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Jimenez called up, makes MLB debut at third base
ANAHEIM -- It was the afternoon of March 28, just before the opener of the annual Freeway Series against the Dodgers, when Luis Jimenez got a rare look at Angel Stadium and couldn't stop smiling. He walked around the field, took pictures of himself with his iPhone, stood in the batter's box, pretended to swing and said jokingly but with conviction: "I'm going to hit 20 homers. You'll see."
Two weeks later, here he was again, called up from Triple-A Salt Lake -- with shortstop Erick Aybar and third baseman Alberto Callaspo ailing -- and making his Major League debut against the Astros on Friday.
That smile was there again.
"I didn't imagine that I'd be here so soon, but I did picture myself here some day," said Jimenez, batting eighth and playing his natural position of third base. "I'm happy. I'm going to do the best I can."
In order to create a roster spot for Jimenez, the Angels optioned left-handed-hitting outfielder J.B. Shuck -- they need to keep all their bullpen arms, and Aybar and Callaspo don't figure to land on the disabled list.
Aybar, out since Tuesday with a bruised left heel, ran sprints, fielded grounders and took batting practice on Friday. The heel was hurting him while batting from the right side, so he switched primarily to the left, but he feels "a lot better now" and figures to return for the series in Minnesota early next week -- if not this weekend.
Callaspo felt tightness in his right calf while ranging to his left for a grounder in Thursday's seventh inning and stayed away from pregame activities, instead receiving treatment in the trainer's room. But he doesn't foresee being out long.
"Nothing serious," Callaspo said in Spanish. "Just a couple days, then I'll be ready to go again."
In other words, Jimenez won't really get a chance to hit those 20-some-odd home runs. At least not yet. What he can do is continue to make an impression in an organization where he doesn't really have a clear path, with Callaspo signed for the next two years and Kaleb Cowart -- the No. 1-ranked prospect in their system -- slated to take over at the hot corner.
Jimenez, 25, has posted a .303/.339/.518 slash line in seven years in the Minors, batting .309 with 16 homers, 85 RBIs and 17 stolen bases in his first season at Triple-A last year and then impressing in Spring Training.
"Some power numbers had started to emerge over the last couple years, where he's driving the ball better, but I think the biggest improvement is his overall presence on the field and his defense," Angels manager Mike Scioscia said. "He played sensational defense for us at third base [in Spring Training], and I think that's as important as anything, to be able to play that hot corner and make the plays down there for your pitching staff. He's come a long way in that."
Alden Gonzalez is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Gonzo and "The Show", and follow him on Twitter @Alden_Gonzalez. William Boor is an associate reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Vogel's a guy whose statements I take at face value. "If I wanted to go the entire season without having a conversation with him I could do that. He believes in letting his coaches coach."
Larry's not forcing Frank to play anyone.
It was nice to see him look more comfortable in the post since we've been trying this out a couple of times a game this year. I think we'll continue to see him making 2-3 attempts in the post per game.
"Freedom is nothing else but a chance to be better." - Albert Camus
"Appreciation is a wonderful thing. It makes what is excellent in others belong to us as well." - Voltaire
"Everyone's values are defined by what they will tolerate when it is done to others." - William Greider
Nuntius was right for a while. I was wrong for a while. But ultimately I was right and Frank Vogel has been let go.
"A player who makes a team great is more valuable than a great player. Losing yourself in the group, for the good of the group, thats teamwork."
-John Wooden
You can say about Bender what you want, his knees were/are a sad story and the contract he got may have been "TO MUCH" (though insurance picked most of the real cost up i am sure) but he was a serisouly talented dude, and showed a lot more then Lance has so far.
So Long And Thanks For All The Fish.
If you've done 6 impossible things today?
Then why not have Breakfast at Milliways!
Thug? I don't believe I've ever heard that word associated with Henderson b4.
This from someone who can't stand another poster point out a good player in the draft that's better than Rush. How's that trade working out for Rush now? SOS, Mr. Inconsistancy. Just face up to the reality he's just another Rush brother. Speaking of Rush brothers, where's that great 3 pt shooter Kareem these days? Your comment to me sounds more like sour grapes and jealousy than anything else.
I'll be waiting this year on reading YOUR indepth analyze of players in the draft, so I can pick it apart and scoff at your assessments of players. Please don't disappoint me by not stepping up to b/u your choices. My guess is I'll be waiting for not as it's easier to criticize than to back up one's own opinion.
Wouldn't call Henderson a thug, that label takes a repeated pattern of behavior for me, but I think it's safe to call the guy a bit dirty. The kind of dirty that you love if he's wearing blue and gold, but dirty nonetheless.
Its pretty borderline at this point... probably still one bad incident away from thug..... tho recall he was the guy that elbowed Tyler Hansbrough in the face in college when tyler was shooting. Bloody mess.
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What irratates me is if the roles were reversed and Henderson had dived on Hill, and Hill got up the same way Henderson did there would be little said from Pacers fans. Definately nothing about Hill being a thug. To be quite honest, I would have expected Hill or any Pacer player to re-act the way Henderson did. We are playing smashmouth hard BB. Take no quarter, give no quarter. You think if Lamibeer had dove on top of Bird that Bird would re-acted any different? This incident incited the Pacers to play better, and win the game. Maybe if something like this had happened in Miami, the Pacers wouldn't have had their ***** handed to them as badly as they did.
Was it Dahntay that "accidently" kicked a Bobcat player in the family jewels? Where is the outcry Dahntay is a thug? Where's the outrage with what Dahntay did? Oh yeah, Dahntay is a Pacer, different set of standards apply.
My feeling there has been some players head hunting Hans, and doing it on purpose to injure him. Like Vogel said "no one wants to play agaist Hans." I don't approve of it in the least. The intent to harm is absolute thugery!!!!!
In case anyone missed what is being discussed....
I disagree.
Force though, may be too strong of a word. "You can play who you want but I'd prefer you to play X" Isn't forcing, but most coaches would do it, especially a young coach looking for advice from all corners. And even more when that GM is Larry Bird.
Larry has influence on who plays and always has. As does probably a lot of GMs. That's why all of a sudden Hansbrough started playing last season for JOB. And why Lance got in the game for five games.
Anyway, if the Pacers want to play "smashmouth" they're going to have to expect teams to react the way the Bobcats did. That's just the nature of that style of play. Teams will fight back. I don't think our team will mind too much.
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Frank Vogel. That is all.
Overall, though, a very impressive debut as color commentator. He's delivery overall has improved immensely since last season on the post game show. Much more smooth and polished. Think he could be really good.
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-Emiliano Zapata
I really like Cro as a commentator because his analysis is absolutely stellar. He picks up on things and has knowledge about how other players play, he can read a scouting report, he points out growth in our players (a huge plus), and he has a lot of knowledge combined with a love for the Pacers which is great... I already hope he replaces Quinn.. Not that I have a hate for him, but Croshere is just that good.
I'd rather put the Player on the floor that puts the 2nd unit in a better position to win....if that turns out to be AJ over Lance....then I choose AJ every time.
Ash from Army of Darkness: Good...Bad...I'm the guy with the gun.
Ash from Army of Darkness: Good...Bad...I'm the guy with the gun.
Cuz AJ or Lance + Inferno puts in a better position to win games over AJ+Lance.....for the next season or two.
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Tonight Sliding Billy shows just what he can do. Infield single. Steals 2nd, to 3rd on the catcher's throw. scores on a groundout to 2nd.
Hamilton starting to find his groove at the dish. 3 more hits tonight and 9 runs scored in last 4 games.
The most encouraging stat this year for Billy is that his K rate is down to a career low of 15.9%. Limiting Ks will be pivotal for a guy like Billy who can do so much when the ball is put into play.
