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Where is the momentum? The S&P (SPY) ended its two-day losing streak today but was extremely quiet once again. After opening slightly higher, the index traded in a tight range all day. The market continues to rest after last week's explosive rally. Although this action is healthy for the market, periods of consolidation can be frustrating for active traders as there is a lack of follow-through in trades.
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Hi fellow EWN'ers, what's up? Enjoyed NOC? I guess you did because that was one hell of a show. I wonder why it's considered a B-class PPV, the idea of all championships being defended sounds fantastic, and this year's event lived up to (well, exceeded, for that matter) my expectations. This is how I felt about the matches, and what I think should happen going forward from here:
What's up folks? With MITB approaching, Taneel here is going to look at each participants in the ladder match and analyze their chances of winning the briefcase.
First, let's start with the Red Briefcase match:
1. John Cena : This is Cena's first MITB ladder match. If you've read the article on WWE.com about Cena's firsts, you must feel it means something, John Cena is the most likely
Hello everyone, hope you're all well. My previous blog was about looking back at the first half of 2012 in WWE, and while I'm disappointed that there weren't much comments, I still decided to go with this follow up blog because I've put some thoughts into it and I don't want it to waste. So, here is my list:
1. 1000th Raw: Expect 1000th Raw to be awesome. There have been rumours of Undertaker
What's up everyone? I'm Taneel, not a quite regular blogger, but i put it down once in a while, and today it's about evaluating some good and bad things happened in first half of 2012 in WWE. Not going to separately point out good and bad, but just mixing them up.
1. PPV quality: Wrestlemania didn't live upto the expectation. I wondered if that was what the biggest event of the year would
Hey folks, Taneel here about what should happen and what will likely happen at Over the Limit PPV this Sunday. Leave your comments.
1. Ryder vs. Kane: This match should have happened at Wrestlemania, it would have made sense then. Instead, they gave Kane vs Orton at Mania which made no sense and this match now makes no sense.
What will happen likely - Kane dominates and wins a quick

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Top of a mountain - Aroused interest
Happens with Plumbing - Vegetable
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LonesomeYogurt wrote:What type of meditation are you doing when you say insight meditation? Do you know in which tradition it falls, or the main source of your technique?
TessaHenley wrote:When I say Insight Meditation, I mean the typical meditation you would usually see. Legs crossed, back straight, focusing on breathing, etc. I do not know which tradition it falls under although I would like to know. I also would like to know different forms of meditation per tradition.
Please bare with me. I've done my reading to understand what Buddhism is all about, but I do not know many details.
I appreciate you!
TessaHenley wrote:Hello All!
I've just begun to devote myself to Buddhism in my every day being. I do however want to get insight from people that are more evolved than I am. I am familiar with the Eightfold Path, The Five Precepts, and The Three Refuges. I am aware of them and I try to follow them as closely as I can. I also meditate every morning. I am starting with a 15 minute meditation every morning, and when I get comfortable with that I will add 5 minutes to it. I am practicing Insight Meditation. There is the Insight Meditation and Loving-Kindness Meditation, right? Are these the only kinds of meditation?
Even though I am doing all this, I still do not feel as though I am doing enough. I feel as though the Buddhist elements I mentioned is just the kind of person I am, and I'm not really doing much different. The challenging part of Buddhism for me is how I think. I am a very self-conscious person, and I am always trying to please other people. I have this insane compassion for other beings, but I want to not be so concerned about how they think of me. I would love to go on a retreat of some sort to get me off to a good start, but that is not really possible for me right now. Living in a small town in Wisconsin, the closest group meeting/temple is 5 hours in Milwaukee! Also, there are no teachers up here so the best refuge I could get is from the discussion group.
Please share your thoughts. I would be forever grateful!
Practice for the Householder (from "A Still forest pool")
You have often asked about the path of the householder. Household life is both hard and easy hard to do, easy to understand. It is as if you were to come complaining to me with a red-hot coal in your hand, and I were to tell you to simply drop it. "No, I won't," you say. "I want it to be cold." Either you must drop it, or you must learn to be very patient.
"How can I drop it?" you ask. Can you just drop your family? Drop it in your heart. Let go of your inner attachment. You are like a bird that has laid eggs; you have a responsibility to sit with and hatch them. Otherwise, they will become rotten.
You may want the members of your family to appreciate you, to understand why you act in certain ways, yet they may not. Their attitude may be intolerant, closed-minded. If the father is a thief and the son disapproves, is he a bad child? Explain things as well as you can, make an honest effort, then let go. If you have a pain and go to the doctor, but he and all his medicines cannot cure it, what can you do but let it go?
If you think in terms of my family, my practice, this kind of self-centered view is just another cause of suffering. Do not think of finding happiness, either living with others or living alone-just live with the Dharma. Buddhism helps to work out problems, but we must practice and develop wisdom first. You do not just throw rice into a potful of water and immediately have boiled rice. You have to build the fire, bring the water to a boil, and let the rice cook long enough. With wisdom, problems can eventually be solved by taking into account the karma of beings. Understanding family life, you can really learn about karma, about cause and effect, and can begin to take care of your action in the future.
Practicing in a group, in a monastery, or at a retreat is not so hard; you are too embarrassed to miss sittings with others. But when you go home, you find it difficult; you say that you are lazy or unable to find time. You give away your personal power, projecting it onto others, onto situations or teachers outside yourself. Just wake up! You create your own world. Do you want to practice or not?
Just as we monks must strive with our precepts and ascetic practices, developing the discipline that leads to freedom, so you lay people must do likewise. As you practice in your homes, you should endeavour to refine the basic precepts. Strive to put body and speech in order. Make real effort, practice continuously. As for concentrating the mind, do not give up because you have tried it once or twice and are not at peace. Why should it not take a long time? How long have you let your mind wander as it wished without
doing anything to control it? How long have you allowed it to lead you around by the nose? Is it any. wonder that a month or two is not enough to still it?
Of course, the mind is hard to train. When a horse is really stubborn, do not feed it for a while-it will come around. When it starts to follow the right.
course, feed it a little. The beauty of our way of life is that the mind can be trained. With our own right effort, we can come to wisdom.
To live the lay life and practice Dharma, one must be in the world but remain above it. Virtue, beginning with the five basic precepts, is all important, parent to all good things. It is the basis for removing wrong from the mind, removing the cause of distress and agitation. Make virtue really firm. Then practice your formal meditation when the opportunity presents itself. Sometimes the meditation will be good, sometimes not. Do not worry about it, just continue. If doubts arise, just realize that they, like everything else in the mind, are impermanent.
As you continue, concentration will arise. Use it to develop wisdom. See like and dislike arising from sense contact and do not attach to them. Do not be anxious for results or quick progress. An infant first crawls, then learns to walk, then to run. Just be firm in your virtue and keep practicing.
whynotme wrote:Maybe start reading all Nikaya suttas and Vinaya. They are the bible of the buddhism, the guiding star of the buddhists.
