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Pomona City Council members voted down a proposal Monday evening that if approved would have allowed an Ontario-based lift equipment dealer to move its operations to southern Pomona.
Council members voted against a Planning Commission recommendation to approve a proposed ordinance that would have allowed lift equipment dealerships to operate in areas zoned for highway commercial and light industrial.
Such businesses would have been subject to a conditional use permit.
Planning Commissioners granted Ontario-based King Equipment authorization to move forward with plans to open a dealership along Rio Rancho Road in southern Pomona contingent on City Council members approving the zoning changes.
Some Council members said the equipment dealership was not compatible a retail center anchored by a Target store that will be built nearby.
Other council members supported the zone change and said the equipment dealership would allow the equipment dealer to move to Pomona and generate much needed sales tax revenue.
After voting on the zoning matter Mayor Elliott Rothman withdrew his request seeking an appeal hearing involving the Planning Commission's approval of the King Equipment project.
Council members had the option of upholding the Planning Commission's decision or scheduling an appeal hearing.


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It is remarkable that an industry essentially less than a half-century old could capture the attention of the American wine-buying public to the degree that California has. Powerful consumer interest in California wine is driven by two major factors. The more obvious reason is that California's best wines, which come from grapes grown in a benign climate featuring endless sunshine, very warm summer days, and generally dry harvests, and wonderfully fruity, full, and satisfying, and rarely too austere or tannic to be enjoyed from day one.
California is blessed with an extraordinary range of soils and microclimates, allowing for the successful cultivation of many varieties. In at least three out of four years, the best sites produce healthy, ripe fruits that are the envy of European producers in more marginal climates. The other reason Americans buy so much California wine is that California is the home team. Clearly, a high percentage of domestic wine drinkers are more comfortable buying American wines (and not just wines of California) than imports. Then, too, foreign bottles are generally identified by place name, rather than by the more familiar varieties that American wine drinkers have come to know and enjoy.
Moreover, in much of North America, outside the top 15 or 20 largest metropolitan markets, consumers have limited access to imported wines even if they wanted to buy them.
For many, Napa Valley is California wine, and Cabernet is king in Napa Valley. Meanwhile, the Burgundy varieties Chardonnay and Pinot Noir have gravitated to cooler areas, generally closer to the Pacific, such as the western stretches of Sonoma County, the Anderson Valley in Mendocino County, and the Santa Maria and Santa Ynez valleys within Santa Barbara County. Syrah vines have yielded interesting wines in a range of styles all over the state, in regions as disparate as Mendocino County, the Sonoma coast, Carneros, Paso Robles, and Santa Maria Valley. Very good Zinfandel similarly comes from multiple growing areas, although to date the age-of-vines variable has been almost as important as geography. Zinfandel, though its roots are in Europe, is a true California original and the only California wine imitated abroad. It's also a variety of which there are still significant plantings of very old vines, in some cases dating back to the end of the 19th century.
Sauvignon Blanc is most famous as the grape responsible for Sancerre and Pouilly-Fume, two of the most popular and energizing white wines of France. In the eastern portion of the Loire Valley, Sauvignon Blanc (which is often simply referred to as Sauvignon) produces bracing, aromatically pungent wines with strong citrus and gooseberry tones along with grassy and herbal notes, which in extreme cases or underripe vintages can cross over to green or herbaceous. A whiff of what the French call pipi de chat (cat pee) is also present in many Loire Valley Sauvignons; while this element can add a note of complexity in small doses, it can easily become overbearing. The best examples from the Loire Valley display clear mineral nuances and a distinctively dry chalkiness resulting from the limestone-domesticated soil.
Most high-quality Loire Sauvignon Blanc is fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks or in glass- or enamel-lined concrete tanks to preserve the vibrant, nervy quality of the wines. But some producers like to experiment with barrel fermentation and aging in small, sometimes new barriques -- with mixed and occasionally disastrous results. No other wine-producing region on earth can quite match the Loire Valley for the pungent citric/minerally/grassy style of Sauvignon (New Zealand comes closest), but many have mimicked the oaky style, and much of this latter type of wine seems to miss the point of the variety.
Different from Sauvignon Blanc from the Loire Valley, classic Sancerre has always been characterized by vibrancy, steeliness, minerality and pronounced Sauvignon pungency. Its fruit profile tends to the citric, evoking lemon, lime and grapefruit. In riper years, or in the hands of some modernist producers, the wines are riper and rounder, more suggestive of orchard fruits like pear, quince, and apple. Whichever style one prefers, most aficionados agree that Sancerre should always be a wine of elegance, precision, and focus rather than volume and weight.
Most of the best producers are based in the villages of Bue and Verdigny. Chavignol, the other village with exceptional vineyards and a large number of quality-minded producers, is actually an appellation unto itself, and the wines are sometimes labeled as Chavignol rather than Sancerre. Broadly speaking, the wines of Chavignol are more powerful and intense while those of Bue and to a lesser extent Verdigny are more elegant and racy, with a subtle minerality. With rare exceptions, even the best Sancerres benefit only slightly from cellaring and are best drunk within three years of the vintage.
Menetou-Salon, located just southwest of Sancerre, yields firm-edged and very dry wines from limestone-rich soil that tend to be a bit more herbaceous and more solid than Sancerre but often represent good value. (There are also red and rose wines made here from Pinot Noir, as there are in Sancerre, but little is sold into the North American market.) The somewhat warmer Quincy appellation has historically produced rounder, more alcoholic, and less assertively citric wines than Sancerre, but a new generation of growers here is working at making more vibrant, racy wines. The same can be said about Reuilly's white wines from Sauvignon Blanc; this appellation also produces rose and Pinot Noir, most of it consumed in the local market. Farther to the west, the appellation of Touraine, surrounding the city of Tours, is a growing source of competently made and inexpensive Sauvignon (as well as red wines from Gamay, Cot, and Cabernet Franc, and whites from Chenin Blanc.)
Compared to the wines of their more exalted neighbor Sancerre, Pouilly-Fume tends to be richer and a bit fuller-bodied, with greater aromatic pungency. The vineyards here feature more flint in the soil, producing wines that are typically broad, meaty, and less delicate than Sancerre. The most prized vineyards are especially rich in flint, or silex, which the locals claim is responsible for the smoky gunflint aroma that marks classic examples of Pouilly-Fume. As with Sancerre, Pouilly-Fume is usually best consumed during the two or three years following the vintage, before the vibrant fruit begins to fade. Broadly speaking and with the prominent exception of the wines from cult producer Didier Dagueneau, Pouilly-Fume tends to be priced in the North American market at about 20 percent less than most Sancerre, as it does not enjoy quite the same popularity.
Sauvignon Blanc from California ranges in style from minerally, grassy, and citric wines (more akin to examples made in the Loire Valley or New Zealand) to opulent, tropical-fruity wines fermented and aged in barrels and often including a percentage of Semillon a la white Graves. Some of these latter Chardonnay wannabees seem to miss the point of Sauvignon, which is to be refreshing rather than overbearing. In recent years the brisk, citrusy style of Sauvignon has enjoyed steadily growing popularity on restaurant lists, and today there are many new plantings of Sauvignon Blanc in cooler regions -- as opposed to the valley floor of Napa Valley, where Cabernet grapes fetch a higher price anyway. Prices for Sauvignon Blanc have escalated as demand for these wines has grown. (Incidentally, Fume Blanc is used on the label by a number of producers, usually to signify a wine made in a richer barrel-fermented, oak-aged style.)
Although some examples have proven that they can last in a bottle, there's little if anything to be gained by cellaring these wines, and the overwhelming majority of California's Sauvignon Blancs are best consumed in the two or three years following the harvest.
2011 had 6 regions scored 95 or above. Port and Northern Rhone got the highest score, with a 99 and 98, respectively.
Other regions that scored 95 points or higher were Sauternes, Bolgheri (Tuscany), Loire, and Mosel-Saar-Ruwer (Germany).
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BROOKLYN, NY - The 2013 Under Armour Elite 24 summer game was a blowout for a long period of time.
Eventually, the game got a little interesting as Team Coney Island started to mount a comeback. Team Bed-Stuy beat Team Coney Island 114-109. But it usually doesn't matter who wins the game, it's more about what happened during the game.
After going out west to Cali for the last couple of years, the game came back to New York where it started. It's a nice storyline because one of the MVP's in this year's game is from New York.
