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Freshman transfer from Auburn, Oliver Strecker, was the only Bison to post a win in the Bisons' third match of the season.
Although they could not pull out the win, men's assistant coach Mike Sherman said there has been improvement throughout each of the matches.
"The men played tough out there, but in the end, Georgia State played better," Sherman said. "The guys are making better decisions out on the court. If they can keep growing in their confidence, matches like this will be won."
Georgia State swept the Bisons in doubles putting Lipscomb at an early 1-0 deficit.
Senior Joe McArdle and freshman Oliver Strecker came up just short of a victory at the No. 1 doubles spot, falling to Brean Badger and Victor Valenta in a tiebreaker, 8-7(4).
At No. 2, sophomores Colby Shaw and Tanner Brown were defeated by Thomas Cook and Vincent Verpeaux 8-3, while freshman David Salazar and senior Mario Hernandez posted similar results at No. 3, losing 8-4 to Georgia State's Juan Pablo Guitierrez and Lucas Santana.
Strecker posted the Bisons' only win at the No. 1 singles spot to tie the score up at 1-1, defeating Valenta 6-3, 7-6(3).
McArdle fell at the No. 2 spot to Georgia State's Badger 6-4, 6-0. At No. 3, Hernandez was defeated by Cook 6-2, 6-4.
Salazar played a solid match at No. 4, but came up short in the end, falling to Guitierrez in a tight three-setter, 7-5, 3-6, 6-2.
At No. 5, Shaw fell 6-4, 6-3 to Verpeaux, while Brown was defeated at No. 6 6-1, 7-6(2) to Santana.
The Bisons are back in action Wednesday, Feb. 2nd at 5 p.m. when they travel to Clarksville, Tenn., to face Austin Peay University.
Brean Badger/ Victor Valenta (GSU) def. Joe McArdle/ Oliver Strecker (LU) 8-7(4)
Thomas Cook/ Vincent Verpeaux (GSU) def. Colby Shaw/ Tanner Brown (LU) 8-3
Juan Pablo Guitierrez/ Lucas Santana (GSU) def. David Salazar/ Mario Hernandez (LU) 8-4
Oliver Strecker (LU) def. Victor Valenta (GSU) 6-3, 7-6(3)
Brean Badger (GSU) def. Joe McArdle (LU) 6-4, 6-0
Thomas Cook (GSU) def. Mario Hernandez (LU) 6-2, 6-4
Juan Pablo Guitierrez (GSU) def. David Salazar (LU) 7-5, 3-6, 6-2
Vincent Verpeaux (GSU) def. Colby Shaw (LU) 6-4, 6-3
Lucas Santana (GSU) def. Tanner Brown (LU) 6-1, 7-6(2)
Written by Ashlan Williams, student assistant in Lipscomb athletics media relations.


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Bartender's Choice: What to Order at Bellocq in New Orleans
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It says something about the talents and reputation of Neal Bodenheimer, Kirk Estopinal, and Matthew Kohnke— best known for Cure in New Orleans—that they can open a bar entirely dedicated to 19th-century cocktails and have it be a runaway success. Cobblers and sherry cocktails and milk punches—"These ancient forms of drinks seem sort of bizarre to us," Kirk Estopinal told me, "but that's why we find them fascinating."
Bellocq launched late in 2011, the ground-floor bar of the Hotel Modern, a bit funny when you consider how resolutely throwback it is. A whole section of the menu is devoted to cobblers, a genre of cocktails with fruit over crushed ice; juleps, punches, and other 19th-century drinks fill in the list. "Cocktails right now are in their Rococo period," said Estopinal; "I'm more interested in an era a bit more toned down. This is such a dramatically different, stripped-down idea of a drink."
Estopinal showed me three of his favorite cocktails on the menu now; come take a look.
'Spanish Negori'
This cocktail reminds Estopinal of nigori, cloudy unfiltered Japanese sake. It's made from a base of La Gitana Manzanilla en rama, sherry that isn't filtered after it's drawn from the cask. "There's a moss that grows in sherry barrels, and usually it's fortified to kill the bacteria, but this isn't—it keeps some of the particulate in it." The sherry meets housemade orgeat and sugarcane spirit Batavia Arrack, and it's garnished with a cherry "whose syrup sort of wicks off into the cloudy top. I like that part."
"This is definitely a sherry drinker's cocktail."
Bonal Gentiane Quinine Cobbler
There are more than half a dozen cobblers on Bellocq's menu, but this is one of the best sellers. Tonic wine Bonal Gentiane-Quina is shaken with grapefruit zest and sugar, poured over crushed ice, and garnished with a huge spiral of grapefruit ("That's my garnish philosophy; what's in it goes on top, too"). Estopinal is particularly proud of the straw, a hollowed-out wheat stalk that predates plastic straws or even paper ones.
Pisco Punch
In terms of historical cocktails, you can't get much more throwback than milk punch; on Bellocq's menu, the "Mary Rockett Punch" is taken straight from a recipe found, according to Dave Wondrich's Punch, in a "tattered manuscript recipe book, the compilation of a good housewife named Mary Rockett, and dated 1711." When boiling milk is added to a punch of liquor, sugar, and lemon, "the solids break instantly," Estopinal told me, "and when you run the liquids out of that, the curds are like a giant filter. It can strip the color right out of brandy."
While Rockett's punch also appears on his menu, Estopinal decided that "if you can do brandy, you can do pisco." Made in the same manner, it's a drink of pisco, pineapple syrup, and lemon processed through milk in the same way. "A traditional pisco punch uses gum syrup, but using the milk method helps you achieve something sort of like that," in terms of the slightly thickened texture. Once you strain out those curds is a smooth, rich-tasting (but not creamy), nearly clear concoction. It's got a faint nuttiness and a sharp sour bite, but feels so silky on the tongue that it all balances out. And though the milk barely factors into the taste, it does amp up the acid; "You don't realize how much acid milk has until you make a totally sour punch."
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FITCHBURG — For the past 10 years or so that massage therapist Amy Green has been operating her Back-N-Touch Wellness Center on Walton Street, she's accumulated a loyal following of patrons.
It was only natural then, when Green began making and blending her own teas last spring, that her clientele wanted to be able to come in and have a cup of tea with her after a session, or just visit and bring friends over for tea.
Thursday marked the grand opening of Green's new Butterfly Kisses Tearoom, named after the Butterfly Kisses and Well Wishes Tea Co. she's crafted along with her handmade teas.
"I just want people to just come and relax, sit, revisit, bring friends in, talk about old times, make new memories," she said.
And when folks come in for a massage, or other body or energy work, they can continue that relaxed feeling by venturing downstairs for a cup of a tea and some goodies, Green said.
She said the teas have come about through a lot of trial and error, experimenting with different herbs, spices, flowers and fruits to find palatable blends. Some of the raw ingredients are imported from Asia through a West Coast company, while others, such as lavender and mint, come from Green's own garden.
Some teas are simple, such as Chamilla, which consists of chamomile, lemongrass and vanilla, while others are much more complex, such as Serendipitea, a green tea base with spearmint, lemongrass, orange peel, peppermint, rosehips, cinnamon, raspberry leaf and rose petals.
Green says the name Butterfly Kisses comes from something her mother told her once.
"Before my mom passed away, she had mentioned that I would never be alone every time there was a butterfly present; it would be her checking on me," she said. "So I wanted to carry the butterfly theme through everything that we do related to the tea."
Green says she's encouraged by the results of the first day.
"It's delicious," said Lucy Marcinuk of the hors d'oeuvres and tea she tried on Thursday while visiting the tearoom with her daughter, Tamara. "This is my first time here; it won't be my last."
"The tearoom is absolutely delightful. I've tasted Amy's great food items before, and this is just amazing," said Barbara Foster. "The teas are amazing, and it's so wonderful to have something like this in Fitchburg."
The Butterfly Kisses Tearoom at 244 Walton St. offers seatings each Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 9:30 a.m., noon and 2:30 p.m.


