text: Big 12 realities will soon become apparent By Dave Hickman September 17, 2012 Story Share MORGANTOWN - Odds and ends and a few things I think I think - Things I don't understand edition:All right, so I opened myself up for that one. Go ahead. Take your shots. There are plenty of things I don't understand, right?Before we get to a couple that might not be on your obvious list, though, just a note about something that I do understand, which is that a week from now everything changes for West Virginia's football team.I was considering this the other day and wondering exactly what it is that makes WVU's first season in the Big 12 so intriguing. The obvious answer is the upgrade in the quality of competition, but here is the actual difference.Assuming that the Big East merely plugged Temple into West Virginia's spot in this year's schedule - which for the most part is true; although some of the dates might have change, the Owls are hosting all the teams WVU was scheduled to host and visiting those the Mountaineers would have visited - it's easy to make the comparisons. Just a few:On Oct. 6, instead of hosting South Florida in its Big East opener, West Virginia plays No. 12 Texas in Austin.On Oct. 20, a home game with Rutgers becomes a home game with No. 15 Kansas State.A potential Big East title game at No. 20 Louisville on Nov. 3 is now a home game with No. 17 TCU. Think about that for a moment. The clear Big East favorite is ranked three spots below a team that was picked to finish fifth in the Big 12 and is just the fourth-highest-ranked team in the league.A Nov. 10 home game with Cincinnati is now a trip to Stillwater to face Dana Holgorsen's old Oklahoma State team.A potential Nov. 17 open date (Temple plays Army that day) is now a showdown at home with No. 6 Oklahoma.And then there's the Oct. 27 Backyard Brawl at Pitt, which became an open date on the West Virginia slate. OK, so maybe that's not an upgrade. Maybe.The really intriguing thing to me, though, is not just the quality of the competition, but the newness of it all. The Mountaineers play Maryland at home on Saturday and that's the last familiar opponent this season.Everything else is going to feel almost like a bowl game, either for its significance or for its freshness.nn Anyway, on to a couple of things I don't understand, beginning with the reaction in some quarters to the ACC's twin moves of adding Notre Dame and hiking its exit fee to roughly $50 million.Both were probably good moves on the part of the ACC, but only to an extent. As for Notre Dame, the Irish will help the ACC financially, no question. The huge TV contract the league signed just a year ago will now be renegotiated and everyone will get more money. In fact, because of that renegotiation, the exit fee will go up even more. The exit fee is three years of TV revenue for each school, and when that jumps the exit fee will be closer to $60 million.There's going to be complaining from ACC schools, though, as soon as Notre Dame takes one of its bowl spots. That was always a sore spot in the Big East and it will remain one in the ACC.It's still a good move, though, because the ACC's bowls are likely to be upgraded over the next few years because of the addition of Notre Dame. That's something Big East fans always seemed to have a hard time grasping. As bad as the Big East's bowl package was in recent years, it would have been even worse had a few of those bowls not had the potential to draw Notre Dame once every four years.In the ACC, Notre Dame isn't going to cause anywhere near the friction it cost in the Big East by being on "the basketball side.'' There's no such split in the ACC (even though some schools value the sport above football, at least they all play both). The reason Notre Dame rubbed Big East fans the wrong way was because the school could have rescued the football side and didn't. Playing five ACC games a year is more than enough to add value to that side of the league. As for the $50 million - or $60 million - exit fee, that's a pittance compared to the Big 12, the Big Ten and the Pac-12. If, for instance, Texas wanted to leave the Big 12 right now, it would cost the Longhorns at least $260 million after the school (and all others) signed over 13 years of TV rights. And it's unrecoverable. The only reason a school would want to leave is for more TV money, but even if another league could give you $40 million a year, it all goes back to the Big 12 because of the grant of rights.Florida State? It can pay a flat $50 million fee and at least recover part of that through increased TV money and other revenue sharing elsewhere.Not saying that's going to happen, but Florida State's ability to leave - or anyone else's - hasn't been thrown completely overboard, which is the case in the Big 12, the Big Ten and the Pac-12.nnAnd finally, Greg Schiano.OK, so I've never been a Schiano fan and I still don't understand what it is on his Rutgers resume that got him a head coaching gig in the NFL. No matter what he does, my memory of Schiano always will be calling a timeout at Mountaineer Field with four seconds to play in the half in order to force WVU to punt on fourth down from its own 20 in 2003. Really? He never considered that almost any play can run off four seconds?WVU lined up and Rasheed Marshall threw an 83-yard touchdown pass to Chris Henry against the Rutgers punt return team.On this one, though, I tend to side with Schiano. He's been criticized roundly - most pointedly by New York coach Tom Coughlin - for having his Tampa Bay defense still trying with five seconds left and the Giants kneeling on the ball to run out the clock. And I don't understand it.At first, having not seen the play, I agreed. Schiano's excuse that his team was going to play until the last whistle sounded amateurish and naive. The NFL is different than college. When the game's over, it's over. Professionals know that and they don't have to pretend it's not. It's just like in the NBA, where defenses don't foul teams at the end of 10-point losses - as they are annoyingly prone to do in college - just to prove they're still trying.After watching the play, though, I don't have a problem with it. Schiano's players weren't going for Eli Manning or taking cheap shots. They were submarining hard into the line on the final snap to see if they could cause a fumble. And it nearly worked - Manning falling backward not from being hit, but from his linemen being shoved back into him.Granted, with only five seconds to play the chances were slim of getting the ball and throwing a 70-yard touchdown, but what if there were 10 or 20 or 40 seconds left? The Giants would have run the same kneel-down play and Tampa Bay would have done the same thing.I don't have a problem with that, which I find hard to believe I'm saying where Schiano is involved.Reach Dave Hickman at 304-348-1734 or email@example.com or follow him at Twitter.com/dphickman1. Story Share Story Share Trending Now 1 Innerviews: Dual-identity surgeon riding high in horse racing world 2 Former State Police captain now chief in Winfield 3 WVU seeking improvements during off week 4 Huggins, WVU tap South Florida hoops talent 5 Man charged after motorcycle pursuit early Sunday Herd, Rice ready for rematch Previous Story For Smith, bigger is better Next Story


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SACRAMENTO — Data released by the state Friday showed about one in 20 students in the state was suspended in 2011-12 and one in 1,000 was expelled.
Of the more than 6 million students statewide, 366,629 were suspended and 9,553 were expelled, said state Superintendent Tom Torlakson. The state's suspension rate was 5.7 percent and its expulsion rate was 0.1 percent, he said.
For the first time, the information was collected using the California Longitudinal Pupil Achievement Data System, known as CALPADS. The system breaks data down by race or ethnicity, socioeconomic status, English learners, migrant education and special education programs.
Reports are available for state, county, district and schools by visiting www.cde.ca.gov. Click on "Student Suspension and Expulsion Rates."