Isaiah Whitehead, out of Lincoln HS in Brooklyn, definitely put on a show in this game, scoring 26 points and earning one of the four MVP honors. He was hot early in the game, knocking down a number of perimeter jumpers. Whitehead was just getting started. In the second half he showed of more of his arsenal. He hit a step-back jumper, and also swished a baseline fade-away.
That was impressive, but he also pleased the crowd when he went one on one and blew by his defender with a pretty right to left spin that lost his man and followed that with a lay-up. Whitehead knows how to play street ball, going at his man whenever someone decided to take the initiative step up and play him. More times than not, Whitehead won the battle by finishing the shot.
Another player that put on a show was Emmanuel Mudiay from Dallas, TX. He really got things going in the second half of a game that was a 30 point blowout at one point. Mudiay actually committed to SMU at halftime of the game on national TV. Then he came out in the second half and helped lead his team all the way back to within 3 points of Team Bed-Stuy. Mudiay, ranked #3 in the class of 2014, displayed his post game, while also knocking down jumpers while showing off his impressive athleticism. Mudiay was playing on Team Coney Island.
Stanley Johnson was the other player who was voted game MVP. He was also instrumental in helping lead the comeback that fell short for Team Coney Island. Johnson continuously went to the hole with force and finished at the rim constantly. Tyus Jones was the other player on Team Bed-Stuy to take home MVP honors. Mudiay is the only one out of the four who is committed to a school.
New York was represented by two other players, Syracuse commit Chris McCullough and junior center Cheick Diallo. Neither player actually plays their high school ball in the city. Both McCullough and Diallo had their moments in the game. It's a lot harder for big men to dominate because they need the guards to pass them the ball.
It was a pretty good game. The energy in the crowd was real, not canned or phony. If a player wanted a reaction in the game, they had to do something nice. Probably the best play of the game was the spin by Whitehead. It actually got NBA guard Brandon Jennings to run onto the court in excitement. It was that nice.
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BOS gets: D. West and Young
IND gets: Bass and C. Lee
Bass and his spot up J would be a great fit with Roy (not to mention his high energy/activity)
C. Lee gives us a real 3pt threat, and another perimeter defender. With him, PG, G.Hill, and Bass on the court, Roy can't be double teamed as much.
West gives Bos a consistent low-post scorer. Now KG can go back to shooting 17ft J's. Also, with the return of Bradley, and the additions of Terry and Barbosa, C.Lee is kind of overkill for them at the 2. Young gives them a more traditional sized defender to cover 3's.


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Bobby and the Drover Ebook
Illustrated by Peter Stephenson
by by Peter Stephenson
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Drovers are part of Australia's outback heritage.
These experienced horsemen drove cattle and sheep from place to place, often over long distances. Keeping the mob together and quiet was a valuable skill, as well as making sure they arrived in good condition.
The drover's intelligent, loyal cattle dogs were an essential help in this task, full of energy for herding and nipping when needed. These 'blue heelers' as they are also called, were bred from herding dogs from Northumberland crossed with dingoes. The drover also used a stockwhip.
This book by Courier Mail illustrator and artist Peter Stephenson is a celebration of growing up in the country, riding horses and meeting drovers in the Stanthorpe district. It is in his own handwriting, bumpy at times as if written on horseback.
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Bone Marrow Cell Engraftment of the Uterus and Genetic Studies of Reproductive Functioning
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- Some transplant recipients have been found to have cells in their uterus that come from the donor. Researchers want to study uterine tissue from three different groups of women: (1) healthy volunteers, (2) people who have had a stem cell transplant, and (3) people with rare diseases or conditions that affect reproduction. These samples will help researchers learn more about the way stem cells work in the reproductive tract.
- To collect cells from the uterus to study how stem cells work in the reproductive tract.
- Women at least 18 years of age.
- Participants will be screened with a physical exam and medical history. They will also have blood and urine tests.
- Participants will have an endometrial biopsy to collect cells for study. The biopsy visit will take 1 to 2 hours.
|Endometriosis Stem Cell Transplant Healthy Volunteers
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Observational Model: Cohort
Time Perspective: Prospective
|Official Title:
|Bone Marrow Cell Engraftment of the Uterus and Genetic Studies of Reproductive Functioning
- To study if endometiral stem cells are different in normal and disease states.
- To study if the type of hematopoietic transplantation regimen affects uterine engraftment of donor stem cells.
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|October 31, 2011
Transplantation with hematopoietic cells has been used for a wide variety of blood disorders, but also for diseases like solid organ cancers. Interestingly, women who have had bone marrow transplants have been found to have donor tissue in their endometrium, which raises the possibility of cellular therapies using bone marrow derived cells for gynecologic indications. Donor engraftment does not appear to occur when transplantations were performed with stem cells collected from peripheral blood of the donor. Therefore, the subtype of cells from the bone marrow responsible for engraftment is not yet known, nor is the ideal transplantation regimen known.
The immediate aim of this tissue procurement protocol is to obtain endometrial (uterine) stem cells from many human volunteers in order to examine the biological properties of those cells. We will collect tissue from 3 primary groups of patients: normal controls, patients with rare diseases or reproductive disorders, and patients who have undergone hematopoietic stem cell transplant. Each volunteer will undergo an endometrial biopsy during an office visit. The endometrial tissue will then be studied for a better understanding of their biological properties, growth and differentiation. One specific area of interest is to study how hematopoietic transplantation impacts endometrial cell function. These endometrial cells will be analyzed in-depth in the laboratory to determine if they came from the donor or recipient, and if so, which specific populations of cells. Hematologic pre-transplant conditioning information will be correlated with these research studies to identify factors that may assist with the understanding of adult endometrial stem cell biology.
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|18 Years and older (Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Subject is able to give consent/assent to participate in the protocol.
Listed below are acceptable medical conditions for inclusion in this protocol:
- Age greater than or equal to 18 years old
- Female gender
- Presence of a uterus
- Fall into one of the following categories:
- Healthy volunteers
- Hematologic patients:
- Whole bone marrow transplant recipients
- Peripheral blood stem cell transplant recipients
- Mesenchymal stem cell transplant recipients
- Bone marrow or stem cell donors
- Fully ablative transplant recipients
- Nonmyeloablative transplant recipients
- Cord blood transplant recipients
Rare, interesting, or unique reproductive phenotypes that may provide insight to endometrial function in health and disease:
- Asherman s syndrome
- Endometriosis
- Abnormal uterine bleeding
- Recurrent pregnancy loss
- Infertility
- Implantation failure
- Reproductive disorders
- Unable to comprehend the investigational nature of the protocol participation.
- Positive pregnancy test.
- Anticoagulation or known coagulopathy.
- Active gonorrhea or Chlamydia infections or pelvic inflammatory disease within the last 3 months.
- Previous hysterectomy or endometrial ablation procedure.
- Thrombocytopenia (<50,000).
- Uterine or cervical cancer.
- Cervical stenosis.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01468935
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|Alan H DeCherney, M.D.
|Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
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|Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
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|NCT01468935 History of Changes
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|Study First Received:
|November 8, 2011
|Last Updated:
|July 11, 2017
Keywords provided by National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC) ( Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) ):
Bone Marrow Transplant
Healthy Volunteer
Stem Cell Transplant
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Genital Diseases, Female
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My power level is not great. The pro Leo I had would always fade on flex shots and try to fight out of an anny as well. Maybe I need a dx?
Grabbed a couple of g9is while they are still for sale, I'll try those for drives. I'm gonna grab a stack of softs and mediums,when they are released again, as well.


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It began simply enough, with my long-suffering associate Jason Justice and I discussing barbecue. One of the grand Southern traditions, there are plenty of examples of the genre here in the sainted Southland, where it seems like every corner has a stand with a hand-lettered sign reading "Barbecue," "Bar-B-Cue," or, simply, "BBQ." You'll also find lots of strong opinions: The mere mention of a pig slow-cooked over wood can ignite hour-long debates of vinegar based versus mustard, as well as all the other esoterica associated with the Fruit of the Swine.
When it comes to technical knowledge, I'll readily admit my bona fides are iffy at best. I did, however, grow up sliding into booths in places like the Briar Patch and Sprayberry's, as well as that stand at the corner of Long Branch and 52 that has, arguably, the best 'cue north of Atlanta, where even the owners aren't certain what the name of the place is. Not to mention the now-defunct Sweet Daddy Ken's Titanic Barbecue from my college years, whose sign was festooned with the legend "Goes Down Real Good."
