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(NEW YORK) — Starting pitcher Jamie Moyer is getting another chance to pitch in the Major Leagues despite being 49-years old. The Toronto Blue Jays have signed the veteran pitcher to a minor League contract.
This will be the third team Moyer has been a part of this season already. He made 10 starts for the Colorado Rockies earlier this season and went 2-5 with a 5.70 ERA. The highlight of his time with the Rockies was when he became the oldest player in Major League Baseball history to win a game.
Despite the milestone, Moyer struggled afterwards and was eventually released by the team. He was picked up by the Baltimore Orioles, but never made it to the Majors with them. He went 1-1 with a 1.69 ERA while with Triple-A Norfolk. He was eventually granted his release from the team
Toronto will send him to Las Vegas for now to see if he can still contribute at the Major League level. Toronto has been ravaged by injuries to their pitching staff lately. Brandon Morrow, Kyle Drabek, and Drew Hutchinson are all on the disabled list.
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The Buda Castle (Budai Vár) is also known as the Buda Royla Palace (Budai Királyi-palota) and the Buda Royal Castle (Budai Királyi Vár). It contains a number of museums. It sits on the top of Castle Hill (Várhegy) looking across the Danube. Entrance to the Budapest History Museum and tours of Buda Palace is from the Inner Courtyard of Buda Castle.
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I went to a plastic surgeon, and he said that most insurance companys would cover my surgery because of the fact I'm in really bad back pain and the larger of the two breasts is a 32ddd and weighs about 2 pounds. The smaller is small 32d to large 32c (in 5'3, 108 pounds). I would be getting a reduction on the larger one and that is it. He was pretty confident that I would be covered until I mentioned I had coventry insurance. how can I get them to cover it?
Insurance Coverage for Reduction / Correction of my Uneven Breasts?
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Breast reduction may be covered by insurance if you meet certain critera, specified by your insurance coverage. Often times, insurance company will need documentation of back pain, shoulder pain, photos, your height and weight, size of your breasts and proposed weight of breast tissue that would be removed. If you do not meet the criteria set by your insurance coverage, you will need to undergo breast reduction by self-pay. Your self-pay breast reduction cost will differ depending on your surgeon's fee, facility fee, and anesthesia fee. There is a geographic difference as well. It will vary from $8000-$10,000. Please visit with board-certified plastic surgeons to discuss the overall cost as well as potential risks, alternatives, and benefits. Good luck to you.
Breast Reduction and Insurance Coverage?
Thank you for the question.
Based on your description you may be a good candidate for breast reduction surgery.
The best way to obtain insurance coverage for breast reduction surgery involves some "hoops" to jump through. The more documentation you have (for example, from your primary care doctor, physical therapist, chiropractor etc.) the better when it comes to obtaining insurance "authorization" for the procedure.
This documentation and letter/pictures from your plastic surgeon will help you obtain authorization. If your request is denied an appeal may be necessary.
Make sure you're working with a well-trained/experienced board-certified plastic surgeon.
Best wishes.
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Each insurance company has their own criteria for coverage of a breast reduction . The best thing to do is call your company and find out.
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Insurance coverage of breast reduction
Your physician may have had previous more qualified patients who were denied by Coventry and he/she may be speaking from experience. You could ask for a predetermination of benefits letter to ascertain your coverage prior to surgery. This likely would require photographs. Supporting documentation from your other health care providers including chiropractors, physical therapists, and primary care physician could be beneficial to support your case.
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Check with your insurance company yourself. See whether or not your policy covers breast reductions. The code to give the insurance company is 19318-50. In Atlanta, Coventry does pay for breast reductions that are medically necessary.
Breast reduction insurance coverage
Most insurance companies are now using the Schnur scale to determine coverage for a breast reduction. This takes into account height, weight and then amount of breast tissue to be removed. Each insurance company is different. The most important thing is for you to contact your insurance company and ask them for the criteria that are used for coverage of breast reduction. Then take that information to your doctor and that should help get the process going.
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Insurance Coverage for Reduction / Correction of my Uneven Breasts?
Regarding: "Insurance Coverage for Reduction / Correction of my Uneven Breasts?
I went to a plastic surgeon, and he said that most insurance companys would cover my surgery because of the fact I'm in really bad back pain and the larger of the two breasts is a 32ddd and weighs about 2 pounds. The smaller is small 32d to large 32c (in 5'3, 108 pounds). I would be getting a reduction on the larger one and that is it. He was pretty confident that I would be covered until I mentioned I had coventry insurance. how can I get them to cover it?"
Most American are rightfully confused by Health Insurance. When you or your employer purchase coverage you are paying for a SPECIFIED list of items that will be covered AND you agree to pay an agreed upon charge per visit (IE copay) and per year (deductible).
In YOUR state Coventry sells MULTIPLE products: CMR, GHP SO, HMO/POS, PPO, PPO Select and Coventry National Network in addition to its Medicare and Medicaid networks. EACH one of these then sells different contracts of covered services to employers and individuals. EACH contract is different. Usually, the more expensive the policy the more items would be covered.
Just because you have "Coventry" or BlueCross Blue Shield" does not mean that a particular medical service would be "covered". To find out if it is, consult your book.
IF you do not have "Breast Reduction" benefits, it means you did not buy and pay for such coverage and despite any letters or protestations, the company is within its legal right NOT to give you a service you did not purchase.
Look in your book to see if you have such coverage AND which Plastic surgeons in your area accept your plan. I would then meet with them and be guided by their advice. They will know what will or will not be covered.
Good Luck.
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Insurance Coverage for Breast Reduction
Article by George J. Beraka, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
80% of breast reduction questions on RealSelf are about insurance coverage. Here are some helpful points.
1) Insurance companies try very hard not to pay for breast reduction, even though they should. Even small breast reductions relieve many symptoms such as back pain and shoulder pain, and even some types of headaches.
2) Very big reductions (like from an F cup to a C cup) will usually be covered.
3) Many policies will pay for breast reduction if 500 grams (a little more than a pound) or more are removed from each breast.
4) Some policies take your height and weight into account. So that if you are tiny, smaller reductions will be covered. Find out the details of your policy.
5) DON'T get too much of a reduction just to satisfy the insurance company. You will be unhappy with tiny breasts.
6) Your surgeon needs to request pre-certification IN WRITING, and attach as much evidence as possible.
7) Evidence includes letters from your internist, orthopedic surgeon, and/or chiropractor stating that breast reduction will relieve your symptoms.
8) Some companies require that you try "alternative treatments" such as weight loss and physical therapy first.
9) Don't give up. If the first request is denied, demand an appeal.
10) If there is no insurance, and you cannot afford to pay a private surgeon, go to the plastic surgery clinic of a teaching hospital. There, residents do the surgery under supervision, and the cost is minimal. In New York City, we train residents and fellows at Lenox Hill Hospital, and they do good work.
Insurance Coverage for Reduction / Correction of my Uneven Breasts
My best advise is the see in person the insurance plan's plastic surgeon provider. That doctor will know if you are covered by that insurance plan and will take the necessary steps to obtain a letter of predetermination of benefits for you. You can also call your insurance company to discuss with them the necessary steps to obtain this letter. You need something in writing for your protection. Best of luck. From MIAMI the "real" Dr. Darryl J. Blinski 305 598 0091
Insurance Coverage of Breast Reduction
If you are having ongoing back and neck pain that is non responsive to physical therapy, your insurance may cover your breast reduction. This obviously varies from insurance plan to insurance plan. I would closely check on your plan's benefits, and make sure what is required in terms of conservative therapy such as physical therapy, orthopaedic evaluation etc. before your policy would cover your surgery. I would suggest that you call thecustomer representative of your insurance company before getting too discouraged.
