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Pool games for baby: Teddy bear
Teddy bear, Teddy bear is not only a nursery rhyme favourite amongst kids, but is a fun way to say goodbye to the water for this session. You may find your child does not like the water at first, but once you get in, they won't want to get out. This little tune makes parting easier.
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What you need:
- shallow pool, waist deep for mum or dad is fine
- supervising adult
Hold your child around the waist facing away from you.
Sing: "Teddy bear, Teddy bear, turn around".
As you sing, turn yourself and baby around in the water.
Sing: "Teddy bear, Teddy bear, splash the ground."
Splash yours and baby's hands in the water.
Sing: "Teddy bear, Teddy bear, tickle your tummy. "
Tickle baby's tummy under the water.
Sing: "Teddy bear, Teddy bear, cuddle your daddy or mummy."
Cuddle your baby.
Sing: "Teddy bear, Teddy bear, jump up high."
Lift your child as high as comfortable out of the water.
Sing: "Teddy bear, Teddy bear, wave goodbye."
Wave to other participants, or the pool to make it easier to leave the water.
- Sing to the tune of Teddy bear, teddy bear.
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Dhammanando wrote:One question I have: do you happen to know the provenance of Ajahn Buddhadasa's conception of "dhamma as duty"? Is it something that he attempts to ground in the Suttas? Or is it based on a lexical analysis of the word 'dharma'?
Dhamma is the thing called " the Duty of all living things," that which they must do to survive both physically and mentally, both for their own sake and for that of society. Even when translating this word as "teaching," "learning" or "practice," the important understanding is still in its being the duty of salvation. Whenever duty is done, that is Dhamma practice.
The Dhamma in the temple and the Dhamma in the rice field is the very same Dhamma when they are carried out as rightful duties for genuine survival-salvation.
Buddhadasa Legacies
Element wrote:I would say by duty, Buddhadasa is deriving the word from Indian religion in general and from the Pali patti patti dhamma, meaning 'practise'.
The way to practice to solve such problems is called the Dharma. The actual problem of human beings is the problem of suffering, both in individuals and in societies. Sentient beings must suffer when doing wrong against the Law of Idappaccayatā in the moment of contact (phassa). I would like you to know this especially well, since it is the essence of the Dharma. Thus, I will repeat it. All sentient beings must suffer when doing wrong against the Law of Idappaccayatā in the moment of contact (phassa). Sentient beings will not suffer when doing right - that is, not doing wrong - according to this Law. This is especially true in the moment of phassa.
ABCs of Buddhism
gavesako wrote:I myself have often wondered why is it that the Thai teachers mention the word "duty" (naathee) so much in their talks, emphasising that such-and-such is our duty to do towards X. I would guess that because the Thai society is structured along so-called "patron-client" relationships, nobody can just swim in it as an independent entity: your identity is defined by your role or duty towards others above and below you.
What Buddhadasa probably tries to point out is that there is a higher and more impersonal principle called simply Dhamma or Nature, and that we should be looking primarily towards that as Buddha's followers.
There are two languages: Dhamma language and everyday language. Everyday language is based on physical things and on experiences accessible to the ordinary person.
By contrast, Dhamma language has to do with the mental world, with the intangible, non-physical world. In order to be able to speak and understand this Dhamma language, one must have gained insight into the mental world.
Appamatto ubho atthe adhiganhti pandito,
Ditthe dhamma ca yo attho, yo ca'ttho samparyiko.
Atthbhisamaydhro pandito ti pavuccati.
The wise and heedful person is familiar with both modes
of speaking: the meaning seen by ordinary people and
the meaning which they can't understand. One who is
fluent in the various modes of speaking is a wise person.
retrofuturist wrote:To what extent did Buddhadasa believe that the Theravada commentarial interpretations had gotten the application of the two truths with respect to the Buddha's teachings mixed up?
saṅketavacanaṃ saccaṃ
paramatthavacanaṃ saccaṃ
dhammānaṃ tathalakkhaṇan ti
The speech wherewith the world converses is true
On account of its being agreed upon by the world.
The speech which describes what is ultimate is also true,
Through characterizing dhammas as they really are.
tasmā vohārakusalassa
lokanāthassa satthuno
sammutiṃ voharantassa
musāvādo na jāyatī ti
Therefore, being skilled in common usage,
False speech does not arise in the Teacher,
Who is Lord of the World,
When he speaks according to conventions.
(Mn. i. 95)
Element wrote: The Buddha did not teach Dependent Origination to laypeople or for the purpose of encouraging morality.
bodom_bad_boy wrote:The Buddha taught Dependent Origination to lay people.
Element wrote:In brief, if you wish to learn about Buddhadasa's position, you can listen to the lecture Noble Truth of Dukkha's Origin (part 1 | part 2).
clw_uk wrote:What was his teachings reguarding Kamma.
Also what was his views reguarding the devas, hungry-shades etc, did he take them to be objective beings or just simply mental states?
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Stephanie Anderson's poems have recently appeared or are forthcoming in dear camera, Harp & Altar, Strange Machine, Tight, and elsewhere. She is the author of two chapbooks, In the Particular Particular (New Michigan Press) and The Choral Mimeographs (dancing girl press), and currently lives in Chicago.
Arlene Ang is the author of four poetry collections, the most recent being a collaborative work with Valerie Fox, Bundles of Letters Including A, V and Epsilon (Texture Press, 2008). She lives in Spinea, Italy where she serves as staff editor for The Pedestal Magazine and Press 1. More of her work may be viewed at www.leafscape.org.
Aaron Balkan lives in New York City, home to many women. He is known for his work with tacosavantgarde.com.
Brynne Barnes took her B.S. in Biopsychology and Cognitive Science from the University of Michigan and her M.A. in Creative Writing from Eastern Michigan University with an emphasis in poetry and children's literature. She currently lives in Ann Arbor and teaches freshman writing courses as an Adjunct English Professor at Adrian College.
Rebbecca Brown currently teaches at Hunter College in New York City. Her work has appeared in Confrontation, American Literary Review, 88: A Journal of Contemporary American Poetry, Eclipse, New South, The Means, and Concho River Review (among others).
Ashlynn Browning is a mixed media artist whose work centers on line and its ability to convey emotional information. She is a recipient of the Joan Mitchell Foundation Grant and has exhibited at New York's CUE Foundation and Lincoln Center. Other recent exhibitions include Hallway Projects, San Francisco, CA, Flanders Gallery, Raleigh, NC and Elder Gallery in Charlotte, NC. Browning has received grants from the Vermont Studio Center, the United Arts Council, and the Virginia Center for Creative Arts. Her work was featured in the 2009 Southern edition of New American Paintings. She lives in Raleigh, North Carolina, where her work is represented by Flanders Gallery.
C. S. Carrier's the author of After Dayton (Four Way Books, 2008), Lyric (horse less press, 2007), and The 16s (Katalanché Press, 2007). He lives and works in Hartford, CT with a Chihuahua named Merwin.
Amy Catanzano is the author of Multiversal (Fordham University Press, 2009), selected by Michael Palmer for the Poets Out Loud Prize, and iEpiphany (Erudite Fangs, 2008). Her poetry and prose have been published in literary journals such as Conjunctions, Volt, Denver Quarterly, Tarpaulin Sky, La Petite Zine, and Colorado Review. Her writing is also included in the anthology, A Best of Fence. A graduate of the Iowa Writers' Workshop, she works and teaches in the Jack Kerouac School of Disembodied Poetics at Naropa University in Boulder, Colorado.
Laura Cherry's chapbook, What We Planted, received the Philbrick Poetry Award. She co-edited the anthology Poem, Revised (Marion Street Press). Her poems have appeared or are forthcoming in journals including LA Review, Borderlands: Texas Poetry Review, Waccamaw, Switched-on Gutenberg, and The Vocabula Review. They have also appeared in the anthologies Present Tense (Calyx Press), Vocabula Bound (Marion Street Press), and Letters to the World (Red Hen Press). Cherry received an MFA from the Warren Wilson College Program for Writers.
Alex Cigale's poems recently appeared in The Cafe, Colorado, Global City, Green Mountains, and North American reviews, Drunken Boat, Hanging Loose, McSweeney's, and Zoland Poetry and are forthcoming in Eleven Eleven, Gargoyle, Redactions, Tar River Poetry, and 32 Poems. His translations from the Russian can be found in Crossing Centuries: the New Generation in Russian Poetry and in The Manhattan and St. Ann's reviews. He was born in Chernovtsy, Ukraine and lives in New York City.
Olivia Cronk's work has most recently appeared at elimae and Parcel and is forthcoming in Jubilat and Ox Family. Her chapbook, Gazooly, can be downloaded at www.beardofbees.com. She reviews poetry for Bookslut and teaches at Oakton Community College and Northeastern Illinois University. She lives in Chicago.
