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While retail merchants conduct Black Friday sales, the Indiana Pacers will have the Pacers After Thanksgiving Sale delivered by The Indianapolis Star, Friday, Nov. 27, for single-game tickets for the second half of the 2009-10 regular season.
Beginning at 6:00 a.m., at the Conseco Fieldhouse Box Office, single-game tickets will be available for all remaining home games for the 2009-10 regular season. From 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m., all Balcony Level seats will be priced at $5, all Krieg DeVault Club Level seats will be $20 and all Lower Level seats will be $40. These offers do not include the game against the L.A. Lakers, Jan. 27 or the game against the Cavaliers, Jan. 29. These offers are limited to 12 tickets per person.
From 8:00 a.m. noon, all balcony seats will be $10 and all Krieg DeVault Club Level seats will be $40. These offers do not include the game against the L.A. Lakers, Jan. 27 or the game against the Cavaliers, Jan. 29. At noon, all tickets will return to the regular price.
Fans purchasing a ticket at Conseco Fieldhouse can get free parking in the Virginia Avenue Parking Garage as well as a free copy of The Indianapolis Star. The Pacers Prize Wheel will be available where fans can spin for prizes, including tickets. Santa Boomer and the Pacemates will be on hand from 6:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. to take pictures and sign autographs.
These offers are good only at the Conseco Fieldhouse Box Office and at the Guest Services Desk at Castleton Square Mall. If fans cant make it to the Fieldhouse, single-game tickets at their regular prices will be available via the web at Pacers.com or at all Ticketmaster outlets starting at noon.
The Pacers will also be offering special holiday packs, with a special offer for those that purchase on Monday, Nov. 30. A Roy Hibbert Holiday Pack and a Brandon Rush Holiday Pack will be offered, with a special meet-and-greet opportunity for fans that purchase on Monday. The Hibbert pack includes: Orlando on Jan. 5, New Orleans on Jan. 16, Cleveland on Jan. 29 and Toronto on Feb. 2. Games included in the Rush pack are: Minnesota on Jan. 2, Toronto on Jan. 11, the L.A. Lakers on Jan. 27 and Detroit on Feb. 5. Each pack also includes an autographed photo of that player. This package will be available after Monday, Nov. 30; but will not include the player meet-and-greet.


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LonesomeYogurt wrote:There is a sutta where the Buddha says that any philosophy in which the Noble Eightfold Path is found can produce arahants, but I can't find it offhand. Any ideas?
That's the Mahaparinibbana Sutta, where ascetics of the four grades can be found where the eightfold path is found.

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|December 12, 1999, 09:16 AM
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I'm so proud, I just had to post this.
I've been married to my lovely wife for 9 years. She surprised me and said she might like to try pheasant hunting with the arrival of a new and promising black Lab puppy a year ago. She never expressed any interest in it at all before that.
Her Christmas present last year was a Browning Micro Lightning so she shot some clays out at the farm and started hitting a few.
Last week, the same little dog finally got a rooster pheasant up in front of her with a straight away shot and she got her first ringneck. Seems now, she's ready to arrange her busy schedule to include more time to hunt.
She informs me she will NOT hunt ducks or geese if she has to get up early and get cold and wet, but she is considering letting me put in an app for her for antelope next year.
Looks like I've got a new huntin' buddy!
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Kingcreek - this is a dangerous situation.
You now need to be able to articulate just why your .25-06 can't fill the role of your .270 and other mysteries.
Things like why you need a duck gun, goose gun, upland game gun and a quail gun. And why your 870 is just not up to all of those tasks.
Best of luck and congrats!
"I don't make enough money to buy cheap stuff" - Mark Manning
|December 13, 1999, 08:33 AM
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Hi Giz,
Yep, some hazards here, but I'll take my chances.
My wife has NO interest in guns. When I brought up the subject of a rifle for her she just shrugged and said she didn't need to know anything- she'd learn to shoot whatever I pick out. (I'm thinking Rem model 7-7mm08)
I tried that 'need-based argument' for awhile and therein lies the real trap.
Need has nothing to do with it- I WANT this new ____.
She doesn't need 47 pairs of shoes either- one pair of sturdy brown shoes would do.
We allow each other alot of financial freedom (within our budget, of course) so we don't have those marital sparring matches. I had no objection when she flew to London for shopping and theater (some real gun buying leverage there)
|December 15, 1999, 09:47 PM
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I'm very pleased for you and your wife, kingcreek! My wife is a great partner, but she doesn't hunt and doesn't really want to. She supports all my hunting and doesn't complain when I'm gone and out freezing the back of my lap off and she's sleepin' in!
I realy wish she'd hunt, because she sights game better than anyone I've ever seen!
I did get her interested in popping a few squirrels this spring, but not in the fall.
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Each year, more than 2,800 children are treated in the ER after swallowing button batteries and the number of injuries or deaths as a result of these types of batteries has increased nine-fold in the past decade.
Button batteries can be found in a variety of items around the home such as car key fobs, garage door openers and even musical greeting cards.
These batteries are especially dangerous when their components are mixed with saliva, where they create an electrical current that causes a chemical reaction. This chemical reaction can burn the child's esophagus.
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EA has been on a rampage as of late. First, they sign an exclusive deal with the NFL giving them sole rights to make games based on the NFL for the next five years. Then they do the same with the AFL for four years. Now, it seems they pulled off the coupe de grace - EA has signed an exclusive deal with ESPN which makes Electronic Arts the only publisher with the ability to make sports games under the ESPN brand. This means that the days of Madden vs ESPN NFL are over. While the deal is signed for 15 years, there is a clause that says that the option of ending it after 10 years is a possibility. Sucks to be Sega right about now.
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The stuff kids really need for high school
Here are some easy tips to help you upgrade your childs supplies for high school. more
Juices are an easy way to boost your body's nutrient level if you're worried that you don't eat enough fruit and veggies. Juicing raw fruits and vegetables delivers all the vitamins and minerals in a food - in liquid form. With juices, stick to more veg-heavy juices than fruit - while fruit's delicious, it's also high in sugar and therefore calories.
The best ingredients to include in a juice or smoothie are:
Smoothies typically contain yoghurt and milk - with the new wave of smoothies add oats or coconut milk for smoothness or bulk. Adding a small handful of berries to a veggie-based smoothie is a great way to start the day.
Green smoothies had a shining moment in the sun when seemingly every Instagram feed featured a green smoothie - preferably served in a mason jar with a stripy paper straw! But green smoothies deserve to be more than just a fad, they're a great way of getting our fill of immune-system boosting nutrients. Packed with chlorophyll and B-vitamins, green smoothies look fabulous and really give your body a boost.
Looking for inspiration and wanting to fire up your blender? Here are 10 nutrient-packed combinations to try. Experiment with your favourite flavours and add more or less water to thicken or thin a juice. Do you have a must-have recipe? Share it in the comments section - we'd love to hear all about it!
What are the nutritional benefits? This green smoothie is packed with chlorophyll, antioxidants and is brimming with B-vitamins. It's also rich in potassium and other trace nutrients.
What are the nutritional benefits? Rich in vitamins A, B and C - this juice also packs a health punch with ginger - an antioxidant which is said to help aid in digestion.
What are the nutritional benefits? Beetroot is a powerful antioxidant - so this is a great drink to sip in the lead up to winter to help ward off colds and flu. This juice is also rich in nutrients such as magnesium, phosphorus, potassium and calcium.
What are the nutritional benefits? This smoothie makes for a great breakfast on the run. It's packed with vitamins, is low in GI and can also help with cholesterol intake thanks to the inclusion of oats. It's rich in calcium, protein-packed and will be a great start to the day.
What are the nutritional benefits? Vitamins E, B, C, K and A are packed into this sweet treat. Add to that the antioxidant power of ginger and you've got a juice that really satisfies.
What are the nutritional benefits? Many kids are grossed out by green - but not when it's in a glass with such a funky name. Help boost your child's B vitamin levels with this groovy green juice.
