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Enabled By Wireless, Instrumentation Takes on New Safety Roles
Even as companies strive for optimal performance of their operating assets, safety and regulatory compliance necessarily come first. But many plants simply weren't designed or built to meet today's stringent requirements, and finding ways to keep legacy equipment up to code presents a constant challenge.
The costs of compliance are not trivial. Many industries face increasing regulation that puts 30 to 50 percent of their profits at stake, according to a recent McKinsey report. Furthermore, the U.S. Dept. of the Interior estimated that new safety regulations introduced in 2010 added $1.4 million in annual operating costs to each of the oil and gas industry's deep water drills with floating rigs.
Compounding these operational demands, people every day still must travel to remote areas or go into harm's way to take manual process measurements deemed too expensive or impractical to automate even a few years ago. They need instrumentation that runs reliably and accurately at high and low temperatures and under other extreme conditions. Further, added measurement points in increasingly remote or hard-to-reach areas dictate minimal maintenance or calibration requirements that repeatedly endanger plant personnel. Managers, engineers and operators also need better predictive diagnostics and improved visibility into their plant's true capabilities if they're to safely squeeze more productivity and efficiency out of their processes. And they're turning to a new generation of high-performance instrumentation technologies to make that possible.
Minimize Risky Worker Procedures
Perhaps nowhere else is the instrumentation payoff greater than where it can prevent the need for a worker to risk injury in pursuit of a process measurement. Instrumentation that is both easy and cost-effective to install—and then performs reliably and accurately in even the harshest conditions—will help ensure that workers seldom have to visit these oftentimes hazardous or, hard-to-reach areas again. Overall safety increases as do process control and predictability, owing to the improved vigilance and consistency of a dedicated, high-performance instrument as compared to manual measurement.
At the AOC resin manufacturing facility in Perris, Calif., Rosemount wireless temperature sensors eliminated clipboard rounds that were an inefficient use of operator time, subjected personnel to a safety risk, and lengthened time to market. The new Smart Wireless network ensures proper mixing of AOC's intermediate resin products with micro-additives at target temperatures to achieve customer-specific formulations and quality—all from the safety of the control room.
"By replacing manual sampling with on-line measurements, we were able to decrease cycle time up to 10 percent," said Tou Moua, AOC product engineer. "We also improved operator safety, and freed up their time to focus on other key areas of the plant."
And at chemical intermediates manufacturer Croda, Inc. in Mill Hall, Pa., Rosemount wireless temperature sensors tackled an application that previously had been both unsafe and impractical for traditional wired approaches: the early detection of exothermic reactions in railcars. With continuous temperature monitoring that goes wherever the railcars do, if the temperature starts to rise, operators are alerted and can take preventive action well before a hazardous situation escalates.
"The Emerson Smart Wireless solution not only saves us time and money, since plant personnel no longer have to monitor those railcars daily, it has also greatly enhanced the overall safety of the plant and our personnel," says Danny Fetters, Croda I&E designer. "No matter where a railcar is positioned on-site, the quality of the transmissions is unaffected, and the signals integrate seamlessly into our control system."
Wireless instruments typically can be installed for a small fraction of the price and effort of a wired instrument. But perhaps the ultimate in installation ease—and safety—is the new Rosemount 0085 Pipe Clamp Sensor which together with a Rosemount 648 Wireless Transmitter provides a simple, fast solution for adding temperature measurements, exactly where you need them, without interrupting the process. The sensor's spring-loaded silver or nickel tip is designed to ensure contact against the pipe surface and provide measurement accuracy and fast response time.
The ease with which reliable new measurement points can be added is only one factor in the wireless safety equation. By installing Emerson Smart Wireless THUM Adaptors on existing instruments—especially those critical, hard-to-reach devices—plants can easily access and finally begin to leverage the advanced diagnostics and multivariable capabilities of the many HART-capable devices that currently communicate only their 4-20mA process variable signal. Liberating stranded diagnostics and secondary process variables provides added insight into the status of these instruments themselves, as well as feeding critical asset health information to operations, maintenance and reliability systems—contributing to safer, more reliable and more efficient operations.
Instrument Your Safety Infrastructure
A key non-traditional arena where wireless instrumentation is proving its worth is in the monitoring of safety infrastructure, including safety showers and pressure relief valves.
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Tart cherry juice reduced runners' muscle pain, ginger cut pain after exercise, and folic acid normalized blood vessel function in non-menstruating young women runners, several new studies reveal.
Doctors in a running study said endurance athletes often treat pain with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, which can have serious side effects. Researchers gave 54 healthy runners, 36 men and 18 women, average age 36, 11 ounces of antioxidant-rich anti-inflammatory tart cherry juice twice per day or a placebo for seven days prior to and on the day of a 16-mile race. After the race, the tart cherry group reported one-third the pain scores of the placebo group.
Researchers in a muscle pain study wanted to test the anti-inflammatory effects of ginger. Seventy-four people took 2g of raw or heated ginger per day or a placebo for 11 days. Participants then performed 18 elbow muscle-lengthening resistance exercises to induce pain and inflammation. Both ginger groups reported about 25 percent less pain than placebo 24 hours after exercise.
In a folic acid study, researchers said that young female athletes who do not eat enough to replace the energy they use during exercise can stop menstruating (amenorrhea), causing postmenopausal-like estrogen changes that raise chances for heart problems. Reduced blood vessel dilation and elasticity are early signs of these changes.
Ten women with amenorrhea and reduced blood vessel function, and 10 without, who were college or recreational runners, aged 18 to 35, not on birth control pills, who ran at least 20 miles per week for the past year, took 10 mg of folic acid per day or a placebo. After four weeks, in the amenorrheic women who had taken folic acid, blood vessel function returned to normal.

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Dried beans are allowed in small servings even for phase one on the South Beach Diet, and black beans are one of my favorites. For recipes like this that start with dried beans, it's important to soak them, and it's also important to use reasonably fresh beans or you may have a hard time getting them softened. (If your beans are more than a year old, throw them out and get new ones.) These beans were a perfect candidate for the slow cooker, but if you don't have a CrockPot, you can easily cook the beans in a pot on the stove.
And just for fun, here is the original photo of this dish from back in 2006, which is not bad at all. Nowdays I like my beans a little softer than the ones in this photo.
(a CrockPot recipe, about 8 side dish servings. I would use at least a 4 quart crockpot for this recipe so there's plenty of room for the beans to expand.)
4 cups dried black beans (measure before soaking; beans must be soaked overnight)
6 cups chicken stock or vegetable stock ( used homemade stock, but canned would be fine)
2 T dried cilantro
1 T garlic powder (or use 2 T chopped fresh garlic)
1 cup chopped fresh cilantro (measure after chopping)
The night before you plan to cook this, rinse beans and pick out broken pieces. Place beans in a large pot or in the slow cooker, cover with cold water by several inches, and soak overnight.
The next morning, rinse and drain beans, then place beans, stock, dried cilantro, and garlic powder or fresh chopped garlic in CrockPot slow cooker. Cook all day on low, 8-10 hours for very soft beans. (If you want firmer beans, start to check after about 7 hours. If you don't have a Crockpot, combine ingredients in a large, heavy pan and simmer on low for about 2 hours.)
Wash fresh cilantro and dry well. (I used a salad spinner.) Chop enough cilantro to measure one cup. When beans are well softened, turn off Crockpot and stir in fresh cilantro. Serve immediately, garnished with additional chopped cilantro if desired.
These beans can also be used in burritos, mixed into taco meat, or on a salad.
South Beach Suggestions:
Beans cooked like this make a perfect side dish for any phase of the South Beach Diet. I served my beans with Cuban Flank Steak. This would also taste great with Grilled Halibut with Cumin and Lime, Sauteed Scallops with Garlic, or Curried Chicken on the Grill with Cilantro Chutney.
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I chose the South Beach Diet to manage my weight partly so I wouldn't have to count calories, carbs, points, or fat grams, but if you want nutritional information for a recipe, I recommend entering the recipe into Calorie Count, which will calculate it for you.
More Tasty Ideas with Black Beans:
(Recipes from other blogs not always South Beach Diet friendly; check ingredients.)
Southwestern Quinoa Salad with Black Beans, Red Bell Pepper, and Cilantro from Kalyn's Kitchen
Slow Cooker Sweet Potato and Black Bean Burritos with Lime from Kalyn's Kitchen
Slow Cooker Puerto Rican Black Beans with Sofrito from The Perfect Pantry
Spicy Black Beans and Tomatoes from Budget Bytes
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Danica Patrick won the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Award for "Favorite Female Athlete."
