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CHICAGO (AP) - Forget about all that bubble talk. Devyn Marble and Iowa are focused on the Big Ten's automatic bid to the NCAA tournament.
The Hawkeyes moved one step closer to their goal when Marble scored 19 points in an important 73-59 victory over Northwestern in the first round of the conference tournament on Thursday night.
"I think that whatever a lot of people are thinking, we're just here to win a championship and that's been the goal and the task at hand," Marble said. "And tomorrow's just another chance and opportunity to keep going toward that goal. Today was a stepping stone, we took care of business and now it's on to the next."
Mike Gesell converted a clinching three-point play with 1:41 left and finished with 13 points as the Hawkeyes (21-11) won for the eighth time in 10 games to continue a late-season push for spot in the field on Selection Sunday.
Iowa's third win this season against Northwestern likely won't help its case very much, but a victory over No. 8 Michigan State in the quarterfinals could go a long way to earning an at-large bid.
"I'm not foolish, I hear what everybody's saying about that particular game," Hawkeyes coach Fran McCaffery said. "To me, I am very comfortable with where our resume is right now. I think we deserve to be in. But, there are so many factors and I respect whatever the committee decides.
"The only thing that we can control is how we play tomorrow. That's how we're going to approach it. It's not something that we even talk about."
Reggie Hearn powered a late Northwestern rally after an awful start, scoring 14 of his 19 points in the second half. He drove inside to trim Iowa's lead to 50-43 with 8:27 left, but Marble and Gesell each hit a big 3-pointer to help the Hawkeyes hold on for their third consecutive victory.
"We came together for a few minutes there and got it to seven," said Alex Marcotullio, who had nine points for the Wildcats. "A couple of mishaps and they increased the lead. It was kind of deflating. It really hurt us."
Melsahn Basabe had 10 points, 12 rebounds and five blocked shots for Iowa, which shot just 37.1 percent but enjoyed a 48-31 advantage on the boards.
Alex Olah scored 12 points for the Wildcats (13-19) and Tre Demps finished with 11.
"Getting in a hole like we did, it felt like we were trying to claw back most of the game," coach Bill Carmody said.
Northwestern dropped its last nine games of the season and 11 of 12 overall, putting Carmody's job in jeopardy after 13 years at the school. The Wildcats lost four players to season-ending injuries, but it was their worst record since they went 8-22 during the 2007-08 season.
"Jim Phillips and I will discuss this in the next couple days and go from there," Carmody said while talking about his athletic director. "We evaluate each year. It's no different from the way we go about our business. We'll get together soon."
Iowa opened the game with a 15-2 run, using its stifling defense to disrupt Northwestern's sets while keeping the Wildcats off the glass with a dominating rebounding effort. The Hawkeyes were working on a shutout before Nikola Cerina wriggled free for a layup with 12:32 left.
Boosted by a strong contingent of fans clad in yellow and black, Iowa kept up the pressure and put together a 14-2 spurt to open a 29-11 lead. Eric May capped the surge with a drive right down the middle of the lane and a big slam with 5:10 remaining.
"I thought tonight our defensive intensity at the start of the game was absolutely critical," McCaffery said. "It really got us going. They didn't score for a while. We got great play from a lot of different people, which is fairly typical of our team."
The Hawkeyes got a lift from the return of Gesell, who also had three assists and a steal. The freshman injured his right foot late last month.
Now they get another shot at Michigan State, which won 62-59 at Iowa on Jan. 10. The game was tied at 56 with 1:04 left, but Keith Appling made four free throws down the stretch to lead the Spartans to the victory.
"I think it's a big game just because it's the next one," Marble said. "But I think, like Eric said, we have come out and had a pretty decent, good season. But giving people reason to be excited about forthcoming games, and all we have to do is go out there and not disappoint."
Jay Cohen can be reached at http://www.twitter.com/jcohenap


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Episode 7: "Smoke My Peace Pipe" (May 23)
A judge's ultimatum gives hope to LaDonna and Toni; Albert makes a stand and pays the price; Antoine gets an airport gig but loses a mentor; Davis scores a get-out-of-jail pass; Janette takes her cooking skills on the road; Annie auditions for a Cajun gig.
Story by Eric Overmyer & David Mills; teleplay by David Mills & Davis Rogan; directed by Simon Cellan Jones.
TREME was created by David Simon and Eric Overmyer; executive producers, David Simon, Nina K. Noble, Eric Overmyer, Carolyn Strauss; co-executive producer, David Mills; producer, Anthony Hemingway; directors, Agnieszka Holland, Jim McKay, Ernest Dickerson, Anthony Hemingway, Christine Moore, Brad Anderson, Simon Cellan Jones and Dan Attias; writers, David Simon, Eric Overmyer, David Mills, George Pelecanos, Lolis Eric Elie, Tom Piazza and Davis Rogan.
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Is Frank Vogel going to stick with these horrid 1H rotations throughout the year? our bench gets a lot of slack for their +/- and production, but is it really their fault? How much can you ask them to do when it is normally 4 bench players and lance playing the majority of the 2nd quarter? Same story every game. Starters hold tough for a quarter (or get a big lead), Vogel trots out 4 backups and gives lance the ultimate green light since no starters are playing with him. PG and West normally sit till about 4 minutes, maybe less if there are no dead balls. no reason PG should sit 8-9 minutes of any quarter unless foul trouble or blowout. i think this is our biggest issue going forward right now. Believe it was the Laker game, the cameras flashed to the bench and PG/Hibbert/West all looked bored becayse they had been sitting for so long. We cant keep gambling and hope to dominate the 2nd halves of games. Vogels 2nd half rotations are much better than his 1st half, so no surprise were the best 2nd half team in the league BY FAR. Hope he gets a wake up call and changes some things up while we can afford to before the playoffs.
I dont offer a complaint w/o a suggestions so: PG should come out with about 2 minutes left in the 1st, and then bring him back in earlier in the 2nd. closer to the 6 minute mark instead of the 4 minute mark. DWest needs to overlap with the 2nd unit as well as he can carry the scoring load, while still allowing lance to be the primary ball handler.
Also love the Turner/Lance/PG back court, although not sure how much that will happen with GHill coming back.
The problem isnt our bench, its the fact that our bench has to play 8 straight minutes with one starter. our +/- normally starts to drop at about the 6 minute mark of the 2nd, which is when the starters need to get back in. I dont want to break it up too much because our starting 5 is dominant, but this should help us play for 48 minutes instead of 30 minutes.


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All you need to complete the install is brake fluid and tools.
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2, 13 inch diameter x 1.38 inch thick directional curved vane Wilwood rotors
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2, Caliper brackets and "press fit" threaded inserts installed
2, Brake lines "braided stainless steel" with all the required fasteners to install in the factory brake line retainers.
4, Brake pads, Wilwood Street Compound = low dust = excellent cold performance
And all the EXACT fasteners required to make this a bolt on kit.
The Major difference between this kit and the 4 piston kit is the caliper. This kit includes the Billet SL6 Calipers, they feature a full width reinforced rib outboard body for maximum strength. A unique six-piston differential bore configuration provides balanced pad loading for even pad wear in sustained high heat environments. Also the same 20mm thick pads as the Forged Superlight calipers.
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It has been a while since we have really dedicated any time to the blog, partly due to the fact that my dad was recovering from his treatment. And I am happy to say - at least for now - things are looking good and he is on the right path.
A little less than a year ago, I posted a photo of my dad (with the intent to embarrass him for all the photos he posted of me) as he was getting fit and ready for shark diving. See below:
Well, after having his stomach removed, months of intense treatment (radiation and chemo), he has finally been able to get back to somewhat of a "normal" life...the photo below was taken a few days ago:
Still some weight to be put back on - but definitely on the right path.
Says my old man:
"Dear Friends:
This is the result of two weeks at the gym, hahahahahaha!! ---------- there is no other way to regain the muscle mass I lost due to the operation and the chemo and radiation therapies.
The last CAT scan, done early this week, was "clean". Thus, things don't look as bad as I thought - so far. ... The best news: In 5 weeks I will be back in the Bahamas to pet my striped babes!"
Originally I had planned to only spend one week out there with the Wolf - but after everything that we have been through this year I figured I might as well get as much down and shark time with him while I can...


