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There are few situations more stressful than having someone else's well-being in your hands. That's especially true when you're providing senior home care for a member of your own family. As an unpaid and untrained family caregiver, the sheer weight of responsibility is often overwhelming. That's why it's important to manage stress as a family caregiver.
"The world should do more to recognize the contributions of family senior home care providers—they truly are quiet heroes," says Larry Meigs, CEO and President of Visiting Angels. Having spent decades in the senior care industry Larry has seen the unnoticed toll that caregiving can take on family members.
"Too often, family caregivers sacrifice their own health and happiness as they maintain the same qualities in an aging parent or relative," he says. "One of the ways we help is by giving these caregivers the tools and time they need to live their own lives."
Over 65 million Americans provide some form of senior home care for a member—or multiple members—of their family. That's nearly 30% of the total population! For many, care turns into a part-time or full-time responsibility. The average family caregiver spends 20 hours a week providing senior home care, and many family caregivers work double or triple this amount.
This is especially troubling when many of these family caregivers are also juggling paid work, family time, and social commitments. In the end, it can all be too much. This had led to what many in the senior home care industry refer to as "caregiver burnout."
To help you avoid caregiver burnout, we've outlined some of the most helpful strategies for managing stress as a family senior home care provider.
If you provide senior home care for an aging parent or relative, you should consider the following tips for managing your stress and energy levels. Often, the key to avoiding caregiver burnout isn't simply dealing with stress when it arrives, but taking steps beforehand to prevent stress from occurring.
Some tips you might find helpful include:
If you think that you could benefit from a helping hand with your loved one's senior home care, call Visiting Angels today. We'll connect you with your local office and get you set up with a no cost senior home care consultation.
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Energy Independence Goes Awry: Why the Ethanol Boom May Turn Conservation Land into Corn Fields
President Obama set the goal of moving America to 80-percent clean energy by the year 2035 in the State of the Union, only days after the EPA announced a decision to allow higher levels of corn-based ethanol in more vehicles. Obama did not mention ethanol in his speech, specifically, but he did call on us to "break our dependence on foreign oil with biofuels." And just before Christmas, Congress voted for a one-year extension of ethanol subsidies. Ethanol seems to get support on both sides of the aisle, as new House Agriculture Committee chair Frank Lucas, R-OK, has suggested removing acres of land from a conservation program in order to grow more corn for ethanol.
However, some say that ethanol is only marginally better than oil, and some blame ethanol for high global food prices. So what is the truth about ethanol? Is it the miracle fuel that will lead us to energy independence?
About 40 percent of U.S.-grown corn now goes to produce ethanol. In the last decade, ethanol production has risen dramatically, both in terms of total corn used (from 0.6 billion bushels in 2000 to 4.9 billion bushes in 2010) and as a percent of U.S. corn (from 8 percent in 2000 to 43 percent in 2010). In the same decade, U.S. farmers increased the number of acres planted in corn from 80 million in 2000-2001 to 88 million in 2010-2011. Increases in corn yields during the same period provided a 25-percent net increase in annual corn production over the course of the decade. But even with the increase in production, the price of corn soared, from around $2 per bushel at the dawn of the new millennium to $3, $4 and even $5 per bushel over the last several years.
Given America's enthusiasm for ethanol production, one might assume that ethanol is a miracle fuel, sent from heaven to lead the way to independence from oil. (One might especially believe this if he or she works on Capitol Hill, where the entire metro station was wallpapered with ethanol ads last June, reminding lawmakers that "no wars have been fought over ethanol," and "ethanol money does not support dictatorships.") But sources as diverse as Mother Earth News and Popular Mechanics provide evidence to the contrary.
Corn ethanol provides 1.3 Btu in energy for every 1 Btu consumed in producing and delivering it, according to the U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory. A paper by SUNY professor Charles Hall defines this measure as EROI, Energy Return on Investment. According to Hall, a sustainable fuel should have an EROI above 5 to 1. Oil falls short of this measure with an estimated EROI of 3 to 1, if the measure accounts for the infrastructure and energy required to extract, refine and transport the end product. But ethanol, with an EROI of 1.3 to 1, falls even shorter. Measured in EROI, natural gas, wind, hydroelectric, and even firewood all rate better than either oil or corn-based ethanol.
If ethanol is such an inefficient fuel, why are U.S. policies so favorable to it? Popular Mechanics chalks it up to money. Specifically, the money that goes to commodity growers who profit from ethanol and the money -- and political influence bought with that money -- of giant agribusinesses like Archer Daniels Midland. That kind of power has won them (or bought them) the support of Washington heavyweights like Wes Clark and Newt Gingrich. Tellingly, the CEO of Growth Energy, the pro-ethanol group co-chaired by Clark, is none other than Tom Buis, the former president of the National Farmers Union, who has years of experience working on Capitol Hill. Small wonder that agriculture and farming interests favor ethanol, especially if it is responsible for the high commodity prices of the last few years.
It seems the Grocery Manufacturers Association also believes that ethanol is behind the high prices. Unlike farmers who sell corn and companies that refine it, the companies that make processed foods sold in the supermarket are buyers of commodities, and they are not pleased at all with recent high prices. They are joined by the livestock industry, which relies on commodities like corn and soy for animal feed. Last year, several livestock industry groups asked Congress to discontinue ethanol subsidies.
House Agriculture Committee chair Frank Lucas has floated the idea of reconciling commodity growers' interests with the grocery manufacturers' and livestock producers' interests by allowing some acres currently enrolled in the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) to be planted in corn. Presumably, by increasing the acreage planted in corn (and therefore the supply), farmers and refiners could continue to devote a large share of U.S. corn to ethanol, while buyers of corn are saved from high prices.
CRP was created in 1985 in the midst of a farm crisis. The initial goal of the program was both conservation -- taking highly erodable land out of production -- and a reduction of supply and hopefully, as a result, an increase in commodity prices. Farmers who enrolled their land in the program were paid to keep the enrolled land out of production. Over the years, the program has morphed into a true conservation program, no longer aiming to reduce supply and increase prices. While it sounds ludicrous to "pay farmers to not plant" (as critics of conservation programs often claim), the program allows farmers to keep environmentally sensitive lands out of production, instead serving as wildlife habitat -- a valuable use of land that the market does not normally reward financially. When asked his view on reducing CRP acres to allow more corn planting, the House Agriculture Committee's ranking member, Collin Peterson, D-MN, disagreed with the idea, saying that most of the acres currently enrolled in CRP should not be under cultivation for environmental reasons.
Of course, central to the debate over ethanol is the notion that it is responsible for recent high commodity prices and that decreasing ethanol production or increasing crop acreage will reduce those prices. But the Institute for Agriculture and Trade (IATP) policy cites ethanol and other biofuels as only one factor out of many responsible for high prices. "What we're seeing is an era of extreme volatility in agriculture markets," said IATP spokesman Ben Lilliston. "We believe it is a combination of factors that hit a perfect storm." IATP cites factors affecting actual supply and demand like increased demand for biofuels, low worldwide grain reserves, drought, and other climate-related disasters, but also manmade causes such as trade deregulation and commodity speculation.
IATP recommends taking several steps to stabilize prices, including tougher regulation of commodity markets, increasing (or creating) food reserves, increasing investment in more resilient, low-carbon agriculture, and greater trade policy flexibility. Would taking acres out of CRP to grow more corn for ethanol help? "If you believe biofuels have environmental benefits, you can start to lose those when you plant on environmentally fragile, protected land," says Lilliston. "But more importantly, it's a global market for commodity crops with many factors affecting prices, so crop expansion is not really getting to the heart of the problem. Mainly, we need government to step in and help better manage supply and price."
The future of conservation programs like CRP will not be decided until the passage of the 2012 farm bill, in a year. In the meantime, Congress will need to decide whether to renew ethanol subsidies when they expire again -- a move that some believe is less likely with the bipartisan calls to cut spending in D.C.

