for any current medications that are prohibited with any study treatment.
- Evidence of any major resistance-associated mutation on any genotype or evidence of significant resistance on any phenotype performed at any time prior to study entry
- Current or anticipated imprisonment or involuntary incarceration in a medical facility for psychiatric or physical (e.g., infectious disease) illness
- History of, or current bipolar disorder, major depression, schizophrenia or other psychotic disorders
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00775606
|United States, Illinois
|Rush University Medical Center
|Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60612
|University of Illinois Medical Center
|Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60612
|Howard Brown Health Center
|Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60613
|University of Chicago Hospital
|Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60637
|Study Chair:
|Allan R. Tenorio, M.D.
|Rush University Medical Center
Publications automatically indexed to this study by ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier (NCT Number):
|Responsible Party:
|Allan Tenorio, MD, MD, Rush University Medical Center
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT00775606 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
|Study First Received:
|October 17, 2008
|Results First Received:
|June 28, 2013
|Last Updated:
|May 30, 2014
Keywords provided by Allan Tenorio, MD, Rush University Medical Center:
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Immunologic Deficiency Syndromes
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
HIV Infections
Immune System Diseases
Lentivirus Infections
Retroviridae Infections
RNA Virus Infections
Virus Diseases
Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Viral
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Slow Virus Diseases
HIV Protease Inhibitors
Protease Inhibitors
Enzyme Inhibitors
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
Anti-HIV Agents
Anti-Retroviral Agents
Antiviral Agents
Anti-Infective Agents
Cytochrome P-450 CYP3A Inhibitors
Cytochrome P-450 Enzyme Inhibitors
Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors
Nucleic Acid Synthesis Inhibitors
Cytochrome P-450 CYP2C9 Inhibitors
Cytochrome P-450 CYP2C19 Inhibitors
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on September 25, 2017


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Methodist Hospice provides compassionate care for patients and families faced with a life-limiting illness.
We focus on the social, emotional and spiritual needs of the patient and family. Patients choose how they want to spend their final days and retain their dignity while managing pain and symptoms.
Sonia shared her experience in hospice care in this video.
Palliative care provides comfort and symptom management for patients with advanced illnesses. Palliative care is available in hospital settings to patients with a serious illness, regardless of life expectancy.
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Methodist is one of the few not-for-profit healthcare systems in the region, and no one is turned away due to their inability to pay. We provide care to anyone who has been diagnosed with any terminal illness and meets hospice criteria. Your gift will provide hope, care, and dignity to the dying and support our services, programs, and support groups.
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We are the only Hospice program in the region to staff a full-time medical director who is board-certified in Hospice and Palliative medicine. Our staff physicians are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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We finally managed to find a Panasonic for my gf and it appears the person who had committed to buying our old Toshiba has backed out (which is rather frustrating considering that I wouldn't have bought the Panasonic without knowing the Toshiba had a buyer).
Model is the Toshiba 37AV502R.
37" screen
1366 x 768 native resolution (1080i/720p but accepts 1080p signal).
60hz Refresh
NTSC/ATSC tuners
2 HDMI inputs
2 Component Video inputs
2 Composite Video inputs
1 Coaxial input
1 VGA input
Analog and Optical audio outs.
Includes stand.
I'm including 2 remotes with this:
The factory remote: CT-90302 (missing the battery cover)
An additional remote: CT-90233 (fully compatible, this was from a higher end Toshiba tv and has more features)
$350 or best offer.


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TORFAEN Tigers chase a repeat of last season's grand final when they take on Valley Cougars in the South Wales Conference this afternoon (kick-off 2pm).
The Tigers won 24-18 to become champions last summer and currently top the table after high-scoring wins against Newport Titans and Cardiff Demons.
"We have started the season well, with two good wins," said chairman Rob Davies ahead of the game at Penallta RFC.
"However, I am sure the Cougars will come at us all guns blazing as they wish to erase the pain of defeat (in final) last time out."
Cougars' coach Paul Emanuelli will not only want to put the record straight from last season but see a good response from his troops to their last minute defeat at Bridgend Blue Bulls last week.
Newport Titans' game against Aber Valley Wolves was postponed last week and they attempt to get up and running when they take on Cardiff Spartans at Llandaff North.
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Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Apricitabine, a New NRTI, to Treat Drug-resistant HIV Infection
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|HIV Infections
|Drug: apricitabine Drug: lamivudine
|Phase 2 Phase 3
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Quadruple (Participant, Care Provider, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|A Phase 2b/3, Randomized, Double Blind, Dose Confirming Study of the Safety, Efficacy and Tolerability of Apricitabine Versus Lamivudine in Treatment-experienced HIV-1 Infected Patients With the M184V/I Mutation in Reverse Transcriptase
- Proportion of patients with plasma HIV-1 RNA <50 copies/mL at W24 [ Time Frame: week 24 ]
- Time to loss of virological response (TLOVR analysis; FDA algorithm) at W12, W24 and W48 (<50 copies/mL) [ Time Frame: week 12, 24, and 48 ]
- Proportion of patients with plasma HIV-1 RNA <50 copies/mL at W48 [ Time Frame: week 48 ]
|Study Start Date:
|February 2008
|Study Completion Date:
|January 2010
|Primary Completion Date:
|January 2010 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
Experimental: 1
800mg BID apricitabine plus optimised background
Drug: apricitabine
800mg BID apricitabine orally for 48 weeks
Other Name: AVX754
Active Comparator: 2
150mg BID lamivudine plus optimised background
Drug: lamivudine
150mg BID lamivudine orally for 48 weeks
Other Name: 3TC
Detailed Description:
ATC has potent antiviral activity both in vitro (against wild-type HIV-1 and HIV-1 with mutations in reverse transcriptase that confer resistance to NRTIs), and in clinical studies in both treatment-naïve and treatment-experienced patients with M184V, including in the presence of additional NRTI mutations in reverse transcriptase.
The M184V mutation is most commonly present amongst patients failing regimens containing either of the two deoxycytidine analogs lamivudine and emtricitabine. Whilst lamivudine therapy is often maintained in patients harboring the M184V mutation in some settings, there are no deoxycytidine analogs currently available that effectively suppress replication of HIV-1 containing the M184V/I mutation, particularly in the presence of other additional NRTI mutations.
The purpose of this study is to extend the efficacy and safety established in study AVX-201 of ATC in patients who are HIV-1 infected and have failed treatment with lamivudine or emtricitabine and have confirmed M184V/I mutation. Patients to be enrolled will be failing their current lamivudine- or emtricitabine-containing regimen and therefore have limited remaining NRTI treatment options. This study will investigate whether it is possible to improve control of HIV-1 viral replication by including ATC within a treatment experienced patient's new optimized background regimen following ART treatment failure.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years and older (Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- HIV-1 positive with M184V/I mutation in reverse transcriptase;
- 18 years of age or older;
- Currently taking lamivudine (3TC) or emtricitabine (FTC)
Exclusion Criteria:
- Female patients who are pregnant or breastfeeding;
- Current hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection;
- Current treatment for hepatitis C virus infection;
- Renal function not adequate
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00612898
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|Study Director:
|Susan W Cox, Ph D
|Avexa Ltd
|Principal Investigator:
|Michael Saag, MD
|UAB Center for AIDS Research
|Responsible Party:
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT00612898 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
|Study First Received:
|January 30, 2008
|Last Updated:
|January 19, 2012
Keywords provided by Avexa:
HIV infection
Drug resistance
Reverse transcriptase inhibitor
Nucleoside analogue
treatment experienced
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
HIV Infections
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
Communicable Diseases
Lentivirus Infections
Retroviridae Infections
RNA Virus Infections
Virus Diseases
Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Viral
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Immunologic Deficiency Syndromes
Immune System Diseases
Slow Virus Diseases
Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors
Nucleic Acid Synthesis Inhibitors
Enzyme Inhibitors
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
Anti-Retroviral Agents
Antiviral Agents
Anti-Infective Agents
Anti-HIV Agents
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Since graduating SLU in May 2012, I have accepted a position in Denver, CO at the Institute for Health Technology Transformation (iHT2) as a Project Coordinator. In this role I research and work directly with leaders both in healthcare and health IT. iHT2 is the leading organization committed to bringing together private and public sector leaders fostering the growth and effective use of technology across the healthcare industry. Through collaborative efforts the Institute provides programs that drive innovation, educate, and provide a critical understanding of how technology applications, solutions and devices can improve the quality, safety and efficiency of healthcare.
