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Comparison of Postoperative Pain With Two Different Types of Local Anesthesia in Surgery for a Drooping Eyelid
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Conjunctival Mullerectomy is a well known procedure used to correct upper lid ptosis via a posterior approach. Patients who undergo this procedure are often given local anesthesia to alleviate intraoperative and postoperative pain. Local anesthesia can be given via frontal nerve block or subconjunctival injection combined with sedation in most cases. Both techniques are currently acceptable options for local anesthesia, however postoperative pain has not been systematically evaluated between these two techniques.
The investigators aim to compare intra-operative and postoperative pain with these two techniques in patients undergoing conjunctival Mullerectomy for ptosis repair. Patients will be randomized to receive local anesthesia via frontal nerve block or via subconjunctival injection. In addition, the investigators will measure the surgical outcomes of the ptosis surgery with standard measures.
|Procedure: Frontal nerve block with 2% lidocaine with 1:100,000 dilution of epinephrine Procedure: Subconjunctival injection of 2% lidocaine with 1:100,000 dilution with epinephrine
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|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Double (Participant, Outcomes Assessor)
Primary Purpose: Supportive Care
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|Comparison of Postoperative Pain With Two Different Types of Local Anesthesia in Surgery for a Drooping Eyelid
- Pain control [ Time Frame: 24 hour after surgery ]Patients will be asked to complete a survey regardning pain assessment twenty-four hours after completion of surgery.
- Efficacy of ptosis surgery [ Time Frame: 2 months ]Standard measures include marginal reflex distanced, palpebral fissure and levator fucntion will be used to assess the efficacy of the ptosis surgery and compared to the type of anesthesia the patient was given.
- Pain Control [ Time Frame: 1 hour after surgery ]completion of survey to assess pain after surgery has been completed.
|Actual Study Start Date:
|May 1, 2011
|Study Completion Date:
|July 30, 2016
|Primary Completion Date:
|July 30, 2016 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
Active Comparator: Frontal Nerve Block
Patients will receive a frontal nerve block for anesthesia
Procedure: Frontal nerve block with 2% lidocaine with 1:100,000 dilution of epinephrine
Frontal Nerve Block 5 cc will be administered preoperatively once.
Active Comparator: Subconjucntival Injection
Patients will receive a subconjunctival injection for anesthesia
Procedure: Subconjunctival injection of 2% lidocaine with 1:100,000 dilution with epinephrine
Patients will receive a 1.5 cc dose of subconjunctival lidocaine as above
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years to 100 Years (Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- 18 years of age and older
- Patient with ptosis that requires correction
- Patient is able to consent for themselves
Exclusion Criteria:
- Patient unable to complete survey
- Patient had prior lid surgery
- Patient taking chronic pain medication
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01350024
|United States, Florida
|Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
|Miami, Florida, United States, 33136
|Responsible Party:
|Dr. Wendy Lee, Assoc. Professor of Clinical, University of Miami
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT01350024 History of Changes
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|Study First Received:
|May 5, 2011
|Last Updated:
|May 24, 2017
Keywords provided by Dr. Wendy Lee, University of Miami:
Conjunctival Mullerectomy
Ptosis surgery
Pain Control
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Pain, Postoperative
Neurologic Manifestations
Nervous System Diseases
Postoperative Complications
Pathologic Processes
Signs and Symptoms
Eyelid Diseases
Eye Diseases
Epinephryl borate
Central Nervous System Depressants
Physiological Effects of Drugs
Anesthetics, Local
Sensory System Agents
Peripheral Nervous System Agents
Anti-Arrhythmia Agents
Voltage-Gated Sodium Channel Blockers
Sodium Channel Blockers
Membrane Transport Modulators
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
Adrenergic alpha-Agonists
Adrenergic Agonists
Adrenergic Agents
Neurotransmitter Agents
Adrenergic beta-Agonists
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Snaps' TRIPE Question 4Language brain teasers are those that involve the English language. You need to think about and manipulate words and letters.
The Snapsinski Test of Responsiveness, Intelligence, Perceptivity and Elucidation (more commonly known as Snaps' TRIPE) is used to examine a person's excogitations of insensate disquisitions, inter alia (ie. a person's thoughts about senseless babble, among other things). Question 4 of Snaps' TRIPE is shown below.
"Question 4: Sort the following list of 15 words into three groups. Clearly explain why you decided to group the words in such a way. The words are:
alter, and, ant, ark, art, even, hard, hen, jam, just, mat, pet, rich, sea, trick."
Of the many hundreds of thousands of people who have attempted to understand Snaps' TRIPE only one person, Mr. Richard Shunary, received full marks on this question. He sorted the words into the following groups.
Group 1: and, jam, just, mat, pet, rich, sea
Group 2: alter, ark, even, hard, trick
Group 3: ant, art, hen
Can you explain why he grouped the words in this way?
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Four more beautiful baseballs from my collection, starting with my first autographed ball ever is the Frank Robinson ball as you can see authenticated by PSA/DNA, this ball was acquired at a card show at one of the LaGuardia airport hotels around 1989-1990, he was also the first signer on my "Living 500 Homerun Hitters" poster also on display in this site.
Next is an autograph that is hard to get signed in the New York area and is authenticated by PSA/DNA, a baseball signed by Mike Schmidt.
This ball was actually signed by Mike at the Philadephia Convention Center at a charity auction in which by chance I won two chances to get autographs from Mike, he signed the ball and my poster.
The Hank Aaron ball and the Reggie Jackson ball complete this foursome, both balls acquired at autograph shows in Manhattan.
The Reggie ball acquired at the Armenia Church on 2nd Avenue in Manhattan not sure of the year but I do remember he brought his father to the show along with him, also on the stage signing that day were Ken Griffey Jr. and his dad Griffey Sr. along with Yogi Berra.
Aaron's ball was signed at the Hotel Pennsylvania also in Manhattan, he was there with Mickey Mantle, Andre Dawson and George Bell on the dais that day.


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I don't know how in-depth most people read DGW, but the segment from the Technical Standards Committee in the previous issue shocked me a little bit and I was surprised to see no one on here talking about it.
The long and short of it was... when disc manufacturers send discs in to be approved, the disc goes through a variety of tests. One of these tests is a flexibility rating, I suppose to make sure the discs are still pliable to a certain degree and to keep them from being dangerous to anyone/anything who may be struck by them (altho we all know even softer discs can hurt if thrown hard enough!) Currently, the manufacturers are having discs approved but then some are being changed down the line without being resubmitted for approval - the gist I got from the read seemed to indicate things such as new plastics going into the same molds were not going through the same testing process and simply being sent to market with the "PDGA Approved" stamp on them. Yet the TSC has found out that some of these discs FAIL the flexibility tests, which means some of the plastic already out there may end up being blacklisted in the near future.
Does this make anyone else a little uneasy? And more importantly... who will take the most heat for this type of move if it happens? The PDGA shouldn't be blamed for what the disc manufacturers are doing, but I feel that this type of action will most likely result in a backlash against the Standards Committee rather than where (I feel) the blame should more appropriately be placed - on the people sending discs to market without the proper procedures being followed. For example (and the writing didn't specify any discs or manufacturers in it so this truly is just an example) are we going to see discs like the "Star TL 2 - this time it's legal!" come out after the runs that are on the market become illegal? What kind of nightmare are we going to see at tournaments if players and TD's have to police the discs in people's bags when someone who doesn't "keep up" with current events shows up and finds out their favorite driver that they carry 6 of in the bag aren't allowed to be used?
Just curious if anyone else had even read this and what others' thoughts may be.
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The largest soaring land bird in North America, and also one of the most endangered, the California condor has never been observed incubating an egg—until now. A camera now records Sisquoc and Shatash, two condors nesting at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. The public can see each parent take a turn patiently sitting on the nearly nine-ounce egg, sometimes nudging it with its beak.
