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In addition, one of my favorite new sites, Serious Eats, has a great video clip of the author cooking General Tso's chicken that made me want to run into the kitchen to cook. And writer Michael Ruhlman's blog has a nice step-by-step post about it.
I gave in and bought the book. There are lots of appealing recipes in here that I'm very interested to try, like Bowl-Steamed Eggplant with Winter-Sacrifice Beans and Salted Greens (page 223), Chicken with Ginger (page 130) and the intriguing Smacked Cucumbers (page 62) but I felt I had to give the recipe for General Tso's Chicken a go. Dunlop offers two versions; the more authentically Hunan recipe that I made differs in that it lacks the sugar of the Americanized version.
Maybe it's because I don't live in Manhattan or anywhere near the East coast; I don't have a tendency to order Chinese take-out, and don't really have a benchmark to measure this by. I know, I know, where have I been?
I have to tell you, I probably won't make this recipe again unless I change it a tiny bit, and by that I mean eliminating the deep-frying part. That will make this some other kind of recipe – more along the lines of General Mom's Chicken. Granted, I doubled the recipe to accommodate eight boneless chicken thighs instead of four because we are greedy chicken eaters. But still, it didn't seem worth the effort.
Maybe I should have done this in two separate batches, because when I added the doubled amount of potato starch to the marinade mixture, things "seized up" a bit, and it became less of a batter and more of a dough.
And, if you haven't deep-fried anything for a while, I'll remind you that while it isn't really difficult, it is rather time consuming and messy.
By the time we sat down to eat this, I was a little cranky. And after mixing that preciously deep fried chicken with the sauce, you couldn't even tell how it had been cooked. Why not just stir-fry it?
Meantime, I'll be making further investigations into this cookbook, and I'll keep you posted.
General Tso's Chicken
Adapted from "The Revolutionary Chinese Cookbook," by Fuchsia Dunlop; as published in the New York Times Magazine, February 4, 2007
For the sauce:
1 tablespoon double-concentrate tomato paste, mixed with 1 tablespoon water
1?2 teaspoon potato flour
1?2 teaspoon dark soy sauce
11?2 teaspoons light soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
3 tablespoons chicken stock or water
For the chicken:
12 ounces (about 4 to 5) skinless, boneless chicken thighs
1?2 teaspoon dark soy sauce
2 teaspoons light soy sauce
1 egg yolk
2 tablespoons potato flour
1 quart peanut oil, more as needed
6 to 10 dried red chilies
2 teaspoons finely chopped ginger
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 teaspoons sesame oil
Scallions, thinly sliced, for garnish.
1. Make the sauce by combining all the ingredients in a small bowl. Set aside.
2. To prepare the chicken, unfold the chicken thighs and lay them on a cutting board. Remove as much of the sinew as possible. (If some parts are very thick, cut them in half horizontally.) Slice a few shallow crosshatches into the meat. Cut each thigh into roughly 1?4 -inch slices and place in a large bowl. Add the soy sauces and egg yolk and mix well. Stir in the potato flour and 2 teaspoons peanut oil and set aside. Using scissors, snip the chilies into 3?4 -inch pieces, discarding the seeds. Set aside.
3. Pour 3 1?2 cups peanut oil into a large wok, or enough oil to rise 1 1?2 inches from the bottom. Set over high heat until the oil reaches 350 to 400 degrees. Add half the chicken and fry until crisp and deep gold, 3 to 4 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the chicken to a plate. Repeat with the second batch. Pour the oil into a heatproof container and wipe the wok clean.
4. Place the wok over high heat. Add 2 tablespoons peanut oil. When hot, add the chilies and stir-fry for a few seconds, until they just start to change color. Add the ginger and garlic and stir-fry for a few seconds longer, until fragrant. Add the sauce, stirring as it thickens. Return the chicken to the wok and stir vigorously to coat. Remove from the heat, stir in the sesame oil and top with scallions. Serve with rice. Serves 2 to 3.


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JPMorgan Chase & Co. has unveiled a new "careers" website that features information about what it's like to work at Chase Bank and listings of more than 4,000 open positions at the company.
The website aims to be a resource for job seekers as it includes not only information about careers at Chase and the company's benefits and corporate culture, but also tips to submit a job application and prepare for an interview to apply to work at Chase. Also online are video testimonials of real-life Chase employees, the company said in a statement.
The job openings are listed in 15 categories: accounting/finance, administrative, audit/risk, branch banking, collections, credit, customer service, human resources, marketing/communications, operations, product management, project management, real estate finance, sales and technology, offering a variety of openings for people with various skill sets and levels.
For instance, the description for job openings in branch banking says applicants should have a friendly and engaging personality, background in retail sales or customer service, ability to establish rapport with customers, strong listening and communication skills, and, preferably, experience handling cash in a work setting.
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A British Columbia company hopes to begin irradiating packaged leafy greens for a major U.S. food supplier within six months.
Tino Pereira, chief executive officer for Iotron Industries Inc., said client tests have been completed and the company is applying for certification from the Food and Drug Administration.
"We have a customer, but I can't name them yet," Pereira said.
The 22-year-old Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, company expanded into the U.S. in March 2012 with a 54,000-square-foot facility in Columbus City, Ind.
Pereira said the plant has been working with the medical, aerospace and defense industries, providing sterilization and resin curing processes.
Unlike gamma ray or X-ray irradiation, Iotron uses electron beam technology. Pereira said no radioactive materials are involved.
"We take electricity and run it through an electron beam accelerator and deliver it to the product via a magnetic field," he said. "The beam kills pests and pathogens by attacking their DNA."
The FDA approved such treatments of fresh spinach and iceberg lettuce in 2008, but a lack of facilities along with consumer misperceptions and producers' cost concerns have kept the produce industry from embracing the technology, Pereira said.
Western Growers science and technology manager Sonia Salas said irradiation is gaining more attention, especially as pathogen-related recalls continue to plague the produce industry.
She said it has the potential to be beneficial to growers and shippers of leafy greens.
"One of the big hurdles is the investment needed to have (treatment) facilities," Salas said.
"At this moment it is really difficult for an individual producer to adopt it. Regional or local facilities could be an option to … minimize the cost."
Pereira said the cost of e-beam treatment should be balanced with its benefits.
He described it as a risk mitigation tool for food safety issues. For bagged leafy greens, he said e-beam treatment is best provided just before the product is delivered to retail so that pathogens introduced along the supply chain will be destroyed as close to the end-user as possible.
The process takes microseconds of beam exposure, Pereira said.
The temperature of the greens increases by less than 1 degree Celsius, thus maintaining the cold chain.
Other kinds of irradiation take longer, he said.
"Our quick turnaround time is our big advantage," he said. "We can unload, treat and reload a semi trailer and get the product back on its way in two to three hours."
That delay, even when extra transportation time to the facility is factored in, is negated by the fact that the treatment increases shelf life, Pereira and others said.
Christine Bruhn, director of the Center for Consumer Research at the University of California-Davis, has been studying irradiation for years.
She said decades of research have shown it kills 99.999% of pathogens and 90% to 99% of decay bacteria on leafy greens.
Brendan Niemira, lead scientist of food safety and intervention technologies at the Eastern Regional Research Center operated by the U.S, Department of Agriculture, reported similar kill rates.
Niemira added that the nutritional value and sensory quality of leafy greens are not significantly affected at the low doses used for fresh produce.


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Triflusal wrote:JHern wrote:White guys dancing...I hope they don't quite their day jobs
they dont have jobs
These guys are professional disc golfers. They don't make enough to sock money away, but they all do well enough to get by, cover living and travel costs, and make ends meet.
And it is a job in other ways, too. They also bear the burden of representing the sport, and what they do always reflects upon their sponsors, which strongly tempers their behavior in public. Some do this better than others, but there is no question that it is a smart thing to do. But it's a small sacrifice to make in order to be able to play disc golf for a living!


