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Objective, Noninvasive Wound Assessment Using B-Mode Ultrasonography
Disclosures: Dr. Wendelken is a consultant for Biosound Ultrasound Co., part owner of Hudson Diagnostic Imaging, and owner and inventor of the ultrasound device used in this study.
Developments in advanced wound care have concentrated on wound treatments and therapies. There has been little progress in the field of wound assessment and diagnostics. Clinicians have had to rely on clinical expertise and invasive methods to inspect pathology before making decisions about wound etiology and wound complications. Using diagnostic ultrasound, a novel technique has been developed to evaluate wounds objectively and noninvasively. This technique, called Wound-Mapping® (Hudson Diagnostic Imaging LLC, Elmwood Park, New Jersey) is a significant advance in the field of wound assessment and offers a sophisticated way to measure wound size, depth, undermining, edema, and abnormalities in dermis, muscle, fat, and bone surface.
The purpose of this paper is twofold. First, the authors will introduce diagnostic ultrasound as a tool for noninvasive wound assessment. Second, the authors will share their experiences using ultrasound in the examination of chronic wounds of varying etiologies.
Overview of Diagnostic Ultrasound
Ultrasonography has been an integral part of medicine for more than 30 years. It is best known for its use in the area of obstetrics and gynecology, cardiology, radiology, internal medicine, and vascular surgery.[1] Today, sophisticated ultrasound machines can produce three-dimensional images.[2] Ultrasound systems use relatively high-frequency sound waves that are pulsed at a specific time interval through a transducer. This same transducer listens for echoes that are produced by various tissues. After capturing these echoes, a central processing unit compiles the echoes into an image that is sent to a display (cathode ray tube or solid state display). Today's high-speed electronics have made it possible to package a high-resolution, cost-effective imaging tool that provides accurate and reproducible ultrasound scans.[3] Some portable ultrasound scanners can be worn on physicians' wrists while maintaining a reasonable degree of performance.
The increased diagnostic capabilities of ultrasound technology are directly related to the availability of advanced microprocessors, which have also lowered the cost of ultrasound scanners. Practical transducers now have a frequency range from 3.0Mhz to 20Mhz with axial and spatial resolution in the hundreds of millimeters (transducer and scanner dependent). Unlike magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), a benefit of these advances is that clinicians have the option to scan soft tissue via musculoskeletal ultrasound in the office or clinic setting. This modality is readily available for physicians to scan wounds during typical patient office visits, thereby avoiding potential MRI scheduling delays and follow-up consultations. Less obvious to the patient but more important to the physician is the capability of real-time imaging of structures for immediate diagnoses or to rule out diagnoses with no delay in final report generation. Radiographs (x-rays) often are the first type of diagnostic imaging performed on wounds to rule out infection of bone and soft-tissue involvement. However, radiographic images can be misleading because pathologic changes may not appear for two weeks following the x-ray. Computerized tomography (CT) scans, like MRI, may have scheduling delays, which consume valuable time before results are obtained; this may lead to increased morbidity for patients. Of the four imaging modalities, only diagnostic ultrasound is totally noninvasive and has no contraindications, such as harmful x-rays, injected dyes, magnetic fields, or potential patient clostrophobia.
Physics of Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Imaging
A full study of ultrasound physics and related terminology is beyond the scope of this article; however, a brief review is helpful in understanding diagnostic ultrasound.
Unlike light waves, sound waves do not have the ability to be transmitted through a vacuum.4 Sound requires a physical medium through which to travel, such as a solid, liquid, or gas matter. When a sound wave is emitted from a source, it encounters a transmission medium. A sound wave can be propagated through that medium by causing molecules to vibrate or move a short distance. When the molecules move or vibrate, they encounter adjacent molecules, which cause those molecules to move or vibrate. This process continues, which allows the sound wave to travel through the medium.[5] A frequency above 20KHz is not audible to the human ear, and because of this property, these sound waves are termed ultrasound. Ultrasound devices use gel as a contact medium during ultrasound exams. The gel permits the ultrasound wave to be transmitted from a transducer through the gel and into the body. Ultrasound transducers in medicine generate sound waves that have a frequency between 1 and 20MHz (1 hertz=1 cycle per sec: 1MHz=1 million cycles per second).
Ultrasound travels through various materials at different velocities. Table 1 gives the speed of sound through the various tissues in the human body.[6] The majority of the tissues in the body transmit sound at approximately 1500m/sec. The higher the density of a material the faster the sound travels through that material. Air, for example, is a combination of gases (having low density) and conducts sound at a speed that travels at 331 meters per second. The speed of sound in bone, a highly dense structure, is 4,080 meters per second. The less dense soft tissues and bodily fluids transmit sound at an average speed of about 1540 m/sec.
Producing an image from ultrasound. Diagnostic ultrasound utilizes sound energy to produce an image. Linear array transducers contain a series of piezoelectric crystals arranged in a linear flat pattern.[5] Piezoelectric crystals within the transducer have unique physical and electrical properties. When rapidly changing alternating voltage is applied to a crystal, it will vibrate and generate sound at a specific frequency (e.g., 8.0Mhz). The sound waves emitted from the transducer encounter various tissues and generate echoes, which are then captured by this same transducer. The captured sound waves cause the crystals in the transducer to vibrate and generate an electric current. The current is converted into an image that is viewed on the ultrasound screen.[5]
Image resolution and the acoustic window. The resolution of the images produced by ultrasound are measured in two axes, the axial and horizontal resolutions. Axial resolution is the ability to distinguish two objects as being separate when they are directly over each other.[5] The frequency of the transducer is the main property that helps determine the axial resolution. In general, the higher the frequency the greater the axial resolution. Horizontal resolution is the ability to distinguish two objects as separate when they are located side by side and of equal distance from the transducer.[5]
The maximum amount of tissue that can be scanned by a transducer is limited by what is known as the acoustic window.[5] The acoustic window is equal to the length and width of the crystal array within the end of the transducer. Figure 1 is a picture of a typical 8.0MHz linear array transducer.
Ultrasound images are best acquired by placing the probe directly over the area to be scanned. The maximum amount of echoes are captured when the acoustic window on the transducer is perpendicular to the structure scanned. The angle at which the sound waves encounter the tissue is called the angle of incidence; this angle should be as close to 90 degrees as possible.[6] If the angle of the sound beam is greater or less than 90 degrees, the image generated will be less than optimal due to reflection of the sound wave away from the transducer.
When performing an ultrasound scan, fluid and structures comprising the approximate density of fluid will present a low acoustic impedance to the sound beam.[5,6] Accordingly, this low acoustic impedance generates few echoes, which manifest themselves as dark displays on the screen. For example, ganglion cysts, fluid-filled sacs, abscesses, or other such structures generate few echoes and will appear as black areas on the ultrasound display. At the other extreme, dense structures, such as bone, are highly reflective and deliver a high acoustic impedance in the realm of the sound beam, which makes that area of the screen bright white. The remaining soft tissue (muscles, tendons, ligaments, etc.) will fall between grades of black and white contingent upon the quality of that system's digital scan conversion.