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They talked about Billy on Fringe Average this week (while also giving Doug a shout out) and Parks seems to be a little down on whether or not Hamilton's bat will play in the bigs.
Barry On Baseball Also blogging at Banished to the Pen.
Simple question without regard to how he would adjust...
But how long do you expect Billy's super-speed to last? At what age does he become just a "fast" runner.
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What are Mass customs and traditions around the world? In this blog post, CFCA explores how sponsored children, youth and aging friends who practice the Catholic faith in Colombia celebrate Mass. Thanks to Harrison Garcia Ruiz, our communications liaison in Colombia, for contributing to this article.
The majority of the families in the CFCA Hope for a Family program in Colombia are Catholic, and they participate actively during Mass.
Boys and girls attend Mass with their families, and they sit down and they listen to God's Word and the priest's reflection. The Mass usually lasts for an hour, sometimes 90 minutes.
Leidy is a child sponsored through CFCA for three years. She likes to attend the Mass with her mother, father and little brother Daniel.
"We attend the Mass on Sundays, and we sit down and listen to the priest," she said. "My favorite part of the Mass is during the sign of peace because we shake hands and we hug each other. It is a happy moment.
"Also, I like the music during the Eucharist. My favorite song is 'Glory Hallelujah.' It is a happy song. …
"I pray with my mother and my family, and we pray to God for our needs and I pray to do well at school. I like to talk with God, and I ask God for our health."
Ruben is another child who has been sponsored for nine years.
He likes to help during the Mass through his music. Ruben has been playing since he was 4 years old.
His father is a talented musician and serves God with his talent during Mass.
Ruben wants to follow in the steps of his father. He has a band.
"I can play many musical instruments like the guitar, drums and the flute," he said. "Most times I play the drums, and sometimes I sing.
"My favorite songs are the songs during Communion because these songs make us feel closer to God. One of my favorite songs is 'I Praise You.'
"CFCA brings us closer to God because CFCA teaches us moral values to stay close to God."
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Planners optimistic that funding can be secured for a 2012 Dallas exhibition
DAVID TAFFET | Staff Writer
The display of the Names Project AIDS Memorial Quilt at Dallas Convention Center planned for September has been postponed at least until next year, organizers announced earlier this month.
Rosemarie Odom, president of C.U.R.E., announced on World AIDS Day last year that the largest display of the quilt in 15 years would come to Dallas this year. She said that Pepsico had signed to sponsor the event and that Tyler Sweatman had been hired as event director.
But the event had to be postponed when Pepsi "pulled out at the 11th hour," Sweatman said this week.
C.U.R.E. planned to exhibit at least 500 quilt panels, which would have been the largest public display since the entire quilt was shown on the Mall in Washington, D.C., in 1996.
The event was scheduled for the first weekend in October, the same weekend as LifeWalk and the week after the Lone Star Ride Fighting AIDS. Planners had hoped participants in both events would spend time with the quilt to bring more awareness to the issue of HIV and AIDS, Sweatman said.
Odom said that even if a replacement sponsor signed on today, she'd still postpone until next year.
"If we got the money in today, we could have the exhibit in September," she said. "But now we don't have time to get people in."
She said that C.U.R.E. is regrouping and restrategizing and looking to next year.
No dates have been discussed for next year. However, specific panels would be requested for the exhibit so planners need to coordinate around availability. Many groups around the country request blocks especially on World AIDS Day, so the Dallas event would likely not happen then.
Plano-based C.U.R.E. uses panels from the quilt to promote AIDS education. Last year they hung 13 of them in a downtown Plano storefront and also displayed them at several corporate headquarters in Plano.
Sweatman has watched the Quilt grow from its inception. He was living in San Francisco in 1987 when Cleve Jones and friends began sewing panels together to memorialize friends who had died of AIDS.
Each panel is three feet by six feet, the size of a coffin, and panels are stitched together into 12 square foot blocks. More than 40,000 panels have been created and includes the names of 91,000 people who have died of AIDS, making the quilt the largest piece of folk art ever created.
Odom said that C.U.R.E. may still do a small quilt display around World AIDS Day on Dec. 1. And she's optimistic that the ambitious plan for the largest exhibit since 1996 will still take place in Dallas.


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Seeing the light at the end of the tunnel is one of the best parts of any build. Knowing you're close to finishing a significant upgrade or restoration can be insanely gratifying and we are happy to bring your some closure to our LS3 engine install! A few issues back, we began our prep work on this part of our project, and if you'll remember we figured out the height for the custom motor mounts, solved our pulley situation, changed out the factory oil pan to replace it with a Holley aftermarket model, and installed a Be Cool radiator to keep the engine running cool. In this issue, we pull out the engine one last time in order to marry it to the 4L80E Gearstar Performance transmission. While the engine was pulled out, we took advantage of the situation and shaved the firewall to clean up the engine compartment, allowing us to do the final mock up.
As this project came together we reached our goal of streamlining the engine compartment and modernizing our performance with one of GM Performance's bestselling crate engines. The new crate engine was reassembled to the car in a few hours, and we jumped right in doing the final step that everybody usually hates; the rewiring. Thanks to some detailed instructions and user-friendly technology from GM, we were able to wrap the wiring process in just under 2 hours! This part of a build is usually tedious and extremely frustrating, so we must acknowledge GM's efforts in creating a much more efficient and easier to install product. They really outdid themselves with this LS3. Now follow along, as we wrap up the install of this 6.2 liter GM Performance crate motor.
1. In the last installment, we left off with the engine fitted in place but we decided that we had to add a few cosmetic improvements; therefore we needed to pull out the engine one last time.
2. We had initially used a mock-up transmission before installing this Gearstar Performance 4L80E transmission, which was pretty much a plug-and-play system.
3. Before installing the transmission, we had to install the Flexplate or "Flywheel" as some of us refers to it. The Flexplate size will be dictated by the transmission that you use, in our case, a 4L80E.
4. We found our Flexplate at our local Auto Zone and matched it to a 2004 Trailblazer, which is what this transmission was originally used for. Coincidentally, this flywheel is the same as those found on a Suburban, Tahoe or 1500 truck.
5. To make sure that the Gearstar transmission was secured, we held it in place with a new CPP cross member, designed to bolt up from the stock location.
6. We upgraded the stock transmission mount with an Energy Suspension mount that will be able to hold up to the torque.
7. Jason married the engine and transmission together in order to slip the engine back in place.
8. To check the fluids, we used a Lokar transmission mount dipstick.
9. We were ready to install the engine and transmission combination.
10. The CPP cross member attached easily and flawlessly as it bolted up to the old factory specs.
11. Our next item on the agenda was to find a set of exhaust manifolds that would work in this application.
12. As you can see it was a tight fit, but these headers attached with no major problems.
13. For exhaust part of the build, we used Pypes stainless exhaust system.
14. The pre-bent exhaust attached and will flow smoothly as it was mandrel-bent for a better flow.
15. The throttle body was ready to plug in, but not before modifying the factory fuel rails.
16. The fuel rail was removed in order to modify it for a fuel line input.
18. We visited Alternative Hose in Anaheim, CA and Hector suggested this weld-on #6 AN fitting.
19. After a quick weld, the fuel rail and injectors were reattached.
20. As you can see, the fuel input will be easier with that #6 male fitting ready to accept the fuel line.
21. Wes helped out by laying out the harness.
22. This engine harness was easy to hide and really cleaned up the look of the engine. In the future, if we want to add the coil pack covers, all of the wiring will appear to be stealth and very clean.
23. We decided to keep the ECU, or computer, safe from the elements, so we had to cut out the firewall to allow the bulkhead on the harness to slip through.