Shome Dasgupta lives in Lafayette, LA and teaches at South Louisiana Community College and University Of Phoenix Online. His writing has appeared in Magma Poetry, Frame Lines Magazine, The Dead Mule, Lit Chaos, and elsewhere. His fiction has been nominated for The storySouth Million Writers Award and The Best Of The Net 2009. He received an MFA in Creative Writing from Antioch University-Los Angeles.
Peter Davis' book of poems is Hitler's Mustache. His next book of poems, Poetry! Poetry! Poetry!, is forthcoming from Bloof Books in Spring of 2010. His recent poems have appeared in, or are forthcoming in, journals like Double Room, Jacket, Sir!, Sixth Finch, Fou, Forklift, Ohio, and Action, Yes. He lives in Muncie, Indiana and teaches at Ball State University.
Matthew Falk lives in Bay City, MI, where he works for Mayapple Press and wears the same shoes every day. Short stories and poems written by him have appeared in various venues, both in print and online.
Stephanie Ford is from Boulder, Colorado, and lives in Los Angeles. Her work has been published in Cream City Review and is forthcoming in Red Mountain Review.
Elisa Gabbert is the poetry editor of Absent. She is the author of two chapbooks from Kitchen Press, Thanks for Sending the Engine and My Fear of X, and a forthcoming collection, The French Exit (Birds LLC), as well as co-author, with Kathleen Rooney, of the collaborative collection That Tiny Insane Voluptuousness (Otoliths). Recent poems and collaborations have appeared in Colorado Review, Diagram, The Laurel Review, Salt Hill, Jubilat, The Collagist, The Pinch, and other journals. She currently lives in Boston and works as a writer and blogger for a software startup.
Isabelle Ghaneh has been or will be published in several on-line and print literary ventures, including Mastodon Dentist, The Orange Room Review, Best Poem: A Poetry Journal, Pennine Ink #26, Pedestal Magazine, Coal City Review and The Copperfield Review.
Dobby Gibson is the author of Polar (Alice James Books, 2005), which won the Beatrice Hawley Award, and Skirmish (Graywolf Press, 2009). He lives in Minneapolis. The poems in this issue are from the book Late Makeup Years and Decline (1979-1983), which was written in collaboration with Matt Hart and is forthcoming from Hell Yes! Press in 2010.
John Greiner is a poet, playwright and short fiction writer living in New York City. His pieces have appeared in numerous international magazines. Greiner's plays have received successful runs in New York City, Chicago and Gloucester, MA. More of John's work can be seen at http://baronandcrow.blogspot.com in collaboration with photographer Carrie Crow.
Matt Hart is the author of Who's Who Vivid (Slope Editions, 2006) and YOU ARE MIST (Moor Books, forthcoming). He lives in Cincinnati. The poems in this issue are from the book Late Makeup Years and Decline (1979-1983), which was written in collaboration with Dobby Gibson and is forthcoming from Hell Yes! Press in 2010.
Nathan Hauke is a PhD candidate at the University of Utah. His chapbook In the Living Room is forthcoming from Lame House Press (2009). His poetry has appeared in BlazeVox; Colorado Review; Denver Quarterly; Electronic Poetry Review; Eleven Eleven; EOAGH; Forklift, Ohio; Free Verse; Greatcoat; Gutcult; Interim; New American Writing; Parthenon West; Reconfigurations; The Tiny; Twenty Six; Word For/ Word; and XANTIPPE.
Christine Herzer is a poet and visual artist. Her work appears or is forthcoming in Fence, The New York Quarterly, Pinstripefedora.com, Platform Magazine [India], Wood Coin, Open Letters, Fogged Clarity, Upstairs at Duroc [France], Louis Liard Magazine. Christine received her MFA in Writing and Literature from Bennington College in June this year. She lives in India.
Elizabeth Horner has poems forthcoming in Red Mountain Review and has also been published in Gulf Coast, POOL, Burnside Review, Caketrain and others. She's been a scholar at both the Sewanee and Tin House Writers' Workshops. She lives in Oakland, CA.
Brent House grew up in Necaise, Mississippi, where he raised cattle and watermelons on the family farm. His poems have appeared in Colorado Review, Cream City Review, Denver Quarterly, Third Coast, and they are forthcoming in Georgetown Review, Bayou, and elsewhere. He received his MFA from Georgia College & State University, and he is completing his Ph.D. at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. He serves as a contributing editor at The Tusculum Review and as a limited-term assistant professor at the University of West Georgia.
MC Hyland is the author or co-author of five chapbooks, most recently Residential As In (Blue Hour Press, 2009) and the forthcoming Chaque Soir à Magic City (H_NGM_N Books). Recent poems have appeared or are forthcoming in Slant, Cannibal, Fourteen Hills, and elsewhere. She lives in Minneapolis, where she runs Double Cross Press and the Pocket Lab Reading Series.
Becca Klaver is the author of the chapbook Inside a Red Corvette: A 90s Mix Tape (greying ghost press, 2009) and the full-length collection LA Liminal (Kore Press, forthcoming 2010). A founding editor of the feminist poetry press Switchback Books, she is currently pursuing her PhD in Literatures in English at Rutgers University and lives in Brooklyn, NY.
Ish Klein's book, Union! came out April 2009 through Canarium Press. Her poems have been published in Make Magazine, The Canary, Gare du Nord, The Hat magazine, X-connect, Bridge, Spork and are online. Her films have screened all over the world and at Philadelphia's ICA. You can see some of them here: www.youtube.com/user/ishkleinfilms
Caroline Klocksiem's poems have most recently, or will soon appear in such journals as Blood Orange Review, Shampoo, Drunken Boat, and Front Porch. A native South Carolinian, she received a BA from University of Tennessee-Chattanooga, and a Creative Writing MFA from Arizona State University. She co-edits poetry for the online journal 42opus.
Natalie Knight's poems have appeared or are forthcoming in Try!, Octopus, moria, 3by3by3, and Slightly West. Her chapbooks Xenia (Furniture Press) and prairies (Scantily Clad Press) were published in 2009 and Archipelagos is forthcoming from Punch Press. Originally from Western Washington, she lives in Albany, New York and works towards a PhD at University at Albany, SUNY. Her review of Rodrigo Toscano's Collapsible Poetics Theater is here: http://jacketmagazine.com/38/r-toscano-rb-knight.shtml
Brad Liening is a poetry editor at InDigest Magazine, and he helps run Hell Yes, a DIY press that publishes zines and chapbooks. He lives in Minneapolis.
Jon Link lives in Japan. He edits GlitterPony with the astounding Natalie Lyalin. He has an MFA from UMass, Amherst. He misses you.
Lily Iona MacKenzie has taught expository and creative writing, the humanities, and English, at the University of San Francisco and other Bay Area colleges for over 20 years. Her poetry, critical and personal essays/articles, travel pieces, and short fiction have appeared in numerous U.S. and Canadian publications.
Kristi Maxwell is the author of Hush Sessions (Saturnalia, 2009), Realm Sixty-four (Ahsahta, 2008), and Elsewhere & Wise (Dancing Girl, 2008). She can currently be found in Cincinnati.
Heather Momyer lives in Chicago where she teaches writing and literature and acts as the Nonfiction Editor of Requited. She reads fiction for Hotel Amerika and her work appears in Moria, keepgoing, ghoti, A cappella Zoo, Robot Melon, and other journals.
Adam Moorad's writing has recently appeared or is forthcoming in 3 A.M. Magazine, Johnny America, Storyglossia, and Underground Voices. His story "Star-Spangled Enterprise" is/was a nominee for Best of the Net 2009. He is the author of an ebook, The Nurse and The Patient (Pangur Ban Party, 2009). He lives in Brooklyn and works in publishing. Visit him here: http://adamadamadamadamadam.blogspot.com .
Matthew Olzmann is a graduate of the MFA Program for Writers at Warren Wilson. His poems have appeared or are forthcoming in Atlanta Review, Cortland Review, Margie, Rattle, Minnesota Review and elsewhere.
Oliver de la Paz is the author of three books of poetry: Names Above Houses (SIU Press 2001), Furious Lullaby (SIU Press 2007), and Requiem for the Orchard (forthcoming from the University of Akron Press 2010). He is the co-chair of the advisory board for Kundiman.org, and he is the recipient of grants from the Artist Trust of Washington and the New York Foundation for the Arts. He teaches creative writing at Western Washington University.
Peter Ramos' poems appear in Indiana Review, Painted Bride Quarterly, Verse, The Chattahoochee Review, and Poet Lore. He is the author of one book of poetry, Please Do Not Feed the Ghost (BlazeVox Books, 2008), and two chapbooks: Watching Late-Night Hitchcock & Other Poems (handwritten press 2004), and Short Waves (White Eagle Coffee Store Press 2003).