My time spent at SLU as a Sociology major helped me to discover a profound interest in healthcare, and ways in which it is involving. My coursework helped to build a foundation of knowledge that has provided me with the ability to best preform my job.


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A proposal to rename the Arcata/Eureka Airport heard by the Fortuna City Council Monday night was cut short, according to Mayor Douglas Strehl.
Redwood Region Economic Development Commission Executive Director Don Ehnebuske said the commission has ditched the name Redwood Coast Regional Airport, deciding instead to work with Humboldt County Supervisor Rex Bohn to hold a contest to pick a new name for the airport.
Strehl said while he could not comment on changing the name of the Arcata/Eureka airport until a new name is chosen, he said all of the council members are in favor of helping the county attract more tourists.
"If that is what it takes, then I think we will all be in support of it," he said.


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Maxine is a special needs girl. She is incontinent bowel & bladder. She does very well, wearing diapers in the house, however she loves the outdoors. She loves everyone, and gets alongl with other animals. She loves toy, playing in the sprinkler, and her blanket. She is crate trained, and will go in when she gets tired.
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Rescue as many pets as possible off of the daily "euthanasia list". In our rescue program, to not duplicate work of other agencies, we focus solely on the pets who have already been passed over by other groups and the shelters' adoption programs and create programs to save their lives and find them new homes.
Our rescue program is focused 100% on the dogs and cats who are about to be killed. We wait until the shelters have chosen the pets they want for their adoption programs and other rescue groups have pulled the pets that they can take, then we go in and rescue the rest that we can fit into our programs.
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POMONA PARK, Fla. - A deputy with the Putnam County Sheriff's Office shot and killed a Pomona Park man Thursday night.
About 9 p.m., deputies responded to a disturbance-in-progress call at 995 Old Welaka Road, according to the Sheriff's Office.
UNCUT AUDIO: 911 Call
Investigators said a deputy shot 35-year-old Alfred Dobson, who was pronounced dead at the scene.
Dobson lived at the home with his aunt, who called deputies to do a wellness check on him. When they arrived, things turned physical and ended with deputies shooting and killing Dobson, according to the Sheriff's Office.
Ann Miner, Dobson's aunt, said she watched in horror as a fight between her nephew and police escalated.
"Alfred was a good person," Miner said. "He had his flaws, like all of us do, but he was a good person."
Miner cared for Dobson, who suffered from schizophrenia. She said he was acting up all weekend after getting new medication Friday. She was told to call 911 and ask for a wellness check so he could be committed under the Baker Act, which provides temporary detention for mental health evaluation and treatment, if needed.
When deputies arrived, Miner said, Dobson complied with their orders to put his arms up, but then things took a turn, and she witnessed it all from her front porch.
"They said, 'Alfred, Alfred, come on,'" Miner said. "And by the time they got along right there, Alfred just turned and jumped on the police right there and knocked them over the fence. The other police came up and was hitting them, and they Tased him, and that didn't do no good, and started hitting Alfred in the back with, I guess, the black stick or whatever, and Alfred broke loose from him and went after the police, and that's when it happened."
Miner said Dobson was unarmed.
Mayfield Pates considered himself a father figure to Dobson. He would often take him on landscaping jobs to help him out when needed. Pates said Dobson had his differences, but didn't deserve to be killed.
At the request of Putnam County Sheriff Jeff Hardy, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement will investigate the deputy-involved shooting.
All of the deputies involved are on administrative leave.
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Charlotte, N.C. -- Belk has named Dorlisa Flur to the newly created position of EVP omni-channel, reporting to John Belk, president and chief operating officer.
Flur joins Belk after eight years at Family Dollar Stores, most recently as vice chair, strategy and chief administrative officer. Prior roles included chief merchandising officer and the EVP strategy and marketing. Prior to Family Dollar Stores, Flur spent her professional career at management consulting firm McKinsey and Company.
One of the major components of Belk's long term strategy is creating a compelling, seamless omni-channel environment for customers, which fully integrates the digital experience with the store experience. The initial implementation of this strategy will span three to four years and will include replatforming e-commerce, replacing existing point of sale systems, advancing Belk's mobile applications, installing customer data warehouse and analytics and establishing enterprise inventory availability. In her newly created position, Flur will oversee this effort and lead a team consisting of representatives from IT, e-commerce and stores.
"Like many retailers, we are early in our omni-channel journey, and we know it will be critical to our success going forward," Belk said in a statement. "We are fortunate to have someone with the talent and experience of Dorlisa Flur to lead us."


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This morning I was up early and making breakfast for the boys before shuttling them off to school (daycare, really, but we call it school). They were eating and for the moment they were pretty quiet. In that moment of rare and relative silence I thought it might be nice to turn on Morning Edition on the local NPR station. I stopped for a second to think about that because we don't have a radio in the house. Looking at my phone I decided to try the local station's web site, KUOW.org, because I'm pretty sure they have a mobile app for listening to the station. So I tapped the url into my phone's ever-present Google search bar on the phone's home screen. Why I didn't open the phone's browser directly and type in the URL, which I know, I'm not quite sure.
What I got was search results and KUOW was the first result, as expected:
I then simply tapped the link to KUOW News and Information – the top search result – and was taken to their NON-mobile web site! What?? I was a confused as well as frustrated because I thought they had a mobile site.
Grr.. Well, I was here so I zoomed in, panned around and didn't see any sort of promotion for the mobile app. I did see a "Listen Now" link on the top of the page and tried that but the only options were to use iTunes, Real Player (!!?), or Windows. Out of time, I bailed out and just enjoyed the quiet kitchen.
What could have saved this campaign?
Before outlining a potential solution I want to point out that KUOW actually does have a mobile app and even has a mobile site, pictured below.
In fact, the mobile site was EXACTLY WHAT I WAS LOOKING FOR. I just wanted to listen to what was playing on-air and the mobile site features that functionality front-and-center.
So what gives? Here's what's going on:
1) If you tap "www.kuow.org" directly into your phone's browser (I use Chrome) their site automatically re-directs you to "m.kuow.org". This is good. However if you search for 'KUOW" using Google or Bing on your phone the top search result, which most would choose, points to "www.kuow.org/news". But if you go directly to that URL with your phone you don't get re-directed to the mobile site. In other words, you only get their mobile site if you go to the very top-level of their site, "www.kuow.org". But the search engines aren't sending people there! They need to implement re-direction on all their non-mobile pages.
