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Full-figured women rely on Blue Skinny Jeans jeans as an essential part of their casual attire. There are many varieties and colors of jeans that are available for this group. If you are a plus size lady you can find jeans that are made for your specific body type whether you are tall or short, pear-shaped or well-rounded. There is a jean available that will emphasize your best attributes and camouflage your flaws. The right fitting jean is a great addition to any wardrobe.
It is important to accept the shape and size of your body, and get over the fact that you are not a size 6 or 8, before you go shopping for a pair of jeans. When you do not accept yourself, they are negative thoughts, and they will make you have a negative image about yourself. Focus on the fact that you are a healthy woman. This will make it easier to find a pair of jeans that is so you!
It depends upon the manufacturer, of course, but larger size jeans usually come in sizes 14 to 28. Size 14 in a plus size garment generally corresponds to a 16 regular. Larger size dungarees are offered with "Misses" measurements and with "Junior" measurements. The former term means that the legs are looser, the hip section is wider, and the waistband sits higher than it does in the Juniors.
Jeans in a "junior" cut fit snugly in the leg and sit low on the waist. They are rather form-fitting, and full-figured shoppers should try on both jean cuts, taking into consideration their comfort and style, as well as the look. Model the different cuts in a full-length mirror, or, better yet, a three-way mirror, so that you can evaluate the fit from a number of perspectives. Make sure you are completely satisfied in every way before you buy. There is no best cut-it is a personal choice.
Full figured women who have a "pear" shape prefer boot cut jeans. A pear shaped body can be described as being biggest in the middle section (from the lower part of the stomach to the upper thighs).
Boot cut jeans are popular because they de-emphasize the longer part of the body, which is a slimming look. Boot cut jeans generally look better with shoes with a heel or even platform shoes instead of shoes with a flat heel.
Tapered jeans usually do not look good on a plus size woman and should be avoided, unless you really want to draw attention to the least liked parts of your body. Tapered style bottoms should really be reserved for the very thin girls.
One of the most confusing things about finding a great fitting pair of women's jeans can be selecting the right rise for your body. The rise of a pair of women's jeans is where those jeans sit on your hips and waist. This is measured by the length from the top of the waistband to the center point between the legs of the jeans. Different companies have different names for the variety of rises available in women's jeans ranging from "Ultra Low" to "High" so it's important that you try on a few different styles from each manufacturer in order to figure out which one fits your body best. After you find a pair of jeans that has the right rise and is the right size and get them home it's a smart idea to cut off the tag in the jeans and keep it so that you will know what size you need for that brand when you're shopping in the future. Men's jeans are much simpler to figure out.
It's important to choose a rise that fits your body. If you don't your jeans will end up creating unflattering lines that can make you look shorter and heavier. Wearing a rise that's too low can create a "muffin top" when the waistband of the jeans squeezes skin upwards over the waistband. You also could end up having to wear long tops to cover other figure flaws created by the fit of the jeans. Unlike other fit problems that can be fixed with the help of a tailor the rise of a pair of jeans can't be changed. Because each company that makes women's jeans sizes their jeans differently figuring out what the rise of a pair of women's jeans is can be confusing. Here's a brief overview of the basic women's jean rises:
Low A low or ultra low rise jean has a rise of 5 inches to 8 inches. These jeans sit well below the belly button and usually are on the lower end of the hips. Only a very small percentage of women can wear these and look good, and they are not considered age appropriate for anyone older than their mid-20s. If you do wear low rise jeans don't wear them to formal occasions or to work. Most workplaces have dress codes that prohibit low rise jeans.
Medium A medium rise jean has a rise of 9 inches to 11 inches. These jeans should sit just below your waist. Medium rise jeans are flattering on almost every body type and are age appropriate for most adults. Choosing medium rise jeans is a great way to look stylish and modern while still being comfortable and being able to move comfortably in your jeans.
High A high rise jean has a rise of 12 inches or more and sits above the belly button. High rise women's jeans are also sometimes called "Mom Jeans". High rise jeans are rarely flattering on any figure because they create a bulky shape and don't lie flat across the front which makes the tummy area seem bigger.
The right pair of denim jeans may be the single most important piece of clothing in your wardrobe and will without a doubt be the most versatile piece in your collection. Plus size denim lines are ever increasing and the trend focused options available in standard sizing are rapidly becoming available for the plus size community. From your favorite tee to a kimono top, your entire look can be changed without ever taking off your denim. However, what looks stylish and sexy on one woman, makes another one look frumpy or outdated. So, how do you know what's right for you? Below are some basic guidelines to follow when shopping for the perfect piece of denim.
The golden rule is: Know what thyself is workin with! If you got it flaunt it, accentuate the positives. Booty like J Lo? Mile long legs? These are the features you want to accentuate. Work with different washes and of the minute denim shapes like boot-cut and wide leg that enhance your favorite features.
What is your body style? Wide Hips, avoid the temptation of drowning yourself in relaxed fit jeans, they will only add inches where you're trying to lose them. Instead draw the eye down and balance the body with a pair of slight flare boot-cut jeans in a mid rise that's fitted throughout the hips. If you have short legs, make sure you pay attention to the length; this is one of the most important aspects when choosing a pair of jeans. Denim should be about a half of an inch above the ground when wearing heels or flats. Darker washes, with a front crease from the knee to the hem, also elongate your legs. A new option re-emerging is the higher waist trouser jean, which not only slims, but creates the illusion of mile long legs. Girls with a boyish figure or a body style considered to be rectangular will want to opt for a cut that will add the illusion of having curves, such as a mid-rise flare leg jean, where the denim is fitted through the hips and thigh, with the flare beginning above the knee.
The devil is in the details; you will want to consider different details of the jean itself. A fan of distressing and aged denim? Make sure not to go overboard. Extreme fading or jeans that appear to be destroyed may be popular with 15 year old pop tarts, but in reality can look tacky and dated. Dark denim in a crisp shape is always chic, as is a medium wash with well placed whiskering. Pay attention to pocket shape and angle. Hexagonal shapes that angle in towards the center tend to work best in creating a heart shaped booty for any body. Pockets placed slightly higher on the tush tend to make a flat booty look perkier and higher. Flap, or cargo pockets, also add some oomph to a small tush. Long pockets that pass the bottom of the tush are fantastic for shaping and lifting an ample booty. Avoid excess fading on the butt and the thighs, as they will make these areas look larger. Also pay attention to a lot of whiskering around the zipper area, which can also accentuate the hips. When considering rise, most women will be best served by a mid rise (a few inches below your belly button).
When choosing the right pair of plus size denim know your body type first and foremost, it is the basis of your search. Know which styles will work with your type and most importantly, what makes you feel fabulous.
If you are of a larger size than average, you have already realized that occasionally, the pickings for clothing that is flattering as well as comfortable is often quite scarce. Sometimes, it feels that the only options available are baggy, unattractive and overly expensive to boot! Luckily enough, times are changing and everyone from top-shelf designers to more everyday marketers are realizing that not only do larger women want fun and exciting clothing options, but that they are willing to pay for them too! At this point in time, we are experiencing a renaissance in clothing, and it is no longer difficult or frustrating to find clothing that suits you well.
While shops like Lane Bryant and Torrid have been around for quite sometime, they are still some of the leading voices when it comes plus-sized fashion. If you look closely at the designs available from places like this, you'll note some interesting things about them. The first thing that you'll see is the fact that these clothes are not simply the smaller sizes scaled up. This is actually very important, something that some other designers haven't caught on to yet. You'll find that when you buy clothes specifically tailored to your size, you'll discover that they are actually readjusted for the needs of your own body.
For instance, while some women carry their weight evenly distributed through their bodies, other women will carry their weight primarily in their hips. As can easily be seen just from a written description, two women with two different body types would certainly have different needs when it came to clothing. It is becoming easier to find designers who are interested in reflecting the wide variety in women that they service and providing clothes that fit well and flatter rather than make obvious attempts at concealment.
One thing that many people do not realize is that women as a whole are deciding that what is healthy for them is not necessarily what the magazines and the television tells them, and furthermore, this trend is one that is leading them into healthier lifestyles. With more interest nutrition and good exercise, plus sized women are finding that their shape may be perfect for them, and now there are other sources telling them this too!
If you have been holding back on shopping for a while, hold back no longer! There are plenty of different places for you to search out clothes that both look great and feel great, and if you are in a position to do some shopping, now is a great time to jump right in.


