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Joe Allen of Allendale Holsteins in Vergennes, Vt., doesn't have x-ray vision when it comes to cow health. But he has the next best thing—rumination data.
Allen uses a technology that harnesses the power of rumination and uses it to monitor cow health and improve individual cow management.
Earlier signs of health events, earlier diagnosis
Dairy producers, veterinarians and nutritionists have long relied on cud chewing—both the sights and sounds of rumination—as a key monitor of dairy cow health, and with good reason. Because cows ruminate 450 to 500 minutes per day, a drop in rumination time is a clear sign that there's something impacting rumen function or animal well-being. Rumination monitoring can provide an early window for diagnosis.
This knowledge offers producers the opportunity to intervene and head off challenges before they would otherwise have realized a problem. As Allen has learned, "The cow may look alright, but the thermometer will say differently when you check her."
Allen experienced this scenario first-hand during a pneumonia outbreak when he had a cow come up on the health report of his activity and rumination monitoring system (marketed by SCR Dairy Inc.) At first glance you wouldn't think she was sick, he explains.
"She appeared healthy and was milking well, but we checked her anyway and found that she had a fever of 107 degrees F. We treated her right away, she recovered quickly and she never lost any milk production," Allen says. "The system always picks up sick cows; I can give you about a dozen examples of this."
The system is designed to help users find sick cows more quickly.
"Cows that look perfectly healthy, but have reduced rumination data, will almost always have a significant problem 24 hours later if you do nothing," says Joe's wife, Becky Allen, a veterinarian who has used the system with other clients, as well. "Usually, she'll run a higher temperature if you check her, but you'd not know that she's clinically ill just by looking at the cow."
What Allendale Holsteins has experienced has been confirmed in university research. One research trial1 compared electronic rumination monitoring with visual observation of rumination monitoring, and found the electronic system results were highly correlated with those of visual observation. Monitoring rumination with an electronic system also provides a numerical value for each day's rumen function, and compares it to the individual animal's average. This can prove especially effective when changes in rumination patterns occur before acute symptoms of a major health event are seen.
"The system helps us catch things much earlier and improve the odds of a successful outcome," says Becky Allen. "We can intervene earlier and work with cows that are not as sick as if you'd waited for clinical signs to appear. You can also see the impact of ration changes using the data."
Channeling rumination's power
The system combines rumination, heat detection and cow identification functionality in one unit.
Joe Allen says the activity monitoring component has helped the dairy cut synchronization protocol hormone costs by roughly $1,000 per month. Factoring in the amortized cost of the system, Allen estimates, "We are putting about $350-400 in our pocket each month, and we've seen a 10% increase in pregnancy rate." He expects the system to pay for itself in 18 to 24 months.
"The system has really changed our reproductive management," notes Becky Allen. "We can be more efficient with our herd check time—a lot of cows that would have been found open previously have been found in estrus by the system prior to the herd check and rebred. We can spend more time with cows that may have had a problem during transition or are noncycling, meaning we can utilize our time better."
Allen says he spends about 15 minutes twice a day with the data to manage heat detection and herd health. "It's given us the freedom to not be so concerned about whether anyone's catching cows in heat or identifying sick cows. We just check the report and the information is there. Once you get the collars installed (which isn't difficult), it's the easiest system in the world to use."
To learn more about the technology, visit www.SCRDairy.com.
1 Schirmann K, et al, Technical Note: Validation of a system for monitoring rumination in dairy Cows. J Dairy Sci 2009;92(12)6052-6055.
Source: SCR Dairy Inc.


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Humana: To Buy and Sell on Wall Street
Yesterday, Humana (HUM) left investors feeling sick. Is the recent weakness a buying opportunity or is today's relative strength chance to sell into strength?
Shares of Humana dropped 1.8% yesterday after it met fourth-quarter earnings forecast, maintained its 2014 guidance, and reported higher-than-expected revenue thanks to rapid Medicare membership growth.
Citigroup's Carl McDonald worries that "[growing much faster than the rest of the industry rarely ends well in managed care." He explains why:
In Humana's case, Medicare Advantage enrollment did quite well in 2012, but the company missed earnings, while PDP enrollment did quite well in 2008, but the company missed earnings. This year, Medicare Advantage retail enrollment will increase 50% more than Humana initially expected, while PDP enrollment will grow 375% more than Humana's first guidance.
Humana believes 2014 will be different, McDonald says, but worries that "Humana is picking up
members that competing plans are eager to lose." He rates Humana's stock Neutral with a $95 price target.
JPMorgan's Justin Lake takes a longer-term view:
With [near-term] uncertainty on rates and margins we expect the stock to remain volatile over next several months. These concerns do not change our positive multi-year view on the business and we remind investors that it was not very long ago that the debate in Med Adv was whether membership would decline precipitously due to rate pressure, destroying shareholder value. Now we see that not only [Humana], but the rest of the industry, has grown through the first half of 2014/2015 pressure and the debate has shifted to whether margins will be closer to 4.0% or 5.0% during the transition. Over time, we expect the focus to center on: 1) the growing Med Adv end market, 2) the industry's ability to offer value to seniors w/o rate subsidies, 3) [Humana's] strong competitive positioning versus peers, and 4) the "coiled-spring" of optionality in the company's balance sheet and [pharmacy benefit management] that could add 10-15% to core EPS over time, all pointing to a stock price that we expect will have substantial upside to our $120 price target under our bullish scenarios over time.
Shares of Humana have gained 1.1% to $96.77 today, while United Health (UNH) has risen 0.2% to $70.94, Aetna (AET), which reported earnings today, has fallen 0.3% to $68.04 and WellPoint (WLP) has advanced 1.1% to $86.55.

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How should I use this medicine?This medicine is for rectal use only. Do not take by mouth. Wash your hands before and after use. Take off the foil wrapping. Wet the tip of the suppository with cold tap water to make it easier to use. Lie on your side with your lower leg straightened out and your upper leg bent forward toward your stomach. Lift upper buttock to expose the rectal area. Apply gentle pressure to insert the suppository completely into the rectum, pointed end first. Hold buttocks together for a few seconds. Remain lying down for about 15 minutes to avoid having the suppository come out. Do not use more often than directed.
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The question lately has been to waive Croshere or Bender. Though I admit that I want Austin to stay instead if JB, I want to take a serious look at what we have and what we could get.
We have Cro, who IMO, is hardworking, always willing to help, always willing to play, and does what he's supposed to. Then, we have Bender who, IMO, has been said to have potential, but has been a disappointment so far, injury prone, and unreliable.But that's not the argument/issue.
My point is, if we waive Cro, then we have JO, just JO at the PF.Well sure, we can trade and get somebody else, but who are we going to trade to get something better than Cro in return? Though there is alot of buzz around Tins and Ron, I don't really see that happening. We have JJ, Edwards, and Dale as free agents. I really want Dale to stay, really really. We will resign JJ, and I don't know much about Edwards,admittingly. I also, admittingly, am not a genius about salary caps. However, say we waive Cro, then who do we trade to get somebody in return?
I love AJ, I really do, but he has admitted also that he is backup PG, not quite starting material yet, so who would take him and give something good in return? I understand that there is a thing as untapped potential, and that we could get a seeming Dud that could be an all star, but I doubt it.
So what I'm asking is, what would you do? How would you handle this situation if you had the authority? What trades would you do to acquire the best, if you were to waive Austin?


