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Free of pain, Scott anticipates brief rehab stint
ST. PETERSBURG -- Rays slugger Luke Scott will begin a rehab assignment with Class A Advanced Charlotte on Tuesday.
"I passed my test yesterday and came in today with no soreness, no stiffness," Scott said. "So I'm going to go down tomorrow to Port Charlotte, [Fla.], and start the process of coming back."
Scott has been out with a right calf strain since March 24. He does not believe he needs a long rehab stint.
"For me, all I have to do is get on the fastball," Scott said. "They want me to go down there and want me to play to see how my leg reacts. I've done this process before, and I know what I need to get better."
Scott said he won't be with the Rays by the time they go on the road following Wednesday night's series finale against the Yankees.
"Can't do that, because I'm going to play [on Tuesday], and Wednesday is going to be off to see how I react to [playing Tuesday]," Scott said. "And then Thursday, I'll play again and just go from there."
But Scott believes he'll be back soon.
"Oh, I'll catch them on the road trip at some point," Scott said.
Whether Scott will play the field during his rehab stint remains to be seen. What's known is that he will be the Stone Crabs' designated hitter on Tuesday, and he expects to have four at-bats.
Bill Chastain is a reporter for MLB.com. Adam Berry is a reporter for MLB.com. Follow him on Twitter at @adamdberry. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Skiers and other visitors have still been flocking into Big Bear Lake, despite a massive manhunt for triple-homicide suspect Chris Dorner.
The fresh powder was too much of a draw, said several visitors, many of whom doubted Dorner was still in the area.
Others changed their minds after arriving.
A real estate agent from LA said she and her friend came to Big Bear on Friday for a fun day in the snow didn't sleep all night from fear. She packed quickly to leave Saturday morning.

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I regret giving this one away, but I no longer have it in my collection. I bought it and made a few needed repairs....now it graces an acquaintances apartment :( .
I do remember it being wide and sturdy. No markings if I recall correctly.


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What is this medicine?SODIUM POLYSTYRENE SULFONATE (SOE dee um pol ee STYE reen SUHL fuh neyt) takes potassium out of the body by binding to it in the intestines. It is used to treat too much potassium in the body.
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XBMC on the Acer Revo RL 100. Much hassle, no network - amalgamas - 2012-05-09 22:01
The Acer Revo RL 100 is a dedicated multimedia-PC and it has only HDMI video and audio output. I bought it with the aim was to install XBMC and use it as network player and CD/DVD player in my home theater system. It also has a flash-card slot and 3 USB slots. It came with win7 which I never used.
I tried openELEC, but could not get the network working. It has the Ralink RT3090 for the wireless. I ended up installing pinguy mini (a ubuntu derivate) because I used that on my laptop, and installed XBMC in pinguy. This worked, but was not perfect, so when ubuntu 12.04 came about, I decided to reinstall. I wanted to streamline, eliminate the grub splash, fix shutdown issue.
First try was xbmcbuntu. Almost impossible to install due to small and unreadable desktop font. After some tinkering, i was able to install (with difficulties) only to see that the wireless did not work and the ubuntu desktop font was minuscule so I could not read and correct anything. Googled and tried a lot of suggestions, but nothing worked.
Next was ubuntu 12.04 mini (I like the new unity desktop). It installed nicely, but no network. Tried more suggestions, but could not get it working.
Third try: full ubuntu 12.04 (ubuntu-12.04-desktop-amd64). Same as the mini variant, no network.
4.th try (after two weeks): reinstalled pinguy 11.04 mini with XBMC. Now the network is working and the desktop fonts are correct, but I am still trying to fix the shutdown issue, the age-old cifs shutdown bug. Apart from that minor issue it seems to work perfectly: usb-slots, flash-cards, wireless touchpad/keyboard.
The small font issue makes the xbmcbuntu install process unnecessary difficult. It prevents use of the ubuntu system, at least I was not able to correct it. I used two different TV screens. The Ralink adapter is rather common in a lot of laptops. People who want to try xbmcbuntu and experience such problems will be driven away from it and won't get that pleasure of a great working home theater system. The most important thing for newbies is that things work. It should be fixed as soon as possible!


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A handheld cake, a petite 3-by-3 inch square, so easy to pick up. Meet the Black and White Cake ($3.75) from Locanda Verde. A plain white coconut cake, the entire slice dipped in a shell of dark chocolate. The cake is light, delicate and all but falling apart when you lift it up, an airy wonder polished in toasted coconut flakes. This one deserves to be paired with the housemade hot chocolate (which is served with a honey marshmallow this winter!).
If you come in the morning, Apple Cider Doughnuts are still in rotation, as are some killer citrus sugar-dusted doughnuts—oval yeasty rounds with just enough of a citrus tang to carry us right out of this winter weather. Look carefully though the bakery counter and you'll find a few more citrus-y sweets, including this muffin-like scone dotted in big chocolate chunks and softly scented with candied orange peel folded into the batter.
Locanda Verde
377 Greenwich Street, New York NY 10013 (map)
About the author: Originally from Honolulu, Kathy YL Chan blogs at Kathy YL Chan, where she chronicles her eats and travel adventures between Hawai'i, New York and beyond. She firmly believes that there is always room for dessert.


text: This news item expired on 10/2/2013, so the information below could be outdated or incorrect. Weaverville Afternoon Book Club: Diary of a Young Girl Wednesday, October 2 at 3pm Weaverville Library 41 N. Main Street 250-6482 The book to be discussed is "Diary of a Young Girl: The Definitive Edition" by Anne Frank. All interested readers are welcome to attend.


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DO YOU remember how you treated your toys when you were a child?
Each Christmas came along and you'd be bored of your presents from the previous year; they weren't cool enough or they didn't have as many little quirks as your best mate's.
As soon as you had a sniff of the latest Action Man or Lego or whatever it was that put a smile back on your face you'd throw your old gadgets to the back of the cupboard where they'd sit and rust and gather dust for all eternity.
In many ways, it seems Roman Abramovich has all the characteristics of an eight-year-old, only with £8.4billion pocket money.
This week he sacked his manager, the man who brought him the only trophy he really wanted to win just six short months previously. Oh, Roberto Di Matteo also won him an FA Cup. And his team are third in the top flight, just four points off the top.
But Abramovich is the Premier League's Veruca Salt. If it's not the best at any given time, regardless of results and regardless of recent success, then it simply cannot do. What Roman wants, Roman gets.
Honestly, his involvement in footballing affairs at the Blues has been nothing short of shameful from the moment he walked into Stamford Bridge and started throwing around his dollars as if it were Monopoly money.
Sure, he's bought his way to glory, but at what cost to the moral fibres of the game?
Because of his spending the Premier League transfer market operates at ludicrously inflated prices, which reverberate down the lower leagues.
Because of his transfer policy, the likes of Andriy Shevchenko and Fernando Torres have been able to hold sway in dressing room affairs.
Because of his ego and deluded sense of grandeur, good managers have lost their jobs for no apparent reason – and that precedent has been followed across the Football League.
Football might have strayed off the moral path some years before Abramovich arrived in England, but his influence has been the little horned man on the game's shoulder encouraging it to go that one step further time and again.
MAKE the most of this afternoon, folks, because it's going to get eerily quiet around the County Ground for a fortnight.
After the trip to Notts County today Swindon Town haven't got a competitive match in two weeks. Two whole weeks.
A footballing chasm in the heart of Wiltshire. We're not used to this kind of black hole under Paolo Di Canio's reign.
There'll be no embargo for the manager to taunt himself with, no online investigations into 1-0 home defeats or lavish praise for magic away from the County Ground.
Analogy and anger will fall silent, without ammunition guns don't fire. For everyone's sake, let's shift the attention away from Di Canio for a short period. Let's move the focus onto someone else.
Let's concentrate on the biggest game Town have during that two-week spell. Let's think about the kids, because they're alright don't you know.
Paul Bodin's youth team host Liverpool at the County Ground on Tuesday, December 4 in the third round of the FA Youth Cup.
They've reached that stage with ease thanks to consecutive 6-1 victories over Sholing and Cirencester. Here's a sensationalist statement for you: "These guys are the future".
They may not be the future of this club in particular – that will depend on their development as individuals and the opinion of whoever is in charge of first-team affairs – but they represent the next generation of footballers in this country.
It's only a fiver to go and see them play, and that is superb value for money.
Youngsters like Alex Ferguson, Jake Johns, Josh Helm, Connor Waldron and Mark Francis have real talent – we are lucky to have them at our club and they deserve a small dollop of recognition in a world where they are generally overlooked. Some say the spotlight can harm a young player in his formative years.
I say where there's hard work being put in and rewards being reaped we shouldn't just be spotlighting the success; we should be singing about it. Go and have a look for yourself. You tell me whether it's worth a verse or two.