Patrick attended the event over the weekend, making the 45-mile drive from Auto Club Speedway in Fontana to Los Angeles, to accept the award.
The Sprint Cup rookie and former IndyCar star won the online voting over Olympic gymnast Gabby Douglas and professional tennis stars Venus and Serena Williams.
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Patrick has always been popular with kids, especially young girls who look to her as a role model. The 31-year-old Patrick (she turned 31 on Monday) has the highest finish of any woman in the Indianapolis 500 (third) and is the only woman ever to win a pole for a NASCASR Cup race. She won the pole for the 2013 Daytona 500 and placed eighth for the highest finish for a woman ever in NASCAR's biggest event.
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Good morning elizabeth! Wednesday: 6 miles 57:09 - 9:32 avg. pace - easy. Meh.
Met with my cardiologist yesterday. Unfortunately, he didn't have a clue about my upshift in running after my stroke. He referred those questions to a neurologist or my orthopedic. I can't help but feel the sudden drop off in performance I noted last March and the stroke event are somehow related. Of course, that theory doesn't explain how I was able to set a half marathon PB last October. When I showed him my activity he said while he wouldn't advise his patients to follow my lead he said [with a smile] that's probably what he would have done if he were in my shoes. So, it looks like I might have a Fall racing season after all.
Between the kids and myself looks like my appointment book is full! Interested to see if my runs plateau, continue to improve or go back to the previous pattern. I'll probably continue with the XT to monitor my recovery and improve the strength on my affected side. Easy run scheduled. Make it a great day!
MothAudio: that's excellent to hear about your potential Fall Racing season. Hope you get to make it happen.
Good morning Masters! This morning I have a meeting with a local RD about a race that I have helped with in the past. I may be taking it over if he wants me to. After the meeting I will run.
Elizabeth: Good morning to you! Are you still doing boot camp?
Moth: You may have not been running as fast as you would have liked; but you were running a lot of doubles and putting in a lot of miles.
Have a great day Masters!
D A W: I will go back to practice September 2nd. I will be starting slow. I will be working out of my home and will also be working ten hours a week for the local radio station and doing some adjunct work for the local university.
Geetah: You snuck in on me! I hope your running is going well! I hope to see you in Cleveland on September 21st. Please give Donna a big hug for me!
Morning all!
Sunny and humid here today. Gorgeous sunrise for sure.
I got myself to bootcamp class this morning, and have 5 or 6 miles on my schedule for tonight after work.
Moth, good to see your continued progress!
Geetah, how's it going? What's new these days?
Tony, RD'ing a race must be a ton of work, kudos to you for considering taking it on! Today was the last day of this bootcamp session, and I'm debating about taking the next 2 sessions off until I get past my marathon. Gotta decide in the next few days.
Back in a bit, take care everyone! Hi all to follow!
Morning all.
I ran four shady trail miles y'day after work. It was a picture-perfect, late summer afternoon. The forest was quiet in the 80* heat - no breeze, no birds and no buzz of the dog-day cicada. I actually stopped mid-way through the run to "listen". I also crossed paths with two attractive female runners. As I said on Tuesday - "I need to run more trails". Gear is in the car.
Hey Masters! Today I will rest again. The pain has subsided a bit and become more localized. I am thinking that means the inflammation has decreased. It seems to have localized in the area of the bursa. So at least I know rest should fix it, if not I'll consider a shot. More to follow.
Spent a couple of hours yesterday repairing the XC course with the boys before practice. We have a hilly, wooded portion of the course and it has been eroding badly, exposing many large roots and no one has done anything about it. Now that I have the reins, I got the school do get some fill dirt and screenings delivered. I asked for 1 cu yard of each and they got about 6 yards of each! Not sure what we are going to do with all of that. Today we need to wheelbarrow the stuff into he far corner of the course which will not be fun.
Moth - good news for you!
Tony - good luck if you get to do the RD job.
Elizabeth - enjoy your 5-6.
Planet - that sounds awesome! It's rare for me to pass another soul when I run, but when it's a pretty young thing it always makes for a pleasant run! That and seeing a puppy..... Sweaty dudes and big mean dogs, not so much.
TWW - you would drive my engineer father insane - one must plan every detail to the gnat's a$$ every day!
George - you are doing well for having aback issue. Nice pace. I am hoping the rest does me good. It is bad timing for my tuneup HM in 3 weeks, but the full in November is the real goal.
Falcon - big switch in location, but at least your travel time will be less. Is that driveable?
DAW - thanks for the words. I will try some self diagnosis for a few days along with the rest and gentle stretching. If not successful, I will see a doc and get more aggressive. I probably should let the boys on the team do the bulk of the work on the course, but they are so SLOW when it comes to manual labor.
OK, better get going. Need to drop DS's dog off at the groomer for him. Couple of errands, than off to the school. Have a great day Masters!
Last night's practice was one of the hottest and most humid practices we have had in a while! We did 2.5 mile warm up then 8X 400 @ 1;36 with a easy to mod pace 200 for recovery. 1 mile cooldown and 30 mins of plyo. This morning we did a easy 6.5 on tank trails, saw a fox that would not leave, 1st time ever that a fox was not running he just stay about 50 yds from us, I think some body had been feeding him it was around some housing.
TC: Nice job on the 400's we had very simular workouts enev the Hand H!
RAM: Nice 5.1
Jeep: Hope you were the Tough Gets Going!
Illinidave: Nice 12.1
Tony M: Nice 5.5, good luck with your meeting, RD is a lot of work. My DD is RD for a 5K up at UNC!
Planet: Way to get in 4. We all need to stop and listen more!
FF: Nice work
DAW: Nice fast week! Are you feeling recover?
Moth A: Sounds good, nice 6
George: Nice 8.6, sending you some mojo! I think you will get the will back after your back stops hurting!
TWW: Nice job breathing and on your 10,7 and 7.1! Atlanta is in trouble now that Hayward jaw is broke.
Opus: If it's the bursa a shot will help! Good luck and nice work with/for the XC team.
Hi Masters! Quick fly by here. It's been busy the last couple of days around here. I took an USRD on Tuesday because of work and family stuff. Yesterday it eased up and I was able to get a five on the road (9:11 pace), a five on the TM (8:57 pace), and a weight workout last night.
I got up this morning and ended up doing a very slow four (9:18 pace). I'll call it a recovery run. Temp was 77 degrees with humidity around 68%, much like yesterday morning.
I went with my son to football orientation on Tuesday night, and it was interesting to see some of the fathers there. I played basketball, so I'm not real concerned about him staying in football, but some of the fathers are already planning their son's NFL careers. Someone asked me which one was mine. I couldn't resist and said "the one that is a head taller than any of the others out there".
Interesting thing happened the other day. I got drawn for an Archery Mule Deer hunt that I had been trying for the last six years. I found out yesterday that I also got drawn for an Archery Whitetail Deer Hunt the exact same week. I had been trying for that hunt for the last four years. Now I have to make a decision.
Elizabeth- thanks for starting! Good job getting out to bootcamp. Good luck on the run later!
MothAudio- good six! I'm sorry, I didn't know you had a stroke. It sounds like the running has helped recovery. It's always interesting when the docs can't explain things.
Geetah- hi!
Tony- good luck with the talk/interview with the RD! Are you going to have time to run and do that also?
Planetology- good four! Good scenery always helps me on runs.
Opus- have a good rest day! I'm sorry you are hurting.
Shout outs to BOSNPM, Falconfixer, mysol, George21, rcl, DAW, dfbourg, tcoplen, Linney, n8simmons, illinidave, fittestover40, jbyram, tww, and my other Master friends today!
Have good runs and good rests today!
Good morning,
Just a quick check in. Yesterday was a RD from running, anyway. Took DW 100 miles to the dentist in Bangor, did some shopping, painted shutters, and cut the grass.
Today 15.43 barefoot which breaks my PR of 12.92. Pace was 9:55. Don't think there were any blisters. Got to get outside and do some more shutters.
Moth--great news!
Have a good day
Good morning elizabeth! Wednesday: 6 miles 57:09 - 9:32 avg. pace - easy. Meh.
Met with my cardiologist yesterday. Unfortunately, he didn't have a clue about my upshift in running after my stroke. He referred those questions to a neurologist or my orthopedic. I can't help but feel the sudden drop off in performance I noted last March and the stroke event are somehow related. Of course, that theory doesn't explain how I was able to set a half marathon PB last October. When I showed him my activity he said while he wouldn't advise his patients to follow my lead he said [with a smile] that's probably what he would have done if he were in my shoes. So, it looks like I might have a Fall racing season after all.