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While I earlier wrote about the inconsistent application of conservative ideology by Montana Republicans in the Legislature, I have to hand it to James Knox for being consistent about one thing: he doesn't believe that anyone should have any qualifications to do a job.
Today, the House voted down his idiotic bill that would have eliminated any educational background for the Superintendent of Public Instruction, perhaps the only bill in support of education that will pass the House this year. It was that bad.
Knox doesn't only believe that the Superintendent shouldn't be qualified (great news for Elaine Sollie Herman!); he thinks that entirely unqualified people should make rulings about the Constitution. Who should interpret it, you ask? Surely, not those pointy-headed elitists on the Supreme Court who rely on socialistic concepts like precedent! No, the Constitution should be interpreted by paranoid computer technicians with shady business practices who inexplicably managed to win a single election.
In this spirit, Knox has introduced HB 392: An Act Entitled One Incredibly Idiotic and Racist Idea, in which Knox hopes to redefine the 14th Amendment to exclude children born in the United States from Montana citizenship if they have a Spanish accent or have ever played soccer.
Knox's racist, idiotic right wing pandering is an affront to civil rights, legal precedent, and the values our nation and state were founded on. His effort to "define" what a citizen is ignores what I know Montanans to be: the kind of people who would never demonize immigrants and punish children just to score cheap political points.
If anything, his crude crusade against qualifications has revealed one thing: maybe the voters ought to start considering them more thoroughly before sending people like Knox to the Legislature.


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Joshua Ellicott has withdrawn from the role of Don Basilio in The Royal Opera's Le nozze di Figaro for performances in the earlier of two ROH runs: in September and October 2013.
The role will now be sung by French tenor Jean-Paul Fouchécourt. Jean-Paul made his debut with The Royal Opera in 1997 at the Edinburgh International Festival. Since then, he's sung with the Company in The Golden Cockerel, Les Comtes D'Hoffmann and Carmen.
Jean-Paul has previously sung the role of Don Basilio at the Opéra de Lyon and Paris Opéra. Other recent roles include Le Remendado in Salzberg's Carmen, and Le Roi Ouf I L'Étoile for Berlin State Opera. He recently conducted Mesdames de la Halle for Opéra de Lyon and is Artistic Director of the Studio de L'Opéra de Lyon.
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Miss: Have you read Fifty Shades of Grey?
KS: I read parts of it, why?
Miss: Did you know that the book is based on your Twilight character? Would you play the part if it was made into a movie?
KS: Erm, (laughs) as of now nobody has called me yet to offer the part to me.
Miss: Maybe your agent tries to protect you and just didn't pick up.
KS: No, probably not (laughs). But if they told me something like that it'd be hilarious.
Miss: But your current movie, On the Road is pretty racy as well.
KS: Yeah but I haven't even read all of FSOG and the part is much sought after. So I don't know…
Miss: Do you think you'd be brave enough to take on a role like that?
KS: Tough question. I've read some really heavy parts (laughs) and I couldn't believe it. I see people read it on subways or something and I just think "Dude, you're in public. Please!" (laughs) But normally I'm ballsy when it comes to taking on tough parts. It just depends on the right story.
Miss: Which role would you like to play after your current movie?
KS: To look at the future is hard. Sometimes you read a script and you're totally moved by it and sometimes you even discover new parts of yourself while reading it, that you then want to play out as an actor.
Miss: You and your colleagues, you all became big stars with the first part of Twilight. Are you treated differently on sets today than you used to be?
KS: Near the end of the Twilight movies I thought that people didn't really talk to us anymore which I found weird. It was as if someone had said, "Just let those people be. If there's no reason to talk to them, then don't do it." I hate that. I don't want to be protected by anyone, I'm fine, thank you. Quite the contrary, it's terrible to be so isolated and everyone thinks that that's what I wanted.
Miss: Is it important for you to stay normal and grounded?
KS: No. I love to sit around alone all day. (laughs) My god, of course not.
Miss: Are you scared that everyone is always gonna measure you against your role as Bella?
KS: The people are always going to talk about the fact that I got super-duper famous with Twilight. And if those, that love the vampire books have problems with seeing me in other roles than that's actually the ultimate compliment. I can now choose the challenges I want to take on as an actress myself, which is pretty awesome. If it wasn't like that I'd be pretty pissed.
Miss: Twilight definitely ends with Breaking Dawn Part 2. When you look back, which scene touched you the most?
KS: Oh, during the whole shoots there were so many. Bella nearly lived a whole life during those 4-5 years. There were a lot of challenges.
Miss: Did you steal any tokens from set? Maybe some drawing pins?
KS: No, I didn't take those but I did take her rings, all the bracelets and the wedding ring. Although I think I have the wrong one. Someone else must've taken the real one and it's not in some bag, like a big, fat diamond.
Miss: What, that – now that you're famous and have a lot of crazy fans – you can't really do anymore these days, do you miss most?
KS: I get recognized everywhere, even in the most remote areas of the world. Even if I was at the bottom of an ocean, a camera would appear behind some shell. So I definitely miss that the most. To do whatever I want without anyone watching me.
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Employees will provide approximately 5,000 hours of service celebrating National Volunteer Week and Earth Day
CHICAGO - For the sixth consecutive year, employees from across Exelon's family of companies will celebrate National Volunteer Week (April 15-21) by volunteering their time and energy at more than 100 planned community service projects in five states.
More than 1,500 employees, family members and friends are expected to volunteer approximately 5,000 hours to community service projects. In recognition of Earth Day (Sunday, April 22) and demonstrating Exelon's continuing commitment to environmental stewardship, about one-third of the employee-led volunteer projects will focus on environmental clean-up or conservation. Many of the environmental service projects will take place around Earth Day and support Exelon 2020, the company's business and environmental strategy to eliminate the equivalent of its annual carbon footprint by 2020. The remaining volunteer projects will focus on diversity and inclusion, education, and community enrichment.
"Our employees bring great energy and creativity to Exelon's week-long national celebration of community service," said Exelon President and CEO Chris Crane. "Their commitment to volunteerism and to improving the environment and quality of life in the communities we serve is a source of pride for us all."
Exelon celebrates National Volunteer Week by empowering employee volunteers to design their own service projects. Employees from Exelon's operating companies will participate in National Volunteer Week activities: ComEd in northern Illinois; PECO in southeastern Pennsylvania; Constellation Energy in Maryland; and Exelon Generation and Exelon Business Services Company in the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic.
Exelon has a longstanding tradition of charitable giving and providing service to civic and nonprofit organizations through its "Energy for the Community" program. In 2011, more than 2,400 Exelon employee volunteers gave nearly 62,000 hours of their time to community nonprofit organizations. The donated hours are equivalent to 1,550 workweeks or nearly 30 years of full-time service.
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Environmental: • Cleanup and tree planting at Morton Arboretum (Lisle, Ill., April 16)• Cleanup at Fox Valley Preserve (Aurora, Ill., April 17)• Developing a new trail at Dunning Road conservation area (Chicago, April 17)• Cleanup work at Anson B. Nixon Park (Kennett Square, Pa., April 18)• Landscaping at Casa Central (Chicago, April 19)• Tree-planting in Washington Park (Chicago, April 20) • "Save the Trees" Earth Day gardening project in Grant Park (Chicago, April 20) • Cleanup at Riverbend (Philadelphia, April 20)• Cleanup at Chapman Park (Doylestown, Pa., April 20)• Cleanup at Humboldt Park with Rowe-Clark Academy students (Chicago, April 21)• Cleanup project at Lake Arlington in Forth Worth (Fort Worth, Texas, April 21)• Tree planting at Kengsington South (Philadelphia, April 21)• Riversweep at Lower Susquehanna Heritage Greenway (Perryville, Md., April 21)• Cleanup at the Old Conowingo Creek Boat Launch (Conowingo, Md., April 28)
Diversity & Inclusion: • Radio recording at Chicago Lighthouse, a non-profit for the visually impaired (Chicago, April 16-20)• Reading to children at Rowe Elementary School (Chicago, April 19)• Interviewing teens for summer internships (Chicago, April 19)• Providing students with diverse thinking models to improve communication skills (Chicago, April 23)
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I was exhausted. I had put dinner in the crock-pot before I left so dinner was ready when I came home, but while all I wanted to do was flop down on the couch and put my feet up for a few minutes, my kids decided other wise.
The babysitter left, and I was suddenly bombarded with questions, stories, requests and what not from my adorable little brood.
It wasn't about mommy being exhausted and relaxing for 5 minutes, it was ALL about these little peoples needs being met at that exact moment.
And it suddenly dawned on me. So many people look at me and wonder how I can be home with my kids all day and how challenging it seems. And so many people think that moms who work get a 'break' by going to work every day. But just going out for the afternoon made me realize how challenging it is to be a working mom.
Where I can make dinner and tackle house work pretty much whenever I have an open slot of time during the day, working moms do not have that luxury. Where I can set aside time during the day to take a few moments to relax, for a working mom, that only comes later on once the kids are in bed, once everything else in the house that needs to get done is done.
And when you get home from work, the kids are so excited to see you and get your attention its so overwhelming because all you can think about is how exhausted you are!
So to all you working moms out there, I solute you. You are all amazing in your ability to balance family, work and your sanity. I have the utmost of respect for each and every one of you.
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Burnell Barnett, 86, Wabash, died at 5:55 p.m. March 5, at Rolling Meadows Healthcare Center in LaFontaine.
He was born Aug. 22, 1926 in Wabash, to John K. and Pauline (Shellhamer) Barnett.
Burnell was a 1944 graduate of Linlawn High School, and attended Purdue University Ag short course. He married Carol Faye Sutton in Wabash, on Dec. 24, 1947; she died Jan. 6, 2012. He was a retired farmer, worked at Country Village, Diehl Machine, AB Pig Sales, and also sold Buck Stoves. He was a life member of the Wabash Elks Lodge #471, a member of the Izaak Walton League, and a charter member of the Richvalley Lions Club. Burnell died the same date, March 5, as his mother Pauline.
He is survived by two daughters, Bea (Donald) Ferverda, Silver Lake, and Susan (Thomas) Powell, Wabash; six grandchildren, Derrick (Jenny) Wilson, Wabash, Alesha (Jason) Egts, Sicily, Italy, Joshua Ferverda, Silver Lake, Kristin Powell and Ethan Powell, both of Wabash, and Brandy Barnett, Jamestown, Ind.; five great-grandchildren, Hannah, Emma, and Ava Wilson, all of Wabash, and Lorelei, and Elaina Faye Egts, Sicily. He was preceded in death by his parents, son Bryan Barnett who died May 3, 2000, and sister, Louise Kusiak.
Funeral services were held at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave. Wabash on Friday, March 8, with David Phillips officiating. Private burial will be in Friends Cemetery, Wabash.
Preferred memorials are to the Wabash Elks Lodge # 471 or the Wabash County 4-H Council.
The memorial guest book for Burnell may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.