All of which is to say, when we heard there was a nationally known barbecue place on Georgia's St. Simons Island called Southern Soul, it became our sworn duty to fuel up my '72 Stingray, aka "Scarlett," and point her sharp nose south toward the coast. To do this properly, however, we decided to do it old-school: no Interstates, and no GPS. Instead, we'd rely on my well-stained 2002 Rand McNally, which has been from Key West to the coast of Oregon with me. As it turned out, we'd wind up having a little more of the "old-school" driving experience than originally contemplated.
Since no barbecue road trip is complete without at least three stops, we planned to start out at The Hickory Pig in Gainesville, Georgia, for the first. We expected beautiful weather, so naturally I pulled out the T-tops and stowed them in the suitcase I'd ordered from Corvette America in time for the trip. At around 7:00 that early July morning, I picked up Jason, and, after saying goodbye to his indulgent wife and two sons, off we went.
Itself the recipient of national attention for its barbecue sandwiches, The Hickory Pig is owned and operated by Phil Beaubien, who, a sign inside warns you, is not qualified to teach cows how to swim. He is, however, authorized to fly the ultralight aircraft that he built last year, pictures of which adorn the inside.
Technically, The Hickory Pig isn't open at 7:00 on a Saturday. Biscuit Delight, though, is. They might as well be the same. You open the door into the common dining area, where there are about three tables with chairs around them and all the fitting accoutrements of swinedom. The door on the left, where you usually give Phil your order, is closed. Biscuit Delight's counter on the right, however, is open, and they'll happily pass over a sausage biscuit and cuppa for a reasonable three or four bucks. As it turned out, this was the only pork I ate on the trip: Forever tainted by Kansas City barbecue, I found myself leaning toward beef, leaving Jason to cover the pork side of the ledger.
A little light conversation with the regulars, and it was time to get on the road in earnest. Although it was still before 8:15 when we pulled out, Phil was hard at work outside, a steady stream of smoke already rising from the smoker parked beside the building. Behind the building, incidentally, is the "singing porch," which houses the karaoke machine--something I had discovered quite by accident one afternoon after bursting forth with a few bars of Patsy Cline in the dining area, only to find myself hustled out back for a little impromptu Hank karaoke.
From The Hickory Pig on Thompson Bridge Road, we quickly picked up U.S. 129 (the northern end of which contains the feared Tail of the Dragon) and took it down to Athens, home of the University of Georgia and one of the only two Varsity restaurants I consider legitimate. By Athens, it was starting to warm up a little, so we slathered on a little sunscreen as we took 78 southeast out of town. Since we were avoiding the Interstate, the route we'd plotted out was somewhat circuitous: through Washington, Waynesboro, and Hiltonia, and then past Egypt (no, really--Egypt, Georgia) to the second waypoint, Rusty Pig in Rincon, a suburb of Savannah.
Although we'd planned the trip in advance, what we hadn't expected was the heat. I had been to South Georgia in the summer before--I did 1,800 miles through coastal Georgia and Florida last July in Scarlett--but that first Saturday in July was supposedly the hottest day on record in Georgia, a solid 105 degrees. And while my Corvette is equipped with A/C, it doesn't work. With the top off beneath the merciless sun, the heat quickly became unbearable in the car. An intelligent man would have put the top on, but I mistakenly thought the increased airflow would overcome the soaking heat from direct sunlight. I was wrong.
We paused for a map check underneath a BP's awning after we crossed I-20, and then left civilization for the true back roads--roads with more nothing than I'm used to seeing in one place. Don't think I'm dog-talking rural Georgia: I live in rural Georgia. But where I am, we have mountains, curves, the occasional brook…nothing like these featureless state highways, arrow straight and un-shaded as they stretched endlessly through the piney woods, portions of roadway completely submerged in the mirage.
As we were pulling out of Thomson, still a little early for lunch but open to serendipity, we passed a barbecue joint near a strip center.
"What do you think?" I asked Jason.
"I smell something," he replied pensively. "But it could be the car." We kept going.
From there, our route took us through Waynesboro, the Bird Dog Capital of the World, through another town advertising its Mule Day celebration, and on to Rincon in the searing heat. Every hour or two we stopped for more sunscreen and either water or Gatorade to replace the sweat pouring out of our bodies.
We pulled into Rusty Pig around a quarter to 2:00, having been on the road for more than five hours and feeling more dead than alive. I was acutely aware that we had sweated through all of our clothing and could not possibly smell pleasant. I ordered a brisket plate and headed for the men's room to wash up as best I could.
Rusty Pig is a Christian-based company, and unashamedly so. The restaurant's T-shirts bear a Bible verse, and each table has a tract next to the pair of sauce bottles: one vinegar based, one mustard. As for the 'cue itself, the brisket was cut at an angle and with a loose, moist texture, and came with plenty of fat to be trimmed off. It was quite good with either of the two sauces, but while I'm more used to the vinegar based, I preferred the mustard on it. Jason ordered the pork, and found it similarly tasty.
Jason broke the silence as we ate. "That was really hot, man."
"That was pretty terrible," I agreed. I got up to refill my sweet tea and stood there for a moment in the air conditioning, looking out across the parking lot to where Scarlett sat, like the line from "Thunder Road," like a killer in the sun. After close to an hour, my shirt had finally started to dry out.
"Yes," Jason interrupted my thoughts, "we have to go get back in. Sorry."
Ill-tempered in the heat, Scarlett didn't want to start, but finally roared to life, the 350 settling into its well-cammed idle as I burned myself on the gearshift and the thin chrome strip on top of the door. After a few miscues with road numbers, we successfully avoided the major traffic of Savannah and headed down 17 toward St. Simons, idling through Eulonia and Darien, where Scarlett and I had spent a pleasant afternoon last summer. The heat continued unabated.
We hit the hotel around 5:30, and promptly drained the courtesy water cooler in the lobby. The trip had taken a solid three hours longer than it would have on the Interstate. Once in the room, we turned the air all the way down and moved a pair of chairs in front of the vent, where we stayed for the next hour. Inertia had set in, and in this case, "inert" was the operative part of that word. The most energy I could muster was to start texting Street Shop, Inc.'s Tray Walden to price out a new A/C system to go with Scarlett's upcoming engine transplant. Jason was looking up the temperature in Baghdad on his phone. It was in the 80s.
Eventually we summoned the energy to wander around the island, visiting the historic Christ Church on St. Simons, near the oak where the Wesleys preached some 300 years ago, then crossing the Torras Causeway to the mainland and over to Jekyll Island, which is close enough to see from St. Simons. Once the private playground of the Rockefellers and other wealthy families who owned it, Jekyll is now almost completely owned by the government, an interesting analogue for our culture at large. And thanks to the focus on conservation, much of the island--such as its characteristic dunes--remains untouched and lovely.
Leaving Jekyll at sunset, we headed down the causeway and hung a right onto 17 North and the imposing cable-stayed Sidney Lanier Bridge, which is more than a mile long and towers almost 500 feet at its highest point. I aimed the Stingray's high fenders toward the sky like a gun sight and rolled on the throttle, and when I hit the top of the bridge a couple hundred feet above the water, the Lowcountry opened below, the salt marshes below practically vermeil in the fading light.
Back on St. Simons, the well-neoned face of Southern Soul sits just off the merry havoc of the traffic circle, near the end of the runway for the island airport. Last year, even with GPS, I'd had trouble finding it, and resorted to calling: They drily suggested I look for the plume of smoke rising from the front of the building. This time I knew where to look, and, a little after nine, I pulled Scarlett into a space in front of a large stack of firewood that bookended one side of the outdoor seating area.
Originally operated out of an old service station, Southern Soul burned a few years ago and has since been rebuilt, fortunately avoiding the sterile, plastic feel of new construction. Inside, the walls bear the customary indicia of a pork palace, including awards and a painting of a preternaturally large pig holding a PBR. Place your order on the left side of the long bar, then either pull up a stool or pick one of the four or five tables inside. Or, if you're more heat tolerant than we were at that moment, get comfortable at one of the long wooden tables outside.
