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Formats: Xbox 360 (Kinect)
Developer: Rare/BigPark
Publisher: Microsoft
Released: Q4 2011
Kinect Sports, as everyone involved was keen on telling me, is the best-selling Kinect title thus far. It's no surprise, with its accessible, fun selection of events and cute integration of Xbox avatars. It may not have been as impactful as Wii Sports when Nintendo compilation came along, but Kinect Sports allowed Microsoft's new device to stretch its muscles.
Now it's time for the inevitable sequel, Season Two. There's a whole new selection of sports to play this time, with a fairly eclectic set from around the world. Apparently 35 different sports were tested, whittled down to six events by focus groups across the world. The new sports are skiing, baseball, golf, darts (popular in England, naturally), tennis, and American football.
It was golf and American football on show at E3, the specifics of the other sports being kept under wraps for now. Golf immediately impressed simply from the way you preview the course, holding your hand up over your eyes as if surveying the landscape, and the camera sweeping over the hole. "Of all the things we show, the body tracking and all that" says Joe Nickolls, Executive Producer of BigPark. "That's the thing people freak out over."
It's not the only neat innovation that Golf has; voice recognition allows you to switch clubs just by saying your selection to Kinect, while a series of gestures can change your aim and swap between practice and taking a real shot. Swinging away obviously doesn't have the same precision as a dedicated golf game played with a pad does, but it's sensitive enough to suit the knockabout nature of Kinect Sports. It's excellent fun, with Rare and BigPark managing to rope in a few different facets of playing a round of golf, cute touches that taken as a whole, really add to the enjoyment.
American football seemed a little flakier, though perhaps that's down to my own ineptness at the sport. The setup is terrific though, one player taking control of the quarterback, while another can play as the receiver. You have a modest selection of plays to choose from, before crouching down and yelling "hike" at Kinect's voice recognition to start the play. The quarterback must then move to the left or right to aim, and when a receiver turns green, that's the time to mimic throwing the ball. Then receiver must then run on the spot, leaping and jockeying around the defence. The tracking recognition seemed to have a tougher job with this lot, with me occasionally trying to lob the ball and my player on screen refusing to follow suit. It might be because I throw like a pansy, mind, and the quarterback on screen was just stopping to laugh at me.
Issues aside, Season Two is looking like a highly refined, more complete version of the first game. The sports, too, seem immediately more suited to Kinect than the first game's collection was. It's a sign of developers really starting to gauge the strengths and weaknesses of the device. Plus, they can now focus on other welcome additions, such as the challenge mode which allows you to test your own skill against your friends by setting tasks. Say you sink a 40ft putt on Golf, you can send out a challenge to your friends saying "let's see if you can beat that." It brings a competitive edge to an otherwise family focussed title, and while a lot will rest on the quality of the other sports, Season Two appears to be a more physical, involved update to the original. As such, it could well end up being the game used to shift the excess turkey fat this Christmas.
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Catch Broadway's bestAround the City Thursday, August 4th, 2011
There are only two nights to catch three of Broadway's biggest headliner's in a show that salutes the Tony winners of the Great White Way, along with many other show stopping hits as well.
The Bridgepoint Education Summer Pops Concert on Aug. 5 and 6 will be conducted by renowned guest conductor Randall Craig Fleisher and will feature Tony winner Debbie Gravitte, Tony nominee Christiane Noll and Broadway favorite Doug LaBrecque, along with a special appearance by The San Diego Gay Men's Chorus.
Ms. Gravitte is no stranger to this series as she has performed five times prior, or is it six? Whatever the number, the Tony Award winner just loves being able to jet to the West Coast to belt out Broadway hits.
In fact singing with symphonies across the country is something she has been doing for some time. And while it would be completely wrong to assume that this particular show is part of a tour, she and her respected colleagues do occasionally partake in concerts that feature some of Broadway's greatest hits.
"I sing with orchestras all over the world and this just happens to be one of them," Gravitte said. "Sometimes I do a concert by myself; sometimes it's with another person. Doug [LaBrecque] and I, in fact, have done a number of concerts together just the two of us, and sometimes it's with three people, so it's all kinds of different types of combinations."
This year's concert theme is Tony winners and is aptly called … and the Tony Goes To … and while there are some songs that the trio has sung many times before there will also be some songs that are new to this Broadway themed show.
"There will be some new stuff, "Gravitte added, "but I don't want to give away all the songs! There are a couple of new things. There is a real flow to the evening, and the guy who produces these, John Such, puts together great shows."
Gravitte doesn't necessarily get to pick and choose what she will be singing, but being a Tony winner herself, she will be delighting the crowd with "Mr. Monotony". Which just happens to be the song she sang that won her the Tony.
The Gay Men's Chorus will also be joining Ms. Gravitte on a song that she is very excited about. "I get to sing "Hello Dolly" with them. I'm wearin' feathers and everything."
LaBrecque has also transitioned very smoothly from Broadway leading man to sought after concert singer. At the moment, like Gravitte, he is booked at least a year in advance and does at least 60 concerts around the world during that year.
Both agree that as much as they love the Great White Way, singing in concerts like these offers them great work and time off to enjoy family and friends.
Most Broadway audiences will most likely remember him as the title character in The Phantom of the Opera, and the revival of Showboat. Though for the last 13 years or so he has been happily performing in concerts.
"I was in a series of different shows," LaBrecque said, "And at one point when I was in Phantom I got asked if I was interested in doing concerts. So I sang for [producer] John Such and went out and did one concert and he got good feedback and asked me if I was interested in doing more concerts and I said 'yes' and have been doing probably about 60 concerts a year for probably the last 12 years."
LaBrecque has traveled the world doing concerts like this and has sung in some of the most famous houses in the country. Some of his favorites include Millennium Park and Ravinia in Chicago, Blossom Music Festival in Cleveland, Wolf Trap with the National Symphony, and Gerald R Ford Amphitheatre in Vale Colo., but this Midwest man is quite partial to Millennium Park.
When asked what drew him to music as a child, LaBrecque confessed to being a sports fan initially.
