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Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Using Single Bundle and Double Bundle Techniques (KR)
The recruitment status of this study is unknown. The completion date has passed and the status has not been verified in more than two years.
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Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) reconstruction surgery has greatly advanced over the last 20 years. However, data in the literature reveal that approximately 15-25% of patients undergoing surgery still do not present optimal outcomes, which suggests that there is room for improvement of the procedure. A possible explanation for this fact is that most ACL reconstructions consider only one of the functional bundles of the ligament. Our hypothesis is that the ACL reconstruction with the double-bundle technique will be effective in reducing the patients' rotation of the knee joint for high-demanding tasks compared to the patients who had ACL reconstruction with the single-bundle technique.
|Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury
|Procedure: Single bundle anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction Procedure: Double bundle anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Single (Investigator)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|Comparison of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Using Single Bundle and Double Bundle Techniques: Prospective Clinical Study
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MedlinePlus related topics: Knee Injuries and Disorders Plastic and Cosmetic SurgeryU.S. FDA Resources
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Primary Outcome Measures:
- Isokinetic testing [ Time Frame: 2 years ]Tests the muscle power and endurance
- Subjective and Objective IKDC Scores [ Time Frame: 2 years ]The subject will answer the subjective IKDC score and the investigator will complete the objective IKDC score
- Kinematic evaluation [ Time Frame: 2 years ]The subjects will perform 3 tasks. Walking with no change of direction. Walking with change of direction: walk straight until one foot will touch the force platform and at that moment the subject must change their direction of motion and make a 90° angle with respect to the original trajectory by rotating the body to the side of the foot that will touch the platform. Landing with change of direction: step down 4 steps of a stair as they touch the force platform in the ground, they change the direction of their motion so that the new trajectory will make a 90° angle with the former direction.
|Estimated Enrollment:
|Study Start Date:
|January 2010
|Estimated Study Completion Date:
|January 2012
|Estimated Primary Completion Date:
|July 2011 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
Active Comparator: Single Bundle Reconstruction
Subjects will undergo single bundle acl reconstruction
Procedure: Single bundle anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
The surgical technique includes ACL reconstruction with graft of two autologous tendons - the semitendinous and gracilis - fixed in one tibial tunnel and one femoral tunnel. Once the graft is obtained, the arthroscopy-assisted ACL reconstruction is performed using anterolateral, anteromedial and accessory anteromedial portals. The first tunnel to be built is femoral tunnel, through a Smith & Nephew femoral guide inserted into the anteromedial portal in the 10:30 h position for the right knee and 1:30 h position for the left knee, with the knee at 120° of flexion. The next tunnel is tibial tunnel. The tunnel has its point of entry anterior to the fibers of the superficial medial collateral ligament, and the tibial guide must be adjusted at 45 degrees. The new ligament is fixed onto the tibia and femur with a biodegradable interference screw.
Active Comparator: Double bundle reconstruction
Subjects will undergo double bundle acl reconstruction
Procedure: Double bundle anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
The ACL reconstruction is performed with graft of two autologous tendons -the semitendinous and gracilis- fixed in two tibial tunnels and two femoral tunnels. The first tunnel to be built is the anteromedial (AM) femoral tunnel, through femoral guide inserted into the AM portal in the 10:30 h position for the right knee and 1:30 h position for the left knee, with the knee at 120° of flexion. Then we drill the PL femoral tunnel in its anatomical position from the accessory AM portal, with the knee at 120° of flexion. The next tunnels are the PM and AM tunnels. The PL tunnel has its point of entry anterior to the fibers of the superficial medial collateral ligament, and the tibial guide must be adjusted at 45º. The AM tunnel has its point of entry more lateral, and a bone bridge of at least one cm must be left between the tunnels, and the tibial guide adjusted at 55º. Both bundles must be fixed onto the tibia and femur with a biodegradable interference screw.
Detailed Description:
The aim of this study is to compare the ACL reconstruction with only one bundle (one tunnel in the tibia and femur) with the procedure to reconstruct the the ACL with two bundles with 2 tunnels in the tibia and 2 in the femur (considered closest to the normal anatomy of of the ACL), both in terms of objective and subjective results.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|20 Years to 45 Years (Adult)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Male or female.
- Body mass index (BMI), which corresponds to the ratio between weight in kilograms (pounds) and height in m2 (square meters) between 18.5 and 24.99.
- Anterior instability alone or associated with chondral lesions of up to 1cm or associated with meniscal injuries that do not alter the postoperative rehabilitation.
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) confirming the ACL injury.
- Aged between 20 and 45 years.
- Not having asymmetric varus alignment, greater than or equal to 5 degrees (to eliminate cases with indication for osteotomy of the tibia), using panoramic radiographic comparison of the lower limbs in standing position.
- Absence of associated ligament instabilities (medial, lateral or posterior).
- No previous surgery on the affected knee.
Exclusion Criteria:
- New post-surgical trauma after 12 months.
- Interruption of treatment / follow-up.
- Postoperative infection.
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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01358656
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01358656
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|Contact: Isabela U Luques, MSc 551131238470 email@example.com
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|May 19, 2011
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I-65 construction south of Indy tests commuters' patience
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From Southport Road to Edinburgh and beyond, concrete testing barricades and orange traffic barrels on Interstate 65 have led drivers through myriad lane shifts and closures, adding precious time to rush-hour commutes, as the highway and bridges are rebuilt or repaired.
Alternative routes, including portions of U.S. 31, also are being revamped.
"There aren't too many areas (of I-65) where we don't have construction testing and inspection going on right now," said Indiana Department of Transportation spokesman Harry Maginity. "If you are driving from Indianapolis to Louisville (Ky.), you are going to see a lot of it all year."
The biggest projects are on I-65 around Greenwood where about 63,000 cars travel both ways each day. Heavy machinery in the blocked-off medians and on bridges has made space in the travel lanes tight and twisting. Combined with reduced speeds, the journey in and out of Indianapolis can add more than hour of travel time for a trip between Southport and Edinburgh.
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For leach line testing, a minimum of three test holes are drilled, most commonly six to eight inches in diameter. Ideally, these should be drilled to different depths from three to six feet below the surface. For better, more conclusive results, five drill holes are used in a pattern of one hole at each corner of the proposed leach field and one test hole in the center. Testing of these holes will result in a value with units of minutes per inch. This value is then correlated to a predetermined county health code to establish the exact size of the leach field.
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Geotechnical Experts on site Today Developing a Plan at Wildcat Creek Bridge
TIPPECANOE COUNTY, Ind. – Geotechnical experts observed conditions at the I-65 northbound bridge over Wildcat Creek today and are working to test and analyze the soils and develop a detailed plan to address and prevent further pier settlement.
INDOT Commissioner Brandye Hendrickson briefed Governor Mike Pence by phone today and he is monitoring the situation.
What happened
Structural engineers monitoring the I-65 northbound bridge over the Wildcat Creek noticed movement in the riverbank pier and ordered the bridge closed Friday afternoon. An estimated reopening date for the bridge will not be known until soils testing and analysis is completed. INDOT will work to provide updates as new information is available.
I-65 northbound merges to one lane and is diverted onto U.S. 52 at Exit 141 north of Lebanon. Follow U.S. 52 north for nearly 17 miles, then turn left at State Road 28. Follow S.R. 28 west for about 10 miles, then turn right onto U.S. 231. Follow U.S. 231 north for about 33 miles until it intersects I-65 again in White County.