24. The factory access panel was bolted back on and covered the hole, keeping the elements down to a minimum.
25. Here is a closer look at the harness and the engine computer before it was put inside the interior.
26. It was time to clip the harness to the computer.
27. With the computer plugged in, we just had to bolt on the drive-by wire gas pedal.
28. For an air intake, we used Spectre's air cleaner.
29. We mocked up the air cleaner to figure out what other parts we needed from Spectre Performance.
30. The results came in the form of this 90-degree 4-inch tube that will also hold the mass airflow sensor.
31. Last order on the wiring menu was this power fuse block. This fuse block distributes power to the engine coil and accessories.
32. As you can see, the fuse box is protected for the elements with a cover. We are going to bolt this fuse box on the fender wells once the fenders are back on.
33. This engine was all wired, plumbed, and ready to be fired up!


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As Pacer fans I believe we should be really excited about this season and our future! Our starting lineup that outplayed the best team in the NBA for much of a seven game series is coming back to Indy, and our bench has improved dramatically. We also have two more seven footers off the bench to throw at Miami when Hibbert is tired. According to Las Vegas Odds the Heat, Bulls, and Celtics have better odds than the Pacers of coming out of the East. As I see it who knows where the Bulls will be at the end of the season without Rose playing the majority of it, and as the majority of Boston's and Miami's players slowly creep out of their prime years (minus Rondo and LeBron) the Pacers entire roster is slowly going into their prime years (Granger and West have been in their prime for a few years - Same as LeBron and Rondo). So I really do not understand the threads that say we have no chance for the next five years as we are by far the youngest team out of the top teams in the East. Also, if you consider the Knicks, Nets, and Sixers as better teams than the Pacers then you are a complete pessimist NOT a realist. When you're picking teams to beat your team despite seeing that even Las Vegas is picking the smaller market team in the Pacers (which usually the larger market teams odds would go up slightly because of all the fans of those teams placing their bets on them), then you know that you are a doubter.
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New Pedestrian Countdown Signals Installed
Today at 9:30 a.m., state and local officials commemorated the
installation of new pedestrian countdown signals at the intersection of
Lockheed Boulevard and Richmond Highway.
These signals differ from the standard pedestrian crossing signals in that they feature a visible timer that counts down the number of seconds remaining for pedestrians to safely cross the street. This is aimed at reducing some of the confusion associated with standard crossing signals that change to a "Don't Walk" symbol to prevent pedestrians from stepping off the curb and beginning to cross the street. Often pedestrians already in progress across the street who then see the signal change to "Don't Walk" are unsure if they should proceed across. With these new signals there can be little confusion, since the timer indicates just how much time remains to cross the road.
Within the next couple of months, these countdown signals will also be installed at the intersections of Richmond Highway at Beacon Hill Road, and Richmond Highway at Ladson Road. The installation of countdown pedestrian signals at all three intersections is being coordinated with the Virginia Department of Transportation as part of a special one-year study approved by the Federal Highway Administration for trial use of these devices. If study results are favorable, it is anticipated that countdown pedestrian signals will be installed at other selected locations in the county as traffic signals are upgraded.
The countdown pedestrian signals are part of a comprehensive program of
pedestrian safety initiatives that Fairfax County is undertaking with
VDOT's assistance. Throughout the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area in
the last year there has also been a regional effort to improve awareness
on the part of drivers and pedestrians about pedestrian safety issues.
Initiatives specific to Fairfax County include:
Better "Yield to Pedestrian" signage.
Improved pedestrian education programs.
Changing the county code to increase penalties for crosswalk violations
by drivers failing to yield the right of way.
Funding $43,000 for pedestrian safety measures including sidewalk
construction along the Richmond Highway corridor.
Designating a pedestrian program manager, Chris Wells, in the county
Department of Transportation, who works closely with the Police
Department to educate county citizens.
- Funding $1.5 million for a comprehensive pedestrian safety review of all 7,000 public transit bus stops improve safety for pedestrians traveling to and from bus stops.
More than 300 pedestrians are injured and 15 killed in automobile related incidents annually in Fairfax County, often resulting in serious permanent disabilities and loss of function. This is more fatalities from crossing the street than from homicides. Tragically, this could be prevented by increasing the practice of properly crossing the street and improving driver awareness of the rights and responsibilities of pedestrians. Initiatives such as this pedestrian countdown signal make it easier for pedestrians to know when it is safest for them to cross at the intersection.
For more information about countdown pedestrian safety signals in
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1. Fort Worth officials received a briefing Tuesday on progress the city has made in addressing the concerns of the LGBT community in the nearly two years since the Rainbow Lounge raid. According to the Star-Telegram, the city has implemented 19 of 20 recommendations made by an LGBT task force formed after the raid. The only recommendation left outstanding is that the city provide health insurance to cover the cost of sex reassignment surgery for transgender employees. Other ongoing concerns include some apparent resistance to diversity training among police and firefighters, as well as the question of whether the city should subsidize domestic partner benefits. But overall, everyone seems pleased with the progress. "I think there is no city, because I've looked, in the United States which has done more in less time on these issues than the city of Fort Worth," said Jon Nelson, a member of the task force and a leader of Fairness Fort Worth.
2. A Texas House committee is expected to take up a bill this morning that would allow same-sex parents to put both their names on the birth certificate of an adopted child. HB 415, by Rep. Rafael Anchia, D-Dallas, would resolve an issue in Texas that's been the subject of a high-profile lawsuit in Louisiana, where a federal appeals court recently ruled against a same-sex couple in a case that could go to the U.S. Supreme Court. Meanwhile, the full House could give final approval today to an anti-bullying bill that's become Equality Texas' top priority in this year's legislative session. HB 1942, by Rep. Diane Patrick, R-Arlington, would then go to the Senate for consideration.
3. GLAAD is calling on Houston's Fox affiliate (KRIV-26) to apologize for a segment that aired last week called, "Is TV too gay?" which criticized Glee's portrayal of gay teens. The segment aired the same night as a Glee's "Born This Way" episode and featured Bryan Fischer of the American Family Association, which has been certified as a hate group by the Southern Poverty Law Center. Watch the full segment below. To sign GLAAD's petition, go here.


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Indy gives: Tinsley, Foster, and Jax
Indy gets: MoPete and Al Harrington
Toronto gives: MoPete and Humphries
Toronto gets: Josh Childress and Steven Jackson
Atlanta gives: Harrington (S&T) and Josh Childress
Atlanta gets: Tinsley, Foster, and Humphries
Analysis: We get Harrington and MoPete and get rid of our unpopular backcourt. Assuming no other moves (not a given), we'd run JO/Al/Granger/MoPete/AJ. Toronto essentially picks up a young prospect for free at a position where they're extremely needy. Atlanta loses Harrington (who they were going to lose anyway) but adds a decent veteran bigman, a bigman prospect, and a much-needed point guard.
The numbers work, and the logic works (I think) for all three teams.
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Editor's note: Every NFL team is preparing to attack its offseason to-do list, with free agency set to open March 12 and the draft April 25-27. This is the 12th of 32 reports in 32 days by Sporting News NFL correspondents, who will analyze the offseason game plan for each team. Tuesday: Baltimore Ravens.
The Vikings need to acquire another elite young receiver while making peace with their own 24-year-old star.
Even with Percy Harvin on board as the league's best slot receiver and kick returner, the Vikings are woefully deficient in the passing game in part because they don't have a legitimate No. 1 receiver who can stretch the field with outside mismatches. Acquiring one would help Harvin, running back and league MVP Adrian Peterson and especially quarterback Christian Ponder, who was efficient enough during a regular season-ending four-game win streak to help the Vikings reach the playoffs and keep his starting job heading into a pivotal third season.
Of course, one can't assume Harvin will be on the team this fall. The moody receiver, who left the team on sore terms when he was placed on injured reserve in December, is seeking a contract extension that will make him among the highest paid receivers in the league.
The Vikings adore how hard Harvin plays but have concerns about his durability and a volatile nature that has clashed with one head coach he didn't like (Brad Childress) and even one he does like (Leslie Frazier).