These answers are for educational purposes and should not be relied upon as a substitute for medical advice you may receive from your physician. If you have a medical emergency, please call 911. These answers do not constitute or initiate a patient/doctor relationship.


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There was a time not all that long ago when convenience store employees and customers were looked down upon by the mainstream media and even those in the local community who viewed c-stores as unsafe and overpriced. But for the past two decades the industry has taken great lengths to renovate its image with new stores, better lighting, improved retail programs and competitive pricing.
In one generation, the industry has evolved to the point where it has become a preferred destination for fresh made-to-order foods, an employer of choice and a trustworthy partner in the community. This was hardly an accident. Through the hard work of top quartile chains like Wawa, Sheetz, QuikTrip, Rutter's and too many others to list here, convenience stores are the social center for a new generation of Americans that feel as comfortable in a c-store as their parents did at a supermarket a decade ago.
The NPD Group reported that Millennials currently account for 30% of c-store customers, and their importance to the channel is on the rise. While this group's sheer size is driving a significant percentage of c-store traffic, it can't be taken for granted that Millennials will adopt the same c-store habits as their boomer parents and grandparents. In fact, this generation is more open to redefining the convenience purchase occasion than any other—making it even more important to stay on top of their distinct behaviors and attitudes.
This is where Wawa excels. Since it opened its doors in 1964, Wawa has had one clear, distinct mission: take care of employees so they can take care of the customers. What began as an ideology exactly 50 years ago has blossomed into the only way the company knows how to do business, and many others—or at least the smart ones—have followed suit.
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As I wrote this month's cover story on Wawa's 50th anniversary, I went back through my archives to view some old interviews I did with Dick Wood and Howard Stoeckel in the 1990's and early 2000's. What struck me was, that despite the years in between interviews, the message was same: Stay true to your values and serve those that serve you best.
Nothing has changed at Wawa in that regard.
Stoeckel, the first non-Wood family member to head Wawa, told me in 2004 that the company evolved into prominence through persistence and by learning from past mistakes. For example, during the early 1990's, when co-branding was regarded as the next great retail trend, Wawa experimented with the concept rather briefly.
The problem was the concepts failed to offer consistency because they could not be offered in all locations. "It put us in a difficult position because we preached consistency to our customers, but in these sites we were failing to offer it," Stoeckel said. "Finally, our customers began saying to us, 'Do what you do best.'"
Like most of its other critical decisions, the move paid off, and Wawa now operates a food program that is the envy of the industry.
This is significant because employees and customers have taken notice that Wawa dares to be innovative and refuses to be simply another me-too convenience store company. It is a culture that serves the company well.
But at the end of the day, Wawa's commitment to employees is the foundation that supports the entire company. "All of our success is a testament to our associates and their hard work," Stoeckel told me in 2004.
"From the very top of our organization, we have always emphasized that our associates come first," Wawa's current president and CEO Chris Gheysens told me last month.
That's the same message a decade apart. If there is one thing chains can learn from Wawa this month, I hope this message is at the top of the list.


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AI'm not surprised to see this question pop up: Up until a few years ago, S-video inputs were common on AV receivers and HDTVs, but few (if any) new models feature legacy S-video jacks. First, a bit of history. An S-video connection carries the color and brightness information in standard-def video signals on separate wires. When they first appeared on consumer video gear, S-video offered a potential picture-quality boost over a composite-video link, which combines color and brightness information and conveys it over a single wire. S-video can't provide the same increase in color resolution as component video connections (which arrived later with the onset of the DVD format), but it does have the benefit of minimizing a video artifact called dot crawl that results from inadequate filtering of the color and brightness portions of the composite-video signal on the TV end. History lesson concluded. Now back to your question.
Atlona makes a relatively inexpensive (around $140) video converter called the AT-AVS100 that converts S-video signals to a component-video format and can also scale signals up to 1080p resolution. For another 100 bucks, you can instead buy the company's AT-HD520, which converts S-video signals for output over HDMI. In either case, I wouldn't have high expectations for picture quality: The conversion from S-video to component video can't make up for the necessarily limited resolution of a legacy baseband video source—be it a VHS or S-VHS tape or even laserdisc.


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Associate Professor Ben Edwards is involved in managing several longitudinal studies:
- Growing Up in Australia: The longitudinal study of Australian children, which is Australia's national longitudinal study of children
- Australian Temperament Project, a birth cohort study of Victorian children born in 1983 with 14 waves of data collected
- Building a New Life in Australia: The longitudinal study of humanitarian migrants, a five year study of 2,399 humanitarian migrants that aims to identify factors that help or hinder the successful settlement of humanitarian migrants
Another area of research interest is administrative data linkage, under Ben's leadership AIFS has become an accredited Data Linkage Integrating Authority and has been linking administrative data sets to LSAC for some time.
A feature of his research has been his capacity to use large-scale surveys, particularly longitudinal studies that include multiple family members and employ sophisticated statistical techniques to analyse data across a wide range of issues. Many of the longitudinal studies he has employed have involved linked administrative data or climate data such as rainfall, soil moisture. He has collaborated and co-authored with researchers from a wide range of disciplines including economics, psychology, demography, criminology and social work.
He has been able to develop and maintain, effective and productive relationships with a wide range of government and non-government organisations including the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development, the Australian Government Departments of Social Services, Prime Minister and Cabinet (PM&C), Education, Employment, the New South Wales Department of Premier and Cabinet, the New South Wales Department of Community Services, the Benevolent Society, The Smith Family, Carers Australia and Carers Victoria.
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Edwards, B., & Homel, J. (2016) Demographic, attitudinal and psychosocial factors associated with childhood immunisation in LSAC Annual Statistical Report 2015. Australian Institute of Family Studies, Melbourne.
Jenkinson, R., Silbert, M., De Maio, J., & Edwards, B. (2016). Settlement experiences of recently arrived humanitarian migrants (Building a New Life in Australia Fact Sheet). Melbourne: Australian Institute of Family Studies.
Vassallo, S., Lahausse, J., & Edwards. B. (2016). Factors affecting stability and change in risky driving from late adolescence to the late twenties. Accident Analysis and Prevention, 88, 77-87.
Forrest, W., & Edwards, B. (2015). Early onset of crime and delinquency among Australian children in LSAC Annual Statistical Report 2014. Australian Institute of Family Studies, Melbourne.
Wilks, S., Lahausse, J., & Edwards, B. (2015). Commonwealth Place-Based Service Delivery Initiatives: Key Learnings project. Final report (Research Report No. 32). Melbourne: Australian Institute of Family Studies.
Edwards, B., Mullan, K., Katz, I., & Higgins, D. J. (2014). The Stronger Families in Australia (SFIA) Study: Phase 2 (Research Report No. 29). Melbourne: Australian Institute of Family Studies.
