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Bed race to benefit children in the Maple Grove area
At Maple Grove Days this year the Rotary Club of Maple Grove is looking to increase donations at the bed race benefiting Slumberland Furniture's 40 Winks Foundation. Last year, 32 teams entered the race and over $4,800 was raised which was enough funds to buys for 32 beds plus sheets and pillow cases were donated through CROSS. This year, the Rotary club hopes to reach 40 beds.
This is a call for entry for the bed race. Businesses, churches, neighborhoods and individuals, this is a chance to have a lot of fun for a great cause. Applications can be found on the Maple Grove Days website — maplegrovedays.org.
The Slumberland's 40 Winks Foundation seeks to provide mattresses and beds to children and families lacking these resources to help them attain one of the foundational blocks of life — a full and healthy night's sleep. For too many children and families across America, getting a good night's sleep is only something they dream about. 40 Winks Foundation is unique because all the funds raised in a community will see the funds returned to people who need beds.
"We feel this would be a great way to involve the community to have fun and help children in Maple Grove," said Tom Anderson, Maple Grove Rotarian and Bed Race Chairman. "The Rotary Club of Maple Grove made the decision to help organize and run the bed race because we know there is a need to provide beds for children. Rotary's mission is to encourage and foster service in the community, and this is a great way to do it."
40 Winks Foundation Representative Lorrie Link said, "The 40 Winks Foundation was created so the public can participate by donating monetarily to helping children get off the floor at night. One hundred percent of the proceeds donated go back into the community as beds to people in need."
"The Bed Race brings a lot excitement to Main Street during Maple Days and we're happy our Rotary club will help run this event. The race is lot of fun and at the same time it will benefit children without beds," said MGCO President Deb Syhre. "The 40 Winks Foundation will be donating all mattress sets from the race to CROSS, a local charity."
The public is invited to participate in teams of 5 people (4 people pushing the bed, one person riding). The $150 team entry fee will go towards a purchase of a bed that will be donated to CROSS. Bed racers will be encouraged to collect pledges.
The Maple Grove Days 40 Winks Bed Race is Saturday, July 13, from 7 to 9 p.m. on Main Street in front of the Town Green.
For more information contact Maple Grove Days at 763-494-5985. Be sure to see the website, www.maplegrovedays.org, for more information about all Maple Grove Days events.


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Mike Sando: Underrated, Overrated Moves of NFL Free Agency?
ESPN NFL Writer Mike Sando joined Jeff Thurn on Monday's edition of Overtime.
Sando (@SandoESPN) is an ESPN Insider NFL blogger and writer. He's covered the NFL since 1998, and is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame selection committee.
What has been the most impactful move of NFL free agency?
"I liked how New England sort of sat back and had Darrelle Revis fall into their laps. It seemed like a pretty good move for them, and then, to some degree, I thought Denver being the beneficiary of Dallas' mismanaged cap, and getting a not in his prime, DeMarcus Ware. But I think someone who can still be a big difference maker on a championship caliber team. Those are two really good examples of teams that were already good, and letting the system work for them and coming out ahead."
Revis had 43 total tackles, 11 pass defenses, one sack, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovered, and no interceptions last season for Tampa Bay. Ware, meanwhile, had 28 total tackles, six sacks, one fumble recovered, one interception while playing 13 games in Dallas in 2013.
Are the Denver Broncos making all of their moves based on the possibility of Peyton Manning's window for a championship closing?
"No, I don't think he's going to the front office. Everybody in their front office knows it's a year-by-year, game-by-game situation with Manning as he approaches his 38th birthday. He's had a ton of injuries the last couple of years, well the main one with his neck. But he has serious injury concerns, and every year could be the last. So, I think they know that, and have a done a nice job of signing guys who could help now without really committing to those guys down into the future."
Most overrated move of NFL free agency?
"That's a good question because I don't think there's been a lot of horrible moves. I think Oakland, obviously has, and would stand out in my mind because not just for the Roger Saffold fiasco, but because when they do finally go to spend money, they added a bunch of older players. Does anyone really think that Justin Tuck or LaMarr Houston are going to be factors for them by the time they are good? I understand you have to spend money, and they needed to spend money, but it would sure be nice to spend money on younger guys like, 'oh yeah, the two younger guys you had on your roster, the left tackle and defensive lineman got away,' that didn't seem to be very smart to me."
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Somebody told me the following: If you come to a city where everybody is sqinting, sqint as well, saying it is the Buddhas teaching, but could not give any proof.
I would be very interested in knowing if this really has been said by the Buddha and under which circumstances, referring to what kind of situation. Is it in the Sutta pitaka?
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One year ago my wonderful mom, my dad's loving wife, and my children's greatest grandma left us. I have spent most of the year trying to figure out a way to go on without her. Sometimes I cry so hard hoping God will hear me and send her back. Sometimes I smile when I remember our talks. Other times, I get so mad that she will never share another Birthday/Christmas or any other holiday with the family she loved so much. After the first year, they say, it gets better. I don't understand how the next Christmas will be better. She will still be gone. I will forever feel the loss of my mom on Mothers Day. Today, one year later, I remember the pain exactly the same way as the day she left. She was, and always will be the most wonderful person I have ever had in my life and I will ALWAYS miss her.


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How can I obtain digital music and movies legally?
Some music, movies and television shows can be legally obtained through online subscription services or from sites officially permitted by the copyright holders to offer certain downloads. Some of the services from which these files can be legally obtained are listed below.
- Apple iTunes: http://www.apple.com/itunes/
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Top 50 Automation Companies of 2010
The Numbers for the Top 50 Automation Companies Look Very Good, but the Recovery Feels Wobbly. Could That Be a Broken Bridge Over the Next Hill?
Ever have that dream where you're running down the road as fast as you can, and you don't dare look back because you don't want to see what's chasing you—and then suddenly you run out of road and just as you begin to fall, you wake up sweating and shaking?
It seems like the entire economy is having repeats of that dream, night after night. Publicly, the leaders of the major automation companies are trumpeting the significant advances they've made and the growth they've had since the dark days of 2009, and many of them have recovered as if they hadn't ever had that little drop-off in revenue.
In just the last three or four weeks, ABB, Rockwell Automation, Invensys Operations Management, Emerson Process Management, Siemens Industry and Schneider Electric have all announced significant increases in bookings and profits over the last time we surveyed the field in December 2010. We're sure you've noticed that those vendors are in the Global Top 50. Most of the Top 50 have revealed that their projected sales funnels are full, perhaps into 2014 and beyond. Backlogs are up, too.