Diagnostic ultrasound does not have the ability to penetrate bone; however, the surface of bone or periosteum can be examined for injuries, such as fractures or other inflammatory conditions of the periosteum including osteomyelitis. Only one surface of bone can be examined at one time. This lack of echoes through the surface of bone casts an acoustic shadow as seen in Figure 2.[7,8]
Frequency, Imaging, and Modes
Transducer frequency has a direct effect on image resolution. In general, the higher the frequency the higher the resolution.[6,8] This higher frequency does, however, limit the amount of tissue penetration. Table 2 is a summary of the effect of transducer frequency.[4] Much like a computer, the actual image produced by a scanner is the product of the transducer, the software driving the transducer, the electronic components processing the information, and the resolution of the display used to view the image.
Imaging modes. There are three basic imaging modes used in ultrasound: B-mode, M-mode, and Duplex scan.[9] The B-mode is an ultrasound image that is taken in two dimensions. The image is measured across the top and down the side of the screen just like a regular picture. The M-mode is a two-dimensional image that allows the recording of motion. The Duplex scan incorporates both B-Mode and color flow Doppler, which has its main applications in vascular and cardiac imaging. The ultrasound device discussed in this article utilizes the B-Mode.
Case Studies
Prior to scanning, the wound must be thoroughly cleansed with saline to assure the wound bed is free of debris and residues (any foreign materials may cause artifacts in imaging). The wound cavity is filled with a wound ultrasound transmission gel and then covered with an ultrasound film dressing (SonoView™ Wound Mapping Gel and Sound-Seal™ Ultrasound Film Dressing, Hudson Diagnostic Imaging, Elmwood Park, New Jersey) (Figure 3).
The ultrasound film dressing is made of urethane (0.5mm) and is coated with a medical-grade acrylic adhesive. The ultrasound transmission gel is used to fill the wound cavity and to eliminate any dead space or air pockets. The dressing seals the wound containing the gel and protects the wound from the transducer. Additional transmission gel is applied to the surface of the transducer and placed at a 90-degree angle to the wound.
Longitudinal and transverse scans are obtained by placing the probe in either direction and slowly scanning the wound from margin to margin (Figure 4). The Hudson 2020, 2040, and 2060 ultrasound scanners were used to scan the wounds in this study. Each scanner utilizes a linear array transducer with a frequency that ranges from 8.0 to 12.0Mhz. An image of a diabetic neuropathic foot ulcer (DFU) scanned in both the longitudinal and transverse axes (Figure 5) demonstrates the skin surface (SS), the ulcer (U), the base of the wound (WB), and the proximal end of the fifth metatarsal (M). In the transverse section, tunneling of the ulcer can be seen (T). Nearly exact measurements (within 0.1mm) of wound size (length, width, surface area, depth, and volume) may be calculated using the digital calipers.
Diabetic foot ulcers (DFU). The first case study involved an ischemic ulcer on the great toe in a type I insulin-dependent diabetic (IDDM) patient. Figure 6 includes a picture of the wound of the hallux and distal phalanx of the left foot. The ultrasound scan illustrates the ulcer and erosion of the distal phalanx caused by osteomyelitis. Figure 6 also includes the appearance of normal bone. Note the bright band caused by the high acoustic impedance of the cortical surface of normal bone. Below the surface of normal bone, the image appears dark due to the inability of ultrasound waves to pass through the bone. The scan of the ulcer in Figure 6 shows the distal phalanx to be discontinuous and dull. The cortical surface is uneven and pitted. Also, there is the absence of the solidly darkened area below the bone with significantly less acoustic shadowing.
The next case is an example of a diabetic neuropathic ulcer over the fifth metatarsal on the right foot. The photograph along with a longitudinal and transverse ultrasound scan can be seen in Figure 7. The scan from this fairly superficial ulcer shows a normal metatarsal head directly below. Localized edema can be visualized as the fluid space surrounding the ulcer. Localized edema is an indication that pressure and shear forces have not been adequately relieved. This signals the physician that footwear and offloading instructions need to be reviewed for the patient in order for proper healing to take place.
The third DFU case is an example of pressure and friction damage caused in an insensate foot (Figure 8). The skin over the first metatarsal phalangeal joint, although damaged, has not ulcerated. Upon scanning, deep damage can be seen to the flexor tendon and joint capsule. There is evident erosion of the metatarsal secondary to osteomyelitis.
Pressure ulcers. This case study involves a stage 3 pressure ulcer over the ischial tuberosity in a patient with spinal cord injury. Figure 9 is the photograph of the wound prior to ultrasound scanning. Included in Figure 9 are the corresponding images of this same wound. This wound was caused by a combination of pressure and shearing forces and is approximately 1cm deep. The exact size can be measured (1.55cm by .076cm) with digital calipers as demonstrated in Figure 9.
Another pressure ulcer found over the heel of the foot can be seen in Figure 10. The resulting scan, taken along the retrocalcaneal surface, reveals a large heel spur immediately below the ulcer. The bone spur makes it difficult to provide adequate pressure relief.
Lower leg ulcers and chronic venous insufficiency. A venous ulcer on the medial aspect of the malleolus is presented in Figure 11. The ulcer had a six-year history of nonhealing. The wound measured 3.24cm in length, 1.6cm in width, and was 48mm deep. The distal tibia appeared intact and showed no evidence of osteomyelitis. Most venous ulcers are not deep, averaging less than 4mm in depth.
Figure 12 illustrates a patient with chronic venous insufficiency and associated symptomatology (hemosiderosis, stasis dermatitis, and lipodermatosclerosis). Ultrasound scans were obtained over an area of lipodermatosclerosis and an area of normal skin (proximal). Hypoechoic regions can be observed in the scan of the skin hardened by lipodermatosclerosis. These hypoechoic areas are caused by superficial veracosities with pooled venous blood.
The next case is a venous ulcer with a long-standing history of nonhealing. Figure 13 shows the ulcerated skin on the medial aspect of the left leg above the malleolus. In the scan, below the ulcer diffuse hyperechoic (brighter) areas can be seen extending deep into the tissue. These areas are fibrin deposits from leaky vessels that have calcified causing induration of the skin. The more diffuse hypoechoic (darker) areas are interstitial edema whereas the dark pockets are veracosities with pooled blood.
Pyoderma gangrenosum. Pyoderma gangrenosum (PG) is an inflammatory condition that can result in skin ulceration. The salient feature of PG is an irregular ulcer (usually painful) with a raised inflammatory border.[10] Ulcers may be confined to the dermis but often extend into fat and even down to fascia. A halo of erythema surrounds the margin of an advancing ulceration, which may expand rapidly in one direction and more slowly in another so that a serpiginous configuration of the ulcer results.[10,11] Most consider PG a manifestation of altered immunity without consistent pattern of immunologic disturbance.[12] The condition may be idiopathic or may be associated with inflammatory bowel disease, rheumatoid arthritis, IgA gammopathy, or myeloproliferative disorders.[10] The pathophysiologic mechanism of PG is unknown.
Histologically, there is edema, massive neutrophilic inflammation, engorgement, thrombosis of small and medium sized vessels, necrosis, and hemorrhage.[10,11] The heavy infiltration of polymorphonuclear leukocytes may lead to abcess formation and liquefaction of the collagen.