"With California condors, we're dealing with a species of bird that almost went extinct," says Michael Mace, curator of birds for the park. "We thought now would be a really good time to be able to show people for the very first time what goes on in the cave of a nest. In many cases, not even field biologists, people who have been working in the wild, have seen this."
There are so few California condors in existence (fewer than 400), that each egg laid in captivity is moved to an incubator and replaced with an artificial egg in the nest. Biologists will montior the egg until it's almost ready to hatch in early March, 52 to 54 days after Shatash laid it. Then officials will return the egg to the nest where the parents will help it hatch and grow. All the while, the public will be able to see it break out of its shell, grow feathers, and mature into a fledgling.
Months later, the fledgling may join the other 200 condors in the wild and become one of more than 80 released by the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, part of the California Condor Recovery Program first established in 1982. The park has hatched 171 condors since then. Now, there are additional breeding centers like The Peregrine Fund's World Center for Birds of Prey and the Oregon Zoo that are helping the species recover.
Obstacles like lead poisoning and wind energy development still face the species, but Mace is optimistic that this year the recovery effort might reach two important milestones: 400 birds in the world, 200 of which are in the wild. "The population has grown exponentially very year," he says. California condors now soar over the California, Arizona, and Baja California, Mexico.
Even if you can't see them there, you can now see nesting condors on the web cam, a phenomenon that no one has been able to observe before. "We're looking forward to sharing this with people so they can see the life cycle of a California condor," says Mace.
For more on these majestic birds, check out these stories:
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WCU Nursing Professors Attend Mississippi Nurses Summit in Jackson
William Carey University faculty members Dr. Patrick Brady, assistant professor of nursing, New Orleans campus, Dr. Deborah Chatham, assistant professor of nursing, Tradition, and Dr. Karen Taylor, assistant professor of nursing and coordinator for the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program, Hattiesburg, attended the Mississippi Nurses Association (MNA) 2012 Nursing Summit in Jackson on Tuesday, January 31. The summit, with the theme "Nothing Stays the Same Forever," focused on the changes facing nurses in Mississippi.
Dr. Brady and Dr. Chatham were selected by the MNA Council on Nursing Research to present posters of their research, which was judged to be of high quality and interest. Dr. Taylor attended the Summit as a member of the "DNP Wall of Fame" of the Mississippi Educational Consortium for the Doctorate of Nursing Practice.


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So I was going to post this opinion the other night after the Chicago game. It felt eerily like the start of the '04 season where you-know-what-happened. We came out roaring into the season with high level of talent and expectations and we were taking it to everyone, including Detroit on their home court.
I fear Lance has a lot of Artest in him and I felt the chippiness and attitude he brought to the Chicago game isn't going to lead anywhere good for the team. That ball taunt move tonight was a sign that he needs to put his team before himself.


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Wynne gave Salina Marshall another day with her father after the home he lived in exploded in Detroit on Sunday night.
"He saved my father's life," said Marshall.
Wynne said he heard the explosion and went inside the home to see if anyone needed help.
"I went up and pulled him out and both his legs were on fire," said Wynne.
More: House explodes on Detroit's west side
Marshall says she's glad her father wasn't taken from her, but she is appalled that looters took some belongings from the home before the family could go through the damage.
"It's hard when you want to get your mementos and you can't because they already took them," said Marshall.
As for her family, she says she can't thank her heroes enough for putting their lives in danger to help a complete stranger.
"If I was in that situation, I would want somebody to try to save me," said Wynne.
Related: Teen saves family from Detroit house fire
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WCU Hosts Exhibit Celebrating 400TH Anniversary of King James Bible
The traveling exhibition Manifold Greatness: The Creation and Afterlife of the King James Bible, continues through February 16 in the Sarah Gillespie Museum of Art on the campus of William Carey University. The exhibit celebrates the 400th anniversary of the first printing of the King James Bible in 1611 and examines its fascinating and complex history. The library is sponsoring free programs and other events for the public in connection with the exhibition. For more information, visit http://library.wmcarey.edu, or contact Sherry Laughlin at (601)318-6170 or email@example.com to arrange group tours. The exhibit will be available for viewing Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-7p.m.; Fridays, 9 a.m.-5p.m.; Saturdays 10 a.m.-5p.m.; and Sundays,1-5 p.m.


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In his autobiography, "Shaq Uncut: My Story," Shaquille O'Neal slams several of the NBA's top stars. In addition to detailing his fractious relationship with Kobe Bryant, Shaq recalls how LeBron James was given special treatment on the Cavaliers, and he goes on to criticize—and set lofty expectations for—Dwight Howard.
Cavs coach Mike Brown "had to live on edge because nobody was supposed to be confrontational with LeBron," Shaq says in the book, according to excerpts provided by Hoopsworld. "Nobody wanted him to leave Cleveland, so he was allowed to do whatever he wanted to do.
"I remember one day in a film session LeBron didn't get back on defense after a missed shot. Mike Brown didn't say anything about it. He went to the next clip and it was Mo Williams not getting back and Mike was saying, 'Yo, Mo, we can't have that. You've got to hustle a little more.' So Delonte West is sitting there and he's seen enough and he stands up and says, 'Hold up, now. You can't be pussyfooting around like that. Everyone has to be accountable for what they do, not just some (of) us.'
"Mike Brown said, 'I know, Delonte. I know.' Mike knew Delonte was right."
Shaq brings this all back to Kobe, forecasting problems Brown may find himself with as new coach of the Lakers.
"I'm not sure if Kobe is going to listen to Mike Brown," says Shaq. "LeBron never really did. Here's what we do know: Kobe will definitely be in charge."
He also questions James' killer instinct, something James dealt with as he underperformed in the Heat's loss in the NBA Finals to the Mavericks.
"There's no question in (Game 5 between the Celtics and Cavs in 2010) LeBron was kind of out of it. ... I always believed he could turn it on at any moment, but for some reason he didn't. Not against the Celtics in 2010 and not against the Mavericks in 2011."
More from Shaq's book: Obama to blame for Rondo's slump?
O'Neal has long been irritated by Howard, who he believes stole his Superman persona. Shaq has four rings, and says with the lack of competition Howard faces at center, the now-Magic center should get at least that many.
"Dwight Howard is by himself. If he doesn't get four rings, I'll be disappointed in him. There's no one for him to go up against," O'Neal says. "When I was playing I had (Patrick) Ewing in his prime. I had Rik Smits, Arvydas Sabonis, Alonzo Mourning, Dikembe Mutumbo. I had Vlade Divac, Kevin Duckworth. I caught some of David Robinson. (Greg) Ostertag. Guys with size. Now, I couldn't name five centers."
He continues, "It's kind of weird how he's handled his career. He wants to be Superman. ... He's Dwight Howard. He's not Shaq. Be your own man. Create your own brand."
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Walkup song fits the bill for 'Happy' Hill
LOS ANGELES -- When D-backs second baseman Aaron Hill walks to the plate at Chase Field, Pharrell Williams' "Happy" blares over the speakers.
Because I'm happy
Clap along if you feel like a room without a roof
Because I'm happy
Clap along if you feel like happiness is the truth
Turns out the song is the choice of Hill's young daughter, who is a big fan of the movie "Despicable Me 2," whose soundtrack features the song.
"She said, 'Daddy, this could be our song,'" Hill said. "Then my wife said, 'You should use that music when you come up,' and my daughter got all excited about it. How could I say no to her?"
Truth is the song is a great fit for Hill, who is one of the more content people you will ever meet.
"What's not to be happy about?" Hill said. "I'm married to my best friend, I have an awesome family and I get to come play baseball every day."
Steve Gilbert is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Inside the D-backs, and follow him on Twitter @SteveGilbertMLB. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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A STOURBRIDGE martial arts instructor is facing his toughest challenge yet - teaching himself to walk again after almost losing his leg in a freak accident.