Last year, we said we'd probably paint a rosier picture for you than we had before. Unfortunately that's not really going to happen. While some asset owners are spending on CAPEX (capital expenditure) for new automation systems and OPEX (operations expenditure) to optimize the systems they have, and the automation vendors are reporting fantastic results, there is that possibility that the highway is going to end suddenly in a broken overpass.
So What's Wrong?
What's wrong is that the entire economic world is scared to death. This is a consumer-driven economy, right? Well, consumers in North America and Western Europe, at least, have mostly stopped consuming in droves. Why? Well, for one thing, their retirement plans and other investments have taken 30% to 40% hits, about half of the consumers that own houses are underwater (at least in the United States), and unemployment in the largest segment of that economy (the United States) is somewhere between the officially reported 9% and the probably more realistic 15% number. On top of that, most consumers are worried about losing their own jobs.
But wait! There's more!
In the Eurozone, the emperor Euro appears to be underdressed, to say the least. First Ireland, now Greece and Italy, next Spain, Portugal, and perhaps then we'll go back around the loop again. All of a sudden, people are beginning to question the strength of even the French economy. So far, there have been no defaults, but just the fear of one has caused global stock markets to plunge.
Then too, there's the "Crazy Eddie" effect. From an award-winning science fiction novel by Dr. Jerry Pournelle and Larry Niven, The Mote in God's Eye, Crazy Eddie is the one who leads the garbage workers out on strike for higher wages the day after the city has declared bankruptcy. Does this sound a little like former Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou to you? He's certainly not the only Crazy Eddie either.
And then, there's China.
Bill Strauss, senior economist and economic advisor for the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago noted in his presentation at Rockwell Automation's "Manufacturing Perspectives" during Automation Fair 2011 that it is very hard to get economic data out of China, and some data manipulation has to be done to make it make sense. What we know is that the Chinese economy, after a decade or more of double-digit growth is now running at a semi-official 9% growth rate, but it might be 6%, or it might even be slightly negative.
We better hope not. The Chinese government has made some significant promises to the rural poor—the people still living in huts with dirt floors, some of them within a half-days' walk of Shanghai or Beijing that they, too, would be able to live the good life of televisions, air conditioners, computers and a car—the whole consumer economy lifestyle. These people are expecting results, and as Chinese history has shown, when they don't get results, the government loses the "Mandate of Heaven," and civil unrest or worse ensues. The last time China dissolved into regional warlordism was in the 1920s after the death of revolutionary leader Dr. Sun Yat Sen. This time, the possibility exists that any such warlord would have nuclear missiles. At any rate, a destabilization of China would have, as the policy wonks say, significant adverse effects on the global economy.
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Bucking a national trend, house "flipping" in Solano County has decreased in the first half of this year, likely a sign of rising prices and real estate market stability, according to an industry report released this week.
This makes sense in light of another recently released industry report that shows that while it remains the Bay Area's most affordable housing market, Solano County home prices are continuing to rise.
RealtyTrac's latest report on "flipping" -- buying houses, fixing them up and reselling them within six months for a profit -- shows 136,184 single family home flips in the first half of this year. That's up 19 percent from a year ago and 74 percent from the first half of 2011.
This is not what's going on locally, where "flipping is down dramatically, counter to the national trend, with a 52 percent decrease," RealtyTrac Vice President Daren Blomquist said. The Vallejo-Fairfield Metropolitan Statistical Area fell off a list of top 25 house-flipping places it ranked 23 on last year.
"The California flipping markets are down from a year ago partly because California is ahead of the recovery curve," Blomquist said. "The recovery is further along there than in other places."
The wave these investors are riding elsewhere has receded locally, because the possiblity of a substantial return on investment has diminished here, as prices rise and the number of distressed properties falls, combined with shrinking inventory, he said.
Last year, an investor could expect a 13 percent return on a house flipped in Solano County. That's down to 8 percent. A sustained high flipping rate indicates an overheated market and speculation, which are not great things for a commuity, Blomquist said. By contrast, the Vallejo area's falling off that list is good news for the community, he said.
"It indicates the market is settling into a more normal pattern, after the boom and bust and last year's mini-boom," he said.
This information jives nicely with DataQuick's latest report, which shows, " record annual gains for Bay Area median home sale prices."
While Solano County's median sale price gain of 31 percent over last year was lower than the Bay Area average of 33.1 percent, it was nevertheless higher than about half the others, according to the report. The number of home sales were down Bay Area-wide except in Marin County, where they rose 13 percent last month compared to a year ago. Marin was also where the shallowest rise in median price -- 14.6 percent -- was found.
The report says the Bay Area's median home price was $555,000 last month, the highest since it was $587,500 in December 2007. The Bay Area median peaked at $665,000 in June and July 2007, then dropped to $290,000 in March 2009. From October 2008 to April 2009 the year-over-year drop for each month exceeded 40 percent.


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Based on anti-HIV-1 screening of a repository of 200,000 blood donor sera collected in late 1984, the Transfusion Safety Study identified and enrolled into ongoing followup 133 seropositive donors and 111 HIV-1-infected transfusion recipients. Included among these were 38 'transmission clusters' composed of a donor and from one to six linked, infected recipient(s), and, in four cases, infected recipients' sexual partners. Frozen cells and sera collected at six-month intervals over a six-year period from members of these clusters were available for study. Specimens were accessed such that sub-repositories of cellular DNA, PCR-amplified HIV-1 sequences, and viral isolates were generated for future investigations of these unique clusters. The studies included analysis of sequence diversity in envelope (env) V3, V4, and V5 hypervariable regions both within each infected individual over time, and between different members of each cluster and different clusters. Sequence diversity profiles from PBMC and serum were analyzed separately to discern differences in these different blood components at each sampling and over time. The pattern of turnover of specific sequence variants over time (evolution of viral genotypes) was correlated with clinical and immunological progression.
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Apparently, there is crying in hockey. You just don't always see it coming. | Photos: Inside Staples | Outside Staples | Story: Kings fans celebrate victory | Columns: Bonsignore | Painter | Hoffarth
There were plenty of texts and tweets flying around Staples Center on Monday night, but nothing could convey the emoticons of the moment like pure, real tears.
That became most obvious when, at just past 8 p.m. on a June night, this 35-pound sterling silver and nickel trophy, possibly held together with Crazy Glue from all the celebrating that was done with over the years, was carefully handed off from Kings player to player, from trainer to stick wrapper, from front-office employee to public relations copy machine operator.