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We are having a major heat wave in New York right now. It's been over 95F and humid for two days and the weather report says nothing is going to change for at least a week. Considering it's only Tuesday we are in for some long hotness. The one song that really triggers my mind into summer mode is Cruel Summer by Bananarama. Something about the melody and singing just feels like summer.
"Hot summer streets and the pavements are burning I sit around. Trying to smile but the air is so heavy and dry. Strange voices are sayin'. What did they say. Things I can't understand. It's too close for comfort this heat has got right out of hand." – Bananarama
What's your favorite summer song?
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Tennessee quarterback Tyler Bray, receivers Justin Hunter and Cordarrelle Patterson and defensive lineman Darrington Sentimore are all leaving school and declaring themselves eligible for the 2013 NFL draft, the school announced Wednesday.
First-year coach Butch Jones begins his Vols campaign with a team that will hardly resemble Derek Dooley's this season. Patterson and Hunter are among the two best receivers in the nation and Bray, at times, showed potential to be elite as well.
Bray passed for 3,612 yards and 34 touchdowns this season, and threw 12 interceptions.
Hunter was on the receiving end of 73 passes for 1,083 yards and nine touchdowns. The 73 catches is tied for second on UT's single-season list. Hunter leaves with eight 100-yard receiving games.
Patterson only played one season at Tennessee, but started all 12 games and set the school record for all-purpose yards with 1,873. He caught 46 passes for 778 yards and five touchdowns, and also rushed for 323 yards and three touchdowns.
Patterson showed his versatility on special teams, too, and returned four punts for 101 yards and a touchdown. This year he scored on a kickoff return, punt return, receiving and rushing.
Sentimore finished the year with 18 tackles, four sacks and five tackles for loss. He also had six quarterback hurries and recovered a fumble.
Bonner was a suspect in the on-campus theft of a cellphone, but the alleged victim did not press charges and Bonner was never arrested. On a recruiting visit to Georgia in April 2011, he and two other recruits were also accused of stealing items from the Georgia locker room. Bonner was charged, but pleaded guilty to lesser charges and entered a pre-trial diversion program.


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Submitted on Dec 10, 2012 / 1163 views
Spring Fun
Spring of 2011 - conditions may vary but mountain will always deliver a good time.
Closed for skiing.
The last day of every ski & ride season is always bittersweet. Reminiscing of all the powder, laughter, and smile-filled days on the hill, while simultaneously getting ready for summer and what's to come. Let's face it, there's a part of us already thinking about next season. Whether it's daydreaming about new gear, new experiences, or even a new mountain to check out, the powder-junky in all of us is always at the ready. Click HERE to read more on the changing with our seasons.
That being said, thanks for joining us for a great season here in Northern Vermont. This marks the 154th consecutive day of operations here at Jay Peak, and the 9th year in a row we've kept the lifts spinning into May. Mother Nature delivered this year too, in the form of 491" of natural snow. That's over FORTY FEET of fluff, re-affirming our title as the resort with the most snow on the East Coast. And that's not even counting the man-made courtesy of Snowmaking. We hope you enjoy a fun-filled summer, and when it's time to dust off the skis or Skol to Ullr, we'll be right there with you.
TRAM UPDATE: The upgrade project is underway and the Tram is scheduled to re-open this summer. Stay tuned for video updates of the $5 million project throughout the spring.
2017-2018 Season Passes are on-sale NOW. Save some coin and purchase in advance. Click HERE to learn more.
***Dead Set comes to the Foeger Ballroom on Friday, May 26th. Tickets & Details HERE ***
Closed for skiing.
by Jon D'Alba
Submitted on Dec 10, 2012 / 1163 views
Spring of 2011 - conditions may vary but mountain will always deliver a good time.


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AUSTIN, Texas — Upcoming public hunts on the Chaparral Wildlife Management Area set for Jan. 8-10, 2010, will be limited to doves only due to drought impacts on quail populations.
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department biologists are concerned about resident bobwhite quail numbers due to the devastating effects of this summer's drought. According to Chaparral WMA staff, early-season quail hunts on the area have been relatively unsuccessful with only 13 quail harvested during the 48 days of hunter opportunity offered through about mid December.
Additional harvest pressure on the remaining quail population, some of whom have yet to fledge, could have detrimental effects on brood stock survival in an already depleted population.
The Chaparral WMA is 100 miles southwest of San Antonio in LaSalle and Dimmit counties and cover more than 15,000 acres.
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(Via Tim Miller - Revolution Communications)
Although the opening ceremonies in London take place tomorrow night, men's Olympic soccer began today with New England Revolution's Jerry Bengtson featuring for Honduras in its opening match against Morocco. Bengtson scored both goals for his National Team in the 2-2 draw, the first men's soccer match of the 30th Olympiad.
Bengtson scored his first goal in the 56th minute, equalizing for Honduras during the run of play. He then converted a penalty kick in the 65th minute to give the Central American team a brief lead, before Morocco leveled the score two minutes later.
The 25-year old was one of three overage players selected by Honduras for the Under-23 tournament. Bengtson signed with the Revolution on July 5 and scored his first career goal in his Revolution- and MLS-debuts on July 8 against the New York Red Bulls, before the club granted him permission to join the Olympic team on July 16.
Honduras is in Group D of the tournament and will next play Spain on Sunday, July 29 at 7 a.m. ET, ahead of the Revolution's match against the Philadelphia Union, which will be televised nationally on the NBC Sports Network at 7 p.m. Honduras will then play Japan in its third and final group game on Wednesday, Aug. 1 at 12 p.m. ET.