I ordered a brisket sandwich and had a seat by the door to drain a glass of sweet tea while Jason ponied up for a pork sandwich. The brisket came, dry and cut square across the tight grain, with all the fat trimmed off and bearing a marvelous pink smoke ring. Even without sauce, it was incredible. Adding the "hot and spicy" sauce, which I selected over the mustard and vinegar variants, it was even better. Jason and I ate contently, me working steadily on the brisket and the fries, well-dusted with kosher salt, and then paused and looked up.
"It was worth it."
After dinner we swung by the fishing pier near the base of the St. Simons lighthouse. From that vantage point, we could make out the dark bulge of Jekyll to the south and the bobbing green and red lights of the shrimping fleet off in the distance to the east, enjoying the steady wind before heading back to the hotel for the night. One thing hung over our heads: When we arrived at the hotel after our brutal ride, Jason had reminded me that the ordeal was only half over. We still had to get home.
It was still dark when Scarlett snarled to life in the parking lot the next morning, and I reached under the front bumper to pull the covers off her Cibié driving lights. It was 5:30, and we were heading home--via the Interstate.


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Middlebrooks goes deep for first time since injury
FORT MYERS, Fla. -- For the first time since Aug. 8 of last season, Will Middlebrooks was able to trot around the bases on Tuesday night after belting a ball over the fence.
Middlebrooks sat back on a hanging curveball from Team Puerto Rico right-hander Nelson Figueroa and crushed it well over the Green Monster in left-center.
It was a good feeling for Middlebrooks, who fractured his right wrist last Aug. 10.
"It felt good," Middlebrooks said. "It felt good to hit a ball hard. My first at-bat this spring, I hit one hard and then since then, I haven't really had good contact over the past couple of games, so it felt good just to see a curveball early, stay back and hit it hard."
This was a far better feeling for Middlebrooks than six days earlier, when he felt discomfort in his right wrist on a check swing and had to leave the game. Fortunately, Middlebrooks wasn't actually injured in that case. He thinks it was just some scar tissue breaking up.
"Yeah, I've got to get over mentally thinking about it and worrying about it," said Middlebrooks. "I'm going to be sore. I'm going to have tightness. That's just getting back into it. That's what happens after an injury like that. It's more of a mental thing and just being able to let it go."
Middlebrooks could be a huge factor in Boston's lineup this season if he can build on what he did his rookie year.
"Over the last couple of days he's been a little more aggressive at the plate, particularly with some pitches on the inner half," said manager John Farrell. "As every guy gets additional at-bats, their timing gets a little better, they get more comfortable in the box, and that's what's taking place with Will."
Ian Browne is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Brownie Points, and follow him on Twitter @IanMBrowne. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Express computers at Main Library may be used in 15-minute sessions only. Use of Express computers counts toward the allotted daily sessions.
Laptops in the Lower Level of Main Library are available on a first-come, first-served basis. They check out for 2.5 hours.
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Rights and Responsibilities
When you live in an apartment, you have both rights and responsibilities. Be sure you know what's expected of you - and what you can expect in return. Landlord tenant laws vary from state to state, so be sure to understand the laws in your state.
Tenant Services and Opportunities
In rental housing that is funded through the federal government, special services may be available. Take advantage of what's offered!


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GRAPEVINE, Texas — GameStop as formed The Gamer Fund to provide temporary relief and meet the basic needs of GameStop associates who are facing hardships from tragic and isolated events. Endowed with seed donations from GameStop's founders and senior management team, The Gamer Fund will be fully run and funded by GameStop associates.
This employee-sponsored charitable organization provides financial grants to assist with short-term needs due to an unforeseen emergency or hardship. These events can include, but are not limited to, the loss of a home due to fire, a death of a loved one or a natural disaster.
"The Gamer Fund, at its core, is the essence of the GameStop culture," stated Mike Buskey, chairman and president of The Gamer Fund. "This unique organization allows associates to give back not only by funding its efforts, but also by managing the day-to-day process. A recent example of the fund at work is the support given to those affected by Hurricane Isaac."


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Valuing the estate of someone who's died
1. Overview
You need to value the money, property and possessions ('estate') of someone who's died before you can get a 'grant of representation' (the legal right to deal with the estate).
You don't need a grant of representation for all estates.
You use your valuation to work out if Inheritance Tax must be paid on the estate.
Before you start
You'll need details of all the person's assets and debts when they died - plus any assets they gave away before they died ('gifts').
An asset is anything the person owned with a value (this means it's worth money or could be sold).
Basic steps
Add up assets and gifts, then take away any debts.
Use the total to decide if there's Inheritance Tax to pay - there usually is if the estate's worth more than £325,000.
Fill in the right Inheritance Tax forms - use the forms to deduct anything that's exempt from Inheritance Tax and then work out the tax bill.
Send the forms when you apply for a grant of representation.
You can ask a solicitor to help value the estate and work out the Inheritance Tax.
You have 1 year from the date of death to fill in Inheritance Tax forms if there's Inheritance Tax to pay.
You'll have to start paying Inheritance Tax by the end of the sixth month after the death whether you've completed your forms or not - you can make a payment before you finish valuing the estate.
If there's no Inheritance Tax to pay
The deadline depends on whether you need to fill in form IHT205 or IHT400. If it's:
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Fightingthetide wrote: Pick up an X Buzzz to compliment your Z, or get some MD2's. I would say do one of those two things if Rocs are not your preferred mid.
Anything wrong with the D Buzz?
I'm starting to think that I might drop the M Voodoo and make my 2 mids a Comet and Q-Sentinel.


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Maps and Directions
The galleries are located on the National Mall, the grassy area between the Capitol and the Washington Monument, steps from the Smithsonian Metro stop. The Sackler Gallery is located at 1050 Independence Avenue, SW. The Freer Gallery of Art is located at Jefferson Drive at 12th Street, SW. The two museums are connected by an underground exhibition space. Handicap accessible entrance to the Freer Gallery is located on Independence Avenue at 12th Street, SW.
The use of public transportation, including taxis, in Washington is recommended as on-street parking is extremely limited and traffic is often heavy.
Gallery MapsFreer Gallery (743 kb, pdf)
Sackler Gallery (84 kb, pdf)
Collection Guide (557 kb, pdf)
Museums on the National MallSmithsonian National Museums maps and information at SI.edu
Hours and AdmissionThe Freer and Sackler Galleries are open 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. every day except December 25.
Admission is free.
Questions? Call 202.633.4880 or email us.
TransportationLimited on-street parking is available, including reserved spaces for visitors with disabilities. Public transportation is encouraged.
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Our new Ecuador & Galapagos 17 to Infinity family vacation adventure provides constant options between more active and more relaxed activities. Based around freedom of choice and catered specifically to families with young adult kids, there's no type of traveler this itinerary can't please. Whether you're up for an adventure, tired from your last or just looking to take it easy in some breathtaking settings, our sophisticated new Ecuadorian escape always has something to suit you and your older teens' and 20-somethings' moods.
Go on an exploratory bike ride throughout the colonial city of Cuenca, or visit a traditional ceramics workshop and make your own souvenir. Horseback ride through a rustic highland landscape, or opt instead to attend a demonstration in local cooking, learning about the blending of traditional indigenous ingredients and colonial Spanish influence. Swim and snorkel with sea lions around volcanic rock formations, or choose to simply relax and enjoy a good book under a coconut palm on the beach.
This revolutionary Ecuadorian adventure takes the idea of variety to a whole new level, so every member of your maturing family can get the utmost enjoyment out of your visit to this incredibly multi-faceted location.
Private departures are available on the dates of your choice, depending on availability.
Alumni Discount: if you are a returning Thomson guest, please subtract $500 per family from these prices
Prices are based on the number of people in your booking party.
Price includes: All entrance fees, accommodations based on two to a room; land transportation, private bi-lingual guide throughout, area specialists, most meals, bottled water & snacks, Comprehensive Travel Insurance.
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Welcome to Ecuador! This 17 to Infinity family adventure is based around variety and designed to please every type of adult and young adult traveler. We offer choices between more active and more relaxed activities, so whether you and your older teen and 20-something kids prefer history and culture or action and adventure, there's always an option for you.
Leaving behind coastal Guayaquil, we'll venture up into the Andean Highlands. Rolling hillsides nestle the ruins of lost civilizations such as the Cañari, a sophisticated society of astronomers who ruled this area for a thousand years before being conquered by the Incas. The Incas controlled the Andean Highlands for less than a century; the Spanish arrived in the 1530s, and by 1557 the rubble of Incan buildings was being used to create the colonial city of Cuenca. Throughout this trip, we have our days and activities split so that we have something for every interest and activity level.