Carly Sachs' first book of poems, the steam sequence won the 2006 Washington Writers' Publishing House book prize. She is the editor of the why and later, an anthology of poems that women have written about rape and sexual assault (deep cleveland press 2007). Her poems have appeared in The Best American Poetry 2004, Another Chicago Magazine, Nextbook, MiPoesis, PMS, The New Vilna Review, The Saint Ann's Review, and Present Tense. She received her MFA from The New School and has taught courses at George Washington University. Currently she is a bartender and yoga teacher in New York City.
Jenny Sadre-Orafai's first chapbook, Weed Over Flower, was chosen for publication by Finishing Line Press. Her poetry has appeared in or is forthcoming in: Wicked Alice, can we have our ball back?, FRiGG, Plainsongs, Literary Mama, Poetry Midwest, Dash, Boxcar Poetry Review, slant, Caesura, Gargoyle, and other fine journals. Sadre-Orafai's prose has appeared in Rock Salt Plum and in the Seal Press anthology, Waking Up American. She currently serves as poetry editor for JMWW and is an Assistant Professor of English at Kennesaw State University.
Morgan Lucas Schuldt is the author of the poetry collection Verge (Parlor Press: Free Verse Editions, 2007), and two chapbooks: L=u=N=G=U=A=G=E (Scantily Clad Press, 2009) and Otherhow (Kitchen Press, 2007). He lives in Tucson where he edits the online literary journal CUE (www.cuejournal.com), and the chapbook series CUE Editions.
Rachel M. Simon lives in Yonkers with a dog with one white paw. She teaches at SUNY Purchase College, Fordham University, and Bedford Hills Correctional Facility (among other places). Her chapbook, Marginal Road, is available from Hollyridge Press and her full-length collection, Theory of Orange, won the Transcontinental Prize from Pavement Saw Press.
Nate Slawson edits the online magazine dear camera and designs books for Cinematheque Press. He is the author of the chapbook A Mixtape Called Zooey Deschanel (L4, 2009) and recent work has appeared or is forthcoming in diode, Typo, Forklift, Ohio, Cannibal, DIAGRAM, Corduroy Mtn., and other places. He lives in Chicago.
Lee Stern lives in Los Angeles. He was born in Chicago. He doesn't know what city he will die in. But, he thinks, it'll probably be within walking distance of one or the other.
Michael Stutz has recently contributed to The New York Times, The Dark Horse, Steampunk Tales, The Chrysalis Reader, The Emerson Review and Quick Fiction. He's a former Wired News correspondent, the author of the tech bestseller The Linux Cookbook, and has recently completed a novel about the net generation.
Steve Timm is the author of Disparity (BlazeVOX Books, 2006) and two chapbooks, Averrage (Answer Tag Home Press, 2004) and Stragetics (Bronze Skull, 2006), and his poems have been in a wide variety of print and on-line journals. He teaches English as a second language at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Fritz Ward is a recent poetic transplant to the Philadelphia area. His poems have appeared or are forthcoming in American Arts and Commentary, Agni Online, Swink, Salt Hill, Blackbird, Diagram, Small Spiral Notebook, and The Journal, among others. He holds an MFA from the University of North Carolina Greensboro, where he served as a poetry editor for the Greensboro Review. He works at Swarthmore College.
Ruth Williams is currently a Ph.D. student in English Literature and Creative Writing at the University of Cincinnati. Her poems have recently appeared in jubilat, Barrelhouse, Knockout, 42 Opus and are forthcoming from Redactions and Barn Owl Review.
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Art of the Brick International Exhibition
Sunday, September 22, 2013
Mansfield Art Center
700 Marion Ave.
Mansfield , OH 44906
Presented By: Mansfield Art Center
The Mansfield Art Center is proud to present Nathan Sawaya's Art of the Brick. This internationally acclaimed exhibit is touring North America, Asia and Australia. The New York based artist has four unique exhibitions created solely from standard LEGO bricks. As an art form medium and artist, Nathan Sawaya has taken it to new heights.
This exciting show is at the Art Center from September 21 through November 16, 2013. The Mansfield Art Center is open Tuesday-Saturday from 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5:00 p.m. The Art Center is closed on Mondays.
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Feb. 4, 2010
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To stay safe this weekend, the Office of Emergency Management reminds residents to:
- Re-supply emergency supply kits, especially batteries (for flashlights and radios), food and water supplies for up to three days and a manual can opener in case you lose electricity at your home.
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Category: fashion designer names
This week, AppellationMountain's Abby Sandel reports back from New York's Fashion Week, finding a stylish selection of voguish names.
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week just wrapped in New York on Thursday. I'm no fashionista, but ever since Project Runway debuted, I've paid closer attention to the world of haute couture. It's not just the clothes, of course. There are the exotic monikers of the supermodels – Frederique and Doutzen, Kinga and Honorine, Sofi and Shalom. This week I noticed that the designers themselves sport some inventive appellations, and even classics like Michael sound better paired with Kors.
Here are a few of my favorites from the runway:
Anna – As in the colorful Anna Sui.
Betsey – Betty sounds fresh again. Can Betsey be far behind? Designer Betsey Johnson lends the name an edge.
Carolina – She's the classic Caroline with a twist, inspired by Venezuela-born Carolina Herrera.
Callula Lillibelle – The designers behind Callula Lillibelle are Melanie Fraser Hart and William Calvert. Melanie borrowed her daughter's name for the company. Callie/Tallulah hybrid Callula and the smoosh Lillibelle are as fashionable as her mother's designs.
Elene – Elene Cassis is a newcomer to Fashion Week, but her name is an early medieval variant of Helen, found in an Old English religious poem.
Farah – Yes, everyone will assume you've named your daughter after Farrah Fawcett. But if Indonesian designer Farah Angsana makes it big, the name will take on a whole other vibe.


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Safety and Efficacy Assessment Treatment Trials of Emixustat Hydrochloride (SEATTLE)
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The purpose of this study is to determine if emixustat hydrochloride (ACU-4429) reduces the rate of progression of geographic atrophy compared to placebo in subjects with dry age-related macular degeneration.
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|Drug: ACU-4429 Drug: Placebo
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|Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Quadruple (Participant, Care Provider, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|A Phase 2b/3 Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Masked, Dose-Ranging Study Comparing the Efficacy and Safety of Emixustat Hydrochloride (ACU-4429) With Placebo for the Treatment of Geographic Atrophy Associated With Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Resource links provided by NLM:
Genetics Home Reference related topics: age-related macular degeneration
MedlinePlus related topics: Macular DegenerationU.S. FDA Resources
Further study details as provided by Acucela Inc.:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- Change from baseline in the total area of the GA lesion(s) [ Time Frame: 24 months ]
Secondary Outcome Measures:
- Change from baseline in BCVA score [ Time Frame: 24 months ]
- Frequency of AEs, discontinuations due to AEs, or dose modifications; severity and seriousness of AEs [ Time Frame: 24 months ]
|Study Start Date:
|February 2013
|Study Completion Date:
|May 2016
|Primary Completion Date:
|April 2016 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
Experimental: ACU-4429 2.5 mg
2.5 mg tablet
Drug: ACU-4429
Take orally once daily for 24 months
Other Name: emixustat hydrochloride
Experimental: ACU-4429 5 mg
5 mg tablet
Drug: ACU-4429
Take orally once daily for 24 months
Other Name: emixustat hydrochloride
Experimental: ACU-4429 10 mg
10 mg tablet
Drug: ACU-4429
Take orally once daily for 24 months
Other Name: emixustat hydrochloride
Placebo Comparator: Placebo
Includes identical tablets with only inactive ingredients (0 mg).
Drug: Placebo
Take orally once daily for 24 months
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|55 Years and older (Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Males or females, age ≥55 years.
- Clinical diagnosis of GA associated with AMD
- Able and willing to provide written informed consent.
- Able to reliably administer oral medication by self or with available assistance.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Active CNV or presence of an active ocular disease.
- Known serious allergy to the fluorescein sodium for injection in angiography.
- Pre-specified laboratory abnormalities at screening.
- Treatment with any investigational study drug within 30 days of screening or device (within 60 days of screening)
- History of other disease, metabolic dysfunction, physical examination finding, or clinical laboratory finding
- Female subjects who are pregnant or lactating.
- Female subjects of childbearing potential and male subjects who are not surgically sterile who are not willing to practice a medically accepted method of birth control from screening through 30 days after completion of the study.
