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CLEVELAND — If the NHRA's Top Fuel Dragster season championship comes down to a final run in the last race, that will be just fine with Al-Anabi Racing's Shawn Langdon.
Since the season opener in Pomona, Calif., Langdon and Tony Schumacher have been locked in a neck-and-neck battle for first place in the Top Fuel standings.
"We've really kind of had a friendly rivalry since the first race of the year," Langdon said Wednesday during a luncheon to promote this week's Summit Racing Equipment Nationals at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk. "I'm in a great position with a great team, getting paid, having fun and enjoying every week that I go out there. That's what I enjoy. That's what I look for. I want it to come down to Pomona in the final round, me against whoever, for the championship. That's the type of stuff that I look for. I live for that moment. I enjoy it."
Despite the inherent pressure that comes with driving a race car capable of reaching speeds over 330 miles per hour and covering a distance of 1,000 feet in less than four seconds, Langdon said he is energized more than he is nervous when he rolls to the starting line.
"As far as the nervous part, I don't really get nervous," said Langdon, who trails Schumacher by 37 points in the standings. "I think I'm able to embrace that energy and turn that into excitement because it's all about entertaining the fans, and it's all about giving the fans a good show."
Langdon, who has three wins on the season, including back-to-back victories at Heartland Park in Topeka, Kan., on May 19, and Old Bridge Township Raceway Park in Englishtown, N.J. , on June 2, said he's able to stay calm thanks to his history at the Sportsmen level.
Although Langdon was a Super Comp national champion in 2007 and '08 in the Lucas Oil Drag Racing series, and a Super Comp title winner at the JEGS Allstars in 2005 and '06, as well as a National Junior Dragster champion in 1997 and '99, there was a time when if he didn't win a race, there was no money coming in.
"To me, growing up racing on the Sportsmen level, I was basically racing to get a paycheck," Langdon said. "I didn't have a job. I was just racing every week, traveling the country, and if I won a race, I got paid. If I didn't win a race, I didn't get paid. To me, that was nervous. That would get me really nervous. If it came down to me not winning, I wouldn't be able to put food on the table the next week.
"It's about the sport. We love the sport. It's the competition. As a driver, that's what I love. I love that competition. I'm a competitive person. It doesn't matter if I'm on the track or off the track, I'm looking for that bet that kind of gets you in the gut of your stomach just to get your adrenaline going."
Langdon has been racing in the Top Fuel category since 2009 and has had his share of success, winning four events and advancing to more than 20 semifinals. However, he's never been in contention for the championship, finishing ninth in 2009 and 2011, fifth in 2010 and fourth last year.
"Last year, we had a car capable of doing it," Langdon said. "We just had a little bit of an off year with the Al-Anabi team. This year, it was something that Alan (Johnson), the team manager, said in the offseason. He said, 'We're not giving anybody a head start.'
"We were fortunate enough to win the first race. We had a couple races where we fell back a little bit. I think we fell back into fourth, but since then, we've been able to keep first or second place."
As or this weekend's racing at Summit Motorsports Park, Langdon is looking forward to showing what he can do in front of thousands of passionate race fans.
"The first thing I always think about with Norwalk is $1 ice cream because it's always hot, and ice cream sounds so good," Langdon said with a laugh. "I love Norwalk. Norwalk's a great race on the circuit. The Bader family, they do an excellent job of promoting all their races.
"They always get a great crowd out there. It's always packed. When we're sitting in our lounge and our air conditioning, they're out there sitting in the grandstands in 100 degrees. They love the racing, so it gets you excited to see fans like that. They'll do whatever it takes to get there and they'll sit all day long to watch you go down the track. It's a fun event. We always enjoy going there."
Contact Matt Florjancic at 329-7135 or email@example.com.


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This Monday, several updates are coming to Halo 4 Matchmaking. In Spartan Ops, we'll be showcasing a Designer's choice medley, SWAT will be updated with new game types and maps, the brand new game type Mini Slayer will be premiering, Team Throwdown will be updated to the most current tournament settings, and more.
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Just started playing again, something new to look forward to.

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Surveyed U.S. and European Psychiatrists Ascribe the Highest Level of Unmet Need in Insomnia Treatment to a Therapy with a Reduced Risk of Abuse and Tolerance
Both Surveyed Physicians and Payers are Sensitive to the Risk of Next-Day Impairment with Insomnia Therapies, According to Findings from Decision Resources Group
Apr 02, 2014, 13:00 ET from Decision Resources
BURLINGTON, Mass., April 2, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Decision Resources Group finds that surveyed U.S. and European psychiatrists ascribe the highest level of unmet need in insomnia treatment to be for new therapies with a reduced risk of abuse and tolerance. Several currently available insomnia therapies are designated as controlled substances owing to their potential for abuse, and interviewed thought leaders acknowledge abuse potential as a factor they consider when making prescribing decisions for insomnia. Although other available insomnia drugs are not controlled substances, surveyed psychiatrists identify reduced risk of abuse and tolerance as an area of differentiation for a novel therapy. However, given that the insomnia market is highly genericized, an emerging therapy will have to offer significant improvements on safety and efficacy, not only on abuse potential, to penetrate the market.
Other key findings from the DecisionBase report entitled Insomnia: In the Highly Genericized Insomnia Market, What Opportunities Remain for New Therapies?:
- Lunesta and Suvorexant: Based on clinical data and the opinions of interviewed thought leaders, suvorexant (Merck & Co.'s MK-4305) has clinical advantages over Lunesta (Dainippon Sumitomo/Sunovion Pharmaceuticals/Eisai) in terms of safety and tolerability, specifically a lower incidence of psychomotor events and residual next-day effects at the doses deemed approvable.
- Unmet need: In addition to the need for a therapy bearing a reduced risk of abuse and tolerance, surveyed psychiatrists identify significant unmet need for therapies associated with reduced residual next-day side effects, such as residual sedation. This finding is consistent with insight from interviewed sleep experts, who call for a novel insomnia medication with a more favorable pharmacokinetic profile, in turn reducing the frequency of next-day side effects.
- Formulary inclusion: Surveyed U.S. managed care organization pharmacy directors are receptive to reimbursing a novel insomnia therapy offering improvements in time awake after sleep onset and in the number of patients reporting next-day sleepiness, but they would require one hundred percent or more improvement in these metrics over that attained by current therapies. Therapies offering such robust benefits could nevertheless command a premium price in this market but payers would control costs by requiring step therapy and prior authorization.
Comments from Decision Resources Group Analyst Tamara Blutstein, Ph.D.:
- "The potential for a patient to develop abuse and tolerance with insomnia medications is a concern among interviewed psychiatrists, who take this risk into consideration when prescribing an insomnia therapy. Reduced risk for tolerance or dependence is an area where surveyed payers express a high willingness to grant favorable formulary status for a new insomnia therapy and where surveyed physicians identify unmet need in insomnia treatment."
- "The longer the half-life of a drug, the more effective it is at addressing sleep maintenance insomnia, unfortunately, the more likely it is to harbor residual next-day side effects. Interviewed psychiatrists note that no available insomnia therapies offer patients the ideal balance of a full night sleep without next-day impairment."
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The Revolution got its first taste of 2012 MLS play with a 3-2 victory over the LA Galaxy in Wednesday night's Desert Diamond Cup opening game. MLSsoccer.com has the breakdown featuring Benny Feilhaber's bicycle kick goal.
