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A new documentary focuses on a rare species of snub-nosed monkey from the secluded mountain forests of Southern China that until recently was barely known to the outside world.
With China's air quality once again making headlines in recent weeks, we check in with China Air Daily's Michael Zhao to see if there's any reason for hope.
The video "Fresh Air by 2030" is the latest offering from our partner site China Green, a production of the Center on U.S.-China Relations.
As the "airpocalypse" continues in northern China, we check in with Michael Zhao, founder of Asia Society's China Air Daily website project, to see if there are any signs of hope.
China Air Daily, a new site from Asia Society's China Green project, allows users to view daily photographs of the skies of China's major cities instead of having to plow through lists of statistical data (but if you like statistical data, it has plenty of that, as well).
The information the U.S. shares on air quality in China has a lot of value, even if it isn't the most precise or comprehensive, writes Michael Zhao.
What happens to our electronics after we throw them away? Michael Zhao's new multimedia feature offers an "unsightly tour" of the process.
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LOS ANGELES COUNTY – A county-wide holiday season crackdown on intoxicated drivers has netted nearly 1,773 arrests as of Saturday, authorities said.
The arrests have been made through checkpoints and saturation patrols carried out by a task force of county law enforcement agencies known collectively as "Avoid the 100," task force coordinators said Sunday in a written statement.
The crackdown began at 12:01 a.m. Dec. 14.
The number of DUI arrests is lower than last year, when 2,205 arrests were reported over the same 16-day period, officials said.
Avoid the 100 plans to continue its efforts, primarily through extra patrols, through midnight on Jan. 1.
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Video: Peachtree musicBox Integrated Amplifier, Digital-to-Analog Converter and Digital iPod® Dock
Tara W. has worked for Crutchfield since 2004. She writes about whole-house music and video gear, and works on Crutchfield's video team.
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David Solomon from Peachtree Audio explains why the musicBox is perfect for anyone who listens to music stored on a computer.
Video TranscriptTara: We're here today with David Solomon of Peachtree Audio, and he's doing trainings at Crutchfield today. So we're just going to talk to you a little bit and learn a little bit more about Peachtree. So we have here the Peachtree musicBox, and we just heard it here. It's a very impressive high end system that's perfect for a desk for an office. David: Mostly people will take and hook their computer up directly to the musicBox via a USB cable. And that would just give you the zeros and ones, ones and zeros coming off of the computer right into our D-to-A converter, so you no longer have to rely on the little headphone jack that you have on the output of your computer because that never really sounded very good anyway. That was an analog output and using the analog output you would actually have to rely on the power supply of your computer, and the sound card of your computer, which, if you've ever really tried to do that isn't very good. We actually only take the ones and zeros running through the musicBox. We then use our D-to-A converter, our tube preamplifier, and the high current amplifier to drive the near-field monitors that are on your desk. Tara: And you were playing music from your computer. And tell me, just remind me a little bit about the files that you were playing. David: We know that a lot of files on the computers are very hard-crunched, even down to like 128 kbps, which would be, you know, ten times lower than say a CD player or lower quality. Well, we knew that a lot of people have this kind of information on their systems because when you download music a lot of times it is at 128k. So we wanted to be able to make sure that even at the highest compression rate music still sounded like music. So a lot of the stuff that you were listening to was at 128. In fact, this particular file that I've got, or playlist that I've got, on my computer, everything is doubled. One song is at full bit, or lossless, and then the next one right up under it is down to 128k. And we've got all of these listings so we just did a little demo of that with a lot of your folks. Tara: Yeah. And some of them couldn't tell the difference because you were asking us to say which was the lossless file and which was the 128k file and very few people could tell the difference. Which really says a lot about the musicBox: just that it was able to do a phenomenal job even with a highly compressed file.
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The New England Patriots are 4-3, in first place as usual in the AFC East. They are averaging an NFL-best 31 points per game. Yet there's a perception their offense isn't creating enough style points.
Part of the reason is quarterback Tom Brady has a sub.-100.0 passer rating and is on pace to fall short of 30 touchdown passes. Brady told Boston radio station WEEI on Monday with the Patriots' passing game raising the bar the previous two seasons, he knows they can still look a whole lot crisper.
"We're trying to do it," Brady said. "It's not like you flip a switch. I don't think that's it. There (are) 53 guys that are trying to do their best out there, and we're just not doing our best. Hopefully we get to that point.
"Maybe we've just spoiled some people in the meantime."
When the Patriots brought back Josh McDaniels, the offensive coordinator who helped them score a single-season record 589 points in 2007, it came with the expectations that Brady and friends could flirt with a similarly prolific total in 2012.
But New England is built differently with tight ends Rob Gronkowski and Aaron Hernandez as the core of their offense. They also have a deeper stable of younger running backs, and it's also clear Brandon Lloyd isn't the big-play outside wide receiver that Randy Moss was back then.
The Patriots' offense has become so consistently good that in a two-game stretch of close games through Week 7, there are concerns when they go 1-1 while combining for 52 points.
In Week 8, the Patriots travel overseas to play the St. Louis Rams at London's Wembley Stadium. The last time they played there, against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2009, they rolled to a 35-7 victory.


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More adults are helping pay for aging parents, at an average of $3,500 a month, according to MetLife. That's why experts say it's vital to plan for a future that includes parents. For NPR's series, "Family Matters: The Money Squeeze," host Michel Martin speaks with NPR's Marilyn Geewax, journalist Joan Lunden, and Houston Mayor Annise Parker.