PS: as Hanzze quoted a great article of Ajanh Chah, I think for beginner like TessaHenley, it is the most important thing that you should realize your own problem. What is your problem? Of course you had them and your problems are unique and different to others. People often think by keeping practice and practice, they will solve every problem. No, you see your problem when you putting many efforts in practice but can't attain what is described. Then you ask yourself, why can't I achieve what is described, then you will see your problem.
TessaHenley wrote:To start from the beginning...
There is Theravada and Mahayana? Are these two only two forms of Buddhism? Are there many more types, because I'm pretty sure I've seen the term Zen Buddhism around.
There is so much information that it all overlaps and is confusing to me. I apologize if I'm being overwhelming. Any help is appreciated!
TessaHenley wrote:To start from the beginning...
There is Theravada and Mahayana? Are these two only two forms of Buddhism? Are there many more types, because I'm pretty sure I've seen the term Zen Buddhism around.
There is so much information that it all overlaps and is confusing to me. I apologize if I'm being overwhelming. Any help is appreciated!
daverupa wrote:TessaHenley wrote:To start from the beginning...
There is Theravada and Mahayana? Are these two only two forms of Buddhism? Are there many more types, because I'm pretty sure I've seen the term Zen Buddhism around.
There is so much information that it all overlaps and is confusing to me. I apologize if I'm being overwhelming. Any help is appreciated!
This may be a good start.
nibbuti wrote:There are basically three traditions: Theravada, Mahayana and Zen.
Return to "General Theravāda discussion"
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HARDY competitors threw caution to the wind and went toe-to-toe with the wet winter weather at last week's Warminster Plain Crazy.
In the fourth edition of the gruelling 12-mile race across Salisbury Plain, a local runner took the top prize for the first time as Edington's Mark Threlfall was first over the line in one hour and seven minutes.
Although the number of participants was down on previous years, race organiser Ted Wilson was delighted with this season's Plain Crazy.
"In the last few years, the 27th has been on a bank holiday because Christmas and Boxing Day had fallen on a weekend, so it was a working day," said Wilson.
"The numbers might have been down a little bit but the quality of runner was still there and we were really happy about that.
"We've been doing this race for four years now and every year we've had different weather conditions.
"Last year it was very nice, the year before that we had a load of snow and it was rainy the year before that.
"This time, it was so windy and my wife Judith was running with ribbons in her hair – by the time she'd finished, they were in tatters.
"It was great and we raised a nice amount of money for the Royal British Legion at Warminster."
Finishing a minute and 23 seconds behind winner and full-time triathlete Threlfall was Bristol's Scott Campbell while Manchester Harriers' Ed Fazakerly was third (1:08:27), also winning the male over 40 category.
Lee Simon from Englefield Green was the champion of the male over 50s while Royal Wootton Bassett's Jonathan Bateman won the over 60s age group.
Lucy Richens, from Bristol-based Westbury Harriers, was the fastest lady of the day in one hour and 15 seconds while Upton Scudamore's Diane Hier, who also lifted the womens' over 45 crown, was second (1:24:03).
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Screen Door Porch – Jackson, WY
Screen Door Porch delivers a Wyoming-grown fusion of soulful Americana, Roots-Rock and Country-Blues that has been likened to "Gillian Welch meets The Band, with Ryan Adams and Bonnie Raitt hanging out backstage" (605 Magazine). The core female/male singer-songwriter combo of Seadar Rose & Aaron Davis thrive in a space that houses colorable harmonies, a diverse bag of acoustic & electric instrumentation, and "a sort of Lennon/McCartney arrangement and get it right every time" (Americana UK). SDP's two studio albums—Screen Door Porch (2010) and The Fate & The Fruit (2012)—were internationally recognized in seven "Best Albums of the Year" lists and hovered in the Top 25 of the Euro-Americana Chart and Top 30 of the Roots Music Report Roots-Rock Chart. Performing as a QUARTET, Screen Door Porch leaves little behind with the kitchen sink—three part vocal harmony is supported by acoustic/electric/slide guitars, banjo, mandolin, fretless bass, drums, Wyoming kazoogle, and harmonica.
The Patti Fiasco
It's been four years since a chance meeting at a Laramie, WY open mic spurred the creation of The Patti Fiasco. With proud Wyoming roots now planted in the fertile musical soil of Fort Collins, CO, the Patti Fiasco is riding the release of their regionally acclaimed 2013 sophomore release, Small Town Lights. Small Town Lights debuted at #5 on the Colorado charts, and is currently receiving air time across Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, New Mexico and Texas. Their 2011 release, The Patti Fiasco, was the 5th most-played album on Colorado radio and the single, "Nobody's Girl," was the third highest played single of the year. Selected by Colorado music powerhouse, SpokesBUZZ, to represent the best of Northern Colorado at SXSW, The Patti Fiasco has shared Colorado's biggest stages in the past year with nationally touring acts such as Ben Harper and Charlie Musselwhite, Justin Townes Earle, Great American Taxi, Cracker, Greensky Bluegrass, The Futurebirds, Born in the Flood, Lukas Nelson and the Promise of the Real, and the grammy nominated Cajun band, Feufollet. The Patti Fiasco is known for their electric and eclectic live show, fiercely original songwriting, and unique rock instrumentation (…electric dobro).
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J Shogren and his long time collaborator multi-instrumentalist Jascha Herdt play hard acoustic music from lives lived in loud proportions. Their style of pulp americana is a modern interpretation of traditional music: an amalgamation of roots, popular, blues, old timey, folk, country/western, jazz, vaudeville, rockabilly, ballads, and polka. Their varied sound has a rawness and vitality reminiscent of 1900s dancehall music filtered through a contemporary dissonant transmitter.
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TJ and Mohammed would be expiring contracts. Basically, everyone gets the players that they want. Give or take Derrick, add a 2nd rounder here or there or whatever. Or replace Nazr with Tyson or Diaw.
We want more assets, and since the Pacers FO obviously doesn't want Brandon, and is fond of Augustin and Henderson, there you go. We get rid of TJ Ford, and we get a serviciable back up big for a year. Derrick Brown is a throw in, I guess.


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Meanwhile across the hall, tourbillon maestros Robert Greubel and Stephen Forsey unveiled their $650,000 GMT, marking the first time Greubel Forsey has added a new complication to their stellar tourbillon lineup. A. Lange & Söhne stopped traffic by displaying a huge model of its Lange 1 Tourbillon Perpetual Calendar, a 100-piece limited edition priced at $341,900. Other rarefied highlights included Jaeger-LeCoultre's $262,000 Duomètre Sphérotourbillon and Cartier's Rotonde de Cartier Minute Repeater Flying Tourbillon, considered to be a value at just under $300,000. Such expensive musical repeating watches proliferated this year offering a step up from the overexposed tourbillon with inventive creations from Bulgari, Corum, Girard-Perregaux, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Parmigiani, Patek Philippe, Peter Speake-Marin and Van Cleef & Arpels.