With the preseason win over the LA Galaxy Wednesday night, the Revolution saw some great play, particularly from its midfield. Kyle McCarthy takes a look at the upcoming regular season and what it would take for the Revolution to rise to the top of the Eastern Conference.
Frank Dell'Apa of the Boston Globe addresses some of the newer faces in the second leg of preseason camp, including newly-signed French striker Saer Sene and trialist Tom Cruise – a product of the Arsenal FC system.


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It is funny how things go. We got so sick of the Bape Sta sneaker by A Bathing Ape a couple of years ago, when it released in all these crazy variations, that we are almost into it again at this point. Into it might be a little exaggerated, but nevertheless we can totally see these new Leather Bape Sta's being a nice companion for the summer months. The red and yellow versions of the sneaker will look great with chinos and shorts this summer.
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'Hannah Montana' performs at Paperjack for Empty Bowls
A Hannah Montana look-alike stopped by Paperjack Elementary on Friday in support of the students' success fund raising for Empty Bowls.
Through a week-long penny drive, the students raised $610.36, more than double of their initial $300 goal.
Rewards were great. Kindergartener Joe Casey got to throw a pie in the face of fifth grade teacher Jenny Myer. Principal Steve Wojan put on pink sparkles and a blond wig to transform into Hannah Montana. He completed the look with a cardboard guitar and danced to a Hannah Montana hit.
Empty Bowls will be held tonight, March 2, at Hillside Elementary from 5-7 p.m. Proceeds will help feed those in need in the New Richmond area.
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|21 Ago 1962
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|26 Ago 1959
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|26 Ago 1959
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|Peckham Arthur C
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|Peckham Arthur C
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.Aug- 21, 1962 A. c. PECKHAM 3,050,053
ORTHOPEDIC SUPPORTS Filed Aug. 26, 1959 2 Sheets-Sheet 1 INVENTOR.
ARTHUR C. PECKHAM BY RWLAWKQMW Aug. 21 1962 A, c. PECKHAM 3,050,053
ORTHOPEDIC SUPPORTS Filed Aug. 26, 1959 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 INVENTOR.
ARTHUR C. PECKHAM (MA $43M 5% 9m 3,050,053 ORTHOPEDIQ SIJPPGRT S Arthur C. Peckham, 31M Trust Co. Bldg, Waterfown, N.Y. Filed Aug. 26, 1959, Ser. No. 836,101 7 Claims. (Cl. 12880) This invention relates generally to orthopedic supports or braces, and has particular reference to a novel support for the limbs and joints of the human body, the support being adapted for use in immobilizing parts of the body that have been injured and also in preventing injuries before they occur. The invention thus embraces both the treatment and preventative aspects of injuries, as will be apparent from the description to follow.
Briefly stated, the invention contemplates the provision of a stretchable limb or joint encircling member and a plurality of flexible straps or tapes which project outwardly from the member in a predetermined angular pattern for binding the limb in a specific manner. The limb encircling member, which may be a sleeve of woven fabric, is constructed so as to snugly engage the limb for which it is adapted although its elasticity enables it to readily adjust to different sized limbs of the same type. The straps are provided with adhesive means for retaining them in binding position, and each strap is disposed with respect to the encircling member in such a Way that it is automatically directed into proper position for supporting the limb in the best possible manner.
When the support is to be used for immobilizing an injured joint or limb, the basic structure just described is used in connection with a lightweight splint, and to this end, the encircling sleeve is provided with an integral pocket which receives a portion of the splint and properly positions it with respect to the limb. The tapes are then applied as noted above except that they engage both the splint and the limb to firmly hold the splint in position.
In its use for the prevention of injuries, one of the important advantages of the support of the invention is that it can be applied by the wearer himself with complete assurance of obtaining proper protection. In organized football, it is common practice to tape the ankles of the players to minimize the possibility of injury, and with college and high school football squads numbering from 20 to 80 men, this job can be exceedingly time consuming since it is necessary to measure and cut each tape for each individual application. Moreover, while the taping is usually done by the trainer or team physician, it is recognized that a really good taping job is dificult to achieve and that even among trained people relatively few are truly adept at it. With the present invention, on the other hand, each athlete can apply his own support, and since the proper lengths, widths and angular dispositions of the tapes will have been determined by medical research, the athlete need only apply the tapes in the manner in which they are directed to ensure correct support. Equally important, is
the fact that the support is applied in the same way every time, which individual doctors or trainers cannot guarantee. In addition to football players and participants in other organized sports, independent athletes such as skiers, skaters, tennis players and workmen in a number of different fields, can utilize the invention to provide protection for a weak ankle, Wrist or even finger as will be more apparent from the detailed description to follow.
In its use for the treatment of existing injuries, one of the important advantages of the support of the invention is that it can be used in lieu of a cast in most instances where immobilization of a joint or limb is necessary or desirable. Thus, the support can be used in connection with a splint for the treatment of fractures,
dislocations, sprains, etc.; and it is 'lighter,more com- BfiSdfiSB Patented Aug. 21, 1962 fortable, easier to apply and cleaner than a cast while still providing sufiicient rigidity for most applications. In addition, the support disclosed herein greatly simplifies the task of applying splints to joints such as finger joints where casts are not normally used but the present methods of splinting are awkward and difiicult to carry out. The easy application and removal of the support of the invention are also advantageous with respect to the present trend in medicine towards early manipulation of joint fractures where the immobilization means or dressing must be changed frequently to enable the manip' lation to be accomplished.
With the foregoing and other considerations in View, therefore, it is a general object of the invention to provide a simple yet versatile orthopedic support which is pre-arranged to ensure proper application by any user.
Another object of the invention is to provide a support of the character described which is adapted for use both in the prevention and treatment of injuries.
Another object of the invention is to provide a support of the character described which is sufficiently flexible to readily adjust to different sized limbs of the same type, thus, for example, a single form of the ankle support contemplated by the invention can be used by athletes of different sizes and weights with good results in every case.
A further object of the invention is to provide a support of the character described which ensures that the support will be uniformly applied in every instance and thus that the protection afforded will be uniform.
Still another object of the invention is to provide a support of the character described which is quick and easy to apply and remove, no special training being required to ensure proper application.
A still further object of the invention is to provide a support of the character described which is economical to manufacture, and can be stored for long periods of time without deterioration.
Another object of the invention is to provide a support of the character described which provides superior protection without restricting circulation.
A more specific object of the invention is to provide a support of the character described which, when used in connection with a splint, is lighter, cleaner and easier to apply than a cast; and which is easier to apply and more uniform than other methods of splinting, thus giving the patient a better job. Moreover, the support of the invention simplifies changing the immobilizing structure, and this in turn facilitates early manipulation of fractures when desirable.
Other objects and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the following detailed description thereof read in conjunction with the accompanying drawing which illustrate representative embodiments of the invention for the purpose of disclosure.
In the drawings:
FIGURE 1 is a fragmentary top plan view of an ankle support embodying the invention;
FIGURE 2 is a transverse section through the support taken substantially along line 22 of FIGURE 1;
FIGURE 3 is a perspective view illustrating the support of FIGURES 1 and 2 in the process of being applied to an ankle;
FIGURE 4 is a view corresponding to FIGURE 3 with the application of the support completed;
FIGURE 5 is a side elevation of a finger support embodying the invention, used in conjunction with a finger splint;
FIGURE 6 is a transverse section through the finger support and splint taken substantially along line 6-6 of FIGURE 5;
FIGURE 7 is a side elevation illustrating the appli- 3 cation of an ankle support when used in conjunction with a splint;
FIGURE 8 is a transverse section through the ankle support of FIGURE 7; and
FIGURE 9 is a front elevation of a hand support used in conjunction with a splint.