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If it were up to Leslie Tennyson's 85-year-old dad, he would be happy to sit at the computer and play games or watch TV on most days.
She saw that first-hand after her dad took a tumble last spring and broke a bone in his hip. The spill sent him first to the hospital and then to a rehabilitation center before he could go back to his home in St. Augustine, Florida, with a care plan to continue his exercises.
"The problem is, he didn't do them," says Tennyson. So, she hired a physical therapist to come to his home twice a week to work on exercises to keep him active.
"It absolutely was helpful,'' said Tennyson, who is now using this experience to guide her in selecting future home care services for her dad.
"Once he got the push, he could drive himself to the grocery store and get back to cooking -- a hobby he enjoys," she said. "He needed some motivation."
Staying active is one key to maintaining physical, emotional and psychological health for all adults and is especially true for aging adults.
While older adults may worry that becoming active may result in injury, the National Institute of Health (NIH) says staying sedentary is more damaging.
"Studies show that 'taking it easy is risky,'' the NIH says. "For the most part, when older people lose their ability to do things on their own, it doesn't happen just because they've aged. It's usually because they're not active."
According to a U.S. Surgeon General's Report on Physical Activity and Health , there's a price to pay for inactivity. Inactive people are nearly twice as likely to develop heart disease as those who are more active. And a lack of physical activity also can lead to more visits to the doctor, more hospitalizations and more use of medicines for a variety of illnesses.
Tennyson said her dad's surgery and subsequent therapy was the "slap in the face I needed" to start looking for home care services that will soon be necessary. The experience helped her recognize that she needs to look for a provider who will push her dad to continue his active lifestyle and one who will incorporate his hobbies.
The benefits of physical activity, according to that U.S. Surgeon General report, are numerous. Such activity has been shown to:
And if that isn't enough, consider the benefits of maintaining social activities. The National Institute on Aging (NIA) points to research and studies that show aging adults who continue hobbies and social interactions are:
Like many family caregivers who struggle with bouts of caregiver guilt, Tennyson is cognizant that she likely doesn't push her dad enough or recognize how to get him to pursue his hobbies.
But it is now at the top of her list of questions to ask a professional caregiver because she saw first-hand how her dad's health and his outlook improved.
She said she wants to hear a potential provider ask her dad what his hobbies are, what he enjoys doing around the house and she will then ask for a care plan to continue those activities.
Tennyson is looking for professionals to empower her dad, notenable him.
"I want him to be as independent as possible," says Tennyson. "I don't want him to give in physically or emotionally. The organization that appeals to me will not just do the function, but will produce a positive attitude and atmosphere."
There are four areas to concentrate on for your parent to remain or to get active. You can help Mom or Dad work on these a little each day. None of the exercises below require a gym membership and many activities can be done at home with the help of a home health care professional. Remember to have your parent talk with a doctor before beginning any exercise program.
These activities get the heart pumping and increase breathing. Focusing on endurance helps with everyday activities like walking up stairs and shopping. Encourage your parent to:
These help your parent's muscles stay stronger and can help him or her with activities like keeping up with grandchildren and carrying groceries. Encourage your parent to:
Falling is a crucial worry among aging adults and for a good reason, as one in four Americans aged 65-plus falls each year. Focusing on balance exercises can make your parent more stable and reduces falls. Encourage your parent to:
These exercises are stretches that will help your parent remain limber. Staying limber will help him or her get dressed, put on shoes and take down or put away items on shelves. Encourage your parent to:
It is important to know about staying active is that doing something is always better than doing nothing. Starting slow is better than never starting.
You or your professional caregiver can also help Mom or Dad map their progress by keeping a daily log.
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This project has been my baby for some time, while being juggled with some other wonderful things that have already come to fruition. So when Matt approached me with some ideas, I couldn't help but take this on. Sci-Fi is a genre that certainly gets imagination whirling. Together these two authors wrote a beautiful story, that managed to flow so nicely, to where you couldn't even tell when the writer had changed.
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Dodgers on FOX
Eric Collins and Steve Lyons get a day off in Chicago and Psycho said he's actually going to sit in the stands and watch the game from the bleachers. Eric weighed in early this morning over on Psychollingy, so check it out and let them know if you have anything you can them to chat about.
As for today's lineup, here you go:
Pierre, LF
Furcal, SS
Hudson, 2B
Loney, 1B
Etjoer. RF
Martin, C
Loretta, 3B
Kemp, CF
Stults, P
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Sigh Josh misspell Ethier but that ok and it sicking me seeing Martin ahead of Kemp.
I get to watch the Nascar racing so far until the Dodgers/Cubs comes on. Already a cautious flag and not even a race completed yet.
Already a cautious flag and not even a lap completed yet.
Hey Josh!!! What's this spelling Ethier's name wrong? Even my first graders can all spell his name right. LOL!!! (jk) Glad to see Raffy in the lineup today. Thanks Josh for all that you do!!! You are fantastic!!!
Josh Logano is racing good.
oops I mean Joey.
Why does Matt Kemp continue to bat 8th while James Loney bats 4th? I don't think Joe likes Matty that much. Kemp has trouble with curveballs so batting him 8th makes no sense. With a pitcher behind him he wont see anything to hit…he should be batting 3rd. Imagine what he'd do with those fastballs.
Plus Loney is slow and grounds into too many double plays to bat clean up. Thats a good way to kill rallys.
I really have no problem with Loney batting 4th but Kemp batting 8th is just plain dumb. How about dropping Furcal down to #8 and put Hudson back to his normal spot at #2 and put Kemp to #3. Kemp is like Crawford but with a better arm and power and should be batting 3rd.
That's should avoid the dp with Kemp batting 3rd not like Furcal is running these days and Hudson too.
Hi ITD,
I think Torre better have weaver ready go today, if stultz thumb causes problems. Perhaps this is expected and explains why he didnt use the Bull pen in the 7th yesterday.
No Blake today? Geez
So lets Go Dodgers!
Good Afternoon Everybody
It's good to have the game televised on FOX
Otherwise I'd have to listen to it.
Joe Torre has wasted Matt Kemp this year…outside of Manny he's our best power threat. He leads the team in stolen bases as well. A Complete waste of who I think is our best player.
Matt Kemp wouldn't bat 8th for any other team in baseball. Probably not even the Yankees or Red Sox.
Wohoooooooo glad they show that grand slam by Loney from last year playoff.
Way to go Russ!!!
Nice play Martin
THAT is why we need to keep Russ around for a long time!
Should had just ibb that #8 hitter when he stole that bases since the pitcher spot even though it's too early.
This game is starting to look like the previous two games in Chicago with both teams struggling a bit offensively. Let's hope the Dodgers bats come alive soon.
Oh crap I hate that bunt with 2 outs that was so gay
Nelly, at first glance I thought Andre wasn't in the lineup and I was ready to be pissed when I realized his named was there and just spelled wrong.
Damn Furcal what are you swinging out.
Lousy when you wait around for a pitcher to make a mistake or tire out.
Hey bluecrewgirl!!! Looks like everyone is struggling a bit today.
Yeah, Dempster is pitching well so far. Andre usually hits him really well, over .400 career I think. It looks like he is letting the beard fill back in a bit. Hope it will bring him luck.
Let's hope so. He hasn't had any K's in the last few games, so that's a definite improvement.
Mota? Uh oh!!!
Bad enough Stults didn't have it, so far Dempster does.
Yeah try .455.
Wheres Weaver?
He does have 3rd scoring innings
I wonder if Stults' finger is still bothering him. I hope he doesn't get sent back when Kuroda gets activated. I really like him.
He almost got out of it.
That is what I am thinking bluecrewgirl.
Koufax, I know Weaver had a blister. I'm not sure if it's still an issue for him.
This is not looking good!
Wow 4th scoring inning
Unbelievable, RUSSELL has thrown 2 runners out stealing.
Good Going Guy.
Russell had made so great defensive plays today. Now all we need is to score some runs.
Well Weaver is warming up that probably why Mota was in to pitch that 1 inning.
This is not good.
It gets worse every batter!
Nobody warming up, Did Joe throw in the towel?
Nobody warming up, Did Joe throw in the towel?
3 up and 3 down 😦
I don't think it really matter since our offense is not showing up.
I don't think any manager will admit to "thowing in the towel" but to be realistic, why chew up the bullpen in a game that certainly is headed in the wrong direction.
Nice dp time to make Dumpster work this inning.
I hope they show Larry King ( Lifetime Dodger Fan, since Brooklyn) sing, "take me out to the ballgame"
Who knows what could happen ? ( lol )
Yeah Andre!!!!!!!!!!!! He's got his hit for the days so hands off people!!!!!
Baby, steps Nelly! Little by little he's fighting his way back. Speaking of baby steps, maybe he should watch that movie What About Bob? I love that movie and they say laughter is the best medicine.
Andre's got a two day hitting streak…………….things are looking much better for him.
That is a good movie bluecrewgirl.
Let's Wade get some inning in.
Well it looks like we were trying to go to right, Bradley made all 3 putouts. Even Ethiers double.
Not much to laugh about in today's game, especially with it being on national TV. Has to be disappointing to out of town Dodger fans who normally do not get to see too many Dodger games on live TV.
Larry King was definitely better than Mr. T. Kind of had the Jimmy Durante vibe going on.
Larry King's a trader.
Let's see if we can get anything going this inning. Kemp started off with a hit.
Welcome back Juan for 4.
It's Larry King's fault.
Good to see Wade with a 1 2 3 innings I would love to see alot more of those when we have a lead with him.
Let's break the shutout against the ex-Met Heilman.
If the Indians could scored 7 runs in the 9th so can I but going to be tough.
I=we and nice started so far.
Sigh dp.
Spit, I like your attitude and that is why I don't leave games early as a rule but no magic today. Dodger pitching would've had to throw a shutout of their its today just to stay even. I hate getting shut out!
Two good outing by Cubs starting pitching, Lilly and Dempster proved a little to much for our guys.
Let's hope we can do better against Sean Marshall.
The Cubs are curse and I really thought we could had made this a game in the 9 but just no magic today.
Just got back from Grand Junction and it looks as though Stults with his sore thumb and my boy Weaver did not get it done. At least a lot of runs were not wasted on today's effort,
and a win tomorrow will send us home with a successful road trip.
I sure wish the D's could have made a better accounting of themselves on national TV.My computer is away from the TV so I didn't post during the game.The Cubs just plain beat us today. Doesn't look like Stults is yet fully recovered from his thumb injury. I did, however, like Kemp's upending of Blanco as the lead runner on the DP in the 8th.It's a pretty bad game if that's one of the highlights. However, tomorrow's another day and another chance to start a winning streak and attain a successful road trip.
Damn I can't believe the Penguins and Red Wings with Hossa ex Pens back in the playoff again.
Congratulation Magics no more LeBron lol.
Wow Tracy is now 2-0 maybe it's was Hudler. Nice comeback Rockies and come on Cards beat the Giants.
4-2 Cards, top of the 8th
5-2 Cards 🙂
6-2 Cards 🙂
Look like the Cards going to tied for 1st places if they hold on with the Brewers and the Giants going to dropped to 3rd places again.
It's official – the gnats lost 🙂
I was impressed by Kemp's effort, with the D's down 7-0,as the middle man on that DP. Nobody would have blamed him if he'd just slid in but he tried to break it up, just as he should've. It showed me that he knows how the game is played and how much he loves to play it. A tip of the flask and the cap to you, Matt.
It was one of the few good moments in the game today 🙂
Did you guys see the picture of Andre standing in the outfield with all those birds on the field in the pictures from today's game? Reminds me of Alfred Hitchcock's The Birds. Kind of creeps me out.
No, but I will go look now 🙂
That is one cool picture bluecrewgirl.
Did you see the one with him and that little boy and his dad too? Too cute):
Yes…… very, very sweet 🙂
Where is all those picture at?
They are on the homepage….bottom right in the photo gallery 🙂
Three runs in three days, each day one less than the day before. MartinLoneyKempEthier have played very average baseball of late. ZZZZZZZZZ. These guys have always been the future….but it's time now. STEP UP!!!…or get out of the way.
kahli-who would you replace them with? I'm not necessarily disagreeing with you, just want to know what you would do. In the end, I think everybody on here wants the same thing.
I'd like to point out, though, we have a big lead and every team is going to flatten out at some point in the season. In some ways, we've had it too easy lately.
The above four, as you mention, have indeed played very average baseball – in some cases well below their personal averages. I think that much of our surge came because of the performance at the top of the lineup. If Pierre will settle back down to a normal Juan for four and Hudson cool off to a more normal .300, we will probably get back closer to a .500 pace. I'm concerned with Furcal and the lack of any power in his bat. Same lack of power with Martin, although he's playing a great defensive role with his throws to the bases. It'll all come down to the pitching, as always. Kuroda could add a great deal of stability to Billz and Wolf at the top of the lineup, if he's ready to get back to his norm. I don't see Kershaw breaking out beyond possibly 10 wins, and No. 5 won't produce much whether it stays Stults or Milton. Don't have much confidence in the bullpen outside of Tronco, Belisario (at least at present) and Brox.
Anything over 92 wins should easily give us the division anyway, but I don't see us keeping up the record-setting pace of the past couple of weeks in any case. But it is fun when you're rolling – so, please, Dodgers, ROLL A LITTLE LONGER!
Ok thanks Nelly.
Good Morning ITD, Dodger Faithful….
Flattened out just a bit, good description, Knoff. The Boy's have been playing with such intensity these days this was inevitable at some point. NL West Champoins, not yet, we are on our way though. We cant all flatten out at the same time, we need some excitement back on our side of the field. Pick up your teammate's when you can, make some noise and keep your eye on the prize.
We are a TEAM WORKING ON A DREAM lets make it happen 🙂
Let's put some Rythym back in our Groove and get to ROCKIN US BABY!!!!
Have a great Sunday everyone and enjoy the Sunday Night Game 🙂
That's the way to get us going, Dodger4life! How can we do anything but win today!!! GO DODGERS….LET'S COME HOME ON A WINNING NOTE!!!
Those interested have probably already read the article below. It's about Cheater Manny.
messagebear – How dare McCourt speak on behalf of the fans like that!! We do not all feel like he deserves to come back like nothing ever happened, and take his spot in left field like it's no big deal. Also, as much as I would love for McCourt or Selig to take Manny off the All-Star ballot, I think Manny should do it himself. I would love for him to show some remorse for what he has done to this team, and it's fans, and this just might be a first step in showing the fans he might be sorry for what he did. I am glad we are winning without him. It kind of proves we should have been going after pitching all along and not wasting our time with his contract. I am not saying Manny hasn't been a valuable piece, but this last month of games have proven we can do it without him too. The Dodgers have another month to do what they can do without him, and I just hope Manny does what is right because there are many fans who deserve to be treated like this issue does matter. I personally think the fans that are wearing the "Free Manny" shirts are not representing how most of us feel, but that's what Frank sees and just assumes it's true for all of us, and that is just wrong ~ IMHO of course 🙂
I applaud your forthrightness, nelly. I'm glad it's you teaching our youngsters, and it's obvious that that includes distinguishing between what's right and what's wrong. Thank you for a job much needed in today's environment.
Thank you messagebear! I just don't think it's going to be the same when he gets back. Whether they will admit it or not, you would have to figure some of the players will have different opinions of him when he returns, and there will be an adjustment period once again, which may or may not affect the team's chemistry or on field performance. Only time well tell, and until then, we have a month of games in June to play, and who knows what that will bring us…….hopefully a bigger lead in our division, with everybody staying healthy.
Good afternoon ITD boys and girls!
Tough game the last couple of games. But we all knew that the Dodgers couldn't and wouldn't keep up the 30+ runs in a series was going to last forever. I'm just glad that they have a good enough cushion to weather the lean games. Going into this series, I thought (naively, I know) that we could sweep, or at worst, win 3 of 4. Both Ted Lilly and Ryan Dempster pitched extremely well.
As for Manny, I didn't think that Selig would take Manny's name off the ballot. I know that the individual teams tells MLB to put whatever names on the ballot, but I'm not entirely sure if once a name goes on, if it can be taken off. I don't know; maybe they can, maybe they can't. All I know is my feelings on the matter. Manny should NOT be allowed to participate on the ASG. As bad a message PEDs and steroids gives to our kids, if MLB allows Manny to participate would be an even bigger travesty. All I can hope for is that the fans DON'T vote Manny into the ASG. I know that Charlie Manual is way too smart to "appoint" a spot for Manny, and I don't believe that Charlie would do that anyways.
My understanding on this All-Star game issue is that like much everything else it is controlled by the existing labor agreement. There is a clause that specifies that anybody selected by the fans' ballot cannot be excluded because of suspensions, so MLB will naturally point to that. If Manny had any shame or regret, he would of course ask to be voluntarily excluded, much as Torre would expect. If Manny decided to participate in the game after all, I would hope that Charlie Manuel would single-handedly show the guts and simply not use him.
I think it was too late to take Manny off the ballot but, I'll bet you next year there will be a new clause that will eliminate a person who has been suspended for a banned substance. I don't think Manny even played in AS games when he was with Boston, simply because he didn't want to. I think he is smart enough to refuse to play if he were voted as a starter.
I may be in the minority but I do want Manny back. And, the sooner the better. We've lost some of our chemistry without him around. I think he will tell his teammates whatever it takes to make peace. As far as the media, he should just tell them one time that he messed up and let it be over.
What say you, Uncle Charley?
From the May 28th Boston Herald article:
"The All-Star Game is for the fans and I think if he got voted in, then it would be appropriate for him to play," said Philadelphia's Charlie Manuel, the NL manager. "Once he serves his suspension, he's paid his penalty and he's just like every other player."
Guess Charlie REALLY wants to win the all-star game. At least our very own Joe Torre is keeping it real. And I think Manny would keep it real, too. If he didn't, it'd be a gross misstep, and polarize the fan base due to the embarassment of many should Manny choose to appear in the all-star game.
But I'm pretty certain he would enjoy a 3-day break after taking in all the punishment from the long road trip that opens his return.


