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ST. LOUIS -- For the second straight season, Matt Carpenter has been named the Cardinals' winner of the Heart and Hustle Award, presented annually by the Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association to honor players "who demonstrate a passion for the game of baseball and best embody the values, spirit and tradition of the game."
The Heart and Hustle Award recipient from each of the 30 teams is now eligible to be named the overall winner, with that announcement set for Nov. 18. The 30 team winners were chosen by MLBPAA committees of alumni players with a connection to each team.
Carpenter will be honored as the Cardinals' Heart and Hustle Award winner in a ceremony prior to a home game later this season.
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THIS historic photograph is thought to be a thriving Erith factory before it was bombed during the Second World War.
Grandfather-of-two David Slade came across the image when he was clearing his sister-in-law Pauline Michell's belongings and believes it could be Burndept's, which made electrical equipment and Vidor radios in St Fidelis' Road.
Mr Slade, 83, who grew up in Picardy Road, says he thinks Pauline's mother Violet might be in shot.
He told News Shopper: "It came out of the blue really.
"She died recently and I was going through her belongings and came across the photo and suddenly realised it could be of interest.
"I get the impression the woman second from the front in the right- hand corner is Violet Michell, who worked as a shop steward there for many years.
"Looking at the construction of the building it looks as if it's going back some time. I can't identify it.
"It looks like a lot of woman are doing coil winding for radio equipment."
Research by Simon McKeon, Bexley's local studies and archive manager, revealed Burndept's was based in the former Vickers-Maxim munitions factory in St Fidelis' Road, off West Street and close to the railway line and where Bronze Age Way now runs through.
He said: "The photo looks to be the original pre-war factory, so I would date the photo somewhere between 1934 and 1942.
"In the photograph, the women are being overseen by a male supervisor who was in charge of the shift.
"It looks as though the women are making components for some sort of electrical equipment.
"The women were on 'piece work' which meant the more components they put together the more they were paid.
"If you look very closely you can see batteries on the conveyor belt."
During the war Burndept's produced military communication equipment until April 1941, when the Erith factory was almost completely destroyed by a German incendiary raid, forcing the company to relocate production to a former jute mill in Dundee.
However, after the war, Burndept's returned to Erith where they set up business in Erith High Street and St Fidelis Road.
During the 1960s, the company manufactured the SARBE lifejacket beacon for the RAF and a number of Commonwealth and foreign air forces. The beacon sent an automatic and continuous transmission of a homing signal as soon as the life jacket entered the water.
The factory closed in 1977.
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The number five was the common denominator Saturday for the UCLA men's and women's track and field teams.
The men's team completed a perfect dual-meet season with an 85-78 upset of No. 9 USC, with the women's team ending a five-year losing streak with a 90-73 win over the No. 23 Trojans at Loker Stadium.
It's the first time since 2006 both Bruin teams swept the annual dual meet and the first time since 2005 both achieved the feat on the road.
UCLA men's team swept three distance races and three field events, including the pole vault, shot put and discus.
"I am really proud of both teams to come out here and get the victories," said Mike Woespe, who won the pole vault by clearing 17 feet.
"There is no better feeling than winning this dual meet, especially at USC. We had phenomenal fans in the stands. There was a lot of blue out there. It was a blast."
The No. 13-ranked Bruins didn't secure the victory until Dillon Stucky won the triple jump with a leap of 51-1/2, which would hold up against USC's final two attempts.
The Trojans' Bryshon Nellum capped a big day winning the 200-meter dash with a wind-legal 20.37 for the fastest collegiate time so far this season and the fourth fastest in the world. Nellum also won the 400 at 46.26, followed by teammate Reggie Wyatt (46.47), who captured the 400 hurdles (52.79). USC's Aaron Brown won the 100 (10.24), in addition to anchoring the 4 x 100 relay (40.18) and contributing to the 4 x 400 relay (3:11.62).
Turquoise Thompson and Kylie Price both won two events to lead the Bruins women's team.
Thompson clocked a personal-best 52.31 in the 400 and prevailed in 57.58 in the 400 hurdles.
"It's my last year, so I am definitely excited to come out with a win," Thompson said. "It was on my bucket list and I got it. So, next is the Pac-12 championships. That's where it's at."
Price won the 100 (11.36) and the long jump (20-9 1/4). Brea Buchanan clocked 12.95 to win the 100 hurdles for UCLA, which swept four events. Akawkaw Ndipagbor won three events for USC. The sophomore clocked 23.72 in the 200 and ran a leg in the 4 x 100 relay (43.86) and the 4 x 400 relay (3:39.69).
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Women's water polo
USC 11, Arizona State 5: The No. 2 Trojans (23-1) advanced to the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation tournament final in Berkeley.
Monica Vavic had three goals, with Kaleigh Gilchrist and Anni Espar both scoring twice for USC, which plays top-seeded Stanford (27-1) today for the championship.
Flora Bolonyai had nine saves for USC, which led 5-0 after one quarter.
Stanford 11, UCLA 7: Danielle Ferraro had two goals for the No. 4 Bruins (25-6), who fell short of defending their MPSF title with the semifinal loss at Berkeley.
Sami Hill had 10 saves for UCLA, which plays No. 3 Arizona State today for third place.
Women's tennis
Pepperdine 4, St. Mary's 0: After losing their first nine matches of the season, the Waves (12-11) completed the most impressive turnaround in program history to clinch the West Coast Conference tournament title in San Diego.
Lorraine Guillermo, Khunpak Issara and Ale Granillo won in singles to secure the victory for Pepperdine, which tied for the regular-season crown with St. Mary's and Santa Clara after losing to the Gaels 4-1.
UCLA 10, Washington State 1: Nick Vander Tuig (7-3) allowed one run on seven hits with eight strikeouts for the No. 9 Bruins (27-12, 11-6 Pac-12).
Christoph Bono was 2 for 3 with a home run and three RBIs, with Pat Valaika also homering for UCLA, which received two hits each from Eric Filia and Kevin Kramer.
Oregon State 3, USC 0: Wyatt Strahan (2-3) pitched 7 2/3 innings, allowing five hits and striking out three, but it wasn't enough for the Trojans (16-25, 8-12 Pac-12) against No. 7 Oregon State (33-8, 13-4).
Garrett Stubbs and Bobby Stahel both had two hits for USC.
The Master's 10, Westmont 0: The Mustangs scored all 10 runs in the first three innings to wrap up the Golden State Athletic Conference title.
Steve Karkenny (Chatsworth) was 2 for 3 with a run and two RBI for the Mustangs (37-15, 25-11).
Jonathan Popadics and Joe Riddle both had two hits for The Master's, which posted a 5-1 victory in Saturday's opener. Karkenny homered and drove in two runs, with Cody Harris, Sam Robison and Caleb Halverson all collecting two hits.
UCLA 7, Oregon 5: B.B. Bates, Mysha Sataraka and Jessica Hall all homered for the No. 16 Bruins (32-16, 8-12 Pac-12), who evened the series with No. 4 Oregon (39-7, 14-3). Allexis Bennett had two hits and two RBIs for UCLA.
Sand volleyball
USC pair takes first: In an exhibition tournament match against USA Junior National team members Geena Urango and Courtney Trevino, USC's Stevi Robinson and Kirby Burnham placed first with a 21-15, 22-24, 15-13 victory.
Burnham and Robinson won four matches for USC, which also received a fourth-place finish from Cinnamon Sary and Katie Fuller, along with a fifth-place effort from Kati Duddridge and Brooke Fournier.


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Prospective Randomized Trial Comparing DEB Versus Conventional PTA for the Treatment of Hemodialysis AVF or AVG Stenoses (DEBAPTA)
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|Stenosis of Arteriovenous Dialysis Fistula Arteriovenous Graft Stenosis
|Device: Conventional PTA Device: Drug Eluting Balloon (DEB)
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|Prospective Randomized Trial Comparing Drug Eluting Balloon Angioplasty Versus Conventional Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty Balloon for the Treatment of Hemodialysis Arterio-Venous Fistula or Arterio-Venous Graft Stenoses
- Late luminal loss [ Time Frame: 6 months ]Late luminal loss is defined as the difference between the minimum lumen diameters after angioplasty and at the end of the 6-month follow-up angiogram.
- Restenosis rate [ Time Frame: 6 months ]Restenosis rate is defined as the incidence of stenosis ≥50% of the diameter of the reference vessel segment.
- Primary patency [ Time Frame: 6 months ]Primary patency is defined as the interval from balloon angioplasty until the next access thrombosis or repeated intervention to maintain access function, or until access abandonment if no interval intervention. It ends with treatment of a lesion anywhere within the access circuit, from the arterial inflow to the superior vena cava-right atrial junction.