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WCU Holds Induction for English Honor Society
Hattiesburg, Miss., May 7, 2013 - Six William Carey University students were formally inducted into Sigma Tau Delta International English Honor Society on March 22 on WCU's Hattiesburg campus. Established in 1924 to confer distinction for high achievement in English language, literature, and writing. Sigma Tau Delta invites members to join based on academic excellence.
The 2013 Sigma Tau Delta inductees were Erin Ford of Collins, Erin Price of Columbia, Pam Shearer of Hattiesburg, Allison Shows of Hattiesburg, Ahrend Torrey of Lumberton and Kelsey Wells of Monticello. Faculty sponsor is Edison Williams, instructor of philosophy and language and literature, and co-sponsor is Dolores O'Mary, administrative assistant for language and literature.
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THE chief executive of De La Rue is stepping down to take charge of an events and communications company.
Tim Cobbold, who was brought in to turn around the Basingstoke-headquartered banknote printer three years ago, will leave the company on March 29, ready to take up his position as chief executive of UMB plc in May.
Mr Cobbold, 51, said: "I am very proud of what the De La Rue team has achieved over the past three years.
"The business is much stronger today with a significantly improved financial performance, and is well placed for the future."
Headhunters have been appointed to search for a new chief executive and will work with the board's nomination committee to identify suitable internal and external candidates.
Following Mr Cobbold's resignation, Philip Rogerson, non-executive chairman, will be appointed executive chairman until a new chief executive joins the board.
Mr Rogerson, who will chair De La Rue's executive committee, will be supported by Colin Child, group finance director, who will be appointed chief operating officer on a similar temporary basis.
Mr Rogerson said: "I would like to record the board's appreciation of Tim's significant contribution over the past three years, and to wish him well with his future career.
"He leaves De La Rue as a stronger, healthier and more dynamic company than when he joined, and with strong forward momentum underpinned by a good R&D pipeline and order book."
Mr Cobbold's resignation comes at a tough time for De La Rue which is tendering for the continuation of the Bank of England printing contract.
But times were even tougher when Mr Cobbold was appointed to his role in late 2010. Back then the company was reeling from production problems at its Overton plant, while fighting off a near-£900million takeover approach from French rival Oberthur.
During Mr Cobbold's time at the helm of the FTSE 250 listed company, its fortunes have been boosted, from a £40m operating profit in 2011 to an expected operating profit of around £90m for the 2013-14 financial year – for the year ending March 29, 2014.
However, due to difficult trading conditions, this will be £10m below a three-year target set out in De La Rue's Improvement Plan introduced in 2010-11.
Last year, the company, whose head office is in Jays Close, Viables, received a Queen's Award for Enterprise.
It prints banknotes for 150 currencies around the world, produces a range of security documents and makes sophisticated, high-speed cash sorting and inspection equipment.


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WHEN Bruna Pereira arrived in Essex she couldn't speak a single word of English. Five years later, she's not only fluent, but has eight GCSEs to her name.
Bruna, pictured right, moved to Billericay from Portugal and started at the town's Mayflower School in Year 7.
She faced the daunting task of not only starting a new school and making friends, but learning the language while she did it.
Bruna, 16, of Radford Way, picked up the language with the help of staff and classmates, but admits she found it really hard. She said: "It wasn't that I was lonely, but there was a lot of pressure. Everyone else was talking and I was having to use a dictionary.
"I used to watch TV with subtitles, and it wasn't that long – less than a year – until people started to tell me I was fluent. It has been good. I have got lots of friends"
Bruna achieved an A* in Spanish, As in English literature and child development, Bs in religious studies, maths and science, and Cs in art and design and English language.
Bruna, who only needed two Cs and a D to get on to her chosen hairdressing course at Chelmsford College, said: "It was nerve-racking as I sat waiting for the results with my mates.I am so pleased, especially with my A*.
"I wasn't expecting as many As and stuff, I worked quite hard to make it happen and spent lots of nights before the exams revising."


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Of course it matters if they win or lose, this kind of sport builds characters. I should know, I've been a part of a great team back in high-school. Now I am on my way to complete an online degree and I am really proud of it.
Frankly it really doesn't matter for me if they win or lose, I am interested in seeing other things on them. As a former high school graduate I've been in a team like that myself and it had a really positive impact on me. Fair play and team play contributed a lot to my education. Now I am close to getting my online mba degree, it's an achievement that changed a lot of perspectives in my future. I wish the same for these kids here.


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Studies indicate that, compared to casein, whey causes a greater increase in muscle protein synthesis when measured over a few hours. However, when measured over longer periods, the effect is not so clear cut.
For example, in one of the first comparative studies, protein balance over a period of 7 hours was significantly higher with casein compared to whey. One then may think that casein might provide a more anabolic (muscle-sparing) effect at night.
Researchers from the Netherlands had recreationally-active men and women perform a multi-set bout of resistance exercise at 8 pm. After exercise, they consumed 20 grams of whey with 60 grams of carbs. At 11:30 pm, they took another supplement containing either 40 grams of casein or a placebo. Blood measures were made while they were asleep, and measures of muscle protein synthesis were made the next morning. Plasma levels of essential amino acids were elevated throughout the night after casein ingestion but not placebo. Whole body protein synthesis over the night was positive after casein ingestion and negative after placebo. Compared to placebo, muscle protein synthesis during the night was 22% higher when casein was consumed before going to bed.
These results show that consuming casein before bed results in rapid and sustained elevations in blood levels of amino acids, and greater whole body protein balance and muscle protein synthesis.