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Safety Study of Measles-Mumps-Rubella-Varicella (MMRV) Vaccine, Priorix-Tetra™ in Children Living in the Philippines
This study has been withdrawn prior to enrollment.
(Local authorities no longer require routine PMS studies; GSK does not believe the study would add meaningfully to the safety data already available for MMRV.)
Information provided by (Responsible Party):
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
First received: November 28, 2012
Last updated: July 18, 2013
Last verified: July 2013
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Detailed Description:
This study will collect data on the safety of the MMRV vaccine (Priorix-Tetra™) used in routine practice in children aged 12 months to 12 years living in the Philippines.
|Mumps Rubella Measles Varicella
|Biological: Priorix-Tetra™ Other: Safety data collection
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Observational Model: Cohort
Time Perspective: Prospective
|Official Title:
|Post-marketing Surveillance Study of GSK Biologicals' Live, Attenuated Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella Vaccine, Priorix-Tetra, Following a Single Vaccine Dose Given According to Local Prescribing Information in the Philippines
Resource links provided by NLM:
MedlinePlus related topics: Chickenpox Measles Mumps Rubella Shingles
Drug Information available for: Measles-Mumps-Rubella VaccineU.S. FDA Resources
Further study details as provided by GlaxoSmithKline:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- Occurrence of Grade 3 adverse events (AEs) with a causal relationship to vaccination [ Time Frame: Between Day 0 and Day 42 ]
Secondary Outcome Measures:
- Occurrence of Grade 3 AEs [ Time Frame: Between Day 0 and Day 42 ]
- Occurrence of medically-attended AEs [ Time Frame: Between Day 0 and Day 42 ]
- Occurrence of Serious Adverse Events (SAEs) [ Time Frame: From the time of vaccination (Week 0) to study end (Week 6) ]
- Occurrence of febrile convulsions [ Time Frame: Between Day 0 and Day 42 ]
|Study Start Date:
|August 2013
|Estimated Study Completion Date:
|March 2016
|Estimated Primary Completion Date:
|March 2016 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
Cohort Group
Children aged 12 months to 12 years will receive Priorix-Tetra as prescribed by the physician.
Biological: Priorix-Tetra™
Single dose, subcutaneous injectionOther: Safety data collection
Recording of adverse events, using diary cards
Detailed Description:
The participating physicians will enroll only those subjects for whom they would prescribe Priorix-Tetra in the course of their normal clinical practice.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|12 Months to 12 Years (Child)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
|Sampling Method:
|Non-Probability Sample
Study Population
Children aged 12 months to 12 years living in Philippines will receive Priorix-Tetra as prescribed by the physician.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Subjects who the investigator believes that parent(s)/Legally Acceptable Representative(s) [LAR(s)] can and will comply with the requirements of the protocol.
- Written informed consent obtained from the parent(s)/LAR(s) of the subject.
- Male or female subjects living in the Philippines between, and including, the ages of 12 months and 12 years at the time of the vaccination.
Female subjects of child bearing potential may be enrolled in the study, if the subject:
- has agreed to be abstinent or practiced adequate contraception for 30 days prior to vaccination, and
- has a negative pregnancy test on the day of vaccination, and
- has agreed to continue adequate contraception during the entire treatment period and for 3 months after completion of the vaccination.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Child in care.
- Any contraindications to vaccination as stated in the Prescribing Information.
- Acute, severe febrile illness at the time of enrollment. The presence of a minor infection, such as a cold, will not exclude the subject from the study.
- Previous receipt of a measles, mumps, rubella and/or varicella-virus containing vaccine less than 3 months prior to study entry.
- Previous enrolment in this trial.
- Subjects with impaired immune function, including primary or secondary immunodeficiencies based on medical history.
- History of hypersensitivity to any component of the vaccine.
- History of hypersensitivity following previous administration of measles, mumps, rubella and/or varicella-virus containing vaccines.
- Receipt of human gamma globulins or a blood transfusion within 3 months prior to study entry.
- Hypersensitivity to latex.
- Pregnant or lactating female.
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: NCT01738841
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01738841
Sponsors and Collaborators
|Study Director:
|GSK Clinical Trials
More Information
Keywords provided by GlaxoSmithKline:
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ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on September 25, 2017
|Responsible Party:
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT01738841 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
|Study First Received:
|November 28, 2012
|Last Updated:
|July 18, 2013
Keywords provided by GlaxoSmithKline:
Combined measles-mumps-rubella-varicella vaccine
Post-marketing surveillance
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Herpes Zoster
Morbillivirus Infections
Paramyxoviridae Infections
Mononegavirales Infections
RNA Virus Infections
Virus Diseases
Herpesviridae Infections
DNA Virus Infections
Rubivirus Infections
Togaviridae Infections
Rubulavirus Infections
Parotid Diseases
Salivary Gland Diseases
Mouth Diseases
Stomatognathic Diseases
Immunologic Factors
Physiological Effects of Drugs
Anti-Bacterial Agents
Anti-Infective Agents
Protein Synthesis Inhibitors
Enzyme Inhibitors
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
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What is a food desert? (desert, not dessert) It is a relatively new term that originated in the early 1990s but has become more mainstream in recent years. According to the USDA, a food desert is a Census tract (areas of land with 2,500 to 8,000 residents) where 33 percent or 500 people, whichever is less, live more than a mile from a grocery store in an urban area or 10 miles in a rural area. Additionally, 20 percent of residents must make less than $22,350, the federal poverty line.
Food deserts are often located in either very urban areas or extremely remote rural areas, mostly in the Great Plains. Oftentimes, residents in food deserts lack transportation, or their only food options are small convenience stores and fast food restaurants. Sometimes even if there is a grocery store, it lacks fresh fruits and vegetables, or they are too expensive for many people to purchase. The lack of these and other healthy food items has been linked to obesity in some urban areas.
The good news is there are many ongoing efforts to make food deserts a thing of the past. In many urban areas, city health departments and nonprofit organizations are providing opportunities for local fresh food to be brought in from farms and distributed, allowing people to order food from places like libraries and schools. Many of these programs are increasing traffic to businesses and creating sales for local produce farmers.
Efforts in rural areas are not as evident. Larger geographical areas make for a harder time distributing food. One program assisting rural communities is in central Iowa where customers order food and then pick up their fresh food at a church on a specific day of the week. It is amazing that there are areas like food deserts existing in industrialized countries, and it is important for all people to have a chance to purchase healthy food for their families, including dairy products. For more info on food deserts, check out this article.


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Performing Member
Brad Garrett (or "Brade" as he is known in certain parts of the country) has dabbled in comedy writing and performing over the years. In high school he filmed short skits with his pals and produced a comic for the school paper entitled "For Ham, Anything." Later he co-wrote the wacky novel "The Trials of Kelvin and Isaac Reynolds" and penned essays for a handful of websites. Brad now works at Erwin Penland as an interactive developer while still tending his own website and he hopes to supply you with ample hijinks from the Alchemy stage.
Brade's Teams: Coach of Homage.


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DC Comics To Launch Weekly 'Earth 2: World's End' Series In October
Only Batman is eternal. Everything else ends.
DC Comics has announced what the third weekly comic series debuting this year will be, and it's going to deal with Earth 2. Earth 2: World's End will kick off in October, joining the publisher's already-running weekly series, Batman Eternal, and the weekly series The New 52: Futures End, which debuts May 3.