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Improving Reddick likely to miss Angels series
ANAHEIM -- Josh Reddick expressed improvement in his sprained right wrist on Tuesday, but the A's outfielder remains day to day and is unlikely to play in the club's three-game series in Anaheim.
Manager Bob Melvin wasn't ready to say as much on Tuesday afternoon, but he didn't have to. Reddick won't attempt to pick up a bat until Wednesday, making even the possibility of a Thursday return ambitious. Friday, it seems, could potentially be the soonest he makes his way back to right field.
"He's pretty quick to recover," Melvin said. "We're literally day to day. Whether it's a couple days, whether it's this series, whether he's all right tomorrow, I really don't know yet."
In the meantime, Melvin said he will rely on Chris Young to handle right-field duties, giving the A's an outfield of three true center fielders, with Yoenis Cespedes in left and Coco Crisp in center.
"When things like this pop up," he said, "you realize why the front office went out and got us the type of depth we do have."
Still, a trip to the disabled list remains a faint idea, with Reddick not even thinking about it.
"I don't see it happening," he said.
Reddick was relieved by an encouraging visit with the team's trainers on Tuesday and was simply going to continue to ice the wrist, still visibly swollen, and perhaps try a handful of range-of-motion and strength exercises later in the day.
"Then we'll see where we're at tomorrow," he said.
Reddick initially sustained the injury Sunday in Houston, where his wrist took the brunt of the impact when he crashed into a wall trying to snag a ball in foul territory. He was immediately taken to a nearby hospital for X-rays, which proved negative.
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Skiers and snowboarders hit the pistes on the Theodul glacier. 21 km of groomed slopes and in the Snowpark Zermatt for freestylers. And all of this with a view of the Matterhorn (4,478 m). One part of the area seems like a summer training camp for skiers. Because it is. National ski teams from around the world optimise their skills in the speed disciplines. Spectators permitted.
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A person who heeds his conscience as commanded in the Qur'an behaves scrupulously in earning Allah's approval. He always thinks in the way, "How can I earn Allah's approval at the most?" He never seeks the approval of other people or thinks about his status in their sight. He completely turns to Allah.
On the other hand, some people live religion not by using their conscience, but as their forebears have advised by tradition and custom. They perform prayers, apply the things they memorized and content themselves to these. But it is impossible to live morality of religion without using one's conscience. Such people have chosen a life style that seems to be "appropriate to religion" only because they are used to living like this, or because they don't want to run counter to the community they live in. Therefore, such people have the logic of not "what I can do most for Allah", but "what I can do more to make people believe that I'm religious."
A person who heeds his conscience thinks how to perform his every prayer and action in the best way possible. He tries to find the most of everything as much as his strength and mind allows him, in order not to let any attitude or speech of his to pose a risk in the Judgment Day. Because he knows that he is going to get return for his actions in the Hereafter. Thus Allah warns people about this:
Perform prayer and give the alms. Any good you send ahead for yourselves, you will find with Allah. Certainly Allah sees what you do. (Surat Al-Baqara, 110)
An example of a person who seeks the best and the most in every task he does can be given from the Qur'an, as with the command "to tell the best of words" among believers:
Say to My servants that they should only say the best. Satan wants to stir up trouble between them. Satan is an outright enemy to man. (Surat Al-Isra', 53)
Someone who is aware of this command of Allah would say the best by using his conscience. He does not tell the first thing that comes to his mind by not caring. On the contrary, he would perform the most impressive and influential speeches, and pay special attention not to hurt or offend other people. He chooses the words with which he thinks Allah will be pleased the most, and uses his conscience as a key to doing that.
In another verse Allah divides people into three groups with respect to their devotion to religion:
Then We made Our chosen servants inherit the Book. But some of them wrong themselves; some are ambivalent; and some outdo each other in good by Allah's permission. That is the great favour. (Surah Fatir, 32)
As it is revealed in the verse, some people do not live the morality of religion. And some of them live in a middle way since they are not able to use their conscience to the fullest. So they don't abide by all the things that their conscience tells them, but only by some of them. They may not follow their conscience when it contradicts their interests. For example, they use only some of their time for religion, when they have the means to use all of their time and means. They don't put serious effort to spread religion and good morality among people. They see themselves as religiously sufficient, as they perform some of the prayers and abide by the rights and wrongs. However, the most conscientious way to live is to choose and perform the most righteous and beautiful behavior within the rightful set of attitudes. Allah also praises those who follow the best of the words in the Qur'an:
Those who listen well to what is said and follow the best of it, they are the ones whom Allah has guided, they are the people of intelligence. (Surat Az-Zumar, 18)
The third group is composed of those who compete to achieve a finer, better behavior, so such people follow the commands of their conscience to the most.
Further they compete to perform good deeds. They throw themselves into every service and charity work. They never wait for someone else to do the work. On the contrary they put themselves forward and demand the work. Their conscience does not accept to aim for less when they have the means to do better.
Another example of choosing the best alternative possible can be given from the Surat an-Nisa. In the Surah, Allah commands us to consign things to people who have the authority and ability about the subject:
Allah commands you to return to their owners the things you hold on trust and, when you judge between people, to judge with justice. How excellent is what Allah exhorts you to do! Allah is All-Hearing, All-Seeing. (Surat An-Nisa', 58)
The thing to be consigned can be a task, a responsibility or something of value that needs to be protected. For example, if the consignment in question is a piece of furniture, then to consign it to the most careful, honest and levelheaded person is the best implementation of the verse. When there is a task or responsibility to be given, the most knowledgeable, experienced person, shortly the person who can take this responsibility to the end in the best way possible must be chosen. Choosing a less talented or less knowledgeable person would mean that another interest might have been overseen. Closeness of a person in terms of blood line or gaining another interest in the future might have been considered instead of trustworthiness of the person. And this is the common course of actions in society. Relationships of interest are of priority. However, it is a command of the Qur'an to search for the best and the most right behavior in every subject.
As it is seen, conscience requires people not only to believe in Allah and to accept His existence, but also the engage in good deeds in order to earn His good pleasure and also to be very conscientious in performing these deeds. But a majority of people assume that it is sufficient to believe in the existence of Allah. Such people are revealed in some verses of the Qur'an as follows:
Say: 'Who provides for you out of heaven and earth? Who controls hearing and sight? Who brings forth the living from the dead and the dead from the living? Who directs the whole affair?' They will say, 'Allah.' Say, 'So will you not guard against evil?' That is Allah, your Lord, the Truth, and what is there after truth except misguidance? So how have you been distracted? (Surah Yunus, 31-32)
As seen in the verses above, these people believe in the existence of Allah, and even accept that Allah is the One Who gives them their livelihood, Who creates and kills them and that He is the Creator and Owner of all things. They use their conscience for that much of understanding and find it sufficient for their devotion. However, someone who uses his conscience at most can appreciate the Mightiness of Allah and so fears Him with a feeling of respect. This is a different kind of fear than the other forms of fear commonly known by people; the fear of losing the pleasure of Allah. The whole life of a person who possesses such a fear passes with the effort to earn the pleasure of our Lord. He knows no limits to getting closer to Allah. As a matter of fact, Allah gives the Prophet Abraham (pbuh) as an example in the Qur'an:
Who could have a better deen than someone who submits himself completely to Allah and is a good-doer, and follows the religion of Ibrahim, a man of pure natural belief? Allah took Ibrahim as an intimate friend. (Surat An-Nisa',125)
A person who acts only with the guidance of his conscience makes an effort to understand and appreciate the Almighty Allah as much as he can and to become a close friend of Allah. However, since he can never be sure that he ensured the highest level of devotion or closeness, his desire and effort to achieve that continues till he dies.
So we may think about how "closeness to Allah" and "being a friend of Allah" can be achieved. And the key to that is our conscience.


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What is this medicine?SCOPOLAMINE (skoe POL a meen) helps to prevent nausea and vomiting associated with motion sickness. This medicine is also used to help with symptoms of irritable bowel or other intestinal problems. It is also used for the symptomatic treatment of Parkinson's disease.
What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
How should I use this medicine?Take this medicine by mouth with a glass of water. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Do not take this medicine more often than directed.
Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
What if I miss a dose?If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses.
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What should I watch for while using this medicine?You may get drowsy, dizzy, or have blurred vision. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that requires mental alertness until you know how this medicine affects you. To reduce the risk of dizzy or fainting spells, do not sit or stand up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. Alcohol can make you more drowsy. Avoid alcoholic drinks.
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Some new figures out from Japan show that nation's debt is approaching 1 quadrillion yen. I remember Alan Simpson of Simpson/Bowles fame making all these goofy analogies about what a trillion was -- a stack of dollars stretching all the way to Mars and back or something like that. Imagine the field day Simpson would have with a quadrillion.
I bring this up because there's always such an outcry whenever people start talking about government money-printing. The inflationistas go crazy, their predictions of hyperinflation and currency debasement and depression flying everywhere. Yet, even with the mindboggling quantity of debt in Japan, the highest as a percent of gross domestic product anywhere in the world, there are still no bond vigilantes in sight. Moreover, the interest rate on a Japanese 10-year government bond is a paltry 0.75%. Who would have thought?
That's not to mention the fact that we've seen decades of 0% interest rates, massive quantitative easing and, in general, the Bank of Japan trying as hard as it can to inflate. Maybe, after all, it's not that easy for a central bank and government to cause inflation.
The fact of the matter is that the quantity of money is only one variable in what can cause price inflation. The other factors are the quantity of stuff produced and the rate at which we spend the money. The whole thing can be written as an equation that looks like this:
What this says is that, for any given some quantity of money (M) and given a rate at which it's turned over in the economy (V), you get some quantity of stuff produced (Q) at some price level (P). For example, if I make five trips to the store with $10, $50 worth of stuff was purchased. Not very illuminating.
But the important thing to understand here is that M, V, P and Q are all variables. Even if M goes up, the others can change and offset whatever the effect is from a rising money supply.
To help you understand this, if we rearrange the equation and solve for P, we get P = MV / Q. That means the general price level is equal to the supply of money, times the velocity of money, divided by the quantity of goods and services. So if the supply of money goes up, but the velocity at which it is spent goes down, or the quantity of stuff produced goes up, then the money supply can rise and prices can actually go down. Now you can see where the inflationistas' problem lies. They assume that V and Q are constant, and they are not.
This is why you can have massive money creation in a country like Japan, for example, and still have no inflation. Velocity is low. People just aren't spending that much, and Japan is a modern, highly productive society. Its economic output grows as more money is created. Because of the slow velocity and a growing output, the large supply of money does not lead to price increases. The same can be said for the U.S., where the debt is much lower than it is in Japan, but where irrational fears of inflation are ever-present.
It is very rare to see modern, sophisticated and highly productive economies experience inflation from a rise in the money supply. That's because the rise in the money supply is almost always concomitant with a rising output. Recently, it's also been accompanied by slower velocity of money.
Until the velocity of money goes up and the quantity of goods and services produced cannot go higher, there is no need to fear high monetary growth.