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Learning to tie shoelaces is an important developmental milestone, but what about lacing shoes? There are more than 30 different ways to lace up shoes. Try teaching your children how to lace shoes in this fancy spiderweb style.
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Watch the how-to video to find out how to lace shoes in the spiderweb style.
Spiderweb shoe lacing
This decorative method is worn on military boots and looks great on long boots.
Start on the second eyelet holes from the bottom. Go straight through from one side to the other.
Now take the end of the shoelace straight down and into the bottom eyelet hole on each side.
Now cross over and go diagonally up to the next vacant set of eyelets on the opposite side.
Now go down and hook through the lace directly below, take the shoelace diagonally up to the next vacant eyelet.
Do the same on the other side.
Keep going that way, hooking down through the lace below on the outside, then diagonally up and through from the inside of the shoe, until you have laced your shoes to the top.
See the intricate spiderwebbing you have formed? Cool!
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(UPDATED COVERAGE, Nov. 1) ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Food and Drug Administration is ramping up inspections of mangoes after a salmonella outbreak led to numerous recalls of Daniella brand mangoes from Mexico this summer.
William Watson, executive director of the National Mango Board, spoke about the recall to mango growers, importers and others during a reception at Fresh Summit 2012 sponsored by the Fresh Produce Association of the Americas.
He said the board is taking steps to ensure safe mangoes for consumers in the wake of the outbreak that sickened 127 people.
The board has undertaken risk assessments in Mexico, Ecuador, Brazil, Peru, Guatemala and the U.S. A scientific advisory board is being formed to review findings of the risk assessment and develop good agricultural practices — especially for post-harvest operations.
In a post-Fresh Summit interview on Oct. 31, Watson said he's heard from mango industry representatives and FDA officials that food safety inspections by the agency have increased significantly for mango imports from all countries. Though he used the term "high risk commodity" in a statement to importers about FDA scrutiny earlier in October, Watson said he has not been officially informed by FDA that mangoes are a high risk.
"Inspections are going on more frequently, and I kind of assumed that it is because it is a high-risk item," he said.
Watson said importers are concerned about longer hold times for mango inspections, with isolated reports of delays as long as 11 days.
Still, Watson said Mexican grower-packer Agricola Daniella is the only company on the FDA's import alert list.
"The only import alert was for (Agricola Daniella) and they are done packing this year anyway," he said.
Sebastian Cianci, FDA spokesman, said the agency looks at the past history of problems with a product as one of the factors that is taken into consideration when determining which shipments to inspect. "In light of this, it is likely that other shipments of mangoes will be flagged for increased surveillance to ensure that similar violation is not present in the same or similar products."
Even with the increased inspections and some loads being held, Watson said nearly 6 million boxes of Brazilian mangoes entered the U.S. since August. Watson said the safety record for the mango industry has been strong, with nearly 500 million boxes moving to the market since the previous foodborne outbreak linked to mangoes in 2003.
At Fresh Summit, Watson reminded mango producers and importers that board activities are limited by federal law. He said the board is working with the FDA to develop the GAPs, which should be available to the industry by winter 2013.
Recall review
During his Fresh Summit presentation, Watson said the commodity survived the recall with the support of retailers and the responsibility demonstrated by Larry Nienkerk, general manager of Splendid Products, which recalled the mangoes.
Despite the recall, and daily alerts from retailers and other companies pulling the fruit from distribution, Watson said the mango industry remains strong.
Watson praised retailers who stocked fruit through the recall. He said their support and the quick action taken by Splendid Products to voluntarily recall the mangoes.
Although Watson maintained an upbeat theme in his presentation, he admitted that the recall had taught the industry some tough lessons.
"I know now that there are things I would have done differently," Watson said. "We could have been two or three days faster getting information out. The PLUs were a mess."
Many consumers and mainstream news reporters were confused about the Price Look-Up codes listed initially by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency early in the recall. The mango board issued statements explaining that the PLUs relate to varieties and sizes of mangoes and not specific brands, but media reports had already done the damage.
One member of the audience said the confusion about the PLUs caused many in the mango industry to lose money unnecessarily because customers didn't understand only one brand was involved in the recall. Watson apologized and said that the mango board is reviewing possible alternatives to avoid such confusion in the future.
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Servicemembers with 1-59 days remaining on active duty or full time Reserve or National Guard (Title 10 or Title 32) service, or Servicemembers who do not meet the Benefits Delivery at Discharge (BDD) criteria requiring availability for all examinations prior to discharge, may apply through Quick Start. The program is available nationwide and open to all Servicemembers on full time active duty, including members of the National Guard and Reserves.
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TORRINGTON >> A three-year, $13.1 million transportation contract extension and propane bus program was approved by a 9 to 1 vote at the Torrington Board of Education meeting, Wednesday evening.
All-Star Transportation will handle the district's busing through the end of the 2017-2018 school year. The company is supplying the district with 51 new propane buses, and is projecting a $256,000 savings in the first year of the program. Fuel costs are paid for directly by the district, in addition to the $13.1 million contract.
The $256,000 savings are calculated from the cost differential of propane to diesel fuel--the cost of propane is hovering around $1.30--and the one-year savings because of the elimination of one bus route.
The district will also receive a .50 cent per gallon "alternative fuel" tax reimbursement for switching to propane. It's unclear if that tax reimbursement was calculated as part of the district's $256,000 savings.
"It's the wave of the future," said business director Danielle Batchelder, noting that the fleet made an appearance in Hartford Wednesday morning, to be lauded by Case.
Although the board vote Wednesday evening approved the bus contract, board of education chair Ken Traub, said, "We've already decided to integrate this into the budget," about the savings.
Although boosters of the fuel, such as Connecticut State Rep. Jay Case (R-Winchester), say propane burns up to 30 percent cleaner than diesel, the district is expected to use 23.1 percent more fuel by All-Star Transportation's estimates. From 110,000 gallons of diesel to 143,000 gallons of propane.
Annual increases between contracts also dropped in the extension, averaging 2.44 percent annually through the contract extension. Before the extension, from the 2012-2013 school year to the 2013-2014 school year, the busing contract increased an average 3.38 percent, or $75,918.
Local and state officials lauded the extended contract. Mayor Ryan Bingham and Case both issued supportive comments, regarding to use of new buses.
"Torrington... will be making giant strides forward, both economically and environmentally, by switching to propane autogas. Other towns and school districts can follow Torrington's lead," said Case.
Bingham said that, "Changing our fuel source seems like a really good option and the best way to save money."
Torrington Public Schools will be the first to use All-Star's new propane buses.
Reach Jessica Glenza at 860-489-3121 ext. 324.


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Support Haitian Mango Farmers in November and Double Your Impact
Mangos from Haiti are among the sweetest and most flavorful on the market. So it's no coincidence that Fair Trade Certified™ mangos have strengthened Haitian farmers' economic security and given them hope, particularly after the earthquake. Varieties such as Francique, which is famous for its juicy, rich texture and aromatic scent, are sold to such buyers as Whole Foods Market under the Fair Trade Certified™ label to help Haitian farmers improve their lives.
This month, Fair Trade USA has a unique opportunity to match donations that we receive through the Skoll Foundation Social Entrepreneurs Challenge. A donation of $25 provides new mango tree seedlings for one farmer in Haiti, which can increase farmers' mango production. A gift of $100 enables farmers to purchase organic fertilizers to nourish and sustain their farms.
What most people don't know is that when farmers are unable to sell mangos for Fair Trade pricing, they rely on middlemen who dictate price and quantity.
Without Fair Trade pricing, some Haitian farmers sell at such low prices they are forced to cut down their fruit trees for lumber and charcoal to make ends meet.
Under Fair Trade Certification standards, mango farmers earn a fair price in addition to the premium funds they receive for community development projects. In the past, premiums have been used to create a community center and a mango nursery to increase production, as well as purchase agricultural tools such as hoes, axes, shovels and rakes. Through Fair Trade USA trainings on how to harvest, wash and arrange their own fruit according to international shipment standards, farmers are able to sell more directly, earn additional income and ultimately raise their standard of living.
We have a goal of 100 new donations by November 22th. If we are able to meet this goal, Fair Trade USA will be in the running to win an additional grant from the Skoll Foundation to support our work. Join us and learn more about doubling your impact here.


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My brother was just diagnosed with stage 4 cholangiocarcinoma that has spread to his liver and lymph nodes. He is a Vietnam Vet and I have seen that there is a lot of information out there about the Vietnam service/cholangiocarcinoma connection. Since we live in Minneapolis, he went to Mayo Clinic in Rochester. They have said that his cancer is non resectable and also that he isn't a candidate for radiation. He will begin his first round of chemo next week. I'm not sure which chemo he will be on, but the oncologist said that he will be treated on Day 1, Day 8 and Day 22 and then have a CT scan to see whether he is responding to the treatment.


