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How ATP works
Sorry I'm asking such a basic question, but I can't seem to find the answer on my own.
All of the books I've read say that ATP provides the energy to power the cell. I can grasp that as an exothermic reaction, it can be coupled with endothermic reactions to make it exothermic overall, however, I'm not sure how this would apply to its use in powering proteins, like myosin or protein pumps. Can someone explain how ATP could "power" a protein?
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I think I understand it a little bit better, but, thinking about it again, changing the conformation of a protein requires some sort of power source, still. Unless that's what you meant by stimulus? How would the binding of a cofactor or ATP hydrolysis supply the energy needed for the conformation change?
I thought maybe it would be the bond energy, but then it wouldn't make sense for both forming and breaking bonds to work.
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What do you exactly mean by "how would binding of cofactor/ATP supply energy?" Are you saying
[* that you doubt ATP binding or Cofactor binding has enough energy?]
[* or you cannot see the transition of chemical energy of bond hydrolysis to mechanical energy required in conformation change?][/list]
If it's the first question - its pretty simple. Look at the numbers. But that won't be convincing because, in the end its just numbers, no realization!
If it's the second, I got a vague explanation as to how it might occur. When ATP/cofactor or something binds to a site, it is changing the angles between the bonds of the associated atoms. Every atom changes its bond angles and this might lead to drastic changes in conformation. Remember - I am not sure about this - just getting you started. Now that you make me think of it, I feel it's interesting. (This'd have been obvious if ATP binded to the protein's atoms through covalent bonds, then hybridization changes and the bond angles change. Think of it like that game Jenga where one critical block that's removed is all it takes to collapse the structure. But then, I don't know if ATP binds that way.)
Don't think qualitatively. Think quantitatively. If you make a profit and a loss in subsequent months, are you back to square one? NO! Not necessarily. What if you score 10 grands one month and lose a measly 200$ the next? You're still profiting. That's what's happening here as well!
ATP can change the enzymatic conformation by adding a phosphate group to it. This changes the conformation because the phosphate group is polar and is negatively charged. If you know your basic high school knowledge, enzymatic shape is determined by the specific placement of specific amino acids because the side chains (R-groups) each have different properties that can affect the whole shape. A single phosphate group can dramatically alter the enzymatic shape through its intermolecular interactions with the amino acids and can activate or inhibit the enzyme.
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Which one would America vote for president? I mean, which one better embodies America? And don't try throwing the curve ball with, "Supes is an Alien, he wouldn't count." Shush. For the purposes of this battle, that rule has been waived. It's anyone's ball game...So, who gets the keys to the Presidential Lawnmower? Who is cleaning up Bush's mess in '08? What would you do for a Klondike Bar?
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Mmm... Klondike Bar... NOM NOM NOM!
I think most Americans would probably choose Captain America just because he wears a costume which has American flag print.
But for me I reckon Captain America, only because he would want to make America a better place (and bless him for doing so). Superman would probably have a "Just leave it for someone else" attitude when it comes to this presidency stuff. It doesn't seem like Superman's style to go and be president and make it a better place that way.
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Captain America. Superman would be expected to lead the country and save the world all the time. It wouldn't be a good idea.
Hmm...good point, on both records. Superman is more of a world champion, whereas Cap doesn't go overseas all that much...still, I think it would be a close election...I mean, after all they are both American Icons...what if the third candidate was JFK? Then who'd win?
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Superman is a great hero, but Cap is a better leader, in my opinion.
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Captain America is the better leader! And he'll beat Supes just like he beat Thor!
Wow, allright...so far, Cap is taking this one...but will he take Ohio? C'mon, people, let's rock the Vote like P.Diddy says, because when I think democracy, I think of him and everyone else from MTV...Jesus Christ that was built-in stupidity...I mean, what, do they think that because a bunch of hack excuses for musicians tell us to vote, that we're suddenly going to, like, flourish and become this beautfiul golden Utopia or something?! And, the funny thing is, it doesn't even matter. We go by f-king electorial votes...Bush vs. Kerry, and Kerry won. Like, Bush got the electoral votes AND the popular vote...the first four years he was in office, all we ever heard was, "Ahh, Bush is garbage, a box of tic-tacs would be better as a leader, blah blah blah, impeach Bush, yadda yadda yadda," then comes the perfect oppourtunity to throw his ass out on the street, and what do we do? We vote for him again...it's like I've been taking crazy pills! AAAARRRRGHGHGHGHGGGHHHH!!!
But, anyway...that it?
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Cap would win b/c Superman is an ILLEGAL ALIEN
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Superman isn't the leading type. He raises morale but doesnt have what it takes to lead a country, thus sticks to calling himself the Earth's guardian, champion, etc.
No? How about a contest then?
This is a hypothetical election. As such it has at least two opponents running for office trying to win the majority of votes and hence defeat their opponent(s). Elections have one opponent vs another opponent quite often and sometimes even more than that. It seems reasonable to call it a "battle" IMO.
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Cap, but of course.
Supes, Cap should stick to being a soldier, Supes is a lot smarter then Cap is.
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" Cap would win b/c Superman is an ILLEGAL ALIEN "
" Supes, Cap should stick to being a soldier, Supes is a lot smarter then Cap is. "But is Supes as tactically savvy.
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" @FinalStar86 said:No, that is why Cap would be better as a soldier while Supes handled the political BS" Supes, Cap should stick to being a soldier, Supes is a lot smarter then Cap is. "But is Supes as tactically savvy. "
" @Fist_of_Mandalore said:Yeah, but I was thinking. Superman is stronger, faster, etc. So you would want him defending Earth, while Cap does the political stuff. I mean a president should be tactically savvy with war and other stuff in which Cap has the edge." @FinalStar86 said:No, that is why Cap would be better as a soldier while Supes handled the political BS "" Supes, Cap should stick to being a soldier, Supes is a lot smarter then Cap is. "But is Supes as tactically savvy. "
Cap has a pretty distinguished military career, which tends to count for a lot in presidential elections. I also think people might be concerned about Superman's abilities making him clearly more than human and harder to relate to. A lot of people like the idea of a president who can still see the world from the perspective of the "little guy," which is why candidates coming from humble origins tend to mention it a lot, whereas rich-kid candidates never talk about how well off they were they're whole lives. Superman, despite his country upbringing, is basically a god compared to normal people, and any claims to being just one of the guys are going to sound incredibly pretentious. Cap, despite the SS serum, is still clearly a normal human being, with normal human abilities, vulnerabilities, and concerns.
One strike against Cap though, is he's single (as far as I'm aware). Americans seem to like family men. Of course, if we're talking Supes and not Clark Kent, then nobody would be able to know about Superman's wife either. But then, that brings up another issue; Superman has a very hidden life that people are going to want to know about. I think most people probably figure his real name isn't "Superman," and they'll probably want to know who he is before they actually give him control of the country.
Oh, and sad to say, but intelligence doesn't count for beans in American presidential elections.
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|Trad, Alpine, 6 pitches, Grade III
|YDS: 5.9 French: 5c Ewbanks: 17 UIAA: VI ZA: 17 British: HVS 5a [details]
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By J. Thompson
From: denver, co
Dec 28, 2001
|A great route. You can easily do any of the different variations from pretty much anywhere on the route- they all start from the belays. Be aware that the bolt and pins on the 5.9- section (p4) are all suspect! It is solid (not tricky), yet exposed, climbing through this section, so if you're at your limit BE CAREFUL! This is a route you should do!
By Leo Paik
From: Westminster, Colorado
Mar 14, 2002
|If you decide to climb the right side of the prow finish, know that it can be painfully cold on that side! Even in the heat of summer. Especially if you belay there for a bit. Feel what rock?
By George Bell
From: Boulder, CO
Jun 10, 2002
|When I attempted this route, we got lost and ended up rapping off in a storm. At that time the only guide to this climb was the first edition of Gillett, which only had a blurry photo of the route and equally worthless topo. The routefinding is a bit tricky considering you are on an arete. Our mistake is now in the guides as one of the pitch 2 variations!
By Bernard Gillett
Jul 11, 2002
The most interesting of these comments is made by George, when he complains of the "equally worthless topo" in the first edition of my guide. There was no topo for the Flying Buttress in that guide...which may tell us something about why he got lost (just having fun, George).
As long as spelling has been mentioned here, it's GILLETT. Two t's at the end, no final e (an error was made in the printing of the first guide).
By George Bell
From: Boulder, CO
Jul 12, 2002
|You're right Bernard, there was no topo in your 1st edition (I always wondered why your last name changed between the two editions!). All we had was a xerox of that photo with the top of the Flying Buttress in the clouds, and the description. I think it's generally bad taste to blame guidebook authors when you get lost. We got confused, but at least came out of it unscathed. In the mountains, it's amazing how often screwing up gains you a "new variation" or even a "new route"!
