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LoMo helps promote 'Strike Out Cancer' fundraiser
PEORIA, Ariz. -- When Cardinals reliever Jason Motte began recruiting Major League players to help promote his "Strike Out Cancer" T-shirt fundraiser this spring, new Mariners first baseman Logan Morrison didn't need to think twice.
Morrison's father, Tom, died of lung cancer in 2010, two months after Logan completed his rookie season with the Marlins. He has since developed his own LoMo Camp for the Cure during offseasons with proceeds going to the American Lung Association, and he'll gladly chip in with Motte's fundraiser, which is being promoted by the MLB Players Association.
"My dad passing away from lung cancer gives me a personal attachment to the cause," Morrison said. "They wanted a volunteer from each team, and I was more than happy to do it.
"It's good to spread the word and get the awareness out there," he said. "Cancer can affect anybody. You don't have to do anything bad to your body for it to affect you. My dad was a non-smoker and he got lung cancer. He thought he had a cold the whole time. He ended up feeling like he was having a heart attack, went into the emergency room and three days later they found out it was Stage 4 and he only lived six more months. It can jump up on you."
Morrison, 26, grew up playing catch and having his dad throw batting practice to him in Kansas City. He said that influence and those memories will never wane as he's dedicated his career to his father.
"Every day, every pitch," he said. "When I'm out there, I don't take anything for granted. I'm trying to play the way he taught me to play and that's all out and hard, staying focused. Even when I work and practice, whether it's taking ground balls every day or fly balls in the outfield or swinging in the cage, all those things were a product of what he taught me.
"The most important thing I took from him was a work ethic, showing up every day, being accountable, all those things that he got from the military. I'm probably not as disciplined as he was," Morrison said with a smile, "but I couldn't be luckier than to have a dad like him and I got 22 years to spend with him."
The T-shirts feature a backward K over the word "cancer" and will be made in every team color this season. Once the shirts are available, $5 from each sale will go to Motte's foundation and $5 to the player's charity of choice from each team. Morrison said he hasn't finalized his charity choice, but thinks it will be the Fred Hutch Cancer Research Center in Seattle.
A red version of the T-shirts can be seen on the www.108stitches.com website, and Motte's foundation website is www.jasonmottefoundation.org.
Greg Johns is a reporter for MLB.com. Follow him on Twitter @GregJohnsMLB as well as his Mariners Musings blog. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Hadley Junior High School class picture,
Hadley Junior High School class picture,
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24 Redington Street, Swampscott, MA, 01907
Students at the Hadley Junior High School pose for a class picture.;The Hadley School was built in 1911 to replace the Old Redington Street School. It was named after Eloise J. Hadley, a popular teacher at the previous school and a library trustee fro forty-five years."--from Images of America : Swampscott, Turino and Mathias, 1996. An addition was built in 1925 and the school is still in operation today as an elementary school (2008).
Middle school students -- Massachusetts -- Swampscott -- Pictorial works.
Swampscott (Massachusetts) -- History -- Pictorial works.
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"Hadley Junior High School class picture, ," in NOBLE Digital Heritage, Item #8278, http://heritage.noblenet.org/items/show/8278 (accessed September 25, 2017).

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She was one out of a lucky thousand.
When a team of homeless advocates found Dorothy Edwards two years ago this month, she was one of a thousand of the most at-risk street dwellers across Los Angeles County to be targeted to receive apartments and social services — no strings attached.
Last year, $105 million in public and private funds were set aside for a so-called "housing-first" initiative that gave nearly 1,000 residents a roof first, then health, counseling and substance-abuse services later.
The program is coming at a time when the San Fernando Valley, Pasadena and other communities throughout Los Angeles County are seeing an uptick in homelessness in recent years.
Amid that increase, the United Way of Greater Los Angeles launched a Home for Good initiative aimed at helping the most chronic homeless by giving them a place to live first, followed by intense support.
Its goal: to help the chronically homeless stave off the next crisis in permanent supported housing, while saving money long term by keeping them out of pricey ambulances, emergency rooms and residential detox centers.
Critics of housing-first say it allows some residents to drink or use drugs inside apartments paid for by taxpayers.
But proponents claim a high long-term success rate, while saving 43 percent compared to the cost of leaving them on the street.
"We're transforming lives by giving access to permanent housing to women like Edwards," said Christine Marge, director of the United Way's Home for Good initiative launched 2½ years ago. "On average, 90 percent of the people who move off the streets into stable supportive housing stay there. This is a model that really works."
The program is looking to counter a recent upward spike in the number of homeless residents in greater Los Angeles, after years of gradual decline, that was analyzed in a recent homeless count.
Los Angeles County saw a 16 percent increase since 2011 in the number of homeless men, women and children, according to the first results of the biennial Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count released in June by the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority.
The preliminary report tallied 58,423 homeless residents across the county in 2013, compared to 50,214 in 2011.
At the same time, the new results show a marked decrease in homeless veterans and homeless families.
A 2011 count listed an estimated 23,500 homeless in the city of Los Angeles, including 4,700 in the San Fernando Valley, as well as 4,300 in Long Beach, 1,200 in Pasadena and 400 in Glendale.
Once considered the homeless capital of the world, Los Angeles County had hosted an estimated 88,345 homeless residents, according to the first homeless census taken in 2005.
It was a couple of years ago that a team from Housing Works, a United Way partner, found Edwards outside a Goodwill in Pasadena. The chronic drug addict and homeless resident had just spent three days in a Los Angeles County mental health facility under a suicide watch.
Fifteen months ago, the Los Angeles agency found her a cozy apartment in Pasadena, then conducted intense follow-up help, from mental health to social services. Edwards has stayed clean five months.
"If left on the street, she would have been dead within a year," said Shawn Morrissey, a caseworker for Housing Works, who has known Edwards for years and now works intensely with her and 43 housing-first clients in Pasadena. "She was falling fast, failing fast.
"She was on her last legs."


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Hi everyone and thank you for letting me join this site. It was 9 months ago that my dad passed from Cholangiocarcinoma at 79 years old. When dad was diagnosed 5 months prior to his passing I quickly found this site and have been reading ever since. I wanted to know why my dad got this terrible cancer, what could be done and what would happen. I know from the get-go that dads treatment was only going to be palliative. He was so ill when he had his first symptoms and sign that something was wrong, he did try the Chemo route, he had 5 rounds of chemo, but was still not going to get the tumors to shrink, after treatment number 5 Dad's oncologist said to stop the treatments it was doing more harm than good. Dad was home the whole time he was sick, He never wanted to go to a nursing home or a facility and wanted to be in his home, My sister and I promised him that we would take care of him in his home. (Our mother had passed 20 years earlier) so it was up to us to take care of him. My older brother lives out of state and could not be with dad as much as my sister and I could. I guess with the holidays coming, I am having a pitty party for myself and just needed a place to vent. Dad and I were oh so close and in the last few days. I told him it was ok to let go, It was ok for him to go Lindy with mom again. We had Hospice start the week before dad passed, and it was a good experience, the little book they give on the process of dying was pretty much right on. I am glad I had the last 5 months to really talk with dad, when he left i was at peace I had no unresolved issues , no unanswered questions, and no remose for the time I had with him. Dad and i were very close and he allowed me to be even closer in his last weeks. I miss him so much especially around the holidays, Thanksgiving was one of Dad's favorite. I am making the traditional fest next week and I am sure he will be proud. I will leave a glass of wine on the table in honor of him. Thanks for letting me vent.
I pray for all those who are suffering from this terrible disease, and for those who have passed or have lost someone to cancer. I guess somewhere inside all of us there is something to be tankful for at this time of the year.


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NEW YORK Ann Taylor Stores said that as a result of stronger-than-expected first-quarter sales and a higher gross margin rate, it expects bottom-line performance for the fiscal first quarter of 2010 to significantly exceed expectations and to be substantially better than the first quarter of 2009.
Total company net sales for the fiscal first quarter of 2010 are expected to be approximately $475 million, as compared with the company's prior outlook for sales of approximately $445 million. Comparable-store sales for the first quarter of 2010 are expected to increase by approximately 11%.
Kay Krill, president and CEO, said, "We are very pleased with the performance at both Ann Taylor and LOFT. The positive sales momentum we achieved early in the quarter continued throughout the period, with clients responding favorably to our product offering at both brands as well as our increased marketing initiatives, which delivered meaningful traffic improvements in-store and online. In addition, our gross margin rate benefited from strong full-price sales, our successful planned promotional strategy and our ongoing focus on carefully managing inventories. Overall, the company's first quarter performance reflects the progress we've made towards delivering topline growth and enhanced productivity across all brands and channels."