"I was from a small town in the Midwest and it was basically all about sports. I was a diver, a springboard diver and played all kinds of sports when I was a kid. And then just in the beginning of high school I got a little bit interested in choir and singing. I was in like one high school musical. And then not 'til I got to college, actually after I got to college. I went to college for diving. I had a full ride athletic scholarship, and I sort of committed my first two years to that and then got really into theater more about my sophomore year."
Joining LaBrecque will be Christiane Noll, who was nominated for a Tony for her work as Mother in the Tony Award winning musical Ragtime. She is a versatile musical theater performer and is just as at home playing comedic roles as well as dramatic, not to mention her ability to sing just about any kind of music.
This night looks set to be a San Diego favorite so get your seats now before they sell out. Log on to sandiegosymphony.com.
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So remember that time George Lucas raped our childhood? JK that was always. But specifically we're talking about his latest offense on upcoming Blu-Ray releases: adding audio of Darth Vader screaming "NOOOOO" when he throws the emperor into the garbage disposal. Classic Darth.
We can only assume that there's a treasure trove of additions George sprinkled throughout the films. Luckily, The Huffington Post has taken the guesswork out of it, providing a few shots from the "upgraded" release. Make sure to click over for the rest of these. Lucas is getting out of hand.
Harrison Ford now has his earring:
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U.S. Senator Tom Coburn, M.D. (R-OK) released the following statement today after voting against the so-called stimulus bill.
"Instead of writing a bill that will work, Congress passed a bill that puts the ideological interests of one party ahead of the economic interests of the nation. The foundational principles behind this bill were tried and failed in the 1930's. This bill represents the worst act of generational theft in our history. This bill will add $10,800 of debt to every American family with little hope of a return on our investment. If the economy improves it will be in spite of, not because of, this bill," Dr. Coburn said, citing a CBO report that predicts the stimulus bill will cause our GDP to shrink over the long term.
"One reason the public is skeptical of this bill is because bill authors made zero effort to eliminate any wasteful spending to help pay for this package even though Congress wastes at least $300 billion every year. Few families in America have the luxury of avoiding tough economic choices. Yet, career politicians in Congress refused to make any tough choices because they didn't want to offend the special interest groups that finance their campaigns. The bill also includes a grossly irresponsible bailout to states that will reward states that refused to live within their means while punishing states like Oklahoma that planned ahead and set up rainy day funds to make it through economic downturns. When this bill becomes law, states will no longer have the incentive to live within their means because they'll assume the federal government will be there to bail them out," Dr. Coburn said.
"This package continues to divide Congress and the country because it is 90 percent social policy and 10 percent economic policy. Congress could have passed a bipartisan bill that was truly focused on stimulating our economy and job creation in the short-term. Instead, this bill is packed with policy changes that should have been debated in another context," Dr. Coburn said.
"For instance, this bill lays the groundwork for a Soviet-style Federal Health Board that will put bureaucrats and politicians in charge of our nation's health care system. In other countries like the United Kingdom, such boards have led to health care rationing and greatly reduced cure rates for diseases like breast cancer. As a practicing physician, I believe we should trust doctors and patients, not politicians and lobbyists, to make decisions about the cost and effectiveness of health care products and treatments. Greatly expanding government's control over health care under the guise of information technology development will create a severe backlash among the American people," Dr. Coburn said.
"Finally, as the House and Senate resolve the differences between the competing bills, I would urge President Obama to force Congress to remove the earmarks from this bill and ensure that Congress retains my amendment that requires contracts to go through a competitive bidding process. What matters more than the back and forth in Washington about the definition of earmarks is how the American people will react when they discover the egregious pork projects and special interest provisions in this bill. Republicans underestimated the public's disgust with politics as usual earmarking. I hope the President and congressional Democrats will learn from our mistakes. If history is any guide, a bill of this magnitude will lead to considerable waste and embarrassment to its authors if we fail to build in accountability, competition and transparency into the process now," Dr Coburn said.


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Summer's rising temperatures mean rising outdoor water use, especially during "peak season," which typically occurs anywhere from July through early August, depending on your region of the country.
The average American home uses about 260 gallons of water per day; during peak season some homes can use 1,000 gallons per day. Some homes even use as much as 3,000 gallons per day, the equivalent of leaving a garden hose running for nearly 8 hours!
Check out these five simple tips from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's WaterSense program to help you save money and water this summer.
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Seconal Sodium
Generic Name: secobarbital (SEE koe BAR bi tal)
Brand Name: Seconal Sodium
What is Seconal Sodium?
Seconal Sodium is a barbiturate (bar-BIT-chur-ate) that slows the activity of your brain and nervous system.
Seconal Sodium is used short-term to treat insomnia, or as a sedative before surgery.
Seconal Sodium may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Important Information
You should not use Seconal Sodium if you have severe liver disease, severe breathing problems, or porphyria.
Some people using this medicine have engaged in activity such as driving, eating, walking, making phone calls, or having sex and later having no memory of the activity.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Seconal Sodium if you are allergic to it, or if you have:
severe liver disease;
severe breathing problems; or
porphyria (a genetic enzyme disorder that causes symptoms affecting the skin or nervous system).
To make sure Seconal Sodium is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD), or other breathing disorder;
liver disease;
kidney disease;
a history of depression, mental illness, or suicidal thoughts;
a history of drug or alcohol addiction; or
if you also use a narcotic (opioid) medication.
If you use Seconal Sodium while you are pregnant, your baby could become dependent on the drug. This can cause life-threatening withdrawal symptoms in the baby after it is born. Babies born dependent on habit-forming medicine may need medical treatment for several weeks. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
Seconal Sodium can make birth control pills less effective. Ask your doctor about using a non-hormonal birth control (condom, diaphragm with spermicide) to prevent pregnancy.
Secobarbital can pass into breast milk and may cause side effects in the nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding.
Do not give this medicine to a child without medical advice.
How should I take Seconal Sodium?
Follow all directions on your prescription label. Never take Seconal Sodium in larger amounts, or for longer than prescribed.