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That loophole was closed after the Keith Van Horn deal... IIRC...
First time in a long time, I've been happy with the team that was constructed, and now they struggle. I blame the coach.
Unless Howard wants to play for the mid-level, his dreams of being a Net are finished.
What prevents it though. I'm kinda cap dumb.
Nets will be way over the salary cap, so they will not be able to sign any player outright at max level contracts.
I can't believe I'm going to defend Dwight a little bit here, but....
I think it's probably more likely that Orlando is the one balking at deals, rather than Howard. If I was another team, knowing that the Magic/Howard relationship has to end, I would be trying to make a trade for as cheap for my end as possible.
I doubt they're getting a whole lot of good value in return for Dwight right now, but they need to make the choice whether or not it's better to get 50cents on the dollar or get 0cents on the dollar.
wouldn't newly-signed Lopez and Humphries be tradeable in January, if Orlando's prolonged Dwightmare were to last that long? (very unlikely, I admit)
The poster "pacertom" since this forum began (and before!). I changed my name here to "Slick Pinkham" in honor of the imaginary player That Bobby "Slick" Leonard picked late in the 1971 ABA draft (true story!).
Yes, that is correct.
They're balking at the details BECAUSE of Howard.
Howard has no obligation to broaden his list, and Orlando has no obligation to trade him. But it's in the best interests of both to do so sooner than later.
This is what I don't get as well......how can one not want to play with Nash, Kobe and Pau in Sunny LaLaLand? Geez.....WTF is so good about Brooklyn that he'd turn that down?
I know that there was this whole Kobe speech about him being the 3rd wheel....but your playing with Nash now....he'll dish it out to everyone so that everyone can score.
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Because no one's a bigger star than Kobe in LA
It's time to either poop or get off the pot.
The best part of the whole thing is that going to Brooklyn was Dwight's dream, and Dwight is the one who killed his own dream. Don't skimp on the poetic justice.
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RT @WindhorstESPN: Magic GM Hennigan on reports that Howard trade talks have been suspended: "That's not accurate."
"Nobody wants to play against Tyler Hansbrough NO BODY!" ~ Frank Vogel
"And David put his hand in the bag and took out a stone and slung it. And it struck the Philistine on the head and he fell to the ground. Amen. "
Is it possible for Dwight to sign a 1-year MMLE deal with Brooklyn and when that expires, re-up on a max deal?
I don't think full bird rights apply to a 1-year semi- MLE deal.
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he is on a 1-year deal...with Orlando.
I meant to say sign with Brooklyn for the mini-MLE after playing out this season with Orlando.
What a complete cluster ****. I'm starting to hope Shaw doesn't get hired just so he doesn't have to get mixed up in this ridiculous mess.
This is what I've been saying since Shaw became a candidate for Coaching in Orlando.....anyone joining Orlando will be taking on a huge mess of a FO and Roster that is CLEARLY rebuilding around Brook Frakkin Lopez and Big Baby.
Also...you get a THANKS for your Pritch-Slap avatar. You should update the MEME to say "You just got Pritch-Slapped"
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LAKE COUNTY -- PG&E will present a $13,992 rebate incentive check to the Lake County Public Services Department today at 9 a.m. during the Board of Supervisors meeting at the Lakeport courthouse.
The check is the result of the department's recent energy efficient upgrades to facilities throughout the county.
These financial rebates and incentives helped offset some costs of the county's upgrades, which included the installation of energy efficient lighting and sensors as well as a new aeration diffusion system that aerates the water and controls algae growth at Holiday Harbor Marina in Nice.
In addition, by combining PG&E rebates with the state's Energy Efficiency Block Grant Program, the county was able to purchase and install new energy efficient heating and air conditioning equipment at the Mental Health Department building, jail, courthouse, juvenile hall and Special Districts Department building.
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Doubront to get extra rest, start Thursday
BOSTON -- Left-hander Felix Doubront will continue working through his struggles in the rotation, Red Sox manager John Farrell confirmed Friday.
Doubront will get six days' rest this time, though, with his next start coming on Thursday against Tampa Bay in St. Petersburg, Fla.
With an off-day on Monday, the Red Sox will skip Doubront's spot in the rotation and allow John Lackey to pitch Tuesday. That would leave Jon Lester, who started Friday night's series opener against Toronto, to pitch Wednesday.
Working with a fastball down almost three mph, going from 92.8 mph last season to 90.2 mph this season, according to FanGraphs, Doubront has struggled to put hitters away, allowing a .326 batting average that has led to a 6.40 ERA in six appearances this season.
Farrell said there is no sign of injury to the 25-year-old hurler.
"And that's what's so perplexing in this," Farrell said. "You try to pinpoint one thing that might lead to some reduction of velocity, but we're still working at that."
Doubront will not be available out of the bullpen, instead taking the extra time to work out the kinks.
"Work is still being done through the review of his delivery," Farrell said, "any slight adjustments that might need to be made. This is not an overhaul by any means. I'm not even suggesting that a slight adjustment needs to be made, but we're reviewing everything that goes into his five-day work routine."
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Ciel Bleu - This 2-star Michelin fine-dining restaurant offers culinary delights, spectacular views from the 23rd floor, and elegant service. Ciel Bleu serves international cuisine and reservations are required. Open for dinner only Monday-Saturday.
Yamazato - Overlooking a Japanese garden, this traditional 1-star Michelin restaurant serves Japanese cuisine. Reservations are required. Open for lunch and dinner Tuesday-Sunday.
Sazanka - This contemporary 1-star Michelin Japanese restaurant serves freshly prepared teppanyaki daily for dinner. Group lunches may be arranged in advance.
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An indoor pool and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a health club, a sauna, and a steam room.
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I had a successful business and it went down the tubes because of the Bushism, as I like to call it, depression that this evil man has created. Now all I have is my hat that says "Cheney - Satan 08" and my beaten up Jeep.
I am a citizen of the American Empire that is crumbling. Buddhism has helped me cope a little, but I still need to get another business going again or a good job so I can get back on my feet. My business has crashed, but I still have a little of my sanity.
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Both supporters and opponents spent the day at the polls trying to talk to voters.
Opponents of a baseball stadium in Wilmington scored a home run Tuesday in their bid to prevent the city from moving forward on the project.
Voters sunk a referendum authorizing the city to spend $37 million on a baseball stadium.
Wilmington Mayor Bill Saffo, who was supportive of a stadium, said he thought the vote would be closer.
"Clearly the opportunity came knocking at our door at a time when citizens were worried about government spending," Saffo said.
"They've spoken very clearly," he later added. "We will not pursue baseball."
Scott Harry, chairman of the Vote No Stadium Tax referendum committee, said city leaders overstepped their bounds.
"I hope that the city council and the county commissioners both get the message that the people have spoken and they said 'Keep your hands out of my pockets,'" Harry said. "We're glad that the people spoke so loudly."
In a statement, the Atlanta Braves and Mandalay Baseball said they were disappointed that the ballpark referendum was defeated.
"We would like to thank Mayor Saffo, city council, the city administration, the numerous civic and business leaders and all the volunteers who worked tirelessly on this terrific opportunity for the city of Wilmington," the statement said.
Earlier this year, the city council voted to let residents decide if their government should finance the construction of a downtown baseball stadium on the Cape Fear River.
If the referendum had passed and the stadium was built, the Atlanta Braves would have brought a Single-A minor league team, which would have been operated by Mandalay Baseball.
In August, the conservative Civitas Institute released a poll that showed 80 percent of Wilmington voters opposed a taxpayer-funded stadium. Just before the election, Civitas released the results of another poll conducted at the end of October that appeared to show that stance could have softened.
In the October poll, 59 percent of city voters said they were certain to vote against the referendum. Of the rest, 26 percent were sure to vote yes and 15 percent were uncertain.
Supporters have said a minor league baseball stadium is an economic development opportunity that could bring jobs and business. They also touted a potential stadium as a boon to the area's quality of life, calling it an affordable destination for families. They called the proposed tax increase to finance the stadium an investment in the future.
Those opposed to a taxpayer-funded baseball stadium questioned the purported benefits of a stadium. Issuing $37 million in general obligation bonds would have required a 2.5-cent increase in the property tax rate per $100 of value, or $50 a year for a $200,000 home.
