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BMW knows a thing or two about building fun-to-drive machines. And the new 1-series is no exception. The 128i is the base model, but with a 230-hp 3.0-liter inline Six and a slick six-speed manual, this little tyke moves out like a top-of-the-line 3-series convertible of a generation ago, maybe better. Despite the petite dimensions, there's room for tall drivers and passengers thanks to seat tracks that allow the front seats to encroach well into rear-seat space. Hey, they are only occasional back seats, right? Unless you need to convey rear-seat passengers every day, this is all the BMW you need, and all the doors you could want. A powered soft-top was chosen because it consumes less valuable luggage space than a retractable hardtop. And, of course, it costs less to produce. The mechanism is said to erect or stash itself in around 22 seconds, at vehicle speeds up to 30 mph. Options? Check out the sun-protected optional leather upholstery and specially adapted climate-control system.
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TROY -- A local couple was honored Saturday afternoon with a distinction that took 75 years to achieve.
With only two months to go before their 76th wedding anniversary, Walter T. Patrick, Sr. and Anna May Patrick accepted an award for being the couple who has been married for the longest time in New York State.
The award was courtesy of New York Marriage Encounter, an organization that has promoted and advocated strengthening marriage bonds for countless couples nationwide since the early 1970s.
The pair accepted a plaque honoring them during a gathering which included four generations of their family in the ballroom at their home, a senior living apartment complex on Gurley Avenue in Lansingburgh. The couple has spent its entire life in North Troy.
"I was in Texas during World War II," Walter said. "That was the only time we were apart."
Walter was waiting to be shipped out, not certain if he'd see his wife and four children again.
"We were all ready at the dock waiting by the ship with all our clothes and gear on," he recalled. "And then it finished. The war ended."
Patrick returned to Troy where he began a career with General Electric as a machinist until his retirement. At 96 years old, Walter was lucid, responsive and visibly pleased to be in the company of a good portion of his family.
All in all, he and his wife have five children, 15 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren, with number 30 only a few months away.
Asked about the secret to a long, successful marriage, Walter replied with a shrug.
"We like each other, I guess."
Anna May's advice to young couples starting out in marriage was simple.
"Don't lie to one another," she said. "I don't like to fight either."
The pair met at a place once known as 'Miami Beach' up on what was called Oil Mill Hill. There was a dance hall and a nightclub there, where the two met and fell in love three-quarters of a century ago.
"Miami Beach was basically a pond," said Robert Patrick, Walter's 75-year-old son. "That was the neighborhood swimming hole, so that's how it got its name, I guess. Now there's a filtration plant there."
Robert said his father's two biggest interests outside of his work are what kept him even-headed throughout his marriage.
"Golf and horses."
The award represents the longest continuously married couple in New York State, though Tony Viscusi of Marriage Encounter said a couple in Connecticut has been together for 80 years.
"Marriage encounter started in the early 70s, and we've probably seen close to two million couples," Viscusi said. "What we teach them is a better way to communicate. And as you can see, it works."
Charles Sweeney may also be reached at 270-1252.

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Prior to joining NBC News in July 2009, Truong had been a general assignment reporter with KUSA in Denver since 2006. Since joining KUSA, Truong had reported on a variety of breaking news stories including the 2008 Democratic National Convention. From 2004-2006, Truong was a general assignment reporter with WWL in New Orleans. He covered the initial impact and aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and was part of the team reporting for the only local station to remain on the air throughout the storm. The team's work earned a Peabody and Alfred I. duPont award for Hurricane Katrina coverage. Truong also worked as a reporter for WMAZ in Macon, Georgia and WWNY in Watertown, New York.
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In his Kastamonu Addendum, Bediuzzaman Said Nursi states that some ignorant men of religion will interpret the hadiths by looking only at their surface meaning, making statements that do away with the free use of reason, for which reason they will fall into doubt over matters that can very easily be understood by the use of reason and good conscience, and that they can also in this way harm Muslims whose knowledge is weak. Said Nursi sets out with complete clarity this matter that Muslims of the End Times frequently encounter:
... SOME SUPERFICIAL SCHOLARS (who have judged on the basis of the seeming meanings of the hadiths) HAVE FALLEN INTO DOUBT LOOKING AT THE EXTERNAL MEANING OF THOSE ACCOUNTS AND HADITH. They have either DENIED THEIR ACCURACY OR else have ATTRIBUTED A SUPERSTITOUS MEANING [a wrong one as if something fanciful in tales] TO THEM AS IF EXPECTING AN IMPOSSIBLE APPEARANCE [of a literally impossible person who has characteristics that abolish one's faculty of reason to decide conscientiously], and thus inflict harm [for people will have difficulty in believing such metaphysical speculation, so they inflict harm on those common Muslims who do not have knowledge] on Muslims' faith. (Bediuzzaman Said Nursi, Kastamonu Addendum, p. 80)
In our day, too, some ignorant religious scholars emerge and interpret the hadiths of our Prophet (saas) in the same superficial manner as described by Said Nursi, and thus try to cover up the coming of Hazrat Mahdi (as), at least in their own eyes. The religious scholars Said Nursi refers to in this passage are today trying to deceive people in exactly the same way and this, by the will of Allah, is a marvel and a prophecy, of Bediuzzaman's.
For example, some ignorant and bigoted men of religion today CLAIM, IN A MANNER THAT TOTALLY CONFLICTS WITH THE HADITH OF OUR PROPHET (SAAS) AND WITH THE LAW OF ALLAH, that Hazrat Mahdi (as) will be a most extraordinary person and will be recognized by the public as soon as he appears, that not even tanks, shells, guns or atom bombs will have any effect on him, that when people look above Hazrat Mahdi's (as) head they will see angels on a cloud, and that these angels will constantly identify Hazrat Mahdi (as) to people.