2) Give the mobile app a prominent home on the non-mobile site, preferably near the top of the page and not buried – as it is now – in the pile of footer links way down at the bottom of the page. And use the term "Mobile App" instead of just "Mobile".


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Reliving his blue period
www.ticketmaster.com_____CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- When touring with the Blue Man Group, Russell Rinker said, he looks forward to getting home every once in a while."Getting home grounds you," he said.Rinker, who performs with the iconic bright blue trio Tuesday and Wednesday in Huntington, said traveling is hard, but it's a lot easier than when he worked on the show in Las Vegas. "Las Vegas was such a totally different lifestyle," he said. "You get to be kind of nocturnal, and things aren't fake out there -- but they're not exactly real."It was harder to get away or even just to recharge."Real people, real life," he said. "It's just nice to be around real people."Rinker grew up in rural Northern Virginia, not far from the West Virginia border."I played drums in high school and wanted to be an actor," he said.Rinker went to the College of William & Mary, studied theater and then headed west to pursue acting."I was doing a lot of classical theater," he said. "I played Shakespeare festivals and musicals and did light opera, stuff like that."Through some friends, he heard that Blue Man Group was looking for cast members in Chicago."They're always looking for guys," he said. "It's actually hard to find guys who are the right height, who have the right look and the drumming skills. It's hard to find guys who meet all the specifications."When he auditioned, they tested his drumming, his ability to improvise and how well he handled disruptions."They want to see if you're flexible, if you're able to go with the flow. It's very unorthodox," he said. "But as you can imagine, the Blue Man Group company is a little different, a little strange."Ultimately, though, it's a pretty decent place to work if you're an actor."I was only going to do this for a year or so," he said. "That was 10 years ago."It hasn't been 10 continuous years, though. Every now and then, he's stepped away and pursued other interests.But he likes the travel. On the road, he and the rest of the crew find ways to amuse themselves. On Halloween, they had the night off and had a little party at the hotel in Columbus, complete with costumes.Nobody was dressed as one of the blue men, though."We did a bunch of Halloween costumes. We dressed up, our crew dressed up," he said. "We went out to a couple of haunted houses. It was really fun."And, he said, they all get home a few times a year, which is great.Still, eventually, he figured, he'd leave the troupe again. He's an actor, and while being a member of the Blue Man Group has been exciting, he'd still love to explore his opportunities on television and maybe film -- just perhaps not right away."It's amazing to me how, after doing a few thousand performances as this character, there's still a lot to learn," he said. "There's still the chance to go out on stage and do things in a way I've never done it before and see things in a new way."We're always getting new material. It's not like we're just doing a play the same way over and over. The show is still evolving, and that's such a gift." Reach Bill Lynch at email@example.com or 304-348-5195.


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DETROIT - Mayor Dave Bing discussed the long-term planning for his Detroit Works Project on Wednesday.
The Detroit Works Project was introduced in 2010. The mayor says it was created to inspire city community groups, businesses and non-profits to get involved in making Detroit better.
Organizers called the project a city-wide framework for change and development in Detroit.
Read: Poor make do as Detroit struggles to stay afloat.
Members of the project say portions of the framework can begin immediately, while others will take time.
They laid out a map to re-envision and transform Detroit over the next 50 years with a 'Future City' concept for vacant land use.
The timeframe:
5 years to stabilize
5 – 10 years to improve
10 – 20 years to sustain
20 – 50 years to transform
Detroit Future City expressed ideas on how to best use the abundance of land (particularly publicly owned land), create job growth and economic prosperity, ensure vibrant neighborhoods, build an infrastructure that serves citizens at a reasonable cost, and maintain a high level of community engagement, according to the Detroit Works Project website.
The plan is an extensive blue print that highlights ways to improve transportation, civic engagement, and land use in the city.
The unveiling of the project comes after two years of research, hundreds of meetings, 30,000 conversations and more than 70,000 survey responses and comments from participants about the city, say project organizers.
"I witnessed the steady decline of a city with so much promise," said Bing.
The planning team will present a lengthy final report this week to further unveil plans for change in the city.
The project comes despite an audit of the city finances showing Detroit operating at a deficit of $327 million.
The plan calls for a "project management office" to be created to help support the agenda.
As part of the announcement, the W.K. Kellogg and Kresge Foundations committed a combined $3 million to support a substantial portion of the project management office operating costs for the first two years.
In addition, The Kresge Foundation committed to align all of its grant-making in Detroit representing at least $150 million of investment over the next five years.
"The full potential of this framework will only be realized with the collective efforts and resources of everyone – public, private, philanthropic, nonprofit – all pulling together," said Rip Rapson, president & CEO of The Kresge Foundation. "We are excited today to announce our own commitment to help the momentum we need to be success, and we encourage all to become partners in creating Detroit Future City."
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Editor's note: This market commentary is provided by the Dairy Division at FCStone/Downes-O'Neill in Chicago, Ill.
Sometimes we all get it wrong ― and we do call ourselves out when we do. So, don't hold it against me for calling out that we got this current bull move in dairy correct from the essential onset. Back in late January, we wrote bearishly about the very short term and the markets were bearish to front month contracts. In February, we started to turn bullish medium term; in some instances, we sold front months while buying back months and in others we simply bought. Now, the markets have been making their horned move (bull move) and it is well under way.
Yesterday's and overnight's dairy trade action was BULLISH on all fronts. Volume was high in all products, OI increased and prices moved up. Overnight, we've traded nearly 250 Class II contracts as much as 25 higher and 22 cheese futures up 1 cent/lb. Everything visible confirms the bullish move and signals expectations for further price increases as recent technical updates we've sent have also shown.
On the fundamental front, I'll keep it somewhat brief. Milk production was somewhat bullish and GDT was robustly bullish (once again) as WMP reached a two-year high. The sentiments presented in yesterday's morning report (if you have not read it, in this instance please do) were echoed strongly in yesterday's market action and we reiterate them only with more strength this morning.
Spot butter continues to show follow through strength, NFDM prices are moving up on good volume and all reports suggest West Coast inventories have been swept nearly clean the last few weeks. Cheese inventories are there but fresh cheese while still not tight is getting there and all this in the face of a strong U.S. dollar, much like corn, which is all the more short/medium term supportive of expected follow through. We feel strongly that end-users should be aggressively buying any price breaks and getting long futures aggressively through June/July. If there is a strong desire to leave downside potential open, then call spreads are the way for dairy buyers/users to go; discard that insurance around 21.00-22.00 Class III price.
In our opinion yesterday's Milk Production Report is bullish. The milk production figures came in below expectations. 23-State milk production (once adjusted for the leap-year) arrived up only 0.1% while the total U.S. figure showed unchanged growth from last year. Our expectations had been for a 0.4% and 0.3% increase, respectfully, and the market had generally accepted pre-report expectations of milk production growth in the 0.3% to 1.0% range.
Although the report was lighter than trader consensus, the drumbeat is the same: contraction in the Western U.S. and growth in the Midwest. California, Washington, Idaho, Arizona, New Mexico and Texas all posted declines in production while the upper Midwest through the Foundry and up into New York all continued to post year-over-year gains. The difference ― and the main reason we think this report fell short of trader sentiment ― is that milk-per-cow is showing signs of weakening here in the Midwest. A mix of colder weather and poorer-quality feed this year is dealing a one-two punch to Midwest producers in February and we're slowing seeing growth increasing at a decreasing rate.