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(UPDATED COVERAGE, July 12) The fight to keep the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program exclusively for fresh produce isn't over yet.
In passing their version of the 2012 farm bill in a marathon session July 11, the House Agriculture Committee let stand a provision that expands the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program to also include frozen, dried and canned fruits and vegetables.
After the committee mark-up session that considered 100 amendments was finally over past midnight, the House Agriculture Committee approved the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2012 by a vote of 35-11.
Industry lobbyists said there was much good in the committee-approved version of the farm bill but said a major sore spot for fresh produce industry remains.
"We are happy with the broad bill and the funding levels included on key priorities," said Robert Guenther, senior vice president of public policy for United Fresh Produce Association. "We continue to be disappointed that the committee has moved forward with the Fruit and Vegetable Program 'all forms' provision, and we are committed to working hard to get that addressed."
Passed in late June, the Senate's version of the bill kept the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program fresh-only. If the House passes its version with an "all-forms" provision, the bills must be reconciled in conference committee.
A coalition of more than 50 organizations, including school nutrition associations in New York, California and Texas, sent a letter July 10 to House Agriculture Committee leaders, supporting the expanded program, said Corey Henry, vice president of communications for the McLean,Va.-based American Frozen Food Institute.
"We're confident we have a very good group of supporters to go to bat to expand the program, who recognize the health benefits and the economic benefits schools could gain from that provision," he added.
Tom O'Brien, Washington, D.C.-based representative for the Newark, Del.-based Produce Marketing Association, said PMA supports the Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance position that dried fruit should be added to the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program.
Guenther said Rep. Dennis Cardoza, D-Calif., offered an amendment during the hearing to put "fresh" back in the title of the program. The amendment would have restored fresh fruits and vegetables only in the program, but the amendment was withdrawn after Rep. Reid Ribble, R-Wisc., objected to the amendment on procedural grounds. .
Guenther said Reps. Jim Costa, D-Calif., and Steve Sutherland, R-Fla., also supported the amendment and expressed concerns the committee had overreached on the issue of adding processed fruits and vegetables.
Mirroring similar language in the Senate farm bill, Cardoza offered an amendment that was approved by the committee that directs the USDA to study the feasibility of food safety insurance that would cover producers' losses resulting from recalls they did not cause.
Guenther said the House has a short window to pass the farm bill, with the House leadership expected to decide by late July whether to bring the bill to the floor for a vote.
Highlghts of House 2012 farm bill
- Specialty crop block grants at $70 million per year.
- Specialty crop research initiative at $25 million in fiscal 2013; $30 million 2014; $65 million in 2015; and $50 million in fiscal.
- Plant pest and disease programs at $71.5 million starting in fiscal 2013. This is an increase over the Senate version.
- Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program at 2008 farm bill levels.
- Farmers' Market and Local Food Promotion program.
- Section 32 specialty crop purchases at 2008 farm bill levels.
- Defense Department's Fresh Program at 2008 farm bill levels.
Source: United Fresh Produce Association

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Park Hotel Annia
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Located in Mestre (Tessera), Annia Park Hotel Venice Airport is convenient to Forte Bazzera and Ca' Noghera Casino of Venice. This 4-star hotel is within the vicinity of Rialto Bridge and St. Mark's Basilica. Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless Internet access and concierge services. This hotel also features a fireplace in the lobby, a television in the lobby, and tour/ticket assistance. Guests can catch a ride on the shuttle (surcharge), which operates within 10 km. Featured amenities include limo/town car service, a computer station, and express check-in. Planning an event in Mestre? This hotel has facilities measuring 12,00 square feet (1 square meters), including a meeting room. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available on request). Make yourself at home in one of the 27 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
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サービスとコンディション: Park Hotel Annia
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- 金庫
- ミニバー
- 衛星放送
- 有料テレビ
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- テレビ
- エレベーター
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- 24時間ルームサービス
お役立ち情報: Park Hotel Annia
他の名前Park Hotel Annia:
Annia Park
Annia Park Venice Airport
宿泊地: Park Hotel Annia
This hotel is just 500 m from Marco Polo Airport and is surrounded by a large garden, ensuring privacy and relaxation for guests. Lido di Jesolo beach can be reached by boat in roughly half an hour in about 3 km, the Altino Museum is 5 km away, and the centre of Venice is roughly 8 km away. Treviso lies some 20 km from the hotel.
The hotel is just 500 metres from the airport and offers an airport transport for an extra charge. By car: Motorway A4 exit Venezia - Marco Polo Airport. By train: get off in Venezia Mestre and take the local bus to the airport.


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The Jellybean Collection (EW-85) is for that customer that wants to be noticed. With 6 bright and colorful, hand-painted, iridescent colors to choose from -- Lemon Zest, Seafoam, Grape, Bubble Gum, Island Blue and Sour Apple -- being noticed will be an easy task. As an added bonus, all EW-80 and EW-85 Scooters come standard with a scooter cover, carpet floor mat and basket mat.
WARRANTY: EWHEELS branded electric scooters: Three Years from purchase date by the original owner.


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Here's another one that we can file under, "out of sight, out of mind – until we hear a funny noise". Belts and hoses are some of the more inexpensive parts on a vehicle, but when they fail, they can leave you immobile. The good news is, is that they are usually easy to check and they almost never just "go" on a vehicle. They wear out over time. Before we begin, we will make an obvious statement – before performing either of these checks, make sure the engine is off & has time to cool off!
First, we'll tackle the serpentine belt. It gets its name because it literally means like a serpent or snake – and this belt kind of snakes around all those pulleys and wheels. The only downside to this is that one belt now helps operate many systems on your engine – everything from the A/C, to the steering and cooling systems, and even your alternator!
However, they are easy to check. You should look at both sides of the belt. Look for a heavy glazing or see if the belt is very shiny on the top side. On the underside of the belt where you'll find grooves, look for deep cracking and/or dry rot. If both of these conditions are present, have someone replace the belt as soon as convenient. Some newer vehicles are equipped with two serpentine belts. Just check them both. You should also find some pictures of the belt(s) in the maintenance section of your owners manual.
Next the radiator hoses. Again, the most important thing to remember is to check any and all cooling system hoses while the engine is cool! We don't want you to get hurt or burned. Hoses are a little more challenging to check because sometimes you just can't eyeball them to get an honest assessment of their condition. This is because, most of the time, they wear from the inside out. Now, pop the hood and right up front should be your radiator. The upper radiator hose will be connected to the top of the radiator on either the drivers or passenger side. Look at the condition of the hose – is it cracked or dried out? Is it swollen at the point where it's clamped to the radiator? Next, give the hose a squeeze. Does it ooze a little fluid? Or does it feel hard, instead of soft and rubbery? If any of these conditions exist, change that hose! The same applies with the lower radiator hose which you'll find that near the bottom of the radiator if you access it.


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Water tower homeowner Joanna Simpson offers tips
Living in the water tower house, Joanna Simpson has learned a lot about decorating and design that can be useful in any home:
• "Have everything at your fingertips and be willing to sacrifice function for form. It's possible to be too creative and lose the purpose, you need to think what do I really need?"
• Consider convenience and keep items near where they will be used, such as the family's shoes being kept on bottom floor of the home. On the other hand, Simpson admits that the study nook was a mistake, as in creating it, she lost the coat closet.
• "Keep it as magical and inspiring as possible." Simpson has created spaces for creativity throughout the house, such as chalkboard coating on fridge and a mini chalkboard on the bathroom door. The living room has a large coffee table that can be used for playing games and doing homework.
• "Live the way you want to feel. If you want to feel happy, then create a happy environment." Simpson has placed small pictures with inspirational sayings in odd spaces throughout the house. She also admits that her living room couch may not be the most comfortable, but it makes her happy so she has kept it.
• Keep things tidy so you aren't overwhelmed by your items. Simpson's daughter's room has a table with boxes for hair accessories and art supplies, making it easy to be neat.
• If you have stairs, plan ahead so when you make a trip up or down you take something with you that belongs in another space or you may need later. Simpson adds that she plays a game with her kids of dropping the clean laundry from the loft down to the third floor to be folded and put away.
— Michelle J. Mills
Like something from a fairy tale, the water tower house stands at the end of a short uphill path in a quiet neighborhood in Pasadena. On a clear day, its occupants can see downtown Los Angeles in the distance. Passersby may spot Lola, a long-haired Siamese cat, lounging on a window ledge.
Although homeowner Joanna Simpson bubbles as she talks about her love for her unusual home, she also comes clean about its downsides, which include decor challenges and a lack of closets.
Simpson's story begins in 2009 when she moved from Connecticut.
"I was looking for anything in this area that was about the right price range," Simpson said.
She learned about the water tower house at a real estate auction and, since no one bought it, she decided to go see it. Her father joined Simpson for the outing and told her she should buy it.
"It's gone through a lot of owners and there's a lot of stories," Simpson said.
The tower went through various hands and finally ended up in foreclosure when Simpson acquired it.
"At first I thought I had to paint it, it was horrible," Simpson said.
Simpson decided to figure out how to make the furnishings she already had fit into her circular home and also asked her sister-in-law, an interior designer, for some decorating ideas.
Simpson had curved curtain rods made for her living room and turned the coat closet into a study nook. Since the room tends to be dark, she added a chandelier.
The second-floor kitchen presented larger problems, especially the space allowed for a refrigerator. Simpson purchased a '70s-era Kelvinator refrigerator that is 18 inches deep instead of the typical 24-inch depth of current models, but she still needed to get it into the house.
"We had to lift the fridge up with a winch system that we made with a car battery," Simpson said. "We had a 20-foot-long piece of wood that ran through the top-floor window and then we lifted the fridge up to the balcony level. We had to swing it over the balcony and bring it in. We had to do that with the washer-dryer as well."
The third floor had carpeting over the metal that originally served as the base of the tower's water tank. When Simpson pulled it back, she saw that the metal was rusty, so she had it removed and installed a wood floor. She liked the pattern of grommets in the metal and incorporated them into the new wood floor in the same design.
Simpson wanted to make the upstairs windows easy to use. She created a pulley system with wire that runs from the outside of the house to the inside and along the wall as needed to raise and lower the windows. When opened, the windows ventilate the house and help keep it cool.
Simpson's only complaint is the lack of closets.
"We definitely have a lack of storage space," Simpson said. "We just have lots of bins under the beds. We have a built-in TV upstairs (in the third-floor bedroom) that's in one of the cupboards. I have an outside storage space too."
There is also a root cellar with a dirt floor and 6-foot ceiling where Simpson stores seasonal items, such as Christmas decorations. It is accessed from a trapdoor on the first floor of the home.
Simpson is planning to renovate her porch and make or purchase new curtains for the living room, but otherwise the space is happy and lively with the laughter of her children, Lila, 11, and William, 9.
"It's really how we live, we try to have fun," Simpson said, sharing that she enjoys entertaining and having parties. "I'm planning on staying here. I love this house."