What are the nutritional benefits? High in potassium, protein and calcium, this is a great snack or breakfast smoothie.
What are the nutritional benefits? Antioxidant rich with a range of vitamins and minerals, this sweet delight is also very filling thanks to the inclusion of oats and yoghurt.
What are the nutritional benefits? Pineapples are a rich source of manganese, a mineral which helps boost strong bone development. This juice also contains vitamins A and C, along with essential enzymes found on coconut water.
What are the nutritional benefits? Wheatgrass is rich in chlorophyll and is a concentrated form of nutrients including iron, magnesium, calcium and amino acids. Add this to the range of vitamins in the other veggies contained in this juice - and you get quite the health boost.
For a breakfast on the run, or a healthy snack, juices and smoothes are a great way to ensure you get your five serves of vegetables and two serves of fruit per day. Simply blend them up or juice them all together and serve!
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Topic: Drained and feeling guilty...
I'm new to the board but I needed to vent somewhere and I'm not even sure if I've listed this in the right topic.
In short my Grandmother was diagnosed with bile duct Cancer "officially" on the 13th. We had a strong suspicion on the 3rd when her coloring turned yellow but hung onto hope that maybe it wasn't. She had the bypass surgery on the 13th and the Cancer was found in her lymph nodes and at the head of the pancreas.
My grandmother and I are very close. I'm very lucky to have the relationship I do with her. I always knew that in time she wouldn't be there but for some reason I was still shocked when I was told.
I've been around to help with a lot of things since we found out. For various reasons my aunts and uncles have not. My Mother lives a ways away and can't be here all the time. Because of this I've been around for the meetings with the doctors and getting the paperwork figured out and seeing what she needs. I really do consider this an honor.
However, since the 13th family issues have surfaced that are causing stress in an already stressful time. My Grandmother has opted not to seek treatment for a variety of health reasons. One of her children is begging her too and is trying to get me to do the same. The numbers for her situation are amazingly low for success on any level. She's told me again and again she's ready to go. I can't push her on this. I feel its her choice.
I feel guilty because of my frustrations with the situation. I love my family but this is not the time to be figuring out who was "loved more" or who always felt they were the "black sheep" and who got the better christmas gifts. I could be wrong, maybe it is....
I just want them to be kind to her. She's tired and scared. I want them to be kind to each other too. She held us together and we're going to have to start doing that on our own soon.
I feel bad writing this but I don't know where to go. One moment I'm "ok" and the next I'm an emotional mess that's angry and scared. I'm 28 and married ( no kids yet) and feel bad for my poor husband and my mood swings.
Is ANY of this normal?
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By Heidi Moawad
The completion of residency training is a time of key decisions. For residents, the assessment of several strong job options is a long-awaited reward after years of preparation. However, unlike the regimented and scheduled process of residency applications and interviews culminating in match day during the fourth year of medical school, the search for a job or fellowship is self-directed, individualized, and without a set end point or deadline. Your job quest might be the first application process in your career that does not involve a 'click here to apply' button.
This flexibility is both exciting and intimidating. As you decide what you want to do after residency, you will consider the obvious questions: Should I work in a private practice or an academic environment? What's the best geographic location? What's the best practice size for me? Should I find employment with an established physician or become self-employed?
You will also need to think about what your definition of moving forward in your career means. Do you aspire to become the most respected and sought after clinician? Do you aim to become a hospital wide leader and decision maker? Do you intend to become a researcher, focusing on clinical trials or basic science research in a laboratory environment? Do you wish to focus on public health to change the outcomes for a subset of patients?
Like many doctors at this stage, you may look at some professional leadership positions and wonder: 'What would I have to do to get there?' Specialty training formally qualifies you for practice privileges, but there is no official qualification for some of the other interesting opportunities that you may aspire to. Who gets to become program director? Who becomes hospital CEO? Who will become a health policy leader? Who will edit professional journals? Who will write the board exam questions 20 years from now? Who will decide if new procedures are worthy of authorization and acceptance into standard care?
Residency training qualifies you to practice your specialty. But it doesn't determine how you will practice your specialty or if you will become a leader within your specialty or within the whole field of medicine itself. In fact, most leaders in medicine carved their own paths. There are many roads to leadership and innovation. It is important to realize that no one will invite you to become a leader. Such roles do not happen by accident. This isn't necessarily a bad thing. Leaders who aren't afraid to forge a new road can move their professions in uncharted directions.
Applications for non-traditional positions are not accompanied by a conveniently placed 'click here to apply' button on a website. So if you want to take an innovative route, you will need to take steps to determine whether a non-traditional job or leadership position is right for you and learn how to get there. Your specialization and training only serve to open doors for you. Qualifications never close doors. You have a long professional future ahead of you and it is advantageous to gather information about your options and to use the most effective approaches to open doors for yourself. Your personal and professional goals are valid and worthy of your follow through. Medicine as a whole will benefit when caring doctors branch out into all areas of medicine to become leaders and to ensure quality and innovation.
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(UPDATED COVERAGE, May 9) Earthbound Farm has hired Barclays to sell the company, according to a Reuters report that the organic grower-shipper hasn't confirmed or denied.
The process remains in its early stages, but a sale could be valued at $600 million to $700 million, four unnamed sources told the news service.
"We've obviously seen the story," said Samantha Cabaluna, vice president of communications and marketing, in an e-mail. "But regardless of the speculation in the marketplace, as one of the most trusted all-organic brands, we remain committed to meeting the growing global demand for healthy organic food, from our farms to our customers and consumers."
San Juan Bautista, Calif.-based Earthbound earns about $75 million annually, according to the report.
In 2012, Earthbound Farm revenue topped $460 million, according to Moody's.
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Mesoraco starts, allowing Hanigan to regroup
Starting catcher had begun season with just one hit in 23 at-bats
ST. LOUIS -- Reds catcher Ryan Hanigan took a foul ball off his right thumb during Tuesday's 5-1 loss to the Cardinals, but it had little to do with his not playing Wednesday. Manager Dusty Baker had already planned to have Devin Mesoraco catch for Homer Bailey.
Following the Thursday off-day, Mesoraco will also catch Mike Leake on Friday at Pittsburgh. Hanigan is off to a 1-for-23 (.043) start to his season. Meanwhile, Mesoraco had started just one out of the first eight games.
"That will help [Mesoraco], and it will help Hani to just hit, hit, hit," Baker said. "He's putting a little pressure on himself. When you start off the season 1-for-20-something, it's natural. I talked to him about it. The key thing is to quit counting."
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Kenyon Martin has agreed to a one-year deal that will keep him with the New York Knicks, according to a report from Yahoo! Sports' Adrian Wojnarowski.
Martin sign for the veteran minimum and will be paid $1.4 million for the 2013-14 season, the report states.
The veteran forward sat out most of last season as he waited for an NBA team to make a offer, and he finally landed with the Knicks late in the year. Martin would impress over that short period, averaging 7.2 points and 5.3 rebounds in 23.9 minutes in 18 games. Martin also posted 11 regular-season starts, due to the injury of Tyson Chandler.
Martin's numbers dipped slightly in the postseason, but he still did enough to be brought back for a the entirety of 2013-14.
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Giants to honor Breaking Barriers essay winner
SAN FRANCISCO -- Raymond Beasley V, a fifth-grader from an East Bay suburb, has been named a grand prize winner in the 2014 Breaking Barriers: In Sports, In Life Essay Contest.
Beasley will be recognized Wednesday at AT&T Park before the Giants-Padres series finale. He and the other grand prize winner, Michael Andaloro of Phoenix, also will be honored by Sharon Robinson, daughter of baseball pioneer Jackie Robinson, and baseball Commissioner Bud Selig at the All-Star Game and during the World Series.
Beasley, who lives about 40 miles east of San Francisco in Brentwood, separated himself from approximately 19,000 other entrants by writing about his determination to overcome myriad issues he faced after several brain surgeries related to a tumor, while continuing to maintain that he has an "outstanding life."