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BCCI denies report of Patil telling Tendulkar to retire
Published: 18th September 2013 01:17 PM | Last Updated: 18th September 2013 01:17 PM | A+A A-
The Indian Cricket Board (BCCI) today denied reports that chief selector Sandeep Patil has told veteran batsman Sachin Tendulkar to consider his future after playing his 200th Test during the two-match series against the West Indies in November.
"There is no truth in the report. We have spoken to both Tendulkar and Patil, no such conversation ever took place," senior Board official Rajeev Shukla told PTI.
Speculation was rife that the series against the West Indies could be the swansong for Tendulkar, but Patil himself also denied discussing the future with the senior cricketer.
"It's always a pleasure to meet Sachin, but I have not met him for the last 10 months. I have not called him, neither has he called me. We have not discussed anything, It's all non-sense," Patil said.
The report had stated that Patil met Tendulkar after the BCCI penciled in an unscheduled tour against the West Indies at home in November comprising a two-Test series and a three-game ODI rubber.
It also hinted that Patil had told Tendulkar that the selectors will decide the batsman's future after his much-awaited 200th Test appearance, which is expected to happen in the two-match home series against the West Indies.
Tendulkar has appeared in 198 Tests, the most by any cricketer in the game's history, notching up a mind-boggling 51 hundreds in the longest form of the game.
Besides he had also raked up 49 ODI centuries, a format from which he has already retired, to make it a century of international hundreds.
The 40-year-old batting great, who has scored close to 16000 runs in Tests, has had a lean run especially as per his standards over the last couple of years.
He has scored only two half centuries in the last 10 Test matches India have played at home, against New Zealand, England and Australia, and his last Test hundred (146) was in an away Test at Cape Town against South Africa in January, 2011, which has prompted questions on his future in some quarters.
He is currently gearing up to play in the Champions League T20 League for IPL holders Mumbai Indians with his first game scheduled against hosts Rajasthan Royals at Jaipur on September 21.