Referring now to the drawings, wherein like reference numbers designate the same part in each of the views, and with particular reference to FIGURES 1-4, 10 generally indicates an ankle support or brace embodying the invention. This support is essentially comprised of a stretchable foot encircling sleeve 12 and a plurality of non-stretchable straps or tapes 14-18 which project outwardly from opposite sides of the sleeve in a predetermined angular pattern, as shown. The sleeve 12 is preferably formed of woven fabric having resiliently stretchable or elastic characteristics, material of this nature being commonly referred to as stockinette material by physicians. The tapes 14-13 are permanently secured in a precise predetermined manner to the underside of the sleeve 12 as by stitching 20, FIGURE 2, or by any other permanent method. The upper side of each tape is provided with an adhesive coating 22 or its equivalent, and to prevent the tapes from sticking together or to the sleeve before application of the support, each tape is covered with an easily removable facing strip 24 of a non-adhesive material such as plastic.
In applying the ankle support 10, the sleeve 12 is drawn onto the foot until the back edge 26 of the sleeve is just forward of the ankle bones, as is best shown in FIGURES 3 and 7. In this position, the sleeve encircles the arch portion of the foot, and the tapes extend outwardly from beneath the arch as indicated. The tapes are then applied in a predetermined sequence with the protective strip 24 being removed from the adhesive surface of each tape just before it is applied.
Thus, the user will remove the strip 24 from tape 14a and then pull it up tight to the position shown in FIG URE 3. Tape 14b will then be applied in the same manner, these two tapes extending straight up the sides of the ankle and lower leg. In the same fashion, tapes 15a, 15b and 16a, 1612 will be applied in sequence, these tapes extending angularly up the leg as indicated in FIGURE 3. Thereafter, tapes 17a, 17b and 18a, 1812 will be applied in sequence, these tapes extending around the foot itself with tape 13 overlapping the forward end 28 of the sleeve as shown at 30 to firmly secure it to the foot and keep it from wrinkling or sliding backwards. It will be noted that a pair of laterally extending tapes 32, 34 are secured to tape 14a and when the above steps have been completed, these tapes are wrapped around the lower part of the leg to help secure the longitudinally extending tapes 14, 15 and 16 in position.
Where the tapes 14-18 are secured to the underside of the sleeve 12 the latter is comparatively non-elastic, but since the entire upper portion of the sleeve is elastic or stretchable, it can be used by adults having difierent sized feet and will always conform to the contours of the foot and snugly engage same. It is contemplated that each package containing a support will include directions for applying and, to this end, numbers or letters can be printed right on the tapes to indicate the proper sequence of application. However, as a practical matter, once an athlete or other user has applied a support, he should not have to refer to the directions thereafter since the procedure is the same every time and is actually very simple. Thus, the sleeve is always positioned on the foot just forward of the ankle bones and thereafter the tapes are simply applied in order from back to front, alternating between the tapes on opposite sides. Moreover, if the user applies each tape smoothly, in a wrinkle free manner, he can be assured of proper protection because the pre-arranged angles at which the various tapes extend from sleeve tend to automatically direct them in the proper direction, and the proper angular disposition of each tape for the best possible support can be determined by medical research. In this connection, it will be understood that the number and angular disposition of the tapes illustrated in the drawings is by way of example only, and it is not intended that the invention be limited to the particular number or arrangement of tapes shown. It should also be pointed out that, as used in this application, the term limb is intended to include joints; the term support means the structure of the invention used either alone or in conjunction with a splint; and that the term splint contemplates any type of splint.
FIGURES 7 and 8 illustrate the manner in which the ankle support just described can be used with a splint for the treatment of a fracture, dislocation, sprain or any other traumatic injury or condition in which immobilization is necessary or desirable. For this type of application, the sleeve 12 is provided at its underside with an integrally formed, longitudinally extending pocket 36 in which a portion of the splint is positioned, and the tapes are secured to the underside of this pocket as shown. For an ankle injury, a molded splint 38 of the type shown in FIGURE 7 may be used, the splint having an arched bottom portion 40 that extends beneath the arch of the foot and a curved upstanding portion 42 which embraces the heel and back of the lower leg.
In accordance with the invention, the bottom portion 40 of the splint is received in the sleeve pocket 36, the sleeve having first been positioned on the foot as previously described. The sleeve thus serves to properly orient the splint with respect to the limb and to initially hold it in position so that the person applying the support will have both hands free to apply the tapes 1418. The latter are applied as described above, except that in this instance they will engage the splint as well as the ankle and leg and will rigidly bind the splint in position so that the ankle is immobilized. To this end, when the support is intended for use with a splint, it may be provided with longer tapes to ensure good binding engagement with the splint. The rigidity desired in such case is in contrast with the non-splint application illustrated in FIGURES 1-4 wherein the device is intended to support and protect and yet allow relatively unrestricted movement.
FIGURES 5 and 6 illustrate the support of the invention as provided for use with a finger or thumb, the particular support shown being one that is adapted for use with a splint. For this application, the sleeve 44 is simply a smaller version of the sleeve 12 and is formed with a similar longitudinally extending integral pocket 46. Tapes 4852 are secured to the outer side of the pocket in a predetermined angular pattern and are provided with adhesive coating and removable protective covering strips 54, all in the manner described above. For finger injuries, and particularly those in the finger joints, an inverted U-shaped splint 56 of wood or plastic is frequently used, the depending legs of the splint being positioned on opposite sides of the joint to prevent movement.
In applying the finger support, the sleeve 44 is drawn onto the finger until its mid-point approximately registers with the joint requiring treatment. A splint of the proper length is then positioned on the finger by inserting one of its legs in the sleeve pocket 46, the latter serving to maintain the splint in properly oriented position while the tapes are applied. If necessary, suitable padding (not shown) may be inserted between the end of the finger and splint in the conventional manner. The tapes 48-52 are applied sequentially in a predetermined manner after removing the covering strips, and are wrapped tightly around the sleeve and splint to firmly hold the latter in an immobilizing position. The upper and lower tapes 48 and 52 also overlap the upper and lower ends of the sleeve 44 as shown in FIGURE 5 for direct engagement with the finger itself to prevent the sleeve from shifting position longitudinally.
FIGURE 9 illustrates a support for the hand and or wrist, and to this end, the sleeve or encircling member 57 is in the form of a fingerless glove so that it closely conforms to the entire palm and Wrist. As in the other modifications of the support, a plurality of tapes, some of which are fragmentarily shown at 58, are secured to the sleeve 57 in a predetermined angular pattern and are provided with an adhesive coating and removable protective covering strips (not shown). In this application, the tapes may be secured to either the front or back of the sleeve, although the arrangement shown is probably preferred. In either case, some of the tapes are arranged to engage the wrist or arm below the end 6%) of the sleeve to anchor the latter in position, tapes 58a-58d performing this function in the embodiment shown.
The hand engaging sleeve 57 can be provided with a longitudinally extending pocket 62 for receiving a molded metal or plastic splint 64 which is shaped to conform to the palm of the hand. This splint can be of the length indicated for immobilizing only the palm portion of the hand or can be long enough to immobilize the wrist also, the tapes 58 being arranged to securely bind the splint in fixed position in either case.