This case study illustrates a large ulcer secondary to PG in a patient with a history of inflammatory bowel disease. The ulcer is on the posterior aspect of the right leg involving the area above the distal calf muscle. Figure 14 is a photograph of the ulcer and the resultant scan obtained. The ulcer margin was advancing laterally and the scan was confined to that area of the ulcer.
The device discussed in this article is a new application of diagnostic ultrasound. It provides a noninvasive means of imaging of wounds. Nearly exact objective measurements can be made noninvasively and without probing. Chronic wounds and surrounding tissues can be assessed for abnormalities, foreign bodies, and depth of injury. Inflammation and edema can be evaluated and measured in order to gauge the effects of therapies and offloading modalities.
Information is being gathered to compare this device with other diagnostic tools, such as MRI and CT scans. Sensitivity and specificity studies comparing this device to traditional histopathologic tests are in progress to evaluate whether this method can effectively diagnose osteomyelitis and other ulcer-causing conditions, such as vasculitis, PG, scleroderma, lupus, and sarcoidosis. The fact that this imaging can be performed without relying on injected substances holds great promise for the ischemic limb. This method may also be a viable diagnostic tool to evaluate wounds and associated soft-tissue pathology. The value of having a noninvasive imaging device that can be used in the office or clinic cannot be understated. A physician's ability to make a diagnosis in real time during an office visit is strategically advantageous to both the clinician and the patient. The combination of a clinician's assessment of a wound, the ability to see beyond the walls of a wound using this diagnostic assessment tool, and incorporating advanced wound care products suggest a reduction in patient morbidity and treatment costs.


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Todd Taylor and company demonstrate methods to extricate a patient who is trapped in the driver seat of a school bus or tractor trailer. Sponsored by Holmatro.
[MUSIC] Hello and welcome to Fire Engineering Training Minutes. My name is Todd Taylor. I'm Battalion Chief of the Wayne Township Fire Department. In today's segment, we're going to talk about the driver being trapped behind the wheel. Whether it be a school bus, which is this case what we're using. Or a semi tractor trailer. All of the same principles will apply. We arrive on the scene. We perform stabilization on the exterior and then enter into the incident scene, whether it be a bus or a semi. As we enter in, the first thing we want to do is ensure the parking brake has been set. If not, simply pull the parking brake. One of the easiest ways. To get the victim out from underneath the steering wheel, may very well be to operate the air ride seat. Simply pushing the button, allowing the air out of the seat, may very well free your patient. If that doesn't work, find the tilt wheel mechanism, and tilt the wheel. If we lower the air out of the seat, and tilt the steering wheel, and there's still not enough room, or there's too much damage to do either of those. We can cut the ring off of the steering wheel. The first thing that we want to do is make sure that we've taken the vehicle down to a zero mechanical state by disconnecting the, the batteries. Once that's done, our rescuers are gonna come in, check to see if there's an airbag. If there is an airbag, we're gonna make sure that we cut the ring and not the spoke. If there's no airbag in place we can cut the ring and the spokes. Rescuer's gonna come in, we put hard protection in place to make sure that we don't injure the patient, or we don't drop that wheel down on the patient. First cut is made on the spokes since there are no steering, or no air bag in place. Once that is made, the second rescuer is going to come in stabilize the wheel. And then the second cut can be made. Once that second cut is made, the entire steering wheel will come away. Depending on what type of steering wheel you have, there may be two or three spokes. Cut all of the spokes. And again, if there's an airbag in place, cut the ring. Under no circumstances should you attempt to cut the steering column. If we attempt to cut the steering column, we will apply force to that steering column, and possibly dislodge that back into our victim. In this segment we've shown three separate ways. To attempt to rescue a victim that is trapped either by a steering wheel or by proximity of the dash itself. Thank you for watching Training Minutes. Thank you Talamatra for sponsoring this event. My name's Todd Taylor.

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Families and Literacy:
Reading Checkup for Babies and Toddlers (Ages 0–2)
How are your children developing as readers, and what can you do to help? Use RIF's series of Reading Checkups to evaluate your children's progress through six stages of reading development, from picture-pointing to independent reading.
Each checkup describes the knowledge and skills that most children demonstrate at a given stage and suggests how they can be nurtured.
How to Use the Checkups
Use the reading checkups the way a doctor uses a growth chart. Look for a steady pattern of growth with a few lulls and spurts. That's a healthy sign that your child is doing well in reading.
Age or grade ranges are listed for each checkup, but just as a guide. We recommend that even if your child is already in school, you begin with the Reading Checkup for Babies and Toddlers and work your way forward. That way you will better appreciate the steady growth your child has already made toward becoming an independent reader.
How Parents Can Help
Parents play a key role in their children's reading development at every stage. As you mark your child's progress, don't forget to check up on what you can be doing to actively promote your child's interest and skills.
What Do the Checkups Mean?
Notice where most of your check marks fall. If your answers are mostly A's, your child may still be making the transition from an earlier stage. If the answers are mostly B's, your child is in the middle of this stage. If you checked mostly C's, your child is probably stepping up to the next level. If you have any concerns about your child's reading progress, talk to your child's teacher or pediatrician.
Checkup for Babies and Toddlers:
It's never too soon to begin reading to your child. Babies enjoy hearing a parent's voice, even if they can't understand the words. They soak up the language and attention. Toddlers can listen longer and follow a simple story. They focus on the pictures, but they are learning some of the basics about reading, such as how to hold a book and turn the pages. They are also learning to love reading.
Does your child...
1. Respond happily to reading by waving hands or batting the pages?
a. not yet b. sometimes c. often
2. Treat books differently than other playthings?
a. not yet b. sometimes c. often
3. Join in when you read rhymes, sounds, or lines that repeat?
a. not yet b. sometimes c. often
4. Want to read the same book again and again?
a. not yet b. sometimes c. often
Can your child...
1. Hold a book right-side up and turn the pages one at a time?
a. not yet b. sometimes c. often
2. Point to something in a picture and say its name?
a. not yet b. sometimes c. often
3. Retell something that happened during the day?
a. not yet b. some words c. often
4. Hold a crayon in a fist and scribble?
a. not yet b. without control c. with control
Not to worry! It's okay if your child...
1. Teethes on books or handles them roughly at first. Babies treat books like toys.
2. Quickly loses interest or is easily distracted when you read. Skip to a favorite page.
3. Wants to read the same story over and over again. Children learn through repetition.
4. Shows little interest in reading. Put the book down and try again later.
Source: Reading Checkup Guide: Helping Your Children Become Better Readers, developed for "Read Me a Story," a RIF/VISA brochure.