This time last year Dan Woodruff was at the peak of his physical fitness and setting himself a series of challenges as part of efforts to gain his fifth degree black belt.
But the 38-year-old, who runs Academy Martial Arts in Bagley Street, Stourbridge, is now having to go back to the start after suffering a serious injury to his right shin as he tried to stop his car from rolling down a friend's driveway into a pensioner's bungalow.
He said: "I ran behind my car to try and stop it but you can't stop a rolling car. It knocked me backwards and my leg was crushed against a lamp-post and my shin split wide open."
The Midlands Air Ambulance arrived at the scene in Norton, and Dan, who was bleeding heavily, was flown to the region's trauma unit - the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham- where he underwent emergency surgery, including a skin graft, to try and save the damaged leg.
Ten days later, after losing half his calf muscle and receiving successful treatment to fix a broken fibula, he was allowed home with crutches and a wheelchair.
But doctors have told him it will be three to six months before he can walk again and 12 months before he's likely to be fighting fit again.
However - optimistic Dan, of Stourbridge, says he just feels blessed not to have been more seriously hurt.
He said: "After the second lot of surgery it dawned on me how serious it was. I was so lucky it missed my ankle or knee; to get away with what I did was unbelievable.
"I know this has happened for a reason but I don't know what yet. It's going to take me 12 months to get back to where I was. It's going to be hard but I'm going to be able to do it."
Just weeks before the January 25 incident - the superfit father-of-one had rounded off a year of tests he set while striving to achieve his highest grade black belt.
During 2013 he challenged himself to complete 57,200 press ups (including 5,000 in one day), 52,000 sit ups, 1,050 rounds of sparring, a knife-fighting instructor course and a gruelling trek to Base Camp on Mount Everest to push himself to the limit during the year in which he gained his World All-Star Karate Organisation masters degree.
He also carried out 1,000 acts of random kindness and raised nearly £2,300 for charity.
Dan, who has been kickboxing for 21 years and running his popular academy for around ten, says he hopes to arrange a fundraiser when he's back to full fitness to say thank you to the airborne medics who flew to his aid.


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My Dad who is 83 was diagnosed 2 weeks ago with CC, which we were told is inoperable due to spots on the liver. He has started Gemzar chemo and after 2 weeks is handling that incredibly well - no side effects at all except some general tiredness, but a bit of that has been normal anyway!
So, we've started. However, given how rare this cancer is, I would like to get a second oncology opinion. My parents live in the Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill area in North Carolina, with both UNC and Duke close by. Can anyone recommend an oncologist that has treated this type of cancer, for a second opinion? I would appreciate any recommendations.
Thank you and bless whomever started this site - it has been so helpful!


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my contengency list to be bigger than 10?????
Is everybody at 10 is am I just doing something wrong.
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You'd need to get your e-mail confirmed by the site. There's a link to do that on the league's front page. It's the usual confirmation process - they'll e-mail you something, you'll go to a web site and confirm it.
After that you'd need to click on the "upgrade to platinum" which is also on the front page.
Not saying you should do it - I don't know what they plan on doing with the e-mail addresses. I wouldn't have done it myself except my ISP e-mailed me and my address will change after Nov 1 so if they want to sell it to a spammer I don't much care.
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Dillingham alumni
Ralph Anderson
Lives in: Dillingham, Alaska
Hometown: Dillingham, Alaska
Degree, year: B.A., English, 1979
Employment: chief executive officer, Bristol Bay Native Corp.
Cross-country: Attended high school in Vermont, Dartmouth College in New Hampshire, worked for 20 years on the North Slope, then finally settled down back home in Bristol Bay.
Ricky J. Lind Jr.
Hometown: Dillingham, Alaska
Living in: Dillingham, Alaska
Degree, year: BM, music education K - 12, 2007
Extracurriculars at UAF: UAF Pep Band, Brass Quintet(s) & Orientation leader!
Employer and position: Music director, Dillingham City Schools
Absolute favorite things: Travel, art, Baroque music & Italian food
Rhiannon Fyfe Sallee
Lives in: Dillingham, Alaska
Hometown: Dillingham, Alaska
Degree, year: B.A., elementary education, 2001
Employment: kindergarten teacher, Dillingham City School District
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Fanny Kay Parker
Lives in: Togiak, Alaska
Hometown: Togiak, Alaska
Degree, year: B.Ed., 1991
Employment: 2nd-grade teacher at Togiak School, Southwest Region School District
Teaching the teachers: Member of the Ciulistet Group, Yup'ik educators who worked with UAF researchers to develop Yup'ik-centered teaching. A resulting book, Transforming the Culture of Schools: Yup'ik Eskimo Examples, won an American Book Award in 1999.


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NEW YORK ( TheStreet) -- Wireline telecommunication services provider Otelco Inc. has filed for bankruptcy with a prepackaged plan that would swap its subordinated debt for equity. Shares fell 0.6% to $1.71 by mid-day on Tuesday. The Oneonta, Ala., rural telecom provider in Alabama, Maine, Massachusetts, Missouri, New Hampshire, Vermont and West Virginia filed for Chapter 11 protection in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware in Wilmington on Sunday, March 24. The company also filed motions seeking permission to administer its case along with 16 affiliates while asking for continued access to its cash management systems. A hearing on the first-day motions before Judge Mary F. Walrath had not been set as of Monday. Under the proposed "pre-pack," Otelco's $162 million term loan would be exchanged for a new $142 million loan and a cash payment of up to $20 million, its disclosure statement said. The lenders would also receive a pro rata share of Otelco's new Class B common stock, which would represent a 7.5% stake in the company. The new term loan's maturity would be extended to April 30, 2016, and it would be priced at Libor plus 350 basis points, with a 3% floor on Libor. The debt was originally set to mature on Oct. 31, 2013, filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission said. GE Capital Corp. is the administrative agent on the term loan, GE Capital Markets Inc. is the lead arranger and sole bookrunner, and CoBank ACB is the co-lead arranger and lender. Otelco's $15 million revolver, which had no debt outstanding, would be reinstated with up to $5 million in availability. Noteholders, including holders of its income deposit securities, would receive a pro rata share of Otelco's new Class A common stock, which represents the remaining 92.5% stake in the company. Otelco owes $117.9 million in principal and interest on 13% subordinated notes due 2019. Wells Fargo Bank NA is the indenture trustee on the notes. General unsecured creditors, owed an estimated $1.1 million, would have their debt reinstated with the reorganized company. Administrative, priority, priority tax and other secured creditors would be paid in full. Current equity holders would be wiped out.
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Fire Destroys Warehouse In Southeast Fresno
FRESNO, Calif. (KMPH) —
A fast-moving fire destroyed a warehouse in Southeast Fresno Friday afternoon.
Fresno firefighters were called to the property along Maple just north of Belmont at about 2 p.m.
Five buildings burned to the ground, sending thick black smoke into the air.
Authorities closed off streets within a half-mile perimeter as crews worked to put out the fire.
The warehouse appeared to be unoccupied.
No injuries were reported.
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F-15 loses brakes and blows out tires while landing at PDX
PORTLAND, Ore. - Two sets of brakes failed and two tires blew out on an F-15 fighter jet as the plane was landing at Portland International Airport on Thursday afternoon.
The pilot wasn't hurt, although his plane did get stuck on the runway, hampering service and causing delays for commercial passengers, according to airport spokesman Steve Johnson.
According to Colonel Rick Wedan, the pilot was returning from a training mission when two sets of brakes failed during landing. The pilot initiated a back-up braking system, but the plane was traveling too fast and two tires blew out.
Because of the extreme heat there was a small fire and the jet actually fused to the runway.
By 5 p.m., two hours after the plane landed, it had been cleared off the runway and passenger jet service was resuming.