These were not your trendy Gretzky Kings. These guys didn't wear purple and gold pajama outfits, or relied on a guy named Rogie to save the day.
But no one was forgetting them as your Stanley Cup champion Kings were the first to wear the true crown. And that matters in L.A.
"This is for you, Kings fans, wherever you may be," Hall of Fame broadcaster Bob Miller said in a made-for-CD broadcast of the game from a seat high above the ice. "All the frustrations and disappointments of the past is gone. The 45-year drought is over.
"These Los Angeles Kings are indeed the Kings of the National Hockey League. The 2012 Stanley Cup champions."
And with that, Marty McSorley's stick didn't matter any more. But Jonathan Quick's slick saves, and Rob Scuderi's bloody nose, did.
Marcel Dionne, Charlie Simmer and Dave Taylor weren't a distant memory. They came off the ice for their shift, just as Dustin Brown, Jeff Carter and Trevor Lewis came on, piling up all the necessary goals needed to put this Game 6 away.
Barry Melrose stood on the ice afterward, interviewing Conn Smythe winner Quick. He wasn't the coach anymore. This wasn't the set of Melrose's place. But this connection to Darryl Sutter's team, and the one Melrose guided to the 1993 Final, was now built.
Kings fans who once upon a time got jiggy with Ziggy Palffy, never found Butch Goring boring, were overjoyed by Eddie "The Jet" Joyal, rode shotgun with "Cowboy" Flett or pressed their luck with Luc Robitaille could remember the past and embrace the moment in one emotional, shiny swoop.
More cheers, even more tears.
They know Robitaille once paraded the Stanley Cup around L.A., taking it to local amusement parks, up Sunset Boulevard, and to Santa Monica beach. That was 10 years ago, when he was a paid member of the Detroit Red Wings, between his time with the Kings.
That doesn't fly here.
"It's OK to cry," admitted Robitaille, the current Kings president of business. "Tim Leiweke (the team's governor) and my wife have made me do it a few times already."
He said he was thinking of the 100-some people who've owned season seats from the first year of 1967 all the way through this year.
There were officially 18,858 who showed up Monday, and hundreds of thousands more who wish they could have been.
Near, or far, they were here, part of the surreal experience.
Delayed gratification isn't something Los Angeles does well. The anxiety building from a 45-year wait seemed like another 45 days between the time when things could have been wrapped up in Game 4 and Monday's sixth contest in the series.
Then, all H-E-double-hockey-sticks broke loose.
Those who couldn't be in the building sent us texts of disbelief.
Derek Brown of Hermosa Beach told me he was 7 years old when he went with his father, a Toronto native who grew up around hockey, to the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Forum in Inglewood. They had season seats for many years.
"It was us and about 6,000 other Canadians at the games back then," Brown said. "Now I'm going to take a Kings' rally towel to my dad's grave."
Glenn Diamond, who grew up in Sherman Oaks and went to Grant High in Van Nuys, now lives in Roswell, Ga., producing major sporting events for TBS and TNT.
He remembers when his dad's Snyder-Diamond plumbing business had Forum tickets, and Glenn ended up with the Kings' set many nights.
"I spent many Saturday nights driving to Inglewood with my Rogie jersey on," Diamond said in an email. "I met my high school girlfriend because she was such a huge Kings fan. She now lives in France. She sent me an email the other day about how excited she is."
Diamond said he was in Boston last year and saw the Stanley Cup. He was in Chicago for an NBA playoff telecast and saw a plaque outside the locker room commemorating the Blackhawks' 2010 championship.
"I started dreaming about the Kings," said Diamond, noting that his dad is retired now and living in Palm Springs, able to enjoy this as well. "I thought to myself, `Will I ever see the Kings achieve the ultimate prize?' Since I've spent my professional life working and going to sporting events, I thought I would never be this crazy or passionate about any team. I can't believe how excited I am."
Jim Fox, for 10 years a star right winger and for 20-plus more a top-line TV analyst, tried to remain composed during a TV postgame show with Miller on the balcony of a Staples Center dining room.
"Five or six times," he admitted, asked if he found it tough to keep his emotions in check.
My little brother, Tim, for all heck's sake, sent me a text from his home in Alabama at 8:09 p.m. our time: "I didn't realize I would start crying as the horn sounded."
It just hits you, like an Anze Kopitar slapshot. And then you're fumbling around for a dry sleeve.
They've been selling these inflatable replicas of the Stanley Cup since the start of the playoffs at all the Kings' concession stands.
Most go for about 40 bucks, but in walking up Figueroa to get to Staples Center on Monday afternoon, we spotted a concession stand next to the La Gran Cucina selling them for $30.
"But it's $40 after the game," the proprietor insisted. "So get 'em now."
By late Monday night, they were priceless. And useless.
There couldn't be a true Kings fan around able to blow the dang thing up. They just had their breath taken away.
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On weekdays, we may grab lunch on the run and sandwich dinner between obligations, but a weekend brunch is never a hurried affair.
A sublime stack of blueberry pancakes or a perfectly poached egg perched on toasted ciabatta — and made by someone else — is all it takes to elicit a sigh of utter contentment. Draw a heart in our latte froth, and we are yours forever.
We're besotted with brunch. And after you've tried this trio of brunch spots, you will be, too.
Jack's Restaurant and Bar
Address: 60 Crescent Drive, Suite A, Pleasant Hill.
Contact: 925-849-6195; http://jacksrestaurants.com.
Hours: 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Sundays-Mondays, 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays, and 8 a.m.-11 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays.
Brunch tab: $32.65 for two entrees and two drinks.
Jack's is not overstating the word when it slaps "special" next to seven of its breakfast dishes.
The restaurant that won me over with its creatively delicious spins on macaroni and cheese has done it again with breakfast. All that's needed is an open mind, a hearty appetite and a tough choice between dining inside or out. (Patio dining is a real treat on warm days.)
Sweet meets savory with Southern Comfort ($12.95), a seemingly odd pairing of Belgian waffle topped with country fried steak, country gravy and two eggs over medium. The different textures and flavors melded like a tapestry to create a unique taste that had me feeling satisfied after only a dozen bites.
The Greek Scramble ($9.95), on the other hand, was all about savory. Served with hash browns and toast, the scramble whipped together three eggs, gyro meat, tomato, green onion and feta cheese for a dish that conjured memories of a visit to Greece, where breakfast never tasted even half this good.