- Primary assisted patency [ Time Frame: 6 months ]Primary assisted patency is defined as the interval from balloon angioplasty until access thrombosis or a surgical intervention that excludes the treated lesion from the access circuit. Examples include percutaneous treatments of either restenosis/occlusion of the previously treated lesion or a new arterial or venous outflow stenosis/occlusion (excluding access thrombosis). It ends with percutaneous thrombolysis/thrombectomy or simple surgical thrombectomy.
- Secondary patency [ Time Frame: 6 months ]Secondary patency is defined as the interval after balloon angioplasty until the access is surgically declotted, revised or abandoned because of inability to treat the original lesion, choice of surgeon, transplant, loss to follow-up, etc. Examples include thrombolysis and percutaneous thrombectomy, as well as multiple repetitive treatments.
- Anatomic success [ Time Frame: Immediate post procedure ]Anatomic success is defined as <30% residual stenosis diameter measured immediately after angioplasty.
- Clinical success [ Time Frame: Immediate post procedure ]Clinical success is defined as an improvement from baseline in the clinical or hemodynamic parameter (e.g., blood flow, venous pressures) that was the initial indicator of fistula/ graft dysfunction.
- Procedural success [ Time Frame: Immediate post procedure ]Procedural success is defined as the combination of anatomic success and clinical success.
|Study Start Date:
|January 2012
|Study Completion Date:
|November 2013
|Primary Completion Date:
|November 2013 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
Active Comparator: Conventional PTA only
Treatment Arm 1- Conventional PTA only
The conventional balloon is used and the diameter of the balloon should be the same or oversized by 1mm the diameter of the reference vessel.
An inflation device with a pressure gauge is used to inflate up to manufacturers' stated burst pressure. The duration of balloon inflation will be 2 minutes.
At the end of the first angioplasty, an AVFistulogram/AVGraftogram will be obtained to document results. If there is residual stenosis of >30%, a repeat angioplasty using the same balloon or another appropriately oversized balloon by 1mm will be used for an additional 2 minutes. A final angiogram will be obtained for documentation.
Device: Conventional PTA
Use of conventional balloon for angioplasty only
Other Name: REEF angioplasty balloon (Manufacturer Medtronic)
Experimental: Drug Eluting Balloon (DEB)
Treatment arm 2 - Conventional Balloon with DEB
A Conventional balloon is used to pre-dilate the target lesion. The DEB of a similar diameter to the conventional balloon used is then inflated across the stenosis. An inflation device with a pressure gauge is used to inflate up to manufacturers' stated burst pressure. The duration of balloon inflation will be 1 minute. A final angiogram will be obtained for documentation. The drug coated on the DEB is Paclitaxel.
Device: Drug Eluting Balloon (DEB)
Use of DEB after conventional balloon angioplasty
Other Name: IN.PACT ADMIRAL Paclitaxel-eluting Balloon (Medtronic)
Detailed Description:
Neointimal hyperplasia is the main cause of hemodialysis access [arterio-venous fistula (AVF) or graft (AVG)] dysfunction and thrombosis. Although endovascular techniques like percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA), catheter directed thrombolysis, mechanical thrombectomy or bare metal stenting, may salvage the access, long term patency remains dismal due to recurrent stenosis from neointimal hyperplasia.
Drug Eluting Balloon (DEB) is effective in inhibiting neointimal hyperplasia for treatment of coronary in-stent restenosis since 2006 and more recently in femoropopliteal arteries, reducing restenosis rates and prolonging patency.
Specific Aim:
To determine the efficacy of DEB in reducing restenosis rates and prolonging the patency of AVFs/AVGs compared to PTA.
DEB is superior to PTA in reducing late luminal loss and restenosis rates, while prolonging primary and secondary patencies.
Prospective, randomized clinical trial with study population comprising of patients with dysfunctional AVFs/AVGs due to underlying stenoses. The patients will be randomized to receive either DEB or PTA.
The 6-month late luminal loss will be primary endpoint. The secondary endpoints of restenosis rate, primary and secondary patencies, will also be determined.
Major Clinical Significance:
Hemodialysis access failures constitute significant morbidity and costs to patient and healthcare system. Maintaining access patency consumes significant resources and constitutes a significant portion of the work of vascular surgeons, nephrologists and interventional radiologists.
Any strategy that reduces access failure or prolonging access lifespan will be beneficial. If DEB is proven to be superior to PTA, there will be a paradigm shift in management of hemodialysis access failures from restenosis - similar to how DEB has changed practice in managing coronary artery in-stent restenosis.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|21 Years and older (Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Upper limb or groin AVF/AVG
- The AVF/AVG is > 3 months old.
- Native vessel measures between 4 to 7 mm diameter (corresponding to the sizes of available DEBs).
- The fistula or graft must not be thrombosed.
- Able to cross with guide wire
- Platelet count >50,000/l (platelet infusion if <100,000/l)
- PT/PTT not more than 3 seconds above normal (FFP infusion for abnormal PT/PTT)
Exclusion Criteria:
- Uncorrectable coagulopathy (despite transfusion) or hypercoagulable state.
- Evidence of systemic infection or a local infection associated with the fistula or graft.
- The patient is < 21 years of age.
- The patient is pregnant.
- Patient is enrolled in another investigational study
- Patient has comorbid conditions that may limit their ability to comply with the follow-up requirement.
- Life expectancy < 6 months
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01544907
|Singapore General Hospital
|Singapore, Singapore, 169068
|Principal Investigator:
|Farah G Irani, MBBS,FRCR
|Singapore General Hospital
|Responsible Party:
|Farah Gillan Irani, Principal Investigator, Consultant Radiologist, Singapore General Hospital
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT01544907 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
|Study First Received:
|February 29, 2012
|Last Updated:
|March 4, 2014
Keywords provided by Farah Gillan Irani, Singapore General Hospital:
Drug Eluting Balloon
Arteriovenous fistula or graft stenosis
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Constriction, Pathologic
Pathological Conditions, Anatomical
Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic
Antineoplastic Agents
Tubulin Modulators
Antimitotic Agents
Mitosis Modulators
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on September 21, 2017


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The meeting will be held in the community rooms in the front of the Ontario Police Department, 2500 S. Archibald Ave.
There will be a brief SWAT demonstration and then everyone will go into the station, where the program will be explained in further detail.
The Explorer Program is a youth group designed for teens from 14 to 20 years old. Explorers learn about police work through ride-a-longs, assisting Police Department personnel and other related duties. Those interested must bring a parent or legal guardian to the orientation.
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Say goodbye to 'Cyclists Stay Back' stickers
The stickers were intended for vehicles with blind spots, in particular lorries weighing 3.5t and over, but they have appeared on vehicles that do not have significant blind spots like taxis, vans and buses.
Concerns about impact
CTC is concerned that the design of the stickers and displaying them on vehicles without significant blind spots is having an adverse impact on driver behaviour.
The wording 'cyclists stay back', which implies that it is the cyclist's responsibility to stay behind all vehicles at all times, has led to incidents where drivers have accused cyclists of behaving contrary to the rules of the road.
Overtaking on the left side is perfectly lawful where traffic is slow-moving or stopped. If there is no chance for that traffic to turn left, then it can be the safer option. What's more, telling cyclists not to pass on the left side of the road makes no sense, given that most cycle lanes are located there.
TfL's response
In a letter sent to TfL in February this year, a consortium of cycling organisations, including CTC, LCC, RoadPeace, the Road Danger Reduction Forum, the Borough Cycling Officers Group, and the Association of Bikeability Schemes, requested that TfL instruct bus, van and taxi operators to remove the signs and re-word the signs remaining on HGVs.
TfL responded by saying it would be too expensive to remove the stickers from these vehicles, but that it was willing to take a second look at the sticker design.
The cycling and road safety organisations had prepared for a confrontation with TfL at the meeting on June 25 but were pleasantly surprised at TfL's willingness to cooperate.
These stickers were intended as a warning to cyclists of the dangers of cycling alongside large vehicles, not as a prohibition. The new design, which we expect to see in London by the end of the summer, will better reflect this message."
Rhia Weston
CTC's Road Safety Campaigner
TfL officials acknowledged that something must be done about the many vehicles displaying the stickers unnecessarily, but said they do not have the power to order operators not party to the TfL-led Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) to remove them.
TfL have, however, already sent instructions to all FORS members on the correct usage of the stickers and have agreed to make the instructions available on the TfL website. Anyone wanting to let an operator know the correct way to display the stickers will be able, in future, to direct them to this area of the website.
TfL also agreed to redesign the stickers following consultation with cycling organisations. The stickers will be re-issued to operators by the end of the summer, along with instructions on how to correctly display them.
The stickers will remain on buses, but with different wording to those on HGVs. The bus stickers will politely request that cyclists let a bus pull in to a bus stop rather than ordering cyclists never to pass buses on the inside.
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Some good news. These signs
Some good news. These signs were a bit anti-cyclist. They seemed to be blaming cyclist behaviour (undertaking stationery/slow-moving traffic) as the prime cause of cyclist injuries/deaths, instead of accepting responsibility to reduce the HGV/bus blind-spots that are not so dangerously unsafe for other road users.