text: Close Tweet0 Share0 Comment0 Share0 Share0 Stumble It0 Print0 More Point Forward Thanksgiving-inspired All-Grateful Team by Ben Golliver Twitter Email Posted: Wed Nov. 27, 2013 The Celtics' Keith Bogans (left), has five million reasons to be grateful. (Jared Wickerham/NBAE/Getty Images)The NBA's most-coveted and discussed honors -- All-Star, All-NBA, MVP, etc. -- are dominated by a very small percentage of the players who make up the league's 450 roster spots and tend to show up over and over again.All 10 players voted in by fans to start the 2013 All-Star Game were previously All-Stars, and eight of those 10 were 2012 All-Star starters. There's a very good chance that eight of 2013's 10 will be selected as starters again in 2014. Of the 24 total players initially selected for the 2013 All-Star team, only six were first-timers, and that number was actually greater than we've become accustomed to seeing in recent years. What's more, 14 of the 15 players that were selected to the three 2013 All-NBA teams were already recognized 2013 All-Stars.You get the picture. It's time to spread the wealth and recognition around a little bit. SI.com will try to highlight some of the NBA's overlooked characters and compelling stories in a weekly round-up dubbed "The Point Forward All-Stars."The Point Forward All-Stars will have a new theme each week centered on a single shared trait that brings together the team members. With Thanksgiving fast approaching, SI.com presents the All-Grateful team, comprised of five players who will be savoring their turkey a little more than usual this year.The Point Forward's All-Grateful TeamKeith Bogans, Celtics -- Grateful for: Large amounts of moneyA unanimous selection to the First Team, Bogans was immediately voted captain by his fellow All-Grateful team members in hopes that he would pick up the dinner tab. There's been a running joke that Toronto Mayor Rob Ford, caught up in a drug/sex/whatever scandal, has the perfect job now that he's been stripped of his authority but still receives his salary. Free money, no work. Sounds perfect, right?Almost. Ford's got it pretty good, but he has nothing on Bogans, who combines a sky-high dollar/work ratio with a life free of paparazzi and political enemies. As ShamSports.com painstakingly detailed in July, Bogans is receiving $5.1 million guaranteed this season because the Celtics and Nets needed to pay someone to make their giant blockbuster trade involving Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce legal under NBA rules. For comparison's sake, that's roughly the same salary as guys like Anthony Davis, Lou Williams, J.J. Hickson and Martell Webster.Now that we're a month into the season, how exactly is that investment paying off for Boston? So far, Bogans, 33, has yet to score for the rebuilding Celtics, and his only box score contributions have been one steal and one missed three-pointer in 15 minutes of action. He's reportedly staying busy by running on a treadmill while he watches MarShon Brooks play one-on-one with an assistant coach and by using that fabled "veteran voice" to help guide his younger teammates.The $5.1 million isn't just a lot of money for doing very little, it's also way too much for being Bogans. During the first 10 years of his career, Bogans averaged just $1.4 million in salary, and he had never previously earned more than $2.6 million in a season. Let the gravy flow this week, Mr. Bogans, and safe travels to your holiday festivities. Remember, a diamond-encrusted golden parachute isn't an ideal mode of transportation during winter weather.GOLLIVER: Kobe passionately defends his new contract extensionKevin Martin, Timberwolves -- Grateful for: Making the right decisionFor those who enjoy a little self-reflection with their cranberry sauce, Martin is the paragon this year. Did anyone make a better call in free agency than Martin, who cashed out with a 4-year, $27.8 million contract with the Timberwolves, and former coach Rick Adelman, rather than re-signing with the Thunder or looking elsewhere.We're still firmly in the small sample size honeymoon period, but the fit between player, coach and team has played out even better than expected. Martin is averaged 22.5 points and shooting a scorching 45.8 percent from deep, slotting in perfectly as a starting two guard and the outside scoring complement to alpha dog Kevin Love. The Timberwolves ranked dead last in three-point percentage last season; Martin's arrival has helped push their ranking in that category up to 23rd, which is slightly more respectable. Even more than the floor-spacing and his off-ball movement has been his reliability: Minnesota just couldn't seem to find a solid fit at the position in recent years, and Martin's ability to play 35 minutes a night has been huge in helping the Timberwolves field a starting lineup that enjoys nice chemistry and has produced a plus-3.5 net rating.To summarize, Martin received: a handsome, long-term deal; a fun band of teammates; an enhanced role as a go-to guy rather than a Sixth Man; and a coach in Adelman who has helped him put up his best numbers since 2011. The only missing ingredient is the winning, as the Timberwolves are back to .500 after a two-game losing streak, but they should be in the postseason discussion all year long. Martin said recently that choosing Minnesota was the "biggest decision" of his career, and his season so far has provided nothing but validation that he made the right call.Tony Wroten, Sixers -- Grateful for: A shotA good percentage of NBA players will point to the night they were drafted as one of the best moments of their lives. The glow that comes with shaking David Stern's hand and inking a contract that is guaranteed for two years can fade quickly without the chance for some real playing time. How many first-round picks really want to learn from the sidelines? How many really want to prove themselves (again) in the D-League? How many honestly have Summer League circled on their calendar as the highlight of their year? How many want to be surrounded by judgmental eyes at the holiday dinner table as the proverbial post-college 20-something struggling to find a foothold in the professional world?Opportunity is all that matters for young players looking to make a name for themselves, and opportunity is exactly what Tony Wroten didn't have last season. After going one-and-done at the University of Washington, the lefty guard out of Seattle made just 35 appearances for the Grizzlies as a rookie with Mike Conley, Tony Allen, Jerryd Bayless and others above him on the depth chart. His short-term prospects flipped upside down in August when the Grizzlies agreed to hand him off to the Sixers for nothing more than a heavily-protected 2014 second-round pick. Instead of sitting and watching, Wroten would have the chance to learn on the job for one of the league's most barren rosters.It took just 11 games for Wroten to play more minutes than he did all of last season. One of those 11 games happened to be a breakout night in a win against the Rockets, as Wroten tallied a triple-double with 18 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds. Despite some injuries, rookie Michael Carter-Williams has garnered most of the headlines for a 6-9 Philadelphia team that is among the league's most pleasant surprises, but Wroten is an interesting story too because there's so much work to be done. His range is non-existent, he sometimes favors the flashy play over the sound one and he's only finishing 50 percent of his attempts at the rim this season.The theme here is grateful, though, and there is no doubt that Wroten would rather have his play dissected than be subjected to a second straight season of DNP-CDs. The quickness and athletic tools that earned him All-Pac-12 First Team honors in 2012 should keep him in Philadelphia's rotation this year and next, and who knows where that path will wind up taking him?Michael Beasley, Heat -- Grateful for: A second seventh chanceThe No. 2 pick in the 2008 draft has been a regular object of ridicule for The Point Forward over the years thanks to a laundry list of off-court incidents and some truly atrocious play. Last season, Beasley ranked dead last in the NBA when it came to Win Shares; that was fitting given his overwhelmingly negative contributions with the Suns, who bought him out this summer at a considerable expense so that they didn't have to deal with him anymore.What's happened since then has been fairly remarkable. Beasley's basic stats -- 10.3 points, 2.9 rebounds -- practically mirrors his numbers from last year, but his efficiency has absolutely skyrocketed thanks to the cozy surroundings offered by the two-time defending Heat. Pat Riley took a minimum salary flier on Beasley this summer, and so far it's been an unequivocal success: Beasley is shooting 56.5 percent from the field, his PER has doubled from