- Unstable or poorly controlled medical or ophthalmic conditions
Contacts and Locations
Choosing to participate in a study is an important personal decision. Talk with your doctor and family members or friends about deciding to join a study. To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the Contacts provided below. For general information, see Learn About Clinical Studies.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01802866
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01802866
|United States, Arizona
|Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Sponsors and Collaborators
Acucela Inc.
Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
|Study Director:
|Acucela Medical Monitor
|Acucela Inc.
More Information
Keywords provided by Acucela Inc.:
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on September 21, 2017
|Responsible Party:
|Acucela Inc.
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT01802866 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
|Study First Received:
|February 28, 2013
|Last Updated:
|June 26, 2017
|Individual Participant Data (IPD) Sharing Statement:
|Plan to Share IPD:
Keywords provided by Acucela Inc.:
Geographic atrophy
Dry AMD
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Geographic Atrophy
Pathological Conditions, Anatomical
Macular Degeneration
Retinal Degeneration
Retinal Diseases
Eye Diseases
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New Busts, Statues and More...
"Sock! Pow! Whap!"
For decades, those words were synonymous with comic books in the mainstream media, thanks to the fan-favorite depiction of comic book images in the DC Comics 1960s Batman Classic TV Series. Now Diamond Select Toys (DST) announces it has teamed up with Warner Bros. Consumer Products (WBCP), on behalf of DC Entertainment, to create high-quality collectibles based on the TV classic, including busts and statues.
"The Batman Classic TV Series was on my TV constantly while growing up," said Chuck Terceira, director of DST. "Working on these characters is a dream come true. I know there are a large number of fans out there who feel the same way about the show, and we will give them the collectibles they've always dreamed of!"
Diamond Select Toys has multiple product categories supporting the Batman Classic TV Series license, including busts, statues, vinyl bust banks, bottle openers, and slate artwork, and development on their line of collectible busts has already begun. Character likenesses attached to the DST line include Adam West as Batman, Burt Ward as Robin, Julie Newmar as Catwoman, Frank Gorshin as The Riddler, Burgess Meredith as The Penguin, Cesar Romero as The Joker, and several other famous villains on the television show. DST will also draw on the show's many distinctive props and sets for new products in the line.
"The world of the Batman Classic TV Series was so fully realized, the designs so iconic, the cast so beloved that I can see us creating distinctive, exciting product for a good, long while," continued Terceira. "And as a lifelong Batman fan, I look forward to slowly turning my office into my own personal Batcave, full of collectibles that I have always wanted to own. I may never leave!"
Source: DST PR
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Quick Highlights:
To make strand bamboo, shredded bamboo fibers are compressed under extreme heat and pressure. This manufacturing process yields flooring that is even harder and more dense than traditional bamboo floors.
And, since bamboo is a naturally sustainable grass that re-grows spontaneously after harvest, you can feel good about making an environmentally friendly flooring decision.
Not enough and want more?
We caught up with real Lumber Liquidators' customers who volunteered to discuss their floor shopping, buying and installation experiences. In no way did these customers receive compensation for their kind words. (They're speaking straight from the heart.)
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We installed 600 sqf of Nantong Bamboo in our upstairs hall and seamlessly flowed it into both bedrooms and down the steps replacing the old carpeting. This flooring is quite substantial and sturdy. Solid bamboo-no layers or veneers. None of our boards were warped. The color is warm and bold without being too dark or too red. The scraped surface adds a rich texture to the rooms and we noticed the hard finish actually bounces light further into the rooms brightening the environment. Our home feels like it received an upgrade!
There is a beautiful black laquer that is applied to the distressed edge marks and recesses of the rustic surface. So, to blend in any exposed cuts (like the stair tread sides), we just gently sanded the cut end edges lightly with rough sandpaper and applied a little semi-gloss black enamel to it. It was a perfect Match! I imagine any future marks and dings could be doctored in a similar manner.
In the near future, we plan to continue with Nantong Bamboo in the house, adding another 1000sqf of it into the main floor living room and office. But only if it remains available. Please do not discontinue this flooring! Keep it in stock!
I installed this in the living room, dining room, kitchen, and hallway of my condo ~ four years ago.
It was a glue-down installation over concrete subfloors. I did have it professionally installed, so can't comment about that part.
There are a few minor scratches and dents (dropped an iron just right, moved something wrong, etc.) -- The scratches covered pretty easily with the liquid scratch filler you can buy at the local grocery though. Overall, it's nothing that you'd notice looking at the floor as a whole.
I get all sorts of compliments on the floors. I'd do it again.
Best Uses
I have a mid century modern home with terrazzo floors i am restoring in Sarasota. There was an old patio room off the master that was enclosed years ago and carpeted. I pulled up the nasty carpet and put down these gorgeous bamboo planks instead, transforming it into a great meditation and yoga room. They look great, feel good under foot and compliment the adjacent terrazzo beautifully. Very happy with end result. And with the Labor Day sale and 24 month same as cash financing, a pretty good deal.
I love this floor. It is in my kitchen, entry and hall bath. I have 3 dogs and was worried about the hardness of the floor and it's ability to handle the traffic it gets. Beautiful and functional. Beats the laminate that was down all to pieces.
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This flooring looks great and isn't that difficult to install. We've only had it in for a few days but it seems to be as durable as advertised.
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Used in an office just to try it out....fabulous is all I can say
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I had my contractor install in my living room and three bedrooms... we ripped up all the old damaged 60's oak. I cannot say personally about the install itself since I did not do it, but my contractor did mention the hardness of the bamboo and had to read the mfr's recommendation regarding the nails, staples to use. From there it was a breeze. The Long lengths look great and I love the color, not too brown, not too red and the handscraped, wire brush makes it look antique looking, but to me this would work well in both older traditional styles as well as contemporary. I am very pleased with my purchase and I cannot wait to be able to move back home, clean off all the saw dust from my remodel and enjoy the new floors... :)
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I self-installed ~200 sqft in our guest room and will later do the remaining 1200 sqft of our second story. The finished results look great. It takes some time to get used to working with this stuff as it is extremely hard. My jig saw was ok, I had to get additional blades for the mitre saw, the circular saw was bogged down, and my multi-tool started smoking a little. In the end, all of that is manageable. The width and length allowed me to fly through a 14'x14' room very quickly. I had to use my normal 18 guage finish nailer on the first row as well as the final 3 rows due to the proximity to the wall. I had a few bad nails, but nothing major. With 100 psi and max depth the finish nailer did just fine face nailing. The 50p is a must for the general install. At 80 psig, there were no issues.
So far, the flooring looks great. We had a few chips from the pull bar on the last few rows, but overall it is holding up well. It adds a lot of character to the room.
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Q:is Bamboo water resistant? ok to install in kitchen/bathroom?
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A:Yes, Bamboo is acceptable for installation in a kitchen or a powder room. It is recommend to put a throw rug by the sink because an excess water can damage wood. You will need to wipe up any water that sit on the floor as soon as possible. However a full bathroom that is showered in everyday may not be the best location for bamboo. Often there is too much water on the floor or humidity that can be absorbed into the flooring resulting in board edge cupping. Resilient and Tile floors are a better choice for these areas.
Q:Can you tell me if this has a cherry or reddish color to it? It seems to in the picture but not so much when I zoom in. Thanks you
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A:This product question would be better answered by our Sales Department, they are more familiar with all of our flooring products and can better assist you with your questions.
Q:could you please discuss the thickness of the layers (especially the bamboo) and the other materials used?
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A:This product question would be better answered by our Sales Department, they are more familiar with all of our flooring products and can better assist you with your questions.
Q:Is this product considered a solid hardwood?
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A:Yes this is considered a solid floor product (grass not wood).
Q:Is this formaldehyde free processed? Is this product from China?
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A:The adhesive that is used in bonding our Bamboo, Cork, Engineered, and Laminate flooring products contain very low amounts of Urea Formaldehyde. We feel that our products are very safe and most meet California CARB Phase I or California Phase II regulations, which is listed on the boxes. We also list MSDS sheets for most of these products on the Lumber Liquidators website "Flooring 101".
Q:can you use this in the kitchen
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A:Yes you can!
Q:We are currently installing the flooring and are looking to install matching hand railing. Is there any recommendation on a matching stain?
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A:Some homecenters and paint retailers have stain matching computer software which can give you a perfect match.
Q:What are the lenghts of this item?
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A:This product question would be better answered by our Sales Department, they are more familiar with all of our flooring products and can better assist you with your questions.
Q:how do i clean bamboo flooring?
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A:We can only recommend our Bellawood Floor Cleaner, or cleaners that are safe for water based urethane finishes. Never use any polish, wax, oil soaps or cleaners that add shine to the floor. Thank you for your inquiry.
Q:Can this flooring be refinished? More than once?