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Philippine Muslim rebel leaders who are negotiating a peace deal with the Philippine government ordered their fighters on Friday not to wear military uniforms or carry guns in public. The order to members of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) was sent out following complaints that rebels were increasingly visible, wearing their camouflage uniforms and carrying firearms.
MILF spokesman Von al-Haq said the rebel leadership had acted on the complaints immediately and issued orders to the 12,000-strong rebel force. He said, "This is in order to show that the officials and men of the Bangsamoro (Filipino Muslim) armed forces are disciplined."
MILF fighters were instructed to not wear uniforms in "public places", to not make "uncoordinated movements" carrying firearms, or set up checkpoints without orders from the leadership. Von al-Haq added that some MILF fighters had been wearing military gear and carrying weapons more openly since a "framework agreement" between the government and rebels in October.
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Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Origins of Renal Physiology Course
We've posted several times about the 'Origins of Renal Physiology' held in the Mount Desert Island Biological Laboratory every year. Fellows who have taken the course over the past 5 years have consistently raved about it, with many describing it as transformative in their careers as researchers, teachers and clinicians. It's on again this year September 2-9, 2012.
This year for the first time, 'Origins' will be free for all renal fellows who are admitted to participate. The organizers are able to do this thanks to a five year R25 research education grant from the NIDDK/NIH. Lodging and meals are included, so the only costs to you are travel.
Applications are now being accepted; the application will close on April 15.Head over to the course website: www.mdibl.org/courses/The_Origins_of_Renal_Physiology/114/, for a description of the course and the online application form.
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Under Pressure
As a medical student I was taught the CKD hypertension gospel straight from the good book of JNC VII: Thou shalt lower the blood pressure to less than 130/80! This was many years after David Bowe and Freddie Mercury but I got the song stuck in my head when I started thinking about the post so I had to put it up there.
I lived happily with this for many years until one day someone questioned me. Why should you lower the blood pressure to less than 130/80 in someone with chronic kidney disease? Well 'cause the JNC VII says so! Check it out...
Right there in red, blue and black. And supported by two references no less! One of them is the American Diabetic Association going on about diabetes (another story) but reference 21 is KDOQI on CKD... So the rabbit hole gets deeper.
Over at KDOQI we get the following...
They say "controlled trials in essential hypertension conclusively show a beneficial effect of lowering blood pressure to <140/90 mm Hg. Controlled trials in high-risk individuals with diabetes or heart failure suggest beneficial effects of reduction of blood pressure to even lower values. Based on these studies, and on observational studies, a number of guidelines for patients with either diabetes mellitus or congestive heart failure recommend a goal blood pressure of <130/80 mm Hg. There are few studies regarding blood pressure goals for CVD risk reduction in patients with CKD. Thus, the Work Group elected to extrapolate the recommendations for high-risk patients to patients with CKD."
Uhh so, we have no evidence so we took some evidence from other diseases and said do the same thing. It not quite that bad. There is some evidence for less than 130/80 but it has caveats.
The MDRD study randomized patients to aggressive vs standard blood pressure control with achieved average values of 126/77 and 133/80 respectively. At the end of the study there was no overall difference between the two groups in terms of kidney function but in post-hoc analysis the aggressive BP arm had statistically slower rates of renal function decline in patients with over 1g per day of proteinuria mainly driven by patients with over 3g of proteinuria per day. Unfortunately, the aggressive control group were more likely to have received ACE inhibitors than the standard control group so the post-hoc data is a bit muddled.
In the recently published long term followup of the AASK trial, African Americans with hypertensive kidney disease who were initially randomized to either intensive or standard BP control were subsequently followed in a cohort phase in which the BP target was the same in both groups. Followup extended out to 12 years from the initial randomization. The achieved BPs during the trial were 130/78 mm Hg vs 141/86 mm in the intensive and standard groups respectively. In the cohort phase BPs were much closer as expected (131/78 and 134/78 in the intensive and standard groups respectively).
The story is similar to MDRD, among all patients there was no difference in the primary composite outcome of ESRD, doubling of serum creatinine or death throughout the trial and cohort phase. However, in the subgroup with baseline proteinuria of greater than 220 mg per day a significant difference between BP target groups appeared favoring more intensive control.
So no clean randomized prospective data to support the JNC VII target of less than 130/80 in CKD patients. There is a hint from the above subgroup analyses that CKD patients with proteinuria might benefit from having blood pressures controlled to below 130/80. The proteinuria cutpoint at which this might occur is unclear.
It will be interesting to see how JNC VIII, expected sometime later this year, handles the above. Additional information will hopefully come from the randomized prospective SPRINT trial which is looking at systolic BP goals of 140 vs 120 in a large cohort with a reasonable proportion of CKD patients.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Water deprived
Recently in the clinic we were asked to review a patient with suspected diabetes inspidus. She had been taking lithium for more than 20 years for bipolar disorder that was very well controlled. During a routine medical examination, her blood tests revealed a serum creatinine of 1.4 so she proceeded to have a 24-hour urine collection. The result of this showed that her GFR was moderately reduced at 40mls/min but the striking finding was a 24 hour urine volume of 10 liters. The patient herself had no complaints regarding this as she was accustomed to drinking large volumes. She had been advised many years before to take a high salt diet in order to reduce the potential for nephrotoxicity (this sodium would compete for Li uptake in the DCT). Reducing her salt intake cut her urine volume by half which in itself was a great result.
One thing that did not fit entirely with the story was that her serum Na was never >140mEq/L. The impetus for water intake in DI is a high serum Osm but she was often in the 137-138 range suggesting that she was actually keeping her Osm lower than would be expected. The question arose as to whether or not there was a component of polydipsia here unrelated to the possible DI so we admitted her for a water deprivation test.
As mentioned by Nate before, the protocol for this test involves restricting a patient's access to water and then measuring the plasma and serum osmolarity every 1-2 hours until:
(a) the urine osmolality reaches a normal value (e.g., above 600 mosm/kg, suggesting that both ADH secretion and response to ADH are intact).
(b) the urine osmolality is stable on two successive measurements despite a rising plasma osmolality, or
(c) the plasma osmolality is greater than 295-300 mosm/kg.
At that point DDAVP is administered.
There is one caveat, in the case of this patient, her initial urine Osm was 104 with a serum Osm of 307. According to the protocol above, this would be the time to give her DDAVP. However, her serum Na was only 141. The additional Osmoles were a result of a slightly elevated fasting blood sugar and a high BUN (because of her CKD). Her calculated Osmolarity was 306. As a result, we postponed giving DDAVP at that stage. Her results during the day were as follows:
Serum Na 141 144 149 153 154
Serum Osm 307 315 319 326 329
Urine Osm 104 126 142 154 153
We administered DDAVP when her serum Na was 149 and allowed her to drink again as soon as the next lab was taken. Her final result was after she had been allowed to start drinking again and she was already preventing her Na from increasing any further. The lack of response to DDAVP indicates a diagnosis of nephrogenic DI, almost certainly due to lithium.
The take home points for me here were that a low serum sodium in the steady state does not necessarily mean that the patient does not have DI – in someone like this who has had this problem for years, she has just become accustomed to staying ahead of her thirst. The second point was that a serum sodium always has to be sent with the serum osmolarity as if there are other osmoles around, they can give you a misleading result.
Sunday, February 19, 2012
NYT: 60 Lives, 30 Kidneys, All Linked
Interesting article on chain donation in the NYT.
Thursday, February 16, 2012
New to the Blogosphere: CJASN eJournalClub
This month my buddy and co-fellow Cristina Arce, had her recent article on hispanic ethnicity and vascular access use selected for the site which is very cool.
So we've got eAJKD, Kidney International Podcast, the JASN app and now eJournalClub from CJASN. What's going on NDT?
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
There's no such thing as a contraction alkalosis
We recently discussed an excellent paper on the classification of metabolic alkalosis. The three suggested subtypes were primary and secondary stimulation of collecting duct ion transport and exogenous alkali administration. Another interesting editorial was just published in JASN that further expands on the idea that chloride deficiency is central to the maintenance of a metabolic alkalosis.
The traditional view of a contraction alkalosis was that in a volume depleted patient, there would be increased reabsorption of sodium in the proximal tubule. Because this sodium must be reabsorbed with an anion, bicarbonate was also reabsorbed in the proximal tubule along with this in preference to chloride, thus perpetuating the alkalosis. The first challenge to this viewpoint came in the 1960s when it was shown that a chloride deficient alkalosis generated by diuretics or gastric aspiration was corrected by treatment with NaCl or KCl but not with Na or K repletion without Cl. This did not however deal with the issue of volume depletion.
More recently, the authors of the editorial have shown that a chloride deficient alkalosis could be corrected in rats by infusion of a chloride containing solution despite ongoing volume depletion, while restoration of the ECF volume with albumin did not correct the acid-base abnormality. In fact, the urinary excretion of bicarbonate increased in the rats that received chloride while it fell further in those that received volume expansion with albumin alone.
Finally, they treated normal human subjects with a low chloride diet along with furosemide and Na and K supplementation. These subjects developed an alkalosis that was maintained for 5 days and corrected with oral KCl alone without any expansion of plasma volume. This elegantly demonstrated that volume is not the issue in these cases and that it truly is an effect of chloride depletion alone.
So what is the mechanism for the maintenance of the alkalosis? Previous posts have discussed the role of Pendrin, the HCO3-Cl exchanger in the collecting duct. The main stimuli for pendrin activation are decreased distal delivery of chloride and intracellular alkalosis. However, where there is little or no distal Cl delivery, it is not available to exchange with HCO3 and thus the alkalosis is maintained. This also helps explain the alkalosis induced by hypokalemia. Hypokalemia induces intracellular acidosis which inhibits HCO3 excretion by pendrin thus exacerbating the extracellular alkalosis.
Can we now finally get rid of the concept of a contraction alkalosis?
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Extend Medicare Coverage for Kidney Transplant Patients!
Let's end the madness. The current policy makes no sense for patients and makes no sense for taxpayers.
Take the time to sign the petition started by Ajay Singh over at The Kidney Doctor in support of the Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage for Kidney Transplant Patients Act introduced into the Senate back in September.
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Lead Nephrotoxicity
I saw a patient in the clinic who was referred for evaluation by his PCP with CKD, a bland urine sediment and a history of hyperuricemia and gout. He had no history of diabetes or hypertension and had no obvious (to me) reason for his CKD at first glance. He was a non-smoker and had no family history of renal disease. He worked as a plumber and his examination was entirely normal.
My attending came in and asked him if he was still using as much lead these days as he had in the past – apparently he was down to 4 times monthly. He was using it to fix joints and was regularly exposed to lead vapor. Even at this, his exposure was significantly less than it had been when he was younger before work practices changed.
Lead toxicity is an under-recognized cause of chronic kidney disease. Commoner in the past when lead was ubiquitous and likely less important now as an environmental cause of renal disease, it should be suspected in people who still work with lead regularly (or had a significant past exposure). Plumbers, fishermen (who make their own weights) and hunters (who make their own shot) continue to be at risk.
The renal signs of lead toxicity depend on the duration and degree of exposure. Acute lead toxicity leads to proximal tubular inclusions and an acute fanconi syndrome. Chronic lead toxicity causes a chronic interstitial nephritis with a relatively bland urine sediment. Patients typically have gout and this condition has sometimes been confused with uric acid nephropathy. Even low levels of lead exposure appear to be associated with a decline in GFR. A study in 1992 in the NEJM found that a 10-fold increase in blood lead concentration was associated with a 10-13mls/min decline in GFR in a population of asymptomatic patients. There is a chicken and egg issue here however, as a lower GFR can lead to decreased lead excretion.
The diagnosis is made by first determining if the patient has been exposed to significant amounts of lead and then measuring lead levels in the blood. In patients with a historic exposure, this may not be reliable because of sequestration in the bone and x-ray fluorescence is more reliable.
The treatment involves removing the sources of exposure and, in patients with substantial lead toxicity, chelation therapy. This is not entirely without risk and has been associated with acute renal failure in children. Chelation in the presence of ongoing exposure will actually increase toxicity as it will lead to an overall increase in blood levels.
We are in the process of getting the XFR scan for this patient and it may be that he does not have lead toxicity after all; but it is definitely one to think about in the future.