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text: BREAKING UPDATE: Official Press Release Below The Superman logo was just superimposed with the Batman logo on the screen at the close of the much anticipated Warner Bros-Legendary Pictures panel inside the San Diego Convention Center at Comic-Con. This momentous DC Entertainment development from Warner Bros was not on the schedule, according to Deadline contributor Ross Lincoln covering the event. Instead, Zack Snyder came out on stage and announced, Its official that we are going to make another Superman movie. Ive pored through the DC universe for a way to tell this thing. With that, Harry Lennix who plays General Swanwick in Man Of Steel began quoting from Frank Millers 1986 The Dark Knight Returns and Millers follow-up Batman: Year One graphic novel series where an older Batman tricks Superman with Kryptonite and beats up the Man of Steel then the scene ends with Batman faking his own death, a fact Superman becomes aware of at the funeral and keeps the secret: In all the years to come, in all the most private moments, I want you to remember my hand at your throat. I want you to remember the one man who beat you. Snyder said the filmmakers wont be using that source but it will help them in the story theyre telling. Set for release in 2015, this sequel is to be directed by Snyder and written by David S. Goyer featuring two of WB/DCs most iconic superheroes and is certain to compete with Marvel. Christian Bale has said he does not wish to reprise his Bruce Wayne aka Batman role so the studio will be searching for a new Batman to pair with Henry Cavill. Snyder later said, Im so excited to begin working again with Henry Cavill in the world we created, and I cant wait to expand the DC Universe in this next chapter. Lets face it, its beyond mythological to have Superman and our new Batman facing off, since they are the greatest superheroes in the world. Here is the Warner Bros press release announcing that the next DC superhero movie is in pre-production uniting Superman and Batman in one explosive new film. Man Of Steel is still in theaters has grossed $625+M worldwide while Christopher Nolans rebooted Batman trilogy has amassed $4 billion globally:


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PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. A police sergeant with the Port Canaveral Police Department has been fired after it was discovered he was conducting practice with targets resembling Trayvon Martin wearing a hoodie, reports CBS Orlando affiliate WKMG.
Sgt. Ron King, who had been with the Port Canaveral police force for two years, was fired for allegedly using them as target practice.
"Whether it was his stupidity or his hatred, (this is) not acceptable," said Port Authority interim CEO Jim Walsh.
Walsh said it happened at a training exercise earlier this month. King was teaching a shooting course to other officers and allegedly had the posters in his patrol car.
The posters display a hooded sweatshirt with a target on the chest, Skittles in the pocket and iced tea in a hand. Martin was shot and killed by George Zimmerman in a gated Sanford community last year after purchasing candy and a beverage from a nearby store. Zimmerman says he shot the unarmed teen in self-defense. His murder trial is scheduled to begin in June.
Witnesses said King offered the posters to other officers as a target.
King owns a company in which he offers firearm training and personal safety coaching. He also spent nearly 22 years with the Melbourne Police Department.
According to King's LinkedIn profile, he was a night shift watch commander and is also a firearms instructor and personal safety consultant.
King posted a video on YouTube, watch left, saying his actions were misunderstood and he created the Trayvon posters as means for officers to think before firing too quickly. He apologized to the Martin family.
"We are offended by this. We are outraged that one of our officers would have this conduct," said Walsh. "It is not tolerable. It is not acceptable."
Trayvon Martin's family attorney released a statement saying, "It is absolutely reprehensible that a high-ranking member of the Port Canaveral Police, sworn to protect and serve Floridians, would use the image of a dead child as target practice."
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PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) -- A police officer accused of bringing targets resembling Trayvon Martin to a gun range has been fired.
Port Canaveral Interim Chief Executive Officer John Walsh said on Saturday that Sgt. Ron King was leading a target practice with two other Port Canaveral police officers and a civilian port employee when he pulled out the targets April 4. Walsh says King asked the group if they wanted to use the targets and they said no, telling King to put them back into his patrol car.
Port Canaveral is about 50 miles southeast of Sanford, where the 17-year-old Martin was killed in 2012 by neighborhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman.
Zimmerman says he shot Martin in self-defense. His trial is set for June.


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From ultra-creamy sauces to flavorful baked toppings, these golden dishes have everything you crave.
Macaroni and cheese can be anything. It is an appetizer, it is a side dish, and, as Southerners know, mac 'n' cheese is a meal. These recipes highlight the variety of ways these two humble ingredients—simple pasta, and a delicious cheese—can be combined with a number of tasty treats to create out-of-this-world delights. Macaroni and cheese truly are the stars, in a simple Classic Baked Macaroni and Cheese, or a delightful Gnocchi Mac and Cheese. In these recipes, the two taste sensations are smoked, baked, or tossed together in a skillet, served creamy, crisp, or cafeteria-style. And the cheeses: you'll enjoy extra-sharp Cheddar, smoked Gouda, pimiento cheese, and more! So open up to the idea of some warm comfort food, and say macaroni and cheese.


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Next year to be the most powerful year for MOTUC yet...
San Diego Comic-Con coverage brought to you by Tonner, Collectibles Insurance, and Big Bad Toy Store.
Mattel had hinted on some Major announcements for MOTUC coming during this year's Mattypalooza panel and boy did they deliver! Here are all the announcements that were made:
*MOTUC Create a Character Contest
Just like the contest from 30 years ago, you'll have the chance to come up with your own design for a MOTUC character and if it's chosen as the best of the best, it could be made into an actual figure in the MOTUC line for 2012!
*MOTUC 30th Anniversary Series
A brand new additional MOTUC Series (not included in the yearly subscription) will consist of six unique figures that are not taken directly from the MOTUC universe but could be part of the Masters Universe. Fearless Photog* will be released in January 2012, followed by DragoMan* by the Four Horsemen (March 2012) plus (not necessarily in this order), one figure by Geoff Johns (DC Comics, Green Lantern, Infinite Crisis, Flashpoint), one from Mattel Design and one from Mattel Marketing. The sixth and final figure is planned to be the winning character from this year's Create A Character Contest and would be released in November 2012. All six figures will be new characters introduced for the first time into the Masters world. They'll be $20 each and available every other month on MattyCollector.com.
* Mini Comics The long awaited return of mini comics is coming to a MOTUC figure near you. "The Powers of Grayskull" story line will begin with the debut mini comic which will be included with next year's quarterly variant figures starting with Thunder Punch He-Man and the remaining two variants in 2012.
* Club Eternia 2011-2012 Next year is shaping up to be an amazing one with the announcements that were made today.
The remainder of this year's Club Eternia subscription will consiss of:
September - Leech and Hurricane Hordak (quarterly variant)
October - Icarius (Galactic Protectors) and the Windraider (non-club item)
November - Snout Spout (will ship out to subscribers along with Faction logo sticker sheet) Battleground Evil Lyn, Swiftwind and She-Ra 2.0 (Bubble Power variant)
December - Demo Man (includes 3 interchangeable heads)
The Release Schedule for 2012 will consists of:
January - Sorceress, Star Sisters 3-Pack (Starla,Jewelstar,Talstar)
February - Fisto
March - Kobra Khan (includes 2 heads)
2012 Club Eternia Subscription Exclusive - Shadow Weaver and Preternia Map
*Granamyr will be released at the end of 2012 and fans who attended the Mattypalooza panel got to vote whether the figure will produced in his original red Filmation colors or the green mini-comics look.
And finally, the greatest announcement of all was the official announcement of Mattel's acquisition of Filmation characters which means that they will now be able to produce a plethora of additional figures that were never given the action figure treatment before.