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Tizzy Seasons for Kids
by: Tizzy Labs, LLC • 34
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by: Tizzy Labs, LLC • 34
Published: 2012-09-07, by Ana Gracia.
Tizzy Seasons is an educational game for kids from 2 to 6 so they can learn everything about the seasons.
The different activities depend on having the lite or the full version installed.
In Spring, they will be able to feed the birds and in the full version they can plant a garden, find shapes in clouds and other several actions. In Summer, they can blow and pop bubbles and with the full version it's possible to make an ice-cream, catch butterflies and other several more. When Autumn comes, the kids can organize the leaf collection and carve out pumpkins and harvest fruits in the paid app. Last but not least, in the Winter Season, your kid will have to make sure to get dressed in enough layers and the premium features include building and decorating a snowman and playing with the stars, among other things.
It's been a long time since we saw and enjoy graphics as beautiful as these and the kids will be satisfied with the enjoyable activities and charismatics characters. The sound effects are also great and the app has no advertisement, which is appreciated. The only disadvantage is that the free version only includes one activity from every season and the game ends up being too short.
Tizzy Labs, LLC is the developer of Tizzy Seasons Lite for Kids and its full version with all the features. Let your kids enjoy every season for its own activities and help them interact and learn.
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Dylix Side Effects
Generic Name: dyphylline
Note: This page contains information about the side effects of dyphylline. Some of the dosage forms included on this document may not apply to the brand name Dylix.
Applies to dyphylline: oral elixir, oral tablet
In addition to its needed effects, some unwanted effects may be caused by dyphylline (the active ingredient contained in Dylix). In the event that any of these side effects do occur, they may require medical attention.
Severity: Moderate
If any of the following side effects occur while taking dyphylline, check with your doctor or nurse as soon as possible:Less common:
- Heartburn
- vomiting
- Abdominal pain (continuing or severe)
- confusion or change in behavior
- convulsions (seizures)
- dark or bloody vomit
- diarrhea
- fast or irregular heartbeat
- nervousness or restlessness (continuing)
- trembling (continuing)
Minor Side Effects
Some of the side effects that can occur with dyphylline may not need medical attention. As your body adjusts to the medicine during treatment these side effects may go away. Your health care professional may also be able to tell you about ways to reduce or prevent some of these side effects. If any of the following side effects continue, are bothersome or if you have any questions about them, check with your health care professional:Less common:
- Fast heartbeat
- headache
- increased urination
- nausea
- nervousness
- trembling
- trouble with sleeping
Not all side effects for Dylix may be reported. You should always consult a doctor or healthcare professional for medical advice. Side effects can be reported to the FDA here.
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- Drug class: methylxanthines
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Kelley Blue Book says Toyota is the best car brand at retaining a resale value.
The leading provider of new and used car information released its latest Best Resale Value Award winners on Monday. Awards are based on projections from the Kelley Blue Book® Official Residual Value Guide, determined by a skilled staff of automotive analysts.
Toyota's entire lineup of 2013 model-year vehicles is expected to retain the greatest amount of its original value after the initial five years of ownership.
The luxury brand with the same claim is Toyota's more refined sibling, Lexus. Both Toyota and Lexus earned the Best Resale Value Awards' highest honors – Best Resale Value: Brand and Best Resale Value: Luxury Brand, respectively – for the second consecutive year. Both brands also won their respective categories for the 2010 model year, making them winners in three of the last four years. Toyota improved its 60-month average residual value by more than 3 percentage points from this time last year, driven primarily by the brand's two perennial truck winners, the FJ Cruiser and Tacoma.
The newly redesigned Avalon also improved its 60-month residual value nearly 8 percentage points year-over-year, making a significant contribution to Toyota's already strong lineup.
"After the past two tumultuous years, Toyota bounced back in 2012 to prove it hadn't lost its competitive spirit," said Eric Ibara, director of residual consulting for Kelley Blue Book. "Enduring some of its darkest days in the U.S. market after unintended acceleration issues caused a massive worldwide recall of Toyota models, the brand managed to retain residual value levels consistent with its historical averages. If the recall wasn't enough, the 2011 tsunami in Japan resulted in severe disruptions in supply. However, Toyota prevailed and regained the market share it lost to other automakers during this timeframe. It is quite an accomplishment when you think about the challenges Toyota has overcome to remain Best Resale Value: Brand for the past two years in a row."
Overall, 60-month residual values for all 2013 model-year vehicles averaged 38.2 percent, which is stated as a percent of each vehicle's MSRP. This represents an increase of 2.5 percentage points compared to the 2012 model-year average from the same period last year.
For 2013, Kelley Blue Book's residual value forecast calls for the truck segment to continue to hold its value better than cars, with the average 60-month residual value across all trucks at 39.8 percent, compared to the average across all car models at 37.2 percent. Excluding compact SUV/crossovers, full-size SUV/crossovers and high-performance cars, all segment average 60-month residual values increased on a year-over-year basis. The average residual values for all cars increased 3.1 percentage points, while all trucks increased 1.8 percentage points.
The automotive market continued to gain momentum this year after clocking in at 12.7 million sales in 2011. With a little more than one month remaining in 2012, it appears auto sales will climb to around 14.4 million this year. However, head winds are starting to pick up, and there are now more reasons to expect the automotive recovery to stall.
"Unemployment remains aggravatingly high, despite the amount of time that has elapsed since the economy bottomed in 2009," said Ibara. "Individuals without jobs are not likely to purchase new vehicles, so a return to a 16 million seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) will not be likely until the employment picture brightens."
|SUBCOMPACT CAR: Honda Fit
|COMPACT SUV/CROSSOVER: Jeep Wrangler
|COMPACT CAR: Honda Civic
|MID-SIZE SUV/CROSSOVER: Toyota FJ Cruiser
|SPORTY COMPACT CAR: Honda Civic Si
|FULL-SIZE SUV/CROSSOVER: Toyota Sequoia
|MID-SIZE CAR: Honda Accord
|LUXURY COMPACT SUV/CROSSOVER: Infiniti EX
|FULL-SIZE CAR: Toyota Avalon
|LUXURY MID-SIZE SUV/CROSSOVER: Porsche Cayenne
|ENTRY-LEVEL LUXURY CAR: Lexus IS
|LUXURY FULL-SIZE SUV/CROSSOVER: Lexus LX
|LUXURY CAR: Lexus GS 350
|MID-SIZE PICKUP TRUCK: Toyota Tacoma
|HIGH-END LUXURY CAR: Porsche Panamera
|FULL-SIZE PICKUP TRUCK: Toyota Tundra
|SPORTS CAR: Chevrolet Camaro V6
|MINIVAN/VAN: Toyota Sienna
|HIGH-PERFORMANCE CAR: Chevrolet Camaro SS
|HYBRID SUV/CROSSOVER: Lexus RX 450h
|HYBRID/ALTERNATIVE ENERGY CAR: Ford Fusion
|ELECTRIC VEHICLE: Chevrolet Volt
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bareMinerals Blemish Therapy Reviews
Huh?The Bare Escentuals Blemish Therapy was a complete waste of money. This did nothing to help with clearing blemishes. I tried this on myself, my husband, and my 2 teenagers and none of use got results. Save your money! — 5 years, 6 months agopowerwoman033 | 509 reviews
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UselessFrankly this product doesn't do anything. if you have acne, you will want to use a heavier duty product. If you have the occasional blemish, it isn't worth the price. — 5 years, 10 months agoTheLacqueredLady | 751 reviews
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If I feel like a trouble spot is popping up...This is my go to product if I see trouble coming. If I dash a little on with the brush at night, then by morning redness is already going away. I've never had to use more than a couple of applications for clear skin to return. — 6 years, 6 months agoalictasia | 60 reviews
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BE Blemish TherapyIt took me a long time to locate this product once I decided to purchase it. I'm not sure if that's because it's extremely popular or if very few places choose to carry it. My experience with it was good. I used it twice a day and it definitely helped heal some irritating blemishes that had not responded to any other treatment. However, it did not help reduce the redness or stop me from getting ...read moreadditional breakouts. I did like knowing that it was a natural product, and the smell didn't bother me. I'm really not sure about it being something to use if you have a lot of acne breakouts though. When I did have acne breakouts, my skin responded best to a Murad kit, and the Murad spot treatment has similar ingredients to this, so I was already familiar with that aspect of it. If you are simply looking for a natural treatmnt for the occasional breakout, this is a great pick, but if you are looking for a product to help you with a full face of acne, this is not the product you want to invest in. — 5 years, 6 months agoMissPoison | 249 reviews
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Big RegretI think that I can over look that this product leaves a powdery mess all over your face, because I can just switch to using it at night, but the fact that it doesn't even help ge rid of the acne at all, is what really bothers me. I doesn't even conceal very well, and is 4 shades lighter than my skin tone so since it doens't blend I have to follow up with something else. It didnt' reduce the rednes...read mores or anything with the blemish. I wish I could return it. I would NOT recommend this product. Ever. — 6 years, 5 months agomsbrown822 | 229 reviews
I don't get itI applied this on my pimple, but since it's a powder, it seemed to disappear and didn't stay on it. the color is so light that it makes my pimple obvious like I tried to conceal it. The smell if slightly sulfery, which is not that pleasant. There are better pimple treatments out there that's less expensive. — 6 years, 9 months agoMakeupGuru | 444 reviews
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Too expensive!Man, this product is worth way too much. But you do get a pretty good concealer brush, and it lasts a few months of daily application. It soaks up oil, and gets rid of my acne-even the cystic kind. Don't like the sulphuric smell that much, but it does diffuse the redness of pimples a little but don't expect full coverage. — 7 years, 10 months agoRavenLoudspeakr | 301 reviews
I used it years ago and thought it was ok.To me this was a mineral make up concealer. When I had acne it covered up the blemishes but did not heal them. I also had an issue b/c it was so powdery that on occasion I would breath it in. I would not buy this again. — 6 years, 8 months agopure.life | 331 reviews
So far, so good!I knew this had sulfur in it, which is what really helps my acne. I haven't had but one pimple to use it on, but it went away quickly! — 6 years, 9 months agojenicide1 | 292 reviews
Not for meI really wanted this product to help get rid of my blemishes, but that did not happen. Instead, I was left with super dry skin and a powdery mess on my face. — 8 years, 4 months agochanceuxlilas | 326 reviews
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During International CES 2013, European television network Eutelsat launched the first-ever 4K TV channel, and it has been delivering a resolution of eight million pixels (3,840 x 2160) at 50 frames per second since it went operation on January 8th. The stream is encoded in MPEG-4 with help from video compression solution provider, ATEME, and is transmitted at a blistering 40 Mbps in four Quad HD streams. 4K Ultra HD televisions were plentiful at CES 2013, but many noticed that 4K Ultra HD content was hard to find. Japan is planning on launching 4K Ultra HD TV broadcasts in July 2014, which is two years ahead of schedule.
the Japanese Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications department also announced plans to broadcast the next FIFA World Cup, which will be held in Brazil in 2014, in ultra-sharp 4K resolution!
That gives you some time to start saving up for a 4K Ultra HD TV as they run well over $10,000 right now and they say you need at least an 80-inch TV to see the 4K difference. It looks like 4K is going to be more than a buzzword, but it is going to take a long time for 4K channels to arrive. Heck, how many 1080p channels do we have now?
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Tactics Without Strategy
"Strategy without tactics is the slowest route to victory. Tactics without strategy is the noise before defeat."
– Sun Tzu, The Art of War
There has been a lot of noise these days. Everybody clamoring for the quick fix. Today it is social media, tomorrow it will be something else.
Who has time for market research? Why bother with brand development? Quite frankly, who understands this stuff anyway? Let's just throw <kittens> against the wall and see what sticks.
Ah, here's the rub: tactics without strategy just don't work! I'm sorry, did I stutter? Tactics without strategy do not work!
There is a "perception" that strategy costs money but in reality strategy is an investment that makes a business successful. It is not an exact science and often requires experimentation to get right but without it no business can grow.
Sure, you can discount your product or service but statistically this tactic fails to retain any kind of real market share after the "sale" if over. Customers (and clients) always return to the names they trust and in the end all you've accomplished is to lose money and cheapen your brand.
Last week, Millward Brown released a study of the top performing brands in the US based on "trust" and "recommendation". Amazon.com scored the highest with 123 while FedEx was a close second with 122 and UPS rounded out the list at #10 with a score of 118 (two strong B2B brands). You can view the full report here.
So, what makes these companies so trustworthy in their customer's mind?
What strategies and tactics are you employing?