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Grilled Corn Relish
This colorful relish is a great way to get kids to eat their veggies. It's an instant upgrade for hot dogs! —Ellen Riley, Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Total TimePrep/Total Time: 25 min.
Makes2 cups
- 1 large sweet red pepper
- 2 medium ears sweet corn, husks removed
- 5 tablespoons honey Dijon vinaigrette, divided
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Cut red pepper lengthwise in half; remove seeds. Grill red pepper and corn, covered, over medium heat 10-15 minutes or until tender, turning and basting occasionally with 3 tablespoons vinaigrette.
- Remove corn from cobs and chop red pepper; transfer to a small bowl. Add green onions, pepper, salt and remaining vinaigrette; toss to combine.


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The other day I was having coffee and chatting about the election. I asked an acquaintance if he had decided whom he was supporting in the presidential election.
His answer surprised me.
If he said he was supporting any of the many candidates, I wouldn�t have been surprised. If he said he was voting for Mickey Mouse, I wouldn�t have been surprised. If he said he planned to vote for none of the above, casting a blank ballot, I wouldn�t have been surprised.
I was surprised when he told me he didn�t know if he would bother to vote Nov. 6. He said he was unhappy with politics these days. He might vote, but he wasn�t sure.
I told him he should vote. It was his responsibility. But after pondering it for a while, I think my answer was wrong.
Over the years, I have always tried to encourage people to vote.
I grew up in a family that believed strongly in the responsibility of citizens voting. My grandfather, Charles Henshaw, worked as a warden at the polls and my mother, Shirley, who worked as a correspondent for the Telegram & Gazette for about 30 years, was for many years his assistant.
I always thought voting was just a normal part of adulthood, but I also realized a lot of people did not vote. Even presidential elections only averaged no more than 70-percent turnout. In all elections, 30 percent or more of the voters fail to cast ballots. That figure does not include those who do not bother to register to vote when they are eligible. It is just registered voters.
As a reporter, I took it as my challenge to encourage people to vote. I don�t know how many columns I have written urging people who do not vote to get off their chairs and go vote. I wrote many stories interviewing public leaders who also urged people to vote. Voting is important if only because those who don�t vote have given up their one way to control how their government operates. They won�t effect much, if any, change by complaining on Facebook or posting angry tweets. Voting indicates how they and others feel about the people they want in government.
But still, 30-plus years after I wrote my first news story, the same number of people are voting and the same number are glued to their chairs pondering what excuse they should use this year for choosing not to vote.
There are few, if any good excuses not to vote. Voting is simple whether you vote absentee or at the polls. Even going to the polls in a busy election doesn�t take much time. It is no different that waiting in line for a coffee and muffin at some local business. If you are tired, busy or bored, it is still easy to vote.
Voting is really important, but after thinking about it for the past week, I think I am changing my attitude about voting. There is every reason to vote and almost no good reasons not to vote. I have spent way too much time urging adults to act like adults and be responsible citizens. I realize now I should not waste my time.
If you can�t think of a reason to vote, don�t vote. You probably don�t deserve to vote. Democracy is better off supported by people who want to vote, take the time to learn when and where to vote and who care enough to cast a ballot. The non-voters, the occasional voters, the people we have been begging for years to vote, those people should just stay away from the polls and let the adults run the country.
Candidates spend lots of money trying to encourage supporters to vote. Good for them. Good for the people trying to find ways to make it easier to vote. I just don�t feel a lot of sympathy for nonvoters.
I know it sounds harsh. I know the world is all about being supportive, but really, I wish those who need to be begged to go vote would just stay home.


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blue & yellow stars
Originally uploaded by aviva_hadas
Yes, I made this quilt. Yes, this is still once of my favorite quilts. Yes, it has some serious construction issues - but it is still in one piece. No, You can't see a better photo - I have it folded just so... As the Dorky Homemade Quilter (Lisa Boyer) would call a "quilt preserve." Although, in my heart of hearts - I want to make a "You could enter that into a National show & win quilt preserve." - That is who I want to be, not who I am!
Back to why I chose this photo - (Am I starting Flash back Friday - doubt it.)
How would this look in Taupes? Big stars being dark, small stars being medium & the backgrounds being light?


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After searching forever I finally got the entire series. I've only ripped one episode, but will work on the other 37 episodes if there is any interest.
This was my first rip and my methods are rather primitive and made a rather large file for a 30 minute episode. About 419 meg. The quality's not bad for a nearly 50 year old show in black and white.
The more-or-less realistic adventures of Colonel Ed McCauley, head of the American space program. He battles saboteurs, budget cuts, defective equipment and other problems in outer space.
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Name: Reading Buddies - Buchanan
Date: November 4, 2019
Time: 12:45 PM - 1:15 PM CST
Event Description:
Reading Buddies is available at five area elementary schools. Elementary teachers partner with RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) to offer this volunteer opportunity. Volunteers and students read together weekly for 30 minutes. Students choose their favorite books to share with their reading buddy. If you haven?t tried it, do so this year, and ask a friend to sign up with you today! We need 100+ volunteers so we may pair our reading buddies one on one


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Drive-shaft / wheel based alternators , AuraGen
Drive-shaft / wheel based alternators , AuraGen
Regen/braking recovers energy while stopping -- because any drag on the wheels/car slows it. Trying to drive and charge from the "motion" is a lose-lose proposition, as are all perpetual motion schemes.
Been there, debated that in numerous other threads.
Like Brian said, with current tech, it's a loss every time.
On the other hand regenerative braking is of use. A four wheel regenerative braking system is better than only on the rear or only on the front. Saves brake pads too.
That is only possible with 4 wheel drive, so look for it in the Model X, but the Model S won't have it.
With any tech subject to our Laws of Thermodynamics, it's always lose-lose. Your universe may differ!
He knows that Brian. He's talking about additional recovery from 4 wheel braking, not the usual 2nd law violation scheme.
What David said.
Currently Tesla's drivetrains are two wheel systems, thus regen braking is only on those two wheels. With the 4 wheel drive system, the regen will be from all 4 wheels instead of two.
Brian: you fail :P
Brings an interesting question to mind; since very little use is made of the brakes, virtually all the accel/decel stress is taken by the rear wheels. Has anyone used/recommended tire rotation to even the wear between front and back?
Look in the user manual of your current car :P
There's a rotation regimen already there.
The rotation is quite limited as the front tires and rear are two different sizes and cannot be switched. Then I am now running Contential Extreme Contact DWS and they have a right and left tread pattern that will not allow swapping across the axle.