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This protocol (GENEFU) provides a mechanism for the 15-year followup period that the FDA requires for all participants in gene transfer protocols and assures that adequate followup can be maintained for a wide variety of participants on different individual gene therapy protocols at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
GENEFU serves as an umbrella protocol for long-term follow-up (LTFU) for recipients of gene therapy/gene marked (GT/GM) products at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The FDA has recommended methods to assess the risk of delayed adverse events after GT/GM and has provided specific requirements regarding the duration and design of LTFU observations. This protocol is intended to provide LTFU in accordance with the FDA guidelines for those who received a GT/GM product as part of a St. Jude-sponsored clinical trial or compassionate use treatment plan. The protocol calls for a physical examination or general health evaluation and collection of required blood samples annually for up to 15 years after the last receipt of a GT/GM product.
Goals will be to obtain clinical histories in order to detect late clinical outcomes suggestive of retroviral or lentiviral disease, including but not limited to cancer/second malignancies, neurologic disorders, autoimmune disorders, and hematologic disorders. Blood samples will be archived and tested when clinically or scientifically indicated, as in the event of development of a second malignancy. This prospective cohort study will utilize descriptive statistics in the analysis of long-term late effects outcomes. It offers a uniform approach to long-term safety monitoring in research participants who have received a gene-transduced product as part of St. Jude-sponsored GT or GM protocols and compassionate use treatment plans.
|Severe Combined Immunodeficiency Malignancy, Hematologic Neuroblastoma Neoplasm Mucopolysaccharidosis I
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|Long Term Follow Up Of Patients Who Have Received Gene Therapy Or Gene Marked Products at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
- Obtain histories for detection of significant delayed medical events in research participants who have received an integrating vector-based gene therapy/gene marked product at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (SJCRH). [ Time Frame: 30 years ]Obtain histories for detection of significant delayed medical events including hematologic, malignant, autoimmune, and neurologic events in research participants who have received an integrating vector-based gene therapy/gene marked product at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (SJCRH).
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- Has received an integrating retroviral or lentiviral vector based GT/GM product at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital within the past 15 year time period. Patient is no later than 15 years post receipt of GT/GM product.
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Gene therapy
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Severe Combined Immunodeficiency
Immunologic Deficiency Syndromes
Mucopolysaccharidosis I
Immune System Diseases
Neuroectodermal Tumors, Primitive, Peripheral
Neuroectodermal Tumors, Primitive
Neoplasms, Neuroepithelial
Neuroectodermal Tumors
Neoplasms, Germ Cell and Embryonal
Neoplasms by Histologic Type
Neoplasms, Glandular and Epithelial
Neoplasms, Nerve Tissue
Carbohydrate Metabolism, Inborn Errors
Metabolism, Inborn Errors
Genetic Diseases, Inborn
Lysosomal Storage Diseases
Connective Tissue Diseases
Metabolic Diseases
Infant, Newborn, Diseases
DNA Repair-Deficiency Disorders
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November 10, 2011 BY Aaron Hope
New York skate giants Supreme owe quite a bit of their reputation to classic basketball designs. The red box logo became a household institution when 'Preme collaborated with Nike SB back in 2003 on a duo of Dunk Low Pros, those pairs adding even more '80s b-ball backstory thanks to the Air Jordan III's signature elephant print. So that the Supreme x Nike SB '94 ended up looking like an old school baller is no great shock, but this design is still sufficiently different from everything else Swoosh skateboarding offers that they still feel like something out of left field. Wheat and black pairs go the tonal route with their Foamposite heel cups but both utilize gum soles, and are available now at the Supreme flagship stores along with select sizes online.
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Reliever Below scooped up by Miami
DETROIT -- So much for the Tigers holding onto lefty swingman Duane Below. The Miami Marlins claimed the 27-year-old on waivers Thursday and optioned him to Triple-A New Orleans.
The Tigers designated Below's contract for assignment on Wednesday to make room for closer Jose Valverde on the 40-man roster. Though there was no role anytime soon for Below in Detroit, he had a place as an insurance starter if/when the Tigers' rotation suffers an injury.
Below went 1-2 with a 2.10 ERA at Triple-A Toledo this season after the Tigers sent him out from big league camp in mid-March. His record belies his secondary stats, including 15 hits allowed over 25 2/3 innings. He walked four and struck out 15.
Below joins a New Orleans rotation that includes another former Tiger, Jacob Turner.
His loss means the Tigers will have to find another starter for their rotation at Triple-A Toledo. Evan Reed, whom the Tigers claimed from the Marlins three weeks ago, has started in the Minors in the past but has had success pitching in the Toledo bullpen. So has Luke Putkonen, who has been stretched out in long relief. Australian Warwick Saupold has had a strong opening month at Double-A Erie, but the 23-year-old struggled in his last start and has very limited experience above A-ball.
Jason Beck is a reporter for MLB.com. Read Beck's Blog and follow him on Twitter @beckjason. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Topic: Treatment Centers/Physicians
For those of you who would like to share the names of the physicians and centers treating you (or have treated you) this might be a good place to share the information.
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Thanks a bunch,
I am being treated at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota.
My oncologist in Dr Tim Hobday.
My surgeon for resection was Dr. David Nagorney. (Great guy, gave me the oportunity that others would not)
I am at the Princess Margaret Hospital in Toronto.
Surgical Oncologist is Dr Alice Wei 416-340-4232, Medical Oncologists are Dr Jennifer Knox 416-946-2399 and Dr Anne Horgan, and Radiation Oncologist is Dr Rebecca Wong.
My treatment center in Tampa, FL, is H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute (aka Moffitt).
My surgeon is Mokenge (Mo) Malafa, Division Chief, Gastrointestinal Malignancies
My oncologist is Jonathan Strosberg
My radiologists are Sarah Hoffe and Michael Yu
Gary's surgeon is Dr. Douglas Tyler at Duke. His oncologists are Dr. Rebecca Cody in Conway, SC and Dr. Mark Moskowitz in Naples, FL.
If you need to find a good oncologist and live in a small town far from any big cancer centers, I highly recommend asking every doctor and nurse you know (even socially) about who they would want treating them if they got cancer.
I live in a town of 10,000 in central Kentucky, and that's how I found my wonderful, wonderful oncologist-- a nurse I'm friends with told me about him. (The one I had at the University of Kentucky cancer center was a gloomy, pessimistic, unhelpful dork.)
Mom goes to IU Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Attila Nakeeb was the surgeon who did her Whipple procedure and her hernia surgery... we loved him!
Romne Clark is her oncologist
Higinia Cardenes is her radiation oncologist
We have been so fortunate. They are all wonderful to work with! It is so helpful, because they all work together and keep each other updated on how Mom is doing.
My husband, Ted, has been treated by the following doctors:
Dr. Pawlik performed an 8 hour surgery on Ted, but a liver resection was not possible due to the extent of the tumor. He took out his gall bladder and performed a Roux en y to allow better drainage for the bile which has been instrumental in keeping his GI area functioning properly. Dr. Pawlik is highly regarded in this area of surgery and has performed many successful liver resections.
Dr. Timothy Pawlik, (Surgeon Specializes in Bilary Surgery)
Johns Hopkins Hospital
600 N. Wolfe Street
Halsted 614
Baltimore, Maryland 21287
2nd Opinion Doctors (Kansas City, Kansas area)
Dr. Joaquina Beranda (Oncologist - Specializing in Liver and Bilary Cancers)
The University of Kansas Hospital
Westwood Cancer Center & Medical Pavilion
2330 Shawnee Mission Parkway
Westwood, Ks. 66205
Dr. Eashwer K. Reddy (Radiation Oncologist)
The University of Kansas Hospital
3901 Rainbow Boulevard
Kansas City, Ks. 66160
Our 2nd opinion doctors helped set us up with treatment plans and the doctors we currently see in Wichita, Ks.
Current doctors we are receiving treatment from in our hometown of Wichita, Kansas
Dr. Parvan Reddy (Oncologist)
Cancer Center of Kansas
818 N. Emporia
Wichita, Ks 67214
Dr. Joseph Kelley, M.D. (Radiation Oncologist)
Via Christi Cancer Center
817 N. Emporia
Wichita, Ks. 67214
We have truly been blessed to have received excellent care from all of these wonderful doctors. Their knowledge and expertise have been crucial in helping us make decisions and giving us strength.
My mother's surgeon Dr. John Brems at Loyola in Maywood, IL, was excellent:
http://www.lumc.edu/templates/luhs/phys … q_cntr=224
Feel free to contact me if you have more questions about him.
I had done some research on other Chicago area hospitals and docs who seem to specialize in cc and found this information, though I have no personal experience with them:
Rush University Medical Center
Dr. Ross A. Abrams
http://rush.photobooks.com/directory/pr … id=9318658
http://rush.photobooks.com/directory/pr … id=5511133
Dr. Daniel J. Deziel
http://rush.photobooks.com/directory/pr … id=0001810
Dr. Arnold Herskovic
http://rush.photobooks.com/directory/pr … id=0523797
Dr. Abhitabh Patil
http://rush.photobooks.com/directory/pr … id=7554437
I have not had personal experience with these but after some research, these two come up often as highly recommended when dealing with CC:
Barnes Jewish Hospital
Washington University
St. Louis, MO
Mayo Clinic
Rocheter, MN
Great idea for a thread Marion.
My dad was diagnosed and treated with photodynamic therapy by:
Mr Iain Tait
Ninewells Hospital
http://www.nhstayside.scot.nhs.uk/patie … ells.shtml
Hope that helps.
My tests and treatments have been at the Goshen Center for Cancer Care.
My surgeon is Dr. Daniel Diener. Dr. Richard Hostetter assisted with the diagnosing surgery May 29, 2007, and he will pray with his patients who ask him to do so.
My primary oncologist is Dr. Carol Westbrook, and I love her!
My primary radiation oncologist is Dr. James Wheeler, and Dr. Brown has assisted him. They are caring men who both go to my church.
Dr. Michael Hall did most of the stent work (I have a stent in each branch and 2 stents in the common bile duct.) He serves at several area hospitals, so he is only at the Goshen Hospital 1 day each week. Seems to be the way some of the smaller cities get quality doctors when the specialty is not commonly needed. He looks Doogie Howser young, so I was tickled to learn that he is older than my oldest kid. He's very good at what he does.
The Goshen Cancer Center has its own website, http://cancer.goshenhealth.org/main
listing all the cancer doctors there as well as other caregivers in the Cancer Center. They take a holistic approach, with specialists in naturopathic medicine, acupuncture, spiritual help, almost any approach you want to consider.
I have truly been blessed to find such excellent care so close to home. When the pathology report came back after my hysterectomy suggesting ovarian cancer, I was referred to Dr. Gini Fleming at the University of Chicago Medical Center. My oncologist sent all the reports for re-evaluation, and they confirmed that it was NOT ovarian cancer. So I saw a specialist (I can't remember his name right now) in the adenocarcinoma/cholangiocarcinoma family. I think he expected to see a tired, listless, aging patient but was pleasantly surprised that I had so much energy and good memory/understanding of my health as well as good questions. He suggested I go home and enjoy life! The U of C Hospital is a teaching hospital. I don't know why, but I was seen there and never ever saw any bill from them. My oncologist, Dr. Westbrook used to work at U of C and was good friends with Dr. Fleming. Whether I benefitted from their friendship or if that is the way the teaching college tries to work or what, I don't know, but if the cancer returns and clinical testing is warranted, I'll be back there. They have a deal with some of the area hotels for patients coming from out of town. Because the hospital initiated the reservation, my friend and I stayed in a very nice hotel in downtown, with a great view of the city for only $69 a night. That was about 1 year ago, in August 2008.
My surgery was at IU Medical Center in Indianapolis Indiana (same as Amylea's mom). I am 2 years 7 months out of surgery and doing well. Next CT scan is 09/18/09.
My wonderful surgeon was:
Dr. Mary Maluccio
1001 West 10th St.
Indianapolis IN 46202
317-278-1531 (office)
317-274-7334 (fax)
I would definitely suggest she be on your list. Compassionate, caring and wonderful surgeon.
My liver resection was performed at the Cleveland Clinic and my surgeon was and still is, Dr. John Fung. He is the Department Chair of General Surgery at the Cleveland Clinic and was the former Chief of the Division of Transplant Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh. For appointments the number to call is 216-444-3776. http://my.clevelandclinic.org/default.aspx
Dr. Fung is a remarkable surgeon. He took amazing care of me and got me through the darkest time in my life. Although he would be totally in his right to have a huge ego, he doesn't. Can't say enough positive things about him.
Just a note about the Cleveland Clinic....it is a HUGE teaching hospital so there are "teams" that take care of "pieces/parts" of a patient. During my 21 day stay at the Clinic after my resection, I was really frustrated at the lack of communication between the teams.
My mom is being treated at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, Illinois.
Talia Baker - Surgeon
Mary Mulcahy - Oncology
Robert Lewandowski - Interventional Radiology
They've done a great job with my mom thus far!!!
Mary's surgeon for her liver trisegmentectomy was Dr. Brendan Visser of Stanford. Mary's oncologist is George Fisher of Stanford. You can find them both by putting their names along with Stanford into your google search window. It is actually faster than using Stanford's own search engine.
I was seeing Dr. John Keech as my oncologist here in Chico. He has relocated to Seattle. Terrific physician! I'm now seeing Dr. John Hayward.
My surgeon is Dr. Brendan Vissar (as well as the student community) at Stanford Medical Center.
In the Internal Medicine Associates my Dad nearly been treated by Richard Christopher, MD
Because he said that my Dad has a mental health problem.. another says none.
My mom has been seen by - and is very happy with - Dr. Marschke in Fort Collins, CO:
She has also seen Dr. Alberts at the Mayo in Rochester and Dr. Eckhardt at the University of Colorado in Denver.
Hi Marion,
Prof John Primrose works with CC patients at Souhampton General Hospital in the UK -
http://www.suht.nhs.uk/ContactUs/Direct … rJohn.aspx
Best wishes,
My husband Tom has received his treatment at the James Cancer Hospital, part of OSU Medical Center in Columbus Ohio. His original surgeon and continuing care Dr. is Mark Bloomston. He is also seen on occasion by Dr. Tanio-Bekaii Saab. We have also gone to the UPMC Liver Cancer Center in Pittsburgh, Pa and seen Dr. Clarke Gamblin , basically for second opinions and possible liver transplant options. Based on a scale of 1-10 I would give all of them a 10. Mary
Hi Marion,
Seeing these names and hospitals listed is helpful, especially for geographical guidance.
However, should I assume that people are sending in names ONLY if they were happy/satisfied with their experience??
Also, maybe only I care about this since my mother is stage IV (considered non-resectable due ONLY to bone mets & NOwhere else), but I also would love to know what type of treatment these gave, and what stage the cancer was, and how it worked out.
We are "beyond geography", hoping to find someone who is willing to take a chance with a very advanced but healthy patient by trying different things.
Diagnostic second opinions, pain management of bone mets, gall bladder surgeries, etc are all very different aspects that we could also be touching on, in addition to expertise in administering chemotherapy.
I am hesitant to even list my mother's physicians, as they have drawbacks in certain ways. But maybe I should, with a short description of our experience???
Please advise. Many MANY thanks for doing this and so much else!!!
My Husband Tom had his liver resection for CC at the Milwaukee VA Hosptial, Dr. Teresa Quinn was his surgeon. She is awesome and came to the VA from Froedert Memorial Hospital in Milwaukee. She has an extensive background in Liver Resections and Liver Transplants. Somewhere down the line, another Veteran may find this useful.
(The VA uses the team approach and many if not all his doctors were from Froedert Memorial Hospital and the Medical College of Wisconsin)
His current treatment is being done at BayCare Aurora Hospital, specifically at the Vince Lombardi Clinic. Dr. Nancy Davis is his oncologist. Dr. David Rhodes is his radiation Oncologist. Dr. Dempsey is his Interventional Radiologist and Dr. Ravi Kondivatti is his Gastrointestional Doctor. (All at BayCare Aurora hospital in Green Bay, Wisconsin)
I can't help but feeling that Tom is helping all these doctors learn about Cholangiocarcinoma and all of his experiences may be helping others that come down (in this area) with Cholangiocarcinoma.
Although i was not the patient and i did go to every apt with my grandmother we went to Fox chase Cancer Center ( 333 cottman ave philadlephia, PA 19111) 215-728-2570. we saw Steven Cohen.
I do hope I did not come off as critical. I am just wondering how best to use these names. My mother's case does happen to be pretty "hopeless", so knowing more than just the name of the doc and the hospital would help. But I realize we are unique. We have not been offered much after quite a bit of searching. I really feel that having over 5 (my mother now has at least 40) bone mets is a death sentence, with chemo being the only option offered. But she is feeling quite healthy, doing 90 percent of what she wants. It is just so strange to think that she is going to die quite soon. That is why we have some cognitive dissonance- can't SOMETHING more effective still be done as all her functions are still very good???? Most of her body is successfully resisting this evil cancer.
Her first round of gemzar resulted in no side effects except for some fatigue, flat (still high) tumor markers, and a doubling of the mets in her spine from 20 to 40.
Everything else is unchanged. So she is on gem one week then gem-cis the next for 3 months, one month now done. Thankfully no side-effects except fatigue (quite remarkable.) No idea what else is happening, ie with the cancer.
Won't know for a while.
Supposedly, the primary tumor is not any larger than when diagnosed in early Nov 2009, however.
She has never had any symptoms of trouble with the bile duct or liver, etc.
She has had her radiation on one painful tumor in the neck area. The window for radiation on her spinal mets is closed (not sure why). She has Zometa every month with her chemo. That is all she is eligible for.
The big question is: would a doctor anywhere be willing (or legally able) to try anything else on her? Cyberknife is a tumor by tumor thing- she has too many in her spine for that. Local surgery would be a great option, if only she did not have the mets in her spine. She apparently has NO OTHER tumors, not in the liver, no where.
Anyway, we are making sure she is enjoying her life, is comfortable. We just feel so strange "giving up" like this. Our understanding is that a successful result on average with the gemzar is only a few extra months, hopefully side-effect free.
God bless all of you for your inputs, your listening, your advice. And may each of you find some light in your troubles.
Margaret, if you prefer to put this post on another board, feel free.
We even wonder if she really has cholangio- bone mets seem pretty rare, esp if there are no other tumors beside the primary. Or if she has two cancers. Anyway, the biopsies at Sloan-Kettering resulted in "probably cholangio/all same cancer". MRI shows her primary tumor is sitting on the central bile duct. The local doc is "assuming" it is intrahepatic. The only way they got cancer cells was with a needle biopsy- the endoscopic brushing on the inside the central duct failed, and the local doc thought it looked smooth- again not usual way cholangio presents, if accurate. I am now understanding that there are really no absolutely 100% certain diagnoses with cancer. Cell differentiation is the other factor. So that is it.
I will post about the docs she has seen next.
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Research In Motion's (RIMM) stock looked like it was heading for a downer day today.
First, there were Apple's (AAPL) results last night, which led to a 10% drop in its stock.
Second, Nokia (NOK) which had pre-announced good earnings a couple of weeks ago, delivered its real earnings today. People were disappointed by the slowing growth in China and Latin America. It also dropped 10% initially.
Research In Motion's stock opened today down 3.75%, but that quickly turned around when news came out of Davos that Lenovo's CFO said that Lenovo is looking at partnering or acquiring a number of companies in the mobile space, including Research In Motion.
The fact that he mentioned RIMM by name seemed significant, and the stock immediately spiked over $18 to hit 52-week highs.
So, do you buy on this Lenovo rumor?
I think so.
Although it seems to be a strange negotiating strategy to mention the name of a company you're considering buying, it seems like it was more of a slip-up on the part of the CFO, judging by the PR reaction afterwards.
It does suggest that there's real interest in RIMM from Lenovo. And this makes sense.
Lenovo -- just like Hewlett-Packard (HPQ) and Dell (DELL) and every PC maker – needs a mobile strategy. Lenovo has done some experimentation with smartphones and tablets using Android. But how is it going to differentiate itself from LG, HTC, ZTC and Huawei?
Lenovo does have big ambitions. Otherwise, it wouldn't have bought the ThinkPad business from IBM (IBM) a few years ago. I believe the same will be true now with mobile.
Buying RIMM would be an intriguing play for Lenovo. A deal would bring Lenovo a strong operating system and a big installed base of 80 million global subscribers. It would bring Lenovo into the enterprise, which is already a natural fit. It would also make Lenovo a global player in smartphones (and tablets). The company enjoys that status in PCs but not yet in mobile, where it is seen more as a niche Chinese Android vendor.
The cynics about this deal worry about the sensitivity toward this deal from the Canadian government and from U.S. government agencies that are big BlackBerry users. These governments might openly worry about the Chinese having access to private encrypted data that travels over the BlackBerry network.
This is an issue, and it would be a hurdle for any Chinese buyer of RIMM.
But the Lenovo's CFO's musings suggest that there are big players out there -- Chinese and non-Chinese -- that now see or will see value in the assets that RIMM has collected over the past few years.
The bloom may have come off RIMM's rose in the last couple of years, but it remains a player in a rapidly growing and important area: the mobile Internet.
One intriguing question is, why couldn't IBM buy RIMM and then license the use of the operating system and phones to Lenovo? Essentially, IBM and Lenovo could be joint owners of the assets.
And when people start to think about reasons why certain companies might buy RIMM, other companies will start thinking about acquisitions for themselves.
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Diane Lampert, the prolific pop songwriter whose extensive list of credits included songs recorded by the Beatles and Harry Nilsson, has passed away at the age of 88 after suffering heart failure in a Manhattan hospital.
In addition to her work for pop and rock artists, Lampert enjoyed a string of successes in Hollywood, where she wrote songs for a series of films that included 'The Snow Queen,' the Bob Hope/Frankie Avalon comedy 'I'll Take Sweden,' the Patty Duke musical 'Billie,' 1972's sci-fi drama 'Silent Running' (for which Joan Baez recorded Lampert's songs), the Audie Murphy western 'The Wild and the Innocent,' (which inspired the title of Bruce Springsteen's second album) and Steve Buscemi's 'Trees Lounge,' which featured Brenda Lee's version of Lampert's 'Break It to Me Gently.'
Lampert's brush with Beatledom came in 1963, when the band recorded one of the songs she'd co-written — titled 'Nothin' Shakin' (But the Leaves on the Trees)' — for a BBC radio show. The performance remained unreleased until 1994, when it surfaced on the aptly named 'Live at the BBC' collection.
She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Fred Stuart, who managed her publishing as president of the New York-based company Rainbow Music Corp.
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Nebraska's agricultural land markets increased by 25 percent in 2012 with percentage gains reported for all farmland classes in the state. The findings by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln reports drought conditions elevated market demand for irrigated cropland, which showed the largest percentage value gains across the state.
"Income flows from irrigated land have been phenomenal in recent years, and 2012 was no exception," UNL agricultural economist Bruce Johnson said. "The combination of favorable irrigated yields while widespread drought was seen across the nation's Corn Belt fueled high crop commodity prices."
Cattle producers and crop growers alike have paid more for land. While drought cut forage capacity by 50 percent or more, grazing land values continued higher.
Land values have shown substantial increases recently with lands values up 22 and 32 percent in the previous two years, but southern parts of the state experienced greater land value increases than northern areas.
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GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Brett Anderson's stats may not have looked like those of an Opening Day starter, but he was able to take some positives from Thursday's start against the Cincinnati Reds.
"The results weren't awesome, but I take more positives than negatives from this outing," Anderson said. "[I] threw some good pitches, threw some not-so-good pitches [and] threw some pitches I wouldn't ordinarily throw in a regular season game."
Anderson threw 4 2/3 innings, allowing six runs on eight hits and striking out five. He now has a spring ERA of 9.45.
"He got his pitches in," manager Bob Melvin said. "He threw quite a few changeups to work on that, a couple of them got hit."
The left-hander began his outing sharply, striking out two and retiring the side in order in the first. However, that was the only inning in which Anderson faced the minimum number of batters.
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Introduction to Wi-Fi ®
Ryan grew up in Fredericksburg, Virginia and attended the University of Virginia as a Commerce candidate in the McIntire School of Commerce with a dual-concentration in Marketing and Information Technology as well as a minor in Economics. Ryan came to Crutchfield because of his passion for electronics and cutting-edge technology. During his time as the Creative Department Intern, he wrote some very helpful articles.
Heads up!Welcome to this article from the Crutchfield archives. Have fun reading it, but be aware that the information may be outdated and links may be broken.
Most people associate the term "Wi-Fi" with the ability to browse the Internet wirelessly. Though this definition isn't technically incorrect, there is so much more to Wi-Fi wireless technology than just browsing the Internet. Ten years ago, no one would have thought that it would be possible to listen to music from your basement computer on your entertainment system upstairs, or download songs to your Wi-Fi-enabled MP3 player, but Wi-Fi technology has made it possible to do not only these, but a host of other applications as well.
|With Wi-Fi, you can wirelessly stream photos, videos, and music from your computer to your compatible TV, Blu-ray player, and other devices.
What is Wi-Fi?
Short for "wireless fidelity", Wi-Fi is one of the most popular wireless communication standards on the market. Wi-Fi is technically a trademarked brand name for the wireless standard owned by the Wi-Fi Alliance, much like Bluetooth® is trademarked by the Bluetooth Special Interest Group. In its fledgling stages, Wi-Fi technology was almost solely used to wirelessly connect laptop computers to the Internet via local area networks (LANs), but thanks to the immense flexibility the technology provides, that's no longer the case. Wi-Fi technology is now found in a host of non-computer electronic devices as well, such as home theater receivers, video game consoles, Blu-ray players, digital cameras, and even GPS devices.
Wireless Standards
The official name for the specification is IEEE 802.11, and it is comprised of more than 20 different standards, each of which is denoted by a letter appended to the end of the name. The most familiar standards are 802.11b and 802.11g (Wireless B and G) which are used in the majority of commercial Wi-Fi devices. Both of these standards operate in the 2.4 GHz band, and the only major difference between the two is the transfer rate (see chart below).
Some consumer electronics, however, use a different standard — Wireless A. These devices operate within the 5 GHz range and have transfer rates equivalent to 802.11g. However, since they operate on different frequencies, devices using the 802.11a standard cannot communicate with B and G-enabled devices.
The newest standard, dubbed 802.11n, was designed to replace all three of the previous standards. It's up to five times faster than 802.11g, with a range almost twice as far. It also adds multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) technology, which uses multiple antennas to increase data transfer rates. The 802.11n standard was drafted to allow up to four channel configurations with potential speeds up to 600 Mb/sec. It's becoming increasingly popular for its high speeds, which allow for smoother audio and video streaming among devices.
Comparison of standards
The table below provides a brief overview of the four most popular current 802.11 standards.
|Data Transfer Rate Typical (Max)
|Range (indoor)
|3.7/5 GHz
|20 (54) Mb/sec
|about 35 m (115 ft)
|2.4 GHz
|5.5 (11) Mb/sec
|38 m (125 ft)
|2.4 GHz
|22 (54) Mb/sec
|38 m (125 ft)
|2.4/5 GHz
|110+ (300+) Mb/sec
|70m (230ft)
Advantages of Wi-Fi
Now that we've covered the basics of the technology, let's check out some of the advantages Wi-Fi has over its wireless (and wired) competition.
Unparalleled mobility and flexibility
If you've ever installed a multi-room stereo and had to run wires through a wall, you know the amount of time and effort it requires, not to mention the permanence of your installation. If you want to move the receiver to another room, the wiring has to be completely redone, and the holes patched.
Thanks to Wi-Fi, users are no longer confined by the cords that link their devices, enabling new levels of connectivity without sacrificing function or design options. Products like network music players use Wi-Fi technology to wirelessly stream your music to speakers located throughout your house. Some systems are different than others, but typically you can listen to the same, or different music in each room, play music from your computer or other devices attached to the network, and even listen to Internet radio.
Quick, easy setup
Setting up a wireless network may sound like a daunting task, but it's actually a pretty straightforward process. Wi-Fi networks don't require professional installation, and, best of all, there are no holes to drill or wires to run through walls. Many new routers are "plug-and-play," meaning you just connect them to a power outlet, plug in an Ethernet cord, and voilà — your network has been created. Unfortunately, wireless security doesn't automatically configure itself, so it's important to remember to enable it via a personal computer once a connection to the wireless network has been established. (We'll touch on this topic more in-depth in the limitations section.)
Fast data transfer rates
With transfer speeds around 150 megabits (Mb) per second (18.75 megabytes), 802.11n is currently the fastest commercially available Wi-Fi protocol on the market. It's more than capable of handling the demands of streaming high-definition TV signals, as well as CD-quality audio.
For information about the kinds of services you can stream through your TV, check out our article on Enjoying the Internet on your TV.
Limitations of Wi-Fi
So far we've covered some of the advantages offered by Wi-Fi wireless technology, but there are some limitations that must be addressed as well. Security and interference are the main issues with current Wi-Fi standards.
Security concerns
Though typically very easy to set up, securing your Wi-Fi network requires a bit more effort. Wi-Fi access points do not come with encryption straight out of the box; you have to do it from your computer once the network is up and running. An unsecured wireless network is susceptible to attacks from hackers, potentially giving them access to all of the information stored by the devices on your network. In addition, "friendly," yet unauthorized computers will also be able to connect to your network, occupying the bandwidth and hindering overall network performance.
Interference from other devices
Wi-Fi transmissions take place primarily within the 2.4 GHz spectrum, making them susceptible to interference from Bluetooth® wireless enabled devices, cordless telephones, microwave ovens, baby monitors, and other household devices. The farther your Wi-Fi devices are located from these known interferences — and the closer they are to one another — the more robust your signal will be, so keep that in mind during setup.
If you live in an apartment complex or in close proximity to your neighbors, their wireless network can also be a source of interference. Some newer routers automatically select the channel with the least amount of interference, ensuring that you get the best possible connection.
Securing your Wi-Fi network
The best choice for wireless network encryption is currently Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA2). Most newer access points support WPA2 encryption, and it can be configured once your network has been set up. For more security tips, check out our article on creating a home network.
Bluetooth® wireless technology, on the other hand, has security built in, and it automatically requires devices to enter a passkey in order to connect to the network. See our introduction to Bluetooth for more information on how Bluetooth works.
Current Wi-Fi Applications
As Wi-Fi-enabled devices have become more and more popular, wired devices are quickly becoming a thing of the past. Check out some of the new ways that Wi-Fi is being used below.
Apple® AirPlay®
One of Apple's latest technologies is AirPlay — a proprietary wireless media streaming system for use with devices that use iTunes® 10 (such as a computer or iPhone®) and a variety of compatible audio and video components. AirPlay lets you stream music, photos, and video stored on your computer, iPad®, iPhone, or iPod touch® to your receiver or TV via Apple's Apple TV. You can also stream music to any AirPlay-enabled device, like a speaker or receiver.
Imagine watching a TV show that you bought on your iPad streamed through your TV's big screen. Or listening to PANDORA® Internet radio on an AirPlay-compatible speaker in another room in your home, streamed through your iPhone. And let's not forget how great your tunes will sound when you stream them through your home theater system, using your iPod touch as a remote.
To find out more about AirPlay, check out Ralph's blog post.
Whole-house connectivity
You can do a variety of things over Wi-Fi that you might not expect. For example, you can listen to music in multiple rooms in your home on wireless speakers; print documents anywhere in your house with a wireless printer; and update your Wi-Fi-enabled digital photo frame without even hooking up a camera or memory card. Plus, the possibilities are continuing to grow.
We carry an assortment of Wi-Fi products to get you started. Keep a look out for more offerings as Wi-Fi becomes even more popular. Wires? They're so passé.