Between the kids and myself looks like my appointment book is full! Interested to see if my runs plateau, continue to improve or go back to the previous pattern. I'll probably continue with the XT to monitor my recovery and improve the strength on my affected side. Easy run scheduled. Make it a great day!
8 miles 1:14:54b - 9:22 avg. pace - recovery. That was easy enough :> Maybe I am faster!
I appreciate all the kind thoughts.
EIB - too funny about the future NFLers. I have had parents ask me about track scholarships when their slightly above average child wins a race or two. I understand everyone wants junior to excel and to get some help for college costs, so I politely explain that while 2:03 in the 800m may win some local meets, we'll have to see how he progresses before we can say for sure. I also mention how much tougher it is to get a boys track scholarship under Title IX, as compared to some other sports. Then I will mention some ballpark times that will get the attention of at least a small school. That usually ends further inquiries of that sort. But if I had someone who even had a remote shot, I certainly would do everything I can to get his name in front of every school possible.
BOSN - thanks. Yes, summer has returned with a vengeance! Nice workout - you are well on your way to good things in October!
The Road I.D. arrived today. I feel better.
Hey all.
Took an un-scheduled day off from training today. I am used, it seems every training cycle, 2 weeks before the event, I am done. Also needed to do some things like getting an oil change and go to the bank, etc..
The Jeep wouldn't start this morning, dead batteries. It has 2 and both were dead. From lack of use. I really need to remedy that!!!!
11.0 for me today; 55 for the week. No running for the rest of the week as DW and I are heading out early tomorrow for a 32 day +/- 2 or 3, trip to the west coast. We have a wedding in north central Washington on Sept 1, and have decided to take our time getting there and even more time getting home again.
We will range from Vancouver to San Francisco seeing 14 National Parks and Monuments as well as other sites in the 18 states we cross between Ohio and the west coast. I'm hoping to get some running in, but I suspect DW and I will do more miles hiking.
I'll try to drop in occasionally, but I'm pretty sure we will be spending a lot of time out of range of civilization; that's pretty much the point of this trip. Good runs and races to all in my absence.
Dave, ya'll have a great safe trip!
Hi Marco, It is cool you got the barefoot running thing going. What will you do in the winter?
BosnPm, it is getting warm here as well, although i am sure not as bad as you. Interesting about the fox. We get one that regularly visits our compost pit.
Opus, I am glad the hip is improving. Good for you for working on the trails. We help out with some trails around here about once a year. It is amazing how much work they need.
We spent last night in Boston seeing our son. We had a good time attending an outdoor performance. I missed my run, but managed to get in 7.6 miles along the Charles river (8:15 pace). LOTS of runners there in Boston.
Trail repairs complete!! Moved about 2 cubic yards of dirt and 2 cubic yards of screenings. Today we had to wheelbarrow the stuff in along the trail about .5 miles ending on an uphill. Now our course is a very respectable one and much safer for the kids. Motrin and beer in hand....headin gof rhte back porch to chill!
RCL - thanks. We live in a relatively poor county and the money isn't there for the county school system to upkeep these things. I am embarrassed to say I have been coaching track 5 years and had my kids run on this ankle-busting trail numerous times. Now that I am XC coach, I couldn't look away anymore. I couldn't live with myself if a kid gets a serious injury on our rutted course. The booster club bought the material and our man/kid power did the rest. Numerous parents offered to help as well - very glad to see that involvement.
rcl--the last two Halloweens it has snowed here. Try to stay off the TM as much as possible. I think I made it to mid-February this past winter.
I ended up running 6.7 miles. It was all I had time for. I hate when life gets in the way of my running,
Good Evening Masters,
6.2 miles this evening in 53:14 @ 8:36 pace.
Tony - understand fully on life and running. Good work getting in 6.7 miles today.
Elizabeth - thanks for starting us off - hope you had a good day that included a run.
EIB - good runs the last couple day.
TC - still getting in those early morning workouts?
Rick - sweet run along the Charles River - well done.
BOSNPM - always impressed by your morning trail run that was proceeded by a hard run the night before - well done in the hot conditions.
illinidave - safe travels and enjoy the scenic trip. Sounds like you might be able to sneak out for a few runs in some nice locations.
Opus - glad the rest is helping - but moving that dirt around sounds like some tough labor. Make sure the team does most of the work.
Planet - I love those after work runs - hope your able to get another one in today.
DAW - a lunchtime run today?
Be Well.....
Good evening! 13 miles this morning including 10 miles @ 8:14 pace.
Have a good night!
Four miles under the canopy. Warm and humid today.
George: How's the back?
iDave: Give me a shout if you're near Seattle.
rcl: Nice trip to Beantown!
Grizz: That's a real deer dilemma.
Opus: Nice work on the XC course.
BOS: Fun sighting! I don't see foxes very often.


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Chocolate Chip Icebox Cookies Recipe
4.5 3 4
Putting chocolate chips in these refrigerator cookies make them deliciously different. This treat is always welcome at my house.
Recommended: 18 Easy Overnight Desserts
VERIFIED BY Taste of Home Test Kitchen
- 3 tablespoons butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons shortening
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup finely chopped pecans
- In a small bowl, cream the butter, shortening and sugars. Beat in egg yolk and vanilla; mix well. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in chips and pecans. Shape into a 9-in. roll; wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate overnight.
- Unwrap and cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely. Yield: 20 cookies.
Originally published as Chocolate Chip Icebox Cookies in Cooking for One or Two Cookbook 2003, p270
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Reviewed May. 3, 2016
"Hi asdf33,The recipe is correct as written. As ak4ever points out, these are a wonderful crisp cookie.Thanks for stopping by.Sue StetzelTaste of Home Magazine"
Reviewed May. 16, 2011
"I LOVE crispy cookies...these are so good. Reminded me of the 'chips ahoy' cookies. If you enjoy cookies that are crisp and melt in your mouth...make these NOW"


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KELSEYVILLE -- A 20-year-old woman was driving to work in the darkness of the early morning when a vehicle pursuit crossed her path and ended in a head-on collision, causing her death.
Three vehicles were involved in the crash at about 6:30 a.m. on Highway 29 near Diener Road, California Highway Patrol Officer Steve Patrick said. The collision resulted in one death and one injured person, reportedly a sheriff's deputy.
The crash occurred after a reported robbery in Lower Lake, according to scanner reports. A sheriff's deputy gave pursuit and was later involved in the collision.
Patrick said the injured person was air lifted by REACH to Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital.
There were no injuries reported for the third driver.
Highway 29 was closed off in the area of the crash, which was declared a crime scene by police, and was expected to remain closed into the afternoon. Out-of-county investigators were called in to inspect the scene.
The whereabouts of the suspects have not yet been confirmed by authorities.
Still with signs of the rough work picking grapes along his niece, with fine, red-brown dirt clinging to his boots and clothes, the woman's uncle called family members and urged them to be gentle when delivering the news to others.
The woman's uncle, who rushed to the area of the crash after being notified, said the woman was on her way to work at the Beckstoffer Vineyards in Kelseyville.
He said that people at work were asking for the woman and wondering where she was.
The uncle, with semi-teary eyes and trying to stay strong, said the woman moved to Lake County from Guanajuato, Mexico to work in the farming industry and provide for her family back in Mexico. She was living in Clearlake and had no immediate family in Lake County.
The woman was a happy person, who worked hard and cared deeply about her family, her uncle said.
The family will likely try to have the woman's remains sent to her family in Mexico, the uncle said, but it remains to be seen if they can afford the costly arrangements.
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Roasted Radishes with Soy Sauce and Sesame Seeds
(Makes about 4 servings, recipe only slightly adapted from Vegetables Every Day by Jack Bishop.)
20-25 medium radishes, washed, trimmed and cut into fourths or halves (same-size pieces)
1 1/2 T roasted peanut oil
1 1/2 T soy sauce (use gluten-free soy sauce if needed)
1 tsp. toasted sesame oil (completely optional, but it adds more sesame flavor if you like that)
2 green onions, sliced
2-3 tsp. black sesame seeds (or use regular white sesame seeds and toast for a minute or so in a hot dry pan)
While radishes cook, slice the green onions, and measure the sesame seeds (and toast if needed). If you're using the sesame oil, mix with the soy sauce in the same bowl you used for the peanut oil.
When radishes are tender and starting to brown, remove from oven, brush with soy sauce or soy-sesame oil mixture, and sprinkle with green onion slices. Put back in oven and roast about 5-7 minutes more.