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Rush Limbaugh refers to the mainstream media as the "drive-by media," a term that is all too often apt. This Editors' Note in today's New York Times reveals a case in point:
A front-page article on Sept. 14 reported that the inspector general of the Interior Department had accused top officials at the agency of tolerating widespread ethical failures. The article said that the inspector general in a 2004 report had described J. Steven Griles, a deputy secretary accused of more than two dozen ethical lapses, as a "train wreck waiting to happen." That quotation was taken out of context. The quotation said in full: "Framed within the context of a train wreck waiting to happen, the Department of the Interior was presented with its most complex set of ethical issues with Mr. J. Steven Griles appointment at a time that, following years of neglect, demise and compartmentalization, the ethics program was wholly incapable of addressing them."
The article also said that Mr. Griles resigned after the accusations against him surfaced. In fairness, the article should have made clear that his resignation came nine months after a government ethics office and his boss concluded that he had committed no ethical breach.
The article also said that efforts to reach Mr. Griles for comment the night before publication were unsuccessful. But the article was posted on the Web site of The Times that night shortly after a message was left for Mr. Griles. In fairness, further efforts should have been made to contact Mr. Griles between the time of the Web posting and the final deadline for the print edition.
Note that Griles was appointed as Deputy Secretary in 2001, so the "years of neglect, demise and compartmentalization" occurred during the Clinton administration. And the Times smeared Griles without bothering to mention that he had been cleared of the ethical charges that the paper repeated.
We keep waiting for the Times to hit bottom, but it hasn't happened yet. The paper's hyper-partisan culture has made it impossible for anyone to rely on its reporting.


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The Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW) Program is a Federal-State cooperative program between the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the California EDD's Labor Market Information Division (LMID). The QCEW program produces a comprehensive tabulation of employment and wage information for workers covered by California Unemployment Insurance (UI) laws and Federal workers covered by the Unemployment Compensation for Federal Employees (UCFE) program.
The QCEW program serves as a near census of monthly employment and quarterly wage information by 6-digit industry codes from the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) at the national, state, and county levels. At the national level, the QCEW program publishes employment and wage data for nearly every NAICS industry. At the state and local area level, the QCEW program publishes employment and wage data down to the 6-digit NAICS industry level, if disclosure restrictions are met. In accordance with the BLS policy, data provided to the Bureau in confidence are used only for specified statistical purposes and are not published. The BLS withholds publication of Unemployment Insurance law-covered employment and wage data for any industry level when necessary to protect the identity of cooperating employers.
Data from the QCEW program serve as an important input to many BLS programs. The Current Employment Statistics and the Occupational Employment Statistics programs use the QCEW data as the benchmark source for employment. The UI administrative records collected under the QCEW program serve as a sampling frame for the BLS establishment surveys.
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If Matt Boykin was a little bit taller, he'd have major Division I colleges beating down his door.
If Matt Boykin was a little bit taller, he'd have major Division I colleges beating down his door.
Listed at 5-foot-5, the Havelock junior uses his elusiveness and speed to burn the opposition.
Boykin, who runs the 40-yard dash in 4.43 seconds, ran for a pair of touchdowns as the Rams rolled to a 31-13 win over Craven County rival New Bern in a showdown of defending state champions at Caruso-Coates Stadium on Friday.
Havelock coach Jim Bob Bryant, and his football players, arrived in New Bern later than usual after warming up on its own turf.
�We told them tonight, coming into the game, we didn't want to worry about the rivalry between New Bern and Havelock,� Bryant said.
�We didn't talk about revenge. We just talked about Havelock. We wanted this week to be all about Havelock.�
The Rams avenged last year's 34-33 home loss to New Bern, and handed the Bears their first consecutive home losses since 2000. The Bears lost to Durham Hillside, 27-24, on Aug. 23.
Boykin's 49-yard touchdown run on third down gave the Rams their first score early in the second quarter, and they raced away to their third win over New Bern in the past five years.
�(Boykin) is a kid that nobody really knows about but anybody who watched him play JV football last year knows about him,� Bryant said.
�He is dangerous. He gives us another explosive threat. He is a great football player, a great kid, he loves playing football and has never missed a practice.�
Boykin exploded into New Bern's secondary and was off to the races to put Havelock up 7-0 in the second quarter.
New Bern quarterback Michael Hughes followed with a four-yard touchdown run moments later. The extra point was missed.
The Rams took a 13-6 advantage at halftime after quarterback Travis Sabdo found Jordan Cuthbertson for an 11-yard scoring play with a minute until halftime.
Havelock pulled away late in the third. Sabdo hit Jordan Begley with a 20-yard touchdown score and Boykin ran in the end zone on a 5-yard run.
Rasheed McCoy recovered a fumble and ran it back 31 yards for a Bears' touchdown.
�We played a good team and we came out flat,� said New Bern coach Bobby Curlings. �Mentally, we were not prepared. I thought we gave a much better effort last week.
�We have to do some soul searching, especially on offense. We have to find out who really wants to play because we saw some going through the motions tonight.�
For the second consecutive game, Sabdo, making his second varsity start at quarterback, didn't throw an interception.
He completed 8-of-16 passes for 172 yards.
�I tell my quarterbacks that I don't want any turnovers or sacks,� Bryant said. �He didn't take a sack, he got rid of the ball, he managed the offense very well and hit wide open receivers.�
Rams' running back Derrell Scott didn't find the end zone, yet he still ran for 119 yards on 23 carries. Havelock gained 234 rushing yards, and 406 total yards on offense.
The defense forced New Bern to turn the ball over six times (five fumbles, one interception). Keon Frazier snagged an interception in the fourth quarter.
Hughes passed for 159 yards, but only had two in the second half. DeAuntae Grimes caught nine passes for 97 yards, while Cody Purdie ran for 73 yards on 10 carries.
New Bern (0-2) travels to West Craven next Friday, while Havelock (2-0) hosts Jones Senior.
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Havelock 31, New Bern 13
Havelock 0 13 6 3 - 31
New Bern 0 6 7 7 � 13
Second Quarter
H � Matt Boykin 49 run (Dylan Baker kick), 11:40
NB � Michael Hughes 4 run (kick miss), 3:07
H � Jordan Cuthbertson 11 pass from Travis Sabdo (kick missed), 1:03
Third quarter
H � Jordan Begley 20 pass from Sabdo (Baker kick), 2:56
H � Boykin 5 run (Julian Mobley to B.J. Boyd), 1:24
Fourth Quarter
H � Dylan Baker 22 field goal, 9:06
NB � Rasheed McCoy 31 fumble return (Josh Htoo kick), 5:14
First Downs 15 12
Rushes � Yards 42-234 31-99
Passing Yards 172 159
Comp-Att-Int 8-16-0 14-25-1
Total yards 406 258
Penalties � Yards 5-45 5-45
Fumbles � Lost 2-2 4-4
Punts � Avg. 4-31.0 6-37
Individual Statistics
Passing: Havelock: Travis Sabdo 8-16-0 172. New Bern: Michael Hughes 14-25-1 159.
Rushing: Havelock: Derrell Scott 23-119, Matt Boykin 5-72, Taylor Woods 8-48, Dante Stackhouse 3-(-1), Jordan Begley 1-1, Travis Sabdo 2 (-5). New Bern: Cody Purdie 10-73, DeAuntae Grimes 7-10, Hughes 10-3, Khalil Simpson 3-9, Craig Stokes 1-4.
Receiving: Havelock: Michael Bowman 2-69, Begley 2-58, Jordan Cuthbertson 2-38, Woods 1-7, Boykin 1-0. New Bern: Grimes 9-97, Purdie 1-31, Simpson 2-16, LeaAuntae Grimes 1-6, Diondre Poole 1-9.