It is revealed in the hadith of our Prophet (saas) that there will be Angels alongside Hazrat Mahdi (as) and that they will help him:
GABRIEL AND MICHAEL AND FORTY-SIX THOUSAND (46000) ANGELS WILL BE IMAM MAHDI'S [HAZRAT MAHDI'S (AS)] FOLLOWERS AND COMPANIONS. (Sheikh as-Saduq, Al-Amali, Session 92, p. 504; Sheikh Muhammad ibn Ibrahim Numani, al-Ghaybah al-Numani, p. 56; Tafseer al-Ayyaashi, Vol. 1, p. 197; Muhammad Baqir Majlisi, Bihar al-Anwar, Vol. 19, p. 284; Ibn Qulawayh al-Qummi, Kamil al-Ziyarat, pp. 52, 326 ; Vol. 52, p. 356; Vol. 53, pp. 14, 87; Hashim ibn Sulayman al-Bahrani, Kitab al-burhan fi tafsir al-Qur'an Vol. 1, p. 313; Al-Muttaqi al-Hindi, Al-Burhan fi Alamat al-Mahdi Akhir az-Zaman , p. 77; Mikyalu'l Makarim, Vol. 1, pp. 29, 73-74)
Allah reveals in the Qur'an that some people from the tribe of our Prophet (saas) claimed that an Angel should come down as proof that the Prophet Muhammad (saas) was actually a Prophet. After that, He reveals that our Prophet (saas) was simply a human being sent as a warner, a messenger:
Perhaps you are leaving aside part of what has been revealed to you and your breast is constricted by this because they say, "Why has treasure not been sent down to him OR AN ANGEL NOT ACCOMPANIED HIM?" You are only a warner and Allah is Guardian over all things. (Surah Hud, 12)
In another verse it is revealed that people who denied the Prophets generally demand to see Angels as a condition of belief:
Why do you not BRING ANGELS TO US if you are telling the truth?' The Angels only descend with the truth and then they would be granted no reprieve. (Surat al-Hijr, 7-8)
They say, 'Why has AN ANGEL NOT BEEN SENT TO HIM?' If We were to send down an Angel, that would be the end of the affair and they would have no reprieve. (Surat al-An'am, 8)
Even if WE SENT DOWN ANGELS TO HEM, AND THE DEAD SPOKE TO THEM, AND WE GATHERED TOGETHER EVERYTHING IN FRONT OF THEM RIGHT BEFORE THEIR EYES, THEY WOULD STILL NOT BELIEVER UNLESS ALLAH WILLED. The truth is that most of them are ignorant. (Surat al-An'am, 111)
What are they waiting for BUT FOR THE ANGELS TO COME TO THEM or for your Lord Himself to come, or for one of your Lord's Signs to come? On the day that one of your Lord's Signs does come, no belief which a self professes will be of any use to it if it did not believe before and earn good in its belief. Say: 'Wait, then; We too are waiting.' (Surat al-An'am, 158)
What are they waiting for but THE ANGELS TO COME TO THEM or your Lord's command to come? That is like what those before them did. Allah did not wrong them; rather they wronged themselves. (Surat an-Nahl, 33)
The ruling circle of those of his people who were unbelievers said, 'This is nothing but a human being like yourselves who simply wants to gain ascendancy over you. IF ALLAH HAD WANTED HE WOULD HAVE SENT ANGELS DOWN. We never heard of anything like this among our ancestors, the earlier peoples. (Surat al-Muminun, 24)
They say, 'What is the matter with this Messenger, that he eats food and walks in the market-place? WHY HAS AN ANGEL NOT BEEN SENT DOWN TO HIM SO THAT SO THAT IT CAN BE A WARNER ALONG WITH HIM? (Surat al-Furqan, 7)
'Why have gold bracelets not been put upon his arms and WHY IS THERE NOT A TRAIN OF ANGELS ACCOMPANYING HIM?' In that way he swayed his people and they succumbed to him. They were a people of deviators. (Surat az-Zukhruf, 53, 54)
When the Messengers came to them from in front and from behind, saying, 'Do not worship anyone but Allah.'they said, 'IF OUR LORD HAD WILLED, HE COULD HAVE SENT ANGELS DOWN, SO WE REJECT THE MESSAGE YOU HAVE BEEN SENT WITH.' (Surah Fussilat, 14)
Or make the sky, AS YOU CLAIM, fall down on us in lumps; or BRING ALLAH AND THE ANGELS HERE AS A GUARANTEE; or possess a house built out of gleaming gold; or ascend up into heaven – and even then we will not believe in your ascent unless you bring us down a book to read!' Say: 'Glory be to my Lord! Am I anything but a human messenger?' Nothing prevents people from believing when guidance comes to them but the fact that they say, 'Has Allah sent a human being as Messenger?' SAY: 'IF THERE HAD BEEN ANGELS ON THE EARTH GOING ABOUT IN PEACE, WE WOULD HAVE SENT DOWN TO THEM AN ANGEL FROM HEAVEN AS MESSENGER.' (Surat al-Isra', 92-95)
As is clear from these verses, unbelievers have produced the same excuses in all periods of history. In the same way that the deniers demanded the presence of Angels in order to believe in our Prophet (saas), so some people today who do not believe are using similar methods in order to reject the coming of such a guide as Hazrat Mahdi (as).
By claiming there will be an Angel above Hazrat Mahdi's (as) head, that everyone will see that Angel and that Hazrat Mahdi (as) will thereby be identified, they are proposing a situation that can never come about, by Allah's will, under earthly conditions, and imagine, in their own eyes, that they can thus prevent the coming of Hazrat Mahdi (as).
It is revealed in the hadiths that an Angel will introduce Hazrat Mahdi (as) by calling out from a cloud above Hazrat Mahdi's (as) head, "This is Hazrat Mahdi (as), follow him." However, the cloud mentioned in the hadith is not one that people will be able to see. In the figurative sense, it is a cloud visible to the world of the Angels and the djinn. The appearance of such a thing is not beyond the comprehension of angels or djinn. As revealed in other hadiths of our Prophet (saas), Hazrat Mahdi (as) is the Mahdi of angels and djinn, as well as of human beings. Allah has sent Hazrat Mahdi (as) as a blessing to all three separate worlds. This description is therefore aimed at the world of the djinn, and especially that of the angels. And such a situation is a valid incident for them. When the event described in the hadiths takes place and an Angel cries out the glad tidings of Hazrat Mahdi (as), other angels will heed that call, as revealed in other hadith, and will also assist Hazrat Mahdi (as). The hadiths of our Prophet (saas) on the subject read:
... Allah will send three thousand Angels to help him [Hazrat Mahdi (as)]. (Nuaim ibn Hammad, Kitab Al-Fitan)
Allah will support him [Hazrat Mahdi (as)] with three thousand Angels. (Ibn Hajar al-Haythami, Al-Qawl al-Mukhtasar fi `Alamat al-Mahdi al-Muntadhar, p. 41)
It is therefore most important that these hadith should not be interpreted in terms of their superficial meaning. Because it is very clear that what is being referred to here is not "an Angel appearing in a cloud and speaking to people, and introducing them Hazrat Mahdi (as)." No such thing has ever happened with our Prophet (saas) or any other Prophet. The angels have always appeared in the form of beautiful human beings and the Prophets have never been one hundred percent certain that they are angels. If such a miracle were to take place, everyone would believe unconditionally, accept Hazrat Mahdi (as) and feel no doubts of him of any kind. But such a thing is completely opposed to the law of Allah, as revealed in the Qur'an. Because if such a thing were to happen regarding Hazrat Mahdi (as), the "test" created for human beings in this world would be eliminated and that, according the Qur'an, is impossible. The angels are invisible to human beings. The angels will help Hazrat Mahdi (as) without being visible to him and, by the will of Allah, will inspire in people's hearts the idea that "This person is Hazrat Mahdi (as)." If, as some people say, Angels come down from the sky in a visible form and say "This is Hazrat Mahdi (as), follow him" and if a hand appears from the cloud and points to Hazrat Mahdi (as), indicating the oath of allegiance should be taken to him and if millions of people witness this but still deny Hazrat Mahdi (as) despite all this clear and incontrovertible evidence, then that means they don't believe the words of the Angels. And that is out of the question. The open and explicit conversations of the Angels will take place among themselves.
Hazrat Mahdi (as) will go to Mecca and there, after he is forced to by people saying "If you refuse, we will strike you on the neck," he will accept their oath of allegiance to him between the Corner and the Maqam against his will. (Ibn Hajar al-Haythami, Al-Qawl al-Mukhtasar fi Alamat al-Mahdi al- Muntadhar, p. 32)
If there were to be Angels beside Hazrat Mahdi (as) visible to everyone and calling them to swear allegiance to him, then Hazrat Mahdi (as) himself would be sure that he is Hazrat Mahdi (as). In that event, there would be no need for people to oblige him to agree that he is Hazrat Mahdi (as). Because if there were to be an Angel visible beside him, this would be evident and incontrovertible evidence and Hazrat Mahdi (as) would not be able to object it. And in that event, it would be obligatory for people to swear allegiance to him.