In its 18th year, the Breaking Barriers essay contest asks students in grades four through nine to submit an essay describing their perseverance in overcoming barriers or obstacles they have faced or are still facing in their lives by using the values demonstrated by Jackie Robinson as he broke baseball's color barrier. These values are commitment, citizenship, courage, determination, excellence, justice, persistence, teamwork and integrity.
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Neonicotinoid pesticides could be banned from use in the European Union for two years if the European Commission has its way. The European Commission, which is the EU's executive arm, proposed the two-year ban for three neonicotinoid pesticides on sunflowers, rapeseed, corn and cotton, according to Frederic Vincent.
"This is for the crops that most attract bees," Vincent told Bloomberg.com. "This doesn't concern crops that don't attract bees, and also not crops that are planted in autumn."
It is believed that neonicotinoids pose a "high acute risk" to bees because the pesticide works on the central nervous system of insects. Bees ingest the pesticide through the nectar and pollen of treated crops.
"The next step will be the preparation by the European Commission of regulation," Vincent said. "We hope that this regulation could be accepted by the end of winter, maybe before March, which would mean that the ban in question would become effective as of July 1."
Syngenta and Bayer CropScience, manufacturers of neonicotinoid pesticides, were disappointed with the proposed ban. Both companies had sponsored a study that was released in January, which explained the significant cost farmers would bear without the use of these pesticide tools.
In a statement, Bayer expressed its disappointment.
"Bayer CropScience is disappointed with the European Commission's draconian proposal to suspend all uses of neonicotinoids products in crops attractive to bees for two years. The company believes that the Commission's overly conservative interpretation of the precautionary principle is a missed opportunity to achieve a fair and proportional solution.
"Bayer CropScience shares the concerns surrounding bee health and has been investing heavily in research to minimize the impact of crop protection products on bees and in extensive stewardship measures supporting the responsible and proper use of its products. The company continues to believe in the responsible use of neonicotinoid-containing products which have been used for many years and are vital to European farmers.
"Bayer CropScience asks the Member States to adhere to the principles of proportionality when addressing the Commission's proposal and refer back to solid science before taking any measures. Any disproportionate action would jeopardize the competitiveness of European agriculture und finally lead to higher costs for food, feed, fiber and renewable raw materials and have an enormous economic impact throughout the whole food chain."
Syngenta responded with its own statement.
"We believe that EFSA found itself under political pressure to produce a hurried and inadequate risk assessment, which even they acknowledge contains a high level of uncertainty. Their report, compiled in under six months, has not taken account of the comprehensive scientific studies that preceded the launch of neonicotinoids, and many years of extensive monitoring in the field which proves the safety of this vital technology.
"A recent study showed that without neonicotinoid seed treatment, crop yields would fall by up to 40% and cost the EU economy around €17bn over 5 years. This would threaten 50,000 jobs and reduce the income of nearly 1m people. In addition, the loss of crop productivity here would be made up by farming an additional 3m hectares of land outside of Europe at a cost of 600m tons of CO2 emissions.
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This year, California State Assembly approved a resolution to recognize April 20-26, 2014 as West Nile Virus and Mosquito and Vector Control Awareness Week. Although
to date there are no locally acquired cases of West Nile Virus in Pasadena, it
is important that Pasadena residents help prevent the breeding of all
mosquitoes species, including those that carry the West Nile Virus by emptying
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City of Pasadena Public Health Department is continuing to proactively monitor
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Seprafilm® for Prevention of Adhesions at Repeat Cesarean (SPARC)
This study has been terminated.
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Adhesion formation is a result of abdominal and pelvic surgery and is a cause of such diseases as chronic pain syndrome, bowel obstruction and infertility. Both patients and surgeons suffer when adhesions are encountered, since the surgery becomes more intense, lengthy, and complicated. Seprafilm® has been shown to limit the formation of adhesions in gynecologic and abdominal surgery. Limited data is available on the effectiveness of Seprafilm® in the prevention of abdominal wall and pelvic adhesions at the time of cesarean section. Adhesions at the time of repeat cesarean make the surgery frustrating and complex, with difficult lysis of adhesions being the cause of morbidities such as bladder damage, increased blood loss, and longer operating times. The objective of this definitive project is to define the extent of reduction of adhesion formation of Seprafilm® when used at the time of primary cesarean section. Women undergoing primary cesarean section will be randomized for Seprafilm® application, and the incidence and grade of adhesions at repeat cesarean will be determined.
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Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Quadruple (Participant, Care Provider, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)
Primary Purpose: Prevention
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|Randomized Double-Blind Controlled Study to Determine if Seprafilm® Reduces Adhesions After Primary Cesarean Section
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Primary Outcome Measures:
- To determine if Seprafilm® decreases the incidence of adhesion formation by 50% after primary cesarean. [ Time Frame: at repeat cesarean ]
Secondary Outcome Measures:
- To determine to what extent Seprafilm® decreases the incidence of adhesion formation. [ Time Frame: at repeat cesarean ]
- To determine the incidence of adhesion formation during repeat cesarean delivery. [ Time Frame: at repeat cesarean ]
- To evaluate complication rates in those with Seprafilm® versus those without during repeat surgery by examining length of operating times, blood loss, bladder injuries, and Apgar scores [ Time Frame: at repeat cesarean ]
- To determine the incidence of fertility issues in women having Seprafilm® placed during primary cesarean delivery versus those not having Seprafilm® placed. Participating women will be contacted by telephone every 4 months. [ Time Frame: ongoing during trial ]
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|June 2011
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|June 2011 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
Experimental: A
Device: Seprafilm®
Seprafilm® placed at time of primary cesarean
Sham Comparator: B
Other: Control
no Seprafilm® used at primary cesarean
Detailed Description:
This is a prospective randomized double-blinded study. Patients will be randomized prior to primary cesarean section to either the study arm (Seprafilm® placement) or control arm (nothing placed). Seprafilm® will be placed over the repaired uterine incision and over the anterior aspect of the uterus prior to closure of the fascia (2 to 3 sheets per patient). Randomization will be by opaque envelops containing group assignment.
Participants and surgeons will be blinded to group designation at the time of repeat cesarean. The surgeon will be asked to grade the adhesions at the time of repeat cesarean.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years to 50 Years (Adult)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Pregnant women after 24 weeks' gestation.
- First cesarean delivery.
- Age > 18 years.
- Cesarean to be performed by a participating surgeon.
- Non-closure of the visceral or parietal peritoneum.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Any prior abdominal surgery including prior cesarean, laparoscopy, appendectomy, cholecystectomy or any uterine adnexal or bowel surgery.
- Clinical diagnosis of chorioamnionitis.
- Women having tubal ligation at the time of primary cesarean.
- Inability to obtain informed consent.
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: NCT00697606
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00697606
|United States, Pennsylvania
|Abington Memorial Hospital
|Abington, Pennsylvania, United States, 19001
Sponsors and Collaborators
Abington Memorial Hospital
|Principal Investigator:
|Amy Mackey, MD
|Abington Memorial Hospital
|Principal Investigator:
|Mark Shahin, MD
|Abington Memorial Hospital
|Principal Investigator:
|Richard Latta, MD
|Abington Memorial Hospital
|Principal Investigator:
|David Peleg, MD
|Abington Memorial Hospital
More Information
Keywords provided by David Peleg, MD, Abington Memorial Hospital:
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on September 19, 2017
|Responsible Party:
|David Peleg, MD, Principle Investigator, Abington Memorial Hospital
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT00697606 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
Study #08-032
|Study First Received:
|June 12, 2008
|Last Updated:
|December 29, 2015
Keywords provided by David Peleg, MD, Abington Memorial Hospital:
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Tissue Adhesions
Pathologic Processes
Hyaluronic Acid
Adjuvants, Immunologic
Immunologic Factors
Physiological Effects of Drugs
Protective Agents
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First time in a long time, I've been happy with the team that was constructed, and now they struggle. I blame the coach.