While the invention has been described above with reference to specific portions of the body for the purpose of illustration, it Will be apparent that it can be effectively utilized for treatment of other body parts such as the forearm, leg, knee, etc. Moreover, it will be understood that supports having splint receiving pockets can be used for purely preventative purposes by simply omitting the splint since the manner of application is essentially the same in both cases.
From the foregoing description, it will be apparent that the invention provides a truly versatile and practical support means for facilitating both the prevention and treatment of injuries. As will be apparent to those familiar with the art, the invention may be embodied in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics thereof. The embodiments disclosed are therefore to be considered in all respects as illustrative rather than restrictive, the scope of the invention being indicated by the appended claims.
What is claimed is:
1. In a support of the character described; a stretchable sleeve member for encirclinga portion of the body, a plurality of non-stretchable strap members having adhesive means on one side thereof, said strap members being fixed to the said sleeve member at one side thereof and extending outwardly therefrom in a predetermined angular pattern for engagement in a preselected manner with the sleeve member and adjacent body portion, and detachable non-adhesive means normally covering said strap member adhesive means prior to the application of the support.
2. A support as defined in claim 1 wherein said sleevemember is formed of woven fabric and includes a pocket for receiving and positioning a splint, a splint received in said pocket, the splint being adapted to coact with said strap members to immobilize the body portion engaged thereby.
3. In a support of the character described: a stretchable tubular member adapted to snugly engage a limb of the wearer, a plurality of flexible elongated tapes permanently secured to said tubular member along one side thereof, said tapes being of varying lengths and extending outwardly on opposite sides of the member in predetermined angular relation to the longitudinal axis thereof for wrapping engagement with specific areas of the member and limb itself, said tapes having adhesive means on the engaging sides thereof for maintaining them in Wrapped position, and protective covering means normally overlying said adhesive means and removable therefrom upon application of the support.
4. A support as defined in claim 3 wherein said tubular member includes a longitudinally extending pocket for receiving and retaining aportion of a splint, a splint having a portion received in said pocket, said splint being adapted to coact with said member and tapes to immobilize the limb engaged thereby.
5. In a support of the character described: a limb encircling member comprising a stretchable woven fabric sleeve adapted to snugly engage the limb, the stretchable sleeve conforming to limbs of varying dimensions for accommodating wearers of different sizes, a plurality of non-stretchable flexible tapes, a portion of each tape being permanently secured in transverse relation to said sleeve along one side thereof with the end tapes partially overhanging the sleeve ends, said tapes being of varying lengths and extending outwardly on opposite sides of the sleeve in predetermined angular relation to the longitudinal axis thereof for binding engagement in a predetermined manner with the sleeve and the limb itself, said tapes having an adhesive coating on the engaging sides thereof for maintaining them in said position of engagement, and protective covering means normally overlying said adhesive coating and removable therefrom upon application of the tapes as aforesaid.
6. A support as defined inclaim 5 wherein at least one of said tape-s is provided with additional tapes permanently secured in transverse relation thereto.
7. Ina support of the character described: a splint, a limb encircling member comprising astretchable woven fabric sleeve adapted to snugly engage the limb, said sleeve including a longitudinally extending pocket, a portion of said splint being received in said pocket to hold the splint in position adjacent the limb, a plurality of non-stretchable flexible tapes, a portion of each tape being permanently secured in transverse relation to said sleeve along one side thereof, said tapes being of varying lengths and extending outwardly on opposite sides of the sleeve in predetermined angular relation to the longi tudinal axis thereof for binding engagement in a predetermined manner with the sleeve, splint and the limb itself, and means on said tapes for retaining them in said position of engagement.
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If we were to call off the 2011-12 NCAA basketball season and award the championship trophy to North Carolina -- based, obviously, on the return to college of potential pros John Henson, Tyler Zeller and Harrison Barnes -- we'd all get more sleep next March and my accountant wouldn't be forced to push the IRS deadline.
Based on past experience, though, that seems a bit rash.
A year ago, the return of Kyle Singler and Nolan Smith to Duke engendered the same reaction. Perhaps the injury to Kyrie Irving was specifically what ruined Duke's pursuit of another title; perhaps not.
In 2003-04, UConn was widely proclaimed as the favorite to win the title because of Emeka Okafor's return, and that's what happened -- but not before a handful of minor missteps led the Huskies to open the tournament as a No. 2 seed out West.
The point is basketball is a complicated chemistry problem, not merely a contest of which coach has the coolest roster.
Getting back Barnes for his sophomore season automatically makes North Carolina better. Given that everything in his history indicates he will positively affect team chemistry, and that everything in his recent history indicates he enhances team performances, that point is in the "beyond debate" neighborhood.
Getting back Barnes and his frontcourt partners does not, however, automatically make North Carolina better than everyone else.
That is going to take work.
In these principal areas:
1. Perimeter shooting. In the ACC and NCAA tournaments, the Tar Heels were outscored from behind the 3-point line by a stunning margin of 186-111. It's not impossible to win a title without shooting from deep; the 1995 UCLA Bruins remain the patron saints of the crooked shooters, winning the title with just four made 3-pointers at the Final Four. It is rare, though.
There are two positive developments that will make the Heels more dangerous in this department. The first is the late-season blooming of Barnes, who remained a streaky shooter but hit big shots and should continue to improve.
The second is the pending arrival of McDonald's All-American wing P.J. Hairston, an extraordinary shooter who either will win a spot in the rotation or force Leslie McDonald (51-of-134 on 3-pointers) to improve his stroke in order to secure his job.
2. Stopping the ball. Point guard Kendall Marshall had enough to worry about in reanimating the North Carolina offense after taking the point guard position from Larry Drew in mid-January. It wasn't fair to expect him to become a top defender, especially when he has physical limitations that always will make guarding a challenge.
The Tar Heels occasionally covered for Marshall by using Dexter Strickland on the ball. They succeeded against Washington's Isaiah Thomas, who shot 5-of-15. They struggled against Duke's Nolan Smith (20 points, 10 assists in the ACC Tournament final), Clemson's Demontez Stitt (25 points, 9-of-20 shooting) and Kentucky's Brandon Knight (22 points, 5-of-11 on 3-pointers).
This is no small area of importance. Connecticut won the 2011 championship, and Duke in 2010, foremost by executing at the defensive end. This is a relatively recent trend ignited when the permissive officiating and coaching styles that promoted physical play the Big East, Big Ten and Conference USA began to migrate to such leagues as the ACC and Pac-10.
The Tar Heels might have to adapt to survive.
3. Attacking the lane. North Carolina gets more from its transition game than just about anyone, so it does not lack for easy baskets. And the Heels actually have a post attack through Zeller and, to a lesser extent, Henson. So they are punishing defenses by getting fouled inside.
The best teams generally do the greatest amount of damage with dribble drives, though. This wasn't true of 2010 Duke, but nearly every other recent champion -- from 2011 UConn with Kemba Walker, 2009 Carolina with Ty Lawson and 2008 Kansas with Sherron Collins and Mario Chalmers -- could bust the ball into the lane and cause havoc.
Again, this will not be a strength for Marshall, who is not athletically dynamic. It can be for Barnes, who is.
Barnes averaged 21.5 points over his final 10 games as a freshman. He scored 40 to dig the Heels out of a huge hole in the ACC Tournament semis against Clemson. Everything we thought he'd be as a freshman, he eventually was. It just took a while.