The incapacitated plane was blocking the airport's main north runway.
Compounding the problem, the airport's south runway is only partially open due to construction work, Johnson said.
Strangely enough, the south runway is closed for repairs after the tire on another F-15 failed and the jet's landing gear damaged the runway.
The limited runway options led to delays, Johnson said.
One passenger on a delayed plane tweeted that he was told they would be stuck for two hours.
Several Portland Timbers players also tweeted about being stuck at the airport. The team was scheduled to fly to Chicago for a match.
"45 min delay for them to get disabled plane off runway," player Ben Zemanski tweeted.
The F-15s based at PDX are part of the Oregon Air National Guard 142nd Fighter Wing. The pilots and other members of the air wing are tasked with defending the airspace from the Oregon/California border to the Canadian border.


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OAKLAND, Calif., March 9, 2010 - TransFair USA™, the leading third-party certifier of Fair Trade products in the United States, today announces that it has received a $50,000 grant from Green Mountain Coffee®, and a three-year commitment of $925,000 from the Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Foundation. The Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Foundation was established and is led separately from Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. (GMCR) by GMCR Founder and Chairman Bob Stiller. This generous funding will galvanize TransFair USA's effort to grow the Fair Trade movement and establish hundreds of Fair Trade Towns across the United States by 2013.
Fair Trade is a multi-stakeholder effort to develop an alternative form of global trade that cultivates greater social justice and equity for farmers, workers, and artisans. It promises fair prices, safe working conditions, worker empowerment, market access and community investment. The Fair Trade Towns USA campaign is headquartered at and sponsored by TransFair USA.
"For many years, GMCR has supported the Fair Trade movement because we believe that our highest quality coffees come from coffee-growing communities with a healthy quality of life. By choosing Fair Trade coffee - and now 72 other Fair Trade products - consumers can help support sustainable development and community empowerment for farming and artisan communities around the globe. We believe Fair Trade Towns USA can be an effective model for educating consumers on how easy it is to make a positive difference in the world through the products we purchase," said Bob Stiller, Founder and Chairman, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. and President of the Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Foundation.
Fair Trade Towns USA's ultimate goal is to raise consumer awareness, grow the availability of Fair Trade products, and drive sales in order to help lift millions of farming families out of poverty. The specific criteria to be officially recognized as a Fair Trade Town include showcasing Fair Trade products available in local stores, an active citizen support network, business engagement, and local government support. These criteria are designed to empower citizens to develop a permanent platform in their communities for continued outreach and advocacy.
Currently, 13 U.S. municipalities have been recognized as Fair Trade Towns, including Amherst and Northampton (MA), Brattleboro and Burlington (VT), San Francisco and Chico (CA), Milwaukee (WI), Media (PA), Montclair and Highland Park (NJ), Bluffton (OH), Ballston Spa (NY), and Taos (NM). Furthermore, active campaigns are currently taking place in 30 additional towns and cities, including New York, Los Angeles, Washington, Chicago, Boston, and Seattle. The movement started in England in 2000 and quickly spread across the United Kingdom and Europe, rising to 650 declared today.
Fair Trade Towns USA unites a diverse group of inspired Fair Trade activists including project collaborators the Fair Trade Federation, a North American trade association of organizations fully committed to Fair Trade, and the Fair Trade Resource Network, which gathers, develops, and disseminates educational resources to people and organizations interested in the movement.
"Fair Trade Towns USA will empower socially responsible community groups and businesses around the country that are committed to raising consumer awareness around a simple truth: every dollar we spend is a powerful decision, with ramifications that echo across continents," said William Linstead Goldsmith, National Coordinator of Fair Trade Towns USA.
The funding will allow the U.S. program to develop online collaboration and organizing efforts, create educational outreach materials and events, train leaders, and offer a grants program to support local organizing efforts.
About the Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Foundation
The Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the sponsorship of educational events, seminars and lecture series on topics such as human development and potential, business, and management in order to foster positive change on personal, organizational, community and global levels. The Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Foundation was established and is led separately from Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. (GMCR) by GMCR Founder and Chairman Bob Stiller.
About Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. (NASDAQ: GMCR)
As a leader in the specialty coffee industry, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. is recognized for its award-winning coffees, innovative brewing technology, and socially responsible business practices. GMCR's operations are managed through two business units. The Specialty Coffee business unit produces coffee, tea and hot cocoa from its family of brands, including Green Mountain Coffee®, Newman's Own® Organics coffee, Tully's Coffee®, and Timothy's World Coffee®. The Keurig business unit is a pioneer and leading manufacturer of gourmet single-cup brewing systems. K-Cup® portion packs for Keurig® Single-Cup Brewers are produced by a variety of licensed roasters and brands, including Green Mountain Coffee, Tully's Coffee and Timothy's. GMCR supports local and global communities by offsetting 100 percent of its direct greenhouse gas emissions, investing in Fair Trade Certified™ coffee, and donating at least five percent of its pre-tax profits to social and environmental projects. Visit www.gmcr.com for more information.
About TransFair USA
TransFair USA, a nonprofit organization, is the leading third-party certifier of Fair Trade products in the United States. TransFair USA audits and certifies transactions between U.S. companies and their international suppliers to guarantee that the farmers and workers producing Fair Trade Certified goods were paid fair prices and wages. TransFair USA educates consumers, brings new manufacturers and retailers into the Fair Trade system, and provides farmers with tools, training and resources to thrive as international businesspeople. Visit http://www.transfairusa.org for more information.
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Fair Trade Towns USA campaigns are currently being conducted in the following 30 U.S. cities, in 20 states and districts:


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Holiday happenings
In Martinez, Holiday Frolic, Children's Light Parade, ice skating, snow park 1-9 p.m. Nov. 30, downtown. Light parade starts 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. Call 925-372-3510 to register for free lights (600 sets available). Holiday Frolic with Snow Park (Friday-Sunday), Reindeer Stop, Gingerbread House, hot cocoa with Frosty the Snowman, Santa visits. Lighting Tree of Spirit 5:30 p.m. at Pine, Court streets.
Volunteers needed 1-9 p.m. for snow park, face painting, jump house attendant, game booth operator, craft assistant. Training provided. Community service hours for students. For full schedule, www.cityofmartinez.org.
Rodgers Ranch boutique
Rodgers Ranch Holiday Boutique 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 1-2, 315 Cortsen Road, Pleasant Hill. Holiday stuffed bears, gift items, Santa visits 1-4 p.m., more. 925-937-3677, firstname.lastname@example.com.
Carols, yuletide classics
Walnut Creek Concert Band Holiday Concert 7:30-9 p.m. Nov. 27, Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek. Carols, yuletide classics. Adults $17, students/seniors $14. Tickets: 925-943-7469.
Dolfins fundraiser
Pleasant Hill Dolfins Swim Team Christmas tree lot, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 12:30-9 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 23-Dec. 23, Winslow Center, 2590 Pleasant Hill Road. Proceeds benefit team. www.pleasanthilldolfins.com.
City office closures
Martinez offices closed Nov. 22-23 for Thanksgiving. Police patrol, dispatch not affected. 925-372-3500, www.cityofmartinez.org.
Pleasant Hill offices closed Nov. 22-23 for Thanksgiving. Police patrol, dispatch not affected. 925-671-5270, www.ci.pleasant-hill.ca.us.
Early bird shoppers
Earlier Than the Bird shopping 8-10 a.m. Nov. 17. Downtown Martinez businesses have specials deals, treats. Wear pajamas, get free shopping bag at 649 Main St., Suite 106. www.mainstreetmartinez.org.
Birding field trip
Wetlands birding field trip 8-10:30 a.m. Nov. 24, Mt. View Sanitary District, 3800 Arthur Road, Martinez. Meet at observation platform. Bring binoculars. Rain cancels. Free. Register 925-228-5635, ext. 19.
