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Barber Chair, I'm pretty sure it is from the 1930's or around that time period. I've had it for years, its in good shape, the seat is just a little torn. It has porcelain base, etc. and leather seat/head rest, etc. coverings. Also and side tray. I have been looking online to lean more about it but I figured this is the best place to come :) I'm just curious to learn more about it and see what it could possibly be worth!


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HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. — New York Mets baseball executive Paul DePodesta is the newest member of the Sears Holdings board.
Although his qualifications are somewhat unconventional, DePodesta was elected to the board because his experience as VP of player development and amateur scouting for the Mets is believe to help Sears Holdings in the area of personnel development.
"We are pleased to add the strong analytical skills and talent assessment acumen of Paul DePodesta to our board of directors. As Sears Holdings continues the work of transforming and strengthening our company, we look forward to his leadership and contributions," said Sears Holdings chairman Edward S. Lampert. "Mr. DePodesta's ability to scrutinize data and use it to assess talent and drive execution makes him ideally suited to join our board."
Prior to joining the Mets, DePodesta was the EVP of the San Diego Padres, and the EVP and GM of the Los Angeles Dodgers, where he became the third-youngest person to be named GM in Major League history. Previously, he served as the assistant GM of the Oakland Athletics and began his baseball career with the Cleveland Indians.
DePodesta graduated cum laude from Harvard University with a degree in economics. His election to the board increases the number of Sears Holdings' directors to eight.
Sears Holdings goes far afield for new board member
HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. — New York Mets baseball executive Paul DePodesta is the newest member of the Sears Holdings board.

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Barr manufactured conventional and battery operated clocks going back to the early teens of the twenth century, Barr Manufacturing made three digital models. One with a plain wooden case; a leather case, a Bakelite case models. This is the leather case model.
Barr digital clocks are uncommon and more uncommon in working order. Barr's mechanisms are unique. The numeral wheels are metal and they interlocked by geared teeth on the inside of the wheels. I did not even attempt to go there. The clock was not working on arrival, I opened the case and gave the motor and visible gears and cogs a shot of clock oil, and off she took. I guess next I will get some brown boot wax and polish the case.
The clock runs and the leather is in good condition, the numbers on the wheels however, are showing their age and have darkened over the years. The cord and plug had to be replaced but other than that it is in original condition. The instructions for use tag is still on the bottom of the case.


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"This is not a stunt."
That's what Weld County, Colo., Commissioner Sean Conway told CBS Denver earlier this month as 10 Colorado counties pursue splitting from the state, including dairy-rich Weld and Morgan counties.
"This is a very serious deliberative discussion that's going on," Conway said. "There's a real feeling that a lot of folks who come from the urban areas don't appreciate the contribution that many Coloradans contribute."
The secession movement was exacerbated by this year's legislation session, during which state lawmakers passed gun control legislation and called for more renewable energy and less oil and gas production. Read more here.
This secession news has now spread beyond regional news outlets to major media sources, including CNN, Yahoo! and MSNBC.
Republican Representative Cory Gardner represents the area asking to split from the state, and the Coloradoan reports that he relates to the secession motivation.
"The people of rural Colorado are mad, and they have every right to be," Gardner said. "The governor and his Democrat colleagues in the Statehouse have assaulted our way of life, and I don't blame people one bit for feeling attacked and unrepresented by the leaders in our state."
Read, "Rural Colorado counties pursue split from state."
Despite the building momentum, seceding won't be easy. Forming a new state requires approval from county voters, Colorado General Assembly and the U.S. Congress.