INDOT thanks the motoring public for their patience while engineers and other experts work to safely reopen the bridge. INDOT is installing temporary traffic signals at the S.R. 28 intersections with U.S. 52 and U.S. 231. Until those are completed late on Sunday, INDOT and law enforcement staff are helping to direct traffic.
INDOT engineers are monitoring traffic flow on U.S. 231 signals and adjusting timing patterns. INDOT has asked contractors to suspend work where the official detour rejoins I-65 in White County.
Message alerting travelers of […]
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Aerial footage shows work crews clearing mud and debris following flash floods that left nearly 200 vehicles stuck in up to 5ft (1.5 metres) of mud. The Leona Valley, about 20 miles north of Los Angeles, saw extensive downpours on Thursday, with 3.58 inches (9 cm) of rainfall during a 30 minute period. Elsewhere in southern California, several roads were washed out and there were reports of motorists having to be rescued from torrential flooding
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Pattern Development Completes Financing and Starts Construction of Amazon Wind Farm Project in Indiana
150 MW wind project to use American-made turbines and create more than 300 jobs; Power to be acquired by Amazon
SAN FRANCISCO , May 4, 2015 /CNW/ — Construction is ramping up at the Amazon Wind Farm (Fowler Ridge) project. Pattern Energy Group LP ("Pattern Development") today announced the closing of financing on the 150 megawatt (MW) Amazon Wind Farm (Fowler Ridge) project located in Benton County, Indiana . The project has entered into a 13-year power purchase agreement with Amazon to supply electricity to the electric grids that service Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS) datacenters.
"The Amazon Wind Farm project has successfully closed financing and is moving ahead on schedule," said Mike Garland , President and CEO of Pattern Development. "We look forward to helping Amazon power its customers' businesses with domestic clean energy harnessed from the winds of Indiana . We are now working with Amazon, Google and Walmart, demonstrating that America's leading corporations are increasingly investing in, or buying power from, non-polluting energy sources like wind power. We see this growing trend driving the development of more new projects."
The Amazon Wind Farm (Fowler Ridge) project will utilize 65 Siemens 2.3 MW turbines with 'Made in America' components. The turbine blades are being manufactured at the Siemens factory in Ft. Madison, Iowa and the nacelles are being assembled at the Siemens facility in Hutchinson, Kansas . The turbine towers […]
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Pence signs bill repealing Indiana construction wage law
A Republican-backed measure that will repeal Indiana's law setting wages for state and local government construction projects has been approved by Gov. Mike Pence.
Pence signs repeal of IN construction wage law
A Republican-backed measure that will repeal Indiana's law setting wages for state and local government construction projects has been approved by Gov. Mike Pence.
Pence signed the legislation Wednesday and says it will allow the free market to determine pay scales rather than government boards.
Supporters estimate the change will reduce project costs by as much as 20 percent by allowing more contractors to pay wages below union scale. Opponents dispute such savings will occur and say it will open the door for low-paying, out-of-state contractors.
The measure sparked controversy during this year's legislative session, including a rally that brought thousands of contractors and union members to the Statehouse lawn in April.
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MondayThere probably aren't many people out there afraid that they'll wake up tomorrow to see armed United Nations troops marching down American streets. But that doesn't mean the anti-Agenda 21 agitators should be completely dismissed as the paranoid lunatic fringe.
"Agenda 21" is a decades-old U.N. document calling for better management of global resources and better care for the environment. It has become a rallying cry for some on the right who fear that the U.N.'s aim is to establish a global empire and that U.S. sovereignty is at risk. Spurred on by the tea party and people like radio host Glenn Beck, they have made Indiana one of fives states with legislative proposals to ban Agenda 21.
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TuesdayGov. Mike Pence made good on one of his campaign pledges in his first day in office, making one of the 15 executive orders a requirement that six state agencies prepare "family impact" statements for any new proposals for regulations. There are good reasons to view the order with a little skepticism and watch its implementation closely. It's one of those noble-sounding intentions that can get a little vague in the real world. How can we know for sure what the impact of a proposal might be, and how much weight should we give that knowledge anyway?
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Preggos - week of 7/1
ER - I beat my May record of 49.5 miles for a June record of 51.4 miles. That's a lot of walking!
PGR - Another NST this afternoon. Going to schedule another mw appt for Wed. but she said she'd check me at the NST today too to see if I've made any progress from last week. Chiro tomorrow.
NPGR - Can't believe it is July. Everyone's talking about plans for the 4th and I can't believe it's almost here. It will be the anniversary of running my first 5k last year.
delurking for Schmett: how close are you?! past DD at this point? Can't wait to have you on our forum!
ER: Just one short walk and yoga Saturday and Sunday.
PGR: Feeling nauseous right now. I think it may be anxiety. I don't like coming back to work on Mondays and just feeling stressed about the baby coming and not really being ready. Also the short leave I get and coming back to work and leaving two kids to someone else all day. I want them to be my job. On the upside the yoga has made my back and legs feel much better.
NPGR: Saturday was great, very busy but we had a lot of fun. Sunday son was difficult most of the day. No plans from now until Thursday. Hopefully I'll get some rest before company arrives.
Schmett: First races are great memories. Mine was a 10k on Memorial Day weekend 2005. So, so long ago! Good luck at your NST today. Be sure to fill us in!
Schmet - Can't believe you are still here, got yourself a stubborn baby! Hopefully something starts happening soon. It seems like July got here so fast this year! Woohoo for over 50 miles, you are right that is alot of walking!
Cami - Sorry you are feeling nauseous. Try to rest up some in the evenings before family arrives, once that happens you won't be able to rest much. I keep thinking I need to try yoga, maybe it'll help with these little aches and pains.
ER - Not much, lazy weekend.
PGR - Well the big u/s was this morning. Baby looks healthy and is measuring right on track for due date. We should be getting the pictures soon in the mail, stupid printer was broken. HR was right at 143. Placenta is right up against my stomach, so movement probably will be muffled, but atleast it's not covering my cervix. We did find out the gender. Looks like I am growing a beautiful little girl. DH was super happy and excited it is a girl. Stubborn little girl too, had her back to us the whole time, wouldn't move/turn at all for the tech.
NPGR - Weekend went pretty well even if a little slow. Saturday we didn't do much it was nice to hang around the house with DH. Sunday we did some cleaning, DH did yard work. Dinner with the family as usual then a long restless night. I swear I woke up 20 times last night. I think I might go walk at the gym tonight, I'm feeling pretty good right now.
Sunshine: Congrats on your baby girl!!!
Sunshine - congrats on your girl!
Schmett - hope that baby makes an appearance soon - you are so calm about being past your due date - especially in summer!
Sunshine- congrats on the girl! One of my placentas was anterior(although they ended up fused), and it really muffled baby b's movement - I didn't feel much movement on my left side as a whole.
Waves to everyone else!
Sunshine - Meant to add, my girl was stubborn like that for the 20w u/s too, refusing to turn whereas my son we were able to get great profile side shots. And now I'm almost 41w pregnant. Correlation? Hmm.
Cami - Hope the nausea resolved for you and you feel better. That sucks. Glad yoga is helping.
Cami - Thanks!
Schmet - haha I guess we will see. I'm pretty stubborn myself, so DH was all like look just like her momma. Plus she put her hands over her face when we tried to get that shot and I really don't like taking pictures, I don't think they look good. So he ragged me some more about that. I wouldn't mind so much if she does come late, just means more separation from all the Nov. birthdays and Thanksgiving. Although I've already had 2 people say they think she'll come in Nov. Hopefully the natural methods will work first with the induction on Wednesday. Have you tried all the old wives tales about hot foods, etc.? I know you've been walking like crazy, I can't remember them all.