Many scholars from various countries will set out, unknown to one another, in order to seek Hazrat Mahdi (as) and 310 people will accompany each scholar… When they ask one another, "Why have you come here?" they will all answer "We seek Hazrat Mahdi (as), who will prevent this corruption and spiritually capture Constantinople, because we have learned his name, those of his mother and father and of his army.' (Ibn Hajar al-Haythami, Al-Qawl al-Mukhtasar fi Alamat al-Mahdi al- Muntadhar, p. 40)
It is revealed in many places in the hadiths of our Prophet (saas) that Islamic scholars will set out to seek Hazrat Mahdi (as). If there were to be an Angel visible above Hazrat Mahdi's (as) head, everyone would immediately know his identity and location. And there would be no need for Islamic scholars to set out to find Hazrat Mahdi (as). Another method by which some ignorant men of religion imagine, in their own eyes, that they can keep the coming of Hazrat Mahdi (as) secret, is to claim that Hazrat Mahdi (as) will be invulnerable to tanks, shells, guns and even the atom bomb.
The fact is, however, that our Prophet (saas) has stated in the hadiths that Hazrat Mahdi (as) will resemble the Prophets in various ways and that, like them, he will have to strive against difficulties. Like the Prophets, Hazrat Mahdi (as) will be slandered, tested by false allegations, various troubles and afflictions, and will overcome all the snares set by the deniers. Hadiths transmitted from our Prophet (saas) state:
Imam Zayn al-Abidin stated:
"OUR QAIM [HAZRAT MAHDI (AS)] WILL RESEMBLE THE MESSENGERS OF ALLAH IN VARIOUS WAYS. HE WILL INDIVIDUALLY RESEMBLE NOAH (AS), ABRAHAM (AS), MOSES (AS), JESUS (AS), JOB (AS) AND MOHAMMAD (SAAS) AND THE OTHER PROPHETS. He will resemble Noah (as) in being long-lived, ABRAHAM (AS) IN HIS BIRTH BEING CONCEALED [AT HOME] and away from the public eye, to MOSES (AS) in his state of fear (the intensity of dangers directed to Hazrat Mahdi (as); his being face to face to all kinds of danger like murder, plotting, arrest, taking into custody and exile) and in his being in occultation (his constantly spending his life hiding); to Jesus (as) in people being in conflict about him (some people will say Hazrat Mahdi (as) will come while others will say he will not); to Job (as) in being delivered to salvation after trouble (Hazrat Mahdi (as) will also suffer many difficulties, diseases and trouble; however just like the Prophet Job (as) he will be saved by Allah's mercy); to Muhammad (saas) in his standing up with his sword (our Prophet's (saas) holy relics will be with Hazrat Mahdi [as]). (Sheikh al-Saduq, Kamal al-Din, p. 322, Chapter 31, Hadith no. 3)
Abu Bashir says: I heard Imam Muhammad Bakr (as) say: "HE WHO POSSESSES THIS OCCULTATION [HAZRAT MAHDI (AS)] WILL HAVE THE SUNNAH OF FOUR PROPHETS… I SAID, WHAT IS THE SUNNAH OF JOSEPH (AS)? AND HE SAID: IMPRISONMENT AND OCCULTATION. (Sheikh Muhammad ibn Ibrahim Numani, al-Ghaybah al-Numani, p. 191)
The hadiths of our Prophet (saas) say that the great Mahdi (as) of the End Times will be subjected to pressure, duress and oppression from the system of the antichrist, that he will be imprisoned and live with the threat of death, that his hands and feet will be chained, that a copper tablet will be hung around his neck, that he will be abandoned to suffering and trouble and that he will be isolated.
If, as some people maintain, Hazrat Mahdi (as) were an extraordinary entity with Angels visible around his head and immune to guns, tanks and shells, then how can he be imprisoned, tortured and persecuted, and live in great difficulty? How can anyone imprison or mistreat someone who is invulnerable to guns and bombs? In addition, our Prophet (saas) says there will be a time when Hazrat Mahdi (as) occults from sight. If, as they maintain, Hazrat Mahdi (as) were an extraordinary person, why would he feel the need to hide away and live out of sight?
As we have seen, the claims made by certain ignorant men of religion are exactly compatible with the description provided by Bediuzzaman Said Nursi. To use such methods to try and deceive Muslims may result in them having a heavy price to pay in this world and in the Hereafter.
In one verse of the Qur'an, Allah says:
So on the Day of Resurrection they will carry the full weight of their own burdens and some of the burdens of those they misguided without knowledge. What an evil load they bear! (Surat an-Nahl, 25)


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how much will it cost for this? any free upgrade for lion user?
OS X is the Mac operating system, regardless of whether it's described, written, or mentioned without the word Mac preceding it.Is this the beginning of the end for Mac OS X?
And who's the "we" that "are crossing their fingers and anticipating that the Mac stays around as a personal computer and does not become a mobile device like the iPad"? Because if it's more than one person that writes for this website I'm deleting the website from my bookmarks. I've about had it.
Is this seriously front-page worthy news?
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imagine if ipad3 would run osx
"It may be interesting to wait and watch to see what Apple chooses to do with their Mac lineup ...... We are crossing our fingers and anticipating that the Mac stays around as a personal computer and does not become a mobile device like the iPad."
What the hell? How does this in any way suggest Apple is ditching their desktops? The very fact that Mountain Lion brings more synchronisation features with iCloud shows that the desktop is still going to be a part of computing, otherwise why bother unifying all the data like that?
If anything, the dropping of "Mac" is to bring it to a more similar name to iOS.
Mobile platforms are different to traditional "PC" platforms. These differences aren't exactly negative; the only real issue I can think of is maintaining synchronised data; again where iCloud will be extremely useful.
At this rate apple will become zoo!
Aww man I liked the "Mac", Macintosh sounds soo cool
True, but I don't think it's in Apple's best interest to make it easier to run their OS on other machines. I mean I don't know about you but I just can't see myself iOSing on an $800 Dell laptop. I'd much rather spend $3000 on a MacBook
I'm pretty sure you can decipher what I'm really saying, lol.


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A Study of Dextran Sulfate in HIV-Infected Patients and in Patients With AIDS or AIDS Related Complex (ARC)
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Although zidovudine (AZT) has shown promise in prolonging life in patients with AIDS and severe ARC, it has significant blood toxicities. It would be beneficial to combine AZT with another antiviral agent that does not have the same toxicity. DS might be a suitable drug since it has shown antiviral activity against HIV in the laboratory, and in preliminary studies it has shown little toxicity. Also, the combination of DS with AZT has been shown to be more effective than either alone.
The study will begin with 10 patients with AIDS, 10 with ARC, and 10 with asymptomatic HIV infection taking DS by mouth 3 times a day for 24 weeks. If the initial dose of DS is tolerated without significant side effects, the next group of patients will receive a higher dose. A third group of patients will be given either a higher or lower dose depending on the results of the earlier groups. Patients will be evaluated every other week for 12 weeks, then monthly for the remaining 16 weeks. Patients will have the option of continuing DS until the entire study is completed if the drug is well tolerated. Inhaled pentamidine for the prevention of Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia is allowed, but other investigational drugs are not. Drug effects on the HIV virus, immune function, and clinical condition will be monitored during the periodic evaluations.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|12 Years and older (Child, Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria
Concurrent Medication:
- Aerosolized pentamidine for prophylaxis of Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP).
- Acetaminophen.
- Ketoconazole.
Consistently positive serum HIV p24 antigen = or > 70 picograms/ml, defined by the Abbott HIV antigen test, on two occasions, each within 1 month prior to entry, separated by at least 72 hours, the last of which must be within 2 weeks of starting therapy. Positive antibody to HIV with a federally licensed ELISA test kit.
Exclusion Criteria
Patients with any negative HIV p24 antigen test within 1 month of entry are excluded. Hemophiliacs are excluded.