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MA in Lit Helps Students Find Their Niche
An outstanding graduate program in literature is not a one-size-fits-all proposition.
That's why the College of Arts and Sciences' MA in literature program is perfect for a wide range of students, whether they're planning to pursue a PhD, enhance their credentials as teachers, seek a career in publishing or writing, or simply looking for personal or career development.
"We have a small program," says the program's director, Professor Anita Sherman. "That means the students get a lot of attention."
Those students are a diverse group, coming from all over the country and world. Some enter the program immediately after obtaining their undergraduate degrees, others have pursued careers such as paralegals or are still working at places such as NPR.
'A vibrant intellectual community'
Whatever their motivation or background, they echo the sentiments of Aia Hussein-Yousef, who as an undergraduate at Bryn Mawr College had a double major in English literature with a concentration in creative writing and biology before coming to AU.
The MA in literature program is characterized by "a vibrant intellectual community . . . a brilliant and supportive faculty" that offers "exceptional training in all aspects of literary study," she says. After graduating in 2010 she is now pursuing a PhD in comparative literature at Princeton University.
Alum Maxwell Uphaus, MA '11, now a fourth-year PhD student in English and comparative literature at Columbia University, found the sense of community the program fosters vital to his success.
"In my two years there, I felt part of a diverse but tightly knit group, including faculty, MA students, and advanced undergraduates—a group that was all the closer, perhaps, for being so diverse," Uphaus says. "Many of the friendships I formed and the mentors I acquired at AU are still part of my life and my career. There's a terrific sense of belonging. Graduate school being as stressful as it is, the warmth and vigor of the Literature Department community at AU made a huge difference."
Uphaus applied to AU while living in the D.C. area after graduating from the College of William and Mary, where he majored in English. He was working an administrative job, taking a year to decide whether to apply to graduate school, when a coworker strongly recommended the AU MA program.
Getting a fellowship and a chance to work in the Writing Center pretty much sealed the deal for him.
"I think the foremost thing I got out of the MA program was that it simultaneously filled in the gaps of my general knowledge of literature from my undergraduate education and enabled me to begin specializing and professionalizing my study of literature," Uphaus says. "In that sense, the MA program was the perfect transition from undergrad to a doctoral program; I don't think I would have done nearly as well in a PhD program without my preparation at AU, and probably would not have stuck with it at all."
Different students come to the program with different backgrounds. Before AU, Sarah Papazoglakis, who graduated from the University of Wisconsin–Madison in 2003 with a double major in Spanish and comparative literature, taught high school in France for a year, returned to the United States to work in educational programming at the Smithsonian Institution, and then became director of development at a D.C. nonprofit organization.
"Writing stories about these communities in need in order to secure funding for our organization got me thinking more deeply about the politics of these narratives and inspired me to pursue a graduate degree in literature in order to theorize these questions," she says.
She wanted to stay in the D.C. area, and she wanted to study in a program that was strong in critical theory, particularly regarding race and gender. AU's program fit the bill.
"I got an amazing amount of personal attention from every professor that I worked with," says Papazoglakis. "That was invaluable to me, especially since I had been out of school for a number of years before returning for a master's degree. Every professor that I worked with was willing to talk about the projects I wanted to pursue and offered specific guidance by guiding my research or even referring me to other professors in the department who could better direct me."
She values the small seminars and opportunities to do research at world-class institutions such as the Folger Shakespeare Library as well as the help she received on her thesis and doctoral program application. She is now a PhD student at the University of California–Santa Cruz, where she's focusing on critical theory, theories of affect, and 19th- and 20th-century American literature.
Furthering a teaching career
About a quarter of the MA in literature program graduates go on to pursue a PhD, a quarter teach in community college, a quarter teach high school, and about another quarter pursue other careers, program director Sherman estimates. Students seeking careers as high-school teachers also have the option of getting teacher certification while they're pursuing their MA.
For Nasreen Abbas, who moved from Islamabad to the Washington area in 2002 with a master's degree in literature from Karachi University in Pakistan and graduate credits from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, AU was the perfect place to get the credentials to further her teaching career. She had previously taught elementary school classes and had progressed to high school literature, and after moving to the D.C. area she was teaching high school literature and providing ESL support at the Washington International School.
While earning a graduate certificate in AU's TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) program, she started teaching at Montgomery College in Rockville, Maryland, and after earning the certificate started teaching at other area institutions of higher learning as well.
But she wanted an MA in literature to help land a full-time instructor's position, and AU's program enabled her to move closer to that goal. After graduating in 2011, she now teaches ESL, writing, and literature classes at Northern Virginia Community College in Alexandria, the National Defense University, and George Washington University.
Her present goal: to pursue a PhD, possibly specializing in Shakespeare or the literature of the Indian subcontinent.
Whatever their track, MA students enjoy the opportunity to take classes offered by the MFA in Creative Writing Program—students have taken classes in translation and literary journalism, for example—and in addition to a class on teaching composition another in teaching literature is planned for spring 2014. In addition, the Graduate Speakers Series draws several distinguished scholars to campus every year.
For more information, see the MA in literature program's website.


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There is a hot little competition going on now that you may not know about. Maybe you did if you read the little item that said this newspaper and its employees are part of a big corporation, Landmark Media Enterprises.
We are. I am not ashamed of it. It's not some dirty little secret.
But why is it that that information is being spread about now?
Money. County tax money.
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Levy County Historian
A problem that has faced military tacticians throughout history is how to effectively move men and equipment to areas of conflict. When Gen. Zachary Taylor became commander of the forces fighting the Seminole Indians in the Territory of Florida in 1838, he quickly devised a scheme to facilitate a more rapid response to emergency situations.
I wish to thank all the contributors and participants, volunteers and staff for making the 2012 Florida State NASP Tournament a very special event. First of all, the kids, of course, the best bunch of kids you could possibly gather in one place, they were terrific, as were their coaches. Thanks to Safari Club International of North Florida, Tom Powell and Ray Pringle, Bear Archery Products of Gainesville, Neil Byce and Eric Godkin, Morrell Targets, Bernie and Dale Morrell and Woods 'n Water Magazine for their contributions to the live event.
Each morning cases come across my desk for review and I see the ways that folks are victimized by others seeking money through a variety of sources.
The gamut ranges from charitable contributions to classified ads and the result is that frequently folks are getting diminished or zero return on their money. This, in a time when money is universally tight. If we are to avoid these scams, we need to get smarter about our responses.
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text: Kerry Grossweiler, manager of equipment and coatings, SeedGrowth, Bayer CropScience, talked about the 2014 introduction of the company's new Fluency Agent that can be used to replace talc and graphite as seed lubricant for treated seed going through a planter. Fluency Agent will reduce planter dust, which could contain insecticide, compared to traditional seed lubricants. He explains that the product will be available through planter manufacturer local retail sales companies.


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An Open Label Safety Study of Tipranavir Co-administered With Low-dose Ritonavir in Patients With Advanced HIV-1 Infection and Limited Treatment Options.
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The purpose of this Open Label Safety Study is to provide access to and evaluate the safety and tolerability of TPV/r in treatment-experienced patients with advanced HIV-1 infection who have failed at least two PI-containing regimens, and have limited treatment options.
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- Use of other investigational drugs, within 30 days prior to TPV boosted with ritonavir initiation and for the duration of study participation
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- AST or ALT more 2.5X ULN and total bilirubin more 2X ULN
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The phrase used in the Recollection of the Buddha and in the chanted Homage to the Buddha is:
"Iti pi so bhagavā arahaṃ sammā-saṃbuddho vijjācaraṇasaṃpanno sugato lokavidū anuttaro purisadammasārathī satthā devamanussānaṃ buddho bhagavā ti."
I was wondering what the "so" meant in the phrase "Iti pi so"? "Iti" means "thus" and "pi" means "so; even so".