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Ted Elliott's recent Op-Ed about the Clear Lake hitch was full of misinformation, fear-mongering about the potential impacts of providing Endangered Species Act protections for this imperiled fish, and confusion about the role of federal and state wildlife agencies in recovering our native fish and wildlife ("Protection, restoration should be determined by local government" Sept. 1).
Clear Lake hitch have long been an important part of the natural and cultural heritage of Clear Lake. These fish once spawned in nearly every tributary of the lake, likely numbering in the millions, and were a vital part of the Clear Lake ecosystem. Their abundant numbers provided food for birds, fish, other wildlife and native people. Now hitch spawn regularly in only two streams. There are now just a few thousand of them left and those that survive remain acutely vulnerable to water diversion and pumping, drought, invasive species and pollutants.
If you care about water quality, natural resources, cultural heritage or tourism, there are myriad reasons to help protect and recover this once plentiful fish and restore the Clear Lake ecosystem they depend on.
Elliot's criticism relies on non-issues such as whether the Clear Lake hitch is a valid subspecies. It seems clear he didn't read the listing petition that he claims to be so "disturbed" by.
To set the record straight, the California Department of Fish and Game, California native fish expert Peter Moyle and numerous fisheries biologists who have evaluated hitch, tested their DNA or published peer-reviewed reports in environmental journals agree that the Clear Lake hitch is a valid subspecies and a distinct population. It is found only in Clear Lake and its tributaries; Clear Lake hitch do not occur in the Russian River drainage.
Further, Elliot does not appear to have expertise with fish or aquatic ecology (in fact, his employer was a U.S. Department of Agriculture program best known for killing native wildlife on behalf of agricultural interests). His characterization of endangered species protections as a "barrier to growth" or "layer of bureaucracy" reveals his utter disinterest in a frank discussion of why this formerly abundant species is in trouble and what we can reasonably do to reverse its decline.
It's no surprise that agricultural interests that have enjoyed unfettered ability to divert water, block streams, remove native vegetation and apply pesticides in the Clear Lake basin are concerned about changes in the regulatory climate if protections are put in place for the hitch. But it there's going to be a debate, it should be based on facts about the cause of the hitch's decline and what reasonable solutions we have at hand, not misinformation and false accusations.
Elliot misstates existing water rights policies and overstates the potential effects of an endangered listing on farming practices and water rights. There are simply no examples in California where water rights have been severely curtailed or eliminated due to endangered fish, including salmon or steelhead. There are a number of relatively painless ways water users can change operations to benefit hitch streams, such as water conservation and efficiency, changing season of diversion, and water storage and strategic release, that would have no impact on water rights.
Elliot also incorrectly states that we have advocated eliminating largemouth bass and other introduced game fish in the lake. Our petition thoroughly discusses the impacts the 17 species of invasive fish introduced into Clear Lake have had on native fish. We have lost seven native fish species (including one endemic fish) from Clear Lake and only five other native fish species beside the hitch remain. Our petition suggests some potential management approaches such as investigating the impact of largemouth bass predation on the hitch population and developing (with input from bass fishers) an action plan to reduce bass predation. We have not advocated any actions until the issues are studied, and no one at this point has suggested eliminating any fish.
The petitions we submitted to federal and state agencies to protect the hitch were based on the best available scientific information. Sources included the state departments of Fish and Wildlife and of Pesticide Regulation, studies by Clear Lake tribes, surveys by the local Chi Council in hitch spawning streams, and surveys and literature by numerous fisheries biologists. That's hardly "inadequate information," as Elliot asserts. State biologists have known since at least the 1980s that the lake's hitch runs were in trouble when the Department of Fish and Game published "Fish Species of Special Concern in California." Since then, the evidence of the hitch's decline has only become more robust ? and troubling. If we wait and do nothing, as Elliot seems to suggest, there would be no surviving hitch to protect by the time there was enough information to convince him.
The one point we agree with Elliot on is that local government should lead the way in protecting endangered wildlife. Unfortunately, in the case of the hitch, as with hundreds of other declining species around the country, that has not happened. That's why we have the Endangered Species Act. It's a safety net for imperiled wildlife and plants, a critically important triage emergency program to protect the remaining individuals, stem the causes of decline, protect essential habitats and initiate projects to recover the populations of species on the edge of extinction.
Clear Lake hitch are point of pride and a cultural component for residents of Clear Lake, but they are also a public trust resource for all Californians and all Americans. That is why state and federal protections and recovery efforts are important and why everyone will have a say during the public process if the wildlife agencies determine an endangered or threatened listing should be proposed. Everyone take a deep breath ? there will be a thorough public review and comment period if any listing is proposed.
It will take all of us, including local government, tribes, local residents, state and federal agencies, biologists, conservation groups and agricultural interests to keep this species around for future generations and begin to repair and restore the Clear Lake ecosystem. Investments we make in recovery measures for hitch, such as removing or retrofitting barriers to fish migration, improving instream water flows, restoring fish to former spawning streams, and reducing predation by invasive fish near the mouths of spawning streams will also benefit many other native wildlife species in the Clear Lake basin, and could very well improve water quality, promote tourism, renew cultural identity and help the local economy.
Learn more about the Clear Lake hitch listing petitions.
Jeff Miller is a conservation advocate with the Center for Biological Diversity.


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Tips for Maintaining a Healthy Pregnancy
by Robin Lim, CPM
© 2002 Midwifery Today, Inc. All rights reserved.
[Editor's note: This article first appeared in Having a Baby Today Issue 2, Summer 2001.]
In this millennium we are developing a world community devoted to higher awareness and optimal health. We are questioning the wisdom of high-tech genetically engineered foods. We are returning to good old-fashioned whole foods.
A healthy mother equals a healthy baby. An investment made in healthy living during pregnancy creates benefits that the baby will reap for his or her entire life.
I urge mothers in this country to take advantage of the availability of organic grains and produce. It's a shame these wholesome foods are more costly. However consider it an investment in your family's health. What does poor health really cost? Clearly a bundle.
- Drink plenty of pure water.
- Eat organic foods, especially leafy greens to build an iron-rich blood supply.
- Eat an organic source of protein morning and evening. Vegetarians can do this.
- Pay attention to getting enough vitamins and minerals. Growing a baby is a full-time job; love your body and she'll do that job well.
- For your growing baby's optimum brain development, be sure to eat foods rich in Omega 3 and Omega 6 oils. Sardines are an inexpensive food, gathered in the deep waters of the ocean and therefore less polluted, as well as rich in Omega 6. Flax oil is a good vegetarian source of Omega 3. If you don't eat fish, generously splash flax oil on your food, daily.
- Get plenty of rest.
- Balance rest with activity. A nice walk in the woods hand in hand with your baby's father is a powerful medicine.
- Seek fantastic, regular prenatal care from a health provider who is keen on nutrition and respects your values.
- Avoid pollutants and any negative influence.
- Meditate, pray, love, dance and sing.
Robin Lim is an author, midwife and educator who lives in Bali with her husband and children. Click here for a full bio.
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DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens on Thursday posted January sales of $5.9 billion, representing an increase of 11.3% from last year. Early morning trading of Walgreen stock was up 51 cents to $42.48.
Only 2.8 percentage points of that increase can be attributed to the acquisition of Duane Reade, the Deerfield, Ill.-based retailer stated. Total front-end sales increased 11.5% in January, and pharmacy sales increased 10.8%, accounting for 66.1% of total sales for the month.
Sales in comparable stores were up 6.1%, with the effect of calendar day shifts positively impacting total comparable sales by a 0.7 percentage point. Comparable-store front-end sales increased 4.5%, customer traffic in comparable stores increased 2.4%, while basket size increased 2.1%. Same-store pharmacy sales were up 6.9%, negatively impacted by 2.9 percentage points due to generic drug introductions in the last 12 months.