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Production will continue at AMRI's large scale manufacturing subsidiary located in Rensselaer, N.Y. The new contract extends through December 31, 2016, and replaces the existing supply contract between GE and AMRI that has been in effect since 2005.
"We are pleased to once again extend our long-term relationship with GE Healthcare," said AMRI Chairman, CEO and President Thomas E. D'Ambra, Ph.D. "The renewal of this relationship underscores the confidence that premier global pharmaceutical and health care companies have in AMRI's ability to meet their critical product needs.
Dr. D'Ambra continued, "The ABA product relationship with GE Healthcare has been an important one for AMRI since acquisition of the Rensselaer plant in 2003 and at this time is our largest commercial supply arrangement. We continue to be pleased with the progress that we are making in our Large Scale Manufacturing business segment, the largest component of which is our Rensselaer site. We are adding new customers and new products at this facility, along with continuing the long term relationships, like GE Healthcare, that have formed the basis of our revenue stream. The extension of this key, long term agreement provides a consistent and high quality revenue source for this business unit through 2016."
About AMRI
Albany Molecular Research, Inc. (AMRI) is a global contract research and manufacturing organization offering customers fully integrated drug discovery, development, and manufacturing services. For over 21 years AMRI has demonstrated its adaptability as the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries have undergone tremendous change in response to multiple challenges. This experience, a track record of success and locations in the United States, Europe and Asia now provides our customers with SMARTSOURCING™, a full range of value-added opportunities providing customers informed decision-making, enhanced efficiency and more successful outcomes at all stages of the pipeline. AMRI has also successfully partnered R&D programs and is actively seeking to out-license its remaining programs for further development.
AMRI Rensselaer
AMRI's 23-acre Rensselaer site is located in New York State and provides contract cGMP manufacturing of bulk active pharmaceuticals and advanced intermediates for clinical phase scale-up requirements up to and including full scale commercial manufacturing. The facility, which hosts over 35 customer audits each year, maintains an excellent U.S. Federal Drug Administration (FDA) quality inspection record and is fully licensed by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to produce Schedule I, II, III, IV and V controlled substances. The site, which received its SafeBridge Potent Compound Safety Certification in 2010, has a state-of-art high-potency compound production facility that can handle quantities from grams to 120 kgs. Combining a scientifically strong staff with our highly experienced workforce allows the Rensselaer site to deliver its best to our customers. Currently, 26 Commercial Products are routinely manufactured from 25 kg individual batches to 7 metric ton annual campaigns.