By Bryson Slothower
Aug 8, 2002
|So anyway, back to the route... The 5.10 first pitch described is awesome but seems stiff for the grade and requires some precise RP work to make it safe. The gear is all there but hanging off the 10.c finger locks to fish in tiny nuts gets to be very difficult. The 5.9+ roof on pitch 3 does go through a 3" crack but never does one have to jam it. Every hold is a jug through this section, and the gear is perfect. If the fixed gear going around the roof is as suspect as everyone says, I'd suggest going straight through the roof, the moves are gymnastic and the exposure is huge, good stuff!!!!!!!!!!!
By Bill Wright
Aug 9, 2002
|I agree with Bryson in that the direct third pitch over the roof is highly recommended. It is steep and burly, but the holds are huge and no fist jamming is required. The position and exposure are excellent and it keeps you in the sun. Fun stuff.
By mark kerns
From: denver, co
Jul 15, 2003
|"Eric the rep" and I climbed the buttress and a version of the direct finish the first week of July. We started up the .10a "Dick Rochester" version, but after 80 feet, we traversed right for about 20 to 30 feet past a large flake and into a big right facing dihedral. We climbed up the dihedral for about 60 feet and then out onto the right hand wall for the rest of the rope length, belaying at the top of the dihedral in one looong pitch. The climbing was great, probably 5.8 or so, and a lot better looking than the wet, soggy corner above us. I had enough shite in my eyes at the end that makes me wanna claim FA, but I know better.....anyways I do recommend this as a great alternative to plowing straight ahead after the initial .10a corner. mk
By M. Morley
From: Sacramento, CA
Jul 25, 2003
For the time-conscious, here's a breakdown of our day that you might find helpful for planning purposes. Of course, some parties will be faster, others slower due to fitness, climbing ability, weather, conditions, etc.
6 am - begin hiking from Long's Peak parking area
9 am - start climbing the route
1:15 pm - top out
2 pm - back to base of route and packs after descending walk-off gully to the west
4 pm - back at car.
By Guy H.
From: Fort Collins CO
Aug 21, 2003
There is another fun 5th pitch variation that is 5.9. About 25 feet to the right of the large right facing dihedral with a fist crack, there are a set of bail slings. Directly above these bail slings is a steep overhanging corner with a mini roof at the top. There is a fixed nut with an orange sling in the finger crack. The corner looks 5.10 from below, but hidden positive handholds and feet appear at all of the right moments. The crack at top of the overhang eats ropes, so place some gear to redirect the rope or belay.
By climbing this variation and some of the thinner variations on the lower pitches, you can leave the #3 Camalot at home.
By Holly Barnard
Aug 2, 2004
Personally, I felt like going thru the roof at the 3" crack was very hard. It felt more like solid 10a to me. For someone shorter, weaker, and having less skill than others, such as myself, it required a a lot of lock off strength. Once you get the left hand "jug" and can get your feet up a little higher it eases up a little, but I found it to be pretty tough to move off of the rail. If this grade is near your limit, prepare to really have to power thru it. A #3 Camalot protects it well if placed high in the crack, which can be strenuous while locking off on the rail below it. I think a #3.5 would fit better if placing lower in the crack.
Other 5.9 sections on the route are pretty tame and very unsustained. Walk off was easy and straight forward down the gully to the west (we didn't summit).
By Anonymous Coward
Aug 12, 2004
|Great route. Good climbing all the way.
By Shane Zentner
From: Colorado
Sep 16, 2005
|Route finding can be a bit tricky on this thing. Both topo's from both guidebooks were somewhat confusing. Expect to get off route a few times. Fun climbing in a great setting.
By Clint Locks
From: Boulder
Jun 13, 2006
|At the risk of stating the obvious, the numerous comments regarding route-finding difficulty and 'endless variations' beg another comment: extend slings whenever possible...on pitches 2 and 4, especially. That'll make your experience so much more enjoyable.
By JP.8d
From: Menlo Park, CA
Jun 3, 2007
|Climbed this last summer and on the approach saw a team flying a pirate flag from their portaledge high on the Diamond. Nice! The 5.8 to sustained 5.10 finger crack described by Charles is immaculate. Be sure to bring tiny cams and RPs. This start makes the route one of the best I've done in the park. It seems relatively quick for a Grade III and has excellent rock, nice exposure, and really fun climbing. A must do!
By Byron Murray
Aug 26, 2007
|In regards to the roof on P3. I highly recommend the roof if you are feeling strong. I've done the route before by going around to the right which offers great exposure but horrible rope drag. I did the roof clean by getting my left hip into the wall to place a #3 cam high in the crack. I then fired up with a left heel hook and a knee bar once above the crux. The shelf where you would like to put your feet below the crux is not safe. The rock is rotten and ready to fall off. I did not even touch the shelf with my hands. With this new added feature I would call the roof a 5.10.
By claytown
From: Boulder, CO
Jul 13, 2008
Climbed this route on Wednesday, July 9. What a GREAT day! Did the route itself in a little less than 5 hours with three people climbing on doubles. Great route for three since every belay is a huge ledge. If both seconds climb at the same time, you don't lose much time.
We started P1 about 6am and topped out a little before 11. 1 hour hike back down the slabs to the packs. Car to car in 12 hours.
Great exposure, great views and fun climbing. That crux roof pitch is great!
By Kat A
From: Bart and Lisa Ville, CO
Jul 19, 2008
|The first pitch variation taking the 5.8 handcrack to the 5.10 finger crack is SUPERB! My favorite section of this route.
By Martin Harris
Dec 7, 2010
This route was super fun; however, I kind of screwed up that 5.8 traverse near the top. I clipped the piton, but instead of traversing, I went straight up to the top. This was actually super fun exposed and hard climbing but not fun for my second who ended up aiding across the traverse. And be careful, the bolts at the achor for the traverse were super loose and pretty sketch looking, that fist crack roof is so sick, why not jam it its perfect fists?
and if you haul ass, you can do this car to car in sub-10 hours.
By Jim Amidon
Mar 21, 2011
|Super fun route, a must do in RMNP....
By Nathan Hoobler
Jun 28, 2011
|We climbed Dreamweaver yesterday and noticed a single rope hanging from the bottom of the Flying Buttress. Looked like a escape? Hope everyone was okay!
By Jonathan Stickel
From: Golden, CO
Aug 15, 2011
|If you want to climb the 5.8 crack on the right side of the prow at the start, but you do not want to commit to the 5.10c finger crack, it is possible to traverse left below the finger crack on a narrow ledge and down climb (short ~5.6) to the bottom of the 5.8 dihedral on the East face. After fumbling around for a while, we found this to be a nice variation!
By Andy Hansen
From: Longmont, Colorado
Jun 25, 2012
rating: 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
Climbed the route today 10 hrs. car to car. This is a pretty good route because of the position mostly. However, there are a few sections that merit the "great" status. The 3rd pitch roof crux in particular. Like most before me have stated, the route finding is tricky but possible new and mostly fun variations seem to abound on this one. Here's how we did it:
Pitch 1: 5.8, Start up via the original route through a large flake on the left side of the east face. From here move easily through blocky ledges and negotiate a way up to a flake, liebacking to the left. (Allison Variation in beta photos) When this seam shuts, step left into a better crack. This is a great 5.8 move. Follow this up through a few hard moves and then onto a large grassy ledge WAY left of the east face. 190 ft.
Pitch 2: 5.10a/b, Above the grassy ledge, looking north, is a large, ominous roof. Below this roof is a nice corner crack that goes from thin hands to hands to fists. In the Rossiter guidebook, a variation climbs the face to the RIGHT of this crack. The rock here is sort of chossy. To the right of the roof is a chimney slot with no feet. Negotiate this and then follow a low angled hand crack past the two bolts and belay below the obvious roof. 185 ft.
Pitch 3: 5.9+, Fire up the crack and hallucinate a little bit. After the crack there's the obvious fist crack through the roof. Fire it and trend left traversing through thin cracks and seams. Belay on a chossy ledge near the north side of the buttress. 190 ft.
Pitch 4: 5.8, Traverse the north side of the buttress and when possible, move up through some more blocky terrain to a hand crack through a roof. This is sweet climbing. After the roof, a pin is encountered and some 5.8 balancy moves are required to move past it. After that, move easily up to a large ledge and voila, you've sent. 200 ft.
By John Korfmacher
From: Fort Collins, CO
Aug 30, 2012
If this climb doesn't get your heart rate up, check with your doctor...you may be dead. Exposure every step of the way, and if you like wild, strenuous (albeit well-protected) moves over a lot of air, this route is for you.
We initially tried to Allison variation on P1. The corners, though attractive, are compact, lichenous, and not easily protected, and we settled for the standard 5.8 start.