Another similarly notorious sticker is the 'if you can't see my mirrors, I can't see you', again trying to pass the responsibility for safely driving a large vehicle onto other road users.
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All credit to the CTC for
All credit to the CTC for helping to challenge these offensive notices. Now, what about "Cyclists Dismount"?
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Ah yes, the old 'Cyclists
Ah yes, the old 'Cyclists Dismount' chestnut - see http://www.cyclestreets.net/location/11500/.
CTC has been banging on at the Department for Transport (DfT) to abolish this sign for many a year!
The good news is that, when DfT was revising the traffic signing regs in 2011 (the snappily named Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions, TSRGD), they did agree that traffic sign 966 (or, "the sign to diagram 966", to use the correct jargon) should be amended to say "Cyclists rejoin carriageway" (see https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/fil... para 101).
However they still retained "Cyclists Dismount" as a permitted variant for sign 966. And they certainly haven't gone so far as to tell local authorities to take down existing examples of the old 966 sign (if only! )
The frustrating thing was that the 1996 'Cycle Friendly Infrastructure' guidance did advise that this sign should be "progressively removed". But it was only guidance...
Still, the fact that it has been relegated to a permitted variant is a start. Even better news is contained in Chapter 1 of the consultation draft of Transport for London's new London Cycling Design Standards (https://consultations.tfl.gov.uk/cycling/draft-london-cycling-design-sta...). Paragraph 9 says, "Chicanes and 'cyclist dismount' signs must be
avoided." And paragraph 12 goes further still:
"The 'Cyclists dismount' sign is the infallible mark of a faulty cycle route. No-one wants to get off and walk. Either the sign will be disobeyed, or the route will simply not be used. If a route cannot be done without these signs, it should not be done at all."
Now we just need to get DfT to write something similar into some national design standards...!
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In Sheffield we have
In Sheffield we have "Cyclists Give Way to Pedestrians" signs in shared use areas and I believe the council has applied for DfT approval for this sign.
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It is nearly impossible to talk about either Juan Manuel Marquez or Tim Bradley without talking about Manny Pacquiao. After Oct. 12, it might also be nearly impossible to talk about Marquez without talking about Bradley, or to talk about Bradley without talking about Marquez.
Pacquiao is the common thread who elevated the names of both Marquez and Bradley through his pay-per-view bouts with them, and part of what has drawn Marquez and Bradley together for their PPV-headlining showdown is their shared status as the only men to defeat Pacquiao in the last eight years. However, their victories over the Filipino icon couldn't be more dissimilar. In December 2012, Marquez flipped the switch on Pacquiao's senses with a single counter right hand, scoring a one-punch knockout that will be replayed for decades, perhaps centuries, to come. Six months earlier, Bradley was awarded one of the most controversial decisions in pugilistic history, a split nod over Pacquiao that, to most observers, wasn't just debatable; it was inexplicable.
The 40-year-old Marquez (55-6-1, 40 KOs) and 30-year-old Bradley (30-0, 12 KOs, 1 No-Contest) have arrived at this destination via decidedly different angles, but here they are, both looking to build on wins over Pacquiao with the most meaningful bout they can take that doesn't involve Pac-Man. Marquez vs. Bradley is loaded with questions, controversies, and subplots. And if their most recent performances are any indication, the action might just live up to the intrigue.
That's because on top of Marquez's knockout of Pacquiao being 2012's Fight of the Year, Bradley's narrow decision win over Ruslan Provodnikov is arguably the leading candidate for 2013's honors. Bradley, previously considered a defensively sound strategist with a tendency to maul and headbutt, was all heart and heroics against Provodnikov, fighting some 11 rounds in a concussed fog. "I think if I would have just boxed, it would have been, 'Oh, Tim Bradley just boxed another guy, got another win, who cares?'" Bradley reasoned on a recent episode of 24/7. The man known as "Desert Storm" might have lopped years off his career with the Provodnikov fight, but he also reached new heights of popularity. The question is whether the lingering effects of that fight will announce their presence just seven months later against Marquez.
The future Hall of Famer from Mexico City, meanwhile, faces questions of his own. Chief among them is whether the milestone birthday he recently celebrated is anything more than a number. "I've just turned 40, but I feel 25," Marquez said. "I feel great. Physically and mentally, I feel like myself. Being 40 doesn't mean anything."
HBO boxing analyst Max Kellerman would like to believe Marquez, but he's reluctant to make any such assumptions heading into the Bradley fight.
"There's always a chance that a great old fighter grows old overnight," Kellerman noted. "And by the way, usually that happens when either fighting another great fighter or a really good young fighter. And Bradley kind of splits the difference. He's still in his prime, and he's really good. Bradley has good mobility. He's just the kind of guy that can make you look old. Any fighter in the world, I don't care who you are, if you get in there with Tim Bradley, you have your work cut out. Period. Floyd Mayweather, Manny Pacquiao, I don't care who it is, if you sign to fight Tim Bradley, he's going to find out about you. His talents are a B-plus across the board, but he's A-plus-plus determination, and I think that makes him more than the sum of his parts."
Marquez's parts, meanwhile, have come under scrutiny of late, since he showed up for the third Pacquiao bout sporting an improved physique and for their fourth fight even more chiseled. Few sports fans are naïve about the presence of performance-enhancing drugs anymore, and Marquez's transformation into a shredded one-punch knockout artist raised questions, naturally, about how natural he is. The drug testing protocol has been a central plotline in Marquez-Bradley from the moment negotiations for the fight began, and in the end, it was decided that the testing would be conducted by the Nevada State Athletic Commission, which supposedly is testing as stringently as any independent organization does.
Fans are skeptical, of course. How Marquez's body looks and how damaging his punches are against Bradley might impact whether people attach an enduring asterisk to his knockout of Pacquiao. So, even coming off the greatest win of his career, Marquez has a lot to prove and should, theoretically, be motivated enough to avoid an emotional letdown.
"Will he be as emotionally invested as he was against Pacquiao?" Kellerman wondered. "Pretty hard to do that, considering who Pacquiao is, what he'd done to other great Mexican fighters, and the fact that Marquez felt he'd been ripped off every time against Pacquiao. It's hard to imagine that Marquez could be as amped up for Bradley as he was for Pacquiao. But I think Marquez will be fully prepared here. He knows he can't take Tim Bradley lightly."
The shadow of Pacquiao looms over this fight for both men. If Pacquiao defeats Brandon Rios a month later, then a fifth war with Marquez or a rematch with Bradley, depending upon who prevails on Oct. 12, will make a great deal of sense. But Marquez-Bradley is one of those matchups that's so fascinating on paper, so potentially explosive if the action-oriented versions of each warrior show up, that a new iconic rivalry might be born.
In other words, don't go penciling in Marquez-Pacquiao V or Bradley-Pacquiao II on your 2014 calendar. Marquez-Bradley I could turn Marquez-Bradley II into the hottest future matchup in the welterweight division.


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DETROIT - Calvin Friday has not seen his wife Joyce in nearly a month.
The 74-year-old Detroit woman went missing Dec. 1. She was last seen at the couple's home on Cooley Street on the city's northwest side.
Read more: Husband makes plea for wife's safe return home
On Monday, Calvin, family members and a neighborhood crime fighting group took to the streets again to search for Joyce. They handed out flyers to drivers.
Calvin said his wife has Dementia and is currently without her medication. He is offering a $1,000 reward for her safe return.
"I won't stop. It's hard to stop. I can't stop, can't sleep. So how will I stop just looking for her? When I am at home I don't feel comfortable knowing she is out here lost somewhere," Calvin said.
Joyce is 4 feet 10 inches tall. She weighs about 90 pounds. She was last seen wearing a red coat and khaki pants. The couple's home is near Grand River Avenue and Lahser Road, where she was last seen.
Joyce Friday has been missing since Dec. 1, 2012.
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June 25, 2013
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Team Tracker, Basics
The Baseball Prospectus Team Tracker is the most sophisticated stat-tracking tool available on the web. But that doesn't mean it has to be complicated to use. Starting at the beginning, when you click on the Team Tracker page for the very first time, an empty report is presented to you, as such:
This is empty because you have no teams to track yet. But that's easy to change, and you can add dozens of teams with any combinations of players, such as all your teams in your various fantasy leagues as well as each of your competitors' teams as well. Or, if you don't have a "team," you can enter any list of names you desire, such as the Cubs' current 40-man roster or the list of players leading in All-Star voting. The first step is to click on the "Edit Teams" link, which takes you to this page:
Entering "NL-Only Yahoo Team" and clicking Add Team adds this new team. At this point, you can set some options for your newly created organization, one of which is the time period you prefer to view by default when you see the report. This default time period can be changed later, and you can always select any option while looking at the report. But here's what's available, to give you an idea:
Forecasts are most useful during the offseason, when you can compare PECOTA projections for your players, while daily or weekly options appeal to many fantasy players.