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Arizona Diamondbacks right fielder Justin Upton blocked a trade to the Seattle Mariners, FoxSports.com's Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi reported Thursday.
Upton has a limited no-trade clause in his contract; Seattle is one of four clubs to which he can block a deal, according to the report.
Sources told Fox and The Arizona Republic that the D-backs would have received a "substantial" package of young players in exchange for Upton. CBSSports.com's Scott Miller reported that Arizona would have gotten shortstop prospect Nick Franklin, major league relievers Charlie Furbush and Steven Pryor, and one of the M's top starting pitching prospects: Danny Hultzen, James Paxton or Taijuan Walker.
The Seattle Times reported that Mariners general manager Jack Zduriencik declined to comment on Fox's report.
The 25-year-old Upton fell out of favor in Arizona last year, although the D-backs' front office for months has sent mixed signals about his availability. Miller quoted a source as saying Arizona will eventually move Upton.
Seattle has been among the most aggressive suitors for Upton, along with the Texas Rangers and Atlanta Braves, according to Fox. Evan P. Grant of The Dallas Morning News reported that the Rangers likely won't pursue Upton further. Grant reported Texas made an offer Thursday before Arizona turned to Seattle. USA Today's Bob Nightengale reported that the Rangers felt Arizona's asking price was "too steep."
The Braves signed Upton's brother B.J. in the offseason. B.J. Upton has said he would like to play alongside Justin at some point in their careers. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution speculates the asking prices for Justin might have dropped now that the Diamondbacks seemingly are losing trade partners.
Arizona has six starting outfield candidates after signing free agent Cody Ross to a three-year contract this offseason. Recent reports said D-backs left fielder Jason Kubel is also a trade candidate.


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This week's Ultimate Fighter episode ratings have held steady. Coming in at 1.4 million viewers the show is dead even with the same numbers episode 8 pulled in the week prior.
Spike TV officials sent out the ratings for the episode yesterday afternoon.
The 14th season of "The Ultimate Fighter" features a middleweight coaching staff in the form of Jason "Mayhem" Miller and Michael Bisping as well as some of the best undiscovered featherweight and bantamweight fighters on the planet.
Spike TV began airing the UFC's reality series in 2005 and after many successful seasons, the 14th is the last and final installment on the network. UFC officials have now opted to join forces with FOX for 2012 and the next seven-years to follow.
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Topic: caringbridge.org
I had learned of this website when dad was first diagnosed with CC. The caringbridge.org website provides the opportunity for people to create a free webpage (to journal, sign guestbook, etc) for those persons affected by critical disease. Because dad was in the service, his friends and our family (immediate and extended) are scattered all over the world - it was a way to keep everyone up to date on dad's life as well as a venue for everyone to send dad good wishes/thoughts/memories via the guest book. Our family loved it. And I highly recommend it. It also cut down on the amount of time it would take to contact everyone about dad's progress. People just checked in on his webpage for the latest entry. caringbridge.org


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Blake_T wrote:every disc has a cruising speed range (for a given nose angle and RPM). within that range the disc will fly straight. exceed the upper bound of the range and the disc turns over. drop below the lower bound of the range and the disc fades.
more nose down reduces both the upper and lower bounds of the cruising speed range.
more spin increases the upper bound while decreasing the lower bound of the CSR.
a headwind reduces the upper and lower bounds of the CSR.
a tailwind increases the upper and lower bounds of the CSR.
if you exceed the upper bound, the disc will behave with aerodynamic lift.
to "get the most out of" a disc, you should be able to consistently exceed the upper bound of the CSR. this allows you to work its flight path.
if you cannot consistently exceed the upper bound of the CSR you will be more at the mercy of the disc's flight characteristics vs. being able to consciously manipulate the disc's flight characteristics.
it's one thing to develop a full set of disc skills and then choose to compensate with disc weight, understability, or form.
it's another to chase distance and ignore the learning curve.
I'm going to steal your words Blake, this is exactly what I've been trying to tell one of my friends. It is either my lack of proper articulation or he is just stubborn.


text: I can't argue with any of the authors listed so far, except for Isabel Allende (who I find kind of lightweight) and John Banville (who I haven't read--but I'll be sure to check him out). If this isn't limited to novelists, I think Pinter and Heaney should get some consideration. I also agree that Rushdie should be on the list of contenders. But if I have to pick one, I go with Philip Roth. He's produced so many great works over such a long period of time. Goodbye Columbus was out in 1959 and Everyman in 2006--both are excellent, and there's so many truly great works in between. And he does everything so well: characters, stories, depth and humor. Plus I think his writing is simply beautiful. Edit: Connemara, what books by Banville would you recommend to start with?


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THE driver of a Stourbridge coach which overturned on the M5 remained in hospital this morning (Wednesday).
He was among six people taken to hospitals in the Bristol area after yesterday's crash involving a 57-seat passenger vehicle from Prospect Coaches in Lye.
The 60-year-old male driver, who has worked for the firm for eight years, suffered back injuries in the smash which saw the coach career off the motorway into a ditch - near junction 13, near Stroud, Gloucestershire.
Chris Nice, spokesman from the Confederation of Passenger Transport, said on behalf of Prospect Coaches: "Only the driver remains in hospital but his injuries are minor."
Five people - four adults and a child - have already been discharged, he said.
A total of 54 people (including the driver) were onboard the coach which was one of four Prospect passenger vehicles heading from the Black Country to Weston-super-Mare for a seaside day trip.
The coach involved in the crash was one of two taking adults and children from the Action for Children day centre in West Bromwich to the beach. The other two coaches had picked up daytrippers from a children's centre in Kate's Hill, Dudley.
CPT spokesman Mr Nice said the overturned coach has now been removed from the scene and he added: "It will be tested and when the driver's ready to be interviewed he'll speak with his employers and the police."
The crash, which happened at around 10am yesterday, left the motorway closed between junctions 13 and 14 throughout much of the day.


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Green Anode (soft putter) - 173 g
Red Axis (Overstable midrange) - 180 g Traded!
2 Green Halos (Overstable midrange) - both 167 g
All of these discs are currently up for trade!
I am currently looking for:
Understable to Straight Latitude 64 Driver and Midrange discs (pretty much whatever weight/color I can get my hands on)
Examples include:
Core and Fuse (midranges)
Saint, River, Bolt, Striker, Riot, or Vision (drivers)
I'm also looking for an MVP Ion putter.
P.S. I'm still open for whatever kind of stuff you want to throw out me- I'm a flexible dude!


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A DISTRAUGHT teenager has appealed for help after her beloved pet dog was stolen from a car.
Alice, a ten-year-old Parson Jack Russell, was stolen from a white Ford Fiesta parked at Double Gates Farm in Upton Snodsbury, near Worcester, between 3.30pm and 5.30pm on Sunday, December 29.
Her owner, 15-year-old Kayleigh Letherbarrow, said Alice is mostly white with a brown spot on her right ear and the right side of her backside.
She said Alice is very energetic and friendly and is offering a reward to anyone who helps to find her.
Kayleigh has asked for anyone with any information to contact your Worcester News reporter Ian Craig on 01905 742 253 or email@example.com


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GOATACRE Cricket Club's 10-year pursuit of an upgraded pavilion is set to be realised after Goatacre village hall received a £46,000 windfall from Sport England.
Last year's National Village Knockout Cup semi-finalists' fairytale success over the last three seasons has shot the club to prominence and, as part of the Inspired Facilities fund, they could soon have the facilities to match their lofty league status.
The Inspired Facilities initiative was set up after the Olympics as a way of helping spread the legacy of the Games across the country. In all, over 1,000 local sports projects will be granted cash sums to help improve their infrastructures, and Goatacre intend to use theirs to double the size of the village hall's changing rooms and build viewing balconies looking over the cricket ground.
Club secretary Eddie Jenkinson said the grant will assist in Goatacre's bid to fall in line with other clubs in the upper echelons of the West of England Premier League.
"It's been about 10 years in our minds to get these improvements done and I think what has happened in the last three or four years, particularly with the cricket, has meant that we have gone a bit quicker than we had anticipated. The facilities haven't necessarily kept pace with that," he said.
"All these things add together to make a good story so the fact that we've been successful with the cricket and we're attracting a lot of youngsters certainly adds to the criteria that Sport England look for on this.
"They want to support new ventures as well as established ones, but they want to make sure the money is invested for the long term. If you've got a better track record the better chance you've got on this kind of funding.
"The cricket club as a section of the village hall is helping to lead the project.
"The standard that we've been playing cricket at in the last few years has meant we've gone to other places, the likes of Cheltenham and Weston-super-Mare and a number of others, makes us realise what we should be aspiring to."
Village Hall chairman Graham Iles said: "Sporting activity has always played an important part in the life of many villages and this one in particular. I've enjoyed playing cricket for Goatacre for over 50 years and to see the improvements this award will enable us to make is absolutely brilliant.
"Over the years we have been able to attract many junior and senior members from the surrounding villages and this will significantly improve the standard of our facilities.
"It has taken a lot of hard work to secure this funding and it really is a fantastic start to 2013."