I was a bit surprised at two aspects of the climb. First, there are some significant (though not huge) runouts. The traverse at the end of P2 sticks out in my mind; it is not terribly difficult but has only an old piton for pro about 2/3 the way across. Tread carefully. Also, there are a remarkable number of huge, detached blocks with no visible means of support. Disconcerting, but not especially dangerous...hey, they've already been up here since the Pleistocene and they haven't fallen down yet...right?
By Neil Wachowski
From: Fort Collins, CO
Jun 30, 2013
|The p2 10a variation gets little mention, but I thought it was worthwhile. The initial 10a bit is short, and climbing on the prow after is cruiser and fun, but the subsequent section on the west face is the most noteworthy IMO. Route finding can be tricky, since the holds and cracks are hard to see, but there are a lot of options. I took a path consistently up and right to a notch on the ledge, using mostly face moves with the occasional jam. It felt consistent with the 10a rating, mostly due to the pump factor from placing enough gear for your second to prevent a swing. Dead vertical with awesome exposure and climbing.
By 303scott
Jul 15, 2013
Really great route. The direct start is to .10c what the Southwest Corner of the Saber is to .10a. Yes, there are no moves harder than .10c, but I counted 2-3 .10c cruxes, the gear is quite finicky, and there are no real rests once the difficulties start. In other words, it is fantastic.
We got lost on pitch 2. MP says to follow the obvious line up the prow, and Gillett says "step right" to the West side. After looking at the West side (dead vertical and huge exposure), there was no way I was going to pass that up. Thus, after the .10a section directly up from the belay and where a nice .8 handcrack ended I "stepped right" around the corner and followed the first good crack. Unfortunately, after about 15 feet it ended at a huge jug, with no obvious upward solution. It is possible you are supposed to climb up unprotected ground from there, but that is not clear. One crack further right went a little higher but petered out. Finally, there was a third crack about 20 of of traversing directly right that looked like it would go. However, we didn't feel like that was a "step right," and there is an .11 crack on Gillett's topo, which we weren't up for. "The obvious line up the prow" (after the .8 handcrack on the right side ended) was unprotected climbing, which didn't feel correct either. Ultimately, I downclimbed and went left, which was less interesting but straightforward. It was obvious others had gone that way based on chalk and lichen, and there is a pin at a little traverse that leads to the belay.
Finally, if you approach this in the dark for the first time (i.e. can't see it from the trail and only generally know where it is), the easiest way to find it is to stay on the Chasm Lake trail until you hit the signs for the privy and a new wagbag station. Leave the trail there as it turns right to go to Chasm Lake, and continue straight up the gully following the stream and keeping the Ship's Prow (which you can see against the night sky) on your right. It looks like you will be blocked by cliffs in the dark but is actually mellow.
By Eric Sjoden
Mar 28, 2014
I led the Allison variation described here couple years ago. The gear fades away as you are forced to traverse right at the end of the pitch. This traverse consists of slopey 5.9 holds that are covered in thick, crumbly lichen. I am posting this because if you are looking for a "mellow" alpine 5.9 pitch to lead - this pitch probably isn't for you, and it would likely be safer to do the 5.10 crack that can be better protected. If you blow the traverse (again, flowery lichen you are standing on and clinging to) and the RP down and to your left fails (likely), you will definitely get hurt.
As it gets cleaned up, and I think it certainly deserves some traffic, it will be a great pitch.
By BoulderCharles
Aug 2, 2015
Really good route. Missing 4 stars only because of some lackluster pitches near the top. For those who want some beta, my two cents:
Do the 10a variation on P2. It's not sustained, has great gear, you get to say you climbed 10a in the alpine and climb a fun traverse at the end. Also do the roof on P3. The climbing up to it is good, and it's a lot of fun to cut your feet loose on alpine trad (
At the top of P2 (10a var.) I belayed on the wide ledge rather than the bolts, which aren't confidence inspiring (1/4 inch and rusty). This gives you a good view of your second and a comfortable place to watch the leader climb the P3 roof. If you run out the 2nd half of the traverse (+chimney), you provide your second with a really nice top rope as s/he traverses.
I went with singles in BD #2 and #3 (doubles in #0.5, #0.75, #1). If I were to do it again, I'd carry up a #4 for the roof; the #3 fits, but it is at its max range.
By Brett S.
From: Colorado
Apr 4, 2016
|This climb is soooo classic. Even if the climbing was mediocre, just getting to ascend this incredibly unique geologic feature would be worth it. The climbing is not mediocre though, it is radical. Fairly sustained at the 5.8 grade with brief sections of 5.9. This would be a great first alpine 5.9 route; good protection, beautiful setting, unique routefinding, and varied climbing of high quality, and as far as descents in RMNP go, this one is really mellow. The only downside to this route is that when you top out the buttress, you still have hundreds of feet of Mt. Meeker rising in front of you, it doesn't quite have the same feeling of completion as it does when you top out a high point.
By WadeM
From: Golden, Co
Jul 5, 2016
Possible to protect the 3rd pitch roof without a 3. There's a good spot for a #2 and then a slot for a #1 right before the final bulge.
Second time up this and just as fun as the first.
By Forrest Williams
Jul 15, 2016
|Great route with nice positioning and a good car-to-car adventure. I would recommend staying in the prow as much as possible. The commenters are correct about the finger crack, it is very thin. The traverse at the top of pitch 2 if you stay on the prow is amazing. So much exposure on a very steep face. 8.5 hours c2c.
By Erika Bannon
From: Boulder, CO
Jul 31, 2016
|Really fun route! I will mention as I was unsure when I started that for the 5.8 start it is that little, right-facing dihedral more on the prow than the left then past a couple ledges to an upside down V chimney after the chimney. I went up the face for a bit which stayed 5.8.
By VirginiaS
From: Boulder, CO
Jun 30, 2017
|I left a pair of women's Mythos somewhere on the ledges below the approach slabs for Flying Buttress on 6/29/17. If you find them, please send me a message or reply to this comment. I'm happy to exchange beer, cookies, whatever to get them back!


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first, preheat your oven to 300F
grab a chunk of kale the size of your face + rinse to clean + dry thoroughly
tear pieces of kale off their stem/ribs into the size of potato chips
lay, spaced, on a wire cooling rack and place atop a foil lined cookie sheet
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spritz with a natural cooking spray
sprinkle with salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper
bake on the center rack for approx. 18-20 minutes until edges are crispy
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Topic: Interested in others experience stopping and restarting chemo
I am one of the lucky ones. So far I've gotten a long straw. For those not familiar with my varied and dispersed posts a quick recap.
Diagnosed August 2003 followed quickly by successful surgery for my Klatskins tumor. Clean margins.
No chemo nor radiation. I focused on diet, lifestyle, chinese medicine and a lot of research.
In my third year I got diagnosis of matastsis. Not a solid tumor but more a moss covering my abdomen. I moved slowly but eventually started a course of Xeloda in combination with Lentinan which is a Japanese mushroom extract shown in Japanese studies to enhance longevity and quality of life when used in conjunction with chemo in some patients.
That was Feb '07. My markers are all now back within the normal range and a CAT yesterday did not show any tumors although the imaging tools never have with me. I had ascities which is gone.
I have been off the Xeloda since Sept (I needed to stop for a hernia surgery) but continued with diet, lentinan etc. My labs have continued to improve each time since then.
My oncologist recommends going back on the Xeloda although he does go so far as to say "Whatever you are doing is working and it's your decision." His reasoning is that the cancer cells develop resistance to Chemo when we start and stop treatment.
However I have other doctors who argue that frequent starting and stopping chemo does cause the cancer to learn resistance but an extended break does not show that same result.
My current decision is to stay off Xeloda and watch my markers carefully. If they turn up again, I put much more stake in direction of change then raw numbers, I will reconsider. At the moment the beast seems to be in the cage for me.
Does any one have any similar experience with stopping Chemo for an extended period? If so how long did the respite last and what results did you see when restarting.
I know many have moved from one chemo to another when the first has stopped working.


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October 4, 2012
Ask the Industry
Mike Trout vs. Miguel Cabrera
Mike Trout or Miguel Cabrera? It's the bacon-or-cheese argument of the 2012 major league season, a decision that is weighted in preference rather than a universally recognized consensus. Both players have historic cases to make, just as the fatty pig meat and the pressed curds of milk are each historic in their deliciousness. On one hand, you have a rookie sensation whose electricity could power Paris, a player with an unprecedented debut campaign that draws comparisons to a young Mickey Mantle, only better, which isn't exactly normal. This generational performance just happens to share a space with another generational performance, a statistical feat of such lore and reverence that the mere hunt and proximity to such an accomplishment is worthy of high praise and metallic hardware. Miguel Cabrera is the most feared hitter in the game, and when the dust settled on the 2012 season, his out-of-fashion slash line made him the winner of the Triple Crown, the first of its kind in the American League since 1967, which isn't exactly normal either.