Our Mornings:
- Mangrove reserve boat trip for everybody
- Cojitambo Mountain and school trip
- Horseback riding OR local cooking demo
Our Afternoons:
- Rock climbing OR Biblian and Panama hat weavers
- Afternoon hot springs and farewell to Cuenca
Welcome to Darwin's Enchanted Islands…
Never connected to the mainland of South America, the Galapagos Islands were formed entirely through volcanic activity. Eruptions here can be almost annual, with the majority of volcanic activity being in the younger, westerly islands.
Isabela is the largest island in the Galapagos – bigger than all the rest combined. It is comprised of five major volcanoes, two of which are still active.
- Tortoise Breeding Center
- Frigate birds, blue-footed boobies, flamingos, and other birds
- Underwater volcanic caves and tunnels at Los Tuneles
- Hike on Tintoreras, with marine iguanas and reef sharks
- Lobería Chica and swimming with sea lions
- Or... relaxing day option
The Galapagos' second-largest island, Santa Cruz is very biologically diverse. It is home to the archipelago's largest human population, a massive array of animal life, and several different vegetation zones, like coastal, arid, transition, scalesia and miconia.
- Daphne Islands visit
- See giant tortoises up close
- Bahia Ballena visit
- Relaxed day option – lounge on the beach
After one more activity in the Galapagos, we say goodbye to these enchanted isles and hello to mainland Ecuador once again!
- Farewell dinner
The Wyndham Hotel in Guayaquil is located just steps from the historic Santa Ana Hill, its famous lighthouse, and the Malecon 2000. Guests to this Guayaquil hotel can stay fit at the state-of-art fitness center or relax with a swim in the heated outdoor pool, which proffers glorious views of the city from the 9th floor terrace. Each of its 179 over-sized guest rooms includes thoughtful amenities like plush pillow top bedding, down pillows, minibar, floor -to-ceiling windows, bathrobe, digital safe and 43 inch flat screen satellite TV.
Mansión Alcázar, situated in the center of the quaint, old-fashioned city of Cuenca, oozes all the classical charm and grandeur one would expect from a renovated 1870s mansion. The hotel is beautifully decorated in an elegant colonial style, from the wrought iron balcony to the antique furniture, the crystal chandelier to the fountain and grand piano. Even the enchantingly colonial guest rooms have long drapes and chandeliers. Mansión Alcázar also has a bar called Le Bar and a restaurant called Casa Alonso, with an accomplished local chef cooking gourmet cuisine from Ecuador and elsewhere.
Iguana Crossing is located on the southern part of the island, with only National Park beyond it. The hotel is the only one on Isabela with an oceanfront swimming pool, and each of its rooms features great views of either the beachfront or Sierra Negra Volcano. Iguana Crossing also has central air conditioning, wireless internet, laundry facilities, rooftop Jacuzzi, and a restaurant and bar. Rooms here feature a flat screen TV, alarm clock with an iPod dock, hair dryer, safety deposit box, and tasteful, rustic design.
The Angermeyer Waterfront Inn offers top-notch comfort and all the necessary amenities amid constant reminders that you're still in the Galapagos Islands, one of the most unique places in the world. The inn was built using lava rocks and drift wood for that authentic Galapagos feel, and each spacious room is equipped with cable television, air conditioning, and a private bathroom. Located just a 2-minute water taxi ride from the bustling Puerto Ayora, the property has its own dock and a waterfront restaurant prime for observing sea lions, sea turtles, and marine iguanas.
Why Ecuador and the Galapagos?
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CARNAVAL Extends Through 3/17 at Luna Stage
Luna Stage has announced that due to critical acclaim and popular demand, the run of the world premiere of Carnaval by Obie-Award winning playwright Nikkole Salter has been extended through March 17th.
Thus far Carnaval has been called "an emotionally ambitious work" by The New York Times, "rewarding" and "absorbing" by The Star Ledger, and "a riveting original script, directed with clarity and confidently performed with a strong sense of truth" by The Pascack Valley Community Life . [Q] On Stage says that "Nikkole Salter has written a remarkable play that is tremendous in scope."
Carnaval runs Thursdays at 7:30pm, Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 3pm through March 17th. Please note: There will be no performance on Thursday, March 14th and there will be an extra, added matinee performance on Saturday, March 16th at 2pm.
Tickets are $25 for Thursday performances and $35 for Friday, Saturday and Sunday performances. Tickets may be purchased online at www.lunastage.org, by calling 973-395-5551 or in person Tuesday through Friday from 10am - 3pm.


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GLORIA-AF Registry Program (Phase II/III - EU/EEA Member States)
This study is currently recruiting participants.
Verified September 2017 by Boehringer Ingelheim
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Last updated: September 18, 2017
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In this part of the Registry Program patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation (AF) at risk for stroke are enrolled to characterize the target population and to collect real world data on important outcome events. For administrative purposes the study is divided into two protocol numbers: 1160.129 for non-EU (European Union) and non-EEA (European Economic Area) countries, and 1160.136 for EU and EEA countries. The total number of patients enrolled in both protocols is estimated to be 48,000 patients, and all these patients will be included in the data analysis for study 1160.129.
|Stroke Atrial Fibrillation
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|Study Design:
|Observational Model: Cohort
Time Perspective: Prospective
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|GLORIA - AF: Global Registry on Long-Term Oral Anti-thrombotic TReatment In PAtients With Atrial Fibrillation (Phase II/III - EU/EEA Member States)
Resource links provided by NLM:
Genetics Home Reference related topics: familial atrial fibrillation
MedlinePlus related topics: Atrial FibrillationU.S. FDA Resources
Further study details as provided by Boehringer Ingelheim:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- Stroke (hemorrhagic and ischemic, uncertain classification) [ Time Frame: up to 3 years ]
- Transient ischemic attack (TIA) [ Time Frame: up to 3 years ]
- All cause death [ Time Frame: up to 3 years ]
- Life-threatening bleeding events [ Time Frame: up to 3 years ]
- Major bleeding events (including life-threatening bleeding events) [ Time Frame: up to 3 years ]
- Stroke, systemic embolism, myocardial infarction, life-threatening bleeding events and vascular death [ Time Frame: up to 3 years ]
- Stroke, systemic embolism, myocardial infarction and vascular death (vascular composite endpoint) [ Time Frame: up to 3 years ]
- Vascular death [ Time Frame: up to 3 years ]
- Systemic embolism [ Time Frame: up to 3 years ]
- Pulmonary embolism [ Time Frame: up to 3 years ]
- Myocardial infarction [ Time Frame: up to 3 years ]
|Estimated Enrollment:
|Actual Study Start Date:
|August 22, 2012
|Estimated Study Completion Date:
|January 14, 2020
|Estimated Primary Completion Date:
|January 14, 2020 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years and older (Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
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|Sampling Method:
|Non-Probability Sample
Study Population
patients with non-valvular AF
Inclusion criteria:
- Age =>18 years at enrollment
- Male or female patient (or legally acceptable representative) willing and able to provide written informed consent
- Patient newly diagnosed (< 3 months prior to baseline visit) with non-valvular AF and at risk for stroke.
Other inclusion criteria apply.
Exclusion criteria:
- Presence of any mechanical heart valve, or valve disease that is expected to require valve replacement intervention;
- Patients who have received more than 60 days of vitamin K antagonist (VKA) treatment in their lifetime;
- AF with a generally reversible cause;
- Patients with a medical condition other than atrial fibrillation for which chronic use of an oral anticoagulant (for example, a VKA) is indicated Other exclusion criteria apply
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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.
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Publications automatically indexed to this study by ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier (NCT Number):
Huisman MV, Lip GY, Diener HC, Dubner SJ, Halperin JL, Ma CS, Rothman KJ, Teutsch C, Zint K, Ackermann D, Clemens A, Bartels DB. Design and rationale of Global Registry on Long-Term Oral Antithrombotic Treatment in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation: a global registry program on long-term oral antithrombotic treatment in patients with atrial fibrillation. Am Heart J. 2014 Mar;167(3):329-34. doi: 10.1016/j.ahj.2013.12.006. Epub 2013 Dec 19.
|Responsible Party:
|Boehringer Ingelheim
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|NCT01671007 History of Changes
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|Study First Received:
|August 20, 2012
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|September 18, 2017
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Atrial Fibrillation
Arrhythmias, Cardiac
Heart Diseases
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Catcher Buck signs Minor League deal with Halos
ANAHEIM -- The Angels signed veteran catcher John Buck to a Minor League contract and assigned him to the Triple-A Salt Lake Bees on Monday.