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Keenan Allen
Marquess Wilson
Justin Hunter
...are all potential first round WRs in next years draft, at least at this point.
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Marquess Wilson
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Edit: Clips of him doing the high jump and long jump at the start of the video followed by highlights during the football season. Dude has mad ups.
I liked Coples at UNC. Good pick by the Jets. They needed a DE.
Dre Kirkpatrick was another guy I really liked in this class.
That's a great pick for Cincinatti.
I'd almost bet they go for Kendall Wright if he's still there when the Bengals pick again.
My guys pick next...
Let's see what trouble maker they'll be bringing to a city near you!
Albert Haynesworth
Pacman Jones
Vince Young
Kenny Britt
Titans sure know how to pick em!
I bet the Titans take Shea McClelin
Titans just signed Wimbley so I'm not sure about a LB. Perhaps though
Chicago is going to be really good this year. Getting Brandon Marshall was huge.
That would be a good pick for them too.
McClelin's girlfriend is really cute. Good job by you, buddy.
Titans head coach is a former lineman... here goes.
Hearing Kendall Wright from Baylor. Say what now?
I saw Adam Schefter say it on Twitter. Twitter totally ruins modern day drafts, yet I can't stay away from it.
So Cincy traded down to 27 and will still get a guy they like. Wonder what else they got from New England for swapping picks?
The Bears are one of the most complete teams in the NFL and getting another LB alongside Urlacher was a good move.
Cincy probably traded that pick the second they found out Wright was gonna be gone.
A lot of Titans fans are unhappy about drafting Wright. They were also unhappy when the Titans selected Chris Johnson. That turned out alright so I'll wait and see.
I think the Pats could have waited and gotten Jones at 27. If not Nick Perry would certainly still have been there.


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S9427, Suramin in Treating Patients With Stage III or Stage IV Adrenocortical Cancer Incurable by Surgery
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RATIONALE: Some tumors need growth factors produced by the body to keep growing. Suramin may interfere with the growth factor and stop the tumor from growing.
PURPOSE: Phase II trial to study the effectiveness of suramin in treating patients with stage III or stage IV adrenocortical cancer.
|Adrenocortical Carcinoma
|Drug: suramin Drug: therapeutic hydrocortisone
|Phase 2
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|Evaluation of Suramin in Advanced Adrenal Cortical Carcinoma, Phase II
- Response to suramin [ Time Frame: From date of registration to progression or date of death from any cause, whichever came first, assessed up to four cycles ]
- Number and grade of adverse events [ Time Frame: From date of registration until progression or date of death from any cause, whichever came first, up to four cycles ]
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|March 1997
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|January 2004
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|January 2004 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
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|Experimental: Suramin
|Drug: suramin Drug: therapeutic hydrocortisone
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OBJECTIVES: I. Assess the response of patients with adrenocortical carcinoma treated with suramin. II. Evaluate the qualitative and quantitative toxic effects of this therapy.
OUTLINE: Patients are described according to stage, performance status, prior radiotherapy, prior surgery, and prior mitotane therapy. Patients receive suramin IV for 5 days in the first week, then twice a week for 2 weeks, and then weekly for a total of 12 weeks. Hydrocortisone is taken PO twice daily. Following a 12 week rest, patients receive a second course; those with stable or responding disease continue treatment for a maximum of four courses.
PROJECTED ACCRUAL: A maximum of 40 patients will be accrued at a rate of 6-7 per year.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years and older (Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
DISEASE CHARACTERISTICS: Histologically confirmed adrenocortical carcinoma in Stage III or IV and incurable by surgery Bidimensionally measurable disease
PATIENT CHARACTERISTICS: Age: 18 and over Performance status: SWOG 0-2 Hematopoietic: WBC at least 4,000/mm3 Absolute granulocyte count at least 2,000/mm3 Platelet count at least 150,000/mm3 Prothrombin time and partial thromboplastin time no greater than upper limit of normal (ULN) Hepatic: SGOT and alkaline phosphatase no greater than 2 times ULN Renal: Creatinine clearance at least 50 mL/min Serum creatinine no greater than ULN Other: No second malignancy within 5 years except adequately treated basal cell or squamous cell carcinoma of the skin,in situ carcinoma of the cervix, or other cancer for which patient has been disease free for 5 years Not pregnant or nursing Effective contraception required of fertile patients
PRIOR CONCURRENT THERAPY: Biologic therapy: No concurrent biologic therapy At least 4 weeks since prior biologic therapy (one regimen only) Chemotherapy: No concurrent chemotherapy At least 4 weeks since prior mitotane No other prior chemotherapy allowed Endocrine therapy: At least 6 weeks since prior hormonal therapy No concurrent hormonal therapy Radiotherapy: At least 4 weeks since prior radiation therapy (to less than 25% of bone marrow) No concurrent radiation therapy Surgery: Prior surgery allowed in relapsed patients with no other prior treatment
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00002921
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|Study Chair:
|Louis E. Schroder, MD
|Barrett Cancer Center
|Responsible Party:
|Southwest Oncology Group
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT00002921 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
SWOG-9427 ( Other Identifier: SWOG )
U10CA032102 ( U.S. NIH Grant/Contract )
|Study First Received:
|November 1, 1999
|Last Updated:
|October 3, 2012
Keywords provided by Southwest Oncology Group:
stage III adrenocortical carcinoma
stage IV adrenocortical carcinoma
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Adrenocortical Carcinoma
Neoplasms, Glandular and Epithelial
Neoplasms by Histologic Type
Adrenal Cortex Neoplasms
Adrenal Gland Neoplasms
Endocrine Gland Neoplasms
Neoplasms by Site
Adrenal Cortex Diseases
Adrenal Gland Diseases
Endocrine System Diseases
Hydrocortisone 17-butyrate 21-propionate
Cortisol succinate
Hydrocortisone acetate
Anti-Inflammatory Agents
Antinematodal Agents
Antiparasitic Agents
Anti-Infective Agents
Antineoplastic Agents
Trypanocidal Agents
Antiprotozoal Agents
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Steering problem 2004 Civic Hybrid
I am about to purchase a new 2007 Civic Hybrid.
Just thought you 2003-5 Civic Hybrid drivers might want to know about my perhaps limited experience.
I owned a 2004. I think people should be aware that that model had a steering defect. Honda had not perfected the electric steering box at the time and the car has a tendency to steer in the corrected correction without ever centering the car. This is subtle to feel, but simply put in the following words: If the car is moving to the right in a normally steering car, you make the correction to the left and the cars tracks straight ahead when reaching the center point as a result. In the 2004 Civic hybrid, the tendency is that the car does not center after the correction to the left, but rather continues through the center point and keeps moving to the left. Then you need to correct this and move the steering wheel to the right, and again it does not center, but rather continues past the center point. This goes on continually. You cannot center the car without continual correction in a back and forth movement. The reaso most people do not notice this is because the human body automatically corrects for this incorrect tendency in the movement.
When I first noticed it, I thought, no this is not happening. After awhile I was convinced it was happening. I took it to Honda and they tried adjusting camber in the back wheels and other fixes. I thought they were going to think I was imagining it. However, the service manager admitted that I was correct and that although it was subtle, the defect was there. I sold the car shortly after this.
FYI, the reason that they are not making a CRV or Pilot in Hybrid is supposedly due to problem with Honda's inability to design an electric steering box that can handle the weight of those vehicles. Also, this is perhaps the reason that the Toyota Highlander Hybrid reportedly steers through corners like a Sherman tank.
The new 2007 Civic Hybrid does not suffer this steering problem. FYI, I have owned some 30 cars including a BMW M3, and Acura GS 6 speed, and I have never encountered the steering problem in any other passenger car vehicle.