Some opponents have a philosophical objection to the city investing money in a stadium to be used by private enterprise, while others were concerned about the tax burden and say the city should focus on basic services.
If the referendum had passed and the city raised taxes, the increase would likely have lasted at least 20 years. It would have cost about $54 million to pay off the bonds, according to city and state officials.
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Our cereal grasses are harvested prior to jointing, before the grain forms and any gluten is present. We test for gluten and our products are enjoyed by people worldwide with gluten free diets including celiac disease. Please note, our Energy Bars are manufactured in a plant that processes wheat, milk, eggs, soy, peanuts and tree nuts. What is the ORAC of our Green SuperFood?Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity (ORAC) is a method of measuring antioxidant capacities of different foods. There are many things to consider when looking at the nutritional value of a product including; vitamins, minerals, enzymes, alkalinity and of course phytochemicals. Phytochemicals can support antioxidant protection, hormonal action, stimulation of enzymes, anti-bacterial effects and interference with DNA replication. Essentially they can help protect your body from diseases and cancer mutations. In addition to providing an abundance of whole food nutritional benefits, our Green SuperFood is also very high in antioxidants. One 8 gram serving has an ORAC score of 2900. One ounce would equate to approx 10,200. What do Amazing Grass products do for me?Life's daily functions, such as digestion, stress, exercise, and the consumption of processed foods, coffee or alcohol all form acid. When your body's pH is in the acidic range, it retains water to dilute the acidity and stores fat to protect the body's organs from the acidity. Amazing Grass wheat and barley grass has a high alkalizing effect, which helps restore the balance between acidity and alkalinity in our body. Most processed foods are acidic, and when we consume too many of them, the acidity-alkalinity balance is upset. Our cells cannot effectively function if our body is out of balance. Prolonged acidity can lead to stress of our body's cells and organs and ultimately may lead to illness and disease. 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It very is important to get the best nutrition possible when you are pregnant. Not only for yourself, but of course for your baby. Nearly every doctor or nutritionist will attest that eating vibrant fruits and vegetables everyday is good for your health, especially when you are pregnant. We receive great feedback from pregnant mothers who consume our products during their pregnancy. The Amazing Grass co-founders wives both took our wheat grass and green superfood daily during pregnancy. They felt great during the entire pregnancy and both are convinced the greens made a huge difference in her health as well as the health of their children.The fiber and naturally occurring digestive enzymes really help with constipation. Wheat grass is a good source of folic acid and other naturally occurring vitamins and minerals that your body and baby need more than ever when you are pregnant. Best of all, it is a green leafy vegetable...so you are getting your quota of greens everyday. 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Our friends at Sambazon created a supply chain that benefits thousands of local families while protecting the Amazon rainforest through sustainable agriculture. Excellent source of vitamin A from Beta Carotene. Organic Maca - Organic Maca (Lepidium meyenii) is a perennial that grows between 13,000 and 14,500 feet above sea level high in the Andian plateaus of Peru. It has tuberous roots that resemble it's relative the radish. It is rich in calcium, magnesium, phosphorous and iron, and contains trace minerals, including zinc, iodine, copper, selenium, bismuth, manganese and silica, as well as B vitamins. It also contains four alkaloids proven in scientific investigation to nourish the endocrine glands, including the reproductive system of men and women. Organic Carrot - Excellent source of vitamin A from Beta Carotene. Carrots are believed to be very beneficial for ocular (eye) health. Organic Beet - High source carotenoids such as lycopene and lutein that supports optimum health. Contains betaine, which stimulates the function of liver cells and protects the liver and bile ducts. Raspberry - Great source of beneficial phytochemicals and antioxidants, which are compounds or groups of compounds that neutralize unstable molecules in humans. Rose Hips - Natural source of Vitamin C. Promotes good health with bioflavonoids and strong antioxidant and immunity support.Pineapple - Good source of digestive enzymes, vitamin C and natural source for flavoring. Green Tea 40% - Since ancient times, green teas have been used to boost immune function. Supports liver health and contains catechins which show a wide range of protective effects, including cardioprotective, chemoprotective, and antimicrobial properties. Acerola Cherry - Nature's richest source of vitamin C. Vitamin C is a premier antioxidant and important for overall health of the immune system. Essential Fatty Acid Fiber Blend Organic Flax Seed Powder - Flax seeds contain a high percentage of alpha linolenic acid (ALA), which promotes weight loss. This flax is also very high in lignans, which have anti-viral, anti-bacterial, and anti-tumor properties plus, antioxidants. Flax seed contains high levels of the desirable Omega-3 oils that are also found in fish. Apple Pectin Fiber - Helps modulate blood glucose by slowing its absorption into the bloodstream. It also chelates toxins, such as heavy metals, in the intestinal tract. In addition, soluble fiber helps maintain normal cholesterol levels by binding the bile salts that cause the body to break down cholesterol to manufacture even more bile salts. Digestive Enzymes and Active Culture - Pre & Pro Biotic BlendFOS from Chicory Root - (Fructo-oligosaccharides) are naturally occurring short-chain polymers composed of simple carbohydrates (fructose and sucrose). FOS are not metabolized by the body like simple sugars are and, therefore are considered soluble fiber. They occur naturally in bananas, garlic, onions, artichokes, and a variety of other plants. Our premium FOS comes from Chicory Root. FOS are considered prebiotic, because they feed beneficial intestinal bacteria (probiotics), particularly Bifidus. FOS are low-calorie sweeteners and are only half as sweet as sucrose, while having minimal caloric value. Probiotics - L Acidophilus: Balanced spectrum of beneficial bacteria found in human intestinal tracts. Regular intake of beneficial probiotics can aid in maintaining healthy intestinal flora. Digestive Enzyme Blend - Tom Bohager explains enzymes in his book 'Enzymes: What the Experts Know' as. "A powerful blend of unique proteins that contain energy. Enzymes are the catalysts that provide organisms with the formation, breakdown and rearranging of molecules to provide organisms with the energy and materials to live and function." Alpha and Beta Amylase - breaks down carbohydrates, Protease - breaks down and hydrolyzes proteins, Lipase- breaks down lipids (fats) Lactase- breaks down lactose, Cellulase - breaks down cellulose. Energizing Herb Blend Siberian Eleuthero Root - Offers therapeutic benefits and increased energy. Ginseng can play an important role in maintaining sound physical as well as mental health. Peppermint Powder - Acts as a muscle relaxant, particularly in the digestive tract and has many therapeutic benefits. Amazing Grass' MissionTo help people lead healthier more active lives by achieving their full potential through better nutrition. They strive to educate the world by spreading the word about the amazing benefits of cereal grasses. Amazing Grass will spare no resources or expense to produce nutritionally superior products with the highest quality organic cereal grasses available anywhere in the world. Amazing Grass VisionTo enhance peoples lives by connecting health, nutrition, and the environment. Amazing Grass Story How they got started….Amazing Grass' Story They started this business out of their garage (actually Brandon's dining room table) in San Francisco, California in 2002. Two guys with a desire to build a grass roots business that compliments their passion for the outdoors and a healthy lifestyle. Both founders, Brandon and Todd, spent years in the "corporate grind" and realized how stress from the workday and poor eating habits adversely affected the lives of the typical American. They became convinced that phrases "I'm exhausted" and "I think I'm coming down with something" directly reflected that daily stress and inadequate diet. Co-workers at a previous job, Todd noticed that Brandon was always drinking this "green drink" and seemed immune from the office flu and the contagious mid-afternoon yawn. 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The San Francisco 49ers aren't interested in bringing back wide receiver Randy Moss in 2013, according to a report by ProFootballTalk.com.
Citing an unnamed league source, the report said the Niners made it clear at the Scouting Combine that Moss would not be retained.
On Twitter Saturday night, Moss indicated that his time as a member of the 49ers was up, writing, "Wished we could've finished the job!! thanks for the opportunity an good luck in the future 9ers."
Moss put up mediocre numbers in 2012, though he was used in a limited role much of the season. When Mario Manningham was injured late in the year, Moss got more playing time and started all three playoff games, but he never made an impact. He posted more than 50 receiving yards in only one game out of 19.
Coming off a season in which he caught 28 passes for 434 yards and three touchdowns, Moss, 36, likely will find a limited market for his services as a free agent.
Although he was on good behavior through the regular season—he was even lauded for his leadership by 49ers players—he created a stir at the Super Bowl by declaring himself the greatest receiver in NFL history.