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Porter a firm believer in benefits of infield shifts
HOUSTON -- The Astros have been routinely employing defensive shifts on the infield this year, which involves moving a middle infielder to the opposite side of the base. Against left-handed hitters, second baseman Jose Altuve plays in shallow right field and the shortstop plays on the first base side of second base.
It's a product of the data compiled by the Astros' analytics department, but manager Bo Porter said the pitcher-batter match-ups play into defensive positioning more than anything else.
"In Washington [where Porter was the third-base coach], we employed the same system because I'm a firm believer you have to defend the portion of the field that the guy has the greatest probability of hitting the ball well," Porter said.
Porter believes the Astros have been more successful than not when using the shift on the infield this year. It hasn't always worked -- Josh Hamilton rolled a grounder to Altuve in shallow right field and wound up with a hit -- but he's a firm believer in the practice.
"I know when you look at the spray charts and the pitcher we have on the mound and percentages of pitches they throw to certain zones, you have a probability of where the ball is going to be hit well, and I keep stressing the well part," he said.
Porter has spoken at length with sluggers David Ortiz and Adam LaRoche, both of whom see frequent defensive shifts, about what goes through their minds at the plate. Do they think about going the other way to take advantage of the open spaces?
"If they did that, it's still advantage us," Porter said. "Because you're talking about a guy who has the ability to change the game with one swing and you're making him do something he doesn't want to do, and it's mission accomplished."
Brian McTaggart is a reporter for MLB.com and writes an MLBlog, Tag's Lines. Follow @brianmctaggart on Twitter. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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The Highlander moves away from traditional SUV styling cues of tough and rugged, to a look and feel that is intelligent and advanced. The second-row features captain's chairs that, if needed, convert to a bench-seat for three passengers. With the Highlander many features previously offered as options now come standard. It provides a total of seven airbags, including a driver's knee airbag and roll-sensing side curtain airbags for all three rows. Other clever features include a third-row bench seat with foldable headrests for a flat rear cargo area, a rear glass hatch for quick access to the back on Sport and Limited models, and Smart Start and Entry for Limited and all hybrid models. The Highlander is wrapped in a package styled for buyers to whom design is a motivation. Astra Joins the Saturn Family Troy Clarke, president of GM North America, introduced the updated Saturn Astra at GM's press conference on February 7, 2007. The all-new 2008 Astra delivers great fuel economy, outstanding safety features and a sporty performance. The 2008 Saturn Astra is one of many new cars in GM's showrooms. Clarke and Jill Lajdziak, general manager, discussed Saturn's revitalization of current product lines like the Vue and Aura. "America fell in love with this brand for its new product innovation," Lajdziak said. "We're going to raise the bar in the industry." Saturn also announced new features on its Web site, www.saturn.com. Customers may participate in a live chat with Saturn representatives 24 hours a day and sign up for the "Test Drive at Home" program. This creative program allows customers to schedule a time for Saturn retailers to bring a new vehicle to their homes for a test drive. Ron Fellows ALMS GT1 Corvette and Indy 500 Special Edition Corvette enthusiasts in search of a unique ride have much to consider this year with the world introduction of two special-edition models: the Ron Fellows ALMS GT1 Champion Corvette Z06 and the Indianapolis 500 Pace Car Replica Corvette Convertible. The special-edition Corvettes are distinguished by unique interior and exterior appointments and will be offered in limited, pre-determined quantities. In other words, when they're gone, they're gone. "Chevrolet and Corvette have a long, storied history at Indianapolis, and the new pace car special-edition commemorates that heritage with what will surely be an instant collectible," said Ed Peper, Chevrolet general manager. "Ron Fellows is also a part of Chevrolet's racing heritage, and he has been instrumental in the remarkable success of the Corvette Racing team in the American Le Mans Series. The special signature-series Z06 model that bears his name will forever link him to one of the greatest eras in factory racing, which has produced six consecutive ALMS GT1 manufacturers championships, and counting." Indianapolis 500 Pace Car Replica Corvette Convertible A 2007 Chevrolet Corvette convertible will pace the 91st running of the Indianapolis 500 on May 27, 2007 and was revealed to an adoring throng in Chicago. As it was selected as the Official Pace Car, Chevrolet will supply several identically prepared and uniquely trimmed Corvette convertibles-in new Atomic Orange paint with distinctive gold ribbon graphics-that will serve in the official pace duties of the race, as well as supporting activities. Five hundred production replicas of those official cars will be offered to the public-all of them convertibles. They'll be available beginning this spring. This year marks the ninth time Corvette has served as the Official Pace Car of the Indianapolis 500. The previous years were 1978, 1986, 1995, 1998, 2002, 2004, 2005 and 2006. It also is a record fourth consecutive turn for the Corvette, as well as a record 18 th time for a Chevrolet, to be selected as the pace car. Who Stole the Show? General Motors conducted its largest auto show sweepstakes in history by giving away 10 vehicles in 10 days during the 2007 Chicago Auto Show. GM promoted the contest to the public through a massive online, print, radio and television advertising campaign where consumers were directed to the Web site WhoStoleTheShow.com, which allowed people to enter the sweepstakes online from their homes, as well as on the auto show floor. In addition to the vehicles, over 4,000 prizes with a value of over $750,000 were awarded. The vehicles to be given away were the Chevy Corvette (Coupe, Hard-top, Auto); Pontiac Solstice; GMC Acadia (SLT2,FWD); Buick Lucerne (CX V6); Hummer H3x 4WD; Chevy Silverado (Extended Cab LT, 4WD) Saab 9-3 Aero Convertible; Saturn Aura (XR Sedan); Chevy Impala (LT1); and Cadillac Escalade. In addition to the vehicles and prizes, a safe containing $10,000 traveled around the GM displays at the show and consumers had an opportunity to try to "crack the code" to win the cash. Kudos to GM for an awesome consumer event! What's in a name? Ford banks on Taurus Touted Turnaround "Taurus has been an icon for Ford's family sedan for more than two decades, and it's time to return this powerful name to where it belongs," said Mark Fields, Ford's President of The Americas, during the media preview of the Chicago Auto Show. "Consumer awareness of the Taurus name is double the Five Hundred that it's replacing, and awareness of Sable is triple that of Montego. "By giving these vehicles the names that consumers recognize at the same time we're making significant upgrades, we're confident that even more people are going to be attracted to these great products in the future," Fields added. The 2008-model Taurus sedan will go on sale this summer, replacing the Ford Five Hundred. The new Taurus features a Ford Fusion-inspired exterior design, a new powertrain with 60 more horsepower, a new all-wheel-drive system, available standard electronic stability control and other refinements to make it more distinctive, quieter, faster and safer. The 2008-model Taurus X crossover will go on sale late this summer - replacing the Ford Freestyle - with the same design, powertrain and safety upgrades, as well as three row of seats, one-touch flip-and-fold second-row seating and an available power rear liftgate. The 2008-model Mercury Sable also goes on sale this summer - replacing the Mercury Montego - with extensive design, powertrain and safety upgrades, as well as unique touches that make it a Mercury. They include Mercury's signature satin aluminum waterfall grille, jeweled projector beam headlamps, distinctive LED tail lamps and a two-tone interior trim with unique accents. The Taurus name remains powerful today. In fact, it is one of top three most recognized Ford nameplates, behind only the F-Series and Mustang. Consumer awareness of the Taurus nameplate remains at an impressive 80 percent. "The Ford Five Hundred has been a solid product, and it has one of the highest satisfaction rates in our lineup," said Cisco Codina, Ford's group vice president of North America Marketing, Sales and Service. "Once people discover the vehicle, nearly 60 percent end up buying a one. "The Taurus will be even better thanks to significant upgrades - and, now, a name that people know. Going forward, we're going to cherish this iconic name with the same clarity, confidence and intensity as we do with F-Series and Mustang," Codina added. The 2008 Ford Taurus X is a full-size crossover that offers three rows of seating, a powerful 3.5-liter V-6 engine with six-speed automatic transmission and a long list of standard safety equipment - including side curtain air bags and AdvanceTrac(r) electronic stability control. Innovative convenience features on the Taurus X include one-touch, flip-and-fold second-row seating and an available power rear liftgate. The 2008 Taurus X will reach dealer showrooms in late summer 2007. Restyled Dodge Dakota Offers More Power Combined with Bold Styling, Versatility and Capability Chrysler Group today unveiled the new 2008 Dodge Dakota mid-size truck with a new engine that not only offers 25 percent more horsepower and 10 percent more torque, but also better fuel economy and increased refinement. The 2008 Dodge Dakota also features new exterior and interior styling, and many best-in-class capabilities. The new truck arrives in dealerships in August. New for 2008 are striking exterior and interior enhancements that bear signature Dodge styling cues while creating a new persona for Dakota. "The new 2008 Dodge Dakota was redesigned to broaden its appeal to younger customers with active lifestyles," said Tom Loveless, Director - Dodge Marketing and Global Communications. "Dodge Dakota will attract 25- to 35-year-old individuals who need a vehicle to meet a variety of needs. Depending on an owners' lifestyle, the 2008 Dodge Dakota may be equipped for work or play, but every Dakota is equipped with capability and versatility." "The Dodge truck DNA is well-understood in the marketplace. We are creators of trucks with a distinct flair for style and no compromise in function," said Ralph Gilles, Vice President - Jeep(r)/Truck and Color and Trim Studios, and Specialty Vehicles, Chrysler Group Design. "We restyled the 2008 Dodge Dakota to reflect that DNA in a package that presents the Dakota as both a sporty lifestyle vehicle and a work truck." For 2008, the Dodge Dakota will again be offered in two body styles - Extended Cab and Crew Cab - and six trim levels: ST, SXT, SLT, TRX4, Sport and Laramie. New 4.7-liter V-8 engine with 290 horsepower (25 percent increase) and 320 lb.-ft. of torque (10 percent increase), with better fuel economy and increased refinement - the only V-8 option available in the segment All-new exterior in Extended Cab and Crew Cab body styles New interior features greatest space of any mid-size truck, with 30 cubic feet of interior space in Extended Cab models; 3.1 cubic feet for Crew Cab The largest and longest standard cargo bed in its class: 6-foot-6-inches in the Extended Cab Best-in-class towing capability of up to 7,050 pounds New features include built-in cargo-box utility rails, heated bench seats, under-seat storage system Bigger is Better! Extending bold, tough, in-your-face Dodge Ram heritage to the Class 4 and 5 commercial market, Dodge expands its commercial presence and sets another commercial standard with the launch of the all-new 2008 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500 Chassis Cabs. Both chassis cabs were revealed at the Chicago Auto Show. "We built the all-new 2008 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500 Chassis Cabs for heavy-duty chassis cab buyers who want a powerful, capable and versatile commercial-quality vehicle," said George Murphy, Senior Vice President - Global Brand Marketing, Chrysler Group. "With commercial performance, durability and capability, the 2008 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500 Chassis Cabs offer dominant powertrain packages, a commercial-grade upfit-friendly chassis, and bold, 'big-rig' Ram styling." Hot New R32 Warms up the Windy City with its North American Debut Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced the return of its motorsports-inspired R32 at the Chicago Auto Show. First introduced in 2004 to an enthusiastic reception, the R32 delivers the ultimate in Volkswagen sports performance with dynamic handling and refined road manners. The R32's power comes from a 3.2 liter naturally aspirated 15-degree narrow angle V6 engine. With 250 horsepower and 236 ft. lbs. of torque, the R32 is all muscle. The standard 4MOTION all-wheel-drive system transfers at least 75 percent of available torque to the rear wheels. Volkswagen's acclaimed DSG(r) transmission allows for seamless gear changes and accelerates from 0-60 in approximately 6.4 seconds. With a fully independent multi-link rear suspension that sits wider and lower than its GTI sibling, the R32 flaunts its authority both inside and out. Twin chrome exhausts, 18-inch alloy wheels, Bi-Xenon headlights, a uniquely shaped front grille and R32 badging distinguish this car from anything else on the road. A rear roof spoiler and deep front spoiler, coupled with body-colored bumpers, side bump strips, door handles and door mirrors, add to the streamlined, sporty look. VW also announced that it will operate a production-based GTI Cup spec racing series beginning in 2008, offering aspiring young racers an affordable entry into professional motorsports. The new series will be sanctioned by Sports Car Club of America. "Volkswagen as an automotive manufacturer is represented around the globe, and we have a strong history in motorsports, including successful spec racing Cup programs in more than 10 countries," said Volkswagen Motorsport Director Kris Nissen. "The GTI Cup in America will underscore Volkswagen's competitive spirit and the inspiration we take from racing into the building of our vehicles." BMW Alpina B7 Berkay Demircioglu, 6 Series and 7 Series Product Manager for BMW, announced in Chicago that the Alpina B7 is continuing its long tradition with BMW that began in the 1970s. BMW is emphasizing its reputation for high class performance and efficiency. This luxury car has the collaborative efforts from Alpina and BMW, and utilizes both companies for a fully integrated approach to design. Demircioglu challenged the audience to compare Alpina and BMW's collaboration to any other in the industry. "This is the BMW way," said Demircioglu. The engine of the new 2006 BMW Alpina B7 is the vehicle's heart and soul. The 4.4 liter, V8 engine is supercharged, allowing the consumer to reach 10,000 RPM. The Alpina B7 enables consumers to get the initial boost they want, but also delivering a smooth power delivery. The 6-speed transmission allows the driver (or pilot!) to go 0-60 M.P.H. in a mere 4.8 seconds. With 500 horsepower and an aerodynamic kit, the Alpina B7 promises to deliver. Another attractive benefit of the BMW Alpina B7 is its effective fuel efficiency, as the B7 gets 23 miles per gallon on the highway. "This is what makes a BMW-a BMW," said Demircioglu. 2008 Pontiac G8 Confirming its commitment to style and performance, Pontiac introduced a show car version of an all-new, rear-wheel-drive performance sedan at the Chicago Auto Show. The 2008 Pontiac G8 will be available in dealerships early next year. GM Vice Chairman Bob Lutz said, "We can talk all we want about producing cars and trucksmore efficiently...better leveraging our global resources...and making the company design-driven again, but until we get the vehicles on the road it's all just that: talk. "Well now the vehicles are arriving and I couldn't be more excited about it. The ultimate goal of our new approach to product development is to put beautifully designed, powerful, relevant cars and trucks in the hands of consumers and that's exactly what we intend to do." "You've seen further evidence (in Chicago) with the Saturn Astra and it continues with this all-new Pontiac G8," Lutz continued. "These cars-particularly the Astra and the G8-wouldn't be possible without the changes we've made in global product development." The G8 is the first North American application of GM's new global rear-wheel-drive architecture developed by Holden, GM's Australian subsidiary. The G8 has a progressive styling package highlighted by strong Pontiac design cues, such as a dual-port grille, fog lamps, bold wheels and a confident, wheels-at-the-corners stance. The design accents the car's performance lineage, with fenders that flare over the wheels, seemingly hugging the wide tires and enhancing the sporting stance. The base G8 model receives a 3.6L DOHC V-6 with variable valve timing, rated at 261 horsepower (194 kW). It is paired with a five-speed automatic transmission with manual shift mode. The G8 GT will be powered by a uniquely configured 6.0L small-block V-8, rated at 362 horsepower and 391 lb.-ft. of torque . A six-speed automatic transmission with manual shift mode is standard and features the fuel-saving Active Fuel Management system, which enhances fuel economy by alternating between eight- and four-cylinder power. An optional six-speed manual transmission will be available soon after launch. Bridgestone Americas Bridgestone introduced three new lines of tires at the Chicago Auto Show News Conference on February 7, 2007. The first innovation, the Blizzak WS60, incorporates the latest Bridgestone tire innovations, including NanoPro-Tech and RC polymer technologies. This tire provides long mileage and high durability. It is meant for snow and ice and "takes tires to a new level." The next tire introduced was the Duravis R500HD. With improved traction and stone rejection, it is said that snow and ice have met their match with the Duravis R500HD. Lastly, the Turanza was introduced as the tire from the next generation. Because of the new serenity technology, the Turanza is quite and comfortable and has outstanding wet and long wear performance. John Gamauf, President, Consumer Replacement Tire of Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire, LLC, said, "This tire is like no other. You can really feel the difference." Bridgestone is currently expanding its advertising efforts in hoping to enlarge its recognition in the United States. John Gamauf said, "Bridgestone was the best kept secret in the U.S., but not anymore!" Scion xB and xD In Toyota Motor Sales' second divisional volley fired at the Chicago show, Scion debuted its redesigned xB and all-new xD to the world in McCormick Place's Grand Ballroom. "Despite Scion's recent introduction less than four years ago, the brand has quickly connected with car buyers," said Mark Templin, Scion vice president. Templin explained their strategy as a "keep it simple" business model that focuses on specifically targeting the trend leaders-10 percent of 142 million people under 35 years of age. These trend leaders are people who desire personalization, customization, and who "live on the web, both literally and figuratively," said Templin. April marks the arrival of Scion's second wave of all-new products that are designed and dedicated to owners. This includes the arrival of a "party in a box"-a second generation of Scion's xB. The new xB's size was enlarged to create a more exciting driving experience by increasing the overall length by one foot, the width by three inches, and decreasing the height more than one inch. Scion xD is a five-door urban subcompact designed with a short, wide frame for better handling. Both the exterior and interior's futuristic style focus on comfort and style, while constantly addressing customer wants and needs by including additional storage/cargo space, and an upgraded audio system. Scion also increased its driving performance by powering a 1.8 liter, four-cylinder engine that puts out 128 horsepower. Nissan Titan Pickup, Pathfinder and Armada Nissan North America showed the new 2008 Nisan Titan full-size pickup, Pathfinder mid-size SUV and Armada full-size SUVs in Chicago. The three new vehicles offer significant upgrades and enhancements, including the addition of new Titan Long Wheelbase King Cab and Crew Cab models, a new 5.6-liter V8 engine for Pathfinder, and new exterior and interior designs for Armada. The three new 2008 Nissan vehicles are scheduled to be available at Nissan dealers nationwide beginning in spring 2007. "The addition of the Titan Long Wheelbase models and the first-ever V8 engine ever offered in the 22-year history of Pathfinder expand the available choices for buyers of these two popular vehicles," said Larry Dominique, vice president, Product Planning, Nissan North America, Inc. "The extensive makeover of Armada, which has topped J.D. Power and Associates' APEAL study for the Large SUV class in 2005 and 2006, adds up to an even more attractive, more premium and more complete Armada package for 2008 - one that we think will continue to make Armada stand out in the full-size SUV class." "The 2008 model year is already shaping up to be a tremendous year for Nissan with the previously announced Altima Coupe and all-new Rogue crossover SUV - and now new Titan, Pathfinder and Armada," said Dominique. "Attendees at the Chicago Auto Show will have five great new reasons to visit the Nissan display." Kia Rondo SX Chicago was the site for the world introduction of the new Kia Rondo SX. Ian Beavis, vice president of marketing for the company, made the announcement. "The Rondo encompasses a new design for an SUV," said Beavis. "Its bold style has the comfort and spaciousness that every SUV owner looks for in a vehicle, but has the steering and fuel efficiency of a sedan." Kia also presented a new concept car, the Rondo SX, a name given to only the sportiest models in the brand. Although the SX is not yet a production model, consumers will find the model to be based on Kia's brand essence, according to Beavis. Based on the 2007 Rondo, the SX features performance modifications and an upgrade in safety features. "The Kia Rondo SX explores new ideas for expansion in the future," he said. Beavis also announced that the brand's January 2007 sales were the "best January ever" as they reached a a total of 22,524 units. This was good news to Kia, as December 2006 was recorded as their best month of sales in history with more than 30,000 units out the door. Beavis kept the good news coming as he announced Kia was ranked 13th in total sales and even tossed in some well-deserved bragging rights for their advertising, touting the number one-rated commercials in December for the car industry. "It is a huge accomplishment to have a Kia TV spot break through the clutter," said Beavis. "Safely There" from Continental Continental Automotive Systems is making a splash at this year's Chicago Auto Show to showcase its global leadership position in automotive electronics. Continental's auto show exhibit vividly demonstrated its successful efforts to integrate active and passive safety systems, wireless and other "smart" technologies that make driving safer, more comfortable and fun. Continental's "Safely There" mobile interactive exhibit featured a Disney-like ride experience, allowing visitors to experience realistic driving scenarios that highlight new crash prevention technologies found on modern vehicles. The Safely There exhibit also featured hands-on kiosks, where consumers could test their knowledge and learn more about active safety equipment available on vehicles today-and in the near future-that will help prevent crashes, reduce injuries and save lives. "Our exhibit offers people the chance to experience intelligent vehicle technology firsthand and see how it will benefit drivers today and in the future," said Bill Kozyra, Continental Automotive Systems, North America president and CEO. "Continental is contributing to the increasing intelligence of today's vehicle with equipment that is increasing a car's brainpower, making the driving experience safer and more enjoyable. Vehicle-to-vehicle communications is a key technology for us and one that is growing in importance." -END- Back to News


