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Mastroianni remains sidelined by bruised ankle
BALTIMORE -- Outfielder Darin Mastroianni remains bothered by a bruised left ankle and still isn't ready to play nine innings just yet.
Mastroianni, who injured his ankle on a foul tip in a March 25 Spring Training game, has appeared in two games entering Saturday's matchup with Baltimore, but has yet to make a start in the outfield. He said he reinjured his ankle trying to get loose Monday on Opening Day, but that it's getting better.
"I started my routine like I did last year to get ready to get in a game, but my ankle wasn't quite ready," Mastroianni said. "I woke up Tuesday in quite a bit of pain. Wednesday was pretty painful. But we tailored the program to use a bike. So the last four days it's been getting significantly better."
He said his goal is to be ready to start in a game against the Royals this week, but it remains more likely he'll make his first start against the Mets next weekend.
"It's a tough spot," Mastroianni said. "I want to get in there as soon as I can. We have a few guys who could use a day here or there, but I'm not ready to do that yet. But at the same time, there's still six months left, and I don't think anybody wants this to linger."
With Mastroianni unavailable to start, rookie Aaron Hicks has started the Twins' first five games in center field. He's struggled so far, entering Saturday's game against the Orioles with a .059 batting average (1-for-17), but Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said he's not worried about the slow start from the rookie.
"He's fine," Gardenhire said. "Nobody ever said this would be easy. I wish people would step back. I know there's already been a lot of talk about him already, which is silly. We've faced two of the best teams in baseball already in Detroit and Baltimore, and some of the best pitching in baseball. So he's not only getting his feet wet, he's facing some of the best pitching here, so we have to give him some slack."
Rhett Bollinger is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Bollinger Beat, and follow him on Twitter @RhettBollinger This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Can marriage be reimagined? As much of the LGBTQ community fights for the legal right to be married, some argue this doesn't go far enough. A new legal definition of marriage benefits some who were formerly excluded, but leaves other family and partnership units behind. In this free, public forum, marriage and equality are treated as separate but related constructs. Our diverse panel will explore the functions and identities of marriage, from an expression of attachment and affection to a powerful social institution.Panelists include:
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Author: Thoralf M. Sundt, MD [1]
Medical Illustrations: Jill Rhead, MA [2]
What Causes Mitral Valve Problems?
What are the Surgical Options?
Mechanical Valves
Biological Valves
What Are My Risks of Surgery?
What Will My Condition Be Like After Mitral Valve Replacement?
Mitral valve repair is an open heart procedure performed by cardiothoracic surgeons [3] to treat stenosis [4] (narrowing) or regurgitation [5] (leakage) of the mitral valve. The mitral valve is the "inflow valve" for the left side of the heart. Blood flows from the lungs, where it picks up oxygen, and into the left atrium. When it opens, the mitral valve allows blood to flow from the left atrium to the heart's main pumping chamber called the left ventricle. It then closes to keep blood from leaking back into the lungs when the ventricle contracts (squeezes) to push blood out to the body. It has two flaps, or leaflets.
[6] The mitral valve is highlighted on this illustration of a heart. The mitral valve is the "inflow valve" for the left side of the heart. Blood flows from the lungs, where it picks up oxygen, and into the left atrium. When it opens, the mitral valve allows blood to flow from the left atrium to the heart's main pumping chamber called the left ventricle. (Click on the illustration to enlarge it.)
Surgery may be necessary when the valve opens or closes incompletely. A stenotic (narrow) valve does not let the blood easily into the heart causing blood to "back up" and pressure to build up in the lungs. This makes it difficult for the heart to increase the amount of blood that it pumps with exercise, and may produce symptoms of shortness of breath - especially with activity. If the leaflets do not meet correctly for any reason (and many things may cause this), blood may leak backward into the lungs each time the heart pumps. Since some of the blood leaks backwards, the heart has to pump more blood with each contraction in order to push the same amount of blood forward. This is called volume overload. The heart can compensate for this overload for many months or years, provided that the leakage came on slowly and progressively. Eventually, the heart begins to fail and patients show symptoms of shortness of breath or fatigue (tiredness).
Mitral valve problems are rarely caused by a birth defect, otherwise known as a congenital condition [8]. More often, simple "wear and tear" may cause part of the valve mechanism to fail. This is called "degenerative disease". This may be related to advancing age, although many young people will have this condition as well. Rheumatic fever [9] may damage the mitral valve causing stenosis or regurgitation. Occasionally the mitral valve is damaged by infection or bacterial endocarditis [10]. Ischemic heart disease [11] (coronary artery disease [12]) can also cause the mitral valve to leak.
Many mitral valves can be repaired, especially if they leak due to degenerative disease. A separate discussion of mitral valve repair will be available through this site. In many cases, however, the valve is too damaged to permit repair and the valve must be replaced with a prosthetic (artificial [13]) valve. Valves damaged by rheumatic disease [9] often must be replaced.
In general terms, there are two types of artificial valves available - mechanical valves [14] made entirely from metal and pyrolytic carbon - or biological valves [15] - made from animal tissues. Each has advantages and disadvantages with respect to durability (how long they will last) and risk of blood clots forming on the valve. The choice of which type to use should be made by you and your doctors taking the following into consideration:
- Your age
- Other medical conditions
- Your preferences with regard to medications and the risk of reoperation
- Your lifestyle
Examples of the valves that your cardiothoracic surgeon might use are pictured below.
A Mechanical Valve (left) and a Biological Valve (right)
There are a number of excellent mechanical prostheses available today. All perform equally well. The principle advantage of mechanical valves is their excellent durability. The valves available today simply do not wear out! Their main disadvantage is that blood has a tendency to clot on all mechanical valves. If this happens the valve will not function normally. Therefore, patients with these valves must take anticoagulants (blood thinners) [16] for life. There is also a small but definite risk of blood clots causing stroke, even when taking anticoagulants.
There are a variety of biological alternatives for mitral valve replacement. Most are made from cow or pig tissue. Their key advantage is that they have a reduced risk of blood clots forming on the valve itself causing valve dysfunction or stroke. The key disadvantage of biological or tissue valves is that they have more limited durability as compared with mechanical valves. They will wear out given enough time. The rate at which they wear out, however, depends on the patient's age. A young boy might wear out such a valve in only a few years, while the same valve might last 10-15 years in a middle aged person, and even longer in a patient over the age of 70. Of course, as we grow older we expect that we will not need the valve for as many years as our life expectancy is less. The general consensus is that a tissue valve may not need to be replaced if used in a patient over the age of 55-70 years.
Your cardiologist and cardiothoracic surgeon [3] can best determine your individual risk of surgery. It will depend on your age, general condition, specific medical conditions, and your heart function.
After successful mitral valve replacement you can expect to return to your preoperative condition or better, although this may take time. Anticoagulation (blood thinners) with Coumadin [17] is often prescribed for 6 weeks to 3 months postoperatively for those with biological valves, and for life for those with mechanical valves. Once your wounds have healed there should be few, if any, restrictions on your activity. (For more information about your recovery, refer to What to Expect After Your Heart Surgery [18].)
You will require prophylactic antibiotics [19] as a preventive measure against infection whenever you have dental work done. Always tell your doctor or dentist that you have had valve surgery before any surgical procedure.


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ALBANY -- In a split decision, the Appellate Division denied a claim by Ariel Myers that his conviction on charges of assault and criminal possession of a weapon should be reversed.
A jury convicted Meyers in September, 2010 of shooting Bob Guynup a year before. Myers was one of a group of teens who were gathered outside Guynup's home near Griswald Heights on Sept. 13. When Guynup went outside to take a photo of the crowd, Myers shot him in the head. He is now permanently disabled and will require around-the-clock care for the remainder of his life.
Police arrested Myers living in a vacant apartment some two weeks after the shooting.
The jury convicted him of the two charges but found him not guilty of attempted murder. He was sentenced to concurrent prison terms of 25 years for assault and 15 years for criminal possession of a weapon.
His appeal was based on Judge Andrew Ceresia's decision to allow a witness, Robert Cruz, to testify that he saw Myers wielding a .25 caliber handgun, the same type used to shoot Guynup, months before the shooting.
Judge Elizabeth Garry, in her dissent, felt the evidence should have been prohibited because of the Molineux rule, which limits the admissibility of evidence for uncharged crimes.
However, the majority opinion written by Judge John Lahtinen, said one exception to the above rule is when "identity is at issue and identity is pertinent thereto."
"Here, the identity of the shooter was a key issue at trial and the fact the defendant had previously been seen brandishing the same caliber handgun as was used to commit the crime was relevant to the issue of identity," according to the decision.
Myers' other grounds for appeal were also dismissed.


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Do the Pacers not learn!?!? It's only been 2 days!
Maybe this team needs to lose a game to a team like the Cavs to figure it out.