Seconal Sodium may be habit-forming. Never share this medicine with another person, especially someone with a history of drug abuse or addiction. Keep the medication in a place where others cannot get to it. Selling or giving away this medicine is against the law.
If you take this medicine to treat insomnia: Take Seconal Sodium only when you are getting ready for several hours of sleep. You may fall asleep very quickly after taking the medicine.
Take Seconal Sodium on an empty stomach. Do not take the medicine right after eating a meal.
Seconal Sodium is for short-term use only.
Call your doctor if your insomnia symptoms do not improve, or if they get worse after using this medication for 7 to 10 nights in a row. Do not take Seconal Sodium for longer than 2 weeks without your doctor's advice.
Do not stop using Seconal Sodium suddenly after long-term use, or you could have unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Ask your doctor how to avoid withdrawal symptoms when you stop using this medicine.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
Keep track of the amount of medicine used from each new bottle. Seconal Sodium is a drug of abuse and you should be aware if anyone is using your medicine improperly or without a prescription.
What happens if I miss a dose?
Since Seconal Sodium is taken only at bedtime if needed, you are not likely to miss a dose. Take this medicine only when you are getting ready for several hours of sleep.
If you do not have time to get a full night's sleep after taking the medication, skip the missed dose and take the medicine at your next regularly scheduled sleep time. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
What happens if I overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222. An overdose of Seconal Sodium can be fatal, especially when it is taken together with other medications that can cause drowsiness.
Overdose symptoms may include extreme drowsiness, feeling light-headed, fainting, feeling cold, and weak or shallow breathing.
What should I avoid while taking Seconal Sodium?
Do not take this medicine if you have consumed alcohol during the day or just before bed.
Avoid taking cold or allergy medicine that contains an antihistamine.
Seconal Sodium may impair your thinking or reactions. You may still feel sleepy the morning after taking this medicine. Wait until you are fully awake before you drive, operate machinery, or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert.
Seconal Sodium side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Some people using this medicine have engaged in activity such as driving, eating, walking, making phone calls, or having sex and later having no memory of the activity. If this happens to you, stop taking Seconal Sodium and talk with your doctor about another treatment for your sleep disorder.
Stop using Seconal Sodium and call your doctor at once if you have:
unusual thoughts or behavior;
new or worsening depression;
confusion, hallucinations;
thoughts of suicide or hurting yourself.
The sedative effects of Seconal Sodium may be stronger in older adults.
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Vitor Belfort has a shoulder injury and is out of the UFC 112 title fight with Anderson Silva.
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Vitor Belfort has a shoulder injury and is out of the UFC 112 title fight with Anderson Silva.
Son of a bitch, now we gotta watch Sonnon get his ass kicked?
maybe Sonnen gets what he's wanted all along. I'm in, as long as Silva defend on UFC 112, I'm good. Vitor wasn't the most worthy guy but it still had good fight written all over it.
Sonnen won't take the fight. His medical suspension from injuries against Marquardt would seriously cut into his training camp. It's not a definite no since I haven't talked to the man himself, but the buzz is it ain't happening.
Silva's still on the card, though. It might actually be Maia.
Was looking forward to this fight :mumum:
Would rather see Maia than Sonnen personally.
OP, your link is busted.
There's not enough time for Sonnen to train for this fight, and I wonder if Maia has enough time as well. Heck, looking at the 185 rankings, all of the top five will probably be unable to take the fight. Maybe they'll get another 205er for him? All those top guys are busy too....
Where's Hendo when you need him.. oh that's right.
Thanks Conde Koma. dana is saying that Silva is still on the card,and fighting at 185lbs as well
Shame i think Vitor is the best guy to really challenge Silva at 185.
I really wanna see Sonnen get his arse beat but i highly doubt he'd be ready to fight again soo soon.
Yeah this sucks. Even without the short notice, is there anyone at middleweight who would stand a chance? I mean, Sonnen will get worked, picked apart on the feet and even if he gets some takedowns Silva's guard is too good, he'll get out or submit him. Maia wouldn't even get that far, he'll just get picked apart on his feet.
He could fight Randy at 205 maybe?


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Thousands of Australian children have been injured and dozens killed in baby walkers, prams and bath seats. What do you think should be done? Should manufacturers have to disclose information about deaths or injuries related to their products?
This topic is now closed - this is what you said.
It is a sad indictment of the attitudes of people today that see this issue as predominately one of PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY ONLY.
I have read through most of these comments and the general theme is that of blaming the parents, and saying the safety of their Children is solely their responsibility.
Once you have children (I have four & am a Preschool Teacher)you realise just how difficult raising children is, and more to the point you realise that you cant do it alone, and that you need the support of the community around you and ultimately the support of Government Legislation, Enforced Safety Standards, and Parent Eduction.
Whilst these grieving parents come to terms with their loss, we must feel for them and push for measures that may have made them aware of the dangers, and educate them better to make better decisions.
The old addage "No one is to Blame but we are all Responcible" rings true in this scenario.
All children are precious, and to show that we Value children we must demonstrate this in how we treat their parents.
KylieAnn Scott
It is sad to read about so many fatal child accidents. Although manufacturers has the responsibility of ensuring products sold are of reasonable safety standard and disclose possible dangers when using them differently, they cannot possibly predict every situation that could happen. It is also the parents reponsibility to check and prevent if possible accidents could happen which sometimes comes with experience and a little commonsense. I hope that from this, many parents or parents-to-be are made more aware of the dangers that could arise at home, particularly with children left unattended either in the bath or kitchen. Basic first aid knowledge could be useful in handling situations appropriately.
Joo Tan
Dear JK
I have previously posted a message, but wish to let you know that I have one of the baby baths that you bought for your special bundle on the weekend and let me assure you that used responsibly they are terrific. It made bath time much easier and more fun.
Dear "I pray for these parents they may have peace" - I applaud these people for speaking out about the loss of their babies - it raises awareness. What I don't applaud is laying the blame. We do need to hear about tragedies so that we can learn from others mistakes and hopefully reduce unnecessary deaths. When I look around my house perhaps I should take everything back - including my iron, my kettle and most of all my car.