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A:Yes. If needed, bamboo flooring can be fully re-sanded and finished about three times as any other species. The techniques of sanding and finishing bamboo do require higher skills and are best left to professionals.


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Police are searching for a vulnerable Surbiton pensioner.
Lloyd Downes, 72, was last seen in Ewell Road.
He has been classed as high risk.
Mr Downes is described as black, about 6ft 3 with a slim build and was last seen wearing a black hat, black top, black jacket and jogging bottoms.
Anyone with information should call Kingston police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.


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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- Ohio's attorney general is reminding consumers to read the fine print on contracts before they join a gym or a health club in this new year.
Mike DeWine says people can be surprised months later when they find they are paying more than expected for a membership or can't cancel when they want.
DeWine is urging those who resolve to get healthy in 2013 to make sure they understand all costs of membership, cancellation policies and length of the contract, which should not exceed three years.
Under state law, Ohioans have three business days to cancel contracts for dance studio lessons and health spa services, such as gym memberships. Cancellations must be in writing and postmarked on the third business day after the first service is available.


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Pinterest is a fast growing platform and one where I have been carrying out a lot more work for clients in the past few weeks. I have had some successes with getting more Pinterest traffic and even some great links from bloggers by using Pinterest as an outreach tool. So in this blog I'll share some tips and tricks I have picked up.
How to Drive More Traffic from Pinterest
The first thing to do is make sure your content on Pinterest can be found easily. A lot of Pinners don't add a description to the images they are pinning and therefore it is hard to find them when you conduct a search in Pinterest.
You want to treat your description as if you were writing an excerpt for a blog post, so make sure you advise of the benefits of the visitor clicking through to your site. You have a maximum of 500 characters but I have found keeping descriptions around 50-150 characters, you can also add a web address and hashtags in your description.
Next you want to add a Pin it Social button to your website so your visitors can pin any images they like on your site. Navigate to the Goodies area and scroll down to the Pin it Button for Websites area.
Fill in the relevant fields and then an embed code will appear which you can add to your site.
If you have a WordPress site then there are a number of Free Plugins you can install on your site.
Now you have optimised your blog or website for Pinterest you want to visit your evergreen content that still receives traffic from search engines or referrals. If your site doesn't have too many images then you want to add some nice looking photos and pinnable images, such as memes or inspirational quotes.
For one of my clients who were a food blog I created some funny quotes based on the recipes on the site; if you aren't au fait with Photoshop or other image editing software then hop on over to Fiverr there are lots of designers who will be more than happy to provide you with some cost effective images based upon your requirements. With in just a few days of adding these images to the site referral traffic from Pinterest was up by 65% & the average Pinterest visitor stayed on the site for about 6-7 minutes and there was a reasonable bounce rate of 42%.
If you are looking for more ideas to developing content for Pinterest then I recommend this post on SEOmoz by Coby Almond.
Is it time to invest our budgets in Pinterest content?
A lot of businesses are starting to invest their marketing budgets in creating boards, contests and Pinterest targeted content and with the news that Pinterest is now driving more traffic than Bing, Twitter or Stumbleupon you can start to understand why. Shareaholic is one of the main providers of social sharing buttons and collates their data across 200,000 websites. They have a reach of approximately 300 million so are a fairly reliable data source. From the below figures you can clearly see that in June Pinterest over took Twitter in driving traffic to websites but when you actually look closer at the numbers you see an interesting set of results.
Source: Shareaholic All Traffic Sources Report
It is clear to see from the table above that the total traffic driven to websites via Social Media is approximately 10-11%, with Direct traffic driving almost twice that amount and Google search bringing in 45% of all traffic. So I wouldn't be making a significant reduction in my search budget to start to focus on expensive Pinterest friendly content just yet. But that's not to say you can't create something small scale and affordable to increase the likelihood your content is shared.
Source: Repinly
However if you are running a business within a niche that is popular with the stereotypical Pinterest user e.g. Food and Drink, Women's clothing or home decor then it is more important that you begin to define a clear strategy than if you are a car mechanic or health care provider.
Who is Pinning my Content?
Once you have devised your Pinterest content strategy you want to begin to understand who is pinning your images to their boards. You can do this yourself by going to Pinterest.com and adding your domain name after source.
There are also two tools that I have used recently when carrying out this type of analysis. The first is by Gaz Copeland which is a simple bookmarklet that allows you to see which images have been pinned and by who when you are browsing a website.
[mantra-button-dark url="javascript:void(window.open(%27http://pinterest.com/source/%27+window.location.hostname.replace(/^www\./,"),%27_blank%27));"]Gaz's Pinterest Tool[/mantra-button-dark]
The other bookmarklet is by Aaron Friedman and Josh Nankin which does a very similar job to Gaz's bookmarklet but instead of taking you to Pinterest to view this data it creates a CSV file you can download and manipulate in Excel.
[mantra-button-color url="javascript:(function(){document.location.href = 'http://joshnankin.com/pinterest/pinterest.php?pintrest_url='%20+%20escape("http://pinterest.com/source/"%20+%20document.domain.split('.').slice(-2).join('.')%20+%20″/");})();" color="#47AFFF"]Pinterest CSV Tool[/mantra-button-color]
To add these bookmarklets to your browser just drag and drop them to your bookmarks bar.
Once you know who is pinning your content (or your competitors content) you can begin to devise an outreach strategy to obtain more Pins or links.
Using Pinterest as an Outreach Tool
The great thing about Pinterest is how personal it is. It really is an insight into the lifestyle a person either lives or aspires to live. You can find out what food's they like, what cars they want to drive, the holidays they enjoyed and the books or movies they love. This information is absolutely gold to an outreach specialist or link builder.
For example if I was carrying out an outreach campaign for a "link building infographic" I can run a simple Pinterest search for my keywords. For this example I will use the keyword phrase "Link Building Infographic".
From this search I can find out the pins that have received the most re-pins, likes and comments. I can also click on a pin and see what the source URL is; so I can begin to create a list of blogs I might want to target with my blogger outreach campaign too.
Another useful insight I like is the fact you can find the most common people who your target re-pins. Which gives you more influential people to add to your target list. Once I have created a list of pinners I then try to segment them even further to find the really heavy hitters. I do this by asking myself the following 4 questions.
- How popular is my target on Pinterest?
- Are they regular contributors?
- How active are they on other social media networks?
- How good is their personal website?
Now, I have segmented my targets I can now begin to start my outreach.
Source: Repinly
I have found the best way to begin a conversation with a Pinner is by commenting on their pins. Most popular bloggers will receive hundreds of emails and blog comments every week. But the great thing about Pinterest is that not many people are commenting on the site (just 0.5% of Pinterest users spend time commenting), so by doing so you really will stand out. Once you have let them know who you are, you can take the conversation to email or another social media platform.
To obtain the best results from your outreach you want to consider following my A, B, C's of blogger outreach:
- Association –How can I develop a long term relationship? Could I offer a series of guest posts? Could I run a contest?
- Be Specific – Bloggers are pressed for time so what do you want them to do? Pin your content? Publish a guest post? Do an Interview?
- Content – Is my content unique or adding value? Is my content informative or entertaining? Is it relevant to their community?
Here is an example of an email I used for a recent infographic campaign once I had started to develop some basic relationships with my target bloggers:
Hi <redacted>,
I came across your site via Pinterest and wanted to share this new <redacted> infographic.
I was wondering if you'd be willing to share the infographic with the readers on your blog? I think <redacted>
Anyway I have published it here: <link>
If you do want to share it, here is an easy to copy embed code:
<embed code>
If you have any trouble with the embed code or have any further questions please don't hesitate to contact me.
Thanks for your time,
As you can see I was brief and gave them clear instructions as to what I needed them to do.
I hope this blog post has gone some way to helping you use Pinterest better as part of your social media strategy. If you have any questions or great Pinterest case studies please drop them in the comments below.


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Low-Sugar Whole Wheat and Oatmeal Spice Cake with Fuyu Persimmons
(Makes about 9 small servings, recipe created by Kalyn with inspiration from Garden Harvest Cake, inspired by Garden Harvest Cake.
1 cup white whole wheat flour
1/2 cup oatmeal crumbs or rolled oats (oatmeal crumbs that have been buzzed in the food processor will give a finer crumb to the cake)
3/4 cup Stevia-in-the-Raw Granulated Sweetener or Splenda (or use sugar if you don't care about having a low-sugar cake)
2 T brown sugar (or use 2 T more sweetener if you want even less sugar)
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. ground cloves (cloves are a strong flavor, some people may prefer to leave out)
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
2 cups grated Fuyu persimmon (about 5-6 persimmons)
1/2 cup chopped pecans
2 eggs, beaten
1/4 cup canola oil
1/4 cup buttermilk
1 T vanilla
In a large bowl, combine flour, oatmeal crumbs, sweetener, brown sugar (or more sweetener), cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, baking soda, and salt.