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Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Having a test? Find about it here.
What is MRI?
MRI, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, is a way for Physicians to view internal structures of the human body. MRI uses no ionizing radiation and is found to have no known biological effects on the body. This technology uses radio waves and a magnetic field to get pictures of the body.
What is MRA?
MRA, Magnetic Resonance Angiography, and MRV, Magnetic Resonance Venography, are procedures for imaging the arteries and veins in the body. Often times the MRA and MRV studies are non-invasive ( no-injection). There are some MRA and MRV studies that will require a contrast injection. The injection is in the arm as if you were having blood tests and or giving blood. The contrast we use in MRI is unlike the contrast that is used for CT scanning and/ or Kidney X-Rays.
To schedule an appointment call
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Our Central Scheduling department will take care of scheduling your MRI appointment as well as any other test you may have ordered. They will take all your information and even pre-register you over the phone. This saves on wait time on the day of your appointment.
MRI Technologists. We have a staff of highly trained MRI Technologists, many of whom hold advanced registries in MRI, CT and X-Ray. We have over 50 years of combined MRI Technologist experience.
Front Office Staff. Our front office staff is second to none. They are the front line of our MRI department and will meet you with a smile to assist you with any questions and/ or concerns.
Tech Supports. Our tech supports are a very valuable asset to our department. Tech supports help with obtaining a thorough medical history on each patient. They also help with screening our patients before undergoing an MRI procedure.
We provide a Quality,Caring, Compassionate service all the while following the strictest confidentiality standards for all our patients.
Map to MRI entrance.
General Information
At SOMC we currently house two state-of-the-art high-field short-bore MRI systems. These scanners are open on both ends and are only about 4 feet in length. This helps to eliminate the feeling of claustrophobia. Our high field systems enable us to perform the specialty MRI exams right here in your area. Our short bore systems can accommodate patients up to 350lbs.
We also house a state-of-the-art open MRI system. Our open MRI system is a great addition to our facilities and enables us to provide quality service to our patients who could not undergo traditional MRI imaging. Our open system can accommodate those patients up to 440lbs.
At SOMC we have the comfort of our patients in mind. We have added satellite radio to all three of our scanners. This way when you come in the music you like is only a button push away. This is yet another way we want to make your experience a very positive one.(Yes, we have been known to sing upon request.)
Our goal is to make our patients feel comfortable with their MRI experience. Whether it is a blanket from our blanket warmer, a pillow for your comfort or just an explanation about your MRI exam from one of our quality team members, we will treat you with the dignity and respect you expect and deserve.