TN - It's really just a bummer for DH as I'm already feeling baby, he just might have to wait longer. Good to see you drop by!
Hello everyone,
Is it OK if I join your group? I'm 14 weeks with my first pregnancy and have lots of questions, especially related to running. I don't know if I'll remember to post every week, but I keep thinking about doing it, so here I am
Welcome Shimmer! Ask away! And congrats on your pregnancy!
ER - 1.7 mile walk last night.
PGR - After the NST I decided to keep DS at my ILs and take my midwife's advice to try and keep contractions going. That lasted til pretty much I went to bed. But I had hours of light contractions! They didn't really pick up in intensity til the walk last night, but I'm going to think positively that they were helping. Not quite sure what to do today. I partially want to pick up DS for the day if nothing's happening to give my MIL a break since they'll have him again tonight, but we'll see.
NPGR - Chiro today. Not gonna lie, with DS out of the house suddenly doing little things like making phone calls or cleaning the bathroom without worrying about him getting into something sounds appealing.
ER: Three short walks yesterday all 20 to 30 minutes.
PGR: Felt really bad last night before bed. Very nauseous again. Saw a neighbor who commented on how big I was for not being due for another 10 weeks L So I was all stressed out about having a 9 + pound kid, most likely a c-section and could not sleep last night. Seriously I am really worried about my size and or the size of this baby.
NPGR: Rather uneventful day yesterday. No plans aside from laundry today. Really looking forward to my parents coming up on Thursday!
Shimmer: Welcome! Congratulations! Yes, please join us.
Schmett: Awesome job with the walking last night! How are you supposed to keep contractions going? Is that something we have any control over?
Sunshine: Hope you continued to feel good and got your walk in last night.
Cami - Ugh, sorry you're dealing with nausea and size comments. Try to take it with a grain of salt, for every person who says "you look huge" you get another who says "you're so small!". Plus, the size/shape of mom doesn't predict or determine the size or shape of baby.Keep up with your walks and taking care of you and let everyone else take care of themselves, as frustrating as that may be.
As far as the keeping contractions going, it was suggested the next time I felt contractions to use my manual pump a little bit. The membrane sweep made me crampy so I did 5 minutes with a 30 minute break 4 times for a total of 2 hours. That combined with other things (I'll let you fill that in ) helped keep the contractions going. They're back this morning but very light and sporadic. I'm debating what to do this morning since I do have that chiro appt at 12, so right now I'm just sitting here doing nothing. I didn't take EPO yesterday but I figure I will again today.
Hi and welcome Shimmer! Please feel free to just join right in. Just post when you can, you don't have to post all the time.
Schmet - I'm with Cami, did she suggest what to do to keep them going? I bet with DS out of the way the little tasks seem like something you can get done and not have to worry about him coming along behind you. Hopefully tonight baby decides it's time to come out so you don't have to worry about inducement.
Cami - Don't worry about having a huge baby, if you have a larger baby it just means it's gonna be nice and healthy. Just because you are bigger doesn't necessarily mean that the baby is huge either. I wouldn't stress about it so much, especially if it's causing you to be nauseous and anxious. Everything will be fine.
ER - Walked 1.25 miles last night at the gym. Hips really started hurting around 1.15 so stopped at 1.25
PGR - Still kinda basking in yesterday's news. Yesterday all afternoon baby was just a moving and grooving felt her all afternoon. It was the exact opposite from trying to get her to move that morning. Maybe she'll be like me and won't like mornings. Or it could have been I finally ate lunch so she was happy to get some food.
NPGR - Not much yesterday. Got some surprise birthday money, so looks like I can finally get a dryer so we can do laundry at home again. Tomorrow is DH's birthday, so looking forward to that. Ready for a 4 day weekend with him.
Schmett: Thanks! I keep trying to tell myself that as long as I'm doing the exercise I can and I've even gone out of my way to get fruit and eat it these past two weeks instead of quite as much junk food that there really isn't much more I have control over. Best of luck today. I started having regular strong contractions with my son about 2 hrs before my scheduled inducement. So don't give up hope!
Sunshine: Glad you got your walk in. That's so cool about your excitement for your little girl. That's also great news you can get a dryer and do laundry at home again. You will really appreciate that after the baby is born!
I think this pregnancy is just payback for how easy my first was. Never had issues with gaining more than the recommended 25 pounds, was able to exercise, even jog 5 minute intervals several days after my due date. Not nearly as many aversions to food, especially healthy foods. I am just so very ready to have the baby and get back in shape, which I know won't come for several months after baby. That's probably affecting my anxiousness too. June flew by so hopefully July and August can follow suit!
Alright ladies I need some insight and opinions. I'm really trying not to freak out or worry or wonder or any of that stuff. I got a phone call at lunch from my doctors office. They are ordering a level 2 ultrasound, on the one I did yesterday my fluid was a little low and there was a shadow around her heart. So they want to check it out. She told me not to worry about it, but it's kinda hard not to. I'm doing my best. Baby is measuring very well and heart rate was 143 yesterday, well within the normal range. I think it might have been from her having her back to us. I'm just not sure and would like to get ya'll's opinions and maybe see if ya'll had experienced this or heard of someone that has.
Ease my mind here ladies.
I did a quick google search and all three links I clicked on said their experience was that the shadow went away with time. Do you know when the next ultrasound will be? I have very little experience with pregnancies aside from my own and generally hate to search the net too much. You are bound to find a scary story if you look hard enough. Just do your best to occupy your mind with other things. I've been watching old episodes of my favorite TV shows. It helps!
Sunshine - Try not to worry (though I know how hard it can be to do anything but worry) . Sounds like they just want to be cautious and do a follow up. Depending on the tech, maybe they just didn't get enough pictures since as you say she was being stubborn. Think of it as an extra treat to see your baby. As for fluid levels, just do your best to keep hydrated, especially you do live in an area where it is hot. That should help some.
My chiro appointment was interesting - accupuncture, moxibustion, massage, oh my! Going on a walk in a few minutes, we'll see if this does anything. Can't hurt (like the accupuncture) but I am sooo not a fan of needles. I can say I've done it now though!
Checking in early to say...
Aw thanks Cami! So far (2 hours before going in) I'm feeling a lot less anxious than the first time around. Here goes nothing! Will update when I can.
Cami - I'm still waiting on that office to call me to set up the appointment. I'm going to a different place to have it done. I feel much better about it today. Not as anxious or worried even. It was just a shadow, I'm chalking it up to her having her back to us until I hear differently. I refuse to get on google, no way do I need that stuff scaring me.
Schmet - First and foremost GOOD LUCK! Your little one will be here before you know it! Don't worry about updating us, take care of yourself and your family first. We'll still be here when you get the time.
ER - Nothing last night.
PGR - Feeling much better this morning than I was yesterday about this shadow thing. Knowing myself and my DH, it's just b/c our child is going to be stubborn and a pain just like us. She's growing like she should and is measuring right on track, so I see no need to worry anymore until a doctor tells me otherwise. Atleast that's my mantra that I've been repeating. It seems to be working. Slept pretty well last night, trying to start making sure I'm on my left side more than anything.
NPGR - Today is DH's birthday, so just trying to figure out ways I can make the day good for him. Dinner tonight with his family to celebrate, then 4 days together due to the holiday. He has a pretty good birthday, always has the day after off work. Hope you ladies have a great, safe, and happy holiday!
ER: Two walks yesterday plus both DVD's. Because if I do the cardio and strength one I have to do the Yoga one or my back and calves get sore.