Peel persimmons and grate using a food processor or hand grater until you have two cups of grated persimmon, then stir the persimmon into the dry ingredients until it's evenly distributed in the mixture. Measure 1/2 cup pecans and chop with a chef's knife, then stir pecans into the dry ingredient mixture.
Bake cake about 35 minutes, or until the top is firm and springs back when touched, and a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean.
Serve warm or cold. Can be served with regular or low-sugar whipped cream, ice cream, frozen yogurt, or even Greek yogurt.
South Beach Diet Suggestions:
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Nutritional Information?
I chose the South Beach Diet to manage my weight partly so I wouldn't have to count calories, carbs, points, or fat grams, but if you want nutritional information for a recipe, I recommend entering the recipe into Calorie Count, which will calculate it for you.
More Cakes with Persimmons:
(Recipes from other blogs may not be South Beach Diet friendly; check ingredients.)
Persimmon Pudding Cake ~ Simply Recipes
Hachiya Persimmon Cake ~ Fresh Approach Cooking
Spiced Persimmon Cake with Dates and Lemon Glaze ~ Andrea Meyers
Persimmon Spice Cake ~ What's For Lunch Honey?
(Want even more recipes? I find these recipes from other blogs using Food Blog Search.)


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Medical Update: JA Happ
Toronto Blue Jays LHP JA HAPP left last night's game in Tampa Bay after being hit on the left side of his head by a batted ball. He was taken to hospital for medical testing. He was responsive and doing well after suffering a head contusion and a laceration to his left ear.
The Blue Jays anticipate that he will be discharged later today after further testing. The club will provide and update later today should any further information become available.


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Foxwoods Bound
Posted: May 14, 2010 2:53pm ET
The Big Smoke at the MGM Grand at Foxwoods is only a week away. On Saturday, May 22, I'm going to be smoking cigars with my colleagues from Cigar Aficionado, a host of magazine readers and some of the best-known cigarmakers on the planet. Looking to meet executive editor Gordon Mott, maybe ask him a question about how we rate cigars? Want to share a smoke with associate editor Greg Mottola, or tap my brain about tobacco in Nicaragua? Here's your chance.
The crowd is going to receive an A list of cigars. Alec Bradley Family Blend, Arturo Fuente, Ashton, C.A.O., Camacho, Carlos Toraño, Casa Magna (a former Cigar Aficionado Cigar of the Year), Cuba Aliados, Cusano, Diamond Crown, Flavours by C.A.O., Hammer + Sickle, La Aroma de Cuba, La Flor Dominicana, La Gloria Cubana Serie R, Macanudo 1968, NUb Habano, Oliva Serie G, Padrón, Panter, Rocky Patel, Tabacos Baez Serie H, Tatuaje, Te-Amo World Selection, Uppercut by Punch and Villiger 1888. Plus there will be free-flowing drinks from some of the top names in spirits, from Dewars, Glenmorangie, Remy, Macallan, Sheep Dip Scotch, Wild Geese Irish, Hammer & Sickle Vodka, Ron Matusalem, Classic Malt Collection, Oban, Singleton, Zacapa, Appleton Estate Rum, Don Q, Woodford Reserve, Tullamore Dew and icy Pilsner Urquell beer.
This is our second time at the MGM Grand at Foxwoods. It's a cool, boutique hotel and casino on the grounds of the much larger Foxwoods casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut. Last year I saw readers who hadn't been to a Big Smoke in some time, people from Boston, Providence, Rhode Island, as well as from the New York City area. Smoking laws have kept us out of Boston for years—the Bostonians were happy to see us back in their area, and we were happy to have them there.
If you're in the area and you're ready to have a smoke, join us. For more info or to pick up tickets, click here.
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Alex Benes California May 14, 2010 3:06pm ET
Dave, Sorry I won't see you at Foxwoods. I'll be at the national restaurant show in Chicago. I'm thinking of hosting an "Italian Beef Sandwich Crawl" (similar to a pub crawl and likely to end up with the same level of gastric distress). Have a blast and say hi to all. AB
David Savona New May 18, 2010 9:25am ET
I forgot one in my list (and a big one at that) Arturo Fuente cigars will be there as well! Going to make the change now....
David Savona New May 18, 2010 9:28am ET
Here's the full list:Alec Bradley Family Blend, Arturo Fuente, Ashton, CAO, Camacho, Carlos Tora¿o, Casa Magna. Cuba Aliados, Cusano, Diamond Crown, El Triunfador, Flavours by CAO, Fonseca, Hammer + Sickle, La Aroma de Cuba, La Flor Dominicana, La Gloria Cubana Serie R, Macanudo 1968, Nub Habano, Oliva Serie G, Padr¿n, Panter, Rocky Patel, Tabacos Baez, Tatuaje, Te Amo World Selection, Uppercut by Punch, Villiger 1888
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Successful. Innovative. Talented.
We know our Mount Mary alumnae like you are exceptional and have accomplished great things in your work, family and community. That's why we want to hear from you!
We invite you to tell us your story about life after graduation, so we can share the wonderful works of Mount Mary alumnae with future students, current students, other alumnae and the community. Read more about other alumnae in the Mount Mary Magazine.
Tell us about your:
- Career news—Let us know about cool projects you're working on, when you change employers, awards you've received and other career news.
- Volunteer work—Tell us about your volunteer activities at home and abroad.
- Family news—Whether you're getting married, expecting a baby, becoming a grandmother or moving to a new city, we would love to hear about your family's news.
- Alumnae connections—If you get together with your Mount Mary classmates, let us know and send us your pictures.
We encourage you to stay in touch and update your contact information.
Amazing Alumnae Stories:
"Sr. Aloyse's couture class turned my interest in fashion into a passion. Showing me the elements that underpin a truly successful dress—fit, function and details—she taught me my craft from the inside out. That's the foundation I built my career on."
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5/17/2010 – what is your phone number?
Response From Homebrew Heaven: We can be reached at (425) 355-8865Our toll free order number is (800) 850-2739
9/8/2009 – how can i flavor moonshine after it has been distilled?
Response From Homebrew Heaven: We sell an entire line of essences for flavoring alcohol. These essences turn plain alcohol into whiskeys, rums, gin, brandy's etc etc. It works for commercial alcohol (legal) as well as moonshine (illegal in the U.S.). How you choose to use these essences is not our concern.Here is a link to that category
1/26/2008 – I live about an hour (if traffic is good) from the address on your website. Do you have an actual store or is everything here based solely online?
Response From Homebrew Heaven: Yes, we have an actual brick-and-mortar store in Everett, WA. People actually walk in and buy stuff!Our address is:Homebrew Heaven9121 Evergreen WayEverett, WA 98204Heck, you can actually call us on the phone, too! It's 425-355-8865. A person will actually answer as long as it's business hours!
7/28/2006 – Does your activated stone carbon need to be washed with water before using it to filter alcohol? If so, what is the procedure?
Response From Homebrew Heaven: It is more effective if you do. A good way is to put it into a tube with something like a coffee filter on the end to hold the carbon. A rubber band will do to hold it in place. Start pouring a little water into the tube. It will bubble at first, and then be absorbed by the carbon. Keep doing this until water trickles out the end of the tube. . . .
2/12/2006 – Can homebrewed wines be distilled?
Response From Homebrew Heaven: Yes; most certainly. That is how brandy is made.The legality of doing so depends on where you are located and lots of other factors, however.
1/25/2006 – I want to know how to build a still for making whiskey or rum for personal use. what do I need to do this?
Response From Homebrew Heaven: We have a number of good books on this subject. Here are links to two of them:"Moonshine Made Simple and Still Makers Manual""Lore of Still Building"links are found belowOur Distillation Category (for equipment etc) is found here:Distillation Supplies & Alcohol FlavoringsThis is all assuming that you have researched . . .
7/21/2005 – I see a reflux still in my future but!!! I have to know, Is it possible to distill with a corn wash and maybe "filter" the finished product through charcoal and then maybe let this sit in charred oak chips to give it a whiskeyish flavor ? I would rather flavor it myself than with extracts. Also, can you use an all grain fermentation to distill . . .
Response From Homebrew Heaven: Where it is legal to do so...yes, your can distill a corn wash, filter and flavor with oak. That has been done.You are also correct about doing an all-grain fermentation without hops and distilling to produce whiskey. Again, the legality of that depends on many factors. That is your responsibility, not ours. The books in our Distillation . . .
4/19/2005 – Do you have recipes for scotch, vodka, gin, etc?