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The Daily Caller, via Riehl World News, reports that:
In a little-noticed email published online Wednesday by Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW), a young Dominican woman wrote nine months ago that she slept with 59-year-old New Jersey Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez at a series of sex parties organized by Dr. Salomon Melgen, a longtime Menendez campaign donor.
"That Senator also likes the youngest and newest girls," the woman wrote on April 21, 2002, according to an English translation provided to The Daily Caller by a native Spanish speaker.Menendez office is, as usual for a liberal, playing the "Vast Right Wing Conspiracy" card, while Dr. Melgen's offices were recently raided by the FBI.
The Miami Herald reported that Melgen has been linked to other politicians via fundraisers:
Among the politicians whom Melgen has befriended, and for whom he has hosted private fundraisers at his 5,000-square-foot home: former U.S. Sens. Christopher Dodd and Bob Graham, late Florida Gov. Lawton Chiles — who also was a patient of Melgen's — former President Bill Clinton, and Leonel Fernández, former president of the Dominican Republic.
(Patricia) Goodman (former office admin for the doctor) noted that Bill and Hillary Clinton vacationed at the doctor's home in Casa de Campo in the Dominican Republic, and that he became good friends with Terry McAuliffe, former Democratic National Committee chairman and co-chair of Clinton's 1996 reelection campaign.
"He used to go to Dr. Melgen's home in Casa de Campo and play golf all the time,'' Goodman said of McAuliffe.
Behind Melgen's conspicuous success and powerful friendships, though, Goodman said, she also saw a man who behaved recklessly in his private life.
"There were things going on that I didn't like, not necessarily in the office,'' she said. "His personal life got to take a toll on me.''
So much so, Goodman said, that she declined to return to work for Melgen in 1999 after she was diagnosed with cancer.McAuliffe, part of Clinton's hillbilly mafia, is now running for governor of Virginia as a Democrat this year. He's also the guy who made a small investment in a company called Global Crossings, then walked away with a bundle when the company went under and all the little people the Democrats claim to care so much about were left unemployed and with nothing.
Now I'm not saying McAuliffe is fooling around with underage hookers or accusing him of such, but it seems the doctor is a pretty disreputable character. Since McAuliffe is, according to the Miami Herald, good friends with the doctor, he needs to answer questions about it.
Virginia, be forewarned!
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The new arrival's name is Knox Bentley. And his dad is Dierks Bentley. So you already know he's going to be the coolest guy in Nashville, right? Bentley announced the birth of his baby boy late Wednesday night (Oct. 9) on Twitter, saying, "Well … our boy knox is here! about to have the best tasting cold beer of my life! so proud of my wife. she rocked it. crazy stuff. #beerme"
In addition to the praise for his wife Cassidy, he later gave a little shout-out to the fine folks at the hospital.
"Mad respect for doctors, nurses and everyone at hospitals. can't believe y'all do that day in and day out. hard work making miracles happen," Bentley wrote.
Baby Knox is Bentley's third child and will join his big sisters Evie, 5, and Jordan, 2, when he goes home. And not that Bentley asked for it, but I do have some advice for a family with two girls and one boy:
Do not let the girls dress Knox up for Halloween. Baby boys are like dolls for little girls and, trust me, they will try to do his hair and makeup and turn him into something out of Toddlers & Tiaras.
Do let the girls give Knox advice on romance. He will be a better boyfriend (eventually) with two sisters at home telling him how to treat a lady.
Encourage the girls to play with Knox's Legos, Lincoln logs, blocks, trucks, matchbox cars, footballs, fire trucks and rocks so they learn what goes on in the mind of a boy.
And let him play the things the girls like, too. Anything you teach the girls — how to bake chocolate chip cookies, how to draw flowers with sidewalk chalk, how to play hopscotch — will be important for Knox to know, too.
Let Knox have Evie and Jordan's backs. It's human nature for brothers to protect sisters — on the playground, at school and in grown-up life.
Bentley has a few shows to get through this week — in Nebraska, Minnesota and Iowa — before he can come home and hang with his new buddy. But he is already feeling the love from his fans on Twitter and says he appreciates all the congrats and love from them. I'm sure he will rush home and post non-stop pictures of Knox as soon as he can.


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It's just the time of year to hit a summer carnival — but not all of us have the time (or the inclination) to head out to the sticks and nosh on cotton candy while testing our skills at ring toss. This week, though, Coach brought the circus to us with a vintage, seasonal summer soirée atop our beloved High Line that was just a tad more sophisticated and stylish than what you might find on your typical fairground. Celebs on hand — including Dianna Agron, Anna Kendrick, Mamie Gummer, and Jessica Stam — mixed with fashion folk between attempting feats of acrobatic (or clownish) skill and sipping weather-appropriate cocktails. While we loved taking in the how-to-deal-with-this-heat fashions on display (and the copious Coach Legacy accessories in particular), we have to admit, we dug dancing amid the strings of lights atop our favorite West Side landmark that much more. So, how cool was it that the proceeds from the eve all went to maintaining and operating the above-ground park? Step right up, indeed.
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The Reign had a light practice today, an hour-long, 3-on-3 scrimmage that Karl Taylor hoped would "allow the guys to have some fun and enjoy what they're doing." Starting the season 0-4-1 at home sort of creates that need.
Jon Francisco was back on the ice after his bout with the flu. Chaz Johnson (shoulder) and Kyle Kraemer (knee) were not.
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All right, some of us are just getting back into the swing of things this Tuesday. So it's officially time to take on reality and ease on into another workweek. Thankfully Tuesday night seems to understand that just because it's back to work doesn't mean that the party's got to be put on hold. There's a ton of cool stuff happening around town tonight so if you're trying to move reality from the forefront this evening here are some things you can check out.
A night of indie/pop punk takes over Studio 250 tonight as Ohio act Citizen alongside State Champs, Candy Hearts and Deep Woods take to the stage beginning at 6 o'clock. This is an all ages show, so check it out if you're near Read Street in Portland this evening.
Empire Dine and Dance welcomes you to experience a little luck of the Irish as the energetic, contemporary Irish band RUNA takes to the stage upstairs right around 7pm this evening.
A truly kick butt show thunders through The Asylum in Portland this Tuesday evening as the Dio Disciples pay tribute to the one and only, legendary Ronnie James Dio. Also joining in on the fun and prepared to throw up some devil horns tonight will be Witchburn, Gone for Days and Hessian. Things get cranking around 8:30pm.
Tuesday night means another installment of Drop It: Open Decks night over at Flask Lounge in Portland. Beginning at 9 o'clock, you can sign up for a slot DJing on some open tables. All you need to bring with you to participate are some records, CDs, and a pair of headphones! Tonight Drum & Bass extraordinaire DJ Eluside will be getting things going with an opening set. As always, Drop It is a free event and is always a happening time, so go on and check it out
And if you're strapped for cash this Tuesday evening, head over to Slainte Wine Bar & Lounge for some free karaoke courtesy of DJ Ponyfarm. Get ready to belt out some of your favorite tunes all night long beginning at 9 o'clock.
I'm not certain if all of you know this, but one of my favorite things in the whole entire world is putting on a mustache and belting out some Queen. Tonight I shall dig out my unitard and 'stache and make my way over to The Big Easy in Portland for this week's Cover to Cover, which features local rock act Clubber Lang taking on Queen's classic album Sheer Heart Attack in its entirety. Clubber Lang front man, Sean Slaughter, was actually selected last year as a finalist for Queen's search for a new front man, so he knows his Freddie Mercury pretty dang well. Not only that, but Clubber Lang will be debuting their brand new album, Get a Taste, during their set of originals to get the night started. This should be a doozie, so come by and compliment my facial hair, as rock n' roll gets underway right around 9pm.
The Oak and The Ax on Main Street in Biddeford is gearing up for another fantastic night of indie folk rock with Horse Feathers, Frank Fairfield and Portland's own Old Soul. Beautiful sounds start hitting your earholes beginning at 8 o'clock, so check it out if you're south of Portland tonight.