13 down now! Sicking.
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Do the Pacers not learn!?!? It's only been 2 days!
Maybe this team needs to lose a game to a team like the Cavs to figure it out.
13 down now! Sicking.
Looks like the pacers want to go to the playoffs.
Ok its back on. And George Hill is showing us why Collison is still a very good young point guard and Hill is more of a combo guard at best, but more like a pretty good undersized shooting guard.
Wow, not sure what's worse, the offense or the defense.
Hibbert was not in and DC is injured so I don't see who can run a play
Not looking good
Man I would rather see Fresenko (sp?) and Lou instead of Lou and Tyler. Tyler's game is just so bad right now, it is painful to watch.
Ryan TannEHILL not TannENhill Brooke...
"What you do is so loud, I can't hear what you say" -Andrew LuckJunior at the University of Louisville
"If you turn the other cheek, I'm gonna hit you in the other cheek, too" -Charles Barkley
"Ego is edging greatness out" -Rick Pitino
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Is there a worse passer in the league than Paul George?
Anyone elses league pass crap out?
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Stop it
Granger with the nice passes
I honestly think the condensed season is taking its toll on this team. There's just no other logical way to describe the incredible inconsistency from night to night.
Things will actually slow down in the playoffs, which should help.
Finally showing some life. The Cavs suck. Quit making them look like the god damn Thunder.
I hope PG and Tyler are able to get some momentum going heading into the playoffs. We need them to at least be solid. PG needs to be pretty good if we expect to go far.
That's what we call a bunny, David West. Come on!!!!
Jamison talked some smack to West after falling and then West answered by bullied him for the offensive board and the foul
Paul George needs to get out of his funk quickly if the Pacers are going to do anything in the playoffs.
Brazillian Blur!
Strong end to the half. Now take this team down early in the third quarter!!
and Roy falls down for the 322nd time this season...
That would have been awesome if Barbosa made that. Oh well, nice comeback.
He flops a lot. At least he is willing to dive for balls on some of those trips to the floor. Surprisingly hasn't hurt himself so that's good.


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Systemic Malignancies as a Cause of Unexpected Microangiopathic Hemolytic Anemia and Thrombocytopenia
Systemic Malignancies as a Cause of Unexpected Microangiopathic Hemolytic Anemia and Thrombocytopenia
Tumor cells from malignancies of any type—carcinoma, sarcoma, lymphoma, leukemia—may cause systemic arteriolar and capillary obstructions. The high shear rates of blood passing through these obstructions result in fragmentation of the red cells and can cause severe anemia, described as microangiopathic hemolytic anemia (MAHA). The thrombi caused by these obstructions consume platelets and can lead to severe thrombocytopenia. MAHA (defined by fragmented red cells on the peripheral blood smear and evidence of hemolysis) and thrombocytopenia are the clinical features of syndromes described as thrombotic microangiopathies (TMAs). If a malignancy is not recognized as the cause of TMA, the diagnosis of thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) may be considered and plasma exchange, the essential treatment for TTP, may be initiated—a critical decision because this treatment carries a high risk of serious complications. This review describes the clinical features that should suggest a search for systemic malignancy as the cause of unexpected MAHA and thrombocytopenia. Recognition of a systemic malignancy is critical to the initiation of appropriate chemotherapy and avoidance of inappropriate use of plasma exchange treatment.
Occult malignancies as a cause of unexpected microangiopathic hemolytic anemia (MAHA) and thrombocytopenia are an uncommon but critical clinical problem. The clinical problem is emphasized and illustrated by a patient whose case we have previously reported, a 52-year-old woman who presented with sudden onset of acute abdominal pain and syncope 3 years after resection of breast carcinoma and adjuvant chemotherapy.[1] Her hematocrit was 26% with evidence of microangiopathic hemolysis (many fragmented red cells on her blood smear, increased indirect bilirubin [3.9 mg/dL] and lactate dehydrogenase [LDH; 1431 U/L] levels, negative direct Coombs test), and her platelet count was 17,000/µL. Coagulation studies, including fibrinogen level, were normal. She had been in continuous remission for the past 3 years, and computed tomographic (CT) scans showed no evidence of recurrent carcinoma. Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) therefore was assumed to be the cause of this sudden illness, and plasma exchange treatment was started. The patient developed respiratory distress; spiral CT documented multiple bilateral pulmonary emboli and echocardiogram documented a dilated, akinetic right ventricle. She died 3 days after the diagnosis of TTP. I assumed that the autopsy would demonstrate multiple pulmonary emboli as the cause of her death, but I was very surprised to learn that the gross autopsy was normal. No pulmonary emboli were seen; there was no evidence of recurrent carcinoma; no cause of death was established. Therefore I assumed that she had TTP with very unusual clinical manifestations, and I assumed that the microscopic examination would demonstrate microvascular platelet thrombi in multiple organs, the characteristic pathologic abnormality of TTP. My second great surprise came several weeks later, when the pathologist called to tell me about the microscopic findings. Small intravascular clusters of metastatic carcinoma cells, consistent with breast carcinoma, were present in arterioles and capillaries of nearly every section of the lungs, brain, heart, liver, spleen, lymph nodes, and marrow. The vessels were occluded by tumor emboli and also by platelet-fibrin thrombi, which must have accumulated proximal to the tumor cells (see Figure). The platelet-fibrin thrombi were similar to the characteristic pathologic feature of TTP, however in this patient the thrombi were the result of microvascular obstruction by microscopic tumor emboli. Therefore this patient had acute and fatal malignancy-associated thrombotic microangiopathy (TMA) that was mistakenly diagnosed as TTP. The lesson I learned was that because of her atypical clinical features, we should have been more aggressive in our evaluation, which should have included a bone marrow biopsy. This might have revealed the correct diagnosis and could have enabled the patient to avoid inappropriate plasma exchange treatment.
Pathogenesis of Malignancy-Associated Microangiopathic Hemolytic Anemia (MAHA) and Thrombocytopenia
The term "microangiopathic hemolytic anemia" was used by Brain et al in their initial description of mechanical red cell destruction in 1962. They observed that "widespread intra-capillary and intra-arteriolar eosinophilic granular or amorphous thrombi" could reduce the vessel lumen to "pin-point size," causing intraluminal shearing of red cells.[2] They described the morphologic appearance of red cell fragmentation as "burr, triangular, and helmet red cells."[2] In their report describing 25 patients, the variety of conditions that caused MAHA, which almost always was accompanied by thrombocytopenia, was emphasized: 6 patients had TTP; 6 had malignant hypertension; 8 had acute renal diseases of multiple etiologies; and 5 had metastatic carcinomas (stomach, 3; lung, 1; prostate, 1).[2] The pathologic picture of thrombosis in arterioles and capillaries, which is associated with swelling of endothelial cells and the subendothelial space that causes MAHA and thrombocytopenia, is described as thrombotic microangiopathy.[3] Since the initial report of MAHA,[2] multiple other disorders have been recognized as potential causes of TMA: hemolytic-uremic syndrome (HUS), scleroderma, antiphospholipid antibody syndrome, drug toxicity, pre-eclampsia, radiation nephropathy, renal allograft rejection, hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection.[3,4]
In 1979, Antman et al reported on 4 patients with cancer and MAHA and reviewed 51 previously reported cases.[5] Although more than half of the 55 patients had coagulation abnormalities consistent with disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC), Antman et al proposed that the primary cause of hemolytic anemia and thrombocytopenia is the mechanical factor of vascular obstruction by tumor cell emboli. Their conclusion was that systemic malignancies of many different types can cause both the pathologic and clinical features of TMA without abnormalities of coagulation.


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Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) was used traditionally in the Americas and later in Europe as a calming herb for anxiety, insomnia, seizures, and hysteria. It is still used today to treat anxiety and insomnia. Scientists believe passionflower works by increasing levels of a chemical called gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the brain. GABA lowers the activity of some brain cells, making you feel more relaxed.
The effects of passionflower tend to be milder than valerian (Valeriana officinalis) or kava (Piper methysticum), 2 other herbs used to treat anxiety. Passionflower is often combined with valerian, lemon balm (Melissa officinalis), or other calming herbs. Few scientific studies have tested passionflower as a treatment for anxiety or insomnia, however, and since passionflower is often combined with other calming herbs, it is difficult to tell what effects passionflower has on its own.
One study of 36 people with generalized anxiety disorder found that passionflower was as effective as the drug oxazepam (Serax) for treating symptoms. However, the study lacked a placebo group, so it is not considered to be definitive. In another study of 91 people with anxiety symptoms, researchers found that an herbal European product containing passionflower and other herbal sedatives significantly reduced symptoms compared to placebo. A more recent study found that patients who were given passionflower before surgery had less anxiety, but recovered from anesthesia just as quickly, than those given placebo.