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6" 2007-2014 GM Suburban 1500 4WD w/ AutoRide Lift Kit
Fabtech has developed multiple systems for late model T900 platform SUV's and SUT's. Common to these systems is our proven one piece high arched lower crossmember design with an integrated differential skid plate for solid support of the front suspension. Special attention was given to the design of replacement extended length steering knuckles to keep the track width of the vehicle near stock while retaining turning radius for easy maneuverability in tight areas.
All rear systems feature extended length tubular upper and lower link arms with an oversized Trac bar relocation bracket to properly place the axle under the vehicle with zero driveline vibration. AutoRide and non AutoRide specific rear coil springs maintain proper ride height on all models. The Basic System features the above mentioned components along with front strut assembly spacers and rear performance coil springs. This system provides a stock like ride and is compatible with all AutoRide models. Fabtech's Performance System provides the Dirt Logic 2.5 coilover front shocks for superior damping. This Performance system will provide a supple highway ride with outstanding offroad damping capabilities for the best of both worlds. Installation of all systems does not require relocation of the Rack and Pinion or disassembly of the front strut assemblies.
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1990 The Lotus Carlton
The legendary Lotus Carlton (Lotus Omega outside the UK) was launched; essentially a Carlton/Omega GSi completely stripped and rebuilt by Lotus, to become one of the quickest saloon cars in the world. Its specification was simply awesome. Power was from a 3.6-litre straight-six with 24 valves, two turbochargers, producing 377bhp and 419lb ft of torque. In magazine tests the Lotus Carlton pulled around 174mph; and would also run to 60mph in 5.2secs and 100mph in just 11.5secs.
In the USA, a works-supported team of three Esprit Turbo SE's entered the 'Showroom Stock' race series. In just nine races the team achieved four victories, six pole positions, six fastest laps, and second place in the Manufacturers' Championship.
On the engineering side of the business, the Rt. Hon. Cecil Parkinson, Secretary of State for Transport, opened a new £2 million semi-anechoic chamber and the Hethel factory.
1991 Elan wins award
The Elan received the British Design Council award. Team Lotus became privately owned by a new management consortium led by Peter Wright and Peter Collins, the latter having been a former team manager with both Benetton and Williams. Team drivers were Julian Bailey and Mika Hakkinen, with Johnny Herbert retained as official test driver.
The actor Paul Newman drove one of the three new '91-spec race Esprit's for the Showroom Stock series in the States.
The M200, a futuristic concept sports car based on the Elan caused a stir at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September, and the following month a revised Esprit range was unveiled.
1992 Go for Gold
Chris Boardman won the 4000m Pursuit Gold Medal at the Barcelona Olympics; he was riding the revolutionary lightweight and aerodynamic carbon-composite monocoque bicycle developed by Lotus. Later he rode the Lotus 'superbike' to smash the World 5000m Pursuit record by more than 8.0secs.
Other sporting achievements included Doc Bundy, driving the Sport Esprit X180R, taking the Drivers' title in the Sports Car Club of America World Challenge for 'street-legal' cars. The X180R was produced as a strictly limited edition in the US to make it eligible for competition - later that year it formed the basis of the Esprit Sport 300, the quickest Lotus supercar to date. The car became available in UK and EU only.
Lotus Engineering remained busy with the extraordinary 'SID' (Structure Isolation Dynamics) research vehicle, used to demonstrate some of the company's experimental technology. Some of that technology, 'Lotus Active' suspension, was fitted to an Alvis Scorpion tank - coupled with a track-tensioning device, this allows the Scorpion to travel at high speed while keeping its gun steady and not shaking its crew to pieces.
1993 Bugatti ownership
Bugatti International of Italy, a relatively new company that had been formed in 1990, bought Group Lotus from General Motors. This company had only the name in common with the original Bugatti company formed by Ettore Bugatti in 1924.
Romano Artioli held a 20% share in Bugatti International with the remainder of shares held by a Luxembourg holding company, ACBN Holdings S.A. Artioli became acting CEO of Group Lotus.
The Esprit S4 had a minor facelift and a range of mechanical refinements including power-steering as standard. In May, the Esprit Sport 300 supercar went into production, and the following month a pair of them competed in the Le Mans 24-hour race – it was the first works-supported entry for more than 30 years.
A contract to design a new family of car engines for the Taiwanese government gave Lotus Engineering cause for celebration.
The new Lotus Sport 110 road bike made its debut with Team ONCE on the grueling Tour de France.
1994 Elan S2
The Elan S2 was launched at the Geneva Motor Show. Featuring a new 16inch wheel and tyre package and some further suspension enhancements. The Elan S2 was to be built in a limited run of just 800 units.
There was a fresh Esprit derivative, too, the S4S, complete with 300bhp (224 kW; 304 PS) , new wheels and tyres, and revised suspension settings.
An Esprit S4 'Police Car' was produced, demonstrating that there was no point running from the law.
The first Lotus Sport 110 production carbon-composite bicycle was auctioned at Sotheby's to raise funds for the UK's Transport Trust. And it was a busy year for the bike. In June, Boardman rode a Lotus Sport 110 to win a 30km stage of the Tour de Suisse, then in July set a new record average speed on the Prologue of the Tour de France. To nicely round off his season, Boardman won the 4km Pursuit and the 30km Road Race at the World Championships in Sicily.
Out on the race track, an Esprit Sport 300, driven by Thorkild Thyrring, won the British National GT series.
1995 Team Lotus disbanded
Spiraling costs led to the disbanding of Team Lotus at the start of the F1 season, closing an important chapter in Lotus history.
In February, the Lotus GT race programme was brought in-house in preparation for an all-out assault on UK sports car endurance racing. Drivers Alessandro Zanardi and Alex Portman had a mixed season in the highly competitive GT2 category, but the Esprit proved a worthy contender. In wet conditions at the Silverstone British Empire Trophy four-hour race, the team managed to take class honours and crossed the finish line fourth overall.
Lotus produced its 50,000th car in the March, and in celebration donated the car, an Elan S2, to Prince Charles' Princes Trust charity; with the help of former Lotus driver and film star, Britt Ekland, and an English newspaper. The Elan S2 raised £65,000. Production of the limited edition S2 ceased in August 1995. Lotus was the featured marque at the Monterey Historic Automobile Races in California, USA. Lotus enthusiasts from around the world attended the famous event, to see a glittering display of Lotus F1, Indy, sports and road cars.
The most significant event of the year was the unveiling of the Elise, (named after the granddaughter of Chairman, Romano Artioli), at the Frankfurt Auto Show. To the obvious delight of the press and public the Elise was not only pretty, it was technically advanced and super-light. Its composite and energy absorbing chassis was made from epoxy-bonded aluminium extrusions, a world FIRST, as were its extruded aluminium suspension uprights and aluminium metal-matrix brake discs. It promised breathtaking performance (0-60mph in 5.8secs) for a price of less than £20,000.
1996 Proton majority shareholder
Perusahaan Otomobil Nasional Bhd (Proton) announced it had acquired an 80% majority shareholding in Group Lotus plc from ACBN Holdings S.A. (the holding company of Bugatti International).
The acquisition was regarded by Proton as providing mutual benefits, with Lotus'expertise in product development and engineering, and its exclusive patents, and Proton's manufacturing capability.
The all-new Esprit GT1 racer was unveiled at the Paul Ricard circuit in France on 1 March, the still-secret Lotus V8 lurking under its engine cover. Four days later the secret was out, when the 175mph Esprit V8 road car made its debut at the Geneva Motor Show. The all-new Lotus-designed and extremely compact 3.5-litre V8 had twin turbos; not only did it develop an impressive 350bhp, it had a whopping 400Nm of peak torque and a very flat torque curve. As well as this new power plant, the Esprit benefited from upgraded brakes, featuring a new ABS controller and a new vacuum servo system.
At the Geneva Motorshow the Esprit S4 GT3 was well received by both public and press. It was propelled by a turbocharged and charge-cooled 2.0-litre unit pumping out 240bhp. The lightweight GT3 could do 0-60mph in 5.1secs and reached 164mph.
The Elise became the darling of the world's motoring press, picking up countless awards and trophies for the brilliance of its handling and design. It was also a finalist in the 1996 Prince of Wales Award for Innovation - fitting recognition for the talented team who designed the car.
Lotus Engineering continued to expand with HRH Prince of Wales officially opening a new £3.5 million engine test cell block in late November.
Lotus staff create the 'Living logo' in the grounds of Ketteringham Hall, owned by Chapman and used by Team Lotus as a base for the development of racing cars.
1997 1000th Elise
The Elise proved more of a hit than even Lotus expected - the 1000th Elise rolled off the production line in the middle of May. This forced a rethink on production volumes, which were raised to 2500 units a year from the 800 originally planned.
Two intriguing Elise versions were also unveiled. The first was a research project, powered by two Zytec electric motors, the second was the awesome Sport 190, designed as a track day powerhouse.
Lotus announced that it was investing £7.5 million in 19 new state-of-the-art test cells (raising the total at the Hethel site to 42), to accommodate major new engine build and development programmes. A further £1.5 million was spent on a new paintshop facility, opened in the July by the King and Queen of Malaysia. At the London Motorshow, the Esprit V8 was treated to a new interior, and gearbox and clutch improvements. A pared-down version of the Esprit was launched, the V8 GT.
1998 50th Celebrations
The Elise was chosen by the Design Council as a prestigious 'Millennium Product', and Group Lotus was among the first companies in Europe to achieve QS9000 certification, one of the most stringent quality management systems in the world.
In September Lotus hosted its 50th anniversary celebrations with a party at Hethel. More than 12,000 staff, dealers, club members and Lotus owners from all over the world enjoyed a superb day out, and over 2,000 Lotus cars were parked on the test track.
There's more cause for celebration at the Birmingham Motor Show in October, as Lotus revealed the stunning 340R as a concept car.
The lightweight and big-braked Esprit Sport 350 supercar was released as a dramatic limited edition model, and the Elise Sport 135 also took a bow - although just 50 examples were built by the factory, all its components could be bought through the company's aftermarket outlets.
1999 Back into motorsport
Lotus launched the Elise 111S at Geneva Motor Show in March. Powered by a 145PS version of the 1.8-litre K series VVC engine, this sporty new derivative had a close-ratio gearbox and enhanced handling.
The Opel Speedster/ VX220 concept was shown, and the sports car went on to be built at the Lotus factory in Hethel.
Lotus also revealed that the 340R was to become a production model (with a run of just 340).
The news that Lotus was to return to motorsport was widely welcomed, with its own innovative one-make race series based on the Motorsport-developed Sport Elise. To coincide with a comprehensive redesign of the test track at Lotus' Hethel headquarters, the Lotus Driver Training Experience was launched in August. This was also the month that Proton unveiled its impressive Satria GTi hot hatch - Lotus had played a significant role in making this one of the best-handling cars in its class.
1999 also saw the company reveal an all-new mini-supercar concept that fits into the range between the Elise and Esprit. Called Project M250, the car had a 250hp, 3 litre V6 engine.
The London show was used as the platform to announce that the Opel Speedster/Vauxhall VX220 would be built on behalf of General Motors by Lotus, at Hethel. Manufacturing was to take place in a new facility, which would give Lotus the capacity to produce 10,000 cars annually.


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There's an interesting (but rather short) interview with Cameron Neylon and Jean-Claude Bradley on the topic of open notebooks and sharing of data on the web. Some interesting points are made by both interviewees such as Cameron's point on the main concerns:
The main issue is the fear of rivals stealing data. The second one is: will I be able to publish? And that depends on the publisher. Most publishers regard what we do as the equivalent of presenting at a conference, or a preprint. That hasn't been tested across a wide range of publishers, and there's at least one — the American Chemical Society — that doesn't allow prepublication in any form whatsoever. There's also a legitimate concern that a lot of people will put out a lot of rubbish.
And JC Bradley's view of an open notebook:
The basic philosophy of open-notebook science is to have no insider information. Essentially all the information that is available to the [research] group is available to the rest of the world. You have an objective, a procedure and a log section, in which you report what you actually do.
These is far more to be said about sharing data and the use of open notebooks. Both Cameron and JC Bradley have written about their experiences on their blogs. I'd recommend snooping around because there is much to read.
Tags: Cameron Neylon, data, Interview, Jean-Claude Bradley, Nature, Notebook, open access, Open Science, sharing, Useful Chem
Trackback link: http://blog.openwetware.org/community/2008/09/16/putting-it-all-out-in-the-open/trackback/


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2009 Hurricane Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday
May 22, 2009
News Highlights
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Virginia's Hurricane Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday will be held from Monday, May 25, through Sunday, May 31. During this period, certain emergency items designated by the Virginia Department of Taxation will be exempt from state and local sales and use taxes.
Tax exemptions apply to hurricane preparedness items that cost less than $60. Examples of these items are batteries, food storage containers, first-aid kits, flashlights and bottled water. Tax exemptions also apply to portable generators that cost up to $1,000 and include generators, inverters and both generator and inverter cables.
Residents are encouraged to use the sales tax holiday to save money on the purchase of emergency supplies, including a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) weather radio. "Take the opportunity to purchase one next week during Virginia's Hurricane Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday," said Roy Shrout, deputy coordinator for the Fairfax County Office of Emergency Management. "A NOAA weather radio is a great way to stay tuned in and informed, and an excellent addition to anyone's all-hazard preparedness kit."
The annual tax holiday continues through 2012. This year it coincides with National Hurricane Preparedness Week, which focuses on informing the public about hurricane hazards and measures that can be taken to prepare and minimize damage. The 2009 Atlantic hurricane season begins June 1 and runs through Nov. 30.
Guidelines and rules about the sales tax holiday are online. For information on hurricane preparedness, visit or call the Fairfax County Office of Emergency Management online; 571-350-1000, TTY 711.
Contact: Merni Fitzgerald, Director, Office of Public Affairs
703-324-3189, TTY 711, Media Pager: 703-324-NEWS (6397)
To request this information in an alternate format, call 703-324-3187, TTY 711


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The University of Illinois Dairy Education team has posted a fifth drought-related video at its YouTube channel. The video, "Using Soybeans as an Alternate Forage," can be found here.
The four other video presentations at the site include:
Pricing Drought Stressed Corn
Drought Stressed Corn Strategies
Estimating Drought Stressed Corn Yields
Fall Oats an Alternative Forage Option
View the playlist.
Source: Mike Hutjens, University of Illinois


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Dear all,
In the Anguttara Nikaya->Book of 4>77(Acinteyya Sutta)
Buddha stated there are 4 kinds of things could not be think of, which 4?
1.Buddha's attainment,
3.Action & result,
4.The world
I am more interested the kammavipaka(action and result) could not be analyzed or think of, more reading on the commentaries for the sutta:
Kammavipākoti diṭṭhadhammavedanīyādīnaṃ kammānaṃ vipāko.
Can anyone help to clarify more on this sentences?