This is a very sad story, how could anyone think their baby is safe in a bath tub unattended for anywhere from 5 to 20 minutes?
You don't need a license to have a child, unfortunately it comes down to parental care or lack thereof.
Accidents happen, as a parent we are suppose to be there to prevent them, or minimise damage. My wife and I use a bath seat for our little boy and it helps a great deal, we have the answering machine to deal with the phone and other distractions are simply ignored.
We don't pretend to be experts, unfortunately for some people, there are no second chances.
Your story serves as a timely reminder for all parents of youngsters never to take them for granted and to take extra care.
I don't think we are belittling or blaming any parents, but the facts were clearly there: there are two common denominators in these cases. One, the device was present, and, two, the child was left unattended, so it's an unreasonable bias to suggest only factor one is the reason these tragedies occured.
In a world gone insane with public liability and opportunities to sue, it's impossible not to be somewhat sceptical about people coming forward when they seem to be doing it to point the finger at manufacturers and government responsibility. Frankly, I think certain journalists are much more to blame for this alarmism than the parents, who no doubt want to find ways to help others avoiding their grief. It's useful to come forward to reiterate that leaving a baby unattended is very risky, but people should think twice about how much public liability mayhem they want to contribute to with such 'investigations'.
This increasing culture of blame and fear only feeds the public liability problems in our society, which has massive implications for family life today - in terms of healthcare, childcare, school, not to mention the way our children will grow up and experience life. Every time we point the finger with this expectation of a perfect life provided for us with no responsibility taken onto our own shoulders, the only impact we have is higher insurance costs, more limited opportunities to receive help, or even les chance for our kids to experience the outdoor fun of a park play gym or horseriding or the beach - so, in the end, the cost just gets higher for us - it doesn't really help at all.
Injury or loss of life is never an easy subject, particularly when it concerns an infant. Whilst governments and regulatory bodies can enforce standards, it will never be able to replace the safety and security that can only be found in responsible parental supervision. Children by their very nature are on a path to discovery, their minds not yet able to distinguish between right and wrong. Until they can, the parent role is to ensure that their children are always supervised.
Michael pane
As a woman who would like to one day become a mother, it breaks my heart to hear about these children. Although having friends with babies, toddlers etc, i cannot for one moment fathom why you could leave a child in a bath to talk on the phone.
They need to be watched, cared for and have your 100% attension especially when they are placed in a dangerous area - eg the BATH.
I myself was put in a walker, had cloth nappies with pins, bathed with my siblings, yet not one of us were injured. Why, that's because there was always mum or dad there to watch us.
Don't leave them.
There is more danger toddlers and infants than most people realise. Thousands of backyard swimming pools remain inadequately fenced, or have their self-closing auto-latch gates permanently propped open for some absurd convenience.
How many new dwellings have been completed without anti-scald hot-water-tempering devices installed at the hot water service ?
At 50 deg C, it takes five minutes exposure for a full-thickness skin burn ; at 60 deg C, it takes 5 seconds exposure. Most hot-water vessels have factory pre-settings at 70 deg C.
People with pools need to be continuously educated, Councils need to enforce the state's regulations.
Plumbers, builders, inspectors, and councils who approve residential building work need to be aware of the Plumbing Codes, the Australian Standard for hot-water ( AS 3500:5 ?) and these matters need to be regulated, IE, enforced.
SydneyWater's infrastructure and regulatory services may need better funding to be actively regulating by inspecting and educating and regulatory new work ?
Local Councils that abdicate responsibility for safe dwellings, some ambivalent inspectors and most owners of swimming pool may well all require a swift kick up the back wallet - FINE !
Thank you for listening
( Former council building inspector )
ith respe
Dave Lip
After yesterday's alarmist article I'm thinking about returning the baby bath cradle I purchased on the w/e (it's like a little deckchair you place in the baby bath so both hands are free when washing the baby), not b/c I don't trust myself but b/c perhaps if someone else bathes the baby they may rely on it and leave the baby unattended. I've been a nanny so I know NEVER to leave a baby alone near water but a lot of my girlfriends don't seem concerned about ducking away to get a towel, cream etc. You can't blame the manufacturer, it is carer responsibility but maybe the SMH has done us a favour - if babies are dying and the device is the common denominator maybe they should'nt be sold. The govts role is to lead and protect the people... I wonder what the stats are like on unattended babies falling off changetables? I bet they're high!
We cannot make nor legistlate things to be
idiot proof. Its sad that children have died,
but parents should never ever leave small
child alone, particularly not in bath. For
manufactures to disclose deaths and injuries
associated with their prodouct(s) shouldn't
be made compulsory unless it is applied to
all products equally. Say, death toll and
injuries associated with car makes/models.
Parents, if your child is important to you
then you will never ever leave it alone. If
you cannot do that then perhaps you shouldn't
have children.
X3D Fritz
To "I pray for these parents they may have peace. "
I am not convinced these parents are looking to educate others about leaving their children unattended. Every article on the subject and every quote from affected parents seeks to place the blame with the governement and manufacturers.
Does that mean that stove and kettle manufacturers should be made to put warnings on their products too now? How many children have been injured by placing their hands on a hot stove? I know of several, so think we have a case here.
It would be absolutely shattering to read this forum if you were one of the parents that had a child that died. On top of your own grief, anonymous strangers belittle and blame you. It must be awful to have a child die as is. But why are these parents coming out now? To help others, but no one will come forward again. Like the inquests have found, the parents were partly to blame, but the manufacturers also. Just a tragic set of circumstances, but if my child died in the future, as a result of part negligence on my part, I wouldn't have the stomach nor the confidence to tell the world. Would this make me a dreadful person? Yes, if more children died as a result. Even if this Herald investigation stops just one parent from buying a walker or leaving a child in a bath, it will be worth it.
I pray for these parents they may have peace.
Rule no. 1 DO NOT leave children unattended in a bath no matter for how long or how little amount of water is in there. So what if the phone is ringing, get an answering machine or just ignore it.
I have used the bath slings before whilst bathing nephews and nieces and find them helpful in the bath but they do not replace the need for constant supervision.