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How did Cabrera go about having a higher range than Adrian Beltre? Also "RBI aren't about luck. It's bat control and sacrificing personal stats like AVG to do whatever is need to get the run in." WTF
Oct 04, 2012 07:05 AM
Personally, I like RBIs. I recognize its a limited stat that usually requires a favorable game situation, but it also requires a form of offensive execution from the hitter. Obviously, not every RBI is created equal.
Oct 04, 2012 07:16 AM
why does nobody downplay the impact of baserunning to reflect the simple fact that almost no player will get an opportunity to run bases more than 40% of the time?
Oct 04, 2012 08:01 AM
Colin Wyers
BP staff
As I noted the last time you asked this: Baserunning is weighted at being as valuable as we think baserunning actually is -- in other words, one run in terms of baserunning is equal to one run obtained any other way. It's on us to be correct (or at least, reasonably so) in how we convert baserunning events into runs, of course. But once you do so, a run is a run is a run. Now, there are fewer baserunning runs than batting runs, in an absolute sense -- it's harder to be a +10 baserunner than it is to be a +10 hitter. But there's no reason to explicitly dock the contributions of baserunners any further than that.
Oct 04, 2012 10:38 AM
yeah and i suppose WAR is really looking at value vs a replacement player. so while i still question the general perception that baserunning is equivalent to hitting and defense in "tool value", my question to you about it in the WAR capacity probably isn't a very good one. (and that's why i left WAR out of it this time)
Oct 04, 2012 11:45 AM
WAR isn't looking at replacement value on each outcome or each skill. It's looking at the total number of runs the player produces or saves, and then comparing that number to what a replacement player produces or saves.
Oct 04, 2012 14:19 PM
I see your point about the batting average from a scouting perspective. However, this debate involves determining which of the two contributed more value to his team this season, irregardless of the extent of utilization of tools. Trout should be the MVP.
Oct 04, 2012 08:19 AM
I agree with Jason that RBI and AVG aren't arbitrary, useless stats. But awarding Cabrera MVP points because Josh Hamilton failed to hit a couple more HRs ~is~ arbitary. (Not that that's what Jason was suggesting.) It can't be the case that Cabrera is more valuable just because his AVG, HR and RBI happened to lead the league. They are what they are. In a year with two historic performances that produced almost equal value at the plate, I give the slight edge to Trout for baserunning and defense.
Oct 04, 2012 09:22 AM
You're right that RBI and AVG aren't useless stats. What is discouraging is the quote from the front office/scouting department person who said, "But acting like some WAR or WARP or whatever leader board is how the MVP ballot should line up is ludicrous."
Oct 05, 2012 05:20 AM
On Baseball Reference, Cabrera is listed with a better range factor than Beltre for this season...you could have spend the 1 minute to look it up.
Oct 04, 2012 07:25 AM
I don't think it's a very useful analytical stat from the outside (or as an analytical stat from the inside).
Oct 04, 2012 07:27 AM
The arguments about culture changing and carrying teams are both unquantifiable and incredibly important. We can't quantify everything (I don't think we should), and that's where scouting comes in to fill the gap. The insight about RBI's being about bat control is quite interesting and something I hadn't thought of before. There's no little skill involved in hitting, especially when cutting down one's swing to make contact, though Cabrera had all of 6 SF's. RBI by definition come down to chance, but it would also be interesting to see who executes in RBI chances (measuring contact rates, K rates) and if it lines up.
Oct 04, 2012 08:06 AM
To an extent, it seems to me that talking about RsBI being about "bat control", or about somehow "performing better with runners on" is really the "clutch" argument under a different name, and "clutch" is something that can be measured in ways better than RsBI. I won't go so far as to say that RsBI are completely useless, but I'm still pretty convinced that the only thing that isn't measured better by another metric is "number of runners that scored on a hit or sacrifice by this particular player".
Oct 08, 2012 08:20 AM
"The way a player should think to get optimal results on the field isn't necessarily how a GM should think."
Oct 04, 2012 10:29 AM
I think this was a great subject about which to poll the industry. Thanks for the insight!
Oct 04, 2012 07:07 AM
Tim Lowell
I would like to take this opportunity to mention that both players are on my Strat team. Therefore, my answer to Trout vs. Cabrera is...yes. Also, I will manage to not even win my division because Mike Minor and Mark Buehrle are my best starting pitchers.
Oct 04, 2012 07:24 AM
No one cares.
Oct 04, 2012 07:52 AM
Oct 04, 2012 08:02 AM
BP always been down on the Tigers for some reason - it's deep rooted and institionalised because despite the staff turnover it's been going on for at leat 10 years.
Oct 04, 2012 08:13 AM
Ben Lindbergh
BP staff
Hatred of the Tigers is passed down from one staff member to the next in a sacred anti-Tiger ceremony, but you'll never get any of us to divulge the details.
Oct 04, 2012 08:36 AM
No kidding. Those secret meetings where we kill tiger cubs and drink their blood for giggles are just loads of fun. Whatever it takes to keep the Tigers a notch below the rest of baseball.
Oct 04, 2012 08:39 AM
Mark Anderson
BP staff
I wish I would have known about these secret meetings before I signed on...
Oct 04, 2012 08:53 AM
Hatred's far too strong a word, it's more a persistent negative slant. Until JV upped his game a couple of years ago every Tigers article was slightly negative.
Oct 04, 2012 09:51 AM
I find myself in compelte agreement with the last quote... Now granted I'm a little bit biased but I think the importance of speed and defense is overrated both generally and in this debate.
Oct 04, 2012 07:26 AM
Trout hit 30 home runs in 22 fewer games -- this isn't a speed vs. power debate. It's a speed, defense and power vs. a little more power debate. The Angels pitching staff doesn't induce many ground balls, either, so outfield defense (especially in center) is pretty important. Also, B-Ref has Cabrera as below replacement defensively at third, so some would question whether Cabrera is even an adequate defender there.
Oct 04, 2012 07:51 AM
Reading comments like this you'd be forgiven for thinking the Angels won over a hundred games and had the misfortune to be in the same division as a powerhouse club - then you check the standings are see they won........89 games......
Oct 04, 2012 08:10 AM
And realize that 89 is more than 88 -- the number of games the Tigers won.
Oct 04, 2012 09:15 AM
Great point. The postseason argument is pretty silly given the Angels wonder games than the Tigers in a tougher division.
Oct 04, 2012 09:23 AM
how does miggy have a little more power than trout .....
Oct 04, 2012 14:17 PM
Well, Miggy slugged .606 and Trout slugged .564, which isn't a huge difference. It's less of a difference (by a tiny bit) in ISO since Miggy had a higher average. Alternatively, project Trout out to 161 games and he hits ~35 homers, which is 9 fewer than Cabrera -- and that's the number that magnifies the difference the most.
Oct 04, 2012 15:19 PM
Miguel has even more power than Trout than it appears if you change Trout's triples to doubles and any legged-out doubles into singles. That part of SLG/ISO is more a function of speed than power.
Oct 04, 2012 17:02 PM
Sure, but two bases are two bases. I'm not aware of any convincing research out there showing that there's much of a difference between a "speed" double and a "power" double. It's hypothetically possible, but I'm doubtful that the magnitude of such an effect would be large enough to bother considering.
Oct 05, 2012 13:05 PM
What about a speed triple vs a nonspeed double?
Oct 05, 2012 13:48 PM
Give him credit -- it's strictly better to have a guy on third than a guy on second. In terms of describing someone by tools, I agree that it makes a difference. In terms of production, absolutely no difference. I agree that you're probably right about a semantic difference, but if we're talking about "power" produced in games, it's some measure of total bases per at bat (either removing singles or not)...producing extra bases is producing extra bases.
Oct 05, 2012 17:22 PM
I agree a double's a double. It's a matter of production, not a weightlifting contest. Both ways help the team the same amount. Of course once they're each on second, I'm sure both guys would rather have the faster guy out here.
Oct 05, 2012 14:38 PM
I'm a BP addict and total stat-head, but I cannot make up my mind on this one! I'm leaning to Cabrera because of the Triple Crown and the playoff berth. In Trout's defence though, his team was in contention until the bitter end and that counts for a lot. The Triple Crown for me probably clinches it. It has only been accomplished a handful of times and each time by a Hall of Fame player. I know batting average is terribly old school, but I'm in awe of Cabrera and what he accomplished.
Oct 04, 2012 07:31 AM
Hey here's an idea- let's do a 1979 and award them both the MVP!
Oct 04, 2012 07:40 AM
So one of these is pretty clearly Kevin Goldstein, now on the other side of the phone call, isn't it? My bet, KG's the last guy voting for Trout.