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Gucci Mane_16
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burrr burrrr mother fucking burrr, thank god u are back from jail we need a real rapper to be here and not let these fags with tight pants get in the way of talented artist such as yourself.
I wana be in the next video Gucci! I see you like em thicker than a snicker..That's me baby! Check my Cameo out in Latoiya Williams I can't leave you alone video on You Tube.
GUCCi BABii !!! WAT DA FLAVA iS BOO ?? WAiTiNG ON DiS FERRARi MUSiC TO DROP TONiGHT...!! KEEP DOiN YA THANG BABY, iM SO HAPPY TO FiNALLY SEE U GETTiNG THE CREDiT U DESERVE AND TO DA HATERS.... BURRR BURRR JUS CHiLL !!! iLY GUCCi !!!
Thanks for coming out to Stingers. Me & the lil homies was lovin it.
Too bad ay few people messed it up for US. I'll catch up with u big dawwg
-K Macc
Man I just wana hangout...You so cool Gucci....I your biggest in Los Angeles..Hands down...Luv me some Gucci...Burrrrr baby!
Gucci you had one of the most antisipated albums in 2009 "The State vs. Radric Davis''...And it lived up to expectation's..It was a great album..Now you have stated that ''The Appeal'' is a masterpiece..And im hoping it will be sucessful like your last album ''The State vs. Radric Davis'' cause im looking forward to ur new album very much..And im hoping it brings in more fans for you...Becz you deserve tons more fans cause ur music is great..im just hoping ''The Appeal'' satisfies everyone from the streets to the media and the rich ppl...Gucci one of the best in the game
I know and you know that you one of the best rappers in the game...but i want everybody to know that you are, just as bad as you do..Gucci your music is straight G..never dissapoints..fuck them haterz
You Need to upload more of your videos to youtube like your mixtape songs you need to upload them on there so ppl can really know how you work....cause if someone else upload them it dont get as much views
Yo Yo!
I have ay couple songs ON MY PROFILE off my up and coming mix tape
"Maccoveli World." When u get time... Check out the flow* let me know something mane.
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-K Macc
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My 1st two singles is up mane!!
#1 I'm Shinin #2 Get Cho Cup..
It's ya boy fucc wit me... SQUAD
-K Macc
Link up FA ReeeeeAL,
saturday 2/19/2011
i'm on da 3 tha long way guest list*
IT'S YA BOY!! @Kmacc1017
-K Macc
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Evaluation of Safety and Efficacy of Using Lipsus Device for Oral Wetting
The recruitment status of this study is unknown. The completion date has passed and the status has not been verified in more than two years.
Verified July 2009 by IMD Tech Ltd.
Recruitment status was: Not yet recruiting
Recruitment status was: Not yet recruiting
IMD Tech Ltd
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First received: July 13, 2009
Last updated: June 8, 2011
Last verified: July 2009
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Following waking up from surgery performed under general anesthesia, patients are suffering from discomforting oral dryness, and moreover, they are not allowed drinking for 24 hours. The current management involves the wetting of patient's lips using wet bandage. This action is dependent on the presence of a family member or a nurse, which is not always possible. Many patients describe the oral dryness as a suffering, added to the suffering anyway entailed by surgery.
The investigated Lipsus device is intended for oral wetting, relieving patient's suffering and minimizing the dependence on continuous presence next to patient's bed.
|Oral Dryness General Surgery
|Device: wetting lips following surgery using anesthesia
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)
Primary Purpose: Supportive Care
|Official Title:
|Evaluation of Safety and Efficacy of Using Lipsus Device for Oral Wetting
Further study details as provided by IMD Tech Ltd:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- The safety of using the Lipsus device for oral wetting will be established by physician's assessment/observation of adverse events (signs of pain, allergies, infection or any adverse effect). [ Time Frame: 2 days ]
Secondary Outcome Measures:
- The efficacy of using the Lipsus device for oral wetting will be established by Level of oral dryness improvement measured by VAS oral dryness questionnaire. [ Time Frame: 2 days ]
|Estimated Enrollment:
|Study Start Date:
|October 2011
|Estimated Study Completion Date:
|April 2012
|Estimated Primary Completion Date:
|February 2012 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
|Experimental: Lipsus
Device: wetting lips following surgery using anesthesia
The investigator will position the Lipsus device in accordance with the instructions for use
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years and older (Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Subject is scheduled for surgery under general anesthesia.
- Male/female age 18 and up.
- Subject able to comprehend and give informed consent for participation in this study
- Subject must sign the Informed Consent Form.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Subjects who have any form of suspicious lesion in treatment target area.
- Pregnant or lactating Subjects
- Subjects with any infection / abscess / bleeding / blister / crack / edema / fissure / ulcer / pain in treatment target area.
- Eczema or dermatitis in treatment target area
- Subjects on drugs or psychologically determined unsuitable for the study.
- Subject is suffering extreme general weakness.
- Subject objects to the study protocol.
- Concurrent participation in any other clinical study
- Physician objection
Contacts and Locations
Choosing to participate in a study is an important personal decision. Talk with your doctor and family members or friends about deciding to join a study. To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the Contacts provided below. For general information, see Learn About Clinical Studies.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00945022
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00945022
|Contact: Hanna Levy, Dr
|Shaari Zedek Medical Center
|Not yet recruiting
|Jerusalem, Israel
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|Principal Investigator: Alexander Yuskavitch, Dr.
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|Principal Investigator:
|Alexander Yuskavitch, Dr.
|Shaari Zedek Medical Center, Jerusalem
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|Dr. Hanna Levy, IMD Tech Ltd
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|NCT00945022 History of Changes
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|Study First Received:
|July 13, 2009
|Last Updated:
|June 8, 2011
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Elizabeth Olsen doesn't have much in common with her famous twin sisters Mary-Kate and Ashley.
"I'm the curvy one of the family. It's very clear that I'm the younger sister," Elizabeth, 22, tells the December issue of Marie Claire. "My whole life they've been like women, while I've been trying to be a woman but still a kid."
Because of her famous kin, Elizabeth admits she's "always had a complex about being taken seriously. I never wanted anyone to think that I would use my family name to get me anywhere."
Not that she needs it. The young actress earned critical acclaim for her breakout roles in Martha Marcy May Marlene and Silent House at the Sundance Film Festival. She also appears opposite Robert De Niro, Sigourney Weaver and Cillian Murphy in the upcoming thriller Red Lights.
For now, Elizabeth lives in a one-bedroom apartment in New York City -- a far cry from the posh digs her 25-year-old sisters reside in. "It's like a closet," Elizabeth tells Marie Claire. "I need to stop doing independent films so I don't have to live in 300 square feet."


text: Hello all! I came across the forum this past week when I did a search for the SX6 code I rec'd in an e-mail. Question was quickly answered as it seems to be a common marketing code. After that, I found a wealth of information & advice on here! About 5 years ago we started going to a new church & one of the members had the Disney family window decals. I scoffed & thought, "That's a bit much. I mean Disney is fun, but seriously?". I had been several times as a child, went to MK in 96 on our honeymoon, & even went to DHS & AK in 05 with our daughter. In 2010 my parents wanted to take the kids, but we felt they wouldn't be able to keep up with them. They offered to pay for us to go too, so by God, we were in! Ended up staying at SSR Treehouse Villas on that trip. We had a good time, but we felt very limited traveling with them. They were leaving the parks early in the evening & we didn't get the full WDW experience, in my opinion. However, I started having a change of heart. Instead of shaking my head at our Disney addicted friends, I began to understand how easy it can be to enjoy WDW, even as adults. Fast Forward to January 2013. The kids were 9 & 7 and could probably be able to handle longer days and ride most of the rides I wanted to ride. We decided to book a trip for Spring Break, just the 4 of us, and with the 20% room discount, were able to stay at CBR for a 4 day 3 night MYW package with dining plan. My wife spent hours researching & reading and planning and we finally arrived at CBR at 830am on 4/2. Mind blown...immediately!! What kind of hotel can you check in at 830am AND your room is ready??? The staff was incredible!! We decided to go to DD first & then to Epcot. Within an hour, I realized that 4 days just wasn't long enough. There was way to much to see & do here. Before the end of our first night there (probably influenced by the food & beer from The Biergarten!), I realized WE WERE BECOMING ONE OF "THOSE" FAMILIES!!! We had a phenomenal time! NO negative experiences at any restaurant, with any staff member...nothing! I never thought I would be able to spend one day, let alone FOUR, without thinking about work, bills, etc.. My mind was completely blown away by this trip & one of the most depressing moments of my life was having to leave on Friday evening! Since we've been home, all the wife & I have talked about is Disney!! I have spent countless hours reading blogs, Twitter & Facebook posts, at the resort website putting packages together hoping they'll send us a PIN! We can't wait to get back! Possibly coming down the week after Christmas, definitely coming back on Spring Break 2014! I hope our kids never get bored with trips to Disney, because they're going to be, bare minimum, an annual trip from here on out!! I just wish they had the 2014 prices out so we can start pricing that trip! Tony