Native to southeastern parts of the Americas, passionflower is now grown throughout Europe. It is a perennial climbing vine with herbaceous shoots and a sturdy woody stem that grows to a length of nearly 10 meters (about 32 feet). Each flower has 5 white petals and 5 sepals that vary in color from magenta to blue. According to folklore, passionflower got its name because its corona resembles the crown of thorns worn by Jesus during the crucifixion. The passionflower's ripe fruit is an egg-shaped berry that may be yellow or purple. Some kinds of passionfruit are edible.
The above ground parts (flowers, leaves, and stems) of the passionflower are used for medicinal purposes.
Available forms include the following:
No studies have examined the effects of passionflower in children, so do not give passionflower to a child without a doctor's supervision. Adjust the recommended adult dose to account for the child's weight.
The following are examples of forms and doses used for adults. Speak to your doctor for specific recommendations for your condition:
The use of herbs is a time honored approach to strengthening the body and treating disease. Herbs, however, can trigger side effects and can interact with other herbs, supplements, or medications. For these reasons, you should take herbs with care, under the supervision of a health care provider.
Do not take passionflower if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
For others, passionflower is generally considered to be safe and nontoxic in recommended doses.
Passionflower may interact with the following medications:
Sedatives (drugs that cause sleepiness) -- Because of its calming effect, passionflower may make the effects of sedative medications stronger. These medications include:
Antiplatelets and anticoagulants (blood thinners) -- Passionflower may increase the amount of time blood needs to clot, so it could make the effects of blood thinning medications stronger and increase your risk of bleeding. Blood thinning drugs include:
Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAO inhibitors or MAOIs) -- MAO inhibitors are an older class of antidepressants that are not often prescribed now. Theoretically, passionflower might increase the effects of MAO inhibitors, as well as their side effects, which can be dangerous. These drugs include:
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A citizen journalist who released a sex tape of a Communist Party official says there are more videos featuring at least five other senior figures, as public anger over abuse of power erupts online, local media reports.
The whistleblower Zhu Ruifeng said a police source had revealed the young woman in the video with the official, Lei Zhengfu, was hired by a property developer so Lei could be blackmailed, the South China Morning Post reported.
Screenshots from the sex video first appeared on Sina Corp's Weibo site on Tuesday. Net-savvy Chinese people have found a potent weapon for fighting official corruption and abuse of power in microblogs like Weibo, which had more than 420 million users at the end of the third quarter this year.
Mr Lei, a district party chief in the southwestern city of Chongqing, was fired after an investigation by the party's discipline watchdog confirmed that it was he who appeared in the video, the state-run Xinhua news agency said.
Quoting an unnamed police source, Zhu said the young woman was one of many to be trained by the construction company and "given" to officials, said another report from the South China Morning Post.
Mr Lei later confessed his liaison to police chief Wang Lijun, who jailed the developer and detained the mistress for a month, the report said.
The other videos featuring the officials were found in the developer's home when Wang sent officers to raid it.
Wang was jailed for 15 years in September for defection, abuse of power and receiving bribes, which in turn exposed the case of Bo Xilai, a former Chongqing party secretary.
Disgraced politician Bo, whose expulsion from the party overshadowed the run-up to last week's once-in-a-decade leadership transition, has been accused of engaging in "improper sexual relations with multiple women", among other crimes.
Bo, who also faces possible charges of corruption and abuse of power, has yet to stand trial.
The Lei case highlights the influence of China's fast-growing microblogging community, and the ruling Communist Party's growing sensitivity and responsiveness to public anger against abuse of power, official impunity and corruption.
Xinhua agency reported on Thursday that Lei had told a reporter the video, shot in 2007, was a fake.
The party has stepped up its rhetoric against corruption, seeking to counter anger from citizens over regular reports of graft and debauchery among officials, but efforts to root out the problem have hardly made a dent.
In September, another official, Yang Dacai, lost his job in the northwestern province of Shaanxi after internet users compiled photos of him wearing several luxury watches that he was unlikely to be able to afford on a civil servant's salary.
A month later, an urban management official in the southern province of Guangdong, Cai Bin, was sacked after online postings about him owning 22 homes.
Mr Lei's sacking was among the most talked about topics on the hugely popular Weibo site on Friday.
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Last night's episode of Ugly Betty literally had us convulsing with laughter when snarky receptionist Amanda (Becki Newton) donned an outfit that looked more like a torture device than a dress. After being told she was avant-garde designer Oswald Lorenzo's new "muse," Amanda was presented with an original creation (named after her, no less) which she immediately slithered into. Once it was on, she couldn't move her arms or walk without looking like a duck. As Lorenzo's "assistant" explained, "fashion is a pain."
We're all slaves to fashion sometimes — blister-inducing stilettos, insanely skinny skirts, bags that weigh down our shoulders — but we want to know: How much of a trend-slave are you? If you were given a one-of-a-kind creation would you wear it, even if it was a pain? What's the farthest you would go to suffer for fashion?
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Use Of SB424323 With Aspirin In Non-Valvular Atrial Fibrillation In Patients At A Low Or Intermediate Risk For Stroke
This study has been completed.
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ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
First received: October 14, 2005
Last updated: January 13, 2017
Last verified: January 2017
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Detailed Description:
This study will allow determination of the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamics of SB424323 in a relevant population. The data from this study will be used along with other data to aid in choosing the most appropriate dose for the later phase study.
|Fibrillation, Atrial Atrial Fibrillation
|Drug: SB424323
|Phase 2
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Double
Primary Purpose: Prevention
|Official Title:
|A Randomized, Double Blind, Double Dummy, Parallel Group, Placebo Controlled Study to Evaluate the Pharmacodynamic and Pharmacokinetic Response and Safety and Tolerability of SB424323 (250mg, 375mg and 500 mg) Administered Twice Daily for 16 Weeks, on Top of Asprin (325mg, qd) in Men and Women With Non Valvular Atrial Fibrillation at a Low or Intermediate Risk for Stroke
Resource links provided by NLM:
Genetics Home Reference related topics: familial atrial fibrillation
MedlinePlus related topics: Atrial Fibrillation
Drug Information available for: AspirinU.S. FDA Resources
Further study details as provided by GlaxoSmithKline:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- Relationship between anti IIa (a biomarker)and the dose of SB424323.
Secondary Outcome Measures:
- Blood levels of SB424323 during the study. Number of strokes, transient ischemic attacks or systemic embolism during the study. Changes in laboratory tests during the study.
|Study Start Date:
|November 2005
|Study Completion Date:
|December 2006
|Primary Completion Date:
|December 2006 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
A randomized, double blind, double dummy, parallel group, placebo controlled study to evaluate the pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic response and safety and tolerability of SB424323 (250 mg, 375 mg and 500 mg) administered twice daily for 16 weeks, on top of aspirin (325 mg, qd) in men and women with non valvular atrial fibrillation at a low or intermediate risk for stroke
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years to 75 Years (Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Patients with non valvular atrial fibrillation and any of the following:
- </= 60 years old with no heart disease.
- 60 years old with heart disease but no risk factors.
- >/=60 years old and </=75 years old with no risk factors and no heart disease.
- Must be able to take aspirin.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Previous heart attack or stroke.
- History of high blood pressure, diabetes or a prior blood clot.
- Liver or kidney disease.
- Need for anti-thrombotic or anti-platelet drugs.
- Need for cardiovascular medicines.
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|October 14, 2005
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|January 13, 2017
Keywords provided by GlaxoSmithKline:
non valvular atrial fibrillation
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Atrial Fibrillation
Arrhythmias, Cardiac
Heart Diseases
Cardiovascular Diseases
Pathologic Processes
Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal
Analgesics, Non-Narcotic
Sensory System Agents
Peripheral Nervous System Agents
Physiological Effects of Drugs
Anti-Inflammatory Agents
Antirheumatic Agents
Fibrinolytic Agents
Fibrin Modulating Agents
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors
Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors
Enzyme Inhibitors
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HOT HOT Hawwwwwwwwt!
It is nice to see some real men on QT for a change instead of prepubescent hairless wonders who spend way to much time at the gym.
Always funny to see how hairy and ugly supposedly equals real men.
@Kamikapse: For your sake, I hope you're either very pretty or very rich.
@Kamikapse: Does being outside of your little twink fantasy boy world upset you? You do know that no matter how hard you work out and how much you shave, you will eventually lose your looks. Enjoy your early 20s when they last.
@Ernst: My guess is he is neither but idolizes people that are. In my experience, people that are truly secure in their looks do not need to attack everyone else around them.
Wow, these guys are really ugly!
@Ugly: Obvious trolls are obvious!
Holy wow. What is happening to Queerty? I saw at least ten guys that need to sit on my face, they're all so… DIVERSE!?
Seems like a fun party.