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The weather so far this winter has been pretty mild. But because we live in Ohio, we know that could change any day. Snow, ice and below zero wind chills are normal for this time of year. From an employer's perspective, winter weather offers unique challenges to keeping employees safe. Whether on the job, or off, it pays to be prepared for it.
OSHA, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, is the federal governmental organization designated with the role of assuring the safety and health of America's workers. It develops and enforces regulations that make each employer responsible for the safety and health of its workers. Employers are required to implement policies and procedures to prevent injuries by protecting workers from anticipated hazards in the workplace. This includes the hazards associated with winter weather.
Winter weather hazards include but are not limited to treacherous driving and walking conditions from snow and ice, hypothermia and frostbite from exposure to extreme cold or ergonomic/lifting hazards from snow removal. Snow removal hazards also may include exposure to powered equipment, like snow blowers and working from heights if clearing snow from roofs.
Employers have to worry about safety almost as soon as employees arrive on company property. An injury experienced in the parking lot while walking to or from work could be considered work-related. Therefore, it's important for businesses to keep parking lots and sidewalks shoveled and salted at all times. Employees also have a responsibility to make sure they take extra precautions by wearing appropriate shoes for the weather, walking in designated walkways, watching where they walk and walking slowly. Assume all surfaces are icy.
Many employees drive as a part of their job. They need to know how to drive safely in wintry conditions and know what to do if they become stranded in their vehicle. Company vehicles should be maintained in safe operating condition.
Employees who work outside need to take extra precautions in the winter to protect themselves from the cold and wind. When exposed to cold temperatures, the body begins to lose heat faster than it can be produced. Therefore, it's very important to dress appropriately for the weather conditions. Stay warm and dry by wearing a hat, scarf or knit mask, mittens or gloves, weather-resistant coat and boots and several layers of loose-fitting clothing. It's best if the outer layer is wind- and water-resistant.
Prolonged exposure to cold could eventually result in hypothermia or abnormally low body temperature. Body temperature that is too low affects the brain, making the victim unable to think clearly or move well. Warning signs of hypothermia include shivering, exhaustion, confusion, fumbling hands, memory loss, slurred speech and drowsiness. If a person's temperature goes below 95 degrees, the situation is an emergency requiring immediate medical attention.
Frostbite is an injury to the body that is caused by freezing. Frostbite causes a loss of feeling and color in affected areas. It most often affects the nose, ears, cheeks, chin, fingers or toes. Frostbite may permanently damage the body and in severe cases may lead to amputation. The risk of frostbite is increased in people with reduced blood circulation and people who are not dressed properly for extremely cold temperatures. Warning signs that may indicate frostbite include a white or grayish-yellow skin area, skin that feels unusually firm or waxy and numbness. A victim is often unaware of frostbite until someone else points it out because the frozen tissues are numb. If you detect symptoms of frostbite, seek medical attention.
Make sure you're in good health before you attempt to clear snow from sidewalks or parking lots. The cold weather, along with the strenuous activity of shoveling, can cause exhaustion, dehydration, back injuries or heart attacks. Push the snow rather than lifting whenever possible. If you must lift, scoop the snow in small amounts at a time while keeping your back straight and lifting with your legs. Take frequent breaks and drink plenty of fluids.
Winter weather in Ohio can be very beautiful. But it also may be very dangerous. Be prepared for times of extremely cold weather, use proper precautions while working and you can reduce the risk of weather-related injury or illness.
n Chris Hassmann is the director of environmental health and safety at Ashland University. He can be reached at 419-289-5496.