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The Toronto Maple Leafs gave Vancouver Canucks GM Mike Gillis some good news and some bad news on Saturday night.
First, the good news: Centers Nazem Kadri and Tyler Bozak scored Toronto's first two goals. Those two players are typically mentioned as the centerpieces for any theoretical deals that would send goalie Roberto Luongo from the Canucks to the Maple Leafs.
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Gillis should want good players, so that's a good sign.
Just as important for Gillis though, is the fact that he's less likely to get a godfather offer from the Leafs if Bozak and Kadri produce at a high level. That, coupled with goalie Ben Scrivens' solid performance, nudges leverage toward the Leafs. Why trade productive centers for a high-priced goalie when you have a viable alternative?
It was one game, and Gillis and Toronto's Dave Nonis are too smart to make decisions based on that, but small sample sizes can be fun.
For the record, Bozak, 26, had 18 goals and 29 assists last season; Kadri is a top prospect who has yet to make an impact in the NHL; and Scrivens was a surprise opening day starter over James Reimer.
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SMITHFIELD, R.I.- In a day marked by blow outs at the National Prep Showcase, Freddie Riley hit a buzzer beater from deep to rescue Hargrave Military Academy in the day's one close game, and Louisville signee Mike Marra was the leading scorer of the day.
Northfield Mt. Hermon 91, Fork Union Military Academy 63
Louisville signee Mike Marra had the hot hand from deep, sinking 6 of 12 three-pointers in route to a game high 25 points. California transplant Hector Harold also shot 50 percent from behind the arc, scoring a total of 18 points.
Fork Union was led by Anthony Ervin's 20 points
Hargrave Military Academy 76, Bridgeton Academy 74
UMass signee Freddie Riley drained a contested NBA range three-pointer with less than a second left in the game to give Hargrave the win. Riley finished with 11 points. Fellow wing Maurice Creek, who is headed to Indiana, had 13 points which included 3 of 6 shooting from three. But the main man for Hargrave was Charlotte signee Chris Braswell who poured in 21 points.
Malik Stith played a strong second half for Bridgeton, finishing with a team high 19 points for the game.
Patterson 81, Notre Dame Prep 56
Patterson dominated Notre Dame Prep with a balanced attack that saw five players scoring double figures. Georgia State signee Rashanti Harris, Washington signee Clarence Trent and Hunter McClintock each scored 11 while DeAndre Kane and Arsalan Kazemi, who has signed with Rice scored 10 points.
Point guard Vincent Council played a strong floor game for Patterson dishing out six assists to only two turnovers. Kane also dished out seven assists.
For Notre Dame James Southerland, who is committed to Syracuse, scored 13 points, and Providence signee Johnnie Lacy and Cincinnati signee Sean Kilpatrick scored 10 points each. Kilpatrick struggled from behind the arc, however, going 0 for 9 from three.
Winchendon 63, Stoneridge Prep 34
UMass signee Sampson Carter led Winchendon with 10 points in a grossly lopsided affair. The top performer for Stoneridge was point guard Mohamed Koita who scored 10 points.
Findlay 81, St. Andrew's 50
St. Andrew's was no match for the powerful Findlay squad. Top ten prospect and Texas signee Avery Bradley put up a game high 19 points. Four other Findlay player joined Bradley in double figures including Willie Hankins with 14, Victor Rudd with 11, Cory Joseph with 10 and D.J. Richardson (Illinois signee) with 10. Carlos Lopez, who is headed to UNLV added nine points.
St. Andrew's has a couple promising 2011 prospects in combo guard Michael Carter-Williams and wing player Michael Laplante. Both players scored ten points in the loss.
Massanutten Military Academy 74, St. Thomas More 62
Small forward Adrian Powell led the way for Massanutten with 16 points including 3 of 6 shooting from behind the arc.
West Virginia bound big man Dan Jennings paced St. Thomas More with 16 points and some strong work on the boards. Future Marist forward Anell Alexis had 15 points.
Scouting observations and recruiting news
Look for Mike Marra to get minutes at Louisville as a long range shooting specialist. He has a sweet stroke with range and gets it off quickly and with elevation. Marra isn't the quickest player or the best off the bounce, but he is certainly one of those players whose shot you expect to go in. I don't think he missed one shot to the side on Friday night.
Freddie Riley's twisting 25+ foot jumper at the buzzer was no fluke. He specializes in hitting tough wing jumpers on the move.
Liked the effort that Charlotte signee Chris Braswell played with throughout the game. Expect him to have a very successful college career.
Maurice Creek didn't have his best game, and in fact was a defensive liability for Hargrave during a stretch in the second half, but the Indiana signee has an economical approach to his game that is refreshing to watch. He makes a variety of shots, is strong with the ball, rebounds his position and sees the floor well.
Rashanti Harris is built like a man and rebounds like a man. The next step for him is to develop a way to score other than off put backs.
DeAndre Kane reiterated that he has not committed to Pittsburgh, but is down to Pittsburgh and Connecticut. Kane is a legit high major shooting guard who has a feel for the game and a burst of explosiveness. He showed great anticipation on defense. Kane said that academics are not an issue.
Hunter McClintock said that TCU wants him to visit next weekend. He also said he recently heard from Washington State and Arizona State and that Hawaii has been calling.
2010 prospect David Nyarsuk was quite productive in his minutes backing up Rashanti Harris. He was quick to the basketball and ran the floor well to go along with his tremendous length. He listed Tennessee, Kentucky and Indiana as schools recruiting him, but the 7-footer said he has no offers yet.
Marshall struck gold signing Hassan Whiteside. He plays well above the rim and has the potential to be a scorer. What he does in the weight room will likely dictate the course of his career.
James Southerland, who signed with Syracuse last year, affirmed his commitment to attend Syracuse next year.
Look for point guard Vincent Council to be a spring signing priority for a number of schools. Council was solid throughout the game as his team's quarterback, and there just aren't a lot of quality point guards left in the 2009 class.
Assistants from Kansas State, Arkansas, Louisville, Cincinnati, Minnesota, UNLV, California, Iowa, South Carolina, Arizona State, Rutgers, UMass (head coach Derrick Kellogg), Vanderbilt, Providence, Northern Iowa and New Orleans were some of the coaches spotted in the gym.