Lung screenings
California Cancer & Research Institute, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Nov. 15-16, 400 Taylor Blvd., Suite 105, Pleasant Hill. Free appointments with medical provider for 50, older. 925-826-1900.
Take home a turkey
Turkey Trot 8.4-mile run 7:30 a.m. Nov. 18, begins Briones Regional Park, finish Bear Creek staging area, Pleasant Hill. Win turkey, medals. $20, $25 at event. Register 925-682-0896, flier at pleasanthillrecsports.com.


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November 5, 2009
The accepted wisdom is that innovation in a recession pays off. That those who haven't made the investment will find themselves falling behind when the economy turns. But exactly what kind of innovation are we talking about? At our Packaging that Sells conference a few weeks back, Help Remedies CEO Richard Fine gave a memorable talk that drove home a point that innovation must be thoughtfully and strategically considered. Some innovation is unecessary and some is just bad, he said, offering examples like this packaged banana and this surprising concoction from Jimmy Dean.
Of course, we all know how such things come about. Often, it's because a competitor has encroached on a brand's turf or launched into a new category and the marketer simply needs to "get something out." Or, as Fine theorized about the overpackaged banana, it's an attempt to upgrade a low-margin product (in this case, elevating the "lowly" banana into a premium-worthy "banana snack"). By the end of his talk, the former innovation consultant had us all thinking deeply about the differences between true innovation and what he described as faux-and making a mental note to be sure, as we press forward during these challenging times, that we're not throwing the term innovation around. A full recap of our Packaging that Sells conference is available here.
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Neck improved, Morneau returns to Rockies
CHICAGO -- Justin Morneau's neck might not be better than ever, but it's better than it's been at any point this season, and the Rockies activated him from the 15-day disabled list and inserted him into the lineup on Tuesday, a day after he went 2-for-4 in a rehab assignment for Triple-A Colorado Springs.
Morneau wasted no time making an impact, hitting a two-run double off Chicago starter Edwin Jackson in the first inning.
Morneau's start on Tuesday against the Cubs also comes a day after an MRI gave him some peace of mind. In 2011, while with the Twins, he underwent surgery to remove a herniated disk fragment and often deals with strains and stiffness, so anything involving his neck is a concern.
"That was good news to see that in some ways my spine is actually better," said Morneau prior to his first game since before the All-Star break. "Hopefully, it continues to get better."
Morneau went 2-for-4 against Round Rock on Monday and tested his neck and body in a variety of ways.
"It was a real test," said Morneau, who is batting .312 with 13 home runs and 60 RBIs. "I hit the ball well and came back well. I ran around and came back good. Batting practice is one thing, when you're hitting fastballs, but when you get in games and see offspeed pitches, that's when you know."
Thomas Harding is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Hardball in the Rockies, and follow him on Twitter @harding_at_mlb. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Late rally carries Halos over Orioles in finale
ANAHEIM -- Last season, when the Angels stayed below .500 and were out of it by the end of June, was hard on a lot of the players. But it was hardest on Jered Weaver and Erick Aybar, two of only four players remaining from the days when the Angels thrived and playoff baseball was almost a given.
That's why nights like Wednesday -- pressure-packed, when one win means so much and the out-of-town scoreboard is so relevant -- are so gratifying to them.
It's a packed Angel Stadium, in late July, amid the heat of a pennant race -- just like they remember it.
"Over the last couple of years, we've got some new faces and some great acquisitions in the offseason, and it was a matter of time before everyone started clicking together," Weaver said after he and Aybar keyed a 3-2 victory over the Orioles. "I think we're seeing that this year, making some trades and getting some key guys we need throughout the season. We're playing great baseball. We're not going to let two games get away from us and fold. We know what we're capable of doing, and we keep battling and pulling out games."
Orioles starter Chris Tillman mowed through the Angels' backpedaling batting order, pitching six innings of one-run ball after rotation-mates Bud Norris and Miguel Gonzalez were equally dominant in the first two games of the series. But Weaver gave up only two runs in eight innings, keeping it close and ultimately picking up his 11th win.
The Angels went 0-for-12 with runners in scoring position -- a combination of hard-hit balls that turned into outs and strikeouts that kept the runners in place. But Aybar took it upon himself in the eighth, lining an RBI double, stealing third and scoring the winning run after a two-out bases-loaded walk to Kole Calhoun.
Thanks to that rally, plus Huston Street's first save for his new team, the Angels notched their Major League-leading 31st comeback win and avoided their first sweep at home since the first series of the season, against the Mariners. The A's won, too, so their deficit in the American League West remained two games for the third straight day.
But the Angels have won 60 games through their first 100 for only the sixth time in franchise history, and are 12 wins better than they were at this point last season.
"It's nice to have a team like this again, where everyone's together, picking each other up, cheering each other on, and that's what we're doing," Aybar said. "We're playing together, like we used to."
Weaver scattered six hits, gave up a couple of two-out runs -- on a grounder that sneaked through the infield and a blooper that fell in the outfield -- and walked none during a six-strikeout performance. The veteran right-hander has now given up six runs in 21 innings over his last three starts, dropping his ERA to 3.43.
On a night when his signature changeup abandoned him, his fastball command continued to get better. His average fastball has jumped from the 87- to 88-mph range in his last three starts. On Wednesday he hit 90 mph three times and 89 mph six times.
It's a small increase, but it means the world to him.
"I felt like I was going to get stronger as the year went on," Weaver said. "Seeing that increase in velocity and seeing that fastball command come back a little bit, I feel like I'm getting stronger every time out."
The Angels entered the finale averaging a Major League-best five runs per game, but they have averaged fewer than three since the All-Star break and were sluggish throughout this contest. But Aybar broke that up with none out in the bottom of the eighth, smoking a first-pitch, 96-mph fastball from reliever Tommy Hunter into the gap in left-center to tie the score at 2 and give him 51 RBIs, more than any other AL shortstop and eight shy of his career high.
"I've seen it ever since the Minor Leagues with him," Weaver said. "He's a great at-bat every time. He's patient at times, but aggressive at times as well. He's swinging the bat hard for us now."
Aybar watched from second as Howie Kendrick struck out, then looked on from third -- after picking up a stolen base -- as David Freese did the same. But after intentionally walking the left-handed-hitting Efren Navarro to set up a righty-righty matchup, Hunter walked Chris Iannetta to load the bases.
Hunter believed that the strike zone from home-plate umpire Hal Gibson was "a little tight, but I don't know. That's something you can't control. [You] try to control the things you can and move on. He thought they were balls. I would see it a little differently."
Left-hander Brian Matusz came on next to face the left-handed-hitting Calhoun, and he walked him on five pitches to give the Angels their first lead. Calhoun, who had never faced Matusz but has always fared well against southpaws, watched three pitches miss just below the zone, then took a 3-1 fastball way outside to key the victory.
It was the Angels' third go-ahead, bases-loaded walk in the seventh inning or later.
The rest of baseball has five total.
"Go figure," Calhoun said of winning on a night when hits didn't fall in clutch situations. "Lately we haven't been getting that big hit like we had been getting, but the important thing is, we have the runners on base. It's right there. Having those big innings, those big games, isn't that far away."
Alden Gonzalez is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Gonzo and "The Show", and follow him on Twitter @Alden_Gonzalez. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Tracheal Occlusion To Accelerate Lung Growth (TOTAL) Trial for Severe Pulmonary Hypoplasia (TOTAL)
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This trial investigates whether prenatal intervention improves survival rate of fetuses with isolated congenital diaphragmatic hernia and severe pulmonary hypoplasia, as compared to expectant management during pregnancy, both followed by standardized postnatal care.
|Congenital Diseases Diaphragmatic Hernia Pulmonary Hypoplasia
|Procedure: fetal endoluminal tracheal occlusion Other: watchful waiting during pregnancy
|Phase 2 Phase 3
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|Randomized Trial of Fetoscopic Endoluminal Tracheal Occlusion (FETO) Versus Expectant Management During Pregnancy in Fetuses With Left Sided and Isolated Congenital Diaphragma Hernia and Severe Pulmonary Hypoplasia.