Portion sizes were significant. There was no skimping on the champagne in the mimosa, either. Jack's, it seems, is all about satisfying — and teasing the senses. My neighbor's Bananas Foster French Toast with caramelized bananas and cinnamon cream ($8.95) had me envious enough that a return trip is already in the works.
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Address: 411 Hartz Ave., Danville
Contact: 925-984-2713, http://sideboarddanville.com
Hours: 7:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Sundays-Mondays, 7:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Tuesdays- Saturdays
Brunch tab: $25.23 for two
Ford and Erin Andrews' charming little coffee house draws a steady stream of happy breakfasters every day of the week, but when the weekend rolls around, the line never stops. This historic old building hasn't been an inn for decades, but the signage still proclaims it the Old Danville Hotel, and it has that wonderful, quirky feel of a bygone age.
Amble up to the counter to order food and drinks — Blue Bottle drip and espresso, hot cocoa or grapefruit-basil juice. Then grab a little sign (ours declared us "Crisp") so your server can find your table in the cozy parlor or out on the porch.
Everything on the menu sounds delicious, from the Eggs Benedict served over house-made English muffins to the French toast, pastries and extremely popular beignets. Families lined up to order those beignets or to settle into comfy chairs for a leisurely, low-key breakfast with friends, babies and — outside on the porch — a well-behaved dog.
On this particular morning, we surrendered to the siren call of scrambled eggs with chunks of bacon ($8.75), a dish that arrived in a deep, square bowl filled with creamy, fluffy, deliciousness. The huevos rancheros ($8.75) offered a twist from the classic sauce-doused, egg-topped tortilla dish. Here, the eggs were topped with a fresh avocado-mango salsa and a festive flourish of fried tortilla ribbons.
And my latte ($3.50) had a heart drawn in the foam. I'm smitten.
— J. Burrell
The Mixing Bowl
Address: 4920 Telegraph Ave., Oakland.
Contact: 510-655-5630; www.mixingbowloakland.com.
Hours: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays.
Brunch tab: $29.10.
The Mixing Bowl is all about culinary whimsy that doesn't skimp on heartiness.
Take the Doughnut Muffin ($2), a classic glazed doughnut morphed into a mouthwatering muffin warm out of the oven and topped with rainbow sprinkles. Or the Bacon Fried Rice ($8.50), a bowl or burrito full of eggs, carrots, shiitake mushrooms, peas and homemade kimchi so savory and satisfying you have to wonder why the Chinese didn't think of it sooner. The menu may be small, but each item is a home run.
Owner Grace Lee's experience as a personal chef, wedding planner and caterer is the golden trifecta for success. Add to that the tempting salts, honeys, candies, and just-jarred pickled goods lining the shelves and counters of this stylish cafe, and you may get carried away.
We loved the Farmer's Scramble ($9.35), a plate of eggs with warm bacon, arugula, cheddar cheese, sweet corn kernels, chopped scallions and a blend of sweet and regular potato home fries. Egg entrees, including the Mixing Bowl Breakfast ($7.50) — two eggs your way with Mixing Bowl home fries and grilled Acme bread — come with a smattering of fresh berries.
I think what makes the entrees particularly appetizing is that the kitchen uses great ingredients in suitable portions, and they serve everything warm. Cold eggs are just gross. I only wish we had room for indulgences like the Bread Pudding French Toast ($8.50), served with syrup and fresh seasonal fruit. I'll try it the next time I run out of Habanero Salt ($2.50) and have to make a trip back to Mixing Bowl.
— J. Yadegaran


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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Chase d'Arnaud, who appeared on track to make the Pirates' Opening Day roster, had surgery to repair a partially torn ligament in his left thumb on Monday at the Cleveland Clinic. He was placed on the 60-day disabled list.
"I kind of knew when I went [to the clinic] that I was going to have the surgery. It really [stinks]. I worked hard this offseason, so the timing of this is really annoying," d'Arnaud told the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and the Tribune-Review.
d'Arnaud suffered the injury during a baserunning drill last Saturday. At first, it was believed he wasn't seriously injured. However, an MRI later revealed the tear. He'll be re-evaluated on April 1.
General manager Neal Huntington said losing d'Arnaud helped trigger Wednesday's trade that brought infielder John McDonald from Arizona.
"Jordy Mercer has done everything we could have asked him to do here in Spring Training, and now he'll shift the competition focus to make the club as an extra guy, corner utility guy," Huntington said of the player on the 40-man roster who was expected to fill d'Arnaud's role. "Yeah, without the injury to Chase we're probably not as motivated to make this type of move. But with the injury to Chase, and as shallow as the shortstop position is in the industry and for us at the upper levels of the organization -- we have some young guys we're excited about in the future -- but shortstop is a position where you have to take care of the baseball."
The 26-year-old d'Arnaud made his Major League debut in 2011 and was a September callup last season. In seven Grapefruit League games this spring, he was hitting .214.
Paul Hagen is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Lets take a closer look at one of the Myth Busters we shared with you a few weeks ago.
MYTH: Insuring my collection will cost me a fortune.
FACT: A collectibles policy is typically less costly than scheduling items on your homeowners insurance.
Consider the following On average in the United States we spend $822 on home insurance and $795 on car insurance a year. And for those of us that drink coffee the cost is about $1,148 a year! In comparison, the cost of insuring your collection is very reasonable:
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$15,000 / $87
$25,000 / $148
$50,000 / $293
$100,000 / $419
$250,000 / $692
$500,000 / $1,149
$1,000,000 / $2,064
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As to apprehending: here the exposition should be understood according to the seen, the touched and the heard. Herein, these nineteen, that is to say, nine kasinas omitting the air kasina and the ten kinds of foulness, must be apprehended by the seen. The meaning is that in the early stage their sign must be apprehended by constantly looking with the eye. In the case of mindfulness occupied with the body the five parts ending with skin must be apprehended by the seen and the rest by the heard, so its object must be apprehended by the seen and the heard. Mindfulness of breathing must be apprehended by the touched; the air kasióa by the seen and the touched; the remaining eighteen by the heard. The divine abiding of equanimity and the four immaterial states are not apprehendable by a beginner; but the remaining thirty-five are. This is "as to apprehending."
I thought it would be referring to the fingertips, but why must those be seen, and how are they heard? Maybe the limbs? But there are only 4 of those. The 5 sense doors? Not all end in skin, you cannot hear the body, eyes, ears, tongue, and nose, nor can you see all of them. I don't see (heh) how one can hear the body hairs or the intestines or the muscles or the bones. Somebody please enlighten me


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Ozuna's stats stack up with All-Star vote leaders
MIAMI -- In Giancarlo Stanton, the Marlins have a bona fide All-Star candidate.