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A RUNNER from Wellington completed the London Marathon after pounding more than 26 miles through the capital city.
Caroline Swan completed the course in five hours and 17 minutes for the NSPCC who care for thousands of children from across the UK that have suffered severe harm and neglect.
Caroline also ran for Camille's Appeal and has raised around £750.
She said: "I chose to run for the NSPCC this year as it's such a worthwhile cause. ChildLine in particular is a valuable thing for children to have access to."
"I really enjoyed the whole experience on the day. The only negative was staying focussed during the odd times that there wasn't much crowd noise, but nothing was going to stop me finishing the 26.2 miles.
"Having to prise numerous jelly babies off the bottom of my shoes and weaving around walkers definitely wasn't something I had planned for!"
Donna Statham, NSPCC community fundraising manager for Somerset said: "Don't run your marathon alone - join our team and be part of something amazing. We'll support you every step of the way and you'll make a real difference for a child who needs someone to turn to."
*QUANTOCK Harriers had seven runners taking part with Steven Selby crossing the line first in three hours and 17 minutes. Other runners included (Andrew Brown (03:47:58), Jane Seaman (03:52:01), Graham Bentley (03:53:50), Rachael Caswell (03:58:57), Ross Baker (04:05:49) and Martin Draper (04:20:11)


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2010 Scrapin' The Smokies - Custom Truck Show
Tearin' Up The Carolinas
Scrapin' the Smokies returned after taking a year vacation. Brandon Burrell, his wife Christine, and their family and friends have successfully organized this event, held at the WNC Ag Center, in Asheville, North Carolina, for the fourth year, and they plan on keeping it going strong.
Scrapin' attracted 2,250 spectators and 250 registered vehicles that made the trip from as far as Michigan, Kansas, Alabama, and even Puerto Rico! A huge assortment of raffle prizes were given out, including a $2,500 credit toward a Lost Cause paintjob. Other events included a bikini contest sponsored by Precision Rides, a kid's coloring duel hosted by Inked Baby Clothing, and a Hooters hot wing-eating contest featuring a special sauce that is hotter than the one sold to the general public.
Next year's event is already in the works and is scheduled for June 11-12 at the exact same location. Check scrapinthesmokies.com and facebook.com/scrapinthesmokies for updated information.


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Here's why it's not always a good idea to take celebrities at face value, especially when it involves money.
The 2012 federal tax form for Lady Gaga's foundation, Born This Way, shows a paltry $5,000 in donations and a staggering $1.85 million in expenses, including legal costs, travel, publicity and consulting fees.
While some of the expenses could be considered necessary for a new foundation, it's the amount that has sparked outrage. The tax form, available on the GuideStar website, shows $406,552 in legal fees, $72,752 in salaries, $150,000 in philanthropic consulting, $77,923 in travel and $808,661 in "other" expenses, detailed on Schedule O as mostly publicity, design, event development and social media and website production.
The foundation, begun in 2011, states on its website that the mission is to "foster a more accepting society, where differences are embraced and individuality is celebrated." It goes on to state that it is "dedicated to creating a safe community that helps connect young people with the skills and opportunities they need to build a kinder, braver world."
The foundation issued a statement to the New York Post defending its expenses. "Every dollar spent across these categories, including the legal fees towards the safe and effective implementation of each initiative, directly serves the Born This Way Foundation's core mission of empowering youth," the statement read.
No doubt Lady Gaga will have more to say on the subject, but whether the expenses are worthy or not, the publicity is a reminder to delve a little deeper before opening your wallet to any charity. Online resources such as GuideStar and Charity Navigator provide easy access to information.
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Indians to help Bauer over 'bumps in the road'
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Trevor Bauer had looked good early in the spring. Then Monday came along.
That was when the right-hander, a top prospect a few seasons ago, gave up seven runs (six earned) on seven hits in two innings against the Angels. After the game, Indians skipper Terry Francona said: "It's not always going to be easy. Nobody is going to remotely give up. We all still think that there is a good Major League pitcher in there. We're just going to have to keep fighting, and we'll fight with him. We're going to figure it out."
On Tuesday, Francona was asked if those comments indicated that the team had serious concerns about Bauer moving forward, but Francona clarified to say he was simply doing his best to answer the question of whether adjustments needed to be made.
"He had a tough outing," Francona said. "I think I just wanted to drive home the fact that there are going to be bumps in the road and that the last thing we're going to do is ever bail on him. We're just going to continue to … whether it's fight through it, work through it, communicate through it and get to the point where he's the finished product. And it may not always … be easy. That was kind of all I was saying.
"He's worked really hard to get his delivery. You see the way he's letting the ball go. Now we've got to work on fastball command. And that is something that's front and center, and he gets that. Now we've just got to get there."
Doug Miller is a reporter for MLB.com. Follow him on Twitter @DougMillerMLB. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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'"I still have something to prove," Hecht said Wednesday before scoring in a 3-2 preseason victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs. "Every year in my career I improved a little bit, and last year I took a big step back. I have to prove to myself and to the coaches again that I can play on the top two lines and be an offensive threat and be reliable in our end."'
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THE future of five Wirral day nurseries remains unknown after Wirral's ruling cabinet deferred discussions until a later date.
Nurseries in Liscard, Birkenhead, Claughton and Rock Ferry could be taken over by neighbouring schools if plans set to save £772,000 a year are given the go ahead.
But they would only operate during term time and normal school hours, meaning parents would need to make alternative arrangements.
Wirral's cabinet, which met at Wallasey Town Hall on Thursday, had been expected to make a decision on the proposals but instead deferred it for further work and consultation.
Councillors did however agree that the provision of New Brighton Day Nursery – the only one to receive a confirmed offer from outside organisations - would be transferred to a Social Enterprise model of delivery in partnership with New Brighton Day Nursery Ltd on September 1.
A spokesperson for Wirral Council said: "Cabinet took a decision to progress with the proposal for New Brighton day nursery but to undertake further work and consultation regarding the others and bring a further report back to a future cabinet meeting."
Discussions are still ongoing over the future of Miriam Place day nursery, based at Bidston St James Centre, who have "expressed a tentative expression of interest" in developing a social, not commercial model for the two, three and four year old education on offer".
Councillor Tony Smith, Wirral's cabinet member for children and family services, said: "As there is already provision across the private, voluntary and independent sectors, and at this time of considerable pressure on budgets, we as a Council are proposing to stop delivering this service.
"We will support any family affected by working with them to manage the transition to another provider. This will include drawing up individual plans in partnership with each parent or carer, and preparing contingencies to enable us to provide support if we need to.
"Staff affected have been briefed and we are asking schools to ring fence posts of a similar nature for those whose jobs are at risk."
Although parents pay for their children to use the council's nursery service, it still requires a £772,000 a year subsidy from the council.
The plans, agreed last year as part of the council's budget options, will enable that money to be saved by removing the need for the council to subsidise the service.
The nurseries affected are New Brighton Day Nursery, Honey Bees Day Nursery, Reach High Day Nursery, Miriam Place, Windmill Day Nursery and Little Ferries Day Nursery.
The day nursery service delivered by the council was originally supported by grant funding made available through the national Neighbourhood Nursery Initiative and Surestart.
Neither of those funding streams remain available today, leaving a shortfall of £722,000 to be met by the council.