Everything people expect the Tar Heels to become now that he'll be back as a sophomore -- including NCAA champions -- is there to be taken. It will not be handed to them.


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Lib Dems' heavy losses show true cost of being in coalition
Lord Ashdown tweeted yesterday morning: "It's not the end. It's not the beginning of the end. But it might be the end of the beginning of the fightback."
The words were last night being mulled over by the scores of Liberal Democrat councillors who lost their seats in a disastrous day for the junior coalition partner.
Although the losses were smaller than those of the Tories — 124 against 335 — they were much more significant as they represented nearly half the Lib Dem seats being defended.
Nick Clegg's party had hoped to take control of whole counties such as Somerset and Devon, once its traditional heartlands. The party lost big clumps of seats all over the country — 13 in West Sussex, 15 in Northumberland,…


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First-Time Boaters' Long Weekender by @JulesHornbrook
As complete novices, a long weekend aboard Queenie was both daunting and exciting as we arrived for our essential instruction at the Bridgewater Marina. But nerves quickly gave way to confidence and enthusiasm as we yearned to get cracking - such was Hester's easy-to-understand boating lesson. In…Read more


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Double outlet right ventricle (DORV) is a rare form of congenital heart disease. In a normal heart, the pulmonary artery sends oxygen-poor blood from the right ventricle into the lungs, and the aorta sends oxygen-rich blood from the left ventricle to the rest of the body. Together, the pulmonary artery and the aorta are known as the great arteries. But with DORV, both of the great vessels connect to the right ventricle.
Infants born with DORV usually have a ventricular septal defect (VSD). A VSD is a hole in the wall that separates the lower chambers of the heart, allowing some of the blood to get pushed into the right ventricle instead of flowing normally to the rest of the body.
At first, this VSD is very helpful in children with DORV because this is the only way that oxygen-rich blood can get to the aorta and into the body. Still, the amount of oxygen-rich blood that reaches the body is not enough. The ventricles can become overworked. In an attempt to supply the body with enough blood, the left ventricle may pump harder and faster than normal. This extra work can cause the heart to become enlarged.
What are the different types of DORV?
There are 4 types of DORV. The type of DORV that occurs depends on where the VSD is located in relation to the great arteries.
What are the symptoms of DORV?
Where the VSD is located will determine the signs and symptoms of DORV. The most common signs and symptoms of DORV may not appear for days or weeks after birth.
How is DORV treated?
The treatment for DORV depends on the type of DORV the child has, the child's age, and how serious the DORV is. For most cases of DORV, surgery is the treatment of choice. The main goals of surgery are to connect the aorta to the left ventricle and the pulmonary artery to the right ventricle.
One type of surgery that is used to correct DORV is called intraventricular repair. With intraventricular repair, surgeons create a tunnel (called a baffle). The baffle is created through the VSD and connects the aorta to the left ventricle.
Another type of surgery is called an arterial switch, to reverse the positions of the arteries, so that the pulmonary artery is connected to the right ventricle, and the aorta is connected to the left ventricle. Any VSDs are also closed during this surgery.
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MedlinePlushttps://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007328.htmDouble outlet right ventricle
Texas Adult Congenital Heart Center (TACH) www.bcm.edu/healthcare/care-centers/congenital-heart This Baylor College of Medicine program enables patients with congenital heart disease to receive a seamless continuation of care from birth to old age.


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SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Brazil's comptroller general, known as the CGU, said on Wednesday that state-run oil company Petroleo Brasileiro SA (PETR4.SA) overpaid $659.4 million for the Pasadena refinery in Texas it finished buying in 2008.
The CGU said in a statement that 22 people including former Petrobras executives Jose Sergio Gabrielli, Nestor Cervero, Paulo Roberto Costa, Renato Duque and Jorge Zelada could be responsible for the overpayment.
The CGU is also investigating eight construction firms that have contracts with the oil company as part of a growing corruption probe.
Reporting by Caroline Stauffer; Editing by Chris Reese


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By Robert Romano
An unsealed April 26 court ruling from the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) Court found that the Obama administration had violated "the NSA's minimization procedures involving queries of data acquired under Section 702 using U.S. person identifiers. The full scope of non-compliant querying practices had not been previously disclosed to the Court."
Under FISA, the court is supposed to determine whether the minimization procedures — those that are supposed to seal the identities of U.S. persons swept up in foreign surveillance — comply with Fourth Amendment protections against unreasonable searches and seizures.
An example of those rules falls under USSID 18, which govern the collection, retention and then dissemination of foreign intelligence gathered to and from U.S. persons.
Those rules are promulgated by the Attorney General under 50 USC 1801(h)(2), which provides that they include "procedures that require that nonpublicly available information, which is not foreign intelligence information, as defined in subsection (e)(1), shall not be disseminated in a manner that identifies any United States person, without such person's consent, unless such person's identity is necessary to understand foreign intelligence information or assess its importance."
Under USSID 18, to have kept the communications would have required either sign off from the Attorney General if he or she believes that the "contents indicate a threat of death or seriously bodily harm to any person," under Section 5.4.a. Or the Director of the National Security Agency, under 5.4.d., if he determines the communications contain "significant foreign intelligence" or "evidence of a crime or threat of death or seriously bodily harm to any person."
For these U.S. persons to have been included in a report for dissemination could have only occurred if, under Section 7.2.c., the "appropriate approval authority" determined "[t]he identity of the U.S. person is necessary to understand foreign intelligence information or assess its importance" or "[t]he information is evidence that the individual may be involved in a crime that has been, is being, or is about to be committed, provided that the dissemination is for law enforcement purposes."
What the FISA Court is saying in its April 26 ruling was that these bare minimal rules, which do not even require a warrant to unmask a U.S. person, were not being followed. Since all the agents must show is that the information is relevant to foreign intelligence matters, that is saying something. The only explanation is that in those cases, the searches had no bearing on foreign intelligence gathering.


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The clock hasn't even officially hit Black Friday and already protesters have gathered outside SE 82nd Avenue's WalMart to support tomorrow's planned massive worker walkout. The Portland police have so far made one arrest of a person who was "creating a disturbance inside the store"—I assume that's a protester, not someone stampeding for a new blender.
This photo of the action comes via Occupy Portland:
There are many workplace issues driving the walkout, including low pay, crummy benefits, and the company's alleged systematic discrimination against female employees.
The big protest starts at Portland's SE 82nd Avenue store tomorrow at 10:30am.


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Nail Yakupov will have a new look this fall, forcing some Edmonton Oilers fans to make jersey adjustments.
The Oilers winger decided to go back to a familiar number, ditching the 64 he broke into the league with in favour of the more familiar 10.
Yakupov grew up wearing 10, but it was not available in his first season with the Oilers, taken by then captain Shawn Horcoff.
Yeah, Ive always played with the No. 10, its my favourite number, said Yakupov, making a stop at the Oilers hockey school in St. Albert on Tuesday. Horc said I could wear No. 10, so Ill take it. If I have a chance to change it I will.
I dont want to say too much about it, its not like I think changing the number is going to change my game or something, its just a number. There may be a different number on my jersey, but the last name is going to be the same.


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UI defense stops center of attention
CHAMPAIGN – Maybe Adebayo Akinkunle won't be a household name after all.
At least not in Illinois' house.