Buck, 34, was released by the Mariners six days ago after batting .226/.293/.286 in 92 plate appearances. He'll join Luis Martinez and John Hester in Triple-A, but he can join the Angels as a third catcher when rosters expand in September if he doesn't find an immediate Major League opportunity before then.
Buck was an All-Star with the Blue Jays in 2010, a season in which he set career highs with a .281 batting average, 20 homers and 66 RBIs. He played his first six seasons with the Royals, then suited up for five different Major League teams from 2010-14.
For his 11-year career, Buck has batted .234/.301/.398 while throwing out 25 percent of would-be basestealers (the Major League average was 27.2 percent in that span).
Alden Gonzalez is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Gonzo and "The Show", and follow him on Twitter @Alden_Gonzalez. Associate reporter Matthew DeFranks contributed to this report. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Friday, September 22, 2017
Ear, Nose, and Throat Disorders
Mucus sac blown from sinus
My husband was blowing his nose after a shower this morning, as he typically does and this time showed me something in the tissue that was alarming. There was a clear gel-like bulb sac that was about twice the size of a jelly bean. He said it was soft. It did not look like a clump of mucus, it did not seem like tissue- more like a shiny gel filled sac. I wish we had collected it and taken it to the Physician, but he disposed of it. Now I am a bit worried, because he has recently been suffering from migraines and his snoring is worse. He is otherwise healthy, a good weight and athletic. Does not smoke. Never seems to have sinus problems, but blows a lot of mucus from his nose each morning after showering. I would appreciate your feed-back.
Most likely what your husband blew out was mucus. Mucus can become quite thick and gelatinous. Sometimes underlying sinus conditions, such as chronic infection, can be associated with mucus that becomes particularly thick. This would also tend to contribute to snoring. I suggest you have your husband evaluated by an ENT physician.
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Topic: Need advice: which major cancer center?
Well, the easy part is over, for me-- I had CAT scans last Friday and they found that my tumors are growing again, after being stable for 18 months. (I was originally diagnosed and had a resection in 2/04, then a local recurrence in 9/06 followed by a failed surgery, had radiation with Xeloda that shrunk the two tumors, and did great with no further treatment since 12/06.)
I don't like my oncologist's attitude at ALL, and am going to find a new one. He is ASSUMING there's nothing that can help me, and his plan is to give me gemcitabine continuously until it stops working, and then discontinue all treatment. Never mind that I'm relatively young (50), my cancer has been very slow-growing, and I'm otherwise comically healthy (the day before the scan, I took part in a cardio fitness study at the local college, and scored in the top 1% for women my age.)
I live in Kentucky (not really a center for cutting-edge medicine...) and want to go for a consultation at one of the major cancer centers, and then try to find an oncologist here to do what they recommend. I know my case is a little unusual, it progressing so slowly, and I really hope specialists will have better ideas to treat me. My question is, can anyone here recommend a good place to go in the eastern US? Mayo, MD Anderson, Johns Hopkins, somewhere else? I asked my oncologist and he was useless-- couldn't even tell me where to go.
I would be so grateful if anyone could give me recommendations or information about good experiences with any of these places.
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Angels fall in 19th after losing two late leads
Pujols homers twice, Trumbo adds mammoth shot
OAKLAND -- A night that began so promising for the Angels ended with easily the toughest loss of what had already been a trying April, with A's slugger Brandon Moss belting a two-run, walk-off homer in the bottom of the 19th.
Six hours and 32 minutes after the first pitch was fired by Dan Straily, the Angels lost, 10-8, at the O.co Coliseum.
Their bullpen coughed up a five-run lead with six outs left, Josh Hamilton went 0-for-8 with three strikeouts, Peter Bourjos was lost to the disabled list and the Angels suffered their fifth defeat in six tries, putting their record at 9-16 -- tied for the worst mark through the first 25 games in team history.
"It sucks," said Bourjos, who felt his left hamstring grab on him while trying to beat out a sac bunt in the 11th inning. "It sucks playing this long into the night and to come out on the wrong side of it. Obviously we have to come back [Tuesday] and get a win. We haven't been playing the best baseball. It would've been nice to win this one. I think the momentum could've carried us a long way."
Instead, it only sunk them further.
Time-wise, it was the longest game in both clubs' history. And for the Angels, it marked only the third time they've played into the 19th inning. Seven members of their depleted bullpen accounted for 12 2/3 innings -- none bigger than the six frames of one-run ball Jerome Williams hurled -- and in the end, the Angels had nothing to show for it.
Michael Roth, Dane De La Rosa and Scott Downs combined to give up four runs in the eighth inning and Ernesto Frieri surrendered a two-out, ninth-inning liner to Yoenis Cespedes that bounced off the left-field wall and scored the tying run.
Ten innings later, with two outs and Jed Lowrie on first, Barry Enright -- appearing in his first game since being called up on Thursday -- served up Moss' two-run shot to right field, bringing a painful end to an arduous night.
"You always have your share of frustrating games during the course of a season, and this one obviously is extremely frustrating," said Angels manager Mike Scioscia, who at 2 a.m. PT was still bouncing potential roster moves off his head.
"We didn't do a good job in the bullpen and it cost us the game," Frieri said. "We didn't make our pitches, and that's what happens. It was tough. It was bad. It wasn't fun to be out there, fighting with that team. They didn't deserve that win. But that's how baseball is sometimes. Crazy."
"Crazy" hardly did Monday night justice.
The game saw four players -- Coco Crisp, Chris Young, Luis Jimenez and Bourjos -- leave early with injuries. It saw Brett Anderson hurl 5 1/3 innings of relief in a game he was originally scratched from starting. It saw reliever Jerry Blevins make his first career plate appearance. It saw Howie Kendrick, Brendan Harris and Jed Lowrie compile nine at-bats each. And it saw 598 pitches cross home plate.
When Moss' ball cleared the right-field fence, giving him his second homer of the night and handing the A's a second straight walk-off, it spoiled a night when a heavy-hearted Tommy Hanson pitched six innings of two-run ball and a still-ailing Albert Pujols notched four hits.
"It's one of those things where you just want to quit, but at the same time you don't want to lose so you're not going to quit," Moss said. "You just keep fighting through and keep hoping they throw a ball into your bat. I don't even know how I hit it. I was so late on everything after the 10th inning on."
Offensively, the Angels got two homers from Pujols, snapping a 19-game homerless drought, a moon shot from Mark Trumbo and a four-run fifth inning -- after going 0-for-17 with runners in scoring position while dropping three of four to the Mariners in Seattle.
Down five heading into the eighth, the A's quickly made it a one-run game with four runs. Lowrie hit an RBI single, giving the A's three straight hits to start the inning off Roth, Cespedes walked to load the bases against De La Rosa and Josh Donaldson hit a two-run single two batters later. Then, with two outs, Chris Young notched a pinch-hit RBI single off Downs to put Oakland right back in it.
Frieri, making only his second appearance in six days, stranded two runners in the eighth and checked in for the ninth trying to record the four-out save. But with two outs and Coco Crisp on third, Cespedes lined a ball that almost went out for a homer and led to the Angels' fourth extra-inning game of the season.
For a seven-inning stretch, from the eighth to the 14th, the Angels had just five baserunners. Finally, they scored in the 15th, when J.B. Shuck drew a bases-loaded walk off Anderson. But in the bottom half, Williams gave up a two-out, game-tying RBI single to Adam Rosales.
And four innings later, it was -- painstakingly -- over.
"Everybody out there gave everything they had," Scioscia said. "It's just frustrating when you don't put those last outs together to hold a lead."
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SacTown Royalty: Tom Ziller: Virginia Beach reportedly reaches deal with Comcast, Kings
Sacramento's worsening relocation nightmare continues: Virginia Beach's mayor
reportedly has a deal with the Kings and Comcast to build a new facility in the city.
They just need $150 million from the state of Virginia to make it pencil out.