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Genetics Home Reference related topics: congenital diaphragmatic hernia
MedlinePlus related topics: HerniaU.S. FDA Resources
Further study details as provided by University Hospital, Gasthuisberg:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- Survival at discharge from neonatal intensive care unit [ Time Frame: at discharge from neonatal intensive care unit ]The baby can be discharged either alive (and then it qualifies as "surviving at discharge") or dead. Not discharged babies have not reached the primary endpoint.
Secondary Outcome Measures:
- prenatal increase in lung volume [ Time Frame: 2 weeks ]volume of lung after occlusion
- grading of oxygen dependency [ Time Frame: 56 days of life ]
- occurrence of pulmonary hypertension [ Time Frame: within first weeks of life ]determined by cardiac ultrasound
- number of days in Nenoatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) [ Time Frame: within hospital stay ]
As long as the baby is in the hospital, it is hospitalized either in NICU or in another, less intensive care unit.
The number of days in NICU is an outcome variable, expressed in days.
- number of days on ventilator [ Time Frame: within NICU stay ]
- presence of periventricular leucomalacia [ Time Frame: 2 months of life ]
- presence of neonatal sepsis, intraventricular haemorrhage,retinopathy grade III or higher [ Time Frame: within hospital stay ]
- number of days till full enteral feeding [ Time Frame: within first 2 years of life ]
- presence of gastro-esophagal reflux [ Time Frame: at discharge ]
- day of surgery [ Time Frame: within hospital stay ]
- requirement for use of patch for repair [ Time Frame: at the time of surgery ]
- neurodevelopment at 12 and 24 months [ Time Frame: 24 months ]
- pulmonary function at one year of age [ Time Frame: one year of age ]
|Estimated Enrollment:
|Study Start Date:
|December 2010
|Estimated Study Completion Date:
|October 2017
|Estimated Primary Completion Date:
|October 2015 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
Placebo Comparator: expectant management during pregnancy
watchful waiting during pregnancy
Other: watchful waiting during pregnancy
pregnancy surveillance for fetal wellbeing, development of polyhydramnios and cervical shortening
Experimental: fetal endoluminal tracheal occlusion
fetoscopic balloon occlusion at 27 to 30 weeks of gestation
Procedure: fetal endoluminal tracheal occlusion
percutaneous fetoscopy, positioning of endoluminal balloon at 27-30 weeks and whenever possible elective removal at 34 weeks
Other Name: Balt Goldbal 2 balloon
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years to 50 Years (Adult)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Consenting subjects
- fetus with isolated left-sided Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH) and
- severe pulmonary hypoplasia defined as O/E LHR <25 % irrespective of the liver position as measured prior to 29 wks + 6 days at the FETO center
Exclusion Criteria:
- Maternal contraindication to fetal intervention
- technical or maternal limitation to fetoscopy
- preterm labour or cervix<15 mm
- refusal to return to FETO center during time period airways are occluded
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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01240057
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01240057
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|Contact: Philip DeKoninck, MD
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|Leuven, Belgium, 3000
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|Principal Investigator: Jan A Deprest, MD PhD
|Hospital Clinic Barcelona
|Barcelona, Catalunya, Spain, 08028
|Contact: Eduardo Gratacos, MD PhD +34 (93) 227 99 46 email@example.com
|Principal Investigator: Eduardo Gratacos, MD PhD
Sponsors and Collaborators
University Hospital, Gasthuisberg
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|Jan Deprest, MD
|Universitaire Ziekenhuizen Leuven
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Keywords provided by University Hospital, Gasthuisberg:
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on September 21, 2017
Additional Information:
Jani JC, Nicolaides KH, Gratacós E, Valencia CM, Doné E, Martinez JM, Gucciardo L, Cruz R, Deprest JA. Severe diaphragmatic hernia treated by fetal endoscopic tracheal occlusion. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol. 2009 Sep;34(3):304-10. doi: 10.1002/uog.6450.
Deprest J, Breysem L, Gratacos E, Nicolaides K, Claus F, Debeer A, Smet MH, Proesmans M, Fayoux P, Storme L. Tracheal side effects following fetal endoscopic tracheal occlusion for severe congenital diaphragmatic hernia. Pediatr Radiol. 2010 May;40(5):670-3. doi: 10.1007/s00247-010-1579-9. Epub 2010 Mar 30.
Deprest JA, Gratacos E, Nicolaides K, Done E, Van Mieghem T, Gucciardo L, Claus F, Debeer A, Allegaert K, Reiss I, Tibboel D. Changing perspectives on the perinatal management of isolated congenital diaphragmatic hernia in Europe. Clin Perinatol. 2009 Jun;36(2):329-47, ix. doi: 10.1016/j.clp.2009.03.004. Review.
Deprest JA, Hyett JA, Flake AW, Nicolaides K, Gratacos E. Current controversies in prenatal diagnosis 4: Should fetal surgery be done in all cases of severe diaphragmatic hernia? Prenat Diagn. 2009 Jan;29(1):15-9. doi: 10.1002/pd.2108.
Deprest JA, Flemmer AW, Gratacos E, Nicolaides K. Antenatal prediction of lung volume and in-utero treatment by fetal endoscopic tracheal occlusion in severe isolated congenital diaphragmatic hernia. Semin Fetal Neonatal Med. 2009 Feb;14(1):8-13. doi: 10.1016/j.siny.2008.08.010. Epub 2008 Oct 8.
Jani JC, Benachi A, Nicolaides KH, Allegaert K, Gratacós E, Mazkereth R, Matis J, Tibboel D, Van Heijst A, Storme L, Rousseau V, Greenough A, Deprest JA; Antenatal-CDH-Registry group. Prenatal prediction of neonatal morbidity in survivors with congenital diaphragmatic hernia: a multicenter study. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol. 2009 Jan;33(1):64-9. doi: 10.1002/uog.6141.
Jani J, Nicolaides KH, Keller RL, Benachi A, Peralta CF, Favre R, Moreno O, Tibboel D, Lipitz S, Eggink A, Vaast P, Allegaert K, Harrison M, Deprest J; Antenatal-CDH-Registry Group. Observed to expected lung area to head circumference ratio in the prediction of survival in fetuses with isolated diaphragmatic hernia. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol. 2007 Jul;30(1):67-71.
Jani J, Keller RL, Benachi A, Nicolaides KH, Favre R, Gratacos E, Laudy J, Eisenberg V, Eggink A, Vaast P, Deprest J; Antenatal-CDH-Registry Group. Prenatal prediction of survival in isolated left-sided diaphragmatic hernia. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol. 2006 Jan;27(1):18-22.
Deprest J, Gratacos E, Nicolaides KH; FETO Task Group. Fetoscopic tracheal occlusion (FETO) for severe congenital diaphragmatic hernia: evolution of a technique and preliminary results. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol. 2004 Aug;24(2):121-6. Erratum in: Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol. 2004 Oct;24(5):594.
|Responsible Party:
|Jan Deprest, MD PhD, University Hospital, Gasthuisberg
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT01240057 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
B32220108118 ( Other Identifier: UZ Gasthuisberg KU Leuven (Belgium) )
|Study First Received:
|August 4, 2010
|Last Updated:
|August 4, 2011
Keywords provided by University Hospital, Gasthuisberg:
Isolated Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
Fetal Surgery
Pulmonary Hypoplasia
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Hernia, Diaphragmatic
Hernias, Diaphragmatic, Congenital
Pathological Conditions, Anatomical
Congenital Abnormalities
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Trekking the Inca Trail to the lost Inca city of Machu Picchu often features on must-do travel lists and it is little wonder why. Machu Picchu was named one of the New Seven Wonders of the World in 2007 and is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The site is the most familiar icon of the Inca world, with its spectacular mountain-top location in the Andes. You can visit Machu Picchu without trekking the Inca Trail, but most hikers would agree the trail is the perfect way to reach the site, building anticipation as the goal approaches.