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Lyerla on Mackey watch list
NEW YORK, N.Y. - University of Oregon junior Colt Lyerla has been added to the "watch list" for the 2013 John Mackey Award, presented annually to the outstanding collegiate tight end in the country.
Lyerla is one of 37 of the nation's tight end standouts named to the initial list and one of seven players representing the Pac-12 Conference.
The Hillsboro standout was awarded honorable mention all-conference acclaim a year ago after pacing the tight ends in the Pac-12 in yards-per-catch (15.7 avg.) and sharing the league-lead among players at his position with six touchdowns receptions. Lyerla completed last season as the Ducks' third-leading receiver in terms of receiving yards (392) and was tied for third in catches (25).
The recipient of the award will be determined by a vote of the John Mackey Award selection committee. Semifinalists for the award will be announced Nov. 18, followed by the naming of finalists Nov. 25. The award will be presented as part of the Home Depot College Football Awards Show on Dec. 12.


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FONTANA — The annual Fontana Christmas Parade will be at 10 a.m. Saturday along Sierra Avenue.
The parade route starts on Sierra and Arrow Boulevard and travels south to Merrill Avenue turns left to end at Veterans Park.
Fontana's annual Christmas Parade is hosted by the Fontana Exchange Club. The parade will feature more than 60 local organizations and groups.
Following the parade will be the festivities at the Festival of Winter at Miller Park, 17004 Arrow Blvd. from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. with games, entertainment, craft fair, Farmers' Market, roller skating and a snow play area.
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NEW YORK ( TheStreet) -- Ratings agencies will be thrust into the spotlight in a bitter fight over the nation's finances, now that the so-called fiscal cliff has been averted and lawmakers have agreed to a temporary suspension of a "debt ceiling," which, at worst, could have put the U.S. government at risk of default. Now, with months left before a debt ceiling returns as a risk for the government, all eyes will be on whether Democrats and Republicans can agree to a budget in the absence of bargaining chips such as cliffs and ceilings. But if the opinions of lawmakers, notably Congressional Republicans, have lost some influence to investors in the debate over the nation's finances and budget deficit, those of ratings agencies have been strengthened. Debate in Washington may no longer resemble a hostage negotiation. However, rating agencies on Wall Street may now hold all parties, including President Obama, captive to an eventual budget deal that reins in government deficits and debt. A downgrade of the government's debt rating may be the new poker chip that drives federal budget talks. For instance, Fitch said on Monday it won't have to review the U.S. government's AAA rating given the debt ceiling suspension, but it also stressed that a downgrade could come in 2013 and reiterated a "negative" outlook on the nation's credit rating. What's key, it appears, is that Washington will now have to hammer out a budget in a business-as-usual manner instead of the brinksmanship that's driven fiscal policy in recent years. "Without the distraction of a near-term funding crisis for the federal government, Congress and the administration have the space to focus on the substantive fiscal policy choices necessary to place public finances on a sustainable path over the medium to long term," David Riley, a managing director at Fitch Ratings, said in a ratings note Monday. If lawmakers agree to a credible medium-term deficit-reduction plan, Fitch said it would remove its "negative" rating. No deal, or one that falls short of changing the government's debt-to-GDP trajectory, would lead to a downgrade by year-end, the agency said. Fitch isn't alone. As the fiscal cliff debate raged, Moody's said in September it may downgrade the U.S. debt rating from Aaa -- its highest rating -- to Aa1 by 2014 if budget negotiations during the 2013 Congressional legislative session fail to stabilize the federal debt-to-GDP ratio. Currently, Moody's holds the U.S. government's Aaa rating with a "negative" outlook, signaling that a rating review would likely yield a cut. S&P already reduced the country's AAA rating in the summer of 2011 when the first debt ceiling standoff nearly prompted a U.S. government default.
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Rehabbing Madson eager to pitch for hometown fans
ARLINGTON -- Angels reliever Ryan Madson, on the mend from Tommy John surgery almost exactly one year ago, made it through a 20-pitch bullpen session before Saturday's game and compared it to a "slow jog" in the context of his program.
"I'm not pain-free and not 100 percent, but I'm taking steps," said Madson, who missed the 2012 season with the Reds and signed with his hometown Angels as a free agent. "I'm not game speed yet, but I'm inching closer. I'm throwing every third day now."
Madson, 32, grew up in Moreno Valley, about a 45-minute drive from Angel Stadium in Riverside County, and now calls Temecula home. Proximity to his roots and background as an athlete has him excited about the opportunity to get outs for manager Mike Scioscia. But Madson knows it's a process, and rushing it would be unwise -- especially given the depth and talent in the Angels' bullpen.
"Last year was rough, not getting to pitch for Dusty [Baker and the Reds]," Madson said. "I'm really looking forward to getting out there and helping this team win. It's a great group of guys."
Lyle Spencer is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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THE Go Racing In Yorkshire Summer Festival rolls on to Catterick today and North Yorkshire trainers Dandy Nicholls and Mark Johnston are fancied to figure among the winners.
Nicholls, based at Sessay near Thirsk, can score with nap selection Cahal in the August 15th Is Ladies' Evening Handicap.
The three-year-old is already a winner on this course, over seven furlongs. But he has shown equally good form over today's distance of six furlongs, including when fourth at Ripon last time out. Cahal is well drawn in stall one and with trainer's son Adrian Nicholls in the saddle, the three-year-old can show his rivals the way home.
Johnston, pictured, saddles Midlander in the Pin Point Recruitment Nursery Handicap and the juvenile is expected to relish the step up to seven furlongs.
The son of Shamardal has had two outings over six furlongs, finishing second at both Yarmouth and Lingfield, and a more recent one over an inadequate five furlongs at Chester, where he finished a close-up sixth.
This extra distance should eke out further improvement in Midlander, who has shown enough overall ability to defy top weight in his first handicap assignment. Joe Fanning has the mount.
Fanning and Johnston can also lift the opening British Stallion Studs Maiden Stakes with Summer Times.
The colt left the impression he was a winner waiting to happen on this course three weeks ago when he narrowly failed to beat the more experienced Tachophoba after looking green through the race. He will be wiser this time and will be hard to beat.
Cruisetothelimit promises to be hard to beat in the Skybet Supporting The Yorkshire Racing Summer Festival Handicap over the minimum trip.
Trained by Ian Williams, who sent out a winner at Redcar on Sunday, Cruisetothelimit failed by only a nose to bet Rich Again in a thrilling finish at Haydock last weekend.
Five furlongs on fast ground are ideal for this hardened sprinter and although he faces tough opposition from the likes of Silvanus and Megaleka, he is selected to oblige in the hands of Graham Lee.
Patrona Ciana (3.50) and Tinseltown (5.20), a previous course and distance winner, are two others to note on the Catterick card.
At Sandown's evening fixture, Norton trainer Julie Camacho sends Tom Sawyer to contest the Jessie J Here 7 August Handicap.
Megan Carberry is booked to ride the sprinter, a course and distance winner who went down by only a neck at Hamilton on his latest start three weeks ago. He commands every respect.
Paul Hanagan could enjoy a lucrative evening on the Esher track. He rides the promising Azmaam in the British Stallion Studs Maiden Stakes and also Gambol in the Tom Jones Here 30 July Handicap.
Azmaam, trained by Richard Hannon, finished second at Newmarket on his debut and may just have the edge over Sir Michael Stoute's Darshini who has a similar profile, while Gambol, trained by Barry Hills, was a winner at Doncaster last time.
Stoute can still get on the scoresheet, not matter what the fate of Darshini. He can score with Matravers (6.35), a Leicester winner last time out and open to plenty of improvement, and Provenance (7.45), a Kempton winner on his debut and a beaten favourite when third at Sandown last time. Significantly, he is wearing a hood for the first time. Ryan Moore rides the Stoute runners.
Catterick today
2.20 Summer Times, 2.50 Stardrifter, 3.20 Midlander, 3.50 Patrona Ciana, 4.20 Cruise Tothelimit, 4.50 Cahal (NAP), 5.20 Tinseltown.