I don't agree with the use of walkers but again if people wish to use them - supervise your children, these devices are not a babysitter.
As a new mum to be I wouldn't dream of leaving my baby by themselves, especially in a bath.
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Grow up and take responsability for your own actions parents.....I have 3 boys who all used walkers, prams, baby baths and nappy pins.....None of the 3 were ever injured because I used all of those products as per instructions NEVER LEAVE YOUR CHILD UNATTENDED! When are we going to stop trying to blame others for our mistakes! I am the first to admit that accidents will always happen with children but parents need also to be realistic and put baby first!!
Why parents would want to put their babies in walkers amazes me. There's evidence that it can damage their legs by allowing them to "walk" before they're ready and I would think it actually stops the child developing walking skills naturally. Parents should allow children to walk, talk, toilet when they are ready. I also think that the playpen was a great idea. I don't advocate sticking a child in a playpen all day but busy parents sometimes have to do jobs around the home that involve dangerous chemicals etc - cleaning, even cooking can be dangerous when a child is pulling at your leg/s - water could be split on the child. It is not cruel to put a child in a playpen for a short time when the parent is unable to fully supervise them - in fact it's simply responsible parenting.
Linda King
When I first bathed my newborn son in Feb 2003, the bath sling I placed inside his baby bath gave me invaluable peace of mind. However, I knew the sling was there to HELP, which it definitely did, but not to do the job for me. My son was too precious for me to take my hands off him for even a moment and I'd never have left the room while he was in the bath. I am sorry for the losses the parents in your article have experienced but I think your investigation is alarmist and unreasonable if it attempts to blame a device or company when it comes down to something far simpler - all of the children who died were left unattended by their parents at ages when they were too young to lift their heads out of water. Babies and infants aren't coordinated enough to do this - even at 12 months old they're more likely to lie in a stock-still panic rather than thrash about for air if they fall back and become submerged in a bath.
Parents don't need to take heed of 'dangerous companies' as much as they need to take their job as protective parents incredibly seriously. No parent should ever, ever leave their baby unattended in the bath. Answering the phone, having fresh clothes ready... all these issues can be dealt with before you put the baby in the bath if you plan just five minutes ahead, so there really is no excuse - and no one else to blame.
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New parents need to be afraid to leave their babies unattended. Accident statistics and scenarios should be given to new parents so that they fully understand what can happen when they are not watching their babies. They also need a checklist of WHEN they can reasonably leave their baby/toddler unattended.
I feel very sorry for the parents mentioned in these stories. With 3 under 5 I know it is not possible to have every child with you at all times. I'm also concerned about the lack of publicity when a product is found to be fatally flawed - those fine print recall notices in the mid-section of the newspaper are surely inadequate advice. Where are the photos and clear descriptions of products? Where are the posters for early childhood centres and pre-schools so parents of young children ( who, let's face it, are the people least likely to spend hours trawling through newspapers for recall info!) have a better chance of seeing the danger notices?
However, having said all that, I find it very hard to blame a manufacturer for a tiny baby drowning when left UNATTENDED in a bath. Ditto, the 7 month old baby left alone to sleep in a (apparently modified) pram. A child of that age is far too active to use a pram as a bassinette. I agree with other writers to the SMH, that parent education is the real issue in many of these cases. It's a shame to see the Herald wasting the opportunity to present this side of the story.
Another non issue!! We should be focusing on individual responsibility and not always blaming the government/big business everytime we screwup. Less and less manufactures will be prepared to make these products and the prices will skyrocket if the government regulates this. In all the examples, I see the flaw lies with the parents actions. Parents need to be made to realise that infants are completly incapable of anything - that is why they are called infants. They need you there 100% of the time not 99.999%. Went to answer the phone - I mean really........
Chris Smith
It infuriates me when I read those all too common words: "I was only gone for a minute." You do not leave your baby in a bath unattended for a minute. The phone, tv or any other distraction is not your responsibility - your child IS.
Our society is hell bent on placing responsibility for our daily safety and that of our children on the government, on product manufacturers ... anybody but ourselves. It seems to end product of our technological progress is that when people trip in the street, they start looking for someone to sue. Everyday life requires a certain amount of common sense, taking the effort to make yourself aware of things you need to know and taking responsibility for your actions.
Mr Mathew Hill
Baby walkers should be banned - children should only walk when THEY are ready. Prams should be safe! At some time or another every bub will be asleep in the pram over at a friend or relative's house - probably a one-off. While I have always subscribed to the theory the pram should stay with you, this would be hard with toddlers around. Personally I used the baby capsule (with straps) and it stayed with me but, again, this could be hard with older children around as well. With the bath seats, however, I cannot understand how any parent could EVER leave a baby in the water. Take them with you! This is drummed into you in the maternity hospital! Same applies to leaving children in cars. I unload my toddler when I go in to pay for petrol. When I think of what could happen, it simply isn't worth the risk. She comes with me. If I have a second child, I shall simply have to fill up when I am also driving grandma or a friend, or when I'm en route between childcare and work (and therefore alone) whether I need to or not. It's just risk management.
Whilst I feel incredible anguish for the parents, whom I have no doubt carry enough guilt already, one cannot help but wonder where it will end. I have three children of my own and despite all the labels and standards I would not leave my children alone in a bath / high chair / change table / pram regarless of the no. of straps or claims that they are safe. A baby / child should not be left alone. They are not made for this purpose and should not be used as such. If they are to be used for this purpose then all such products should be removed from the market. Clearly there are products and toys which do not comply and are dangerous and should be removed promptly from the market. Standards should also be more stringent, but as parents we need to take responsibility for our children and their safety and that means supervision at all times - even if the product is of the highest rating.
I think this is yet another attempt to absolve parents from any blame or responsibility for what happens to their children. I feel terribly sorry for the poor victims, the children themselves, but parents have to realise that, while products make their child happier or more mobile, there is a cost in that they must be supervised closely. I am sure that in most of the reported cases you would find that the children had been left unsupervised when the accidents occur. It is not good enough to blame manufacturers or the Government for this problem.