Prior Medication:
Excluded within 4 weeks of study entry:
- Biologic response modifiers.
- Zidovudine (AZT) or other antiretroviral agents.
- Other investigational drugs.
- Excluded within 12 weeks of study entry:
- Ribavirin.
- Excluded:
- Ongoing therapy and/or prophylaxis for an AIDS-defining opportunistic infection.
- Anticoagulant drugs.
- Systemic corticosteroids.
- Aspirin.
- Dextran sulfate.
- Sedatives.
- Barbiturates.
Prior Treatment:
Excluded within 2 weeks of study entry:
- Transfusion.
Severe diarrhea:
- = or > 5 loose or watery stools per day. Significant malabsorption:
- > 10 percent weight loss within past 3 months with serum carotene < 75 IU/ml or vitamin A < 75 IU/ml. Transfusion dependent:
- Requiring 2 units of blood > once a month. Active opportunistic infection. Symptomatic visceral Kaposi's sarcoma (KS), progression of KS within 1 month of entry, or concurrent neoplasms other than KS. Basal cell carcinoma of the skin or in situ carcinoma of the cervix. Hemorrhagic diseases such as hemophilia A or B or von Willebrand disease.
Active drug or alcohol abuse sufficient in the investigator's opinion to prevent adequate compliance with study therapy.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00001009
|United States, California
|Los Angeles County - USC Med Ctr
|Los Angeles, California, United States, 90033
|UCLA CARE Ctr
|Los Angeles, California, United States, 90095
|San Francisco AIDS Clinic / San Francisco Gen Hosp
|San Francisco, California, United States, 941102859
|United States, District of Columbia
|George Washington Univ Med Ctr
|Washington, District of Columbia, United States, 20037
|United States, Massachusetts
|Univ of Massachusetts Med Ctr
|Worcester, Massachusetts, United States, 01655
|United States, Minnesota
|Univ of Minnesota
|Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55455
|United States, New York
|Mem Sloan - Kettering Cancer Ctr
|New York, New York, United States, 10021
|Saint Luke's - Roosevelt Hosp Ctr
|New York, New York, United States, 10025
|Study Chair:
|Abrams D
|Responsible Party:
|National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT00001009 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
11034 ( Registry Identifier: DAIDS ES Registry Number )
|Study First Received:
|November 2, 1999
|Last Updated:
|March 28, 2012
Keywords provided by National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID):
HIV Antigens
Dextran Sulfate
Dose-Response Relationship, Drug
Drug Evaluation
Drug Therapy, Combination
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
AIDS-Related Complex
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
HIV Infections
Immunologic Deficiency Syndromes
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
AIDS-Related Complex
Lentivirus Infections
Retroviridae Infections
RNA Virus Infections
Virus Diseases
Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Viral
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Immune System Diseases
Slow Virus Diseases
Plasma Substitutes
Blood Substitutes
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The connection with nature -- or with relationships in your life (not just the virtual ones).I've found myself in this posture lately, juggling lots of things at work, heading out of town more often than I'd like and running out of bandwidth.I'm a fairly organized person, and I do get lots of things done, which gives me a good sense of accomplishment. Lately, though, I've realized that need to return to the heart space I reference every now and then.I sure got a double dose of that when I sat down last week and went through a big tote bag of things related to my mom's passing nearly three years ago. That tote bag has sat in a corner of our sunroom all this time. I'm not sure why. I guess it feels like her spirit is still around. For whatever reason, I haven't felt like moving it.On one of my recent road trips, I took the tote bag with me and spread out all its contents in my hotel room. Cards and letters -- from many of you and others. Floral arrangement notices, emails and ongoing correspondence from Hospice. Mementoes from my mom -- and my dad. Cue the heart space. I just "welled up" inside, reading and reflecting and then reading and reflecting some more. It's an odd combination of nostalgia and grief at this point for me. Somewhat similar to the walk down memory lane I took after attending my high school reunion in Beckley a few weeks ago.I showed up at the reunion gathering and had a great time reconnecting with all my fellow Flying Eagles. I have to say, though, it was a bit of a shock to learn about the number of "Fallen Eagles" we've had from our class.Thanks to my best-friend-since-kindergarten, Patty Johnston, I stayed overnight and spent the next day driving by my former grade school, junior high and high school, stopping to take photographs. Then I proceeded down Robert C. Byrd Drive to stop by my dad's former business. Again, more pictures.The day was topped off by a visit to my beloved Berkley Street, site of my childhood home. You guessed it -- more pictures. And a drive-by visit with a childhood and current friend, Barbara "Big Lou" Turner Slone. My brother still lives in the area, and we had planned to have lunch and catch up. That had to be postponed, though, because he wasn't feeling well. Driving down Berkley Street, I was fortunate to see one of my former neighbors, Naomi Corey, sitting out on her front porch. She waved me over, and I stopped for one of the most heartwarming chats I've had in a long time. It wasn't even scheduled on my to-do list -- imagine that!Naomi was one of my mom's best friends, and I grew up with her daughter, Candi. We reminisced about all those dinners we'd have at each other's homes. That was back in the days when we'd play outside all the time. A neighbor would often invite you over for dinner. 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Grizzly bears, spectacular rock formations, thunderous waterfalls and the tranquil emerald waters of glacial lakes - take in the best of the Rocky Mountains on this in-depth exploration.
You'll enjoy Insider moments like… getting escorted on horseback into the ranch of the Guinn family for a private BBQ. After a mouthwatering meal of Alberta beef and the trimmings, join the family for a line-dancing lesson.
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Trip code: DCRA
6 full breakfasts.
3 dinners (including Be My Guest).
All transport shown.
What's Included
Cruise along Maligne Lake
Scenic drive along the Icefields Parkway
Visit Jasper, Yoho and Banff National Parks and ride aboard an Ice Explorer on the Athabasca Glacier
What's Included
6 full breakfasts.
3 dinners (including Be My Guest).
What's Included
Audio Headsets for flexible sightseeing
Daily breakfast and an average of 50% of evening meals
Luxury air-conditioned coach with WiFi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
Cherry-picked hotels all tried and trusted
Hand-picked Insider Experiences
Optional Experiences and free time
Porterage and local charges included
Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
An expert Travel Director and separate Driver
All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
Airport transfers on the first and last day of your guided holiday
VIP entry to many sights
Airport Transfers
Specific transfer information can be found on the airport transfers page
Canadas Rockies
Day 1Arrive Calgary Day 1 - Arrive Calgary
Welcome to beautiful Canada. Get settled in at your hotel, located in the heart of downtown Calgary, and spend the afternoon relaxing or exploring. At 6 p.m., gather at the hotel with your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a Welcome Reception.
Delta Calgary Downtown
Delta Calgary Downtown
Day 2Calgary – Lake Louise – Jasper National Park (2 Nights) Day 2 - Calgary – Lake Louise – Jasper National Park (2 Nights)
Head north up into the Canadian Rockies and stop at the "Jewel of the Canadian Rockies", Lake Louise, one of the most beautiful lakes in North America with its backdrop of glistening Victoria Glacier. Continue along the stunning Icefields Parkway, driving alongside snowcapped peaks, thundering waterfalls and glistening glaciers. Keep an eye out for wildlife including grizzly and black bears, moose, elk and mountain goats. Stay tonight in the quaint town of Jasper.