PGR: I think it's partly due to the heat getting to me but I'm not feeling so great right now. Probably leaving work a bit early today anyway.
NPRG: Sounds like I'm the only one here working Friday. Gotta save all the days I can possibly save for maternity leave! Very excited about tomorrow though, my parents are coming up and going to the fireworks with us in the evening. It will be good because my son loves the moonbounces and I'll need the extra help to keep an eye on him. Gotta finish laundry tonight, straiten up the house a bit and hopefully relax a bit as well.
Schmett: Can't wait to hear all about it, but like Sunshine said we'll be here a while, so whenever you are ready!
Sunshine: Happy Birthday to your DH! I am so glad your mind has been put at ease. I think your baby is just fine too, she's growing and you can feel her kick so she's strong!
I was so glad to see Schmet got her natural induction and water birth!
Cami - Figured since you were working today I'd post. How are you feeling today? I know you've been having a rough week. How was your 4th?
ER - Walked a ton yesterday.
PGR - Not a bad day yesterday, just peeing ALL day long. Baby must have been on my bladder or something. Need to get used to the sun and heat, I didn't do very well walking around yesterday, got hot so fast.
NPGR - We walked for most of the day yesterday. Spent the morning at the 4th of July Art in the Park. I kept stopping in the shade trying to cool off. Drinking plenty of water. After stopping for lunch we hit the Outlet Mall and walked more. Wasn't so bad this time with the stores having A/C. Once we got back we bought a dryer! Woohoo I can do laundry at home again! Then we headed to a friends for some food and then walked to the park and waited for fireworks. Same park we hit in the morning. 30 minute firework show set to music. Needless to say I slept awesome last night. Got another cook-out today and shooting some fireworks this evening.
Sunshine: Thanks for posting! You were busy yesterday! Sounds like you had a great time and I'm glad you slept well.
ER: A walk and a swim yesterday. Was able to actually swim since my parents were at the pool with me to watch my son. I really enjoy swimming, but not the easiest workout to get in.
PGR: Aside from heartburn in the evenings not much. Been feeling some cramps today as well, might be from the heat though.
NPGR: Word on the air condition here at work is not good, probably August before they can fix it. Part is on back order. It's pretty hot in here today. I have the fan, and the option to move to another desk on the other side of the building with air conditioning. But I really need to be here so I can get training people on my job before I go out on leave. Had a pretty nice 4th of July. Very tired though, took a while to settle down and get to sleep after the fireworks last night. Two years ago the local show was great, last year they had technical difficulty set the woods on fire and had to stop early, this year the lights didn't go out on time. Fireworks started, lights went out about midway through, then they couldn't get the lights back on. Great show aside from that, also very crowded this year. Weather was perfect so I guess that contributed. I'm enjoying having my parents here, they help a lot. Think my husband wants his space back already though.
I've been trying to figure out the abbreviations, and I think I've got it! Correct me if I'm wrong, but ER might be exercise regimen, PGR is pregnancy related, and NPGR is non-pregnancy related, right? So here's my first post with all of that:
ER: Ran (slowly jogged) a mile then walked four more with my non-pregnant running partner this morning. We got yelled at by a biker for walking on the wrong side of the road ... only we were on the correct side. We yelled back to correct her, but it kind of took some of the joy of the morning away.
PGR: I'm at 15 weeks today, so everyone keeps telling me I'll feel better soon. Last night I found out that cherries are my least favorite food to throw up. So much acid. My husband says maybe I should stop eating fruit because it makes me sick. So now I've thrown up: crackers, dry wheat bread, oatmeal, tums, and fruit. It's hard to eat the recommended bland food when that's what I can't keep down. I started Prilosec this morning, so I'm hoping it helps. Any advice?
NPGR: I'm enjoying reading everyone's fourth of july activities. My husband and I went to a friend's house and I worried all day that I'd throw up, but I didn't (yay!). This is my first baby, so we don't have any kids to enjoy fireworks with, and I was underwhelmed by what I saw. But it was really nice having a day off from work in the middle of the week. I could do that every week!
Shimmer: you got all the abbreviations right sorry about the morning sickness. I really don't have much advice I got sick some, but very mild compared to a lot of women. I'm struggling now with finding healthy foods I can eat. Tomatoes give name heartburn and so does vinaigrette salad dressing, sucks because it's summer and salads are great to eat in summer. I can still eat salads of course, but I'm getting tired of explaining why I pick tomatoes out or can't have the dressing if nothing else is available. Glad you had a nice 4th. I am so excited I finally have one kid (5yr old son) to enjoy holidays with. I don't know why but I feel like you need kids around to make the moments more special...you'll have that soon too!
ER: I walked 50 minutes this morning and still feel well, felt great to be out that long.
PGR: Been surprisingly good, aside from being stressed about baby coming sorta soon and so much to do.
NPGR: went to the Nats game yesterday with extended family. Hot, but fun. Lots of house cleaning today. so far all I've managed to do is lean off the kitchen counter.
Shimmer - Yep all those abbreviations are right. Don't worry I had to ask as well. Sometimes you feel like crap thru the whole pregnancy, I hope it's not the case for you. I have a friend who was like that, it was pretty bad for her. Might talk to your dr next visit or even call before and see what they suggest, might be able to get you some zofran or something like that. Glad you didn't get sick on the 4th, kinda ruins the whole day when you are sick. This is my first, so I'm enjoying the time DH and I have left before she gets here. I know it all changes. I find myself comparing what we normally do for holidays and stuff to how different it will be this time next year.
Cami - Yay for getting to actually swim! It's such great exercise. Atleast they gave you the option to move to the A/C side. You might need that option once it gets really hot. I can't believe it'll take until August to get them fixed, that just crazy. I'm sure you'll get everything done that needs to be done, still got a couple months. Super jealous that you went to a ball game. I really really really want to make a Ranger game this season, but it's SOOO hot and it's a 3 hour drive down there. I have family but still gas prices and ticket prices.
ER - Chased after a 1 year yesterday, can I count that lol. Otherwise not much.
PGR - Babysat for our friends yesterday. They gave us a ton of baby stuff. Going thru it all today. We have a ton of stuff now not sure what all I'll need to register for. It's a bit overwhelming to be honest.
NPGR - Laundry, sorting this baby stuff, family dinner, and a bit of house cleaning on tap for today. Back to work tomorrow, gonna feel weird after 4 days off.
I haven't been around the forum in awhile, but have been participating in some of the mileage games. I have been continuing to run through this pregnancy, but it has been getting tough. It would be nice to have a place to come and discuss. 23 weeks pregnant and still moving, albeit like a turtle.
ER: On the 4th, I did a trail race (very slowly). I tripped and fell during the run; everything seems okay. I have a doctor's appointment on Thursday and an ultrasound already scheduled. My paces are 2-3 minutes slower than my usual running paces, and I'm not really that big yet. Is this normal for you guys. I'm afraid to push much harder.
Did morning sickness cause anyone else to fall behind on running? (I still have it, but not as bad as in the first trimester when I couldn't eat anything).
Hey ACRC and welcome! Good to have you with us.
I've already switched to pretty much all walking and I'm coming up on 19 weeks. I just have a hard time with my breathing so just went ahead and started just walking. I know Cami still runs. Glad everything seems to be okay after your fall. Just take things at your own pace right now, no need to push yourself hard there will be time for that after the baby gets here. I didn't do much the first tri I never got sick, but just wasn't feeling up to doing much of anything.
I do have the new weekly thread up for this week, we'll switch over there starting this morning. Every Monday we get a new one up.