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Of Counsel, Blank Rome
B.A. Political Science, Brigham Young University
"Best Practices" the focus for former General Counsel
A specialist in corporate governance, Dennis Codon counsels businesses across the country. "I like the variety of clients and the opportunity to deal with multiple issues," he said. "To spend a full day with the board of a major company helping them establish 'best practices' is very rewarding."
View the Insider Exclusives video interview with Dennis Codon from the "Southern California's Premier Law Firms" series
Not too long ago, Codon sat on the other side of the table - as in-house counsel. At Unocal, as Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel, he led major expansion efforts for the company's law department, placing lawyers in Viet Nam, Bangladesh, the Philippines, Singapore, Indonesia and Thailand. Early in his career, Codon found himself in the midst of one of the hottest hostile corporate takeover firestorms of the 1980s when Mesa Petroleum attempted to acquire Unocal. During the ensuing legal battle, Codon's life became a marathon of red-eye flights and endless days. Eventually, with Unocal winning the war but over $4 billion in debt, Codon was handed the task of providing legal counsel to the company's financial group to economically manage the burden. "The experience played a major role in my personal development," Codon recalled. His dedication and leadership was recognized by a number of organizations, including the Los Angeles County Bar Association that named him Outstanding Corporate Counsel in 2001.
Codon originally joined Unocal in 1974 and worked in the legal department while completing his law degree through Southwestern's evening program. He rose steadily through the ranks and was ultimately appointed Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel of Unocal Corporation in 1992. In 2002, he was named Senior Vice President. Two years later, Codon left the oil industry to become a partner at Robins Kaplan,Miller & Ciresi.
Codon also finds time to give back to the community, recently as President of the Alliance for Children's Rights, and as incoming Chair of Southwestern's Board of Trustees. "My Southwestern experience has meant everything to me," Codon said. "I studied under some extraordinary professors, and I will always be grateful for the tremendous opportunities my legal education has made possible."