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American entrepreneur who made a fortune estimated at $1 billion by finding and buying losing properties and turning them around. The fourth of five kids, he grew up in Queens, the son of a self-made millionaire in real estate. In 1968, he graduated business school. In 1975 he made his first purchase of a run-down hotel, and began his history of renovations.
The youngest of five kids, he was raised in a 23-room estate in exclusive Jamaica Estates. As a boy, he visited building sites with his dad and drove a bulldozer by the time he was 13. In 1959, the feisty youngster was shipped off to New York Military Academy where he became Captain of the student regiment and of the baseball team. He graduated in 1964 and attended Fordham University for two years, then Wharton School of Finance. He was already talking about changing Manhattan's skyline. He graduated from Wharton as first in his class with a B.A. in economics. He joined his dad's world of real estate.
Trump is known as a P.T. Barnum of finance, Trump was always a conspicuous consumer with a powerful mystique. He sculpts his own persona with the aid of a press agent and has his name emblazoned on everything he touches. His toys include a $30 million yacht, an 118-room palace in Florida and a Manhattan apartment with an 80-foot living room.
Overextended, his empire began to crumble in 1990, leading to massive juggling of properties, buying and selling to stay afloat.
At the age of 51, Trump wrote his third autobiography, "Trump: The Art of the Comeback," written with Kate Bohner, 1997. Trump's other two autobiographies include "Trump: Surviving at the Top," written with Charles Leerhsen, 1990 and "Trump: The Art of the Deal," written with Tony Schwartz, 1987.
Trump had a 13 year marriage with Ivana whom her met in 1975, producing three children; Donald Jr. in 1978, Ivanka in 1982 and Eric in 1986. Their divorce in 1991 was highly publicized with accusations of his affair with Marla Maples and Ivana reaming Trump for as much as she could at the time, settling for a $3.5 million dollar home and $14 million. With this being only 1.5% of his net worth, she continued to pursue for a higher settlement. With the publication of Ivana's tell-all book, Donald brought a $25 million law suit against Ivana 7/30/1992 for breach of privacy. His tempestuous relationship with Marla Maples included a public shouting match in October 1992 in a restaurant. Their daughter Tiffany was born 10/13/1993. Trump separated from Marla in May 1997 with a pre-nup between one and five million.
In October 1999, he threw his hat in the ring of the presidential nomination, exploring the possibility of Pennsylvania Avenue real estate. He withdrew his coy flirtation on 2/14/2000.
The multimillionaire seems to be enjoying his new career as host of a TV reality series, "The Apprentice," which aired at 8:30 PM EST January 8, 2004. In the show he plays an executive with eight male and eight female participants trying to make more money than their opponents and vying for Trump's attention.
Giving her a $2 million 12-carat diamond ring, Trump became engaged to Slovenian-born model Melania Knauss on April 26, 2004. They have lived together for the past five years.
On August 9, 2004, one of the billionaire's companies, the Trump Hotels and Casino Resorts, Inc., disclosed a plan announcing the intention to file for bankruptcy protection in September (2004) and to emerge from Chapter 11 within a year. Under the plan, Trump would contribute nearly $71 million to the company and will relinquish his CEO title while retaining his position as Chairman of the Board. After months of negotiation with creditors, Trump's casino empire filed for Chapter 11 protection from debts on November 22, 2004. He asserts, "I don't think it's a failure; it's a success. In this case, it was just something that worked better than other alternatives." The business had a debt of $1.8 million; in September 2004, Forbes magazine estimated Trump's worth to be $2.6 billion and ranked him the 74th richest American. This filing is the second time the casinos filed for bankruptcy; the first time was in 1992. The multi-millionaire married for the third time on January 22, 2005 in Palm Beach, Florida, this time to Melania Knauss. The marriage ceremony was scheduled to begin at 7 PM.
Trump and his wife Melania welcomed their first child together, a son, Barron William Trump, born at 5:30 AM EST in New York City on March 20, 2006, according to Shelley Ackerman. Shelley cites Donald Trump on the Larry King show for the time. Early in the day, Trump had called in to the Imus radio show to announce the birth "20 minutes earlier." Shelley reports that, according to the producer's call log, Trump called in at 6:32 AM, which would put the birth closer to 6-6:10 AM. Little Barron is Trump's fifth child and his wife's first.
The Donald's first grandchild arrived on May 12, 2007. The little girl, named Kai Madison Trump, was born to his son Donald, Jr. and daughter-in-law, Vanessa. Another grandchild arrived on October 2, 2011 at 2:59 AM. Donald Jr. and wife Vanessa named this boy Tristan Milos.
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- parent->child relationship with Trump, Tiffany (born 13 October 1993)
- spouse relationship with Maples, Marla (born 27 October 1963). Notes: Bitter
- spouse relationship with Trump, Ivana (born 20 February 1949). Notes: Bitter
- Social : End a program of study 1968 (Graduated from business school)
- Financial : Buy/Sell Property 1975 (Made his first purchase)
- Family : Change in family responsibilities 1978 (Son Donald, Jr. born)
- Family : Change in family responsibilities 1982 (Daughter Ivanka born)
- Family : Change in family responsibilities 1986 (Son Eric born)
- Work : Published/ Exhibited/ Released 1987 (Autobiography written)
- Financial : Worst Period 1990 (Financial empire began to crumble)
- Work : Published/ Exhibited/ Released 1990 (Autobiography written)
- Relationship : Divorce dates 1991 (Divorce from Ivana, after 13 years)
- Financial : Lose significant money 1991 ($14 million settlement to Ivana)
- Family : Change in family responsibilities 13 October 1993 (Daughter Tiffany born by Marla)
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- Work : Published/ Exhibited/ Released 1997 (Autobiography written)
- Social Crime Perpetration 30 September 1999 at 12:00 noon in Palm Beach, FL (Cease and Desist order against him for filming in his home)
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- Work : Begin Major Project October 1999 (Entered race for presidential nomination)
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- Work : Gain social status 8 January 2004 (host of reality TV series, "The Apprentice")
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- Relationship : Begin significant relationship 26 April 2004 (became engaged to Melania Knauss)
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- Financial : Lose significant money August 2004 (contributes $71 million to bankrupt casino company)
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- Work : Lose social status 9 August 2004 (one of his companies in bankrupcy; he gives up CEO title)
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- Work : Lose social status 22 November 2004 (casinos file for bankruptcy protection)
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- Relationship : Marriage 22 January 2005 at 7:00 PM in Palm Beach, FL (Melania Knauss)
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- Family : Change in family responsibilities 20 March 2006 at 05:30 AM in New York, NY (Birth of fifth child, son Barron, with Melania Knauss)
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Source Notes
PT quotes birth certificate found online. Since the document was evidently posted by Trump, some caution is advised even though there is no evidence that the document was altered. Previously this entry was rated "A" (from memory) and had a birth time of 9:51 AM with the following source notes: LMR quotes a private source who obtained the data from his mother, confirmed by another astrologer who said, "He laughed, then called his mom."
Biography: "Trump, Donald John," Microsoft (r) Encarta, Copyright 1994 Microsoft Corporation, Copyright (c) 1994 Funk & Wagnalls Corporation.
Biography: Trump, Donald J. and Tony Schwartz, "Trump, The Art of The Deal," Random House, Inc., 1987
Biography: Trump, Donald J. and Chester Leerhsen, "Trump, The Art of Survival," Random House, Inc., 1990
- Traits : Personality : Ambitious
- Family : Childhood : Advantaged (Affluent)
- Family : Childhood : Order of birth (Fifth of five)
- Family : Relationship : Divorce bitter (Ugly first divorce)
- Family : Relationship : Mate - Noted (Ivanna, Marla Maples)
- Family : Relationship : Number of Divorces (Two)
- Family : Relationship : Number of Marriages (Three)
- Family : Relationship : Stress - Extramarital affairs (While married to first wife)
- Family : Parenting : Kids 1-3 (Four kids, different mothers)
- Lifestyle : Financial : Extreme ups and downs
- Lifestyle : Financial : Invest/ Property
- Lifestyle : Financial : Wealthy
- Lifestyle : Social Life : Groups (Life in the highlight)
- Vocation : Business : Economist (Financier)
- Vocation : Business : Entrepreneur
- Vocation : Writers : Autobiographer (X3)
- Notable : Famous : Newsmaker
- 1946 births
- Birthday 14 June
- Birthplace Jamaica, NY (US)
- Sun 22 Gemini
- Moon 21 Sagittarius
- Asc 29 Leo
- Traits : Personality : Ambitious
- Family : Childhood : Advantaged
- Family : Childhood : Order of birth
- Family : Relationship : Divorce bitter
- Family : Relationship : Mate - Noted
- Family : Relationship : Number of Divorces
- Family : Relationship : Number of Marriages
- Family : Relationship : Stress - Extramarital affairs
- Family : Parenting : Kids 1-3
- Lifestyle : Financial : Extreme ups and downs
- Lifestyle : Financial : Invest/ Property
- Lifestyle : Financial : Wealthy
- Lifestyle : Social Life : Groups
- Vocation : Business : Economist
- Vocation : Business : Entrepreneur
- Vocation : Writers : Autobiographer
- Notable : Famous : Newsmaker