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Grower-shippers and importers expect a smooth transition from California to Chilean Asian pears, with continued steady movement and demand.
Western Fresh Marketing Services Inc., Madera, Calif., expects to receive its first shipments of yellow-skinned Asian pears from Chile by the end of February, said salesman Joel Salazar.
Brown-skinned varieties should follow two weeks later.
That's slightly later than last year's first arrivals of Chilean fruit, but there still could be some overlap with California Asian pears because of some sluggishness at the end of the domestic deal, Salazar said.
Despite that late-season slowdown, overall, the California season has been successful, he said.
"It's been steady. We've had regular repeat business. It's become a very nice deal."
Kingsburg Orchards, Kingsburg, Calif., expects to ship California Asian pears out of storage through early to mid-April, said Dan Spain, vice president of sales and marketing.
After some hail damage early in the season, it's been smooth sailing for Kingsburg.
"It's been a pretty good year for us," Spain said. "The quality is outstanding. "They were thinned after the hail, and the ones that were left sized up nicely."
Kingsburg's deal should wind up being larger than last year's, Spain said.
"Asian pears have been around for awhile, but every week, a new customer is discovering them," he said.
Western Fresh's California volumes also will likely wind up being a little higher than last year's, Salazar said. The company has enjoyed good sizing and quality this season.
The company's Chilean Asian pear volumes also should be up from last year, Salazar said.
On Feb. 12, one-layer cartons of hosui 12s from California sold for $14-17 on the Los Angeles terminal market, up from $13-14 last year at the same time.
Pricing should remain fairly steady until Chilean volumes pick up, then they could come down slightly, Salazar said.
Spain also expects steady demand and markets in the coming weeks.


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Having been developed in some urgency, Rafael's Iron Dome dual-mission defense system is now operational, and in April an Israel Defense Forces (IDF) battery proved its worth for the first time when several Grad rockets were intercepted after launch from the Gaza Strip into southern Israel. The IDF currently has two batteries in place, protecting the cities of Ashkalod and Be'er Sheva, and is in production with another four or five batteries to widen the area that can be protected.
Ultimately Israel hopes to have 10 to 15 batteries and plans to invest nearly $1 billion in the program. At least $205 million of that is coming from the U.S., that amount being allocated by Congress toward Iron Dome development and production in April.
Development of Iron Dome began in January 2008 to meet a variety of threats. It can be used in the V-SHORAD role against traditional air threats and as a counter-rockets-and-mortar (C-RAM) system. Each battery has 20 Tamir interceptor vehicles and can be carried on military vehicles for rapid redeployment. With the battery in place and communications antennas raised, the system can be linked to the command/control network and be ready to fire in around two minutes.
Targets can be engaged at ranges from four to at least 70 kilometers, and the interceptor is designed to destroy the incoming threat rather than deflect it, an important consideration when the threat of chemical and biological warheads is present. The system can launch multiple interceptors to handle salvo attacks.
Iron Dome has aroused significant interest around the world, including that from the U.S. The recent operational debut has underlined the successful test campaign, which has achieved 100 percent success so far in nearly 40 launches against a wide range of threat types.
David's Sling
Israel is implementing a three-layered air defense system to protect its territory. Iron Dome forms the lower tier of the system, while IAI's Arrow defends the upper tier. Occupying the middle zone will be the David's Sling ballistic missile defense system, codeveloped by Rafael as prime contractor with Raytheon, and on behalf of both the Israel Missile Defense Organization and the U.S. Missile Defense Agency.
David's Sling employs a two-stage Stunner hit-to-kill interceptor with radar and electro-optical guidance, offering a range of up to 170 kilometers. Five flight tests have been undertaken so far to test the interceptor's control system, the most recent in January. Later this year Rafael and Raytheon will conduct the first intercept tests. Around nine such trials are planned and they will include multiple launches. Initial operational capability for David's Sling is set for the end of 2012, and Rafael expects to receive a low-rate-initial-production contract in the coming months.
Iron Dome and David's Sling are both IDF programs, but with significant export potential. Rafael has also developed a mobile air defense system aimed at export customers, under the acronym Spyder (Surface-to-air Python DERby). As its name suggests, it is based on the company's Derby active-radar guided missile and similar Python 5 weapon with imaging infra-red seeker, which were initially developed for air-launched employment.
Rafael has developed two Spyder systems. Spyder SR is a short-range, 360-degree, slant-launched system with a five-second reaction time, while Spyder MR is a vertical-launched medium-range system with two-second reaction time. Both are self-propelled and capable of fully networked operation. Spyder has been selected by a number of armed forces, including India, which already uses Derby in its air-to-air application.