"We wanted to take Bayo out of the game. Brian Johnson and (Jarrod) Gee did a great job doing that," Illini guard Kevin Turner said. "I think it got to his head a little bit, the physical play."
Johnson, Gee and Illinois' band of so-called undersized frontliners put Bradley's 6-foot-8 center in a vise Monday, and their defensive shackling of the Braves' top threat resulted in a 69-59 win at the Assembly Hall.
If you didn't notice much of what Akinkunle did, that's by design. (He was that tall guy in the middle, surrounded and hounded mostly by Johnson.) Thirteen minutes into the game, Akinkunle had as many fouls (three) as points.
"I think he got frustrated a little bit," Bradley guard Eric Roberson said. "I tried to tell him the referees were going to be taking him out of the game early, being that he was the main focus on our team. He was going to have to try to stay away from early fouls. Because when you're on the road, referees will try to do that."
It was partly Johnson's grit – he drew two of the three charging fouls on Akinkunle – and partly a muscling Illini defense, rotated between Gee, Johnson, Victor Chukwudebe, Awvee Storey (briefly) and Rich Beyers (even more briefly).
"We made an effort to keep fresh people (on him)," Illini coach Lon Kruger said. "And BJ did a great job setting the tone early."
Akinkunle was drawn up as the Braves' best scoring threat – he scored 22 in a season-opening win over Montana – and their shot-blocker extraordinaire. He was neither. Akinkunle finished with 10 points, nine rebounds and one block. And four of his team's 16 turnovers.
Johnny "Red" Kerr, watching from press row, was more of a factor.
"His inability to do anything in the first half really hurt us," Bradley coach Jim Molinari said. "They stayed into his body, and he got some charging fouls. Bayo, you know, he's making an adjustment from being a complementary player – not complementary, but a player not counted on as much – to being an impact player. And he's such a good person, he wants it so bad, he just tried a little too hard."
"It was just a tough game," a quiet Akinkunle said. "They played well."
And they played physically. Both Illinois and Bradley credited the game's bruising nature – welcome to Big Ten basketball, Braves – for keeping the visitors under control. The Braves said they don't normally experience such rough-housing.
"... I really didn't think it would be that physical, in a way that we wouldn't be able to get our offense set," Roberson said. "We were running around kind of frantic. They weren't letting us get the ball in there. Illinois just played a great defensive game tonight."
Not perfect, mind you. While paying so much attention to the middle, Illinois watched guard Rob Dye (23 points) go wild.
"I tried to step up when Bayo left," Dye said, "(since) pretty much he's our main guy."
On Monday, he was the only guy. The big guy was missing in action.
"We tried to tell them to drive, but we just got flustered. They played very physical, and we weren't used to that," Molinari said, airing his team's laundry list. "We couldn't cut. And Bayo got flustered. We were one pass and a shot."
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Pimp your links: how to improve your existing backlinks
Getting links to your website is one of the most important things that you have to do if you want to get high rankings on Google and other big search engines. Unfortunately, it is also one of the most difficult tasks. Do you make the most of your existing links? This week, we're going to pimp your links.
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Has DC Mayor Forgotten Civil Rights History?
Apparently the Mayor of Washington D.C., Vincent Gray, has forgotten his city's civil rights history.
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Apparently the Mayor of Washington D.C., Vincent Gray, has forgotten his city's civil rights history.
If I were President, there would be no special treatment for anyone entering our country illegally. I would send a special delegation to Israel to study how to build a fence, secure it and then electrify it.
I believe Dr. James Manning hit it on the head when he said that black people have a difficult time accepting truth simply because they are black. That's right, black people are involved and it is impossible for the average black person to believe the truth.
What does your bride look like? Does anyone have the right to tell you how your bride should look, act, talk, or think?
Note: Jason Collins recently became the first major sport professional athlete to publically proclaim he is a homosexual. Chris Broussard is an ESPN analyst who called homosexuality a sin and was later criticized by some colleagues and faith leaders for his remarks. This is a response to Dave Thompson's column.
Last Friday, April 26th, President Obama became the first sitting president to speak at the National Planned Parenthood Conference. Not only did he speak at this event, but he invoked God's blessing upon them! No president in our history has had the arrogance to openly endorse the slaughter of our unborn, and atrocities against women.
When a U.S. city has a professional baseball team winning the World Series, there is nothing like it in all of sports. As pastors in America, we play hardball for the King, and we have already played 80 percent of our games, with a short time remaining before the final buzzer.
Whose fault is it our education system ranks among the lowest in the 'civilized' world? If you believe Ms. Perry and her minions, you have struck out. She and her fellow political progressives on the left side of the debate have an agenda, and it's the same one Adolf Hitler, and Joseph Stalin had.
I have but one question to ask you? Do you take kindly to the very recent remarks from Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus calling Christian Republicans Old Testament heretics for not supporting same-sex marriage in America?
Have you pastors had enough of the rhetoric from those within our media who preach that owning a gun is detrimental to us as a nation? If so, please get in line, because it starts here with me. I'm big, black, bald, bad, and love to hunt.
Henry David Thoreau was quoted saying, the only thing necessary for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing.
With regard to the Second Amendment, a major misconception is that it is about hunting. I only have one thing to say: Are you kidding me? You have to be nuts to think it is about hunting; it is about protecting our freedoms from a tyrannical government.
Talk, talk, talk just lead to opinions, opinions, opinions, and then to talking points. So what? It is time to do something. If these words don't mean something to you, then we are lost: "…As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord." Joshua 24:15


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I have to say I didn't love that song for Haley. I would have preferred Gold Dust Woman if Iovine wanted her to do Stevie Nicks.
I have to say I didn't love that song for Haley. I would have preferred Gold Dust Woman if Iovine wanted her to do Stevie Nicks.
It was me. I let the dogs out.
Oh, brother. Haley was the best of the second round. PLEASE, judges.
I liked the Rhiannon song choice, but I think Haley's take was a little too "girly" for me. Maybe the wind machine threw her off a bit.
I see the judges are being very discreet this week--no pounding on Haley, no no no, instead it's all "that was very good, you did a nice job"...
i give round 2 to NOBODY.
they were all just ok -- no one was great.
Yippee, a Beyonce video. I guess Randy had nothing to promote this week?
It was me. I let the dogs out.
I thought Lauren won Round 2.
Thought Haley blew Round 1 away.
Scotty has done all he can do, and I don't see anything new or impressive from him at this point - just more of the same - his deep voice and comfort on stage was novel from a 17 year old at first, but now it's nothing special, and the vocals are just average. JMHO
Beyonce video makes me
I guess since she isn't a judge we don't get to see the whole video...
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Baylor Law Again Takes Top Spot In Bar Exam Pass RateNov. 6, 2003
by Alan Hunt
Baylor University law students have again led the state of Texas in the passing percentage of the Texas Bar Examination.
Baylor School of Law had a 95.33 percent passing rate, topping the other eight law schools in the state for the bar exam taken in July of this year. The overall statewide pass rate on the July exam was 84.36 percent. The bar exam is given twice each year and Baylor has an unsurpassed record of success on the exam.
Law Dean Brad Toben described the first-place result as "still another testament to our reputation as a school that really gets the job done for our students, including their future clients, and for the profession."
He added, "This yet again demonstrates what we can do with a combination of truly dedicated faculty and staff members, who have our students' professional preparation as their top priority, and the vigorous support of our University leadership. Also, our alumni, who are so supportive of what we do -- in cheering us on and financially undergirding us -- deserve our kudos for their critical part in our consistent success and high profile."