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Religion No Longer Sacred!
The FRA, Swedish National Defense Radio Establishment, that recently was approved to start their extended surveillance activity targeting wire-based Internet traffic and traffic in the mobile networks, may intercept personal e-mails between local Danish vicars and Danish people in their search for a cure of the souls. How is this possible, you ask? The e-mail of the Danish church is handled via servers placed in Sweden, and FRA is allowed to intercept communications as they pass the Swedish border, according to the newly adopted FRA law. FRA may automatically search for certain "keywords" and there is the risk that individuals "confessions" to their local vicar may contain words that FRA scans for. It would not be the first time in history that law authorities have shown interest in accessing information of that nature, and the new situation may compromise the confidentiality expected from the clergy and their communication with individuals. This is only one example of how the newly adopted FRA law and other types of web-based surveillance can affect both individuals and professionals that in some manner work and/or live their lives in the global networks. This new situation also poses a challenge to the Nordic Internet Service Providers that must consider how to protect individuals privacy when the services they provide take routes that exceed national borders in the "borderless" global information society, leading to a situation where the traffic may be intercepted by FRA. Who would like to have their most personal thoughts archived by the Swedish Defense Intelligence?


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'It's human' says Bon Jovi on daughter's heroin overdose
Singer Jon Bon Jovi says he will get through the tragic heroin overdose of his daughter Stephanie Bongiovi and thanked fans for their warm wishes.
Stephanie was found unconscious in her hostel in New York and was hospitalised Nov 19. Bon Jovi, 50, says it was a shocking tragedy for him, reports contactmusic.com.
"It's human. What I do for a living seems glitzy and glamorous but if you don't take it too seriously it's a great way to make a living. And then life goes on. Things happen. This tragedy was something that I had to face too. So we'll get through it," Bon Jovi said.
"People's warm wishes for my family and I have been really reassuring," he said. "So, we're good." he added.
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This design is something I know all the ladies will just want to sink their teeth into let alone their derrière! The Muffin Pouffe is designed by Director and Founder of Design Ltd, Matteo Bianchi who likes to mix traditional Italian style with a London "edge."
The pouffe can be made solid or to have hidden storage in the base, which is perfect because you can't have enough places to hide things! It's cheeky, fun, made from luxurious fabrics and in comes a variety of tastes. I'll have mine hot out of the oven with extra chocolate please!
Matteo is exhibiting his collection of fine treats at this years Tent event as part of London Design Festival 2011 if you want to see more. It runs from 22nd September – 25th September in the Old Truman Brewery, London.


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The giant floating dragon at the Honolulu Festival Parade. It is the closest we will get to the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade. I was going to try and free this poor captive with my scissors but decided against it at the last minute...
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Titans Fall To League Leading Mustangs
FONDA – A match up with the league leading Mustangs of Newell-Fonda didn't bode well for Graettinger-Terril/Ruthven-Ayrshire Friday night, as the Titans fell in a 69-8 decision. The loss drops the Titans to a mark of 1-3 in the district and 1-5 overall.
It was all Newell-Fonda in the first half with a 50-0 lead at half-time and 57-0 score after three quarters, but the Titans managed to get a touchdown from Michael Girres in the final quarter to avoid the shutout.
Girres would rush six times for 30 yards while Carter Williamson added 11 carries for 29 yards and Blaze Alesch had 10 rushes for 19 yards and Ryan Jacks rushed once for 10 yards.
Blaze Alesch completed six of 16 passes for 62 yards with one interception. Carter Williamson had three catches for 38 yards.
GT/RA will return home this Friday to face the Bison of North Iowa.


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A Little Helper
Lately I have been experimenting more in digital collage. I recently was inspired by the work of Sloan Bibb, who is a mixed media collage artist who lives about an hour from me. He constructs huge works that include vintage photos, rusty metal bits, and all kinds of random objects. He mixes humor and the unexpected into his art. I thought I might try some of the same ideas in my digital art.
This is the first of the bunch. I'm calling it "A Little Helper."
Each element is a separate photo which I have applied filters and effects to. The background is a shot that I took while driving to visit my kids near where they live. I opened it in the DistressedFX app and added textures and effects.
Next, I had found this cute little girl in a 1961 Life Magazine. I just love her little white gloves! I mounted her to a piece of mat board and cut her out carefully. Then I painted an egg for her to hold. Looking for a backdrop to photograph her on, I found this old cigar box lid. After photographing her, I added the effects.
Then I took one of my nests that I saved last spring and placed it on top of a vintage white glove and put them on top of a rusted old oil heater. Effects where applied to those too.
Then I combined them in the Procreate App on my Ipad and erased any parts I didn't want to show up. I found a vintage illustration of a bird and layered it on top and erased the background. In Procreate, you can adjust the color balance so I tried to make the tone of each element coherent. I also opened it in an app called ScratchCam and added an effect to the whole composition to unify it. I may add some text to the mix when I figure out what I want it to say. The fun thing is that I can save the original and experiment with the copies to my heart's desire.
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The latest Humble Weekly Sale is from Prison Architect developer Introversion. No, Prison Architect isn't in it – but buy in early to get a discount on the popular alpha.
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Skyrim, Battlefield 3, Alan Wake, Saints Row: The Third and more on sale this weekend
Sales galore are happening this weekend through the usual PC outlets Steam, Get Games, GoG, and many others. Some of these are rather cheap: Battlefield 3 is on sale for $10; Skyrim can be yours for $27; Defcon is a whopping 37¢; Legend of Grimrock is $7.49; both Alan Wake games are $19.99; Saints Row: […]
Steam: 'Best of British' bundle is live, saves $70
Steam has launched a 'Best of British' bundle that compiles seven games in one cheap package. Together they would usually cost $70, but you can grab them all for just £7.99 / $9.99. Check out the full list below:
Humble Introversion Bundle on sale now
The latest Humble Indie Bundle packs in four award-winning games along with two bonuses for those who beat the average price.
Steam stopped us going bust, says Introversion
If ever one needed proof Steam was a good portal for independent developers, Introversion, of Defcon and Darwinia fame, is it: the company has credited the digital distribution service as actually saving the company.
DEFCON for DS in Q3
Introversion just announced a DS SKU of DEFCON, which is a pleasant thing to happen on a Monday morning. It's out in the third quarter."With the DSi flying off the shelves recently, we believe that there will be particular interest in a finished DS product with such a great track record, especially as the RTS/Strategy […]
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Son of Sikh Temple shooting victim reacts to presidential visit
Former officer calls for tighter gun laws
The Sikh temple shootings in August of last year are the reason why President Barack Obama wanted to meet with Oak Creek's police chief on Monday.
The deadly attack left seven dead, including the gunman, and left an indelible mark on the nation's heart.
The shootings broke the heart of Pardeep Kaleka, whose father was gunned down.
"I would like to see stronger gun controls laws, sure. I don't want to take guns out of the hands of those who are law abiding citizens. But I do want to take guns out of the hands of the mentally deranged," Kaleka said.
Kaleka is a former Milwaukee cop turned teacher who is also a gun owner:
"We can have both parties sort of meet in the middle," Kaleka said.
However, some in Oak Creek take a less compromising stance.
"Well, you're probably talking to the wrong person, because I am against guns period," homeowner Sandra Degraw said.
Degraw lives on a street where burglars broke into a home just days ago. But she said she'd never buy a gun to defend herself.
"I installed a security system and my doors are locked 24-7," Degraw said.
Kaleka said compromise is the answer.
"If we don't do something about these things and we just let it keep happening. That blood is on our hands. We all share a personal responsibility," Kaleka said.
He said his perspective as a man who lost his father in a mass shooting is -- doing nothing is not an option.