Stanton, the 24-year-old right fielder, paced the National League in home runs (20) and RBIs (57) entering Friday. Based on the latest round of fan ballots, the slugger ranks third among all NL outfielders, which means he currently has secured one starting spot.
But Stanton isn't the only Miami outfielder putting up numbers worthy of attention.
With less fanfare, Marcell Ozuna is posting his share of impressive power numbers. The 23-year-old has 12 home runs and 42 RBIs entering Friday, numbers that compare favorably to Yasiel Puig of the Dodgers and Pittsburgh's Andrew McCutchen.
Puig leads NL outfielders in All-Star votes, followed by McCutchen. Like Ozuna, Puig and McCutchen each have 42 RBIs entering Friday, and they each have one fewer homer.
"You see [Ozuna's] numbers, and you understand what he's capable of doing," Miami manager Mike Redmond said. "For his first full season in the big leagues, it's really going to come down to the consistency of his at-bats. He's the kind of guy you never know when he's going to hit one.
"You feel this is a guy who can get you a big hit or a big home run, but he's young. He's going to strike out two or three times and then get a big hit."
In his first full season in the big leagues, Ozuna has had his inconsistencies. His slash line is .262/.309/.449, compared to Puig's .325/.416/.549 and McCutchen's .317/.427/.537.
"As for what type of player he can be? You see the numbers and realize what he can become," Redmond said.
Ozuna may not be an All-Star right now, but the potential is there to stack up with the best at his position.
Joe Frisaro is a reporter for MLB.com. He writes a blog, called The Fish Pond. Follow him on Twitter


text: Sloan to Succeed Cizek at Chicago Dealer Association December 17, 2009 12:00 AM Jerry Cizek, III (top) and Dave Sloan (bottom). The Board of Directors of the Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA) has named David Sloan to succeed Jerry Cizek as president of the dealer group following Cizek's retirement from the position he has held since 1988. The change takes place January 1, 2010. "We were extremely fortunate to have such a strong candidate in Dave to follow in what are clearly big footprints," said Kevin Mize, chairman of the organization representing the franchised new-car dealers in greater Chicagoland and producer of the annual Chicago Auto Show at McCormick Place. "While Jerry has been an integral part of this group for the past 36 years, previous boards of directors planned well for our future by grooming Dave for the position in his role as Executive Vice President for the past 16 years. I can't imagine that we could have had a more positive and productive scenario for a change of command. Sloan, 45, was recruited to the CATA from Golin Harris Communications in 1993. Previous to Golin Harris, he spent six years on the public relations staff of General Motors Corp. A graduate of Michigan State University, Sloan and his wife, Melissa, have three children and live in Wilmette, Ill. "Dave brings 16 years of CATA industry knowledge and leadership at a critical time in our volatile industry which is at a crossroads of dramatic change," said Chairman Mize. "His experience and creative energy will help lead our dealers to become an even stronger association in the future." Cizek joined the CATA in 1973 after graduation from the business school of Bradley University and working at his grandfather's automobile dealership. He started with the CATA as a field representative and ultimately became its president with the group setting the standard for automotive associations nationwide. He was instrumental in the formation of the Illinois Attorney General's Advertising Regulations for dealers, the Secretary of State's Advisory Board and forging a strong partnership between the dealer group and the Better Business Bureau. Cizek also served as chairman of the Civic Federation of Chicago and is a recipient of the BBB's highest honor, the Torch Bearer Award. "Jerry Cizek will continue to be held in the highest esteem and will serve as co-general manager of the Chicago Auto Show along with Dave for the upcoming show," added Mize. "We are very pleased that Jerry will stay on through June of 2010 to lend his wealth of experience and assurance for a smooth transition." Back to News


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Coffee and Sugar: Can't Live Without Them
Coffee prices have slowly fallen nearly 50% from levels seen in the fall of 2011 due to supply issues. Most of us realize, however, that coffee demand is inelastic. Simply put, when coffee prices increase, demand fails to taper. Similarly, recession or no recession, people are accustomed to their morning caffeine. Further, the cold winter months typically see an increase in demand for coffee beans and, therefore, prices are typically supported. Seasonal tendencies certainly aren't a guarantee, but they are reason to take note.
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Circulating miRNAs. ICORG 10-11, V2
|Tracking Information
|First Received Date ICMJE
|October 24, 2012
|Last Updated Date
|August 9, 2017
|Start Date ICMJE
|May 2011
|Estimated Primary Completion Date
|December 2017 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Current Primary Outcome Measures ICMJE
|Original Primary Outcome Measures ICMJE
|Same as current
|Change History
|Complete list of historical versions of study NCT01722851 on ClinicalTrials.gov Archive Site
|Current Secondary Outcome Measures ICMJE
|Original Secondary Outcome Measures ICMJE
|Same as current
|Current Other Outcome Measures ICMJE
|Not Provided
|Original Other Outcome Measures ICMJE
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|Descriptive Information
|Brief Title ICMJE
|Circulating miRNAs. ICORG 10-11, V2
|Official Title ICMJE
|Circulating miRNAs: Novel Breast Cancer Biomarkers and Their Use for Guiding and Monitoring Response to Chemotherapy
|Brief Summary
|To identify a panel of circulating miRNA markers which could help identify those breast cancer patients who are most likely to respond well to neoadjuvant and adjuvant chemotherapy, and indeed serve as an overall prognostic factor and stratify patients into risk categories which would further guide their management. Similarly, the investigators aim to identify a panel of circulating miRNA markers which could monitor patient's response to chemotherapy and hormonal therapies. Ideally a suitable panel of markers would show significant changes in expression level in good-responders whilst little or no change would be observed in miRNA expression in non-responders.
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Primary Objectives:
Secondary Objective:
1. To determine if systemic miRNA analysis can be used as a biomarker for monitoring response to chemotherapy, in the neoadjuvant setting and in patients who present with breast cancer recurrence and are treated with upfront chemotherapy
This is a prospective cohort studies, involving two study cohorts:
Cohort 1: Newly diagnosed breast cancer patients, Cohort 2: Recurrent breast cancer patients
Blood Sampling:
GUH only: Tissue samples will be taken at time of biopsy and/or at time of surgery.
All samples will be processed for miRNA quantification - a panel of 9 cancer-specific miRNAs will be measured in each sample, and the change in each patient's miRNA expression levels monitored over the course of their treatment.