Market bears will look at the fact that unchanged from last year – which was up 4.5% - is no small volume of total milk production especially when cow numbers rose by 2,000 head from last month. They have a point. Market bulls will contend that this type of ho-hum production is a little worrisome at the beginning of the "flush." And 2,000 head is not enough to offset the weakening picture of milk-per-cow due in large part to feed.
From a domestic standpoint, total production is not specifically bullish. But when we look at it through the global lens, these production numbers are bullish. We've grown dramatically as a supplier to the world, but if we're seen as a "balancing-plant" for a weakening global dairy production picture it is our assertion that this report doesn't cut it.
The dairy markets have rallied across the board for the past few trading sessions, so it is difficult to tell just how much of this report is priced into the market. We'd suggest the bulk of it is at this time. nd as we close the book on USDA supplied Milk Production Reports until October ― or more likely November ― we must say that unchanged growth is not the direction we'd expect to be going into the flush. If we have any sort of inertia right now, it's a shrinking U.S. supply.
Spot session results:
Block cheese: $1.62 (up 0.75 cent)
Barrel cheese $1.60 (up 1.25 cent)
Grade A NFDM: $1.50 (unchanged)
Butter: $1.70 (up 4 cents)
The news regarding Valero Energy Corp. having all 10 of its ethanol plants up and running near or at full capacity (1.2 billion gallons) within two weeks helped spur the Monday turnaround and continued to buoy corn futures prices yesterday, as well. The May/Dec corn spread picked up 8 ¼ cents yesterday to close at $1.66 ¼, nearing the contract high of $1.69 ¾ back in August of last year. Beans tried to rally and did for a short while, but ultimately they fizzled alone as wheat, too, saw large price gains. Corn fund longs now approaching 200k contracts just as the price nears serious technical resistance ― can it muster enough fuel in the tank to keep going…? The rally of late has been in the face of a very strong U.S. dollar, up over 3.5 percent this year, as old crop tightness and on farm storage force basis higher. The song might be old, but it remains as true today as the first day it was being sung. Overnight, the grains all firmed up; beans are trying to bounce, the U.S. dollar is giving some reprieve in softness.
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Los Angeles, Sep 30 (IANS) Actor Josh Duhamel thinks his wife, singer Fergie, looks better than ever since giving birth to their son.
The couple welcomed their first child, Axl Jack, Aug 29.
"She is doing so great. She really is. She is happy. She looks amazing...three weeks ago she gave birth and she looks probably better than she did before," eonline.com quoted the 40-year-old as saying.
"I don't know if it's because of what she's been eating or what, she looks really, really great," Duhamel added.
The couple exchanged vows in 2009.


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Hooters. The place where they grind up little old ladies and turn them into Buffalo-wings, because only young busty things are worthy of breathing, and only if they serve pitchers of beer and chicken while wearing minishorts. I think that's what the ad is saying. It isn't? Oh wait, I forgot to read the press release with all the important stuff:
This new campaign, via Fitzgerald+Co, directed by Jody Hill (noted director of HBO's Eastbound & Down) and edited by Arcade Edit's Geoff Hounsell, features Hooters consumers' inner Hooters dialogue.
In "Lifeguard", two hand puppets, the Devil and Angel Owls, resplendent in the orange and white Hooters colors, debate the merits of a prospective guest's inner dialogue on whether he should go to Hooters and what he should order when he gets there.
"I just threw up in my beak" - that line is so old you should have regurgitated it a year ago birdie nam nam.
Ah. Now that I've read the release, that's totally different. Basically the ad sells Hooters for exactly what it is; Douchebagville with pitchers of lager and deep fried anything served by pretty girls. They don't make deep fried chicken bits from little old grannies, they just let them drown in the pool. So, go have some burgers if you fancy that sort of stuff, and don't complain to me when your spare tires get so large only grand-mama will flirt with you. Yeah, it's a two-way street mate! Pass the god damned beer.
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Makes no damn sense and I (a pool lifeguard during college days - demoted to clubhouse attendant for alcohol rule violation.) find it insulting that two piss-ant puppets tricked the guy to go to Hooters. Hell the name tells me the place is full of pretentious assholes.
The local biker titty bar has the good food.
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I think it is funny. I miss the days when you could laugh at something light and not worry about all the political correct opinionated B.S.
That's back when we were selling airlines on how hot the stewardesses looked in hotpants, right? Sorry for stepping on your lawn, grandpa.
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Hooters has great food, and that ad is a major turn off. I hope it is a joke.
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People with no sense of humour need not comment. Hooters is MALE HEAVEN and the old bags should exercise behind closed doors. Lighten up folks no elderly peeps were killed in the making of this ad! And it does not hurt to laugh every once in a while. Cows will always have a problem with Hooters because they're good look'in days are so far behind them they forgot what is was like to be looked at as cute. Lose weight , give it up sometimes and you won't lose your husband to Hooters on a Saturday night. Reality Bites Sometimes!
So if we follow the anonymouscoward's train of thought it is probably okay to make fun of people of color, provided none of them are hurt during the filming of a craptacular spot. Guess what, anonymous coward? it's 2012. we have all evolved and developed senses of humor that are different from yours, because ours is no longer pre weimar republic. this ad is clearly sexist and ageist. perhaps someday when you've moved out of your mum's house you'll understand it, but for now all I can say is, have fun hiding behind your anonymous troll comment.
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I agree you coward


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Rangers host Athletics and Yankees in six-game homestand beginning Friday
Arlington, Texas - The Texas Rangers will host the Oakland Athletics and the New York Yankees during a six-game homestand that begins on Friday, July 25. Sunday's game against the A's has a scheduled 6:05 p.m. CDT first pitch, while all other games in the homestand begin at 7:05 p.m.
The A's make the second of three visits to Arlington for a three-game series on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, July 25, 26, and 27. Friday's series opener will feature the Turnpike Troubadours Postgame Concert Presented by Budweiser and Sunday (6:05 p.m. first pitch) will be Coca-Cola Fedora Hat Night for the first 15,000 fans.
The Yankees make their only stop of the season in Arlington for a three-game set on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, July 28, 29, and 30. The Rangers will hold a ceremony before Wednesday's series finale to honor longtime Yankee Derek Jeter ahead of his final scheduled game at Globe Life Park in Arlington. The ceremony, which begins at 6:40 p.m. on Wednesday night, will include Ivan Rodriguez and Michael Young, with other details still to be announced.
Additionally at Wednesday's game, the Texas Rangers Wives "Mystery Ball" Sale will take place from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Texas Rangers Foundation Booth located on the Lower Concourse near Section 13. For $50.00 per ball, fans can take their chance of a "Mystery Ball" signed on the sweet spot by individual members of the 2014 club, as well as ball signed by greats Nolan Ryan, Fergie Jenkins, Ivan Rodriguez, and many more. All proceeds from the "Mystery Ball" sale will benefit the Richard Durrett Family Fund.
The homestand features Texas A&M University Night on July 27, another in the line of Texas Rangers/FOX Sports Southwest University Days/Nights. Discounted tickets for A&M students and alumni can be purchased at www.texasrangers.com/tamu.
I-30 HOV T-RAMP TO BE OPEN: Beginning with this homestand, the I-30 HOV T-ramp at the Baird Farm Road bridge will be open between SH161 and SH360. The east-west HOV lane from Dallas remains under construction. Please continue to follow @RangersInfo on Twitter for current traffic and parking information.