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The northern Californian coast is home to hippies, microchips and cable cars – in short, it's home to the gloriously eclectic and somewhat eccentric San Francisco. Fly to San Francisco with Qatar Airways and our partners and you'll discover a city that has its own unique personality and a laid-back, relaxed vibe (this is the birthplace of the 1960s hippie movement, after all).
San Francisco is also the home of 21st century innovation, with the thousands of high-tech businesses clustered around Silicon Valley to the south of the Bay area. Take a flight to San Francisco and discover a city that dances to its own beat, and welcomes visitors from all over the world.
A great way to pack in several attractions for a reduced cost during your trip to San Francisco is to buy a CityPASS. This gives you entry to the California Academy of Sciences, a Blue and Gold Fleet bay cruise, the Aquarium of the Bay or the Monterey Bay Aquarium, and the Exploratorium or the Legion of Honor and the de Young Museum. Alternatively, the Go San Francisco Card also provides access to a wide variety of attractions, including sightseeing and Bay tours, museums and even the Conservatory of Flowers. With the City PASS you can also enjoy unlimited transportation on trolley buses, streetcars, and Cable Cars.
One of the most iconic symbols of San Francisco is the Golden Gate Bridge, which can be particularly photogenic in the early morning Bay mist. The Golden Gate Park is home to many of the city's attractions, but one particular attraction worth checking out is the incredibly beautiful Oriental Gardens, which are especially glorious in the spring. The San Francisco Bay is also home to Alcatraz Island, the former maximum security prison that is now open for tours.
Other popular tourist attractions include Fisherman's Wharf, which is home to several museums and shopping areas and is right near popular Ghiradelli Square. Lombard Street, commonly found in movies, is another must-see as it is often referred to as the "world's crookedest street."
San Francisco is also popular for its popular counterculture history. No neighbourhood was more at the centre of this movement than Haight-Ashbury. Still popular among visitors and locals alike, stop by the area where you will find boutiques, record stores, and more.
A trip to San Francisco introduces you to a much more bohemian and laid back America. There's nothing the locals love doing more than simply enjoying the sunshine in Golden Gate Park. But if you're feeling a little more adventurous then head out of town and into Yosemite National Park to explore a slice of US wilderness.
During certain times of the year you can go out whale watching, as pods of blue whales travel past the Bay and on to their breeding grounds in the north. Alternatively, get airborne with helicopter rides over the Bay for a truly memorial experience. And of course, nobody can leave San Francisco without at least one ride on the cable cars!
Over the centuries many different nationalities have travelled to San Francisco and made it their home. The result is a culinary fusion of different flavours, and in particular Asian cuisine.
Chinese food is a big influence throughout San Francisco, although whatever your preferences you'll be well served, as there are more restaurants per capita in San Francisco than in any other US city. For just-caught fresh fish head down to Fisherman's Warf, where you can watch the local fisherman land the daily catch and try some freshly made clam chowder, a local speciality.
While there are plenty of Malls in San Francisco, the shopping experience here is much more eclectic. So if you're travelling to San Francisco for some retail therapy, prepare to have your preconceptions of American retail challenged. There are far more 'Mom and Pop' stores in San Francisco, and if you want the most interesting trinkets and momentos then Fisherman's Warf or Union Square are the places to check out.
There are also plenty of flea markets (particularly on Sundays) throughout the city where you'll find a great selection of antiques and vintage clothes. For more upscale boutiques, head for Union Street, Hayes Street around Octavia, Fillmore Street around California street, and Chestnut Street in the Golden Gate area.
Flights to San Francisco arrive at San Francisco International Airport, approximately 16 kilometres south of the city. Expect lengthy security queues, particularly in the summer months.
Visa restrictions for entry into the country will depend on your country of origin, length of stay and whether your trip is for business or pleasure. So before you fly to San Francisco please check the visa and passport requirements.
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text: Self-management By Mayo Clinic Staff Print Lifestyle and home remediesMany people can manage the symptoms of peripheral artery disease and stop the progression of the disease through lifestyle changes, especially quitting smoking. To stabilize or improve PAD: Stop smoking. Smoking contributes to constriction and damage of your arteries and is a significant risk factor for the development and worsening of PAD. If you smoke, quitting is the most important thing you can do to reduce your risk of complications. If you're having trouble quitting on your own, ask your doctor about smoking cessation options, including medications to help you quit. Exercise. This is a key component. Success in treatment of PAD is often measured by how far you can walk without pain. Proper exercise helps condition your muscles to use oxygen more efficiently. Your doctor can help you develop an appropriate exercise plan. He or she may refer you to a claudication exercise rehabilitation program. Eat a healthy diet. A heart-healthy diet low in saturated fat can help control your blood pressure and cholesterol levels, which contribute to atherosclerosis. Avoid certain cold medications. Over-the-counter cold remedies that contain pseudoephedrine (Advil Cold & Sinus, Aleve-D Sinus & Headache, Claritin-D, Sudafed, Tylenol Cold, Zyrtec-D, others) constrict your blood vessels and may increase your PAD symptoms. Careful foot care In addition to the above suggestions, take good care of your feet. People with peripheral artery disease, especially those who also have diabetes, are at risk of poor healing of sores on the lower legs and feet. Poor blood circulation can postpone or prevent proper healing and increases the risk of infection. Follow this advice to care for your feet: Wash your feet daily, dry them thoroughly and moisturize often to prevent cracks that can lead to infection. Don't moisturize between the toes, however, as this can encourage fungal growth. Wear well-fitting shoes and thick, dry socks. Promptly treat any fungal infections of the feet, such as athlete's foot. Take care when trimming your nails. Inspect your feet daily for injuries. Have a foot doctor (podiatrist) treat bunions, corns or calluses. See your doctor at the first sign of a sore or injury to your skin. Coping and supportPeripheral artery disease can be frustrating, especially when the exercise that will help you get better causes you pain. Don't get discouraged, however. As you continue exercising, you'll increase the distance you can walk without pain. You may find it helpful to raise the head of your bed by 4 to 6 inches (10 to 15 centimeters), because keeping your legs below the level of your heart usually lessens pain. Another tip for reducing your symptoms is to avoid cold temperatures as much as possible. If you can't avoid the cold, be sure to dress in warm layers. PreventionThe best way to prevent claudication is to maintain a healthy lifestyle. That means: Quit smoking if you're a smoker. If you have diabetes, keep your blood sugar in good control. Exercise regularly. Aim for 30 minutes several times a week after you have gotten your doctor's OK. Lower your cholesterol and blood pressure levels, if applicable. Eat foods that are low in saturated fat. Maintain a healthy weight. Request an Appointment at Mayo Clinic Preparing for your appointmentIn-Depth Aug. 12, 2017 Print Share on: FacebookTwitter References Peripheral arterial disease. The Merck Manual Professional Version. http://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/cardiovascular-disorders/peripheral-arterial-disorders/peripheral-arterial-disease. Accessed Oct. 1, 2015. Peripheral artery disease. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/pad/. Accessed Oct. 1, 2015. Neschis DG, et al. Clinical features and diagnosis of lower extremity peripheral artery disease. http://www.uptodate.com/home. Accessed Oct. 1, 2015. Prevention and treatment of PAD. American Heart Association. http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/More/PeripheralArteryDisease/Prevention-and-Treatment-of-PAD_UCM_301308_Article.jsp. Accessed Oct. 1, 2015. Hirsch AT, et al. ACC/AHA 2005 guidelines for the management of patients with peripheral arterial disease. Journal of the American College of Cardiology. 2006;47:e1. Rooke TW, et al. 2011 ACCF/AHA focused update of the guideline for the management of patients with peripheral arterial disease. Circulation. 2011;124:2020. Saper RB. Clinical use of ginkgo biloba. http://www.uptodate.com/home. Accessed Oct. 1, 2015. Riggin EA. Allscripts EPSi. Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn. Aug. 18, 2015. Mohler ER. Management of claudication. http://www.uptodate.com/home. Accessed Oct. 1, 2015. Harris L, et al. Epidemiology, risk factors, and natural history of peripheral artery disease. http://www.uptodate.com/home. Accessed Oct. 1, 2015. 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The Department of Natural Resources is the state agency with "general charge" over navigable waters. The DNR (together with the Indiana Department of Environmental Management) is a primary state permitting authority for activities within the legal boundaries of navigable waters. The DNR has responsibilities for construction, mineral extractions and water withdrawals, boating, environmental protection, and cultural resource preservation.
The Natural Resources Commission has developed websites to improve the understanding of public use of navigable waters.
Navigable Waterways Roster
A general discussion of legal navigability and a listing of waters that have been determined to be navigable or nonnavigable.
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DETROIT (AP) -- The Michigan appeals court says it will take the case of Mike Duggan, a candidate for Detroit mayor who was bounced from the primary ballot.
Duggan is asking the court to overturn a decision that keeps him off the August ballot. A Wayne County judge said he doesn't qualify because he wasn't registered long enough as a city voter.
A three-judge panel says it will take the case Monday without hearing any arguments. It's not clear if a decision will be made that day.
Duggan, a former hospital executive, was considered one of the leading candidates to succeed Mayor Dave Bing, who is not seeking re-election.
Rival candidate Tom Barrow wants the Michigan Supreme Court to immediately settle the matter, bypassing the appeals court.