Miller, P.G., Butler, E. Richardson, B, Staiger, P K, Sanson, A, Edwards, B, Olsson, C.A. (submitted). Longitudinal predictors of problematic alcohol consumption and delinquent behaviour. Drug and Alcohol Review
Vassallo, S., Edwards, B., & Forrest, W. (submitted). Childhood behaviour problems and fighting in early adulthood: What factors are protective? Journal of Criminal Justice
Edwards, B. (2014). Growing Up in Australia: The Longitudinal Study of Australian Children: Entering adolescence and becoming a young adult. Family Matters, 95, 5-14. Melbourne: Australian Institute of Family Studies
Edwards, B., Mullan, K., Katz, I., & Higgins, D. J. (2014). The Stronger Families in Australia (SFIA) Study: Phase 2 (Research Report No. 29). Melbourne: Australian Institute of Family Studies.
Forrest, W., Edwards, B., & Daraganova, G. (2014). Vietnam Veterans Family Study. Volume 3, Part Two, A study of mortality patterns of Vietnam veteran families. Canberra: Department of Veterans Affairs.
Edwards, B., Gray, M., & Hunter, B. (2014). The impact of drought on mental health in rural and regional Australia. Social Indicators Research, DOI 10.1007/s11205-014-0638-2


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Dermot O'Leary: Nicole Scherzinger is serene and brilliant on The X Factor
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Nicole Scherzinger, saying she is a 'serene' presence on the show and that 'the camera loves her'.
The former Pussycat Doll follows up her Newcastle X Factor debut at auditions in Cardiff today and presenter Dermot O'Leary says she has already fitted in well on the show.
He said: 'She's only done one city so far with us, but the great thing is she did the year before in Manchester so she gets it. She did America last year obviously. She's brilliant.
'She gets our sense of humour I think because she has, I don't know, because she's spent so much time with Lewis Hamilton I suppose. She kind of gets the whole UK or British sense of humour.'
Last year there were rumours of the female judges on the panel not getting along, but Dermot suggested Nicole and Tulisa are having no problems with their working relationship, adding: 'I miss Kelly [Rowland] obviously, but Nicole's brilliant, she stepped in and she's serene, she's brilliant.
'The camera loves her, I saw a shot the other day of her and Tulisa sat next to each other – they looked beautiful.'
The X Factor reaches the last round of its audition stages today, before the thousands of hopefuls are whittled down for boot camp.
Speaking to Daybreak at Cardiff's Motorpoint Arena, O'Leary said wannabe pop stars could learn a lot from former contestants One Direction, describing them as 'little grafters'.
'Some people just think they can turn up and they do a couple of auditions and they get through to the studio and then it's a gravy train,' he said.
'It really isn't – that's when the hard work starts. And to be fair, the One Direction boys are real little grafters. They've done so well.'
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The scrimmages are ending, and game time is near. In the rough and tumble world of congressional politics, sides are being chosen. The whistle is about to blow for the real contests that will decide if the Republicans keep their majorities in both chambers of Congress, or if the Democrats take the trophies back.
Nowhere has the early focus on the elections been more intense than in the recent special election in California's 50th Congressional District, home of the deposed and disgraced Randall "Duke" Cunningham. Cunningham's bribery-induced occupational shift to laundry room chores in federal prison opened the door for early Democratic momentum in the 2006 congressional races. The former fighter pilot was the poster boy for the Democrats' election theme of the "culture of corruption" in Congress brought on, they alleged, by "too many years of Republican control."
Unfortunately for the Democrats, they did not open the season with an impressive result. Their candidate, Francine Busby, made her third attempt to win the seat and again came up short. Her opponent, Brian Bilbray, seemed perfect for the Democrats' election strategy. He is a former congressman who lost to a Democrat in an adjacent district several years ago, and then he went on to a career as (gasp!) a K Street lobbyist in Washington. Bilbray won the Republican primary with only 15 percent of the vote and did not instill much excitement in the Republican rank and file. However, he won the seat, and his win is cooling down some of the rabid speculation in the mainstream media about the impending "rout" of the Republicans next fall.
Bilbray won for two reasons, and the political operatives in both parties and the White House should pay close attention to them.
Bilbray ran squarely against President Bush and the Republicans in the Senate on the issue of immigration, a subject very close to the hearts of voters in the 50th District. He unabashedly supports the construction of a border fence from "the Pacific Ocean to the Gulf of Mexico." That message resonated better than Busby's support for the Senate approach, which would result in de facto amnesty for many illegal aliens. The political operatives reading the tea leaves in Bilbray's victory should recognize that there may be no immigration bill coming out of Congress this year, because too many members of the House will view Bilbray's win as a confirmation of how the public supports their "strong enforcement, no amnesty" approach.
But there is another message coming out of the 50th District race. It is a primordial one in politics: You can't beat something with nothing. Busby had lost twice before, and there were obviously some reasons why the district had not sent her to Washington. The handpicked theme of the "culture of corruption" that the Democrats field-tested in the race came up a loser. The Democrats need to find things to sell that voters believe the Democrats can deliver on, issues that have real relevance in their lives. Unfortunately for the Democrats in this case (and perhaps others to come), one of those issues is immigration, an issue on which they remain out of step with the country. President Bush should also learn that lesson, or he may have more Republican candidates running away from him on issues such as immigration and fiscal responsibility.
One race in one district does not make an election. The Democrats still might gain control of Congress, but they won't unless they stand for issues that the voters perceive as meaningful. Neither party has a lock on a congressional majority at this point.


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The shampoo is probably the worst part about this set. It lathers up nicely, but instead of making my hair clean, it made it feel really weird - like maybe it is being coated? I am not really sure. I tried to keep rinsing it out, but it felt like it was never going to. So i tried to shampoo again, thinking maybe my hair was just too coated with product. Same thing happened, so then I decided just to move onto the conditioner. Whilst my hair felt really odd, I can vouch for it an say that it did not strip my hair and make it tangled. I have a really hard time finding DS shampoos that dont dry out my hair and make it tangly and frizzy. I was happy to see that it has SLES as apposed to SLS which is a lot gentler on the hair.
The conditioner felt GREAT! It instantly made my hair feel silky & smooth and tangles just fell right out. (although my hair wasnt horrible tangles to begin with). I just coundn't stop running my fingers through my hair -- it just felt so luxurious! I thought make that would be this line-ups saving grace and styled as usualy with my leave in & gel.
I have to say, my hair was not frizzy and it held up well in the humidity. If anything, it might have made my hair too smooth/flat -- I do like my curls to look soft and natural, not overly defined. It really elongated the curls - which isn't a bad thing, but not my style... I like big hair. It looked pretty decent, it looked shiny.. but if I touched it I would hear a crunch and it FELT really dried. It was so bizzar. That killed it for me... I need REAL hydration, not coating my hair and giving the illusion of shiny, smooth hair. I know my hair can be shiny and smooth on it's own w/o it being cometely coated with too much silicone!
I thought maybe it was just the shampoo, and gave the conditioner a shot on it's own as a rinse out, but it felt pretty much the same.
After almost a week & two shampoos I just couldn't find a reason to keep trying it. I ended up clarifying with my Vo5 Kiwi clarifying shampoo & deep conditioned with my Silk Elements Mixed Silk deep conditioner and my hair was instantly better... sad to say this just did not work for me. I think it might have potential for others who already have pretty nice hair to begin with, but it just couldnt cut it... I exchanged it for the Suave Almond & Shea as I hear it is the best in their line up. Hopefully that goes better.
