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Mark Taylor - Leading from the front
Former Australia captain Mark Taylor, born on 27 October 1964, did have his fair share of struggles as an opening batsman, but he still finished with an average of 43.49 in Test cricket.
Taylor, who was awarded the Australian Sports Medal on 23 June 2000 for his services to Australian sport, played 113 ODIs, but didn't really set the 50-over format on fire. But, his leadership skills and positive demeanour helped him become one of the greatest captains world cricket has seen.
Taylor won 26 of the 50 Tests he captained in, a success rate unmatched in the previous 50 years except for Don Bradman and Viv Richards.


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Consumer Reports: Cutting the TV cord
CONSUMER REPORTS -- Cable and satellite can be a big monthly charge, and they're going up around six percent a year. If you're fed up paying high bills to watch TV or find that you don't use all
the channels you pay for, Consumer Reports says there are ways to cut out cable or satellite and still be able to watch television.
One way to cut the cord: Invest in a digital antenna. They cost between $8 and $80a one-time expense. Antennas pick up local stations, such as CBS and NBC, free. Of course, you won't get cable channels, and antennas don't work in every home. You might need to test several antennas to find one that has good reception where you live, so make sure you can return it. Consumer Reports says the $32 RCA ANT1650 is worth trying.
If an antenna doesn't do the trick, there's Aereo. It has been expanding across the country, despite legal challenges and an upcoming case before the Supreme Court. Aereo delivers broadcast TV channels to your phone, tablet, or computer for $8 a month. If you have Roku or Apple TV, you can watch Aereo on your television as well. Consumer Reports' electronics editor Jim Willcox tried Aereo at home and says he was favorably impressed. "I got about 30 channels, and I was able to record and save shows on a cloud-based DVR."
If you still want more to watch, streaming video services such as Netflix can fill in the gaps. If you aren't ready to give up cable or satellite TV yet, Consumer Reports says it's worth checking to see whether you can get a lower-priced plan. Paid-TV services are coming out with all kinds of special deals to hang on to potential cord cutters.

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Hello all
I want to add facebook fan picture on my website, but the code what i am getting form various site, that only showing picture when i login to my account but when i logout, then it showing only like button, not showing picture.
I want to show just like http://www.espncricinfo.com/. In bottom and right panel there is fan pic of this page.
Please help with solution.
ESPN is using the "Like button" plugin from Facebook. You can find it here: http://developers.facebook.com/docs/plugins/.
thank you brother, but i need not only like button, but also fan pic.
Have you looked at the link I gave you?
The plugin, "Like button", displays not only a like button but also a few profile pictures from your fans. Thats what you're looking for, correct?
Haha I think he don't check the Link. Here's the more detailed link. http://developers.facebook.com/docs/reference/plugins/like-box/ your fan page picture and likers picture was presented in that plugin.
Thanks brother TheRaptor and mackyanderson
But bed news is that i am really not understanding this one
I have used code that i have given bellow:

here what will be app id and channelUrl, i don't know.
Then i used this code

And after that

all code i used under body section
what is my mistake
If you didn't fill in the variables it won't work. Without knowing your app / site, facebook can't tell who is a fan to show anything back.
If you don't have an app and are installing code that uses one, you will need to create one (for free) at www.facebook.com/developers although most plugins do not require this.
Although in your second code snippet you are showing the appID 391521254221781
thanks Ted S.
what will be channelUrlandwhat is wrong with my code
Now my code is

Your best bet is to read the documentation on the page. This will answer 90% of your questions and if you have some specific needs you can ask them. Replying for every detail is simply not an effective use of your time.
according there instruction i used everything.
i think in this forum i can get solution why my code not working
The instructions ask for a channel url. Without that you have not completed customizing the code.
Details for that file are posted on the page.


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Stroud-boy and Barnet media, marketing and communications officer Oscar Chamberlain airs his thoughts on Saturday's game.
The stage is set for Saturday's match between Barnet FC and Forest Green to be an absolute cracker with both teams looking to secure a spot in the Skrill Premier play-offs come April 26th.
Both sets of supporters plus me and my fellow reporters will be focusing on every kick but having grown up just 15 minutes away from The New Lawn the match holds a significant and special interest to myself. I'm currently the media, marketing and communications officer for Barnet Football Club having studied Journalism and Sports PR at Staffordshire University and I must admit the rolling hills of Gloucestershire seem a long way away now I'm settled in the capital.
Despite this I have extremely fond memories of football at The New Lawn having regularly attended matches during my childhood. That is of course when I wasn't dragged to Bramall Lane by my father to watch his beloved Sheffield United, it's okay Dad, I forgive you!
Despite making the short trip to Nailsworth on countless occasions my stand out memory came away from home on a stormy afternoon in Wiltshire when Rovers took on Swindon Town in the second round of the FA Cup.
I don't think I've ever been so cold and I know I've never been so wet, but after Stuart Fleetwood and Mark Beesley struck to put Rovers 1-2 up cup magic was coursing through my veins and like the others drowning around me I was daring to dream.
In the end the Robins broke Rovers' hearts as goals from Hasney Aljofree and Blair Sturrock secured their passage to the third round but I can't remember anyone feeling down as the chant of 'let's all have a disco' continued to echo around the County Ground long after the final whistle.
On Saturday there will be no disco. There will be no cup magic. Instead two teams will go head-to-head with everything on the line knowing a defeat could prove detrimental to their play-off aspirations.
Barnet have been revitalised following the return of Martin Allen securing a deserved 2-0 win over Hereford United before taking a point from Cambridge United in a compelling 1-1 draw at the Abbey Stadium.
They will also be boosted by the presence of top scorer Jake Hyde who returned to play the full 90 minutes in last weekend's game having not featured since a 2-1 win over Rovers due to a hamstring injury.
All eyes will be on The Hive come 3pm on Saturday in what is unquestionably the game of the day in the Skrill Premier.
As it happens I too will be heading back to Gloucestershire following the final whistle to celebrate the wedding of Abbie Furley and Ryan Harmer, congratulations to you both and I wish you the happiest of days.
Not a perfect day however, because incidentally Ryan is the Marketing Manager at The New Lawn and just like February 25th I'm hoping Rovers are left empty handed by the Bees. You really couldn't make it up!
To all who are making the trip to The Hive on Saturday I wish you a pleasant journey down and an enjoyable day, but not too enjoyable after all!