last season (21.6 compared to 10.8) and his net-rating is a whopping plus-13.9. He's exercised good discipline on his shots -- almost half of his attempts are coming in the basket area, and he's not overindulging in fool-hardy three-pointers -- and he's essentially eliminated the off-court nonsense. (Yes, he did reportedly punch himself in the head during the preseason, but nobody's perfect.)With the right support system, a winning culture and a clearly-defined role, Beasley has stabilized a career that seemed like it could be heading for a very early end just a few months ago. He said this week that he feels like he's "grown a lot" and has a better understanding of the game. That's good because if things keep up like this, he'll be playing minutes in the postseason for a team that has the very highest expectations and the greatest degree of scrutiny. Further tests are coming, but Beasley should enjoy his meal at LeBron James' Ohio home this week, knowing that he's earned his invitation to the party.Alex Len, Suns -- Grateful for: ObscurityThis time of year, everyone hopes for good health and, unfortunately, that hasn't been a reality for Len, the No. 5 pick in the 2013 draft. The 7-foot-1 Ukrainian center had had multiple ankle surgeries this year and he's been sidelined with ankle soreness to the point that he's only appeared in four games so far this season. He's averaging 1.8 points and 1.8 rebounds, and his entire statistical production in November is equal to approximately one good half for Carter-Williams or Orlando's Victor Oladipo.Why should Len be grateful? Because just about no one is talking about him. How often can a seven-footer selected with a top-five pick battle injury issues and contribute next to nothing on a rebuilding team without setting off loud, repeated shouts of "bust" among the national media? Not often, and yet Len has so far remained virtually unscathed.He's been shielded by a perfect storm of distracting circumstances. Perhaps most importantly, No. 1 overall pick Anthony Bennett has dominated all the "bust" talk thanks a horrible start that saw him go just 1-for-21 over his first seven games and general uneven play by his Cavaliers. Next, Len has been disguised by the presence of other injured top-10 players: Otto Porter (No. 3), Nerlens Noel (No. 6), Trey Burke (No. 9) and CJ McCollum (No. 10) have played a combined four games so far this season.The low bar set by his draft classmates helps a lot, but Len is also benefiting from his Suns teammates, who raced out to a 5-2 start and remain 7-7 even though most analysts projected they would be the West's weakest team. Phoenix has enjoyed surprisingly productive play from second-year big man Miles Plumlee -- who is averaging 10 points and 8.4 rebounds -- and coach Jeff Hornacek has his team playing an aggressive, pressuring style that has produced the No. 9 defensive efficiency rating to date. Who is going to complain about an injured center when there's a capable stand-in and the defense is significantly over-achieving?Sooner or later, the Suns will need Len to pan out and be a key part of their future. 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(WSCR) The White Sox have obviously reached a boiling point.
Not even 11 hours after Ozzie Guillen snapped following Wednesday night's 2-1 loss in Kansas City, Don Cooper lost it on the Mully and Hanley Show on 670 The Score.
"I have no clue about that. I'm a coach," Cooper said after being asked if Dayan Viciedo could help the team. "Do I feel like something (has to be done)? Yeah, we have to score some runs. We gotta find a way to score some runs. That's what's gotta be done. And if we do, we have a chance to win. And if we don't, we won't.
"Nice try asking me to bring up (bleeping) Viciedo. I'm not in charge of making moves, you know. I'm in charge of coaching."
Cooper then hung up.
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Notebook: Dozier, Gardenhire watch video; Hendriks lights-out again
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MINNEAPOLIS -- As it turned out, the hotly-debated and pivotal groundball hit to shortstop Brian Dozier in the 10th inning on Sunday turned out to be a good learning experience.
Prior to batting practice on Monday, Dozier and manager Ron Gardenhire said down and watched video of the play -- a scenario that saw Jeff Keppinger hit a slow bouncer to Dozier with one out, the game tied 3-3 and the bases loaded. Dozier elected to get the sure out at first base, rather than throwing home or attempting to turn a difficult 6-4-3 double play.
After the game, Dozier -- without the benefit of replay at the time -- said, 'Every shortstop in the league would have done the same thing.'
But replays showed Desmond Jennings jogging from third base to home plate, which likely gave Dozier time to throw home for a force out.
"We talked about a lot of things, and I just wanted him to see exactly, because his thoughts were good, solid, but I don't think they went according to what you see on the video and what everybody's thoughts were outside watching," Gardenhire said.
"I thought we had time (to go home or to turn a double play). I got to the video, I saw where the runner was at, and I watched it, and I wanted him to see that, more than anything else. ...
"And his statements, where he said every shortstop in baseball would have done the same thing, and I wanted him to know, that in the first place, he's a rookie, and to say, 'Every shortstop in baseball,' and he understands that. He said it was out of pure excitement after the game, and that's good."
Gardenhire said sitting down and watching video stimulated a productive, back-and-forth conversation.
"I showed him where guys were at and options that he could have had. Instead of running through the ball, he could have planted his feet, I think he understands a lot now by watching video, which is a great thing," Gardenhire said. "Back in my day, we couldn't do that. Nowadays we can do that a lot easier."
Dozier received a night off on Monday, with Jamey Carroll shifting over to shortstop and Trevor Plouffe making his first start at third base in three weeks after spending time on the disabled list with a bruised thumb.
Diamond, Revere qualify for races
While everyone waited for Ben Revere to accumulate enough plate appearances to finally qualify for the American League batting title race, Scott Diamond quietly reached enough innings pitched to emerge on the ERA leaderboard on Monday.
After grinding out a solid seven-inning outing against the Rays on Sunday, Diamond reached 121 1/3 innings for the season, which is just enough to make him a qualified starter.
Diamond's 2.97 ERA currently ranks sixth in the American League.
Revere's batting average has dipped to .314 over the past week, but he still ranks 10th in the A.L.
As for Diamond, along with posting a sub-3.00 ERA, he has also gone at least seven innings in 10 of his 18 starts.
"He didn't have his good stuff yesterday, but he got long enough in there to give us a chance to win that game," general manager Terry Ryan said. "We should have won that game and we didn't. That's exactly the description that you can give Diamond -- he finds a way to stay out on that mound, and he did again yesterday, which was encouraging. He competes, he loves what he's doing, he adjusts. It doesn't matter if it's left or right-handed."
Diamond is under team control next season for approximately $500,000, and he is currently by far the Twins' most reliable starting pitcher.
Span sore
Denard Span left Sunday's game early with a sore shoulder after landing awkwardly while attempting to catch a sinking line drive.
X-rays came back negative, but Span remains sore and will likely miss some time.
"I woke up this morning feeling somewhat better than yesterday, range of motion was better," Span said. "So I guess today and the next couple days I'll get treatment on it and just monitor how I'm feeling each day. ...
"I think swinging isn't probably going to feel too good, the second part of my swing -- the follow-through. That's how I knew I couldn't go back into the game yesterday; I came down here and tried to take some swings off the tee and it didn't feel good."
Span said doctors put him on anti-inflammatories, and he'll likely get treatment two or three times a day early this week. He will also see a masseuse and a chiropractor on Tuesday.
"I think (Tuesday) I'll have a better idea if I'll be out for a day or another two or three, whatever," Span said.
"Nothing was broken. I was worried about that. I heard that pop, that's what scared me more than anything. It wasn't so much the collision; when I heard the pop, I'd never heard anything like that, and that's what caught my attention, that sound. I though for sure something was fractured, even if it was a hairline fracture -- I thought something was going to be out of place. Thank God it wasn't."