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|Bacterial Vaginosis Oxaluria
|Procedure: cranberry juice
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Crossover Assignment
Masking: Single (Participant)
Primary Purpose: Prevention
|Official Title:
|The Effects of Cranberry Juice on Urine and Bacterial Adhesion to Cells
- bacterial adhesion to tissue cells
- microbial population shifts in vaginal tract
|Study Start Date:
|March 2006
|Study Completion Date:
|August 2006
|Primary Completion Date:
|August 2006 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
Hypothesis: Metabolites in cranberry juice, have anti-adhesive properties for uropathogenic bacteria but they do not disturb the normal vaginal flora.
Study design and assays:
A crossover study design using 12 healthy women will be conducted for 50 days. The anti-adhesive properties of the urine will be determined using uropathogens and changes in the vaginal microflora will be evaluated.
The subjects will be healthy premenopausal women aged 19-45, who have no history of chronic urinary tract infection or have had a urinary tract infection in the past 12 months, and are currently not taking antibiotics or any supplements to prevent UTI, including cranberry juice. The subjects must not have urinary tract abnormalities, requiring catheterization for micturition, be pregnant, or diabetic or have allergies to berry juices. Each test phase is 1 week (7 days) and the following protocol will be followed:
Subjects 1-3 Test phase I: water; washout phase Test phase II: cranberries; washout phase Test phase III: cranberry juice- 1/day; washout phase Test phase IV: cranberry juice- 2/day
4-6 Test phase I: cranberry juice- 2/day; washout phase Test phase II: water; washout phase Test phase III: cranberries; washout phase Test phase IV: cranberry juice- 1/day
7-9 Test phase I: cranberry juice- 1/day; washout phase Test phase II: cranberry juice- 2/day; washout phase Test phase III: water; washout phase Test phase IV: cranberries
10-12 Test phase I: cranberries; washout phase Test phase II: cranberry juice- 1/day; washout phase Test phase III: cranberry juice- 2/day; washout phase Test phase IV: water
During the washout period, the subjects will return to their normal diet with no added beverage or food, although again no cranberry juice can be consumed. The beverages/food to be taken for the 7 day phases comprise:
- Water - Control group
- Cranberry juice 1/day
- Cranberry juice 2/day
- Cranberries (dried)
Regime and sampling:
A mid stream urine sample will be collected to evaluate the anti-adhesive effects of the various treatments.
Mid stream urine will also be collected to evaluate anti-adhesive properties of the urine, and determine if changes occur following washout.
A 24 h urine will be collected after 3-4 days of each phase for urinalysis.
Vaginal swabs will be collected to determine the effect, if any, of the foods on the composition of the vaginal microflora.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|19 Years to 45 Years (Adult)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Age 19-45 years
- Healthy pre-menopausal female volunteers with no history of urinary tract infections over the past 12 months.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Experienced a urinary tract infection in the past 12 months
- Receiving antibiotic therapy or supplements to prevent urinary tract infections
- Pregnant, postmenopausal or outside of the age range (19-45 years old)
- Anatomical abnormality of the urinary tract, such as following surgery
- Using a catheter to manage micturition
- Diabetic
- Allergic to berry juices
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00318253
|Principal Investigator:
|Gregor Reid, PhD, MBA
|The Lawson Health Research Institute and The University of Western Ontario
|Responsible Party:
|Dr. G. Reid, Lawson Health Research Institute
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT00318253 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
|Study First Received:
|April 24, 2006
|Last Updated:
|July 8, 2009
Keywords provided by Lawson Health Research Institute:
Cranberry juice
Urinary tract infection
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Vaginal Diseases
Vaginosis, Bacterial
Genital Diseases, Female
Bacterial Infections
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This soup is not for the faint (or unhealthy) of heart. It's loaded with all kinds of goodies AND tons of cholesterol. Delicious but don't over indulge.
- 4 cups cubed potatoes (about 2 lbs.)
- 2 cups chopped onions
- 1 cup thinly-sliced carrot
- 1 cup celery, thinly sliced
- 6 to 7 cups vegetable broth
- ¾ teaspoon white pepper
- ½ cup flour
- ½ cup butter, melted
- 1 cup whipping cream
- ½ cup shredded processed cheese (any process cheese product)
- Thinly-sliced green onion
- In a 4-quart. large, heavy sauce pot combine the potatoes, onion, carrots, celery, broth and pepper.
- Bring the mixture to a boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
- Stir together flour and melted butter; stir into soup mixture.
- Cook and stir until slightly thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir 1 minute more.
- Stir in whipping cream; heat through.
- Ladle into bowls. Sprinkle with cheese and green onions.
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INFESTATION: Green Onions, also referred to as scallions, have a white base that develops into a bulb. Its long, straight green shoots branch forth from the bulb. Light green or brown thrips may occasionally be found between the green branches where they protrude from the bulb. Less frequently, they can be found on the outside or inside of the long green shoots.
- A vertical cut should be made from the top of the scallion's green shoot to the bottom of the bulb. Examine three scallions from each bunch, paying careful attention to the area between the branches that protrude from the bulb.
- If no insects are found, wash thoroughly under a heavy stream of water or power hose and use.
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Yeah, upon further review, it looks like the Weapon Expert prestige class indeed needs scrapped, since their is the Kensei and the Sword Master already.
Comment on my class and how the powers were reworded. I like it, except for liason's knife. Let's make it a melee or ranged weapon (Str and Dex respectably). Same goes for the vs will attack.
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Next Generation Center and the Radio Rookies
Imagine tackling issues having to do with homosexuality, incarceration, caring for an ill parent or wondering where your next meal is coming from…and being a teen. These and other moving stories of teenagers of The Children's Aid Society's Next Generation Center in the Bronx are where they broadcasted on WNYC radio October 5 th through 9th during the morning news which is also posted on the radio station's website.
Radio Rookies is a program of WNYC radio that runs one to two workshops a year throughout New York City. The program trains teenagers on all aspects of radio, from how to use recording equipment to developing stories, conducting interviews, and editing digital audio. At the completion of the workshop, the teens have created stories that not only show off their newly acquired journalism skills, but also allows them to open the doors for the world to get a glimpse of their lives, which is not always about iPods, gossip or the latest fashion.
"I heard it on NY Public Radio and loved it so I contacted the Senior Producer, Kaari Pitkin, and invited them to do it at NGC…a year later, they contacted us because they were looking for a Bronx site and we agreed!" said Lynne Echenberg, Director of the Next Generation Center.
In a brave segment called "Best Couple," which won her the First Hillman Foundation Sidney Award in June for socially conscious journalism, Rookie Reporter Victoria "Vikky" Cruz, a Next Generation Center participant, reports on how she and her girlfriend became the first same-sex couple to win "Best Couple" for their high school yearbook all the while keeping her sexuality a secret from her judgmental grandmother. "Not only was Vikky Cruz brave enough to tackle teenage homosexuality on public radio, she also took it on in a far more intimidating environment—high school…her commitment to honesty and justice in both of these settings earned her The Sidney," said Charles Kaiser, Sidney Award Judge. Vikky also shared with us her journey of learning to live and cope with her mother's physically and mentally debilitating disease Neuroacanthocytosis in her story called "My Mother's Disease."
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Major: Respiratory Care
Mark Puknaitis grew up around firefighting, so it made sense that he would enter an emergency services field.
While studying to become an EMT at the Technology Center of DuPage, he had an instructor who worked as respiratory care therapist on the side.
"The more I looked into it, the more interested I became," Puknaitis said. "I really liked the specialty aspect of it."