While there was no shortage of breathtaking six- and seven-figure watches in 2012, such precious timepieces are produced in extremely limited quantities for precious few elite collectors. As the annual watch reviews ooh and ah over all the horological fireworks, it's easy to overlook a number of grounded watches that also are worthy of recognition for their innovative features and timely design. Rather than stick to superlatives at the highest echelons of horology, we're showcasing new and noteworthy watches from a broad spectrum of watchmakers, styles and price points.
Ball Engineer Hydrocarbon NEDU
Honorable mention: Breitling, Alpina
Honorable mention: Breitling, Alpina
Sporty dive watches are go-to everyday watches for seafarers and landlubbers alike. Though most dive watches never take the plunge, recent years have brought the development of extreme models that function at hard- to-fathom depths at which few humans would venture. This year, for example, Breitling's Superocean Chronograph M2000 is the first chronograph that functions down to 2,000 meters, while Alpina's 2012 Extreme Diver, with water-resistance down to 1,000 meters, scores style and value points for its retro design, starting at $1,250 on a rubber strap.
Among a number of worthy dive watches this year, Ball Watch Company's Engineer Hydrocarbon NEDU (from $4,299) stands apart for innovative functions designed to keep you safer beneath the waves on real-world dives. Named for the Navy Experimental Diving Unit (NEDU), which is responsible for operational diving and decompression rules for the United States Armed Forces, this COSC-certified chronograph powered by a reliable ETA 7750 automatic movement is the first diving watch with an automatic helium release valve incorporated into the crown. Visibility is another crucial feature in the murky depths, so Ball fits the indexes and hands with luminous micro tubes of 3H gas that literally light up the dial. The NEDU is also guaranteed to be water-resistant down to 600 meters, even if you're not.
Ulysse Nardin Black Sea
Honorable mention: Panerai, Corum
Honorable mention: Panerai, Corum
Whether by motor or sail, riding the waves requires a rugged watch that stands up to hard knocks as well as the elements. Materials play a key role in the most interesting watches for the boating crowd this year. Panerai dives in with a rugged yet lightweight Tuttonero Luminor 1950 3 Days GMT Automatic Ceramica constructed from black ceramic, including the bracelet. Meanwhile, Corum coats the case of its Admiral's Cup Challenger 44 Chrono Rubber in velvety soft rubber, which is available in four colors to match your yacht's design scheme.
Similarly, Ulysse Nardin applied a vulcanized rubber coating to the stainless steel case, bezel and pushers of its latest Marine Diver model, the Black Sea Chronograph ($10,900), which is the first chronograph in the collection. The textured monochromatic black dial, accented with Superluminova for visibility, features a seconds counter with a hand adorned with the brand's hallmark anchor at 3 o'clock, a 30-minute counter at 9 o'clock, date at 4 o'clock, and a 12-hour counter with a red and blue hand at 6 o'clock. It's also water-resistant down to 200 meters, should you find yourself going overboard.
Bulgari Octo Maserati
Honorable mention: Hublot, TAG Heuer, Graham
Honorable mention: Hublot, TAG Heuer, Graham
The link between cars and watches has never been stronger with scores of new timepieces that not only take design cues and borrow materials from their automotive counterparts, but also carry the names of esteemed marques, champion drivers and famous racetracks. This fall, Hublot brings its Big Bang Ferrari with shifter-like pushers and carbon-fiber trim to the U.S. TAG Heuer pays tribute to the designer of the original Carrera with the Carrera Calibre 17 Chronograph Jack Heuer 80th Birthday Edition and Graham continues its run of beefy Silverstone models.
This year, even Bulgari entered the field with the Octo Maserati ($32,100), incorporating a tachymeter scale on the bezel, in addition to a jump hour and four retrograde displays that are hallmarks of Gerald Genta's Octo design, which has been folded into the Bulgari range. Though the automaker's name appears only on the case back along with the marque's trident motif, Bulgari designers picked up on Maserati design codes on the dial. The face recalls the cars' distinctive radiator grilles with vertical lines rendered in lacquer using a multistep champlevé technique. In this context, the retrograde displays mimic the arced, linear readouts of dashboard gauges, while the quilted leather strap is stitched to resemble a Maserati cockpit seat. Presented in a classic Maserati color scheme of silver and blue, the Octo Maserati takes the checkered flag for design.
Moon Phases
Moon Phases
MB&F HM3 Moonmachine
Honorable mention: Girard-Perregaux, Carl F. Bucherer, Jaquet Droz, Ulysse Nardin
Honorable mention: Girard-Perregaux, Carl F. Bucherer, Jaquet Droz, Ulysse Nardin
Of all watchmaking's complications, the moon phase is perhaps the most romantic, connecting us to the cosmos and the very origins of our calendar. Charting lunar cycles on a wristwatch may seem superfluous today, but that may be part of the appeal of a moon phase, which is frequently paired with calendar functions. The presentation of a moon phase is often resolutely classic as seen in Girard-Perregaux's Vintage 1945 Large Date Moon-Phases or Carl F. Bucherer's Manero MoonPhase released in 18-karat rose gold this year. But some designers have gotten creative. Jaquet Droz's Eclipse Onyx reveals its moon from behind a paddle-shaped piece of black onyx, while Ulysse Nardin's Classico Luna depicts the waxing and waning of the moon in an aperture that rotates around the center of the dial every 12 hours.
Finnish watchmaker Stepan Sarpaneva makes what are probably the most striking moon phases on the market, perhaps influenced by the long winter nights in his homeland. This year, the independent watchmaker teamed up with MB&F to create three limited-edition Moonmachines ($98,000), which pair his oversized sculpted moon with the iconoclastic time display of the HM3 Frog, so named for its protruding aluminum domes that rotate under sapphire crystals. Sarpaneva's celestial themes have been incorporated in the Moonmachine, which presents two particularly expressive moon faces (resembling Sarpaneva's own) through a corona-shaped aperture against the backdrop of a multilayered rotor that is laser-pierced to form stars and constellations. A radical departure from the conventional, Moon-machine takes the moon phase into sci-fi territory.
Chopard L.U.C XP Skeletec
Honorable mention: Audemars Piguet, Blancpain, Hublot, Glashütte, Piaget
Honorable mention: Audemars Piguet, Blancpain, Hublot, Glashütte, Piaget
For those who are attracted to mechanical watches for their inner beauty, skeleton models showcase the movement's intricate mechanics through the dial for all to admire. For centuries, skeletonization, the demanding technique of removing material to create a see-through movement and finely finishing it, has been revered as much as devising high complications.
Skeletonizing an ultrathin movement only heightens the difficulty of the task—and the drama. This year, svelte skeletons from Piaget, Audemars Piguet, Hublot and others exhibit a distinctly modern edge, while Blancpain, and Glashütte Original presented skeletons that retain elements of the fanciful engraving that distinguished historical models.
For its L.U.C XP Skeletec ($22,070), limited to 288 pieces, Chopard produced its first skeletonized movement, the self-winding L.U.C Calibre 96.17-S, equipped with two coaxial barrels supplying a 65-hour power reserve. The black open-worked bridges are plated with rhodium, which provides a visual contrast to the gilded gear wheels visible through both sides of the watch. A nickel-plated sunburst satin-brushed dial frames the intricate movement, enhancing readability while exuding a sense of elegance and modernity.