The Vikings finished 5-2 and made the playoffs with Harvin sidelined with a severely sprained ankle. But they also started 5-2 with him leading the NFL in catches as an early MVP front-runner.
Defensively, the Vikings have to refortify their front seven a year after strengthening their secondary. The Vikings have only one starting linebacker (Chad Greenway) under contract, while three of their four starting defensive linemen (Kevin Williams, Brian Robison and Jared Allen) will be 30 or older this season.
Receiver Jerome Simpson and outside linebacker Erin Henderson are the two free-agent starters most likely to leave. Simpson's one year with the team was a dud that began with a three-game league suspension and never got on track because of leg and back injuries. He never became the deep threat that was expected and won't be missed.
Henderson is an average outside linebacker who can play in the middle in the nickel. He's not a bad fallback. But he'll want to move on because he's still upset the Vikings gave him a one-year, "prove-it" contract a year ago. Meanwhile, the team believes it can upgrade at the position, so a mutual parting is probable.
Starting middle linebacker Jasper Brinkley, Pro Bowl fullback Jerome Felton and right tackle Phil Loadholt also are starters entering free agency. Felton is almost certain to return, while Loadholt will be a priority target. The team values Brinkley, but will let him take his time testing the market.
1. Receiver. The Vikings haven't had a legitimate No. 1 outside receiver since Sidney Rice in 2009. They'll be looking for receivers through every avenue this offseason. They have interest in Steelers free agent Mike Wallace, who could be the deep threat they covet. He also fits the age bracket they're looking for since Wallace will be only 27 when the season starts.
General Manager Rick Spielman also loves the depth of the receiver class this year. If Tennessee's Cordarrelle Patterson falls to No. 23, Spielman will pounce. Other possibilities in the first round are Cal's Keenan Allen and Louisiana Tech's Quinton Patton. A receiver in the second round also is a possibility. That's where the team landed Rice in 2007.
Don't expect Green Bay's Greg Jennings to be a target as a free agent. He'll be 30 this season. The conservative Vikings consistently target only younger players in free agency.
2. Linebacker. Two of the team's three starters -- Henderson and Brinkley – were allowed to become free agents. The Vikings aren't totally dissatisfied with either of them, but they also believe they can get significantly better on defense if they can add better playmakers alongside Greenway, the team's leading tackler the past five season.
Keep an eye on Manti Te'o, the controversial Notre Dame middle linebacker. If he falls from the top of the draft because of his poor play in the national championship game or the girlfriend hoax story that will follow him like a traveling circus wherever he goes, Spielman probably will consider him too good to pass up. Spielman also loves his Notre Dame pipeline. He has acquired five Golden Domers and three of them are starters.
The free-agent market is thin, but Cincinnati's 26-year-old Rey Maualuga will be a player the Vikings consider.
3. Defensive tackle. Spielman is most impressed by the quality and depth of the defensive linemen in this year's draft. The Vikings have a young star-in-waiting—Everson Griffen—backing up ends Jared Allen and Brian Robison, who will be 31 and 30, respectively, this season. The team's depth and playmaking ability at tackle isn't as impressive, so don't be shocked if the Vikings pounce on a defensive tackle in the first round and release Kevin Williams, who is due to make $7.5 million as a fading 33-year-old this year.
Two of the possibilities in the first round are North Carolina's Sylvester Williams and Ohio State's Johnathan Hankins.
4. Backup quarterback. Christian Ponder's critics got their wish when an arm injury prevented him from playing in the team's playoff game at Green Bay. But it wasn't what they had hoped for.
A week after Ponder's finest game as a pro helped the Vikings beat the Packers and clinch a playoff berth, the Vikings were no match for the Packers a week later when backup Joe Webb failed miserably in his first start of the season.
Although Webb was put in a difficult situation having not thrown a pass all season, his inability to make even the most basic throws in that Packers game was alarming.
The team won't find a No. 2 quarterback via the draft, so if they do opt to replace Webb, it will have to come via free agency. And it will have to be a quarterback who understands he will not be competing with Ponder for the No. 1 spot.
Derek Anderson or Bruce Gradkowski would fit the experienced backup the team is looking for. Don't be surprised, however, if the team keeps Webb for his athleticism and running ability. He could go back to being the No. 3 quarterback.
Spielman is a steadfast proponent of downplaying free agency in favor of paying to keep his own free agents while building through the draft. So expect the Vikings to sit quietly once again while other teams make headlines by plugging holes with older, bigger-name players.
Spielman's headlines will come in late April when the draft is held. His first draft as GM went exceptionally well last year. Eight of the 10 picks contributed to a turnaround playoff season that shocked everybody. Three of those picks—left tackle Matt Kalil and free safety Harrison Smith in the first round and kicker Blair Walsh in the sixth round—will be league stars for years to come.
Look for Spielman and Frazier to resolve the Harvin situation while finally giving Ponder a legitimate No. 1 outside receiver. If they do that while finding a playmaker at linebacker, Peterson will have a much better team to lead back to the playoffs in 2013.
Mark Craig covers the Vikings for Sporting News and the Minneapolis Star Tribune.


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"No one disputes Allah's Signs except those who are unbelievers. Do not let their free movement about the earth deceive you."
Darwinists and materialists are very busy at the moment. Do not be deceived by the way they hold conferences and open book stores and work on television. Allah tells you not to be influenced by them. This is also a verse showing the importance of signs leading to faith. It is one of hundreds of verses showing that faith is the main issue.
Surah Ghafir, 5
"The people of Noah denied the truth before them, and the Confederates after them. Every nation planned to seize its Messenger and used false arguments to rebut the truth. So I seized them, and how was My retribution!" Once again, the importance of signs leading to faith. Whenever a mahdi or prophet appeared, people always opposed them. Against Islam and the Qur'an, using Darwinism and materialism as a pretext. What was the first thing they suffered? Unhappiness, joylessness. A Darwinist and materialist always suffers terribly. They hate themselves and the people around them. That is the effect of Darwinism and materialism.
Surah Ghafir, 8
"Our Lord, admit them to the Gardens of Eden You have promised them, and all of their parents, wives..." Who does the believer enter paradise with? With their fathers and spouses. So what must we pay attention to when we get married? Not to money and fame, but to faith. Because you are choosing the spouse you will spend your eternal life with. If you get married at 20, the woman will be 40 after the passage of two decades. But there you will be forever young with your spouse, for a quadrillion, quadrillion, years, trillions of years. You choose a spouse in that way. So faithfulness must be the most important thing. A believer must observe the greatest extent of Allah's approval when marrying. It is not good regarding a spouse as a kind of social security. The woman's duty, as a servant, is to be the man's companion in the hereafter. They have been created to strive together for Allah's approval. Of course there are things about them that will please one another. "He created spouses for you of your own kind so that you might find tranquillity in them," Allah says. But that comes from deep love and takwa. Otherwise tensions arise. That is why people who do not believe in Allah end up in hell when they get married. Many people hate their spouses, as you know. Allah transforms them into pain and suffering. But a believer is unwilling to be separated from his spouse for a minute or even a second. He embraces her and is eased, he loves her and is eased. That is why Allah says in one verse, "Among His Signs is that He created spouses for you of your own kind so that you might find tranquillity in them. And He has placed affection and compassion between you." "He created spouses for you of your own kind so that you might find tranquillity in them" Otherwise what happens? Allah creates tensions. But peace and joy ensue when the believer is righteous. "all of their parents, wives and children who acted rightly. Truly You are the Almighty, the All-Wise...."
Our forebears.
Surah Ghafir, 9
"And safeguard them from evil acts.Those You safeguard from evil acts are truly the recipients of Your mercy on that Day. That is the Mighty Victory."