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Vowell took a minute from her work on her sixth book to answer a few questions from Mountains and Minds and talk about KGLT, the Pickle Barrel, and her formative years in Bozeman.
M&M: You've said that Bozeman is your hometown, although you were born in Oklahoma. Has that changed, and if not, what about the town still draws you?
Sarah Vowell: First and last would be my family. My parents, sister and nephew still live there. And I graduated from Bozeman Senior High School and MSU, so those are some formative years. I think Bozeman being a college town shaped who I am. It's a pretty open-minded place and the Western surroundings keep its bohemianism in check. For example, at MSU, I took a lot of art history courses, but always with fellows wearing cowboy hats, some of them having serious problems with the paintings of Kandinsky. That said, I've lived equal amounts of my life in Oklahoma, Montana and New York City, with a few chunks of time elsewhere, most notably Chicago and San Francisco. I think that restlessness informs my obsession with the country in general because I'm not of one particular place.
M&M: You've written, "Is there anything better than figuring out what you're supposed to do with your life and getting paid to do it?" Did you set out to be the social commentator and writer that you are today, or was there some luck in how your career evolved?
SV: I would say bad luck more than anything. As a teenager I was consumed by music and I had hoped to make a living writing and playing music. But, I just didn't have enough talent. I was washed up by the time I was 20. So I quit that and ended up falling into studying art history, which is when I started writing--researching term papers and taking essay exams. And then I had hoped to get into UC Berkeley's doctoral program for art history. But I didn't, so I ended up at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, which is how I met Ira Glass, who was just starting his radio show, This American Life. So, I started working for him, and my writing became more and more narrative. Then, I made one documentary in which my sister and I drove the Trail of Tears and sort of instantly fell in love with writing about American history, which has ended up being my calling. So, all the bad luck ended up being good luck.
M&M: You began working in radio at KGLT, MSU's campus station, while you were still in high school. What is your best memory of the station, and do you believe it helped launch your career?
SV: In terms of my career, such as it is, I would say writing for the Exponent, MSU's student newspaper, had a more direct impact on my early writing career, simply because I used those clips to get into magazines and the magazine clips to get into the weekly newspapers I used to write for, etc. But KGLT was probably the most crucial experience of my time at college. I got my first radio show there when I was 18. Just having that kind of opportunity to make people listen to me at such a young age inspired a great deal of confidence. That, and the people who worked there, who were so free-wheeling and funny and scholarly. It gave me a real appreciation for communal endeavors. I keep trying to replicate that as an adult. Even though writing is a pretty lonesome pursuit, I keep seeking out group projects and I've been lucky to be part of some good ones, especially "This American Life" and "McSweeney's." People mostly hated my (KGLT) radio show, though, because I tended to play pretty screechy music. So I do treasure the memory of a guy working at the cafeteria downstairs in the SUB bringing me a Popsicle because he liked what I was playing--for once.
M&M: You have written that you are a hick kid from nowhere. You aren't now, obviously. But do you think that you still bring that small town, outsider sensibility to your writing?
SV: Yes and no. I'm probably a product of reading and watching movies more than anything. Allen Ginsberg or Woody Allen had a bigger impact on the person I became than, say, my childhood next-door neighbors. It's why I'm so at home in Manhattan--even though I was born to holy-roller Okies, there's a big part of my smart-alecky sensibility that is pure New York Jew.
M&M: You have excelled in several different media. Do you have any observations about where media is going, especially books and radio? Do you think there will be more or fewer opportunities for fresh viewpoints in the future?
SV: Radio seems alive and kicking, if only because of Americans' addiction to automobiles. I don't really work much in radio anymore, though. I mostly just write books and the occasional newspaper op-ed. I'm terrified for newspapers. The nonprofit nature of the Internet has really dinged daily papers. I remember I was writing op-eds for The New York Times back when the paper was charging on-line readers who wanted to read opinion columns. This acquaintance complained to me that she couldn't read my columns (without ponying up) and that, "Information demands to be free!" I was like, "That isn't information! That's writing! I got up at four o'clock in the morning to come up with that stuff!" As for books, I'm a little concerned. I'm on the Authors Guild Council and we are actively engaged in legal battles for copyright protection. However, I'm more worried about independent booksellers than authors. The new electronic readers, which are very handy, are wounding the few independent booksellers in this country that haven't been killed off by the chains. That will be a great loss, I think. My books certainly sell the best in independent bookstores and it's because those booksellers actively push them. I tour a lot and I know those folks and I worry about how they're going to make ends meet, and my making ends meet partly depends on them making ends meet, so insert stomachache here.
M&M: Where will we see Sarah Vowell next?
SV: I'm writing a book about the Americanization of Hawaii from 1820, when the first New England missionaries arrived, to 1893, when the aforementioned missionaries' children and grandchildren overthrew the Hawaiian monarch, paving the way for the islands' annexation by the United States in 1898. As my last book was about the Puritans of Massachusetts, I've been on quite the churchy New Englander kick the last few years. Despite their many flaws, I have a soft spot for their love of learning and knowledge. The other day I was researching the first translation of the Bible into the Hawaiian language by my missionaries and they translated, not from English, but from the original Greek and Hebrew into Hawaiian and I just love that about them, their pesky devotion to scholarship.
M&M: Do you plan to write a book that touches on the West? Perhaps one about George Custer, a topic that happens to be in Montana that we know interests you?
SV: Little Bighorn Battlefield is my favorite battlefield, but I can't see devoting years of my life to Custer. People seem to care about Custer and I tend to write about topics I have to talk people into being interested in--the aforementioned Massachusetts Bay colonists, President Garfield.
M&M: You are the president of the board of 826NYC, a nonprofit tutoring and writing center for Brooklyn students. Do you have any advice to young writers about how to make it in a very competitive and evolving profession?
SV: We publish a lot of student writing at 826NYC. Part of our mission is to demystify not just writing, but publishing. We have seven-year-olds who have published stories. They know that's something they could do with their lives because they've already done it.
The only way to become a better writer is to write and write and write some more. Nothing trumps experience. When I started, the Internet sort of existed but was far from the overwhelming force it is now. I'm guessing since anyone can start a blog--and I seem to be the only person in America who hasn't--it's way easier for young writers to rack up tons of experience just sitting in their studio apartments. Conversely, I would imagine it's way harder to make a living as few places on the Web pay. I really learned to write writing for free weekly newspapers in the Midwest and West Coast. Those papers all still exist, sort of, but no one really reads them anymore. I was very fortunate to eke out a living writing for papers read by seemingly everyone I knew. There's just so much more media now and the audiences are so splintered, I would imagine it's harder to get that experience now.
M&M: You also worked at the Pickle Barrel while going to school. Do you have any great Pickle Barrel stories to share?
SV: Working at the Pickle Barrel is how I paid my way through MSU. I owe those people as much as the Pell Grant program for my education. And I'm not just talking about paying for classes. I really grew up there. I was socially awkward when I started working there at 18. I still am on the inside, but working in such close quarters with such, let's say lively coworkers, I really learned how to talk to people and stick up for myself and hold my own. There was this one hilarious woman I worked with who was such a Shakespearean-level shrew--and I mean that as a compliment--I feel like just standing next to her for four years sharpened my tongue considerably. (Hi, Pam!) I was a pretty quiet egghead and the joshing chitchat in between slapping provolone on ham informs how I joke around. I was always good at public speaking but completely incapable of conversing in small groups before I worked there. There is nothing like sharing about six square feet with five other people chopping cheese steaks and throwing lettuce around that hones what a musician friend of mine refers to as "people chops."