Now, you wonder, "where do the players go?" If you aren't copying a fantasy roster, skip forward to the "Edit Roster" section below. If you do have a fantasy roster—such as this one taken from my NL-only Yahoo league—some shortcuts for loading your players are available:
Using some basic cut-and-paste into a spreadsheet, and then cleaning up the rows that aren't really players (since Yahoo doesn't have an "export" function for rosters), the player list comes out as 25 names:
Edit Roster
You don't need to be armed with a list of names as above in order to populate a roster. Just type in names or parts of names to look up players from the approximately 9000 that are available in the Team Tracker system (Note: only MLB stats—and projections of MLB stats—are available in Team Tracker, though the comments from last week's article about Prospect Tracker give some suggestions of where to look for minor-league stats for your tracked players). To look up Mike Trout, for example, I entered "Trout" in the "Search by Name" box and chose "CF" for a position, and clicked "Do Filter and/or Search." This returns a list of all players with names like "Trout" who are center fielders. Without much surprise, there's only one:
But pitchers with "Smith" in their name is a different story:
One (or more) of the names in the leftmost box can be highlighted (using control-click to highlight a second player after clicking on the first one), and then the box below to add them to your team or watched list can be clicked. For now, don't worry about the watched list—just highlight Mike Trout to add him to the roster.
Remember the list of 25 names from above? I don't really want to retype all 25 players, and fortunately, Team Tracker doesn't require me to. I simply click on the link "click here to add a list of players" and paste in the 25 names to one of the two boxes (Roster or Watched List). When I do that with my 25 names from above and click the "Add Players" button, I see:
I want to add all these guys, so I leave them all checked and click the "Confirm" button. After doing that, I click on the "My Team Tracker" link, and I'm taken back to the original page, except that my fantasy production from yesterday is now shown for each of my players:
Those are the basics of Team Tracker, enough to get you started. Feel free to play around with the features, and check back next week for details about more advanced options.
Rob McQuown is an author of Baseball Prospectus. Follow @robmcquown
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Thanks for the article Rob. I've been trying to add in my Scoresheet league team for my Team Tracker, and after selecting the league and typing in the team #, the team fails to load. Our league is definitely active. I tried a different (random) Scoresheet league and team, and still no dice.
Jun 25, 2013 08:37 AM
That's no good, sorry you're having troubles. I Dropped and re-loaded my Scoresheet team in the process of writing this, and tried it again just now, with no problems. It's actually accessing the Scoresheet site, so it's possible that something in your browser settings is blocking it from working, or that you chose two leagues which aren't working.
Jun 25, 2013 08:59 AM
John Carter
Ah, very cool about loading a list. I could have cut and pasted my Scoresheet ranking list for the supplemental draft just passed. Next month.
Jun 25, 2013 09:32 AM
Joal K.
Any chance you'd make the columns sortable? I use this to track my Strat league rosters, including upcoming free agents. It would be really nice to sort by position or at bats or games started.
Jun 25, 2013 10:19 AM
David Sullivan
Thanks for this. Completely forgot it was here. Great tool.
Jun 25, 2013 10:22 AM
When can we expect Julio Urias to be added to the database?
Jun 25, 2013 12:22 PM
Any chance the batters stats could include lefty / righty OPS (VSL_OPS, VSR_OPS)?
Jun 25, 2013 15:21 PM
Can we have Luiz Gogara P TEX, any thoughts?
Jun 27, 2013 15:02 PM
I think when you say his name backward, you get "Aragog Ziul". On a more serious note, you can now add him to your Team Tracker teams. Always happy to add new players. Even lists, though if you send me a list, please include BP ID numbers if you can (available on their player cards, or via a link from the Sortable Statistics page - http://www.baseballprospectus.com/sortable/playerid_list.php, then if you don't see the player you want, there's another link for a complete CSV)
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Studio recordings Instruments Overhead Ambience recordings MS (together with the M 160) and Blumlein recordings beyerdynamic is one of few microphone manufacturers world-wide that still produce ribbon microphones. One of them is the legendary M 130. The M 130's unique double ribbon element has a superb transient response, creating a highly detailed sound with unequalled accuracy and transparency. The bidirectional figure eight polar pattern effectively suppresses unwanted interference from the sides. The M 130's balanced, uncoloured sound handles a wide variety of applications. In conjunction with the hypercardioid M 160, the M 130 is ideal for creating an authentic stereo image through the use of the MS- (Mid-Side) technique. The M 130 gives excellent results when the Mid-Side technique is used to record or broadcast a true stereo image. Its rugged Design handles the demands of remote recording/broadcast sessions as easily as those of the studio. Alone, the M 130 allows the recording of background audience noise and concert hall 'ambience' without unwanted resonances. In the recording studio it is effective with backing vocal groups, percussion and mounted toms. The M 130's crisply articulated, uncoloured sound is well suited to such demanding audiophile applications as digital and direct-to-disc recording. Features
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Among you readers there are surely some who may grin now and think: "I have been working with this microphone for many years now and I know why." I can understand this statement: In general microphones with an eight polar pattern are suitable for MS and other stereo techniques; they are frequency stable and have an excellent off-axis attenuation, ribbon microphones are good-natured devices with a harmonious sound, which lack a little bit highs, but are fast enough to collect sonic details of the sound sources. The Beyerdynamic M 130, in particular, features more properties that other Ribbons cannot provide such as robustness and compactness. Both are not insignificant, when I think with what caution I have to handle my huge, sensitive and very heavy Coles. Another thing what is not or only partially true for other ribbon microphone is the price: with 500 Euro at the shop it is surprisingly inexpensive because terms such as "precision tool made in Germany" or "Classic" usually mean exorbitant prices! "
Conclusion: Well with the Beyerdynamic M 130 it is as with most classics. One could complain about small detail or principles. There is hardly anything one could complain about, because the M 130 does not have out-of-date details such as holders worthy of discussion as some Sennheiser classics. Although being a ribbon microphone, it is even quite insensitive to external influences. What remains is a sound transducer which exploits the advantages of the principle and minimises the disadvantages better than any other microphone of this kind. Regarding the sound some users desire an even stronger character like Coles or AEA can provide. With the beyerdynamic M 130, however, you will receive a microphone which can be used with many instruments – it slightly colourises but sounds still beautiful and supplies a signal which can still be processed when needed without "decay". The long history of the M 130 can be fully traced and I would not be surprise if we see it for many decades on the market.


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Living Dead Dolls Resurrection Series 7...
Mezco Toyz has revealed the first of many exclusives for this year's San Diego Comic-Con. Available for pre-order now at mezcotoyz.com/exclusives is Living Dead Dolls Resurrection Series 7.
The latest dolls to be reimagined for the collection are:
- Revenant
- Dahlia
- Lust
- Killbaby
Each member of this limited edition quartet of the damned comes with its own death certificate, and entombed in its own coffin. This is a non-numbered limited edition item.
Living Dead Dolls Resurrection Series 7 is available as a standard edition set prioced at $225 and a variant set in all black priced priced at $250.
To insure your action figure collection, get in touch with Collectibles Insurance, the official insurance company of the Figures.com network. Say "Figures.com" to get 5% off your first term premiums.
To buy action figures, take a look at BigBadToyStore.com, AlterEgoComics.com, PlasmaInfusion.com, Toynk.com, BriansToys.com, ToyWiz.com, and MonkeyDepot.com.


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Saint Joseph's University is committed to providing information and resources to assist you in managing the costs of your graduate education, including need- and non-need-based loans and tuition financing options. The University has a tradition of extending educational opportunity to all academically-qualified students. Please contact Hawk Central for information on what options may be available to you.
You should also be aware of two important federal programs when calculating and reviewing your options. One is the College Cost Reductions and Access Act, which caps (Federal) loan repayment based on your family income, and forgives any remaining debt after making payments for 25 years, or for 10 years in public service jobs.
Saint Joseph's also a proud participant in the "Yellow Ribbon" program agreement with the Department of Veterans Affairs as part of the Post-9/11 GI Bill to improve financial aid for veterans.
Finally, a number of graduate programs offer assistantships which provide a stipend and/or tuition benefits. Explore these links or contact the director of the program you are interested in for further information.
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Jeff Caldwell is known to audiences nationwide as a clean, clever comedian with one of the brightest standup acts around.
Whether at a comedy club or a corporate event, Jeff delivers smart, funny jokes on topics ranging from the daily news to the daily grind, subtly tailoring his material to fit any crowd.
CBS got wise to Jeff, scooping him up to develop his own sitcom (which didn't get on the air, but that's a story for another day). He's made two appearances on "The Late Show with David Letterman," just made his third appearance on "The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson" and made his Comedy Central debut on "Live at Gotham." Jeff has also appeared with Keith Olbermann, Dennis Miller, on XM Radio, and is a regular on the nationally syndicated "Bob and Tom" radio show.