Welp City. According to WAVY-TV's Bruce Rader, Virginia Beach mayor Will Sessoms
has reached a deal with Comcast-Spectacor and apparently the Maloofs to build a city
-owned arena in that fair burg, with the cable company as the operator and the Kings
as the primary tenant. Next Tuesday, Rader reports, Sessoms will ask the Virginia
Beach City Council to approve a request to the State of Virginia for $150 million to
help build the arena and finance the team's relocation. The apparent angle will be that
doing the deal gives Virginia its first professional major league team since ... the ABA's
Rader says $80 million of that money will go toward relocation costs for the Kings. The
Maloofs owe the city of Sacramento just less than that amount, and the standard recent
relocation fees from the NBA have been $30 million. The Maloofs could also default on
their loan with the city and fork over a $25 million stake of the team, per the loan
Famously, the Maloofs bristled at providing collateral for a restructured city loan in the
most recent arena negotiations. The Virginia Beach deal, as proposed, would apparently
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Hardwood Paroxysm: Curtis Harris: The Welfare Kings
After months of negotiations it appears the details have been worked out
to build an arena in Virginia Beach, and bring a major league sports team
with it.
But the deal is far from being done.
A plan to build a $350 million arena on the Virginia Beach oceanfront,
with an NBA team as its anchor tenant, moved forward tonight.
- Via Va Beach/Kings/Arena Details worked out
Oh things are moving forward, alright. Yet another reach into the public pocket by
private sports franchises. The Maloofs of Sacramento Kings infamy are continuing
their quest to shore up their own finances at the expense of some public, somewhere.
The plan for this stadium boondoggle is staggering. Of the $300 million plan Ive
been able to find and scrutinize, heres whats been reported:
The city would contribute $195 million. The state will be asked for $150
million, of which $70 million would be for the arena, and Comcast-
Spectacor, the Philadelphia-based sports and entertainment company
that would lease and operate the arena and is working to recruit the
pro sports team, would put in $35 million.
So, out of a $300 million stadium, the city of Virginia Beach will provide $195 million.
The Commonwealth of Virginia will spend $70 million. That leaves just $35 million of
private dollars to be spent by Comcast to finance construction. Also keep in mind
Virginia is also being asked to spend $80 million to cover relocation expenses for the
Maloofs and to make up for so-called lost revenue should the Kings relocate and be
forced to play in substandard arenas.
Leaving aside the entitled notion of lost revenue, this is patently absurd. For those
of you looking for more confirmation on the lunacy of stadium construction read
Sports, Jobs and Taxes, which has case study after case study on failed arena
And what exactly are the promises? Well lets take a look at the two consulting
projections Ive been able to find so far.
The Koch study estimated an arena, starting in 2015, would host nearly
200 events a year with 1.3 million attendees. It would also create 1,230
jobs and generate $98 million in revenue in 2015, including $66 million
in Virginia Beach.
And then theres the study by Conventions, Sports & Leisure International whose
name ought to be a sign they are going to swing for the fences in their estimates:
The study presented Tuesday, done by Texas-based Conventions, Sports
& Leisure International, showed the annual revenue for southeastern
Virginia generated by an arena would be $152 million, including $92
million in Virginia Beach. It would create 1,900 jobs and $8.9 million
in city tax revenue.
Both studies worryingly use data from pro-stadium Comcast in their formulations,
but yet we have a huge discrepancy in benefits. Koch says about 1200 jobs and
$100 million in revenue. Conventions, Sports & Leisure International says 1900
jobs and $150 million in revenue.
Id go with the conservative estimate here based on past stadium failures, but also
upsetting is that it benefits Conventions, Sports & Leisure International to put out
attractive numbers to sweet talk cities and states to finance stadiums. That firm
was founded in the late 1980s in Minnesota, an era that began extreme stadium
construction in the Twin Cities, and as we look at the list of associations and
consultations made by Conventions, Sports & Leisure it becomes apparent theyre
living on the gravy train...CONTINUE READING AT HARDWOOD PAROXYSM
Cowbell Kingdom: Jonathan Santiago: The Kings have improved with their new starting lineup
After a disappointing start, the Sacramento Kings have begun to stabilize thanks to
changes to their starters. With the additions of Aaron Brooks and John Salmons,
their defense has stayed the course while the offense has finally caught up. At
Sactown Royalty, our friend Tom Ziller broke down the plus/minus numbers of the
Kings new starting five and found some positive results.
Ziller also notes Salmons effect on the Kings new lineup, pointing out that theThe Kings are 2-2 with this starting lineup, and that five-man unit has been
Sacramentos best by no small margin. The unit Salmons, Brooks, Evans, Jason
Thompson and DeMarcus Cousins is +31 in 68 minutes,per NBA.com. The next
best five-man unit Salmons, Brooks, Travis Outlaw, Jimmer Fredette and Chuck
Hayes (?!) is +10 in six minutes. Clearly, the new starting five is working better
than anything else Smart has tossed out there.
veteran small forward leads the Kings in plus/minus at+50 in 192 minutes. Ill add
another startling statistic about Salmons contributions this season that I actually
tweeted last night. Through four games as a starter, the veteran swingman leads
the Kings in offensive rating at 117.6. Paired with a defensive rating of 100.9,
Salmons has posted a net rating of 16.7, which tops the Kings in their last four
Below is a table breaking down where the Kings have improved statistically since
Keith Smarts shakeup to his starting five.
As noted above, with the exception of blowout losses to the Lakers, Trail Blazers
and Hawks, the Kings defense has remained steady. In their first nine games, they
were allowing opponents to score 97.8 points per contest, while limiting them to
44.5 percent from the field. In their last four games, theyve allowed opponents to
score roughly the same amount of points (99.4) and shoot a similar percentage from
the floor (44 percent).
Now, for those of you who are visually oriented, heres a chart comparing the Kings
shooting performance over their first 13 games. Its just like the graph on Brooks
found in my piece on the Kings new backcourt.
The offense has seen massive...CONTINUE READING AT COWBELL KINGDOM
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|Herpes Simplex HIV Infections
|Drug: valacyclovir Drug: placebo
|Phase 4
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Intervention Model: Crossover Assignment
Masking: Double (Participant, Investigator)
Primary Purpose: Prevention
|Official Title:
|A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo Controlled Crossover Trial Using Valacyclovir to Suppress HSV and HIV Shedding in HIV-1, HSV-2 Coinfected Persons
- To assess reduction in mucosal HIV shedding associated with daily valacyclovir for suppression of HSV-2 reactivation. [ Time Frame: 18 weeks ]
- To quantify increase in rectal and pharyngeal HIV-1 shedding associated with HSV-1 and HSV-2 reactivation. To determine reduction in systemic HIV RNA during valacyclovir therapy. To evaluate reduction in inflammatory cells and HIV replication. [ Time Frame: 18 weeks ]
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|March 2003
|Study Completion Date:
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Sexually transmitted diseases and genital ulcer disease (GUD) contribute significantly to the spread of HIV, as their presence is associated with higher rates of HIV acquisition in susceptible individuals. Herpes simplex virus-2 (HSV-2) is a major cause of GUD in developed and developing countries.
The primary objective of this research study is to assess if daily valacyclovir therapy for suppression of HSV-2 reactivation is associated with a decrease in mucosal HIV shedding in individuals co-infected with both HSV-2 and HIV.
This study is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover trial. Sixty men who have sex with men (MSM) will be randomized to first receive either valacyclovir, 1 gram once a day, or matching placebo for 8 weeks. After a 2-week washout period during which all participants receive placebo, subjects then switch to the other treatment for the next 8 weeks.
At screening, informed consent is obtained and individuals will have blood drawn to test antibody status to HIV and HSV and well as to monitor CD4 count and plasma HIV RNA determination. At enrollment, oral, genital, and rectal specimens are obtained and additional blood is drawn. Participants are given a two-week supply of study medication and are instructed on the technique of collecting daily home samples and completing a diary. Following enrollment, they are asked to collect daily home oral and genital samples, as well as semen samples twice a week, for the full 18 weeks of the study. Participants return to the clinic three times per week for follow-up, for collection of oral and rectal specimens, and additional study medication. Rectal Biopsy is performed at weeks 8 and 18 for those individuals that signed the additional rectal biopsy consent form.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years and older (Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- HIV seropositive and HSV-2 seropositive
- MSM (men having sex with men)
- 18 years old or older
Exclusion Criteria:
- Known history of adverse reaction to acyclovir or valacyclovir
- Planned open label use of acyclovir, valacyclovir or famciclovir
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00161434
|United States, Washington
|Virology Research Clinic
|Seattle, Washington, United States, 98122
|Principal Investigator:
|Anna Wald, MD, MPH
|University of Washington
|Responsible Party:
|Anna Wald, MD, MPH, University of Washington
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT00161434 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
P01AI030731 ( U.S. NIH Grant/Contract )
|Study First Received:
|September 8, 2005
|Last Updated:
|December 29, 2007
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Additional relevant MeSH terms:
HIV Infections
Herpes Simplex
Lentivirus Infections
Retroviridae Infections
RNA Virus Infections
Virus Diseases
Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Viral
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Immunologic Deficiency Syndromes
Immune System Diseases
Herpesviridae Infections
DNA Virus Infections
Skin Diseases, Viral
Skin Diseases, Infectious
Skin Diseases
Antiviral Agents
Anti-Infective Agents
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I have been advised that the 152 suttas of the Majjhima Nikaya (Bhikkhu Bodhi translations) and 34 suttas of the Digha Nikaya (Maurice Walshe translation?) have been published online at...