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To say that I was a bit miffed by the cartoon on the editorial page of Thursday's edition of the Observer-Reporter would be a gross understatement.
Let me set the record straight: Public sector unions aren't the "bullies" that the cartoon would have readers believe. As a retired commonwealth employee, I can remember when all the mills and mines were going strong and public sector work wasn't considered by most of the working public.
But when the steel industry collapsed, the mines began to close, many of those working in the mills and mines came to work for the commonwealth, because they knew, even though they wouldn't get much in wages, if they hung in there long enough they could retire with a decent pension – a pension, I might add, that they continued to pay into even when the commonwealth didn't.
Now, all we see is the governor, the school districts, the municipalities painting this often distorted portrait of greedy employees and teachers sitting back collecting exorbitant pensions. Well, let me tell you, if anyone out there thinks that $19,000 a year is an outrageous sum to get in pension benefits each year, shame on you!
Last, but certainly not least: The pension plans don't only cover union members. They cover all state, municipal and school district employees. So, please, quit making us out to be the bad guys in this discussion. We worked hard all of our lives, just like those in the private sector. We aren't freeloaders bellying up to the "benefit buffet".
Please remember, the governor, his cabinet, the legislators, the senators and the judicial branch are in the same pension plan. So let's make sure before you pass judgment on public sector employees and retirees, that any and all pension reform issues address all of those folks, not like the last time, when in fact it excluded members of the judiciary.
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During my journalism career, I've interviewed everyone from Bruce Springsteen (back when he could walk down the street unrecognized) to a Ku Klux Klan leader (who was arrested on kidnapping and weapons charges soon after we met). But none of my interviews have been more fascinating than the ones I've conducted with prominent bizav users at Business Jet Traveler, AIN's sister publication.
Here, in no particular order, are my picks for five of the most memorable moments.
1. Michael Harrah: Thirty-five years after Harrah started his business with just a carpenter's toolkit and a dream, he was one of the largest commercial real estate developers in the U.S., with a net worth of $400 million and a fleet of aircraft. But when I asked whether he ever flew commercially–say, for international trips–he said, "The farthest I've ever flown is Hawaii." "You've never been abroad at all?" I asked. "No," said the 55-year-old Harrah. "I'm a homegrown boy and I like it here…Also, I'm a workaholic and…it's very hard for me to spend time away." He wasn't kidding. When I asked what would be a good time to phone him with follow-up questions, he said, "Call me anytime. We start work at 4 in the morning and go home at 9 at night."
2. James Carville: I noted that he'd said Republicans "lie like a rug" and are "a pack of crooks" and asked how he could reconcile such views with his marriage to a Republican, the political consultant Mary Matalin. First he said that the lines I'd quoted were partly about "selling books." Then he suggested that while Republicans have done "really stupid things," not every member of the party was equally guilty. Finally, he smiled and said, "Plus, I love my wife so I excuse things that I otherwise wouldn't."
3. F. Lee Bailey: Having represented Patty Hearst, the so-called Boston Strangler and O.J. Simpson, among many others, Bailey has had one of the most fascinating and successful legal careers of the past half-century. I was surprised to hear him still insist in 2009 that Simpson was innocent–but even more surprised when he told me that if he'd had his life to do over, he would have preferred a career in aviation.
4. David Neeleman: JetBlue's founder talked to me about his anti-materialistic views and his belief that "it seemed hoggish of me to have all this stuff when others didn't." So I asked how he reconciled that attitude with his $14 million Connecticut mansion. "I don't," he said. "It's my wife's mansion. I never would have built that, ever. I think she's repentant."
5. Jack DeBoer: DeBoer became the country's second-largest multi-family developer at a young age, then vastly enlarged his fortune by founding such hospitality chains as Residence Inns and Candlewood Hotel Corporation. Those operations both have midtown New York City locations, so I wondered why DeBoer was staying at the nearby Waldorf-Astoria when we met. "Good question," he said with a laugh. "Actually I have a better rate here. Residence Inn is $500. It's $400 here."


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PLANS for a further housing development in Blunsdon were put before residents yesterday.
Linden Homes outlined a proposal to build 69 homes off Ermin Street, 30 per cent of which will be affordable, during the public consultation at Blunsdon House Hotel.
A formal application for land between the main road and the hotel has not yet been put forward, but if it is eventually given the go-ahead it will be the latest area to be developed around the village.
The housing firm said the aim of the meeting was to gather public opinion and then it would tailor the application around those views.
Tom Smailes, a representative of Linden Homes, said: "At this stage we are looking to engage with the community to get their thoughts before we submit final plans.
"This is the final pocket of land around Ermin Street and it is currently agricultural land which is not being used for anything in particular. The homes will be spaced apart and there is green land, as well as a play park, in the proposals.
"The homes we are looking at are of high quality."
Linden Homes said it is working with the Blunsdon Neighbourhood Plan Working Group and if the development is approved there will be Section 106 money available for community facilities.
Some residents are concerned about extra traffic in the area, especially as Cold Harbour junction is already busy during rush hour.
Linden said it is aware of the issue and has commissioned a survey to look at possible solutions.
Tom added: "At this stage we cannot say for definite what will go there but we are aware of the issue and are looking at solutions which will be in place before an application is put in.
"The entrance will come out onto High Street where there is already a road."
Resident Jim Hyland attended the meeting with his wife Carol. He said: "On the whole it is well parcelled in so we are not too concerned about where it is.
"The one main worry I do have is the houses will not fit in with the rest of the houses.
"The houses in Blunsdon all have an old look, even the new ones, so I am a little worried the development will spoil the look of the village.
"The roads will also have to be upgraded to cope with all the traffic."


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Building a Grid that Plays Nice
November 17, 2009—
It's unlikely that you'll crash the local utility system by turning on your microwave. But in smaller electric grids it's not that hard for a single, power-gobbling component—say, central air-conditioning—to blow the proverbial main fuse.
Wayne Weaver, an assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering at Michigan Tech, is interested in designing ways for all components in smaller electrical grids to share power. His work applies to systems as simple as a solar-powered home and as complex as a naval vessel, an industrial park or a military outpost.
With a three-year, $350,000 grant from the National Science Foundation, Weaver will use game theory to build a mathematical model in which all components, from table saws to toasters, will divvy up electric power competitively yet amicably.
"Up to this point, components in all these types of systems have been tightly constrained; they had a set voltage that they maintain no matter what," he says. "In my approach, these different electrical parts are connected together, interact and compete for energy, as in a game. Each part responds in anticipation with what every other part will do.
"It's analogous to an economic system," he explains. "If someone wants to sell something, and there's no buyer, the price goes down. In an interconnected electrical system, some components would want to give up current or voltage, and some want to buy. Between them, they would negotiate a voltage, or current."
Weaver will also develop feedback controls, which let components communicate and carry out those negotiations.
In such a scenario, everybody wins--especially the people who rely on it. "The whole system will remain stable and operate more efficiently," he says.
Michigan Technological University (www.mtu.edu) is a leading public research university developing new technologies and preparing students to create the future for a prosperous and sustainable world. Michigan Tech offers more than 120 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in engineering; forest resources; computing; technology; business; economics; natural, physical and environmental sciences; arts; humanities; and social sciences.