The Inca Trail starts at an altitude of about 2,800 metres and ends four days later at Machu Picchu, at 2,500 metres. You will hike past fascinating Inca ruins along the way and over the notorious 'Dead Woman's Pass', which at 4,200 metres is the highest point of the trek. The Inca Trail is justifiably famous for its spectacular Andean scenery, with the mountain tops usually snow-capped between June and October.
Trekking the Inca Trail requires a good level of fitness but with a little pre-tour training it should be well within the capabilities of anyone who is reasonably fit. Altitude sickness is something a lot of people worry about, however by walking at a measured pace, keeping well hydrated and considering local remedies such as coca tea, most people encounter no problems whatsoever.
Peru's dry winter season runs from May to September, making this an ideal time to trek the Inca Trail. However June to August is particularly cold at night, especially at altitude. March, April, October and November are warmer months but there may be some rain. The trail is closed every February for cleaning and maintenance.
Only about 200 trekkers per day are given permits to walk on the trail, so popular dates (especially June, July and August) sell out many months in advance. We strongly recommend booking your Inca Trail trek as early as possible. For an up-to-date look at which trips are out of permits, check out our Inca Trail permit availability page.


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A new wave of Australian boybands is plotting to replicate the success of One Direction, as choreographed dance moves and lip syncs are ditched in favour of guitars and attitude.
Polished groups of male teens and 20-somethings are vying to make it big next year, from X Factor products The Collective and What About Tonight, to high-school breakthroughs Nine Sons Of Dan and 5 Seconds Of Summer, and YouTube stars The Janoskians and At Sunset.
As well as sharing a love of high energy pop-rock, and in some cases the ability to actually play instruments, the class of 2013 all boast tens of thousands of online followers and use their daily contact with fans to circulate their music virally.
Social media has enabled breaking bands to engineer fame before releasing a record, with YouTube stealing a march on outdated distribution models as a go-to place for emerging acts, especially among younger audiences.
Sydney band 5 Seconds To Summer have clocked up more than 500,000 views with their cover of the Justin Bieber and Chris Brown song Next To You and received a priceless international boost when One Direction tweeted their video Gotta Get Out.
Just back from a songwriting trip to the UK and lining up a third single ahead of their debut album, the four-piece say a grasp of social media is a vital skill for any aspiring band.
"It's one of the important elements of what we do," says drummer Ashton Irwin.
"We're on Twitter and Facebook all the time, keeping fans updated on YouTube and constantly releasing things to keep them knowing we're putting the effort in.
"We want to take our fans on a journey with us."
While the technology explosion has enabled musicians and fans to be closer than ever, bands can find themselves torn between opening up their lives and maintaining an aura of mystique.
"It's like a relationship, so there is a line," says Irwin.
"You've got to be conscious about what you want people to know about your personal lives but we like to share a lot.
"If you're in a band you can't be that rock star type of dude who no one knows about and you're all mysterious. The fans want to know you."
As well as building online communities, acts are required to put in the usual yards of touring and promotion if they want to get noticed by the music industry.
Adelaide trio At Sunset made a mark on radio by door-knocking stations around the country offering to perform or field interviews on the spot in a bid to win their stripes.
Having already established individual Facebook groups in towns along the east coast, the trio now find themselves mobbed at airports and regularly pack out show with screaming teens.
While a modicum of credibility has returned to the notion of being a boyband, thanks to the success of global stars The Wanted and One Direction, the key demographic remains the same.
"It's still a majority of girls," laughs At Sunset guitarist Jae Curtis.
"But we're getting a fair few guys because we do have that rock sound."
While today's generation grew up listening to The Backstreet Boys and N'SYNC, it seems that One Direction are at the root of everything when it comes to plotting a course.
At Sunset opened their careers performing covers of the British chart toppers and while keen to be remembered under their own steam, have no problem with the comparisons - or the term boyband.
"The biggest band in the world is a boyband," says Andrew Kantarias, the band's youngest member at 18.
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What's your name, nickname, age, birthplace, hometown?
Steve Francisco
Favorite phenomenon?
I don't have one – Rainbows? I don't know?
How do you like to tell stories?
I'm not actually a very good story teller. So, I would like to become a better story teller.
Pivotal moments in life?
– Walking in on my first day of work at JDK.
– Marring my wife Sarah
– Our kids being born
– My daughter riding her bike without training wheels
Why/how did you start riding?
I was inspired to ride from watching the Tour back in the mid 80's, Hampsten was my hero.
Family life, or home life; kids, wife, girlfriend, pets?
I'm lucky to have 2 beautiful children, Oliva (6) and George (3) with my even more beautiful wife, Sarah. No pets.
What's your special talent/gift to the world?
I'm a good diplomat when issues come up.
What's the continental project mean to you?
Sharing stories and images from great adventures with friends on bikes.
Why are you interested in documenting rides?
Because I never take the time to do it when I'm riding by myself.
What do you want a riding guidebook to feature (what's missing from what currently exists out there), and how will you contribute to that end goal?
Give me some really CURRENT insider knowledge.
What's style mean to you?
It means finding something (clothing or furniture or anything really) that you can identify with, that comes to represent your own self image.
Who's your favorite local rider and why?
– Jamey Driscol – because he crushes it – and I never see him out training.
Where in the world would you like to ride next and why or what group ride if you could do any would you do?
I still haven't ridden my Bike in CO! – I think I would like to race Leadville one day too…..?
You need anyone reading this to know…?
I'm not doin' it for the money.
Why cycling and not, running or shot put or speed skating?
Cycling has always been an important part of my life. It's help defined who I am.
Your favorite ride/moment ever, just the details?
Riding Alp D'Huez in under 50min.
What's your job all about, why does it fit you?
I run a Design and Branding studio – I like Brands & Products – and thinking about marketing.
What's your program, like who and what and where is your world?
My world revolves around my kids.
Where you live and why it suits you?
I live in Burlington, VT. It's a great place to live if you like seasons changing, snow – and great riding – right out of your driveway.


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An Oakland County Sheriff's Office tracking dogt was requested at about 12:50 a.m. Thursday after a woman who lives in the 400 block of Algene Street came home and was attacked by a man wearing a mask who fled on foot, according to the sheriff's office.
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Renowned faces and classic logos are vitalized in electrifying hues. Crisp color blocks are broken with swaths of liquid intensity. Comic book characters weep and worry, leap and conquer. The viewer is part of a continuum of activity, preceding and succeeding a particular moment captured on canvas. The extent of Kaufman's ability to interpret popular culture is unquestionably impressive.
Reflecting his early dream of being a comic book creator, familiar characters, such as Superman, play a significant role in Kaufman's art. While works focusing on the well-known images of Marvel and DC Comics answer our wish for super-human rescue from the demands of daily life, Kaufman's canvases of newly created participants in a "Mary Worth" world mock society's superficiality in a world where all is askew.
Beyond comic book characters, however, are the famous and infamous…figures of legendary repute. The tremendous influence of Beethoven or Napoleon so surpasses the bounds of their individual lives that these mere mortals are gifted with a form of super human existence even greater than that of the comic book heroes. "In selecting these figures, I am giving long overdue credit to their importance," states Kaufman. It is the impact of the individual upon society that catches the imagination of Kaufman, resulting in art of great scope and drama.