Oct 04, 2012 07:51 AM
"RBI aren't about luck. It's bat control and sacrificing personal stats like AVG to do whatever is needed to get the run in."
Oct 04, 2012 07:52 AM
Of course a SAC fly doesn't actually hurt your batting average.
Oct 04, 2012 08:39 AM
Travis Leleu
The SF rule is a holdover from a simpler era where we were limited to counting statistics and rates calculated with simple math. An era when we didn't have the computational power to run complex formulae, or run regressions. It should be eliminated.
Oct 04, 2012 09:27 AM
It very well may come down to #want. Trout's #want is visible at all times. Cabrera has a quiet confidence about his game, suggesting enormous #rig.
Oct 04, 2012 10:06 AM
I think you discount the attitude of the players when there is a runner on 3rd with less than two outs. At times, they are trying to just get the ball in the air and not looking to hit one on the nose. A ball in the air is generally not as well hit as a line drive or ground ball. You don't want a ground ball that wont score the run. and you certainly dont want a line drive at the 3rd baseman.
Oct 04, 2012 12:16 PM
RBIs are about where you bat in the lineup. Stick Trout behind Hunter and Pujols and he'd have a lot more.
Oct 04, 2012 09:42 AM
Jeff Bagwell scored 152 runs in 159 games in 2000. Of course, he also had 700+ PA.
Oct 05, 2012 05:25 AM
If this is true:
Oct 05, 2012 19:15 PM
Tim Carvin
I think these pieces are important. It is always fascinating to hear about what the thought process is in a front office. I also think the most important statement that much of the BP readership doesn't always seem to follow is:
Oct 04, 2012 07:55 AM
Oct 04, 2012 08:02 AM
BP always been down on the Tigers for some reason - it's deep rooted and institionalised because despite the staff turnover it's been going on for at leat 10 years.
Oct 04, 2012 08:12 AM
sorry wrong post
Oct 04, 2012 08:13 AM
You're kidding, right? BP's always liked that the Tigers owner supports the team and have been a fan of Dave Dombrowski for years. On the flipside, BP can't understand why the Angels often outperform their Pythagorean record. In any event, I haven't seen an anti-Tigers bias.
Oct 04, 2012 09:46 AM
How long have you subscribed Richard?
Oct 04, 2012 09:57 AM
Are andrews and DeathSpeculum stuck on some kind of self-fulfilling regurgitative repeat?
Oct 04, 2012 10:41 AM
It shouldn't necessarily be lined up with any particular stat, but shouldn't it be lined up with actual evidence? I see the evidence that Cabrera might be a better hitter, but I don't how he's even close to being as valuable when you consider baserunning and defense.
Oct 04, 2012 08:31 AM
The argument might be in miniature, but it reminds me of the 1998 Sosa vs McGwire MVP debate where McGwire achieved something historical (breaking Maris's record and setting a new HR record) while the Cubs went to the playoffs with Sosa who was, at the time, inspiring fans and teammates as a feel-good story.
Oct 04, 2012 08:00 AM
The postseason argument is the part I don't get about this debate. Since Trout's callup, the Angels went 81-58 and the Tigers 77-64. So because the Angels were so bad before Trout joined the team, that counts against him?
Oct 04, 2012 08:03 AM
Jim Ferguson
Don't understand why Trout gets a 'markdown' on his defense for being on the same team as super-CF Peter Bourjos.
Oct 04, 2012 09:42 AM
I can't decide if I'm happy or sad that this selection of the guys working in the business isn't any different on this stuff (awards) than a random collection of hardcore fans would be.
Oct 04, 2012 09:59 AM
It is a close race, I favor Cabrera.
Oct 04, 2012 12:38 PM
Mike V.
I don't think Trout should be credited with bringing Pujols out of his slump. Pujols had just finished what was, by far, his worst month of all-time. I'm pretty sure you could've thrown Jason Parks into center field and Pujols would've started hitting again (unless Jason's poor influence led to Pujols getting hammered every night).
Oct 04, 2012 13:00 PM
Perhaps noteworthy that five of the six Trout voters were front office execs and three of the four Cabrera voters were scouts (and two former players). The opinions could track general comfort with or skepticism towards sabermetrics.
Oct 04, 2012 14:34 PM
Or, rather than skepticism towards sabermetrics, perhaps the players just have a different approach to the process. It's not anti-numbers as much as its pro-something else. One of the more tired aspects of the sabermetric defense is the defense itself. It often comes off as paranoid or petulant --perhaps justified, thanks to the slow mainstream response and/or ad hominem attacks that were volleyed by the baseball establishment --but the idea that those that aren't on the frontlines of the sabermetric attack are charging from the other side has always confused me. Not suggesting that this was your claim, it just seemed appropriate to address in this context.
Oct 04, 2012 14:56 PM
I guess the question is pro-what? I suppose you could give Cabrera credit for agreeing to play third, even though he probably understands he's not a gifted defender. But if we're weighing intangibles, at least from outside the clubhouse, it sure seems like Trout energized a foundering team and led them to a record superior to the Tigers. Dave Cameron just published a great piece on Fangraphs looking at a stat called RE24, which just tracks the actual run expectancy added or negated by a player's contextual performance over the season. No defense and no baserunning (other than stretching a single into a double or a double into a triple). Trout added more runs that Cabrera just looking at their actual hitting results. Other than an old fashioned attachment to the traditional counting stats, it's hard to see what else professional baseball guys would point to in support of Cabrera. (Although I suspect there's also a sentiment in some parts of baseball culture that awards like the MVP should be earned by sustained performance, and not given to rookies.)
Oct 04, 2012 16:28 PM
Not that Cabrera's old, but I do wonder if it's like the Oscars, where a young actor might lose a close race because he'd supposedly get his share of chances later on in his career. Then again, in sports there's obviously no guarantee of a long career.
Oct 05, 2012 14:53 PM
I would generally go with Miguel Cabrera since he was being pitched around from game 1 this season. However, looking at Mike Trout's splits, his first and second half numbers are remarkably identical. Lost a little BA, but no change in OBP and his power numbers are actually up a bit. Either everyone ignored him or he performed well once he brought himself to attention.
Oct 05, 2012 17:14 PM
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But the two cars they had entered have been put out of action.
One of the two Land Rover Defender-based vehicles rolled as it was driving down a large sand dune on Monday, while the other suffered engine failure.
Even though the first car landed on its wheels and got to the end of the stage, mechanics discovered critical damage to the roll cage.
The team's T4 truck, which was also entered in the race and includes amputee servicemen Daniel Whittingham in its crew, will continue with the challenge.
Mr Harris, who founded the team said: "We are very disappointed.
"Our preparations had gone very well, but this year's experience just goes to show why they call the Dakar the toughest race in the world."
- Warrant Officer (Class 2) Chris Astles
Mr Astles has seen active service in Iraq, Afghanistan and Sierra Leone and was using his skills for the second year in a row to help the two vehicles through some of the toughest off-road stages in the world.
Speaking before travelling out for the start of the race, Mr Astles said: "Race2Recovery is an inspiration for a lot of people and the injured members of the team have done a huge amount to show that injury doesn't have to hold you back from achieving something amazing."
The team made history last year as the first disabled rally team to enter and complete the Dakar Rally, which started in Rosario, Argentina, on Sunday.
It will finish in Valparaiso, Chile, by January 18, after passing through Bolivia.
The route covers more than 8,000km and crosses rivers, deserts, canyons and the Andes mountains.


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Carved out of sandstone outcrops by the Nabataean people, the craftsmanship of the Treasury (khazneh) - its fantastical façade - is remarkable, as is the classic walk through the epic sandstone canyon, and you'll quickly realise why this forgotten desert city is Jordan's number one attraction.
Petra Facts
- The word Petra (as with Peter) means "rock" and is derived from the Greek and Arabic language. It is a wonderfully appropriate name as this ancient city is literally carved from the rose-red sandstone hills and outcrops.
- The Treasury is so-called because the Bedouin believed it contained a cache of gold and jewels
- The Treasury (or Khazneh) featured prominently in the Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade movie
- This historical fortress is located 170 miles southwest of Amman, Jordan on the edges of the Wadi Araba desert. It is also 50 miles south of the Dead Sea and the only way to enter the city is through a narrow crevice called the Siq
- Petra consists of over 800 carved tombs however 80% of the original carvings are thought to be lost
Petra Reviews
"We arrived in Petra on New Year's Eve … some of us went to the Petra by Night show. "Watch where you are putting your feet" said the cheerful gentleman in charge, addressing the assembled crowd. That was excellent advice, but who walks through the siq without gazing up at the distant tops of the rocks and the stars above? Still, not that many of us fell over on the cobbles and the cracks, and we made our way down between the small paper lanterns lining the route on either side, and that first glimpse of the Treasury before you finally come out in front of it is every bit as fabulous by night as by day. We sat and listened to its history in music and words (all in Arabic, but that did not matter). It was freezing cold, and glasses of hot sage tea were handed round. Sugar, sugar and more sugar to sweeten it; I wouldn't have touched it anywhere else, but it was very welcome that night. I have spent many New Year's Eves in many different ways, but that one has to be the most memorable ever"
Teresa Mozley - Customer Relations Executive
Our five-day Rose Red City trip visits the Dead Sea, Wadi Rum and the city of Petra, from £916, including flights, accommodation, and tour staff.