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NEW YORK ( TheStreet) -- The last time Bruce Springsteen sweated on me at a concert, I didn't wash my arm for a month. The last time I stepped into a Walmart ( WMT), I bathed thrice a day for a month straight.I'm tired of beating around the bush. While not all Walmart stores are dumps, quite a few are. They're soulless, uninspiring environments packed with so many mutants the People of Walmart Website can't possibly process all the worthy content it receives fast enough. Now, hold your fire. This doesn't mean you're a loser if you shop at Walmart. It's no sin to save a buck or accept convenience. Plus, depending on where you live, you might not have many options like hoity-toity Manhattanites or self-righteous West Coasters. And let's face it, picking on Walmart has become a national pastime (not to mention the most accurate set of stereotypes ever perpetuated). It's all fun and games until somebody gets offended or a greeter gets trampled by a mob of holiday shoppers. Simply stated, you just shouldn't be able to buy Apple products at Walmart. It's a complete joke. And, ultimately, the joke's on Apple ( AAPL). Throw all of these big box retailers into a pile -- Walmart, Best Buy ( BBY) and the somewhat more tolerable Target ( TGT). They'll sell just about anything (unless, of course, it has offensive lyrics) if there's a chance you'll buy it. It's mind-boggling. Why would Apple want to be a part of this on any level? I hit on this Thursday in my 5-point plan to keep Apple great, but I beat this horse as early as January of this year. We can't ask for answers on this enough. And this isn't even a Tim Cook thing. Steve Jobs allowed it to happen as well. Let's consider some points and possibilities.
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Thank you, Dr. Zeman, for your kind introduction … and for your invitation to address this Leadership Roundtable.
It's a pleasure to support CHCI's mission of improving human capital management across the federal government.
Thank you all for the opportunity to speak with you today.
Leading government through turbulent times requires leaders to think deeply about the role of government; the needs of citizens; and the means by which to serve them.
Lincoln once said that government should do for people only what they cannot do for themselves. Regardless of where you come out on the precise balance between public and private provision of services, I think we can all agree that government should play some role in providing:
Now is a time when we need the government we do have to work better for everyone—faster, more effectively, more efficiently. The complexity of problems that government must address is increasing. As a result, President Obama has challenged us to:
How? Win the future by leveraging our historic national strengths.
Out-Innovate. In R&D investments, such as energy technologies. In wind, solar, and clean coal, and investments in medicine. Our goal by 2035 is to obtain 80 percent of America's energy from "clean" sources. And we can, of course, look to the landmark Affordable Health Care Act which reduces the rate of health care cost growth, including medical malpractice liability.
Out-Educate. We need to build on the Race to the Top. Redefine and right-size the federal government's role in education. Raise expectations … challenge failures … and reward success. Provide greater flexibility for innovation and improvements. I'm happy to say that my own department is advancing this effort by funding the new Post-9/11 GI Bill. Today, we have 400,000 Veterans in school, covering almost $5 billion in tuition.
Out-Build. We must ensure the fastest, most reliable ways to move people, goods, and information—from roads and airports … to high-speed rail and Internet … to new hospitals and clinics for Veterans. We must rebuild our national infrastructure. For example, there's the National Wireless Initiative that will help business extend next-generation wireless coverage to 98 percent of Americans.
Now, to make government work for everyone we have to follow three basic principles:
Applying these principles helps us lead in turbulent times. Times that demand leaders who can successfully tackle the problems facing government; who can manage change and challenge in times of uncertainty; and, who can leverage progress for better outcomes.
In my remarks, today, I want to do three things: Describe how VA is using the leadership principles of people-centric, results-focused, and future-oriented to serve Veterans—a case study, if you will. Then, look across government at problems and solutions that are proving effective. And finally, make the case for a response by today's leaders to meet the President's challenge to out-innovate … educate … and build.
Principles for Leadership
Secretary Shinseki and the VA leadership team are focused on three principles: People-centric, results-focused, future-oriented. Here are some examples of what we mean and what we are doing about them:
First: people-centric. IT, equipment, and assets alone don't achieve organizational vision, mission, and goals—people do. Organizational leaders must create, develop, and build systems that encourage and enhance individual potential and productivity … and, in turn, organizational productivity. These include training, development, and professional management systems that support agency goals and objectives, as well as instituting metrics to record and track progress.
At VA, we invest in our people to achieve better operational results. Let me give you some examples. In training, VA's Learning University delivers a full complement of tiered courses and programs that support professional development and improved on-the-job performance. Additionally, our Office of Corporate Senior Executive Management provides the full scope of human resources services that are the bulwark of VA's effective management of our executive personnel.
Our second principle is results-focused. We ensure that agency products, services, and initiatives—as well as supporting employee training—link to what our clients, customers, and taxpayers want and expect. Here are some examples of what we're doing at VA:
Third: future-oriented. We are adopting a long view for investments in people and infrastructure to ensure that today's needs are met … as well as tomorrow's. For instance, we put a premium on research and development, IT investments, data-driven governance, as well as drawing on the expertise of academia and external think tanks.
When we talk about government, we are talking about people first, not just systems, assets, technology, programs, policies, or money. They are our most precious resource. Government needs more investment in people to deliver a government that works for everyone. Among a host of other management and business process reforms, this includes revamped hiring practices and a greater emphasis on training and development.
The truth is good government is a reflection of the almost two million people who make it that way. Their leadership—their dedication—has been essential to fulfilling the contract between government and the governed for 235 years. Because of that fact, people, in my view, rank as government's most important resource. We need to treat that national resource as we would any other—as a vital strategic asset worthy of our ongoing investment. And that brings me to leader development.
There's a distinct set of defining qualities that distinguish American leadership.
What are we doing, government-wide, to instill these qualities in our leaders?
Leader Development
Let's look at leader development. Federal workforce transformation is underway—from recruitment, through retention, to retirement. Its goal? Implement a framework that:
OMB is building systems aimed at improving performance management under the leadership of Jeff Zientz.
At OPM, John Berry has the lead in:
Customer Service
Another flashpoint is customer service. We are being confronted with the rising expectations of our clients—the American taxpayer. Much of it is driven by consumer-obsessed corporations that operate on the razor's edge of R&D, marketing, and customer service. In response, government is engaging in broad and growing outreach to citizens. Here are some eye-opening statistics:
But, in general, customer service lags behind the private sector and varies in quality across agencies and departments. A recent American Customer Satisfaction Index found that overall customer satisfaction with the government is at a 10-year low, although certain services score high, for example, VA's National Cemetery Administration is ranked number one in the United States.
Some, but not all, key services are available online. And when collected, customer feedback is usually obtained through surveys rather than less formal means like focus groups and panels.
What's been done to upgrade customer service? For one thing, more and more services are online, like immigration status mobile alerts. There is a streamlined approval process in place for conducting focus groups and post-transaction surveys. And there is an upcoming effort to increase metrics for key services, for example, the average processing time for VA disability claims.
Added to that are the signature pilot initiatives being developed that use technology to improve the customer experience. Government is engaging in collective, new thinking to leverage new and better ideas, new approaches, novel methodologies, and in casting a wide net to capture best practices from all sectors. We are engaging our clients as people … advocating on their behalf … and empowering them with clear, consistent information.
Let's turn to contracting. Government spends approximately $500 billion per year on contracting. That's a lot of taxpayer money. Strides have been made in leveraging government's purchasing power to "buy smarter" as it annually spends $1.6 billion in office supplies, $6 billion in commercial software, and $2 billion in printers and their maintenance and supplies. However, improving services contracting is problematic. As government has embraced outsourcing, we've seen a ballooning of contracting for services—IT, engineering, architectural, janitorial, HR, EEO, legal, financial, consulting.
The numbers tell the story. In 2006, $260 billion. In 2011, that number has risen to $324 billion.
Strategy development is underway as government tries to figure out a smarter way to buy services. The issues confronting us are significant:
And then there are the issues unique to the federal government. For one thing, statutory requirements for competition preclude long-term partnerships common in the private sector. And then there is the complicated legal framework for "umbrella" contracts, with actual work handled through task orders under the contracts. And finally, there are socio-economic considerations that favor contracting with small, and other types of businesses, to include disabled Veteran, Veteran-owned, women-owned, and HubZone businesses.
So what's being done to improve contracting? The Services Acquisition Reform Act established a Chief Acquisitions Officer in all civilian agencies to consolidate the acquisitions function. Efforts are well underway to streamline the acquisition process across government and, simultaneously, develop a well-trained acquisition workforce. And strategic sourcing is aligning acquisition capability with agency mission outcomes.
IT Reform
Government spends over $80 billion annually on IT systems. Currently, there are more than 12,000 of them. But all too often, projects end up being more expensive, taking longer, or delivering fewer capabilities than planned. Of the current major projects, 40 percent are identified by agencies as not on track.
Let's look at the root causes.
What efforts are underway to turn this around?
The IT reform agenda focuses on three key objectives. First, using a modular approach to drive-down the average size and duration of IT projects, and drive up success rates on nearly $50 billion of IT program spend. Second, it is targeted on improving the yield on $24 billion in IT infrastructure spending and shifting spending from redundant, underutilized infrastructure to mission-priority programs. And last, the push is to utilize a Cloud First approach to achieve up to 50% lower per unit cost.
I've just given a telescoped look at just a few of the major initiatives underway across government. They are part of a larger, overarching paradigm that can be summed up this way: In the business of government, business as usual will no longer do.
And the fact is, there's a host of initiatives … innovations … and new or retooled programs and processes underway in every department and agency across government, all with an eye toward:
Challenges of Government Leadership
Well, it's an understatement to say that this is an exciting time to be working in government! When we talk about leadership during turbulent times, we are talking about every day challenges that transcend ideology or politics. We are talking about contributing mightily to our common cause—good government.
There are great challenges before each of you, most certainly. But also even greater opportunities for achievement. As public servants—as leaders—our job is to care for an increasingly sophisticated taxpaying public … deliver results for them … and build solidly for the future.
At this critical juncture, we have the opportunity to shape government for the 21st century. Not an easy task. The rigors of leadership are no less than its rewards. And no matter what your agency mission may be, there are problems and challenges. There always will be.
President Obama is working hard to reform government so that it's leaner and smarter … so that barriers are removed, and incentives created for new growth. He needs all of us to do our part.
In my view, many of the systemic problems that have hobbled government for far too long are giving way. Change and transformation are works in progress. And in your work, whatever it might be, you can be progress-promoters not just caretakers of the status quo … because the status quo is unacceptable to our clients—the American people.
As you manage the complex functions that drive government's day-to-day operations, I would challenge you to do a number of things:
Take the initiative. Start by defining the problem or issue before you and then find out who is doing the best to solve it—public or private … NGO or academia … national or global. No agency, no business, can work in a vacuum. No one person or organization has all the answers.
Collaborations, teaming, and partnerships are essential to doing business in the 21st century. Select the few solutions, from among the many, that warrant an investment of time, energy, and resources, and then move forward to adopt the solution that proves best.
On another front, work to create a spirit of innovation. Remember that innovation in the public sector is no longer a luxury—it's a necessity.
Don't be risk-averse—it's the oxygen of progress. But make haste with caution.
Communicate—with your colleagues and your customers; within your own agency, and with others.
Leave your mark on the programs, policies, and services—the resources and assets charged to you.
A maxim to keep in mind—"Your legacy should be that you made it better than it was when you got it." Based on my experience, that's excellent advice.
In closing, let me leave you with the words of President John Kennedy. A half-century ago, he transformed the image of a federal career and inspired a generation of Americans to serve the public interest.
In 1961—in times of challenge not unlike our own—he shared his admiration for those who serve our country through government service.
Let the public service be a proud and lively career. And let every man and woman who works in any area of our national government … be able to say with pride and honor in future years: I served the United States government in that hour of our nation's need. Let me thank you all for your service and extend my best wishes for success in the hard work that lies ahead.