Sandown today
6.05 Speedy Writer, 6.35 Matravers, 7.10 Azmaam, 7.45 Provenance, 8.20 Gambol, 8.50 Tom Sawyer.
Today's other meetings
Lingfield, Worcester and Leicester.
Tomorrow's meetings
Sandown, Bath, Yarmouth, Doncaster and Lingfield.


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See the Cast of 'Jurassic Park' Then and Now
'Jurassic Park' was certainly a dinosaur-sized hit when it came out in 1993.
The Steven Spielberg-directed thriller became the highest grossing film up to that time, going on to gross close to a billion dollars world-wide.
While the movie's selling points were more its spectacular special effects and exciting plot, 'Jurassic Park' did feature a pretty strong cast. See what the stars of 'Jurassic Park' are up to these days below.
Sam Neill, Dr. Alan Grant
Then: Neill scored arguably his most famous role as Dr. Alan Grant, a paleontologist and the protagonist of 'Jurassic Park.' 1993 was a big year for the United Kingdom-born, New Zealand-raised actor, as he also stared in the critically-acclaimed hit 'The Piano.'
Now: In 2012, Neill played supporting roles in 'The Vow' and the recently cancelled network drama 'Alcatraz.' 2013 will see a return to New Zealand for the 65-year-old, who will star in the six-part crime miniseries 'Harry' for the island nation's TV3.
Laura Dern, Dr. Ellie Sattler
Then: Dern played Dr. Ellie Sattler, a graduate student who becomes Grant's love interest. The daughter of actors Bruce Dern and Diane Ladd, Dern had been known for her starring roles in the David Lynch films 'Blue Velvet' and 'Wild at Heart.'
Now: Dern stars on the HBO series 'Enlightened,' which also features mom Diane Ladd. Her rocky 12-year relationship with musician Ben Harper seems to have ended earlier this year, with Dern filing for divorce.
Jeff Goldblum, Dr. Ian Malcolm
Then: Goldblum provided 'Jurassic Park' with some comic relief as witty chaos theorist Dr. Ian Malcolm. The unusually tall actor got his start in the '70s on shows such as 'Columbo' and 'Starsky & Hutch' and became a star in the mid-'80s thanks to movies like 'The Big Chill' and 'The Fly.'
Now: The 60-year-old recently popped up as Hiram Berry on 'Glee' and played a character called Chief Goldblum in 'Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie.' He is set to appear in 'The Grand Budapest Hotel' from director Wes Anderson.
Richard Attenborough, John Hammond
Then: Sir Richard Attenborough brought gravity to the film as John Hammond, billionaire curator of 'Jurassic Park.' Although he is better known as a director, Attenborough had a few other memorable acting roles, including as Santa Claus in 'Prancer.'
Now: The 89-year-old is the president of the Royal Academy of the Arts in England. His younger brother is famed naturalist David Attenborough.
Ariana Richards, Lex Murphy
Then: You may remember Ariana Richards as Lex Murphy, Hammond's computer-savvy granddaughter who explores the park along with the scientists. Richards had her first big film role in 1989's 'Prancer,' alongside her 'Jurassic Park' grandfather Richard Attenborough.
Now: Ariana studied art in college and stopped acting to focus on her graphic art career. However, the 33-year-old will be back on the big screen in 2013 as one of the stars of the thriller 'Wards Island.'
Joseph Mazzello, Tim Murphy
Then: Mazzello played Tim Murphy, Lex's little brother who was also along for the dangerous dinosaur ride. That same year the nine-year-old had another high profile role in the Anthony Hopkin's film 'Shadowlands.'
Now: Mazzello has worked pretty consistently throughout his teens and 20s, with his most high well-known recent role as Dustin Moskovitz in 'The Social Network.' He will also be a part of the cast of 'GI: Retaliation.'
Martin Ferrero, Donald Gennaro
Then: Ferrero played lawyer Donald Gennaro, who meets a tragic end in 'Jurassic Park.'
A longtime "that guy" actor, he was known for his roles in 'Miami Vice' and 'Planes, Trains and Automobiles.'
Now: Although the 65-year-old's last film was 2001's 'Air Bud 3,' he recently reprised his doomed Gennaro character in a College Humor internet short.
Wayne Knight, Dennis Nedry
Then: Knight portrayed Dennis Nedry, a shady computer programmer who kicks off the dino rampage. During that time period, Knight was also making us laugh as Newman, 'Seinfeld's' "fifth" cast member. He was also famous for perspiring during 'Basic Instinct's' notorious interrogation scene.
Now: The 57-year-old stars on the TV Land sitcom 'The Exes.' In 2012 he also popped up in the romantic comedies 'Excuse My For Living' and 'She Wants Me.' He is also currently starring as Santa in the Broadway version of 'Elf.'
Samuel L. Jackson, Ray Arnold
Then: You probably remember Samuel L. Jackson as Ray Arnold, the park's chief engineer. 'Jurassic Park' is a big reason Jackson is the highest grossing actor of all-time, with his films totaling almost 10 billion in box office revenue.
Now: In 2012 Jackson added to his record-breaking box office total with turns in 'The Avengers' and 'Django Unchained.' With movies such as 'Robocop,' 'Tarzan' and 'The Avengers 2′ on the horizon, Jackson may well one day be a 20 billion dollar man.
B.D. Wong, Dr. Henry Wu
Then: B.D. Wong played geneticist Dr. Henry Wu. He had previously been in movies such as 'The Freshman' and 'Father of The Bride.'
Now: Wong has long played Dr. George Huang on 'Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.' In 2012, he also portrayed Dr. John Lee on the network drama 'Awake.' Hmm, looks like somebody is getting typecast.


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Hey all.
I found a problem whilst browsing through the forum rules/FAQ (gotta get acquainted, yeah?)
Here's the link.
The links for Design Elements Guidelines and Website Review Guidelines are broken.
Is that on purpose? I have a feeling it's not.
Note: When I say broken, I mean that the linked-to page is a page that declares that I don't have permission to view the webpage. For this reason, it might not work for administrators. I only report it as broken because I would think that SPF staff want everyone to see the guidelines.
Additional note:I didn't want to spam the board with another thread, but can we still change the appearance of the board?
Good catch, @TehYoyo. This is a job for @HAWK. The forums have been tidied up a bit recently, and these three review forums have been merged into one here:
Thanks. Glad it helped.
Shucks...I just read the old guidelines I guess I have to read Paul OB's report...)
Glad I could help.~TehYoyo
Any ideas on the appearance change?
Thanks for the heads up @TehYoyo;. I'll get that sorted.
Not sure what you mean. The forums were recently restyled. You can suggest changes if you want, but don't get your hopes up!
If you want to, you can set up your own style sheet for these forums and change the look to suit yourself. You just install this in your own browser.
Under 'can I change how the forum looks?'
Also, I can install what onto my browser to change it?
Thanks and no problem.~TehYoyo
The SPF itself doesn't allow you to chose skins but some vBulletin boards do. Ralph probably meant customised style sheet: User Style sheets.
Yes, thanks Robert. That's what I meant.
Too bad. There seems to be no support for Chrome.
Interesting that this problem/deficiency would crop up at the time I create a 'best browser' thread...~TehYoyo
You can use the Stylish addon for that purpose:
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marc108 wrote:What a great blessing for you. Thanks for posting the pics and videos!
Do you know if he'll be giving talks in the area anytime soon?
Thanks. I don't think he will be back for a while. It took about 2 years of planning just to get him here for the three days he was here. But you never know, he might come sooner considering the great interest there was. A few people traveled from Los Angeles and another couple came from Arizona just to see him and hear him in person.


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Mongrel Man kills a potentially cool toy line...