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A 17-year-old Novato boy pleaded guilty Tuesday in a DUI wreck that injured himself and five other San Marin High School students, a county prosecutor said.
The teen, whose name has not been released because he is a minor, admitted to a felony charge of driving while intoxicated causing injuries, said Deputy District Attorney Ron Ravani. Another DUI-related count was dismissed.
The driver also admitted to the infraction of driving on a provisional license after hours and with minors in the car.
Ravani said the boy will remain in custody at Juvenile Hall at least until his next court date on Dec. 11, when the probation department will report on whether he is suitable for diversion. If the judge grants diversion, the boy will be released from custody, placed on supervision for one to three years, and have his case dismissed if he completes the program.
The crash occurred at about 12:30 a.m. Nov. 20 at the end of Sutro Avenue in western Novato. Police said the teen was driving his mother's Mitsubishi Endeavor SUV at 60 to 80 mph when the car barreled through the T-intersection at Vineyard Road.
The SUV — which was carrying two other boys and three girls, all 17-year-old San Marin students — struck a fire hydrant and a tree and went into a ditch, the California Highway Patrol said. A girl suffered a broken jaw and dislodged teeth, a boy suffered a head wound, and the others reported minor injuries.
Authorities said the driver had a preliminary alcohol reading of .096 percent — the legal driving limit for adults is .08 percent — more than an hour after the crash. The teen is also suspected of using marijuana before driving.
So far this year, Novato police have cited or arrested 27 minors for intoxicated driving, said Novato police Chief Jim Berg. That compares with 24 for the same period last year, or 26 for all of 2011, Berg said.
Overall, the department has logged 197 DUI arrests this year, up from 155 from January to November last year. Berg credited increased enforcement and training made possible by state grants from the Office of Traffic Safety.
DUI-related collisions in Novato have risen 80 percent, from 25 last year to 45 this year, he said. The department's statistics do not include arrests by the CHP or sheriff's deputies in unincorporated areas of Novato.
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"What I like about vampires is what I like about everything I want to write about, the depths and heights, the pain and joy. Life."
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A HAGLEY woman will spend this week surviving on £1 a day to raise vital funds for an anti-poverty initiative.
Jessica Crees will not only limit the amount she spends on food until Friday (May 30), but she will only use seven litres of water a day for all cooking, drinking, and hygiene needs to raise awareness about the lack of access to clean water that 10 percent of the world's population suffer from.
The 25-year-old is taking part in Live Below the Line in aid of for sustainable development charity, Raleigh International.
She chose the charity after volunteering for them in Tanzania and experiencing first-hand "the positive impact their work is doing".
Miss Crees said: "Live Below the Line is a simple but powerful way to help end extreme poverty; last year alone the campaign raised almost £1 million in the UK for development charities and has gone a long way to help break the cycle of poverty.
"1.2 billion people live on £1 a day, every day – not just for food and drink but for everything. The average person in the UK uses 150 litres of water a day but people living in rural communities in poorer countries live on a considerably smaller amount.
"By taking up these challenges I hope to inspire and motivate people within my community, raising awareness and hopefully making a positive change in the world."
To help Miss Crees reach her £200 target, visit www.livebelowtheline.com/me/jessicacrees.


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JUPITER, Fla. (April 16, 2014) – Jupiter Medical Center has a full calendar of community lectures and classes scheduled during the month of May. Please mark your calendar to take advantage of upcoming programs that may be of benefit to you or someone you know. Lectures and classes are as follows:
What's Next for My Life? Cancer Survivors and Their Loved Ones
Join us for an interactive discussion to learn several simple steps that will help cancer survivors and their loved ones live healthy and fulfilling lives. To register, please call the Foshay Cancer Center at (561) 263-4261.
Featuring Paula Holland De Long, author and survivorship life coach.
Thursday, May 1, 2014 | 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Raso Education Center, Clarke Auditorium
Healthcare & Medicare in 2014
Recently, there has been confusion regarding the changes in healthcare and how they impact Medicare in 2014. If you are on Medicare, join us for an informative discussion about these changes and gain a better understanding of how they impact you.
Featuring Kara Kidd, Director of Managed Care, Jupiter Medical Center.
Thursday, May 1, 2014 | 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. | Raso Education Center, Clarke Auditorium
Lunch & Learn: Get The Skinny on Skin Cancer
Being outside for prolonged periods in the Florida sunshine exposes you to an increased risk of skin cancer. Join us for a Lunch & Learn on how to protect your body from skin cancer, signs and symptoms, and treatment options - including superficial electron beam radiation therapy.
Featuring David Herold, MD, MBA, Board Certified, Radiation Oncology, Medical Director, Radiation Oncology, Ella Milbank Foshay Cancer Center; and De Anne Collier, MD, Board Certified, Dermatology.
Friday, May 2, 2014 | 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Raso Education Center, Clark Auditorium
Melanoma Monday 2014: Skin Cancer Panel
Moles, brown spots and growths on the skin are usually harmless - but not always. It's important to get to know your skin very well and to recognize any changes in the moles on your body. Join us for an interactive panel discussion on melanoma, including prevention, identification and treatment options.
Featuring Oren Lifshitz, MD, Board Certified, Dermatology; Abraham Schwarzberg, MD, Board Certified, Oncology, Chief of Oncology Services, Jupiter Medical Center; and Thomas Rowe, MD, Board Certified, General Surgery.
Monday, May 5, 2014 | 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. | Raso Education Center, Clarke Auditorium
Nutrition for a Healthier Lifestyle Classes
In a world of fast food and fad diets, it's easy to forget how to eat healthy. Good nutrition is the one thing that matters most in your diet, health and lifestyle. Reaching and maintaining a healthy weight is the key to good health. Topics include: Healthy Eating for Women & Men • Supermarket Savvy • Emotional and Personality Impact on Eating • Food Label Reading/Portion Distortion • Dining Out Guidelines/Physical Activity • Healthy Eating on the Run/Fitting it into Your Lifestyle.
Cost is $59 (includes healthy eating starter kit). Reservations are required. Space is limited to 12 participants (minimum of four required to hold class). For more information or to register, call (561) 263-4HER(437) or (561) 263-4HIM(446). (Nutrition Counseling, individual one-hour sessions - $75)
Featuring Yolanda Torres, RD, LDN, CDE.
May 5, 12, 19, and June 2, 2014 | 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. | Raso Education Center
What You Don't Know About Your Thyroid Could Harm You
Thyroid disorders affect 20 million people in the U.S., many of which remain undiagnosed. Join us for an informative discussion to learn about the function of the thyroid gland, thyroid diseases, and treatment options – including minimally-invasive surgical intervention.
Featuring Raul Arroyo, MD, Board Certified, General Surgery; and Kathryn Reynolds, MD, Board Certified, Endocrinology.
Tuesday, May 6, 2014 | 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. | Raso Education Center, Clarke Auditorium
Orthopedic Lecture Series: Is Your Back out of Whack?
Back pain affects eight out of ten people at some point in their lives. Join us for an interactive discussion about the causes of back pain, as well as the latest minimally-invasive surgical techniques for the relief of back pain. Bring your MRI or CT scan to receive a complimentary review.
Featuring Robert Biscup, MS, DO, Board Certified, Orthopedic Surgery, Spine Specialist.
Thursday, May 8, 2014 | 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Raso Education Center, Clarke Auditorium
Women's Health Lecture Series: Love Your Body
It's important to know the way your body functions so you can keep yourself healthy and enjoy the activities you love. Join us for a discussion on the latest health issues impacting women, including breast care, gynecology, heart health, age-appropriate screenings, and an overview of general wellness.
Featuring Susan Poncy, MD, Board Certified, Gynecology, Medical Director, Jupiter Medical Center's Women's Health Program.
Thursday, May 8, 2014 | 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. | Raso Education Center, Clarke Auditorium
Skin Cancer and Hair Loss
Treatment for skin cancers on the scalp and forehead can cause hair loss. Join us for a discussion about skin cancer treatment and treatment options for hair loss.
Featuring Ricardo Mejia, MD, Board Certified, Dermatology.
Tuesday, May 13, 2014 | 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. | Raso Education Center, Clarke Auditorium
How Stress is Affecting Your Life
There are many ways that stress can affect your life, and sometimes you don't even know it is happening. Join us for an informative overview on Chinese Medicine, including how acupuncture is used as an alternative treatment option for stress-related symptoms and conditions.