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SOQUEL -- Amanda Sloan, the 30-year-old Soquel Hills woman whose husband was killed outside their home in August, threatened Wednesday to kill herself by baiting a police officer.
Sloan is wanted on suspicion of assaulting a Capitola police officer after she fired a shot out of the sunroof of the BMW she was driving during a chase on Nov. 11.
She told her family that she planned to surrender to authorities on Wednesday, but instead called her mother that day and told her she was "crazy." Sloan added that she "plans to show just how crazy she is" by committing suicide by cop.
Authorities were notified after Sloan's call. A "be on the lookout" for Sloan was broadcast on the countywide police radio about 2 p.m. and later Wednesday afternoon.
Sloan had not been arrested by Thursday night.
"She's considered armed and dangerous and an officer safety risk," deputy April Skalland said of Sloan. "She has a history of assaulting officers."
Child Protective Services took Sloan's three children into protective custody this week, said Capitola Police Chief Rudy Escalante. Her youngest is a 20-month-old girl.
Police said they were tipped this week that Sloan was in Santa Cruz and Aptos.
"We are working with every agency to try and find her," Escalante said Thursday. "Turning herself in peacefully would be the best thing for everybody involved, especially her children."
Sloan was the wife of Jeffrey Stephensen Smith, a 28-year-old mechanic. They lived at her mother's home in the Soquel Hills.
Smith was shot to death in their driveway on Aug. 16. Authorities have not discussed a motive. Sloan is not a suspect in that case, police said.
Authorities said Colin Sean Tisdale, a 50-year-old from Scotts Valley, is a suspect in Smith's homicide. He is in County Jail on a separate drug charge but has not been charged in Smith's death. Authorities named him as a suspect during a bail hearing in September.
Sloan's criminal record includes two convictions for battery on a peace officer.
On May 12, she was arrested in the Seacliff area on suspicion of felony meth possession, resisting arrest and battery of a police officer, according to records. In that case, Sloan kicked the door of a patrol car and hit a deputy in the face with a handcuff on her wrist, according to the Sheriff's Office.
Sloan pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges related to the police officer battery, her public defender said.
Nov. 11, an officer stopped her in a 2001 BMW 330ci on 41st Avenue. A Capitola officer approached Sloan, who was alone in the car.
She started screaming at the officer then drove north on 41st Avenue, according to Sgt. Matt Eller. She fled to southbound Highway 1, hit 80 mph, then drove past Soquel High School at 401 Old San Jose Road, police said.
Just past the school, Sloan fired one round from the sunroof toward the officers, according to police. No one was injured.
Authorities obtained a warrant for her arrest on suspicion of assaulting a police officer. She was on the County's Most Wanted list as well.
Capitola police ask anyone with information to call 911, 475-4242 or call the anonymous tipline at 475-2791.
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A Return to Single-Loop-Integrity
Control in the field is becoming mainstream once again just as the ISA SP50 fieldbus committee predicted it would be. CONTROL's regular contributor Dave Harrold looks at the integrity of the control loop.
By Dave Harrold, co-founder of the AFAB Group
The ANSI/ISA S50.2 fieldbus standard recognizes eight different fieldbus technologies, but only Foundation fieldbus (FF) incorporates the entire S50.2 standard including the inclusion of function blocks that are specifically designed for deploying control strategies into field-devices – a capability the SP50 committee strongly supported.
Dick Caro, a past chairman of the ISA SP50 fieldbus committee, believes that about 80% of today's process control loops are candidates for taking advantage of FF function blocks to achieve control in the field (CIF) and restore the once-popular 'best practice' known as single-loop integrity.
Single-loop integrity (sometimes referred to as single-control strategy integrity) is a simple concept – design control loops so that if any of the loops devices fail only that loop is affected. The overwhelming benefit of a single-loop integrity design philosophy is that loss of one control loop (or strategy) rarely results in a complete or even partial unit shutdown of the process. When CIF is strategically deployed to include field-devices and the process automation system (PAS), a field-centric control architecture is created that produces a simpler, more reliable, less costly implementation.
A robust implementation of CIF begins with Fieldbus Foundations' specification that defines standard, flexible, and safety system function blocks (See Figure 1).
Each FF function block is an encapsulation of inputs, outputs, parameters, variables, and processing algorithms appropriate to achieve a defined functionality.
The standard and safety system function blocks are each pre-configured and include the number and type of inputs, outputs, parameters, and variables and algorithm.
Two types of flexible function blocks are defined, free form and pre-configured.
As the name implies, free form blocks are fully user configurable.
Pre-configured flexible function blocks, such as multiple analog input, are similar to standard function blocks in as much as each has a defined number and type of inputs and outputs. The blocks flexibility is achieved by allowing the user to configure the blocks embedded algorithm.
Once created, all flexible function blocks are instantiated and connected to standard and/or other flexible function blocks to form a robust, deployable control solution. (See "Instantiation Basics" sidebar below.)
The question on many minds about now is, "If FF devices already support the CIF concept the S50 committee members felt so strongly about, why are we just beginning to hear about CIF's use?"
Pioneering Has Ended
Actually, there are a significant number of CIF deployments, but a mere handful of end-users have openly shared their achievements.
Recently joining CIF pioneers from Bowater's Kraft paper mill in Gatineau, Quebec, Canada; and International Specialty Products BDO plant in Lima, Ohio; is the Shanghai SECCO Petrochemical facility in the Shanghai Chemical Industrial Park located in the Shanghai Province of China.
Following a quantified examination of the risks and benefits SECCO determined that CIF provided significant benefits over the more traditional PAS implementation practices typically associated with DCS implementations. Among the benefits SECCO identified was that CIF reduced the impact on production of a control strategy failure; reduced fieldbus network communications; reduced PAS controller loading thus reducing the number of PAS controllers required; reduced system investment and startup costs; and provided the necessary device and process health information to implement effective predictive maintenance practices.
What makes the SECCO decision to adopt a field-centric architecture significant is that SECCO has about 47,000 control loops deployed, about a third of which reside in field devices. SECCO's commitment to a field-centric architecture sends a clear indication that pioneering efforts have ended and that CIF is now a mainstream solution.
What's also noteworthy is that as the number of CIF deployments has increased so too has the innovation and sophistication of these deployments.
Simple Elegance
The name of each standard function block is generally sufficient to understand the blocks functionality (e.g., Analog input, Integrator, PID control, Ratio control, Timer, etc.).
While several function blocks clearly indicate "control" capabilities, such as Discrete control, PID control, etc. Other blocks provide control strategy enhancements, such as Bias and gain, Lead/lag, and Setpoint ramp generator, while others support placing both simple and complex calculations in field devices. When appropriately combined, the standard function blocks offer users a rich set of control strategy development tools.
Using standard function blocks to develop a control strategy is as easy as selecting the appropriate blocks and then connecting inputs and outputs together. For example, Figure 2 below illustrates that to create a simple PID Control solution requires using three function blocks – analog input, PID control, and analog output.
Enhancing a control loop is equally as easy. For example, adding feedforward to a control loop requires another analog input block for the feedforward value and then connecting the blocks output to the PID control block's FF_VAL connection.
Similarly, modifying figure 2 to form a cascade control strategy requires adding an analog input block, a PID control block, and the appropriate connection of the inputs and outputs.
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Lights-out Ramirez to rest in Minors; Parker recalled
CHICAGO -- Cubs reliever Neil Ramirez is going to get a little breather.
Since Spring Training, the Cubs have been concerned about the number of innings for their relievers, and on Saturday, they decided to option Ramirez to Triple-A Iowa and recall Blake Parker. But Ramirez won't report immediately to Iowa, and instead will take some days off, then ease back into the workload.
Ramirez, 25, may not be the only reliever who gets a break. Manager Rick Renteria said they're keeping an eye on right-handers Brian Schlitter and Justin Grimm as well. The Cubs have been carrying eight relievers for most of the season, but still seem to come up shorthanded.
"We're just going to give [Ramirez] a blow, that's all this is," Renteria said Saturday. "We've been using everybody extensively. We've had conversations within the organization since Spring Training about a lot of our arms. We've used them a lot and we want to have the ability to give them a break during the course of the season."
The move is definitely not performance-based. Ramirez has an 0.96 ERA in 33 games, giving up three earned runs over 28 innings. Grimm leads the bullpen with 47 games and 44 1/3 innings, while Schlitter has pitched in 43 2/3 innings over 46 games.
"I'm sure it won't be the last person we do," Renteria said of Ramirez. "We have quite a few arms we've been riding quite a bit."
The expectation is that Ramirez will be back after 10 days, Renteria said.
Parker, 29, has 21 saves with a 1.29 ERA in 28 games for Iowa this season. This is his fourth stint with the Cubs this season, and he is 1-0 with a 9.53 ERA in five games.
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two points:
-I don't think there's any way JO misses a whole 4 weeks. He'll be back by 3, tops. He's a tough kid.
-Reggie, on the other hand (no pun intended), may as well retire. Stephen Jackson and Freddie Jones will put so much distance between themselves and Miller, he'll need a telescope to see them by the time he's fully healed.
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See, THIS is what worries me. "Jermaine will sit the first couple games of the preseason" becomes "Jermaine will miss the preseason but play when the season begins" becomes "Jermaine will miss the first week" to "Jermaine will start on the injured list and miss the first couple weeks" to "Jermaine will miss 3-4 weeks."
In my line of work, we call that "slippage." And it's always bad.
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In other news, the article strongly hinted that Bender will play in the season opener.
EDIT: And Kstat's right.
O'Neal said today that team doctors have told him he could miss three to four weeks to let his foot heal. "I don't plan to be out three to four weeks," O'Neal said. "That's just what the doctor says."
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Guess he read my post last night where I threatened to slap him. Probably had nightmares about kegs with untied shoes attacking him.Carlisle kept some of his reserve players, including Bender and guards Eddie Gill and Fred Jones, after practice longer to get them ready to play big minutes in the season-opener on Wednesday at Cleveland.
Asked afterward if O'Neal's absence contributed to Charlotte's win, Knight bristled.
"What about Primoz? They didn't have Shaq, but we didn't have Primoz," he said.
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Well I do not see J.O. missing 4 weeks.I say he will miss 2 at most.And on to Reggie didn't he hurt a finger on his left (Non-shooting hand) I don't see Reggie missing more than 4 weeks.Remember when Ron had surgery and he came back wearing a cast in 5 games I think.I just hope we can weather this storm and be healthy by early or mid December.
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This is absolutely ****ing retarded. It really is...
Don't ask Marvin Harrison what he did during the bye week. "Batman never told where the Bat Cave is," he explained.
JO should do what the doc says, don't rush it.
Bender is going to show people how the power forward position is supposed to be played Nov 3!
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Oh, I have dreamt a dream...Originally Posted by SoupIsGood
Docters always over-estimate how long a player will be back.
Kstat, Reggie looked really good in the preseason, if that neans anything
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I think I almost fell outta my chair when I was reading that , I mean seriously ..calling him 5.1 is a insult to such a beautiful sound quality
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This is our discussion thread for our league. We should use this thread from now on to talk about our league to keep it out of the main forums. Enjoy everyone.
Well I'm all signed up. I'm sure you can see who my team is...
When will our teams be drafted?
Same question I had. I've never did Yahoo football before , so I'm not sure how the auto draft works.
Well not everyone is even signed up yet. I don't want to draft right away though. If we drafted now and somebody got hurt in training camp....see my point? I would like to wait until around the first week of August, but we can discuss here.
So this is going to be an autodraft or are we holding a live one?
It's an autodraft. Don't worry everyone will have plenty of time to pre rank their players. In fact, that can already be done if you want.
What's the hold up????
There's no holdup. What you wanna draft now before the rosters are set?
is the league full? can i sign up?
Yes ours is full, but burnzone has another he is starting that will be similar and I'm pretty sure he still has space. You can either PM him or express your interest in the thread on the Colts board.
Good thing we didn't have the draft yet because I was planning on using a 3rd or 4th on Quinn Pitcock.
I don't understand what the big hurry is to draft. So far you are the only one even asking about it. I said when we started that I'd like to get the draft done by mid august. We have plenty of time. Besides, we still have one owner who hasn't even signed up his team yet. We can't draft without him.
Just bored
What I worry about mostly is camp injuries like what happened to Reggie Williams yesterday. The Jags are being tight lipped about it so you don't know how long he is going to be out. Doesn't sound good. But if we had drafted already, he would be on somebody's team and he might be done for the year.
No worries here long as we make it in time for the first week. I'm still playing with my pre-draft play list. I agree with travmil though , we should wait til at least the 2nd week. Now I don't know who hasn't signed up yet , but if they haven't done so soon , maybe someone could fill that spot ? I just got back from Vacation today , so I'm glad we haven't drafted yet.
I'm just excited and want to get my Champ-ion-ship team in order
REL31 has taken the final spot. I don't know who it is that never got signed up but we're full now. I'll give everyone a few days to get their players pre-ranked, and set the draft for this coming Monday, August 11th. Is everyone OK with the settings the way they are? Any glaring changes needed?
I've never done a yahoo league but everything looks decent to me. Monday the 11th sounds fine with me. Good Luck to everyone.
The 11th works for me
Our teams have officially been drafted. How did everyone do?
My team looks alright. A lot will depend on if my running game stay healthy and productive
I'm ok with mine, when looking at the rosters tab on the league page, it appears to be pretty balanced all the way across.
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Bradford have issued a hands-off warning to Hull over their attempts to re-sign former England prop Garreth Carvell.
The 32-year-old Carvell joined the Bulls in the close season from Warrington on a two-year contract but looked set for a dramatic exit when his old club Hull on Thursday morning confirmed their interest in the player.
Hull, whose need for a new front-rower increased after injuries last weekend to Liam Watts and Chris Green, announced on their website that they were "monitoring the situation".
"The club have been made aware of Carvell's availability and could look to formalise a deal for the Challenge Cup winner in the near future once his situation has been clarified," they said.
That move has angered Bradford, who announced at the weekend they were ring-fencing their squad and on Thursday insisted that "no one is for sale".
A statement said: "We are shocked and disappointed by some of the comments made today regarding one of our players.
"To say we are baffled by talk that another club is 'monitoring' an 'on-going contract situation' would be an understatement.
"We can confirm that no form of deal has been sanctioned by the board of directors.
"Recent reports have and are continuing to cause major confusion and distress among our supporters, while undermining our efforts to re-build this club - with extremely limited resources.
"Agents and clubs need also to be mindful of the confusion and distress in which these kinds of approaches can cause for players and their families.
"We are operating with only half of the central funding provided for our Super League rivals and we have been through a very difficult time.
"Our message is very, very clear: Leave our team alone. No one is for sale.
"The announcement to ring-fence of our first-team squad last week was designed to create some stability for the players, while offering Francis (Cummins) the support he requires as head coach.
"It was about consolidation, as we want to keep what we have very much intact ahead of the new season to give both fans and all other stakeholders clarity."
Bradford say the club's directors and HR representatives are to meet with their players later on Thursday to once again outline their contractual position.
The club say all the players have been transferred to a new company, Bradford Bulls 2014 Ltd, after the original company went into administration, but the club are facing a possible points deduction and face a crucial meeting with the Rugby Football League on Friday.
It is understood the RFL is also looking into Carvell's situation.
The statement added: "We are not foolish enough to believe that talks do not go on between players and clubs during a season, but they must happen in an appropriate manner and at an appropriate time.
"And we would ask all clubs to act in a right and proper manner, in keeping with the family spirit of rugby league."
Carvell made 164 appearances for Hull from 2001-08, including two Challenge Cup final appearances, before joining the Wolves, for whom he played in last October's Grand Final.
The loss of Carvell would be a major blow to Cummins and his small squad with relegation returning to Super League this year.
Carvell, who toured New Zealand and Australia with England in 2010, has made just one appearance for the club, ironically against Hull in the Bulls' opening friendly on January 19, and was not selected against Castleford last weekend.
It is thought Carvell has already agreed to rejoin Hull on a one-year deal, with the option of a second season, depending upon appearances.