Steve Smith
The government needs to step in. If it is good enough to have a government funded propaganda campaign on Medicare, it is good enough to have one warning parents of the dangers of children's products out there.


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A quiet day at Leeds United proved to be anything but.
The calm before the storm was broken by a furious reaction to news reported by the Yorkshire Evening Post six players had notified the club they were injured and could not travel with the squad to play Charlton Athletic this weekend.
These were Marco Silvestri, Edgar Cani, Mirco Antenucci, Giuseppe Bellusci, Dario del Fabro, Souleymane Doukara.
All of them signings under Massimo Cellino, and with recent events of assistant boss Steve Thompson's suspension, and no news on head coach Neil Redfearn's contract for next season fresh in the mind, worries about a possible rebellion, or undermining of the boss, took hold.
Former Leeds United striker Noel Whelan, now a co-commentator for BBC Radio Leeds famed for his 'Get In' goal celebration on air, took to Twitter to demand action if it is to be found any injuries are not what they are claimed to be.
All those 6 players who claimed they are injured all of a sudden & if we find out its not genuine should never ever play for our club again.— Noel David Whelan (@NoelDavidWhelan) April 17, 2015
It was a thought echoed by many supporters expressing their views on social media, and it was positive for fans to see a former players expressing it.
Marco Silvestri and Mirco Antenucci took to Twitter to defend themselves, but a level of bad feeling among supporters remains.
Until popular head coach Neil Redfearn is handed a new contract, circumstances like the sudden revelation of six injuries will continue to be treated suspiciously from the outside, thanks to a lack of communication from within the club as to what is actually going on.


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text: Hello, I'm trying to culture a beta-galactosidase specific mouse CTL line (0805B) that was sent to me frozen. The original protocol recommends feeding it with RPMI-10 supplemented with 5% "RCAS" -- supernatant from rat splenocytes treated with ConA. This is supposed to contain IL-2 and smaller amounts of other cytokines to make CTL happy. I have tried using hrIL-2 with no luck and would like to try culturing the cells with RCAS instead. Unfortunately, the "Gold Book" (Current Protocols in Immunology) tells me the concentrations of splenocytes and ConA to use, but not how long to stimulate before harvesting the supe! Has anyone made this reagent before? If anyone is willing to send me their protocol, I'd appreciate it greatly. My CTL and I thank you in advance. Robyn Reed Duke University Dept. of Cell Biology


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Preconceptional immune biomarkers in assisted reproduction: G-CSF in the follicular fluid -Interleukin-18, -15 and TWEAK in the endometrium
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New pre-conception immune biomarkers for clinical practice: interleukin-18, interleukin-15 and TWEAK on the endometrial side, G-CSF on the follicular side.
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in Journal of Reproductive Immunology (2011), 88(2), 118-123
dentification of biomarkers of optimal uterine receptivity to the implanting embryo as well as biomarkers of oocyte competence would undoubtedly improve the efficiency of assisted reproductive technology ... [more ▼]
dentification of biomarkers of optimal uterine receptivity to the implanting embryo as well as biomarkers of oocyte competence would undoubtedly improve the efficiency of assisted reproductive technology (ART). Expression of IL-15 and IL-18 has been shown to be different in patients with failed implantation after IVF/ICSI compared with fertile controls and both correlate with local uNK (CD56+) recruitment and angiogenesis. Tumor necrosis factor weak inducer of apoptosis (TWEAK) has been described in mice as a potent early immune regulator able to protect the conceptus. The results of our studies in human suggest that TWEAK modulates the IL-18 related cytotoxicity of uNK cells. Quantification of IL-18, TWEAK and IL-15 mRNA expression by real-time PCR in endometrial tissue collected in mid-luteal phase of non-conception cycles allowed documentation of physiological events that occur at the time of uterine receptivity. Such information may be useful for the physician especially in patients where embryos fail to implant. Cytokine quantification may assist in understanding the mechanisms leading to repeated IVF/ICSI failure: either depletion of cytokines necessary for the apposition-adhesion, or an excess of cytokines leading to local cytotoxicity, may impair the implantation of the embryo. Other new data suggest that a pre-conception dialogue mediated by the oocyte and the follicular fluid and the oocyte may contribute to later implantation success. Follicular concentration of G-CSF appears as a useful biomarker of oocyte competence before fertilization. Moreover both in human and animal models, evidence of a role of the endometrium as a biosensor of the embryo is emerging. [less ▲]Detailed reference viewed: 123 (15 ULiège)
TWEAK Appears as a Modulator of Endometrial IL-18 Related Cytotoxic Activity of Uterine Natural Killers
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BACKGROUND: TWEAK (Tumor necrosis factor like WEAK inducer of apoptosis) is highly expressed by different immune cells and triggers multiple cellular responses, including control of angiogenesis. Our ... [more ▼]
BACKGROUND: TWEAK (Tumor necrosis factor like WEAK inducer of apoptosis) is highly expressed by different immune cells and triggers multiple cellular responses, including control of angiogenesis. Our objective was to investigate its role in the human endometrium during the implantation window, using an ex-vivo endometrial microhistoculture model. Indeed, previous results suggested that basic TWEAK expression influences the IL-18 related uNK recruitment and local cytotoxicity. METHODOLOGY/PRINCIPAL FINDINGS: Endometrial biopsies were performed 7 to 9 days after the ovulation surge of women in monitored natural cycles. Biopsies were cut in micro-pieces and cultured on collagen sponge with appropriate medium. Morphology, functionality and cell death were analysed at different time of the culture. We used this ex vivo model to study mRNA expressions of NKp46 (a uNK cytotoxic receptor) and TGF-beta1 (protein which regulates uNK cytokine production) after adjunction of excess of recombinant IL-18 and either recombinant TWEAK or its antibody. NKp46 protein expression was also detailed by immunohistochemistry in selected patients with high basic mRNA level of IL-18 and either low or high mRNA level of TWEAK. The NKp46 immunostaining was stronger in patients with an IL-18 over-expression and a low TWEAK expression, when compared with patients with both IL-18 and TWEAK high expressions. We did not observe any difference for TWEAK expression when recombinant protein IL-18 or its antibody was added, or conversely, for IL-18 expression when TWEAK or its antibody was added in the culture medium. In a pro-inflammatory environment (obtained by an excess of IL-18), inhibition of TWEAK was able to increase significantly NKp46 and TGF-beta1 mRNA expressions. CONCLUSIONS/SIGNIFICANCE: TWEAK doesn't act on IL-18 expression but seems to control IL-18 related cytotoxicity on uNK cells when IL-18 is over-expressed. Thus, TWEAK appears as a crucial physiological modulator to prevent endometrial uNK cytotoxicity in human. [less ▲]Detailed reference viewed: 32 (3 ULiège)