Response From Homebrew Heaven: No, but all of the books that we sell have recipes in them. Here is a link to that category:
2/6/2005 – what is an ideal temp.for distillation?
Response From Homebrew Heaven: If you mean for ethanol alcohol, it begins to vaporize at 172 deg F. If you are after maximum alcohol content (this is not always the desired product!) temperature is typically maintained at 172-178 deg F. Obviously, if you are distilling water, or another substance, the temperature is range is much different.There is more to running . . .
9/26/2004 – can you make brandys or schnapps and are they legal?
Response From Homebrew Heaven: It depends how you do it, where you live and how willing you are to do the paperwork...Mixing flavoring essences into purchased (commercial) vodka is legal. Making your own (for home use) by distillation is not legal in the U.S. In other countries, it is often legal.Of course, brandys and schnapps can be made commerically in the . . .
9/18/2004 – I am using Alexander concentrates to make wine. Since not aging in Oak barrels, what is best method to get better flavors. I have heard of Oak-Mor, also, wood chips. Which is preferable? And, of the chips, toasted vs non-toasted, when would you use each. What amounts do you add for a 5 gal batch? And, do amounts used vary depending on . . .
Response From Homebrew Heaven: I like untoasted oak chips, added to the primary fermenter (for about 7-10 days). The normal amount to use is 4-8 oz per 5 gallon batch, depending on how "oaky" you like it. Yes, typically whites are not oaked (except chardonnay), however, if you like it, do it! Reds can be more "aggressively" oaked. Remember, adding oak requires more aging . . .
5/5/2004 – The Price Of Gasoline Just Keeps Going Up !If I Became Good At Distilling And Ran A "Moderately" Efficient Distillation System:How Many Hundred Pounds Of Corn Would I Have To Distill Each Week To Make 20 Gallons Of Fuel Quality Alcohol For My Automobile?How Long Would It Take To Distill 20 Gallons Of 'Fuel Quality' Alcohol Using . . .
Response From Homebrew Heaven: Yes, it does (the price, anyway)!The use of alcohol as a fuel, and economics of doing so is best described in this website:http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel_library/ethanol_manual/manual_ToC.html
3/6/2004 – I have "Compleat Distiller" on my shopping list for general purposes. Do you know if this book covers the use of potatoes (versus grains) as the base for the fermentation stage, or do I need to search for additional "informational" materials?Thanks.
Response From Homebrew Heaven: This book is an excellent resource for the distillation part of the process, but it is a little "lean" on the fermentation portion. The Alaska Bootleggers Bible actually has better information on using potatoes, and even has a recipe for potato "wine".
2/28/2004 – Is it illegal to produce ethanol for a use other than human consumption?
Response From Homebrew Heaven: It depends on where you live, but in general, it is not illegal to produce ethanol for use as a fuel, for instance. A permit, however, may be required. The Feds even offer tax credits for producing alcohol as alternative fuel.We are not lawyers of course, and you should always be sure of your own legal position.
2/23/2004 – Do you know of any websites or books that have instructions on making a still from scratch?
Response From Homebrew Heaven: Most of the books we sell shown how to build a simple still. See link below for a link to our distillation section
1/1/2004 – How long does it take to make a liquor with a still?
Response From Homebrew Heaven: It involves two separate operations:1) Fermentation 2) DistillationStep 1) depends very much on what is being fermented, temperature, nutrients, yeast and many other factors. A general timeframe may be say... 7-10 days. This is entirely legal in most countries/states.Step 2) takes perhaps 4-6 hoursPlease bear in mind, that . . .
12/3/2003 – I can't drink alcohol. Is it possible to remove most of the alcohol of a liquor like Tequila and somehow maintain the flavor by evaporation or any other means? (So that N.A. Margaritas can be made)
Response From Homebrew Heaven: Not really, BUT...we have alcohol flavorings (essences) that are normally added to vodka to make them into rum, tequila, whiskey etc that should work just fine. They contain no alcohol themselves, and a very small amount can be added to make N.A. drinks.
11/9/2003 – So after someone builds a still what would be a good book to really get in to learning about distillation, recipes, tips, etc.?
Response From Homebrew Heaven: The best book I know of is the "Compleat Distiller".See link below:
9/20/2003 – i have done some research i have found that in 1984 was a bill signed that made it legal to make 100gal per year for legal age person that resides at that address for personal use and not for sale. please tell me if something has changed.
Response From Homebrew Heaven: I assume the law you are referring to (actually in 1978 by the Feds, altho some states took longer) legalized beer and wine making only, not home distillation. Beer and winemaking involves production of alcohol through the normal, natural processes of yeast fermentation; and that is typically the legal distinction. The deliberate CONCENTRATION . . .
9/15/2003 – Is it illegal to make moonshine for personal use in the U.S?
Response From Homebrew Heaven: If by moonshine, you mean distilled alcohol that is produced at home for consumption as a beverage without paying taxes, YES!We do not encourage, and will not be responsible, for the illegal use of equipment purchased from Homebrew Heaven. If you intend to do that, we don't want to know.In many other countries, it is legal (New Zealand . . .
9/10/2003 – new zealand has become propaganderised as a non-drinkers heaven. tax is raised by the communist govt. on real beer(4.5%+)and on spirits! The 'average class' new zealander prime minister asked live on tv why beer drinkers do not drink lite beer. The country shook to its' core when about 400,000 real men and 200,000 sheilas started stomping . . .
Response From Homebrew Heaven: I sympathize with you. Please understand that we don't have it so good either. At leastin NZ it's not illegal to distill at home. I'm of the opinion that anything I choose to do at home is MY damn business. Land of the free? I think not. By the way, in this state, blood alcohol limit was .10; now it is 0.08 and I'll bet in a year or two, we'll . . .
6/14/2003 – Is it legal for an individual in the US to distill spirits for individual consumption?
Response From Homebrew Heaven: No. It is not.In some other countries, like New Zealand, Sweden and others, it is. There are at least two reasons advanced for this:1) Taxation. No incentive for the government to make it legal.2) Liqour industry. A highly profitable industry would take a hit. The feds support their industry, and the industry supports the feds. . . .
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Tuesday, September 26, 2017
Everyone 6 months of age and older should get the flu vaccine. Seasonal flu vaccines have a very good safety track record and will protect you for one flu season.
The flu vaccine is available by shot or nasal spray.
The flu shot is:
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Available in 3 types:
• Regular, for people 6 months and older
• High-dose, for people 65 and older.
• Intradermal, for people 18-64. This type of shot is given with a needle 90% smaller than a regular flu shot.
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• Given with a mist sprayed in your nose
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It is especially important to get the vaccine if you, someone you live with, or someone you care for is at high risk of complications from the flu.
CDC will host a live Twitter chat on Wednesday, December 5 from 1-2 p.m. EDT, featuring CDC Influenza subject matter expert, Dr. Mike Jhung. The chat will emphasize that getting vaccinated in December, January and beyond is not too late and still provides protective benefit against influenza, to remind parents and providers of the need for certain children to receive a second dose for optimal protection, and to address questions about the flu and the flu vaccine. Participate or follow this event on Twitter @CDCFlu, #NIVW2012.
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ORLANDO, Fla. - A lightning bolt hit a house and the thunder clap jolted an entire block. Neighbors on Haws Lane in Baldwin Park rushed out of their homes to find their neighbor's home in flames.
The damage centered around the roof, which suggested to Orlando fire crews that lightning was the cause.
Chad Seiler was having dinner with his family when he heard a big boom.
"We thought that our house may have been hit. It was really loud. I was sitting by the window and there was a big flash, so we checked our home first," said Seiler.
Within minutes, he heard fire engines and came out of his home to see flames coming through the roof two doors down, about 100 feet away.
"It was such a loud boom and we were so scared. We thought it may have been ours. We're very lucky it was not," said Seiler.
Fire crews got a number of calls, including from an off-duty officer.
"Many of the neighbors said they heard heavy lightning strikes, several surrounding homes, and said they felt the houses shake and the big boom," said Gerald Lane, of Orlando Fire Rescue.
The damaged home is in foreclosure and happens to be the only one on the block that is empty.
"Every other one would have been a tragedy," Seiler said.
Around Central Florida, there were reports of branches down in the roadway and pea-sized hail along with localized flooding.
Officials said there were no reports of damage or injuries across the path of the storm, even though there were tornado warnings issued in nearly every county.
In Oviedo, tornado warning sirens blared and in Lake Mary and Apopka, marble-sized hail was spotted on the ground.
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In a recent commercial breach of contract case, the plaintiffs sued for $10 million in alleged damages. They submitted a 25-page e-discovery request, asking for all electronically stored information (ESI) covering more than 100 topics and 300 search terms.