After doing more research, he selected College of DuPage and entered the Respiratory Care program. His goal at the time was to work as a firefighter/paramedic and then as a respiratory therapist during his two days off.
Puknaitis earned his degree but changed his goal: He now works as a certified respiratory therapist full-time at Edward Hospital. In addition, he wants to expand his skills and plans to become an anesthesiologist.
Thanks to College of DuPage, Puknaitis is able to follow a career path that has put him where he wants to be.
"I didn't want to just work in acute care," he said. "I wanted the full-patient experience, and I like being in a hospital setting.
"COD helped me greatly by preparing me for real life-situations in respiratory care. The hands-on training was important. Year after year, the program keeps adding more equipment that provides even more hands-on training."
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We've put together some of our top stories from the past week that you may have missed. Here are our top 5 for the week of August 26th through September 1st.
Sometimes even the sexiest of women do something that causes them to look a lot less attractive. Watch this sexy gal attempt to dance around a motorcycle and end up in an epic fail that will have you laughing your rear end off.
Here are some of the funniest reactions on Miley Cyrus' MTV VMA performance from the world of Twitter.
In the middle of interview with the mayor of Kelowna, British Columbia, reporter Lori Welbourne decided to tackle the issue of going topless in public.
As a food stand worker begins to make a shawarma sandwich, the techno version of the Mortal Kombat theme begins to play. The rest is the most epic food preparing routine ever. Watch the Shawarma Master in action.
This video is a dramatic reenactment of a teenage girl who was texting while driving and they crash, killing two passengers in her car, two other people and a baby. WARNING: The video is graphic and may not be suitable for all people. However, I think it's important to watch as it may save your life, as well as others.


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New research shows it takes one part of the brain to start concentrating and another to be distracted.
This discovery could help scientists develop better treatments for attention deficit disorder .
The study, Top-down versus bottom-up control of attention in the prefrontal and posterior parietal cortices, performed at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and published in of the journal Science, reveals that attention may have two forms: willful and reflexive. While this information is not new – cognitive psychologists have written about this for many years – the study finds that these two types of attention are controlled by distinct areas of the brain. Willful attention seems to be controlled by the frontal region of the brain in the prefrontal cortex while reflexive attention seems to be activated by the parietal cortex toward the back of the brain.
Put simply, if one is reading a book, then likely the prefrontal cortex is engaged in commanding attention like the conductor of an orchestra. If, while reading, a firecracker explodes nearby, your reflexive attention will activate from the parietal cortex command center shifting control away from the prefrontal cortex.
"This ability to willfully focus your attention is physically separate in the brain from distracting things grabbing your attention," said Earl Miller, a neuroscientist at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. "Now we know these two things are separate, it raises the possibility that we can fix them independently," Miller said.
MIT's research sheds a little more light on the subject of attention because until now researchers have examined only one region at a time. Studying both regions allows us to examine their collaborative interactions, functions, and purposes.
Miller used EEG electrodes connected to the heads of monkeys to examine the complex interplay between the prefrontal cortex and parietal regions during tests of attention and bursts of reflexive attention.
When the monkeys voluntarily concentrated, the so-called executive center in the front of the brain – the prefrontal cortex – was in charge. But when something distracting grabbed the monkeys' attention, that signal originated in the parietal cortex, toward the back of the brain.
Miller concluded that once the prefrontal and parietal regions signaled each other (see my blogs on neural networks), the electrical activity in these two areas began vibrating in synchrony. However, as EEG specialists have known for quite some time, willful concentration involved lower-frequency neuron activity. Distraction occurred at higher frequencies. This again lends credence to EEG training to produce better attention.
While the study sheds a little more light on the subject of concentration, it examined only two portions of the brain. I contend that the entire brain is involved in concentration. The brain seems to work as an orchestra works. While the conductor is not in command, the players tune and rehearse each of their own will. When the conductor steps to the stage, taps his baton, all the individual players each snap to attention and begin to play in synchrony. It is a metaphor for brain function – our brains are formed of many different parts that perform jobs independently of each other. When necessary, a conductor taps his baton and attention is achieved as the individual parts work in synchrony.
For a person with an attention problem or AD/HD, the conductor is not controllable at-will unless the object of attention is highly stimulating like a three ring circus. A little attention may be sustained if the object of attention is only moderately stimulating, but the other conductor responsible for reflexive attention quickly takes command and distraction ensues.
ADHD persons don't have at-will command over either conductor responsible for willful attention or reflexive attention. Do we know why this is so? No, it may be caused by a variety of factors. Can they be taught to control these conductors? Absolutely. The brain is very flexible and can compensate. All educational systems are built upon this foundation. So, let's take this out of the realm of medical mystery and dysfunction. Let's place it back in the realm where it is a skill that can be improved like any other.


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The Anaheim Ducks-Syracuse Crunch partnership is unofficially underway.
Nick Bonino forced overtime with 62 seconds remaining and scored the only goal in a shootout while J.P. Levasseur stopped all five attempts as Syracuse won their exhibition opener, 7-6, against the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins on Tuesday night.
Bonino also had two assists. Kyle Palmieri had a goal and an assist.
The two were among the first assigned to Syracuse when the Ducks made their first round of cuts Sept.23.
Although just a preseason game, it was the first for the Crunch as American Hockey League affiliate of the Ducks.
Syracuse opens the regular season on Oct.8.
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"The Third Season" and "Best of Both Worlds" On Home Video April 30th...
Continuing the series of high-definition collections celebrated by fans, STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION THE THIRD SEASON and STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS will both arrive on Blu-ray Disc April 30 from CBS Home Entertainment and Paramount Home Media Distribution in separate must-have sets packed with new special features. Both collections are the result of the painstaking restoration of the renowned series that involved returning to the original film elements.
Boasting an unprecedented reunion of Next Generation writers moderated by comedian and Star Trek fan Seth MacFarlane, this third season collection features an all-new featurette entitled Inside The Writers Room. Including fascinating discussion on the creation of the shows acclaimed third season by some of todays most visionary science fiction television writers, MacFarlane leads a panel that includes Ronald Moore, Brannon Braga, Naren Shankar and Rene Echevarria. Plus, the collection is highlighted by an entirely new multi-part documentary entitled Resistance is Futile Assimilating Star Trek: The Next Generation, which reveals behind-the-scenes insight on the making of Season Three. Also, the set features a special tribute to Michael Piller, including never-before-seen interviews with cast, crew, family members and industry colleagues who all discuss his lasting influence not only on the series, but also on the Star Trek franchise as a whole. Rounding out the exclusive bonus material includes a new gag reel and newly produced commentary on select episodes.
The STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION THE THIRD SEASON Blu-ray is a 6-disc collection featuring all 26 episodes of the third season. Continuing to follow the remarkable voyages of the Starship Enterprise, the third season includes some of the most celebrated episodes in Star Trek canon. The Blu-ray is Not Rated in the U.S. and rated PG in Canada, and it will be available for the suggested retail price of $130.00 U.S. and $150.00 Canada.
STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS Blu-ray features a seamlessly edited, one-part, feature length presentation of the classic two-part cliffhanger. In this fan favorite episode, Captain Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart) is captured and assimilated by the Borg. Available in high-definition for the first time ever, a centerpiece to the release is a newly-produced featurette entitled Regeneration: Engaging the Borg. Offering fans an in-depth exploration into the creation of The Next Generations most iconic villains, along with the making of the episode, the exclusive featurette includes all-new interviews with the shows production staff, visual effects artists, writers, and cast as they reveal the challenges faced in producing one of the most technically complex episodes of the series. Plus the set includes an exclusive gag reel and all-new commentary with technical consultants Mike and Denise Okuda, actor Elizabeth Dennehy and director Cliff Bole.
The Blu-ray is Not Rated in the U.S. and rated PG in Canada, and it will be available for the suggested retail price of $28.28 U.S. and $32.00 Canada.
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The Celtics and Lakers played last night, but there wasn't nearly as much at stake as there usually is when the storied franchises meet. Both teams are struggling this season, although it has been more so by design in Boston. Here's more from the team that usually resides a lot higher in the standings:
- Rajon Rondo wasn't upset by the trade rumors that spiked around the trade deadline, but he apparently didn't rule out the possibility that he could be dealt, telling Baxter Holmes of The Boston Globe in a subscription-only article, "I didn't know what was going to happen." It never appeared that the Celtics were open to moving him for anything in the ballpark of what teams were offering.
- Steve Bulpett of The Boston Herald thinks that Rondo's detached leadership could hurt the Celtics, specifically players who are anxious when they hear their names swirling in trade rumors. Rondo says he doesn't worry about reassuring players of their value to the team. "I don't talk much about it," he said. "We didn't speak much about it as a team. [Coach Brad Stevens] announced it a couple of times in the meetings, but I didn't say much about it." Bulpett thinks Rondo should think more highly of his own voice within the organization, but the point guard doesn't seem to think his input would change much. "You can't worry about stuff you can't control, you know? Everybody's situation is different. I can't worry about [Jeff Green] being traded, because it's out of my control. He can't worry about if I get traded. That's just part of the game. It's not the first trades that a lot of these guys have been through. We've all been through them, and when that time comes, it comes."
- In his "GM for a Day" series, Bradford Doolittle of ESPN Insider [subscription only] takes a look at the Celtics. Doolittle thinks that GM Danny Ainge is in no danger of growing impatient and trying to jump-start the rebuilding process at the expense of the team's long-term plan. He also covers decisions that lie ahead for Boston, including whether they will still eventually trade Brandon Bass, if they will waive Gerald Wallace and absorb the remainder of his dubious contract, and the outlook for soon-to-be free agents Jerryd Bayless, Kris Humphries, and Avery Bradley.
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SANTA CRUZ -- A giant Iowa Pacific locomotive pulled away from the Boardwalk on Saturday loaded with giddy kids and special guest Chris Rene, the Santa Cruz singing sensation who wowed judges on the "X Factor" in 2011.
Rene, who turns 30 on Dec. 25, was invited for the one-hour Train to Christmas Town ride by Grind Out Hunger, a Santa Cruz nonprofit dedicated to fighting childhood hunger.
Grind Out Hunger was given one car of the train for 50 passengers. The $50 ticket for each passenger, $2,500 in all, was donated to the food charity.
Grind Out was created through the vision of skateboarders helping kids overcome hunger. Santa Cruz Skate and Surf Shop founded the organization, which works largely in area schools.
The school that raises the most pounds per student wins $1,400 in gift certificates to Santa Cruz Skate and Surf Shop.
Rene joined the ride to mingle with his hometown fans and help raise money for an organization he believes does good work.
"Grind Out Hunger is awesome," Rene said before the train departed. "A lot of people will get fed because of this event. Me being part of is a blessing."
When not riding trains, Rene said he's been busy recording new songs and is planning a show at the Catalyst in January.
Rene said he will be showcased in NBC's "Real Music Live" on Dec. 22.
Other riders on Saturday, particularly young boys, said the Train to Christmas Town is a great way to celebrate the holiday season.
Angela Babione of Monterey said her two sons, ages 6 and 3, were very excited to ride on a real train.
"It's just another way to celebrate the holidays," Babione said. "The boys love trains, and it's something festive to do."
Michelle Flamm drove from Sunnyvale with her 2-year-old son to snag a seat on the train.
"He loves trains," Flamm said. "It's a good way to get him started on the whole Santa thing."
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Lorries are blocking roads, causing ditches to flood and making lanes impassable in Creeksea, creating difficulties for residents.
Chris Fugeman, 45, lives with his wife Samantha, 38, and their two-year-old son on Ferry Road and are particularly badly affected.
He said: "When the ditches fill with water now, the water runs out and floods under the bridge at the end of the road, we sometimes can't get out."
Essex County Council has stated that an Essex Highways Inspector will be carrying out an investigation on the area.


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RECIPES: Recipe Details
BBQ and Portabella Supreme Burger
If you enjoy a messy but delicious burger you should try this recipe. It is a big hit at a nice outdoor gathering, with a few people. What can you not love about BBQ and portabella's on a burger?
Burger Mixture:
1 1/2 pounds beef
1 tsp black ground pepper
1 tsp salt (optional)
1 tbsp worsheshire sauce
1 tbsp ketchup
1 tsp of dry basil
or 2 chopped fresh basil leaves
1 egg
18 pieces of bacon
8 small squares of Swiss cheese
18 slices of portabella mushrooms
3 tbsp of soy sauce
1/2 cup of mayonnaise
1/4 cup of sour cream
1/4 cup of barbeque sauce (Your choice)
2 tbsp of barbecue seasoning
8 Wheat buns
red onion
In a large bowl mix the beef with salt, pepper, worsheshire sauce, ketchup, basil, and egg. Mix well! Next make the patties around a piece of the Swiss cheese. The cheese should be in the center of the patty and you should not be able to see it. Next wrap each patty with three pieces of bacon very tightly. Two pieces horizontally and 1 piece vertically. The bacon should cover the entire patty. You can use a metal skewer to push through and hold the bacon on the patty. Place the patties on the grill and cook on both sides for 8-10 minutes. Be cautious to watch them so the bacon does not burn. While they are cooking, in a small frying pan put 2 tbsp of olive oil. Once hot throw in the 18 slices of portabella mushrooms and cook them. Last minute pour the soy sauce over them and quickly mix around and set aside. Next flip the burgers! Mix the sauce together and set aside. When the burgers are near complete. Place the buns of your choice on the grill for a few seconds to get the grill look. Put the burgers on, 3 pieces of mushrooms on each, lettuce, tomato, onion and the barbecue sauce. Enjoy! Servings: 6 Burgers
Options for a healthier burger... Substitute the beef with turkey burger, the bacon with turkey bacon and use all like and low fat sour cream and mayo for the sauce. They still taste delicious.


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Ok atm I'm broke and in the process of making my Christmas tree ornaments and I've.reallized I didn't get my powder sugar to make my royal icing and now I cant do what I wanted with them is there any other recipe that I can make a icing consistency that's non editble
Please help the poor broke chick lol...
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I have painted my non-edible cookie ornaments with acrylic paint. They were perfect. Now I wouldn't go back. I did it so that the dogs wouldn't be attracted. I had already used a salt and flour recipe for the cookies.


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The Godolphin Mile is a cracking contest in its own right but it is merely the appetiser to a superb day's racing at the Dubai World Cup Carnival, the highlight of which is the Dubai World Cup itself.