Follicular fluids, immunological fingerprint and infertility
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Conference (2010)Detailed reference viewed: 13 (0 ULiège)
Débats actuels sur l'immunologie de la prééclampsie. Comptes rendus du sixième colloque international de La Réunion (décembre 2008)
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in Gynécologie Obstétrique & Fertilité (2009), 37(6), 570-8
Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) represent globally 10% of human births and their major complication, preeclampsia, 3 to 5%. The etiology of these HDP remains still uncertain, however major ... [more ▼]
Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) represent globally 10% of human births and their major complication, preeclampsia, 3 to 5%. The etiology of these HDP remains still uncertain, however major advances have been made these last 25 years. The Sixth International Workshop on Reproductive Immunology, Immunological Tolerance and Immunology of Preeclampsia 2008 celebrated its 10th Anniversary in Reunion-island (French overseas Department in the Indian Ocean). Over this decade, these six workshops have contributed extensively to immunological, epidemiological, anthropological and even vascular debates. The defect of trophoblastic invasion encountered in preeclampsia, intra-uterine growth retardation and to some extend also preterm labour has been understood only at the end of the 1970's. On the other hand, clinical and epidemiological findings at the end of the 20th century permitted to apprehend that "preeclampsia disease of primiparae" may in fact well be the disease of first pregnancies at the level of human couples. Among the important advances, immunology of reproduction is certainly the topic where knowledge has literally exploded in the last decade. This paper relates some major steps in comprehension of this disease and focuses on the interest to follow these immunological works and their new concepts. It seems, at the beginning of the 21st century, that we are possibly closer than ever to understand the etiology of this obstetrical enigma. In this quest, the immunology of reproduction will certainly come out as one of the main players. [less ▲]Detailed reference viewed: 59 (5 ULiège)
Soluble HLA-G in IVF/ICSI embryo culture supernatants does not always predict implantation success: a multicentre study.
; PERRIER d'HAUTERIVE, Sophie ; Thonon, Fabienne et al
in Reproductive Biomedicine Online (2009), 18(3), 374-81
Several reports have described an association between the presence of soluble human leukocyte antigen G (sHLA-G) in human embryo culture supernatants (ES) and implantation success. However, not all ... [more ▼]
Several reports have described an association between the presence of soluble human leukocyte antigen G (sHLA-G) in human embryo culture supernatants (ES) and implantation success. However, not all studies agree with these findings. To further document this debate, a multicentre blinded study was performed to investigate, on a large number of IVF ES and ICSI ES, whether sHLA-G is a useful criterion for embryo selection before transfer. A total of 1405 ES from 355 patients were collected from three assisted reproductive technique (ART) centres and evaluated for their sHLA-G content in a single laboratory, using a chemiluminescence enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. In only one centre was a significant association between sHLA-G-positive ES and successful implantation established (P = 0.0379), whereas no such association was observed in the other centres. It was found that the percentages and concentrations of sHLA-G-positive ES varied between centres, depending on culture media and ART conditions. The percentage of sHLA-G-positive ES was significantly higher in IVF ES than ICSI ES (P < 0.001 and P < 0.01 for two centres). These data demonstrate that substantial variations of sHLA-G content in ES occur between different ART centres, highlighting the influence of several technical parameters that differ from one centre to another. [less ▲]Detailed reference viewed: 83 (5 ULiège)
Cytokines and chemokines in follicular fluids and potential of the corresponding embryo: the role of granulocyte colony-stimulating fator
Lédée, Nathalie ; ; et al
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BACKGROUND: The cytokine/chemokine levels of individual follicular fluids (FFs) were measured to determine whether a biomarker could be linked to the developmental potential of the derived embryo. METHODS ... [more ▼]
BACKGROUND: The cytokine/chemokine levels of individual follicular fluids (FFs) were measured to determine whether a biomarker could be linked to the developmental potential of the derived embryo. METHODS: Fluid was collected from 132 individual FFs that were the source of oocytes subsequently fertilized and transferred. In each, a bead-based multiplex sandwich immunoassay (Luminex) was used to measure 28 cytokines and chemokines simultaneously. RESULTS: Significantly higher levels of interleukin (IL-2) and interferon (IFN- ) were detected in FF for embryos that underwent early cleavage. IL-12 was significantly higher in FF corresponding to highly fragmented embryos and the chemokine CCL5 was significantly higher in FF related to the best quality (Top) embryos. The level of granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) in individual FF samples was correlated with the implantation potential of the corresponding embryo. The area under the receiver operating characteristics curve, which distinguished the embryos that definitely led to delivery from those that did not, was 0.84 (0.75–0.90) (P = 0.0001) for FF G-CSF. FF G-CSF was significantly lower in patients older than 36 years compared with those <30-year old. When the FF G-CSF was 20 pg/ml or higher, the ratio between Top and non-Top embryos was significantly higher than for the group with FF G-CSF below 20 pg/ml (45 versus 20.45%, P = 0.007). CONCLUSIONS: Individual FF composition is related to the development of the corresponding in vitro generated embryo and its potential of implantation. Individual FF G-CSF may provide a non-invasive biomarker of implantation that needs to be evaluated together with in vitro observation to select the oocyte, and hence the embryo, to transfer. [less ▲]Detailed reference viewed: 65 (5 ULiège)
Significance of soluble HLA-G detection in follicular fluids and embryo supernatants in IVF/ICSI cycles
Lédée, Nathalie ; Thonon, Fabienne ; PERRIER d'HAUTERIVE, Sophie et al
in Journal of Reproductive Immunology (2007, August), 75(1), 11Detailed reference viewed: 21 (5 ULiège)


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The Waltham police officer who was arrested by FBI agents in late March on federal child pornography charges has resigned from the force.