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Intra-hepatic Chemotherapy in Patient With Non-resectable Liver Metastases From Cholangiocarcinoma
The recruitment status of this study is unknown. The completion date has passed and the status has not been verified in more than two years.
Verified June 2013 by Dorte Nielsen, Herlev Hospital.
Recruitment status was: Active, not recruiting
Recruitment status was: Active, not recruiting
Dorte Nielsen
Information provided by (Responsible Party):
Dorte Nielsen, Herlev Hospital
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
First received: November 23, 2010
Last updated: March 20, 2014
Last verified: June 2013
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A phase II trial evaluating intra-hepatic chemotherapy with oxaliplatin every second week in combination with systemic gemcitabine and capecitabine in combination with cetuximab in patient with non-resectable liver metastases from cholangiocarcinoma.
|Drug: Oxaliplatin, capecitabine, gemcitabine, cetuximab Drug: Oxaliplatin, capecitabine, gemcitabine cetuximab
|Phase 2
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Non-Randomized
Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|Intra-hepatic Chemotherapy With Oxaliplatin Every Second Week in Combination With Systemic Gemcitabine and Capecitabine in Combination With Cetuximab in Patient With Non-resectable Liver Metastases From Cholangiocarcinoma. A Phase II Trial.
Resource links provided by NLM:
Genetics Home Reference related topics: cholangiocarcinoma
Drug Information available for: Oxaliplatin Gemcitabine Capecitabine CetuximabU.S. FDA Resources
Further study details as provided by Dorte Nielsen, Herlev Hospital:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- PFS [ Time Frame: 6 months after last patient included ]Time from treatment start to progression or death.
Secondary Outcome Measures:
- Response rate. [ Time Frame: 6 months after last patient included ]
- Survival [ Time Frame: 6 months after last patient included ]
- Toxicity [ Time Frame: 28 days after last treatment of last patient ]
|Estimated Enrollment:
|Study Start Date:
|November 2010
|Estimated Study Completion Date:
|March 2015
|Estimated Primary Completion Date:
|March 2014 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
|Experimental: Single arm chemotherapy treatment
Drug: Oxaliplatin, capecitabine, gemcitabine, cetuximab
Intrahepatic oxaliplatinDrug: Oxaliplatin, capecitabine, gemcitabine cetuximab
Oxaliplatin given intravenous
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years and older (Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:• Informed consent
- Age > 18 years
- Performance status 0-1; expected survival ≥ 3 months
- Patient with histologically or cytologically adenocarcinoma developed from cells in the gall bladder, extra- or intrahepatic bile ducts or malignant cells consistent with above mentioned and radiologic findings consistent with cholangiocarcinoma
- Liver metastases not suitable for surgery or other local treatment
- Extrahepatic disease should be excluded by PET-CT-scan.
- Prior treatment with chemotherapy or no progression on first line treatment
- Metastases < 70 % of the liver
- neutrophile granulocytes ≥ 1.5 x 109/l og thrombocytes ≥ 100 x 109/l
- bilirubin < 2.0 x UNL (upper normal limit).
- creatinine-clearance ≥ 30 ml/min.
- Intrahepatic treatment can be accomplished
- The patients is approved by a multidisciplinary team
Exclusion Criteria:• Other current or prior malignant disease except adequately treated and cured carcinoma in situ of the cervix or squamous cell carcinoma of the skin.
- Cytotoxic or experimental treatment within a 14 days period before start of trial medication
- The patient is not allowed to participate in other clinical trials.
- Any clinical symptoms suggesting peripheral neuropathy grade 2
- Other severe medical conditions
- Severe cardial disease or AMI < 1 year
- Presence of diseases preventing oral therapy
- Patients with uncontrolled infection
- Pregnant or lactating women
- Women capable of childbearing not using a sufficient method of birth control
- Patients not able to understand the treatment or to collaborate
- Prior serious or unsuspected reaction after treatment with fluoropyrimidine
- Known prior hypersensitivity reactions to the agents
- Interstitial pneumonitis or pulmonary fibrosis
Contacts and Locations
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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01247337
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01247337
|Herlev Hospital
|Herlev, Denmark, 2730
Sponsors and Collaborators
Dorte Nielsen
|Principal Investigator:
|Magnus Bergenfeldt, Consultan
|Department og Gastroenterology
More Information
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ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on September 21, 2017
|Responsible Party:
|Dorte Nielsen, Responsible Party was entered in the old format as Dorte Nielsen, professor DMSci, Department of Oncology, Herlev Hospital., Herlev Hospital
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT01247337 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
|Study First Received:
|November 23, 2010
|Last Updated:
|March 20, 2014
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Neoplasms, Glandular and Epithelial
Neoplasms by Histologic Type
Antimetabolites, Antineoplastic
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
Antineoplastic Agents
Antiviral Agents
Anti-Infective Agents
Enzyme Inhibitors
Immunosuppressive Agents
Immunologic Factors
Physiological Effects of Drugs
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This article, entitled "Drowsy Driving," comes from Katie Kuenkel, MomsEveryday correspondent from Western Wisconsin.
As moms, a lot of the time not getting enough sleep comes with the territory. But being drowsy can have dire consequences, especially when we get behind the wheel.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 100,000 car crashes are a result of driver fatigue each year. Obviously falling asleep at the wheel is dangerous, but just being sleepy also has consequences. Drowsiness can make drivers less attentive, slow their reaction time, and affect a driver's ability to make decisions.
The best way to prevent drowsy driving – is to get enough sleep! Adults should aim for 7 or 8 hours a night, while teens need 9 or 10 hours. If you have serious difficulty getting enough sleep, it's possible you have a sleep disorder, and you may want to see a specialist.