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Microspheres in Preventing Lymphatic Fluid Collection After Surgery in Patients With Prostate Cancer
The recruitment status of this study is unknown. The completion date has passed and the status has not been verified in more than two years.
Verified July 2012 by Ronney Abaza, Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Recruitment status was: Recruiting
Recruitment status was: Recruiting
Ronney Abaza
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Last verified: July 2012
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This study is being performed to investigate if the application of Arista absorbable hemostat (AH)®, a product approved to stop surgical bleeding, can prevent lymphoceles. Lymphoceles are collections of lymphatic fluid which can occur after a lymph node dissection for cancer. These fluid collections can become symptomatic in some patients. Arista would be applied to one side of the pelvis after a pelvic lymph node dissection, to see if this decreases the number of postoperative lymph fluid collections seen on a computed tomography (CT) scan after surgery
|Lymphocele Prostate Cancer
|Procedure: robot-assisted laparoscopic surgery Procedure: regional lymph node dissection Device: microsphere-mediated lymphocele prevention
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|Study Design:
|Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)
Primary Purpose: Supportive Care
|Official Title:
|A Pilot Clinical Trial for the Prevention of Postoperative Lymphoceles Using Absorbable Micorporous Polysaccharide Hemosphere Particles During Robotic Assisted Prostatectomy With Lymph Node Dissection
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Further study details as provided by Ronney Abaza, Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- Incidence of postoperative lymphocele formation [ Time Frame: 3 months after surgery ]The rate of lymphoceles on each side of the pelvis will be compared. Summary statistics will be reported (mean, standard deviation, and range for the continuous variables and frequency and percentages for the categorical variables). In addition, we will determine interrelationships among specific variables using regression and correlation analyses.
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|Study Start Date:
|July 2011
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|July 2012 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
Experimental: Supportive care (microsphere-mediated lymphocele prevention)
Patients undergo standard robotic assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy with pelvic lymph node dissection. After lymph node dissection, patients undergo microsphere-mediated lymphocele prevention to the lymph node basin on one side of the pelvis.
Procedure: robot-assisted laparoscopic surgery
Undergo standard robotic assisted laparoscopic prostatectomyProcedure: regional lymph node dissection
Undergo pelvic lymph node dissectionDevice: microsphere-mediated lymphocele prevention
Undergo microsphere-mediated lymphocele prevention
Detailed Description:
I. To determine whether, if applied to the lymph node basins after pelvic lymph node dissection, Arista could potentially reduce the formation of lymphoceles and consequently the need for secondary interventions.
Patients undergo standard robotic assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy with pelvic lymph node dissection. After lymph node dissection, patients undergo microsphere-mediated lymphocele prevention to the lymph node basin on one side of the pelvis.
After completion of study treatment, patients are followed up at 3 months.
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- Patients with prostate cancer who are electing to undergo robotic radical prostatectomy with pelvic lymph node dissection at The Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute, The Ohio State University Medical Center by Dr. Ronney Abaza
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Virtually every wine region in Chile benefits from proximity to the Pacific Ocean and the cooling Humboldt Current that flows up from the South Pole. Although Chile extends more than 2,000 miles from north to south, its grape-growing regions are clustered in the center of the country, where rainfall is concentrated during the winter months, and where an absence of fungal diseases makes for relatively carefree grape-farming. The towering Andes Mountains that run down Chile's eastern border block wind and rain from the east, but, more important, trap cool air from the Pacific, with the result that nighttime temperatures even in most of Chile's warmest vineyards typically descend into the 50s. This diurnal variation enables Chile's vineyards to produce grapes with healthy acidity, strong aromatic character and intense varietal flavors.
For decades, Chile has been an excellent source of user-friendly, fruit-driven wines, often at bargain-basement prices. Due to a stable political environment, Chile's wine growing regions have steadily attracted foreign interest and investment since the 1970s; and, at the same time, Chile has benefited from association with large and established trading companies with powerful networks that have helped to raise the profile and expand distribution of Chilean wines in major export markets.
Chile is a solid source of wonderful-if largely commercial-grade-wines made from familiar varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, and Sauvignon Blanc. Recently, Chile has faced growing competition in the under-$15 range from Argentina, as well as from Spain, Portugal, Australia, and South Africa. At the same time, a growing number of producers are attempting to capitalize on the country's idyllic growing conditions by cutting vine yields and attempting to make more serious and concentrated Chilean wines that can bear comparison to the best of the New World.
While the grape is currently grown throughout the world, the most elegant Syrahs still come from the Northern Rhone valley, particularly the appellations of Côte Rôtie, Cornas, and Hermitage. Here, steep, terraced vineyards help produce full-bodied, intense, tannic wines loaded with white pepper and red fruit.
In the vineyard, Syrah is largely cooperative- vines are productive, but not overly vigorous. Skins are thick, helping the grape withstand more extreme climatic conditions. The climatic conditions in the Northern Rhone are especially conducive to the growth of the grapes, for they require heat to attain full ripeness. Still, even slight overripeness can cause the grape to lose its varietal character. In the Northern Rhone, Syrahs are all oak aged for some period of time. While historically, this aging has occurred in large, old oak casks, small oak barrels like those used in Bordeaux and Burgundy are currently gaining in popularity. Wines from the top appellations, Hermitage and Côte Rôtie, will have the most pronounced oak character.
But these wines can be shockingly expensive; collectors know that they have the alcohol, tannin and concentration to age for years, and the price reflects this awareness. The most famous producers in Hermitage are Chapoutier and Chave. In Côte Rôtie (where many of the wines are actually co-fermented with a small amount of the white grape Viognier), look for Guigal and Jasmin.
Retreating a little bit on the price spectrum, the appellations of Cornas, St. Joseph and Crozes-Hermitage produce high-quality wines, albeit with less body, tannin, and intensity from the top appellations. In Cornas, look to Auguste Clape. For St. Joseph, Chapoutier and Jaboulet are especially reliable. The top producers from Hermitage also have a presence in Crozes-Hermitage, but also look for wines from Alain Graillot.
Syrah retains a presence farther down the Rhone Valley, but in the southern Rhone, the Syrah tends to be more opulent, and less structured. Here it does not stand on its own and is frequently blended with other Rhone varieties like Grenache and Mourvedre, most notably in the appellation of Chateauneuf-du-Pape. Similarly, it retains a key place as a key blending grape in wines from Coteaux de Languedoc.
In California vineyards, as part of the general rise in plantings of Rhone varietals, the presence of Syrah has dramatically increased in the last fifteen years. The problem is that these wines are often made with less finesse in California than in France. In too many cases, we find wines that are just too much-- too much sugar, too much alcohol, too much extraction. But looking carefully for more restrained examples can yield great dividends. The Central Coast has a number of winemakers that show discipline and keep the intensity of their wines in check; consider Jaffurs Wine Cellars, Beckmen Vineyards, and Qupe.
In Australia, where the variety is known as Shiraz, the greatest examples come from the Barossa Valley. Here, the vines were first planted in the mid-1800s, and some old vines continue to produce fruit for terrifically concentrated wines. As a general trend, Barossa Shiraz will be richer, and show more stewed-fruit flavors than Syrah from the Rhone. Similarly powerful Shiraz also comes from McLaren Vale. Two Hands makes terrifically concentrated bottlings from both regions, and Penfolds is another reliable producer of burly Shiraz. While Australia's reputation rests on intense, concentrated Shiraz, more understated examples come from Hunter Valley and the Heathcote region, including wines from the producer Heathcote II.
Syrah pairs well with red meats, spicy pizzas, and and other savory meat dishes. These dishes provide an excellent complement to the peppery flavors and heft of the wine.
2010 was an incredible year around the world, with 30 regions scored 95 or above.
The highest scores were Graves and Medoc (both in Bordeaux) at 99, Barbaresco & Barolo both at 98, Pomerol (Right Bank Bordeaux) at 98, Southern Rhone at 98, Chateauneuf de Pape (Southern Rhône) at 98, and Brunello di Montalcino (Tuscany) at 98.
Other regions that scored 95 points or higher were Graves, Medoc, Barbaresco (Piedmont), Barolo (Piedmont), Brunello di Montalcino (Tuscany), Chateauneuf de Pape (Southern Rhône), Pomerol, St Julien, Pauillac, St Estephe, Cote Rotie (Northern Rhône), Germany, Paso Robles, Piedmont, Right Bank, Barossa / McLaren Vale, Campania / Taurasi, Chablis, Chianti Classico (Tuscany), Côte de Beaune, Côte de Nuits, Napa, Ribera del Duero (Rioja), Tuscany, Catalonia / Priorat, Clare Valley, Hawke's Bay, Mâconnais, Margaux, Rioja, Sauternes, and Western Australia.
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SWINDON Robins will be without reserve Nathan Greaves against Lakeside tomorrow after the youngster was injured in this evening's 56-35 defeat at Poole.
The teenager slipped off alone while in second place in heat nine at Wimborne Road but, after hitting the deck, he was ploughed into by Benji Crompton leaving him requiring medical attention for a knock to the head and potential ligament damage in his thumb.
It is that thumb injury which will keep him out tomorrow night, rather than the slight knock to the head, with boss Alun Rossiter working on a potential replacement now.
"I've torn ligaments in it I think so it should be too painful to ride this time, but I should be okay for next week," Greaves said.
"It's hard to hold onto the bike when you've got an injury like that, although when the adrenaline's going and I've got some tablets in my I will be fine, but I don't want to tell Alun I can ride and then get on the track and let the team down.
"I made a good start and was battling with Kyle (Newman) and then hit a bump and my foot came off the footpeg, and it's impossible to go round a corner with your foot off. I went into the fence and when I was standing up Benji knocked me straight back down. It could have been worse, though."