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Who wants some of Emilio Garcias Brains...
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What would Halloween be without a nod to the all mighty Brain, so important to the mythos of mad scientists, zombies and other grey matter entities?
Toy2R scares up this peek at the new line of 2" Jumping Brains mini figures created by Emilio Garcia. Being delightfully greeted by one of Emilio's larger resin cousins, this new smaller edition will be dropping towards the end of the year. Blind boxed in an array of various colors and mystery versions, this is the first release of a long line of Brains coming from Emilio and Toy2R.
Brainy Figures indeed! Happy Halloween!
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Curved side profile for less wrinkles
Deck mounts swivel for various mounting options
Zippered bow pockets for easier installation
In an effort to continue to provide the best products at the best value, we've made several improvements to the already outstanding design of Shademate Bimini Tops. The result is a better fit and appearance with a much easier setup and installation. These tops are still built tough using only the finest materials, but now installation has been made easier with a new zippered bow pocket that securely holds the top to the frame. New design also includes a curved side profile for a better looking fit with less wrinkling. A single seam down the center of the top helps the fit and decreases the chance of seam failure. Screws used in the assembly of the frame no longer contact the fabric, so there is less wear and tear.
• Zippered bow pockets for easier installation
• Curved side profile for less wrinkles and better looking fit
• Single seam design fits better
• 7/8" bright anodized aluminum frame with stainless steel screws
• Heavy-duty corrosion-proof nylon fittings and deck mounts
• Nylon deck mounts swivel for various mounting options
Shademate Bimini Tops are made using the finest vinyls available. Both the vinyl outside and the reinforced fabric backing are treated with a marine UV and mildew-resistant coating. The vinyl is 100% waterproof and the easiest of all fabrics to keep clean. Tough, durable, and long lasting, marine vinyl reflects the sun and heat, so your day on the water is a much cooler experience. 3-year warranty.
Upgrade to stainless steel frames and hardware. Shademate Bimini Tops are also available with stainless steel frames. Made of 7/8" stainless tubing with 316 stainless steel fittings and mounting hardware.