Crimson Hotel
Crimson Hotel
Day 3Jasper Free Time and Sightseeing Day 3 - Jasper Free Time and Sightseeing
Start the day with a morning at leisure, enjoying the superb vistas, strolling Jasper's quaint streets, or if you like, take an optional float trip down the Athabasca River. This afternoon, enjoy a guided walk at Maligne Canyon, one of the most beautiful gorges in the Rockies. Learn about the underground river system while following the canyon's trail passed waterfalls and jagged rock formations. Later this afternoon, cruise Maligne Lake, followed by a Regional Meal. Learn about Rocky Mountain wildlife at an interactive, after-dinner presentation by a Local Specialist and naturalist.
Optional Experiences
Jasper Float Trip
Join the fun and experience an easy rafting / scenic float trip down the Athabasca River, a designated Canadian Heritage River. A National Park licensed guide will provide commentary on the human and natural history of Jasper while navigating you along the same route used by the "fur traders" over 2 centuries ago. Lifejackets and the specially designed, 25 foot (7 meter) long, oar powered rafts; offer a safe and comfortable ride through several small, easy sets of rapids and calm stretches that any first time rafter will enjoy. Don't worry the guides do all the rowing; you sit back and enjoy while exploring all the spectacular scenery drifting down a route that was used by fur traders many years ago. There is always a chance of seeing various wildlife including elk, deer, moose, coyotes, wolves, eagles, ospreys, mountain sheep and bears. Tours will operate rain or shine, and a poncho will be provided when required. Approx. duration: 50-90 minutes
Adult Price: $73.00
Day 4Jasper – Athabasca Glacier – Banff (3 Nights) Day 4 - Jasper – Athabasca Glacier – Banff (3 Nights)
Head south and stop at the Columbia Icefield Visitor Center and step aboard an Ice Explorer, a massive vehicle specially designed for travelling on the surface of glaciers, head for Athabasca Glacier, a massive sheet of ice 3.7 miles (1.13 metres) long and 300-980 feet (90-300 metres) thick. Learn a wealth of fascinating information about glaciers, icefields and their impact on our environment and step out onto the glacier to take in the most stunning alpine and glacial vistas. Next is Glacier Skywalk, a perfect balance of breathtaking views, interpretive storytelling and adrenaline-pumping excitement including a glass-floored observation platform 918 feet (280 metres) over spectacular glacier-formed valleys and rushing waterfalls. Later, arrive in the quintessential alpine village of Banff. This evening before dinner, you have the unique opportunity to have an informal chat with a retired Local Specialist, and Canadian Mountie, dressed in the traditional red serge uniform to hear exciting and colourful stories and even pose for a few memorable photos.
Banff Park Lodge
Banff Park Lodge
Day 5Banff Sightseeing and Free Time Day 5 - Banff Sightseeing and Free Time
Stop in Canmore for a unique experience: a chance to experience the thrill and excitement of being a real Canadian hockey player. Whether you have skated before or not, played hockey on or off the ice, this is your chance to spend time getting to know Canada's game. Learn the secrets and superstitions of hockey players as a professional coach walks you through a day in the life of a player. Go inside the players' dressing room where you have the opportunity to try on full hockey gear. Grab your stick and it's off onto the ice. Find out whether you are lefty or righty and how to score the big goal. This experience will ignite your passion for hockey and give you an insider, in-depth knowledge of this All-Canadian game. Spend the rest of the day as you like. Perhaps take the Banff Gondola for a ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain for stunning views of six mountain ranges.
Optional Experiences
Summit Helicopter Tour
The Summit Tour will provide you with you first glimpse into the spectacular Rocky Mountains. Flying up to 7,000 ft. (2,300 m) above sea level, this tour will give you a taste of beautiful Kananaskis Country and the glorious peaks of the Rocky Mountains. Transportation included. Approx. flight duration: 12 minutes
Adult Price: $135.00
Banff Gondola
At the Banff Gondola, you'll see more mountains in a moment than most see in a lifetime! Ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain to experience a bird's eye view of six mountain ranges of the Canadian Rockies. Begin with an eight-minute journey to the summit in a fullyenclosed four-passenger gondola cabin. The views become increasingly spectacular as you climb to an elevation of 7,486 feet (2,281 meters) to the Summit Upper Terminal. Witness the breathtaking views in every direction or go to the restaurant area to enjoy the views inside or from its upper deck. You can also take the Banff Skywalk for a short self-guided interpretive walkway along the summit ridge leading to the Cosmic Ray Station National Historic Site of Canada. Approx. duration: 2.5 hours.
Adult Price: $49.00
Yoho National Park and Moraine Lake Excursion
Explore the jewels of the rockies, and head to Yoho National Park and Moraine Lake in the Valley of Ten Peaks. See Takakkaw Falls, one of the tallest waterfalls in British Columbia. Stradle the continental divide at kicking Horse Pass as you head to view the Spiral Tunnels, the famous railway built in the early 1900's. Approx. duration: 4 hours.
Adult Price: $35.00
Day 6Banff Free Time Day 6 - Banff Free Time
Immerse yourself in the natural glories of Banff during a morning sightseeing excursion around Banff, including the classic viewpoint of Surprise Corner, spectacular Bow Falls and the hoodoo rock formations. Perhaps join an optional excursion to other jewels of the Rockies–Yoho National Park and Moraine Lake in the Valley of the Ten Peaks and see Takakkaw Falls, Kicking Horse Pass and Spiral Tunnels. Enjoy an optional flightseeing by helicopter for bird's-eye views of the Canadian Rockies before traveling to the Guinn family ranch for a special Be My Guest Farewell Dinner. Enjoy pristine views, flowered alpine meadows and abundant wildlife during a horse drawn hayride. Back at the ranch, the aroma of a sizzling barbecue will whet your appetite as a meal of Alberta beef with all the trimmings is waiting. After dinner, enjoy a private lesson in the traditional country western style of line-dancing.
Day 7Banff – Canmore – Calgary Day 7 - Banff – Canmore – Calgary
Descend from the glorious Canadian Rockies and transfer to Calgary International Airport or to the Delta Calgary Downtown, if you are extending your stay or joining the Calgary Stampede Option.
Be My Guest
Travel to the Guinn family ranch for a special farewell dinner.
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Cruise along Maligne Lake
Scenic drive along the Icefields Parkway
Visit Jasper, Yoho and Banff National Parks and ride aboard an Ice Explorer on the Athabasca Glacier
What's Included
6 full breakfasts.
3 dinners (including Be My Guest).
What's Included
Audio Headsets for flexible sightseeing
Daily breakfast and an average of 50% of evening meals
Luxury air-conditioned coach with WiFi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
Cherry-picked hotels all tried and trusted
Hand-picked Insider Experiences
Optional Experiences and free time
Porterage and local charges included
Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
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Service rating : Like most things in life its all about the people.On this trip not only where we blessed with a Tour Director ( Ben Hutchinson) who went well beyond his "call of duty" but by his very actions we had a group of people the mixed and blended magnificently.The itinerary with its mix
The Canadian Rockies Tour was wonderful. The experiences and optional tours were some of the best we have had on Trafalgar tours. Our tour guide, Ben Hutchinson was fabulous - his knowledge of Canadian history was wonderful and his sense of humor was unmatched it was a pleasure spending our
Service rating : My 3rd Trafalgar tour and won't be my last. The tour director & coach driver are excellent. We enjoy the optional excursions to choose from and take advantage of them. So much is well planned and designed to try to see as much of the beauty as possible in the short
Our Canadian Rockies trip was fantastic. Our tour director Ben and our driver Al made this one of if not the best trip EVER. I recommend this tour to everyone. The places we visited were all great. We were skeptical of the hockey experience, but we all had such a fun time, be sure not to pass
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Stuttering and Apraxia of Speech: the Efficacy of an Intervention Program (SAS:EIP)
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|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|The Speech Prosody of People With Stuttering and Developmental Apraxia: the Efficacy of an Intervention Program
Resource links provided by NLM:
Genetics Home Reference related topics: FOXP2-related speech and language disorder
MedlinePlus related topics: StutteringU.S. FDA Resources
Further study details as provided by Federal University of Minas Gerais:
|Study Start Date:
|April 2007
|Study Completion Date:
|June 2008
|Primary Completion Date:
|October 2007 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
Experimental: Speech treatment on prosodic basis
Patients receive 20 therapy sessions over a course of 3 months, with one double session per week.