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Record Number of Whooping Cranes Expected To Reach Texas This Fall
AUSTIN – Things are looking up for the endangered whooping crane. The bird made news two years ago when a record number of crane deaths were reported during drought conditions on the Texas coast. But according to state and federal biologists, flock numbers have rebounded, and a new record high number of cranes should start arriving on the Texas coast later this month.
According to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Biologist Tom Stehn, the Aransas-Wood Buffalo population of whooping cranes rebounded to 264 in the winter of 2009-10, back from 247 at the end of the 2008-09 winter. With 46 chicks fledging from a record 74 nests in August 2010 the flock size should reach record levels this fall — expected to be somewhere around 290. Once numbering only 21 birds on earth, the previous population high was 270 in the fall of 2009.
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"Under good conditions, Texas' coastal wetlands provide a variety and abundance of food and fresh water that normally lead to excellent survival of whoopers over the winter," Linam said. "Such excellent winter survival has greatly aided the species' amazing comeback."
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Whooping cranes are the tallest birds in North America, standing over four feet tall. They are solid white in color except for black wing-tips visible only in flight. They fly with necks and legs outstretched. During migration they often pause overnight to use wetlands for roosting and agricultural fields for feeding, but seldom remain more than one night. They nearly always migrate in small groups of less than four-to-five birds, but they may be seen roosting and feeding with large flocks of smaller sandhill cranes. Hunters are advised to learn to tell the difference between whooping cranes and sandhill cranes, a popular game bird.
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The American Shakespeare Center is the only U.S. theatre company included in the British Broadcasting Corporation's six-part series, "Shakespeare Uncovered." The final installment of the series, "Shakespeare Uncovered: The Tempest with Trevor Nunn," features the ASC prominently through rehearsal and performance footage from the company's 2011 production of The Tempest as well as interviews with ASC Co-Founder and Artistic Director Jim Warren and actors James Keegan and Miriam Donald Burrows.
"We are honored to be a part of this remarkable series along with the Royal Shakespeare Company, Shakespeare's Globe, Trevor Nunn and the amazingly talented fellow actors, directors, companies and scholars they assembled," said Jim Warren, who also directed the 2011 production for the ASC. "For 25 years, our mission has been to recover the joy and accessibility of Shakespeare using the staging conditions for which he wrote. Being part of this series allows us to share a piece of that mission and a peek at the world's only re-creation of Shakespeare's indoor theatre for a trans-Atlantic audience as well as PBS viewers nationwide."
The episode explores how Shakespeare would have accomplished the "special effects" written into the Tempest script, such as the storm at the opening of the play. With its focus on Shakespeare's Staging Conditions and the unique setting of the Blackfriars Playhouse, the ASC was a natural choice to illuminate possible solutions.
"Shakespeare Uncovered" will air on PBS stations nationwide on three consecutive Friday evenings, beginning January 25. The Tempest episode will air on February 8. More information on the series can be found at http://video.pbs.org/program/shakespeare-uncovered and www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01k7blq. The full series aired in the United Kingdom in 2012. Others featured in the series include Ethan Hawke, Joely Richardson, Derek Jacobi, Jeremy Irons, and David Tennant.
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They've passed the antigay death penalty bill as a "Christmas Present" to Ugandans.
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'Aggravated homosexuality' is defined as gay acts committed by parents or authority figures, HIV-positive people, pedophiles and repeat offenders. If convicted, they will face the death penalty.
The 'offense of homosexuality' includes same-sex sexual acts or being in a gay relationship, and will be prosecuted by life imprisonment.
US Evangelist role: Scott Lively " traveled to Uganda, Latvia and Moldova to warn Christian clergy members to defend their countries against what he says is an onslaught by gay rights advocates based in the West." .... Mr. Lively is one of many conservative American evangelicals who were active in Uganda.
Meanwhile, elsewhere in Africa
Liberian Muslims and Christians have found common ground at last... in their hatred and scapegoating of LGBT people. Washington Post A few hundred Liberians representing the Christian and Muslim faiths and civil society organizations gathered here Saturday to launch a campaign to press the government to ban same-sex marriage Let's all hold hands and sing Kumbaya
In Malawi, there was some hope when the antigay laws were expected to be suspended, but thechurches protested and the laws stand. Malawi's government has back-tracked on its decision to suspend arrests of gays, after churches in the strongly Christian country fiercely criticised the move. ... Malawi's anti-gay laws have caused friction with Western donors, whose assistance is crucial to propping up the economy of the impoverished southern African nation.
Location-wise, Jamaica is not Africa, but the syncretic culture inherits a lot from the forced diaspora / historic slave trade from Africa, as much as a lot of US culture inherits a lot from Europe. Jamaica has been as homophobic, citing christianity, as many African countries. There is some, barely visible, movement in a better direction. When the Jamaican prime minister, Portia Simpson Miller, was elected last December, she said she would hire a gay person to serve in her cabinet and condemned discrimination. Despite early sympathetic signals, her government has not attempted to repeal the laws...... Jamaica holds the crown for being the worst place in the Americas to be gay
I realize there are equally bad places to be gay = much of the Arab and Muslim worlds. But much of Africa occupies the geography of Gay Hell and Uganda must be the bottom of the barrel.
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As much as Stephen Fry indicated his love for Uganda during his contribution to the Intelligence Squared debate of a few years ago, as well as considering his sexual preference, I would be very interested in knowing his reaction to this turn of events, and what his response to both the Ugandan people and government would be.
With all the forward steps we are taking in the US, seeing this massive backward move it truly painful and discouraging.
There is mention on Fry's web page. No reaction from him. Fry is aware of official Ugandan homophobia.
I don't know anything about Fry so will stop there.
Maybe you can love a place, or some aspects of a culture, or the geographic and natural aspects, or the history, or a few of the people, and screen out the blood thirst and scapegoating. I wouldn't want to say "All Ugandans are hate monsters" - that would be simplistic and wrong. But the leaders are using hate as a tool, and the people, maybe mislead, maybe ignorant, maybe deluded by religion, looking for someone to blame for their bad circumstances, are following willingly. Macchiavelli would be proud. Possibly, so would Karl Rove.
Probably? Based on the last two elections, I'd say that was a slam-dunk!
KW, I don't know the answers to your questions. The link looks interesting and I will read it.
This map is from the Foreign Policy blog.
Their link goes to a pdf with much more detail but I couldn't find a less blurry map. This one is hard to read. Maroon is death penalty.
Here is another map. Hover the cursor over countries for a little more detail.
Another map with some comments, similar to the others.
This is relatively good news. The death penalty provision was dropped. It's still an awful place and LGBT people will still be persecuted. I can't imagine how bad it is. It looks like we can thank President Obama, once again. This time for placing pressure on Uganda. I doubt that previous presidents would have done that, and really doubt that the alternative this last election would have done that.
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NEW YORK -- Once he was back on a mound throwing baseballs again, right-hander Shaun Marcum finally felt normal.
"I kind of took it slow those first couple of days when I got back down to Florida," said Marcum, who spent the past three weeks recovering from nerve inflammation in his neck. "But after that, once I got back on the mound and was able to let the ball go and not feel anything, my confidence shot through the roof. I'm not really worried about it at all right now."
The Mets will officially activate Marcum in time to make his season debut on Saturday against the Phillies following a nearly monthlong stint on the disabled list. He reported to Citi Field on Wednesday and said his "legs, conditioning, all that's underneath me," and expects to throw up to 95 pitches on Saturday.
"It's just a matter of going out there and trying to make these guys put the ball in play early in the count," Marcum said, "and try to get as deep into the game as I can."