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Home & Garden calendar Nov. 3
Updated 10:40 am, Saturday, November 3, 2012
Growing berries: Horticulturist David Rodriguez will discuss how to select, grow and maintain berries for backyard gardeners or small acreage producers. 6:30-8:30 p.m. 3355 Cherry Ridge Drive, Suite 208. bexar-tx.tamu.edu or 210-467-6575. $10.
Tablescapes: New York designer and author Bunny Williams will be the featured speaker at Tablescapes, which also will showcase more than 40 designer tables. Kappa Kappa Gamma San Antonio Alumnae Association hosts the wine reception and luncheon. Reception 6:30-8:30 p.m. today, luncheon 10 a.m.-2 p.m. tomorrow. San Antonio Country Club, 4100 N. New Braunfels Ave. www.kkgsan antonio.org or 210-219-5205. $50 for reception, $75 for luncheon.
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Landscaping: Judit Green, biologist with Texas Parks and Wildlife will discuss how to attract birds, butterflies and friendly wildlife to the yard. 9:30 a.m. San Antonio Garden Center, 3310 N. New Braunfels Ave. www.sanantoniogardencenter.org or 210-824-9981. Free.
Winter vegetables: Find out what to plant this time of year and how to prepare for the first frost for a plentiful harvest. 6-8 p.m. Cibolo Nature Center, 140 City Park Road, Boerne. www.cibolo.org or 830-249-4616. $15 for members, $20 for nonmembers.
Herbs: Herbalist and designer Diane Lewis will discuss the best herbs to grow and how to incorporate them into everyday life. 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 10. San Antonio Botanical Garden, 555 Funston Place. www.communityed.neisd.net. $43 for workshop, $10 supply fee is payable to the instructor.
Cactus: The San Antonio Cactus and Xerophyte Society will meet to discuss plotting mix during this hands-on program. 6:30 p.m. Nov. 21. San Antonio Garden Center, 3310 N. New Braunfels Ave. www.sacxs.org. Free.
Email event notices to firstname.lastname@example.com at least three weeks before the event. Fax: 210-250-3405. Mailing address: Home & Garden Calendar, c/o S.A. Life, P.O. Box 2171, San Antonio, TX 78297-2171.


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Have you ever had little white bumps on your face that look like acne, but upon further inspection, you realize they're not? Those bumps could be milia, which form when skin cells get trapped under the skin's surface.
In short, milia are caused by lack of natural exfoliation, and they often pop up near the eyes. Since it's such a sensitive area of the face, my first bit of advice is to get thee to a dermatologist. But, for tips on preventing milia and treating it safely at home, check out my list below:
- Avoid: Greasy/waxy products which can clog pores; aggressive scrubs, which can irritate the delicate tissue around your peepers, picking at the milia, sun exposure, and too-rough pillowcases.
- Don't avoid: Oil-free makeup removers, washing your face (make sure the skin gets to breathe), and drinking water, which helps to flush out toxins and keep your skin hydrated.
- Have an AHA moment: Look for lighter-textured eye creams with alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) to help gently exfoliate around the sensitive eye area. Try SkinCeuticals Eye Renewal Gel ($32) or Neutrogena Healthy Skin Eye Cream ($11).
- DIY: Help the skin get a kick start on exfoliating by carefully steaming your face over a bowl of very hot water for several minutes. This helps open up the pores, hydrate the face, and feels invigorating.
What are your milia prevention tips?


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Last Updated on 21 May 2004, Company: Anfibia
Create and manage secure environments remotely using Desktop Orbiter. It features a suite of tools for managing, monitoring, and protecting computers remotely. You can keep track of active connections and open ports used by applications and services. View detailed info of printed documents all over the network remotely. Desktop Orbiter enables system administrators to create safe and productive environments for students or workers, supervise and manage machines without leaving the chair.
Desktop Orbiter is based upon Anfibia's new Satellite Communication Technology which uses Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) using 256 bit keys.


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(PRWEB) May 8, 2013 – USA Ultimate, the National Governing Body for the sport of Ultimate in the United States, is partnering with Nike Ultimate Camps to host a youth ultimate camp in Denver, Colorado for summer 2013.
USA Ultimate (USAU) is the National Governing Body for the sport of Ultimate in the United States. The organization's mission is to advance the sport of Ultimate in the United States by enhancing and promoting Character, Community, and Competition. USAU's full time staff is headquartered in Boulder, CO, although they work with volunteers all across the country to create opportunities and advance the sport.
Directing the USAU Nike Ultimate Camp is Mike Lovinguth, Manager of Youth and Education Programs for USA Ultimate. Lovinguth brings to USA Ultimate and Nike Ultimate Camps a mix of sports administration, youth development and Ultimate experience. The USAU Nike Ultimate Camp in Denver, CO will be held from July 9-12. Camp runs from 9:00am-4:00pm and is geared towards players ages 11-14. Campers will be instructed using the same drills and focused scrimmages used by top university and club level players.
"I think I speak for everyone at USA Ultimate when I say that we are very excited to have Nike Sports Camps expand into the world of ultimate," said Mike Lovinguth. "Our goal has always been to promote this awesome sport and provide more opportunities for players to get involved. Having America's largest sports camp network involved will definitely help us expand our reach quickly."
Detailed information on the 2013 USAU Nike Ultimate Camps can be found online at www.USSportsCamps.com/ultimate . Additional information about USA Ultimate is available at www.usaultimate.org .
About US Sports Camps, Inc.
US Sports Camps (USSC), headquartered in San Rafael, California, is America's largest sports camp network and the licensed operator of Nike Sports Camps. The company has offered summer camps since 1975 with the same mission that defines it today: to shape a lifelong enjoyment of athletics through high quality sports education and skill enhancement. Players, coaches, parents and others interested in Nike Ultimate Camps and US Sports Camps can visit the company's website at http://www.USSportsCamps.com .