Low-Carb Diet / Low-Glycemic Diet / South Beach Diet Suggestions:
More Tasty Ideas with Radishes:
Crunchy Chopped Salad with Gorgonzola and Radishes ~ Kalyn's Kitchen
Shaved Apple and Radish Salad ~ The View from Great Island
Puerto Rico Spicy Cabbage Salad with Tomatoes, Radishes, and Celery ~ Kalyn's Kitchen
Homemade Bold Radish Ranch Dressing ~ Wonky Wonderful
Sauteed Radishes with Vinegar and Herbs ~ Kalyn's Kitchen
Radish, Carrot, and Cucumber Slaw ~ Bless This Mess


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Skipton and Grassington Embroiderers' Guilds have been awarded a community grant of £950 by Craven District Council for their StArt in the Dales project.
StArt – short for Stitched Art – is a community initiative to create a large piece of textile art depicting life in the Yorkshire Dales and the route of Le Grand Depart cycle race.
It will be made by members of Skipton and Grassington branches with the help of artist Jackie Lunn.
"We are delighted to be given this opportunity to work with Jackie Lunn on a piece to celebrate the Grand Depart," said Skipton member Enid Pyrah. "We look forward to creating a lasting work of art with members of the community."
Those interested in contributing their own individual stitches to the project can attend drop-in workshops at Skipton Town Hall on Saturdays, April 5 and 12 which will be open to all ages.
Other workshops will be offered to coincide with the exhibition of the final piece at local festivals.
The idea is to create a 3D map of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, which will be made in felted wool and will be quilted onto a hand-painted calico background.
Key features of the map will be stitched separately and appliquéd onto the fabric. The map will be surrounded by a border of small squares, each depicting something that makes the Yorkshire Dales special.
The first workshop took place in Christ Church Hall, Skipton, when Guild members from Skipton and Grassington, assisted by Jackie, started to make the felted background for the hanging, which will be about one metre square.
Once the work is finished it will go on display at venues around the area, including Ingleton Overground Underground Festival, which runs from May 24 to 31, Grassington Festival from June 13 to 28 and Skipton Town Hall.
Guild members also have an exhibition of work in the museum foyer in Skipton Town Hall. It will run until May 2 and includes the Broughton Road Women's Group story cloth which was made for the 2013 Puppet Festival.
For more information about how you can take part in StArt project, hear a talk from one of the contributing artists or borrow the final piece for exhibition, contact Claire Ketteman on 07904 010430.


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josser wrote:Before heading out to get chiropractic treatment, I suggest you look into the theory and efficacy of chiropractic. Quackcast episodes 10 and 11 are a good place to start. Let's just say that I will not be visiting a chiropractor in the future.
Haven't seen Quackcast, but I've been to both Chiropractors and Osteopaths to treat my spine, and I won't ever go to a Chiropractor again unless I have absolutely no other option.
Chiropractors treat their work like a business. More profits are to be had if the patient keeps coming back, which means if you treat the symptoms rather than the problem, get that patient to keep coming back, they're yet another cash cow.
Osteopaths treat their work like a calling. They fix the problem, so their patients don't have to keep coming in if they don't have to.
When my back has been OUT (and by out, I mean so much pain that my body refuses to do things like stand up without collapsing), Chiropractic care has taken 3 months to get back to mostly pain-free moving around.
One time I was going to Colorado to go skiing for a week. Threw my back out 2 days before I had to leave, so badly that I had to have someone CARRY my ass to the car to get to the doctor. My osteopath took 30 minutes to fix it, and I went skiing like a mad man without any pain.
Oh yeah, and the last time I went to a chriopractor? He did the "snap your neck" thing and caused me to have neck problems (that still persist, 6 years later) for the first time in my life.
So, in short, if you want to deal with your elbow pain, see an osteopath or a physical therapist, and stay as far away from a chiropractor's office as you can.


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The Barn Theatre Presents SHAKESPEARE IN HOLLYWOOD, 6/10-22
Shakespeare is in Hollywood? Well, he certainly is in Augusta at the Barn Theatre June 10 - 22!
This brilliant, hysterical comedy follows director Max Reinhardt's (portrayed by Charlie King) real-life 1934 quest to bring William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream to the silver screen. Mr. Warner (Eric Parker), of Warner Brothers Studio, is less than thrilled to do an "art film" but when his girlfriend and studio star, Lydia Lansing (Fourth year apprentice Bethany Edlund), demands a legitimate picture to showcase her talents, he relents. The cast includes song and dance man Dick Powell (played by Jamey Grisham) and gangster-in-the-making Jimmy Cagney (portrayed by Second year apprentice Gregory Grimes). In the midst of all of this business of making "talking pictures" and overnight stars, Oberon (Bruce Hammond), King of the Fairies, and his sidekick Puck (Eric Tsuchiyama) magically arrive and the fun really begins. Oberon and Puck find themselves accidental movie stars, playing themselves, with the entire cast in awe of their perfect casting and costuming. In order to lure away a suitor from his new love (portrayed by Melissa Cotton), Oberon enlists the aid of Puck who finds a magical love flower. As the flower gets passed around the set, love triangles pop up virtually everywhere! Can Oberon and Puck find an anecdote quickly enough to save Hollywood from the insanity of love? We'll see! This screwball comedy is rounded out by Equity members Patrick Hunter, Kevin Robert White and a host of new Barnies!
Originally commissioned by the Royal Shakespeare Company, Shakespeare in Hollywood had its world premier in 2003 at Arena Stage in Washington D.C. and won the Helen Hayes award for Best New Play of the Year!
SHAKESPEARE IN HOLLYWOOD is directed by Hans Friedrichs. Michael Wilson Morgan is the Costume Designer. Set Design is by Kerith Parashak with Scenic Artistry by Amy Larink and Properties by Bethany Edlund. Lighting designer is Paul Collins, with Sam Silva as Sound Designer. Nick Hoovler is the Technical Director.
SHAKESPEARE IN HOLLYWOOD plays June 10 - 22. Performances are Tuesday through Friday at 8:00 PM, Saturday at 8:30 PM, Saturday and Sunday at 5:00 PM.
Check out the renovated Rehearsal Shed Lounge! Stop in before the main stage show, at intermission, and after the show for refreshments, snacks, wings, nachos, and Plainwell ice cream, as well as free, after-the-show entertainment!
The Barn Theatre is located on M-96, west of Augusta. Tickets are $35.00 for all performances. Visa, MasterCard and Discover are accepted. The Box Office is open daily 10:00 am-10:00 pm. Tickets may now be purchased on the internet or on your smart phone via PayPal at www.barntheatre.com. To reserve tickets at the Box Office, call today: (269) 731-4121.
Max Reinhardt................................................................... CHARLIE KING
Louella Parsons................................................................ JACKIE GUBOW
Dick Powell........................................................................ JAMEY GRISHAM
Jack Warner....................................................................... ERIC PARKER
Daryl.................................................................................... BRANDON MICHAUD
Lydia Lansing.................................................................... BETHANY EGLUND
Oberon ............................................................................... BRUCE HAMMOND
Puck ................................................................................... ERIC TSUCHIYAMA
Olivia Darnell .................................................................... MELISSA COTTON
Will Hays ............................................................................ KEVIN ROBERT WHITE
Joe e. Brown ..................................................................... PATRICK HUNTER
Jimmy Cagney .................................................................. GREG GRIMES
Anita Louise/Commisary Waitress ................................ DALLYN BRUNCK
Studio hairdresser/Starlet at party
Wardrobe lady/Party guest................................................ ANNA SEGATTI
Albert/Cowboy/Studio Grip/Waiter/
Sam/Tarzan/Groucho/Party Guest................................... NICHOLAS BARAKOS, PATRICK BEASLEY,
BRUCE HAMMOND - Oberon
A native Michigander from nearby Brooklyn, Bruce is truly honored to be performing at the Barn after 20 year absence. Bruce apprenticed '91 - '93 and highlights during that time include Peter in JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, a sailor in ANYTHING GOES, Bill Calhoun in KISS ME KATE with Tom Wopat, one of the Angel City Four in CITY OF ANGELS, and Captain Jack Ross in A FEW GOOD MEN. Bruce returned as an Equity member in '94 to play Billy in the original musical written by Brendan Ragotzy, BILLY THE KID as well. Bruce spent six years singing for Princess Cruise Lines, and has since appeared in numerous film and television projects. He has spent the last 2 years performing in SHADES OF SINATRA in Las Vegas where he now lives.