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Qld coastal communities warned to prepare for big storm
HUGE swathes of the Queensland coastline are expected to be hit by heavy rains, gale-force winds and flash flooding from Sunday afternoon.
Emergency Management Queensland has warned those living from Bowen to the New South Wales border to prepare for the weather onslaught.
Thunderstorms are expected to develop on Saturday afternoon in Central Queensland, including the highlands, with those spreading to include south-east Queensland by the end of the weekend.
Those in these areas should begin preparing for the flash flooding and damaging winds expected to accompany the storms.
Weatherzone meteorologist Josh Fisher said wind gusts of between 90kmh and 100mh were being predicted.
"That has the potential to bring down trees and cause minor structural damage, but it would be mostly be trees and powerlines," he said.
The Bureau of Meteorology warned the weather system could pause over Bundaberg, a region still reeling from the flood devastation delivered by cyclone Oswald earlier in the year.
EMQ assistant director-general Bruce Grady warned Queenslanders needed to be ready.
He said home emergency kits needed to be checked, easily accessible and stocked with essentials.
"If you are located in an area which could potentially be impacted by localised flooding, move vehicles, outdoor equipment, indoor items, garbage, chemicals and poisons to higher locations," Mr Grady said.
"Also be alert to the dangers associated with falling trees as a result of the anticipated high wind gusts.
"People should stay informed by tuning into their local radio and monitoring the BoM website for the latest information."
Mr Grady said Queenslanders must not consider crossing roads or waterways hit by floodwaters.
"Under no circumstance should people enter flooded creeks or causeways by road or on foot and if you come across rising floodwaters, turn around and seek an alternative route," he said.
"Parents, please also discourage your children from playing or swimming in flooded creeks and drains.
Floodwaters are deadly and the dangers are lurking beneath the surface."
Ongoing information will be available from bom.gov.au or on local radio stations.


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Foundationally speaking, the framework of institutional learning had not changed much over the last two millennia—until the advent of the computer. Digitization of the learning process has the potential to change every facet of the academic experience. That's especially true for higher education, which is seeing increased demand for innovative distance and online learning.
Digitization is altering the economics of education. As such, even the most prestigious universities must embrace digital education if they are going to compete. Six dominant trends in the digitization of higher education are changing the competitive landscape:
These trends have numerous implications for universities as they move quickly to advance their digital education capabilities.
For starters, universities in the U.S., Europe, and Asia—even those with the strongest current demand—face more intensified and global competition. In addition, digitally native students expect more flexibility, convenience, and learning options than traditional education models can provide. Digital tools and automation are necessary to achieve new operational efficiencies and lower costs per student over time. Digital provides universities with a greater ability to satisfy growing employer demand for relevant and qualified labor. Universities can also leverage digital education to gain new opportunities and additional resources to conduct more innovative research, which serves to improve the brand and competitiveness of teaching institutions.
Perhaps most critically, digital provides a way for universities to serve more students without having to invest capital dollars and resources to construct new classrooms and residence halls or absorb the costs associated with ongoing building maintenance and operations.
Many universities tend to view digitization as a simple matter of launching online courses and building a cash cow. Instead, universities—even those already offering online courses—need to fully weave digital capabilities into the fabric of the educational environment and campus culture. Doing so enables them to more effectively serve students (whether they are online or on campus), better enable innovation among staff and faculty, and transform academic and operational quality.
For this reason, BCG's successful approach, which is being adopted by several leading international universities, focuses on the following three primary pillars:


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TechNavio's analysts forecast the Global Fuel Cell market to grow at a CAGR of 16.49 percent over the period 2011-2015. One of the key factors contributing to this market growth is the abundant energy sources and emerging applications. The Global Fuel Cell market has also been witnessing increased development of codes and standards. However, governmental budget cuts could pose a challenge to the growth of this market.
TechNavio's report, the Global Fuel Cell Market 2011-2015, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the Americas, and the EMEA and APAC regions; it also covers the Global Fuel Cell market landscape and its growth prospects in the coming years. The report also includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market.
The key vendors dominating this market space are UTC Power LLC, FuelCell Energy Inc., Ballard Power Systems Inc., and Hydrogenics Corp.
The other vendors mentioned in the report are Plug Power Inc., Protonex Technology Corp., IdaTech LLC, Ceramic Fuel Cells Ltd., AFC Energy PLC, Altergy Systems, Bloom Energy Corp., Ceres Power Holdings Ltd., ClearEdge Power Inc., Dantherm Power A/S, Diverse Energy Ltd., Electro Power Systems SpA, JX Nippon Oil and Energy Corp., Nedstack Fuel Cell Technology BV, ReliOn Inc., Tropical S.A., Horizon Fuel Cell Technologies Pte. Ltd., Jadoo Power Systems Inc., myFC AB, Serenergy A/S, SFC Energy AG-BR, Daimler AG , H2 Logic A/S, Honda Motor Co. Ltd., Hyundai-Kia Automotive Group, Toyota Motor Corp., Thames and Kosmos LLC, ITM Power PLC, Panasonic Corp., Toshiba Corp., Intelligent Energy Ltd., Microcell Corp., Nuvera Fuel Cells Inc., and Oorja Protonics Inc.
Key questions answered in this report:
What will the market size be in 2015 and what will the growth rate be?
What are the key market trends?
What is driving this market?
What are the challenges to market growth?
Who are the key vendors in this market space?
What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the key vendors?
What are the strengths and weaknesses of the key vendors?
You can request one free hour of analyst time when you purchase this report. Details provided within the report.
01. Executive Summary
02. Introduction
03. Market Coverage
Market Overview
Key Offerings
04. Market Landscape
04.1 Market Size and Forecast
04.2 Fuel Cell Transportation System Cost (Assuming High Volume Production)
04.3 Fuel Cell System Segmentation
Segmentation by Application
Segmentation by Electrolyte
04.4 Market Segmentation by Application
Segmentation by Application - MW Shipment
Segmentation by Application - Unit Shipment
04.5 Market Segmentation by Electrolyte
Segmentation by Electrolyte Type - MW Shipment
04.6 Five Forces Analysis
05. Geographical Segmentation
05.1 Fuel Cell Segmentation by Geographical Consumption
05.2 Fuel Cell System Shipments - Segmentation by Geographical Production
Fuel Cell System Shipment Segmentation by Geographical Production in 2011 - Units
06. Key Leading Countries - Production within Total Shipment (units and MW)
06.1 Country Segmentation
Segmentation by Units
Segmentation by MW
07. Vendor Landscape
07.1 Global Fuel Cell Market by Vendor Segmentation
07.2 Vendor Segmentation by Fuel Cell Application
R&D Expenditure of Various Fuel Cell Vendors
08. Buying Criteria
09. Market Growth Drivers
10. Drivers and their Impact
11. Market Challenges
12. Impact of Drivers and Challenges
13. Market Trends
14. Key Vendor Analysis
14.1 UTC Power LLC
Business Overview
Key Information
SWOT Analysis
14.2 FuelCell Energy Inc.
Business Overview
Key Information
SWOT Analysis
14.3 Ballard Power Systems Inc.
Business Overview
Key Information
SWOT Analysis
14.4 Hydrogenics Corp.
Business Overview
Key Information
SWOT Analysis
15. Other Reports in this Series
List of Exhibits:
Exhibit 1: Global Fuel Cell Market 2011-2015 (US$ billion)
Exhibit 2: Global Fuel Cell Transportation System Cost Trend 2011-2015 (US$/kW)
Exhibit 3: Fuel Cell Segmentation by Application
Exhibit 4: Description of Fuel Cell Applications
Exhibit 5: Fuel Cell Segmentation by Electrolyte Type
Exhibit 6: Description of Fuel Cell Electrolyte Types
Exhibit 7: Global Fuel Cell Systems Shipped by Application Segmentation (MW) 2011
Exhibit 8: Global Fuel Cell Systems Shipped by Application Segmentation (units) 2011
Exhibit 9: Global Fuel Cell Systems Shipped by Electrolyte Segmentation (MW) 2011
Exhibit 10: Global Fuel Cell Market by Geographical Segmentation 2011
Exhibit 11: Fuel Cell System Shipment Segmentation by Geographic Production in 2011 (units)
Exhibit 12: Fuel Cell System Shipments - Geographic Production by Application Segmentation 2011 (units)
Exhibit 13: Fuel Cell System Shipment Segmentation by Production per Country in 2011 (units)
Exhibit 14: Fuel Cell System Shipment Segmentation by Production per Country in 2011 (MW)
Exhibit 15: Global Fuel Cell Market by Vendor Segmentation 2011
Exhibit 16: Global Stationary Fuel Cell Vendors
Exhibit 17: Global Portable Fuel Cell Vendors
Exhibit 18: Global Transportation Fuel Cell Key Vendors
Exhibit 19: Global Transportation Fuel Cell Vendors
Exhibit 20: R&D Expenditure 2011 (US$ thousand)