Behavioral: speech therapy with the assistance of an acoustical analysis program
Two weekly speech sessions realized on individual basis for three months period
Detailed Description:
The study has the aim of developing knowledge, methodology and technique in the prosody area, for its application on the speech therapy, with the assistance of a feedback system - with WinpitchPro (Philippe Martin). A database was constituted on the basis of a patterned corpus (EUROM1) by its translation, recording and editing on .wav format. Throughout model-sentences, an experimental intervention program initiates with the participation of 2 adults with stuttering problem and 2 with apraxia of speech. The efficacy of the therapeutic procedure is tested on the basis of the acoustical and the statistical analyses which have compared the first and the second speech samples taken before and after the twenty (20) therapy sessions held in a prosody approach only.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years and older (Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Clinical diagnosis of stuttering
- Clinical diagnosis of apraxia of speech
- 18 years of age or older
- Portuguese native language
- Agreement by the participant to enroll on 20 therapy sessions scheduled in a 3 month period
Exclusion Criteria:
- History of major medical illness unrelated to primary diagnosis of developmental stuttering and developmental apraxia of speech
- Significant abnormalities on general physical and neurological examination unrelated to primary diagnosis
Contacts and Locations
Choosing to participate in a study is an important personal decision. Talk with your doctor and family members or friends about deciding to join a study. To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the Contacts provided below. For general information, see Learn About Clinical Studies.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01097161
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01097161
|R. Grão Pará, 85/404
|Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil, 30150340
Sponsors and Collaborators
Federal University of Minas Gerais
Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do estado de Minas Gerais
More Information
Additional Information:
Keywords provided by Federal University of Minas Gerais:
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on September 21, 2017
Additional Information:
|Responsible Party:
|Bernadette von Atzingen Santos Cardoso, Laboratório de Fonética -UFMG
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT01097161 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
|Study First Received:
|March 31, 2010
|Last Updated:
|April 1, 2010
Keywords provided by Federal University of Minas Gerais:
Apraxia of speech
Motor control
Pitch range
Speech rate
fluency disorders
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Psychomotor Disorders
Neurobehavioral Manifestations
Neurologic Manifestations
Nervous System Diseases
Signs and Symptoms
Speech Disorders
Language Disorders
Communication Disorders
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4,6 sur août 03, 2011
We loved the Fireplace Room, and will retain fond memories of our visit there for years to come. Wendy Sprague is the consummate host: thoughtful, creative, gracious. She joyously attends to every detail of a comfortable and memorable stay, from the welcoming first call to the soft and elegant linens. From the breakfast menu and presentation to the warm and respectful way in which she makes her guests feel they truly matter. We are already looking forward to returning in the future, and would recommend the Brick Path to anyone seeking a special experience in the East Bay.
4,8 sur avril 12, 2011
Brick Path is a pleasant oasis just a block away from a main shopping and restaurant street in Berkeley. The room was very comfortable and the bathroom was huge. Wendy was very accommodating. We enjoyed our stay very much. Bob and Rita
5 sur mars 03, 2011
I was on book tour for my memoir, THE MEMORY PALACE, and needed a quiet place to stay, as it was part of a very hectic tour. The Brick Path B & B was perfect: fireplace, piano, huge room, fridge, silence, warm hospitable hostess (who even attended one of my book signings!), and close to great cafes and restaurants. What's not to love? I will definitely come back and stay there. I love this place. It really has a soul and is quite special. And the breakfasts are tasty and the bed is divine! Mira Bartok
3,6 sur février 03, 2011
The only criticism I would make is the fact that the room retains a lingering "off" smell. I don't know if it comes from other house smells due to the whole house venting or if it is some odor in the crawl space below the room I stayed in.
5 sur janvier 06, 2011
I've stayed at The Brick Path for years, every time I come to the Bay Area. Everything about it is fabulous, including the proprietor, who is warm, welcoming, always prepared and one of the nicest and most helpful people I've ever met. The breakfasts are delicious, and made to each guest's order. The rooms are the most comfortable I've ever stayed in, beautifully furnished and flawlessly maintained--you'll never sleep better than on one of these deliciously luxurious mattresses. The garden is delightful. And it's located right off popular Solano Avenue and not far from public transportation. I was truly shocked by the previous review, whose tone says a lot of negative things about the reviewer but nothing useful about The Brick Path. I love having breakfast alone in my room, as do most people I know who frequent B&Bs, and Wendy is completely accommodating about menu choices and goes out of her way to ask if guests need anything else. And if you want company, she'll serve you breakfast in the garden. If a common dining area was vital to the previous reviewer's comfort, that reviewer should have asked before booking. And if Wendy had been asked about additional items for breakfast, I have no doubt that they would have been provided immediately. Don't let one unpleasant individual's negative review keep you from enjoying what will be one of the best travel experiences you'll ever have. I will never want to stay anywhere else in the Bay Area.
3,0 sur décembre 01, 2010
I expected a traditional bed & breakfast where there would be a community dining room. There was no dining room at the Brick Path. Rather, the proprietor served me alone in my room. Also, the continental breakfast was disappointing. I was served granola, but no yogurt or milk to eat it with. Also, the fresh fruit was warm, as if it had been sitting out.
5 sur novembre 29, 2010
We loved the Brick Path Bed and Breakfast. We came to Berkeley to watch the Oregon - California football game and we were able to walk to the game as well as to restaurants, etc. The owner was very helpful and provided us a map of the Berkeley walking paths that was very helpful. We would do it again!
4,0 sur octobre 25, 2010
You won't be disappointed with the Brick Path. I stayed in the Fireplace Room...roomy, charming, so comfortable...and there's that fireplace ready to warm you up at a moment's notice. Wendy Sprague is a wonderful hostess and makes everything (from check-in to breakfasts to check-out) as easy and simple as can be. The gardens and foliage are outstanding.
5 sur août 11, 2010
I have just come back from a week at the Brick Path B&B. I have never stayed anywhere quite so quaint and Wendy is a wonderful host. The fireplace room was well kept and the garden is beautiful. Just a 1 min walk to Solano Ave, 15 mins to the BART, what more could you want. I would and have already recommended this B&B to anyone wanting to visit Berkeley/San Fran area.
5 sur octobre 04, 2009
I arrived from France to visit my husband (who was working in the Bay Area) - we stayed at The Brick Path Bed & Breakfast for one week. I loved the beauty and comfort of our room - and the outdoor garden reminded me of home! Everyday, Wendy would arrive with fresh products from the market for breakfast. The inn is very quiet and is conveniently located in a wonderful neighborhood shopping area with many restaurants and art galleries and not far from the university. Mes compliments et je garde un merveilleux souvenir de mon sejour chez Ms. Wendy. Marie B.
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ind trades:
danny granger
chi trades:
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basically what the nuggets are getting offered for melo but without draft picks...
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ind trades:
danny granger
chi trades:
luol deng
taj gibson
basically what the nuggets are getting offered for melo but without draft picks...
Hell to the no for obvious reasons.
what are those "obvious" reasons?
no thank you without several picks involved.