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Colored Light Bulbs
BulbAmerica stocks thousands of light bulbs in nearly every type, wattage, voltage, shape, base, and color temperature imaginable. We offer a wide selection of light bulbs for every application including stage & studio, home, outdoor, display, and many more.
See the Difference. People have recognized the value of different colors for many years. They have noticed how certain colors can lift or dampen their mood. In fact, in the business world, companies take great advantage of how powerful the world of color is. When they are designing a new ad campaign or building, they pay careful attention to the colors that they are selecting.
People can take advantage of the power that color has by using colored light bulbs in their homes. In fact, colored light can even be used outdoors with the use of colored flood lights. Not only can colored light bulbs be a lot of fun, but they can also help to create a specific mood for a special occasion. Many people may wonder where the use of colored light bulbs might be appropriate in their home. The good news is that they can be used anywhere that the homeowner sees fit. However, it should be stated that colored light bulbs does not always provide enough light for certain household tasks. In rooms that require optimum visibility, like the kitchen, the use of colored light bulbs may not be the best choice. However, for those looking for a cozy atmosphere in a den it can be a really fun twist. In fact, colored flood lights are one of the easiest ways to decorate a home for the holidays. By simply switching out the flood lights a house can go from a spooky Halloween look to a festive Christmas atmosphere. In addition to simply being fun, colored light bulbs are also very affordable.
While adding colored light to a room does create a dramatic change, the investment is minuscule in comparison. For a few dollars a piece they can be added to any home. This price point makes them an excellent choice for a permanent selection or a special purchase for the holidays. When looking at colored light bulbs, it is easy to become overwhelmed because they come in many different sizes and colors. This is really a blessing in disguise because it means that no matter what the occasion or design, there is a colored light bulb to be found. When choosing bulbs or colored flood lights, some thought should be given to the type of reaction that the color tends to elicit. For example, blue hues are known for creating a cool and calm effect. This may be ideal for a spa themed bathroom, but it is probably not the best choice for a playroom. Warmer colored light bulbs such as red and orange are known for creating an atmosphere of intimacy and sex appeal-- making them the perfect addition to a saucy bedroom design.
Colored light bulbs as mentioned, offer a variety of uses, which make them an intelligent choice for a specific project or a permanent fixture. Combined with a great price, they become an even better option for anyone looking to add some pizzazz to their home lighting design.


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Kasam: Tanuja looks truly adorable in these pictures, don't you agree?
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New Warminster gymnastics and trampoline centre Springboard Gymnastics will be holding a festival for Key Stage 1 pupils from schools across the town next month with the help of Kingdown School.
The purpose-built facility, which was fitted with the help of manufacturer Gymnova, features brand new gymnastics and trampoline equipment and offers a wide variety of classes to suit all ages and abilities.
Springboard Gymnas-tics is owned and run by friends Janna Panter and Suzy Creese, who have been coaching in local sports centres, including Warminster Sports Centre, and schools for over 20 years.
The festival, which takes place on March 11, will give children the opportunity to try out all of the facilities in a planned routine with support from a few student leaders from Kingdown School.
Miss Panter said: "The Warminster Schools Key Stage 1 Gym Fest is being held here at Springboard and is open to all Warminster Primary Schools. It's part of our drive to get more gymnastics into PE sessions.
"We are already working with a number of schools in the area to offer specialist coaching as part of the school curriculum. Coaching sessions can take place either at the school or at our facility on a sole use hourly basis.
"We love working with the schools and the kids that have visited us already have been engaged and enjoyed using the equipment we have on offer as it's quite different to what they are used to."
Kingdown School already uses Springboard once a week for their after school club, while Warminster School and Bitham Brook Primary School both have regular slots at the facility in Woodcock Road Industrial estate.
Mrs Creese added: "We opened on January 6 and it has gone really well so far, with lots of positive feedback from the community.
"Many people have said that it's about time Warminster had a facility like this."
For details about Springboard Gymnastics, contact 01985 213185 or alternatively email at springboardgymnastics@ gmail.com