Game-by-game highlights of the homestand:
Friday, July 25, 2014 vs. Oakland Athletics - 7:05 p.m. - TXA21
- Turnpike Troubadours Postgame Concert presented by Budweiser
- First pitch by U.S. Army Lieutenant General Mark A. Milley
- National Anthem by Dallas Police Choir
Saturday, July 26, 2014 vs. Oakland Athletics - 7:05 p.m. - FSSW
- KIA Long Ball Section - All fans in a designated outfield section will receive a Long Ball Section T-shirt, Cheer Card, and KIA Coupon
- National Anthem and God Bless America by ACOUSTIX
- Metropolitan Black Chamber 35th Anniversary Presentation before game
- Veterans to Work/Majesty Hospitality Presentation before game
Sunday, July 27, 2014 vs. Oakland Athletics - 6:05 p.m. - FSSW
- Coca-Cola Fedora Hat Giveaway (first 15,000 fans)
- Texas A&M Night with ceremonial first pitch by former A&M quarterback Kevin Murray
- National Anthem by Victoria Minton
- God Bless America by Stacey Dyer
Monday, July 28, 2014 vs. New York Yankees - 7:05 p.m. - FSSW
- Richard Greene Scholars Presentation before the game by Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation
- National Anthem by Lauren Hendrick
Tuesday, July 29, 2014 vs. New York Yankees - 7:05 p.m. - FS1
- Pregame presentation for Heroes en la Communidad by Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation
- National Anthem by Todd Oxford on saxophone
Wednesday, July 30, 2014 vs. New York Yankees - 7:05 p.m. - FSSW
- Pregame ceremony for tribute to Derek Jeter beginning at 6:40 p.m.
- Texas Rangers Wives "Mystery Ball" Sale from 4:30-7:30 p.m. on Lower Concourse near Section 13
- Dr Pepper Autograph Wednesday for Kids 13 and under
- National Anthem by Bridgette Hammers


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Something for Everyone Today
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Weekly Activity Report January 4, 2013
Fairfax County Police Department
Public Information Office
4100 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, Va. 22030
703-246-2253. TTY 711. Fax 703-246-4253
ACTIVITIES REPORTED THROUGH January 2, 2013
There are four sections in this report: Section I: WEEKLY ARRESTS FOR SELECTED CHARGES Section II: MAJOR INCIDENTS; Section III: PROPERTY CRIMES; and, Section IV: ANIMAL RELATED INCIDENTS. Sections are appropriately identified. Within the sections, incidents are organized by station, then by type of offense. They are listed alphabetically by street address.
Addresses shown indicate blocks and not specific locations. Thus an entry showing Chain Bridge Road 4100 would mean the 4100 block of Chain Bridge Road, not the address 4100 Chain Bridge Road. This report is not a comprehensive list of every police event or larceny in Fairfax County in the stated timeframe.
An asterisk (*) before an item indicates that a news release was distributed on that offense.
For personal safety tips and other helpful ideas, please visit: http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/police/citizen-awareness/
Section I: WEEKLY ARRESTS FOR SELECTED CHARGES
Domestic violence-related charges: 26
Illegal drug-related charges: 67
DWI-related charges: 106
(These numbers are based on preliminary data which undergoes frequent modification and may not reconcile with year-end totals.)
DIRECTED PATROL, 12/27/12, four officers searched the Reston police district for intoxicated drivers. One driver was charged with DWI. Eighteen traffic offenses and 12 warnings were issued. Three criminal charges were also made.
DIRECTED PATROL, 12/28/12, five officers searched the county for intoxicated drivers. Three drivers were arrested for DWI. Three criminal charges were placed and 30 traffic summonses were issued.
DIRECTED PATROL, 12/29/12, five officers searched the Mount Vernon area of the county for intoxicated drivers. Three drivers were arrested for DWI. One criminal charge was placed and 10 traffic summonses were issued.
DIRECTED PATROL, 12/31/12, four officers searched the county for intoxicated drivers. Three drivers were arrested for DWI. Six criminal charges were placed and 45 traffic summonses were issued.
Section II: MAJOR INCIDENTS
INDECENT EXPOSURE, 14800 block of Rydell Road, 01/02/13, 11:20 a.m. A 50-year-old woman reported that while walking near the community pool, a man engaged her in conversation. He then exposed himself to the victim. She walked away and called police. The suspect was described as black, around 20 years old. He was about 5 feet 7 inches tall and 175 pounds and was wearing a dark gray, hooded sweatshirt, black sweat pants, and red shoes.
BURGLARY, 8500 block of Southlawn Court, 12/28/12, 6:45 p.m. Three roommates reported their house was burglarized between 10:30 a.m. and 6:45 p.m. on Friday, December 28. Forced entry was made through a rear sliding glass door. Numerous electronic items and a handgun were stolen.
MISSILE SHOT INTO BUILDING, RECKLESS DISCHARGE OF A FIREARM, 7849 Richmond Highway, 12/29/12, 1:40 p.m. Hans Christopher Heyrana, 26, of 3105 Collard Street in Alexandria, was arrested following an investigation of shots fired into a business. Police were called to the Big Panda Restaurant after someone reportedly discharged a bullet through a front window. Officers charged Heyrana with shooting a missile into an occupied dwelling and reckless discharge of a firearm.
ROBBERY, 6600 block Richmond Highway, 12/31/12, 7:20 p.m. A 19-year-old man reported he was robbed by a 16-year-old boy, known to him. The suspect reportedly assaulted the victim and stole his cell phone. Petitions will be sought, charging the teen.
RECKLESS DISCHARGE OF A FIREARM, 6500 Tower Drive, 12/31/12, 11:44 p.m. Officers responded for a report of shots fired in an apartment complex. An investigation led to the arrest of Jeremy Leonardo McCrae, 21, of 6501 Tower Drive #302 in Alexandria. He was charged with reckless discharge of a firearm.
MISSILE SHOT INTO BUILDING, 6100 Bangor Drive, 01/01/13, 12:55 a.m. A 57-year-old homeowner reported a bullet struck and shattered a window in his home. The bullet shattered the first pane of glass and cracked the second. It appears the round was not directed toward the window but struck the window as it fell in a downward trajectory. No one was injured.
EMBEZZLEMENT, 2905 District Avenue, 12/28/12, 1:33 p.m. Loss prevention employees at the Target store reported an employee embezzling an undisclosed amount of money. Further investigation led to the arrest of Saman Dhoj Karki, 23, of 3131 Guysborough Drive in Fairfax. He was charged with embezzlement.
SIMPLE ASSAULT, Dolley Madison Boulevard/Scotts Crossing Road, 12/31/12, 1:23 a.m. A 52-year-old security guard was assaulted when he stopped two men trespassing on the construction site. The two suspects could only be described as black, possibly in their 20s.
UNLAWFUL ENTRY, 3600 block of Barcroft View Terrace, 12/27/12, 12:07 a.m. A resident reported she woke up to find someone standing at her bedroom door. The man simply walked away. No one else in the home saw him and there were no signs of forced entry.