A little soap would go a long way with this crowd. Eeewwww!
These guys are fugly! Nasty pig is overpriced clothing. LMAO Joseph I saw that youtube video.
i wouldn't say these guys look more "real" than the usual guys on Qweerty. I wouldn't say being old, heavy and/or into fisting makes someone more "real" than a skinny guy….who's into fisting.
@Kamikapse: I wouldn't say that these guys are ugly, but they do represent more of the type of guys that you see on the street everyday, as opposed to the overly manicured guys you see in mags, calendars, and on sites like Queerty. I like a more masculine looking guy, but most of the guys in this photo set I wouldn't be attracted to-with the exception of the guy in the first pic with the mustache. But, I wouldn't call them ugly.
Jeez, dude, you sound like a bigoted 'macho' father who keeps sacred scrolls of all the things "real men" do and don't do. Why don't you opt to retire idiotic qualifiers like "real" or "natural." As history shows, such words weren't used too kindly with regard to queer folk.
A LOT of these men have protease face which isn't that surprising.
OMG the second picture you titled "Rapper Stose and adult-film star Samuel Colt with friend", the "friend" is porn star Chris Porter though he looks irrecognizable. He looks like an older, wasted version. What has happened? He looks really weird and balloned, tired… I'm in shock
@Daez: Oh I see Tearing people down to try and build yourself up? Yet you wonder why your kind isn't promoted more on Queerty and other websites…..
That first Latino guy on the left in the wifebeater can shove his chorizo in any and all of my superholes any effin' time he wants. Yow!
Wow, I can't believe there is so much homophobia within the LGBT community. Everyone is not into the same type of man, so everyone needs to chill the fuck out! If you like young, hairless twinks, that is fine, just realize that twinks get older/hairy. If you like a more hairy, unkept looking, more realistic everyday guy, that is cool to. This is what makes the world go around, not everyone likes the same thing, once everyone understands this concept, we all will get along very well!
I think I just turned straight.
What happened to Stose/Chris Porter? He looks bloated and haggard. Is he fairly young???
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NHL 2013 Draft Rankings: Second edition
By Allan Muir
With the crew here at SI.com pulling out the crystal ball and looking ahead to the second half of the season, this seems like the ideal time to re-evaluate the very promising cast of prospects who are headlining the 2013 NHL Draft.
Although the top-10 remains relatively stable from my first 2013 ranking, things get considerably more fluid after that. Six players moved into the top-30 (and six moved out). Some players answered questions, while others created concerns that weren't there before.
As always, it's up for debate. Got a hot draft opinion? Drop it in the comment box below.
Please note that each player's previous ranking is listed after his synopsis. (Click here for my top college free agents.)
1. Seth Jones, D, Portland, WHL: His strong finish to the regular season has put distance between him and the others contending for the top spot in June. That's saying something. (PR: 1)
2. Nathan MacKinnon, C, Halifax, QMJHL: He missed 14 games with what was called a "minor" MCL injury, but scored four points in his return to the lineup this past Wednesday. There's simply no questioning his skill or competitiveness. (PR: 2)
3. Jonathan Drouin, LW, Halifax, QMJHL: There are a few scouts out there who are willing to stake their rep on Drouin being the best player in this class. No doubt he's the most dynamic and the purest goal scorer. I think he'll be brilliant, but Jones and MacKinnon provide more overall value. (PR: 3)
4. Aleksander Barkov, F, Tappara, FIN: The 17-year-old finished ninth in scoring (21-27-48 in 53 games) in the defensive-minded Finnish league, but it's his size (6-foot-2, 205 pounds), hockey sense and competitiveness that have scouts raving. He's a lock to play in someone's top six. (PR: 6)
5. Elias Lindholm, C, Brynas, SWE: Elite two-way forward who can play center or the wing. During a late-season viewing, he looked noticeably stronger on the puck, which was one of the only areas of concern scouts expressed earlier in the year. Just don't buy into the Peter Forsberg comparisons. (PR: 4)
6. Sean Monahan, C, Ottawa, OHL: He dropped a spot, but I think I like him more than I did back in February. His commitment to play through a late-season injury with nothing on the line for his Ottawa 67's didn't go unnoticed. The kid is a warrior. (PR: 5)
7. Darnell Nurse, D, Sault Ste. Marie, OHL: Same story with Nurse. His game continued to improve over the last six weeks, but there was no room to move him up. His offensive reads impressed me in two recent viewings moreso than they did earlier in the year. You can see his confidence growing. Huge upside with this kid. (PR: 7)
8. Ryan Pulock: D, Brandon, WHL: His consistency waned a bit down the stretch, but playing through a wrist injury could account for that. Heavy shot and solid passing skills paint him as a future power play QB. Everyone raves about his character. (PR: 8)
9. Hunter Shinkaruk, F, Medicine Hat, WHL: I wrote last time that there's more than a little of Patrick Kane's flash in his game, and Shinkaruk showed that down the stretch, scoring some timely goals with more than a little flair. He disappears from time to time, but you have to respect his game-breaking potential and work ethic. (PR: 9)
10. Valeri Nichushkin, RW, Chelyabinsk, RUS: I'm not saying I would take the huge (6-foot-4, 200-pound) Russian this high, but I can't ignore the rising sentiment from the scouting community that he's a top-10 pick. His performance at the Five Nations tournament generated lots of buzz--he was a load down low, virtually uncontainable--but I remain skeptical about his ability to translate his game to the NHL level. Still, I can't dismiss his potential. (PR: 17)
11. Anthony Mantha, LW, Val D'Or, QMJHL: Mantha heads into the final weekend as the Q's leading goal scorer (48). No surprise there. He scores pro-style goals, using his size to get into the greasy areas and a quick release to get the puck away. (PR: 14)
12. Curtis Lazar, C, Edmonton, WHL: He was just starting to get his game back together after a rough start when my previous rankings were produced. Now? He's in top form, using his speed and vision to put up points while working diligently in his own end. There's more than a little Mike Fisher in his game. (PR: 21)
13. Valentin Zykov, RW, Baie-Comeau, QMJHL: Just two rookies have hit the 40-goal mark in the Q over the past 10 seasons: Sidney Crosby and Mikhail Grigorenko. Zykov, sitting at 39, could get there this weekend. The 6-foot-1, 215-pound winger has a terrific release. (PR: NR)
14. Max Domi, C, London, OHL: I'm starting to hear whispers suggesting he could drop, but I'm not buying them...yet. The dynamic Domi finished second in the OHL's Western Conference coaches' poll in both stickhandling and playmaking. The question is, can he work that same magic along the wall if he's moved to the wing as a pro? (PR: 13)
15. Adam Erne, RW, Quebec, QMJHL: I wrote last time that a team-imposed suspension for selfish play had no impact on Erne's standing. Yeah, well, seems like the bloom is off the rose a bit. No one's arguing about his potential to become a solid power forward, but there's a sense that others might be safer choices. He could provide great value once he grows up. (PR: 10)
16. Zach Fucale, G, Halifax, QMJHL: Sure, he plays behind a powerhouse squad in Halifax, but his 44 wins heading into this weekend (March 16-17) is the most by a Q goalie in 34 years. The kid knows how to come out on top. Talent-wise, I think this is the right slot for Fucale, but with more than a few teams looking for a long-term goalie option, he could go much higher. (PR: 17)
17. Rasmus Ristolainen, D, TPS Turku, FIN: I'm probably going against the grain here on Ristolainen, but nothing I've seen or been told has convinced me to move him higher. With two years in the SM-Liiga under his belt and a man-sized body (6-foot-3, 206 pounds), he has an opportunity to make a quick transition to the NHL, but I'm not convinced that he has the tool box to hold all of his tools. A little more edge wouldn't hurt, either.(PR: 11)
18. Alexander Wennberg, C, Djurgardens, SWE: His finishing touch came along toward the end of the season and so did I. Wennberg's all-around game makes him a safe bet to play, but his second-half performance makes me feel better about his upside. Projects as a third-line pivot. (PR: NR)
19. Frederik Gauthier, C, Rimouski, QMJHL: Not the same player he was before breaking his jaw. It's understandable that he's backed off his physical play, but his all-around effort has dipped as well, especially in the defensive end. Still, his size (6-foot-5, 210 pounds) and raw tools will make someone overlook those concerns. (PR: 15)
20. Ryan Hartman, F, Plymouth, OHL: He's Ryan Callahan in a smaller, quicker package. Loved how he dropped the mitts in the CHL Top Prospects game with Kerby Rychel. This guy will do anything to help his team win. (PR: 19)
21. Nikita Zadorov, D, London, OHL: I know there are teams who like him a lot better than this, but taking a defensive defenseman too high seems like a mismanagement of an asset. What Zadorov brings is a massive (6-foot-5, 229-pound) frame, a nasty disposition and the potential to become a dominating shutdown presence. (PR: 16)
22. Shea Theodore, D, Seattle, WHL:: Playing on a lousy Thunderbirds squad has allowed Theodore opportunities that wouldn't have been available to him on a stronger club. All that critical ice time has accelerated his development, moving him into the late-first round mix. The offensive-minded defender needs to sharpen his decision making, but his skating and transition skills help cover the occasional blemish. Scoring 19 goals doesn't hurt, either. (PR: NR)