Taj Gibson is a bit undersized as a PF and really not what we're looking for. Deng just isn't as good as Granger and he's more injury prone. I have a lot of friends that are Bulls fans that are often frustrated with Deng.
Taj Gibson is soft and undersized. Tyler is better than him.
Essentially we get a soft Taj Gibson and a player that is on Mike Dunleavy's level of play. Yuck.
croz, I know that you don't like Danny but he is worth way more than that bro.
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when did i ever say i don't like danny? just curious as to what other pacers fans think about basically the same deal the bulls offered the nuggets for melo.
17pts 18rbs (8orebs) against a very good dallas team isn't exactly "soft". gibson is in no way a soft basketball player. i truly have no idea where you are getting that from. also, deng isn't even close to the same type of player as dunleavy. wonder if you've ever seen these guys play?
Say w/e about Taj, but he doesn't like contact.
We'll have to agree to disagree, so to speak.
danny is just not a guy who knows how to take games over when his teams most need it. thus, his production can be replaced. this deal would provide us with a similar player to granger while also adding a, imo, young solid pf.
Danny Granger is more than twice as good as Luol Deng. Luol Deng is injury prone, older, less talented, worse defender, just a much worse player than Danny Granger. And Luol Deng is paid more. Luol Deng has a worse contract with an injury history. Does Luol Deng close out games?
Taj Gibson is talented but I'm not taking Luol Deng to get him. I'd gladly take Taj here, but not for Luol Deng and Danny swap.
EDIT: I'm sorry for sounding confronting. I didn't think that way when I typed my stuff, but when I reread it it sounded kind of mean. I'm not mad or anything.
well, deng is actually 2 years younger than granger, has a nearly identical contract, for his career is a better shooter and rebounder, and has actually led his team to the playoffs as its best overall player. taj is also a lot better than you're making him out to be. 9ppg 7.5rpg as a rookie in the playoffs last year is pretty damn solid. and taj has done nothing but improve.
Danny is so much astronomically better than huge-contract Deng and Gibson I wouldn't even consider it. That is just how I feel.
There's no middle ground here though. People who don't like Danny will do this instantly and people who do like Danny will laugh at this proposal. That is the troubling part here. You don't like Danny, at least not very much, so you're rating of him is much lower than mine.
this is a board for trade proposals correct? it's a place where we throw out ideas or potential trades and that's what i've done. in no way am i advocating us dealing granger. i do believe this is a realistic offer for danny as it was proposed for melo.
and you will obviously disagree but deng was the best player on the bulls 2006 roster averaging 18.8ppg 7.1rpg shooting 52% and starting all 82 games for the bulls. deng was also the leading scorer in the playoffs for that bulls team averaging 22.2ppg 8.7rpg shooting 52.5% in 41mpg before the bulls lost in the eastern conference semis to the pistons in 6 games. sorry, but deng was the bulls best all around player that year.
I stopped reading when someone called Taj Gibson "soft." Gibson COULD be the long-term 4 for us and he probably wouldn't even be the worst player in our starting lineup. I'd be 100% behind this move, though I doubt Chicago would take it. Danny just needs the ball way too much or he won't be a contributor. And taking shots away from Derrick Rose and Carlos Boozer so Granger can get his.... well, that's just not going to happen. I doubt Chicago trades Gibson unless they're getting an elite player in return.
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Well, many of you will have noticed that your websites incorporating feedburner are no longer working as expected.Google deprecated much of their API on October 20th including feedburner - A significant part of web development - For me anyway, it's left a massive PHP error on my site where I showed off my feed count and I guess there's no more burning feeds.
I've always used feedburner and I've even implemented it heavily into one of my WordPress themes (good thing I haven't released it yet).So what now, what have you folks got in mind (if anything)?
I'm not sure, but don't you just have to move them to the new version? They now need to be linked to a Google account, I believe:
You're a little behind the times, everyone needs a Google account for feedburner use and have done since they took over feedburner years ago...See here:
Their API has ceased working and feeds are expected too as well.
OK, thanks for the clarification. I am indeed behind the times—but because I don't use services like this, I don't necessarily keep up to date with their goings on. I certainly sucks that they just ditch something that so many people have built their feeds around. It would be nice if they at least proposed an alternative.
Do rss feeds still have an impact on SEO since the latest update?
Well RSS feeds are a useful way of posting updates automatically to a range of social media sites - so the importance of RSS feeds to SEO is similar to the importance of social media to SEO.
feedburner will still up and the service will not stop, what will stop is the adsense for Feeds which use feedburner... for my part all my feeds still working and there is no errors.. but sure the ones who use Feeds Grabber and auto-posting will get a big HIT.
Yeah but don't people have to subscribe to the RSS in oroder to make it effective?
Not if FeedBurner was subscribed to the feed and posting the entries to FaceBook, Twitter etc - then they'd just need to friend you on Facebook or follow you on Twitter to see the output from the RSS feed.
I was kind of wondering about this as well. The API for FeedBurner is also going away, so tracking your subscribers becomes a little more difficult.
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Cory Joseph Named All-NBA D-League Second Team
April 26, 2013
NEW YORK – Andrew Goudelock, the 2013 NBA Development League Most Valuable Player and a current member of the Los Angeles Lakers, headlines the 2013 NBA D-League First Team, as voted on by the league's 16 head coaches. Goudelock is joined by Bakersfield Jam guard Jerel McNeal, now a member of the Utah Jazz, Tony Mitchell, the 2013 NBA D-League Rookie of the Year and a Fort Wayne Mad Ants forward, Sioux Falls Skyforce forward and NBA veteran Demetris Nichols and Jam center Brian Butch.
Named to the Second Team were five players with NBA experience, including three currently on NBA rosters: Cory Joseph (Austin Toros/San Antonio Spurs), Kris Joseph (Springfield Armor/Brooklyn Nets) and Tim Ohlbrecht (Rio Grande Valley Vipers/ Rockets). Cory Joseph, Kris Joseph and Ohlbrecht are joined by GATORADE Call-Ups Travis Leslie of the Santa Cruz Warriors and Damion James of the Bakersfield Jam. Leslie and Ohlbrecht are currently competing against each other in the 2013 NBA D-League Finals.
All five players on the Third Team also have NBA experience, with two current NBA players, Justin Holiday (Idaho Stampede/Philadelphia 76ers) and DaJuan Summers (Maine Red Claws/Los Angeles Clippers), highlighting the squad. GATORADE Call-Ups Holiday and Summers are joined by Rio Grande Valley's D.J. Kennedy, Maine's Chris Wright, and Los Angeles' Jerome Jordan.
In total, 13 of the 15 players selected to this year's All-NBA D-League First, Second, and Third Teams have NBA experience, with eight earning GATORADE Call-Ups during the 2012-13 season and seven currently on NBA rosters. Of those seven, five are on NBA teams currently competing in the Playoffs.
An additional 12 players earned All-NBA D-League Honorable Mentions, including Santa Cruz's Hilton Armstrong, Tulsa's Rasual Butler, Texas' Justin Dentmon, Canton's Kyle Gibson, Santa Cruz's Stefhon Hannah, Fort Wayne's Ron Howard, Bakersfield's Renaldo Major, Canton's Arinze Onuaku, Tulsa's Daniel Orton, on assignment from the Oklahoma City Thunder, Springfield's Willie Reed, now a member of the Memphis Grizzlies, Reno's Samardo Samuels, and Iowa's Chris Wright.