Zenith Pilot Doublematic
Honorable mention: Alpina, Bell & Ross, Breguet, Breitling, Bremont, Hanhart, IWC, Omega, Richard Mille, Tutima
Honorable mention: Alpina, Bell & Ross, Breguet, Breitling, Bremont, Hanhart, IWC, Omega, Richard Mille, Tutima
Pilot's watches came on strong in 2012 with a fleet of new models ranging from romantic retro styles to high-performance technical pieces. Notably, IWC revamped and expanded its prominent aviation lineup, Breitling unveiled a limited-edition 50th-anniversary Navitimer Cosmonaute, Bremont showed the World Timer ALT1-WT based on the C-17 watch that was originally commissioned for military use, and Bell & Ross spanned the gamut with classic Vintage WWI and WWII models to the edgy limited-edition BR01 models that emulate cockpit instruments, such as radar. Brands such as Alpina and U.S. newcomer Hanhart channeled the past while Richard Mille's RM 039 Aviation E6-B and Omega's Spacemaster Z-33 Watch went futuristic with elaborate high-tech functions for the pros.
Since the beginning, pilot's watches were designed to perform in the cockpit with the ability to handle extreme temperature variations, vibrations, and magnetic fields produced by instrumentation. In addition to being tough, they have to be easy to read, so dials are designed for heightened legibility. Several brands including Breguet and Tutima claim a legitimate heritage in producing aviation timepieces since the early twentieth century, and Zenith is among these pioneers. This year, Zenith showcased a range of pilot's watches from the massive vintage-inspired limited-edition Montre d'Aéronef Type 20 to the high-functioning Pilot Doublematic ($13,200 in steel). The latter is equipped with a world time function that tracks the time in various zones around the globe and is paired with a day/night indicator The Pilot Doublematic also houses Zenith's automatic mechanical El Primero 4046 chronograph movement with two barrels—one for timekeeping and the other dedicated to the alarm function that is activated and set by a button and crown at 8 o'clock. With its blend of classic styling, practical functions, and a high-quality manufacture movement, the Pilot Doublematic flies high.
Dressing Up
Piaget's Gouverneur
Honorable mention: Cartier, Girard-Perregaux, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Piaget, Vacheron Constantin, Van Cleef & Arpels
Honorable mention: Cartier, Girard-Perregaux, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Piaget, Vacheron Constantin, Van Cleef & Arpels
Dress watches tend to lean toward classic in styling, and many of this year's novelties literally reference vintage models for design inspiration. For example, Cartier's Louis Cartier Tank XL Slimline is a sleek reiteration of the original Tank from 1922, thanks to sister brand Piaget's ultra-thin hand-wound 430 movement. Vacheron Constantin and Van Cleef & Arpels revisited historic designs to create the updated Malte and Pierre Arpels (see Good Life Guide, page 46), while Girard-Perregaux's Vintage 1966 collection and Jaeger-LeCoultre's Grande Reverso 1931 Rouge also pay tribute to their ancestors.
Piaget, however, broke from the past with its new Gouverneur line that adventurously experiments with an unusual, architectural shape. The round case departs from convention with an oval dial opening featuring a round circle in the center. This results in a novel aesthetic equilibrium. Alternating satin-brushed and polished surfaces further underscore the complexity of the case's construction. Available in an automatic calendar ($26,000), a chronograph and a tourbillon, each available in pink or white gold, the Gouverneur line includes two new ultrathin movements, a Piaget specialty. Gouverneur breaks new ground as a resolutely contemporary dress watch for the twenty-first century.
Cartier Rotonde de Cartier Perpetual Calendar
Honorable mention: Corum, Girard-Perregaux, Omega, Parmigiani, Rolex, Patek Philippe, Zenith
Honorable mention: Corum, Girard-Perregaux, Omega, Parmigiani, Rolex, Patek Philippe, Zenith
Calendar functions are useful complications that keep us up to date with varying degrees of complexity and expense. From a basic calendar that must be adjusted five times per year to an annual calendar that requires attention once per year on March 1 to the complex perpetual calendar that can run accurately until the year 2100, there are calendar watches for every budget. This year, annual calendars were noticeably on the upswing with introductions from several brands including Cartier, Corum, Girard-Perregaux, Omega, Parmigiani, Rolex and Zenith, as well as new variations from Patek Philippe, which invented the bridge complication in the 1990s.
Still, the perpetual calendar is the ne plus ultra of calendar watches, and Cartier released a beauty with the Rotonde de Cartier Perpetual Calendar ($53,900). Unlike many perpetual calendars that can be visually confusing, Cartier's elegant dial layout is clear and easy to read with a sweeping retrograde hand marking the day, while the month and leap year indications share a sub-counter at 12 o'clock. The date is shown by a mallet-shaped hand pointing to Arabic numerals around the periphery of the dial. The automatic Caliber 9422 MC movement with a 52-hour power reserve can be admired through the sapphire crystal case-back. With bold Roman hour numerals overlaid on a white galvanized guilloché dial, Rotonde de Cartier Perpetual Calendar is a refined expression of Cartier's sophisticated design codes.
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Honorable mention: Breitling, H. Moser, Rolex
Honorable mention: Breitling, H. Moser, Rolex
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Analysis of Patient Seeking Second Opinion Who Are Undergoing Full Mouth Orthodontic Treatment
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Patient safety is a great concern for the whole society. Since the investigators have a leadership in the medical field in Taiwan, the investigators should be courageous to face the reality from the patients seeking second opinions undergoing orthodontic treatment.
Orthodontics just became a recognized specialty by the Department of Health in Taiwan in 2009. It is just a beginning to set up the training course criteria at the national level. It will be a good timing for us to look at the treatment quality when patients seeking second opinions at NTUH. Whether the unsatisfied results are from the patient's unrealistic expectation, patient's compliance issue, doctor's diagnosis, treatment planning or skills, or a simple communication problem, depend on a good systemic analysis from the records and questionnaire collected in a timely fashion.
The investigators plan to ask patients who are undergoing full-mouth orthodontic treatment and seeking second opinion to join this study. The investigators will thoroughly explain to patients before they agree to take records and fill in questionnaire. Then the investigators use these records to perform root cause analysis.
Our hypothesis is that the risk of adverse event (AE) is related to the training quality, communication skills, patient's understanding and compliance. From these results, the investigators shall be able to assess the risk of AE and make the education policy either at continued education level or special training courses towards a patient satisfied treatment.
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|Analysis of Patient Seeking Second Opinion Who Undergoing Full Mouth Orthodontic Treatment
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- Patients who are not under full mouth fixed orthodontic treatment in National Taiwan University Hospital
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- Patient who only had partial orthodontic treatment
- Pregnancy
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01538524
|Contact: Pi-Huei Liu
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Tooth Diseases
Stomatognathic Diseases
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Gartner's Magic Quadrant has become one of the most influential research reports upon which IT buyers use for their evaluations and purchases. Gartner evaluates each provider for completeness of vision and ability to execute, and then places providers into four distinct categories: Niche Players, Challengers, Visionaries and Leaders. Rackspace is honored to be named in the Leaders Quadrant for Managed Hosting.