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Literally "a matter judged", res judicata is the principle that a matter may not, generally, be relitigated once it has been judged on the merits.
Res judicata encompasses limits on both the claims and the issues that may be raised in subsequent proceedings:
- Claim preclusion is the principle once a cause of action has been litigated, it may not be relitigated.
- Bar: A losing plaintiff is barred from re-suing a winning defendant on the same cause of action. (Scenario: Plaintiff P unsuccessfully sues Defendant D on Cause of action C. P may not try for better luck by initiating a new lawsuit against D on C.)
- Merger: A winning plaintiff may not re-sue a losing defendant. (Scenario: P successfully sues D on C. P may not again sue D on C to try to recover more damages.)
- Issue preclusion (Collateral estoppel): Once an issue of fact has been determined in a proceeding between two parties, the parties may not relitigate that issue even in a proceeding on a different cause of action. (Scenario: P sues D on C. P sues D on C1. Element E, which was determined in the first trial, is common to C and C1. At the second trial, P and D cannot attempt to get a different disposition of E.)
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White lightning, mountain dew, firewater, hooch—moonshine, or spirits made via an unlicensed still, goes by many different names in the United States.
While the term technically describes any spirit made illicitly, or "by the light of the moon", in America moonshine typically denotes un-aged or white whiskey bottled in a mason jar and hailing from Appalachia or someplace south of the Mason-Dixon line.
So, where are blue-blooded Yankees supposed to get their hands on some? A handful of American distilleries produce their own modern and totally legally versions.
But as long as you call it moonshine, you can still imagine yourself a badass sipping amongst the bootleggers of yesteryear.
Later this year, Massachusetts's own Curtis McMillan will open McMillan Distillery right here in the Bay State. McMillan, along with CEO Rhonda Kallman (who made a name for herself by helping to establish a little brew called Sam Adams) and a former distiller from Johnny Walker, will team up to develop their own Massachusetts moonshine, which you'll hopefully be able to taste this fall.
In the interim, satisfy your curiosity by joining Curtis at Understanding Moonshine, a class at Gordon's Fine Wine in Waltham this Friday.
Curtis will discuss the history of moonshine, eliminate myths about the mixture and explore how modern moonshine offers a vibrant palate for modern cocktails. He'll teach students how to take sour apple martinis from busted to badass by switching the base from vodka to moonshine—and changing the name, of course.
We're curious: can he do anything about the color?
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- Using a vegetable peeler peel a large 2-3 inch swatch of orange peel. Take the cocktail coupe and rim with the cayenne, cinnamon and sugar rim. Set aside and mix cocktail.
- In a mixing glass combine moonshine, orange curacao, lemon and orange bitters. Shake well and strain into a rimmed cocktail coupe.
- 1 table spoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon each of cinnamon and cayenne pepper
- Stir well
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OAKLAND -- Bay Area legislators will be the first to know Monday if the new Bay Bridge will open as planned on Sept. 3 or if the construction problems that led to broken bolts and safety concerns will force a delay.
The Bay Area Caucus will be briefed by the Toll Bridge Program Oversight Committee during a closed-door meeting in Sacramento on Monday morning and release by noon its recommendations and reports to the media and the public.
The bridge team is also scheduled to outline its recommendations on July 10 to the Bay Area Toll Authority, a governing board of county and city elected officials from the region's nine counties.
The opening date is the latest cliffhanger in a saga that began 24 years ago when the Loma Prieta earthquake shook loose a piece of the Bay Bridge's upper deck and killed a motorist.
Residents demanded a safer and prettier bridge, and after years of political intrigue, bickering over the design and cost overruns, the $6.4 billion span is now on the verge of opening.
Whether or not it does depends largely on the answers to two questions: Will the contractor finish in time the retrofit of two seismic stabilizers on which 32 steel anchor bolts snapped in March? And do test data sufficiently reassure engineers and officials that the span's other 2,210 high-strength steel bolts are sound?
The answer appears to be maybe.
Bridge engineers say early test results from hundreds of bolts show no evidence of further hydrogen embrittlement, the phenomenon metallurgists blame for the failure of 32 out of 96 rods embedded in shear keys on the large pier east of the tower.
The team will test most of the types of fasteners for long-term corrosion in the coming months but the bridge opening doesn't depend on the outcome. Instead, these findings will be used as the basis of a long-term bolt maintenance and replacement schedule.
The retrofit timeline, however, remains an open question.
To carry the loads the faulty bolts were supposed to handle, engineers propose to install on each shear key a steel saddle and hang across it superstrong cables. The ends of the strands will be anchored on the outside of the shear key and the entire assembly will be encased in concrete.
The bridge contractor, American Bridge/Fluor Enterprises, and Mare Island XKT Engineering have started fabrication, but "in terms of an installation schedule, I don't believe it has been completed yet," bridge spokesman Andrew Gordon said.
Although Caltrans Director Malcolm Dougherty has stated publicly that the new bridge will not open until the retrofit is completed, outside experts disagree.
The Toll Bridge Seismic Safety Peer Review Panel says the old span's extraordinary earthquake vulnerability outweighs the "minuscule" risk that the new span would weaken or fail without fully functioning shear keys.
"The likelihood that a big earthquake will come between now and the time that the bolts are fixed is a very small exposure window when compared to the 150-year life span of the bridge," said panel Chairman Frieder Seible during a recent interview. "It is a risk worth taking compared to keeping traffic on the old bridge."
Nearly every engineer who has studied the existing 77-year-old bridge predicts it will suffer a catastrophic failure when the next big temblor strikes the adjacent Hayward or San Andreas faults.
What elected officials and motorists will not see during Monday's briefing is a written seismic safety assessment from the Federal Highway Administration or the independent panel convened by the Legislative Analyst's Office to review the bridge foundation and the bolts. Those will come later, perhaps in August.
The Toll Bridge Oversight Committee -- the executive directors of Caltrans, Metropolitan Transportation Commission and California Transportation Commission -- requested in May a federal review of its approach to the bolt failure.
An agency representative may deliver a verbal status report next week, but the full reports won't be ready until after the team submits the long-term corrosion testing results and a maintenance plan, Caltrans deputy director Rick Land said.