23. Josh Morrissey, D, Prince Albert, WHL: Love his offensive potential, but there are questions about his ability to handle physical play after he was manhandled down the stretch. Of course, it's worth remembering everyone had the same concerns about Cam Fowler a couple of years back. I get the sense he could swing up or down 10 spots. (PR: 12)
24. Morgan Klimchuk, LW, Regina, WHL: This speedy winger got the green light from the Pats' coaching staff to be more creative towards the end of the year. Showing off a little flair certainly didn't hurt his draft stock. Nice acceleration and a quick release set him up to be a scorer at the next level. (PR: 28)
25. Bo Horvat, C, London, OHL: Has really impressed me with his play over the past month. He's a smart, creative player up front, but it was his relentlessness on defense that won me over. He's become more important for the Knights as the stakes have been raised. (PR: NR)
26. Robert Hagg, D, MoDo, SWE: Mobile blueliner will make the occasional insane decision with the puck, but that's the trade-off for his ability to make high-end plays. Has the size (6-foot-2, 204 pounds) that might convince a team to snag him earlier. (PR: 24)
27. Kerby Rychel, LW, Windsor, OHL: He started finding the net with more frequency once Alex Khokhlachev returned from Russia. That did nothing to allay my concerns that he's a player who needs others to make him better. Still, I like him as a solid third-liner who can chip in on the power play. (PR: 26)
28. Ian McCoshen, D, USNTDP, USHL: Not much I'd change about my previous synopsis: Smart, steady and physical defender who can handle the puck and chew up minutes. (PR: 29)
29. Nic Petan, C, Portland, WHL: The impact made by undersized forwards like Brendan Gallagher and Cory Conacher this season won't remove all the concerns about the 5-foot-8, 163-pound Petan, but the lights-out numbers (45 goals and 112 points in 69 games) this kid is producing are tough to ignore. The elusive pivot competes for his ice and reads the play as well as anyone in this draft. He's still a risk, but at this point, his upside makes him tough to pass up. (PR: NR)
30. Gustav Olofsson, D, Green Bay, USHL:: Maybe I caught him at his best, but the 6-foot-2, 189-pound blueliner is a player I could see a patient team taking in the first round and slowly nurturing. He skates well and makes good decisions with, and without, the puck. Makes a consistently nice first pass, too. His game screams upside. (PR: NR)Dropped: Anthony Duclair Tristan Jarry Marko Dano


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Ingram Carner was mad. Someone--or something--was drilling holes in the branches and trunks of the 20 Norway maples in front of his property in Brooklyn, New York. As a landlord, he had to protect the trees. So in early August 1996, Carner, then 76, decided to do a stakeout. He set up a folding chair in a nearby parking lot where he could watch the trees without being seen.He hoped to catch malicious teenagers or woodpeckers in the act. But the stakeout was a bust. "I sat there till about noon--and not a thing," he recalls. That´s when he got up to take a closer look.
He was in for a surprise. Out of one of the holes crawled a black beetle the size of a large thumb. "The horns, the horns!" he remembers, bending down and bringing his hands to his head to imitate a bull. The hornlike antennae of the beetle extended more than an inch beyond its body. Small white spots on its back made the beetle look as though it was sprinkled with sawdust.
Carner had unwittingly stumbled on a wood-boring beetle with a voracious appetite for deciduous trees such as maples. First identified in the United States after Carner´s discovery, this pest today threatens trees not only in Brooklyn but throughout New York City and in Chicago as well.
The wood-boring beetle is a recent example of one of the country´s leading environmental problems: alien species. Some foreign plants, animals and microbes shipped intentionally or unintentionally to this country are destroying or crowding out native creatures. The beetle has joined the ranks of the zebra mussel, the gypsy moth, kudzu and hundreds of other infamous exotics in the United States. These alien invaders are costing the country an estimated $123 billion annually and posing a major threat to imperiled native species, according to a recent study by ecologists at Cornell University.
"The ecological and economic damage caused by invasive species is second only to habitat loss," says Doug Jensen, exotic species information center coordinator with the University of Minnesota Sea Grant program.
Potentially damaging invasive species are rarely spotted immediately. Such was the case with Carner´s beetle, which baffled the local parks department. But city officials wisely sent it to Cornell University, where entomologist Richard Hoebeke identified it as an Asian longhorn beetle. Although the creature is not a problem in the natural forests of its native China, the beetle has become a pest elsewhere in Asia in trees planted as windbreaks and in plantations of poplar or willow trees often used to make shipping crates.
A female longhorn beetle typically deposits from 30 to 80 eggs under the bark of a tree. The larvae burrow into the tree, feeding on the wood as they go. After metamorphosing into adults, the beetles tunnel out in the spring and summer to reproduce. Individual trees are often attacked repeatedly, with successive generations of beetles eating their way through the wood until the tree dies. Carner´s trees, planted in 1983, were slowly being eaten away from the inside out.
Some experts believe the invasion of the Asian longhorn beetle occurred sometime around 1986 after the creatures hitchhiked in untreated wooden crates from China that carried tools for a water treatment facility in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. To date, warehouses in 14 states have found signs of the beetle. As a result, imports of untreated wood from China have been banned. Crates are often reused, however, so infected wood can still spread to other areas.
Indeed, in 1998, Barry Albach, a Chicago resident, found the beetle crawling across firewood in the back of his pickup truck. After searching the Internet to identify the creature, he notified authorities of the second Asian longhorn beetle invasion to hit America. Chicago shipping records indicate the invasion is independent from the one in New York, but scientists would like to confirm this using DNA tests.
So far the beetle outbreaks have been confined to New York and Chicago. Authorities in these cities are scouring infested areas, battling to keep the beetle in check. The greatest fear in New York City is the threat to Central Park, where 26,000 trees are being checked branch by branch. Infested trees are cut down, chipped and then incinerated. In the last three years more than 3,800 trees in New York have met their untimely death this way, and more have been marked for destruction. In Chicago, more than 1,000 trees have fallen.
In the meantime, scientists are looking into other methods to control the longhorn menace. Michael T. Smith of the U.S. Department of Agriculture´s research lab in Newark, Delaware, is working with Chinese scientists to find natural enemies of the beetle in its different life stages. He has learned that the beetle is vulnerable to wasps when it is still a grub living under the bark of the tree, where pesticides have difficulty reaching.
Stephen Teale of the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry in Syracuse is investigating beetle pheromones, or attractant chemicals. By methodically eliminating the chemicals that don´t work, Teale hopes to discover some that may ultimately catch stragglers or even draw beetles out of hidden infestation areas.
Doug Jensen is hopeful that this research will help scientists curb not only the Asian longhorn beetle, but future invasive species as well. "Unfortunately, the Asian longhorn beetle is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to invasive species," he says. "I believe that we will never be able to completely close the door, but hopefully with immediate and appropriate actions we can prevent some and mitigate the impacts of others."
Christina Reed reported this article while living in New York City, but she recently moved to Northen Virginia.


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Olivia Ann Cox - March 20, 2013
To Zac and Erin Cox of Mullen on Monday, March 4, 2013, a daughter, Olivia Ann, weighing seven pounds, one ounce, and was 21 and one-half inches in length. She was welcomed home by a brother, Cort.
Grandparents are Tracy and Sheila Adkisson of Farnam, and Don and Deb Cox of Mullen.
Great-grandparents include Ken and Ginger Adkisson of Farnam. Mildred Adkisson of Farnam is the great-great-grandmother.


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Arizona Weddings | Choosing Your Officiant
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Like everything else on your wedding day, your ceremony should be a deeply personal experience that reflects both you and your significant other's values and style. Whether your ceremony is religious or not, having the right person to guide you toward a ceremony that's special and meaningful is crucial. Check out WeddingWire's vendor reviews to find officiants near you, then use these questions to help guide your initial discussion.
1. Are you free on my wedding date? Obviously, you'll need to make sure that the person can perform the wedding on your big day.
2. Do you only perform weddings at a specific venue (house of worship) or will you be able to come to my venue? Some officiants will only perform ceremonies in their house of worship, and won't travel to other venues. If you want to have your wedding at a house of worship, this won't be an issue, but if you're planning on hosting a ceremony at a different location, this is an important question.
3. Are you licensed to perform a wedding in the state where we'll be marrying? Your officiant should be ordained and licensed to perform marriages in your state.