Surah Ghafir, 10
"Those who were unbelievers will be addressed: 'Allah's hatred of you, when you were called to belief but then chose unbelief, is even greater than your hatred of yourselves'." They hate one another. But the hatred of Allah is even greater, He says. "you were called to belief but then chose unbelief."
Surah Ghafir, 11
"They will say, 'Our Lord, twice You caused us to die and twice You gave us life.We admit our wrong actions. Is there no way out'?"
People who believe in reincarnation cite this verse as evidence. But they misinterpret it. Yet we have promised Allah, the prophets have promised Allah. Almighty Allah says. "When We made a covenant with all the Prophets – with you and with Noah and Abraham and Moses and Jesus son of Maryam – We made a binding covenant with them," " 'Now that We have given you a share of the Book and Wisdom, and then a messenger comes to you confirming what is with you, you must believe in him and help him.' " This also refers to the Mahdi, insha'Allah. Because Jesus the Messiah (pbuh) will come. He will help the Mahdi. But when all the other prophets come they will help them. The verse is indicating that at the same time. The second, figurative, meaning may be to do with the Mahdi.
Surah Ghafir, 14
"So call upon Allah, making your religion sincerely His, even though the unbelievers detest it."
Darwinists and materialists may not approve. Hypocrites and polytheists will attack you for saying the Qur'an is sufficient. But they talk nonsense. You say, "Jesus is a person." But they say, "Jesus will never come." They blatantly reject Allah's verses. Some people will reject them out of ignorance, and that is another matter.2012-04-26 15:22:55


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Making his course debut at the East Lake, Jon Rahm looks to finish his season on a high note as he preps for this week's TOUR Championship in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Making his tournament debut, World No. 5 Jon Rahm birdied four of his final five holes en route to a 4-under-par 34-33=67 in the final round of the BMW Championship to wrap on 15-under 269, good for a two-way T5, eight shy of wire-to-wire winner Marc Leishman, and holds on to the No. 5 spot in the FedExCup standings.
World No. 10 Rickie Fowler got off to a quick start, stalled out mid-round, and eventually handed in a 4-under-par 33-34=67 after the final round of the BMW Championship, finishing T2 on 18-under 266, five shy of wire-to-wire winner and playing competitor Marc Leishman, and remained at 6th in the FedExCup standings.
Past champ and World No. 15 Justin Rose styled a 6-under-par 32-33=65 in the final round of the BMW Championship to reach 18-under 266, up two spots to T2, five back of wire-to-wire winner Marc Leishman, and jumps nine places to 8th in the FedExCup standings.
Overnight leader and World No. 22 Marc Leishman, a pre-tourney 40/1 outright, enjoyed a 4-under-par 33-34=67 in the final round of the BMW Championship to wrap on 23-under 261, good for a five-shot wire-to-wire win over runners-up Justin Rose and Rickie Fowler, bumps three spots to 4th in the FedExCup standings, and returns to the TOUR Championship for a second time (T28/2009). UPDATE: Leishman jumps seven places to a career-high 15th in OWGR.
Making his tournament debut, PGA TOUR rookie and World No. 88 Patrick Cantlay carved out a 1-under-par 34-36=70 in the final round of the BMW Championship to conclude on 12-under 272, down four spots to T9 but climbs 12 places from 41st in the FedExCup standings to 29th. UPDATE: Two rookies, of six that were at the BMW, advanced to the TOUR Championship, Cantlay and Xander Schauffele, who finished T20 and moved to 26th in the FEC standings.


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A SEDGLEY councillor and MEP has hit back after being accused of completing a hat-trick of political own goals.
UKIP's Bill Etheridge says is determined to fight smear tactics following allegations in the national press he coached young people to "speak like Hitler".
The allegations were made by the Mail on Sunday which said Mr Etheridge told an audience at the Young Independence conference in Birmingham that the World War II Nazi leader was a magnetic and forceful public speaker who achieved a great deal.
Cllr Etheridge said: "I am angry, frustrated and very upset, I spoke about Blair, Reagan, Martin Luther King and Gandhi. I spoke about Hitler as well - for two minutes out of 20, I said at the start he was a monster.
"It is an attack by the Mail Group to satisfy their political masters in the Tory party. I would ask their editor in a very serious way to consider the effect they have on people by pursuing their own political agenda and smearing peoples' names in this way."
Cllr Etheridge, who won both his seats in the 2014 May elections and is UKIP's candidate for the Dudley North constituency in next year's general election, admits he is on a steep learning curve but does not intend to resign and says he has the full support of his party.
He said: "If you want a slick professional politician I am not your man, I have never pretended to be. I am a straight talking ordinary bloke."
The UKIP man's judgement has been called into question by Dudley's Conservative leader, Cllr Patrick Harley, who said: "He has a history of gaffes; this is the third time he has got into trouble. It is up the powers-that-be at UKIP to deal with this, it is naivety in the extreme."
Cllr Etheridge left the Conservative party after being pictured with a gollywog toy in 2011 and found himself at the centre of a second controversy a year later when he was heavily criticised for a remark on Facebook relating to pervert DJ Jimmy Savile.
The Savile story broke in 2012 when Cllr Etheridge was standing for election as West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner and resulted in Cllr Harley calling him a buffoon and suggesting he should "forget about standing for public office".
Dudley Labour politicians have also been queuing up to take a swipe at Cllr Etheridge. Cllr Dave Branwood, Dudley cabinet member for adult and community services, said: "There are no words. No, that's not exactly true. There is one word..why?".
His cabinet colleague, Cllr Kurshid Ahmed, thinks the police should take a look at the remarks to see if they are likely to cause racial tensions.
Cllr Ahmed said: "A person who is a councillor and MEP, and prospective MP, should practice public responsibility and accountability and be careful not to enflame issues."
Keith Rowe, UKIP's candidate for West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner slammed the suggestion of a police investigation.
Mr Rowe said: "No reading of the law would justify wasting police time and resources on a matter like this. It is appalling that they think it is OK to attempt to trigger a baseless and ludicrous police investigation in order to score political points and get media coverage."
Cllr Etheridge said: "I regret I used Hitler as an example, it has allowed people to accuse me of awful things.
"I would ask my constituents to have faith in me fighting for the things they care about and ask them to look at me in that regard and make their judgement – not be fooled by this horrible smear."


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POP-UP ART EVENT: Freedom and Restoration Art Auction Benefiting Mere Mist
Pop Up Art Event by Juliet Silva Yee
Thursday, January 24, 2013 from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM (EST)
Pop-Up Art Event returns top of the year, to bring another spectacular and impactful fundraiser. Previously, PUAE raised funds for NYC Salt and now our socially driven team wants to lend support to Mere Mist International, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing safe housing and long-term recovery for victims of sex trafficking and exploitation. 100% of this year's silent auction, luxury raffle & ticket sale proceeds will benefit MMI.
Pop-Up Art Event is pleased to announce our Freedom and Restoration: Art Auction Fundraiser at Parlor NY (Soho District, NYC). Celebrity blogger and Entertainment Personality Micah Jesse will host a night filled with great food, talented artists, gifted performers, keynote speakers, a luxury raffle and a show stopping silent auction. The silent auction will showcase the works of talented artists representing various creative mediums. Donors can expect live performances from vocalists like Elle Winston, Candice Harper and others. Restore NYC and the Mayor's Office of NY have confirmed keynote speakers. Additionally, attendees have a chance to win items in the luxury raffle. Items include product and works from high-end stylists and companies like; MET Opera, Southwest Airlines, Mamie's Skincare, Bravado, Yarok, Hadiiya Barbel, Thulare Monareng Handbag, TripleYourStyle, Barter Luxury, a free stay in Mystic, CT and more. This year's sponsors include: Bravado, Game Media, Rebelution Ink, Bubble Talk Tees, The Arrogant Bloom and Eye & Level.