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William Michael Dhondt, of Novi, is facing a first-degree murder charge in the death of 29-year-old Kaitlin Hehir.
She was found dead Feb. 23 in her home on Colchester.
Police said Dhondt initially reported her missing before tell them he had killed her after an argument turned violent.
Her body had been dismembered.
Dhondt's next court date is in May.
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Eeek! I'm so excited that it's time to show off the Princess of the PM, Cyndee Kawa with this month's design team spotlight. This month we asked Cyndee to work with tonight's steal, the Glitz Designs Teeny Alphas and Epoxy Word Stickers.
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If you haven't jumped on the teeny alphabet bandwagon yet, you might want to do so now with tonight's steal—Glitz Designs Teeny Alphas! I have three words for you -- "burlap" and "pink woodgrain" – LOVE!
For those of you that are familiar with my layouts, you know I scrap the everyday stuff that goes on in our house. From the funny, to the annoying, I'll scrap it. For me, it's so much more manageable than big holidays or trips! Plus, to me, it's those little things that will get so easily forgotten in the years to come. And tonight's Teeny Alphas and Epoxy Word Stickers are so versatile and fit right in with my everyday. You can add to a title, journal with them, add a sentiment to a card, use them as the focus or extra little something on your layout or card, and so many other things. One of the things I loved about the Glitz Teeny Alphas is every sticker is the same height, so no trimming if you want them to line up perfectly!
I had fun matching up ways to use the Teeny Alphas, with a variety of photos I wanted to scrap, and here's what I came up with:
- An extra long title/subtitle
This photo of my daughter needed an extra long explanation, and the Charcoal Teeny Alphas were the perfect way to add it.
- Labeling/journaling on the photos
There were so many photos with so many steps to making individual apple pies, so I used the Burlap Teeny Alphas to add that extra bit of journaling—right by the photos.
- Journaling
I had to try out the Pink Woodgrain Teeny Alphas for my actual journaling.
- Cards
Then I moved on and made some cards, where you can use the Teeny Alphas to add a sentiment or be the focus of the card.
The Epoxy Word Stickers also have many uses too. You could use them to highlight your journaling, add that something extra to your layout or card, or be the focus of your card.
As soon as I saw the sentiment on the French Kiss set, I knew I needed to do a layout about my son reading a bedtime story to me! It added the perfect touch (even if it's not exactly the wording straight out of the book, but it's pretty darn close), along with an Epoxy ♥. I used Kristy Lee's wonderful Mid-Week Mojo—Turquoise 3.
And finally a card using the Epoxy Word Stickers as both the focus of the card and the sentiment(s).
I hope you've enjoyed the 2nd Spring Design Team post and have found some inspiration! If you'd like to see some close-ups of my projects, check out my blog. Now go steal those Glitz Designs Teeny Alpha and Epoxy Word Stickers! And don't forget to come back next month, for my final post as a Design Team member!
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Cyndee, you are amazing girl! It's been such a treat having you as Princess of the PM. We have an exciting little twist for next month however and are moving you up to a day post. :)
I hope everyone finds a little time in this crazy month of May to get scrappy this weekend.
I'll see you Monday for a mega Monday Card Madness posting that you will not want to miss.


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I beat you to it ;)
Ah thanks! (for convenience the other thread referenced is here: http://mises.org/community/forums/p/33300/517828.aspx#517828)
Bitbutter, I suggest going into the notion that the state considers itself not only the owner of land, but also the owner of people.
The keyboard is mightier than the gun.
Non parit potestas ipsius auctoritatem.
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This thread is a repost, try to be original OP.
I'm just trolling you ;) nice vids btw really enjoy them!
I was going to respond to EL, but I noticed that he called you "OP", which appeared to be on purpose (so as to draw attention away from you being bitbutter, the creator of the video :P