Marcum, who posted a 7-4 record and 3.70 ERA in 21 starts for the Brewers last season, is coming off two scoreless outings in extended spring training spanning nine innings. He said it's difficult to gauge the quality of his pitches in those games because the hitters there tended to "swing at everything."
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BioNitrogen Corp., a developer of revolutionary patent-pending technology for converting renewable and abundant biomass waste into high-nitrogen urea and urea fertilizer, has signed a Letter of Intent to construct the company's second planned fertilizer plant at the Levelland Industrial Rail Park, Levelland, Texas.
The LOI is between The Levelland Economic Development Corporation (LEDC) and BioNitrogen and summarizes the understanding that BioNitrogen plans to construct a new manufacturing plant to use local organic matter as an input to produce urea fertilizer for the region.
The cost of the plant is estimated to be $65 million and will employ at least 35 full-time employees once fully operational.
The LOI outlines that the LEDC will convey to the Company Lot Number 1 of the Levelland Industrial Rail Park in Levelland, Texas (approximately 24.5 acres) for the purchase price of $850,000.00 (market value), being equivalent to $35,000.00 per acre x 24.5 acres. Based on the projected capital investment and employment levels, the LEDC will provide the land at no cost provided that all due diligence is met in accordance with LEDC requirements.
During the coming weeks, the LEDC will work with BioNitrogen to finalize all due diligence requirements including the review of the business plan, technical feasibility, market analysis, financing models, operations and compliance with all state and federal regulatory requirements.
Both parties understand that time is of the essence and are working to complete a definitive contract and all necessary and supporting documentation in the coming weeks. The LEDC also will work with BioNitrogen to examine further possible economic incentives.
"The economic development and benefit to our local community and farmers is very exciting, and we are grateful for the opportunity and look forward to assisting you in locating your fertilizer plant in our community." states Mr. Chris Roberts, President of the LEDC.
Terry Collins, Ph.D., president and CEO of BioNitrogen adds "Roberts and his team and been very helpful in assisting us develop our second plant here in Texas. Our team is excited to get to work and move through the due diligence and complete all the necessary paperwork in the coming days and weeks. This is a very exciting next step for our company and its valued shareholders".


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Q. My vehicle is a '64 Ford F-100. I read the question on stainless steel grille repair you covered in the Nov. '10 issue of Classic Trucks. I have an aluminum grille needing a minor fix. Should I proceed in the same way as you described for stainless steel? The area is a straight bar that has been slightly bent. It's too short for me to bend back with my hands, and I was wondering about heating it to bend it back straight.
Also, I discovered the metal just above the rain gutters is rotting. It's on the flat area above the doors,before the roofline starts. The rotting portion is as wide as the top of the door and about 2 inches tall. The rain gutter itself appears to be rot free. I have access to a small 110V MIG welder, but few metal-shaping skills. What is the best way to replace the metal in these areas? Should I remove the rain gutter and replace it, or just cut out the area that's rotted? The area isn't completely flat; it has a very slight curve to it.
Thank you in advance for your input and expertise!
Sal Lombardo
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A. With any aluminum grille, I'd try straightening it without the use of heat first. Heat is big medicine, and if you don't have a finely tuned feel for the work, you can easily ruin the part! The same techniques that work with stainless (or mild steel) will work with aluminum, but since it's a softer metal, you have to be gentler with it. If you simply can't get all of the damage out at room temperature, heat might be an option, but you have to be very careful, since aluminum melts around 1,200 degrees Fahrenheit (about half the temperature as steel), and it doesn't give you any warning before it melts!
Also, most aluminum trim on cars and trucks is bright anodized to prevent corrosion, and to give it a shiny, chrome-like appearance. Unfortunately, heat will damage the anodized surface, and it's really not feasible to reanodize the grille. You could certainly paint the grille after straightening, and some of the new highly reflective chrome-like paints are pretty impressive.
If you are sure that the rain gutter is not rusted, it's a pretty simple job to replace the metal above it. You can simply make a paper pattern for the patch you'll need, and cut a piece of metal to match the pattern. Since the patch needs such a small amount of curvature, you can shape it by hammering gently against the inside of the panel, backing it up with a smooth block of wood such as a common construction 2×4. Once the patch is shaped, hold it into place against the rusted area, scribe around the edge, and cut the rusted area out. Then, the new patch can be welded into place.
I recommend cleaning all the paint off the gutter and inspecting it very carefully, since it's not uncommon for the gutter to start rusting before anything else, and if the gutter needs to be replaced, this is definitely the time! Replacing the gutter is a much larger job because of the way the roof skin overlaps it and the way it ties into the upper doorjamb, but you only want to do this job once, so be sure that you replace all the metal that has been affected by rust–if you leave even a trace, it will bite you in the butt before long!
When you are making templates for aluminum or steel sheet, what type of cardboard do you use and where do you get it? In other words, what type of cardboard best mimics the metal characteristics?
John Machado
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A. I use a material called chip board for most of my patterns. It's very much like the heavy paper they use to make cereal boxes. It's available from many sources; the last couple of batches I got were from a large commercial printing company. I don't think they do much printing on chip board, but when they fill up a large box with printed forms they use the chip board to separate layers. It's thin enough to cut easily with scissors, but heavy enough to hold its shape pretty well. I don't like to use corrugated cardboard, since it doesn't bend smoothly, and it's difficult to cut with a clean edge. CT


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Tiger Woods hasn't won a major in a while, but his ability to generate interest remains unmatched on the PGA Tour. His run at a sub-60 round Friday afternoon at the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational proved that once again.
Woods was 9-under through 13 holes on the par-70 Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio, but failed to birdie any of the last five holes and finished with a 61. That matched his career low on the PGA Tour but fell short of the mythical round of 59. Only five players have ever shot 59 in PGA Tour events. None have shot 58 or better.
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Woods left the course with a seven-shot lead heading into weekend play.
The round started birdie-eagle-birdie as Woods needed just one putt on each of his first seven holes. Playing at Firestone, where he'd previously fired a 61, he roared through the front nine with a microscopic score of 30, then birdied his first three holes on the back 9 before running into a bit of trouble.
Or, at least, the perception of trouble. His tee shot on 13 hit a tree but bounced back into the fairway with a clean lie. From 218 yards away, he knocked his approach shot onto the green and drained the putt to move to 9-under. Incredibly, he one-putted 11 of those 13 greens.
Woods had his opportunities down the stretch. From 90 yards out, he fired a wedge long on the par-5 16 and missed his lengthy birdie putt. Then, he couldn't knock home a short birdie putt on 17—his first miss of the entire tournament for a putt less than 10 feet. That meant he would have needed to hole out his approach shot on 18 to card his 59, but a wayward drive ended that possibility.
He did, however, make an improbable par putt on 18 to "salvage" his 61.
The five players he could have joined in PGA Tour history: Al Geiberger (1977, Memphis Classic); Chip Beck (1991, Las Vegas Invitational); David Duval (1999, Bob Hope Invitational); Paul Goydos (2010, John Deere Classic); and Stuart Appleby (2010, Greenbrier Classic).
Japan's Ryo Ishikawa has the lowest round on a major tour, shooting a 12-under 58 to win the 2010 Crowns on the Japan Tour. Annika Sorenstam had a 59 on the LPGA Tour in 2001.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.


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PEARLAND, Texas - Two men are wanted in connection with two kick-in burglaries.
Pearland police said the first break-in happened in the 4700 block of Pecan Grove Drive near Chestnut Circle about 10:20 a.m. on Feb. 9.