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The legendary BRUCE LEE...
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Hot Toys announces that their next 1/6th scale Movie Masterpiece Deluxe action figure will be BRUCE LEE. Marking the legendary martial artist's 70th anniversary, the MMS DX Bruce Lee figure features two newly developed authentic head sculpts with Parallel Eyeball Rolling System (PERS), newly sculpted muscular body, two sets of specially-made costume and two movie-accurate diorama backdrops.
The 1/6th scale MMS DX04 Bruce Lee Collectible Figure specially features:
- Authentic and detailed fully realized likeness of Bruce Lee as Lee in the movie Enter the Dragon
- Two (2) newly developed head sculpts with Parallel Eyeball Rolling System (PERS) with different facial expressions, including one (1) battle damaged ver. with scars on both sides of face
- Multi-layered stereoscopic hair sculpture
- Approximately 30 cm tall
- Newly sculpted muscular body with over 30 points of articulation with battle damaged scars on chest, waist and back
- Fourteen (14) pieces of interchangeable palms including:
One (1) pair of relaxed palms
One (1) pair of fists
One (1) pair for holding nunchucks
One (1) pair for holding rods
One (1) pair of posing palms during grappling
One (1) piece for grappling
One (1) piece of open palm
One (1) piece for practicing Wing Chun
One (1) piece with thumb up for imitating his act of nose touching
- Each piece of head sculpt is specially hand-painted
- Two (2) sets of costume including:
+ Style 1:
One (1) piece of Chinese style white shirt
One (1) pair of dark blue trousers with black waist band
One (1) pair of white socks
+ Style 2:
A (1) one-piece dark blue stealth suit
One (1) pair of black socks
Two (2) pairs of black cotton shoes
- One (1) pair of nunchucks
- Two (2) short rods
- One (1) long rod
- One (1) dark blue bag
- One (1) ball of strings
- One (1) snake
Diorama backdrops:
- Two (2) movie-accurate diorama backdrops with Bruce Lees Chinese nameplate, Chinese movie name and MMS DX series title including:
+ One (1) imitating the scenario of dungeon in the movie
+ One (1) imitating the scenario of mirror room in the movie, with middle part of the mirror which can be rotated with its back showing scene of Chinese cultural implement of punishment
- Head Sculpted by Yulli
- Body Sculpted by Noh Sung Woon & Kouhei Okui
- Painted by JC Hong
- Head & Body Art Directed by JC Hong & Kojun
- Costume Made by Lim Young Jin
- Accessory Sculpted by Cha Tae Jin
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I guess I learned a second thing.... Dece = vnzla81
Anyway, it always comes back to the same thing, some people are happy being a second round playoff exit max quality team every year hoping to get lucky, and some are willing to do anything for a championship. Guys like me and V and others I'm sure are never going to be satisfied with the sort of guys who will say, "Well, we're pretty good. We even took the Heat without Bosh to 6 games! That's good enough for me." Some people are always going to demand that you do everything you can, take risks and shoot for the championship. That's not to say the side who's satisfied with good and hoping to get lucky are wrong, it's just a different mindset. I appreciate the people who were willing to present actual arguments to me, it was a fun conversation on my end.
I'd probably argue that one of my three degrees makes me smart and that my Captain rank and command of 25 people has given me some wisdom... but I've argued enough for today. I'm going to go watch Harden finish taking apart the Knicks and get some sleep. Happy Holidays.
Dece can you point me to the post you made during free agency where you said we should pay Asik $35 million?
Whenever ppl bring up the whole "we should have signed Asik" thing I always point to the utter shock that EVERYBODY had with the contract offer that he received. Whenever he recieved extended mins in Chi, he hadn't shown to be much but an above average defensive C. He definitely wasnt putting up double doubles consistently. (AVG 3 and 5 a game, and 8 and 13 per 36)
Meanwhile Roy was coming off an AS berth, and a good run in the playoffs where he was our defensive anchor. Asik seemed to be a downgrade at the position in the offseason.
In hindsight, yeah you could say we should've signed Asik to a big contract, but to have thought he'd be putting up double doubles consistently and playing so well is a joke IMO.
Dece, no one(or very few) on this board is happy with a perennial second round playoff exit. Guess what, its only happened once. How do you know this team is not going to be capable of improving upon last seasons success?
Dece you have an extremely negative viewpoint, while someone like Naptown Seth has an extremely positive viewpoint. In reality, it is probably a balance between the two.
We also prefer to clog the lane a bit and leave some open 20ft jumpers instead of a shot in the paint (well, the game against Denver was an exception to this rule).
This space for rent.
Harden is definitely a great scorer, but it will be interesting to see if he's just a high volume scorer on a bad team a la Monta Ellis or actually a guy who can make his teammates better too.
Let me list the away games for your convenience:
@ Toronto (below .500, win)
@ Charlotte (below .500, loss)
@ San Antonio (over .500, loss)
@ Atlanta (over .500, loss)
@ Minnesota (over .500, loss)
@ Milwaukee (over .500, loss)
@ New York (over .500, loss)
@ Washington (under .500, win)
@ Los Angeles (under .500, win)
@ Sacramento (under .500, win)
@Golden State (over .500, loss)
@ Chicago (over .500, win)
@ Oklahoma (over .500, loss)
@ Detroit (under .500, win)
We have had 11 games against "over .500" opponents so far. Only 3 of those games were (vs Phily, San Antonio and Denver) in Indiana. We went 1-2 in those games. The remaining 8 of them were away. We were 1 - 7 in those games.
So, we're losing against playoffs teams in their courts without our best player. Who would have thought?
At most, you go to games. That's the most that a fan can do. He can support his team and go to its games. He doesn't play the games. He doesn't train the players. He doesn't coach the team. He doesn't pay everyone's salary. A fan can go to the game and cheer for his team. That's all. So, I really don't get what do you mean with the "willing to do" comment.
PS I: Just because we lost to the second round once, it doesn't mean that we will never get past the second round.
PS II: If attendances were the way to calculate records, we would be 26th in the league. Just sayin'
Because the ownership certainly doesn't seem to think so. The Pacers are not fully supported by the state of Indiana. The fans are not coming to support the team in winning seasons. They have no reason to think that in case of a losing season the crowds would come to the BLF.
-The Pacers were not in a financial situation to allow their All Star, 25 year old center to leave with nothing in return. Simon and management have to deal with marketing pressures in the state of Indiana that we as fans don't fully care about or understand. People may not like it, but that's the way it is. I give them a little leeway for that fact.
-I really respect the Pacers for not tanking when they easily could have. The Thunder tanked three years in a row to build that team. The Celtics, Bulls and a lot of other teams tanked to some extent to build their cores. The fact that we didn't really means a lot to me.
Personally, I wouldn't have a problem if they were to tank. I like the fact that they didn't tank but I'd understand it if they were to tank.
The reason that I mentioned it is because I want to keep people realistic about some things. Risks are great but they can backfire baaad. For every Durant there is an Arenas. For every Dirk there is a Rashard Lewis. Not every risk pans out.
Are people willing to go through several years of losing if the risk doesn't pan out? That's what I'm asking.
Because that's what the "championship-or-bust" people are asking for.
Will they help finance the team when the risk fails and the town's population continues to turn the back on the team?
That's my question.
People here seem to take arguments really personal. Everyone here is a fan, they wouldn't waste their time coming here if that weren't true. Arguing is one of the best ways to learn and understand other people's viewpoints. Step back, don't take it personal, and if you have a viewpoint that you believe in, learn to explain and defend it. It's an enjoyable debate and both "sides" can learn more about the other side and why they think the way they do. What bothers me most about this board is often people will say something and give it no justification or reasoning. Just make up stuff out of thin air. If you believe something, know *why* you believe something, and if you're going to make statements, be prepared to explain the rationale behind those statements. These things greatly improve forum discourse. Resorting to personal attacks though, whether it's calling someone a negative nancy, an overly positive fanboy, stupid, or yes I did it too, just too young, are all failures in honest discussion.
At the end of the day none of us are GM's, so I assume there's no real reason to believe one of us has a more valid opinion than another. It's sports... having an opinion to talk about is a large part of the fun.
This particular team is in a position more akin to the very good, but not great, Pistons team recently where they took a BIG risk in bringing in a "locker room cancer" Rasheed Wallace. He could have brought that team down with his antics. Instead he lifted them up to the title. They risked it though. If you want a title you need big talent, and to acquire talent you have to take risks. A lot of people thought we'd win the title the brawl year...but it was a big risk, having Ron Artest, a known problem child, Jack, a known problem child, and Tinsley, a known problem child, all on the same roster. We ended up rolling snake eyes. Hey, that sucks, but we could have won it all, and the team is still here. If we ever want a title, we will have to take new risks, I know that's true.
I didn't post over the off season...I was sweating my balls off with very little to no computer access for the Air Force during that time. I think the point you want to make is that I'm backseat driving and didn't think Asik would be good beforehand. While I did actually think he would be, it's actually irrelevant...you see, my job isn't professional talent evaluator, scout, or NBA general manager. It's Air Force Officer. It's not my job to know a player is about to break out. It is Pacers management's job, however. So if I didn't see it coming, I haven't failed, but if THEY didn't see it coming, they did fail. You see how that works? Houston saw it coming, so clearly it wasn't impossible to do, and they now get to reap the benefits while we don't.
Actually there was nothing to understand until I forced him to explain it with that question. He made a statement without explanation and didn't defend it until pressed. After he defended it, which he did in a good way, I understood - which was the point. You'll also note I called myself out on innapropriately commenting in an ad hominem fashion with the age thing twice now, so maybe grow some thicker skin and let it go. I've posted something like 50 comments in here, certainly thousands of words, 1 annoyed comment is hardly so ground breaking as to still be hung up on it. There's plenty of actual content to comment on.
This space for rent.
What you're doing isn't even backseat driving. You're looking at the car in the other lane asking "Why didn't you buy that car?"
This part especially is almost laughable:
Fail? It's two months into the first season of a four year contract. This to me proves that you're not really arguing for any reason other than you wan't to argue. Roy could make multiple all star teams, Asik could join a cult and quit basketball forever, or vice versa. By any rational measure it's WAY to early to call it a success or failure.So if I didn't see it coming, I haven't failed, but if THEY didn't see it coming, they did fail.
As for Asik, I don't get the fascination. I like him as a player but Roy is almost at his level on defense and is far and away superior offensively. That's worth the extra six million dollars.