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UNCTAD is strongly committed to supporting the reforms introduced by the Delivering as One programme of the United Nations, UNCTAD's Deputy Secretary-General said in opening a special meeting on the "One United Nations" initiative in Rwanda.
The special session of the United Nations Economic and Social Council reviewed the status of United Nations efforts in Rwanda begun less than two years ago - and it is understood the results are preliminary, said the Deputy Secretary-General. The work in Rwanda is one of several "One United Nations" pilot programmes in which United Nations agencies work closely with each other to catalyse economic and social progress in developing countries.
Mr. Draganov said positive results can already be seen in operational and financial linkages between these United Nations efforts and the Enhanced Integrated Framework, through which the World Trade Organization and a series of other international organizations are striving to enable the world's least developed countries to build the foundations for expanded trade under the Aid for Trade initiative.
In September 2008, Mr. Draganov said, UNCTAD was requested by Rwanda's Minister of Trade and Industry, Monique Nsanzabaganwa, to help Rwanda elaborate a comprehensive trade policy. UNCTAD responded by preparing a "development-driven trade policy framework", he said, and undertook an advisory mission to the country.
It would be appropriate that this collaboration with the Government of Rwanda be included in the One United Nations Rwanda Programme, including new joint operations with the United Nations' Inter-agency Cluster on Trade and Productive Capacity, the Deputy Secretary-General said.
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Fernandez even more dangerous with changeup
MIAMI -- Add a hard changeup to the list of what opposing hitters have to worry about when facing Jose Fernandez.
In Miami's 9-0 win over the Braves on Tuesday night, Fernandez estimates he threw close to 30 changeups. But they weren't your usual circle changeup; they often were buzzing in around 90 mph. One time the Marlins right-hander looked at the radar reading, and his changeup was 93 mph.
He muttered to himself, "That's too hard."
After striking out 14 Braves at Atlanta last week, Fernandez followed catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia's plan on Tuesday, and mixed in more offspeed pitches. In all, he threw 98 pitches and allowed two hits in eight scoreless innings
"It's been a while since I've seen a 90-mph changeup," manager Mike Redmond said. "You see what it does to hitters. Guys are geared up for 97, and nobody wants the slider. The next thing you know you get a changeup. It looks like the bottom kind of drops off. It's a huge weapon."
Fernandez's strikeouts were down to eight, but he was efficient and effective.
In his start at Atlanta, he threw two changeups. On Tuesday, 18 changeups were recorded, but the total may be closer to 30 because not all the readings were easily detected. To some scouts, the changeup sank like a two-seam fastball.
"I threw a lot," Fernandez said. "More than I've ever thrown before. I'm impressed I threw that many. I'm just throwing it. I was trying to throw it low, and hopefully it does what it is supposed to."
According to Fangraphs.com, Fernandez's changeup velocity averages 89.1 mph, and he is throwing it 7.5 percent of the time. A year ago, the velocity was 86.7 mph.
Typically, an eight-to-10 mph difference from a fastball is a good changeup speed. Fernandez is averaging 95 mph with his fastball this year.
"As he starts seeing these lineups more times ... he's at four starts against the Braves over the last two years," Redmond said. "That number will go up. That's the key. When you go into your division, teams will start seeing you a lot of times. The key is to have an answer."
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PATIENTS, family and staff at community hospitals in Worcestershire enjoyed a cuppa this week as part of a national initiative promoting hydration and nutrition.
Hospitals in Malvern, Evesham, Pershore and Tenbury as well as the Princess of Wales Hospital in Bromsgrove and mental health units across the county run by Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust held tea parties on Wednesday, March 19 to mark Nutrition and Hydration Week 2014.
Catering teams at the hospitals made afternoon tea to raise awareness of the risks of dehydration and malnutrition in healthcare.
Chairman of the Hospital Caterers Association – one of the organisations behind the project – Andy Jones said it was important staff and patients alike understood the important of nutrition.
"With under-nutrition and dehydration leading to increased hospital stays and readmission rates, our focus must be on embedding the concept of nutrition and hydration as a key part of a patient's recovery plan," he said. "The worldwide and support from NHS Trusts is an encouraging sign of attitudes changing and progress being made."
Figures show about 28 per cent of patients admitted to hospital in the UK are at risk of malnutrition.
Facilities manager at Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust Sewellyn Douglas Jones said: "We are really pleased that the afternoon tea parties took place in our hospitals and with how well they went.
"It was a fantastic opportunity to emphasise the importance of nutrition and hydration within care environments and how our services can support those needs."


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We all know that protein is an integral part of a healthy diet, and absolutely necessary for physically active individuals. But not all proteins are created equal.
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A growing body of literature shows that appropriate use of whey protein can maximize muscle size and strength gains from resistance training in addition to having other health-promoting effects.Three studies show whey builds muscle better
In another study, men who supplemented with whey protein had greater increases in lean body mass compared to a placebo group after 6 weeks of resistance training.
These studies provide strong evidence that whey protein can have a major influence on muscle size and strength gains with resistance training in a relatively short period of time.Whey prevents damage caused by overtraining
Further emphasizing the importance of timing, a recent study reported that early intake of a protein-carbohydrate supplement after a workout is more effective at increasing skeletal muscle size and lean body mass than a supplement consumed several hours later.
To recap, I would recommend supplementing with protein both before and immediately following a workout in order to reap the maximum benefit to your muscles. A fast-absorbing protein source with ideal ratios of essential amino acids, like whey protein, is necessary to maximize this anabolic effect.Who whould take whey protein?


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Linda Evangelista
As one of the most popular supermodels out there with appearances on many runways and a couple of George Michael videos, Linda has become a staple of the modeling industry.
AppealDespite all her beauty and glamour, there seems to be something missing with Linda Evangelista. She doesn't have the instant attraction of Adriana Sklenarikova or Shana Zadrick, although she is far from being considered a lame dog.
SuccessSaying she ruled the early 90's is akin to saying Napoleon was after the mountains of Andorra. It's a huge understatement. Linda made a fortune and achieved considerable fame from her supermodel status of the 90's. Although she has seemingly disappeared over the last few years, she still manages to pop up on the fashion scene with enough regularity to keep her bank account fairly chipper.
One the most beautiful faces in the world translates into being one of the most recognizable ones too.
Linda Evangelista BiographyKnown as one of the five original supermodels, along with Claudia Schiffer, Cindy Crawford, Christy Turlington and Naomi Campbell, this 5'9" beauty was born on May 10th, 1965, in St. Catharine's, Ontario, Canada. Linda was raised in a working class, traditional Italian Catholic family and knew that she wanted to pursue a modeling career by the age of 12.