ERIC TSUCHIYAMA - Puck
Eric is so very excited to be returning to his home stage this summer - there really is no place like the Barn! Favorite Barn credits include JOSEPH, CHICAGO, DON'T DRINK THE WATER, BIG RIVER, and THE WHO'S TOMMY. Eric would like to thank the Ragotzys for welcoming him back with open arms; his parents, for allowing him to crash at home for the summer; and the rest of his family, "framily", and friends, for always cheering him on in the great game of life. You can stalk him, daily, on Twitter: @erictsuch.
BETHANY EDLUND - Lydia Lansing
Bethany is so excited (and she just can't hide it) to return to the Barn for her fourth summer! You may have caught her, last season, as Maggie in 42ND STREET, and Inga in YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN. Bethany was very excited to work this fall/winter on the film CAWDOR, and the Barn's CHRISTMAS CABARET. Other favorite Barn credits include Louise in THE FOX ON THE FAIRWAY, Brooke Wyndham in LEGALLY BLONDE, and Columbia in THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW. "Special thanks to my family for their support; my friends for laughing at all of my bad jokes; and the Ragotzys, for all of the amazing opportunities you have provided me. Love you all!"
CHARLIE KING - Max Reinhardt
Charlie was an apprentice from 91-94 where he played such roles as Big Six in City of Angels, Big Jule in Guys & Dolls, and Big Apostle in Jesus Christ Superstar. Some of his favorite roles at the Barn include "Great" Grandpa Alphonse in Escanabe in Love, Earthquake McGoon in Lil Abner, The Narrator in The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, and Dirty Dave Rudabaugh in the world premiere of Billy the Kid. Charlie was delighted to add his banjo, mandolin, and harmonica to the Barn's 2009 production of Big River. He has toured internationally with Stephen Lynch and is featured on Lynch's latest release "Lion". He also has 3 songs on the just-released album from the Asylum Street Spankers "The Last Laugh". He has appeared on The Bob and Tom Show, America's Got Talent, and American Idol (where he played lap steel for AI's 2009 Season runner-up, Crystal Bowersox.) He cowrote a song on Crystal's last album, too. Last fall, Charlie made his film debut in the film Cawdor. He currently plays the "Ham-o-lin" and other homemade instruments with the local jugbandoliers The Deep Fried Pickle Project.
MELISSA COTTON - Olivia Darnell
Melissa is extremely pleased to be back for her fifth season at the Barn, as a member of the Equity Company. Barn audiences will undoubtedly remember her from such roles as Fiona in SHREK, Elle Woods in LEGALLY BLONDE, and Janet in THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW. Since last season, Melissa has completed work on the film, Cawdor, here in Michigan, appeared in the Barn's Christmas Cabaret as well as dabbled in the world of modeling. Recently, all creative efforts have been focused on her wedding to fellow Barnie, Patrick Hunter, at the end of the summer. Melissa has a BFA in Musical Theatre from Kent State University, and lives in Chicago with Patrick, and their dog, Elle Woofs. Follow her adventures on Instagram: @melissacotton1.
ERIC PARKER - Jack Warner
This is Eric's 21st season here at the Barn. His favorite Augusta credits include leads in ESCANABA IN LOVE, CHICAGO, and SUNSET BOULEVARD, Jean Valjean in LES MISERABLES, Tito in LEND ME A TENOR, Roger in RENT, Roger DeBris in THE PRODUCERS, Jerry in THE FULL MONTY, Remnar in all three stagings of ESCANABA IN DA MOONLIGHT, Rocky or Eddie (most recently Riff-Raff) in almost all our runs of THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW, Judas in JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, Freddie in CHESS, Cable in SOUTH PACIFIC, Jimmy Powers in CITY OF ANGELS, and Che in EVITA, a role that introduced Eric to Chicago audiences in an award-winning production at Drury Lane Oakbrook. His career has continued there with a variety of credits in almost a dozen TYA and mainstage productions. Eric was featured Cawdor filmed here at the Barn last fall. Regional: last winter's THE CHRISTMAS SCHOONER at the Mercury Theater, Sebastian in THE THING ABOUT MEN, Henrik in A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC, Miles in A FUNNY THING...FORUM, Jesus in JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, and Claude in HAIR (European Tour.) As a director, Eric has staged well-received Barn productions of WEST SIDE STORY, JOSEPH..., and DON'T DRINK THE WATER as well as RING OF FIRE, three hit productions of THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW and last spring's acclaimed AVENUE Q at the Croswell Opera House in his hometown of Adrian. Eric studied at the California campus of The American Academy of Dramatic Arts and at Adrian's Siena Heights University. When not on the boards somewhere, Eric plays gangster at Tommy Gun's Garage in Chicago's South Loop. His movie and television credits include Barn Films' FISH MICH, GUIDING LIGHT, recent History Channel gangster shows, and several local ads for Behavioral Health Resources and Summit Pointe. On our offstage staff, Eric helps oversee maintenance of the Barn's physical plant and our popular Bar Shows.
JAMEY GRISHAM - Dick Powell
Jamey is elated to mark his 7th exciting season at the Barn. An Equity Resident, some of his favorite personations on the Barn stage include the title role in TARZAN, Billy in 42ND STREET, Pinocchio in SHREK, Warner in LEGALLY BLONDE, George in THE WEDDING SINGER, Fred in CHICAGO, and Brad in THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW. Some of his off-season endeavors include portraying Mike in the film CAWDOR opposite Cary Elwes and recording the cast album of the Barn's RAUNCH AND ROLL. In New York, Jamey is a recent addition to the Off-Broadway company of Blessed Unrest and continues developing the movement piece OF HUMAN BONDAGE (written by Michael John LaChiusa and choreographed by Danny Mefford). Regional: Trinity Repertory Company, Secret Theatre, Chicago Humanities Festival, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Joffrey Ballet, Hubbard Street, Alabama
Ballet, Pied Piper Playhouse, Perishable Theatre, Brown University (TAPS), and Workhorse Theatre Ensemble. A published composer and musician, Jamey has devised original music for TWELFTH NIGHT, MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING (x3), THE MAIDS, SAINT JOAN OF THE STOCKYARDS, VIEUX CARRÉ, and LOOK HOMEWARD, ANGEL. He's also proud to announce the completion of the score for his first full-length musical, GOOD GIRLS ONLY, in collaboration with Charles Leipart, John Kroner, Eric Scott Reed, and The Rehearsal Club of NYC. Its 2013 workshop production boasted the talents of Tony Award-nominees Jane Summerhays, Ernestine Jackson, and Tony Award-winner Randy Graff. The concept album, produced through Pearl Recording Studios this spring, features Barnies Alex Kip, Samantha Rickard, Julie Grisham, and Elyse Moon. Jamey is an active member of the Dramatists Guild, ASCAP, and the Associated Musicians of Greater New York (Local 802 AFM). Training: LAMDA, Roosevelt University (BFA), and Brown University (MFA, Stephen Sondheim Fellow). Thanks to the About Artists Agency, the Artists Entertainment Agency, and my incredible family. www.jameygrisham.com
PATRICK HUNTER - Joe E. Brown
Patrick is thrilled to return to the Barn for his sixth season. Over the past five summers, Patrick has had the time of his life playing a variety of roles on the Barn Stage. Favorites include Clifford in DEATHTRAP, Kerchak in TARZAN, Inspector Kemp in YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN, Emmet in LEGALLY BLONDE, and Glen Gulia in THE WEDDING SINGER. This is a very special year for Patrick, because at the end of the season, he will be getting married to his Barnie sweetheart, Melissa Cotton. While not onstage, Patrick functions as the manager of The Rehearsal Shed Bar where he gets to show off his finely-tuned mixology skills. Patrick holds a BFA in Musical Theatre from Ithaca College.
KEVIN ROBERT WHITE - Will Hayes
Kevin is thrilled to be returning to the Barn for his sixth season! He spends his off-season in New York, and this past year was full of many new and exciting projects. This past fall he created the role of Paul in the NYC premiere of the new musical SPOT ON THE WALL. The same writing team for SPOT..., Jaeger/Mitchell, has offered Kevin a role in their most recent musical, WANDERING EYES, in which he has been involved in several readings. Kevin was also involved in the film Cawdor, starring Cary Elwes, that filmed at the Barn in the fall, and a TV pilot in New York entitled HOW COME I'M NOT FAMOUS YET? written by former Barnies Katherine Weatherford and Nick Pearson. Kevin music directs for THE WATER COOLERS, a workplace musical comedy revue that travels nationally and internationally. He also joined the staff at the New York Film Academy where he music directs and teaches in the musical theatre conservatory. Favorite roles on the Barn Stage include Joseph in JOSEPH... Huck in BIG RIVER, Mark in RENT, Max in LEND ME A TENOR, Dr. Frankenstein in YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN, and parading around on his knees as Lord Farquaad in last season's SHREK. Once again, Kevin is also Music Director and Pianist for the famous Bar Show after the mainstage performances. Thanks must be given to his family for their never ending love and encouragement, and the Ragotzys for making the Barn Theatre a home away from home! Special thanks to his grandparents for being so generous and hospitable all these years.