text: Dozie's journey to WVU has been a doozy By Dave Hickman April 10, 2013 Story Share MORGANTOWN, W.Va. - Sit down and talk to Dozie Ezemma for a few minutes and it seems as if almost every question elicits the same type of response."You know,'' he'll say, "that's actually a funny story.''There's the one about how his college choices were based on school colors. If they weren't blue and gold, well, see ya.There are his earliest recollections of West Virginia, which - once he discovered it wasn't in the western part of Virginia - were "hot and hilly.''There's the walk-on tryout he missed and the highlight tape he and his brother put together to make up for it.And that's not even to mention his complete and utter lack of interest in keeping track of college football. For instance, he says the only thing he knew about WVU was Pat White. Yet he truly believed that Pat White played for - wait for it - Michigan.It takes a while to sort them all out, but eventually all those stories have combined to lead Chidoziem Ezemma - Dozie for short - to where he is right now, which is the early leader in the race to become West Virginia's starter at the Buck position, a hybrid linebacker/end in the Mountaineer defense.If you're not familiar with Ezemma, you're not alone. He arrived in Morgantown late in the summer of 2011 and essentially begged for a chance to join the football team. He did manage to emerge a year ago as a special-teams player who got a few shots at playing defense, but in 12 games he had just five tackles.Still, he's not only managed to earn a scholarship, but he could be a key part of a defense that needs a few new parts after last season's disaster."Yeah, it is kind of amazing, isn't it?'' Ezemma said. "Coming here out of nowhere as a walk-on to a full scholarship and [a chance to] start? It's a [great] world, right?''So how did Ezemma, a son of Nigerian immigrants who grew up in Rockland County, N.Y., just north of New York City, wind up here? Well, the full tale would be rather complex, so here is the Reader's Digest version.As a 177-pound senior at Pomona High School, he drew some faint interest from Syracuse and Connecticut, but not nearly enough to warrant a scholarship. He looked into Temple and "they wanted nothing to do with me.'' So it pretty much came down to New Haven, a Division II school that offered him a partial scholarship.He played there for two years as a defensive end, but he didn't even start. A lack of playing time, though, was secondary to his real issue. "My main reason for leaving was because I couldn't afford it,'' he said. "It wasn't like I knew where I was going or that I wanted to play Division I. My family just couldn't afford it anymore.''So he went back home in the summer of 2011, where his mother worried what he would do with himself. Ezemma told her, "Don't worry. God's got me.'' He worked three jobs - including Toys R Us and Babies R Us - and wanted to send out emails to prospective schools. By this time he was up to 200 pounds and, despite not even starting at New Haven, was convinced he was a Division I athlete.The trouble is, he really didn't know where to start in his search. He'd never so much as sat down and watched a full college football game on TV in a home where the sport was alien."If anything, they were watching soccer on TV,'' Ezemma said. "I just couldn't watch it. I liked football. I liked playing football. But I couldn't watch it. I still don't that much. I can't even play Madden [video football]. Give me Mortal Kombat or something.''Eventually, though, he was at least steered into a direction. He had no idea if it was the right direction, but it was the only one he had."This is going to sound crazy, but a girl that I know - I actually call her my little sister - she said she had a dream that I was playing in blue and gold,'' Ezemma said. "So because of that I applied to all blue and gold schools.'' Really. So Ezemma looked around and sent a handful of emails to blue and gold schools. Those that showed any interest at all, he applied for admission. He wound up applying to West Virginia, Kent State and Pitt."If they showed interest, I applied,'' Ezemma said.He was accepted as a student at West Virginia and Kent State. Pitt was scratched when he was denied.But how to choose?"I never watched college football on TV, so I didn't know anything about West Virginia,'' Ezemma said. "The most I knew about West Virginia was Pat White. And I actually thought Pat White played for Michigan or something because all I saw was the colors.''Now understand, too, that when Ezemma said both West Virginia and Kent State had replied to his initial emails, that's pretty much all they'd done. At WVU, recruiting coordinator Ryan Dorchester had responded that he would be welcome to try out if he came to school here. Then again, anyone who is enrolled is allowed to try out. By now it is August of 2011 and the start of school in nearing.Then fate stepped in again."The week before school starts, I still don't know what I'm going to do, Kent State or West Virginia. I don't even know which one is better football-wise,'' Ezemma said. "So I'm out buying a birthday gift for the leader of my church and I meet somebody going to West Virginia to walk on [Kelvin Owusu, who has since moved on]. And I thought, 'All right, there's my answer. I'll go to West Virginia.' ''Again, really? Then all he had to do was find out where it was."I had no idea what West Virginia was. I thought it was western Virginia,'' Ezemma said. "When you're in New York, there's nothing else. I can promise you, the majority of people in New York don't even know West Virginia is a state. I didn't know West Virginia was a state. We learned it in school, but nobody ever talks about it or pays attention to it unless you watch college football.''And, of course, Ezemma never watched college football.That's not the end, though. By the time Ezemma made his decision, school was ready to start. Remember, Dorchester invited him to come to school, but with no guarantees. He would still have to go through those walk-on tryouts that are held for the student body just after classes begin each year.But because he was so late, the paperwork for his financial aid wasn't ready. He arrived late and missed the walk-on tryouts as a result, and was at first told he would simply have to wait until next year."So I called up Coach Dorchester and said, 'What if I send you a highlight tape of my high school to college career? Would that be all right?' '' Ezemma said. "He said it would, so that night me and my brother made a highlight tape with three game tapes. I had two college tapes and one high school tape and maybe an all-star game. I made a little highlight tape and sent it to him."He looked at it and liked it, I guess, so he told me to come to school and they'd see what they could do. They saw me, liked my size, worked my class schedule out and I was on the team.''By that time, the 177-pound high school kid had grown to 198 pounds. A year on the scout team and he was up to 220 pounds by 2012 and he started to get on the field. Now he's 230 pounds with an eye on 240, and as West Virginia goes through its final two weeks of spring drills, he's running with the No. 1 defense at Buck.Oh, and he's also on track to graduate with a degree in chemistry next May and, believe it or not, has his eye on playing beyond this season, which is his senior year."If I was going to play college football, I was going to try to go all the way,'' Ezemma said. "Otherwise, it's a waste of time for me. I'd rather be in school just for academics if I wasn't going to try to go all the way.''That might sound preposterous, but is it any more so than his journey so far?Reach Dave Hickman at 304-348-1734 or email@example.com or follow him at Twitter.com/dphickman1. 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Customers who purchase a new 2007 Honda hybrid or natural gas vehicle may be eligible for federal tax credits ranging from $1,300 to $4,000 when they file their tax returns for the year in which it was purchased, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced today. The announcement is the result of a ruling by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), which calculated the tax credits based on the Energy Policy Act of 2005 passed by Congress last year. Honda's 2007 Civic Hybrid, Civic GX and Accord Hybrid are all eligible for the federal government's tax credits.
The federal tax credits are as follows:
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|2007 Civic Hybrid
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|2007 Accord Hybrid
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|2007 Civic GX
|$ 4,000
Additionally, buyers of the natural gas vehicle home refueling appliance named "Phill" are also eligible for up to a $1,000 tax credit. Phill allows consumers to refuel their natural gas Civic GX from home at a much lower fuel cost than gasoline.
Various limitations to the credit may apply, depending on the specific circumstances of the customer, and Honda is encouraging customers to contact the IRS or a tax advisor to determine if and how the tax credit will apply to their vehicle acquisition. Customers are also encouraged to contact the IRS at www.irs.gov for information on hybrid and natural gas tax credit amounts applicable to Honda's new 2005 and 2006 model year hybrids and natural gas vehicles purchased during 2006.
"The federal tax incentives reward consumers who seek the highest levels of environmental performance from their vehicles," said John Mendel, senior vice president of American Honda. "Honda continues to be a leader in producing vehicles that set the standard for fuel economy and low emissions."
Honda was the first automaker to sell a hybrid vehicle in the U.S. with the Insight in December 1999. It launched its second hybrid vehicle, the Civic Hybrid, in March 2002, followed by the first-ever V6-powered hybrid, the Accord Hybrid, in December 2004. Additionally, Honda announced that in 2009 it will introduce another hybrid model priced below the Civic Hybrid.
Honda is currently the only manufacturer to market a natural gas passenger car nationally to fleet operators and to consumers in the states of California and New York. The home refueling appliance, "Phill" can also be purchased in conjunction with the natural gas powered Civic GX at certain California and New York Honda dealers.
For more information or downloadable high-resolution images of the hybrid, natural gas models and other Honda vehicles, please visit www.hondanews.com. Consumer information is available at www.honda.com.


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Lucie says, "Curly hair is who I am. I love it."
Lucie has wonderful, healthy, tight curls. Defining curl is not a worry for Lucie; her tight curl formation always stays consistent. Eliminating frizz and controlling curls is her main focus. She has the curls that are the envy of every tight curly head.
Lucie's goal is to grow out her hair while keeping it healthy as well as learning how to control frizz.
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text: Sandow and Cody for me. I think Cody deserves some time in the limelight again and Sandow is enjoyable, plus they seem like they could actually win the titles making the match more interesting. That being said I really want to see Kidd and Gabriel hold the titles some time soon.