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Invited to lecture in America, von Igelfeld envisions a visit to California or New York. Instead, he finds himself at the University of Arkansas. Still, in von Igelfeld's view, one American state is very like another. An expert philologist, von Igelfeld prepares to deliver a talk on verbs, until he makes a grim discovery: he has been mistaken for a German master of veterinary science who has recently passed away. One man at the reception is quick to point this out. But von Igelfeld explains that since Germans are so efficient, they sometimes publish obituaries before a person's demise. Before long, he takes the podium and faces an attentive crowd expecting to hear some fine points on the nature of sausage dogs.
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"So disappointing."
Sorry...an unbelievable turn of events in the storyline had me quickly stopping the CD. And I did not continue to listen. If you've heard or read this, you know the part to which I refer. Perhaps the author redeemed himself by later making this event part of a dream sequence, but I don't really care. If you care for dogs, you will not want to read this book. Rather surprising from a somewhat gentle soul of an author.
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"Wit Supreme"
I laughed all the way through this short book--more, possibly, than any other of McCall Smith's that I have read. Half of what makes it so delightful is the narration--which perfectly presents the dry German intellectuals in all their dry intellectual solemnity. The other half is, of course, the author's wit. Professor Doctor Moritz-Maria von Igelfeld is so utterly self-satisfied, and yet at the same time quite likeable, that the reader finds she can view him as an old, though ridiculous, friend. I would give this 5-stars, but felt the earlier stories were more successful than the last 2 or 3, which turned overly ridiculous in my view, though still very enjoyable.
"Enjoyable Story"
Interesting interactions amoung the self-absorbed academics involved. Felt sorry for the sausage dog, but at least it triumphs in the end.
"I couldn't finish the book..."
No. I loved all the Number 1 Ladies Detective Agency books and I love animals. I concluded that Alexander McCall Smith would brighten my day with this book. I could not bring myself to finish it. The cruel treatment of the dog, removing it's legs, was beyond my sensibilities. He lost me during surgery and I will warn anyone else who wants to read it.
Merl's Door by Ted Kerasote. I was not disappointed. I learned a lot, and enjoyed the story.
Accent was appropriate.
Maybe Paul Hecht deserves better than a 3, but I was thoroughly disgusted with the book, and everything about it.
"Very funny, very clever!"
Brilliantly read, terribly clever, far better than #1 Ladies Detective Agency (which got very high reviews but I found dry, unfunny, and slow). This is especially funny if you know any German or know about German culture. The whole thing is very tongue-in-cheek, about linguists and their world in which the Portuguese Irregular Verb is the most important thing in existence, and the struggles for position that lead to ridiculous scenarios. Very funny!
"This is supposed to be funny?"
Not sure anything could have made it better given the premise of accidentally amputating 3 legs from a little dog.
No idea but I will never again assume I will like any book from a favorite author.
None. I didn't finish it.
All but the dog.
Who finds amputating 2 of a little dog's legs by mistake funny? I could not get into this story beyond that part. Even before that, the professor going along with the mistaken identity is just stupid.
I love much of McCall's work. Have read all the Ladies Detective series as well as the Philosopher's series but what the heck is going on with this?
I am so disappointed that I wasted an entire credit on this book.
Narrative makes the world go round.
"a palate cleanser after a bad semester"
Don't expect characters like Isabel, Precious, Bertie or the type of humour in any of those McCall series -- and don't attempt this listen without having listened to or read the first instalment, "Portuguese Irregular Verbs." However, if you love or hate academe, you will find comic relief in these loveable egotist academics.
At the end of the last school semester, I read "Portuguese Verbs" as away of purging school and its campus dramas from my mind - Listening to "Sausage Dogs" has been an even better brain cleanse.
Although a very short listen, this is worth the download, especially on a 15% sale. It's like a literary sorbet before the main reading course for a holiday.
"Mindless, Quick Read"
This book started out with a clever premise, but it didn't stay as delightful to the end.
"Disappointment and disgust"
Not thinking amputating three legs off a dog by a bumbling idiot was comedy.
It has turned me off of the author which is too bad as I liked his other series (No.1 Ladies Detective Agency). There the heroine has compassion and wisdom. Wonder what happened here.
See above - What editor thinks this will appeal to to masses? Obviously, this was not meant for everyone, just a niche I guess.
I see from other comments that the amputated dog apparently "gets back" in the end. Nice, but still a thoughtless premise. I stopped reading after that chapter. Any humor or enjoyment from the "three stooges in one" hero was gone. If you like animals, pass on this one.
Having said that, the performance itself was fine and I would listen to another book narrated by him, hopefully he chose a better one next time.
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"Witty caricature with dry humor"
Witty and all to valid a caricature of certain people. First part not funny if love dogs but then does turn cute. Usually I like a mystery. This makes for light reading and fun.
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Hi Ssingh,
Just wanted to pop in and say glad to see you here again. We're practically neighbors - we just drove through San Jose a few days ago.
I can't give you any feedback on anti-depressants. I react strongly to most meds, so I think that I would be afraid to try them.
I guess that it's a good thing that I'm an eternal optimist!
Stay in touch and good luck.