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Here's a bag I just made. It holds six discs plus one putter on the outside. I decided to make it because there are so many shorter courses where I only need a few discs and I don't like lugging around all 12 if I'm not gonna use them. I also made it to try and challenge myself to throw fewer discs on longer courses.
I made it up as I went along. The material is 200 D oxford nylon, 1" polyester webbing, high strength thread, and some shock cord. I had all the materials laying around after a few other projects. I've been making some outdoor gear like hammocks and tarps/tents.
Inside: Teebird, Leopard, 2 Rocs, Rhyno, Pure - and a Zero Pure in the putter pocket.


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Oh I get it now -- you really deeply understand Dzogchen teachings and Ati Guru Yoga much better than anyone here on Dharmawheel.
Malcom How old are you? 11 -12 or you are just a teenager?
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Actors Theatre of Louisville held a "Cocktails & Costumes†party in its costume shop July 28 to raise money and awareness for the theater. Those attending the party, themed, "Through the Decades,†had the option to either wear clothing from their favorite time period or choose an outfit from the theater's costume racks.
The event was hosted by the GO Board, a young professionals organization which offers networking and exclusive events for those interested in supporting Actors Theatre.
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As the Republican-led House of Representatives was seeking to find votes to extend the current farm bill by a year, the Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance is pushing Congress to complete work on the farm bill this year.
"We are concerned that a one-year extension falls short of that goal and hinders access to key programs for our producers directly related to research, value-added producer grants and important programs that enhance domestic production," according to a July 31 news release from the alliance.
An extension of the current law would be a missed opportunity for specialty crop producers, according to the release.
Rep. Collin Peterson, D-Minn., and ranking member of the agriculture committee, opposes the one-year extension of the bill.
Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry chairwoman Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., also wants House Republicans to promise to allow completion of a farm bill in 2012 if an extension is sought for the legislation, which expires at the end of September.
One Capitol Hill source, speaking on condition of anonymity, said there are reports that House leaders may only offer up a drought relief/disaster aid and not package the one-year farm bill extension with it because of opposition to the plan.


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Effects of Treating Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Epilepsy
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|Epilepsy Sleep Apnea Obstructive Sleep Apnea
|Device: continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) Device: Placebo-CPAP
|Phase 2
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Double (Participant, Investigator)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|Effects of Treating Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Epilepsy
- CPAP Adherence/Tolerance as Measured by Proportion of Nights Used [ Time Frame: 10 weeks ]This measure quantifies how well patients use their CPAP. The standard unit of measurement is proportion of nights that the CPAP is used by a participant (total nights used/total nights the device could have been used), averaged across all participants . Data were downloaded by a card placed in the CPAP machine reflecting use over the entire 10 weeks.
- Number of Patients That Were Able to be Blinded to CPAP or Placebo CPAP [ Time Frame: 10 weeks ]Patients all received a CPAP machine which either delivered CPAP or provided the patient with placebo CPAP, which had the same sensation as receiving CPAP
- Number of Patients Requiring Only One Night of Baseline Sleep Study to Detect Sleep Apnea [ Time Frame: prior to randomization ]The data presented below represent the number of participants who required only one night of baseline sleep study prior to randomization
|Study Start Date:
|September 2002
|Study Completion Date:
|July 2008
|Primary Completion Date:
|July 2008 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
Active Comparator: CPAP active comparator
continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)
Device: continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)
a mask treatment for sleep apnea
Placebo Comparator: CPAP Placebo
Device: Placebo-CPAP
Detailed Description:
Despite appropriate treatment with medications, individuals with epilepsy often continue to have seizures, and many suffer from excessive daytime sleepiness and poor quality of life. Evidence from case studies suggests that treatment of coexisting obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)-stoppage in breathing during sleep-can reduce the frequency of seizures in people with epilepsy that is resistant to antiepileptic medication.
In this study, individuals with symptoms of OSA and 2 or more seizures a month who meet study criteria will undergo polysomnography, a test that continuously monitors normal and abnormal physiological activity during sleep. Those individuals who test positive for OSA will be randomized to either therapeutic or placebo continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)-a mask treatment for sleep apnea-for 10 weeks, during which time seizure frequency, daytime sleepiness, health-related quality of life, and CPAP compliance will be assessed.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years and older (Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Age of 18 years or older.
- A history supportive of obstructive sleep apnea.
- Subject is able and willing to provide informed consent and to cooperate with polysomnography.
- Four or more quantifiable seizures per month.
- Subjects and their physicians agree to have their medication regimens optimized so that they are on the best regimen titrated to therapeutic benefit prior to the baseline phase of the study.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Seizures secondary to drugs, alcohol, infection, neoplasia, demyelination, metabolic illness, or progressive degenerative disease.
- Non-epileptic spells (e.g., pseudoseizures) alone or in combination with epileptic seizures.
- Narcolepsy or another primary sleep disorder that requires intervention with medications and which may affect results of study (e.g., severe periodic limb movement disorder).
- Effectively treated OSA or prior exposure to continuous positive airway pressure.
- History of poor compliance with antiepileptic medications.
- Current treatment with the vagus nerve stimulator.
- Pregnancy.
- A significant history of medical or psychiatric disease which may impair participation in the trial.
- A history of alcohol or drug abuse during the one-year period prior to trial participation.
- Evidence of medical instability (e.g., congestive heart failure, cardiac arrhythmias, pulmonary disease) due to obstructive sleep apnea.
- Subjects who are unaware of the majority of their seizures and lack a reliable witness.
- Greater than ten seizures a day.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00047463
|United States, Michigan
|University of Michigan
|Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States, 48109
|United States, North Carolina
|University of North Carolina
|Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States, 27599
|United States, Ohio
|Cleveland Clinic Foundation
|Cleveland, Ohio, United States, 44195
|United States, Tennessee
|Vanderbilt University
|Nashville, Tennessee, United States, 37232
|Principal Investigator:
|Beth Malow, M.D., M.S.
|Vanderbilt University
|Responsible Party:
|Beth Ann Malow, Professor of Neurology, Vanderbilt University
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT00047463 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
1R01NS042698-01A1 ( U.S. NIH Grant/Contract )
|Study First Received:
|October 7, 2002
|Results First Received:
|November 18, 2009
|Last Updated:
|July 20, 2016
Keywords provided by Beth Ann Malow, Vanderbilt University:
sleep apnea
obstructive sleep apnea
continuous positive airway pressure
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Sleep Apnea Syndromes
Sleep Apnea, Obstructive
Respiration Disorders
Respiratory Tract Diseases
Signs and Symptoms, Respiratory
Signs and Symptoms
Sleep Disorders, Intrinsic
Sleep Wake Disorders
Nervous System Diseases
Brain Diseases
Central Nervous System Diseases
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For now, Mets sticking with struggling Davis
NEW YORK -- With Ike Davis in the crosshairs of fans and media alike, manager Terry Collins continues to deflect rumors that his first baseman may be imminently headed to the Minors.
"If Ike's not here, we have several options," Collins said prior to Friday's game against the Braves. "Now have we discussed them? No. Because he's the first baseman still."
Those options, Collins said, include shifting outfielder Lucas Duda or second baseman Daniel Murphy to first, or making Justin Turner the full-time starter. But the Mets will not explore any of them until, Collins said, "the time is right."
When that time may come is not entirely clear. Davis entered Friday's play with one hit in his last 38 at-bats, and none in his last 25 chances with runners in scoring position, and he proceeded to go 0-for-4 with four strikeouts in Friday's suspended game. Perhaps more troubling for the Mets, Davis has also struggled defensively, making three key misplays over the past week alone.
Nonetheless, the Mets continue to stick by Davis in large part because of his unique track record. A year ago, Davis was mired in a .158 slump with five home runs until June 9; he recovered to hit .265 with 27 homers the rest of the way.
Davis is currently batting .147 with four home runs, so his offensive woes are not unprecedented. But unlike last year, the Mets are struggling around him, heightening the urgency for some sort of resolution.
"It's certainly tough on Ike," Collins said. "At this level, every player puts an added amount of pressure on themselves when they're the go-to guys. Now, with all the focus and all the questions, there's even more pressure on Ike."
Collins said he and general manager Sandy Alderson have yet to meet with Davis to discuss his future, as they did last year around this time. But they have spoken with their first baseman about trying to relax.
"'Hey, look, focus on the game,'" was the message Alderson delivered, according to Collins. "'Don't focus on the stuff off the field.' That's why I took him out of the fourth hole. He's got enough heat on him, let alone to hit in the fourth hole and struggle."
Anthony DiComo is a reporter for MLB.com. Follow him on Twitter @AnthonyDicomo. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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The Mermaid is back on the market.
After six months of flexible deadlines and a cycle of mourning and rejoicing for the 62-year-old Hermosa Beach restaurant's patrons, the escrow agreement between the investment group One Pier Avenue LLC and Mermaid owner Diana Albergate has come to an end.