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Injured hip not progressing quickly for Morton
PITTSBURGH -- Pirates starter Charlie Morton said his injured right hip didn't feel as good as he hoped it would after a rehab start for Double-A Altoona on Thursday. A Major League return this season is uncertain for Morton, who has been dealing with hip trouble since June 2 and was placed on the disabled list with a sports hernia on Aug. 17.
"I had hoped it would feel really good," Morton said Saturday. "But at this point in the year, with what's going on, I don't think it was realistic to have those expectations. I didn't really have those expectations, but I did hope to feel better -- a lot better. My arm feels good, the rest of my body feels really good."
It's just the hip that is bothering the right-handed sinkerballer. The injury has been an issue for more than two months, but Morton pitched through it before going on the DL two weeks ago, hoping time off would help calm inflammation in his hip and be otherwise beneficial.
Morton threw four innings and 73 pitches for Altoona, in what will be his last chance to pitch in the Minors as affiliates' seasons draw to a close. Morton, who had a 6.58 ERA in his last five starts before going on the DL, said he may try to throw a simulated game at some point, but there is no next step set in stone.
After being placed on the DL, Morton said he wanted to be able to rejoin the Pirates down the stretch. He reiterated that wish on Saturday, even if it is in a bullpen role -- which he said he is open to. Though, just as he learned Thursday, goals following injuries don't always come to fruition.
"My hope is that I can contribute. And that means me going out and doing a good job on the field," Morton said. "It doesn't mean just me going out there. It's the kind of thing where I have to get the job done."
Morton, 30, has dealt with hip issues before. He had surgery on his left hip after the 2012 season to repair a torn labrum. Morton said he is keeping "all options on the table" in regards to surgery on this hip, but he knows the challenges undergoing surgery in the offseason can bring, and he would prefer to avoid them.
"I really, really don't want to go through another surgery," Morton said. "It's not fun in any way, shape or form. It doesn't allow for a relaxing offseason. It's just one of those things where I've already gone through it."
Stephen Pianovich is an associate reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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The Charlotte Hounds Foundation and 1sTouch Youth Development Program have teamed up to launch "Lax On."
Donate your used lacrosse equipment and help grow the sport by providing young, new players from different cultures and socioeconomic backgrounds the opportunity to come together and learn the game of lacrosse. Equipment collected will benefit deserving youth lacrosse players recently introduced to the sport.
Those who donate will be entered into a prize drawing. In order to qualify, email your first and last name, along with a list of donated items, drop-off location and date with the Subject Lax On to email@example.com. Winners will be announced at the 7/20 Hounds game and notified via email.
Players, parents and coaches are encouraged to drop off used lacrosse equipment in reasonable condition to designated locations in the Greater Charlotte area:
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Standing nearly 8 inches tall (in the ARTFX+ 1/10th scale), Aquaman was sculpted by master artist Goutaro Takeuchi (Atelier Bamboo). Like the other Justice League members Aquaman has magnets in his feet for perfect stability on the included display base. Look for the New 52 Justice League AQUAMAN ARTFX+ Statue in April 2013.
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Campus Recreation and Wellness is pleased to announce our first ever UB Faculty/Staff Summer League!
- Starting July 9th we will begin a Cornhole League that will run for 5 weeks, every Tuesday from 12-1pm on Gordon Plaza. *Rainsite - Recreation Center Gym (AC 300)
- Interested players can come with a partner already OR show up to join another person on site (2 people are required to form a team).
- If you cannot make it every Tuesday, that's okay! You are welcome to play as a drop-in player/team on any given week.
- A playoff tournament to crown the league's champions will begin on 8/13/13. *In order to qualify for the playoff tournament, you must have played at least 3 games with the same partner.
We hope to see you every Tuesday from 12-1pm on Gordon Plaza!! For further questions or concerns, please contact: firstname.lastname@example.com.
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2. To begin learning about Global Warming and Earth Processes, click on the following:
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- The cloud icon for Let's Learn About The Water Cycle
- The molecules icon for Let's Learn About The Carbon Cycle
Note: Read and follow the directions in order to complete the exercises under each icon. Remember to Click on the Next arrow icon, located on bottom center, to read all text bullets and to go to the next scene.
3. When you have completed each exercise you will see, The End . On this page, Click on Take Quiz , located bottom center.
4. Read and follow the instructions to take the quiz.
5. At the end of each quiz you will get a score. Print your score.
6. Click on the Main Menu arrow icon, located bottom right, to start the next exercise.
7. You will have a total of three scores to show your knowledge of Global Warming and Earth Processes .
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Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future. -- John F. Kennedy
While the big move to start the new year caused celebration among investors, it also produced consternation among traders who were caught by surprise. The uncertainty of the fiscal cliff and the fact that it was the end of the year had pushed many market players into cash, which produced additional chasing when the market exploded higher yesterday. Nothing is worse than starting the year with substantial underperformance.
It was a very interesting day of action but the only question that really matters is where do we go from here.
Over the last couple of years, the market has had a strong tendency to build on momentum of the sort we saw yesterday. Last January through March is a particularly good example. There was a similar jump on the first trading day of the year in 2012 and the market went up in a remarkably straight fashion for months after that. What was particularly interesting about the move was that there were almost no pullbacks for weeks. It just ramped higher and caused tremendous frustration for underinvested bulls who never had an opportunity to put money to work and for the poor bears who deluded themselves into thinking they could call a market top.
Moves like that have been more common since the market low in March 2009. There have been two reasons for that. First, the Fed's quantitative easing programs created a flood of liquidity that had few places to go but into equities. It had to be put to work and the easiest thing to do was to throw it at stocks in general. There was little effort to be selective in stock picking as everything pretty much moved together anyway.
The second reason this lopsided action often occurred was that computerized trading programs made an effort to exploit this market tendency. Since it was obvious that market players were not well positioned and that shorts were vulnerable, they would keep pushing and create perpetuate squeezes.
That brings us to the question of whether these two forces still exist to the same degree and will push the market straight up once again. While the Fed is still buying nearly a trillion dollars a year in bonds, there is no new QE program being initiated and the market no longer looks to the Fed in the manner it once did. The fiscal-cliff debate illustrates how the focus is shifting to taxes and spending, which are not affected by the Fed's monetary policy. The next big battle will be the debt ceiling and that is going to be a major catalyst.
The computers will still be out there, but the way they survive and prosper is to adapt to new conditions. They did well exploiting lopsided momentum but the likelihood is that they will start to focus on volatility strategies as QE becomes less relevant. That would give us more sudden ups and downs; that, from my perspective, would be better for traders, but the key to computerized trading is to do what the market least expects.
Overall, I believe that without the Fed's QE program we are less likely to see strong sustained momentum. I'm not going to rush to fade strength but I'll be more inclined to take profits quickly and look for new entries once things setup again.
The one great certainty in the stock market is that things always change and my thesis for 2012 is that the Fed will no longer be the dominating force that it has been.
It's a very mild start this morning. There are some bank upgrades and analysts are busy, but the mood is calm as market players anticipate the challenges of the year ahead.


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Of course, that's in my opinion. Not like you even read up on anyone else's opinion anyway.
That being said, you have skill. If you werent so self absorbed and egotistical, all these comments would be a hell of a lot more posative. I pointed out your ego, you got mad and went on a rampage about it.
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Events took place across Gwent yesterday to mark the centenary of the First World War with all ages taking part in the commemorations. HAYLEY MILLS, FRAN GILLETT and KEILIGH BAKER report.
IN Torfaen, children from Cwmbran's Summer Playschemes formed a guard of honour at a service yesterday at the Holy Trinity Church, Pontnewydd, to mark the centenary of the outbreak of the First World War.
The children also brought along craft items based on the theme of poppies.
In Blaenavon an exhibition was launched to commemorate Torfaen's contribution to the First World War.
The exhibition, 100. The Great War. The Terrible War, will tour the county for the next four years.
It is the result of more than 300 conversations with residents, local history societies and youth and community groups, many of whom donated objects, keepsakes and photographs. The idea is to paint a picture of life in Torfaen during the war years from 1914 to 1918.
A film of people's stories and memories has also been produced as part of the exhibition.
The leader of Torfaen council, Bob Wellington, said: "Torfaen lost many men and women in the First World War. Every village and community in the borough was affected and has its own story to tell.
"As we mark 100 years since the war began, this exhibition aims to tell those stories to the wider community for the first time." The exhibition will be based at the Blaenavon World Heritage Centre until 31 October 2014 before it begins its tour of the county.
He added: "We hope that over the next four years everyone in Torfaen will have the opportunity to visit the exhibition, and that more people will be inspired to come forward to share their own stories, or objects that may have been hidden away in the attic for years, that can be added to the exhibition."
The project was funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund's First World War: Then and Now programme, and was a partnership between Torfaen council and Head for Arts.
As part of the project a travelling heritage van, decorated as a First World War dug-out, travelled the county to encourage conversations about the war and raise awareness of the upcoming centenary.
For more information visit torfaen.gov.uk/heritage
Retired policemen and young cadets gathered at the police headquarters in Cwmbran to commemorate the 14 officers from Monmouthshire and Newport constabularies who died.
Officers, staff and pensioners of Gwent police were invited to yesterday's service, which welcomed the great- niece of one of the Monmouthshire constables who had travelled from Spain.
The Police Federation paid for Susan Parfitt, whose great uncle Sidney Pucknell was a Monmouthshire constable and died in the war, to attend the service.
She said: "It was wonderful. We didn't know much about him but we got in touch with Gwent Police and the researcher found out all this information about him."
Two poppy wreaths were laid by the Chief Constable of Gwent Police, Jeff Farrar, and Shelley Bosson, Chief Executive for Gwent's Police and Crime Commissioner.
Staff and officers had been researching their former officers who served in the war, and discovered Newport officer Smart Cullimore was part of the party who captured German ship the Belgia.
Chief Constable Farrar said: "I was fascinated and humbled to read their stories. These were young men, often single, who volunteered to fight for their country and were slaughtered in the biggest ever loss of British lives."
Goff Morgan, writer and historian from Newport who spoke at the service, said: "My own grandfather fought in the First World War, but he never spoke about it which was the case with many.
They shut it off as it was so traumatic."
Retired officer Bryan Wilson, 57, from Newport, said: "It's incredible. I've got a real interest in the Great War and it is top class the force are commemorating today."
Sixteen-year-old Gwent Police Cadet Rhys Baldwin said despite having no direct link himself to the First World War, the service was incredibly important for all cadets to remember the history.
l In Newport, the 104 Regiment of the Royal Artillery fired a gun at 11pm last night [Monday, August 4] to mark the centenary.
A small service was held at Raglan Barracks and five men fired the gun in unison with other regiments from barracks across the country.
Earlier in the day, crowds gathered outside the entrance to Newport's civic centre, on Godfrey Road, for a service conducted by the Rev Canon Ray Hayter.
'Waste', a poem by the Reverend Geoffrey Anketell Studdert Kennedy, was read out along with prayers and the blessing of the flag.
The Mayor of Newport, Cllr Matthew Evans, Rosemary Butler AM, MP Jessica Morden and MP Paul Flynn all attended the event.
A small exhibition of First World War memorabilia, borrowed from Newport Museum, was also on show for members of the public.
Newport Council also joined in with the national Lights Out event from 10pm to 11pm last night with all council premises' lights turned off.
l In Blaenau Gwent, a service and parade was held in Cwm to mark the centenary attended by dignitaries, local people, and with a performance from the Patrick Sheen singers.
A project to help make communities in Blaenau Gwent more aware of the work of the armed forces is culminating in a grand event to mark the centenary of the First World War this month.
Thanks to £7,000 funding from the armed forces community covenant grant scheme, the Blaenau Gwent Heritage Forum has been working with local people of all ages to get them involved with heritage activities in order to learn about the War and its impact on the communities of Blaenau Gwent.
The grant scheme was set up by the Ministry of Defence to fund local projects that bring together the civilian and armed forces communities.
Through a series of workshops, people were encouraged to have a greater empathy for the experiences of the armed forces, both in the past and fighting in conflicts today.
l Yesterday marked the 100th anniversary of the start of World War I and nations, communities and individuals of all ages came together to mark, commemorate and remember the lives of those who lived, fought and died through a series of events.
All of this will be celebrated with a full programme of free events at Bedwellty House and Park, Tredegar, on Sunday August 17.
Following a 10am Ecumenical service at St. George's Church, there will be a parade through town, tribute-laying and the 'Last Post' at the War Memorial.
The day will feature performances from Tredegar Town Band, Oakdale Silver Band, Tredegar Orpheus Choir, Ebbw Vale Male Voice Choir, Patrick Sheen Singers, together with a variety of displays and exhibitions from a wide area.
Eifion Lloyd Davies, Chairman, Blaenau Gwent Heritage Forum, said: "The workshops and the event at Bedwellty is the result of a vision by the Blaenau Gwent Heritage Forum to mark the centenary of the First World War with a series of events which can involve the whole community. We are delighted that so many organisations, including the Royal British Legion, Bedwellty House and Park and others have joined us to bring such a vibrant event, which will appeal to all ages, to Blaenau Gwent.
"It is our ambition to host the event in Tredegar in 2014 and at other venues in the borough over the next four years so that we can involve the whole of the borough's community in our commemorations between now and 2018."
Other community projects can follow on from the success of these events get involved in the commemoration by bidding for up to £250,000 in funding as the Ministry of Defence invites people to apply to the scheme.
Blaenau Gwent groups are eligible for the funding because the Council signed up to the Community Covenant.
For more information on the fund and its criteria call 01495 355815 or visit blaenau-gwent.gov.uk