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You can learn a lot about people by looking at their faces, such as how they feel about your jokes or whether they have a face, too. Refresh your visage with this Groupon.
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A technician wields two threads and spins them through the fine hairs of the eyebrows and face, carefully sculpting shapely brow lines and removing unwanted strands.
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The depilation artists at Brow Art 23's boutique produce carefully sculpted eyebrows and perform precision threading and waxing services. During their signature eyebrow-threading services, the boutique's technicians wield two threads over fuzzy body surfaces to pull out fine hairs or sculpt fuzz into neat shapes quickly and effortlessly. Their arsenal of eyebrow-pampering products also includes angled eyebrow brushes, stencils, and makeup to glam up bland brows and keep new looks fresh at home. Threading can also be done on other parts of the body besides the face, leaving any area smooth or remaining hair formed into the name Denise. The boutique also offers henna tattoos and eyelash extensions, rounding out its suite of beautifying services.


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HMO703 - Community Optometry 1
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The equivalent of four days per week (approximately 8 work hours per day) placement, in community settings (approximately 15 weeks, some of which fall outside of the trimester period), plus one day per week (estimated 8 hour day), across 10 within-trimester weeks, undertaking a structured, Cloud (online) delivered program. This online program will involve engaging with specified resources, Cloud (online) interactivity and weekly webinar participation.
^Students enrol at Waurn Ponds (Geelong) and undertake clinical placements in metropolitan, rural and regional Victoria.
You will need to access substantial learning resources and experiences in CloudDeakin (Deakin's online learning environment). Compliance with the Standards in computing, connectivity and student capability are a condition on your enrolment.
In this unit students will undertake clinical placements in community optometry settings in metropolitan, rural and regional Australia for the equivalent of four days per week. Their learning will be supported by access to Cloud-accessible learning materials and an online log-book enabling them to map their clinical development progress. One further day per week will be devoted to completion of a Cloud-delivered learning program, self-directed private study and webinar participation. Students will extend their previous learning of the competencies for optometry practice defined by the Optometry Council of Australia and New Zealand (OCANZ) through application in the community optometry settings. There will be particular attention to assessment and prescribing of pharmacological interventions for common conditions in optometry. The experience gained will enable students to analyse and reflect upon legal and ethical issues; professional, management and business development; and the social, public and population health context of optometry practice.
Assessment task 1: Supervisor's Assessment of Clinical Performance (weekly, ongoing) 10%
Assessment task 2: 2 x case reports (2000 words each) 30%
Assessment task 3: Weekly online case-based assessment 50%
Assessment task 4: Unit chair assessment of students' professionalism during the clinical residential program 10%
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Incorporating a Camo Tux into Your Dream Wedding
You did it! The majority of your dream wedding's details are set. The venue, florist and caterer are booked. Your perfect dress is on order. You've even managed to whittle your guest list into a manageable amount. There's just one big thing to consider…Tux Rental!
It's the perfect time to get your groom's opinion, so he feels like he's a part of the decision making process, right? That's right… up until the point that he drops the proverbial bomb: "I want to wear a camo wedding tux." (Insert gasp here.) It's OK; don't worry. We can incorporate his camo dream into your wedding with class.
The Camouflage Tuxedo by Jim's Formal Wear combines just the right amount of outdoorsman with a truly classic tuxedo look. The camouflage lapel coupled with the black tux will show off your man's style without your guests questioning which tree he just climbed down.
Select a more traditional black vest and bow tie for the ceremony, and let him and his groomsmen go all out with a Mossy Oak camo tux vest or camouflage tie at the reception. We even offer white camo tie and vest styles for the groom.
And speaking of those camo vests, the Camouflage Fullback Vest is tailored of the same fabric found on the lapel of our Camo Tux. It makes a great addition to your camouflage ensemble. We wrote a blog article about its popularity here.
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KEIGHLEY'S Lego man is shopping for votes after creating a model department store.
Keith Moran hopes the Lego company will adopt his design for a new playset in toy shops.
He needs to attract at least 10,000 votes from visitors to the Lego Ideas website.
Mr Moran runs the local franchise of Bricks 4 Kidz, providing Lego- based activities for local schools and children's groups.
He designed the department store for the Lego City Range which includes a fire station, police station and vehicle, and it was chosen for the Staff Picks section of the Lego Ideas website.
He said: "Out of thousands of models, it's amazing that they have chosen my design to be on the website."
Mr Moran's department store will be displayed at the planned Keighley Bricks Show on October 25 at Central Hall in Keighley.
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Paradise >> Whether it is dark, milk or semi-sweet, local chocolate lovers will have a chance to get their fill during the Chocolate Festival this weekend.
Now in its ninth year, the festival aims to help youth organizations on the one thing that brings out the kid in just about everyone — chocolate.
On Friday, the event opens with the Evening of Wine and Chocolate, 7-10 p.m. at the Paradise Community Park. Tickets are $50 per person and $35 for designated drivers.
Saturday morning kicks off with the Chocolate Chase, a 5K and 10K walk or run along the Paradise Memorial Trail, beginning in the Beyond Fitness Parking lot at 8 a.m. Check-in is at 7 a.m. with adult registration at $25 and registration for youths 12 and under at $20.
Then the all-day festival features Candyland in the Paradise Veterans Hall, complete with a chocolate fountain that is perfect for dipping fruit and other tasty treats.
Candyland also features various concoctions made by local and area vendors.
Just a few steps away, the Terry Ashe Park will host the rest of the festivities, which include a chocolate pie-eating contest, ice cream-eating contest, a cookie-stacking contest, a chocolate cuisine challenge, and many other chocolatey events. There will also be live music and other entertainment.
Saturday will cap it all off with the crowning of the Chocolate Festival's king or queen. Each contestant was asked to hold fundraisers, with $1 equal to one vote. The contestant who raises the most money wins the crown. The proceeds will go toward the 20 youth organizations participating in the festival.
May 17 the Chocolate Thunder Run motorcycle ride will roar through Butte County, with the riders receiving a ticket at each stop for prizes. Riders will need to check in at Lime Saddle Marina by noon.
The riders will end the run at the Paradise Elks Lodge, where a barbecue and a band will be waiting. All are invited to the event, whether they ride or not.
Registration is $20 per single rider and $30 per couple.
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Rodney confident he'll get extension from Rays
HERMOSILLO, Mexico -- Fernando Rodney, currently pitching for the Dominican Republic's Leones del Escogido at the Caribbean Series, continues to express confidence that he'll eventually garner an extension from the Rays.
"It's in plans already," Rodney said in Spanish on Friday, a few minutes before taking the field against Venezuela's Navegantes de Magallanes at Sonora Stadium. "We've talked a few times, and I expect it to get finalized this month."
The 35-year-old right-hander was at the center of much confusion earlier this week, when he told the Dominican publication El Dia that he was closing in on a two-year deal that would cover 2014-15.
"Everything is ready," Rodney was quoted as saying by the publication on Wednesday. But the Rays said those talks have not taken place, and Rodney's recently hired agent, Dan Lozano, told the Tampa Bay Times his client was misquoted by El Dia.
The veteran closer didn't go as far as saying there was an agreement in place with the Rays on Friday, but he expressed confidence that one would get done and in no way dismissed the existence of discussions.
"We're still in the planning stages, still negotiating," Rodney said. "You know, these negotiations take time because you have to weigh all your options."
Asked if he was confident a deal would get finalized, Rodney said: "Of course."
Rodney compiled a 4.42 ERA with the Tigers and Angels from 2007-11, but bounced back in a big way in 2012 with Tampa Bay. He notched a career-high 48 saves, posted a 0.60 ERA and struck out 76 batters in 74 2/3 innings, finishing fifth in American League Cy Young Award voting and earning the AL's Comeback Player of the Year Award.
Rodney will make $2.5 million in 2013, his final season before free agency.