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I know of at least three accidents at the corner of Adams Center and Paulding roads in the past two weeks, and I was a witness of two! Between people not paying attention, playing chicken to cross and speeding, this intersection is becoming very dangerous! Is it going to take someone to get killed to get a stoplight there?
Maybe it's time for Republicans to take a page out of the (President) Obama playbook. During the Benghazi hearings, they should have the families of our murdered ambassador and other embassy workers front and center for maximum effect.
Back in the '80s, the Juvenile Probation Department would take troubled teens to (the former Rahway) State Prison (in New Jersey). This program was called Scared Straight. Maybe Fort Wayne should think about doing this again.
Fort Wayne Community Schools board members really need to spend time inside each school every year. Not with an entourage, but individually walk the halls during class breaks. They might not be so willing to buy into the PR spin they get from school bureaucrats if they see the chaos in our middle schools.
FWCS (Fort Wayne Community Schools) publicly cried about school vouchers being a religious choice for parents, not educational. How blind and dumb do they think the citizens of Fort Wayne are?
Switching the fee for fire hydrants from taxes to water bill lets landlords off the hook — so not cool! Keep the fee where it belongs — on the taxes!
Something appears to be drastically wrong with our government. Why should our taxes have to be wasted for one government agency to investigate another for wrongdoing? This is highly counterproductive. It seems that it would be more cost-efficient to impeach the whole lot and elect new ones before we all go broke.
Dear Mr. Mayor, before you move General Anthony Wayne (statue) would you please repair the Lady statue, where the head is knocked off already for several years, located in the Memorial Park? You can see it very well when you drive on Maumee Avenue.Thumbs down to the UPS driver who drove through the middle of a funeral procession in New Haven on May 14. We realize it's all about keeping on schedule, but, seriously, how much time did you save?
To all of you letter and rant writers who quote the Bible: Enough already. Jesus said to love your fellow man, no matter what.
To contribute to The News-Sentinel's anonymous sound-off forum, email comments of 50 words or fewer to email@example.com or send mail to: The Rant, The News-Sentinel, 600 W. Main St., Fort Wayne, IN 46802.