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Crosseyed0811 wrote:Took a few months off from throwing discs (getting married and going on honeymoons and such will do that for you) and now I'm back and have started rebuilding my technique. Starting to have some break throughs and am building up a bag as we speak. I'll modify the OP here with the current bag and add comments given the actual changes I make. Feel free to comment and critique as that's why its here... Small bag at first, working my way up to bigger speeds and more discs...
174 Grip Pure: Thanks to JR for finally making me try one of these. Its looking as if these will replace my aviars before long...
175 *Aviar Driver: Still in the bag for now until I'm sure the Pure does everything I want it to (already removed my DX Aviars)
172 DX Roc: Beat in to hold most anny lines
178 DX Roc: Pretty much new, rather stable, hyzers and headwinds
170+ P MD2: Picking it up today and giving it a tryout. I throw a lot of lower line drive type throws naturally and hoping this fits my style a little more than the Roc.
Fairway Drivers:
168 Star Leo: Straight
169 Pro Leo: Turnovers
169 DX Teebird: Nicely beaten, my comfort disc... Working on a Champ in the same weight to hold this stability longer than I know this one will...
Distand Drivers:
166+ DX Valkyrie: Distance (hopefully). Picking it up today with the MD2, Never really given Valks much chance but I don't have much in this range and don't want to just jump to Wraiths and Destroyers from my Teebird.
169 Star FL: My overstable driver. Flicks, thumbers, and headwinds. Trying this out in place of my usual Firebirds since I don't have any flat champs right now.
Crosseyed0811 wrote:Yeah its pretty good so far, probably not gonna replace the BB though, just not stable enough
Anode|ION|JOKERi|MD2|FD|TD|PD|LEGENDaParks wrote:If the posts on this forum are any indication, the PD is like a Teebird with sunshine coming out of its butthole so hard that it flies faster.
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Marin was soaked by the first, and possibly the quickest, of three expected rainstorms Wednesday, causing minor flooding and numerous traffic collisions, but the weather cleared mid-day without leaving major damage behind.
A longer, wetter storm is forecast to hit the region sometime Thursday with rain increasing overnight into Friday. The rain is expected to reduce to showers Friday night before a third storm arrives Saturday.
The forecast led organizers to postpone a Christmas tree lighting ceremony and other outdoor festivities scheduled Friday in Tiburon. The Tiburon event's gingerbread house decorating will be held indoors and go on as planned.
As the heaviest rains fell in Marin on Wednesday morning, about a dozen traffic collisions kept first-responders busy but most did not cause injuries, California Highway Patrol spokesman Eric Hohmeister said. Flooding was reported in several locations, including the northbound Highway 101 offramp for Sir Francis Drake Boulevard the northbound lanes in downtown San Rafael and near North San Pedro Road, according to the CHP.
A total of 0.8 inches of rain fell in San Rafael and Kentfield on Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service, and 1.8 inches were recorded in Olema. The North Marin Water District recorded 0.9 inches at Stafford Lake in Novato.
"It looks like we got an inch between 9 and 10 a.m.," said Rob Carson, a water quality program manager for the Tomales Bay Watershed Council, who was monitoring storm water in Bolinas during the rain. "It dumped for almost an hour — heavy, heavy downpour."
Gusts of 56 mph blew in Point Reyes and 40 mph in Sausalito, according to the weather service.
In San Rafael, flooding caused an SUV to hydroplane into a soundwall and careen across several lanes of traffic on Highway 101 at North San Pedro Road at about 11 a.m., temporarily blocking the roadway, Hohmeister said. The driver was transported to Marin General Hospital with neck and back pain.
Several non-injury collisions occurred in the same location, and many other non-injury collisions took place on the highway between San Rafael and Mill Valley amid heavy rain Wednesday morning.
Major delays of almost four hours were reported for arriving flights at San Francisco International Airport as winds surged in coastal areas, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. The late arrivals were also causing delays in departures; travelers were advised to call their airline before heading to the airport.
No major delays were reported at San Jose or Oakland airports.
Nels Johnson and the Bay Area News Group contributed to this report. Contact Will Jason via email at firstname.lastname@example.com or via Twitter at http://twitter.com/willjason
San Rafael: 0.8 inches
Kentfield: 0.8 inches
Novato: 0.9 inches
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North Carolina coach Roy Williams is doing well in his recovery from kidney surgery. The 62-year-old took a recruiting trip to Chicago on Tuesday to visit with Jabari Parker, the nation's No. 1-ranked senior, and on Wednesday had a biopsy performed on his other kidney.
During a routine physical last month, a tumor was discovered in Williams' right kidney. Doctors removed the tumor during a 3 1/2-hour surgery on Sept. 19, and the tumor turned out to be a non-cancerous oncocytoma. Doctors on Wednesday performed the biopsy on his left kidney to test to see whether it's non-cancerous as well.
"I've been very lucky," Williams said on the Tar Heel Sports Radio Network last weekend. "I feel like a blessed human being.
"It was scary. I'd always heard that it hits you and you don't have time to prepare. Your mind starts racing. It was a pretty emotional time."
If Wednesday's biopsy shows the tumor in his left kidney is benign, too, he will not require a second surgery. Even if he does need a second surgery, Williams thinks he will be back with the Tar Heels for the start of full-throttle preseason practice on Oct. 13.
Parker, a 6-8 power forward from Chicago's Simeon Career Academy, is focusing in on his recruiting. He lists 10 schools -- BYU, DePaul, Duke, Florida, Georgetown, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan State, North Carolina and Stanford -- on his list but is trying to whittle it down.
He had Williams, Florida coach Billy Donovan and new UConn coach Kevin Ollie in for in-home visits this week. His father, Sonny Parker, said they have scheduled an on-campus visit to Duke for late October and said they also plan to visit Michigan State. Players are allowed to make five official visits, so the other coaches now are fighting for three available on-campus visits.
"From there, we'll probably sit down and evaluate all his home visits and decide which will be his official visits," Sonny Parker told ESPN this week. "It's a process. He's had quite a few home visits. He's going to start taking his visits. It's the month of October already. It's going to take time."


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GREEN BAY, Wis. — Shopko has completed the conversion of 163 Pamida stores. The move makes Shopko one of the largest U.S. retailers to serve smaller and rural communities. The merger was first announced one year ago this month.
Shopko invested a total of $70 million into efforts to convert the Pamida stores to the Shopko Hometown format. Today Shopko currently operates 176 Shopko Hometown stores, a significant jump from just 10 at this time last year. The Shopko Hometown retail format offers a differentiated and financially successful merchandising strategy. Shopko Hometown combines pharmacy services with a broad and dynamic offering of strong national brands and high-value private label brands of apparel, toys, consumer electronics, seasonal items, and lawn and garden products – all in attractive, well laid out, easy-to-shop store formats that range from 15,000 to 35,000 square feet.
"2012 was a watershed year for Shopko as a result of the merger with Pamida which significantly increased our store count, employee base and overall revenue. Our team did an exceptional job of integrating the two companies into one and staying on an aggressive schedule for the store conversion efforts. All 163 stores were converted and opened on time," said Mike Bettiga, Shopko Interim CEO and Chief Operating Officer. "As we move into 2013 and beyond, our focus is on solidifying the Shopko Hometown brand and opening more Hometown stores in new communities."