Investigators said a witness told them he was standing his driveway and saw two men walking from the back yard of a neighbor's home. He then heard a home burglary alarm going off, investigators said.
The witness chased the men, but lost track of them, police said. He then went back to his neighbor's home and found that the back door had been kicked in, detectives said.
Police said other residents said they saw the men jumping fences in the area. Officers searched by ground and air, but they didn't find the men.
Nothing was taken from the home, police said.
A short time later, about noon, a homeowner in the 4800 block of Clover Lane reported that her back door had been kicked in, police said. That home is just a few blocks away from the first home that was targeted.
The homeowner was asleep at the time of the break-in, but nothing was taken, investigators said.
Detailed descriptions of the burglars have not been released.
Anyone with information is asked to call Brazoria County Crime Stoppers at 800-460-2222.
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Each player tosses one balloon into the air and tries to catch it without breaking it.
Cut three holes in a plastic bag. Fill one dish tub to the top with water and set the other empty tub about 5 feet away. Players must dip the plastic bag to fill with water, then carry it to the empty tub to dump, leaking all the way. Note: The bag should be wide relative to its length for easy dipping. For example, if using an empty 8-inch-wide bread bag, cut the length of the bag to about 5 inches.


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I'm starting to see some posts claiming we can expect to finish this season with 55-56 wins. As a founding member of the "sunshine brigade" I'm all for that, believe me. With Jax coming back to fill a huge gaping hole at the sf spot, and the emotional lift that could provide us, I do think the team will improve significantly (though perhaps not overnight - there are chemistry issues that will take a few games to work out).
But 55 games? Come on.
Currently at 20-19, the Pacers would have to go 35-8 to finish the season with 55 wins. How many of you honestly feel we're going to lose only 8 more games between now and April? Now, if Ron AND Jax were coming back, you might be able to convince me.
But right now this team is kind of a mess. JO's playing like an MVP but we've gone 4-6 in our last 10. The inconsistency in this team's intensity and quality of play has nothing to do with Jax being gone - it has to do with effort, smarts, coaching and mental toughness. NO team that can beat Miami on the road and Phoenix at home should be losing games to teams like New Orleans in the same week. And having Jax back, while giving us a chance for a strong run run in the playoffs, is not going to magically turn this team into the unstoppable force we all want it to be.
50 games is my goal. That's a 30-13 finish, which would still be one hell of a run and would maybe give us homecourt advantage in the first round. I could live with that.


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Altra Zero Drop™ footwear is comprised of a group of passionate people committed to improving running technique through biomechanically proper footwear. Having over 30 years of specialty running experience, they felt it was time to bring something to the market besides traditional running footwear. The brand long believed that a running shoe should not encourage a heel strike, but rather should let the body move naturally. After cutting down a running shoe heel and testing a zero-drop shoe, they saw how it reduced injury and changed several lives for the better, even bringing running back into the lives of a few who never thought it possible. Using a zero-drop platform, foot-shaped lasts and gender-specific designs, Altra Zero Drop brings a blend of barefoot freedom with shod protection. The brand prides itself on their design of cushioned, foot-shaped minimalist running shoes that do not feature an elevated heel. This innovative platform allows for a more natural foot strike and a more efficient ride. The gender-specific toe box construction follows the natural shape of the foot, providing enhanced comfort, increased balance and stride efficiency. Altra Zero Drop strives to bring natural running shoes to the masses and believes natural running can make a difference in people's lives, as well as make running fun. Life is short. Run better! [+]


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A different sequel is playing out in Washington, D.C. Once again, the federal government is threatened with a shutdown. Funding to keep it going runs out tomorrow at midnight. A trillion-dollar omnibus spending bill would keep federal agencies open another nine months. What's holding that up is a bitter fight between Republicans and Democrats over extending a payroll tax break. So overnight, Republicans in the House introduced their own trillion-dollar spending bill, aimed at pressuring Democrats to go along with the GOP on both measures. NPR's David Welna has more on this game of chicken.
DAVID WELNA, BYLINE: To the Democrats who run the Senate, Republican leader Mitch McConnell could not have made himself more clear about wanting fast action on the payroll tax-cut extension bill that House Republicans muscled through their chamber on Tuesday evening.
SEN. MITCH MCCONNELL: Pick up the House bill, pass it right here in the Senate, and send it to the president for a signature without theatrics and without delay.
WELNA: But that was McConnell speaking two days ago. Yesterday morning, when Senate Democrats tried bringing up that House bill - a measure they called dead on arrival because of the many provisions in it they found unacceptable - McConnell reversed himself and refused to let the bill come up. Missouri Democrat Claire McCaskill was outraged.
SEN. CLAIRE MCCASKILL: The bill was passed in the House. Why aren't we voting? Why is the Republican Party blocking its own bill?
WELNA: Clearly, Republicans had settled on a new endgame. If the House were to pass the big omnibus spending bill, its members could go home for the holidays. That would leave Senate Democrats with a bad choice: They could either pass the House Republicans' payroll tax-cut bill, or be blamed for letting the typical workers' taxes go up a thousand dollars next year. Again, Senate GOP leader McConnell.
MCCONNELL: So let's deal first with the deadline that happens this Friday. Fund the government through the rest of the fiscal year, and then turn immediately to the payroll tax extension that expires later in January.
WELNA: Nothing doing, shot back Majority Leader Harry Reid. He said things could only move forward by first working out a compromise to extend the payroll tax cut. Reid accused Republicans of actually wanting to see the government shut down.
SEN. HARRY REID: They've had experience doing this. The presumptive Republican nominee, Newt Gingrich, tried that once, and it didn't work so well. So I don't think it's going to work very well again. Everyone knows why the government is going to shut down - if, in fact, it does.
WELNA: Reid has refused to let Democrats to sign off on the omnibus spending bill conference report, saying some differences have yet to be resolved. That's kept the House from voting on it, and also from leaving town. House Speaker John Boehner told reporters yesterday the time has come to act on the spending bill.
REP. JOHN BOEHNER: So I'm hopeful that the president and Senator Reid will allow the appropriators to sign the conference report, and allow that bill to come to a vote in the House and the Senate to keep our government open.
WELNA: Reid, for his part, said Congress should pass a stop-gap spending bill to keep the government open while the payroll tax-cut extension gets sorted out.
REID: Republicans should give Congress a few more days to finish its job rather than rushing home for vacation.
WELNA: There are signs the impasse may be over soon. Jon Kyl, the Senate's number-two Republican, says it's time to forge a compromise.
SEN. JON KYL: Leader Reid needs to go over and talk to Speaker Boehner, and the two of them figure out what can pass the House and the Senate. That's the bottom line. And the sooner that conversation starts, the better.
WELNA: Senate Democratic aides, meanwhile, say their side may be willing to drop its demand that payroll tax cuts be paid for with the surtax on millionaires. Republicans called that good news and last night, they did not object when Reid once again called up the House payroll tax-cut bill for a vote, possibly later today.
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Matheny hoping bunting work pays off
PITTSBURGH -- Disappointed with the overall bunt execution by his club in 2012, manager Mike Matheny entered Spring Training with the directive that all players would increase their bunting work. More early-morning repetitions were integrated into the workout schedule, as were bunting competitions.
Now the Cardinals are being watched.
Asked recently about how critical it is for pitchers to be capable bunters, Pirates manager Clint Hurdle singled out the Cardinals to emphasize his point.
"All you have to do is watch the games the Cardinals play against us," Hurdle said. "When I first got here, I was forewarned we were in bad shape, as far as pitchers handling the bat. We've made incremental progress, but we're still not anywhere where we need to be. We are better, but we still have a lot of room to cover. ... The Cardinals' program is the model for me -- set up early to bunt, show it, pull it back and then react."