Hendriks lights-out again
Liam Hendriks continues to dominate at Triple-A Rochester.
On Sunday night, Hendriks pitched seven scoreless innings against Lehigh Valley, striking out four while allowing only four hits and a walk. Hendriks has allowed only one earned run over his past three starts, and he now owns a 1.99 ERA on the season in 99 1/3 innings. To go along with the miniscule ERA, Hendriks has 76 strikeouts while walking only 25.
He has effectively conquered Triple-A, but that success has yet to translate to the major leagues, where Hendriks has mostly struggled.
"The reports have been good on him, which is encouraging," Ryan said. "There's nothing wrong with him being down in Triple-A. We brought him up two different times and it didn't work out. Now, alright, stay down there and keep dominating."
Home runs were a major issue for Hendriks in his two stints with the Twins earlier this season. He allowed 10 of them in only 38 1/3 innings, but in Triple-A he has allowed only four -- and only one in his last 10 starts.
"I'd say it's indicative of him not centering balls in the plate," Ryan said.
"Pitching behind, then coming in with a pitch down the heart of the plate. ... You know he throws strikes. That's one thing about him. He's going to give up some home runs up here, because he is around the plate a lot. Sometimes you get away with those types of things at Triple-A that you don't up here, there's no question.
"He's been pretty dominant down there as of late. He's done well."
Hendriks is likely to be called back up in September, if not sooner.
Injury updates
• A follow-up MRI on Matt Capps' inflamed rotator cuff Monday showed no significant changes, meaning the right-hander will continue doing strengthening exercises for the time being. Capps said Sunday he hoped to start throwing again by Wednesday, but that now appears unlikely. Capps still hopes to be pitching again in September.
• 3B Trevor Plouffe (bruised thumb) was back in the Twins lineup on Monday night for the first time in three weeks. "It feels good. It's good to be back," he said. "I missed a lot of time. It kind of snuck up on me. I didn't realize I missed three weeks but watching those games when the team was on the road made me really miss being in there."
• RHP Carl Pavano (shoulder) had his latest start rained out, so he will pitch again on Thursday -- likely 50 pitches for the Fort Myers Miracle.
• RHP Kyle Gibson (elbow) will ramp up to 50 or 60 pitches in his start for Fort Myers on Tuesday.


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WASHINGTON, DC, Oct. 26 -- US oil and gas drilling increased year-to-year for a second consecutive quarter as the American Petroleum Institute reported that 11,297 wells were completed in the US in the 3 months ended Sept. 30, 45% more than the comparable 2009 period. This followed a 38% year-to-year increase in the second quarter and a 22% decline in 2010's first 3 months, it indicated.
"Third-quarter exploratory well completions climbed 31% compared with 2009's third quarter, with natural gas exploratory wells up a whopping 68%," said Hazem Arafa, director of API's statistics department. "I think this really demonstrates the oil and gas industry's continued commitment to finding new energy sources to meet growing US and world demand, as well as the importance of new supply areas, many of which were only opened recently thanks to the industry's ability to apply innovative techniques to existing technologies."
Arafa said API estimates showed a resurgence in oil well activity during the third quarter as completions climbed 60% year-to-year to an estimated 5,451 wells. Natural gas had been the primary target for US drilling for most of this decade, Arafa noted, but with the continued growth of oil well completions and a drop in gas well completions this year amid historically low prices, this is no longer the case.
An estimated 4,434 gas wells were completed in 2010's third quarter, 28% more than the comparable 2009 period, according to API. For the first three quarters of the year, estimated gas well completions dipped 3% from a year earlier to 12,677, while oil well completions rose 21% to an estimated 13,865, it said.
API also reported total estimated footage reached 69.156 million ft in the third quarter, 43% more than in the same 2009 period. Oil well footage surged 81% year-to-year to 32.815 ft, while gas footage gained 17% to 29.255 million ft, it said.
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Nestled at the base of the Mount Rainier foothills and only minutes from the National Park entrance, Coho Cabin is a charming home located on a quiet wooded acre. Set among tall trees, the cabin is a secluded natural oasis. The main house features 2 upstairs bedrooms with full-size beds, and a living area on the main floor with cozy wood details. For larger groups, there is a separate small bunkhouse with 2 additional bedrooms and a shared half bath. Comfortably sleeps 6. Dog friendly! A sampling of guest comments: "We have been in many cabins and lodges in different countries, but probably none of them so well and warmly equipped as this one. It feels like home when you find coffee, hot chocolate, and everything so organized. So brilliant...thank you!" - MaryAnn and family. "Absolutely perfect! Cozy...comfortable...inviting. We could have not picked a better place. We will definitely be back. We will definitely tell our friends." - Marian and Daryl "Awesome cabin. Nice, quiet, and peaceful. The covered fit is a great idea. Had a blast and will definitely be back!"- The WordlesView Details
Surrounded by old growth cedar and fir trees, Three Bears Lodge feels secluded yet is located less than 200 yards from the Nisqually or Southwest entrance to Mt. Rainier National Park. This cabin can comfortably sleep 8 guests and is one of our dog-friendly vacation rentals. White washed blue pine walls, vaulted beam ceilings, skylights, and a stone fireplace are just a few of the beautiful features that make Three Bears Lodge a cut above the rest. We've taken pride in every detail to make this cabin a warm and inviting retreat, perfect for a gathering of family or friends. Comfortably sleeps 8. Dog friendly! A sampling of guest comments: "A group of six guys stayed here for a bachelor retreat. We enjoyed all the amenities and will always remember our stay here. As we were cooking steaks on the grill one of the guys says 'This is what heaven will be like'. I think that sums up our stay." -Erik "Walking up the road to the river thru the snow last night was so relaxing, quiet, and peaceful. Yesterday was a true treat- hiking at Longmire and then returning to the comfort and awesome relaxation of Three Bears Lodge. A top-rate rental---definitely the best I've come across in 25+ years here in the NW". -Gary "We came here for our 3 year anniversary. The cabin is perfect in every way. It was definitely relaxing and romantic. Especially since I was proposed to at the candle-lit dining table! Thank you for everything. I couldn't picture a better place to be engaged at!! Will definitely be back soon!" -AshleyView Details
Located just steps away from Big Creek on a private lot, Cedar Cabin on the Creek comfortably sleeps 6 guests. Bright sunny windows, spacious rooms, a fully-equipped kitchen and a cozy wood stove fireplace are just a few of the wonderful features that adorn Cedar Cabin on the Creek. This is a perfect getaway for a gathering of family or friends. Comfortably sleeps 6. A sampling of guest comments: "Enjoyed your well-stocked comfortable cabin for our visit to Mt Rainier. Have never had the pleasure to stay at such a well-stocked place! Enjoyed the creek and fire pit. Great location and cabin! Thanks so much!"- The Millers and The Van Sickles "Oh my gosh! What a wonderful home! So warm and comfortable and inviting. Great layout. I love it, I love it, I love it! We will definitely be back for a longer stay!"- Sheila and Elton "Thank you for sharing your cabin with us! We had a wonderful day fishing @ Mineral Lake and then returned home for family game night, hot tub time, and a campfire. We will return!" -The HezalsView Details