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Connect to your wireless home network by adding a D-Link Wireless 150 USB Adapter to your notebook or desktop computer. Once connected, you can share a high-speed Internet connection while also getting access to shared documents, music, and photos with other computers on your network.
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A Texas girl died Tuesday in a car crash in the Cajon Pass.
Jaden Joyner, 7, of Houston was flown to an area hospital where she died at 7:27 p.m., San Bernardino County coroner's officials said.
She was riding in a gray Nissan Titan pickup at 6:37 p.m. when the truck collided with a semi truck on the northbound 15 Freeway, south of Cleghorn Road.
Reach Melissa via email or call her at 909-386-3878.
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Walden rusty, but comes out healthy on Wednesday
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Jordan Walden struggled with his command and looked rusty while making his first appearance in nearly a month in Wednesday's 18-9 win over the Pirates at Champion Stadium. But the Braves right-handed reliever completed his one-inning stint without any discomfort in his previously ailing back.
Walden's only previous appearance came on Feb. 23. The Braves medical staff diagnosed his ailment as a bulging disk and gave him an epidural injection two weeks ago.
"I was a little rusty, but I think everything will be fine," Walden said. "Ever since I got that epidural shot, I haven't even felt it. I'm feeling good now. I've just got to get my command and everything with pitching back on track."
After issuing two walks, Walden uncorked a wild pitch that helped put Michael McKenry in position to score on a two-out infield single that came with the benefit of a questionable call at first base.
Walden's fastball, which has averaged more than 96 mph each of the past three seasons, sat between 92-94 mph and touched 96.
"I saw a guy if I hadn't known he hadn't pitched all spring, I wouldn't have even thought about it," manager Fredi Gonzalez said when asked if Walden looked rusty.
Despite the regular season being less than two weeks away, Gonzalez is not ruling out the possibility of Walden having enough time to be on the Opening Day roster. If he needs extra time, his bullpen spot will likely be filled by Anthony Varvaro, who is out of options.
Mark Bowman is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Discussion in 'Android Devices' started by Nutz, Sep 13, 2012.
Why is Jelly Bean taking an eternity to appear on the TF201? Are their specific hardware issues?
My guess is that the Prime won't get it anytime soon and I'm not sure if it's necessarily up to Asus but it's google making that decision of when we get JB
I am pretty sure it is actually Asus making that decision. Google releases JB to the manufacturers and then they do their thing with it i.e. customization, drivers, etc. Asus is probably holding back the Prime upgrade to concentrate on newer hardware with JB. They want us to buy a new tablet with JB rather than keep our older one that already received an upgrade to ICS. No money in it for them to upgrade us.
This topic has been discussed and on the first page of this forum.
As reported (take it with a grain of salt), the product is in testing mode.
Yea, this topic is the nature of every phone and tablet. Will we or won't we receive the update, I guess that's why rooting makes these type of conversations pointless
That is entirely incorrect. Asus has already stated that the Prime WILL get JB, and that the Prime will be the next device that they will release the update for. On top of that, since Android is open-source software, Google has almost no say whatsoever in when companies release software updates. The make the code available to the general public, and then companies can do as they wish with it.
Also, to the OP: settle down. It's only been two months since JB was even announced. Things take time, and two months is hardly an eternity.
Asus is in a bit of a bind here. So far they have released several firmware updates for the TF201 that have been a bit rushed and buggy, so they are apparently trying to be thorough with this update, which is taking a while (but not that long, by the way; there are only three or four devices in the world at this point that are running JB officially) and people are getting impatient. Personally, I would rather have them take an extra month to totally test out and polish the update before they send it out.
Also, as I have mentioned a dozen times before, if you really cared that much about getting Jelly Bean on your Prime, you could have done it almost two months ago. There are a number of AOSP-based JB ROMs available for the Prime. Personally, I use Baked Black Bean, and it's fantastic for the most part.
Android isn't for everybody. If you are that worried about being able to upgrade immediately, then maybe you should buy an iPad and pay $100 more for 50% of the functionality.
My sons 300 got Jellybean today.
Very true, android isn't for everyone, that's for sure
Looks like ASUS has started rolling the update in Sweden! Any members from Sweden who can tell us about it?
ASUS Pushing Jelly Bean To The Transformer Prime (TF201) In Sweden, No Word On Other Countries
I bought my TF201 in the US, but living in Ireland. So will I receive it on the US timeframe or European / Ireland timeframe?
yay for initial rollout of this. So looking forward to project butter.
my question is though, when the 4.1 update is applied will the stock browser be removed completely?
for me that streams videos through video players such as gorilla vid and novamov its the browser most likely to work with flash most of the time.
can anyone comment on how 4.1 works with other browsers in this case with flash on any streaming players like this?
I am in the UK and nothing here yet.
I've been checking the XDA official ASUS thread for more info but nothing new has been posted yet.
In 48 hours we'll have the update based on the XDA post.
Just want to let everyone know that the 4.1.1 Jelly Bean update is now live in the US. I just checked for the update not even 6 hours ago and was not available. However, it is now. I just received it here in Texas.
I'm really enjoying it! Having fun playing around with Google Now and voice search. Very cool app.
EDIT: I just thought I add that long pressing the home button no longer takes screen shots. Now when you long press the home button, it opens Google Now. To take screenshots you have to long press the Recent Apps button.
Here's proof of the update:
nice one, going to be downloading this when I get in if its available in the UK.
If anyone can confirm its out in the UK I will be grateful.
Also how is project butter working on the prime? much of an improvement?
It's a huge improvement over ICS. All of my apps open instantly. They also threw in some nice window animations for opening and closing apps.
ASUS Posts Changelog And Rollout Dates For Transformer Prime and Transformer Infinity
Woohoo! Now I just need to find my charging block since my Prime's battery is dead.
Mine is installing the update now. I'm in the ATL.
Just received the update here in Ireland :-D , although I originally bought many prime in the US.
About to install it, let you know how it goes.
nice really can't wait, just one more question does this actually remove flash completely? or is it just the stock browser that takes the hit.
Downloading now!! Yippie!!
Install failed here. Wish I knew what the problem is.
My Prime has been the most unstable computer I have ever owned.......in a very long list. Was hoping JB would give me some help.
First time I tried to update I got a failure. I rebooted and tried again and it processed successfully.
Flash is still there. Elite gp app won't open now.uninstalled and reinstalled again, still the same. Had to reinstall film online again too. Well know more when I get to play with it a little more.