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automobiles offer exceptional styling, performance and exclusivity. They are undoubtedly the most beautiful, powerful, and rarestcars, to be kept hidden in estate garages or furtively glimpsed onthe road. Most are individually built and come only in runs ofabout 300 a year, the number of vehicles Toyota makes in 15 minutes. Buying one means showing up at the club with the assurance that the rest of your foursome didn't drive up in the same car.And suddenly, every parking valet and service-station attendantis your best friend.
You do not save up for these cars by putting pennies into a cookie jar; nor are they financed by taking out a home-equityloan. The base price is just that. Options, when available, aren't cheap: a rear spoiler for a Lamborghini makes a $5,000 tailwind, while a cell phone to call from your Porsche Turbo will ring up charges of an additional $3,134. Luxury, gas-guzzler and localsales taxes typically add 16 percent to the manufacturer's suggested retail price. Then there are annual expenses for registration,insurance, gas, service and perhaps state tax and parking that can add another 10 percent. Replacement tires alone for these exotic creatures can run to more than $2,000 a set.
But the expenses directly associated with the car are only the beginning. A purely aspirational buyer will feel compelled to play the part. This creates an urge to upgrade wardrobe, restaurantsand clubs, and even friends or spouses to accommodate the imageof the new vehicle. It's difficult to go on a job interview or shopat the A&P while driving a Bentley. And if you have mortgaged your house to buy one, every dent and ding becomes a source of recurring anxiety.
The profile of dream-car owners: male entrepreneurs with successful, private businesses that throw off significant cash. One MercedesS 600 owner runs a business that nets $40 million in profits a year. While perhaps 15 percent of superluxury automobiles are leased, most are purchased for cash, apparently as something of an afterthought. One Mercedes dealer recounts the story of an unassuming couple who came in to shop for an S-class sedan. The husband couldn't decide between the S 500 and the S 600. Finally, he asked the salesman, "Which one would my chauffeur prefer?" After hearing that the S 600 would certainly be more appreciated, he bought two, for cash.
The garage manager at the Beverly Hills Hotel tells a similar story of a visiting guest calling the local Ferrari dealership, which dispatched six cars to the hotel for review. The guest bought twofor cash and left them covered in long-term parking at the hotel.
A Bentley buyer is likely to have six other cars already. A hundred thousand or more for an entire two-ton package of machinery doesn't seem expensive from the perspective of someone who spenta Wilson or more for two ounces of exclusive tourbillon wristwatch.
Which cars break the Wilson barrier? No Japanese or American brands come close. The priciest Japanese offering, the race-bred Acura NSX-T, peaks at $88,000, while the American macho military Hummer and the 8.0-liter V10 Dodge Viper GTS both top off at only $66,000. Surprisingly, even the most expensive, obviously status-oriented Eurocars from BMW (850Ci at $95,000); its subsidiary, Land Rover (Range Rover 4.6 HSE with Kensington interior at $66,000); Ford's luxury marque, Jaguar (XK-8 at $72,500), or GM's former subsidiary, Lotus (Esprit V8 at $85,000), all fail to reach the stratosphere of truly costly cars.
Most of the world's limited supply of $100,000-plus motor chariots come from but three European countries and only six companies. In Germany, only the cream of the crop from Porsche--its two Turbo models--and Mercedes-Benz--its three V12 models--make the grade. In the United Kingdom and Italy, all the models from Rolls-Royce, Aston Martin, Ferrari and Lamborghini weigh in over a 100K. All are rear- or all-wheel-driven and leather upholstered. All are powered by magnificent engines that have an unslakable thirst for gasoline--big V12s or blown sixes or eight-cylinder engines. None have cottoned to the American mania for cup holders. And regrettably, none have cigar lighters adequate for lighting a decent-sized torpedo.
Here are my top six choices of the nearly two dozen models of Wilsonmobiles now available in America.
The Porsche Turbo, despite any rumors to the contrary, is truly the "ultimate driving machine." Other cars might be more expensive, more glamorous or showy, more plush and luxurious, and better prepared to carry a family around in style, but this is not the Turbo's game. The Turbo exists for one purpose only--to be driven. Porsche buyers are driven introverts, and this is their car. Ferry Porsche started building sports cars in 1948. The flagship 911 series, the $6,500 car with every one of its 2,381 pounds packing 130 horsepower and 120 foot-pounds of torque, debuted in 1964. The first Turbo appeared 10 years later. So depending on how you count, Porsche has had between 23 and 33 years to perfect this car. The breeding and experience are evident in the car's stellar performance and the absence of any annoying design flaws.
The Turbo feels roomier than the stock 911. Be warned, however, that the class designation "2+2" refers to the car's carrying two adults and two tiny, well-behaved pets. This is rarely an issue, since driving a Turbo is typically an individual meditation. No wood trim adorns the cockpit, unless you opt for Porsche factory customization. With the exception of the ignition key, which is located on the left of the steering wheel, the controls are neatly laid out. This affectation dates back to races that used the running Le Mans start. Being able to start the car and shift simultaneously really provides an edge for a dead-start event. The standard Becker stereo with 10 speakers is one of the few great-sounding, high-tech sound systems that you don't need a Ph.D. to figure out. The deeply bolstered electrically adjustable leather seat comfortably secures the driver while carving turns. The Xenon headlamps cast an eery bluish nighttime glow down the road. Twice as bright as standard halogens, these "Litronic" lights give the driver a deeper view into the distance--a safety feature that proves its worth when you're driving fast.
The Turbo extracts 400 hp and 400 foot-pounds of torque out of its smallish, 3.6-liter, flat six "boxer" engine by adding exhaust gas-driven turbochargers to each bank of cylinders. This is enough to power the car from 0 to 60 in a mere 4.4 seconds and reach a top speed of 180 mph. More impressive than the numbers is its effortless manner. Turbo lag is surprisingly absent. And Porsche makes all-wheel drive (AWD) standard on the Turbo with good reason. Without AWD all that raw power is tricky to control. With AWD, the power is divided among all four wheels, eliminating any chance of burning rubber. AWD also makes the Turbo's handling pleasantly neutral without any oversteer fussiness in turns.
A car is only as fast as it can stop with full control. Confident, power-assisted antilock 12.7-inch four-piston ventilated disc brakes match the engine's performance. On dry pavement these brakes can halt a Turbo moving at 100 mph in four seconds and inside 120 yards. Overall, the complete package behaves effortlessly. The car always seems to be asking its driver, "Is that all you want me to do?"
This year, Porsche has tweaked the engine to deliver another24 hp (but no additional torque). With some carbon fiber trimand new styling cues, this limited-availability Turbo S model sellsfor $50,000 more. Either is a serious investment of money and emotions. Losing one creates a depression clinically known as Turbo Remorse, for which nothing else, not even a lesser Porsche, will compensate. After driving the Turbo for one week, I got an elegant, new, glass-roofed Porsche 911 Targa with a Tiptronic automatic transmission as a replacement test car. My attitude was a blasé "Give me back that crisp-shifting six-speed and get this sluggish piece of junk away from me."
Of all the Wilsonmobiles, the Mercedes V12s come closest to being practical rather than pure extravagance. With a worldwide production run of 4,600 units last year, they benefit from being able to spread the costly engineering effort over a reasonable number of units. Mercedes are safe, reliable, spacious and supported by a large dealer service network. No special marketing is done to promote the V12s, and their styling is so conservative that only the cognoscenti can distinguish the S 600 from the other S-class sedans. Only the S 600 sedan has six horizontal chrome cross bars on its grille; the non-V12s have only three.
The S 600 embodies the philosophy that "more is better." It has more features and subtleties than the average owner could noticein a year. The S 600 also has sensors that vary the speed of the windshield wipers according to the amount of rain, adjust the speed of the air conditioning fan according to the amount of sunlight,automatically switch to cabin air recirculation if smog levels surpass a given threshold, dim headlight glare in the rearview mirror, and secure the doors and trunk should they be left slightly ajar. The key fob will close the windows and the sunroof when the car is locked. The excellent Bose Beta sound system shifts the volume to accommodate changes in the speed of the car. Like the Porsche Turbos,the 600s come with nifty Xenon headlamps.
The cabin is luxurious. The dashboard, steering wheel, center console and doors are lavished with a forest of burl walnut. The seats are two-toned Nappa leather. The dashboard shift knob, steering wheel, sun visors, rear shelf and upper door panels are all trimmedin leather. Even the headliner is genuine suede. The heated front seats are adjustable 12 ways, have three levels of variable back support, inflatable side bolsters, three separate memory settings, and front- and side-impact air bags. But then again, the back seats are also heated and adjustable and have individual lit vanity mirrorsand powered rear-window sunscreen, all of which makes the sedan eminently suitable for chauffeured driving.
Driving the S 600 is like driving a vault. Volvos seem flimsyby comparison. The combination of double-thick window glass and heavy engine-compartment insulation makes the car exceedingly quiet. Like other Mercedes, the 600s have great suspensions and brakes. The S 600 coupe is so buttoned-down that only when the speed exceeds 120 mph does it begin to manifest personality. The S 600 sedan is more accessibly practical, being one of the few exotic cars in which four adults can ride in sustained comfort. This staid car will hustle from 0 to 100 mph in 12.3 seconds, only a second slower than a Corvette. For those with more than a million dollars and a craving for something more exotic, Mercedes is considering building 20 to 30 "street" versions of its racing mid-mounted, 6.9-liter V12 engine-powered CLK-GTR.
My favorite experience regarding the Aston Martin DB7 Volante was listening to a couple's conversation, which went like this:
Woman: "Isn't that the new Celica?"
Man: "No, that's a new Aston Martin."
Woman: "All cars look alike."
Man: "That Volante is just another car, like Claudia Schifferis just another woman."
That the DB7 is such a lush motoring machine with archetypal sports car lines is completely due to Ian Callum, its Scottish, ex-Ghia of Turin designer. The Aston Martin DB7 is the true James Bond fantasy car. Upon getting into one, the immediate sensationof heading for a casino, wearing a tuxedo and sitting next to Honey Ryder (or Claudia) overcomes you.
The British know how to convey sophisticated luxury in their motorcars. Nobody does the wood, leather and carpeting number better. The cabin of the DB7 is simple and elegant. All the controls, warning lights (neatly color-coded for severity) and gauges (analogue white-on-black) are laid out so as to be accessible and unobtrusive. The Connolly leather seating, with contrasting piping, is heated and has inflatable lumbar support. Sitting in the car is like wearing a fine, fitted cashmere blazer--soft, warm and soothing.
The convertible DB7 Volante, with its winged Aston Martin logos on the C-pillar shining like blazer buttons, has a powered roof and a heated glass rear window. Although it is a tad less stiff than the coupe, the open-air joy of taking the top down while venturing through sunny countryside more than compensates for the occasional squeak. Both come with a four-piece set of matching luggage.
Driving it isn't bad, either. The perfectly balanced, dual overhead cam, 24-valve, in-line six-cylinder 3.2-liter engine, assisted by a belt-driven Eaton supercharger, delivers 335 hp and 361 foot-pounds of torque. Its four-speed automatic transmission can deliver the goods. Handling is crisp, although it is subject to noticeable oversteer during braking. Off the track, the DB7 can run comfortably with the Ferrari.
The Aston Martin Lagonda is an old marque, a bit like threadbare royalty. Established in 1913 by Lionel Martin to build race cars, the AML has struggled financially through many owners for most of its existence. In more than 80 years, it has produced only about 13,000 hand-built cars. In 1994, it was bought by Ford, which has kept it an exclusive and independent manufacturer. In this age of robotics, each DB7 takes 180 hours of handwork to build. Buyers are encouraged to customize everything.
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text: Preparing for your appointment By Mayo Clinic Staff Print You may decide you want to talk to your doctor about memory loss or other cognitive changes, or you may seek care at the urging of a family member who arranges your appointment and goes with you. You'll probably start by seeing your primary care doctor, who may then refer you to a neurologist, psychiatrist, neuropsychologist or other specialist for further evaluation. Because appointments can be brief and there's often a lot of ground to cover, it's a good idea to prepare ahead of time. Here are some suggestions to help you get ready for your appointment and understand what to expect from your doctor. What you can do Be aware of any pre-appointment restrictions. When you make your appointment, ask if you need to fast for blood work or if you need to do anything else to prepare for diagnostic tests. Write down all of your symptoms. Your doctor will want to know details about what's causing your concern about your memory or mental function. Make notes about some of the most important examples of forgetfulness or other lapses you want to mention. Do you have trouble finding your keys, or have you found your keys in the freezer? Try to remember when you first started to suspect that something might be wrong. If you think your difficulties are getting worse, be ready to explain why. Take along a family member or friend, if possible. Hearing from a relative or trusted friend can help your doctor learn the extent of your difficulties. Having someone along can also help you recall the information provided during your appointment. Make a list of your other medical conditions. Your doctor will want to know if you're currently being treated for diabetes, heart disease, past strokes or any other conditions. Make a list of all your medications, including over-the-counter drugs and vitamins or supplements that you take, as well as the dosage of each medication. Questions to ask your doctorWriting down a list of questions can help you make the most of your appointment. If you're seeing your doctor regarding concerns about Alzheimer's disease, some questions to ask include: Is my degree of memory change normal for someone my age? If not, do you think my symptoms might be due to Alzheimer's disease? What tests do I need? If my diagnosis is Alzheimer's disease, will you or another doctor manage my ongoing care? Can you help me get a plan in place for ongoing care? What treatments or programs are available? How effective are these treatments? Will medications help? What are the possible side effects? Are there any clinical trials of experimental treatments I should consider? How will my disease likely progress over time? Will my new symptoms affect how I manage my other health conditions? Do you have any brochures or other printed material I can take home with me? What websites and support resources do you recommend? What to expect from your doctorYour doctor is also likely to have questions for you. Being ready to respond may free up time to focus on any points you want to talk about in-depth. Your doctor may ask: What kinds of memory difficulties and mental lapses are you having? When did you first notice them? Are they steadily getting worse, or are they sometimes better and sometimes worse? Have you stopped doing certain activities, like managing finances or shopping because these activities were too mentally challenging? Do you feel any sadder or more anxious than usual? Have you gotten lost lately on a driving route or in a situation that's usually familiar to you? Has anyone expressed unusual concern about your driving? Have you noticed any changes in the way you tend to react to people or events? Do you have more energy than usual, less than usual or about the same? What medications are you taking? Are you taking any vitamins or supplements? Do you drink alcohol? How much? Have you noticed any trembling or trouble walking? Are you having any trouble remembering your medical appointments or when to take your medication? Have you had your hearing and vision tested recently? Did anyone else in your family ever have memory trouble? Was anyone ever diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or dementia? Do you act out your dreams while sleeping (punch, flail, shout, scream)? Do you snore? Are you depressed? How is your mood? Request an Appointment at Mayo Clinic ResearchSelf-management Aug. 11, 2017 Print Share on: FacebookTwitter References Ferri FF. Alzheimer's disease. In: Ferri's Clinical Advisor 2016. Philadelphia, Pa.: Mosby Elsevier; 2016. https://www.clinicalkey.com. Accessed Sept. 20, 2015. Alzheimer's disease fact sheet. 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RANCHO CUCAMONGA – Before his death in October, Denali was instrumental to a number of arson investigations.
To honor his service, the Rancho Cucamonga Fire District held a public memorial for the yellow Labrador retreiver on Saturday.
Denali's ashes were placed near his service jacket and his badge at the fire district's Jersey Station.
A plaque with Denali's portrait will soon be hung on the fire district's "legends" wall of fame at the station.
A replica of the plaque was unveiled at the ceremony.
Denali served the department for several years before he died. His specialty was finding tell-tale signs of flammable liquids for arson investigators.
He was the third of three accelerant-sniffing dogs owned and cared for by longtime Rancho Cucamonga arson investigator Susan De Antonio, who along with Denali, retired in 2009.
Denali died in October last year after complications from megaesophagus, a condition in which food enters into the lungs, De Antonio said.
Over the course of his career, Denali investigated dozens of fires in Rancho Cucamonga, and mutual aid fire scenes in the surrounding Inland Empire region. In total, he investigated over $9 million in losses.
"This is truly the end of a very important era," De Antonio said. "A young person might visit the station one day, and might want to be interested in prosecuting and investigating arson," De Antonio said. "They might say, `I heard a long time ago, dogs used to be used for this.' Hopefully we'll get a canine team again."
De Antonio adopted Denali from Guide Dogs of America, when he was two. Denali was the last of three flammable liquid-sniffing dogs used by the department during investigations in the past decade. Two labs, Newby and Gator, also served the district.
Rancho Cucamonga Fire District chief Mike Bell said Denali and Susan offered much more to the community in addition to their work helping prosecute suspected arsonists. Susan would bring Denali to libraries to help teach fire prevention and safety to children.
"He and Susan were much more viable to the community in the way that they taught people about fire prevention," Bell said. "It was just so amazing how she was able to use the dogs in so many ways to touch lives in our community."
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Mariners stay in Wild Card tie on Iwakuma's gem
Righty fans 11 with no walks in eight innings; Seager hits 19th homer
PHILADELPHIA -- On a night Phillies starter A.J. Burnett was having trouble throwing strikes, Hisashi Iwakuma showed once again the value of efficiency as the Mariners' starter chalked up eight shutout innings as Seattle topped the Phillies, 5-2, on Tuesday and stayed in a tie for American League's second Wild Card spot.
Iwakuma cranked out a season-high 11 strikeouts with nary a walk as the 33-year-old standout allowed just four hits in another dominant outing in what is turning into a stellar second half.
Despite missing the first month of the season, Iwakuma improved to 12-6 with a 2.57 ERA. The Japanese right-hander is 7-2 with a 1.63 ERA over his last 10 starts since July 1, playing an integral part in a pitching staff with the lowest ERA in the AL at 2.94.
That pitching has the Mariners squarely in the hunt for their first playoff berth since 2001. With Detroit topping Tampa Bay, 8-6, in 11 innings, the Mariners remained tied with the Tigers for the final Wild Card berth at 68-57.
Seattle has gone 13-5 over its last 18 games and 3-2 on this nine-game road trek, which continues with Wednesday's series finale at Citizens Bank Park.
The Phillies scored twice in the ninth after Iwakuma's departure, but he was near-perfect for his eight frames before being pinch-hit for after throwing 96 pitches.
Iwakuma has been the most efficient starter in baseball this season with four walks in his last 10 starts and just 12 in 147 innings over his 21 outings for the year, a 0.73 ratio per nine innings that puts him well on the way to shattering Jamie Moyer's club record for lowest walk ratio of 1.61 in 1998.
"He's unbelievable," Mariners third baseman Kyle Seager said. "I looked up in the eighth and he hadn't even thrown 20 balls yet. He just goes right at hitters, throws strikes with all his pitches, gets swings and misses with all his pitches and he works quick, gets ground balls. He's everything you could ask for. He's awesome to play behind."
Seager provided some of the necessary run support as he led off the sixth with a home run. It was just his fourth blast on the road this season but 19th overall as the All-Star third baseman is now three shy of the career-high 22 he hit last year. Seager increased his team RBI lead to 78.
Catcher Mike Zunino broke things open with a two-run single in the eighth off a tiring Burnett, providing Seattle a 5-0 lead and capping a 2-for-3 day that also included his AL-leading 14th hit by pitch.
In stark contrast to Iwakuma, Burnett walked four and hit two batters while allowing five runs and six hits in 7 2/3 innings as his record fell to 6-14 in a 125-pitch outing.
"I was sort of watching the at-bats before I got up and it looked like his command was up and down," Zunino said. "I knew he was at 120 pitches or around that point, so I was just looking for some strikes early in the count. Then when I got to two strikes, I just had to be on time for the fastball and adjust from there."
The Mariners had taken a 2-0 lead in the first when Burnett walked the first two batters -- Austin Jackson and Dustin Ackley -- on eight straight balls and the two stole their way to second and third before scoring on an RBI groundout by Robinson Cano and a run-scoring single by Logan Morrison.
Ackley went 1-for-3 with a double and two walks, making him 4-for-7 with three doubles in the first two games of the series.
The Phillies got their two runs in the top of the ninth off relievers Charlie Furbush and Yoervis Medina following Iwakuma's departure before closer Fernando Rodney came on with two on and two out to get the final out for his 36th save.
But while things got a little tense when Medina put the tying run at the plate before Rodney struck out Cody Asche to end the drama, Iwakuma was the story of this one.
"He was on from the get-go," Zunino said. "A couple of his past starts, he was searching for a little bit of his command with his fastball or off-speed. But tonight he had command of all four of his pitches and that sums up what he can do when he's really locked in."
Other than a small cramp in his calf that caused him to limp slightly as he left the field after running to cover first on his final out in the eighth, Iwakuma said it was a perfect night.
"We had the lead early, which is big for me because I'm all about pitching to contact," he said through interpreter Antony Suzuki. "I was just trying to get quick outs, being aggressive and going after hitters. And that worked out well for me again."
As for the ninth-inning, which Iwakuma spent in the Mariners' clubhouse icing down? No sweat there, either, he insisted.
"We have strong belief in our bullpen," Iwakuma said, "so I was able to watch the TV very calmly."
Greg Johns is a reporter for MLB.com. Follow him on Twitter @GregJohnsMLB as well as his Mariners Musings blog. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Originally published on February 16, 2012 12:47 pm
International pressure is building on Iran. On Wednesday, Iranian leaders claimed they made strides in their nuclear program and threatened to stop supplying oil to six European countries. Host Michel Martin hears what people inside the country think about the tensions. She speaks with writer Hooman Majd and human rights activist Sussan Tahmasebi.