4. How much do you charge? If you're marrying in a church or house of worship, a couple will usually make a donation in lieu of actually paying the officiant directly. If the officiant works on more of a "freelance" basis, they'll have a fee, plus any travel or other expenses.
5. How many times/how often should we meet before the wedding? This varies from officiant to officiant. Some require premarital counseling, others just want to meet once or twice before the wedding to discuss the ceremony.
6. How long have you been performing ceremonies? Find out about the officiant's experience, and how many weddings he or she has performed. While this shouldn't be a deal-breaker, it's good to know.
7. What do you love most about being an officiant? This is a good way to get a sense of the officiant's personality.
8. How much can we personalize our ceremony? Would you allow us to write our own vows and incorporate readings? Some religious ceremonies are quite strict and may not allow much customization, but other ceremonies are a bit more flexible.
9. How long does a ceremony typically take? For planning purposes, it's good to know how long your ceremony will be – it can vary greatly from officiant to officiant.
10. Can you provide a sample of a ceremony you did for another couple, either in writing or on video? Get a sense of what a typical ceremony looks and sounds like. How much input did the couple have? Did it feel personal and special?
11. What happens in case of an emergency? Make sure that there is a backup plan in case the officiant gets sick or there is some other unforeseen issue.


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TiMidity is a MIDI to WAVE converter and player that uses SoundFonts and Gravis Ultrasound compatible patch files to generate digital audio data from general MIDI files. It usually comes packaged with modern linux distros but also requires a 10Mb plus set of patch files or SoundFonts to be usable.
cvs -d \
:pserver:firstname.lastname@example.com:/cvsroot/timidity \
login (just press return)
cvs -d \
:pserver:email@example.com:/cvsroot/timidity \
co timidity
The original version of this program was written by Tuuka Tiovonen \ until TiMidity 0.2i (he discontinued development because
he was too busy with work). Masanao Izumo \
Toivonen's original TiMidity is also the basis for the midi player Kmidi, the midi player plugin of Alsaplayer, gt (see GusSoundfont), and the midi player of SDL/SDL_mixer, a popular games programming library. (The CVS version of the last has Alsa surround sound support.)
This information is courtesy of BillAllen \
timidity -iA -B2,8 -Os -EFreverb=0 2>&1 &
Then run MusE and in Config/Midi Ports, it has a list of channels and the output device associated with that channel. You should see TiMidity as one of the choices. Choose that for, say, channel 1. Then, in the Track dialog, you've got to specify the output device for each track. This is a pain if you're only using one device for all tracks (maybe there's a way to specify that, but I don't know it), but in general it is good because you can specify, say, timidity for the drum, and piano tracks, then one or more soft synths for other tracks. Be sure to run MusE as root or suid with priority at 98 as in "muse -RP98".
This is almost the same as Muse above. To configure Noteedit to use the Timidity thingie go to the menu bar, Settings, Configure Noteedit, Sound, and click on one of the Timidity ones, and hit okay. It should work now.
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What I can find is this was an advertising Poster sent to Bars in this blonde frame with plexiglass to advertise Hennessy Martini in the 1980's by R. Kenton Nelson. This lithographic measures 48" x 38" in the frame. I have never removed it from the frame. I bought this at a garage sale about 7 years ago. I just want to know more about it. I have found a lot of information about R. Kenton Nelson and this print in much smaller forms like postcards, napkins, coasters, etc., but nothing this size or numbered.


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Prize Recipient
Alessandra Lanzara
University of California, Berkeley
"For high-resolution angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy and imaging studies of the cuprate superconductors and graphene that elucidate their electronic properties."Background:
Alessandra Lanzara received her Ph.D. in Physics from University of Rome La Sapienza in 1999, and her Laurea (equivalent to M.S.) from the same University in 1995.
In 2002 she joined the Physics Department of the University of California, Berkeley as an Assistant Professor and became Associate Professor in 2006. She has also a joint Faculty appointment in the Materials Sciences Division of the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.
Her main research interests lie on the frontier aspects of condensed matter physics, motivated by the search for new states of matter with main focus on high temperature superconductivity and Dirac materials. Her main contributions to these fields are: The discovery of a universal energy scale in cuprates superconductors, that might hide the secret for superconductivity; and the discovery of a new way of band gap engineering of graphene through graphene/substrate interaction, a fundamental step toward graphene electronics. She is also pushing the frontier of photoemission spectroscopy to the time and spin realm, with the development of a novel concept of electron analyzer for spin detection.Because of this she has been awarded the W. McMillan Award (2003) and the Shirley Award (2007) and was elected Fellow of the American Physical Society (2008). Other prestigious awards are: Career Award, National Science Foundation (2003-2008); Sloan Research Fellow (2004) and Distinguished Women in Physics Lecture (2007).
Dr. Lanzara is author of more than 100 papers in refereed journals and co-inventor of three patent disclosures. Three of her papers have been identified by the citation tracking algorithm of the Institute for Scientific Information as among the most cited recent papers in its periodic surveys.
She is member of the American Chemical Society by invitation (since 2006) and of the American Physical Society (since 2001).
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Natalie Meshkov, Chair, C. Yu, S. Mioduszewski, P. Chandra, K. Hafidi


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We just received the following information from Ancestry as to the research process used during the fourth episode of Who Do You Think You Are? with Matthew Broderick:
Matthew Broderick's first step in this week's episode of Who Do You Think You Are? was to talk to his sister, who shared details about his paternal grandparents and started him on his journey. Information from family members can be priceless when researching family trees, but what happens when family members aren't immediately accessible? That's the scenario the research team faced when they started researching Matthew Broderick's tree.
One of the fantastic things about the format of Who Do You Think You Are? is that the celebrities really are starting out with what they know. We watch them on screen learning information from their families or from records for the first time. Likewise, the research team started out only with the information that the celebrity knew.
A Common Ancestor
For Matthew Broderick's tree, the researchers had the name of his paternal grandfather – Joseph Broderick – and a few other clues about Joseph's life. Using these facts, the researchers set out to discover more about Joseph Broderick.
They quickly ran into somewhat of a brick wall. "When we started the research for Matthew's tree, all we knew was that his paternal grandparents were Joseph Broderick and May Martindale," says genealogist Krysten Baca of Ancestry.com. "We were quickly stuck; there were many Joseph Brodericks and not enough information to determine who the correct ancestral Joseph was."
Don't Overlook Anything
But Matthew was able to provide the research team additional clues – his grandfather Joseph Broderick was a postman in New Hampshire. The occupation was a small, perhaps seemingly insignificant detail, but in this case it broke down the brick wall. Immediately after learning this information, the team found a record for a James Joseph Broderick working in the Post Office in Manchester, New Hampshire.
This record matched Matthew's tree in three ways: (1) the name Joseph Broderick, (2) the location of New Hampshire, (3) the occupation of postal worker. In addition, Matthew's father was named James Broderick. Based on these pieces of information, the team hypothesized that James Joseph Broderick was the ancestral Joseph Broderick, Matthew's grandfather.
Breaking through the Brick Walls
Focusing on this hunch, the researchers looked for additional records about James Joseph Broderick of Manchester, New Hampshire. The records they found matched the few additional details known about the ancestral Joseph Broderick and allowed the researchers to confirm that James Joseph Broderick was indeed Matthew's paternal grandfather.
The records gave the team another brick-wall-breaking clue – an alternate name for Joseph's wife. Previously the researchers knew her only as May; the additional records listed her as Mary. This information allowed further discoveries about Mary and her life before she married James Joseph Broderick.
Of course, Matthew's sister held some of this information all along. But similar to many researchers' experiences, sometimes research begins before family members can be consulted. "If this case proves anything," says Krysten, "it's that even the smallest clue could be the key to unlocking a family tree."
If you missed this week's episode, you can watch it online at www.nbc.com/who-do-you-think-you-are.
Next Week – Brooke Shields
Brooke Shields' episode is the most royal of the series, taking viewers to New Jersey, Rome, and Paris as Brooke seeks to learn more about her father's aristocratic roots. Check out the teaser featuring Brooke Shields, and tune into NBC for the full episode on Friday at 8/7c.
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How does Harvey compare to 2005's Hurricane Katrina, one of the deadliest storms to ever strike the U.S.?
A total solar eclipse that will sweep across the United States on Aug. 21 is expected to make a noticeable dent in solar-energy collection, prompting energy workers to concoct workarounds that will help them meet energy demands.
In mid-March, snow and ice still frost the ground and winter's grip feels as strong as ever in many parts of the Northern Hemisphere.
Cases of Lyme disease in Michigan have risen dramatically in recent years, and a new study links that trend to larger and more widespread tick populations.
Unusually hot or cold weather may affect the birth weight of babies, a new study suggests.