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Topic: Fever and low blood pressure
At my husband's chemo visit Friday, we learned he had a very low grade fever and somewhat low blood pressure but the doctor didn't seem too concerned. He was fine until last night when his fever was much worse. When he had his pump disconnected today, his temperature was 101 and his blood pressure was 85/57. After discussion with the doctor on call, the nurse sent him to the ER. After numerous tests (even one for lactic acid), they could find no source of the fever or reason for the low blood pressure so they gave him some fluids and sent him home. He seems to be feeling pretty well now and I plan to monitor his temparture and blood pressure carefully. Does anyone have any thoughts on what might have caused this? He is currently on FOLFORI. By the way, today is our 28th anniversary and we had planned to go out to dinner tonight to celebrate. However, we have certainly learned to be flexible and will celebrate next weekend instead.


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Rabies in Horses: What to Know
Rabies is life-threatening to horses and humans. Learn about the disease and how to protect yourself and your horse.
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Dr. David Horohov, UK Gluck Equine Research Center director, gives a overview of vaccines and explains their importance.
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A study to investigate the outcome of pregnancies after maternal varicella and herpes zoster infections included 1,373 women in Germany and the UK who had varicella or herpes zoster infections in the first 36 weeks of gestation. Women who delivered within 28 days of onset of rash were excluded from this study. Radioimmunoassay tests for specific IgM were performed on cord blood and venous blood samples taken at birth, and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay for specific IgG was carried out on samples taken at 10-12 months of age. Of the 1,373 women, 1,365 had serologically confirmed or virus isolation-proved varicella infection. Of the latter, infection was confirmed in 97 women after they received postexposure prophylaxis with antivaricella-zoster immunoglobulin. Pregnancy was aborted in 43 women, spontaneous abortions occurred in 36 during the first 16 weeks of gestation and nine fetal deaths occurred after 20 weeks.
Of the 1,285 term pregnancies, there were 1,291 live-born infants, nine of whom had abnormalities, including cutaneous lesions and limb hypoplasia. Infancy or early childhood herpes zoster occurred in 10 children who had been asymptomatic at birth. Of 631 infants who were tested for specific IgM antibody at birth, 80 had positive results. IgM was detected in 25% of infants with congenital varicella syndrome and/or zoster and in 12% of those who were asymptomatic. None of the 97 infants born after postexposure prophylaxis had congenital varicella syndrome, and the IgM detection rate was significantly lower among these infants than among those who were asymptomatic but whose mothers had not received prophylaxis. There were 366 cases of herpes zoster in pregnancy, of which 119 occurred in the first 36 weeks of gestation. A total of seven pregnancies ended in spontaneous or therapeutic abortion. There were no defects attributable to congenital varicella syndrome and no cases of zoster in the 359 live-born infants in this group. Specific IgM tests carried out in 43 infants were negative. One infant had varicella at 7 months and a positive IgG antibody test at one year. The risk of congenital varicella syndrome following maternal infection during the first 20 weeks of gestation was approximately 1%, and the highest risk (2%) was during the first 13-20 weeks.
Neonatal herpes is not a reportable disease in most states, so there are no hard statistics on the number of cases nationwide. However, most researchers estimate there are between 1,000 and 3,000 cases a year in the United States out of a total of 4 million births. To put this in greater perspective, an estimated 20-25% of pregnant women have genital herpes, while less than 0.1% of babies contract an infection. Neonatal herpes is a remarkably rare event, and the risk of neonatal herpes is extremely small.
Transmission rates are lowest for women who acquire herpes before pregnancy—one study (Randolph, JAMA, 1993) placing the risk at about 0.04% for such women who have no signs or symptoms of an outbreak at delivery. The chances of transmission are highest when a woman acquires genital herpes late in pregnancy.
When infants do contract neonatal herpes, the results can be tragic. About half of infants who are treated with antiviral medication escape permanent damage. But others may suffer serious neurological damage, mental retardation or death. It's fear of these terrible consequences, rather than the level of risk, that makes neonatal herpes a concern.
Fortunately, babies of mothers with long-standing herpes infections have a natural protection against the virus. Herpes antibodies in the mother's blood cross the placenta to the fetus. These antibodies help protect the baby from acquiring infection during birth, even if there is some virus in the birth canal. That's the major reason that mothers with recurrent genital herpes rarely transmit herpes to their babies during delivery. Even women who acquire genital herpes during the first two trimesters of pregnancy are usually able to supply sufficient antibody to help protect the fetus. Babies born prematurely may be at a slightly increased risk, even if the mother has a longstanding infection, because the transfer of maternal antibodies to the fetus begins at about 28 weeks of pregnancy and continues until birth.
- www.herpes.com/pregnancy.shtml
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Question of the Week Responses: Herpes
Q: I have a client who has herpes. She hasn't had an outbreak for a year, but she is concerned that labor (pain and her fear around it) will trigger an outbreak and lead to a c-section. What are her options? How do I learn more as her doula? Is there anything she can do (herbs, visualizations, etc.) to lessen her chances of an outbreak while keeping the baby healthy?
- Tasha
A: Issue 2 of The Mother magazine (www.themothermagazine.co.uk) has a very helpful article on living with herpes during pregnancy and birth. The information that a woman must have a caesarian if she has an outbreak at the time of birth is misleading and outdated. It is only the first outbreak that is severe and potentially dangerous for the newborn.
The most empowering thing a woman can do is to improve her immune system. L-Lysine (available from good health stores) is very helpful for reducing outbreaks. The Holistic Guide to Living with Herpes Before, During and After Childbirth (Summer 2002) features useful flower essences, essential oils, foods, vitamin and mineral supplements and suggestions for lifestyle changes.
- Veronika Robinson,
A: I suggest using olive leaf extract and staying away from sugar.
- Joy
A: I don't know if this will prevent an outbreak, but both St John's wort and lemon balm have been clinically proven to help heal herpes sores and discourage recurrences. Many women have successfully used salves and balms made of these herbs for herpes.
- Erica
A: I have had herpes for 12 years and have had three children during that time. With my first two births I had no outbreak, but with my last birth in April 2002 I had a very severe outbreak that lasted three weeks. The sore was rather large on the outside labia on the top, near the clitoris. I was not about to risk c-section and not have a homebirth as planned. After all the research I did I felt comfortable with the "risk" of exposure versus probable immunity passed to my child from me. I applied a good thick coat of super glue to the sore and had a waterbirth as planned. There were no ill effects whatsoever on me or my son.
- Debra
A: She can up her intake of zinc and vitamin C. I also recommend elderberry for the immune system. She will do fine with some positive thinking and reassurance, and she can deliver the babe without c-section if she does have an outbreak by simply covering the sore(s) with a warm cloth so that the babe doesn't come in contact with it.
A: I have been a midwife for 23 years. Prevention magazine printed an article close to 20 years ago about herpes. The advice it gave has been invaluable over my years of practice. This is what it said: During an outbreak of herpes take 1,000 mg lysine three times a day along with vitamin C (I have moms take 1,000 mg 3 times a day). For a maintenance dose it advised taking 500 mg lysine daily as a preventive. I never have had an outbreak during birth.
- Carol Severson, CPM, LDM
A: At 36 weeks she can take Acyclovir 400 mg BID daily until delivery. This helps prevent outbreaks at term. Many articles have been published about this subject. Check PubMed for herpes and pregnancy.
- Susan