The defendants argued that the request would cost $2 million and produce more than 300 million pages of irrelevant documents. The court agreed that the burden was out of proportion to the value and needs of the case, and it approved a phased discovery plan that reduced the number of search words to seven. As a result, the defendant's e-discovery costs were cut approximately 95 percent, to less than $100,000.
"I believe that this proportional discovery plan was also adequate and fair to the plaintiff," says Jay Yelton, a Miller Canfield partner who represented the defendants. "The plan forced the plaintiff to really think about what ESI it needed, not just desired, for this case."
This type of cost-benefit analysis applied to e-discovery is known as the "proportionality" doctrine. Rule 26(b)(2) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure permits the court to limit "the frequency or extent of discovery" where "the burden or expense of the proposed discovery outweighs its likely benefit, considering the needs of the case, the parties' resources, the importance of the issues at stake in the action and the importance of the discovery in resolving the issues."
Ralph Losey, e-discovery team leader at Jackson Lewis, says the proportionality doctrine is a great tool for reducing the potential for e-discovery abuse.
"When e-discovery lawyers do their job in arguing proportionality, and a judge agrees, then discovery does not bust the bank," he says. "Parties can then afford to try more cases instead of being extorted into settling because of a potentially huge e-discovery expense."
Drawing the Line
No bright-line rule establishes when an e-discovery request is in proportion to the case and when it is out of proportion.
"It is difficult, if not impossible, to draw a bright-line rule regarding discovery in litigation," says Alex Buck, e-discovery and technology counsel at Bartlit Beck Herman Palenchar & Scott. "The amount in controversy or potential damages, for example, can be greatly skewed in plaintiff cases against large corporations. Plaintiffs might have an incentive to seek larger, and sometimes unrealistic, damages in order to increase discovery costs for the other side."
But she adds that several factors can help determine what is proportionate in any case, including the relative size and resources of the parties, the estimated cost of the discovery effort in comparison to the amount in controversy, and the likelihood that the requested discovery is relevant to the claim or the defense.
Phased Approach
Many experts stress the value of taking a phased approach to e-discovery. The Sedona Conference Commentary on Proportionality in Electronic Discovery says the court or the parties "may find it appropriate to conduct discovery in phases, starting with discovery of clearly relevant information located in the most accessible and least expensive sources." This initial phase can help the parties determine whether more extensive discovery is necessary and may spare the parties from unnecessary discovery expense should they settle before going to trial.
Buck says a scope limitation based on phased discovery is key to limiting e-discovery costs. "For example," she suggests, "limit phase-one discovery to a handful of key custodians [people who have control over relevant ESI], allow both sides to review that data and then determine whether additional discovery is required."
A good example of phased discovery can be found in the November 2010 Tamburo v. Dworkin decision from the Federal District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.
Tamburo stemmed from a dispute over a software program, which the plaintiffs claimed to have developed from information in the public domain on the defendants' websites. When the defendants engaged in an Internet campaign to discredit the plaintiffs' products, the plaintiffs filed suit.
While the court denied the defendants' motion for stay of all discovery until it had ruled on their motion to dismiss, it directed the parties to develop a phased discovery schedule. The court limited discovery in the first phase to the named parties. It also directed the parties to concentrate their discovery efforts on those claims most likely to survive the pending motion to dismiss and to "prioritize discovery that is less expensive and burdensome."
Preservation Considerations
Some experts suggest that the proportionality principle may mitigate the burden of preserving all ESI to avoid possible court sanctions. But in the recent decision in Southern District of New York, Orbit One Communications, Inc. v. Numerex Corp., Magistrate Judge James Francis sounded a warning.
Noting that some cases have suggested that preservation of electronic data should be guided by principles of "reasonableness and proportionality," including Victor Stanley, Inc. v. Creative Pipe, Inc. and Rimkus Consulting Group, Inc. v. Cammarata, Francis warned in dicta that this standard may prove too amorphous to provide a safe harbor to a party deciding what files to delete or backup tapes to recycle.
"Until a more precise definition is created by rule, a party is well-advised to retain all relevant documents ... in existence at the time the duty to preserve attaches," he wrote.
The 7th Circuit's standing order on e-discovery notes that "determining which [ESI preservation] steps are reasonable and proportionate in particular litigation is a fact-specific inquiry that will vary from case to case. The parties and counsel should address preservation issues at the outset of a case, and should continue to address them as the case progresses and their understanding of the issues and the facts improves."
The Sedona Conference Commentary takes a different tack: "Parties for whom an obligation to preserve potentially relevant information has arisen should weigh the burdens and costs of preservation against the potential value and uniqueness of the information when determining the appropriate scope and manner of such preservation," it states.
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I may be able to contribute some coding effort in the next few weeks, no promise though.
I don't know C++ (yet) but was pretty familiar with OO (Java), did some C, and used many other languages (from Prolog to Perl).. so I guess the gap shouldn't be too big. So: Do you have some easy (pending) things I could start with, that would help while allowing me to get familiar with the Synfig internals?
After a quick look at the bug tracker I spotted
https://sourceforge.net/tracker/?func=d ... tid=757416: Is it still a valid request? would you rather see me try to fix it only on the cosmetics (studio labels and language files) or the very heart (core classes, methods and more)?
rylleman wrote:I propose to rename the zoom layer to SCALE as this is more accurate to what it does.
Zoom is more commonly associated with cameras where they zoom in on the whole image. Zoom layer manipulates a layer by scaling it up or down.
or https://sourceforge.net/tracker/?func=d ... tid=757416: is this request confirmed? It already looks a bit more difficult, but could be ok.
zelgadis_ksee wrote:In Synfig Studio "File -> Import" used to link external file into canvas. Currently when you use File-Import to add SVG file, it's not linked, but included into canvas. It's more logical to use File-Open for that purpose. In that case we can use "File-Import" to link SVG files like we did in 0.61.09.
If you have another preferred easy prey let me know.
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JR wrote:I have issues with getting clean releases with beaded discs and tall ones. Double trouble for discs with both. So i do not trust myself here but with two finger power grip the Judge on a good throw does not flip at full power. The same as with the Warden. Neither takes kindly to head winds and the Judge has a slight edge in hss then. In calm weather i do not flip the Warden unless it is from my own mistake. The Warden fades less and neither does so by a lot at all in drives.
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Hanley declares himself ahead of schedule
SAN DIEGO -- Nobody with the Dodgers will say Hanley Ramirez is ahead of schedule in his recovery from right thumb surgery, except Ramirez.
"A couple weeks ahead," said Ramirez, who had surgery for a torn ligament on March 21, and was expected to miss eight weeks.
Ramirez has already had one longer cast replaced by a shorter one that allows him to throw a baseball. That cast comes off later this week, then he will begin strengthening exercises.
But Ramirez said when doctors took off the first cast, they performed a test that determined the ligament was healing well. Ramirez said he's been swinging one-handed in the cage, while taking ground balls regularly at shortstop during infield drills.
"I haven't heard any date. I haven't asked, either," manager Don Mattingly said. "He's still a ways away. He's not throwing-throwing, but he's been able to do a lot of stuff baseball-wise, one-handed stuff, quite a bit of baseball stuff. Hopefully that shortens the timetable of him being sharp when he comes back."
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Though the Mayflower Transit trucks left Baltimore nearly 30 years ago, any matchup between the Ravens and Colts carries added weight. Since the Colts' 1984 departure for Indianapolis, there have been a number of chapters added to this rivalry, with the book picking back up in the inaugural Baltimore Ravens season in 1996—and again this Sunday.
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Baltimore has been unable to exact much revenge as of yet, sporting a 3-9 record against Indy, including 0-2 in the postseason. A brief rundown of key points in the series below:
1996: Jim Harbaugh spoiled Baltimore's first crack at the Colts with an efficient performance as Ravens quarterback Vinny Testaverde's late pick-six proved the difference.
1998: Harbaugh emerges victorious again—this time in a Ravens uniform—as Baltimore scores its first win over Indy and a young Peyton Manning.
2002: Manning notches his first of eight straight wins (and counting) against Baltimore, setting up Mike Vanderjagt for the winning kick in the final seconds.
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2007: The Colts shut down Steve McNair and the Ravens offense in Baltimore, bouncing the Ravens out of the divisional around 15-6.
2010: After Ray Rice humiliated New England in the wild-card round, the Ravens hit the brakes at Indy in a 20-3 loss that saw Joe Flacco post a 48.4 quarterback rating.
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'Sources said Neil Smith, also known as the only living general manager to guide the New York Rangers to the Stanley Cup, is intrigued by what's happening in Buffalo. In fact, he's quite interested in becoming president of your hometown team. He's told several people in Toronto and at least one GM that he wants to help run the Sabres, from the trade deadline to the uniform colors.'
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