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How to buy a mobile phone
Most people who upgrade their phones tend to stick with the brands and network providers they already know.
But over the last couple of years, we've seen a lot of changes within the mobile market, with the appearance of distinct price points, and feature sets within those price points. There are a plethora of options available.
We've compiled lists of the Best phones you can buy, based on these considerations, but before you jump into those, here's our advice on how to choose the right phone for you.
How much do you need to spend?
We have seen two major changes recently – the rise of so-called 'flagship phones' at the top end, which have the best features and the highest prices, and budget phones at the bottom, largely provided by new Chinese brands like Xiaomi and OnePlus and more traditional brands like Motorola. We have built a mobile phone price comparison tool you can use to check the prices of each phone.
Premium: typically a new flagship phone will include the latest camera improvements, and the most powerful configurations, although arguably it's more than most people generally need. That tech can cost you upwards of £60/month over the course of a two or three year contract.
– Read our guide to the best mobile phones
Mid-range: at the mid-range, you'll be picking up ex-flagship phones, or phones that have been created specifically to hit the mid-range price point, usually around half the price of a flagship. These still offer up to date technology and good performance for most people and is probably where the best value is to be found.
– Read our guide to the best mid-range phones
Budget: at the budget phone end, you'll be seeing handsets priced at around £100-£350. Compared to the mid-range, these will often utilise older processors and camera tech, and hence be lower performing. However, if your needs are relatively straightforward, these can offer significant savings.
– Read our guide to the best budget phones
What features do you most value?
When you buy a phone, you are really choosing the best package of features for a particular price. However, you may will have specific requirements that influence your decision:
Apple vs Android
Most people don't really switch between Apple and Android, and that's partly down to brand loyalty and familiarity, and partly down to ecosystem considerations like apps, services and data. Given that, we've compiled guides to help you choose within each ecosystem, as follows:
– Read our guide to the best iPhone
– Read our guide to the best Android phones
– Read our guide to the best Samsung Phones
How important is the camera?
Camera performance is now one of the key selling points when a manufacturer launches a new phone, and makers are able to keep improving here because more powerful processors enable more of photographic heavy lifting to be done in the phone's software rather than via optics, as per traditional photography.
– Read our guide to the best camera phones
What about 5G?
5G is the incoming network technology that promises much faster internet connectivity. The UK is only at the start of upgrading its networks to 5G with some, albeit limited availability. Newer flagship phones are being launched with 5G options (at a higher price), but we don't think 5G is ready enough for most people to jump in just yet.
– Read our guide to the best 5G phones
– Read our guide to 5G in the UK
What about size?
What's the right phone size for most people is really a matter of personal preference. In general, the more you use your phone for media consumption the more likely you'll value a larger screen. However, there are options for those who like their phones especially big ("phablets") and those who like them especially small.
– Read our guide to the best small phone
– Read our guide to the best phablets
How waterproof does it need to be?
The nightmare for many people is dropping the phone down the loo, or into the bath, so some degree of water resistance is important. Most of the leading flagship phones claim an IP68 rating, which means a phone can survive being in water up to a depth of 1.5 metres for 30 minutes.
– Find out more about IP ratings.
How good does the screen need to be?
Some of the newer feature phones make great play on the contrast and refresh rates of their displays with HDR badging and 90/120Hz refresh rates becoming more common. HDR – or high dynamic range means you can see more details in the darkest and lightest parts of an image, and is particularly important for colour and contrast. While a high refresh rate means a smoother, higher quality image especially noticeable when playing games (although there can be an impact on battery life).
– Find out more about HDR
What about specific uses, like games?
Some phones have been built with games performance in mind, so that includes battery life, processors and sometimes screen refresh rates. You'll only really want one of these if playing games is crucially important to you:
– Read our guide to the best games phones
What about Huawei?
The US government has blocked Huawei from using Google services on their new handsets, which means new Huawei phones lack the standard Google and Android applications. We think this is a significant downgrade on their phones' capabilities and it is hard to recommend new Huawei phones released from the Autumn of 2019 until it manages to build out its own app offerings.
– Read more about the Huawei Google ban


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Netherton Syndrome
Other names: Comel-Netherton syndrome, ichthyosis linearis circumflexa; ILC
Inheritance: autosomal recessive
Incidence: rare
Key findings:
- skin: generally red; characteristic serpiginous, double-edged, migratory scale or peeling (ILC); mild epidermal thickening or ridging often seen at flexures; itching is common; not all individuals with ILC have associated findings; some individuals may not have ILC
- hair: trichorrhexis invaginata leading to fragile, short hair
Associated findings:
- immunologic: elevated serum IgE clinical features of atopic dermatitis in 1/3; may have increased incidence of hives and other allergic problems such as anaphylactic reactions to foods
- nutrition: short stature and failure to thrive in some
Age at first appearance: usually at birth
Long-term course: may be erythrodermic at birth; lifelong involvement with fluctuation in severity; extent of erythema and hair fragility may improve with age; increased risk for bacterial and fungal infections of skin; normal longevity ;
Diagnostic tests: analysis of cellular DNA is definitive, hair analysis can aid in clinical diagnosis
Abnormal gene: serine protease inhibitor, SPINK5
Clinicians seeking to confirm a diagnosis should visit FIRST's TeleIchthyosis site to submit a case to experts in ichthyosis.
To learn more about Netherton syndrome, follow this link.
Learn more about FIRST's Regional Support Network - connecting affected individuals and families with each other. Or call the FIRST office at 800.545.3286.
This information is provided as a service to patients and parents of patients who have ichthyosis. It is not intended to supplement appropriate medical care, but instead to complement that care with guidance in practical issues facing patients and parents. Neither FIRST, its Board of Directors, Medical & Scientific Advisory Board, Board of Medical Editors nor Foundation staff and officials endorse any treatments or products reported here. All issues pertaining to the care of patients with ichthyosis should be discussed with a dermatologist experienced in the treatment of their skin disorder.


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Apple has finally allowed UK iTunes users to buy or rent SD oldies and HD blockbusters.
From today, Brits will have access to films from a selection of studios, including Century Fox, Walt Disney Studios and Paramount Pictures. US-based iTunes users already have the service, but it was predicted last week that Apple was close to launching iTunes film downloads over here.
Around 700 flicks are available initially in the UK, and film fanatics can choose how to receive titles. For example, movies can be downloaded directly into iTunes, from where they can be transferred to an iPod, iPhone or to a TV connected up to an Apple TV box.
Once you start watching a film, you have 48 hours in which to watch it all, but if you don't open the film as soon as it starts downloading then you'll have 30 days before it 'expires'.
Apple has split titles roughly according to their release date. So if you want to watch a recently released film, like teen pregnancy flick Juno, then it'll cost you more than for an older back-catalogue rental of, say, Dangerous Liaisons.
Library titles cost £7 (€9) to download permanently to your hard drive, whereas the latest movies are priced at £11 (€14) each. If you'd rather rent a film then a selection from Apple's library sets you back £2.50, while blockbuster titles are £3.50.
Some movies can be bought or rented, but others are available on a buy-only or rental-only basis.
The good news is that HD quality films only cost £1 more where available. Sections of each film can also be previewed online. HD downloads have to be acquired using an Apple TV.