A: L-lysine is very useful in preventing an outbreak of herpes and even useful to cut an episode short. I usually suggest 1,000 to 2,000 mg. a day as a preventive. If the mom is extra tired, have her take the higher dosage. If she thinks an outbreak is starting, she should increase it to 4,000 mg a day. L-lysine is an amino acid (a protein). I have never heard of overdosing on it. It also works well for cold sores and chicken pox as well as other types of herpes infections.
- Judy, CPM
A: I have had many clients with thrombocytopenia and have never seen platelet infusions or even steroids recommended. My policy is to recommend hospital birth if the parents were planning a homebirth if the levels got too low, especially under 80.
Platelet levels vary widely with each blood draw, so you must take into account many other factors. For example, did she have a postpartum hemorrhage with a previous birth? Is she displaying unusual signs (e.g., unexplained bruising)? I strongly recommend Vitamin K for the newborn postpartum (IM, not the oral dose). Some women also elect to ingest lots of leafy greens and nettle tea in pregnancy for the added Vit K, but I didn't see platelet levels rise. Other situations such as external cephalic version for breech presentation or maternal Rh negative may be viewed in a different light given low platelet levels.
In my experience, physicians consulted for this condition were particularly concerned with platelet levels under 50, especially if a caesarean section might be indicated. As I am not presently attending births as a midwife; I can't speak for the current climate for this condition in my community. I don't know if Toronto is unique in this regard, but our experience is that this condition is not extremely rare, and in fact, seems to happen with some frequency (if I were to guess, I'd say 1-5%).
Specialist consultations should include both an obstetrician and a hematologist. Anyone with this condition would likely benefit greatly from seeing a naturopath with experience with pregnant women. I am a clinical hypnotherapist, and the work I have done with women with this condition using hypnosis can often be enough to clear it up or at least bring the levels up high enough to allow the woman to have a homebirth. Just as women visualize bringing down a blood pressure, they can visualize the platelet levels coming up.
- Shawn Gallagher, BA, RM, C.Ht
A: There are several conditions in which low platelet levels are observed during pregnancy, some of which are serious. But "bog standard" gestational thrombocytopenia is not extremely rare; it affects 5-7% of pregnancies and is believed by haematologists simply to be an ordinary phenomenon affecting some pregnancies with no adverse implications for mother or baby.
- According to Abdul Rahim Gari-Bai, Fachartz (Hematology), a platelet count of 30-50 (when the bottom end of the "normal" range is 150) should be considered safe for the mother at delivery.
- Studies reviewed in Gari-Bai's paper, Thrombocytopenia in Pregnancy, showed no higher incidence of babies with low platelets born to mothers with low platelets than in those born to mothers with normal platelet levels.
In my experience, low platelet levels are often nothing to worry about at all but seem to be used to deem a pregnancy high risk and interfere with the normal process of pregnancy and birth. I have had low platelet counts in all three of my pregnancies (around 80 at time of birth) and had completely wonderful homebirths each time, had no syntometrine, and no excessive bleeding. As a homebirth advocate, I am very passionate that low platelets should be better understood by healthcare professionals involved in maternity services.
- Claire Davis
A: I will be traveling to Washington, DC and New York and am seeking advice from any of the persons who answered the Question of the Week about thrombocytopenia. Are any based in the DC or NY areas who would agree to speak to me about this subject? If you can help me I would really appreciate it—maybe even by recommending a birthing centre that may be worth a visit in DC?
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So why do midwives use the Brewer diet? Because experience shows it works? Is there other evidence I don't know about? Does anyone have misgivings about the high dairy content of the diet? Why are vitamins A and C emphasized rather than others? Can anyone recommend other nutrition books written for midwives?
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LightSquared Delivers Notice to Immarsat Triggering Re-Banding of Landing of L-Band Radio Spectrum in North America
Reston, Va. – LightSquared, the nation's first wholesale-only integrated wireless broadband and satellite network, today announced it has delivered notice to Inmarsat triggering Phase 1 of a Cooperation Agreement between Inmarsat and LightSquared.
Under the Cooperation Agreement originally signed in December 2007, Inmarsat and SkyTerra (now LightSquared), designed a phased plan aimed at addressing growing wireless broadband demand. The agreement increases the amount of contiguous spectrum available to both parties and provides LightSquared enhanced operational flexibility for deployment of its 4G-LTE integrated terrestrial and satellite network.
"Implementation of this agreement represents a significant milestone in LightSquared's plan to build the nation's first wholesale only 4G-LTE wireless broadband network," said Sanjiv Ahuja, chairman and chief executive officer of LightSquared. "Triggering this agreement will now give us the contiguous spectrum we need to support additional network capacity to meet the growing demand for wireless data."
To implement Phase 1, Inmarsat will immediately begin a process of transition to a modified spectrum plan to increase spectrum contiguity. This process is expected to take 18 months and will require Inmarsat to incur the cost of certain network modifications. During implementation of Phase 1, LightSquared will make a series of payments to Inmarsat totalling $337.5 million (USD):
• Upon exercise, LightSquared made an initial payment of $81.25 million (USD) ($31.25 million (USD) plus first installment of $50 million (USD)).
• Following the initial payment of $81.25 million (USD), LightSquared will pay $40 million (USD) every three months until the final $40 million (USD) installment is paid 15 months from the trigger date.
• At the Phase 1 completion date (targeted for 18 months following the trigger date), LightSquared will pay another $56.25 million (USD).
Additionally, LightSquared has an option to implement Phase 2 which will add further capacity to its network. Phase 2 may be exercised at any time through January 1, 2013 and provides that Inmarsat would make additional spectrum available at an annual cost of $115 million (USD) per year. The Phase 2 process is expected to take 30 months following the exercise by LightSquared of the Phase 2 option.
About Inmarsat
Inmarsat plc (LSE: ISAT) is the leading provider of global mobile satellite communications services. Since 1979, Inmarsat has been providing reliable voice and high-speed data communications to governments, enterprises and other organizations, with a range of services that can be used on land, at sea or in the air. The company's services are delivered through a global network of more than 400 distribution partners and service providers operating in 100 countries. For the year ended 31 December 2009, Inmarsat plc had total revenue of US$1,038.1m (2008: US$996.7m) with an EBITDA of US$594.2m (2008: US$531.2m). For more information, please visit www.inmarsat.com.
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Just how popular is Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III? The sales of his replica jersey weren't just the best in the NFL over the past year, but also set an all-time annual record, according to the league.
Griffin's Washington uniform hit that mark based on undisclosed figures from NFLShop.com, from the period of April 1, 2012 to March 31, 2013. The reigning rookie of the year turned second-year sensation finished ahead of two future Hall of Famers, Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning and now retired Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis. Another player bound for Canton, Patriots quarterback Tom Brady ranked fifth.
Not surprisingly, three of the other young breakout quarterbacks from the 2012 had their jerseys shoot up the charts as well, as the 49ers' Colin Kaepernick (No. 4), the Colts' Andrew Luck (No. 6) and the Seahawks' Russell Wilson (No. 14) all cracked the top 15.
Three more veteran quarterbacks made the cut, including the Packers' Aaron Rodgers (No. 7) and the Giants' Eli Manning (No. 9), who finished a spot behind his top wide receiver, Victor Cruz (No. 8). The other QB was soon-to-be-former Jets backup Tim Tebow (No. 13).
49ers linebacker Patrick Willis (No. 10) and Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (No. 12) joined Lewis in representing defense. Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (No. 11) and Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch (No. 15) got two more positions on the list.
Per the NFL, the most notable players to fall out of the top 10 from the previous sales year were Saints quarterback Drew Brees and Steelers safety Troy Polamalu.