Blood samples will be processed for miRNA analysis, which involves:
|Study Type ICMJE
|Study Design ICMJE
|Observational Model: Cohort
Time Perspective: Prospective
|Target Follow-Up Duration
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|Sampling Method
|Non-Probability Sample
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Investigators aim to study two populations of breast cancer patients:
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|Intervention ICMJE
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|Recruitment Status ICMJE
|Estimated Enrollment ICMJE
|Completion Date
|Not Provided
|Estimated Primary Completion Date
|December 2017 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Eligibility Criteria ICMJE
Inclusion Criteria:
Patients must satisfy the following criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
1. Patients who do not fulfil the inclusion criteria mentioned above
|18 Years and older (Adult, Senior)
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers
|Contacts ICMJE
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|Other Study ID Numbers ICMJE
|Has Data Monitoring Committee
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|U.S. FDA-regulated Product
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|Cancer Trials Ireland
|Study Sponsor ICMJE
|Cancer Trials Ireland
|Collaborators ICMJE
|Not Provided
|Investigators ICMJE
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Carey Dinner Theatre to present "Sing Out Sweet Land"
Hattiesburg, Miss., July 5, 2012 - William Carey University's Carey Dinner Theatre (CDT) will present the folk musical "Sing Out Sweet Land!" July 10 -21. Performances are in the Joe and Virginia Tatum Theatre on the Hattiesburg campus of WCU.
Corporate sponsor W. A. Warren Asphalt Paving Contractors and co-sponsor Regions Bank support the 37th season of CDT.
"'Sing Out, Sweet Land!' was written by Walter Kerr, the renowned twentieth century drama critic. It is a musical journey through early American folk music, dance, and life as seen through the eyes of Barnaby Goodchild. The Puritan society in which the lad lives forbids "frivolity."
"When Barnaby is discovered singing and dancing, he is sentenced to sing and dance through history," said Sam Sparks, the show's director. "Barnaby embodies the youthful spirit of early American life."
Barnaby makes the most of his punishment by stopping many places along the way, including a Civil War battlefield, the movement west on the Oregon Trail, early railroading in Texas, and the Roaring Twenties. Songs, taken from the American folk tradition, include "Big Rock Candy Mountain," "Casey Jones," "Frankie and Johnny," "Sewanee River," and "Blue Tail Fly," which helped to make original cast member Burl Ives famous. Dr. Connie Roberts, professor of music, is musical director for the production.
"Sing Out, Sweet Land" also features traditional American dance, choreographed by Melissa Beauvais, including folk, colonial round dance, and the cake walk.
"Songs like 'Yankee Doodle,' 'Sewanee,' 'Casey Jones,' and 'While Strolling Through The Park,' are just some of the many classic American folk songs that our audience will know," said Sparks. "Of particular interest to us (the cast of CDT) have been the songs that have almost been forgotten to contemporary American culture."
The character of Barnaby is portrayed by Jason Piglia of Picayune. Each member of the ensemble, including Vickie Hall of White Oak, Kevar Maffitt of Olive Branch, Christopher Marshall of Memphis, Carissa Read of Laurel, Benjamin Salters of Ocean Springs, and Megan Voorhies of Pineville, La., play multiple characters. Pianist is Carlos Casilla Nova, who is from the Dominican Republic, and guitarist is Zach Lancaster of Picayune.
Scenery is designed by Cody Stockstill, with lighting designed by Tim Matheny. Chris Wooten is the costume designer. The support staff consists of Jana Barkley of Picayune, Billy Burkes of Meridian, Gabby D'Arcangelo of Southaven, Kevin Delaney, Katie Hardeman of Southaven, Michelle O'Hehir of Meridian, Chris Permenter of Hattiesburg, Katie Rives of Meridian, and Abi Wiggins of Senatobia.
The box office is open daily except Sundays from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. To make reservations call 601-318-6221. Dinner is served at 7 and the performance follows. There are no performances on Sunday or Monday. The ticket price of $29 includes buffet, show, sales tax and program.


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I saw you were online a coupla days ago. Any chance of letting me know your EWA situation
2 more fixtures to add for the EPL contest. Also get in destructions promo pal ;D
Any word on Rhodes promo in EWA?
Well firstly just think up a character/gimmick that you would like to have and roleplay with.
Hey pal. You thought about EFedding?
Cause I'd love to have you in EWA
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I'm looking to find a Good template to make up some labels to comply with this: 401.3 Certificate. A permanent certificate shall be posted on orin the electrical distribution panel. The certificate…Continue
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These are typically in a pre-Weatherized house.
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Owner Tony Malkin worked with experts from organizations ranging from Johnson Controls to Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) to develop a retrofit that would save 38 percent of the building's energy and $4.4 million each year. Oh -- and add about 250 jobs as well.
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Hi Jim,
I'm just outside Bangor. Before Energy Auditing I used to service computers for Peoples Heritage bank so traveled Kittery to Fort Kent, plus some Vermont and NH so I'm familiar with some of that area. I've been trying to get down to some of the events in Portland, but health and old age have kept me sidelined for the past two years. Doing extremely well now so hoping to get more active. Look forward to meeting you at some point.
Jim, sorry I did not see your message regarding the WSU code document until today. My suggestion is to contact Gary Nordeen at WSU directly and see if he can help you. He's a good guy and I'm sure he will do whatever he can. 360-956-2000.
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text: Nathan Adelson Hospice locations will serve as drop-off points to collect school supplies for local elementary students. The hospice will be collecting supplies for students at Robert L. Taylor and Sunrise Acres elementary schools. The drive continues until Aug. 18. "Many schools unfortunately suffer from a lack of funding, and a large number of students can't afford many … [Read more...]


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Aqua Inspiration found on Pinterest my newest addiction!
i. want. this. machine!
this salvaged wall needs to be turned into a quilt! next on my list for sure!
The most perfect bedroom I've ever seen.
And last but not least a funny little snippet about boys, and the goofy things they say.
If Eli ever starts talking then I'll start sharing his crazy ideas, but until then, I've got nothin'.
His list of words is limited to "All done!" "Ama" (Grandma) and "ck" (truck.)
Have a fabulous weekend and maybe I'll see you at the Craftin' Outlaws alternative craft show tomorrow (10/15) in Columbus Ohio. I'll just be there Christmas shopping, not as a vendor.