Baylor Law School received high marks in U.S.News & World Report's "2004 Best Graduate School" rankings, released April 4 this year. The school's trial advocacy program was ranked 11th in the nation, and overall, Baylor Law School was ranked 51st by U.S. News in its "Top 100 Schools" category. The magazine evaluated accredited law schools nationwide, using 12 "measures of quality." Baylor Law School's bar exam success rate was listed as 96.1 percent in the rankings criteria - the highest figure among the eight Texas law schools ranked. Baylor also had the second highest percentage (97.1 percent) among Texas law schools of graduates employed nine months after graduation.
In another nationwide assessment of America's law schools, The Princeton Review recently described Baylor Law School as "the Marine Corps of law schools." The publication termed Baylor's Practice Court Program as "arguably the best training ground in the nation for practical lawyering."
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Frustrated with the lack of goals despite dominating possession in each of the first two matches, Oscar Pareja may have his two new forwards available for the weekend match at Real Salt Lake (4 p.m. MT, Altitude TV).
On Monday Edson Buddle played 60 minutes in a reserve team scrimmage against the Air Force Academy on the stadium field at Dick's Sporting Goods Park.
"The first 45 (minutes) were sharp, and I was glad to see him getting into competition in a big field, getting in combinations with the guys, (and) trying to get match fit." Pareja said of Buddle's reserve team performance following Wednesday's training. "The second half he slowed down a little bit, which was expected. It was very positive to see him in a game already."
After having Tuesday off, Buddle trained for the first part of Wednesday's session before being pulled about an hour in to receive treatment on his bothersome right knee.
"I was very happy because (Edson) did the hardest part of the training," Pareja said. "It seems like his knee bothers him a little bit but it's not a big concern, hopefully. We planned to get him through the first part of the session and slow down in the second part. So it went according to how we planned it. But it's still a concern that he has a little bit of pain."
The other forward acquired in the offseason, Danny Mwanga, appears ready to contribute after missing the first two matches. Mwanga, acquired in a trade from Portland two days before the season opener, returned to Oregon earlier in the week to take of his move to Colorado and was not available for Monday's scrimmage.
"Danny did good," Pareja said of Mwanga after training. "Today was a day where he has now been in town already, he has been set, and he's training with the guys. It's positive. I think Danny comes into the equation as well this weekend."
As for Buddle, Pareja is waiting for the veteran forward to give the green light.
"To be honest, we need goals," Pareja said. "I'm just waiting on (Edson) to put his thumb up and he'll be ready to go."


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Doubt cast on 'invincible' Mastiff as 3 British soldiers die
The killing of three British soldiers in the first fatal attack on a Mastiff troop carrier has raised suspicion that Taleban insurgents have made a breakthrough in bomb technology.
The 23-tonne Mastiff, which was introduced in 2007, is the most heavily armoured vehicle in use by British forces and had a reputation for near invincibility.
The three killed were named by the Ministry of Defence last night as Corporal William Savage and Fusilier Samuel Flint, both of The Royal Highland Fusiliers, 2nd Battalion The Royal Regiment Of Scotland, and Private Robert Hetherington from 51st Highland, 7th Battalion The Royal Regiment Of Scotland. Six other soldiers were wounded.
Corporal Savage's wife Lyndsey, who is expecting their first child, paid tribute to the 30-year-old, known as "Sav",…


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Lucky Planet (Hardback)
Why Earth is Exceptional – and What that Means for Life in the Universe
David Waltham
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Science tells us that life elsewhere in the Universe is increasingly likely to be discovered. But in fact the Earth may be a very unusual planet – perhaps the only one like it in the entire visible Universe. In Lucky Planet David Waltham asks why, and comes up with some surprising and unconventional answers.
Recent geological, biological, and astronomical discoveries are bringing us closer to understanding whether we might be alone in the Universe, and this book uses these to question the conventional wisdom and suggest, instead, that the Earth may have had 'four billion years of good weather' purely by chance.
If Earth-like worlds don't have natural stabilising mechanisms, then intelligent observers such as ourselves will only ever look out onto those rare planets where, like the Earth, all the bad things that could have happened to the climate have fortunately cancelled each other out.
So before you prepare to meet the aliens, consider that we are probably alone …
David Waltham obtained a first-class degree and a PhD in Physics before moving into the oil industry in the early 1980s. This industrial experience led to his appointment, in 1986, as a lecturer at Royal Holloway, University of London, where he became Head of Earth Sciences from 2008–2012.
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A police officer in Prince William County, Va., was shot and killed while responding to a domestic disturbance call during her first day on the job.
Ashley Guindon, 28, and two other officers had arrived at a home in the town of Woodbridge on Saturday night when Ronald Hamilton, 32, began shooting. Guindon died at a hospital, while two other cops remain battling injuries that are not life-threatening.
Hamilton, who also shot and killed his wife, was later arrested. He has been charged with capital murder of a police officer, first-degree murder, malicious wounding of a police officer and use of a firearm in commission of a felony.
Guindon had been sworn in only one day before the fatal shooting. The Prince William County Police Department even tweeted a photo:
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The Prince William County Police Department is in deep mourning over the loss of Officer Ashley Guindon. We are asking for thoughts and prayers as we monitor the conditions of the two officers who remain hospitalized. We greatly appreciate the overwhelming support we have received from our Prince William County community and from those across the nation and world. We continue to ask for that support as we move forward with making final arrangements to honor Ashley's sacrifice."
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Aug 28, 2012 - 9:30 am
Hi all--
I had an esophagectomy two months ago and am still marching up a sometimes slippery learning curve about many issues. I am hoping I can get some advice from those who know best.
To keep stomach acids from migrating up to my throat, I have been advised to not eat for three hours prior to sleeping, sleep on a wedge, and take omerzapole before going to bed. This usually works but sometimes, in my sleep, I slip off the mountain of wedges and pillows and end up in a more traditional sleeping position. In short order, stomach acids migrate up to the back of my throat leaving me with a burning feeling and (no other way to put it) pukey taste.
I am sure this sort of thing has happened to others. I would welcome advice about two things: Are there other things I could do to prevent it? And once I have it, what are the best ways to rid myself of this acid and bad taste? I spent an hour coughing this morning, eating toast, etc. trying to rid myself of this taste and burning feeling.
Thanks, in advance, for any thoughts you might have!
Aug 28, 2012 - 10:09 am
First, hang in there, its gets much better over time. The bed wedge takes some getting used to. I had the same kind of problems but kept working at it and trying to improve upon the wedge. Now if you could see how I fix it, you might laugh but it works for me and I sleep pretty good. I have taken all kinds of Acid Reflux medications and the only one that has really worked for me is Pantoprazole (trade name Protonix) and I take mine every morning. My feeling is since this is a once daily medication, it is probably strongest after being in your system about 12 hours or so. Thus when I go to sleep there should be little if any acid backing up for me to worry about. It works well for me it might for you. The no eating a couple of hours before going to sleep is good advice for anyone, what you eat then is a big factor too. If you eat try to make it something low in acid content. Hope some of this helps.
Aug 28, 2012 - 10:35 am
I have been told that the vagus nerve controls, among other things, acid production in the stomach. A branch of this nerve is cut during an esophagectomy and what we experience now isn't acid reflux, but bile coming up. Antacids and PPI medications do nothing against bile.