Albergate said, unfortunately, that end did not come by way of a completed sale.
She said the property is no longer in escrow and that she is actively looking for a buyer. The Mermaid will remain open on weekends until a sale is final.
"Everything is status quo, except we did not complete the sale," said Albergate, the stepdaughter of the restaurant's late owner, Quentin "Boots" Thelan, and a representative for the Thelen Family Trust.
Representatives from One Pier Avenue LLC and Albergate's real estate agent, Bob Healey of CBRE, were not immediately available for comment. If One Pier Avenue LLC wishes to complete the sale, it will need to make a new offer and enter into a new escrow agreement.
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Lotus, together with its LMP1 team Lotus Rebellion Racing, and LMP2 team Lotus Praga, prepare for the famous French weekender and gets set to journey through the night to complete the longest distance possible in 24 hours. It's a gruelling challenge but one Rebellion Racing and Lotus Praga Teams are ready to take on!
Whilst the prestigious Circuit de la Sarthe is almost ready to welcome the legions of race fans preparing to descend upon the French town of Le Mans for the 90th year – a sense of endurance is very much palpable, such is the mood of the organisers, locals and competitors, all of whom have been preparing tirelessly for the famous race.
The fans however will no doubt be fresh, excited and full of anticipation for the world-famous motoring event. Those looking to make the most of the Le Mans experience can find the Lotus stand in the Le Mans Village, where the latest addition to the Lotus Cars product range, the brand new Exige S Roadster will be on display. This will be first public appearance of 'the fastest convertible Lotus ever' since the car went into production.
The Lotus stand with stocked Lotus Originals boutique is open to visitors daily at the following times:
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Not to be missed; the Lotus stand will be home to two exclusive autograph sessions for fans and customers with chance to meet the Lotus Praga drivers. Details are as follows:
Wednesday the 19th June
• 2:30pm - 2:45pm
• LMP2 Car #31 - Drivers: Kevin Weeda, James Rossiter, Christophe Bouchut
Thursday the 20 June
• 5:00pm - 5:15pm
• LMP2 Car #32 - Drivers: Thomas Holzer, Dominik Kraihamer, Jan Charouz
Fuel consumption for Exige S Roadster is – urban 19.5 mpg – 14.5 litres / 100km, extra urban 37.2 mpg – 7.6 litres / 100km, combined – 28.0 mpg – 10.1 litres / 100km. CO2 emissions 236 g
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Now that we've had a while to mull it over, the '87 L98 Corvette enginemakes good sense for our Shark Attack Corvette. While we could haverebuilt the original 350 engine, the old-style small-block driprails andtwo-piece crankshaft seal would have come back to bite us later. We knowthe history of this L98 and even though it has 100,000 miles on theclock, it's still in fair shape. The L98's previous owner opted for a383 cid engine to gain some stealth horsepower. He found the replacement383 engine in a local newspaper at a low price and, once disassembled,the internals reflected why it was so reasonable. We're not implyingthat purchasing an engine in this manner is a bad thing. But thepurchaser needs to know what to look for and should, at the very least,remove the oil pan to look at all the rotating pieces.
We'll discuss the high points of what to be aware of when looking for anengine for your project, especially if you want a bargain.
In many cases, an engine is sold because it burns oil or has a vibrationproblem. Anytime a stroked engine is built, vibration can become anissue if improper parts are used. If you find a stroker engine that justneeds to be ringed (it needs only piston rings and bearings to be asgood as new), ask the seller if he has a balance card for the rotatingassembly. Although balancing isn't a necessity, it's a good idea whenworking with stroked engines. It also gives you an idea of how well theengine was built to begin with. The stroked engine should come with theflywheel and harmonic balancer balanced to the crankshaft and otherrotating pieces to avoid vibrations. Depending on the 383-strokercombination, it could be an internally or externally balanced rotatingassembly, so the more info you have the better off you will be.
Small-block Chevy two-piece rear-main-seal crankshafts are internallybalanced, meaning the flywheel is neutral balanced. The 400 small-blockengine is the exception, with its two-piece seal and external balancing,including the harmonic balancer. The one-piece rear-main-sealcrankshafts are considered externally balanced because a balance weightis required on the flywheel. The one-piece-seal crankshafts also use aneutral- balanced harmonic balancer.
Make sure you look at all the pieces carefully for cracks and corrosion.Check the cylinders for corrosion. If corrosion is severe, the block mayrequire sleeves. Rotate the crankshaft at least two full revolutions tofeel for smooth, steady rotation. If the crankshaft has hard spots whilerotating or doesn't turn a full revolution, it's best to leave that dealand look further.
During disassembly, a few things must be done to avoid severe depressionand a massive loss of funds. If you plan to use the original connectingrods during the overhaul, mark the connecting rod and cap with a scribeor a stamp. If the connecting-rod caps are mixed up, the crankshaft willnot rotate when you assemble the engine. The connecting rods arefinish-bored with each cap in place. A cap from another connecting rodwill not line up properly, causing an egg-shaped connecting rod bearingbore.
Be aware of the connecting rod's position during disassembly and takephotos if necessary. If the connecting rod or piston is installedincorrectly, the piston can be positioned off center, causing thepiston-pin-boss area to rub hard against the connecting rod. When theconnecting rod is installed correctly, it's centered in the piston-pinarea.
Look at all the components carefully before and after cleaning. Use amagnifying glass to carefully check around the main bearing andcylinder-head-bolt threads in the block for cracks that can develop.Check the cylinder heads for cracking where the retaining-bolt washersrest on the head.
Once all the pieces are out and inspected, a trip to the machine shop isnext. Before leaving for the machine shop, we stamp each component witha distinguishing mark to ensure we get back the components we sent outto be rebuilt. We aren't saying machine shops can't be trusted, but it'seasy to confuse parts with no distinguishing marks.
Tell the machinist about anything that seemed odd during disassemblybecause it may not be noticeable later during machine work. Most machineshops measure the cylinder block and crankshaft for wear while you waitif you make an appointment. This will allow time to discuss the bestplan of attack if you have a severely worn component.
When you load up your pieces for the trip to the machine shop, securethem so they don't roll around and become damaged. The shop can alsoclean the tin pieces (oil pan, timing cover, and such) at a reasonablecost, saving a mess in your garage.