That opening race could see the British challengers get off to a flying start through the ever-improving Western Aristocrat, who looks overpriced at 8/1 with Paddy Power. Jeremy Noseda's colt goes well fresh and has already won on artificial surface. He may have more scope than home favourite African Story (2/1 with Skybet) and last year's third Red Jazz (a general 10/1).
Despite the presence of American star Game On Dude (10/1 with bet365, Coral and Ladbrokes) and prolific Japanese winner Smart Falcon (a general 11/2), the Dubai World Cup is mostly about So You Think. A winner of five Group 1 races in Australia and three in Europe for Aidan O'Brien, the six-year-old would probably be retired if adding to his portfolio in Dubai and is likely the one to beat at Betfred and totesport's 11/4. But Smart Falcon's compatriot Eishin Flash may have been underestimated by bookmakers in the World Cup and also makes plenty of appeal at the general 14/1. Christophe-Patrice Lemaire flew over to Japan a couple of times to feel of Hideaki Fujiwara's entire and he has top-class form in his homeland. Stall two is also a very good draw.
Beaten Up never stopped improving last year and can take the elevation up to Group 1 company in his stride by winning the Dubai Sheema Classic. Trainer Willie Haggas is never one to over-extend his charges and must think this son of Beat Hollow has what it takes to succeed at the highest level. The Ballydoyle pair Treasure Beach and St Nicholas Abbey are smart performers, as is French raider Cirrus Des Aigles. But Beaten Up has much more untapped potential and can prevail at Betfred, Skybet and totesport's 5/1.
The drop back to 5f in the Al Quoz Sprint will suit Hong Kong-based Eagle Regiment and he's worth a small interest at William Hill's 11/1, but favourite Rocket Man will be tough to beat in the Dubai Golden Shaheen. Coral may regret putting up 5/2 against last year's winner, who was an even money chance 12 months ago. Patrick Shaw's sprinter has the plum draw again and, though this year's opposition looks stronger, he should still prove too good for Bob Baffert's The Factor (6/1 with Stan James). It may also be worth following the market in the Dubai Duty Free as Ambitious Dragon has been hugely impressive at Sha Tin this year. He is generally available at 9/2.


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METS 5, DODGERS 2; Stopping Penny, Mets Help Pérez Win
By BEN SHPIGEL
Published: August 25, 2007
The first seven innings went down like iced tea on an August afternoon. But no game, at least none that the Mets play, can end without the requisite nail-biting, Pepto-Bismol-swilling and head-shaking that have come to define the first three games of their homestand. So it was that last night, in the ninth inning, with the Mets clinging to a four-run lead, the Los Angeles Dodgers loaded the bases against Billy Wagner with one out to recall all those not-so-fond recent memories.
''Like, did we expect to lose this one?'' Wagner said.
In what counts as progress, only one run scored, and the Mets hung on to win, 5-2, at Shea Stadium, end a two-game losing streak and secure an even more important development: With the Phillies' 14-3 loss to the Padres, the Mets were assured of waking up this morning with a six-game lead in the National League East, their largest of the season.
If the bullpen had had another meltdown, Oliver P?z might have, too. He overcame a shaky beginning to hold the Dodgers scoreless over seven innings, allowing three hits while striking out six and walking five, as his teammates toppled the ace Brad Penny for the first time in three tries this season.
''That's a typical game when he's on,'' Manager Willie Randolph said of P?z.
Jos?eyes scored the Mets' first two runs and David Wright, aside from playing sensational defense, went 2 for 3 with his 23rd home run of the season and two runs batted in. One person not involved in the Mets' offense -- they scored at least five runs for a club-record 12th consecutive game -- was Carlos Delgado, who was dropped to the No. 6 spot in the lineup. He went 0 for 3, extending his hitless streak over his past four games to 16 at-bats, including 0 for 10 with runners in scoring position, leaving 18 runners on base.
Delgado returned to the lineup Tuesday after missing four games with a hyperextended left knee. He said that he felt a little rusty, that his was timing off, and that he was not surprised that Randolph dropped him in the order. Ever practical, Delgado responded to the news with a shrug.
''I just go to the plate a minute later,'' Delgado said. ''That's all.''
There was not much else he could say. He did not know about the change until reporters told him about it three hours before the game. He batted sixth twice in May and said repeatedly that it did not affect his approach or preparation.
Asked if batting a spot lower afforded him the chance to see more pitches and thus get a better read on the pitcher, Delgado shook his head. ''If you can't figure it out by the second hitter, you're in trouble anyway,'' Delgado said.
The Mets had won three of P?z's past four starts, but he had failed to impress in any of them, lasting as many as six innings only once as his earned run average swelled to 3.52 from 2.84. Although P?z discounted any suggestions of fatigue, he has noted that his velocity has dropped a few miles per hour, which has caused him to throw more off-speed pitches.
P?z, who equaled a career high by notching his 12th victory of the season, said he felt strong last night all the way through his 119th and final pitch, and that the bite on his slider had returned.
During his rocky first inning, in which he loaded the bases with one out on two walks and a bunt single, P?z managed to catch Andre Ethier looking at a 91-m.p.h. fastball for the second out, then induced Russell Martin to line out to end the inning. P?z ran into trouble only once more, in the third, when he got out of a two-on, one-out jam by getting Ethier to ground into a double play. And he did not allow a hit after a leadoff single by Martin in the fourth.
''For him to go through seven innings with a pitch count a little high after the first inning was a blessing for the bullpen,'' Wright said.
For all of his successes this season around the league (14-3, 2.59 earned run average) and against the Mets (2-0, 2.70), Penny seemed headed for an off-kilter night as soon as the series's pitching matchups were released. In 10 career starts at Shea before last night, Penny was 1-8 with a 6.75 E.R.A., and that does not include the two runs he allowed in relief during Game 1 of the division series last season.
After the last time they faced Penny, on July 20 at Dodger Stadium, several Mets remarked how he seemed to get stronger as the game wore on. They took it upon themselves last night to attack him early.
Reyes led off with a walk, stole second and scored on a double by Rub?Gotay, who played because Luis Castillo's right knee was still feeling sore after he injured it Thursday. Castillo said afterward that he did not expect to play until Monday in Philadelphia.
In their next at-bats, Reyes and Gotay again collaborated to score, with Reyes ripping a double in the third, advancing on a sacrifice by Gotay and scoring on a single by Wright. When Wright batted in the fifth, he fought back from an 0-2 hole to rip a full-count fastball over the right-field fence, extending the Mets' lead to 3-0.
Jorge Sosa loaded the bases with one out an inning before Wagner did, but there would be no late-inning comebacks, no bullpen implosions this time.
''If I was real bad,'' Wagner said. ''They would have scored four.''