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Graham Readfearn | June 29, 2011
By Graham Readfearn • Wednesday, June 29, 2011 - 10:40
In December 2009 at a gathering of climate change deniers in Copenhagen, Dr Tom Harris** was shimmering with enthusiasm for his latest project.
Dr Mr. Harris, executive director of the Ottawa-based sceptic group the International Climate Science Coalition, explained how he had managed to gather "hundreds" of signatures from "climate experts" who wanted to challenge "supporters of the hypothesis of dangerous human-caused climate change" to provide evidence.
Not only that, but it had taken him just "two weeks" to gather the signatures, which he then explained numbered 150 (so much for hundreds).
"This list is growing quickly," he said, "and we are going to maintain it as something called the register. We expect it eventually to be thousands."
With such a surge in supporters, how is the global register going a full 18 months on?
As detailed in a new ICSC strategy document released this month by ICSC, the organisation's register has expanded to… wait for it… 142.
The document, entitled Winning Hearts and Minds to Climate and Energy Reality, is a compendium of the coalition's recent activities and reads like part-annual report, part-fundraising document and part-instruction manual.
If the document is anything to go by, enthusiasm for the "register" continues despite the apparent implosion of support.
"Once it is more broadly known that many relevant scientists do not support the need for carbon dioxide (CO2) emission controls, public appetite for expensive programs "to fight climate change" will quickly wither,'' the document states.
"Politicians can choose to follow or eventually risk defeat. Mass media that are seen to be out of step with their readers will lose circulation and ratings. Businesses that promoted the scare will have difficulty regaining public trust. Climate campaigners will be increasingly discounted and the extremists in the environmental movement may be set back decades as their signature crusade, the quest to 'stop climate change', will be regarded as hopelessly misguided."
The document outlines how the ICSC places columns in newspapers and mentions successes in the New Zealand Herald, Washington Times, The Gazette (Montreal), The Australian, National Post (Canada) and The Epoch Times. They also expect to get a "Letter to the Editor" published once every two weeks.
On radio, Mr Harris has, the document explains, appeared as a caller more than 100 times on popular talkback radio shows in Canada and the United States.
But small community newspapers are where the real easy pickings are to be found. The strategy explains these publications are more likely to publish submissions because they're not swamped with offers like larger newspapers. Also, these publications might not yet have an editorial stance on "controversial, 'big city' media issues such as climate change".
To capitalise on this ripe fruit, the ICSC proposes to send "multiple submissions to newspapers in different locations". They'll also be targeting the "Letters to the Editor" pages where it is "generally easier" to get their views published. So easy, in fact, that it is worth sending their letters "to a number of papers simultaneously".
Under the heading "Other Educational Activities" the ICSC recommends astroturfing "prominent news and other web sites, blogs and other forms of popular social media". When climate change is in the news, "we may post several times a day".
According to the document, a central philosophy of the ICSC is to avoid "attacking our opponents" by avoiding "nasty ad homenims [sic]" and to be non-partisan.
The memo perhaps failed to reach Lord Christopher Monckton, a member of the ICSC policy advisory board, who in recent weeks branded the Australian government's climate change policy advisor Professor Ross Garnaut a Nazi.
Similarly, earlier this week in The Age newspaper the ICSC's chief science advisor, Australia-based Professor Bob Carter, collectively described Professor Garnaut, the Australian climate change minister Greg Combet, Climate Commissioner Tim Flannery and the country's chief scientist, Professor Ian Chubb, as the "four horsemen of the climate apocalypse".
The ICSC affiliate group in Australia includes such non-partisan advisors as Vivian Forbes and Professor Ian Plimer. Mr Forbes is a director of coal export business Stanmore Coal. Professor Ian Plimer is a director of at least five mining companies, including Ormil Energy, which this week received state approval to drill near Sydney in search of coal bed methane.
** Ed. note - Tom Harris is not a "Dr." Our apologies for awarding him a degree he never earned (or claimed to hold).
Pragmatic replied on Permalink
I had a good laugh, thanks
I had a good laugh, thanks for this :D
Phil M replied on Permalink
Lol, that's hilarious. It's a
Lol, that's hilarious. It's a bit like the Oregon petition only 32,000 times worse. I wonder if Michael J Fox & fictional characters will put their names to this one also.
Tee he hee, deniers & liars for hire.
Marcus replied on Permalink
Climate Deniers are a terror Threat
Climate denial is a threat to every nation on earth, because the delay to slow emission, creates more extreme weather and cost lives.
RickJames replied on Permalink
That is the message. Do you
That is the message. Do you expect a change in worldwide carbon emissions?
Or are you realistically accepting that carbon emissions will remain high unless and until we see major depopulation.
In the end that is what this is about.
lucyjunior replied on Permalink
take note
Can't laugh - their strategy is effective.
Well the challenge is on. If you are reading this - go write a letter now.
Have a monthly target:
A letter to papers.
A call and/or text to talkback radio.
Write to your MP.
Draft a reply to punch back at denialist spam.
Be active on forums, setting errors straight and supporting good work.
anonymous replied on Permalink
Agreed... For 30 years Denial
Agreed… For 30 years Denial HAS been the only voice.
finally, now the voice of reason and sound scinece it speaking up and people are listening.
CO2 is harmless plant food and we need more of it.
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Fixing a broken link to 'Hearts And Minds'
Folks, the link to the ICSC strategy document as shown above takes me, instead, to their home page. Google found the pdf for me at http://hot-topic.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/icsc-plan-12-06-11c.pdf
. I have posted the working link here, in case others want a bit of a giggle.


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Cursed or not, the Pittsburgh Penguins' blue alternate jerseys are gone for good.
The franchise has ditched the sweaters they first wore at the 2011 Winter Classic, according to Dejan Kovacevic of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. They were on the way out after the regular season, anyway, but Pittsburgh opted to pull the plug a little early.
Here's a refresher course on one possible line of thinking behind the decision:
With that in mind, Sidney Crosby was released from the hospital on Monday night after breaking his jaw in the jersey's last-ever appearance Saturday afternoon. The NHL's leading scorer and presumptive MVP is expected to miss about four weeks and return at the end of the regular season.
Pittsburgh has worn blue-heavy alternates since the 2007 Winter Classic, a game Crosby managed to make through without seriously injuring himself. Here's a potential starting point for whatever they cook up for the 2013-14 season:


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Foley -- Social Security Administration National Support Center
Good morning Chairman Johnson, Chairman Denham, Ranking Members Becerra and Norton, and Members of the subcommittees. My name is David Foley and I am the Deputy Commissioner of the General Services Administration's (GSA) Public Buildings Service. I am pleased to have the opportunity today to discuss the considerable progress GSA has made, on behalf of the Social Security Administration (SSA), in the delivery of a new Social Security Administration National Support Center.
We have reached significant project milestones in the two critical paths of site selection and requirements development for a design/build construction solicitation. After an extensive due diligence process, we announced at the beginning of this month the site selection of the new support center site at Urbana in Frederick County, Maryland. Last month, GSA also issued the first phase of our design/build construction solicitation. GSA and SSA are working closely together to ensure we achieve our new project milestones, while remaining on budget and minimizing risks in order to deliver an efficient, modern, and secure data center to support SSA in meeting their mission goals and providing the best value to taxpayers.
Site Selection
GSA diligently sought a location that meets SSA's unique requirements for a National Support Center. We conducted an extensive evaluation of potential sites located within a 40 mile radius of Woodlawn. We reviewed Government-owned properties, contacted local economic development and planning groups, and requested expressions of interest from land owners and authorized agents through a Federal Business Opportunities1 online notice. These efforts resulted in over 150 potential sites that were evaluated against project specific criteria. These factors included:
• Site characteristics;
• Location and accessibility;
• Energy and utilities;
• Security and operations;
• Environmental impacts;
• Local planning and development;
• Land and site development costs; and
• Schedule risks.
We followed a deliberative process of reviewing sites against the initial criteria, paring down the list, and then conducting further due diligence to select a final site.
In 2009, at the committees' request, GSA also conducted a study to examine the possibility of locating the new data center on the current campus. In April 2010, we delivered this study, which showed that building on the SSA campus would present significant concerns and unacceptably high construction risk, including the possible disruption of the mission-critical operations at the existing National Computer Center.
Though GSA and SSA remain committed to the presence of SSA at the Woodlawn campus for current mission needs and future expansions, the study showed that the National Support Center would be better served at a new site, where risk and cost would be minimized and construction could be completed more quickly.
Upon the completion of this study and with the support of these committees, GSA continued to press forward with our review of new sites. This iterative process led to a short list of two sites, Johnnycake Road in Baltimore County and Urbana in Frederick County. Given the importance of this project and the potential impacts of a site selection decision, GSA initiated an Environmental Assessment in August 2010. During this recently completed process, GSA solicited public comment and assessed all environmental impacts, evaluating the benefits and potential drawbacks for each site.
After this thorough analysis, we announced the selection of Urbana as the site that will most effectively meet SSA's needs and best serve the interests of taxpayers. This site fully meets the technical requirements for this unique mission-critical data center facility; offers a variety of benefits including its physical site characteristics, available utility infrastructure, and favorable environmental conditions; and the site is the most favorable in terms of minimizing risks, costs, and schedule impacts. Now that we have announced the site, we are moving toward acquisition, which we anticipate in June 2011.
Requirements Development
Successfully moving forward with the next phase of this project, which is the construction portion, required that we develop the right Program of Requirements (POR) for a design/build solicitation to meet this mission. GSA and SSA worked collaboratively, consulting with leading experts in data center construction to develop this POR, completed on schedule in August 2010.
GSA has worked with SSA to ensure this facility serves the SSA's information technology needs, and the needs of taxpayers, for the long term. With the help of consultants, we developed a growth model for equipment requirements, which takes into account both SSA historical data, as well as industry trends for newer equipment technology. The project will be designed to meet the initial 10-year requirements, with expansion capabilities based on 20-year projections.
The project will also meet Interagency Security Committee Level IV standards and Tier III Certification by the Uptime Institute. A Tier III Certification ensures continued operations and redundancy of system facilities. Furthermore, GSA is committed to achieving a minimum of a Gold certification under the Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design program of the U.S. Green Building Council, as well as achieving the goals outlined in the current Executive Orders for sustainability and energy.
The National Support Center project is based on an integrated delivery by a design/build team, including a design firm and a construction contractor. This is a two phase process which first evaluates the contractors' qualifications to establish a short list and then considers technical proposals and price in the second phase. GSA has begun the first phase of selecting a design/build contractor to construct this critical facility. A Request for Qualifications, inviting contractors into the bidding process, was posted on the Federal Business Opportunities website on January 26, 2011.
We anticipate award of the contract for design and construction by January 2012. Substantial construction completion is scheduled for September 2014, at which time the building will be turned over to begin commissioning and IT migration.
Budget and Schedule
The project remains on budget, though the due diligence conducted in our review of sites has pushed back the construction completion from October 2013 to September 2014.
We look forward to the next major milestones on this project, including Phase 2 of the design/build solicitation (April 2011), site acquisition (June 2011), award of the design/build contract (January 2012), and finally substantial completion of the project (September 2014), at which time commissioning and IT migration will begin. Commissioning will be completed in January 2015 and, we understand from SSA, IT migration will be completed by August 2016.
Risk Management
While we move forward on this critical project, we are taking a number of steps to minimize risks and ensure the budget and schedule stay on track.
GSA has developed bidding strategies that maximize competition and alternative design solutions. We are performing market research prior to award and developing independent government cost estimates. These techniques will increase the probability of receiving bids within budget. As with the site selection, we have adopted detailed criteria for the design/build contract and will consistently apply them to the evaluation of offers. This process will limit procurement schedule risks. We also will employ consultants and contractors with data center experience for quality assurance reviews during the design, construction management and inspection stages. Finally, GSA will continue to work closely with SSA to monitor and evaluate and minimize scope changes and ensure that they will be managed within the project budget and schedule.
GSA appreciates the opportunity to come here today to highlight the considerable progress we have achieved on this project. We look forward to continuing to work with you on the successful delivery of this data center.
Chairman Johnson, Chairman Denham, Ranking Members Becerra and Norton, and Members of the subcommittees, this concludes my statement. I will be pleased to answer any questions you may have.
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Agent's J and K Are Here To Save The World (And Your Toy Collection)...
Enterbay's Men In Black 3 figures are available for pre-order directly through Enterbay, as well as through several of our fine sponsors, including BigBadToyStore.com and ToyWiz.com.
Here come the Men in Black (Men in Blaaaaack)
Galaxy defenders (oahhaooohh ohhhhh)
Here come the Men in Black (Men in Blaaaaack)
They won't let you remember
Uh uh, uh uh
You know the song. Heck, it plays in my head every time I pick up one of these incredibly life-like 1:6th scale Men In Black 3 action figures from Enterbay. As a fellow figure collector, I'm sure you can relate. Catchy theme songs, explosive sound effects, popular movie quotes... they all go with the territory of "playing" with your toys. Fortunately for me, I REALLY like the Men In Black movies and the tune. And these new Enterbay action figures? Out of this world.
Released last month to those that placed advanced pre-orders - with a second batch shipping later this year - Enterbay's Men In Black 3 figures include Agent J as played by Will Smith, and Agent K as portrayed by Tommy Lee Jones. Enterbay's "Passion For Perfection" comes at a premium price, the individual MIB3 figures retailing for around $225 each or $376 for the pair. Getting them both together is obviously the better deal, and to be honest, I don't foresee many fans buying just one character anyways.
When collectors purchase a high-end action figure like this, they expect all the bells and whistles. Enterbay doesn't disappoint, kicking things off with a very sophisticated packaging presentation. Each MIB character comes in a large (15" tall, 6 1/2" wide and 5 inches deep) black box that resembles a foot locker. You know who is who by the silver "J" and "K" name plate at the top, while "MIB: Men In Black" proudly proclaims the license. Behind all this, and adding some depth to the design, is an embossed locker grill. The sides of the packaging feature "MIB3" repeated over and over again in a nice reflective metallic font. I'm forever thankful Enterbay didn't use this side art - the same nausea-inducing optical art used on the teaser movie posters - on the front panel. I'd have a headache before I even opened the box. The back of the box is rather Plain Jane, featuring the movie logo and a bunch of legal mumbo jumbo, most if it in Chinese.
Speaking of which, opening the packaging is a snap: simply swing the magnetically shut outer flap back. The box then splits in half; one side containing all the figure's accessories, the other protectively storing the actual figure in a bed of form-fitting foam. I should note that the gear is also well protected; the storage tray comes covered in a resealable cling wrap-like plastic. It's something I haven't seen before, standard tape or twist ties usually being the storage method of choice.
Slick packaging aside, the thing that is really going to blow collectors away is the head sculpts on these two figures. The life-like portraits of Agent's J and K are, in my humble opinion, some of the finest realistic sculpts I've seen, and I do own my fair share of high-end 1:6th scale action figures. Will Smith's head in particular is dead-on accurate, the sense of realism bordering on creepy. I mean that in a good way, but yeah, it's kind of unnerving playing around with a collectible so real.
Tommy Lee Jones' head sculpt is equally good, although it appears to me slightly more like a caricature of Tommy Lee. I'm not quite sure what it is about his sculpt, but it's not negative... you instantly know who this is, no doubt about it. It's not like some sculpts where you look at it and sort of see the person it is suppose to be. This is Tommy Lee Jones 100%, well, with the caricature aspect of it, more like 105%. Regardless, both head sculpts are damn good, Enterbay sculptor's SCUDERIA (on Will Smith) and GALLARDO (Tommy Lee) both talents to be reckoned with. I can't wait to see what these two artists sculpt next.
That said, it's almost a shame to place their iconic sunglasses on. But boy do they look sharp with those shades on.
On the subject of accessories, each figure includes a substantial amount. Agent J includes a standard issue neuralyzer in both active and deactivated modes, previously mentioned sunglasses that slide right onto the figure's head, the time jump device seen in MIB3 and the alien orb, four pairs of interchangeable hands and what could almost be considered a third character: Frank the Pug (complete with stogie and removable shades).
I'm not a huge fan of Frank, but his addition here should please some. I personally would have rather seen the "Worm Guys" thrown in, their comedy relief more to my liking. Another small complaint is that Frank the Pug's shades don't attach very well. Like Agent K's shades, they feature arms that are cut in half so that they appear to be going behind his ears. Unfortunately, there are no slots on Frank's head to place these cut arms in, so they just sort of rest there unsecured and prone to falling off if bumped.
Agent K gets his shades as well, though the arms, as mentioned, are cut in half. Like Frank, this allows them to appear as if they are resting under his hair. It really scared me at first... I thought they were broken. K also receives four pairs of interchangeable hands and a full arsenal of weapons including a Shark Gun (large trumpet-like rifle), a 2012 Standard Issue (pistol), a shotgun and an itty bitty Noisy Cricket (It's sooo cute!). Because I received the set of two figures, my Agent K included a plastic baggy packing an extra 2012 Standard Issue and shotgun, I am assuming so you can equip Agent J... or arm Agent K John Woo style! The weapons are all very nice sculpts and the "chrome" lends them a shiny real metal vibe. However, the plastic construction on the guns feels a little light weight and "toy like". A minor criticism, as they do look great once in the figure's hands, though I do wish they were cast of a better material (Real metal? One can dream, right?).
Lastly, each figure receives Enterbay's FS-201 figure stand. This is my first experience with the unusual display stand and I'm not quite sold on its design. Unlike the newer crotch-clutching stands from Hot Toys, Enterbay's stand uses a waist clamp system. It works well enough, but it's a bit finicky trying to get it positioned underneath the figure's close fitting suit jackets. In other words: distracting if clamped on the outside. The rest of the stand I do like a lot, the base opens up to double the display space the figure stands on. Construction is also nice, the adjustable rod and vice clamps being cast in metal. The folding base itself is plastic.
Another critical element for Enterbay to get right on these figures was their trademark black suits. They aren't called the Men In Black for nothing. To get the job done right, Enterbay enlisted the design work of famous Korean figurine tailor ADDBLUE (Like the Men In Black, Enterbay's staff loves their mysterious aliases!). Agent's J and K come dressed in a black suit (jacket, trousers and white shirt), a black belt with buckle, a black tie, a pair of socks and a pair of black faux-leather shoes. To this collector, their clothing fits perfectly; the jackets very form fitting and snug. Almost too snug, as posing the figures can be a bit restricted due to their tight outfits.
This brings me to a problem I encountered while posing my Agent K's right arm: It popped out of socket at the elbow. The elbow joints are rather tight on these figures and I was having a devil of a time trying to bend Agent K's right arm without breaking it. Instead it dislocated. Luckily it is a peg system and the arm can be reattached. Unfortunately, I couldn't see how it reattached, Agent K's shirt (Agent J's as well) being sewn so close to the underlying body that there is no way to remove it without tearing the stitching. Fumbling around blindly I finally got K back together and was able to pin point his elbow joint for a correct bend. Pain in the butt? You bet and something I do hope Enterbay addresses in the second batch of figures. Other than that, the articulation on my figures is great: their heads have a great range of movement and my leg joints were nice and firm allowing the figures to stand without their display base (though I recommend the base for prolonged display - just to be safe). For the record, Enterbay is using the newly developed RM-6 body for their Men In Black figures. I'm not a 1:6th scale body expert, but aside from Agent K's right arm fiasco, the body works fine for me.
In closing, Enterbay's Men In Black 3 action figures do extreme justice to the popular sci-fi franchise. These 1:6th scale reproductions of Agent's J and K are simply the best collectibles of the duo on the market. Not that there is a whole lot of Men In Black merchandise, but that's what makes these two figures even more appealing. Everything Enterbay releases, they pour their heart into, from Bruce Lee and Tony Montana, to these new Men In Black figures. From their sophisticated packaging, insanely realistic head sculpts, finely tailored outfits and wealth of accessories, Enterbay's Men In Black figures exhibit Enterbay's "Passion For Perfection". Are there some things that could be a little better? Sure, but no product is perfect.
That said, are these worth $225 each? While there is no doubt that the price of high-end one-sixth scale collectibles has risen over the years, $225 per figure is pushing it. At $376 for the pair (about $188 each), things come down to Earth, or at least the realistic pricing realm of 12-inch collectibles these days. While the overall package for these collectibles is top notch, ultimately fans are purchasing these figures for their eerily life-like head sculpts, iconic outfits and accessories. For Will Smith in a suit, $150 would be more to my liking. However, beggars can't be choosers and for those wanting the best (and only) 1:6th scale Men In Black figures money can buy, Enterbay is where it's at. Enterbay's Men In Black 3 figures are an investment that may not save your wallet, but they'll sure make your collection out of this world.
Review and Photos by Jeff Saylor
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text: Toyota Hybrid Monopoly Ride on Display February 2, 2012 11:49 AM Toyota and Hasbro are teaming up to bring the Toyota Hybrid MONOPOLY Ride Experience to the Chicago Auto Show, February 8-19. The program will allow auto show attendees to experience the capabilities and advantages of the third-generation Prius, all-new Prius v, Camry Hybrid and Highlander Hybrid models. Teams of professional drivers and trained product specialists will take guests on a fun and informative demonstration ride through an eco-friendly course patterned after the iconic Monopoly game board. Participants will learn about the features of Toyota hybrid vehicles along the way, including regenerative braking, multiple drive modes and best-in-class fuel efficiency. Those completing the ride and a brief survey will receive a complimentary gift from Toyota. "By incorporating design elements from the game into the Toyota Hybrid MONOPOLY Ride Experience, we are able to present the Toyota Hybrid Synergy Drive experience in a fun and unexpected way," said Keith Dahl, Toyota's National Engagement Marketing Manager. "This exhibit really gives fans of the game an innovative way to interact with our hybrid models." More than 30,160 square feet of McCormick Center's South Hall will be transformed into an exhilarating closed-course, where show-goers can acquaint themselves with members of the Prius Family and the 2012 Camry Hybrid. The vehicles will be driven through "S" curves, a tight roundabout, over a bridge crossing and across the rugged "train tracks" of the Monopoly game's Reading Railroad. "Hasbro is happy to be teaming up with Toyota on their Toyota Hybrid MONOPOLY Ride Experience," said Lisa Licht, Hasbro's Senior Vice President, Global Promotions & Marketing Partnerships. "It gives consumers a new and fresh way to interact with the iconic Monopoly brand in a larger-than-life venue and is a clear expression of how Monopoly allows everyone to truly "Live Rich." Back to News