But, as the years pass, I've discovered things I thought lost were coming back. It took almost 8 years after surgery before I felt hungry (another function of the vagus nerve.) I still eat by the clock, but feel a sense of hunger more frequently over the last few years.
Keeping that in mind, I just started with omeprazole in hopes that it might do something for my reflux which it didn't do years ago.
Eric in Atlanta
Aug 28, 2012 - 11:52 am
We just saw our GI doctor for a dilatation. My husband is status post esophagectomy last Nov. Our doctor and our surgeon feel the best possible night time set up is a bed that you can adjust, like a sleep number bed. I know not everyone can get one, but that is their recommendation. Also it is important to have a foot board of some type to prevent you from slipping down the bed. Another aspect is when you take your PPI medicine. Our dr. recommends taking it before supper so that it peaks during the night. Some work better than others. A new one that is out is Aciphex and that might be worth a try. Some say it has better bio availability. Another recommendation we got today was to as you know, have dinner rather early. Our dr. said that plant matter takes the longest to digest, so he recommends avoiding salads at dinner and to have dinner be the smallest meal. The idea is to try and have your stomach as empty as possible at bedtime. Even though you eat early, it is likely you still have stuff sitting in your stomach due to delayed gastric emptying. Lastly, there are meds to help with gastric emptying. You might want to increase your PPI dose. Those are all the suggestions we've gotten over the past few months.
Aug 28, 2012 - 7:59 pm
Hi there,
Aug 29, 2012 - 1:09 pm
Hi., Welcome, Glad your surgery is behind you. I am 4 1/2 yrs from surgery and still have the reflux problem. I sleep with a wedge and pillow. If I roll off, I immediately have a problem. I have this problem no matter how I eat. I try not to eat anything two hours before going to bed. Nothing really works except to stay elevated.
I take omeprazole in the morning and the dr. just added 150 mil.of zantac at bedtime. The health food store has an acid reducer in tablet form. It helps the burning and bad taste if I put one in my mouth and let it desolve.
Someone mentioned Not feeling hunger. I've never noticed this discussed before. I feel no hunger, but my mouth will water at the thought of food.I love to eat now and have an appetite even without the hunger.
It sounds like you are doing good. What kind of surgery did you have and what stage were you?
We have a lot of experienced folks on here that have a lot of knowledge gained first hand. We are always glad to comment and answer any questions.
Aug 30, 2012 - 9:01 am
Sep 01, 2012 - 7:59 pm
Thanks, everyone, for your thoughts on this topic. Since I wrote my original note my doctor has prescribed a higher-dosage version of Omeprazole which I will take daily, starting today. We'll see if that helps.
Because the symptoms were occurring with increasing frequency, I have been sleeping on a recliner. My throat was getting raw due to contact with the acids and I was fearing additional harm. I hope the drugs do the trick, but I think an adjustable bed might be in my future--that is, if I want to sleep with my wife and not in the living room!
A website dedicated to reviewing beds notes "You may be able to deduct the cost of an adjustable bed from your taxes if it is for a medical purpose substantiated by a doctor." http://sleeplikethedead.com/mattress-reviews-adjustable.html#2 Has anyone here done this?
Thanks again for your thoughts on all of this!
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Image above from the 1994 movie Natural Born Killers.
I fckng love you Droll!
Happy weekend chicken skin.
Hooray! Have a good weekend! I'm planning a murderous spree. What can I say; I'm very impressionable, and the photo there gave me ideas.
P.s. sorry for my lack of comment action lately! To make up for it, I must say: I want an Amphicar and a "dickweed" glass!
Yes but... I only have $6. That isn't even enough money for gas to get TO the excitement!
I am. Trying to convince my family to eat raw fish is frigging over the top. Hahahaha! Have a great one!
P.S.-favero what my verif.
Enh, my weekend will be me waiting around the house for eBay winners to show up and collect the detritus of our life.
But greeting them at the door with a firearm may spice things up a bit.
DG, you're a font of inspiration.
Happy Friday!
This weekend I'm trading my Manitoba ID for an Alberta license, so I have no picture ID and I'm no longer Manitoban. :(
Oh, I think this weekend has free bacon in store for me, so that's always a plus.
sigh...Mickey and Mallory..love that movie!!!
I plan on having fun but not murder-style...and if I do its all your fault...JOKE.
Have a Super weekid weekend lady, you rock the bombs!!
Happy Weekend! I'm off to a swim party today, which would be fabulous if I didn't have a 20 lb baby in my belly and matching cellulite on the backside. FUCK.
this is one of my FAVORITEST movies of EVER!!!!!!
Mickey and Mallory Knox are my heros! (not really! haha)
have a great weekend yourself!
Happy Friday! I know I'm going to have a fun and exciting weekend. Although not as exciting as Woody and Juliet. :)
hahahahaha, man - that is some example, right?
Drollgirl Corrupts...
Hmmmm.... I'm trying but "they" don't let me.... ;)
Have a gorgeous weekend, dear.
Mickey and Mallory complete me.
just don't kill anyone!!!
I'm killing mosquitoes with one of those electric tennis rackets. Does that count?
I need a Woody weekend! LOL
Weather permitting we'll get in a hike with the dog tomorrow and then nothing but sexy times!
Have a good, droll!
Yes... finally Friday and what better way to spark the weekend than with a pic from this 'killer' movie! God, I haven't watched it in ages!
I'm gonna fuck shit up!!
This post made me think about the "white friends" skit by Kat Williams!
U needs to watch this D!!
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love it
happy happy friday!
Have a blast drolldoll, see you at tap dance class Sat.
Have a fabulous weekend, I better not see you blogging. You better be out tearing up the town miz thang. Or bake some brownies and send em to me. Oh wait. Mr. Asia will prob show up with a shotgun. Nevermind.
Happy weekend! I just had to read your comment on my blog to Liz and we are cracking up. I don't know why pink shrimps jumping in my mouth is so insanely funny...but oh it is.
girl crush?! Aww shucks, I'm super honored.
Thanks! I totally agree with you, blogging can at times be a tad stressful. I guess it just reflects life. You are a blog whizkid tho so I don't know what the frak you're talking about half ideas. Come on mini cows and dyed pubic hairs.
booze, rest, pets and links make things all better.
have a great weekend!
LOL, what a fun photograph.
I'm going to a sweet sixteen Saturday and hanging out with a friend on Sunday.
THat movie is crazy!! In a good way :) I'm going camping this weekend -yay and a little nervous!
Love that pic...I'm baking red velvet cupcakes...does that count?? I'll do it with a rifle on my back...lolol!
I'm sitting in bed with my kittens, watching chick flick movies with my laptop on my lap.
have a great weekend.
I love this movie so much. I love Julette Lewis. I think she ended up on Lifetime but she had a good run. I am going to a concert in Boston this weekend. I am pretty pumped.
Well, The Boy just threw up in my car after a night of too many martinis (while I was inside a house at an estate sale), so it looks like I'm on my own today for any sort of shenanigans. Even after his explanation, I still don't understand why the f he didn't open the door and puke on the street.
I love Natural Born Killers! My pal Amy and I must have watched it 5 times the year that it was released on VHS. I still listen to the soundtrack from time to time.
I did, got a nanny for the dog.. did you do something cool or naughty... share please = )
This was one of those "kick-ass" movies that "kicked ass" = )
what a great picture!! i must watch that movie again :)