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I never played the game, but anything featuring gladiators is alright with me. The problem with the toy line, or in this case action figure, is the very poor choice for a debut figure. A glance at the back of the card below shows off two cool characters in figure form - Valens and Galverg - a hero and villain that both represent the game infinitely better than... Mongrel Man. Seriously? It's like they wanted the toy line to fail right out of the gate. The ironic thing is that Mongrel Man is actually an extremely well-made toy - in sculpt, paint and articulation. A shame we never got to see all those great features on a Galverg action figure...


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The recent action in Apple (AAPL) is a very good illustration of something I wrote about in my book, Invest Like a Shark. All stocks have just a limited amount of time in which they enjoy hyper growth. The run might last a decade or just weeks but, eventually, the leading stocks will became mundane performers that produce just average returns at best.
It isn't hard to find good examples. For instance, Microsoft (MSFT) ran from 1987 to 1999. Coca-Cola (KO) had its huge move 1984 to 1998. Since then, neither stock has ever been able to recover the highs they hit many years ago.
If you bought and held those stocks during the hyper growth years, you did extremely well. However, if you failed to recognize when that period was over, you have had abysmal results. Those stocks might still trend up at times -- and there will always be the mutual fund managers who will remain attached to them -- but their stories will never be what it once were.
I suspect that AAPL is now at the stage where it is starting to make this transition. It no longer is going to be the shining star it once was. It may perform well going forward and have some periods of excitement, but its near decade of phenomenal growth is likely coming to an end.
Many people have a hard time accepting this. It's not because it is a complex idea, but because they become emotionally attached to the stocks that have treated them so well for so long. It is difficult to turn your back on an old friend and face the harsh reality that the glory days may be over.


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Ears of the ElephantScience brain teasers require understanding of the physical or biological world and the laws that govern it.
Elephants have almost no predators and they feed on plants, so they don't need to hear all that well (neither to protect themselves or to find food). But why do they have such big ears?
HintElephants do NOT live in the Arctics.
AnswerThey're for regulating the body temperature. Since elephants have a large body mass compared to their skin surface they need the extra skin surface provided by the ears to regulate their internal heat (elephants are warm blooded animals). The ears are in fact radiators.
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A's could seek help at second base
ARLINGTON, Tex. -- Baseball's best team isn't flawless, but could it be with second-base help?
That's the only area the A's may look to upgrade in advance of the July 31 Trade Deadline, even though manager Bob Melvin says, "I like the team we have."
Oakland's front-office army is on the hunt for help, anyway, and at a time when Eric Sogard is finally providing production at the plate. His ability to keep it up likely won't alter their stance before the Deadline, but it's significant for the here and now.
Sogard compiled as many hits in his first 11 at-bats after the All-Star break as he totaled in his previous 35 trips to the plate, earning him a third straight start at second base Friday. He started just three other games total in the month of July.
"Sogard's starting swinging the bat here recently, and we've seen that when he plays well, he can really contribute, defensively, on the bases," said Melvin. "That's what's being bantered about out there. I don't think we necessarily have to do something there. That's just me."
The A's are also expected to welcome back Alberto Callaspo (right hamstring strain) as soon as Sunday, after he makes a rehab start with Class A Advanced Stockton on Saturday. Sogard is a candidate to be optioned when that happens.
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Can A Cigar Be Too Strong?
Posted: Apr 4, 2007 11:50am ET
Can a cigar be too strong to enjoy? That's the gist of a recent thread in our Cuba and Cuban Cigars forum. A reader picked up a box of Bolivar Corona Extras (fine cigars, by the way) and was overwhelmed by their power, so much so that he didn't enjoy them at all.
I haven't had such an experience with Cuban Bolivars, but I've smoked a few cigars that have been too strong for me to enjoy. And I smoke a fair number of cigars, so if I have a problem with a cigar being too strong, I bet it happens to a good number of cigar smokers.
After Ashton VSGs became a raging hit, some cigarmakers responded by releasing blends with pumped up power. The VSGs were strong—early advertisements actually suggested the smoker be seated before lighting up—and helped spark a strong cigar trend. Some of the competing cigars were lovely, but a few contained all power and no finesse. I like a strong smoke, but I don't like smoking something that is noticeably unbalanced. I'll take peppery flavor but give me some sweetness to keep my tongue from hurting.
I remember a meeting in our offices many years ago when a group of cigar executives came in with a new blend. They had created the strongest cigar they could possibly make. We lit up, and from puff No. 1 it was as if I had put flame to a Scotch Bonnet. My throat burned. My tongue was aflame. And it felt like a mule had kicked me in the stomach.
I couldn't smoke the entire cigar, and neither could anyone else in the room. I probably gave it a half an inch. I don't think the men ever intended to sell the cigar: it was more science project than serious product development. But smoking it wasn't fun at all.
I drop in on occasion to a cigar club in Connecticut called Club Perfecto, and last year during baseball season a club member named Dave handed me a smoke that had been dubbed "The Lobotomizer." I thanked him, lit it up, and found it just too strong for my palate. (Who could have guessed?)
When I told Dave, I think he was surprised—He enjoys his cigars on the strong side, and was on his fourth or so of the day of that particular blend.
What about you? Have you ever smoked something that was too strong to enjoy?
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Frank Levatino Club Perfecto, USA April 4, 2007 6:21pm ET
Hey Dave - many of us Club Perfecto members will frequently and fondly recall your introduction to the prototype for the El Cobre (aka Lobotomizer, Bruce Lee, etc.). The original version of this cigar, a Nicaraguan powerhouse (with Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper), was born out of Gilberto Oliva Sr.'s personal blend. When implored to send something mucho fuerte for some of the fellas @ Club Perfecto, it was our understanding that Gilberto sent us some of his personal stash, with the intention of turning a few of us to a lovely candela shade. However, as powerful as these great sticks were, they had tremendous flavor, and the lovefest was on. A little over a year later, the cigar that has come to be known as El Cobre (private label to Club Perfecto) was "born". For many of us (including myself) it is my standard & regular smoke(for me, roughly 2 boxes/ bundles a month for the last 2+years). With aging, the cigar has gained complexity, but may also have given back just a bit of that edge - then again, with as many El Cobre as I smoke, mine don't get much opportunity to age. I recently had the pleasure of introducing Greg Mottola to El Cobre, and Greg did acknowledge the power, but also said it was "as advertised", and gave the impression that he enjoyed his El Cobre encounter. I know it is also a fave of Scott from Smoke Signals in Port Jeff, NY - and I enjoy smoking these with him every opportunity we get. El Cobre - THE DEMANDING ONE(like El Exigente - remember from the Savarin commercials)...Big Smoke Rings....ooo0000OOOOO
Robert Funk California April 4, 2007 9:49pm ET
David, A bit off-topic. I just finsished watching some of the cigar videos. The "Cigar of the Year" video with James Suckling and Gordon Mott was fantastic; Please, please, please have more video tastings. It is great to see these "live" tastings. It shows the true meaning and emotions behind the tastings. It is mouthwatering video. Great job!
DAVE Savona New York April 5, 2007 2:07pm ET
Frank, thanks for the feedback. 50 a month? Sounds like you're a fan.And Robert, I'm glad you've enjoyed our first videos. We have more coming soon, and some will be video tastings while others will be shots from cigar factories and fields. Glad you like our new venture.
Frank Levatino Club Perfecto, USA April 5, 2007 4:43pm ET
Dave - With 900 mi. of commuting each week, this leaves me with plenty of time to enjoy my cigars, and my cigar of choice is often El Cobre. It is the preferred cigar of the Club Perfecto Weekly Thursday Night No Limit Texas Hold 'Em game. There isn't much more satisfying than flopping a set while sitting behind a sizable stack of chips, all the while meditating on an El Cobre Churchill.......Hope to see you soon, Dave.Happy Easter.Big Smoke Rings......ooo000OOOOO
Barry Kamen NY April 6, 2007 6:08pm ET
Although I have never had a problem with Cuban cigars I have never really enjoyed Rocky Patel/Indian Tabac cigars. They just seem too harsh. Of course some find the Opus X that I enjoy an a twice weekly basis a bit too strong. To each his own I guess.