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Tips on how to increase stocks of plants such as rhododendrons, camellias and magnolias - plus, find out what else needs doing in the garden this week.
By Hannah Stephenson.
It's cuttings season, when gardeners nationwide take cuttings from their plants to increase stocks of their favourites, but not all plants root well from cuttings.
Some plants, including acer, forsythia, daphne, viburnum, rhododendron, azalea and camellia, may do better through layering, a technique in which layers of healthy stems remain attached to the parent until roots have formed.
Layers occur naturally in the garden when low-growing plants are heavily mulched, thus partially burying some of the branches.
Plants including ivy, campsis and Hydrangea anomala subsp. petiolaris naturally self-layer, with shoots touching the ground rooting and forming new plants, but in most cases the gardener has to provide some input into layering chosen species successfully.
Spring is the best time for layering, although it can be done at any time of year apart from winter.
Choose a flexible young shoot of your chosen plant which can be bent down to ground level, preparing the soil where it is going to touch by digging in well-rotted organic matter, such as compost mixed with sharp sand. Strip the leaves from the area of stem to be layered.
Make a long, sloping cut towards the shoot tip, cutting only about a third of the way through the stem at a suitable point in the underside of the branch, then wedge the cut open with a matchstick and dust it with rooting hormone.
Make a shallow depression in the soil just below the shoot, then bury that section of the stem into the prepared soil 5-7.5cm (2-3in) deep and peg it firmly in place with two strong wire hoops, one each side of the cut, then secure the growing tip to an upright cane and cover it with compost.
As the layering is done at the base of the shrub, the greatest danger to rooting layers is lack of water, so give it a thorough watering and, if necessary, work some water-retaining material into the soil.
Leave it for at least a year until new strong growth is visible and the plant resists when tugged, which shows that it is well rooted.
Most layers should have rooted by the following autumn, when they can be severed from the parent plant and grown on in pots or a nursery bed until large enough to plant in their final positions.
Stocks of climbers, such as honeysuckles and clematis, can be increased by serpentine layering, which is similar to simple layering, but multiple layers are made from one stem. It's ideal for using with climbers with long, supple stems.
Lay the trailing shoot along the ground, stripping the leaves and sideshoots from every second or third leaf cluster, then wound the stem close to the points where the leaves have been stripped and apply rooting hormone before pegging these sections down in shallow trenches in well-prepared soil. Thin-stemmed climbers need not be wounded.
Leave the intermediate leaf clusters above the ground so that the stem snakes in and out of the ground. In time, the pegged down sections should root and produce shoots. When growing strongly the new plants can be severed and grown on independently. This method can also be used for houseplants which are hard to root, such as ficus.
A third method is air layering, which is ideal for plants which often lack low-growing shoots suitable for conventional layering, such as magnolia, hazel, cotinus and flowering cornus species.
Instead of taking the stem down to the ground, choose a healthy upright stem and trim off the side shoots and leaves from a 30cm (1ft) section, making an upward-slanting cut below the leaf joint, but not cutting more than half way through the stem.
Brush the wound with rooting hormone compound and wedge a matchstick into the cut, then tape a sleeve of polythene around the bottom of the cut, plugging the sleeve with sphagnum moss for the roots to grow into and then seal the top. Keep the moss moist.
Leave the wrapping in place for up to a year, opening and checking it occasionally for signs of rooting. When strong new roots are visible through the moss, remove the plastic sleeve and cut through the stem just below the rooted section, which can then be potted up into compost, but don't remove the moss from the roots. Water, label and grow on until large enough to plant outside.
In little more than a year, you could have doubled the collection of your favourite plants.
Best of the bunch - Lily-of-the-valley (Convallaria majalis) If you want spring scent in a natural setting, colonise these sweetly scented, white-flowered beauties in a moist, shaded spot, ideally a woodland garden, or under deciduous shrubs so that their small bell-shaped flowers stand out against a background of newly opening spring leaves.
Within a few years, one or two small plants will have spread to a sizeable mass, growing to around 23cm (9in) tall, their fragrant flowers appearing between dark green leaves.
They make ideal ground-cover plants for shady, damp situations, spreading quickly by means of creeping roots.
Good varieties include 'Albostriata', with its gold-striped leaves and 'Fortin's Giant', which is slightly taller, growing to around 30cm (1ft).
Be warned, though, don't put lily-of-the-valley into tightly contained beds as they are vigorous spreaders and once you have them, it will be difficult to dig them all out.
Lift some of the rhizomes and pot them in autumn for a display of fragrant flowers indoors.
Good enough to eat - Planting globe artichokes These easy-to-grow veg are grown for their tasty flowerbuds before the flowers open, but are also a valuable architectural addition to the vegetable garden, growing up to 1.5m (5ft) tall with silvery leaves rather like a thistle, although you shouldn't need to support them.
Sow them on a warm windowsill in February, pricking out the strongest seedlings into individual pots and gradually harden them off. Plant out young plants in mid spring, spacing them 90cm (3ft) apart with a little more space between rows.
Globe artichokes grow well in a warm, sheltered, sunny spot in well drained, rich soil and will need a year to establish before you can reap a harvest, but cut off the buds and don't allow them to flower in the first year. That way, they'll store up their energy for a good crop the following year.
Water them well in summer, especially during dry spells, and feed them with a slow-release fertiliser each spring.
When the plants die down in autumn they can be cut right back. 'Green Globe' is the variety most commonly available for growing from seed, although you can also buy small plants from nurseries and garden centres.
Three ways to... Make your veg plot pretty 1. Grow sweet peas and climbing beans up wigwams in the centre of a uniform plot to add height and colour.
2. Use ornamental herbs such as sage and thyme at the front of the veg border as a colourful but neat edging, or lavender and rosemary which can be clipped to achieve a more formal look to the border.
3. Plant a mixture of vegetables and flowers to give a cottage garden effect. Flowers which will complement some vegetables include cosmos, pot marigolds, achillea and zinnias.
What to do this week :: Sow fast-maturing and late-flowering annuals, herbs and vegetables including parsnips, early carrots and runner beans.
:: Harden off summer bedding, checking the forecast and covering the plants with horticultural fleece if frost is forecast.
:: Thin out hardy annuals, vegetables and other seedlings sown outdoors.
:: Take basal cuttings of border plants such as lupins and delphiniums before they develop pithy stems which won't be suitable for cuttings.
:: Prune spring-flowering clematis after flowering.
:: Finish planting permanent containers so plants have the summer to establish themselves.
:: Prune winter-flowering heathers.
:: Earth up early and maincrop potatoes.
:: Cut lawns with naturalised bulbs growing in them, keeping the mower blades high.
:: Protect young plants from slugs.
:: Replenish water plants with aquatic fertiliser.
:: Divide and cut back spring-flowering perennials.
:: Trim box and other formal hedging lightly.


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Qais Akbar Omar (GRS'16), a graduate student in the Creative Writing Program, has published a much-praised memoir, A Fort of Nine Towers: An Afghan Family Story. He recalls how the violence and tumult of civil war jolted his family, who, despite losing relatives, their home, and possessions, continued to nurture his wish to attend a university.
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Cardinals announce roster moves; six players sent to Memphis (AAA) roster
MEMPHIS, Tenn., March 28, 2014 - The St. Louis Cardinals announced the following roster moves tonight as they optioned pitcher Jorge Rondon to their Memphis (AAA) affiliate and re-assigned non-roster invitees David Aardsma, Scott McGregor, Ed Easley, Scott Moore and Stephen Piscotty to the Memphis team.
The Cardinals outrighted outfielder Joey Butler to the Memphis (AAA) roster yesterday, leaving 38 players on the club's 40-man Major League roster. The team also announced that they had earlier re-assigned non-roster invitee Xavier Scruggs to Memphis.
The Cardinals are scheduled to hold a team work out on Sunday, March 30 (2:30 p.m. EDT) at Cincinnati's Great American Ball Park and they will open the 2014 regular season slate on Monday, March 31 (4:10 p.m. EDT) against the Reds. Adam Wainwright has been tabbed by Manager Mike Matheny as the Cardinals Opening Day starter.


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Joe Jones: Painter of the American Scene
October 10, 2010–January 2, 2011
St. Louis-born artist Joe Jones (1909–1963) achieved national prominence in the 1930s for his depictions of both urban and rural aspects of the American Scene. This exhibition will investigate the ways in which Jones' representations of life in the American heartland were inflected and driven by his commitment to proletarian causes and his identification with the working class. Paintings, mural studies, drawings, and prints by Jones from both public and private collections will be included in the exhibition. The show will focus on the period during which Jones' social and artistic experiences in St. Louis served as the foundation for his most vital work.
Curated by Andrew Walker, assistant director for curatorial affairs, and Janeen Turk, senior curatorial assistant, Joe Jones: Painter of the American Scene was on view in the Main Exhibition Galleries October 10, 2010 through January 2, 2011.
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Museum to host holiday gala
November 28, 2012
The Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center will host its holiday gala on Saturday, Dec. 1.
The museum will be filled with gingerbread houses, decorated Christmas trees and the scent of cookies. The Gallery of Trees, part of the museum's annual fundraising activities, features trees decorated by service groups, clubs and people from the area. The Gingerbread House Decorating Contest will also be held for the eighth year.
The gala will kick off with a cookie walk and pictures with Santa, and will conclude with an open house before the Parade of Lights.
The holiday gala will begin at 10 a.m. at the museum, located at 1477 U.S. Highway 395 North in Gardnerville. For more information, visit http://www.historicnevada.org.