A warm blob of water lurking in the Pacific Ocean in 2014 and 2015 led to a spike in ozone levels across the western U.S., new research suggests.
If you've ever wanted to sleep under the stars, wake up at sunrise, and feel like you're the only person on the planet, there's no better place to visit than the Erg Chebi Dunes outside of Merzouga, Morocco.
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AKRON, Ohio (AP) -- A northeast Ohio man has been sentenced to life without possibility of parole for raping two young sisters who testified against him during his trial.
The judge in Akron sentenced Clayton George to consecutive life sentences Monday following his conviction last month of raping the two girls, now ages 7 and 10. Both testified during the trial, describing the abuse and identifying the 31-year-old George as the perpetrator.
The Akron Beacon Journal (http://bit.ly/1elCMI0 ) reports that the girls' grandmother spoke in court before the sentencing, calling George "despicable" for what he did to them and what he put them through by taking the case to trial.
The girls testified with the help of a service dog specially trained to work with emotionally traumatized victims in such cases.
George plans to appeal.
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Birbal The Wise - XVIISituation puzzles (sometimes called lateral thinking puzzles) are ones where you need to ask lots of yes or no questions to figure out what happened in the situation. These are good puzzles for groups where one person knows the puzzle and answers the questions.
Emperor Akbar once ruled over India. He was a wise and intelligent ruler; and he had in his court the Nine Gems, his nine advisors, who were each known for a particular skill. One of these Gems was Birbal, known for his wit and wisdom. The story below is one of the examples of his wit. Do you have it in you to find the answer?
Once, Birbal was invited to Persia by the Persian king. He was honoured with celebrations in his honour and many presents and gifts were heaped on him.
After a few days of revelry and enjoyment, it was time to head back home. On the eve of his departure, a nobleman of Persia asked him how he would describe the king of Persia in comparison to his own king.
"Your king is the full moon," said Birbal. "Whereas mine is like the quarter moon."
The Persians were very happy with this answer and sent Birbal off with great pomp and gaiety.
But when Birbal got home, he found that Emperor Akbar was furious. It was obvious that information about his "praise" of the Persian king had preceded his own arrival.
"How could you belittle your own king?" demanded a furious Emperor Akbar. "You are a traitor!"
Birbal objected to this and said that he had, in fact, praised his own king! How did Birbal explain this to the king?
Answer"No, Your Majesty," said Birbal. "I did not belittle you. The full moon diminishes and ultimately disappears whereas the quarter moon grows from strength to strength. What I, in fact, proclaimed to the world is that your power is growing from day to day whereas that of the king of Persia is declining."
Akbar was overjoyed at this answer and welcomed Birbal back with a royal embrace and a celebration in his honour.
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Andrassy, Sunny, Central - Studio Six
Size38 m²
Floor No.1
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- Internet/WiFi
- Towels
- Baby cot
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Studio Six is located in the beautiful small tree lined Jokai square, adjoining Andrassy ut at Oktogon and opposite Liszt Ferenc, the main square for many of the best cafes and restaurants including the highly recommended Menza restaurant. Many of the main tourist sights/attractions are a leisurely walk along Andrassy ut - the Opera House, Budapest "broadway", and St. Stephen's Basilica in one direction. Heroes Square, Terror House museum, Palace of fine art, City Park, Szechenyi thermal baths and Museum of fine art in the opposite direction.
House rulesOur House Rules are fairly simple.
No parties........we do not accept stag/hen/large groups/ parties or anything like this.
No smoking.
Treat the apartment well and with respect
The apartment is located in a communal residential apartment building and as such common decency, politeness and respect of the neighbours are expected.
Keep noise levels low late at night are expected.
Please, turn off the lights, appliances and heating when not in the apartment.
Please leave the apartment in a reasonable and tidy condition on departure.
Arrival is from 1300
Check out is no later than 1100, exceptions can be made but should be requested prior to arrival to arrange details and should not be expected.
There are no luggage storage facilities.
Please leave the apartment in a good condition when you leave.....take out the trash, tidy up a bit, do the washing up.
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Reviews of this property
In all respects a convincing accommodation with flair that has us very much. Andy is a really nice and uncomplicated landlord to which we at any time
would love to come back. Highly recommended, even if only because of the central and very peaceful location.
In allen Punkten eine überzeugende Unterkunft mit Flair, die uns sehr gut gefallen hat. Andy ist ein echt netter und unkomplizierter Vermieter zu dem wir jederzeit
gerne wiederkommen würden. Sehr empfehlenswert, auch schon wegen der zentralen und absolut ruhigen Lage.
Diese Wohnung ist das was man in Budapest braucht - ruhig, zentral und sauber. Ich fahre sehr häufig nach Budapest um einen Schüleraustausch zu organisieren. Bisher bin ich immer in Hotels gewesen, damit ist ab sofort Schluss.
Frühstücken kann man überall um die Ecke und auch sonst ist alles vor Ort. Bei RONI ABC kann man 24h einkaufen, in der Oút bei Caffee-Cat gibt es ab 7:00h ein wunderbares Frühstück zum schmalen Preis.
Alles in allem kann ich nur sagen Wunderbar. Ein Manko habe ich aber dennoch, die Waschmaschine hat nicht funktioniert - war etwas blöd mit den Handtüchern wen man aus den Bädern kommt.
Ich komme wieder im nächsten Jahr.
Very nice clean apartment in a great location. Good communication. Be sure to book with Andy again when we return to Budapest
Sehr schönes sauberes Apartment in super Lage. Gute Kommunikation.
Werden sicher wieder bei Andy buchen wenn wir wieder nach Budapest fahren
Lovely appartment, very central, quiet and quaint. Andy was very friendly flexable, accomodating and reliable. only one minus no radio or way to play music ? maybe already resolved. thanks for a lovely stay.
Very nice, clean and pleasant place with all necessary equipment. The apartment is close to the opera and within walking distance of Danube and the central of Budapest. The area was clean, quiet and safe.
A nice little apartment located very centrally located within walking distance to many attractions. Despite the close tratiki center there quietly in the apartment. There is everything you need for that is neat and clean and the host Andy is friendly and very helpful.
En fin lille lejlighed beliggende meget centralt i gå-afstand til mange seværdigheder. På trods af tæt tratiki bymidten er der stille og roligt i lejligheden. Der er alt, hvad man har behov for, der er pænt og rent og værten Andy er venlig og meget hjælpsom.
Studio Six is a really great place to stay for a trip to Budapest. The flat has everything you need for daily life and it has lots of space. It is very clean, quiet and next to the metro station in the city centre... Highly recommended!!
Studio six is a very nice and clean apartment with all the basic needs provided. It it also very conveniently located with all the cafes and bars just along the streets. Andy met us very promptly at the apartment at the time he mentioned he was going to. Overall, the stay at this apartment was very pleasant.
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PENSIONER Annie Moran has very fond memories of Darwen's newest pub – because she got married there.
And the 91-year-old, of Kay Street, was guest of honour, cutting the ribbon as The Old Chapel opened its doors yesterday.
The building, which had most recently been disc-ount store A&M Bargains, was originally Railway Road Methodist Church, which closed in 1969.
Annie, who used to work at Belgrave Mill in the town, married Alec at the church in 1949.
Sadly Alec, who worked for many years at Thomas Knowles' pipeworks, near Spring Vale, died four years ago.
Son Brian said she had followed the progress of pub chain JD Wetherspoon's transformation of the old building through the Lancashire Telegraph over the past couple of years.
He said: "She was keen to go down and have a look at the building, and see what they had done to it.
"Mum was very impressed with the transform-ation, having seen it decline over the years since the church closed.
"She was thrilled to see it, had a wonderful day, and will remember the visit for the rest of her days."
Brian said mother-of-two Annie, who has two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, was a regular at the church, and he and his brother were christened there.
JD Wetherspoon finally opened the long-awaited pub after a £1.57million refurbishment, and a total investment of £2.2million.
The church, designed by Manchester architect Edward Bates, opened in 1866.
Now a Grade Two-listed building, it was bought in 1969 by F&AE Lodge, of Huddersfield, for £14,500, and traded as supermarket Lodges until the late 1990s, when it became A&M Bargains.
The discount store finally closed its doors in January 2012.
This left the way open for JD Wetherspoon to press ahead with its plans to open in the town.


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Porter, Astros surprised by Postolos resignation
DETROIT -- Manager Bo Porter and the Astros players were as surprised as anyone upon hearing the news that team president and CEO George Postolos announced his resignation Monday afternoon.
The team had just arrived at Comerica Park, set to begin a six-game road trip with the first of three games in Detroit when they were informed.
"I was shocked," Porter said before his team's fifth straight loss, a 7-2 decision to the Tigers. "I got to the ballpark and the information was dropped on me. It's obviously completely out of my jurisdiction. I don't even know what happened and what led to his resignation."