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ACCUSTOMED to the searing heat of the southern Arizona desert, two wildlife biologists scramble up a dusty rise to get a look at a shallow pond called Chango. Reaching the top, Cecil Schwalbe and his assistant, Dennis Suhre, train their binoculars on the murky water. What they find on this first day of the field season disheartens them: a dozen heads reflecting sunlight near the water's edge, a telltale sign that at least some American bullfrogs have evaded the scientists' efforts to eradicate them from Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge. The year before, Schwalbe, Suhre and their collea gues trapped, shot or speared hundreds of bullfrogs here, then pumped every last drop of water out of Chango. Yet in a pond replenished by monsoon rains, the bullfrogs have returned.
Though disappointed, Schwalbe is not too surprised. For more than a decade, the U.S. Geological Survey herpetologist has been battling the seemingly indestructible American bullfrog with only limited success. Native to much of the United States east of New Mexico, this creature is spreading further west like a summer wildfire. As the green invader's range expands, native species are disappearing—literally into the mouths of a predator that seems capable of eating anything. On Buenos Aires and nearby San Bernadino refuge, bullfrogs nearly eliminated the Mexican garter s nake and completely wiped out the threatened Chiricahua leopard frog, species that were common on both refuges only decades ago. "For its size," affirms Schwalbe, "the American bullfrog is a predator without peer. We call it the great white shark of inland waters."
Arizona refuges are hardly alone when it comes to such problems. "Nationwide, invasive species are among our most widespread and serious challenges," says National Wildlife Refuge System Chief Dan Ashe. Culprits are nearly as diverse as the tree of life itself—mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, insects, mollusks, even pretty flowering plants. According to a recent report from the National Wildlife Refuge Association, nearly 8 million acres of refuge habitat are plagued by at least 675 invasive species. Yet thanks to scientists such as Schwalbe and Suhre, refuges also are places where some of the most aggressive attempts to control aliens are underway.
Like many invasives, the American bullfrog was deliberately introduced—by Western state wildlife managers as a potential food and game animal. Also typical, bullfrogs do not cause problems within their native range, where abundant large predators such as alligators, snapping turtles and water snakes keep the amphibians' populations in check. Bullfrogs (and invasives in general) are also extraordinarily prolific. A single female may lay as many as 20,000 eggs per clutch, compared to a leopard frog's 2,000 to 3,000.
Yet it's the bullfrog's feeding behavior that truly makes it a menace to Western natives. This voracious creature consumes virtually any living thing it can fit into its enormous mouth. "We've found every vertebrate class that lives in Arizona inside the bullfrog's stomach," says Schwalbe, "including snakes, lizards, turtles, birds and even bats."
Surprisingly, the vertebrate discovered most often in a bullfrog's stomach is another bullfrog. Yet even cannibalism works to the animal's advantage. Through a mechanism Schwalbe terms "biological bootstrapping," the amphibians—by feeding on young frogs that always have plenty of insects to eat—do not rely on fluctuating populations of other vertebrate prey. Combined with fecundity and an absence of predators, this allows population densities to grow 20 to 30 times higher than they are back East.
Cannibalism also gives young frogs a powerful incentive to move as far from their hungry elders as possible. And move they do—over land for impressively long distances considering the bullfrog is an aquatic creature. Marking and recapturing frogs on Buenos Aires, Suhre has discovered that the animals can travel more than four miles in just a few weeks, a talent that helps the species expand its range quickly and makes this alien particularly tough to eradicate.
Still, Schwalbe and University of Arizona biologist Phil Rosen set out to do just that two years ago after a single population of leopard frogs was discovered on the refuge. Their long-term plan is to repopulate all suitable waters with the natives after purging the ponds of bullfrogs. Though the invader has proved a tougher adversary than anticipated, Schwalbe remains hopeful. In addition to an abundance of good leopard frog habitat at Buenos Aires, he believes that "refuges are ideal places for conducting these experiments."
Indeed, stamping out alien species is a top priority throughout the refuge system. On some refuges, the efforts are heroic. Take Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge in Florida, where managers have spent $3 million pulling up, chain sawing and poisoning more than 3 million Australian melaleuca trees that infest some 100,000 acres. Now they've added a promising biocontrol agent to their arsenal: tiny sap-sucking psyllid insects that feed avidly, and exclusively, on melaleuca.
Another ambitious project is attempting to eliminate a South American rodent, nutria, from Maryland's Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge. Introduced in the 1940s to benefit the fur industry, these prolific animals destroy wetlands by feeding on the roots of marsh plants. Blamed for the loss of 7,000 to 8,000 acres of refuge marshland, nutria are wreaking havoc throughout the Chesapeake Bay region. Recently, a coalition of 17 federal, state and private organizations launched a $2.9 million pilot program to design the best methods to eradicate nutria and restore wetlands. Results of the work, much of it taking place at Blackwater, will be a model for full-scale eradication efforts elsewhere.
Other refuges may soon play a similar role. Ashe describes a new systemwide initiative that has selected 13 refuges to serve as laboratories and demonstration areas for a variety of habitat management techniques. One of the top priorities, he says, will be developing invasive species control measures us eful to land managers both inside and outside the refuge system.
But help will have to flow both ways. No refuge is an island, as Schwalbe is learning the hard way. He believes the bullfrogs he and Suhre discovered migrated onto the refuge from adj acent private ranchland. "If we can't convince ranchers to get rid of their bullfrogs," says Schwalbe, "we'll never reestablish the leopard frog. Even if you kill 90 percent of their population, bullfrog numbers will be back to at least 80 percent the fol lowing season."
Laura Tangley is senior editor of this magazine.
The American bullfrog shares many characteristics common to invasive species, including a broad diet, high fecundity and an absence of predators in its nonnative habitat. One thing that's different is that bullfrogs hail from another part of this country, while most U.S. invasives are true foreigners. Here are just a handful of the undesirable aliens threatening native species on refuges and other lands nationwide.
1. Water Chestnut: Native to Asia, this aquatic plant smothers water bodies throughout New England. In Massachusetts, biologists at Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge lead a regional effort to fight the invader.
Photo: © JACK JEFFREY
2. Wild Pig (left): Descended from domestic pigs, this is just one of many alien animals and plants degrading habitat for endangered birds on Hawaii's Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge, where volunteers help fence out the grazers and replant native vegetation.
3. Purple Loosestrife: This pretty Eurasian perennial infests hundreds of thousands of acres of refuge and other wetlands nationwide. Displacing native plants, it forms dense stands unsuitable as food or habitat for wildlife.
Photo: © JOHN AND KAREN HOLLINGSWORTH(U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE)
4. Melaleuca (left): Infesting nearly half of Florida's Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge (and much of the Florida Everglades), this prolific Australian evergreen destroys habitat for birds such as the wood stork and Everglades snail kite.
5. Nutria: This South American rodent is blamed for the loss of 500-1,000 acres a year on Maryland's Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge, which is part of a regional effort to eradicate the animal and restore wetlands.
6. Zebra Mussel: A scourge throughout the Great Lake s and Mississippi River regions, this European invader—probably a hitchhiker in ships' ballast water—displaces native mollusks and degrades waterfowl habitat.