Featuring Yusuf Mihaylov, Acupuncture Physician.
Thursday, May 15, 2014 | 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. | Raso Education Center, Clarke Auditorium
Women Talk: Stroke is No Joke
Stroke strikes about 700,000 Americans annually. Jupiter Medical Center's Stroke Center of Excellence is dedicated to stroke prevention and education. Don't be a statistic. Know what to look for and what lifestyle changes you must make to lower the chance of a stroke or lessen the potential impact.
Health Screenings: 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Biometric Screenings: $20 – includes Cholesterol, HDL, Triglycerides with calculated LDL, Glucose, Blood Pressure and Body Mass Index (fasting encouraged, but not required).
Vascular Screenings: $80 – Stroke/Carotid Artery, $80 – Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm, or $80 – Peripheral Arterial Disease; $180 Vascular Package (includes all three screenings). Appointments are required. Please call (561) 263-3204 to schedule your appointment.
Lecture: 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Featuring Lisa Levin, RN, Stroke Program Coordinator, Jupiter Medical Center.
Tuesday, May 20, 2014 | 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. | Raso Education Center, Clarke Auditorium
Orthopedic Lecture Series: What You Should Know About Shoulder Pain
Do you suffer from shoulder pain, and have trouble doing simple day-to-day activities? Join us for a discussion on the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options of shoulder pain, including the latest surgical options.
Featuring Ryan Simovitch, MD, Board Certified, Orthopedic Surgery, Shoulder Specialist.
Thursday, May 22, 2014 | 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. | Raso Education Center, Clarke Auditorium
Juicing: Join Us for Part IV of Our Ongoing Juicing Series
Juicing has become increasingly popular for a number of health and wellness benefits. Join us for an interactive program that will include information on the health benefits of juicing, which fruits and vegetables to use, and organic vs. non-organic foods. A juicing demonstration and samples will be part of the program.
Featuring Ken Grey, Acupuncture Physician, Doctor of Oriental Medicine.
Thursday, May 29, 2014 | 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. | Raso Education Center, Clarke Auditorium
Lunch & Learn: Osteoporosis: No Bones About It
Osteoporosis is the most common type of bone disease in which bones become fragile and more likely to fracture. Join us for a Lunch & Learn on bone health, and increase your knowledge on what you can do to take care of your bones so they can continue to take care of you.
Featuring Paul Mendoza, MD, Board Certified, Rheumatology.
Friday, May 30, 2014 | 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Raso Education Center, Clarke Auditorium
Space is limited. Registration is required for all events. To register, please visit www.jupitermed.com/events or call (561) 263-2628.
About Jupiter Medical Center
A not-for-profit 283-bed regional medical center consisting of 163 private acute care hospital beds and 120 long-term care, sub-acute rehabilitation and Hospice beds, Jupiter Medical Center provides a broad range of services with specialty concentrations in oncology, imaging, orthopedics & spine, digestive health, emergency services, lung & thoracic, women's health, weight management and men's health. Founded in 1979, the Medical Center has approximately 1,500 team members, 575 physicians and 640 volunteers. For more information on Jupiter Medical Center, please call (561) 263-2234 or visit www.jupitermed.com.
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The furious competition among retailers to one-up each other with bigger and earlier Black Friday sales may turn Thanksgiving dinner into a quick turkey sandwich.
While the holiday shopping season traditionally kicks off the day after Thanksgiving, known as Black Friday, the push to sell holiday presents is moving earlier and earlier. Now big retailers have laid claim to Thanksgiving evening and some Bay Area malls are opening at midnight for the first time, leaving some to wonder if the traditional family holiday will disappear as more consumers are lured by big discounts and aggressive retail advertising.
"The level of promotion has gotten bigger and bigger and bigger around Black Friday," said Jonathan Marek, senior vice president of Applied Predictive Technology and a retail consultant. "Their sales are really under a microscope, and there's this never-ending pressure."
Hours after the presidential election results were in and campaign ads ceased, retailers took to the airwaves to announce earlier-than-ever Black Friday openings. Walmart, Toys R Us and Sears will open at 8 p.m. Thursday, with Target following at 9 p.m. Westfield Valley Fair in Santa Clara and Stoneridge Shopping Center in Pleasanton will open their doors at midnight for the first time.
For years, retailers have commandeered the space between Thanksgiving and New Year's with advertisements and elaborate promotions. But as Black Friday sales begin to interrupt turkey dinner -- or at least pumpkin pie -- some industry experts say the holiday that is supposed to promote gratitude and family may soon take a back seat to shopping.
"Looking 10 years down the road, maybe we'll say, there used to be this nice holiday," said Kirthi Kalyanam, director of the Retail Management Institute at Santa Clara University. "Thanksgiving will have disappeared."
Black Friday's Thanksgiving creep is a symptom of an increasingly competitive retail market; the newest tactic in the battle among retailers to get the first bite of consumer holiday spending. Even the most resistant consumer may be no match for retail's savvy marketing, which pumps messages through social media and mobile technology, and the hard-hitting competition that has spawned some of the biggest deals in Black Friday history.
Target, for instance, is promoting $100 savings on LCD TVs and Best Buy has laptops running Windows 8 for under $350. Some stores are doing multiple ''doorbusters," such as Sears, which will open with huge discounts at 8 p.m. Thanksgiving Day and then have another round of massive sales at 4 a.m. Friday.
While crowds are sure to show up, some consumers object to retail's intrusion on a family holiday. "I'm so frustrated that stores are taking the fun out of it by opening so early," Denise Florio posted on the Mercury News Facebook page. "Retail workers are headed into such a busy time, couldn't they just give workers one day off? I'll still go but not until Friday."
Added Michael Mendoza: "Thanksgiving Day is that by itself -- spend time with family and friends to celebrate Thanksgiving. I refuse to head to the stores to do bargain shopping on the evening of Thanksgiving."
But big bargains are a powerful draw. Just peek back one year ago -- Walmart's announcement of a 10 p.m. Thanksgiving opening was met with outrage, but the early opening resulted in huge sales and helped propel that year's overall Black Friday spending to a record high. At that time, retail experts were betting on an even earlier opening in 2012.
And when Macy's opened last year at midnight for the first time, it welcomed a deluge of eager customers -- and others in the business noticed, such as Carrie Williams of Stoneridge Shopping Center in Pleasanton.
"Just being here and seeing the huge volume of customers and the demand really opened our eyes," said Williams, the shopping center's director of marketing and business development.
She said Macy's success inspired the mall's midnight opening this year: "It's not something these retailers would be doing if they didn't see the demand."
Brad Wilson, founder and editor-in-chief of BradsDeals.com, which posts Black Friday coupons and leaks sales information, says that rationale is "patently absurd."
"This is a very important game for the retailers, " Wilson said. "Despite the claims that they're opening on Thursday because that's what customers are asking for, it's what works best for them."
In a survey of 9,400 California consumers, one-third responded that they planned to shop Black Friday weekend, according to consumer research group BIGinsight and the National Retail Federation. Nationally, the number of shoppers who turned out for Black Friday increased more than 50 percent from 2007 to 2011.
San Jose State student Matthew Wright is likely to be one of those shoppers. It doesn't matter that the junior business major is short on cash after paying tuition; he has his sights set on Nordstrom Rack, Hugo Boss and Express.
"Anything with clothing in it, I'll be there," he said.
Die-hard shoppers like Wright may persuade retailers to push Black Friday earlier and earlier, until one year perhaps shoppers can hit sales before the turkey is out of the oven.
"It appears this is the new norm," said Stoneridge's Williams. "I can't see it going back to a later opening any time soon."
Contact Heather Somerville at 925-977-8418. Follow her at Twitter.com/heathersomervil.


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Cobb Mixed Bonspiel (mixed)Thursday-Sunday, February 15-18, 2018
An international bonspiel with extensive social activities for out-of-town teams and selected Utica teams (based on performance in the Mixed Championship). There are six medal events and a 4-game guarantee. Trophy presentations: President's Cup, winner of the first event; Curler's Cooler, runner-up of the first event; Silver Tassie, winner of the second event; The Ice Box, winner of the third event; and Friendship Trophy, winner of the fourth event.
2017 Results
Previous winners
ChairsKnyoca & Conrad Law
3 Samoset Dr.
Whitesboro, NY 13492
Information and Entry Form2017 event entry form
Participant release form
ScheduleThursday Feb 16, 2017
- Opening Buffet 5-8 PM
- Toddy Bowl 7-9 PM
- Opening Draws 4:00, 6:30 and 8:45 PM
- Continental Breakfast 7:30AM – 10:45 AM
- Draws: 8:15AM to 3:45PM
- Toddy Bowl 7- 8PM
- Banquet Dinner at 8PM (Dress Attire Appreciated)
- Entertainment & Live Music to follow
- Continental Breakfast: 7:15 AM – 10:15 AM
- Draws 8:00 AM to 3:15 PM
- House parties at UCC members homes 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Semi finals 8:30 PM
- Dancing to live music 9 PM to ?