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Parent Feedback Needed - The Illinois 5Essentials Survey
Parents across Illinois once again have the opportunity to participate in the annual statewide Illinois 5Essentials Survey. This survey is designed to generate a detailed picture of the inner workings of your child's school as it relates to the important elements of school effectiveness.
On behalf of the Illinois State Board of Education, the Illinois 5Essentials Survey is administered online by the University of Chicago. All survey responses are kept confidential. The state will provide survey results for individual schools only if a school has at least 20 percent of parents take the survey.
If you have children attending more than one school, we ask that you complete the survey for each school. Parents will have until February 15, 2019 to participate in the survey.
To take this short survey:
1. Visit https://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/
2. Type and select "Dupage" as "County." (The county is the location of the school district's main office.)
3. Type your school's name into the "School" field and select your school.


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Scientists from Shanghai Jiao Tong University in China have come up with a unique cotton material that can clean itself when left under ordinary sunlight. The fabric includes a coat of nanoparticles made from a compound of titanium dioxide, nitrogen, silver and iodine. From a test experiment, the special coating was able to remove an orange stain when exposed to sunlight for just two hours. Furthermore, the coating remained intact even after washing and drying.
Researchers Mingce Long and Deyong Wu published their findings in the American Chemical Society Journal Applied Material & Interfaces. However, it is not expected that the breakthrough invention will be hitting retail shelves anytime soon.
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Sunitinib Malate in Treating Younger Patients With Recurrent, Refractory, or Progressive Malignant Glioma or Ependymoma
|The safety and scientific validity of this study is the responsibility of the study sponsor and investigators. Listing a study does not mean it has been evaluated by the U.S. Federal Government. Read our disclaimer for details.
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01462695
Recruitment Status : Completed
First Posted : October 31, 2011
Results First Posted : March 23, 2015
Last Update Posted : August 27, 2015
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|Condition or disease
|Childhood Cerebellar Anaplastic Astrocytoma Childhood Cerebral Anaplastic Astrocytoma Childhood Cerebral Astrocytoma Childhood Infratentorial Ependymoma Childhood Mixed Glioma Childhood Oligodendroglioma Childhood Supratentorial Ependymoma Recurrent Childhood Cerebellar Astrocytoma Recurrent Childhood Cerebral Astrocytoma Recurrent Childhood Ependymoma Recurrent Childhood Subependymal Giant Cell Astrocytoma
|Other: Diagnostic Laboratory Biomarker Analysis Other: Pharmacological Study Drug: Sunitinib Malate
|Phase 2
I. To estimate the objective response rate (partial response [PR] or complete response [CR] ≥ 8 weeks) to sunitinib in 2 strata (recurrent/progressive/refractory high-grade glioma vs ependymoma) of recurrent or progressive brain tumors in pediatric and young adult patients.
I. To explore and report descriptively the safety and tolerability of sunitinib in pediatric and young adult brain tumor patients who have not received prior anthracycline or radiotherapy involving the heart.
II. To describe the pharmacokinetic profile of pediatric and young adult patients taking sunitinib malate.
III. To describe the cumulative toxicities of sunitinib when administered over multiple courses to pediatric and young adult patients.
IV. To estimate progression-free survival (PFS) distributions for these cohorts of patients.
V. To evaluate changes in phosphorylation of PDGFR-α and -β, MEK/ERK, S6 kinase, and AKT in peripheral blood mononuclear cells and explore possible associations between these changes and outcome measures.
VI. To evaluate plasma levels of soluble isoforms of VEGFR-1 and -2 prior to initiation of therapy and at points during therapy as an exploration of possible biomarkers of clinical response.
VII. To evaluate and report descriptively the expression and ratio of VEGF isoforms in tumor tissue, as available.
VIII. To evaluate and report descriptively the genotype, expression, and possible amplification of KIT and PDGFR-α and -β in tumor tissue, as available.
OUTLINE: This is a multicenter study.
Patients receive sunitinib malate orally (PO) once daily (QD) on days 1-28. Treatment repeats every 42 days for up to 18 courses in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
Patients may undergo blood sample collection at baseline and during courses 1 and 2 for pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic studies. Tissue samples from diagnosis and surgical resection may be also collected.
After completion of study treatment, patients are followed up for up to 5 years.
|Study Type :
|Interventional (Clinical Trial)
|Actual Enrollment :
|30 participants
|Intervention Model:
|Single Group Assignment
|None (Open Label)
|Primary Purpose:
|Official Title:
|A Phase II Study of Sunitinib (NSC# 736511) in Recurrent, Refractory or Progressive High Grade Glioma and Ependymoma Tumors in Pediatric and Young Adult Patients
|Study Start Date :
|January 2012
|Actual Primary Completion Date :
|December 2013
|Actual Study Completion Date :
|March 2014
Experimental: Treatment (sunitinib)
Patients receive sunitinib malate orally (PO) once daily (QD) on days 1-28. Treatment repeats every 42 days for up to 18 courses in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
Other: Diagnostic Laboratory Biomarker Analysis
Correlative studies
Other: Pharmacological Study
Correlative studies
Drug: Sunitinib Malate
Given PO
Other Names:
- Sustained Objective Response Rate [ Time Frame: Up to 5 years ]Sustained objective response was defined as a PR (Partial Response: ≥ 50% decrease in the sum of the products of the 2 perpendicular diameters of all target lesions (up to 5), taking as reference the initial baseline measurements) or CR (Complete Response: disappearance of all target lesions) lasting at least 8 weeks.
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, Learn About Clinical Studies.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|1 Year to 21 Years (Child, Adult)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
Patients must be diagnosed with ependymoma or high-grade glioma (World Health Organization [WHO] grade III/IV):
- Stratum A: recurrent/progressive/refractory malignant glioma (i.e., anaplastic astrocytoma, glioblastoma multiforme [including giant cell and gliosarcoma types], anaplastic oligodendroglioma, anaplastic oligoastrocytoma, or anaplastic ganglioglioma) within the brain with or without spinal cord disease
- Stratum B: recurrent/progressive/refractory ependymoma (including ependymoma variants) within the brain with or without spinal cord disease
- Patients with diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma are not eligible
- A histological diagnosis from either the initial presentation or at the time of recurrence is required
- Patients must have radiographically documented measurable disease in the brain, defined as at least one lesion that can be accurately measured in at least 2 planes
To document the degree of residual tumor, the following must be obtained:
- All patients must have a brain MRI with and without gadolinium and a spine magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), if clinically indicated,with and without gadolinium, performed within 2 weeks prior to study enrollment
- Patients with evidence of new central nervous system (CNS) hemorrhage of more than punctate size and/or more than 3 foci of punctate hemorrhage on baseline MRI obtained within 14 days prior to study enrollment are not eligible
Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance score of 0, 1, or 2 (use Karnofsky for patients > 16 years of age and Lansky for patients ≤ 16 years of age)
- Neurological deficits in patients must have been relatively stable for a minimum of 1 week prior to study enrollment; patients who are unable to walk because of paralysis, but who are up in a wheelchair, will be considered ambulatory for the purpose of assessing the performance score
- Peripheral absolute neutrophil count (ANC) ≥ 1,000/μL
- Platelet count ≥ 75,000/μL (transfusion independent, defined as not receiving platelet transfusions within the 7-day period prior to enrollment)
- Hemoglobin ≥ 8.0 g/dL (may receive red blood cell [RBC] transfusions)
Creatinine clearance or radioisotope glomerular filtration rate (GFR) ≥ 70 mL/min OR serum creatinine based on age/gender as follows:
- 0.4 mg/dL (1 month to < 6 months of age)
- 0.5 mg/dL (6 months to < 1 year of age)
- 0.6 mg/dL (1 to < 2 years of age)
- 0.8 mg/dL (2 to < 6 years of age)
- 1.0 mg/dL (6 to < 10 years of age)
- 1.2 mg/dL (10 to < 13 years of age)
- 1.5 mg/dL (male) or 1.4 mg/dL (female) (13 to < 16 years of age)
- 1.7 mg/dL (male) or 1.4 mg/dL (female) (≥ 16 years of age)
- Total bilirubin ≤ 1.5 times upper limit of normal (ULN)
- Serum glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase (SGOT/AST) and serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase (SGPT/ALT) ≤ 2.5 times ULN
- Shortening fraction of ≥ 27% by echocardiogram OR ejection fraction of ≥ 50% by radionuclide angiogram
- Corrected QT interval < 450 msec (males) or < 470 msec (females)
- Prothrombin time (PT) / international normalized ratio (INR) ≤ 1.5 times ULN
- Partial thromboplastin time (PTT) ≤ 1.5 times ULN
Patients must not have a history of cardiac disease including, but not limited to:
Uncontrolled hypertension within 12 months prior to enrollment; uncontrolled hypertension is defined as follows:
- Patients aged ≤ 17 years: greater than 95th percentile systolic and diastolic blood pressure based on age and height which is not controlled by one anti-hypertensive medication
- Patients aged > 17 years: systolic blood pressure ≥ 140 mm Hg and/or diastolic blood pressure ≥ 90 mm Hg which is not controlled by one anti-hypertensive medication
- Ongoing cardiac dysrhythmias ≥ grade 2 or atrial fibrillation of any grade
- Unstable angina, symptomatic congestive heart failure, or myocardial infarction
Patients with a seizure disorder may be enrolled if on non-enzyme-inducing anticonvulsants and well controlled
- Commonly used non-enzyme-inducing anticonvulsants include: gabapentin, lamotrigine, levetiracetam, tiagabine, topiramate, valproic acid, and zonisamide
- Patients must not have had a cerebrovascular accident or transient is chemic attack within 12 months prior to enrollment
- Patients must not have had a pulmonary embolism or other significant thromboembolic event within 12 months prior to enrollment
- Patients must not have had grade ≥ 3 hemorrhage within 4 weeks prior to enrollment
- Patients must not have had any of the following diagnoses within 6 months prior to enrollment: peptic ulcer disease, inflammatory bowel disease, or diverticulitis
- Patients with a diagnosis of abdomen fistula, gastrointestinal (GI) perforation, or intra-abdominal abscess within 6 months prior to enrollment are not eligible
- Patients who have an uncontrolled infection are not eligible
- Patients with hypothyroidism that has not been well-controlled by medications for at least 2 weeks prior to study entry are not eligible
- Patients who have a personal history of genetic and/or congenital cardiac abnormalities are not eligible
- Patients who have a history of allergic reactions to compounds of similar chemical or biological composition to sunitinib are not eligible
- Patients who have any other condition that could result in an inability to swallow capsules/sprinkles or absorb oral sunitinib administered through a gastric tube are not eligible
- Patients with body surface area < 0.55 m^2 or > 2.18 m^2 are not eligible
- Female patients who are pregnant are not eligible
- Lactating females are not eligible unless they have agreed not to breastfeed their infants
- Female patients of childbearing potential are not eligible unless a negative pregnancy test result has been obtained within the past 4 weeks
- Sexually active patients of reproductive potential are not eligible unless they have agreed to use an effective contraceptive method for the duration of their study participation
- No concurrent use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), clopidogrel, warfarin, heparin, low molecular weight heparin, dipyridamole, or aspirin therapy > 81 mg/day
- Patients must have fully recovered from the acute toxic effects of all prior chemotherapy, immunotherapy, or radiotherapy (RT) prior to entering this study
- Must not have received myelosuppressive chemotherapy within 3 weeks of entry onto this study (6 weeks if prior nitrosourea)
- At least 7 days since the completion of therapy with a biologic agent; for agents that have known adverse events occurring beyond 7 days after administration, this period must be extended beyond the time during which adverse events are known to occur
- At least 3 half-lives must have elapsed since prior therapy that included a monoclonal antibody
At least 24 weeks must have elapsed if prior full-field RT
- ≥ 2 weeks must have elapsed if prior local palliative RT (small port) or limited-field RT
≥ 3 months must have elapsed since prior stem cell transplant (SCT) or rescue with total-body irradiation (TBI)
- No evidence of active graft-vs-host disease
- Patients who are receiving dexamethasone must be on a stable or decreasing dose for at least 7 days prior to enrollment
- Patients must not have received potent cytochrome P450-3A4 (CY3A4) inhibitors and/or inducers within 7 days prior to study enrollment and potent inducers within 12 days prior to study enrollment and during study
- At least 7 days must have elapsed since the completion of therapy with a hematopoietic growth factor
Patients who have previously received sunitinib or who have received other VEGF-, PDGFR-, or KIT-targeted therapy are not eligible
- Patients who received bevacizumab as part of their prior therapy may enroll on study
- Patients must not have received more than 2 prior chemotherapy and/or RT regimens; for example, 1 initial treatment course of chemotherapy and/or RT (counts as 1 treatment course) and at relapse may have received 1 treatment course of chemotherapy and/or RT (counts as 1 treatment course)
- Patients who received prior therapy with known risk for cardiovascular complications (e.g., anthracycline therapy or prior RT that included the heart and/or craniospinal radiation) are not eligible
- Patients receiving ongoing treatment with therapeutic doses (i.e., therapeutic INR levels) of coumarin derivatives or oral anti-vitamin K agents are not eligible
- Patients receiving antiretroviral therapy for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) disease are not eligible
- Patients who are started on protocol therapy on a phase II study prior to study enrollment are considered ineligible
- No other concurrent chemotherapy, investigational agents, or immunomodulating agents
- No concurrent RT
To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contact information provided by the sponsor.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT01462695
|Principal Investigator:
|Cynthia Wetmore
|Children's Oncology Group
|Responsible Party:
|National Cancer Institute (NCI)
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|Other Study ID Numbers:
NCI-2011-03536 ( Registry Identifier: CTRP (Clinical Trial Reporting Program) )
ACNS1021 ( Other Identifier: Children's Oncology Group )
ACNS1021 ( Other Identifier: CTEP )
U10CA098543 ( U.S. NIH Grant/Contract )
|First Posted:
|October 31, 2011 Key Record Dates
|Results First Posted:
|March 23, 2015
|Last Update Posted:
|August 27, 2015
|Last Verified:
|June 2015
Neoplasms, Neuroepithelial
Neuroectodermal Tumors
Neoplasms, Germ Cell and Embryonal
Neoplasms by Histologic Type
Neoplasms, Glandular and Epithelial
Neoplasms, Nerve Tissue
Antineoplastic Agents
Angiogenesis Inhibitors
Angiogenesis Modulating Agents
Growth Substances
Physiological Effects of Drugs
Growth Inhibitors
Protein Kinase Inhibitors
Enzyme Inhibitors
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action