Linda's big break came when she participated the 1988 Miss Teen Niagara Contest at age 15, when a modeling scout discovered her. Although she didn't win, entering the contest was what ultimately led to Linda's successful modeling career.
Although discovered by a modeling scout, Linda's rise to the top of supermodel stardom was not an easy one. Her career began in New York, where she signed with the Elite Model Agency. Before finally getting a job booking with high profile fashion magazine Vogue, Linda moved to Paris to try to develop her career.
The three-year wait that Evangelista had to endure before getting the job at Vogue was worth it, since the string of jobs that came later made up for lost time. Linda's beautiful facial structure and striking blue-green eyes have appeared on practically every fashion magazine cover on an international scale.
Not only has she graced a slew of magazine covers around the world, but Linda has also appeared in advertising campaigns for the following companies: Alberta Ferretti, American Express, Anne Klein, Barney's, Bloomingdale's, Calvin Klein, Chanel, Chloé, Dolce & Gabbana, Donna Karan, Gianni Versace, Hermes, Perry Ellis, Ralph Lauren, Jill Sander Valentino, Yves Saint Laurent, Christian Dior makeup, and Jones New York. She also signed a long-term contract with Kenar.
Although she has been seen in practically every hair color possible (she has dyed her hair 17 times in four years), Linda's natural hair color is brown. Not only has she gone from every shade of hair possible in the blonde, red and brown categories, she is also known for her boyish haircut.
Like fellow supermodel Helena Christensen, who appeared in a wicked music video for Chris Isaac, Linda has been in two George Michael videos: "Freedom 90", featuring the other top supermodels, as well as the video for "Too Funky". Following with the video trend, Linda has also appeared in Unzipped, by Isaac Mizrahi, and Catwalk, a documentary produced by Christy Turlington.
On the topic of fellow supermodels, Linda formed The Trinity, with Christy Turlington and Naomi Campbell, completing the trio. These three were the elite supermodels that dominated the fashion industry in the early 90's.
When not on the catwalk, Linda uses her fame to help in causes that she believes in, most notably raising awareness for breast cancer research. Both her grandmother and a family friend suffered from the disease, and Linda joined Bryan Adams in hosting a charity fundraiser in aid of breast cancer research.
As for her love life, Linda has been romantically involved with Andre Rau, and was formerly engaged to Twin Peaks actor Kyle MacLachlan. She was previously married to Gerald Marie, the former head of Elite Paris. Named one of People magazine's 50 most Beautiful People in the World, Linda was honored with the VH1's Fashion Awards' Lifetime Achievement Award in 1996.
Little known facts: Linda plays poker with fellow models Naomi Campbell and Kate Moss, and she plays the accordion (she once showed off her accordion talents on The Tonight Show).
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Compliance regulations for companies that handle conflict minerals have been revamped over the last few years — mainly in Europe and the U.S — as awareness regarding the human rights violations that are regularly associated with conflict mineral mining and manufacturing have come to light. The Conflict Minerals Rule passed in the U.S. in 2012 and put into effect in 2013 has heightened the compliance requirements for such businesses that handle tin, gold, tantalum, or tungsten, and the European Union has just drafted rules regarding the same four minerals — with some differences in regulation.
The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development has created a definition for conflict minerals — or metals and minerals extracted from conflict afflicted or high-risk areas — by which the EU has constructed regulation. But many see the EU's version of the rules as too slack. As The Guardian points out, the EU's rules do not require compliance through each stage of a business' manufacturing and processing operation, but rather only at the importation site. The Guardian quotes the OECD guidelines:
"Conflict-affected and high-risk areas are identified by the presence of armed conflict, widespread violence or other risks of harm to people. Armed conflict may take a variety of forms, such as a conflict of international or non-international character, which may involve two or more states, or may consist of wars of liberation, or insurgencies, civil wars ... High-risk areas may include areas of political instability or repression, institutional weakness, insecurity, collapse of civil infrastructure and widespread violence. Such areas are often characterized by widespread human rights abuses and violations of national or international law."
Of course, critics say that the regulations are not strict enough; lack of compliance requirements in each stage of the supply chain could allow for too many loopholes. One point of contention is the lack of specified areas of conflict, as compared to U.S. regulation, which names the Democratic Republic of Congo and neighboring regions. Another huge point at play is the optional nature of the proposed rules. Naysayers claim that making the compliance optional will result in no abidance whatsoever, while proponents of the regulations say that reputation pressure will force companies to comply. The subject remains a charged one as the EU muddles over its position on the matter.
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- BSO Case Number: 1306-05-000325
- PIO Number: 13-6-4
- Date: June 5, 2013
- Time: 4:26 a.m.
- Place of Occurrence: 1200 S. Federal Hwy., Dania Beach
- Jurisdiction: Dania Beach
- Bernard Williams, 62, male, 7/18/50, 248 SW 13 St., Dania Beach (DECEASED)
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A 62-year-old man, well known in the city of Dania Beach, was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver early Wednesday morning.
Bernard Williams was found around 4:20 a.m., lying on the southbound lanes of Federal Highway, in front of the Cyber Pizza Café by passing motorists, who stopped to dial 911. Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue arrived on scene and pronounced Williams dead.
Broward Sheriff's Office traffic homicide detectives confirmed Williams' injuries are consistent with the impact of a vehicle and believe the suspect vehicle will have damage to the front end or hood. They are currently canvassing businesses in the area in search for clues that could help with the investigation.
The suspect was headed southbound and continued in that direction as he fled from the scene. Anyone who was in the area, saw a vehicle speeding from the scene or has any information regarding this hit-and-run is asked to contact BSO THI Detective Carlos DeJesus at 954-321-4843 or Broward Crime Stoppers, anonymously, at 954-493-TIPS (8477). A reward of up to $1,000 is available for information leading to an arrest.
- INVESTIGATORS: Det. DeJesus, THI; Dania Beach; BSFR
- THIS REPORT BY: Keyla Concepción/PIO 6/5/13 1530
Posted At: 06/05/2013 03:35 PM
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It's safe to say that the classic yellow and checkered New York City cab has entered the world of iconography. With Candylab Toys' "Candycab," there's a solid beechwood iteration worthy of the home. For kids who enjoy reenacting a good car chase, the Candycab makes for a safe and fun toy that keeps the taxi cab history alive.
With the clean lines associated with the zippiest vintage European race cars, Restoration Hardware's Roadster Scoot for kids is a beautiful toy car—that allows children between the ages of two and four to get behind the wheel and power it along. It's pedal-free (meaning it's foot-powered) and comes with padded seating, a working steering wheel and silver-walled rubber tires. Altogether, it's a smooth and beautiful ride.
Encouraging exploration, curiosity and adventure, the kids' collection from Arro Home is space-themed; with plenty of intergalactic illustrations to put little ones in an imaginative state of mind for bedtime. The 100% cotton Astro pillowcase set features suns, asteroids, uncharted planets and clouds, reminding tykes to shoot for the stars.