Event Information:
January 24, 2013
7pm - 10pm
286 Spring St. (btw Hudson/ Varick)
-black unmarked door-
FOR PRESS INQUIRIES: firstname.lastname@example.com (deadline January 18, 2013)
About Us: Pop-Up Art Event was conceived in 2011 as a way to provide emerging artists with an innovative platform to show their talents, while raising awareness for underfunded humanitarian non-profits. Visit PUAE here: http://popuparteventny.tumblr.com, http://popupartevents.com
Mere Mist International provides response, outreach and advocacy for survivors of sex trafficking. MMI's mission is to give survivors the means to live independently and regain their physical, mental and emotional strength. Therefore, giving them back their freedom. Visit Mere Mist here: www.meremist.com
Parlor NY Parlor is an upscale membership only venue located in SoHo, NYC. www.parlornewyork.com
Contributing Artists:
Harry Hancock (Live Painter)
Carla Silva
Peter W. Yip
Mac Kraemer
Live Music By: DJ: Matias Quarleri
Candice Harper
Dino Quarleri
KeyNote Speakers:
Susan Jacob: Director of Programs & Training to Combat Domestic Violence/ Mayor's Office NY
Jimmy Lee: Executuive Director/ Restore NYC
S.B Stephenson:Founder/ Mere Mist Intl.
About PUAE: POP-UP ART EVENT (popupartevent.com) conceived by celebrity makeup artist, Juliet Silva Yee, is
dedicated to strengthening community and empowering artists, offering an innovative platform for collaborative
engagement in the creation of art events with a social consciousness. We aim to expose diverse audiences to new ideas,
technologies and media arts, with the hope to inspire the community to do more good and evoke creativity in all. The
PUAE team looks for people, places and spaces that inspire change and provoke movements.
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text: This season, A-Basin opened Treeline in early January 2013, with a box line and a rail line. As the season progresses, Treeline becomes the place for advanced freestylers to work on their skills, with medium-to-large jumps, boxes, rails and other features. And while our most advanced jibbers show off at Treeline, all of our parks are laid-back, fun places to get pointers and explore your freestyle skills. Updated feature list (as of 3/2/13): Fat box to down 12 box A-Frame rail Flat 15 shorty box Flat 20 rail Mini tube Picnic table box Down 30 rail Down 20 box Down-flat-down rail Check out the Smart Style video to learn more about terrain park safety. Want to show off your skills?Send us your terrain park pics and edits.


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Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Stribild Versus Ritonavir-Boosted Atazanavir Plus Truvada in Human Immunodeficiency Virus, Type 1 (HIV-1) Infected, Antiretroviral Treatment-Naive Adults
This study has been completed.
Gilead Sciences
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Gilead Sciences
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First received: April 14, 2010
Last updated: October 9, 2015
Last verified: October 2015
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To evaluate the safety and efficacy of Stribild®, a single tablet regimen (STR) containing fixed doses of elvitegravir (EVG)/cobicistat (COBI [GS-9350])/emtricitabine (FTC)/tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF) versus ritonavir-boosted atazanavir (ATV/r) plus the standard of care nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI) backbone FTC/TDF (Truvada®). ATV/r + FTC/TDF was selected as the active comparator for this study as it is a preferred protease inhibitor-based regimen in guidelines for the treatment of HIV-1 infected, antiretroviral treatment-naive adults.
|HIV HIV Infections
|Drug: Stribild Drug: ATV Drug: Ritonavir Drug: FTC/TDF Drug: Stribild Placebo Drug: ATV Placebo Drug: RTV Placebo Drug: FTC/TDF Placebo
|Phase 3
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Quadruple (Participant, Care Provider, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|A Phase 3, Randomized, Double-Blind Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Elvitegravir/Emtricitabine/Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate/GS-9350 Versus Ritonavir-Boosted Atazanavir Plus Emtricitabine/Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate in HIV-1 Infected, Antiretroviral Treatment-Naive Adults
Resource links provided by NLM:
MedlinePlus related topics: HIV/AIDS
Drug Information available for: Ritonavir Atazanavir TruvadaU.S. FDA Resources
Further study details as provided by Gilead Sciences:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- The Percentage of Participants With Virologic Success Using the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-Defined Snapshot Analysis as Determined by the Achievement of HIV-1 Ribonucleic Acid (RNA) < 50 Copies/mL at Week 48 [ Time Frame: Week 48 ]
Secondary Outcome Measures:
- The Percentage of Participants With Virologic Success Using the FDA-Defined Snapshot Analysis as Determined by the Achievement of HIV-1 RNA < 50 Copies/mL at Week 96 [ Time Frame: Week 96 ]
- The Percentage of Participants With Virologic Success Using the FDA-Defined Snapshot Analysis as Determined by the Achievement of HIV-1 RNA < 50 Copies/mL at Week 144 [ Time Frame: Week 144 ]
- The Percentage of Participants With Virologic Success Using the FDA-Defined Snapshot Analysis as Determined by the Achievement of HIV-1 RNA < 50 Copies/mL at Week 192 [ Time Frame: Week 192 ]
- The Percentage of Participants Achieving and Maintaining Confirmed HIV-1 RNA < 50 Copies/mL at Week 48 Using the FDA-defined Time to Loss of Virologic Response (TLOVR) Algorithm [ Time Frame: Week 48 ]
- The Change From Baseline in Cluster Determinant 4 (CD4) Cell Count at Weeks 48, 96, 144, and 192 [ Time Frame: Baseline; Weeks 48, 96, 144, and 192 ]Change = value of the relevant time point minus the baseline value
- The Percentage of Participants With HIV-1 RNA < 50 Copies/mL at Week 48 [ Time Frame: Week 48 ]
|Study Start Date:
|April 2010
|Study Completion Date:
|September 2014
|Primary Completion Date:
|September 2011 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
|Experimental: Stribild
Drug: Stribild
Stribild (EVG 150 mg/COBI 150 mg/FTC 200 mg/TDF 300 mg) STR administered orally once dailyDrug: ATV Placebo
Placebo to match ATV administered orally once dailyDrug: RTV Placebo
Placebo to match RTV administered orally once dailyDrug: FTC/TDF Placebo
Placebo to match FTC/TDF administered orally once daily
|Active Comparator: ATV/r + FTC/TDF
Drug: ATV
Atazanavir 300 mg capsule administered orally once dailyDrug: Ritonavir
Ritonavir (RTV; /r) 100 mg tablet administered orally once daily
Other Name: Norvir®Drug: FTC/TDF
FTC/TDF 200/300 mg tablet administered orally once daily
Other Name: TruvadaDrug: Stribild Placebo
Placebo to match Stribild administered orally once daily
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years and older (Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Ability to understand and sign a written informed consent form, which must be obtained prior to initiation of study procedures
- Plasma HIV-1 RNA levels ≥ 5,000 copies/mL at screening
- No prior use of any approved or investigational antiretroviral drug for any length of time
- Screening genotype report must show sensitivity to FTC, TDF, and ATV
- Normal electrocardiogram (ECG)
- Adequate renal function (estimated glomerular filtration rate ≥ 70 mL/min according to the Cockcroft Gault formula)
- Hepatic transaminases (aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and alanine aminotransferase (ALT) ≤ 5 x the upper limit of the normal range (ULN)
- Total bilirubin ≤ 1.5 mg/dL, or normal direct bilirubin
- Adequate hematologic function
- Serum amylase ≤ 5 x ULN
- Males and Females of childbearing potential must agree to utilize highly effective contraception methods from screening throughout the duration of study treatment and for 30 days following the last dose of study drug
- Age ≥ 18 years
- Life expectancy ≥ 1 year
Exclusion Criteria:
- A new acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)-defining condition diagnosed within the 30 days prior to screening
- Receiving drug treatment for hepatitis C, or anticipated to receive treatment for hepatitis C
- Subjects experiencing decompensated cirrhosis
- Females who are breastfeeding
- Positive serum pregnancy test (female of childbearing potential)
- Implanted defibrillator or pacemaker
- Current alcohol or substance use judged by the Investigator to potentially interfere with subject study compliance
- History of malignancy within the past 5 years or ongoing malignancy other than cutaneous Kaposi's sarcoma, basal cell carcinoma, or resected, noninvasive cutaneous squamous carcinoma
- Active, serious infections (other than HIV-1 infection) requiring parenteral antibiotic or antifungal therapy within 30 days prior to baseline
- Medications contraindicated for use with EVG, COBI, FTC, TDF, ATV, or ritonavir or subjects with any known allergies to the excipients of Stribild tablets, Truvada tablets, ATV capsules or ritonavir tablets
- Participation in any other clinical trial without prior approval
- Any other clinical condition or prior therapy that, in the opinion of the Investigator, would make the subject unsuitable for the study or unable to comply with the dosing requirements
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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01106586
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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01106586
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Sponsors and Collaborators
Gilead Sciences
|Study Director:
|Marshall Fordyce, MD
|Gilead Sciences
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Additional relevant MeSH terms:
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on September 21, 2017
DeJesus E, Rockstroh JK, Henry K, Molina JM, Gathe J, Ramanathan S, Wei X, Yale K, Szwarcberg J, White K, Cheng AK, Kearney BP; GS-236-0103 Study Team. Co-formulated elvitegravir, cobicistat, emtricitabine, and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate versus ritonavir-boosted atazanavir plus co-formulated emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate for initial treatment of HIV-1 infection: a randomised, double-blind, phase 3, non-inferiority trial. Lancet. 2012 Jun 30;379(9835):2429-38. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(12)60918-0.