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Anytime is a good time to undergo Beef Quality Assurance training and certification, but the next few weeks offer a perfect time for you, your family members and employees to obtain or renew your BQA certificate. That's because Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc (BIVI) has partnered with the BQA program to offer the training at no cost to participants through March 15. That's a savings of $25 to $50 per training package.
The program, introduced during the Cattle Industry Convention in Tampa, is part of BIVI's "Prevention Works" platform for animal health. During the convention, we met with BIVI technical services veterinarian Craig Jones to discuss the program and related topics. Since last year, Jones says, the company has focused on disease prevention, believing a comprehensive approach toward keeping animals healthy provides benefits to animals, producers and consumers.
The company's model for prevention of animal disease includes four management areas.
- Maintain a healthy herd through assessment of disease risk and prevent disease in individual and populations of animals, such as through vaccinations.
- Respond to subclinical (hidden) disease before significant morbidity and economic loss occur within a population or before subclinical disease progresses to become clinical disease in an individual animal.
- Treat clinical disease in individual and groups of animals to restore function, reduce disease-related complications, address animal welfare concerns, and prevent the disease from becoming chronic.
- Cull and/or euthanize animals that are nonresponsive to therapy, chronically debilitated by disease, or impose a serious risk of disease to other animals in the population.
Jones says prevention goes beyond vaccines, involving numerous aspects of management including nutrition, animal handling and biosecurity. It also involves choosing appropriate vaccines, administering them properly and at the right times. And when cattle do get sick, choosing the proper treatments, using animal-health products according to label directions and following veterinarian recommendations help ensure efficacy and protect animal welfare. This approach, Jones says, ties in closely with Beef Quality assurance, creating a natural fit for the company to partner with the BQA program.
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Evacuation order lifted for Red Canyon fire area
August 17, 2013
GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colorado — Residents who were evacuated on the Red Canyon Fire were being allowed to return to their homes this morning, according to an update from the Rocky Mountain Incident Management Team that is in charge of the fire suppression effort.
Also, the fire is now 75 percent contained and has not grown beyond the 390 acres reported on Thursday evening, fire officials said.
"We do expect to be 100 percent contained by the end of the day Friday," Chuck Russell, deputy commander for the fire management team reported to Glenwood Springs City Council Thursday night.
"We have been able to make good progress on the fire, and a lot of that has to do with the work your local fire department did on the initial attack," Russell said of the Glenwood Springs Fire Department and other area firefighting agencies that were the first to respond to the fire Monday evening.
"They had a very good start on the fire, and gave us something to work off of," Russell said.
Evacuated residents who live on Lookout Mountain Road who are returning to their homes should be aware that if they have Holy Cross Energy as their electric provider, they will not have power until later today, incident officials also said.
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For the time being, Garfield County Road 115 (Red Canyon Road) will remain closed to traffic from the gate near State Highway 82 to the gate on the east side of the fire area at County Road 119 (Kindall Road). Lookout Mountain Road will be opened to residents of the area only.
All pre-evacuation notices in the nearby Christeleit subdivision were also being lifted at 9 a.m. today.
Meanwhile, firefighters will be keeping a close eye on the weather today, which is expected to be hot and dry, with a large potential for fire spread, especially if the winds pick up, Bill Kight, public information officer for the inter-agency incident management team, said this morning.
"We really want hammer this fire early in the day and try to put it to bed," he said. "We do hope to have 100 percent containment, or as close as possible to that, by the end of the day."


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As a young priest I am investigating what it is I have to do. Initially, one needs to study the history, of Buddhism and our Lineage. And, there are many verses, services and forms to learn. As well, one needs to stay in touch with the community but most of all, I need to learn how to teach. Teaching is a big part of the service which a priest provides to his Sangha.
So, while pondering this yesterday morning out on the patio, a low flying bird crashes into the window in our back door. I went over to see how the bird had fared to find a small baby bird sitting a bit dazzled but none the worse for ware. My dog was becoming interested so I put my finger against the young bird's breast and she hopped on for the ride and I was able to raise her up to perch on the eave of the porch roof. It was then that I noticed an adult bird sitting higher on the roof with a small tidbit of food in its beak.
The adult bird hopped down to where the young one was and sort of danced around it then flew up higher on the roof. I imagine the young bird was devastated. " Usually, mommy give me the tidbit to eat!" But NO, the adult kept repeating the aforementioned dance and would pull away a little bit farther each time until the frustrated baby began flapping its wings, got caught in an updraft and flew to the next yard to have the whole scenario played out all over again. Sound familiar?
The rules for living are simple. Ninety percent is attitude, the other half is being here. The truth lies within. All we need is the desire to search. See you at the dance.
仁道 生開 - Jindo Shokai "Open to life in a benevolent way"
Just a humble novice; go somewhere else to listen to someone who really knows.