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Keighley is celebrating some top class performances in latest school league tables.
Oakbank School's GCSE results have put it in the top two most improved secondaries in the district, and in the top 200 nationally.
"It is fantastic," said headteacher, David Maxwell.
"We have also been acknowledged by Alps as being in the top 25 per cent nationally for our A-level performance during the past three years, which again is a huge achievement.
"Everyone involved at Oakbank is committed to improving the school for our students."
Alps provides A-level, AS level and BTEC Level 3 value-added reports and training to more than 1,400 schools and colleges nationally.
At Holy Family Catholic School, 63 per cent of students chalked-up five or more GCSEs at A* to C grades, including English and maths, ranking it eighth in Bradford district.
"Considering that five years ago the figure stood at 31 per cent, you can see the progress the school has made in its recent history," said delighted headteacher, Lawrence Bentley.
"Ofsted confirmed our judgement that this is indeed a 'good' school when they visited last year. Our target for this year is 70 per cent, which would again represent another huge shift.
"We are equally pleased this upward trajectory has been maintained despite the differing abilities of each cohort of students. The percentage of students making expected progress in both English and mathematics is also pleasing. and is a product of hard-working and dedicated staff, fantastic students and very supportive parents."
District-wide, GCSE results improved last year, and the gap between results and the national average narrowed.
More pupils in the district gained five or more A* to C grades, including English and maths, in last summer's exams than in 2012, bucking the national trend. But that was not enough to stop Bradford falling five places in the national league table – it is now placed 140 out of 150 local education authorities.
At A-level, the final validated results show Bradford district's average points per pupil decreased by 11.1 to 647.2. There was also a reduction nationally by 8.7 points to 724.3 in 2013.
Councillor Ralph Berry, Bradford Council's executive member for children's services, said: "I am pleased the gap between the district and the national performance in GCSEs has, once again, narrowed, but I am aware there is work to be done to further improve Bradford's overall results.
"There have been some notable school successes, and these schools deserve to be congratulated. This is evidence of the positive work being carried out by the council and the Bradford Partnership of secondary schools."


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ONTARIO – For the first time ever,Ontario Mills will be open on Easter Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Easter Sunday shoppers will have access to exclusive offers from more than 200 popular retailers.
The mall has gone through a series of improvements in the Fashion District of the Ontario Mills mall in recent years.
In August, Nordstrom Rack unveiled its newly renovated 39,000-square-foot store and in May, officials greeted the arrival of Last Call by Neiman Marcus, which bills itself as an affordable option for designer fashions. Earlier this year, the mall became the first Inland Empire outlet location for Michael Kors.
For more information, call 909-484-8300.
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Science Research Enrichment Program
The Summer Undergraduate Program to Enhance Research (SUPER) provides undergraduate students with necessary training to enhance their research and prepare them for careers in the sciences. Offered for the past two summers, the program was established for students conducting research in all areas of science to give them an advantage when applying to graduate school, jobs, and grants.
Research is highly encouraged at AU and is considered a vital component of undergraduate student educational experience. Numerous undergraduate students conduct research with faculty mentors on campus. Others choose to conduct research at one of the many renowned science laboratories in the area, including the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).
Research at the undergraduate level is essential to be considered for graduate school or employment in many science professions. SUPER workshops complement research training and provide extra insights into the research process that students may not have received otherwise. SUPER eases the information gathering process and provides a forum for discussion. The program brings research training to the next level.
Faculty teach ethical principles associated with scientific research at multiple workshops. "Most students are trained more in the research aspect. The workshops give background about using ethical training in the lab," says premedical program director Lynne Arneson. Workshops cover issues such as research with animals and the importance of informed consent when doing clinical research or research with human subjects. This training is required for students on NIH training grants.
The workshops dedicated to applying to graduate school are always popular with students. "Faculty advisors talk to students about applying to graduate school, but often the discussions are on a broader scale," says Arneson. "The SUPER workshop delves deeper and covers very specific details about the application process and answers any remaining questions students have."
Securing funding for their research is extremely important to science researchers. They often have to apply for grants as part of their jobs. A workshop on how to apply for grants and fellowships is presented each summer. SUPER also alerts students about funding opportunities that are available at AU and through other organizations.
A main goal of the program is to make undergraduate student research more visible and make students more aware of available funding opportunities. The College of Arts and Sciences Dean's Office awards summer research grants to undergraduate students and the amount of grants awarded continues to increase every year.
The summer 2012 schedule has eight workshops planned. Detailed information can be found on the SUPER webpage.


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'Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy' Sequel Is Progressing "As We Speak"
'Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy' did wonders for Gary Oldman back in 2011. Although 'The Dark Knight Rises' gave him ample footing to take on the upcoming 'RoboCop' remake, the Tomas Alfredson-directed spy flick gave him his first ever Oscar nomination for Best Actor. Plus, it raked in some big box office numbers for the year. So talk of a sequel is only natural, but do we really need one?
While updates on a 'Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy' sequel has been quiet for the most part, producer Eric Fellner has confirmed work is progressing "as we speak" on the next installment. But where might the story go?
Speaking with Collider, Fellner stated, "We are working on another one. [Producer] Tim Bevan is putting it together as we speak with [screenwriter] Peter Straughan and Tomas Alfredson, so yes it's in development. … ['Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy'] did unbelievably well and it didn't cost hardly anything…But things take time. Tim is passionate about making sure we do another one."
Gary Oldman actually revealed back when that 'Smiley's People' — the third and final novel in John le Carre's 'Karla Trilogy,' of which 'Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy is the first — was being considered for a movie follow-up. That story brings the actor's character out of retirement.
What do you think? Fellner stated that everyone on the team is really excited to see a sequel to 'Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy,' but are you? Let us know in the comments and give us your theories for where the story might go.


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NEWARK — A bank robbery suspect who barricaded himself inside the EZ 8 Motel on Cedar Boulevard earlier Monday was arrested after police bombed the room with tear gas, police said.
The suspect surrendered to police after being forced from room 207 about 8:30 p.m., said Fremont police spokeswoman Geneva Bosques.
The suspect was one of two men accused of robbing the Bank of the West on the 39500 block of Paseo Padre Parkway in Fremont about 1:40 p.m. Monday. He had been holed up in the room since mid afternoon.
The second suspect was apprehended by police without incident about 3:40 p.m.
Bosques said both men exited the motel room unarmed and were immediately arrested. Their names were not released.
The two men entered the bank wearing bandannas partially covering their faces, simulated they had a weapon under their clothing and then demanded cash, Bosques said. A surveillance camera caught the suspects running out of the bank, get into a full-size maroon Chevrolet pickup truck and then drive off.
About 2 p.m. Bosques said, Newark police spotted a truck that matched the description of the getaway vehicle parked at the Motel 6 near the Mowry Avenue exit on Interstate 880.
Witnesses told Newark police that they had seen two men run from the Motel 6 to the nearby EZ 8, which was partially evacuated for the safety of the guests during the standoff, Bosques said.
Newark and Fremont police then surrounded the motel, and about 3:40 p.m. one of the suspected bank robbers exited the motel room and was apprehended by police, Bosques said.
The other barricaded himself inside for several hours until he was forced out.
Contact Natalie Neysa Alund at 510-293-2469. Follow her at Twitter.com/nataliealund.


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Eclipse has been adopted!
Eclipse is a calm, tame cat who was found in Los Altos Hills. An apparent stray, or possibly an abandoned cat, nobody ever claimed him although we tried very hard to find his previous person. Eclipse likes to be with people, get some attention, loves head and neck rubs, especially vigorous ones. He is sensitive being touched on his body and may give a small gentle warning nip, so Eclipse should not be adopted with young children or elderly people. We think Eclipse would be a good home companion, as well as a deterrent for field mice, gophers and other critters on your property. Let's explain:
We would like to visit your property, prior to offer him for adoption. We may consider adopting him out to be a future in and out cat, once he is very well used to your family, although he might be quite content to stay inside. Actually Eclipse follows his foster mom like a dog and wants to help at the computer. He is a companion.
Eclipse is very healthy and has a good appetite!Tested negative for FIV/FeLV, Eclipse is neutered, vaccinated and microchipped.