PURSUIT, Gallows Road/I495, 12/27/12, 3:45 a.m. Officers attempted to stop a vehicle which was suspected to be involved in the theft of motorcycles. That vehicle fled and another vehicle attempted to ram officers' vehicles. Officers chose to pursue the second vehicle which continued into Maryland and eventually stopped in Prince George's County. The driver, Deonte Richardson, 19, of Maryland, was detained by Prince George's County Police and charged by Fairfax County Police with attempted malicious wounding of an officer, reckless driving, and speed to elude. The case is still under investigation.
BURGLARY, 6900 block of Columbia Pike, 12/27/12, 1 p.m. A property manager reported someone entered the church and stole food and money. Entry was made through an unsecured window.
BURGLARY, 3000 block of Crane Drive, 12/27/12, 5 p.m. A resident reported someone entered the home and stole jewelry. Forced entry was made through a side door.
BURGLARY, 6300 block of Mayapple Place, 12/30/12, 9 p.m. An 84-year-old woman reported her home was burglarized between Thursday, December 20 and Sunday, December 30, while she was away. Forced entry was made through the rear basement door. Electronics equipment and jewelry were taken.
BURGLARY, 7500 Jaguar Trail, 12/30/12, 6:44 p.m. Officers responded for a school alarm at Falls Church High School and discovered a burglary. Forced entry was made through a side door. Nothing appeared to be stolen.
ROBBERY, 2900 block of John Marshall Drive, 12/31/12, 10:40 p.m. A 49-year-old man reported he was robbed outside in an apartment complex by four males. The suspects struck the victim and took cash. No suspect description available.
ROBBERY, Glen Carlyn Road/Hardwick Place, 12/31/12, 8:30 p.m. A 53-year-old woman reported she was robbed of her purse as she was walking home. The male suspect was wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt, concealing his face.
BURGLARY, 6521 Arlington Boulevard, 12/31/12, 12:50 p.m. A business inside the building was burglarized between Friday, December 28 and Saturday, December 29. The burglary was not reported until Monday, December 31. Business checks were stolen. Forced entry was made by prying open the front door.
BURGLARY, 6521 Arlington Boulevard, 12/31/12, 12 p.m. A business inside the building was burglarized between Friday, December 28 and Saturday, December 29. Employees discovered the burglary on Monday, December 31. Forced entry was made by prying open the front door. A bottle of liquor was stolen.
BURGLARY, 3300 block of Woodburn Village Drive, 01/01/13, 8 p.m. A 32-year-old man reported his condo was burglarized between Monday, December 31 and Tuesday, January 1. There were no signs of forced entry. Two handguns were stolen.
ROBBERY, 2100 block of Carwright Place, 12/27/12, 8:45 p.m. A 14-year-old victim was walking home when three teenagers approached and stole several items. One suspect was found by officers. An investigation continues as charges are pending.
INDECENT EXPOSURE, 11900 block of Bowman Towne Drive, 12/27/12, 6:40 p.m. A 37-year-old victim reported she saw a man staring at her while exposing himself. The suspect was identified and charges are pending.
BURGLARY, 1500 Cameron Crescent Drive, 12/29/12, 11 p.m. A 55-year-old woman reported that prescription medication was stolen from her apartment while she slept. No signs of forced entry.
UNLAWFUL ENTRY, 1500 block of Cameron Crescent Drive, 01/01/13, 3:30 p.m. An employee of the apartment complex reported that an unoccupied apartment was entered between Monday, December 31 and Tuesday, January 1. The suspects damaged the interior walls and door.
UNLAWFUL ENTRY, 12000 block of Edgemere Circle, 01/02/13, 5:13 p.m. A woman, hired as a dog walker, began to exit a client's home with a dog and was met by another woman who reportedly walked into the home uninvited. The dog walker was able to get the woman out of the home and called police. An investigation led to the arrest of Kheryn Klubnikin, 60, of 1972 Winterport Circle in Reston. She was charged with unlawful entry.
UNLAWFUL ENTRY, DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY, POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE, 6900 block of Inlet Cove Court, 12/28/12, 1:21 a.m. The residents of a home awoke to the sound of breaking glass in their basement. Moments later they were reportedly startled by a man standing inside their home. One homeowner held the suspect at gunpoint until officers arrived. Officers located the man inside the home and took him into custody. Corey Jamel Martin, 35, of 684 North Armistead Street in Alexandria, was charged with unlawful entry, felony destruction of property and possession of a controlled substance.
ROBBERY, 6500 Springfield Mall, 12/29/12, 1:50 a.m. A 23-year-old man reported he was robbed at gunpoint by another man in the mall's parking lot. His wallet was taken.
ASSAULT, 6500 block of John Thomas Drive, 01/01/13, 8:50 p.m. A 16-year-old boy was walking to a friend's house when a white, 4-door vehicle pulled up behind him. The passenger and driver yelled at the teen then fired a BB gun toward him. The victim was not injured. The type of vehicle was unknown.
Police Charge Woodbridge Man with Rape and Robbery
ROBBERY, 7800 Greeley Boulevard, 12/28/12, 1:23 a.m. A 22-year-old man reported he was robbed by three unknown males near Bardu Avenue. The suspects gave the victim a ride to the area then assaulted him and stole money. The victim walked to a nearby home for help. He was transported to a nearby hospital for medical treatment.
BURGLARY, 8500 block of Chase Glen Circle, 12/31/12, 1 p.m. A 69-year-old man reported his home was burglarized between Tuesday, December 25 and Monday, December 31. Forced entry was made through a basement window. A credit card, costume jewelry and personal items were taken.
BURGLARY, 4400 block of Forest Glen Court, 01/02/13, 5 p.m. Several residents of a townhouse block reported items stolen from a joint storage unit attached to the homes. It appears several pairs of shoes were stolen between Wednesday, December 26 and Wednesday, January 2.
Arrest Made in Vienna-Area Homicide
ROBBERY ABDUCTION, SIMPLE ASSAULT, TELEPHONE THREATS, 13700 block Autumn Vale Court, 01/01/13, 7:57 p.m. A 39-year-old woman called police for help after a domestic situation escalated. The victim tried to leave her boyfriend's residence during an argument but he reportedly held her against her will. He then assaulted the victim before she was able to leave the home. During the altercation, the suspect allegedly took the victim's cell phone by force. The victim ran to a nearby business and called police. An investigation led to the arrest of Santos Mauricio Amaya Portillo, 23, of 13752 Autumn Vale Court in Chantilly. He was charged with abduction, robbery, simple assault and telephone threats.