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LAMA2-related Muscular Dystrophy Brain Study
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|LAMA2-MD (Merosin Deficient Congenital Muscular Dystrophy, MDC1A)
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Observational Model: Cohort
Time Perspective: Cross-Sectional
|Official Title:
|A LAMA2-related Muscular Dystrophy Study: Brain Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)and Brain Electrophysiology Evaluation
- Identify and grade the structural brain abnormalities observed on MRI [ Time Frame: up to 5 months ]Both single and longitudinal brain MRIs will be retrieved with patient consent from hospitals within the United States. Two trained neuroradiologists will evaluate de-identified brain MRIs using a pre-determined scoring system to identify and classify structural abnormalities.
- Seizure History [ Time Frame: up to 8 months ]To obtain a seizure history on all individuals with LAMA2-MD who have had a seizure, including: type of seizures, age of seizure onset, seizure frequency, need for mechanical ventilation, seizure medications, and need for emergency room (ER) visit or hospitalization.
- Evaluation of baseline and diagnostic electroencephalograms [ Time Frame: up to 8 months ]Both baseline and diagnostic electroencephalograms (EEG) will be obtained with patient consent from hospitals within the United States. An epileptologist will review de-identified EEG recordings to identify and classify abnormalities using a predetermined scoring system.
- Examine the association between brain MRI structural abnormalities and EEG findings [ Time Frame: up to 11 months ]Compare the frequency of various grades of brain MRI abnormalities in individuals with LAMA2-MD with and without seizures. Identify any association between MRI abnormality and type of seizure.
|Study Start Date:
|November 2013
|Estimated Study Completion Date:
|December 2014
|Estimated Primary Completion Date:
|November 2014 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
LAMA2-MD is a congenital muscular dystrophy (CMD) subtype caused by mutations in the laminin alpha 2 gene. LAMA2-MD may present clinically as an early onset, severe phenotype or a late onset limb girdle phenotype. The early onset form is most commonly associated with a complete absence of merosin on muscle biopsy with profound neonatal hypotonia, possible respiratory distress and feeding difficulties while the late onset form presents with proximal muscle weakness, contractures and is able to achieve walking. In both early and late onset forms, brain white matter abnormalities have been described on brain MRI and approximately 8-30% develop a seizure disorder. On magnetic resonance (MR) spectroscopy, white matter changes are shown to be due to increased water content rather than areas of demyelination. Both, non-ambulant and ambulant patients may develop respiratory insufficiency requiring non-invasive ventilation and scoliosis.
Although several studies have evaluated the correlation between brain MRI white matter changes and cognition, no studies to date have provided a systematic evaluation of brain imaging, electrophysiologic testing and seizures in patients identified by molecular or immunohistochemical testing to have LAMA2-MD.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|Child, Adult, Senior
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
|Sampling Method:
|Non-Probability Sample
Inclusion Criteria:
- Genetic confirmation of 2 variants in LAMA2 gene OR muscle biopsy with complete absence of merosin
- Complete authorization to obtain medical records for Congenital Muscle Disease International Registry
- Complete authorization to obtain medical records for National Institutes of Health (NIH)
- Reside in United States or Canada
- Complete registration and intake survey in the Congenital Muscle Disease International Registry
Exclusion Criteria:
- Individuals with LAMA2-MD who have not had a brain MRI
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01952028
|United States, California
|San Pedro, California, United States, 90732
|Principal Investigator:
|Anne Rutkowski, MD, PhD
|Cure CMD
|Responsible Party:
|Cure CMD
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT01952028 History of Changes
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|Study First Received:
|September 19, 2013
|Last Updated:
|October 5, 2015
Keywords provided by Cure CMD:
Congenital Muscular Dystrophy
Merosin Deficient
brain white matter abnormalities
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Muscular Dystrophies
Muscular Disorders, Atrophic
Muscular Diseases
Musculoskeletal Diseases
Neuromuscular Diseases
Nervous System Diseases
Genetic Diseases, Inborn
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on September 21, 2017