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Bill Johnson was once so fed up with the UCLA pistol offense, he began telling people he would give away his Rose Bowl seats.
To appreciate the gravity of such a statement, consider that Johnson has missed just one home game in the past 14 years.
Now, consider too that Johnson, 77, is legally blind.
In a voice that sounds smooth and young for his age, he describes Rick Neuheisel's offense as "awful" and the "worst thing to happen to UCLA football."
No. 21 USC visits the No. 17 Bruins at noon Saturday, in a game that will decide the Pacific-12 Conference's South Division title. And for the first time in a long time, there is reason for ardent fans like Johnson to not only hope for, but "expect," a win.
Johnson and about 10 others will be in the Rose Bowl parking lot by 6 a.m., all ready to dine on tri-tip, sip beer and - well, look forward to beating the Trojans.
Wrenching away Johnson's tickets now seems a nearly impossible task.
Six years ago, he lost his voice for two days - a price worth paying as he celebrated UCLA's first rivalry win since 1998.
It was Dec. 6, 2006, and the UCLA football team had beaten the Trojans for the first time in eight years. A three-pronged upset, Johnson calls it: In that 13-9 victory, the Bruins won bragging rights; knocked No. 2 USC out of a Bowl Championship Series title-game berth; and kept the Trojans from tying UCLA's rivalry win streak of eight (1991-98).
"I don't know what more you could ask for," says the Chino resident.
The Bruins, of course, haven't beaten USC since. The upset was but a blip in a decade-plus of Trojan dominance, one that predated Pete Carroll by two years and has continued for another two after his departure.
Through it all, Johnson has sat in the same seat in the southwest corner of the Rose Bowl, 17 rows up from the 5-yard line. It's not the best seat in the house, but he can feel plenty of action and has easy access from the entry tunnel to the stadium.
Johnson, a retired framing contractor, lives alone in a condominium he bought in the 1970s. A housekeeper visits every four weeks, and a barber visits every few months. Early before games, his son and daughter-in-law pick him up. He brings a Sony Walkman and a set of earphones; when the game starts, he sits back and tunes it to 570-AM. He never misses a play.
"There's people sitting around me," Johnson says. "They don't know what the hell's going on and they have to ask me."
"He really has an advantage," says Scott Carrier, a friend who began attending games three years ago at Johnson's behest.
The 12-hour game days leave him exhausted on the couch the next day, but Johnson wouldn't have it another way. To him, it's the only proper routine for a fan.
Johnson was raised on the doorstep of the Los Angeles football rivalry, less than a five-minute walk from the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum that UCLA and USC then shared.
When he was 10, he began parking cars on his parents' driveway and lawn near the corner of Figueroa and 41st.
Years later, his teenage son attended John Wooden's basketball camp. Both were hooked for good.
Johnson began going blind when he was 30. Retinitis pigmentosa, an inherited and slow-progressing disease, eroded his sight: first went the night vision, then peripheral, then the rest. By the time he was 55, he could no longer work. He still considers himself fortunate.
His memory, after all, hasn't been affected. He recalls a time when the Bruins knocked off teams like Alabama, Ohio State and Michigan. He remembers road-tripping with family and friends to Tuscaloosa and Tucson and being treated like a king.
If UCLA beats the Trojans Saturday, it might feel like that again soon.
Bruins head coach Jim Mora said earlier this week he didn't believe in turning the tides. He stuck to his well-worn mantra of taking one game at a time, focusing his team in a series of disconnected, one-week windows.
Watershed moments, he'd leave those for fans and the media to declare.
"I don't think in competitive team sports you ever turn the corner," Mora said. "It's a long, winding, uphill road the whole way."
Perhaps, but even long, winding paths can come with markers.
And as well as Mora has coached his players, they sometimes still admit to the magnitude of Saturday's game.
Tailback Johnathan Franklin, just a recruit when he watched UCLA's 2006 win, remembers thinking that the Bruins were "headed to the top."
Defensive tackle Datone Jones said he committed to UCLA over USC because he wanted to avoid the bandwagon and help build a program.
Both are seniors. Both have one last chance to prove themselves right.
On a very sunny day, Bill Johnson can make out the windows in his own home.
He hasn't seen a football in decades.
Nevertheless, he will walk into the Rose Bowl Saturday, making his way 17 rows up to the southwest corner.
With sunglasses on, earphones popped in, he will plop back in the same armchair he has held for more than a decade.
If the tide turns, he'll be the first to hear.
Then he'll yell himself hoarse.


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Rain can't dampen home opener festivities
ST. LOUIS -- Rain cancelled an appearance by the famed Budweiser Clydesdales, but the Cardinals' home opener festivities otherwise went on as scheduled before Monday's 5-3 win over Cincinnati.
The weather cooperated enough for the Cardinals' seven living Hall of Famers -- including the most recent inductee, Tony La Russa -- and members of the 2014 club to be introduced via motorcade before first pitch. A steady light rain fell on them as they lined the field and later watched the 2013 National League champions banner be hoisted up a pole in left-center field.
The Cardinals had Mike Shannon, Danny Cox and Jim Edmonds carry out league championship trophies of the team's past before general manager John Mozeliak presented the one won in '13.
"I think part of the excitement that we have with the Hall of Famers and just the whole presentation of guys coming out the way they do in cars and trucks, it's unique," manager Mike Matheny said before the festivities began. "Everybody does it very well. People put a lot of time and effort into it. But it seems like there are some more long-standing traditions here than in other places."
A soggy Busch Stadium crowd saved one of its biggest ovations for Chris Carpenter, who brought his two children to the mound for a ceremonial first pitch. Matheny, his former batterymate, caught the pitch, which Carpenter threw with conviction.
"It was a great experience," Peter Bourjos said. "I've heard a lot about it, and everything I heard, it lived up to it. The fans were unbelievable. Getting to meet all the Hall of Famers and just driving around the stadium, getting to take it all in, was something very special that I'm never going to forget."
Like Bourjos, this was also Kolten Wong's first opportunity to experience Opening Day under the shadow of the Gateway Arch.
"It was magical," Wong said. "Even though it was raining, I was still super-excited and super-thrilled to see the amount of fans that came out. To be a part of the whole festivities that went down, it was awesome."
Jenifer Langosch is a reporter for MLB.com. Read her blog, By Gosh, It's Langosch, and follow her on Twitter @LangoschMLB. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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AC 3 is pretty good so far...It's got enough cool stuff to help me look past some of the glitches, but it's hard to believe a game this far along in the generation still has some of these issues. For example people just randomly disappear right in front of me, and others just appear out of thin air. The draw of the game is good, but certain features of the environment (like a rock outcrop in front of a building) awkwardly appear when you approach and then vanish when you take a step back. I can't remember the last open world game that had such obvious glitches happening frequently. Also, the AI of the guards/enemies seems worse than ever. I took out a whole squadron of redcoats in a closed area that was guarded by 4 guys that never even turned around as I killed all their buddies like 50' away.
Hopefully some of this stuff gets patched, or maybe I won't notice as much when I'm more immersed (it's hard to become immersed with a 2.5 yr old running around).


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ANN ARBOR, Mich. - Michigan football has made a coaching change.
Head coach Brady Hoke announced Wednesday that offensive coordinator Al Borges will not be retained for the 2014 season.
"Decisions like these are never easy," said Hoke. "I have a great amount of respect for Al as a football coach and, more importantly, as a person. I appreciate everything he has done for Michigan Football for the past three seasons."
Prior to joining U-M in 2011, Borges was a member of Hoke's staff at San Diego State in 2009 and 2010.
The Wolverines will begin spring practice on Feb. 25 and finish with the annual Spring Game on Saturday, April 5, at Michigan Stadium.
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Longitudinal Study of HAART, Social Networks, & Adherence
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Our study is a randomized controlled trial that aims to evaluate the effectiveness of modified directly observed therapy (mDOT) to (1) increase both short and long term adherence to HAART treatment, and (2) improve clinical outcomes associated with HAART therapy.