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It's time. In fact, it's past time. So here at last it is, the F.A.Q. made for and by the members of Pacers Digest.
For details on how to make this a better thread, scroll to the bottom of my post.
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Item #01: Current Events, Forum History, References & Terminology
Section #01: Current Events
01.01.01 - count55's guide to salary questions et al
Section #02: Abbreviations & Acronyms
Section #03: References
01.03.01 - Burlington Coat Factory
01.03.02 - Going PFFL
01.03.03 - Guess The Score Contest (From Doug / RoboDoug)
01.03.04 - Jerseys - What's the difference between a Replica, Swingman, and Authentic?
Item #02: Forum Etiquette
Item #03: NBA/CBA Information
DISCLAIMER: This F.A.Q. is meant for people who are new to or moderately familiar with the NBA/CBA. For a more detailed account, please visit Larry Coon's outstanding website: http://members.cox.net/lmcoon/salarycap.htm
03.01 - Free Agents
03.01.01 - Restricted Free Agents & Bird Rights
03.01.02 - Unrestricted Free Agents
03.01.03 - Lower Level Exception
03.01.04 - Mid Level Exception
03.02 - Player Salaries
03.02.01 - Minimum Salary
03.02.02 - Maximum Salary
03.03 - Team Salaries
03.03.01 - Salary Cap
03.03.02 - Luxury Tax
03.04 - Trades
03.04.01 - Trade Exception
Item #04: Statistics
Item #01: Current Events, Forum History, References & Terminology
Section #01: Current Events
01.01.01 - count55's guide to salary questions et al - Here are many of the posts count55 has made recently in regards to frequently asked quesitons about the Pacers' salary situation and other issues as they relate to this 2008 summer and into the 2008 pre-season:
01.02.01 - TPTB - The Powers That Be - Whomever at that time is in the front office of the Pacers, Colts, or whatever team is being discussed.
Section #03: References
01.03.01 - Burlington Coat Factory - Several forum parties from 2003-2007 took place at Briggsy's Pizza King in Castleton. Briggy's was a small building located on the outskirts of the parking lot of the nearby Burlington Coat Factory.
The summer forum party of 2004 took place on the day in which it was announced that Al Harrington had been traded to the Atlanta Hawks for Stephen Jackson.
One of the party members, a poster by the name of Tim, was well known as a very strong supporter of Harrington at that time. Ironically, prior to the trade announcement, he had already passionately explained his position on Harrington to the other party members earlier that evening. Tim appeared to be dejected after the news broke.
As the party was winding down, the remaining party members were standing outside in the parking lot to conclude the evening. When Tim finally decided to leave, he took off in his vehicle heading directly at the Burlington Coat Factory. From the point of view of the remaining party members, Tim appeared to be failing to apply the brakes on his vehicle as he drew closer and closer to the BCF.
In jest, the observers started to imply he was trying to commit suicide in his despair by yelling exclamations to Tim such as, "No!" "Don't do it!" and "Stop!" before he finally slowed down and turned parallel to the front of the BCF.
Since that time, members of Pacers Digest who understand the reference will occasionally threaten to drive into the Burlington Coat Factory if something they view as particularly unfavorable with the Pacers were to happen.
01.03.02 - Going PFFL - Briefly, PFFL = Pacer Fan For Life.
He was an avid pacer fan and a poster at the Star Forum; probably from the very beginning. His posts were memorable not so much for basketball insights but for their humor and a seemingly endless collection of hilariously funny, personal anecdotes.
One thing he was very passionate about was that Isiah Thomas was a terrible coach. There were many debates about this fact, and after the last playoff disaster at the end of the 2002-03 season PFFL was absolutely convinced that an Isiah firing was inevitable. He felt so strongly about it that he vowed to give up on his life-long love of the team if Isiah was not fired.
Well, Donnie Walsh gave Isiah the old public "vote of confidence".
PFFL was furious- that night on the forum he, "went PFFL."
Now, he was known for his humor, stories, cleverness, and not for any huge temper, but he came onto the forum and berated the Pacers organization with every 4-letter word you can think of; basically begging to get banned. He was. Then he went on his wife's account and did the same thing; getting the IP banned. The posts all got deleted fairly quickly.
Of course, a few months later Larry Bird came on board, and Isiah was immediately fired. PFFL briefly appeared on Pacers Digest back in August/September 2003, but quickly disappeared again and has not been seen since. "Going PFFL" is a total all-out burst of rage that apparently ends your fandom forever.
Of course, over the years, many here felt attached to him for all of his funny moments and stories (guys like Peck and Skaut_Ech can more attest to this), but he dropped off the Earth to never return. Now and then, someone here thinks a new Star poster might be him, but it never seems to fit. When you go PFFL, apparently the rage is permanent, even if the cause of the rage disappears.
01.03.03 - Guess The Score Contest (From Doug / RoboDoug) - Doug put together a terrific FAQ for his Guess The Score Contest:
01.03.04 - Jerseys - What's the difference between a Replica, Swingman, and Authentic? - Duke Dynamite explains:
01.03.05 - RATS - Refers to the Indianapolis Star Message Board or Forum. Rats is from spelling Star backwards. It is considered to be a demeaning reference to that message board.
Item #02: Forum Etiquette
Item #03: NBA/CBA Information
03.01 - Free Agents -
03.01.01 - Restricted Free Agents & Bird Rights -
03.01.02 - Unrestricted Free Agents -
03.01.03 - Lower Level Exception -
03.01.04 - Mid Level Exception -
03.02 - Player Salaries -
03.02.01 - Minimum Salary -
03.02.02 - Maximum Salary -
03.03 - Team Salaries -
03.03.01 - Salary Cap -
03.03.02 - Luxury Tax -
03.04 - Trades -
03.04.01 - Trade Exception -
Item #04: Statistics
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We will divide it into various topics, and I will do my best to keep it organized and easy to read.
This would be the place to answer those persistent questions about the CBA, including the hot question of, "Can we or can we not combine our trade exception with Player X in a trade?"
It can also be questions about the forum itself. I am not going to make this into a joke, so please don't come in just to be silly. But sometimes newer folks have questions about our forum etiquette, references, abbreviations, or history, and I think that has a place here, too.
What I'm asking you to do is make a reply in this thread that is factually accurate, easy to read and understand, and with zero or a minimum of grammatic mistakes (I'm not going to be super strict on this, but it needs to not look sloppy) to explain a topic that frequently or consistently appears on Pacers Digest.
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Someone else might want to explain what things like IMHO or TPTB mean.
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Someone else might explain, "Why can't we just cut Jamaal Tinsley like the Colts cut Ed Johnson?"
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May G-d remember the soul of my revered father Reb Aharon Shmuel Ettinger and the soul of my revered mother Chaya Ettinger, and their young son Abba Ettinger, who were murdered at the hands of the Nazis, and the souls of my brothers Gedalya and Yitzchak who went to their eternal world.
I was ten years old when I first left my native city of Podhajce. I fled to Hungary along with my mother, my eldest brother and my grandfather, on account of the tribulations of the First World War, and especially on because of the fear of encountering the Russian Cossacks. The fact that our journey, along with the journey of the rest of the refugees, was arranged by the Austrian government, or as we used to say by the Kaiser Franz Josef himself is etched in my mind. At that time, my father was serving in the Austrian Army, and had been sent to Czechoslovakia.
We returned home after about four years. The town was almost completely destroyed. The good name of Franz Josef was again mentioned as the one who gave the money to restore the ruins. Slowly, life returned to its normal course, but I had become a different person. I no longer had the calm of a child living under the wings of his parents. The feeling of lack of security grew in me day by day. I would often say to my father of blessed memory: I cannot remain here, for here there is nobody we can trust. The Poles are on one side, the Ukrainians on the other side (These were the residents of Podhajce in addition to the Jews), is it possible to believe that we can trust them? I did not realize at that time how correct my words were, not only with respect to the situation that pervaded after the First World War, but primarily with respect to the great Holocaust.
I remained with my parents for only another two years, and I tried to assist them to the best of my efforts. However, I finally decided to actualize my desire and to leave the place. I set out toward Vienna, the capital city of Austria.
My father of blessed memory accompanied me to Lvov. As we sat on the train car, he said sadly, Who knows if I will see you again? My dear father was indeed correct! However, I did not think at all about that at the time that I would never visit my native city again nor see my beloved family again, Mother, Father and my brothers.
They stand before me as if alive: Father with a refined countenance and melancholy nobility etched on his face. Sadness peered from his good eyes even when he would smile. Indeed, from where would the happiness come? He lived with the constant pressure of the livelihood of the family, especially when we returned to the town after the war. In order to sustain his family of seven five sons and a wife he had to toil very hard. The livelihood of the family came from a store which stood in the market, in one line with similar stores owned by Jews. The store sold shoes and hides, merchandise for the farmers of the region who would come to this center for purchases, especially on the market day, which was Thursday. Every storeowner attempted to attract the purchasers, to speak to the gentile in the language that he would understand, to make promises and lower the prices for the most important thing was to sell and to receive cash. Father spent most of the hours of the day in the store, and often also the evenings. The Sabbaths and festivals were dedicated to Torah, for my father was a scholar, who could understand the small letters. I can see him sitting next to the table in the large room, with a Gemara opened before him. He would study the page quietly, without raising his voice. My late father had a very sweet voice. Father was the regular Torah reader and prayer leader in our synagogue, the Temple. Father would often stir up the hearts of the worshippers with his prayers, for he understood the content of the prayers and would worship with deep religious emotion. He would often move the hearts of his listeners to the point of tears.
Mother of blessed memory was a typical Jewish mother, A Yiddishe Mama. She would help father in the store with all her strength, as is written, a helpmate for him[1]. In the home she was a merciful mother who spread her wings over her five sons in order to warm them and protect them. Poor mother did not succeed in saving them from their bitter fate! My mother spent all the days of the week with my father in the store. However, after the market day on Thursday she would spend all of her time, day and night, preparing for the Sabbath. She would bake challas for the Sabbath every week, and prepare special delicacies that we loved puddings, dumplings, stuffed fish, and of course cholent. Nothing was lacking on the Sabbath. The food was like that of a king, as if she wanted to pacify us on account of the ordinary food of the week. She also cleaned the house on Fridays. Everything was shiny and polished in the house. How did she have the strength for all of this? We never heard any complaint from her mouth, not against us and certainly not against father. The relations between them were of honor and love, and they served as an example for us.
I recall my eldest brother Gedalya very well. He had a difficult fate. He became seriously ill in his childhood, and he suffered for many years. Whenever he had the strength, he tried to help our parents, but at the end of his life he could not even do this. Only one mercy came to him he died a natural death during the first year of the Second World War, and the hand of the cruel enemy did not touch him.
I did not know my two young brothers in Podhajce; for they were born after I left the town. However, the bitter fate did not pass over them, even though I succeeded in bringing them to the Land while there was still time. My brother Fishel remains seriously handicapped after being injured during his service in the brigade. My youngest brother Yitzchak perished in a fatal accident while he was fulfilling his duty as a captain in the Israel Defense Forces.
I did not know my youngest brother Abba at all. He was the youngest child in the family, and was brought with my parents to the death camp of Sobibor. He perished along with them at the age of 21.
How and when did this take place? It seems to me that there is no accurate testimony about this to this day. I only know what is known to the rest of the people who lost their dear ones in Podhajce. On the eve of Yom Kippur of 1942, the Gestapo surrounded the Jews of the city who had gathered for the Kol Nidre prayer, and took them out cruelly from the house of prayer, to take them on their final journey
The prayer hall from which the worshippers were taken was in the home of my parents in the ghetto. Father of blessed memory, the regular cantor of the Temple synagogue, stood on his duty, fulfilling his final task.
Thus do I remain as almost the only survivor of a large family that was cruelly killed.
I remain, to remember everything and I will not forget anything.
May G-d avenge their deaths.
The Ettinger family in 1928
From right to left: Reb Aharon Shmuel Ettinger of blessed memory,
his wife Chaya Ettinger of blessed memory, and the sons Abba of
blessed memory and Fishel, may he live. Standing, the eldest son
Gedalya of blessed memory, and Yitzchak of blessed memory
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|Berta Enis of blessed
memory (nee Kleinrok).
Wife of Dr. Enis. Murdered
during one of the aktions
|Moshe Erde of blessed memory.
An important Zionist activist.
Perished along with his wife Klara
(nee Velger), and their son David
Blumenstein family
Most of them perished in the Holocaust
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Benefit of Changing Chemoradiotherapy Sequence and Modifying Radiotherapy Schedule for Advanced Nasopharyngeal Cancer
The recruitment status of this study is unknown. The completion date has passed and the status has not been verified in more than two years.
Verified August 2013 by Hospital Authority, Hong Kong.
Recruitment status was: Not yet recruiting
Recruitment status was: Not yet recruiting
Hospital Authority, Hong Kong
Hong Kong Nasopharyngeal Cancer Study Group Limited
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Hospital Authority, Hong Kong
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
First received: December 18, 2007
Last updated: August 21, 2013
Last verified: August 2013
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The objectives of this clinical study are threefold:
- To compare the benefits in cancer control and survival obtained from adding induction-concurrent chemotherapy to radiation with those from adding concurrent-adjuvant chemotherapy to radiation.
- To test whether replacing fluorouracil with Xeloda in combining with cisplatin (PF or PX, respectively) in the chemotherapy plan will maintain or improve further the chemotherapy benefits while reducing the duration of hospital stay.
- To see if accelerated fractionation radiotherapy can improve the outcome of patients as compared with conventional fractionation radiotherapy.
|Nasopharyngeal Neoplasms
|Procedure: Conventional Radiotherapy Procedure: Accelerated Radiotherapy Drug: Cisplatin Drug: 5-fluorouracil Drug: Capecitabine
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Factorial Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|Randomized Trial to Evaluate the Therapeutic Gain by Changing the Chemoradiotherapy From Concurrent-adjuvant to Induction-concurrent Sequence, and the Radiotherapy From Conventional to Accelerated Fractionation for Advanced Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma
Resource links provided by NLM:
Further study details as provided by Hospital Authority, Hong Kong:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- Progression-free survival [ Time Frame: 5-year ]
- Overall Survival [ Time Frame: 5-year ]
Secondary Outcome Measures:
- Overall / Locoregional / Distant Failure Free Rate [ Time Frame: 5-year ]
- Chemotherapy and RT toxicity [ Time Frame: within 90 day from commencement of RT ]
- Late Toxicity [ Time Frame: 5-year ]
|Estimated Enrollment:
|Study Start Date:
|September 2006
|Estimated Study Completion Date:
|August 2013
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years to 70 Years (Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Histologically proven nasopharyngeal carcinoma
- Non-keratinizing or undifferentiated type Stage III-IVB (by AJCC/UICC 6th edition)
- Essential staging investigations: CT or MRI of nasopharyngeal region Chest x-ray (or CT thorax)
- Liver function test, alkaline phosphatase Liver and bone scan if alkaline phosphatase exceeds the institutional upper limit of normal, or if clinically indicated.
- Liver scan if SGOT exceeds the institutional upper limit of normal
- Adequate marrow: WBC > 4 and platelet > 100
- Adequate renal function: creatinine clearance > 60 ml/min.
- Satisfactory performance status: > 2 by ECOG System.
Exclusion Criteria:
- WHO Type I squamous cell carcinoma or adenocarcinoma
- Age > 70
- Treatment with palliative intent (including those with tumor extent mandating the use of AP opposing facio-cervical field technique)
- Prior malignancy except adequately treated basal cell or squamous cell skin cancer, in-situ cervical cancer, or other cancer for which the patient has been disease-free for five years.
- Pregnancy or lactation (consider pregnancy test in women of child-bearing age and emphasize effective contraception during the treatment period).
- History of previous RT (except for non-melanomatous skin cancers outside intended RT treatment volume).
- Prior chemotherapy or surgery (except diagnostic) to primary tumor or nodes.
Contacts and Locations
Choosing to participate in a study is an important personal decision. Talk with your doctor and family members or friends about deciding to join a study. To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the Contacts provided below. For general information, see Learn About Clinical Studies.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00577057
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00577057
|Contact: Anne WM Lee, Cos
|(852) 2595 4173
|Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital
|Not yet recruiting
|Hong Kong, China
|Prince of Wales Hospital
|Not yet recruiting
|Hong Kong, China
|Princess Margaret Hospital
|Not yet recruiting
|Hong Kong, China
|Sub-Investigator: Ashley Cheng, Dr
|Queen Elizabeth Hospital
|Not yet recruiting
|Hong Kong, China
|Sub-Investigator: Roger Ngan, Dr
|Queen Mary Hospital
|Not yet recruiting
|Hong Kong, China
|Sub-Investigator: Dora Kwong, Dr
|Tuen Mun Hospital
|Not yet recruiting
|Hong Kong, China
|Sub-Investigator: Stewart Y Tung, Dr
Sponsors and Collaborators
Hospital Authority, Hong Kong
Hong Kong Nasopharyngeal Cancer Study Group Limited
|Principal Investigator:
|Anne WM Lee, Cos
|Clinical Oncology, Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital
More Information
Additional Information:
Keywords provided by Hospital Authority, Hong Kong:
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on September 21, 2017
Additional Information:
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT00577057 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
|Study First Received:
|December 18, 2007
|Last Updated:
|August 21, 2013
Keywords provided by Hospital Authority, Hong Kong:
Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma
Stage III - IVB
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Nasopharyngeal Neoplasms
Pharyngeal Neoplasms
Otorhinolaryngologic Neoplasms
Head and Neck Neoplasms
Neoplasms by Site
Nasopharyngeal Diseases
Pharyngeal Diseases
Stomatognathic Diseases
Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases
Antimetabolites, Antineoplastic
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
Antineoplastic Agents
Immunosuppressive Agents
Immunologic Factors
Physiological Effects of Drugs
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on September 21, 2017