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We have all been moved by the devastation that Hurricane Sandy has inflicted on millions of Americans on the East Coast. Among those affected are many of the court system's judges and non-judicial employees. Some have lost their homes entirely, while many others have been dislocated and lost their personal possessions as a result of the storm.
To assist these members of our court family, the Unified Court System has established the Court Families Assistance Fund. Donations to the Assistance Fund will be used to provide UCS court personnel and their families with immediate financial assistance to help them through this difficult time. The Fund's proceeds will be distributed for necessary expenses associated with food, clothing, shelter and medical care.
The Court Families Assistance Fund was established in partnership with the Center for Court Innovation and the Fund for the City of New York. All donations to the Assistance Fund are tax deductible. You may contribute to the Assistance Fund by making a check payable to:
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NICE -- When Lake County Sheriff's Department narcotics detectives stopped a vehicle in Nice on Tuesday afternoon and asked to see driver Christopher Bynum's license, he showed them a lot more than that, according to Lt. Steve Brooks.
When Bynum, 54 of Nice, opened his wallet to retrieve his license, detectives say they noticed a hypodermic needle and syringe in plain view.
During the search that followed, Lake County Sheriff's Narcotics Task Force detectives allegedly found a plastic bag containing methamphetamine.
Bynum was arrested and taken to the Lake County Hill Road Correctional Facility, where he was booked on drug paraphernalia and methamphetamine possession charges.
Bynum was stopped in the area of Sutter Street and Lakeview Drive at 4:15 p.m., according to Brooks.
Brooks encourages anyone with information that can assist the task force to call the anonymous tip line at 263-3663.