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Much has been said about Asia being at the forefront of beauty in terms of both consumer discernment and product innovation. The Asian beauty regimen has long been recognized and praised, and for years, Western companies have been looking East for product innovation idea.
However, it seems that now more than ever, the influence of Asian beauty innovation can be seen in the U.S. market, and the implications are being felt directly by North American and European brands looking to expand internationally.
Asian women are avid beauty enthusiasts. Proper skin care routines and maintenance are of utmost importance to them, and practices such as double cleansing and a regular regimen of facials, weekly treatments and hydrating masks, and topical vitamin treatments are all commonplace in the overall beauty regimen for Asian women of all ages and income levels. Compared to the average American woman, who uses about 12 personal care and beauty products, Asian women use an average of 18 products.
And now, there are many common Asian beauty products filtering into the U.S. market. In fact, several of the emerging products in the U.S. have their origins in Asia—including BB creams, brightening products, skin care oils and facial masks, resulting in retail sales in excess of $400 million in 2012.
While BB creams make up 13% of the beauty market in South Korea ($8.7 billion in 2012), they were largely unknown in the U.S. until 2011, when sales reached $2 million in prestige channels. By 2012, BB creams grossed nearly $37 million in prestige channels alone. Since 2011, major Western beauty companies have begun launching a host of BB cream products—with Clinique, Dior, Estée Lauder, Garnier, Maybelline, Revlon and Smashbox making notable launches.
More importantly, American consumers have embraced BB creams as an ongoing part of their beauty regimen, and are finding satisfaction in doing so. The majority of BB cream consumers have reported being extremely or very satisfied with their last BB cream purchase, and 77% express positive repurchase intent. And almost seven in 10 BB cream consumers have replaced either a makeup or skin care product with a BB cream.
Brightening products—which are typically known as whitening products in Asia—asre another category that has seen tremendous growth in the U.S. in the past several years. In the West, moisture levels in the skin have been targeted as the primary anti-aging measure. However, dullness and discolorations are also key signs of aging, which brightening products are designed to address. In addition to brightening skin tone, these products promise to fade away discolorations, diffuse freckles and create youthful, radiant skin.
Brightening/whitening products have always been wildly popular in Asia as anti-aging care; however, it wasn't until the February 2010 launch of Clinique's Even Better Clinical Dark Spot Corrector that a craze was sparked in the U.S. The category's sales have catapulted from $190 million in 2009 to an expected $350 million last year, according to The NPD Group. This number is expected to grow exponentially for 2013 thanks to a slew of launches in both the mass and prestige markets. And in 2012, The NPD Group also noted that products with both anti-aging and brightening benefits almost doubled in share in the past four years.
Another staple of the Asian skin care regime, skin care oils for cleansing and moisturizing only recently became popular among U.S. consumers. U.S. prestige department store sales of face, body and hair oils rose nearly 41% to almost $31 million for the 12 months ended in June 2013, according to The NPD Group, and in prestige skin care alone, sales of facial skin care oils grew 30% in 2012, becoming a $14.9 million business—more than doubling since 2008. Dior recently debuted its first cleansing oil, while Shu Uemura celebrated the 30th anniversary of its cleansing oil, one of the first in the beauty market.
Lastly, the use of skin care masks may be the biggest difference in the Western and Eastern skin care regime. Skin care masks with collagen, brightening, acne treatment, anti-inflammatory and a slew of other benefits are a regular part of the Asian beauty regimen. In Asia, women can find masks targeting under the eyes, mouth, neck, décolletage, spot masks for blemishes, and on and on and on. Brian Park, CEO of O.R.G Skincare, a U.S. skin care line based on Asian ingredients and technologies, noted that skin care masks are a great supplement to skin care regimens, as they help provide immediate results at an affordable price. Park noted that beauty bloggers and enthusiasts have been buying up masks in South Korean stores and online retailers carrying the masks, helping to spur their popularity.
And the numbers support Park's observations. U.S. consumers are increasingly looking to skin care masks as they seek ways to up the ante on their skin care routines. Skin care masks can provide an affordable alternative to frequent spa facials, and also can offer a wide range of treatment focuses. According to The NPD Group, facial masks experienced a 21% growth in 2012 in prestige channels, following double-digit growth in both 2011 and 2010.
It may be no surprise why the West is looking to Asia for product innovations. Reportedly, product innovations in the U.S. have dropped dramatically in recent years. In 2009, more than 16,000 new products were launched in the U.S. market; however, this dropped to around 7,000 new products in 2011. This may be attributed to the growing trend of skin care brands outsourcing their R&D to focus on sales and marketing. What is certain is American consumers have a growing interest in new products from Asia.