Postolos had held his position since November 2011. He was instrumental in owner and chairman Jim Crane's acquisition of the franchise in May 2011, teaming with Crane to make it possible.
He was also the key figure in the Astros' rebranding this season, including new uniforms, colors and logo, according to a statement released by the team.
"It happened so soon into the season," said right-hander Lucas Harrell, who is slated to start Tuesday's game. "I think that's what caught a lot of people off guard is the quickness of it."
Others in the clubhouse chose not to get into it. Second baseman Jose Altuve said he had few thoughts on the matter, other than it also surprised him. Instead, he elected to focus on the team, which is trying to rebound from a 2-8 homestand.
Porter, speaking with the media prior to Monday's game, took the same stance.
"It's definitely something from an organizational standpoint that, these things happen in sports," Porter said. "It's all part of it and you let the people in charge of dealing with those situations … you let them deal with it."
Anthony Odoardi is a contributor to MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Your roster for game 61 will be the team you will carry thru the summer.
Game 61 is the final regular season game for the IKL. The date for that lineup is February 27th.
I posted this info on the IKL site but when I cut & pasted it from the other league I forgot to change the dates so the first post on our league site has the wrong date & game number.
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text: Raese wants WVU's Clements to rebid media rights contract By Eric Eyre February 21, 2013 Story Share CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Morgantown businessman John Raese called on West Virginia University President James Clements Thursday to scrap a tentative media rights deal with IMG College and West Virginia Media Holdings. In a letter to Clements, Raese said WVU should rebid the contract, alleging that top WVU officials violated university and state purchasing rules when IMG was selected to handle the university's lucrative third-tier media rights. Raese described the bid process as "defective.""There are obvious questions about conflicts of interest, and the fact that WVU failed to follow its own [rules] and state purchasing regulations," said Bob Gwynne, lawyer for Raese-owned Greer Industries. "We have numerous concerns." A WVU spokesman said the university hadn't yet received Raese's letter -- his third letter to Clements about the media rights deal in two weeks. University officials have previously declined comment, citing an ongoing review of how IMG was selected. WVU has suspended the bid process amid the inquiry. Earlier this month, WVU signed a letter of intent to award its media rights to Winston Salem, N.C.-based IMG College, which is expected to partner with West Virginia Media Holdings. The deal could be worth as much as $110 million over 12 years. IMG College President Ben Sutton Jr. and West Virginia Media Holdings President Bray Cary are longtime acquaintances. They both started in the sports media business in North Carolina. WVU Board of Governors Chairman Drew Payne serves on West Virginia Media's board of directors and held a major stake in the media firm until last year. Payne, who stands to benefit financially from the media rights deal, has said he played no role in selecting IMG or West Virginia Media, which haven't reached a formal agreement on the partnership. In his letter, Raese wanted to know whether Clements has asked Payne to resign. Raese alleges that Payne has a conflict of interest and violated a pact to keep details about the media rights deal confidential. "Such conduct, actions and statements are unacceptable for a person holding the lofty position of chairman of the board of governors of West Virginia University," Raese wrote to Clements. Payne declined to comment on Raese's allegations Thursday. "He's entitled to his opinion, just like everyone else," Payne said. "This is between John Raese and the university. I'm not going to comment on his accusations." The third-tier media rights cover some nonconference football and basketball games, nonrevenue sports, radio broadcast rights, coaches' shows, signage, online content and seatback sales.Also Thursday, Raese renewed his push to have West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey investigate the media rights deal, saying it "raises serious public integrity concerns." "My recollection is he ran on a public integrity platform this fall and has initiated a public corruption unit," Raese said in his letter to Clements. "This needs to be looked into by the attorney general." Morrisey has declined to say whether he plans to investigate. Morrisey's office said Thursday it would be premature to comment on Raese's allegations before WVU completes its review."The university has indicated that it is following the procedures it has in place to investigate and address concerns, complaints and protests," said Beth Ryan, a spokeswoman for the attorney general. "We will continue to monitor issues as they arise and are sensitive to our duty to represent state entities on matters of law." In his letter, Raese also told Clements that his company, West Virginia Radio, would not submit another bid for the media rights contract, if WVU scraps its tentative agreement with IMG College and rebids the deal. However, Raese said he would reserve his right to protest the contract, if WVU finalizes a deal with IMG. "I want to make sure that nobody is mistaken with regard to our motives in this matter or that we suffer a bad case of 'sour grapes,'" Raese said in his letter.Raese criticized WVU General Counsel William Hutchens for allegedly misinterpreting a Feb. 13 letter Raese sent to Clements. Hutchens concluded that Raese's Feb. 13 letter was a formal bid protest. In his letter Thursday, Raese said Hutchens should file his own protest "due to the fact the whole process was defective." Raese said he doesn't plan to protest the bid now because WVU officials notified him the university wouldn't disclose any details about the media rights deal until WVU reaches a formal agreement with IMG. "Based on this alone, it would seem fruitless at this time to file such a protest," Raese told Clements. "I would like to ask you why is Mr. Hutchens not ordering a cancellation and rebid of this process?" In the letter, Raese also questioned why WVU athletic director Oliver Luck awarded a contract to West Virginia Media to produce a weekly television show for men's basketball Coach Bob Huggins. Huggins is a West Virginia Media investor, according to a list of company shareholders. "It is my understanding that WVU received substantially less money than it had previously received for the show," Raese said. "... Why would WVU agree to be paid less than it had previously been paid?" Raese also wants Clements to investigate a $2.2 million loan from the WVU Foundation to the WVU athletic department. The money was used for scoreboards at Mountaineer Field and the Coliseum. "Were the individuals involved in these transactions, either individually or on behalf of some entity, either investors in West Virginia Media or relatives of investors in West Virginia Media?" Raese asked in his letter. Raese's company, West Virginia Radio, has handled WVU football and men's basketball games for decades through a partnership with the WVU-owned Mountaineer Sports Network, which now hold the media rights. Payne, WVU's board chairman, has alleged that Raese doesn't want to give up his "sweetheart deal." Reach Eric Eyre at firstname.lastname@example.com or 304-348-4869. Story Share Story Share Trending Now 1 DHHR report: No neglect, criminal charges in death of ResCare client 2 Philanthropist Betty Schoenbaum of Shoney's fortune turns 100 3 Deer in 8 WV counties found dead from EHD 4 Derek Redd: Marshall thinks outside the cable box for broadcasts 5 Former State Police captain now chief in Winfield Huntington Bank to put ATMs in Go-Marts Previous Story Dow bounces from 2-day slide to a 3-digit gain Next Story


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Volunteers in Westbury were recognised at the town's annual civic awards at The Laverton on March 14, with Mayor David Windess presenting the awards to four locals.
Mike Pearce was awarded for his involvement with the town's twinning organisations, The Westbury Laverton Housing Trust, Westbury Music and Arts Festival and Westbury Lions.
The awards also recognised Bill Prior, who organises the poppy appeal in Westbury for The Royal British Legion and is often seen cleaning the war memorial in Edward Street.
David Firth, five-time president of Westbury Lions, received an award for the 30 years he has spent helping to raise money for needy causes, while Katlin Simons was the first recipient of cadet of the year.


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Hwicha wrote:Steady 26542 wrote:Hwicha wrote:I would be very interested in a 16X gr. S-Scorpious. Should be a promising disc. Although I wonder how domey it's gonna turn out to be.
I guess I need to send yet another order to Ned.
I could take a pic of both the ZG Scorpius and the S Scorpius end to end if you'd like. I'm supposed to get the S this Thurs. Although I'm going to be busy until Monday...
That would be great. I think that many people who follow here will appreciate it!
zj1002 wrote:It's been happening since DU took over the day to day operations
Old stock is going out if they need the model(low). QPLS were the same way. Plenty of old 2003 QPLS mixed into stock now. It's a lot cheaper to stamp blank stock than pay innova to mold up new stuff. Plus they are on innova molding schedule which means its faster to turn to old blank stock when you are low on a model
Just what I've gathered in my weekly annoyances of Ned
zj1002 wrote:MST says a lot of stuff
Not that you should really trust the PDGA measurements to any huge extent.zj1002 wrote:Basically take MST descrips with a grain of salt from my experience.
The Scorpius is intended to be a destroyer type. It's very similar. But the PDGA gives it different measurements from the Destroyer and it does have a smaller feeling rim width. And all the ones I have seen look like the same mold, you can't say the same for a destroyer which has different tops and domes all over the place. The Scorpius is more stable than most destroyers as well
Anode|ION|JOKERi|MD2|FD|TD|PD|LEGENDaParks wrote:If the posts on this forum are any indication, the PD is like a Teebird with sunshine coming out of its butthole so hard that it flies faster.
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