Experience comfort and romance at this secluded creekside retreat. Relax to the sounds of Big Creek while sipping coffee on the back deck or soaking in your private hot tub. Located just three miles from Mt. Rainier National Park, this cabin is the perfect place to enjoy a cozy romantic getaway or weekend escape with friends. This historic lodging was built over 50 years ago by "Doc" Richards. As the original developer of the Paradise Estates area of Ashford, Doc picked the best lot in the neighborhood for his cabin. The lot is private with a sweeping lawn down to pleasant Big Creek which empties into the Nisqually River. The cabin has been updated to ensure the comfort of its guests while retaining the personality of its rustic origins. The beautiful exterior cedar posts were felled from trees on the property itself, peeled, and precisely placed by the cabin's current owners. The owners have taken great care to create a relaxing, peaceful environment to share with all of their guests, and look forward to providing you with a memorable home away from home. Among the unique decorative features of this cabin are several antique gaming options and collectables which reflect the history of the region. Due to the number of irreplaceable décor items, we request that all guests at this cabin are 21 or older. Comfortably sleeps 4. Dog friendly!View Details
Come relax to the sounds of Big Creek as it rushes along right outside our waterfront cabin. Lazy Bears Creekside Cabin was completely remodeled from floor to ceiling in 2008 with the highest quality craftsmanship. All of the furnishings and décor have been thoughtfully selected to make our guests feel welcome and pampered. This cabin features a separate game room with pool table, large card & game table, TV with DVD player and XBox, and more, just a few steps from the front door. You'll love the style and quality of our luxury cabins near Mount Rainier National Park. Comfortably sleeps 10. A sampling of guest comments: "This is a beautiful cabin. The game room kept the boys occupied. The fireplace was a great place to sit near and relax with my wife. It was a nice way to spend our time together before I return to Iraq. Except for the rain everything was great! Especially listening to the river while sitting in the hot tub." - The Neals "Awesome place! You have thought of everything. We have traveled a lot and I have never seen a better stocked kitchen, it lacks nothing. We will be back with friends. The campfire with the sound of the creek takes you to a place where you can forget about the rest of the world. Truly comforting!" -The Boones "We had a great time. Went snowshoeing and it was exceptional weather! Everything has been even better than we hoped. Thank you for sharing your lovely, warm home. We feel like special guests and you thought of everything!" -From Portland, OR "Amazingly organized and delightfully decorated--beary beary comfortable! Thank you for thinking of all the little things. Excellent attention to details...we'll be back!" -unsignedView Details
The largest of our Washington vacation homes, The Dancing Bear Lodge is a spacious, custom built 3,300 square foot home situated on 2 private acres. Comprised of the main house and a second building called the Bonus Area (just steps from the main house), our lodge sleeps 18 people comfortably with 6 private bedrooms, 2 additional sleeping areas, and 3 bathrooms. The whole family can enjoy dinner together at our 16 person table in the large sunroom. Three decks, a large patio table and chairs, a stone patio with fire pit and a hot tub await outside. All of our Mt. Rainier vacation homes are located near Ashford, Washington. The Dancing Bear Lodge is less than 5 minutes from the west entrance to Mt. Rainier National Park on the way to Paradise and the Jackson Visitor Center. Comfortably sleeps 18. A sampling of guest comments: "Great cabin and attention to detail. One party member traveled from England and his comments are 'The cabin made my trip very special'." -The Lewis' "It was the best vacation ever! We had buckets of fun. I'm soooo sad to go! IT WAS SO MUCH FUN!"- Emma 8 yrsView Details
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Kirby Triple Deluxe New Gameplay Video Emerges Online
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A new Kirby Triple Deluxe gameplay video has surfaced on YouTube.
The new video showcases more of the gameplay experience of the latest platform game starring one of Nintendo's most famous characters. The video also shows some of Kirby's unique abilities in action as the little pink creature journeys through the first stages of the game.
Kirby Triple Deluxe is now available in Japan on Nintendo 3DS. It will be released on a yet to be revealed date in North America and Europe.


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The Rebels Thrash TCU 101-78
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Las Vegas – The Rebels bounced back big last night from their disappointing loss at San Diego State on Saturday with a 23 point thrashing of the TCU Hornfrogs beating them 101-78 and passing the century mark for the first time in conference play since 2001. The Rebels were led once again by Junior guard Anthony Marshall who topped last weeks career high point performance with another, scoring 27 points to go along with 9 assists and 3 blocks. Chace Stanback helped out with 21 points and Mike Moser had another double, double with 16 points and 15 rebounds. The Rebels move to 17 and 3 on the season and 1 and 1 in conference, they play host to New Mexico on Saturday at the Thomas and Mack.


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Scientists at Neiker-Tecnalia, the Basque Institute for Agricultural Research and Development, have evaluated the effect of treatment with antibiotics and vaccination in controlling Q fever in sheep flocks. This disease mainly causes abortions, although it can also lead to premature births, low weight and weakness in newborn lambs. The control of this disease is of great importance in animal production, as it spreads easily among the animals and causes significant economic losses, and mainly because it can be transmitted to people in contact with infected livestock.
Q fever is a zoonotic disease one that animals can transmit to humans spread all over the world and caused by the bacteria Coxiella burnetii. In animals it causes mainly reproductive problems. In people, Q fever can be asymptomatic or like a flu syndrome; however, in acute cases pneumonia and/or hepatitis can appear.
Neiker-Tecnalia's research has been focussed on sheep, since this species is one of the main reservoirs of infection in the Basque Country. The researchers found that 74% of the flocks of sheep in the Basque Autonomous Community (region) had at least one animal with Coxiella burnetii antibodies. Presence of antibodies indicates that the animal has been in contact with the bacteria, but it does not mean that it has necessarily developed Q fever. In the case of goats herds the percentage of seroprevalence was 45%; and in cattle herds, 43%.
The first method used to control Q fever in naturally infected flocks was based on the application of the antibiotic oxytetracycline. The researchers gave the antibiotic to pregnant ewes at 100 and 120 days of gestation, and abortion rate was reduced to levels lower than 4%. However, oxytetracycline did not prove to be effective in reducing the infection nor the number of bacterial shedding. So Neiker-Tecnalia is proposing that a greater research effort has to be done in this field of veterinary medicine, since there ar
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Valued at $793,000, the MRAP was donated to the MCPD from the United States military through the 1033 Federal Surplus Program, which has distributed hundreds of surplus military vehicles to law enforcement agencies across the country.
Receiving this vehicle at no cost to the city, the department was only responsible for retrieving the MRAP from Sealy, Texas. Six spare tires for the MRAP, valued at $5,000 each, were included in the contribution from the U.S. military.