Section III: PROPERTY CRIMES
Bull Run Post Office Road/Lee Highway, generator from park
7700 block of Bull Run Drive, cash from business
14800 block of Hoxton Square, front license plate from vehicle
14500 block of Jackson Memorial Highway, beer from business
13300 block of Lee Highway, bottle of wine from business
14100 block of Lotus Lane, cell phone from business
14600 block of Pan Am Avenue, wedding ring from residence
13700 block of Penwith Court, purse, cell phone and car keys from residence
6200 block of Ridge Pond Road, GPS from vehicle
13900 block of Rockland Village Drive, tags from vehicle
4900 block of Stonecroft Boulevard, brief case from vehicle
14300 block of Silo Valley, 2006 Ducati
1600 block of Belle View Boulevard, box of head phones from business
2900 block of East Side Drive, watch from residence
2400 block of Fairhaven Avenue, lighter and candy from business
4000 block of Ferry Landing Road, license plates from vehicle
3400 block of Julep Drive, purse from vehicle
4400 block of Longworthe Square, tablet from residence
2800 block of Memoria Street, purse from vehicle
5800 block of North Kings Highway, carton of cigarettes from business
6200 block of North Kings Highway, two bottles of liquor from business
6300 block of Richmond Highway, credit cards from business
7700 block of Richmond Highway, merchandise from business
7700 block of Richmond Highway, spools of copper wire from vehicle
8500 block of Richmond Highway, laptop computer from residence
8600 block of Richmond Highway, bottle of liquor from business
8600 block of Richmond Highway, merchandise from business
8400 block of Byers Drive, Toyota Camry
3000 block of Furman Lane, 1998 Acura Integra
1400 block of Balls Hill Road, diamond ring from residence
1400 block of Chain Bridge Road, liquor from business
1900 block of Chain Bridge Road, bag from vehicle
1900 block of Chain Bridge Road, merchandise from business
2900 block of District Avenue, cash from business
7400 block of Fairwood Lane, electronic game from residence
2900 block of Gallows Road, three cakes from business
2200 block of International Drive, bag from business
6600 block of Mayfair Drive, cell phone from school
8300 block of Old Courthouse Road, cell phone from business
1800 block of Olney Road, cell phone from business
1100 block of Orlo Drive, keys from vehicle
1001 block of Park Street, laptop computer from school
7100 block of Rice Street, cell phone, stereo and tools from vehicle
8100 block of Spring Hill Farm Drive, purse from vehicle
7800 block of Tysons Corner Center, wallet from business
2900 block of Espana Court, Honda Civic
6100 block of Arlington Boulevard, merchandise from business
7200 block of Arlington Boulevard, purse from vehicle
6800 block of Barrett Road, two chainsaws and one stone cutter from residence
3400 block of Carlin Springs Road, two wine bottles from business
4500 block of Interlachen Court, wallet from vehicle
4200 block of John Marr Drive, bag from business
4200 block of John Marr Drive, camera card from business
3900 block of Larchwood Road, DVD players, coins and cash from vehicle
3500 block of Moncure Avenue, opal pendant from business
3500 block of Moncure Avenue, wallet from business
5900 block of Munson Court, cash from residence
3200 block of Nealon Drive, tools from residence
2500 block of Parkers Lane, front license plate from vehicle
3100 block of Row Place, gun from residence
5500 block of Seminary Road, TV from residence
6200 block of Seven Corners Center, credit card and cash from business
6200 block of Seven Corners Center, merchandise from business
6200 block of Seven Corners Center, tags from vehicle
6300 block of Seven Corners, cell phone from business
3400 block of Spring Lane, license plate from vehicle
6100 block of Willston Drive, cell phone from vehicle
6600 block of Arlington Boulevard, 2000 Volkswagen Jetta
3500 block of Gordon Street, 2010 Hyundai Elantra
5700 block of Scoville Street, 1998 Toyota Sienna
11300 block of Antrim Court, wallet from business
2100 block of Astoria Circle, cell phone from business
12000 block of Bowman Towne Drive, router from business
2400 block of Centreville Road, coat from business
2300 block of Colts Neck Road, watch, clothes and car keys from business
1800 block of Fountain Drive, cell phone from business
11400 block of Great Meadow Drive, items from residence
1500 block of Northgate Square, wallet, cell phone, laptop computer, and passport from vehicle
11500 block of North Shore Drive, cell phones from residence
12000 block of Taliesin Place, laptop computer, cell phone, purse, and hard drive from residence
2500 block of Farmcrest Drive, 1995 Toyota Camry
Bren Mar Drive/Marlo Lane, tools from construction site
6400 block of Birchleigh Circle, GPS from vehicle
8500 block of Fisher Woods Drive, Christmas ornament from residence
6500 block of Franconia Road, cell phone from business
6500 block of Frontier Drive, wallet from business
7700 block of Gunston Plaza, wallet from vehicle
5900 block of Kingstowne Towne Center, bottle of liquor from business
6000 block of Mersey Oaks Way, wallet from business
6100 block of Rose Hill Drive, groceries from business
6200 block of Wills Street, Christmas decorations from residence
6500 block of Franconia Road, 2004 Chevy
10000 block of Beacon Pond Lane, GPS and social security card from vehicle
8100 block of Braddock Road, cell phone from business
6800 block of Brindle Heath Way, laptop computer from residence
7600 block of Fullerton Road, tools from business
7600 block of Gaylord Drive, engagement ring from residence
Golden Ball Tavern Court/Gilman Court, tools from vehicle
8200 block of Gunston Corner Lane, food from business
5400 block of Masser Lane, jewelry from residence
9500 block of Old Keene Mill Road, food from business
7800 block of Patriot Drive, cell phone from business
8000 block of Rolling Road, tags from vehicle
9300 block of Sanger Street, copper cables, wires, and tools from construction site
8500 block of Silverdale Road, four rings from residence
8000 block of Treasure Tree Court, front license plate from vehicle
None reported
13100 block of Bradley Farm, cell phone from school
13000 block of Fair Lakes Shopping Center, license plates from vehicle
11900 block of Fair Oaks Shopping Center, cell phone from business
13800 block of Jefferson Park Drive, wallet from business
12300 block of Lee Jackson Memorial Highway, cell phone and GPS from residence
4400 block of Oakdale Crescent Court, diamond pendant from business
4400 block of Oakdale Crescent Court, package from residence
12200 block of Price Club Plaza, generator and snow blower from business
3100 block of Summit Square Drive, tools from business
2900 block of Sutton Road, BMW 318
ANIMAL BITE, Edgehill Court/Edgehill Drive, 12/27/12, 4:30 p.m. A 46-year-old victim reported she was bitten by a cat. She was not seriously injured and Animal Control officers are searching for the white and cream domestic, long-haired cat.


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Discussion in 'Texans Talk' started by HoustonFrog, Jun 5, 2013.
Hence why the Ravens let him go, and if you look at his incentive laid contract, i think our Front Office knew how bad it was.
'eh, one big game changing play in the playoffs will make all if it worthwhile.
Hopefully some of his attitude and perspectives rub off on our secondary in the meantime.
Can you say "Tony Boselli?"...
I mean, I can. I just won't. Ever.
At his age, all we need him for is the strectch run and playoffs.
As I've said before, hip labrum surgery is seldom to be taken lightly.........and the hip problem for some football players may never disappear or may easily increase or recur with continued trauma. This new revelation, though, is shocking!...........simply shocking, I tell you!
I expect the next hip specialist called in to examine Reed will correctly diagnose and permanently fix the problem.
No, but I can say Ahman Green. And Eric Moulds.
Store him away till now earlier than November
LOL at all the people who bought Ed Reed jersey's.
Defense looks like it'll be pretty bad except for JJ Watt. Question marks all around with the linebacker situation, Earl Mitchell at the NT is an issue for me, and Ed Reed's health is a big concern.
I don't know, necessarily, that it's safe to say that. Unless we're playing the New England Patriots week 1, it's possible we couldn't care less.
I'm sure the Texans are upset & probably feeling "violated" at this time. But we're not expecting Ed Reed to roam from sideline to sideline 20+ yards out game in & game out. We want him to bring some swagger & notoriety to our secondary & an extra half second for Jj Watt when it counts.
If the Texans had to chose between signing Ed Reed to $15M/3 years or Ed Reed retiring, I think they would have gone the same way. But still, they would have liked to have known all this before hand so they could work out their story, probably add a few stipulations to where Reed would do his rehab, that kind of stuff.