To deliver his perspectives, Kaufman has refined the silk-screening process, allowing for greater fluidity and definition in expression. Returning to the silkscreen canvas to add hand-painted touches, Kaufman's unique works reflect his changing thoughts and perspectives during the creative process. According to Kaufman, "I try to catch the spirit of the individual I've depicted. When working on the Beethoven images, I play Beethoven's music and strive to essentially become Beethoven." Each work is individual and truly captures the emotions of the creator.
Inventive by nature, Kaufman has always been intrigued with the unusual application and interpretation of the ordinary. It was the combination of inventiveness with tremendous artistic talent that actually led Kaufman to create works which would result in his first exhibition. An architect acquaintance showed Kaufman how to project images on other surfaces. Kaufman collected rounds of wood from trees cut down in the neighborhood, then projected his grandfather's pictures of the Holocaust on them, using the tree rings to symbolize the tragic span of years. Kaufman's debut exhibition opened at a Bronx bank and the Holocaust series was subsequently donated to the Jewish Holocaust Museum of art in Brooklyn.
By the age of 12, Kaufman was working at Macy's painting dog and cat faces on customers' Pet Rocks. In 1976, then just 16, Kaufman was part of a group show at New York's prestigious Whitney Museum. Having developed a highly resp0ected reputation for his technical ability, Kaufman was offered an opportunity to work with Andy Warhol cutting the film for canvas screening, a job which afforded him an opportunity to gain a different perspective on the world of art. Using his wages, plus those he earned by working in two galleries, Kaufman made ends meet while attending the School of Visual Arts on a full scholarship.
Leaving the Warhol Studio to commit himself fully to his own creative expression, Kaufman sought innovative opportunities to bring his are to the general public. Even though demand for his work was growing daily, Kaufman wanted to remain in touch with a broad audience. Inspired by the accessibility, Kaufman opened a one night exhibition on four New York subway cars. Using the sides of abandoned buildings, retaining walls, and other highly visible surfaces as his canvas, Kaufman completed 55 "Racial Harmony" murals in New York and made numerous media appearances to promote understanding and tolerance.
recent years have yealded many gallery shows and a burgeoning list of collectors eager to acquire Kaufman's work. Corporations, such as Citibank, Saatchi and Saatchi as well as personalities, including Mickey Mantle, Wolfgang Puck, and Spike Lee, have acquired works by Steve Kaufman.
Driven to create, Kaufman considers himself a workaholic, often rising before dawn and retiring in the early hours of the day. From dreams, Kaufman frequently derives art; as quickly as a thought flashes through his mind, Kaufman visualizes art and then acts to make the image a reality. Very focused, Kaufman states, "I usually have a clear vision of the art I am creating and don't do studies or drawings in advance. Any changes I make, I do as I cut the film at my light table."
Kaufman enjoys knowing his audience becomes integrally involved with his art. "I see one thing when I view my finished work, and you may see something else…that's okay, the meaning of any work of art should be personal and not the result of my telling you what I want it to mean. I always want to encourage questioning. I do not believe there are absolutes–one should always evaluate."
Even though Kaufman is committed to his artistic endeavors, he is also tremendously involved in efforts to assist those in need. Independently creating and financially participating in campaigns promoting such themes as AIDS awareness and racial harmony, Kaufman is not just an artist, he is a philanthropist.
States Kaufman, "In the future, I hope I can make a difference in the world, not just artistically, but in a broader sense. I hope that when I speak out regarding a cause that it carries clout. I hope that I've helped people and changed points of view because of my position. I'd like to think that even thought I am able to expand my artistic abilities to include film making, monuments, etc. that I still can prompt a smile and the acknowledgement that I'm a nice guy."
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York, Penn. -- Bon-Ton Stores Inc. said Wednesday its fiscal fourth-quarter profit climbed 6%.
The department store chain said its net income rose to $85 million for the period ended Jan. 29, up from $80.3 million a year earlier.
Revenue edged up 1% to $1.03 billion from $1.02 billion.
Revenue at stores open at least a year rose 0.8%.
Bon-Ton Stores' annual net income was $21.5 million. In the prior year, it lost $4.1 million.
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2001 Mazda Tribute MM
A 300-Pony High-Performance Machine
With SUV popularity still growing, Performance West Group saw an opportunity to show what is possible in the realm of custom concept vehicles. The base was an already nice Mazdas 01 Tribute, which they felt needed just a little massaging. So work began on what Performance West Group said would be a Mono Posto Sport carinspired all-wheel-drive supercharged version, which would be called the MM. With help from some of todays top performance companies such as ADR Design, Goodyear, JB Research, Katzkin, Kendall, Kenne Bell, Optima, and Summit, the Tribute was transformed into the 300 all-wheel horsepower Mazda Tribute MM you see here.


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On the Excel Web App team, we are committed to improving our products based on your feedback. Since we launched the Web Apps just over a year ago, we've been listening to you, and today we're releasing new features based on what we've heard.
To everybody who has shared their opinion with us, we want to say a big THANK YOU!
Here's what we're delivering to you today, based on your requests:
Merge and Autofit cells. Many Excel Web App customers have requested enhanced cell formatting in the Excel Web App, including the ability to merge cells, and to automatically fit cell sizes based on the content the cells contain (AutoFit). With today's update, you can now do both in the Excel Web App.
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Right-click menus. We have also heard from Excel Web App customers that you'd like to be able to use some of the same right-click short-cuts that are in Excel for the desktop. Now, you can right-click on cells in the Excel Web App to Cut, Copy, Paste, and work with Hyperlinks.
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I'm with you that I'm not sure how good of a GM he is (especially when he needed to fire O'Brien and didn't), but I don't think he makes a panic trade. If anything, he's shown himself to take the opposite approach.This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
While his options have been limited by the long-term contracts of mediocre players, I'm sure he's had opportunities to deal and has declined. He's pretty deliberate and seems to have a clear plan he will stick to, even if fans like me think he should be more aggressive to add talent and excitement. And, he's likely determined to avoid making another lopsided trade like the GS trade (whoever had final say so).


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Grieving Brandeis team stages fourth-period rally vs. Reagan
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When Brandeis center Jonathan Robinson moved to Texas three years ago, the first friends he made were Gina Rodriguez and Gabby Lerma. He said they were best friends who always managed to make him smile.
Rodriguez and Lerma, two Brandeis students, died after a car crash Tuesday.
Robinson, like many other Broncos, called these the worst days of his life. But there was still a playoff basketball game Thursday.
An emotional Brandeis team made a fourth-quarter comeback, defeating Reagan 64-58 in a Class 5A second round game at Taylor Field House.
The celebration was short and somber, as thoughts quickly turned back to Rodriguez and Lerma.
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"We're winning for Gina and Gabby," Robinson said. "They were amazing. They would always keep everybody happy."
Brandeis (32-3) advances to the third round for the second straight year and will face the winner of tonight's game between Judson and Taft, which is scheduled for 7 p.m. at Boerne Champion.
Reagan (25-6) led 45-40 early in the fourth quarter but missed four straight free throws, including the front end of a 1-and-1 twice.
Brandeis took advantage and went on a 17-4 run. Justin Graham led the Broncos with 17, while Shawn Guerrero and Chris Starkes both added 14. Robinson scored seven.
Reagan's D.J. MacLeay, who is signed with Bucknell, had 24 points and 12 rebounds. Reagan made 2 of 9 free throws in the fourth quarter, Brandeis 18 of 21.
"It's been an emotional week," Graham said. "As quiet as it has been, I think we got more energy after the candlelight vigil on Wednesday, when we turned to celebrating their lives."
Thursday's game was the third between Brandeis and Reagan this season, with Brandeis winning all three.
Broncos players said they're dedicating the rest of the season to Rodriguez and Lerma. For this week, the team was a group of teenagers struggling together to deal with a tragedy, and trying to play a game.
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"Honestly, basketball didn't really help at all. This week was too devastating," Guerrero said. "But we had to focus, dedicate these games to them and keep our season going."
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