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"Great buy!" (E7550)
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"For a backpack style soccer bag, this one beats them all. It's the most affordable, and is very well made. I was impressed from the moment I pulled it out of the package. I am able to fit my boots (adult size 10), my soccer ball, goalie gloves, goalie jersey, shin guards, pump, ace bandage and tape, and my kit in the bag.
If you're someone with larger feet, I'd suggest moving up to a duffle style bag, which will provide more room. My size 10 boots just fit in the outside pocket. " (E12416)
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Of Course… you want the most out of your new TV. Have BrandsMart USA's Tech Team professionally install your flat panel TV up to 59"" to a structurally sound wall. Our installers will conceal connecting cables (excluding power cord) to your existing equipment in same room. In addition, they will add your new TV to an existing wireless network where applicable and program the supplied remote for the TV.
* All necessary electrical adjustments must be made by a certified electrician. The installer will provide a brief explanation of your new system. Examples of situations where additional charges may apply: Locations with inadequate access to wall, floor, ceilings and/or roof/attic in which wire is to be hidden; installation into or around wall units; relocation of existing video signal/source; concrete walls and/or ceilings; or commercial installations.


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Attack of the colitis-causing bacteria!
I was delighted to see recently that I had received multiple questions about an individual researcher's work and how her findings would contribute to the development of a cure. Therefore, I decided to read up, expand my IBD research world and share what I've learned. Just as a disclaimer – this is not my field of expertise, but fun for me to read about nonetheless.
Several years ago, Dr. Laurie Glimcher at Harvard, found a protein called T-bet that determines the program for immune cells, and showed that T-bet protects against the development of colitis. The immune system can be programmed by the body (like TiVo) for one of two programs to produce a precise set of signals to either promote or inhibit inflammation. For a long time, the idea was that inflammation in Crohn's was caused by one program, and colitis by the other. Over time, we've found out that it isn't black and white.
Last month, another paper was published from the Glimcher lab demonstrating that T-bet not only protects against inflammation that is associated with colitis, but also may prevent specific harmful bacteria from colonizing the colon. Mice lacking T-bet develop colitis and are more susceptible to specific types of bacteria growing in the colon. If you put regular mouse pups in a cage to be raised by one of these mice with colitis, the pups pick up the bacteria and also develop colitis.
So what does this all mean? I have posted before that good bacteria might be able to protect against IBD – but it is also possible that bad (pathogenic) bacteria might play a role in developing IBD. Most of us have probably been given antibiotics at some point when having a flare for just that reason. What this study tells us is that there might be a connection between inflammatory signals and the potential for pathogenic bacteria to develop in the colon. Although we don't know which strains of bacteria promote this colitis, identifying these bacteria and how inflammation contributes to their colonization of the colon may lead to new treatment options.
Lastly, does this mean that colitis is contagious? Although this paper indicates that pathogenic bacteria from one mouse can colonize another resulting in colitis, I wouldn't break out the biohazard suits quite yet since there are many variables involved in IBD development, and it is likely that it is still a combination of factors, including bacteria, that result in disease progression.


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A few days ago, I had never heard the name Kathleen Merrigan, but I should have. In 1990, Merrigan authored the bill that set standards for organically-grown foods in the U.S.1 Today, Merrigan is the deputy secretary at the US Department of Agriculture under Tom Vilsack. Merrigan is a hero to the sustainable food movement, an organic food expert and a champion of America's small farmers. With ideas that include mobile slaughterhouses that would allow small ranches access to processing equipment and ideas to improve and assist community supported agriculture (CSA) programs, her program is aptly named "Know Your Farmers, Know Your Food." 2
When she stepped into office last spring, none of the 2009 budget set aside for local food had been touched. Merrigan immediately took up the reigns and started shaking up the USDA offices. Merrigan is changing the way that the USDA handles small farmers and has already started a program that will allow conventional farmers to receive grant money to switch to organic farming practices. Much like Jamie Oliver with his school lunch woes, Merrigan is pushing to find ways to make it easier for schools to purchase local produce and improve the menus in our country's schools.
Merrigan is up against some big players in the USDA and the agricultural industry, but she is not alone in this battle. She has found support on all levels of the USDA from people who were previously afraid to speak out and she has us, members of local food chains voting with our dollars to find things locally and organically.


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Injury updates: Hanley won't be rushed back from DL
MILWAUKEE -- Hanley Ramirez continues to take ground balls and hit, but manager Don Mattingly reiterated that the club will be careful about not rushing the shortstop back from the disabled list before his strained left hamstring is completely healed.
Mattingly also said that Jerry Hairston, healed from a strained left groin muscle but now nursing left knee tendinitis, played in an extended spring game Monday as part of his rehab.
And Scott Elbert continued his rehab assignment for Double-A Chattanooga on Monday with two strikeouts in one perfect inning. But Mattingly said Elbert still needs a little more Minor League action before the club activates him after two elbow operations.
"His velocity still isn't where we want it to be," Mattingly said. "But he's going in the right direction."
Ken Gurnick is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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The MCV Pacific 30 Under 30 was listed this week, plus there's yet more news on the R18+ front and IGN announce an awards night.
- After much deliberation, the MCV Pacific 30 Under 30 was announced yesterday, showcasing the best young talent the Australian and New Zealand industry has to offer.
- Queensland will NOT be accepting R18+ games until at least the 7th of February, when a committee rules on the legislation.
- IGN has announced that it will be hosting the Black Beta Select Awards on 1st February 2013.
- AFA Interactive has signed Kalypso's Omerta for Australian distribution.
- Ubisoft has put together 10 exclusive mega-special editions for Assassin's Creed III, and is auctioning them off one at a time to raise money for the Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick.
To register for the MCV Pacific News Digest, head to the registration page: http://www.mcvpacific.com/user/index/register/journey/register


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rusch_bag wrote:I don't know how anyone can keep MVP stuff in their bag with that plastic. You would have to keep a separate bag in your car for if it is to hot, cold, wet, dry, or almost anything in between.
I could see that with their putters (strictly putting), but I don't know about their mids. Seems like using their mids would be comparable to using a champion/Z disc.
Frank Delicious wrote:I really don't have a problem throwing an anode in anything except pretty heavy rain.
I will try this disc out but it will be competing against the two most ingrained discs in the bag, the eagle and the pred so it is gonna need to step it's game up to get in.
I don't any overlap if you decided to add this to your bag.