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text: Wizards raising the bar for NBA ineptitude By Norman Chad December 2, 2012 Story Share INCREDIBLY, THE BIGGEST stink coming out of our nation's capital these days is not emanating from Congress. The source of that stench, my friends, is the Washington Wizards.The Wizards began the 2011-12 NBA season 0-8 and began this season 0-12. These are what those of us who've followed the NFL for a long time call "Sam Wyche numbers."The Wizards managed to win their first game of the season last week - they blew a 15-point fourth-quarter lead at home to the Portland Trail Blazers but survived, 84-82 - and currently stand 1-13.At 1-13, the Wizards still have a reasonable chance to surpass two historic NBA benchmarks: Worst 82-game season ever, 9-73, by the 1972-73 Philadelphia 76ers and worst winning percentage ever, .106, by last season's 7-59 Charlotte Bobcats.In fact, I just sat down over the weekend with data maven Nate Silver, and after crunching the numbers we are projecting the Wizards to finish 5-77. Silver's statistical models are so good, we can even pinpoint the remaining four games the Wizards will win this season: Dec. 22 vs. Detroit, Dec. 26 vs. Cleveland, Jan. 28 vs. Sacramento and April 3 at Toronto.Anyway, if you ever wondered what an NBA team might look like post-apocalypse, this season's Wizards might be it.The Wizards' malaise is more than a generation old, but the current decline began in 2008 when the team insanely gave Gilbert Arenas a six-year, $111 million contract. This would be like the Vatican elevating Father Guido Sarducci to cardinal for life.As it were, the Wizards, over the last four seasons, are 19-63, 26-56, 23-59 and 20-46. The last time they made the playoffs was 2008, the last time they won a playoff series was 2005 and the last time they won an NBA title - their only time - was 1978.It's a losing culture, sort of like the Clippers minus Billy Crystal.(Column Intermission: After a couple of deplorable seasons, my NFL Teams of Destiny glass is half-full again. Rewarded by my faith in Peyton Manning, my Denver Broncos pick might make me look like the genius I once was. On the other hand, my pick of the once-bountiful, scarlet-scorned New Orleans Saints - who started 0-4 - makes me look like the idiot I have become.) At the moment, the Wizards' coach is Randy Wittman, a 2lst-century Red Klotz, the biggest difference being Klotz was supposed to lose every game. Wittman has the lowest winning percentage (.311) of any active NBA coach, with a 119-251 career record.Wittman lost in Cleveland (32-50 and 30-52 seasons), he lost in Minnesota (12-30, 22-60, 4-15) and now he's lost in Washington (18-31, 1-13). He's proven he can lose anywhere, anytime, under any conditions, which gives him a bright future with perpetually losing franchises.This season's Wizards are the lowest-scoring (89.4 points per game), worst-shooting (40.3 percent) team in the NBA.On my last trip to D.C., someone offered me Wizards tickets. I politely declined and went and stood in the Bureau of Engraving and Printing lobby instead.Going to Verizon Center for a Wizards game is roughly equivalent to going to Kohl's for a tube-sock sale - you just hope there's not a whole lot of traffic because, once you arrive, there's not a whole lot of excitement. I had a root canal two weeks ago that pained me less than watching the Wizards. In the Wizards' defense, their two best players, John Wall and Nene, have been sidelined virtually all season.The Wizards have tried a variety of starting lineups, sometimes changing daily, depending on who's arriving at the docks.Which leads us to my favorite column-closing parlor game, "Name That Wizard."The follow paragraph lists six members of the Washington Wizards and six members of President Obama's Cabinet. It's your charge to figure out who belongs to which team. Good luck! Here we go:Ken Salazar, Kevin Seraphin, Jan Vesely, Tom Vilsack, Eric Shinseki, Earl Barron, Martell Webster, Cartier Martin, Ray LaHood, Hilda Solis, Shaun Livingston, Shaun Donovan. (Correct answers will be published after the Wizards' next victory, on Dec. 22.)Ask The SlouchQ. According to NFL rules, a receiver must complete a "football move" to be considered as having control of the ball on a reception. Do you know if doing a salsa dance would meet this requirement? (Eugene Shepard; Florence, Mont.)A. Pay the man, Shirley.Q. If the Spurs owe David Stern $250,000 for "doing a disservice to the league," how much should the Wizards be on the hook for? (Dave Weiss; Passaic, N.J.)A. Pay the man, Shirley.Q. Will Maryland's competitive eating team also move to the Big Ten? (Jack Litchfield; Shaker Heights, Ohio)A. Pay the man, Shirley.Q. If the NHL season ended today, would all 30 teams make the playoffs? (Kevin T. Ulmer; Pittsburgh)A. Pay the man, Shirley.You, too, can enter the $1.25 Ask The Slouch Cash Giveaway. Just e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com and, if your question is used, you win $1.25 in cash! 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On top of everything else now my husband is unable to move his right arm. We've been back and forth with hospice and can't figure out what it is. The pain meds (methadone, oxy, ibprofen and neurontin) aren't touching the pain. Today they want to try a muscle relaxer. Tried to get in to the oncologist but they are done with him since he's on hospice. Guess the cant bill enough for hospice patients !!! He doesn't want to go to the er but that's the next step. Anyone else ever have this shoulder arm pain??? Could it be the bone mets??


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Sarah Jessica Parker
As sex-crazed columnist Carrie Bradshaw on Sex and the City, Sarah Jessica Parker caught the attention of men and women on a weekly basis for six years; women wanted to have as much fun as she did, while men wanted a girlfriend who was just as cool.
AppealSarah Jessica Parker's sexiness can be pinpointed to one very particular feature, a feature that many men have a weakness for: long, luscious, curly hair. Her locks have taken on Samson-like importance and are responsible for her unique sex appeal. Her unique sense of style, especially in Sex and the City, also appeals to a lot of men.
SuccessThough she was never necessarily a critical favorite, Sarah Jessica Parker did win two Emmys and four Golden Globes for her performance on Sex and the City, an HBO show that shot Sarah Jessica Parker's status through the stratosphere. Men and women alike were disappointed when the show came to an end in 2004.
Her career includes dozens of big screen roles with more to come in the near future. Her big break can be invariably linked to her performance in the Steve Martin comedy L.A. Story (1991), where she played his hyper girlfriend. Like a Hollywood urban legend, she went from obscurity to instant recognition overnight.
Nowadays, she can't even leave her apartment, which she shares with husband Matthew Broderick (man, we loved Ferris Bueller's Day Off), without being recognized. One thing we're sure she loves about the fame she acquired through Sex and the City, however, is the ability to take control of her career. No more Burger King commercials -- now she can choose her next movie role: nun or hooker. Isn't life grand?
Sarah Jessica Parker BiographySarah Jessica Parker was born on March 25, 1965, in Nelsonville, Ohio, to Stephen Parker and Barbra Forste (who married Paul Forste after divorcing Sarah's father). Sarah's mother had four more children with Forste, so Sarah has three full siblings and four half siblings.
Trained in singing and ballet, Sarah Jessica Parker was cast in the Broadway production of The Innocents, which prompted her family to relocate to New Jersey. Already a professional performer (she studied at the American Ballet School and the Professional Children's School), Sarah Jessica Parker was cast in The Sound of Music (along with four of her siblings), and landed the lead in the Broadway run of Annie.
sarah jessica parker on tv's square pegs After a year as the free-spirited orphan, Sarah Jessica Parker attended Dwight Morrow High School while continuing to add more credits to her acting resume. She landed a role in the made-for-TV movie My Body, My Child before being cast as one of the lead roles in the 1982 sitcom Square Pegs, as high schooler Patty Greene.
Once a graduate, Sarah Jessica Parker decided to pursue a full-time acting career rather than further her education. Since Square Pegs didn't last more than a year, Sarah Jessica Parker moved on to supporting film roles in movies such as Somewhere Tomorrow (1983), Footloose (1984), Firstborn (1984), and the lead role in the teenage chick flick Girls Just Want to Have Fun (1985).
sarah jessica parker in l.a. storySarah Jessica Parker was having lots of fun, although she had yet to land a star-turning role. After more television appearances in series and made-for-TV movies, including A Year in the Life, The Room Upstairs, Dadah is Death, and Equal Justice, Sarah Jessica Parker finally landed the role of Steve Martin's bubbly lover in the 1991 comedy L.A. Story.
More substantial film roles soon followed, starting with a role opposite Nicolas Cage in 1992's Honeymoon in Vegas (which foreshadowed her comedic talent), Hocus Pocus (1993), Striking Distance (1993), opposite Bruce Willis, and Ed Wood (1994). A big Woody Allen fan, she starred opposite the renowned filmmaker in the TV movie The Sunshine Boys in 1995 and that same year she landed a starring role in Miami Rhapsody.
1996 was a film intensive year with roles in The First Wives Clubs, If Lucy Fell, Extreme Measures, and Mars Attacks!. All the while making a name for herself in film, Sarah Jessica Parker was gaining respect as a theater actress, with her lead role as a dog (hard to imagine, but true) in the off-Broadway Sylvia and her Broadway roles in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (starring her present husband, Matthew Broderick), and the Tony-nominated Once Upon a Mattress.
sarah jessica parker on sex and the cityHowever, Sarah Jessica Parker's star has shot up since her portrayal of Manhattan sex columnist Carrie Bradshaw in the HBO series Sex and the City, which was on the air from 1998 to 2004. The fact that she won the Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Comedy Series four times, as well as the Emmy for Best Actress in a Comedy Series in 2004, only underscores the fact that she played the role of Carrie as though it were literally written for her. (By the way, the female singer she made out with on an episode of the show was Alanis Morissette).
During her stint on Sex and the City, Sarah Jessica Parker continued to appear on the big screen in movies like Dudley Do-Right (1999), State and Main (2000), and Life Without Dick (2001). Since Sex and the City went off the air in 2004, she has added Strangers with Candy (2005), The Family Stone (2005) and Failure to Launch (2006) to her resume.
sarah jessica parker marries matthew broderickShe may have portrayed the role of single, man-hunting Carrie in the Emmy-winning Sex and the City, but Sarah Jessica Parker has been happily married to fellow actor Matthew Broderick, with whom she has a child, since 1997. She has had her share of famous lovers though, including Robert Downey Jr. (who she also lived with) and the late John F. Kennedy Jr.
sarah jessica parker in sex and the city the movieTo the delight of SITC fans everywhere, the hot foursome decided to reunite for the May 2008 release of Sex and the City the movie. With the biggest opening weekend to-date of any romantic comedy, Carrie Bradshaw and her best friends Charlotte (Kristin Davis), Miranda (Cynthia Nixon) and Samantha (Kim Cattrall) returned, this time to the big screen.
Her other 2008 projects included Smart People with Ellen Page and the comedy A Family Affair.
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Inslee seeks cross-state appeal in governor's race
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) - Next to a rusting black trash bin along Seattle's industrial waterfront, Jay Inslee is talking about clean energy technologies.
He touts the durability of solar cells made in Marysville, the prospect of a hybrid-electric tugboat in Tacoma and the advancements in Spokane that will help monitor electrical consumption and his view of the need to grow the clean-energy sector even more. There's a sense of urgency: Inslee isn't even pausing as passing cement trucks frequently drown out his voice.
"When you're in a competition, you better make sure you win it," Inslee says.
It's not clear if he's talking about his campaign or the state's economic future.