Fifteen first-year professionals were selected to the 2013 NBA D-League All-Rookie First, Second and Third teams. The First Team is made up of 2013 NBA D-League Rookie of the Year Mitchell, along with Canton's Jorge Gutierrez, Springfield's Kris Joseph, now a member of the Brooklyn Nets, Maine's Fab Melo, playing on the team on assignment from the Boston Celtics, and Santa Cruz's Scott Machado, playing on the team on assignment from the Golden State Warriors. The Second Team is comprised of Canton's Micheal Eric, Austin's JaMychal Green, Rio Grande Valley's Chris Johnson and Glen Rice, Jr., and Tulsa's Dominique Sutton. The Third team features Idaho's Carlon Brown, Bakersfield's Chris Cooper, Rio Grande Valley's Toure Murry, Bakersfield's James Nunnally and Tulsa's Tony Taylor.
The 2013 NBA D-League All-Defensive First Team is made up of the 2013 NBA D-League Defensive Player of the Year, Santa Cruz' Hannah, along with Canton's Gutierrez, Bakersfield's James, Maine's Melo and Maine's Wright. The Second Team includes Santa Cruz's Armstrong, Idaho's Holiday, Austin's Joseph, Rio Grande Valley's Murry, and Maine's Mark Tyndale. The Third Team is comprised of Santa Cruz's Mickell Gladness, Iowa's Othyus Jeffers, Los Angeles' Elijah Millsap, Austin's Chris Roberts and Fort Wayne's Sadiel Rojas.
Four players who earned GATORADE Call-Ups to the NBA during the 2012-13 NBA D-League season earned All-Rookie or All-Defensive team honors.


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Sam Rottenegger got some free tickets to go and see his least favorite band. Sam, feeling a little unruly, stopped at the corner store so he could bring a 1/2 dozen eggs with him to the concert. The concert was packed and the tunes were so loud that Sam could hardly stand it. He started making his way through the crowd when one of the eggs broke in his pocket and ran down the inside of his shirt. Sam squirmed with disgust but thought how great it would be to see that yellow ooze on the band members. It took him 60 grueling minutes to make his way close enough to launch his attack. Sam chucked one right at the bass player but it just bounced off him without breaking. "Odd," Sam thought, but every one of the 4 eggs he threw just landed unbroken. He never got to throw the 5th as security removed Sam promptly. Sam, now half deaf, bruised, battered, and confused looked closely at the egg and noticed it wasn't exactly raw anymore. Frustrated, Sam chucked the egg over his shoulder hitting an Officer who gladly gave him a free nights stay at the Bars Inn.
So what happened to the eggs that caused them not to break? Note that they were totally raw when he brought them in .
HintRemember Sam was almost deaf at the end of the concert.
AnswerHigh volume sound waves at certain frequencies can cause the proteins in an egg to stick together almost like when it is boiled. Thus the eggs bounced like a hard boiled egg instead of breaking.
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READING, Pa.- For most of the day on Friday, Myles Davis struggled mightily with his jumper and was a bit loose with the ball. But, he warmed up enough in the top All-Star game to earn game MVP honors. We've seen him enough to know that the jumper will start dropping again and it's further evidence that he's at his best in a system that focuses on freeing him up off of screens for catch and shoot opportunities. Among the head coaches who tailed him at Hoop Group were Rutgers boss Mike Rice and Xavier's Chris Mack.
Speaking of Rutgers recruits, 2011 New Yorker Mike Taylor informed us that he's headed to Humble (Texas) Christian Life. The 6-foot-2 scorer has gotten much stronger in the last year and would prefer to stick with Rutgers but it appears the Scarlet Knights could be headed in a different direction.
Pretty much an unknown headed into camp, Reggie Agbeko is a rugged 6-foot-6 combo forward type from Buffalo. A good athlete with strength, he's got a refreshing take no prisoners approach on the glass and is a good mid major target. St. Peter's has offered him and he's also heard from Seton Hall, Xavier and Robert Morris.
A big kid who doesn't stray far from the rim, Benjamin Bentil is a good looking 6-foot-9 center prospect from the class of 2014. A product of Delaware's St. Andrew's school, he's a future space eater who blocks shots, is physical on the glass and has good hands.
For now, we'll list 6-foot-7 rising junior Dominique Reed as a combo forward and that's a good thing. A long athlete with a great looking frame, Reed is a high level finisher in transition with outstanding body control. If he grows, he'll be a quick and bouncy four man, or he has the agility to be a full-time three with some skill development.
You won't find many in the country who get off the floor quicker than 6-foot-6 power forward Lenard Freeman. The junior from Washington D.C. has big, sure hands and explodes off the floor to dunk any and everything within six or seven feet of the rim. He's got a nose for the ball and a body that should fill out nicely as he matures and finds the weight room.
Josh Hart of Sidwell Friends in Washington D.C. earned MVP honors in the underclass All-Star game thanks in large part to his activity in transition. A well put together 6-foot-4 shooting guard and rising junior, Hart has outstanding hands, is a super rebounder for a wing and is capable of finishing through contact.
The younger brother of Pitt bound Malcolm Gilbert, rising senior Marcus Gilbert is a totally different player than his big bro. A lanky 6-foot-5 wing, Gilbert is an active defender with quickness and the athleticism to be a dangerous transition finisher. A jump shooter he isn't, but his motor runs pretty high and he's a division one player.
Lefty rising junior Stanford Robinson has been playing point at each of the last two stops we've seen him at. An athlete with a strong frame, we like him more as a slashing combo guard who can put pressure on defenders and excel as a baseline finisher. A high major prospect, the development of his jumper will likely play a big part in just which end of that spectrum he ends up at.
If you are going to defend 6-foot-6 lefty Malik Nichols, you had better be prepared to deal with a guy that is coming at you full throttle on each and every possession. A big time athlete with length, the rising senior will be at Fitchburg (Mass.) Notre Dame Prep this upcoming year and would thrive at a program that likes to run and gun on offense and press on defense.
D.C. area guard Kethan Savage can sure live up to his last name when he decides to attack the rim. A member of the loaded Team Takeover program, he made the most of his opportunity to stand out and made the top All-Star game and authored one of the more vicious dunks we've seen all travel season on a buzzer beating length of the court drive and throwdown.
We'd like to get another look at Metuchen (N.J.) St. Joseph's wing Quenton DeCosey. A long, 6-foot-4 athlete, DeCosey can drive to his left or right, is an above average baseline finisher and seems to be in attack mode more often than not.
Speaking of athletes, there aren't many who are much more explosive than 6-foot-1 Kyree Wooten. A Philly native who is built and often defends like a division one cornerback, Wooten is an absolutely disgusting straight up leaper.
Hard not to be impressed with the work Brooklyn (N.Y.) Xaverian rising senior Brian Bernardi has done in adding strength. Known more as a spot-up jump shooter, he's stretched out a bit to 6-foot-2 and has also turned into a pretty athletic kid with the ability to finish above the rim. …
Yet another St. Benedict's guard showing at least mid-major potential was Dayshon Smith. "Scootchie" to his coaches and friends, he's a lengthy 6-foot-1 point guard who is quick into the lane. While he's quite thin, he's also quite dangerous as a jump shooter and will be part of a loaded perimeter rotation at St. Benedict's his senior season.
Phillip Lawrence-Ricks of Mount St. Joseph's in Baltimore is much improved since we last saw him in December. A good athlete with length, the skinny PF has become much more active on the interior and shows a lot more fight when stronger guys try to bully him. The 6-foot-6 rising senior looks to be a low to mid major bubble guy and can definitely run.
Khallid Hart from Hockessin (Del.) Sanford looks to be a sleeper mid-major point guard prospect. He's got a pretty solid frame at 6-foot-1, defends, makes good decisions, can hit a jumper and has some burst to his game. He's not flashy, but he is pretty effective.


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