PHOTOS: David Wright, who went 2 for 3 with a walk and hit his 23rd home run of the season, also played stellar defense last night.(PHOTOGRAPH BY ULI SEIT FOR THE NEW YORK TIMES)(pg. D1); José Reyes after scoring on a double by Rubén Gotay in the first inning last night. He scored the Mets' first two runs.; The Mets defeated Brad Penny for the first time in three tries this season. He gave up six hits and three runs in six innings.(PHOTOGRAPHS BY ULI SEIT FOR THE NEW YORK TIMES)(pg. D5)


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Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALXN) today announced that Soliris ® (eculizumab), the company's first-in-class terminal complement inhibitor, has been granted an orphan drug designation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of neuromyelitis optica (NMO), a life-threatening, ultra-rare neurological disorder. In a Phase 2 study presented at the 2012 annual meeting of the American Neurological Association (ANA), Soliris treatment was associated with a significant reduction in the frequency of relapses (recurring attacks) in patients with severe, relapsing NMO. 1 Soliris is not approved for the treatment of patients with NMO. The FDA, through its Office of Orphan Products Development (OOPD), grants orphan status to drugs and biologic products that are intended for the safe and effective treatment, diagnosis, or prevention of rare diseases or disorders that affect fewer than 200,000 people in the U.S. Orphan drug designation provides a drug developer with certain benefits and incentives, including a period of marketing exclusivity if regulatory approval is ultimately received for the designated indication. "There are no approved therapies for patients with NMO, an extremely rare and debilitating disease that can lead to paralysis, blindness and death," said Martin Mackay, Ph.D., executive vice president and global head of R&D at Alexion. "This orphan drug designation is a positive step toward understanding and meeting the needs of this underserved patient population. In clinical trials to date, terminal complement inhibition with Soliris appeared to significantly reduce the attack rate in patients with severe, refractory relapsing NMO." About NMO In patients with NMO, uncontrolled complement activation causes destruction of myelin-producing cells, leading to severe damage to the central nervous system (CNS), including the spinal cord and optic nerve. 2-4 The disease leads to severe weakness, paralysis, respiratory failure, loss of bowel and bladder function, blindness and premature death. 5-7 Patients with NMO have a life-long exposure to the uncontrolled complement activation due to chronic autoimmune attack, and most patients experience an unpredictable, relapsing course of disease with cumulative disability, as each attack adds to the neurologic disability. 6,8,9 Fifty percent of relapsing NMO patients have been reported to sustain permanent severe disability, including paralysis and blindness, within five years of disease onset. 10 Most NMO-related deaths result from respiratory complications from NMO attacks. 10,11 The disease primarily affects women, with a female to male ratio as high as a 9:1. 12 Phase 2 Data in Patients with NMO The Phase 2 study reported at the ANA 2012 annual meeting and subsequently published in The Lancet Neurology 13 was a single-arm, open-label, investigator-initiated trial in 14 women with severe, relapsing NMO who were treated for one year. The study met its primary efficacy endpoint, reduction in annualized relapse rate, with high degrees of clinical and statistical significance: a decline in the median annualized attack rate from 3.0 attacks per year pre-Soliris treatment to 0 attacks per year during 12 months of chronic Soliris treatment (p<0.0001). After 12 months of treatment, 86% (12 of 14) of these severely affected patients were completely attack-free. 1 Additionally, Soliris was associated with significant improvements in key secondary endpoints. The median expanded disability status scale (EDSS) score improved from 4.3 pre-treatment to 3.5 after 12 months of treatment with Soliris (p<0.01). Importantly, all patients experienced either improvement or stability in all key outcome measures, including EDSS, ambulatory function as measured by the Hauser Ambulation Index, and visual function as measured by visual acuity. Soliris was generally well-tolerated, with the three most common adverse events being headache, nausea, and dizziness. One case of meningococcal sepsis occurred. The patient made an uneventful recovery and restarted treatment with eculizumab to complete the study. 1 About Soliris Soliris is a first-in-class terminal complement inhibitor developed from the laboratory through regulatory approval and commercialization by Alexion. Soliris is approved in the U.S., E.U., Japan and other countries as the first and only treatment for patients with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH), a debilitating, ultra-rare and life-threatening blood disorder characterized by complement-mediated hemolysis (destruction of red blood cells). Soliris is also approved in the U.S., E.U., and other countries as the first and only treatment for patients with atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS), a genetic, life-threatening, ultra-rare disease characterized by complement-mediated thrombotic microangiopathy (TMA, the formation of blood clots in small vessels).
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Contango ORE, Inc. (CTGO.PK) announced today the initial drilling results in its 2013 exploration program at its 765,000 acres near Tetlin, AK. The initial results are part of a $10 million 2013 exploration program that includes drilling 55-67 holes over a five-month period from June through the end of October. Results to date reflect 8 holes drilled and analyzed that are summarized in Table 1 below. Analytical results are pending from an additional 19 holes. In general, all of the 2013 holes intercepted a 100 to 125 foot wide zone of mineralization. The drill intervals in holes 13062-064 represent infill drilling while those from holes 13066 to 069 represent infill and expansion drilling. See map below for drilling locations. The early results of our 2013 drilling program indicate that the previously identified Peak zone will be extended along both strike and dip relative to the known limits from previous drilling. Mr. Brad Juneau, President of the Company, said, "The preliminary results of our 2013 exploration program at our Tetlin project continue to meet our expectations in terms of gold, silver , and copper grade as well as thickness. Our goal is to identify sufficient mineral resources by the end of 2013 to justify initial reviews of economic and engineering parameters on the project. We expect to be drilling continuously with a two-rig program throughout the rest of the summer and early fall in an attempt to delineate the limits of the Peak Zone as well as test additional exploration prospects. We are awaiting final interpretations of new airborne geophysical data we acquired earlier this summer before selecting our exploratory drilling sites, anticipated to be in late July." Contango ORE has taken additional mining claims this spring in the vicinity of Tok, AK covering 40,200 acres. These claims were selected based on proximity to known mineral occurrence, access to existing infrastructure, and which complement our existing exploration program in terms of leveraging our local knowledge based on our exploration results to date. We have initiated exploration activities on these new claims.
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SportsDayDFW.com columnist Kevin Sherrington hosted a chat Wednesday to talk all things sports. Here are some of the highlights:
Question: If the Rangers were to be sellers at the trade deadline, are there any veterans you would want to see unloaded?
Sherrington: The most obvious guy to go would be Alex Rios, whose contract is up after this year, although the club has an option. The only problem with that is that Michael Choice hasn't played well enough so far to make you think he's ready to start next season. Other than that, you don't want to get rid of any young guys, unless you think Elvis isn't the answer at short. Bad contract, but if he starts hitting, teams would be interested. Soria would draw interest, and the Rangers might be willing to talk if they thought Feliz was ready to be the closer. Because of his age and injury history, Beltre would be another consideration, but they don't have a third baseman anywhere close. Joey Gallo is still a couple of years away.
Question: Which Rangers prospect currently in the minors gets you most excited?
Sherrington: Joey Gallo, without question. Real HR potential, and the Rangers haven't had a prospect you could say that about in a few years. But, as previously noted, he's at least a couple of years away.
Question: At the trade deadline...Are the Rangers buyers or sellers? Or is it too early to say?
Sherrington: The wild card situation has to become a little clearer. There's no question that they won't catch the A's, but I didn't think they'd do that before the season even started. Oakland is a very good team and added some good pieces. I wrote before the season that the Rangers were still short in the rotation and in the middle of the lineup, and these injuries have only made that situation worse.
Question: What is your opinion of Jon Daniels?
Sherrington: Boy, that's a loaded question. We could go on and on. Basically, I think he's a very smart guy who does a good job of utilizing all of his resources. He made some bad trades early on, then some really good, if not great ones, and lately the pendulum has swung back the other way again. I think if you want to blame anyone for the Rangers' problem lately, he's your man. He should have done more to protect the team from what's happened. But, on the other hand, even if he'd added one or two more players, it wouldn't have kept this deluge of injuries from happening. I'm not sure anything could have prevented the record they have now. Bottom line: It's early, but I think the GM and manager will be back next year, and should be. But someone will pay.


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