Rockstroh JK, DeJesus E, Henry K, Molina JM, Gathe J, Ramanathan S, Wei X, Plummer A, Abram M, Cheng AK, Fordyce MW, Szwarcberg J; GS-236-0103 Study Team. A randomized, double-blind comparison of coformulated elvitegravir/cobicistat/emtricitabine/tenofovir DF vs ritonavir-boosted atazanavir plus coformulated emtricitabine and tenofovir DF for initial treatment of HIV-1 infection: analysis of week 96 results. J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2013 Apr 15;62(5):483-6. doi: 10.1097/QAI.0b013e318286415c.
Clumeck N, Molina JM, Henry K, Gathe J, Rockstroh JK, DeJesus E, Wei X, White K, Fordyce MW, Rhee MS, Szwarcberg J; GS-236-0103 Study Team. A randomized, double-blind comparison of single-tablet regimen elvitegravir/cobicistat/emtricitabine/tenofovir DF vs ritonavir-boosted atazanavir plus emtricitabine/tenofovir DF for initial treatment of HIV-1 infection: analysis of week 144 results. J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2014 Mar 1;65(3):e121-4. doi: 10.1097/QAI.0000000000000089.
|Responsible Party:
|Gilead Sciences
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT01106586 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
|Study First Received:
|April 14, 2010
|Results First Received:
|September 20, 2012
|Last Updated:
|October 9, 2015
Keywords provided by Gilead Sciences:
HIV 1 Infection
Treatment Naive
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
HIV Infections
Lentivirus Infections
Retroviridae Infections
RNA Virus Infections
Virus Diseases
Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Viral
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Immunologic Deficiency Syndromes
Immune System Diseases
Atazanavir Sulfate
Emtricitabine, Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate Drug Combination
Elvitegravir, Cobicistat, Emtricitabine, Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate Drug Combination
HIV Protease Inhibitors
Protease Inhibitors
Enzyme Inhibitors
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
Anti-HIV Agents
Anti-Retroviral Agents
Antiviral Agents
Anti-Infective Agents
Cytochrome P-450 CYP3A Inhibitors
Cytochrome P-450 Enzyme Inhibitors
Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors
Nucleic Acid Synthesis Inhibitors
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The holidays are here and many people are in the spirit of giving and helping those in need. But what if you want to help but don't know what organization to help or who needs it?
You don't have to look far. Cathy Miller is with United Way of Madison County. She said she sees a lot of folks who want to help.
"The needs are up," Miller said. "I have all kinds of people tell me that the economy has really had an impact on those people who were doing okay and all of a sudden they are really struggling and so I think the needs are up this year and that means the volunteer opportunities are up."
She said if you want to help with them, just visit their website http://www.madisoncountycares.org/.
"It's nice to know that you have a place you can go where there is a smorgasbord of opportunities you can choose from," Miller said.
Another place you can lend a helping hand, The Food Bank of North Alabama. The warehouse is stocked now, and some of the food will go to food shelters and pantries in North Alabama.
"We are serving over 100,000 people across North Alabama, so this is more than the population of Decatur and Florence combined and since the economic downturn, we have seen an uptick, a 21 percent increase in demand," Kathryn Strickland, Executive Director of the food bank.
These organizations have volunteers at the top of their holiday wish list. Miller said just a few hours of your time could change a life.
"Not only do you feel good because you've done something, but you know that you've made a difference in somebody's life, and that is what I think volunteering is all about," said Miller.
To contact the food bank, visit www.fbofna.org or call (256) 539-2256.
United Way can be reached at (256) 536-0745.
Workers at the Downtown Rescue Missions said they will need more volunteers for Christmas. If you want to help, give them a call at (256) 536-2441.
Crews at the Salvation Army said Christmas is when they are the most desperate for volunteers. To inquire about volunteering, call (256) 536-5576.
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The City of Laurel is kicking of construction on a project that promises to save the city millions in energy costs.


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Truckin Tough - S.O.S.
Socket Organizer Shootout
Ever needed a 10mm socket and opened your toolbox only to find a sea of random sockets rolling around in complete chaos? If that sounds too familiar, this month's Truckin Tough shootout is perfect for you. We went out and purchased nine different socket organizers and then put them through our rigorous testing procedures. We evaluated how securely each organizer held ¼-, ⅜-, and ½-inch drive sockets, how well each fit into a standard 22.5-inch wide drawer (commonly found on most toolboxes), how many sockets each organizer could hold, whether they could accommodate impact sockets, and how each organizer identified the various socket sizes. In addition, we factored in value, warranty, and country of manufacture. Much to our surprise, this test had the widest price variation yet with the cheapest coming in at $2.29 and the most expensive tugging at your wallet for $59.97. Check out the results to find out which socket organizer will bring sanity back to your toolbox.
Pittsburgh 3-Piece Socket Tray/Organizer
PN: 68100 and 68102 $15.98 (for both SAE and Metric)
PN: 68100 and 68102 $15.98 (for both SAE and Metric)
Purchased locally from Harbor Freight, the Pittsburgh three-piece organizers were easy to read, easy to handle, and accommodated a total of 168 sockets, placing it in a tie for third highest capacity. Large impact sockets fit with no issues, the organizers feature a lifetime warranty and both SAE and Metric sizes only put us out of pocket for $15.98—an incredible value. Our only gripe was the little tabs at the end of the tray, which we cut off to better fit our toolbox drawer. Overall, for weekend warriors or lifelong mechanics, the Pittsburgh socket/tray organizer is certified Truckin Tough.
GRIP 6-Piece Socket Organizer Set
$22.99 (amazon.com)
$22.99 (amazon.com)
We didn't realize it until we had both organizer trays side by side, but the Pittsburgh and GRIP trays are probably made in the same Chinese factory. They're identical in every way except color. Because of this, it shouldn't come as a shock that the GRIP trays ranked highly in nearly every test. The Pittsburgh trays were cheaper, hence their higher placement, however, for a few more dollars you can have both GRIP trays shipped to your door and never have to leave your couch.