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THE number of pupils persistently skipping school in Hampshire has dropped by 25 per cent.
The 2012/13 year saw 7,111 persistent truants, a fall of 25.2 per cent since 2009/10 which saw 9,510.
Meon Valley MP George Hollingbery has welcomed the news. He said: "These figures show that the problem in Hampshire is being successfully tackled with more truanting pupils now back into school.
"Absence from school has a significant negative effect on attainment and this means in adult life those who have missed out on education often lack the skills to get jobs.
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MANHATTAN, Kan. — Jack Cantele kicked a 41-yard field goal, his fourth of the game, with 3 seconds remaining to give Kansas State a thrilling 33-31 victory over TCU on Saturday.
The Horned Frogs had taken the lead on a 56-yard field goal by Jaden Oberkrom with 2:13 left, but the Wildcats (6-4, 4-3) quickly marched down field. Jake Waters hit Tyler Lockett for 12 yards to convert a third down, and hit him again for 8 more yards to get within field-goal range.
Cantele trotted onto the field, lined up and sent the kick through the uprights, leaping into the air as several Wildcats poured onto the field to celebrate.
They were penalized for excessive celebration, but the 15-yard mark-off didn't matter. TCU (4-7, 2-6) couldn't do anything with the kickoff as Kansas State wrapped its fourth straight win.
The victory made the Wildcats bowl-eligible for the fourth consecutive year, while also ending the Horned Frogs' run of eight consecutive bowl games.
It was a rough way to return to Manhattan for TCU coach Gary Patterson, who played linebacker for the Wildcats in the early 1980s. He said it was his first trip back in 30 years.
The teams traded punts through a breezy opening quarter until Blake Slaughter picked off Casey Pachall. With a short field, Daniel Sams scooted 11 yards for a touchdown and a 7-0 lead.
Kansas State didn't waste much time adding onto it.
After holding the Horned Frogs to three-and-out, Waters entered the game and threw deep down the sideline on the first play of the series. Lockett had put a move on All-American cornerback Jason Verrett and ran open in front of the TCU bench, hauling in the pass for a 74-yard TD reception.
TCU finally got going when B.J. Catalon left Kansas State safety Dante Barnett grasping for air on a 15-yard touchdown run. But the Wildcats answered with a 51-yard drive, and they settled for Cantele's field goal and a 17-7 halftime lead after mismanaging the time in the final minute.
The mistake proved costly when the Horned Frogs pulled ahead in the third quarter.
Boykin hit Dotson in the back of the end zone from a yard out, and then took advantage of a short field caused by Sams' fumble to carry 7 yards to the left side on fourth-and-1 for the score.
In a game of wild momentum swings, Kansas State quickly took it back.
On third-and-14 from the Wildcats' 21-yard line, Waters took advantage of time in the pocket to hit Tramaine Thompson in broken coverage. He out-ran safety Elisha Olabode to the end zone for a 24-21 lead — the 79-yard scoring strike the longest for Kansas State since 2005.
Back came the Horned Frogs, who went after backup safety Dylan Schellenberg, pressed into duty after an injury to Ty Zimmerman. David Porter ran past Schellenberg and caught Pachall's 51-yard touchdown pass to give TCU a 28-24 lead late in the third quarter.
Cantele added a field goal to pull within a point, and then Kansas State took advantage of a bizarre penalty to take the lead in the fourth quarter. The Horned Frogs were whistled for having two players wearing No. 2 on the field during a punt, giving Kansas State enough penalty yards for a first down. The drive ended with Cantele kicking a 23-yard field goal for a 30-28 lead.
The Horned Frogs marched to the Kansas State 39 on their ensuing possession, but defensive end Alauna Finau got his hand on Pachall's pass on third-and-5. Patterson decided to send Oberkrom onto the field rather than punt, and his 56-yard field goal had a few yards to spare.
It turned out, though, that the Horned Frogs left too much time on the clock.