You're right, we don't play NE until December 1. Though the important questions that we have no solid answers to now are:
1) Will he ever recover to the performance level that was expected when he was signed?
2) Will he re-injure his hip?
3) Will he suffer a new injury?
You may say that there is plenty of time for "recovery." But, the season is too long and there are too many important and tough games along the way between the beginning of the season and the playoffs to feel too "secure" with our new acquisition. Hopeful maybe........secure no.
My point, was that signing him was not about having him available week 1. I'm only arguing the point about "safe to say" quote from the article.
i'm not to worried, the game tape i have watched on D.J has me feeling pretty confident we have our safety of the future anyways. Plus the kid looks NFL ready to me !
Unless you're feeling confident that Wade's man love for Shilo Keo has waned...... I'd be a little bit worried.
Healthy Cushing & JJo, better in the pass rush rotation, Reed can be rotated inside. Mitchell >= Cody. Swearinger is already in nickle & dime and has great ball skills. If all we get out of Reed is commitment to coaching up the young guys, I'm optimistic.
Lechler will be an important upgrade, as well.
I am secure in knowing that in the NFL you can never feel secure.
I think it comes down to the same thing it always does in the NFL (and life)...Risk/Reward ratio. In this situation there is an above "average" risk we will get substandard or no production from our FA safety. However there is a significant chance that we get a handful of game changing plays that can make the difference between being a superbowl champ or a 1 and done team. The cost of this is $5 million. Certainly we could have spent that money on a lower risk/lower reward proposition. But those guys can get hurt and be out for the season too. IMO, the Texans knew exactly what they were doing/getting. It remains to be seen if it will pay off or not. I think part of the reason there is excitement about Ed Reed is this represents a 180 degree change from what everyone expected Rick Smith to do based upon prior history, which would have dictated that he get another guy like Manning.
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I can't seem to stop the craving and desire for this one thing in my life.
I've been trying to be more mindful in my daily activities, be less obsessed with the thoughts surrounding the issue. I've started meditating. Does it take some time for the effects to come into play?
I don't really wish to extricate the source of my current pain from my life.
Wouldn't that just be an escape route?
But the desires, the longing, the attachment, the clinging, are really plaguing me. It's been getting better but my mind keeps running over it. Worrying about it, constantly checking itself and poking the bruises. I don't want to crave and to suffer. But maybe removing this thing from my life entirely for a short time might be a good idea. I don't know. Except that such extreme measures never really work.
Does anyone have any thoughts or suggestions for things to read to help with this? I'm relatively new to meditating and also to the idea of trying to be mindful in general.


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Clearing brush critical during bad fire season
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) California fire officials are warning that the state could face one of the worst wildfire seasons in a century.
Corey Wilford with the Kern County Fire Departments says dry brush is a big problem, because it acts as fuel for wildfires.
"When we get into the hotter months, those hotter days tend to dry out the fuels a lot more. So when you get into the lower humidities, fuel just gets to that stage where it's ready to combust," says Wilford.
By this time of year, there are typically around 1,100 wildfires with 8,000 acres burned. This year though, California firefighters have responded to more than 2,100 wildfires with more than 50,000 acres burned.
"We're in the third year of our drought right now, so we're really seeing these fires take off, and when they actually catch, as we're seeing around the state right now, we're burning more acres than we normally would," says Wilford.
The solution is proper planning, according to Wilford. Homeowners living in wildland areas around the county should have already cleared out dry brush around their homes. He says when you clear out the brush around a residence, it creates a defensible space, which slows down a fire in the instance of a disaster.
"When we have structure protection, as we call it, these engines will go up to the house during wildfires, and if your house is already protected, if you've already done your hazard reduction, those firefighters aren't spending as much time trying to prepare your property for the flame front," says Wilford.
KCFD set the defensible space clearing deadline for June 15, and firefighters are already out patrolling the county looking for areas with excessive brush. The department is documenting any violations and sending out notices to violators, which can result in hundreds of dollars in fines.
"Get it done, it makes things easier for us, it definitely helps your house out in the event of a disaster, and it really makes things flow more smoothly in a disaster situation," says Wilford.


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Medlen looking to move past shaky start
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- At the end of a frustrating outing that proved much different than any other he had experienced in his life, Kris Medlen could take solace in the fact that Spring Training results are thrown out the window once the regular season begins.
But it is safe to assume Medlen will not easily forget what he experienced during Monday afternoon's 17-10 win over the Phillies at Champion Stadium. The Braves right-hander surrendered 14 hits and nine earned runs in five innings -- and still got the win.
These are not the results expected from any pitcher, especially one who compiled a 0.97 ERA in the 12 starts he made after transitioning from reliever to starter last year.
"I've never had an outing like that in my life," Medlen said. "I don't think it's ever good to have one of those."
But it is certainly better to experience this now rather than when he opposes the Phillies in two weeks during the first series of the regular season. As that start unfolds, his approach will be different than the one he used while pitching somewhat backwards during this exhibition game.
"I'm not making excuses at all," Medlen said. "I got crushed. But I think we would pitch them a little bit differently during the year. I felt like I had some 2-2 counts and some 1-1 counts where I would normally go to a changeup or offspeed pitch. But I went fastball and just didn't locate it."
After producing a perfect first inning, Medlen allowed seven hits and five runs in the second inning. Darin Ruf's double accounted for the only extra-base hit in the frame, which included a few seeing-eye singles and a Ben Revere single that fell between B.J. Upton and Jason Heyward in right-center field.
Medlen kept the Phillies scoreless in the next two innings and then started to show some fatigue as the Phillies posted four more runs with the help of Domonic Brown's two-run home run in the fifth inning.
"I felt like when I made a pitch they put it in a good spot," Medlen said. "When I didn't make a good pitch, they hit it hard. I got some ground balls and some well-placed ones. But that is a uniform that has never been too kind to me."
Medlen, who has compiled a 5.32 ERA in 13 career appearances (two starts) against the Phillies, could take solace in the fact that he threw 62 of his 84 pitches for strikes. He had needed just 49 pitches to complete 4 2/3 innings against the Marlins in his previous start.
"He might be trying to pitch a little backwards to these guys," manager Fredi Gonzalez said. "At least he got his pitch count up. He hasn't touched 80 pitches the whole spring. So that's good. I don't think he went out there and did it on purpose."
Gonzalez has not announced whether Medlen or Tim Hudson will make the Opening Day start against the Phillies on April 1. But with Hudson scheduled to pitch Thursday against the Nationals and on Tuesday against the Tigers, it appears the Braves could give their veteran the honor.
Mark Bowman is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Plug-Into Power Management to Extend Runtime in Virtualized Environments
By Jim Tessier, Eaton Power Quality Division
What if you could provide your customers with the ability to slow down time in order to save the day when disaster strikes?
In today's virtualized environments you may not be able to slow down time in order to respond to power outages, but you can extend the battery backup time needed to successfully carry out failover processes using modern power management solutions. Although you're not actually providing a super power, you'll undoubtedly be held to superhero status when your customer's data comes out unscathed.
Virtualization provides various benefits including reduced cost and ease of administration, and is mainly used in data centers with distributed backup power architectures which are powered by multiple UPSs. Each UPS provides power to the environment during utility failures using power stored in batteries. But during utility failure, supporting virtual machines (VMs) and server loads can effectively utilize most of the available UPS battery capacity, dramatically reducing the effective runtime of highly critical machines and the time window available for disaster recovery actions.
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