Kobalt Multiple-Drive Steel Storage Tray
Taking a different approach to socket organization, Kobalt impressed us with their steel storage tray. Whereas it only holds a total of 86 sockets, it does so with strong ball-detent tabs, it's completely portable with a convenient carrying handle, and it easily fits in toolbox drawers of all sizes. Featuring ¼-, ⅜- and ½-inch sockets on a total of four rails, the Kobalt accommodates impact sockets, adapters, extensions, and U-joints in one tray. The weak link is the lack of socket identification. If your sockets don't feature large size IDs, you may have to dig a little to find the right size. With a lifetime warranty, the Kobalt storage tray is a solid choice for the weekend warrior who needs to take his tools on the go.
Hansen Global Inc. Socket Tray Six Pack
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Out of the box, we felt the Hansen socket trays were the perennial favorites, as they are made in the USA out of strong ABS plastic, feature easy-to-read socket size labels, and have a good range of small to large sizes (172 total). That said, several sockets would not fit over the plastic pegs, such as ¼-inch drive Snap-On sockets, and larger ½-inch drive impact sockets. They do fit into a standard toolbox drawer, but they are tall with impact sockets in place and require a deeper drawer than some. Also, when grabbing a few sizes, the pointed plastic pegs actually cut into our fingers. It's a competent tool, however, for the money there are better units to be had.
Socket-to-Me Toolbox Socket Organizer
If points were given for clever tool names, the Socket-to-Me from Northern Tool would garner all of the First Place votes. A funny name only gets you so far, and in our testing, the toolbox socket organizer suffered from lack of portability, only a 12-month warranty, and the struggles we found with fitting large impact sockets. Those are the only weak points however, as the organizer will hold 167 sockets, as well as additional ratchets and extensions. Made in the USA, the Socket-to-Me fills out an entire drawer but lacks any real size identifiers.
Lisle Magnetic Socket Holders
$59.97 (for all three sizes at local Sears store)
$59.97 (for all three sizes at local Sears store)
Some tools just work—and you love them for it. These Lisle magnetic socket holders work well for securely organizing your sockets, however, each holder can only accommodate a maximum of 28 sockets (for the ⅜-inch drive), so you would be forced to buy two sets to complete a SAE and Metric set. Spending $60 for three is already expensive enough, but we did like the convenient carrying handle, magnetic strip on the backs of the ¼ and ⅜ trays, and the fact they're made in the USA. Some of our testers liked the lack of socket identification because the holders became more universal. However, for a set, identification is needed. All-in-all, the Lisle organizers were a solid product with a price tag that made them less competitive.
Pittsburgh 3-piece Socket Rail Set
A mainstay in most toolboxes, the traditional socket rail is both useful and inexpensive. This three-piece kit set us back less than three bucks yet could still hold 45 sockets. They fit all types of sockets, adapters, extensions, and easily fit into our toolbox drawers. What they don't have is size identification and during our testing, the socket tabs were extremely difficult to slide into position. If you simply want a way to keep your sockets from sliding around, this may be the best $2.29 you can spend.
Ernst Mfg. Dura-Pro Twist Lock Complete Socket Storage System
PN: 8470 $49.95 (from summitracing.com)
PN: 8470 $49.95 (from summitracing.com)
Eagerly anticipated by all of the testers, the Ernst Dura-Pro Twist Lock system seemed to have all of the storage boxes checked—until we were done with our testing. With an as-tested price of $49.95, it was the third most expensive, however, it held the second fewest number of sockets. Add to that the 384 I.D. stickers that would take a serious time investment to place onto the plastic rails and we were left with only disappointment. We liked the Made in the USA sticker and the lifetime warranty, but we couldn't look past the limited sizing and high price tag.
Craftsman Socket Organizer Set
The Craftsman organizer was a tough nut to crack. It is not portable, it is not made in the USA, and it only has a 12-month warranty. However, it will hold up to 180 sockets, though to do so it requires two toolbox drawers. Also, it will fit impact sockets, but not every size impact socket. It has ID markings for socket sizes, but they're the same gray color as the surrounding plastic, which makes them difficult to read. Basically, it's a decent organizer with things you'll like and things that will drive you bonkers.


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'"It's exciting," Briere said of free agency. "I've never been though it before. If it gets there, I just want to be around where it's going to happen and where my agent's going to be so we can deal with it directly and not over the phone, relaying messages. I want to be there when the offers come in."'
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September 14, 2010
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Hughes returns to Pirates with improved delivery
PITTSBURGH -- Fellow passengers on a commuter flight to Pittsburgh late Friday night may have been a bit freaked out. Jared Hughes, the soft-spoken Pirates reliever with the hard edge on the mound, was watching the Bucs-Astros game and getting his game-face on.
The connecting flight had been delayed, but the 4-4 game at PNC Park appeared to be heading into extra innings.
"I had to keep my mind in the game during the flight, in case we were in extras when I got there and had to pitch," Hughes said Saturday afternoon.
The game, won by the Pirates in the ninth inning on a two-out error by Houston right fielder Jimmy Paredes, was long over by the time Hughes reached the park post-midnight.
If the delay was tough on Hughes -- recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis as Jose Contreras went on the bereavement list -- it was much tougher on Pirates manager Clint Hurdle who, unbeknownst at the time, had a thin bullpen.
"[Jason] Grilli wasn't available, and I didn't want to use [Bryan] Morris," Hurdle said. "We were really hoping Hughes would get here during the game."
Hughes and his improved delivery were at the ready in the Bucs' bullpen Saturday night.
"I definitely made a few mechanical adjustments," said Hughes, who threw all blanks in six outings with Indianapolis after posting a 4.61 ERA in 13 appearances with the Pirates. "I got myself back to where I was when I was really consistent with the sinker and the slider."
"He showed some improvement, although I do think there is more room for improvement," Hurdle said. "But he is better than he was when he got [to Indianapolis]."
Tom Singer is a reporter for MLB.com and writes an MLBlog Change for a Nickel. He can also be found on Twitter @Tom_Singer. Steven Petrella is an associate reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Man shot after altercation
A 21-year-old man was shot several times at Seaside's University Plaza Shopping Center on Friday night, police said.
The man was flown to a San Francisco Bay Area trauma center.
Police said the incident appeared to be gang-related and started as an "altercation with another male" at a 7-Eleven store near the shopping center on Fremont Boulevard.
The investigation is ongoing.
Eight arrested in prostitution sting
Seven women and one man were arrested in a prostitution sting Friday night across Salinas, police said.
The department's Violence Suppression Unit arrested the suspects about 11 p.m. on Kern, Roosevelt, Kings and John streets.
One of them, Lenada Hernandez, 21, of Salinas, was also arrested on possession of methamphetamine and a $20,000 warrant for burglary, police said.
The suspects ranged in age from 20 to 43 and hailed from Salinas, Berkeley, Clovis and Fresno.
Shot fired during market robbery
A masked man armed with a large caliber revolver robbed the Santa Cruz Market at 19 E. Romie Lane about 1 p.m. Saturday, Salinas police said.
The man fired a round into the wall of the market as he asked the clerk where the money was, police said.
The robber was given an undisclosed amount of cash and fled toward Katherine Avenue.
No injuries were reported.


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Robert Siegel speaks with Ken Bensinger, business reporter for the Los Angeles Times, about used car sales lots known as "Buy Here Pay Here" dealerships. Bensinger has written a three-part investigative series on this type of business. He tells Robert that "Buy Here Pay Here" lots are very common, and they prey on people with low incomes and bad credit. They charge high prices and very steep interest rates. And in many cases the buyer defaults on the loan, and the car is repossessed and resold again and again.
'Buy Here Pay Here' Lots Target Those With Bad Credit
By editor • Nov 1, 2011