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I recently had the opportunity to call play-by-play for the Manchester United vs. Celtic match in Toronto, and I believe fans are in a for an exciting day on July 28 at Reliant Stadium when the famed club takes on the MLS All-Stars. Here are a few reasons why I think this match is a can't-miss for soccer fans:
1. History and tradition
Few sports teams can boast of being formed in 1878 and have as illustrious and compelling a history as Manchester United. The Red Devils have it all, from legendary players such as Sir Bobby Charlton, George Best, Eric Cantona, and Denis Viollet, to the hardware to back it up, winning the European Cup - now called the Champions League - three times. Countless league titles and FA Cups are also part of the haul. History also takes shape in the form of great managers, such as Sir Matt Busby and currently Sir Alex Ferguson, who both re-built the club in different ways. History also includes tragedy, which occurred in the form of the so-called Busby Babes, who were lost in a tragic plane crash in Germany that wiped out many young talented players like Duncan Edwards. Few sports teams have kept tradition and history alive like Manchester United.
2. Sir Alex Ferguson
Who can help but marvel at the man who is not only the greatest manager in the history of British football, but maybe the entire game from a club standpoint? Want to debate that? What is remarkable about Ferguson is his longevity at United, where he enters his 25th year in a job that changes managers at the drop of a hat. Sir Alex has won 25 trophies at United, including the famed treble - EPL, FA Cup, and Champions League - in 1999.
Remember when people said he should retire after that? Boy did they get it wrong. Tactical acumen, an eye for talent, and a thirst and hunger to achieve all make you marvel at the mythical manager. Something tells me Sir Alex will retire when Sir Alex wants to retire. He is woven deeply into the fabric of the club. United player John O'Shea was recently on the radio with me and mentioned that Sir Alex is the one who sets the tone for the club. The All-Star Game is a rare opportunity for American fans to see him in the flesh.
3. Star players
OK, I know that Wayne Rooney, Patrice Evra, and Rio Ferdinand will not be in attendance, but players such as Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, Edwin van der Sar, and Dimitar Berbatov will be here. In fact, a fired-up Berbatov had a goal and two assists against Celtic in Toronto and seemed to be trying to make a statement to manager Sir Alex Ferguson. No one is just going through the motions here. Giggs and Scholes are living legends. Catch them while you can!
4. Youth is and will be king
Manchester United has a bevy of young rising talent that will not be held back. Keep your eye on talent for the future such as Brazilian twins Fabio and Rafael at the outside back positions, central defender Chris Smalling (acquired from Fulham), midfielders Tom Cleverely and Gabriel Obertan, and strikers Danny Welbeck, Federico Macheda, and Mame Biram Diouf. These players are the future for United and will bring a great energy to a game that will be open and entertaining, as they are out to prove they deserve a more permanent regular place at the star-studded club.
5. MLS All-Stars
Let's not forget that Manchester United will get a real test with a mid-season MLS squad that features Landon Donovan, who is expected to see some action after playing in the CONCACAF Champions League the night before, and Dynamo players Brian Ching and Brad Davis. Donovan comes back from the World Cup as a star and is the only MLS player that can boast of beating United, which he did as a member of Everton last year. Expect a highly motivated MLS squad that will push the Red Devils.
6. What this means
This All-Star Game will be a historic match in Houston sports history. How often do you get Manchester United to visit? The biggest sporting property in the world will draw fans from all over the country and from around the world. This will be a huge soccer celebration for all!
On another note, what a moment it will be when fans get the opportunity to see the debut of former Chivas and Mexican World Cup star Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez, who becomes the first player from Mexico to wear a Manchester United jersey.
I hope to see everyone at the game on Wednesday, because this is a game you do not want to miss!
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Senate Finance Committee Releases Revised Job Creation Legislation
Jun 24, 2010
Lawmakers continue to negotiate terms of a much-needed jobs bill that would extend unemployment insurance benefits and provide other critical provisions to stimulate the economy and aid low-income families who have been hardest hit by the recent economic downturn.
The Senate Finance Committee on June 23 released yet another revised Senate version of the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010 (HR 4213). The bill, often called the "extenders" bill, passed the House on May 28, but two earlier versions failed key test votes in the Senate on June 16 and 17.
Because the Senate has delayed passing the legislation, unemployment insurance benefits have run out for thousands of workers searching for jobs. In addition, funds for other key programs hang in limbo.
This critical jobs bill extends the TANF Emergency Fund for another year, funds summer jobs for youth, and extends unemployment insurance benefits for the long-term unemployed. However, the Senate version eliminates the weekly $25 supplemental unemployment insurance payments and ends the Recovery Act increase in food stamp (SNAP) benefits as of June 1, 2014. The Senate bill goes further than the House bill in another area, though, continuing the Recovery Act increase in the share of Medicaid and child welfare costs paid by the federal government (called FMAP). The House cut this provision from its final version. Unfortunately, the Senate bill does not extend health insurance subsidies for unemployed workers, a provision the House also dropped from its bill.


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Art Book and Prop Replica From the Futuristic Film...
Weta, who contributed their design talent to Neill Blomkamp's latest sci-fi film ELYSIUM, announce that they will be bringing collectibles home to fans. First is the Elysium: Art of the Film book (pictured above). Shipping now priced at $39.99, this book features a foreword by Blomkamp, and 172 pages of stunning production art and photos, including Elysium's Weta-designed props and weapons, as well as the input of legendary designer Syd Mead (Blade Runner, Tron). Published by Titan Books Ltd, Elysium: The Art of the Film is written by Mark Salisbury.
Speaking of Elysium weapons, Weta will also be releasing a prop replica of the TST Chemrail, an EXACT replica of the gun Max (Matt Damon) wields in Elysium. The gun is made from fibreglass, which gives it great heft, with some minor details made from other materials. The gun has no moveable parts and it comes with a wall mounting bracket for display. It measures 11.4" H x 40.2" W x 2.8" D. The TST Chemrail prop replica is scheduled to ship March - June 2014. Pre-orders are currently being accepted at wetanz.com, the replica priced at $399.
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The Pittsburgh Penguins, hit hard by injuries for most of the season, will have center Jordan Staal back in the lineup Saturday against the Winnipeg Jets, coach Dan Bylsma said Friday.
Staal, who injured his knee five weeks ago, is slightly damaged goods—he needed stitches after a stick to the face at practice on Thursday—but his return takes on added importance because it coincides with news that winger Tyler Kennedy will miss 4-6 week with an ankle injury.
"I'm feeling really good," Staal said after practice, according to the Penguins' website. "The last couple days it was great just to get a couple practices with the team and kind of get back into the timing and everything. Things are looking up."