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Procleix® Dengue Virus Assay Testing of Individual Donor Samples From Puerto Rican and US Blood Donors - CTS
This study has been completed.
Gen-Probe, Incorporated
Information provided by (Responsible Party):
Gen-Probe, Incorporated
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
First received: October 3, 2012
Last updated: September 11, 2014
Last verified: September 2014
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The objective of this study is to test individual donor samples (IDSs) with the investigational Dengue Assay on the TIGRIS System and to further characterize the Dengue Assay in the clinical setting.
|Device: Procleix Dengue Virus Assay
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Observational Model: Cohort
Time Perspective: Prospective
|Official Title:
|Procleix® Dengue Virus Assay Testing of Individual Donor Samples From Puerto Rican and US Blood Donors - Creative Testing Solutions
Resource links provided by NLM:
MedlinePlus related topics: Blood Transfusion and Donation Dengue
Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center resources: Dengue Fever Hemorrhagic Fever Viral Hemorrhagic FeverU.S. FDA Resources
Further study details as provided by Gen-Probe, Incorporated:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- Qualitative detection of ribosomal RNA from Dengue Virus in plasma specimens from individual human donors, including volunteer donors of whole blood and blood components, and other living donors. [ Time Frame: Approximately three years ]
|Estimated Enrollment:
|Study Start Date:
|January 2013
|Study Completion Date:
|January 2014
|Primary Completion Date:
|January 2014 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
|Dengue Virus
Device: Procleix Dengue Virus Assay
in vitro diagnostic assay
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|Child, Adult, Senior
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
|Sampling Method:
|Non-Probability Sample
Study Population
volunteer blood donors from the US and Puerto Rico
Inclusion Criteria:
- Donor must meet all the blood collection sites' standard eligibility requirements.
- Donor and/or legally authorized representative must be willing to undergo the site's routine informed consent process prior to study participation.
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: NCT01702272
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01702272
|United States, Florida
|Creative Testing Solutions - Tampa
|St Petersburg, Florida, United States, 33716
Sponsors and Collaborators
Gen-Probe, Incorporated
|Study Director:
|Jennifer Reid, PhD
|Gen-Probe, Incorporated
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|Gen-Probe, Incorporated
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT01702272 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
|Study First Received:
|October 3, 2012
|Last Updated:
|September 11, 2014
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Arbovirus Infections
Virus Diseases
Flavivirus Infections
Flaviviridae Infections
RNA Virus Infections
Hemorrhagic Fevers, Viral
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on September 21, 2017