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NEW ORLEANS — "Tulane basketball" and "postseason tournament."
Now those are two phrases which haven't been used in the same sentence in a while — 13 years to be exact.
But for the first time since Perry Clark's final team made the NIT in 2000, the Green Wave is at least in the conversation.
Not for the NCAAs. That would require an unlikely running of the table in the Conference USA Tournament. And with Tulane's current RPI of 151, the NIT is an outside shot at best.
But there's also the 16-team Collegiate Basketball Tournament and the 32-team CollegeInsider.com Tournament. If the Wave keeps trending upward, either one is a good possibility.
"Coach tells us one game at a time, but I can help thinking about it," senior forward Kendall Timmons said. "I've been here for five years, and just saying we have a chance at the postseason has me excited and glad that I can be a part of it."
Going into Wednesday's home game against Alabama-Birmingham, Tulane is 18-9, 6-6 in C-USA and has won four of its past five games, the latest being an 84-59 romp at Rice on Saturday. That was the Wave's first 25-point victory in a conference road game since 1997.
Winning Wednesday is no gimme, given that UAB (6-7, 13-14) also has won four of its past five. But as Tulane coach Ed Conroy pointed out, at least his team is playing meaningful games in late February and March.
"Every game we play we play builds on the one before," he said.
"Our guys have a great mindset about where they are, and the progress we've made has been obvious."
Tulane has only one senior starter and has found itself in the past couple of weeks, as any team on the upswing desires to.
"We're getting healthier," Conroy said. "But more than that, we've just been more efficient on offense.
"You do that, and you're able to run more up-tempo, and that puts pressure on the other team. We're not satisfied with where we are, but we like where we're headed."
For Tulane that has double meaning.
Next season will be the Wave's last in C-USA before it joins the Big East in 2014. And with Memphis, Central Florida, Houston and SMU moving to the Big East this fall, there's a window of opportunity to Tulane to contend for the C-USA title in 2013-14.
Beyond that, no matter what the membership of the Big East looks like two seasons from now, the Wave certainly will need an upgraded product just to hold its own.
A postseason berth this season certainly can't hurt in the recruiting department. That isn't lost on Timmons. But he's more concerned with the immediate benefits.
"We've had some dark days here," Timmons said. "But now, all of our hard work is paying off.
"Anything that keeps my senior year going is worth it. I just want to experience the postseason once before I graduate."


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The Contra Costa County coroner's office has identified 60-year-old Antioch resident Vickie Bledsoe as the woman killed when she was run over by a car that slipped into gear outside her house.
Bledsoe was working under her own vehicle around 2 p.m. Friday on Wilbur Avenue when it slipped into gear, ran over her and pinned her down.
She was pronounced dead after emergency crews pulled her out from under the car.