Staal, 23, is a shutdown center who routinely faces opposing teams' best players and drives puck possession; his Corsi Rel, which measures how many shots a team takes per 60 minutes in relation to its opponents when a given player is on the ice, is 14.8; that's 21st best in the NHL and the second-best figure on the team.
"He understands how big and strong he is," Bylsma said. "He's not a dangle in front of you, go around you and through you type of player. But when he uses his strength, he can overpower people."
Staal, who will play on a line with Pascal Dupuis and Matt Cooke, was also on his way to a career high in goals, with 15 through 34 games. His previous best full-season mark was 29, which he set as a rookie in 2006-07.
With Staal out of the lineup—he was hurt Jan. 6 against the Rangers—the Penguins went 9-6-1, 7-2-1 in their last 10 and are 30-19-5 overall.
Kennedy, meanwhile, was hurt late in a 5-2 loss Sunday at New Jersey and was held out of a 3-2 shootout loss to Montreal on Tuesday. He has six goals and 22 points in 42 games following a breakout 2010-11 season (21 goals, 45 points).
How much the Penguins actually miss Kennedy, who typically skates on a line with Staal, remains to be seen—he's a high-volume shooter (120 even-strength shots resulting in saves, 14th most in the NHL) with just four even-strength goals, and his 2.6 even-strength shooting percentage is tied for the worst mark among players with at least four even-strength goals.
Before his injury, Kennedy had been playing on a line with Steve Sullivan and Cal O'Reilly. Dustin Jeffrey will take his place.
"You look at the way we play, and it's not like one line plays one way and another line plays another way," Dupuis said. "We all end up playing with each other at some point, whether it's on special teams or whatever. We know what (Staal) can do and we know how he likes to play."


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I keep hearing this and so does ESPN.
Spoke to an L.A. insider Tuesday and the advice was clear: Keep writing Kobe to the Clippers. "I just heard that again yesterday," the source said.
Atlanta is already preparing to pursue Bryant hard, but I'm telling you -- and will keep telling you -- that there isn't a team out there with salary-cap room (Phoenix, Denver, Utah) that will appeal to Bryant more than the Clippers. He knows the players there, he knows the coach and he wouldn't have to uproot his family if he switches locker rooms at Staples Center.
New York? That would require a sign-and-trade, and the Knicks figure to be less appealing to Bryant now with Stephon Marbury there as the city's favorite son. It wouldn't exactly be Kobe's team, now would it?
Memphis? Even if Hubie Brown decides to leave coaching at season's end because of health concerns, and even if Jerry West did replace Brown with Kobe's buddy Byron Scott, that doesn't change the Grizzlies' problem. Memphis would have to either convince Bryant to take the $5 million mid-level exception (no chance) or concoct a trade. And I'm still willing to go to Vegas and bet big on the belief that Jerry Buss and Mitch Kupchak -- if they ever did concede that it's better to trade Kobe rather than lose him for nothing -- would never trade Bryant to West. Never.
So face it, friends. If Kobe decides to leave the Lakers, as informed folks in L.A. increasingly believe, the Clippers are his first option.


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Concept 33 Genes can be turned on and off.
Jacques Monod and Francois Jacob work with how bacteria breaks large sugars into smaller pieces.
Bonjour, I'm Jacques Monod. Bonjour, I'm Jacques Monod. And I'm François Jacob. While I was working on my Ph.D. thesis in Paris, I became interested in how bacteria grow. Bacteria use enzymes to break large sugars into smaller pieces. For example, the enzyme b-galactosidase (b-gal) breaks lactose into galactose and glucose. Normally, lactose turns on the gene that produces b-gal. In other words, lactose is an inducer. Lactose regulates the b-gal gene through other intermediates. One of these intermediates is coded by the i gene. The i gene produces an inhibitor that keeps the b-gal gene turned off. Lactose regulates the b-gal gene through other intermediates. One of these intermediates is coded by the i gene. The i gene produces an inhibitor that keeps the b-gal gene off. When lactose is present, it binds to the inhibitor. This prevents the inhibitor from turning off the b-gal gene. Here's how we showed that there is an inhibitor. We first found mutant bacteria that never turn off the b-gal gene. We assumed that these mutants couldn't produce any inhibitor and called them i -. Then we crossed a normal male with the mutant female. Remember, Lederberg's experiments (Concept 18) showed that males can pass plasmid DNA to females during conjugation. The female mutant also couldn't produce b-gal; she was b -and i -. The male donated a plasmid with a functioning b-gal (b+) gene to the female. As the b+ gene entered the female, the cell immediately began producing b-gal, because no inhibitor was present. Therefore, wild-type bacteria must produce an inhibitor. Up to this point, we knew that the inhibitor keeps b-gal synthesis turned off until lactose is added. But we didn't know what the switch was. I reasoned that there must be a binding site for the inhibitor on the DNA itself. We called this binding site the OPERATOR. We were able to find bacteria strains with mutated operators (O-). Though they have working inhibitors (i+), they produce b-gal in the absence of lactose. This is because the operator cannot bind the inhibitor. The model of gene regulation that emerged from all this work, and subsequent work by others, is called the lac operon. When lactose is absent, i produces an inhibitor protein that binds to the operator. This blocks RNA polymerase from binding to the site where mRNA transcription starts. When lactose is present, it binds to the inhibitor and prevents the inhibitor from attaching to the operator. This frees the site for RNA polymerase. mRNA is transcribed and b-gal is made. (Any inhibitor already attached to the operator spontaneously detaches and then gets bound by lactose.) Two other structural proteins important for lactose metabolism are also regulated by this same system. The genes for these proteins lie immediately downstream of the b-gal gene, and are turned on at the same time. The word "operon" refers to this close arrangement of related genes and their common regulation. This part of the lac operon is a classic example of NEGATIVE regulation, because an inhibitor must be removed from the DNA to turn on the gene. The lac operon is also positively regulated. As well as getting rid of the inhibitor, an activator must also attach to the DNA to turn on b-gal synthesis. This only happens when glucose is absent. The lack of glucose stimulates production of a molecule called cAMP. cAMP then attaches to a protein, the cAMP receptor protein (CRP). The cAMP-CRP complex then binds to the DNA and helps RNA polymerase begin transcription. Thus, the lac operon of bacteria demonstrates both positive and negative regulation. Eukaryotes also use these same principles to regulate genes, but the details are more complex.
In our animation, we called the product of the i gene the inhibitor, but Jacob, Monod, and most textbooks call it the repressor.
How do scientists come up with names for genes?