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OAKLAND — An Antioch man shot to death earlier this week at an East Oakland vigil for a homicide victim was identified Friday as Melvin Ewing, authorities said.
Ewing, 20, was shot about 8:56 p.m. Tuesday in the 5000 block of Melrose Avenue. He was with a group of about 20 people gathered to remember Oakland resident Ceejay Reed, 19, who died in a drive-by shooting April 26 on 53rd Street in North Oakland.
During that shooting, another 19-year-old man and a 21-year-old woman were also shot but will recover from their wounds, police said.
Police said they still aren't sure of motive for Ewing's shooting, in which no one else was injured and no arrests have been made.
Authorities said that even though Ewing had an Antioch address, he was know to visit Oakland frequently.
During the shooting on Tuesday, a nearby fire station had its windows shattered and firefighters were forced to dive for cover. Parked vehicles and houses were also hit by gunfire, police said.


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Hello All
Playing Blue Lake today and to prepare for the worlds in 2014 they are working it over pretty good. Footing on this course is rough so they have brought in dirt to level out and fill in large depressions. My question is if my disc runs into or lands on one of these piles of dirt do I get relief? I see in the rule book you don't get relief from picnic tables and stuff like that as they are considered part of the course. My first thought was I would get relief but after reading the rules I'm not sure. I ended up playing from the piles FWIW. Thanks in advance for clearing this up for me. Merry Christmas


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COMPENSATION payouts within North Yorkshire Police totalled more than £9,200 last year - the lowest amount in recent years.
Figures released under the Freedom Of Information Act showed damages of £9,233.61 were paid out in settlements following five successful court or tribunal actions against the force.
The figure is a massive reduction from 2012, which saw £76,952.78 given out in seven successful claims made by officers for amounts ranging from £205 to over £63,000.
In 2011, damages of £26,945.37 were paid out following five actions against the force, ranging from £21 to £20,325.
Of the 17 successful claims in the last three years, 14 were made by Police Constables, two by Detective Constables and one by an Inspector within North Yorkshire Police.
Seven of the payouts were as damages for physical injury, five followed employment tribunals, four were for replacement clothing or equipment, and one was designated as "other", but North Yorkshire Police could not provide further information or details as they may identify the individuals or their claims.
The figures also showed that although only 17 claims were successful, leading to damages totalling £113,131.76, there were 30 more claims to the force which were not successful.
A spokeswoman for North Yorkshire Police said the number of claims had not dropped dramatically, and the large single payment made in 2012 may have distorted the figures for that year.
The spokeswoman also said there were still claims which had not yet been settled from 2012 and 2013, so the figures may yet change.


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It's been frustrating watching Mad Men this season, particularly with the final season split into two parts.
But last night's episode was uncharacteristically optimistic – thank God! After one episode after another of down, down, down into the abyss of despair, to see Roger Sterling (John Slattery) come in and rescue the agency with a merger, and then Bertram Cooper (Robert Morse) take his final bow with a musical number reminiscent of his long stint in Broadway musicals, was more than refreshing – it was absolutely necessary. Here's what Morse had to say about his song and dance sendoff:
"Matthew Weiner came to me and said, 'Bobby, I want to talk to you… You're going to pass away in this episode. I'm sorry.' I said, 'I perfectly understand.' And he said, 'By the way, I've always wanted to have you sing. That's what I remember you from, all your Broadway and theater days. When I hired you, always, in the back of my mind, I wanted you to sing a song, but there was never a place to do it.' And then he came up with this idea. He said, 'I am going to make you come back in the last shot in the picture and sing a song to Don.' [Morse sings] 'The moon belongs to everyone. The best things in life are free.'
They had this wonderful choreographer, Mary Ann Kellogg, whom I knew very well, and hired four or five beautiful dancers who would play secretaries . . . I dance with them and also sing to Don, and it's a whole production. I went and learned the song, and I went into the studio and we recorded it with a huge orchestra. Then we rehearsed it on the set for a couple of days, away from everybody else. Nobody knew what was going on . . . It was just a lovely way, a sweet way, for dear Matt to send me off."
Now we just have to wait until 2015 – perhaps as late as April, 2015 – to see how this epic series ends.


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Five Priorities for the Modern CEO
TIM PAWLENTY: The CEO of 2014 isn't the CEO of 1914. Aside from being chief spokesperson, political strategist, good corporate citizen and running a business, these are the top five things today's CEO faces:
1. Having his or her business model disrupted by innovation. Just look at video stores, that is, if you can find one. That business model was upended by digital video streaming and even by a dark horse—Redbox. CEOs have to see around the curve to prevent their business models from falling victim to being out-innovated, leading to….
2. Using innovation to disrupt someone else's business. Technological advances are moving at a pace unlike at any time in history. Just 10 years ago, BlackBerry was the smartphone market leader and few phone screens were even in color. Smartphone innovation has created a multibillion-dollar industry and changed the way we bank, use maps and put endless information at the fingertips of customers. Every CEO should have a team that believes innovation is a "do or die" priority.
3. Team member excellence is within a company's control, but it requires outstanding recruitment, human-resource practices, training, mentoring, career advancement, communications and a modern work environment. Other things are beyond a leaders control such as…
4. Government compliance, regulation and litigation. The federal government is writing rules at a breakneck pace. Many companies now spend a great deal more on attorneys, compliance staff and consultants. Those funds often come from other areas of operations, including research and innovation. CEOs should be a voice to help policy makers strike the right balance between needed regulatory protections and not stifling growth, investment and innovation.
5. CEOs often struggle to meet professional obligations while also trying to live a balanced life. No great answers here but life "balance" opportunities need to be a priority on the CEO's schedule, or they won't happen.
Tim Pawlenty (@TimPawlenty) is the president & CEO of the Financial Services Roundtable. He is a former GOP presidential candidate and the 39th governor of Minnesota.
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Nothing like the first few warm days of spring to make you want to bust out all your cute, colorful dresses — and this Nanette Lepore number is already pretty popular with some of our favorite stars! Eva Longoria hit a taping of The View in her cute lime-green frock back in February, while Vanessa Minnillo stepped out in her vibrant dress a few weeks ago to a Bacardi-sponsored design competition in NYC. We don't know if the dress is a good luck charm for the ladies, considering Eva's engagement and Vanessa's nesting with Nick, but we do know that both ladies look lovely in their dresses. But we have to ask: Who wears the Tracy Reese dress better? Eva Longoria or Vanessa Minnillo?
Click here to read more about Eva Longoria in Off the Rack, and click here for the scoop on Vanessa Minnillo.
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