Dave Wagner PA April 7, 2007 1:14am ET
Hey Dave,First, I love the blogs. I think they are a great addition.Second, and to answer the initial post, I think that most people eventually find a cigar too strong to enjoy. For me it was the JdN Antano when they first came out. I tried one for lunch (without eating) and it was definately too strong with no balance. That box is well aged now and pairs nicely with an Islay Single Malt. But when they first shipped....nothing but beads of sweat.Give the Lobotomizer another try Dave. I hear they are aging them a little longer before they arrive. I'll bet you smoke at least half this time.
DAVE Savona New York April 7, 2007 7:01pm ET
Frank, you're the grand champion of commuting. That's a lot of driving. Dave, I'll give El Cobre (the Lobotomizer) another shot sometime.
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I just tried the La Flor Domincana Double Ligero Chiselo Maduro. I am not usually a fan of such a peppery smoke and Litto is heavy handed on the pepper on these cigars. However I absolutely loved them, I think the funky flattened tip is what won me over, it just make it so easy to draw, but what I was pulling in was real strong. It burned my eyes more than my throat. The best part was, I extinguished the cigar next to my car in the parking lot at my condo. When I got up the next morning, I could still smell the cigar. It was that strong.
Alan Hay California, USA April 24, 2007 6:01pm ET
I can't say that I have ever smoked a cigar that is too strong to be smoked, but my choice, Hoya De Nicaragua Antano, isn't one I'd smoke every day nor without eating and having a couple of drinks. I recently smoked one of the Grand Reservas and found it quite smooth and not as strong, but then I did have a few drinks first. One thing for sure, these cigars are strong and good value for the money.
DAVE Savona New York April 25, 2007 10:29pm ET
The Chisel and the Anta¿o are powerful smokes indeed.
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Neighbor: 'We really don't know who exactly lived there'
This is a developing story. Watch KVAL News and KVAL.com for updates
EUGENE, Ore. - Sheriff's deputies spent the night sifting through the ashes of a house fire where one person was found dead Tuesday.
The cause of the person's death and the cause of the fire remain under investigation.
"We pretty much treat everything as a crime scene when we get there until we can determine that it's not," said LCSO sergeant Carrie Carver. "We have folks looking over it and keeping security over it to make sure evidence isn't destroyed."
The identity of the deceased has not yet been released.
Crime scene tape cordons off the house on River Road, where a fire broke out around 2 p.m. Tuesday.
Passersby saw flames shooting out of the upstairs window of the home.
Neighbor Jackie Harmon said the people who lived in the home kept to themselves.
"I know of a man and woman that were always around, and at least three kids," Harmon told KVAL News. "But there were always others in and out. We really don't know who exactly lived there."
Harmon said she often heard loud fighting coming from the home.
"The couple that lived upstairs tended to fight kind of loud," she said.
Investigators from the Lane County Sheriff's Office were back on the scene combing through evidence Wednesday afternoon.
"It's difficult to say what actually happened in this house fire and what the cause of death is," said Carver. "A fire in any sort of situation makes a scene very difficult to work. That's probably going to prolong the length of this case unfortunately."
Carver said the medical examiner would release the cause of death within the next few days. Until then, the sheriff's office is not releasing the name, age or gender of the victim.


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Coral – Layout 1
Can you believe a new Mid Week Mojo series is already here? It's a little mind boggling to think it's time for a fresh start to our weekly inspiring fun. Lucky for me, I have a fun and fresh collection to kick things off. Today's steal, the Heidi Swap Sugar Chic collection, is a great mix of feminine with a spunky wild side, and a gorgeous muted color palate. It definitely soothes the crafty soul!
When I was sorting through the photos that I had laying on my desk deciding what to scrap, I was thrilled when I realized how perfectly one of my photos from a summertime activity worked with Sugar Chic. I know some of you might be questioning another circle themed layout, but how could I resist when creating a layout about lots and lots of bubbles?
I definitely wanted to have a little more color involved with my background than just the aqua, and I didn't feel like having a huge overwhelming circle, so I used the inner cut on one of my Lucky 8 punches and then layered different colors of the Sugar Chic papers behind so that the circle had a multi-color effect. I then busted out my iRock and added a gems to the middle circles.
As is very common for me, the embellishments took a big stance in the design of my layout. I mean, how could I resist using the sparkly banners that come with today's steal? I couldn't. In fact, I had to use a lot of them. :)
Then I finished things out by adding a few of the unique embellies that are a part of the Sugar Chic line.
For initially wondering what I would make with today's steal as I'm not crazy about faux animal prints like my daughter, I sure had a great time creating with it and now will have to be sure to take a photo of my Tess in her crazy clothes and document it! (As well as be sure to balance it out with some of the many other amazing prints in the collection, like the chevron. Swoon!)
Now down to business. First off, let's congratulate the winner of the Pearl #10 Mid Week Mojo. Congrats are in order for Corinna Colquhoun!
You totally nailed Kerys' amazing sketch, which is perhaps my favorite of the entire pearl series. Way to go! Now please send an email to firstname.lastname@example.com with your address and we will be happy to get some sweet swag sent your way.
Now I have to take a quick moment to thank each and every one of you for participating in another amazing 10 weeks of Mid Week Mojo. It's truly the highlight of my crafty week and I consider myself so genuinely blessed to have this opportunity to bond with each of you every week and to share a little piece of myself. You should also each be so proud of yourselves and your accomplishments! Even if you were only able to complete one layout at least you have one more layout to add to your history.
Now without further ado, I'd like to congratulate the winner of the amazing Authentique prize package valued at nearly $92.00! Erin Colby, you are our lucky random winner! A huge congrats to you and your completion of all ten Pearl Series Mid Week Mojos. This particular layout was one of my favorite of yours over the past 10 weeks.
We have already made arrangements to have your prize package shipped out to you so all you have to do is sit back and stalk the mail person! Oh, and be sure to share with us and our friends at Authentique!
Now for the new series. If you don't already know, each Wednesday we provide a new sketch and you have until the following Monday at 11:59 MST to have your creations posted somewhere online and linked to this blog post. You can find all of the details here. Also, as we continue week to week, bookmark this page for your quick reference to Mid Week Mojo links.
Can't wait to see the interpretations of this week's sketch start popping up on our Facebook fan page. If you haven't already liked us, stop by.
Have a splendid Wednesday and be sure to check in Friday for Design Team member Kerys Sharrocks September blog post.


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Boil Water Notice Lifted for Northern Virginia
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The Virginia Department of Health confirmed that sampling conducted by water utilities in Northern Virginia verify that the water is safe for drinking and cooking. It is no longer necessary to boil the water.
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Due to the loss of power caused by Hurricane Isabel, and subsequent loss of pressure in the water system, customers were advised to boil water since there was a possibility that the water quality may have been compromised. As a precautionary measure, the boil water notice was issued early Friday morning. Once water pressure in the system was restored, sampling was conducted on Friday and Saturday to test for potentially harmful bacteria.
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Saturday February 5, 2011 @ 11am - 4pm
This event is fully booked.
live programming with Text
Alex has been writing code to make music for people to drink beer and dance to since the year 2000, performing widely around Europe as a member of slub ( http://slub.org/ ). He has developed his own mini-programming language called `Tidal', based on the functional Haskell language, which he now uses for all his performances, including a recent collaboration with Scott Hewitt at Access Space. Tidal is optimised for fast and furious expression of beats and bass lines. Current work is on a visual front end for Tidal called `Text', where functions are played with on the screen, connections drawn between them automatically. The result is a messy visual language for making broken electronic dance music, with syntax of shape as well as symbols. Participants at the workshop will be introduced to Text as a brand new, rather unique approach to programming in live music, and will be encouraged to feed back criticism and ideas into the development process.
There are 7 places on this free workshop which will run 11am-4pm Please book a place by emailing firstname.lastname@example.com
Six participants and Alex jamming with the new software yesterday.
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