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MONTEREY, Calif. — The push for more fresh produce on restaurant and school menus continued as buyers and sellers came out in record numbers for the annual Produce Marketing Association Foodservice Conference.
The buyers were after something different, reflecting an attitude among consumers that extends even to children, said Bryan Silbermann, PMA president.
"It's an opportunity for us but only if we remember a restaurant visit is about indulgence," Silbermann said. "Taste, flavor, texture and mouth feel are rules that should guide us."
"Kids want to try new things," he said, citing NPD Group data that showed purchases of children's meals with a toy declined 6% in a year. The research predicted increased offerings of fruits as meal sides for that market.
Attendance reached 1,790 at the 31st annual conference and exposition July 20-22, topping the mark of 1,745 set two years ago.
Roz Mallet, board chair at the Washington, D.C.-based National Restaurant Association, saw opportunities for her members in salads, for one.
"Nearly half of all consumers are not ordering salads all or most of the time when they visit our restaurants," Mallet said. "But what if it's changed dramatically? Cucumbers, mangoes, berries, black garlic and roasted beets have moved into the salad bowl. Salad has truly moved to the center of the plate."
Chili's and Maggiano's Little Italy plan to increase their vegetable and fruit offerings, said Ian Baines, senior vice president of strategic innovation at Dallas-based Brinker International.
"Over the past six months, Chili's has begun to introduce products featuring more fresh produce," Baines said. "This coming six months, we're going to see more of that on the menu and in our TV advertising."
"We have refocused this (conference) on building consumption," Silbermann said. "And after a couple of rough years, it is heartwarming to see that recession-weary consumers are returning to restaurants."
In one NRA survey, 64% of operators said they are optimistic about sales this year, though concerned about increases in commodity prices.
School foodservice directors are still determining the impact of new regulations aimed at bringing students more fresh produce, but it's likely to be substantial, said Rodney Taylor, director of nutrition services at Riverside Unified School District in California. It could bump his fruit and vegetable spending from 29 cents on the dollar to the mid-30s, he said.
Contrary to widespread opinion, cost favors produce purchases, Taylor said.
"Over the past three years we've put more fresh fruits and vegetables on the plate, and yet we've added more than 12% to the bottom line," he said. "That's $1 million a year we're generating in surplus in a government school district."
Mark Munger, vice president of marketing at San Diego-based Andrew & Williamson Fresh Produce, said his company responds to changing foodservice demands by directing breeding efforts and its heirloom program to the quest for backyard tomato flavor.
"We're pretty passionate about flavor and trying to get that in our hybrid varieties," Munger said.
"It's our responsibility as grower-shippers to be innovative and thinking about the next step, to not settle for the varieties that are available. That's harder if you're a tree fruit or grape grower and you've got a perennial, but we're lucky that we've got annuals that we can make major changes to."
Bill Slattery, salesman at Kingsburg Orchards, said the conference and expo was worthwhile.
"The interest from the foodservice sector and from providers to the public school system has been very positive," Slattery said. "They're looking for new items to offer students and the monies are there from the federal government. They're very open-minded to new products and innovation this year."