A clean piece of modern toy design, the Cloud House from Rock and Pebble isn't an average doll house. It's an dreamland fit for kids who dream big. Composed of solid birch plywood (with a layer of water-based paint), it's a safe place to daydream or shift around the accompanying figures, which are sold separately.
Surely encouraging plenty of dreams about prehistoric adventures or perhaps a keen interest in the Brontosaurus, these bright green dinosaur pajamas from Bedhead are for all genders. Crafted from a cotton and spandex blend, the set offers plenty of movement for the little ones to sleep comfortably and are made in the USA.
Blending two iconic toy archetypes, the robot and the pony, Monroe Workshop's herd of mini robot horses makes for a whimsical handmade addition to the toy chest. Coming in a set of five, each horse has been crafted from cotton rope and wood scraps from around the studio. Their charm and simplicity of design also makes each a design decoration when they're not being actively used.
In an attempt to share the original, rebellious spirit of skateboarding with a younger generation, graffiti writer and European skateboard industry veteran Dave the Chimp worked with Solid Skateboards to make a fun collection of decks for kids. This eight-inch Godzilla board is made from seven-ply Canadian maple and features the Japanese monster vomiting tankers, whales, people and trains.
A retro flying saucer, Tin Toy Arcade's Space Patrol Commander 1950 throws back to the futuristic imaginations of '50s Japan. The tin toy winds up and scuttles on its own, and also tacks course when it bumps into obstacles. There's a charm to the vintage-inspired object and the design flourishes make an old concept relevant again, but most importantly: it's fun to watch it rove around.
A true "one-eyed" supporter of Australian Rules football is an unflinching, unwavering champion of their team—even if they are the biggest losers in the league. Melbourne-based store Doomsday has created, with Sherrin (who have been making footballs since 1879), a one-eyed designed football for those fans of the game. Perfect for a little kick-to-kick or a game of catch day or night—thanks to the bright yellow night-game colorway.
For the young and the young at heart, there's nothing as magical as a song—or simply making a racket. Do both with this cute, bright red mini banjo from Poketo. Little ones can develop their motor skills on the four-stringed instrument, while grown-ups can do their best Angus Young impression—and its tiny, packable size (just over a foot long) makes it perfect for on-the-go jam sessions.
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Languages Spoken
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I started my studies in Russian history and language. Gradually my interests moved to the Russian Far East and then to political/cultural and social interactions between China and Russia. My first work in this area was on the establishment of the frontier between the two empires and the creation of a Russian mission in Manchu Beijing.
I learned Chinese and wrote my dissertation on the Russian railway concession city of Harbin (located in Northeastern China) and how over the 1920's the Chinese elite established Chinese control over Russian institutions and how the Chinese developed a minority policy to cope with their substantial Russian emigre population. I am now preparing it for publication.
Future work includes a monograph on the history of Special Districts from the Qing dynasty to the present, research on the city government movement in 1920's China, a history of the Chinese Eastern Railway and a study of Eurasian communities in China before the 1949 Revolution.
I teach courses on modern China and Japan, a survey course on modern Asian history, courses on the Vietnamese Wars, history of the Chinese diaspora, Chinese gender history, Chinese diplomatic history, WWII in Asia and a graduate course in the International Relations of the Far East.
Academic InterestsModern Chinese History; Sino-Russian relations; Chinese Urban History; History of the Chinese Northeast and the Russian Far East; History of Russian Emigres; Nova Scotian, Acadian and Cape Breton History
Recent Publications
Administering the Colonizer: Manchuria's Russians under Chinese Rule, 1919-1929
UBC Press April 2010
"This Land is my Land: Sino-Russian conflicts over property in the Special District of the Far Eastern Provinces, 1923-1928," Minguo Yanjiu (Studies on Republican China) Beijing, April 2004
"Chinese Savages and Chinese Saints: Russians and Chinese Remember and Forget the Boxer Rebellion in 1920s China," Beyond Suffering: Recounting War in Modern China Vancouver, UBC Press, 2011
"Crisis in East Asia's Regional Order, 1800-1945," Shifting Regional Order in East Asia Waterloo, Renison Press, 2011
Book Reviews
"Negotiating Urban Space: Urbanization and Late Ming Nanjing," Canadian Journal of History 46 (2011) 197-199
"Staging the World: Chinese Nationalism at the end of the 19th century," Nationalism and Ethnic Politics, 14.1 (2008), 143-144
"Mao: The Unknown Story," Journal of Political Biography Vol. 1, 2007, 127-131
"Orientations: Mapping Studies in the Asian Diaspora," Asia Pacific Viewpoint, Vol. 45, No. 3 December 2004
"Creating a Chinese Harbin:Nationalism in an International City," Nationalism and Ethnic Politics 12, 2 (2006), 291-293
"Women in Republican China: A Sourcebook," Asia Pacific Viewpoint, Vol. 45, No. 3 December 2004
"Culturing Modernity: The Nantong Model," Social History, Fall 2004
"Towards the Rising Sun: Russian Ideologies of Empire and the Path to war with Japan," International Journal, 2003
"To the Harbin Station: the Liberal Alternative in Russian Manchuria," Russians in Asia, 2002


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Ridnour is BYC so any trades for him are extremely tricky.
I would think that SEA might want a draft pick. Indy can't give up their 1st of 2008 (they traded their 1st rounder 2007) and not sure they would for this trade. Would you throw in their 2009 1st rounder for this trade? Would SEA be happy with expiring contracts and the potential to see if Fred Jones and Morris fit their team and have a good shot at resigning them?
With the current situation in NY (Thomas and Dolan), I don't think NY does a trade until they resolve their GM/HC concerns.


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Cespedes made Castillo's choice even easier
BOSTON -- When the Red Sox traded Jon Lester for Yoenis Cespedes on July 31, they did it to acquire a centerpiece run producer in the middle of the lineup.
But a nice perk was that the presence of Cespedes in Boston made the decision easier for fellow Cuban outfielder Rusney Castillo to sign with the Red Sox.
Castillo officially signed a seven-year, $72.5 million deal with Boston on Saturday.
"I think as he said, it's always helpful to have eyes towards what the future clubhouse environment would be," said Brodie Van Wagenen, who represents Castillo. "I think Cespedes' success as well as Puig and Chapman and other players that have come as well, especially [Jose] Abreu of late, it gave him tremendous confidence that he could succeed here.
"But as far as comfort level here, I think that once the Cespedes trade happened, it electrified the opportunity as we were narrowing our choices to a decision, because then it gave a tangible comrade that he could have in this clubhouse."
As Castillo acclimates himself to the Red Sox, he will have Cespedes nearby to give him advice on making the transition to the Majors.
"I actually spoke to Cespedes a little bit about this. He made me aware that it's basically the same game we played in Cuba," said Castillo. "He told me that success here will come down to working and grinding away at a day-to-day level."
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One of the finest compilations of card magic in print. Contributions from: Paul Cummins, R. Paul Wilson, Jason Alford, Peter Duffie, Daryl, Steve Draun, David Solomon, Steve Beam, Marc Desouza, Jon Racherbaumer, and more..