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Photolysis rates in the troposphere are greatly affected by the presence of cloud and aerosol layers. Yet, the spatial variability of these layers along with the difficulty of multiple-scattering calculations for large particles makes their inclusion in 3-D chemical transport models computationally very expensive. This study presents a flexible and accurate photolysis scheme, Fast-J, which calculates photolysis rates in the presence of an arbitrary mix of cloud and aerosol layers. The algorithm is sufficiently fast to allow the scheme to be incorporated into 3-D global chemical transport models and have photolysis rates updated hourly. It enables tropospheric chemistry simulations to include directly the physical properties of the scattering and absorbing particles in the column, including the full, untruncated scattering phase function and the total, uncorrected optical depth. The Fast-J scheme is compared with earlier methods that have been used in 3-D models to parameterize the effects of clouds on photolysis rates. The impact of Fast-J on tropospheric ozone chemistry is demonstrated with the UCI tropospheric CTM.


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Ginnie Mae reported net income of $628 million in fiscal year 2013, up 19% from the prior year, after guaranteeing a record amount of MBS.
The secondary market agency guaranteed $460 billion in MBS in fiscal year 2013 (which ended Sept. 30), up 19% from FY 2012.
That is the highest issuance of mortgage-backed securities in the corporations 45-year history, the agency said. Net income was up 3% from FY 2012 as Ginnie continues to upgrade its technology and modernized its securitization platform.
Revenue totaled $1.22 billion, down slightly from $1.24 billion in FY 2012. Retained earnings rose to nearly $17 billion as of Sept. 30, up from $16.4 billion a year ago.
Our sound financial performance is a testament to our simple business model and skillful risk management practices, says Ginnie Mae president Ted Tozer.
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The ski areas of Bláfjöll and Skálafell are both only 25 minutes away from the city. Bláfjöll is south west of the city and Skálafell east of the city. Both areas have great ski slopes for downhill skiing and snowboarding as well as tracks for cross-country skiing. Bláfjöll has 16 lifts. Skálafell has 4 lifts. For more information about Bláfjöll and Skálafell please call 530-3000 or email us at email@example.com.
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One thing you ppl should know is,blogging is not a get rich quick medium. it takes time,real big time. And to succeed, ill advice to get your own domain name and hosting for unlimited capabilitie and not those free subdomains like blahblah.blogspot.com I would also advise using wordpress rather than blogspot and even joomla
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In 2011, cameraphones entered the mainstream of photojournalism due to a combination of the Arab uprisings, the Occupy protests and improved technology.
The Guardian, wire agencies and major broadcasters used many more cameraphone and video images. The New York Times said its use has increased a hundredfold.
"That's largely because of the Arab spring", said Michele McNally, assistant managing editor for photography at the New York Times. "Most of the reporters are carrying smartphones because of the image quality of the cameras. They like the style of cellphone filtered imagery and they're less intrusive [to use] in conflict situations."
She said citizen media was an "instant document" of an event rather than a replacement for skilled photojournalism. She said: "Most amateur footage does lack the real smart interpretation of what it's like to be there."
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Any faithful Tahoe skier knows a successful trip goes beyond the weather forecast or what brand of skis or board you're cruising. One of the eternal questions is how are you going to spend your mid-day break. Options are often slim, leaving you to sulk over a tepid slice of pizza and flat beer. But lately a couple of places in Tahoe have upped the ante with lively new options:
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While The Ritz carries connotations of fancy everything, the outdoor lounge areas easily accessed by way of North Star's slopes, has taken on a refined approach that still manages to jibe with Tahoe's relaxed mountain culture. This month the Ritz's new alfresco barbecue joint, The Backyard Bar & BBQ, opened, conveniently adjacent to their ski valet, so you can swoop in to fuel up on St. Louis smoked ribs with house-made BBQ sauce before hitting the slopes again. Or get a jolt at the brand new Café Blue, the first hotel cafe to offer Blue Bottle Coffee. At 4 p.m. guests gather around the main fire pit for complimentary high-fallutin s'mores with homemade seasonal flavored marshmallows (most recently: pumpkin). Staying on the slopes late? Fear not. The firepit is flaming 24 hours a day and at any time guests can just say the words "s'more kit" to the front desk and they'll hand over a pre-made box with all the fixings. Inside, the revised cocktail menu features whistle whetters like the Winter Warmer: Osocalis Alambic brandy, Bar Keep baked apple bitters, and Geijer Glogg 1889 that pairs nicely with comfort food on Manzanita's menu like their famous winter squash porridge with chestnuts and local honey, made with South Carolina stone-ground gritz. Don't forget to request a table by the double-sided glass fireplace. Nightly rates start at $349
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The Big Blue View Bar, which opened earlier this year, arguably has one of Lake Tahoe's most epic views. But it's more than just a good photo op. It has a lively outdoor social scene—a snowy kin to a spring break dance party, but more family friendly. Set at 7,100 feet, bright blue Adirondock chairs are splayed casually around the crest of a steep slope which gives the optical illusion you're hovering just above the turquoise lake. Families gather around picnic tables, noshing on the popular grilled bratworst while groups of boarders kick back in the chairs sipping on Jack-and-Cokes and PBRs. The vibe is super casual, with not much more structure than a mess of chairs, picnic tables, and a food tent for a pop-up resting point during a long day of shredding the slopes. On weekends DJs spin hip hop, funk, and top 40s while a mashup of all ages get down on the makeshift dancefloor (i.e. packed snow). When you're ready for something a little warmer, the West Shore Cafe & Inn at the bottom of the slope has a new lakeside apres ski menu featuring $5 house wine and beer and apps. Nightly rates start at $199
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In short, a young, dark haired, light skinned, blue-eyed woman, named Anastasia Steele, is dominated and controlled by a successful business man, named Christian Grey, who practices Bondage, Discipline, Sadism, Masochism (BDSM). Anastasia has absolutely no power in her relationship with Christian and this is where the majority of this novel's criticism lies.
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On Friday and Saturday night, unbeknownst to the majority of the University of Maine population, one of the coolest student-related activities in recent memories occurred. It all went down at 10 Main Street in Old Town — an unpretentious bar known as The Dime.
Billed as Dimestock, the happening was a two-day concert featuring 15 local bands — everything from '90s cover bands to a bluegrass-themed group. The bar's owner, Tim Taylor, said that he had compiled the lineup from artists who had drawn big crowds to the bar in previous performances and that Dimestock was something he had wanted to do for a long time.
The result was something students have wanted, maybe even needed, for years: a possible heir to the spirit of Bumstock.
Bumstock was a music festival held annually on campus for 33 years, until then-Student Body President Derek Mitchell ended the tradition in 2006. The event included nationally known acts, emerging artists and local favorites. Bands such as Godsmack, State Radio, Midtown, Eve 6 and Jeremiah Freed all graced the Bumstock stage.
Throngs of people — 5,000 in one show alone — flocked to Bumstock throughout the years. Drinking was permitted at the event for of-age attendees until 1998. The festival was one of the must-see events in Central Maine.
Bumstock started to change in 2004, when it was reduced from a two-day festival to a one-day event. Then, dwindling attendance and complications with getting big-name acts to come to Orono — anyone remember when Method Man and Redman decided not to show? — resulted in the death of the festival.
Since then, famous acts have come to Orono, but the tons-of-bands-in-one-place feel has been all but abandoned.
Dimestock's inaugural showing certainly had its share of problems, with some attendees reporting high cover charges and understaffing. But the fact remains that this is a positive step for UMaine and the surrounding community, a start to filling the Bumstock-shaped void in Orono's heart.