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Kewell keen on Glory A-League guest role
Harry Kewell will be in Perth swinging a golf club this week but Glory owner Tony Sage is hopeful the star striker will soon be strutting his stuff with a soccer ball for the A-League club.
Kewell's career has been in limbo since leaving Melbourne Victory for family reasons at the end of last season, with his Socceroos' ambitions taking a dive during his time away from the game.
The 34-year-old is desperate to remain in the fold for the 2014 World Cup, and knows he must land a club soon if he is to work his way back into the Socceroos' fold.
Sage only became aware of Kewell's interest in returning to the A-League after bumping into the former Liverpool star at Tuesday's Melbourne Cup.
Perth have already secured a full list of 23 contracted players this season, meaning Kewell could only join the club as a guest player on a maximum 10-game deal.
Kewell, who will compete in the October 8-11 Pro-Am Series golf event at The Vines, will use his time in Perth to meet Glory coach Ian Ferguson and chief executive Paul Kelly.
Sage said Perth skipper Jacob Burns, who played with Kewell at Leeds United, would also do his best to convince the star striker to sign with Glory.
"He's very keen now on getting his career back on track," Sage said of Kewell.
"He did say to me he's made a lot of money out of sport, so money's not an issue for him. He just wants to start playing, because he wants to play for Australia again.
"He's got other offers on the table, but he didn't say who or where."
Sage said should the Glory lure Kewell to Perth, the club would try to shift its home games to Patersons Stadium (formerly Subiaco Oval) in a bid to accommodate the increased interest.
Home ground nib Stadium is operating at a reduced capacity of 10,000 due to redevelopment.
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Welsh Festival of Cycling in Llandovery
The programme this year will again be for 4 full days. Camping is available from 16.00 hrs on the Thursday, so you can make an early start on the Friday. The Festival ends on the Monday but you can stay on until Tuesday morning if you wish. All participants will receive a list of rides on arrival at the Festival site. This will cover 4 rides per day, from short family rides to the more arduous 70 mile rides into the surrounding hills. The routes are primarily on lanes with little traffic. Those wishing to explore off road are also catered for, as there will be rides to explore even more remote areas.
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Reaping the bitter harvest of seed sown by the Obama backed Muslim Brotherhood Egyptian Government has Hamas terrorists raining deadly missiles upon Israel causing vast death and destruction. The Obama supported Muslim Brotherhood led Egyptian government is openly supporting the Palestine terrorists and a wide scale war is breaking out. This is the disastrous result of a pro-Muslim U.S. administration running rampant.
I am writing to say I am the person that wrote the letter to the wealthy. If they can't do their patriotic duty then leave this country. Let me once again state the wealthy do nothing for this country. They take for themselves, they take our jobs, then send our jobs to China and they expect us to do with something less or nothing at all. What are we suppose to do, go out to the streets. Why don't you play fair and bring are jobs back here. Then there wouldn't be problem with welfare. You people really need to either treat this country fairly or get out.
Someone stated in Sound Off that no other country in the words hands out entitlements to their people like America. Well how about no other county in the world puts business before peoples needs. Lets think about that one.
Connecticut's Medicaid should be looked at. What are the residency requirements? is there a one year waiting period for benefits? If not, why not? I can guarantee that those on the Medicaid rolls will not suffer one bit with any cuts in benefits and we the taxpayers will somehow or another pick up the tab for the overspending whether in the form of additional taxes or the abolishment of the property tax credit. Medicaid is a blank check in Connecticut. It is time for Connecticut to cut back on its generous benefits.
For years I have seen the donation cans in various shops in town asking for donations for Luke Pepper. All I really knew was that Pepper has Cystic Fibrosis and the donations, fundraisers in his name were to find a cure for the disease. I cannot state how impressed I am after reading about Luke's accomplishments in life, despite his disease. His parents have done an outstanding job in raising their son. They are to be commended.
In the wake or because of the Obama reelection, U.S. companies are scaling back investment plans at the fastest pace since the recession, signaling dire trouble for the economic recovery. Half of the nation's 40 biggest publicly traded corporate spenders have announced plans to curtail capital expenditures this year and next, according to a review by The Wall Street Journal of securities filings and conference calls. Nationwide, business investment in equipment and software--a measure of economic vitality in the corporate sector--dramatically stalled in the third quarter for the first time since early 2009. Corporate investment in new buildings has dramatically declined. At the same time, exports are nose diving to such critical markets as China and the euro zone as the global economy slumps, creating another drag on firms' expansion plans which will kill job creation and produce far less tax revenue which further adds to the coming recession.
Since Barack Obama got reelected the stock market has PLUNGED 1,000 points. Is it a conspiracy? An al-queda plot? Blame it on Bush? Answer, None of the above. Business, banks, Wall Street,etc., have no confidence in Obama because he wouldn't care if America goes off the Fiscal Cliff and doesn't know the first thing about creating jobs.
Who the hell do you think is running the country, poor
People? Gads are you dense!They'd bribe you with food stamps just to achieve their agenda,and then your masters would steal food right out of your Big Mouth!Plus the fact about half of these people on food stamps don't really need them! What they need is to learn how to cook,how to shop frugally, how to use a calculator, where to shop, what to shop for, and stop taking advantage of the system,thinking they're entitled to it.


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victorb wrote:Toss in a champ or star leopard if you want something that will turn through a hyzer, but still be controllable and not overly flippy.
emiller3 wrote:
I'd like a less stable putter option for approaches
I'd like to throw just Aviars, but the Wizard is just a little flatter and not quite as deep, and it makes a big difference the feel of my putts. Are there any beaded Aviars that are firm and not quite as deep as my 11x Champion?
emiller3 wrote:Still looking for an effortless (low power), straight to slightly HS understable FW driver.
Triplebogey wrote:I'd throw in an X Buzzz. They glide better and are longer.
emiller3 wrote:Triplebogey wrote:I'd throw in an X Buzzz. They glide better and are longer.
I may replace my seasoned Z Buzzz with an X Buzzz when it goes from seasoned to beat, I'm hearing good things about the X Buzzz.
BarrabusTheDiscGolfGnome wrote:Try a broken in gazelle or polaris ls.
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