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Track #16 is good...Not really feeling his other songs for some reason..dont really like his Lyrics..
Yea i like them all..but Gucci is deffently my favorite by far...But no i havent downloaded it yet..is it good?
Iiight man..i try not to trip over those things but man that piss me off..Same wit those haterz they get on my nerves..But yea thats true they always underestimate him..Anyway BRICKSQUAD ALL DAY!!!!
I like that song/video you got on ur page Plies-Why u Hate-...But anyway i just bought my copy of Gucci's Raw Report DVD, is it any good?
Nah i bought it i'll just wait to see it when it gets here..Rather Support Gucci by buying it then watching it for free, thanks anyway...but alright thats all i wanted to kno if it was good
Oh i see, If i listen to his music before it comes out i'll never end up buying it, so i just wait till its here till i listen to it..I havent really supported any music artist that much till like 08, i mean i listened to Gucci and stuff but i didnt really go buy his music i would just listen to it over the internet..But just one day i got really into music and i started listening to Gucci's music and i found Freaky Gurl from Gucci and i was like damn thats a good song, But when i heard Wasted i was like damn i gotta support Gucci his music is poppin and ever since i have supported Gucci to the max
Iight thanks man..Yea i love the Raw Report..Whats your Top 3 favorite songs from ''The Appeal''?? And whats your top 5 favorite Gucci songs of all time?
i Straight up feel you man.Here's my favorite's ''The Appeal'' 1.Grown Man 2.Party Animal 3.Little Friend...And Favorit's of all time shit thats hard lol with all his mixtapes and albums shit probably this..1.The Movie 2.First Song Back 3.Street Nigga 4.Dats My Life 5.Normal
Im not sure..i think i have heard Ice Attack 1..but not Ice Attack 2 or Chicken Talk...And yea i have the album Hard To Kill i love dat album, its got Freaky Gurl,Street Nigga,Blow Pop.Everybody Knows Me,and Trap Start those my favorites from that album..Whats the best songs on Chicken Talk and Ice Attack 1&2?
Matter fact i havent heard any of those mixtapes (Ice Attack 1 or 2 and Chicken Talk) And i also havent heard his the first Burrrprint, Do you have any links where i can download these mixtapes?
Oh ok sounds good..yea i have heard Underarm Kush before and i luv dat song..Thanks for the link i appreciate it..Have you heard the mixtape BrickSquad Boyz? It's pretty good..i think atleast..got OJ,Gucci,Waka and 1 Frenchie song on it.
Bruh it wont let me download the mixtape link you sent me..And i havent heard Gucci's first Burrrprint mixtape you listened to that one?
Yea thats true man the list goes on and on...Gucci make some hard as music....People need to realize how hard this nigga go..
Bruh have you heard of Slim Dunkin? he is the newest 1017 BrickSquad memeber and he go hard. And idk if you know but there are forums for 1017 BrickSquad...its called soiceyforums.com
well i mean when Gucci got out of jail he said he was starting a new squad called 1017 BrickSquad instead of So Icey..but was you sayin that Gucci's young brotha is beefin wit Flocka? And i heard Gucci back in jail, he got arrested like 4 days ago and bailed out alredy but still has to go to court sometime soon,He got caught wit Marijuana and on Flocka's twitter he tweeted #FREEGUCCI
Yeah i know man its fucked up, only one website has posted that he has been arrested and caught with Marijuana, And they have his mug shot and he looks like he is high, No other website has reported it but i mean if they have his mug shot and flocka posted on his twitter #FREEGUCCI, then its basically 99% true, They did say he bailed himself out already but he will have to go to court sometime and try to fight it and not go back to prison,Which he will probably deffenitly be serving some time, Thats why Gucci need to start rollin with Women in the car so they can take the blame like Tiny is doing for T.I, But i mean i understanf that Gucci got to much to do and he roll wit goons and women will slow him down from getting tothe money but i mean shit this is fucked up
Damn bruh where can you get those replica Gucci chains? And just letting you kno if you like the old Gucci when he first started and went ham, Well on iTunes there dropping a album on Nov 9th, Songs from when Gucci first started his career and there songs that most people havent heard only the people that work in the studio with him, And also if you want to get the CD verison of the Gucci Mane La Flare album, You can pre-order it on amazon.com for 9.99,But the physical CD verison of the album doesnt come out till Nov 23rd
Umm i know Str8 Drop is presenting it. So i dont think its from Big Citty Records (Lol) it comes with 12 songs with an intro and outro on it so overall 14 tracks. Yea i cant wait for it either, Hopefully its gonna go hamm
Thats cool man you got a BrickSquad bird chain and Gucci's south park eskimo...Thats G..Name your favorite BrickSquad members in order including these right here, Gucci,Waka,OJ,Wooh,Frenchie and Slim Dunkin
nice man u went all out..mine would be..1.Gucci 2.Slim Dunkin 3.Zaytoven 4.Wooh Da Kid 5.OJ 6.Lex Luger 7.Waka Flocka 8.Frenchie 9.Tay Don
Just thought i'd let you know that Gucci and Big Cat reunited, so there friends once again..idk what to think of this is this gonna make Gucci go back to his old shit like his real trap music or what.And Gucci put his Gold's back in (he took them out for awhile) Here's the proof of Gucci and Big Cat reuniting http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=keo2YSSp-9o&feature=player_embedded
Yeah true..And i saw that Alex said Gucci was arrested, well he wasnt arrested then..But he's offically been aressted as of today, hes back in Fulton County Jail and Here's the link http://www.accessatlanta.com/celebrities-tv/gucci-mane-arrested-713543.html?ref=nf
Yea man think lord Gucci is free..i dont really feel Weezy either his rap doesnt really fit my style and he's fake he raps like he a trap nigga and he aint i bet if someone ran up on him he would be screwed.
Bruh you gotta check out Juiceman new song..go to my page and listen to it..its called Juice Wea Ya Been
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Lopinavir Capsules to Kaletra or Invirase Tablets (LoCKIT)
This study has been completed.
Royal Free Hampstead NHS Trust
Roche Pharma AG
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ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
First received: February 19, 2007
Last updated: July 15, 2011
Last verified: February 2007
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Detailed Description:
This study will compare the benefit for patients switching from Kaletra® to Invirase® tablets over remaining on Kaletra® (based on randomization), to elicit the lipid benefits inferred in previous studies
|HIV Infections
|Drug: Saquinavir (Invirase®) Drug: Lopinavir/ritonavir (Kaletra®)
|Phase 4
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|A 24-week, Randomized, Open-label, 2-arm Study to Compare the Safety, Efficacy and Tolerability of Invirase® Tablets With Ritonavir Versus Kaletra® Tablets in HIV 1 Infected Adults on a Kaletra® Based Regimen With 2 Nucleosides/Nucleotides
Resource links provided by NLM:
MedlinePlus related topics: HIV/AIDS
Drug Information available for: Saquinavir Saquinavir mesylate Ritonavir LopinavirU.S. FDA Resources
Further study details as provided by Royal Free Hampstead NHS Trust:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- To evaluate the lipid benefits of Invirase® tablets with ritonavir versus Kaletra® tablets in HIV-1 infected adults on an antiretroviral regimen containing Kaletra® with two nucleosides/nucleotides [ Time Frame: 24 weeks ]
Secondary Outcome Measures:
- To evaluate the efficacy of Invirase® tablets with ritonavir versus Kaletra® tablets in HIV-1 infected adults on an ARV regimen containing Kaletra® with 2 nucleosides/nucleotides. [ Time Frame: 4 weeks, 12 weeks and 24 weeks. ]
- To evaluate additional safety and tolerability of Invirase® tablets with ritonavir versus Kaletra® tablets in HIV-1 infected adults on an antiretroviral regimen containing Kaletra® with 2 nucleosides/nucleotides. [ Time Frame: Week 24 ]
|Study Start Date:
|September 2006
|Study Completion Date:
|February 2009
|Primary Completion Date:
|February 2009 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
|Active Comparator: Invirase® tablets
Drug: Saquinavir (Invirase®)
Saquinavir 1000mg + Ritonavir 100mg Bd for 24 weeks
Other Name: Invirase®
|Active Comparator: Kaletra® tablets
Drug: Lopinavir/ritonavir (Kaletra®)
Lopinavir/ritonavir 400/100 mg BD 24 weeks
Other Name: Kaletra®
Detailed Description:
This is a prospective, phase IV, multicentre, randomised, open-label, 2-arm, 24-week study. Approximately 130 HIV-1 infected patients on a stable antiretroviral regimen containing Kaletra® with 2 nucleoside/nucleotide analogues will be randomized to 1 of 2 treatment arms: saquinavir with ritonavir 1000/100 mg BID (using Invirase® tablets) or lopinavir/ritonavir 400/100 mg BID (using Kaletra® tablets).Eligibility for enrollment will be determined at a screening visit that will occur within 30 days of the baseline visit. Protocol-defined study assessments will take place at clinic visits at the end of Weeks 4, 12, and 24.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years and older (Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Male or non-pregnant, non-nursing females >18 years of age
- Seropositive for HIV-1
- On an antiretroviral combination of Kaletra® with 2 nucleoside/nucleotide analogues for at least 6 months
- HIV-1 RNA viral load <50 copies/mL (2 consecutive measurements in the prior 6 months) plus screening viral load <50 copies/ml.
- Ability and willingness to provide written informed consent and adhere to the study regimen
- Females of childbearing potential must have a documented negative serum or urine pregnancy test at screening/baseline and ensure that 2 reliable forms of contraception are being used, including a barrier method, for the duration of the study and for 90 days after the last dose of study medication
Exclusion Criteria:
- Documented virological failure on a protease inhibitor ARV regimen prior to commencing Kaletra® regimen
- Documented protease mutation (one or more from the following list) prior to commencing Kaletra® regimen:
- Patients with acute hepatitis B or C infection
- Females who are pregnant, breast-feeding, or who plan to become pregnant or breast-feed during the study·
- Significant renal dysfunction (creatinine clearance [CrCl] <60 mL/min) and/or hepatic impairment (aspartate aminotransferase/alanine aminotransferase [AST/ALT] >3 X ULN and/or documented liver cirrhosis)
Note: The site will calculate each patient's CrCl using the Cockcroft-Gault formula [28] as shown below:
CrCl = [140 - age (yr)] × weight (kg) × constant 72 × serum creatinine (Cr) (mg/dL) where, constant = 1 for men and 0.85 for women
- Any current known clinical or laboratory parameter of ACTG Grade 4 (see Appendix 4). However, asymptomatic Grade 4 abnormalities will be permitted at the discretion of the investigator if deemed clinically appropriate. Abnormalities deemed insignificant by the investigator must be discussed with the sponsor prior to enrollment.
- Evidence of active, untreated opportunistic infection, intercurrent illness, drug toxicity or any other condition such that in the judgment of the investigator the patient would not be able to take or continue a prescribed antiretroviral regimen
- Malignancy requiring chemotherapy or radiotherapy
- Known hypersensitivity to any of the prescribed antiretroviral drugs or formulation components
- Evidence of alcohol and/or drug or substance abuse that in the judgment of the investigator would likely result in the patient being unreliable in fulfilling the conditions of the protocol
- History of psychological illness or conditions that in the judgment of the investigator might interfere with the patient's ability to understand the requirements of the study
- History of drug non-adherence that in the judgment of the investigator would result in the patient being unreliable in fulfilling the conditions of this protocol
- Patients who had received an investigational new drug within the last 4 weeks
- Currently taking, or anticipate taking during the course of the study, any drug contraindicated with the antiretroviral drugs they have been randomized to receive
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: NCT00438152
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00438152
|United Kingdom
|Royal Free Hampstead NHS Trust
|London, United Kingdom, NW32QG
Sponsors and Collaborators
Royal Free Hampstead NHS Trust
Roche Pharma AG
|Principal Investigator:
|Mike S Youle, MD MB ChB
|Royal Free Hampstead NHS Trust
More Information
Keywords provided by Royal Free Hampstead NHS Trust:
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on September 25, 2017
|Responsible Party:
|Dr. Mike Youle, Royal Free Hampstead NHS Trust
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT00438152 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
|Study First Received:
|February 19, 2007
|Last Updated:
|July 15, 2011
Keywords provided by Royal Free Hampstead NHS Trust:
Treatment Experienced
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
HIV Infections
Lentivirus Infections
Retroviridae Infections
RNA Virus Infections
Virus Diseases
Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Viral
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Immunologic Deficiency Syndromes
Immune System Diseases
HIV Protease Inhibitors
Protease Inhibitors
Enzyme Inhibitors
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
Anti-HIV Agents
Anti-Retroviral Agents
Antiviral Agents
Anti-Infective Agents
Cytochrome P-450 CYP3A Inhibitors
Cytochrome P-450 Enzyme Inhibitors
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on September 25, 2017