Our hypothesis is that modified directly observed therapy (mDOT) during the initial 6 weeks of HAART, supervised primarily by HIV-positive lay activists, will improve adherence and clinical outcomes compared with those that do not have supervised mDOT. We also hypothesize that the benefits of mDOT will be achieved through a variety of mediators that will result from the social interactions the patients will have with the activists. These mediators include improved social support, improved knowledge about HAART, reduced stigma, and improved self-efficacy.
|Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
|Behavioral: modified directly observed therapy (mDOT)
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|Longitudinal Randomized Controlled Study of Modified Directly Observed HAART in Mozambique
- Self-report - 7 & 30 day recall [ Time Frame: at 6 months and 12 months ]
- Change in CD4 count [ Time Frame: from baseline to 6 months and 12 months ]
|Study Start Date:
|October 2004
|Study Completion Date:
|June 2006
|Assigned Interventions
Experimental: 1
receive 6-week intervention of peer-delivered mDOT
Behavioral: modified directly observed therapy (mDOT)
Peers individually administered the 6-week mDOT intervention at the Beira Day Clinic to mDOT participants during their morning weekday dose. Evening and weekend doses were not observed. Nighttime and weekend doses were self-administered. As part of the daily interaction with participants, peers provided social support, information about the benefits and side effects of HAART, how to address stigma's effect on adherence, and encouragement to participate in community support groups. The peers also provided an important link between the individual and other members of the HIV clinic team and the community.
|No Intervention: 2
Detailed Description:
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years and older (Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- HIV+ persons initiating HAART
- Adults and children over the age of 18
- Reside in or around Beira Mozambique
- Willing and able to provide consent to participate
Exclusion Criteria:
- Physically or mental incapable to make daily clinic visits
- Psychotic or demented
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00272220
|Beira Day Hosptial - Central Hospital
|Beira, Sofala, Mozambique
|Principal Investigator:
|Cynthia R Pearson, PhD(C)
|University of Washington
|Principal Investigator:
|Stephen Gloyd, MD, MPH
|University of Washington
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT00272220 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
|Study First Received:
|December 30, 2005
|Last Updated:
|November 6, 2007
Keywords provided by University of Washington:
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
Antiretroviral Therapy, Highly Active
Randomized Controlled Trials
Treatment Naive
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Immunologic Deficiency Syndromes
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
HIV Infections
Immune System Diseases
Lentivirus Infections
Retroviridae Infections
RNA Virus Infections
Virus Diseases
Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Viral
Slow Virus Diseases
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Season Records: (W-L) 13-11 Away: 6-8
East: 7-5
12-10 Home: 6-5
East: 10-5
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Projected Starting Lineup: HIBBERT WEST GEORGE GREEN HILL Projected Starting Lineup: SANDERS MBAH A MOUTE DANIELS ELLIS JENNINGS
Danny Granger - left knee tendinosis (out)
Roy Hibbert - LoneGroinger33 territory (probable)
Lance Stephenson - right ankle sprain (doubtful)
Mike Dunleavy - bruised left knee (probable)
Tobias Harris - right elbow laceration (out)
Joel Przybilla - world's least satisfying ball-throwing suspension (suspended)
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Brew Hoop: Steve von Horn: Milwaukee Bucks Lineup Pyramids - Corner 3s, please
I understand why Frank Vogel likes this offensive action. It is tough to cover, it can create
open layups and it, sort of, allows you to get away with moving screens easily. What I'm
talking about is a staple in the Pacers half-court sets: an action where a perimeter player
feeds the post then rushes directly towards the recipient to cut off his shoulder towards
the hoop.
Let's talk corner threes. For the season, the 2012-13 Milwaukee Bucks have scored 22.9
percent of their total points from mid-range jumpers - mid-range being defined as the
area inside the three-point line and outside the paint. Only two of the top-15 four-man
lineup combinations for Milwaukee this year have meaningfully deviated from that trend
by replacing mid-range production with three-point production (which is a terrific change
to make). In a stunning upset, both of those quartets feature Marquis Daniels playing
alongside Brandon Jennings and Monta Ellis.
When Larry Sanders joins Daniels, Ellis and Jennings, the mid-range allocation drops to
14.9% and the percentage of points derived from threes jumps to 22.3% (from a normal
team average of 17.9%). When Ekpe Udoh steps in for Sanders beside that trio, mid-
range allocation falls to 15.1% and three-point contributions rise to 20.9% of total points
How are those two lineup combinations so successful at transforming sub-optimal mid-
range shots into three-point attempts? They shoot 40.4% and 44.4 percent from beyond
the arc, respectively. Is that sustainable? Probably not. Marquis Daniels has played
through nine NBA season and he's never shot better than 30.6% from three in any single
campaign. His career 3PT% sits at 23.5, which is a ghastly figure for any perimeter
player. However, *Starquis* has converted on 9-of-24 of attempts this season (37.5%),
and that potency has helped space the offense and fuel an important change in how the
offense gets points.
Let's think back to the summer for a second. I spent the entire month of July (Vol. 1)
articulating my argument (Vol. 2) that the Bucks desperately needed to sign a legitimate
shooter who could hit threes from the corners (Vol. 3) in order to improve the geometry
and spacing in the offense.
I liked Marco Belinelli as a reasonable option in free agency, but he wound up with the
Bulls on a two-year, $3.8 million deal (side note: take a look a Belinelli's production since
he moved into the starting lineup for Chicago). The Bucks landed Daniels in a move made
later during the off-season.
Okay, that's water under the bridge at this point. Sure the Bucks have a below-average
offense and they rank 28th in 3PT% and 21st in corner 3PT%. And yes, Belinelli is
shooting 41.3% from three-point range on the year, but it's WATER UNDER THE BRIDGE
Marquis Daniels has actually helped soften the blow...for now. Before I explain, here's
a quick distillation of what I harped on over the summer:
The Bucks badly need a wing player to space the floor on offense and
hit corner threes, because it's a real stretch to think Tobias Harris can
step in and keep the defense honest. If Harris is forced into the starting
lineup, he could struggle to produce [as a floor spacer in the corner].
Another wing shooter would allow Harris to slide into a hybrid offensive
role in specialized second-unit combinations.
...Unless the Bucks add someone else to hit corner threes (like Delfino)
or a true pick-and-pop option...things could become very difficult for
Jennings and Ellis as driving lanes are cut off by sagging defenders in
non-Dunleavy lineups.
Guess where Daniels has excelled from along the arc so far in 2012...that's right, the
corners. He's 7-for-13 in the corners of the court, and only 2-for-11 above the break on
triples. Maybe Marquis Daniels suddenly became a very solid corner three-point shooter.
I have no idea why that would be true only in his 10th year, and it doesn't make enough
sense to advance as a reasonable theory, but the truth is that he found his stroke for
long enough to bridge the gap until Dunleavy returns. That doesn't mean the problems
are solved for Milwaukee on offense, but it did help the team stack a few wins in the
interim. It's a nice storyline for the moment being, but it would be an unbelievable
storyline if it continued.
Here's a look at Daniels' impact on those particular units noted above:
Now here's your bi-weekly PER update:
*In just short of a month's time, Brandon Jennings' PER has fallen from 22.4 to 16.7.
That's an alarming step down for a guard who should be raising his level of play heading
into restricted free agency. It makes me feel a bit nervous about the trade chatter
surrounding BJ, because I'm not fond of selling low on anybody. The name of the game
is supposed to be buy low, sell high. I'd hate for the Bucks to take pennies on the dollar
when they still have the right to match any offer he receives during the off-season --
which could turn into a blessing if someone lowballs him and he signs the offer sheet.
There are some systemic issues that crop up with Jennings, and it's impossible for the
franchise to go back from the 35+ MPG and starting point guard thing now, but Ellis still
feels like the guy who should move when (yes, I said when) they break up this back
court combo. That's at least how I feel at the moment.
*Doron Lamb's NBA career is going just how everyone expected: he has flashed some
potential as a lock-down perimeter defender and he can't hit the broad side of a barn
with his outside shots. Wait.....WHAT? Lamb suffered through an 0-for-18 stretch over
the past week that made even the most hopeful fans cringe, so it's natural that his PER
dropped even further into the disaster zone. He took so long to hit his first NBA three
that I had joked my celebratory doves passed away long before he gave me a reason
to release them, but we've shifted to a point where this issue can't be joked about any
longer. Again, he's very young and his defensive prowess has been notable, but Lamb
is clearly not ready for the NBA right now.
*Ersan Ilyasova spent the first part of the season digging an incredible hole -- he
owned a 5.9 PER on Nov. 19 -- but since that time he's managed to climb up to a
respectable perch. His marks are still below average, and he's hardly worth the $7.9
million the Bucks are paying him this season, but things are improving. He's
effectively lowered the standard we hold him to, which is a tragedy in its own right.