Once viewed as an underdog in Washington's race for governor, Inslee has emerged competitive thanks to an enviable mix of biographical contrasts: He's a former high school football quarterback with a law degree, a man with hardhat grit who drones on about alternative energy technology, and a rare politician who has represented both sides of a state that's divided politically and economically.
Inslee, 61, a Democrat, grew up south of Seattle and played sports at Ingraham High School before going to the University of Washington and getting a law degree at Willamette University. He married his high school sweetheart, Trudi.
Doug Peters, a longtime attorney in the small Yakima Valley city of Selah, recalled going on a recruiting trip to Willamette in the mid-1970s. From a conference room, he and a legal partner brought in a steady stream of law students for interviews.
Inslee immediately stood out from the crowd, even outside of the interview. Peters recalled that everybody in the law school office knew him.
"He was extremely charismatic," Peters said. "He's got it. I'm not sure how to define 'it,' but he has it."
The Inslees moved to Selah to take a job at the firm, where he handled a variety of legal tasks, from prosecutions in municipal court to working as a litigator. Peters said he was a "very smart" lawyer who brought his charisma to the courtroom.
Inslee's first real brush with politics also relied on that charm. He and his wife helped lead a campaign to pass a school bond measure that had failed multiple times previously. Peters recalled that Inslee's personable nature helped him appeal to voters and get the measure passed.
Entering politics a couple years later, Inslee won a spot in the state House, replacing a Republican, and was aided by the financial support of the state's trial lawyers. He then went on to win a seat in Congress again succeeding a Republican before being knocked out in the GOP sweep of 1994.
After moving his family West to Bainbridge Island, Inslee ran for governor in 1996, but didn't make it past eventual Gov. Gary Locke in the primary. He then went on to win a slot as a member of Congress in the 1st District ousting GOP Rep. Rick White and would hold that seat for more than a decade.
Chris Vance, former chairman of the Washington State Republican Party, said Inslee's losses never seemed to hinder his rise.
"He just refuses to give up," Vance said. "In politics, you're not dead until you quit, and he just refuses to quit."
Inslee's time representing both sides of the Cascades in Congress provides him both perspective and appeal that few Washington politicians have. It's something he touts on the campaign trail and in interviews, talking about his experiences growing hay and alfalfa.
In a recent interview with The Associated Press, Inslee said the state's Democrats have struggled in eastern Washington because they often don't have a good grasp of the issues there. He said it's helpful to have someone "that legitimately understands both the economic opportunities of eastern Washington and the challenges."
"That knowledge base will suit us well and perhaps it's been lacking," Inslee said.
Inslee was a lead champion for the clean energy industry while in Congress and wrote a book on the topic. It's now a centerpiece of his campaign for governor, in part because he believes it can harness the economic potential of both sides of the state.
Inslee believes his economic policies and savings found in making government more efficient will allow him to invest new money in education while avoiding tax increases. He's broken from fellow Democrats on that issue, as leaders such as current Gov. Chris Gregoire believe new revenue has to be considered.
State GOP chair Kirby Wilbur said that Inslee's focus on green energy neglects the state's current business climate.
"He looks to green energy as solution to our economic doldrums, but that hasn't panned out across our country," he said. "There's a limit to how many people will work on windmills and solar plants."
On some issues, Inslee has been vague about his goals, such as how to pay for transportation projects and how his first budget plan will work when the state is already projecting a shortfall. The independent education group Stand for Children endorsed Republican opponent Rob McKenna earlier this year, in part because the group said Inslee wasn't clear and specific on his policy positions and how he would implement them.
Inslee has slammed a plan endorsed by some top Democrats to equalize the way Washington homeowners pay for public schools. While McKenna, the state's attorney general, has endorsed the idea as a way to respond to a Supreme Court ruling that says the state isn't funding education, Inslee characterized it as a tax increase on some Washington residents.
A proposal to create charter schools in the state also has divided Democrats. Inslee is siding with teachers unions in opposition to that option while some other Democrats President Barack Obama, for example are calling for them.
Nick Hanauer, a prominent Democratic donor who advocates on education matters, has considered supporting McKenna this year because of education issues. He disagrees with Inslee's opposition to charter schools and says Democrats in the state are bending to the will of teachers unions. Hanauer also opposes McKenna's stance on taxes.
"To me, they're both half a candidate," Hanauer said. "If you could take half of Rob and half of Jay, you could probably have a reasonably good governor."
Polls initially suggested that Inslee was struggling against McKenna. Inslee was also criticized earlier this year for leaving his congressional seat early and forcing a confusing campaign to fulfill the end of his term.
More recent polls have shown the candidates running about even, with Inslee aided in part by statewide television commercials that he used to introduce himself to voters.
Wilbur said Inslee has succeeded, in part, by coming across as a "very likable, blue-collar guy" something that has come through in his initial television ads.
"Jay comes across as a chummy guy you'd want to go have a beer with," he said. "Rob's a guy you'd want to talk policy with. I think voters will ultimately see who has the specifics and who doesn't."
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Copyright 2012 The Associated Press.


text: Alan Mulally, president and chief executive officer of Ford Motor Company, was honored recently as Executive of the Year by the Dean's Council of 100, a group of prominent business executives who advise the W. P. Carey School of Business. In presenting the award, W. P. Carey School Dean Robert Mittelstaedt noted Mulally's exceptional leadership in turning Ford around without requesting government bailout money. Here is Mulally's speech and the question period that followed. (47:30)


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First Stage presents: A Midnight Cry
Stage presents the moving historical drama
The Underground Railroad to Freedom
January 10 through February 9, 2014
Todd Wehr Theater, Marcus Center for the Performing Arts
By James DeVita
With musical selections and arrangements by Josh Schmidt
Additional selections and arrangements by Sheri Williams Pannell
Directed by Jeff Frank
This play is for everyone ages 9 and up.
First Stage continues its 27th season with A MIDNIGHT CRY from
January 10 – February 9, 2014 at the Todd Wehr Theater in the Marcus Center for
the Performing Arts, 929 N. Water Street, Milwaukee. Inspired by a true story,
this drama chronicles a young slave's journey to freedom through the Underground
Railroad. Tickets can be purchased online at www.firststage.org, through the Marcus Center Box
Office at (414) 273-7206 or in person at 929 N. Water
Written by First Stage Resident Playwright James DeVita, A MIDNIGHT CRY premiered in 2003 to critical acclaim. The play is inspired by the journey of Caroline Quarlls – who escaped slavery, made her way into Wisconsin – through Milwaukee to Detroit and eventually to freedom in Toronto. "I can easily say this is the most powerful play I've ever been a part of," said First Stage Artistic Director Jeff Frank, who directs this production. "The music by Josh Schmidt and Sheri Williams Pannell, performed live, adds to this moving historical drama, a story that speaks to the indomitable power of the human spirit."
Performance dates: A MIDNIGHT CRY opens Friday, January 10 at 7:00 p.m. Other performances are held: Saturday, January 11 at 7:00 p.m.; Sunday, January 12 at 1:00 & 3:30 p.m.; Saturday, January 18 at 7:00 p.m.; Sunday, January 19 at 1:00 & 3:30 p.m.; Saturday, January 25 at 1:00 & 3:30 p.m.; Sunday, January 26 at 1:00 & 3:30 p.m.; Saturday, February 1 at 3:30 & 7:00 p.m.; Sunday, February 9 at 1:00 & 3:30 p.m.


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Ocean Key Resort is adjacent to Mallory Square in downtown Key West. The property features 870 square feet of meeting space and banquet facilities. The resort also provides event catering and audio-visual equipment. A watersports center and a sundeck with a blue-tiled pool and sun loungers are on site, as well as a high-end retail outlet and two restaurants. The hotel also features the Spaterre full-service spa, offering body and facial treatments, beauty services and massages. Newspapers and luggage storage are provided for free. Paid parking is available nearby.
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Hot Tin Roof - Second-floor upscale restaurant offering sunset and Gulf views. Air-conditioned dining room and outside tables on L-shape veranda. Conch fusion cuisine, featuring Caribbean, Key West, and American dishes is served at breakfast and dinner. Dinner menu features seafood, steaks, and chops. Live jazz in the bar on Thursday nights and keyboardist other nights.
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A water-activities center within the resort rents Jet Skis and jet boats and arranges parasailing flights, snorkeling trips, party-boat excursions, and other activities.
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- Breakfast fee: between USD 10 and USD 30 per person (approximately)
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The Gayle King Show – Toni Braxton Juggles Life's Challenges
Gayle King sits down and talks with American R&B singer-songwriter, record producer, and actress Toni Braxton. Toni talks to Gayle about her life's challenges through bankruptcy, current living situation, heart surgery, and others as well.
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Weekday mornings at 10AM/9c on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network or visit www.oprah.com | Singer and reality star Toni Braxton describes dealing with lupus, a special needs child, and her previous financial struggles. Find OWN on TV at www.oprah.com
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