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Johnny Depp
It's hard to believe it all started with 21 Jump Street. If Hollywood was a long-jump, then Johnny Depp has jumped far beyond the sandpit. Platoon, Donnie Brasco, Pirates, Blow, Sweeney Todd, and now Public Enemies -- Johnny Depp can pretty much do anything. The fact that he's had a champagne bubble bath with Kate Moss and used to enjoy the odd hotel trashing only makes him cooler. We'd love talk to him about his movies over whiskey, and then throw chairs around a Ritz Carlton room with him.
AppealHe's mysterious, brooding and a movie star. He once played guitar in a band (quite well, apparently), and he owned the infamous Viper Room, a club in Los Angeles. It doesn't get more badass than that, and while we can pretend that women really want the nice guy, you know your lady would hop on the back of his motorcycle and leave you in the dust if he asked her to. He's had more ex-fiancées than most guys have had girlfriends.
The fact that he's attached to Vanessa Paradis and has two children doesn't seem to deter the legions of adoring females that want to get deep with Johnny Depp.
SuccessJohnny Depp once said of himself: "I'm not Mr. Blockbuster." Nonetheless, his movies usually fare quite well with audiences and critics alike, only not always in tandem. His starring role on 21 Jump Street made him a sensation among teenage girls and paved the way for more serious roles in film. He snagged a small part in Oliver Stone's Oscar-winning Vietnam film Platoon (1987) alongside Charlie Sheen before moving on to leading roles in other big-budget movies.
He drew praise for his performances in Donnie Brasco (alongside Al Pacino), Ed Wood (1994), What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993), and his almost silent tour-de-force, Edward Scissorhands (1990). He's also done well in a few romantic roles, playing Don Juan DeMarco (alongside Marlon Brando) in the film of the same name, and in Chocolat (2000) with Juliette Binoche.
Of all his roles, however, Johnny Depp became a family favorite in his role as swashbuckling Captain Jack Sparrow in the Pirates of the Caribbean trilogy -- a role which garnered him his very first Oscar nomination, as well as two Golden Globe nominations in 2004 and 2007, respectively.
With Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007) and more recently Public Enemies and six other films in the works. Johnny Depp has the kind of staying power that Emilio Estevez cries about at night. But he's still cool enough to lend his voice to SpongeBob SquarePants.
Johnny Depp BiographyJohn Christopher Depp III was born June 9, 1963, in Owensboro, Kentucky. The son of John Christopher, a city engineer and Betty Sue Palmer, a waitress and homemaker (Johnny Depp has a tattoo of his mother's name on his left arm), young Johnny relocated to Florida shortly after the death of his grandfather, with whom the future actor was very close, with his three older siblings.
Never the studious teenager, and even more distraught by the divorce of his parents, Johnny Depp delved into the world of experimental drugs and picked up a whole new passion: the guitar. The high-school dropout spent his days playing guitar in a garage band after he taught himself how to play with the instrument his mother bought him.
johnny depp on elm streetJohnny Depp joined a rock band called The Flame, with whom he toured the Florida nightclub circuit. The Flame eventually dubbed themselves The Kids, and the band was hired as the opening act on an Iggy Pop tour. Hoping to strike a chord as famous rockers, The Kids moved to Los Angeles. Johnny Depp took a job selling ballpoint pens over the phone in order to support himself, but he and his fellow rockers decided to break up and move on.
Bigger and better things awaited Johnny Depp, who at the time was married to makeup artist Lori Allison. Their marriage was short-lived, but it did lead to something: Lori introduced Johnny to Nicolas Cage, who saw star potential in the young Depp. Thanks to their encounter, Johnny Depp was cast in his feature film debut -- the slasher Nightmare on Elm Street in 1984.
After a starring role in the campy Private Resort, a bit part in 1986's Platoon and acting lessons at L.A.'s Loft Studio, Johnny Depp was cast as Officer Tom Hanson in the teen crime drama 21 Jump Street. He initially refused the role, but eventually accepted it and remained on the show -- and on the cover of every teen magazine -- for three years. To his dismay, Johnny Depp became a heartthrob posted on the wall of every teenage girl, a role he wanted no part in.
johnny depp in cry-babyJohnny Depp was given the opportunity to prove his worth as the eccentric title role in Tim Burton's Edward Scissorhands in 1990. He starred in Cry-Baby that same year, and even made an appearance in the final installment of Nightmare on Elm Street, Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare, in which he was credited as Oprah Noodlemantra.
The brooding actor made it a point to always take on different characterizations. He certainly never became pigeonholed, despite the oddball, wacky characters he usually portrayed, as seen in 1993's Benny & Joon and 1994's Ed Wood. Johnny Depp made Hollywood and critics take notice with his incredible portrayal of a guy tired of his small-town lifestyle in 1993's What's Eating Gilbert Grape, also starring a then up-and-comer, Leonardo DiCaprio.
johnny depp in donnie brascoWhile his work in 1995's Don Juan DeMarco and Nick of Time didn't garner much attention, Johnny Depp was highly praised for his turn as an FBI undercover agent who infiltrates the mob opposite Al Pacino, in 1997's Donnie Brasco. He also took time to write, direct and star in The Brave that year.
In 1998, Johnny Depp starred as the alter ego of buddy Hunter S. Thompson in Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, costarring Benicio Del Toro, and tried his hand at sci-fi in 1999's The Astronaut's Wife, along with gorgeous Charlize Theron. He re-teamed with Tim Burton to star in the magnificently Gothic adaptation of the Halloween legend, 1999's Sleepy Hollow, in a brilliant portrayal of constable Ichabod Crane.
Johnny Depp began 2000 with roles in The Man Who Cried (costarring good friend Christina Ricci), Before Night Falls, and the small film that could, Chocolat, as a gypsy who falls for Juliette Binoche.
johnny depp and vanessa paradisWhile Johnny Depp has had his share of beautiful costars, he also had a wide variety of leading ladies in his own life, such as ex-fiancées Sherilyn Fenn, Jennifer Grey and Winona Ryder, with whom he was engaged for three years. The tattoo in honor of his Edward Scissorhands costar once read Winona Forever; it has since been laser-altered to read Wino Forever. Besides Winona, Johnny Depp's most famous ex-fiancée is Kate Moss. He and the waifish model were engaged from 1995 to 1997, and had an on-again/off-again relationship.
Johnny Depp shares a house in France with Vanessa Paradis, a French actress and singer, and the mother of their children, Lily-Rose Melody and Jack. The only reason Johnny Depp is ever away from home is in order to fulfill his film contracts.
johnny depp's oscar and golden globe nominationsJohnny Depp's critical acclaim as an actor has garnered him a slew of nominations and awards. He was honored with the 1990 ShoWest Male Star of Tomorrow award, the 1996 London Critics Circle Actor of the Year award for Ed Wood and the 1998 Honorary Cesar. He was nominated for an unprecedented seven Golden Globes, including four consecutive nominations between 2003 and 2006, and two Oscars for his performances in Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003) and Finding Neverland (2004).
johnny depp in sweeney toddIn 2005, Johnny Depp appeared in three flicks: The Libertine, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (he played Willy Wonka) and the Academy-Award nominated stop-motion-animation film Corpse Bride.
Johnny Depp only appeared in one movie in 2006: Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest. However, 2007 was a year of major blockbusters for the talented actor.
The third installment of Pirates was released, Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End. He also appeared in Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. The film reunited Johnny Depp with film director Tim Burton and won Johnny Depp the Golden Globe for Best Actor, as well as an Academy Award nomination in the same category.
johnny depp in public enemiesIn 2009, Johnny Depp co-produced Shantaram. He also performed in Public Enemies, a gangster flick opposite Christian Bale, and The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus, assuming a role Heath Ledger originally played. We can't really think of anyone better to take over for Heath.
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What does it mean to be homosexual?
A person is said to be homosexual if he or she is sexually or romantically attracted to members of the same gender, or sex. This doesn't mean that homosexuals are sexually attracted to all members of the same gender any more than heterosexuals are sexually attracted to every person of the opposite sex. Typically, the words "gay" and "lesbian" are used to refer to homosexual men and women. The term "bisexual" refers to people who are attracted to both men and women.
Researchers who study human sexuality believe that sexual orientation develops and changes over a person's lifetime. Having feelings about or even having a sexual experience with a person of the same sex doesn't necessarily mean that a person is gay or bisexual. It's not uncommon for people to experiment with their sexuality, especially during adolescence and young adulthood.
What causes homosexuality?
No one knows why some people are homosexual. Some people who study human sexuality believe that sexuality is a result of genetics, social or individual factors, alone or in combination. A common misperception is that troubled family relationships cause people to be homosexual, but no scientifically sound research supports this myth.
Is homosexuality a disease?
No, homosexuality is not a disease. All major mental health organizations, including the American Psychological Association (APA), have stated that homosexuality is not a mental disorder. Being unsure or uncomfortable about your feelings can cause anxiety and stress, which can sometimes cause physical problems like trouble sleeping, nausea and headache. Talking with people about how you feel, such as trusted family members and friends, can help reduce your stress and anxiety.
Can people be forced or convinced to change from gay to straight or the other way around?
No. Some people feel pressured to "change" their sexuality, but trying to be something you're not can lead to stress, anxiety and depression.
What is homophobia?
Homophobia refers to an irrational fear, prejudice or discrimination towards homosexuals. Homophobia can take many forms, from name-calling and teasing to serious crimes like assault and murder. Homophobia is most often based on fear and ignorance.
I think I might be gay. How will I know if I really am?
You will eventually figure it out. You may consider different options or even experiment to determine what you are happy and comfortable with. The process may take a long time, and the decisions you make may be difficult for you and other people to accept.
What does "coming out" mean?
The process of telling people about one's homosexuality is often referred to as coming out. The phrase "in the closet" is sometimes used to describe a person who's gay but who hasn't acknowledged it yet to friends and family members.
How do I come out and when is it appropriate?
As with any other personal information, when and whom you tell about your sexuality is your decision. It's important and healthy for you to share your feelings with others. It's also important to realize that telling others–even people you consider supportive–may not always be a positive experience. If you feel you can't tell your parents, talk to a friend or someone else you trust. It's possible that the people who are closest to you already know and are waiting for you to be comfortable enough to talk about it.
Other Organizations
Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD)
Advocates for Youth
Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG)
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This information provides a general overview and may not apply to everyone. Talk to your family doctor to find out if this information applies to you and to get more information on this subject.


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What's your toddler's personality type?
Knowing this could impact your parenting style more than you realise. more
Four year olds are often great conversationalists and love to talk about the details of all sorts of scientific and important subjects. Your child wants to find out about all aspects of life and talking about things is a very important way of understanding how the world works.
All children are different and develop at different rates, so don't be overly concerned if your preschooler is acquiring new skills at a different rate to those around him. But if you are worried about his development, or it seems to have stalled or be going backwards, talk to a health professional.
This article was written by Ella Walsh for Kidspot. Sources include SA Government's Parenting and Child Health and ABC Parenting.