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text: 2012 Chicago Auto Show Launches New Logo and Website October 19, 2011 11:24 AM 2012 Chicago Show Logo © When you go about changing almost anything that involves a more-than-century-old tradition, you don't take it lightly. Such was the case when the directors of the Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA), producer of the famed Chicago Auto Show, asked for a freshening of the exposition's logo. "First, we wanted the new logo to reflect our city and its heritage," said Steve Foley Jr, chairman of the 2012 auto show, produced by the CATA since 1935. "As we looked through icons that have displayed longevity, they certainly reflected the times in which they were created. It was because of that longevity that the artists were directed to embrace a Chicago icon that contained visual references to truly important events in our city's past. What could better exemplify that than by embracing the unmistakable flag of the City of Chicago? "Each of the stars on the flag of Chicago stands for a particular event," noted Foley, "and while we certainly think the auto show might warrant a fifth star, we'll take our moment of 'sparkle' every February when McCormick Place fills on a daily basis to present the best auto show anywhere." The show's new logo embraces both the city and the auto show. It's futuristic, yet demonstrates the movement that is shared by both the city and the show. But most of all, the new logo easily and instantly identifies itself as automotive and a part of Chicago. "Chicago is well-known as the nation's most influential consumer auto show," commented Dave Sloan, the show's general manager and president of the CATA. "We feel like this new look puts the proper artistic touch on a show that consumers from around Chicagoland-and around the world-will instantly embrace." New Website Launched And in anticipation of the 2012 show and the new logo's first public exposure, the Chicago Auto Show launched a completely redesigned and updated website. The new ChicagoAutoShow.com site offers visitors an interactive look at the nation's largest auto show and provides an unequalled virtual auto show experience. "The nation's largest show deserves a website that's also best in class. I am proud that the 2012 Chicago Auto Show website brings the auto-show experience to life for virtual visitors," said Mike Ettleson, co-chairman of the 2012 event and current chairman of the CATA. "Now, people around the globe will experience interactive features and seamless social media integration that help make us not only the nation's biggest, but also the most effective auto show." In addition to providing staple information such as directions, show times, online tickets and show-floor maps, www.ChicagoAutoShow.com raises the ante by adding daily image galleries, a complete listing of vehicles on display and integrated content from Facebook, YouTube and Twitter. Together, these elements engage consumers on a year-round basis. "We're most proud of our Chicago Auto Show History and Vehicles on Display sections," said Ettleson. "There's no other show in North America that has recorded its history like Chicago. Web visitors can take a 'virtual tour' through our history from 1901 to the present and get information and photos about any car on the show floor." The Vehicles on Display section returns with real-time inventory from Chicagoland new-car dealers provided by DriveChicago.com. This allows site visitors to search through nearly 40,000 new cars directly on ChicagoAutoShow.com as they are browsing the section. DriveChicago.com is the largest local listing of new and used cars in Chicagoland and is owned and operated by the CATA. Visitors to the 2012 Chicago Auto Show site are treated to daily polls, informative blog posts, the latest news and an extensive multimedia section. Of course, those looking forward to the 2012 show can also purchase tickets online and plan travel routes, all on the newly updated site. Features of ChicagoAutoShow.com include: About the Show-Including directions, show dates and times, interactive displays, appearances, and more. First Look for Charity-Online home for the show's signature charity fundraiser, visitors can find out more about the event, purchase tickets and even find discounts on tuxedo rentals. Multimedia-For the Web junkie, we offer Web walks, photo galleries, videos, webcams and a lively and sometimes irreverent blog. Vehicles on Display-The most comprehensive listing of the new 2012 and 2013 models, concept cars, and new-product reveals anywhere. Show History-The Chicago Auto Show from 1901 to the present in fun and informative picture and caption format. First Look for Charity, Media, Sponsor and Exhibitor Microsites-Specific mini-websites for visitors to our exclusive First Look for Charity preview event and members of the media, potential sponsors and exhibitors at the 2012 Chicago Auto Show. Smartphone users will appreciate the ongoing development of the Chicago Auto Show's mobile website, ChicagoAutoShow.com/mobile. Using any Web-enabled phone, attendees can purchase tickets, get directions, keep track of events and appearances and read news, blog and vehicle postings. New on the mobile site for 2012 is a virtual guided tour that helps visitors identify the key elements of each exhibit. ChicagoAutoShow.com continues its long relationship with Chicago-based Web developer Americaneagle.com. "We are proud to contribute to the success of the Chicago Auto Show site throughout the years," said Americaneagle.com President Michael Svanascini. "Visitors to the new ChicagoAutoShow.com can expect a refreshed and modernized design as well as dynamic features that make exploring the site easier and more engaging." The website can be found at www.ChicagoAutoShow.com. The 2012 Chicago Auto Show will be open to the public February 10-19, 2012. About the Chicago Auto Show: The Chicago Auto Show is the largest on the continent, spanning over one million square feet of production, concept, and exotic vehicle exhibit space. In addition to hosting multiple world and North American vehicle debuts, the Chicago Auto Show's First Look for Charity raises nearly $2 million annually for 18 worthy Chicago organizations in a single night. The 2012 public show will be held from February 10 - February 19, 2012. For more information, visit www.chicagoautoshow.com or www.facebook.com/chicagoautoshow. About the Chicago Auto Trade Association: Founded in 1904, the Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA) is the nation's oldest and largest metropolitan dealer organization. It is comprised of approximately 400 franchised new-car dealers and an additional 150 allied members. The group's dealer members employ approximately 19,000 people in the metropolitan area. CATA dealerships contribute to the state, county and city tax base with gross receipts of approximately $12.5 billion per dealership in new- and used-cars, parts and service. The extended impact of tax base contribution through CATA dealership employees make this group one of the largest and most influential tax constituencies in the city and state. The CATA's mission is to promote and maintain honesty and dependability; employ truth and accuracy in dealer advertising; strive to constantly improve business methods and ethics; and maintain fair competition to serve both dealer and customer. The association has produced the world famous Chicago Auto Show since 1935. -End- CONTACT: Paul Brian Director of Communications Chicago Automobile Trade Association Chicago Auto Show 630.424.6069 Direct 630.495.2260 Fax firstname.lastname@example.com (Business) High Resolution 2012 Chicago Auto Show Logo Back to News


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A MOTORCYCLIST remains in a critical condition today after losing control in Cirencester Way for no visible reason and suffering severe head injuries.
Emergency services were called to the scene by a member of the public shortly after noon on Saturday and the road was closed to traffic for almost three hours for an investigation.
The motorcyclist, a 41-year-old man from Swindon, who has not yet been identified, lost control of his vehicle before colliding with the central reservation.
Sgt Steven Love, of the serious collision investigation team at Wiltshire Police, said: "We were called at 12.15pm to a single-vehicle road traffic collision on Cirencester Way.
"At this stage it seems that for no visible reason he has lost control of his motorcycle and collided with the central reservation.
"He has then come into contact with the Z posts on the barrier. He sustained significant head injuries, and a possible fractured right leg.
"Due to the nature of his injuries he was sedated at the scene and airlifted to Frenchay Hospital in Bristol."
He was still being treated at Frenchay for head injuries yesterday and remained in a critical condition.
The Wiltshire Air Ambulance helicopter landed close to the scene before taking the man to hospital at around 1.30pm.
It took around 12 minutes for them to arrive at Frenchay Hospital.
A spokesman for the South Western Ambulance Service said: "We received the call at 11.58am to a collision involving a motorcyclist.
"We sent the rapid response vehicle and basics doctor, along with the Wiltshire Air Ambulance.
"The man has suffered severe head injuries and was flown to Frenchay Hospital in Bristol.
"He was conscious and breathing when we arrived on the scene, but was found to have suffered significant injuries.
"The critical care team was able to begin intensive treatment by the roadside."
Delays were caused to fans on their way to the Swindon Town fixture against Sheffield United as diversions were put in place after Cirencester Way was closed in both directions between County Road and Gipsy Lane.
Swindon Town FC advised fans driving to the game at the County Ground to look for an alternative route, and kick-off was delayed by 15 minutes as a result.
Wiltshire Police are appealing for any witnesses to the incident to contact 101 with any information.


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