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College of the Redwoods will retain its accreditation, and the vital state and federal funding that comes with it, at least until October.
News that the college would be removed from "show cause" status and placed on the lesser sanction of "probation" came in a letter that arrived Wednesday from the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.
School officials have until Oct. 15 to submit a report back to the commission demonstrating continued progress toward meeting the standards for accreditation in the "important areas of non-compliance" that remain.
CR President Kathryn Smith said staff and faculty took time Wednesday to pause and celebrate the accomplishment.
"Everyone is happy," Smith said. "We weren't exactly sure what to expect. We could have been continued on show cause status, or have been moved to another sanction. Thankfully, we were moved up to probation -- it's a step up."
One year ago, the commission placed the college on a "show cause" status -- the commission's most severe sanction -- after the college failed to meet accreditation standards on a variety of recommendations.
Since that time, school officials have been hard at work, detailing how the college plans to meet accreditation standards moving forward. A report outlining those plans was submitted to the commission in October. Last month, Smith, CR Board of Trustees President Colleen Mullery and Special Trustee Tom Henry, appeared at a commission meeting to answer specific questions about the report.
In their letter, the commission acknowledged that CR officials had resolved several of the issues that initially led to the college being placed on show cause status, including inadequate assessment of student progress.
Although the news comes as a victory, the work is far from over.
CR will need to demonstrate continued progress in five areas the commission cited the campus as being non-compliant. A report from CR documenting that progress will be required by Oct. 15. The commission will then go through a similar process to decide whether to place the college on the less severe sanction of "warning," or leave the college on probation.
Two of the recommendations outlined by the commission require the college to create a hiring plan to increase equity and diversity among employees and a professional development program.
Smith said the remaining three recommendations, all of which regard the college's fiscal stability, will be more challenging to accomplish.
"CR has significant work to do over the next six months to a year to become fiscally stable," she said.
Smith said officials feel fortunate that the commission is not requiring the report until October.
"We feel that is a good message they are sending," she said. "If this were a real emergency situation, they could have asked for the report sooner."
As he waited for the bus on campus Wednesday, student Jon Brisco said he was glad to hear the news. In his second semester at CR, the 18-year-old said he had worried about what losing accreditation might mean for his out-of-state peers.
"It's fine for me, if I have to go somewhere else, but a lot of my classmates came from out of the area specifically to go here," he said. "What would have happened to them?"
Student Brian Bisconer agreed. After receiving his associate's degree from CR, Bisconer said he plans to transfer to Humboldt State University or possibly out of state.
"So, I can keep going here until then?" the 26-year-old asked. "Yes, that's definitely good news."
To read the commission's letter and for a timeline regarding College of the Redwood's accreditation status visit http://www.redwoods.edu/accreditation/.
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Hits aside, Crawford's arm impresses Mattingly
GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Carl Crawford had his first two hits and first two RBIs as a Dodger in Monday's exhibition loss to the D-backs, but it was Crawford's throwing arm that had Don Mattingly excited.
Yes, his throwing arm, the one that was surgically reattached at the elbow during last summer's Tommy John surgery.
"Actually -- that part was good to see, getting a couple hits under his belt -- but even better was his throwing," said the Dodgers manager. "Stan [Conte, vice president of medical services] was working on cut[offs], and he had a lot on the ball. That's really positive."
General manager Ned Colletti said at this point, barring any setbacks, he believes Crawford will be able to start the season on the active roster. Crawford has been leading off as the designated hitter the past two days, an indication that he'll be leading off in Mattingly's regular-season lineup.
The Dodgers figure that for Crawford to play the outfield, he needs to throw 125 feet to hit the shortstop cutoff man. Crawford said he's been rehabbing around the 75-80-foot mark, but was up to 90 feet Monday.
"The goal at some point is to hit the cutoff," Crawford said. "Dee [Gordon, Monday's shortstop] knows he has to dig, or whoever's at short."
Ken Gurnick is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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I jumped the gun a little this morning in looking for the selling to pick up. The dip buyers jumped in and nearly had the market back in the green. Breadth is still running negative overall but it is positive on the Nasdaq.
The most worrisome thing about the action is that the momentum names are under pressure. For example, only 13 of the 50 stocks on the Investor's Business Daily list are positive, and my other lists of "hot stocks" are seeing nearly 2 to 1 negative breadth. A bounce in Apple (AAPL) is helping the indices but there is fair amount of weakness, which is a slight change in character.
I'm trying to put some money to work, but it sure isn't easy. One setup I like quite a bit is Argentinian oil and gas company YPF SA (YPF). It is expected to grow earnings 17% in 2013 to $3.44 and trades with a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of just 7. Technically, it has been basing around the $14.50 to $15.50 level for six weeks after a big move and it looks in good shape to move higher, especially if volume picks up.
I'm a little nervous about this market and wouldn't be surprised to see a weak close today. There is still underlying support, but it is weaker than it has been and a poor close would cause some people to rethink a few things.


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Fun family activities
Take a ferry across sparkling Sydney Harbour to watch Leslie the condor in the amazing Taronga Zoo bird show and visit little penguins in Manly. Enjoy a picnic lunch at world-famous Bondi Beach or in the harbourside Royal Botanic Garden. See delightful family shows at the Sydney Opera House, and discover dinosaurs at the Australian Museum.
Enjoy great family holidays in Sydney
Sydney is one of the best cities in the world for family fun, from picnics on beautiful beaches and in harbourside parks to close animal encounters in aquariums and zoos to family shows at the iconic Sydney Opera House. You can even climb aboard tall ships and sail on Sydney Harbour.
Taronga Zoo has an impressive array of wildlife and spectacular views of one of the world's great harbours, as well as popular shows and events. Meet Rex, a huge saltwater crocodile at WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo in Darling Harbour. You'll be thrilled to see sharks and other marine creatures at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium and Manly SEA LIFE Sanctuary.
An exhilarating adventure is to climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge with BridgeClimb Sydney. For more breathtaking panoramas of the city, as well as family dining in a revolving restaurant, ascend Sydney Tower Eye. Sydney Tower Buffet welcomes families for delicious food and great views.
At Darling Harbour you can visit one of the world's largest cinema screens at Sydney IMAX Theatre. Pose with your favourite celebrities at Madame Tussauds or explore Darling Quarter's large free playground with water games, climbing ropes, swings, slides and flying foxes.
The city's museums are fascinating. The Australian Museum features a popular dinosaur exhibition, and children can climb aboard a submarine at the Australian National Maritime Museum. Or step back in time on a sailing ship and explore the marvellous harbour with Sydney Harbour Tall Ships.
Kids will love Sydney's wide open parks. A range of activities are available at Sydney Olympic Park including cycling and archery. An Opal Card is the best way to get around on the city's trains, ferries, buses and light rail. Enjoy the benefits of daily travel caps and a $2.50 per person Sunday cap.


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ESSEX Leopards will be heading to Southend later this month.
The Big Cats will host Bristol Academy Flyers at the Southend Tennis & Leisure Centre on Sunday February 17.
And player coach Robert Youngblood is looking forward to his side playing at another new venue.
"It's a great place to play," said Youngblood.
"When the Essex Pirates played there they got 1,400 at one game against Plymouth in their last year and they averaged 700 in their final 10 games so it would be great to see some of those fans turn out to support us."
Leopards previously played two BBL games at the venue in the 1998/99 season with capacity crowds seeing them win on both occasions.
The Southend Tennis & Leisure Centre then hosted the Essex Pirates between 2009 and 2011.
Leopards' game there against the Flyers will tip off at 4pm with adult tickets costing £6 and children £4.
A family ticket for two adults and two children is also available for £16.