This is not a book that one puts on the shelf, but goes back over it again and again, increasing his/her knowledge from some of the best minds in magic. - Martin A. Nash
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'The Sabres exploited their penalty killing for two power-play goals of their own and took advantage of some sloppy play around Blackburn's net. Several coverage assignments were blown in the dangerous areas there, and Blackburn, making his first start of the season, spent too much time flopping around in his crease on what was clearly an off-night for the teen-age goaltender.'
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i-deko TV sound system hands-on1/11 Pocket-lint
The i-deko is a slick TV stand that doubles up as a speaker system, DVD player, radio and iPod dock and we managed to track it down at the Grand Designs Live show at Excel in London for a closer look.
The product comes in two halves which fit together to create an oval-shaped device that you can sit your TV on. Along with an integrated DVD deck, the i-deko also supports CD, MP3, WMA, CD-RW and MPEG4 playback via the USB port and an SD/MMC card slot. These inputs are located on the front panel, so they're easy to get to. The central panel is also home to the display screen which shows which source you're playing from and also displays track numbers along with information from built-in the FM/AM radio. You'll also find a rudimentary array of controls, while the somewhat basic-looking remote handset is home to a more comprehensive (and slightly baffling) array of controls.
There's an iPod dock on the top of the unit, which will also support iPhones (even our slightly battered-looking 3GS). As well as charging your iDevice, the i-deko will also make sure that you don't miss any phone calls, as you'll be able to hear the ringer through the speakers. There's also a auxilliary input for hooking up non-Apple devices.
At the moment, the i-deko doesn't incorporate a Blu-ray player, but there is an HDMI port at the back if you want to hook one up. A glass shelf in the middle of the unit means that there's plenty of room to house your Blu-ray player, along with any other piece of kits such as a set-top box or games console. The maker has plans to include a built-in Blu-ray deck in a future version of the i-deko. Along with an HDMI port, the back of the unit also reveals a Scart input, while the two microphone inputs on the front of the unit mean that it can be used for karaoke.
The design of the onscreen menus is a little basic, but then its still early days for the product, so this is something that we would expect to see a few improvements on when future models are introduced. It's reasonably easy to use, although as we mentioned earlier, you might need to spend some time with the remote to get used to all the controls.
The overall audio performance was certainly impressive, particularly in terms of low-end response - we could feel the bass through the floor when the volume was cranked up, thanks to the presence of a dual 40W sub-woofer.
Sporting a slick, rounded designed, the device is available in gloss black or gloss white, giving it a slighlty futuristic look.
The i-deko is available now for £495.
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"This financing allows us to accelerate the commercialization of our advanced energy surgical products for the operating room," commented Scott Flora, OmniGuide's President and Chief Executive Officer. "We are excited to have a high quality investor with substantial experience in healthcare make a major funding commitment to our company. We look forward to benefiting from the collective experience the OrbiMed team will bring to OmniGuide."
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Since inception of its private investment activities in 1993, OrbiMed has invested in over 140 companies across a wide range of therapeutic categories and stages of development. OrbiMed's investment team includes over 60 experienced professionals based in New York City, San Francisco, Shanghai, Mumbai and Herzliya. OrbiMed seeks to be a capital provider of choice, bringing the global resources required to be an exceptional long term partner for building world-class healthcare companies. www.OrbiMed.com.
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text: Symptoms and causes By Mayo Clinic Staff Print SymptomsEssential tremor signs and symptoms: Begin gradually, usually on one side of the body Worsen with movement Usually occur in the hands first, affecting one hand or both hands Can include a "yes-yes" or "no-no" motion of the head May be aggravated by emotional stress, fatigue, caffeine or temperature extremes Essential tremor vs. Parkinson's disease Many people associate tremors with Parkinson's disease, but the two conditions differ in key ways: Timing of tremors. Essential tremor of the hands usually occurs when you use your hands. Tremors from Parkinson's disease are most prominent when your hands are at your sides or resting in your lap. Associated conditions. Essential tremor doesn't cause other health problems, but Parkinson's disease is associated with stooped posture, slow movement and shuffling gait. However, people with essential tremor sometimes develop other neurological signs and symptoms, such as an unsteady gait (ataxia). Parts of body affected. Essential tremor mainly involves your hands, head and voice. Parkinson's disease tremors usually start in your hands, and can affect your legs, chin and other parts of your body. CausesAbout half of essential tremor cases appear to result from a genetic mutation, although a specific gene hasn't been identified. This form is referred to as familial tremor. It isn't clear what causes essential tremor in people without a known genetic mutation. Risk factors Autosomal dominant inheritance patternAutosomal dominant inheritance patternIn an autosomal dominant disorder, the mutated gene is a dominant gene located on one of the nonsex chromosomes (autosomes). You need only one mutated gene to be affected by this type of disorder. A person with an autosomal dominant disorder — in this case, the father — has a 50 percent chance of having an affected child with one mutated gene (dominant gene) and a 50 percent chance of having an unaffected child with two normal genes (recessive genes). Known risk factors for essential tremor include: Genetic mutation. The inherited variety of essential tremor (familial tremor) is an autosomal dominant disorder. A defective gene from just one parent is needed to pass on the condition. If you have a parent with a genetic mutation for essential tremor, you have a 50 percent chance of developing the disorder yourself. Age. Essential tremor is more common in people age 40 and older. ComplicationsEssential tremor isn't life-threatening, but symptoms often worsen over time. If the tremors become severe, you might find it difficult to: Hold a cup or glass without spilling Eat normally Put on makeup or shave Talk, if your voice box or tongue is affected Write legibly Request an Appointment at Mayo Clinic OverviewDiagnosis Aug. 11, 2017 Print Share on: FacebookTwitter References NINDS essential tremor information page. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/essential_tremor/essential_tremor.htm. Accessed Nov. 22, 2015. Facts about essential tremor. International Essential Tremor Foundation. http://www.essentialtremor.org/free-downloads/. Accessed Nov. 22, 2015. Tarsy D. Surgical treatment of essential tremor. http://www.uptodate.com/home. Accessed Nov. 22, 2015. Tarsy D. Overview of tremor. http://www.uptodate.com/home. Accessed Nov. 12, 2015. What is essential tremor? Genetics Home Reference. http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition/essential-tremor/. Accessed Nov. 12, 2015. Tarsy D. Pharmacologic treatment of essential tremor. http://www.uptodate.com/home. Accessed Nov. 12, 2015. Essential tremor (ET) patient handbook. International Essential Tremor Foundation. http://www.essentialtremor.org/free-downloads/. Accessed Nov. 22, 2015. Essential tremor (ET) coping tips for everyday living. International Essential Tremor Foundation. http://www.essentialtremor.org/free-downloads/. Accessed Nov. 22, 2015. RelatedViolinist Still Making Music After DBS SurgeryDBS for Tremor Mayo Clinic in Minnesota has been recognized as the best Neurology & Neurosurgery hospital in the nation for 2017-2018 by U.S. News & World Report. 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