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KS® Euro Tail Lights (Clear)
Posted by kwikdk_636 - (1996 - 2002 Mercedes E320)
The tail lights arrived on time for me to change the old lights over the weekend.
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Great game, another classic in what has become a spectacular rivalry. As always, it came down to the final seconds. For those who weren't there, I've posted a link to the game story below.
Here is my post-game analysis:
–James McNally proved yet again why he's Somerset County's best big man in the last 10 years. His outlet pass to Keith Woung-Fallon in the final seconds, which set up the game-winning free throw, was both heady and perfectly executed.
–This is the first time I can recall seeing Bridgewater squander a 15-point lead. Credit to Immaculata; a lesser team would have folded. But just as much credit to the Panthers, who got it together in the nick of time.
–Keith Woung-Fallon's winning free throw hung on the rim for about 5 minutes, right?
–Don't be surprised if Gamal Mohamed breaks into the Spartans' starting lineup. The sophomore guard not only ignited the comeback, but he did so in the face of great defense. He earned every one of his 19 points.
–Jared Rothbard's considerable improvement at point guard puts Bridgewater in a position to make a deep run in North Jersey, Section 2, Group IV — the best public school section in the state. Barring a surprise later this week, the Panthers will get a No. 1 or No. 2 seed, which means a critical home game in he semfinal round.
–Great chants by the student-fans. At one point Bridgewater's side chanted "County champions." Immaculata responded with "state champions," referring to football. Bridgewater countered with "football's over." Immaculata responded with "that was last year." My favorite chant, though, was at the beginning of the fourth quarter. With BR up 15, the Panther faithful chanted, "Please stay seated" to Immaculata. It didn't happen, but nice work anyway.
–I'll be shocked if these teams don't meet again in the Somerset County final Feb. 24.
–I'll be shocked if the game doesn't come down to the final minute.
–I'll be shocked if Bridgewater doesn't figure out a way to win.


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Bangor police investigate stabbing death at city apartment
BANGOR, Maine (AP) � Police are investigating the stabbing death of a man at a two-unit apartment house in Bangor, but nobody has been arrested.
Police say the man was injured and taken to Eastern Maine Medical Center after officers were called to the Elm Street residence at about 2:30 a.m. Saturday. The man, whose name has not been released, died late Saturday morning.
Officials said the people involved knew each other and that several people were present when the stabbing took place.
Sgt. Paul Edwards told the Bangor Daily News (http://bit.ly/Vboxht ) that's it's unclear what led up to the stabbing.
Autopsy results are expected Monday.
Information from: Bangor Daily News, http://www.bangordailynews.com