Alas, registration is required (presumably for copyright reasons) but I thought this would be worth announcing should anyone wish to register and have electronic access to these suttas, which are worth reading in their own right but are bound to facilitate more fruitful Dhamma discussion online. It seems from the site layout that in time they intend to have as much of the Tipitaka on line as possible.
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Dark Chocolate Frosting Recipe
I've been on the hunt for a great chocolatey frosting. When in doubt, I've always just gone with ganache. You can dip cupcakes in ganache for an easy slick cover. Or you can let it thicken up and spread it on with a spatula. But I wanted something I could pipe in pretty swirls on cupcakes.
Now I've tried the Hershey's chocolate frosting and wasn't a huge fan. I've also tried chocolate Swiss meringue buttercream. I love SMBC but that stuff just wasn't chocolatey enough. That's where this frosting comes in.
I saw this recipe pop up on My Baking Heart and instantly perked up. It's a humorous story about her Count Chocula obsession. I wasn't so much interested in a Count Chocula cupcake, but the frosting on top looked like a great chocolate frosting. And boy, is it great!
When I made this frosting I actually didn't have any milk in the house. It happens quite often around here. Since I'm lactose intolerant and Hubby isn't a huge milk drinker, we just don't keep it in the house. On a side note, when my brother A was here, he went through a half gallon in a day. I'm pretty sure he would have drank more if I had more in the house. But I digress. Back to this frosting. I had no milk, but I had some Baileys. So I subbed that in place of the milk. It was great. Feel free to use whichever you prefer.
Remember how I mentioned I had bought a boat load of pink sprinkles for really cheap. Yea, these are the same sprinkles again. I think I'll be using them for years!!
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Dark Chocolate Frosting
Yield: Makes enough for 24 cupcakes
6 Tbsp butter
2 tsp vanilla extract
3 cups powdered sugar
3/4 cup dark cocoa powder
1/3 cup milk (or Baileys)
Cream butter and vanilla.
In a separate bowl, combine powdered sugar and cocoa powder. Add dry ingredients to creamed mixture.
Slowly add milk until frosting reaches desired consistency, then beat another 5 minutes creamy.
Recipe adapted from My Baking Heart
36 Responses to "Dark Chocolate Frosting Recipe"
loving the baileys idea! mmmmm
I use the same recipe (I think, I've had it for years; a standby. I think it was called "Chocolate Fudge Frosting")
Best thing EVER to do? add a bit of mint extract – it's very easily my most popular cake filling.. and my favourite icing to eat by the spoonful lol.
I haven't found the perfect chocolate frosting yet, so I'll definitely have to try this one!
i definitely, definitely have to try this soon. i can't get enough of chocolate!
It's funny about the no milk thing…I was making a new martini recipe that was super strong, so I thought cream would help it become drinkable – but I had no cream, but I did have Vanilla Caramel Coffeemate…it was great!
Ironically, I almost never have milk and always have Bailey's. Go figure.
Sometimes you really do need a seriously dark chocolatey frosting. This looks absolutely ideal.
you really got into the food styling there — cute pic with the cupcake in the sprinkles.
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This sounds nice – I'll have to try it one day! Jen, have you tried King Arthur Flour's Supersimple Chocolate Frosting recipe? It is my favourite recipe (so far) for chocolate frosting – I'd definitely recommend it!
(Sheesh! deleted to fix a typo! Wish there was an edit function :))
Pegster – I have not tried the KA recipe. It looks similar to this chocolate frosting recipe which is delicious!
The think I love about this frosting is the stiffness and the fudgeness.
I like this frosting for when I want something quick. Otherwise, I like to use frosting that involves melted, good chocolate for those special occasions. YUM! I would gobble up your cupcakes in a second.
Great call on the Bailey's – my mom would love that icing. I am going to try this next time I make cupcakes.
I would never think to sub bailey's for milk. Brilliant. I love my chocolate desserts to be super chocolaty – this looks great!
LOVE the super pink sprinkles too. So pretty 😀
Oh, I forgot to mention that I'm hosting a giveaway. I wonder if it would come handy in this baking project…
These look great!! I love your photos!! I've been searching for a good chocolate-y frosting and I think I might try this!!
Would you mind checking out my blog? 😀 http://ajscookingsecrets.blogspot.com/
I could have definitely used this recipe for my sourdough chocolate cake this week
i just made this frosting today to go inside some cupcakes using your cone method. and i topped with vanilla buttercream, at my hubby's request.
let me just say this was so delicious i had to take my whitening strips out early so i could lick my fingers, and then the bowl. then my 15 month old attacked me to lick the spatula. we were all sugar high and happy before dinner.
my hubby said "every day i am happier i married you because of things like this"
Thanks for sharing this recipe!!!
Kris – I love hearing comments like that! Thanks for trusting my recipes enough to try on your hubby!
Mmm this looks fantastic, though the ingredients look similar to another delicious recipe I've used before that is pretty soft. I'm guessing it's the butter temperature. Should it be room temperature here? Thanks!
You definitely want your butter at room temperature so it creams nicely.
I have the Bailey's..lol but I'm out of cocoa powder. Have you ever tried subbing it with melted chocolate? And if so how much do you use?
Best frosting ever. Perfect taste, texture and color. It was divine. I will never use another chocolate frosting recipe ever again. Thank you very, very much! It is truly a gift. 🙂
I am a person who has been cooking from the age of 5 ….lol now i have certin likes loves and disliks lol however i found a revepie i wanted to make and it called for a fudge type frosting…. knowing i didnt have one i liked for this so i started looking friday night and didnt come across your recepie until saturday morning so i got out my ingreadience.. but i didnt have Balies or white milk i had some Cream de Mint and Choc. Milk so i straied a tad from ur recepie …. i used 1/2 stick of butter, and to get 1/3 cup of liquid i used aprox 1/4 cup of Cream de Mint and the rest Choc. Milk. Plus the res of ur ingreadience …..omg this is the best dark choc fudge frosting ive ever had!!!! And i used the best dk. Cocoa i know of !!!!!! Thankyou thankyou THANKYOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm a baker and for the life of me I can't find a thick chocolate fudge frosting. Is this frosting thick? I don't want anything too creamy, like ganache when you let it sit. Help please!
Thank you for responding! 🙂 I see that some people use melted chocolate instead of cocoa powder. Doesn't it really matter?
If I make these the day before do I have to refrigerate them(since the recipe calls for milk)or can I leave them on the counter covered?
Hi. Is the butter you use salted or unsalted?
This is absolutely THE BEST chocolate frosting recipe I have EVER tried. I used it to frost some homemade vanilla mint cupcakes and topped them with an Andes mint for my daughters sweet 16 party. I had complete strangers tell me I need to open up a bakery and sell nothing but those cupcakes! Thank you so much for posting this. It is truly amazing.
I can't wait to try this! I LOVE the flavor of the hersey's dark choc frosting recipe but its so thin that i can't use it for cupcakes, only for a cake. I even tried refrigeration overnight to see if that would thicken it up and it didn't. so i can not wait try to this one for my cupcakes!
I made a variation on this recipe for my daughter's birthday cake yesterday and it was fabulous!
I'm still trying to figure out how 6T butter is enough though–I ended up putting in two whole sticks of butter and adding in the milk after the first addition (I added it slowly) of powdered sugar/cocoa combo–it was so thick and dry that my mixer was making new, horrible noises and I was sure it was going to die! LOL


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