Take a look at the changes from Vol. 2
Now let's get to the updated lineup pyramids (note the Daniels/Jennings/Ellis success
and then refer to my content above if you skipped over those paragraphs).
In case this is your first time reading the series, I'm breaking down the best and
worst trends among different lineup grouping for the Bucks. When I speak of a four-
man lineup, it means those four players are always in the five-man group, and the
final slot could be filled by anyone else on the roster (and so forth down the line to
two-man groups). Here is what else you need to know:
The sample sizes for lineup combinations are small, so only the most-
used groupings are considered, but the information provided below
serves to explain what has actually happened so far this year. You
can use these numbers in the following manner: When [insert player
grouping here] were on the floor, the Bucks outscored (or were
outscored by) opponents by a margin of [insert pts / 100 poss #].
Once again, here are the parameters I used:
- Best / Worst of the top-six lineups (by min/gm) for four- and five-man
lineups are listed.
- Best / Worst of the top-10 lineups (by min/gm) for three- and two-man
lineups, as well as the individual category are also listed.
Best Lineup Observations
*My best observation is posted at the outset of the article. Be sure to watch the video to
drive the point home.
*Marquis Daniels, Ekpe Udoh and Larry Sanders are the only three men who have not ssen
their defensive rating plummet when paired with Brandon Jennings and Monta Ellis. Those
three are among the best defenders the Bucks can put on the floor. If Daniels can't keep
up the offensive output, it will be interesting to see how effective this unit will be going
forward. The good news is that they've been excellent so far this season over 40 minutes
of action.
*If you haven't missed Beno Udrih, you haven't been watching Bucks games while he's
been out with an ankle injury.
Here's a look at the trends that have developed over the first three installments in the
series (click to enlarge).
Worst Lineup Observations
*The more Tobias Harris has played, the worse he's made things. Take a close look at
the image where I've combined all three volumes of the worst pyramids into a single
graphic. Harris only played 23 minutes additional minutes since Vol. 2 on Dec. 2, but
over that time he managed to drop even further from -7.7 pts / 100 poss to -9.6 pts /
100 poss. As it's been from the beginning, defense is the primary issue. All signs point
to the fact that he's not going to be a small forward in the future. I still think he could
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J.R. Smith's father tried to put the brakes on a report that his Sixth Man of the Year son was close to re-signing with the New York Knicks on Wednesday.
Earl Smith Sr. told ESPNNewYork.com that his son was still reviewing offers and might not decide on a team until Friday.
PHOTOS: SN's Top 20 free agents
The New York Daily News reported Wednesday that the Knicks and J.R. Smith were near an agreement on a four-year, $24 million contract, a deal that would be similar to what the Atlanta Hawks and free-agent forward Kyle Korver reportedly agreed to on Wednesday night.
Smith Sr. told ESPNNewYork.com that multiple teams have expressed interest in his son. League sources told the website that the Milwaukee Bucks, Detroit Pistons and Dallas Mavericks are among those teams. The Bucks, though, reportedly are working out a contract with free-agent shooting guard O.J. Mayo.
"It's not about who is offering, but it's about where he's going to be comfortable," Earl Smith Sr. told ESPNNewYork.com in a telephone interview.


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Only 10 years ago, a crop of 515 million pounds would have been considered huge for the California avocado industry.
But with consumption growing at least 10% annually, this year's crop of that amount is a "nice" size and should mean promotable volumes from March through early fall, said Jan DeLyser, vice president of marketing for the Irvine, Calif.-based California Avocado Commission.
Dana Thomas, president of Bloomington, Calif.-based Index Fresh, which markets under the AvoTerra label, agreed.
"That (515 million) is not a record by any means," he said. "When you take it in the overall context of how the market has grown and demand has increased, it's not what a 515 million crop was 10 years ago. So the bigger crop will provide opportunities, more than anything else."
Rising consumption
The 2011-12 crop ended up at 460 million pounds, and the record, set in 2005-06, was 600 million pounds.
At the same time, per-capita consumption has continued to rise, hitting 4.6 pounds per person in 2011-12, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Economics Research Service. That's more than double what it was in 2000-01.
Avocados typically are alternate bearing, producing a heavier crop one year followed by a lighter one the next. With last year's crop also being considered fairly large, DeLyser said it's a bit surprising that this year's crop is even larger.
But she pointed to better cultural practices for much of the volume moderation.
Growers, for example, have found if they pick some of the crop by April, it reduces stress on the trees before bloom. The result is better fruit set, which is especially important during a light year.
Growers and packers were picking limited quantities in February, but they expected harvest to pick up in March.
In mid-February, Bruce Dowhan, vice president and general manager of Giumarra Agricom LLC, Escondido, Calif., said the fruit on the trees appears to be a bit smaller than the industry is accustomed to at that time of year. However, he said that's expected, with the overall size of the crop and the number of fruit per tree.
Scott Bauwens, director of sourcing for Murrieta, Calif.-based West Pak Avocado Inc., said individual fruit size was typical for mid-February, especially considering the cold and relatively dry winter.
But he said he expected fruit size to increase once overnight temperatures began to rise and the Southern California production areas received a bit more rainfall.
Core California markets
The Mexican crop overlaps the California crop and was expected to be in the market until May or June. Imports from the Southern Hemisphere also are in the market during part of the California season.
The avocado commission targets core markets and key accounts, many of them in the West, that prefer California fruit, DeLyser said.
Del Rey Avocado, Fallbrook, Calif., began California avocado promotions with key retail accounts in February and will aggressively add more retailers as harvest picks up, said Bob Lucy, partner.
The California Department of Food and Agriculture, which tests avocado maturity, released size 48s Dec. 12.
"So the fruit two months into the season is excellent," Lucy said in mid-February. "There are a number of chains that have switched over to California fruit. Some people on the East Coast have made the switch too."
The commission plans several holiday-themed retail promotions throughout the season, beginning with St. Patrick's Day and running through Labor Day.
Although many think of Cinco de Mayo or Super Bowl Sunday as the top holiday for avocado consumption, DeLyser said the 2012 July Fourth set a record with 86 million pounds from all sources. That compares to this year's Super Bowl with 79 million pounds.
"It just shows that consumption is growing exponentially in the U.S., and it's broadening across occasions," she said. "Just the entire summer holidays — from Memorial Day, July Fourth and Labor Day, where people are getting together, and they're conscious of their pride in America — the California avocado fits very well in that."
Dowhan of Giumarra Agricom agreed, saying the warmer months are ripe for retail California avocado promotions.
"Avocados have become the party produce item," he said. "It's the perfect item for any type of holiday or three-day weekend or any reason for a get-together. They've become very popular for a whole list of holidays."


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The IRS warns taxpayers about a "Dirty Dozen" tax scams that tend to peak this time of year. They include:
* Identity theft -- tops this year's list. Taxpayers who believe they are at risk of this due to lost or stolen personal information should immediately contact the IRS so the agency can secure their tax account. The IRS's Identity Protection Specialized Unit is at 800-908-4490, or see IRS.gov's identity protection page.
* Phishing -- typically involves an unsolicited email or a fake website that seems legitimate but lures victims into providing personal and financial information. The IRS does not initiate contact with taxpayers by email, text message or on social media to request personal or financial information. If you receive an unsolicited contact that appears to be from the IRS, send it to firstname.lastname@example.com.
* Return preparer fraud. Only use a tax preparer who signs the return they prepare for you and enters their IRS Preparer Tax Identification Number. For tips on this, visit www.irs.gov/chooseataxpro.
* "Free Money" from the IRS and tax scams involving Social Security. Some scammers prey on low income, elderly and church members, using flyers and ads with promises of nonexistent refunds. Usually, these victims don't have to file a tax return and in some cases, may be due a tax credit or refund, but scammers fraudulently inflate income or use other false information to file a return to obtain a larger refund.
* False or inflated income and expenses -- to get a larger refund is tax fraud. This includes false claims for the Earned Income Tax Credit. In many cases the taxpayer ends up repaying the refund, including penalties and interest and in some cases may face criminal prosecution.
* False Form 1099 refund claims. Involve filing a fake information return, such as a Form 1099-OID, to justify a false refund claim.
* Frivolous arguments. These schemers advise taxpayers to make unreasonable and outlandish claims to avoid paying the taxes they owe. The courts have consistently thrown out these false arguments.
* Falsely claiming zero wages -- is an illegal way to lower the amount of taxes owed and can result in a $5,000 penalty.
Source: Internal Revenue Service


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