After laying down 69 sacrifice bunts in 2012, the Cardinals already have nine through 13 games. Six of those have come from a pitcher. Last year the Cardinals' pitching staff had 36 successful sacrifice bunts, 12 by the now-departed Kyle Lohse.
"We felt like we didn't do as good a job as we could have [last year], and that was really coming from our pitching staff," Matheny said. "They were motivated to be better, and I think they already have been. You can see the approach that they have and the confidence that they have in those situations. They're just taking advantage of that. That's one-ninth of our lineup that has an opportunity to make an impact. We can't just turn those over without a real good effort. They've worked hard and will continue to. They set some high goals with things they wanted to accomplish this year offensively."
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These 3 bottles along with this carrier were a gift from a home health patient of mine today. The bottles are commemorative Nascar bottles, two of them are Richard Petty and one is Jeff Gordon. My 9 year old has a Fat-head of the #24 car in his room so will love the Jeff Gordon bottle.


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CBS Corp. (CBS) was the top performer Thursday among the 500 stocks in the S&P 500, up 7.9%. I don't expect the gains to last.
The big broadcaster's shares advanced because it plans to spin off its billboard operations into a real estate investment trust. This may help realize value from a part of the company that investors don't pay much attention to, but that chipped in about $1.9 billion of the media company's $14 billion in revenue last year....294 more words left in this article. To read them, just click below and try Real Money FREE for 14 days.
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Secaucus, N.J. -- The Children's Place Retail Stores Inc. reported Monday that its CFO Steven Baginski has resigned the company, effective immediately.
According to the retailer, Baginski is leaving to pursue other interests.
Former COO and CFO of The Talbots Inc., Michael Scarpa, has been named Baginski's successor, effective Dec. 3.
Scarpa also worked at Liz Claiborne Inc. for 25 years.
In related news, Children's Place also said its board approved the repurchase of up to $100 million in stock. The company approved the repurchase of $50 million in stock in March, and at the end of the third quarter $21.6 million remained under that authorization.


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Braised Cauliflower with Garlic and Anchovies
Braised Cauliflower with Garlic and Anchovies
(Makes 4-6 servings, slightly adapted from The Wednesday Chef, who adapted it from Russ Parsons.)
1 large head cauliflower (core removed and cut into same-size flowerets)
2 tsp. minced garlic
1 tsp. anchovy paste from a tube, or use 2 mashed anchovy filets from a can
tiny pinch red pepper flakes
1-2 T olive oil (will depend on your pan)
1/2 Cup chicken stock
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (or more)
Heat olive oil in large, heavy frying pan. (A pan that's not non-stick will give the best browning.) Add the mashed garlic/anchovy mixture and saute over medium heat about about a minute, being careful not to brown the garlic. Add red pepper flakes and saute about 30 seconds more, then add cauliflower pieces, raise the heat a little, and cook until the cauliflower has browned well, about 3-4 minutes.
Add chicken stock, cover pan, and lower heat to a very gentle simmer and cook 7 minutes, or until cauliflower feels barely tender. Remove lid and turn heat to high, cook until liquid has evaporated, not more than a couple of minutes longer. Mix in chopped parsley and serve hot.
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Everything about this delightful vegetable side dish is perfect for any phase of the South Beach Diet, or any other type of low-glycemic eating plan. Cauliflower is also one of those wonderful cruciferous vegetables that are loaded with healthful nutrients.
More Phase One Cauliflower Recipes:
(Recipes from other blogs may not always be South Beach Diet friendly; check ingredients.)
Cauliflower with Garlic and Lemon from Kalyn's Kitchen
Pureed Cauliflower with Garlic, Parmesan and Goat Cheese from Kalyn's Kitchen
Cauliflower "Rice" with Fried Onions and Sumac from Kalyn's Kitchen
Simple Cauliflower Soup from Simply Recipes
Alanna's Roasted Cauliflower from A Veggie Venture
Cauliflower Dal with Panch Phoron from Fat Free Vegan Kitchen
Saffron Roasted Cauliflower from Chocolate and Zucchini
Colorful Cardamom Roasted Cauliflower from Sunday Nite Dinner
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PSP Audioware are one of my favorite plug-in makers. From Poland they create my all time favorite plug-in PSP N2O which used to be called Nitro. They have just released a spring reverb emulation called SpringBox. I have an Ekdahl Moisterizer but I still have my eye on finally getting a spring in plug-in form. Let me know if you tried this and if you think it sounds like hardware. $49 until May 1 then it goes to $69.
"PSP SpringBox is an emulation of a hardware spring reverberator (VST, AAX and RTAS for Windows; AudioUnit, VST, AAX and RTAS for Mac OSX). It recreates several features typical of a spring reverb, such as a convincing "boing" on transients and a repeatable resonating musical character with an adjustable presence. A selection of configurations from two to six springs total is provided, as well as the ability to set stereo spread and pan/balance configured to suit various mix setups – from a typical guitar reverb to a creative uses as a send reverb in the mix. Thanks to PSP SpringBox's two channel A and B settings setup and range of presets operation is fast and easy." – pspaudioware.com
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'Though his desire was fully in evidence last night, Primeau's conditioning was not. A step behind too many passes, Primeau didn't look like the savior of a series that already looked lost for the Flyers. He also didn't look like himself. But then, who could have expected him to?'
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Eat Out: Restaurant Design and Food Experiences
A new book explores restaurants with both unique cuisine and contemporary design
The upcoming book "Eat Out!" highlights restaurants that shine for their adeptness at creating the full culinary experience—from an impeccably designed interior to an equally well-planned menu, each location offers their guests a unique venture in both gastronomy and contemporary design. (Click on any image for expanded view.)
Available February 2010, the book explores a full spectrum of current trends and future paradigms relating to the restaurant industry. For example, Marieke Van Der Bruggen's "Garden of Delight" (above, right) takes candy to a new level, designing a forest of edible, glass-like tree branches dangling from the ceiling. Enticing adults and children alike, the stimulating sweets appeal to both taste buds and eyes.
Another shining case study, Laurent Grasso's transportable, window-lined rooftop restaurant (above) entertains only a dozen guests, presents a new menu at each sitting and offers spectacular views of the Eiffel Tower. Designed as a "work of art," experimental cooking combined with an open-sky atmosphere results in unforgettable experiences beyond standard dining options. Currently set atop the contemporary art museum Palais de Tokyo, the temporary restaurant will only stay there until the end of June 2010.
Also serving up "epic architecture" in a museum setting, the Bouroullec Brothers makes for the ultimate break spot to gather for lunch in between gallery viewings. The sun's strong light beaming in overhead is muffled by their textile tiled pavilion, which doubles as the joining force between two long, communal Douglas Fir tables. A building within a building, the space maintains a congenial, simple atmosphere that appears as "organic as a lizard's scales."
Blurring the elements, both Milan's Home Delicate Restaurant and Melbourne's Village Green Marquee aim to bring the outdoors in. Playing with scale and using living floral, each venue created a garden setting but with distinctive results. Capturing nature's inherent ability to soothe, they provide a relaxed environment among their urban locations.
In addition to individual restaurants, "Eat Out!" also surveys the use of various aesthetic choices, such as pop and rustic chic. From New York to Osaka, the book's insight on what makes dining so delightful is a useful resources for foodies, designers and anyone involved in the restaurant biz. "Eat Out!" will be available from Gestalten next month but you can preorder it now from Barnes & Noble.
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