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I finally got the feeling of disc weight and pivot at the end of the throw. I realized that there has been some problems with my power grip, as I havent felt any pivot, more like "now I'm gripping with all my fingers, now the disc slipped away". When I adjusted the grip so that the bone at the base of the index finger (where the finger starts) was slightly over the disc's edge, I automatically pinched the thumb and the index finger at the end, even with low speeds, and the disc "ripped" of at more consistent time than before, resulting more accuracy and probably spin, speed and other nice issues (Although I can't guarantee anything as I was throwing on to the soccer goal 5 meters away. ).
I'd like to hear some opinion about this, is this possible or is somehow completely wrong concept? I have quite short fingers, I can barely curl my index finger around Leopard's rim (not touching the flight plate). Here's a short video of my current grip:


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Source: http://gizmodo.com/5844135/does-50-million-users-and-a-1269-traffic-increase-mean-google-%252B-is-now-relevant
Google + went public last week and its growth has been explosive. So explosive, it has some people wondering if it's time to take closer look at the social network.
According to Experian Hitwise, traffic to Google+ climbed to 15 million this week, a 1269 percent growth from the 1.1 million visits the week before. And this figure only includes desktop visits, it doesn't count mobile traffic from Android and iOS devices or people who visit by clicking on the black Google + toolbar.
Traffic is only one metric. Subscriber base is also important and a recent estimate from Paul Allen suggests Google + is adding two million new users each day and now has a subscriber base of almost 50 million users.
Admittedly, these numbers pale in comparison to Facebook, which has 800 million users and is the undeniable King of the Social networking hill. But you have to wonder about the up and coming Google +. Is it time to steal away from Facebook and Twitter and invest some social networking time into Google's growing network? I'm starting to think it is. [ReadWriteWeb and Paul Allen]
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For many in business, great challenges come from running a startup, working in a foreign culture, or tackling an industry they know nothing about. E. Brooke Whitaker T'06 is doing all three at once. As chief executive officer of Capital Seaweed, a commercial seaweed-growing company based in Vietnam, he's juggling everything from learning how to anchor marine algae seedlings in seawater to setting up a growing R&D laboratory and processing factory in a country still emerging from decades of Communist rule. At 46, the khaki-clad manager drives a Vespa scooter through the crowded streets of Hanoi to work and is often the only foreigner in the room at board meetings of the Vietnamese investment holding company that owns Capital Seaweed.
Whitaker is among a small but growing group of Tuck alumni who are reaching for opportunity not only outside developed markets in North America and Europe but beyond established emerging markets such as Brazil and South Africa. Instead, they're opting to work and invest in frontier economies like Vietnam, Zimbabwe, and Nigeria or post-conflict economies like Sierra Leone. The opportunities in such places can be spectacular: Guinea, Iraq, and Libya will all have cumulative average growth rates above 10 percent between 2013 and 2017, according to IMF forecasts. Yet the risks can be equally eye-opening: Ukraine's stock market fell 41.5 percent in 2012 amidst the European debt crisis, while investors in French-speaking West Africa were unable to trade shares for months in 2011 when unrest shuttered the main stock market in the region.
Whitaker is hardly new to frontier markets. He's spent 22 years working overseas, including stints in Afghanistan, Nigeria, Tanzania, and Uganda. He'd already lived in Egypt, South Africa, Thailand, Indonesia, and Kenya before coming to Tuck in 2004, where he was a fellow at the Center for Private Equity and Entrepreneurship. "I took classes that were aligned with what I wanted to do and, what I was interested in was moving back to emerging and frontier markets within private equity," he says.
Nick Padgett T'94, also found opportunity in frontier markets. After finishing his MBA, he worked as an equity analyst covering tech stocks and then as an executive at an IT consulting firm for nearly a decade. In 2005, he and his wife took an around-the-world trip and visited 65 countries. In places like sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia, he witnessed a rising middle class eager to participate in the global economy. "The rising tide of human progress had lifted a lot of these countries up," Padgett says, "yet the perception lags."
The people I was meeting with had U.S. or European educational experience.
In 2007, he founded Frontaura Capital LLC, a Chicago-based frontier markets fund. Though the firm's investments were initially hit by the 2008 financial crisis, they've since recovered strongly with winning bets on investments like Sri Lankan banks, Zimbabwean consumer goods firms, and Iraq's Pepsi bottler.
Since its inception through February 2013, Frontaura's investments averaged a compound annual growth rate of 9.4 percent, compared with -8.4 percent annually for the MSCI Frontier index. With $132 million under management, its largest foreign holdings include Vietnam, Nigeria, and Tanzania.
Having language and cultural skills can be particularly vital in frontier markets, where the rule of law and access to information can be uneven. Akin Sawyerr T'03 worked at Accenture, Fannie Mae, and Booz Allen Hamilton in metro Washington, D.C, after finishing his MBA. But West Africa beckoned Sawyerr, who was raised in Nigeria. In 2011, he started Feleman, a consulting firm for private equity and venture capital funds looking to invest in the region. He also put his own money in the game, investing in and joining the board of Splash, a Sierra Leonean company that runs a money transfer service via mobile phones.
Sawyerr credits Tuck with giving him the tools to provide strategic analysis of potential investments, however he is quick to point out that not everything about doing business in Nigeria can be learned in a classroom. "A lot of your investment decisions are based on intuition and relationships," he says. "You don't just look at a chart and make decisions. It's hard to rely on data because a lot of the information you receive isn't accurate. It boils down to having good contacts and dealing with people who are trustworthy."


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Hello everyone ...
First of all, i would like to say that english is not my first language so please forgive me if i express myself not perfectly.
So here is my little story.
I have been introduce to the dhamma since 2007 when i went to my first course of vipassana meditation by the teacher SN GOENKA.. Since then, i have done a 10 day course every year. Since then also , i have been in a relationship with a non-pratictionner witch is the main idea of my topic .
My last course in january 2014 was very special when i finally felt more metta then ever. And it was the first time that i sat every morning and every evening in a period of 6 month.
Before going to that course in january 2014, i was a bit wondering about my relationship and feeling a bit dissapointed about it, but I was always saying to myself, well i have to work on myself and be more tolerant and accept my partner as it is . I have to observe the sensation becaus what i feel is not not becaus of him but becaus of my old stock of unhappiness.
So when i came back from my course , I was happy about the work on myself and i was just thinking about following the path, i felt that i could love more and more and it did actually during a certain period of time , But then, after having a 3 weeks trip in the summer with my partner , i felt more aversion toward him and i felt that i was not feeling love anymore. I felt doubt about myseflt and my practice , about not accepting things, about not being a good meditator . I was thinking , well i am practicing the dhamma , i should be more loving and accept people as there are but it didnt and i decide to broke up. I felt a bit struggle inside becaus i really though that , by being a good meditator , i could be more stable in my relation and find more peace and compassion in it and it really didnt happen that way. I am questionning myself.
I am going to back to my annual course in january ...
All comments are very welcome
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Hello everyone,
My name is Thomas; I am an expatriate living in Thailand since 1993. A lifelong interest in philosophy and psychology brought me to study the Theravada school of Buddhism shortly after moving here. I found it very profound and it has an enduring effect on my life. In addition to Buddhism, I have studied other things such as Taoism, consciousness research, psychotherapy, ancient Greek and Indian philosophy, formal logic, cosmology, 20th century physics, though I am not an expert in any of these. Professionally, I am a software engineer.
I stumbled across this forum yesterday and I am looking forward to an inspiring exchange. Thanks to the site owner and the administrators for creating this opportunity.
Cheers, Thomas


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Hey guys, I'm new to this board...started playing the game last spring and really getting into it just this summer. I play regularly at Dr Discgolf in Orrington ME, and Woodland Valley in Limerick ME.
I'm Forehand Dominant because its more comfortable for me, but also because I have a plate in my shoulder and it seems to get aggravated when I throw more than a couple backhands a day. I may throw one or two backhands in 3 games.
Basically my FH caps out at under 300' with any disc. I also can't seem to throw the really overstable discs with enough spin to make them do what they should be doing. I've been throwing a 163g starfire with success, and using a discraft Xpress for anhyzers.
The problem I'm running into is, I don't have a good midrange shot. I've been trying to throw my Rhyno FH for midrange but the deep rim makes it get caught on my first knuckle pretty often. I don't have a good midrange, but trying to throw my Xpress midrange is unpredictable. I've basically been either throwing extremely long putts, turbo putting, or whater. My question is, do people usually throw midrange forehand if they're forehand dominant? Is it a bad idea? My throwing style is to basically cock my wrist back, take a few small steps forward (mostly for rythm, not an Xstep), plant my front foot, pivot my rear foot, try to drive through with my hips and snap my wrist hard. I use a split power FH grip. Works good for driving, but trying to do that for midrange is just unpredictable. I either put too much on it and overshoot, or sissy throw it and flutters off.
Any advice? Should I force myself to BH midrange? If not, what are some good FH midrange. Also, what are some good FH drivers I should be trying? I've heard the Flick is great, but I tried it and it was too overstable for me. Thanks in advance.


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A new tool is helping coaches and parents take the guessing game out of concussions. The Psychological Test Publishing Company has created an app for smartphones that uses a checklist to quickly recognize concussion signs and symptoms.
The app shows you the 12 danger signs that need emergency attention, such as vomiting, dizziness, fatigue or double vision. There is a button built in to call 911. You can save all of your information into your profile, follow instructions to know what do next, and take a picture of the person.
Missing the signs of a concussion can be very dangerous and sometimes even fatal.
"There's something called second impact syndrome and a lot of children actually end up in wheelchairs or actually die due to second impact syndrome and what that is is when a concussion is not seen and then they send them back into play, get another hit in the head, and you know," said Justin Smith of the Psychological Test Publishing Company.
The Concussion Recognition & Response App costs $3.99. A portion of the proceeds are donated to concussion research.
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