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Manhattanville Edges Rams in Double Overtime
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Farmingdale, N.Y. - A goal with 1:22 seconds remaining in the second overtime period lifted the Valients (10-4-1) over Farmingdale State this afternoon in Farmingdale, N.Y. The Rams closed out the regular season today, holding an overall record of 8-7-1.
Mahnattanville held a considerable 19-2 shot advantage over Farmingdale State in regulation; however, neither team was able to score.
In the second overtime, Marco Blasetti (Yonkers, N.Y.) headed Adam Kent's (London, England) corner kick into teammate Sebastian Siring (Port Chester, N.Y.), who deflected the ball into the net for the game-winning score.
Senior goalkeeper Patrick Gubbins (East Patchogue, N.Y./Bellport) played the first half for the Rams and had five saves, while sophomore Ricky Meschkow (Plainview, N.Y./Plainview) was in goal for the final 63 minutes recording seven saves. Junior Jason Torres (Harrison, N.Y.) had three saves in the win for Mahnattanville.
Farmingdale State has clinched the number two seed for the Skyline Playoffs with a 6-2 conference record. They will host the Semifinal Round of the playoffs on Thursday, November 5th.


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Interview with Yau Kai So : Frank Scott: What is the main principle, idea and inspiration behind your design?. Yau Kai So : I think the icon of royal or dragon cannot really cover the Chinese culture. In my opinion, the Chinese Culture should be more close real living style of the common and express in Chinese public. .Frank Scott: What has been your main focus in designing this work? Especially what did you want to achieve?. Yau Kai So : I would like to use the typical Chinese flower's meaning of wishing to express on the updated Chinese layering technique. .Frank Scott: What are your future plans for this award winning design?. Yau Kai So : Through this chance to share experience .Frank Scott: How long did it take you to design this particular concept?. Yau Kai So : around one month .Frank Scott: Why did you design this particular concept? Was this design commissioned or did you decide to pursuit an inspiration?. Yau Kai So : I think human is getting on the track on I-generation (as 3D/4D dimension at fashion approach) .Frank Scott: Is your design being produced or used by another company, or do you plan to sell or lease the production rights or do you intent to produce your work yourself?. Yau Kai So : I have no intention to put this design on production, instead, I will feel great is somebody will appreciate it. .Frank Scott: Where there any other designs and/or designers that helped the influence the design of your work?. Yau Kai So : No. It is my own design and I complete it by myself. .Frank Scott: What is the most unique aspect of your design?. Yau Kai So : Restructuring the leather belt. .Frank Scott: Is your design influenced by data or analytical research in any way? What kind of research did you conduct for making this design?. Yau Kai So : Actually I haven't influences or conduct any research on my design. Instead, it was inspirited from the core of Chinese culture. .Frank Scott: How did you decide to submit your design to an international design competition?. Yau Kai So : I would like to show my ideas and concept oversea or international platform .
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04/15/2016 First 50-metre concrete pump on its way to Jordan
Abdul Hakim Al Manaseer (2nd from left) in front of the new 50 M5 XXT concrete pump, together with Markus Müller, Member of the Extended Executive Board of Liebherr Export AG, Sophie Albrecht and Patricia Rüf, associates of the third generation of shareholders, as well as Mark Figel, Managing Director of Liebherr-Mischtechnik GmbH.
For Liebherr it is the first truck-mounted concrete pump of the newly developed type 50 M5 XXT. This was unveiled to the public for the first time at Bauma 2016 and symbolically handed over to the Manaseer Group. The total order was for 12 truck-mounted concrete pumps and is to date the biggest individual order for Liebherr-Betonpumpen GmbH. The products are used on various construction sites throughout Jordan, one of the first stations will be the capital Amman.
"We have been working with Liebherr on a friendly basis for 16 years. The high quality of the products and the employees convinced us – the staff understand what we need", states Abdul Hakim Al Manaseer. The cooperation with the Manaseer Group, who is a long-term key customer for the Liebherr Group, is also very important for Liebherr. For instance, the company has already launched various new products on the Jordanian market: including Betomat tower systems, stationary Betomix plants or HTM 1504 truck mixers, built on a 6-axle chassis.


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Deb Gardner
Party: Democratic
Residence: Longmont
Website: www
Age: 63
How long have you lived in Boulder County? 19 years
Professional background: Stained-glass artist; accountant for Head Sports, Western Disposal and Eco-Cycle
Political/community experience: Democratic precinct leader; president of the Longmont Area Democrats; chairwoman of the Boulder County Democrats; state legislator for House District 11; Boulder County commissioner
Education: BS in both biology and accounting
Name a person you admire and explain why: The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. He truly believed in equality for everyone, and he walked the talk every moment of his too-short life.
What problems or situations in the District 2 area need attention, and how would you address them?
Some folks in District 2 feel they have not been represented on the Board of Commissioners. Even though it would be impossible for everyone to always agree with how their representative votes on a particular issue, they should be able to feel heard and respected.
I have been working and will continue to work hard to meet with and listen to as many community groups and individuals as possible. I will always show up, listen and be accessible to anyone. My cell is 303-579-1042. If you don't find me, I will find you!
On a countywide basis, what are the top problems, situations or concerns that need the county commissioners' attention, and how would you address them?
Uncertainty about the economy and fear of losing jobs is still the No. 1 issue for most folks, especially in District 2. The board has supported area economic development councils, and I pledge to continue that funding. I also plan to play a more active role in engaging with business leaders and prospective businesses with the goal of increasing employment opportunities. Showing up can go a long way to letting a business know Boulder County is a great place to locate.
In the short term, people need help finding a jobs, getting the training they need for the jobs that are available and support during their period of unemployment. I am already working with WorkForce Boulder County and the business community — as well as with various county agencies, our school districts and community colleges — to increase their collaboration and effectiveness to get people back to work.
In the longer term, I would advocate for more support for early childhood education. Children who don't fall behind their peers stay in school longer and get better jobs when they become employed.
Why would you be voters' best choice for this seat?
I have worked in Boulder County since 1986. During that time, I have developed trusted relationships with people in the business community, the nonprofit arena, school districts, elected officials at every level — local to national — people in the Latino community, youth, seniors and more.
You know me. I show up, I listen, and I work hard to make equality and opportunity for all a reality. I would be honored to serve you as Boulder County commissioner.