- Vaudeville Theme Costume Parade
- Continental Breakfast 7:30 AM – 11 AM
- Semi finals: 8:30 AM
- Finals 11:45 AM
- Awards: 2 PM
LodgingHoliday Inn Utica ($75, 7 minutes)
1777 Burrstone Rd, New Hartford
Hampton Inn & Suites New Hartford ($109,4 minutes, breakfast included)
201 Woods Park Drive
Clinton, New York 13323
Ramada Inn
141 New Hartford St, New Hartford NY
Photos2009 Cobb
2008 Cobb
2007 Cobb
General Mixed Rules
2017 Cobb Rules
- This is a competitive bonspiel, with extensive social activities, including out of town teams and selected Utica teams as based on the MIXED CHAMPIONSHIP. There are six medal events.
- Any curler who participates as a regular member of a MIXED CHAMPIONSHIP team that accepts a COBB BONSPIEL invitation and fails to play in the event without good cause shall be barred from the MIXED CHAMPIONSHIP and COBB BONSPIEL for a period of one year.
- Should any skip require any substitutions on their rink, they will be assigned BY THE EVENT CHAIR in accordance with the following order of precedence:
- Members of Utica 7 (runner up of second event)
- Members of Utica 8 (runner up of third event)
- Members of Utica 9 (runner up of fourth event)
- If Utica 7, 8 etc. are used as teams to fill the bonspiel, subs will come from the next eligible teams. Any eligible substitute that declines and/or is not available to sub will fall into the general substitution pool.
- Members of the UCC may play as members of other clubs, as long as they have not participated in the MIXED CHAMPIONSHIP as either regular team members or substitutes. Fifty percent of the team must be made up of non-UCC members.
- Five or six person teams are allowed, limited to one male and/or one female, but each person must pay the bonspiel entry fee.
- The order of application receipt shall determine acceptance for out of town teams.
- The COBB BONSPIEL is an invitational event, the committee reserves the right to decline any invitation that, in its opinion, is not in the best interest of the event.
- Any disputes and/or situations shall be resolved at the sole discretion of the event chairs.
- Trophy presentations:
- Presidents Bowl- winner of first event
- Curlers Cooler, runner up of first event
- Silver Tassie, winner of the second event
- The Ice Box, winner of the third event
- Friendship Trophy, winner of the fourth event


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World Mission Lecture with Fr. Pio Estepa, SVD
STARTS: Monday, March 3, 2014 at 4:00 PM
ENDS: Monday, March 3, 2014 at 6:00 PM
The CTU Committee on World Mission Presents the Nineteenth Annual World Mission Lecture.
Fr. Pio Estepa, SVD, will be lecturing about "Gospel-Bridging the Digital Divide: Headways and Hurdles for 'New Evangelization' Today."
Pios Estepa, born in the Philippines, is a member of the Society of the Divine Word (SVD) and an adjunct faculty member at CTU. Ordained in 1978, he served as a missionary in the Congo, Mexico and Australia before serving for three years (2003-2006) as SVD Secretary General and six years as SVD Mission Secretary. He has an MA in philosophy from Divine Word School of Theology in the Philippines and a PhD from the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome. He is also a consultant for the Pontifical Council of Culture. Free to the public; reception follows at 5 p.m.
Onsite parking is available in the CTU garage.
For additional information, contact Mark Schramm, SVD, (Chair) at email@example.com
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Common Japanese Misconceptions about Japan
Interestingly enough, Japanese people tend to have a set of misconceptions about their own country and race, though I suppose they're hardly alone in that. But anyway, let's take a look at some of the more common ones.
#1: Seasons
Japan has four distinct seasons: winter, spring, summer, and fall. Well, technically they're: fuyu, haru, natsu, and aki. But it's the same thing. In winter it's cold and snows (unless you're far to the south in the more tropical areas like Okinawa). In spring the flowers bloom (including the famous Japanese cherry blossoms). In summer it's hot and humid (much like the East coast of the US). And in the fall the leaves change color and fall off the trees.
Now, chances are you didn't find anything particularly remarkable about what I just said. But many Japanese people like to proudly describe their seasons and tell you how great it is to live in a country with four different ones. See, for some reason (I've never really figured out why), a lot of Japanese people are under the impression that Japan is the only country in the world with four distinct seasons. It's actually a bit of a bragging point for some, which leaves them rather disappointed when you set things straight.
#2: The Japanese Language
Quite a lot of Japanese people have a tendency to think that the Japanese language is so complex that no foreigner could ever possibly master it. I'm not sure if the point of this is that they don't think you can learn Japanese unless you grow up in Japan, or that they think that the average Japanese person is a little smarter than the average foreigner. But, while it's generally acknowledged that Japanese is one of the harder languages to learn, with enough time and study foreigners can certainly become fluent and master all of its complexities. I'm not anywhere near there yet, unfortunately, but it can be done. On the positive side, this belief leads many Japanese people to be endlessly impressed by foreigners who can speak even a little bit of Japanese.
#3: Japanese Physiology
Instead of attributing things like their dietary preferences, mindset, work ethic, and the like to cultural differences (their upbringing and surroundings), a lot of Japanese people like to attribute them to bogus physiological differences. For example, saying that Japanese people have different brain chemistry or longer intestines than people from other countries.
#4: Japan is an All Japanese Country
Well, I suppose this isn't that far off, but there's a decent amount of ethnic Chinese and Koreans living in Japan (which naturally means there's a lot of kids of mixed descent as well), along with the odd American, Australian, European, etc. And then there's the Ainu (Hokkaido's equivalent of Native Americans), who were displaced by Japanese settlers, and the Okinawans (who, while closer to regular Japanese than the Ainu, were still a separate people group for quite some time). So while Japan is still an extremely homogenous society, especially compared to countries like the US, it's not quite as much of one as they like to think.
#5: Japan Has No X
X could be the yakuza (Japanese mafia), illegal sex trade, or any other undesirable element. Actually, when it comes down to it, every Japanese person knows the yakuza still exists (and is quite prominent in some areas and industries). They also know that, despite laws banning it, prostitution (including underage prostitution) hasn't really ended either (though it's primarily limited to certain areas and isn't anywhere near as blatant as in Las Vegas). However, Japanese people, and the Japanese media and government for that matter, don't really like admitting that the country has problems like that. This is especially true in the case of the government, since that would be admitting that they aren't really doing their job when it comes to dealing with such issues. So, instead, it's easier to just pretend that everything is fine and that those undesirable elements and problems in society just don't exist. While such a practice does fit with the Japanese practice of striving to keep everything peaceful and harmonious (which I'll go into in more detail another day), it also means that a lot of things that really should be dealt with by government policy, police crackdowns, or even action on the part of ordinary citizens tend to get ignored and fall by the wayside instead.
Did you catch the theme running through these beliefs? With the exception of #5, they all stem from the fact that, despite their emphasis on group harmony and homogeny, Japanese people like to believe that their race and country is unique and special compared to the rest of the world. And it is (every race and country is unique), just not in some of the ways they think.


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Sight Rhymes 4Language brain teasers are those that involve the English language. You need to think about and manipulate words and letters.
In each group below, the three words end in the same three letters, so they look like they should rhyme, but they don't. See if you can figure out the missing letters in each group.
Example: plo___, tho___, to___ would be plough, though, tough.
1. b___, el___, oppos___
2. bl___, br___, g___
3. f___, h___, t___
HintOne letter has been filled in for you.
1. bi__, eli__, opposi__
2. blo__, bro__, go__
3. fo__, ho__, to__
Answer1. bite, elite, opposite
2. blood, brood, good
3. four, hour, tour
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Topic: Small update on MIL
For those who don't know me yet. My mother n law was diagnosed 5 weeks ago with inoperable, stage 4 CC. This past Monday she had an internal stent placed, as well as a feeding tube. My MIL hasn't been able to eat in 6 weeks, hence the feeding tube. She was discharged from hospital on Wednesday. Yesterday, I visited her around 10am and noticed she was having difficulty breathing. Long story short- she was taken to the emergency room via ambulance. There she was diagnosed with pulmonary edema. Pulmonary edema is caused by congestive heart failure. Also, they found a "good size" clot in her left ventricle.
I just can't believe this has all happened in such a short period of time. Does anyone have an experience similar to this. Or know someone with similar situation. This is just crazy! Now in addtion to her heart failing-prob a result from tumor, we have to worry about this clot. If the clot breaks off, she will have a stroke and die. It's just all too much.
Thanks for listening,