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Sounds from Jerusalem: Hymns and Muezzins' Calls from the Mount of Olives
We happened upon the most magnificent soundscape today while viewing the Old City of Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives. It's a serendipitous few minutes of audio that gives you a feel of the magic of this sacred land and the way religions, people, and cultures continually bump up against one another.
What you first start hearing is a group of Evangelical Christians from South Korea singing a classic hymn. But, within a minute, just as these pilgrims finish, a new wave laps up the side of the ridge. A muezzin calls Muslims to prayer. Then, in stagger-start style, the muezzin's call from Al-Aqsa Mosque summons another group of Muslims. The recitations float freely and nimbly, almost as if you could waft the layers of sound at your choosing.
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Build Your First Robot: Step-By-Step-Plans
Recently dispatched for snow-clearing duties in Berlin, these massive diesel trucks are outfitted with a Cirron SL27 snow plow and a Stratos B20 automatic spreader, giving them a snow-clearing width of almost 10 feet. A spreader, which holds about 70 cubic feet of material, can de-ice a wide swath of parking spaces or roadways in just one drive-by, saving time during a blizzard. The interior cab provides a 360-degree view of the surroundings. The truck can also carry 230 gallons of liquid spray.
If you can't move the snow, why not use a jet engine and melt it away? The MTA, New York City's public transportation agency, recently retrofitted its three railroad snow-removal machines, which are used to keep tracks clear on Metro-North commuter rail lines, with Rolls-Royce Viper turbine aircraft engines that blow air at 600 degrees fahrenheit and provide 2500 pounds of thrust. The jet engines burn about 100 gallons of kerosene per hour, but that's still about 50 percent more efficient than the GE turbines the company used previously.
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Rms Olympic's contruction and war ship HMS Hawke consruction was made from the same materials? and also,was the HMS Hawke built stonger than an Olympic class liner?
I am pretty sure the two ships were on a par with each other in strengh and built with the same materials but I need proof cause I am having a debate with a fellow friend member.


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The Hotel Londra, renovated and enlarged, is the ideal place to spend your holiday, in the breathtaking 'Land of the Mermaids'.
Its rooms,all with bath o shower, with furniture in modern style, have all comforts: TV, telephone, air conditioning.
Moreover, the hotel has a swimming-pool, a solarium, American bar, a private parking lot, restaurant and a traditional kitchen where you can enjoy a broad range of typical Sorrento dishes.
Please note:
Cancellation policy: 72h advance notice
Payment upon arrival by cash and credit cards (except American express)
Check in from 14.00
Check out before 10.00
Taxes not included (city tax of 1,00 per person/night)
Availability & RatesTo view availability and prices please select dates and click 'Update Dates'
Hotel Facilities & Policies
- 24 Hour Reception
- Air Conditioning
- Bar
- Breakfast Not Included
- Cable TV
- Child Friendly
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Direct Dial Telephone
- Telephone/Fax Facilities
- Free City Maps
- Hair Dryers
- Luggage Storage
- Outdoor Swimming Pool
- Outdoor Terrace
- Pet Friendly
- Postal Service
- Restaurant
- Swimming Pool
- Taxes not included
Cancellation PolicyThis property has a 3 day cancellation policy. Failure to cancel within this time will result in a cancellation charge equal to the first night of your stay.
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Cancellation policy: 72h advance notice
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From Capodichino Naples International Airport:
Head southwest toward Via Nuovo Tempio
Turn left onto Via Nuovo Tempio
Take the 1st right onto Via Francesco De Pinedo/SPexSS87
Continue to follow SPexSS87
Turn right to merge onto Via Circumvallazione/SP1
Continue to follow SP1
Take the ramp to Ramo H39
Keep right at the fork and merge onto Ramo H39
Take the ramp to A1
Keep left at the fork, follow signs for Salerno/Reggio C. and merge onto A1
Continue onto E45 (signs for Salerno-Reggio C.)
Toll road
Merge onto A3
Toll road
Take exit Castellammare di Stabia to merge onto SS145
Partial toll road
Turn left onto Corso Caulino/SS145
Take the 1st right to stay on Corso Caulino/SS145 (corso Italia)
Continue to follow SS145
Turn right onto Corso Marion Crawford
Take the 1st left onto Via Cocumella
Destination will be on the right
Located Near
800m from railway stations Sant'Agnello
1.2 km from railway stations Sorrento
From the Capodichino airport to Sorrento:
by bus:Curreri
From the Arrival Area, daily buses for the peninsula.
(Phone: +39 081 8015420)
800m from Sant'Agnello square
1.5km from centre fo Sorrento Tasso square.
hydrofoils and ferry:
LMP (Linee Marittime Partenopee)
Daily departure from Beverello Harbour (phone 081 5527209).
NLG (Navigazione Libera del Golfo)
Daily departure from Beverello Harbour (phone 081 5513882).
10m bus stop to Sorrento and port for Capri
taxi service outside Hotel
250m from the beach


text: Bad bears making headlines By John McCoy August 24, 2013 Story Share CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Coming soon to a cable TV channel near you, a new reality show: "Bears Behaving Badly!"Not really, but based on recent events, it could.On Aug. 15, in four different states, bears attacked eight people and injured six. Two of the attacks involved grizzly bears, the other two black bears.The first took place in northwest Wyoming, along Yellowstone National Park's Cygnet Lakes Trail, when four hikers came across a grizzly cub on the trail.Before the hikers could retreat, the cub's mother burst out of some thick undergrowth and charged. During the attack, which lasted about a minute, the bear managed to claw and bite two people before it was driven away by pepper spray.Yellowstone officials say all of the hikers returned to the trailhead without assistance from emergency personnel. None of the victims' injuries were life threatening, but one hiker was taken to a hospital for treatment.The second attack occurred only half an hour later, 50 miles to the west, near Idaho's Island Park Reservoir.Two researchers, working for the U.S. Bureau of Land Management, were attacked near Island Park Reservoir in eastern Idaho. According to reports, the two men inadvertently walked up on a sleeping grizzly.The bear charged one of the men, bit him on the bottom and turned to attack the other man. By then, the second fellow had grabbed a can of pepper spray but still got bitten on his hands as he turned the spray on the charging bruin.Fellow workers took the two injured men to a nearby hospital for treatment. The third and most high profile attack took place in northern Michigan, where 12-year-old Abby Wetherell was attacked and seriously mauled by a black bear.The youngster was jogging along a dirt road on her grandparents' property near Cadillac when the bear emerged from some nearby woods. Wetherell sprinted away, but the bear overtook her, knocked her to the ground and began clawing and biting her.Only when Wetherell played dead did the animal break off its attack. The injured youth made her way back to her grandparents' cabin and was airlifted to a hospital, where she underwent surgery for wounds to her thigh. Her wounds took more than 100 stitches to close.The fourth attack took place a couple of hours later near Pagosa Springs, Colo. A woman, camping in a tent on private property, got a rude awakening when a bear clawed its way into the tent and bit her on the arm.She screamed, and the bear ran away. Her fellow campers called 911. She was treated and released at a nearby hospital for puncture wounds. Reports like these make me wonder why similar attacks are so very rare in West Virginia.One reason is that all of our bears are black bears, which are far less likely to attack than grizzlies. Another reason could be that most West Virginians have the sense to give bears a wide berth.The Mountain State's only fully confirmed and documented bear attack took place - about this same time of year, now that I think about it - in 2003. A man training a pack of bear dogs cornered a bruin between two huge boulders, high on Randolph County's Cheat Mountain.When the bear tore into his dogs, Philip Propst entered the crevice to pull the dogs away. At that same time, the bear broke around the dogs and ran over Propst. He threw his arms up to protect himself, but the bear bit his hands, breaking bones and leaving gaping wounds.Like all the victims mentioned in this column, Propst survived the ordeal. But if producers ever create that "Bears Behaving Badly" TV show, you can bet they'll give him a call. Story Share Story Share Trending Now 1 Derek Redd: Marshall thinks outside the cable box for broadcasts 2 Philanthropist Betty Schoenbaum of Shoney's fortune turns 100 3 DHHR report: No neglect, criminal charges in death of ResCare client 4 Deer in 8 WV counties found dead from EHD 5 'Heroin(e)' spotlights women helping combat Huntington's drug crisis Beautiful and bountiful Previous Story Squirrel season a matter of tradition Next Story


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Winning Value Portfolio Outperforms
Last January, I unveiled the Winning Value Portfolio for Real Money subscribers. The idea was simple: I selected 10 securities I deemed attractive investments and created an equal-weighted portfolio among the 10 candidates. The objective was even simpler: Hold this portfolio until year's end with making any changes.
To many, such an approach was unconventional. A 10-security portfolio was too concentrated and not being able to sell out any losers seemed to defy what many are taught to do as investors. I believe the approach, however, holds its own advantages. Excessive diversification rarely, if ever, reduces risk but can often diversify away returns. A 20-stock portfolio would have been satisfactory, but I would have been adding filler stocks to come up with 20 good bets. I also believe that the rapid selling and replacement of stocks in a portfolio guarantees higher frictional costs without any guarantee of better returns. A one-year holding is a relatively short period for any business: If you have carefully selected your investments, unless that business has run afoul of the law or you realize you have missed a very important variable or the stock price has quickly moved up, then such a business should be held for at least one the three years....214 more words left in this article. To read them, just click below and try Real Money FREE for 14 days.
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