Paul C. Manganelli, Jr. had a letter of resignation delivered to the Waltham police station on Oct. 8, said Waltham Police acting chief Keith MacPherson.
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MacPherson said that Manganelli is technically eligible to apply for retirement benefits, since he had accrued 20 years of service from his May 1993 hire date while he was on paid administrative leave.
Waltham retirement director Joseph Juppe said Manganelli applied for retirement benefits on Oct. 9. The retirement board will take the matter up at their Oct. 24 meeting.
Manganelli was formally indicted in federal court on Oct. 16 on charges that he allegedly sent and received child pornography via his Yahoo email account. His arraignment is scheduled for Oct. 30, according to court documents.
If Manganelli was indicted while still on administrative leave, city officials could have fired him, according to city law. But his resignation came about a week before the indictment.
Manganelli, 46, had been arrested in March. He was released on a $50,000 bond, on condition that he remain under house arrest with a monitoring bracelet and stay away from victims, minors, and his girlfriend. Manganelli also was ordered not to use computers, smart phones, guns, and to give up his job as a DJ, according to the US Attorney's office.
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NFL Vandals in 2012: Tre'Shawn Robinson
Tre'Shawn Robinson made a name for himself at Idaho, flying around the field and hitting people from his middle linebacker spot. Now in an NFL training camp, Robinson will be afforded the same luxury…sort of.
Despite a senior campaign that saw Robinson rack up 117 tackles, 7.5 tackles for loss and the accolade of being named to the all-WAC second team, it seems that his future won't be on the defensive side of the ball.
At the very least, he is still going to get to hit people. The Oakland Raiders signed Robinson as an undrafted free agent the week following the draft to play fullback.
The move to offense for Robinson makes sense. Size and speed are often times the most important factors to NFL teams when evaluating players at certain positions, and in terms of playing linebacker in the NFL those things work against him. Listed at 5-feet-11-inches and 246 pounds, Robinson lacks ideal height for an NFL linebacker, and without the speed to be able to cover ground in coverage there aren't many defensive schemes in which Robinson fits in.
Fullback is a different story for Robinson. His bulky frame is tailor made for the position and his height becomes somewhat of an advantage, giving him a low point to take on defenders as a blocker. Robinson said that the savviness that served him well playing middle linebacker gives him an edge at fullback as well.
Robinson will be playing in a run heavy variance of the west coast offense under Raiders Offensive Coordinator Greg Knapp. This will ask a little more out of the Oakland fullbacks than just clearing holes as blockers. The ability to run receiving routes out of the backfield might be the most taxing thing for Robinson to get used to, especially considering his competition at the position.
The Raiders also have incumbent starter Marcel Reece, a former Washington Husky receiver and Owen Schmitt, a standout fullback at West Virginia in camp competing for a roster spot. Teams usually carry no more than one fullback, if any, on an active 53-man regular season roster.
Robinson should have a fair opportunity to compete for the role, as competition for many roster spots should be up for grabs under first year head coach Dennis Allen.
We were able to catch up with TreShawn to see how his NFL career has been going up to this point.
Vandal Nation: Tell us about how the draft process went for you
Tre'Shawn Robinson: The week before the draft I got a couple calls, Oakland being one of those teams. I wasn't expected to be drafted, but I expected to be signed the next day. That didn't happen. I ended up getting a call the following weekend from Oakland to come try out for their rookie mini camp.
VN: What kind of discussions did you have with teams about playing a different position?
TR: Every team had a different outlook. Some teams saw me as a fullback, some teams saw me as a linebacker. Whatever fit their scheme or team needs. I talked to the running backs coach (in Oakland) and he let me know the whole gist of things and what they needed.
VN: What has it been like for you playing on the offensive side of ball?
TR: In high school I did play fullback, tight end and running back so its not the first time. Mini camp first day was a lot of information a lot to take in and digest. You got an hour for meetings and two hours on the practice field, so from meeting to practice you have to know what you're doing. You can see the business aspect of it, every little thing counts and you have to do things right all the time.
VN: What's been the differences between linebacker and fullback for you?
TR: I'm still being able to hit people. It's pretty much the same thing. It is fun I love playing the game of football. Playing different positions, it takes adjusting, as I learn the plays and I learn the position and now I get to read defenses. Playing fullback it helps because I played linebacker in college. I can see what the defense is doing. It's still fun still learning the process, the more it counts.
VN: What are you going to miss most about Moscow?
TR: Everything. Idaho, that was my home for four years. I loved it. The bond you build with all the guys on the team. The coaches, the University of Idaho they really make you part of their family. Every little thing.
VN: What's the biggest difference between the coaches in Oakland and coaches at Idaho?
TR: I don't see a big difference, biggest difference I see is that you get a feel for the business aspect of playing professional football. There's guys that have been here for rookie mini camp and are cut the next day. You don't get as many chances as you do in college. This is a business and it's your job now. You have to realize that, so you take it upon yourself to soak up as much as you can. If you don't do it you're out.
VN: What was it like stepping on the field with a guy like Darren McFadden?
TR: It's surreal. It's crazy sitting in the meeting room, learning the plays they're learning for a couple hours. Then going to the practice field and doing the same plays they're learning for a couple hours. There's new coaches here in Oakland so they've had veterans come in for mini camps, So many things they've learned before me. As of now we're all kind of on the same page learning the new offense. It just doesn't seem real, I've seen these guys on TV for years, they're big stars, and I'm practicing with them. You've got to put that aside and do your job but the first day it was eye opening.
VN: What do you have to do to make sure you stick in Oakland?
TR: Learning the plays. Doing it 110 MPH all the time and work hard. They need to see that you are working hard, working at your craft. The main thing right now is I haven't made the team. I've made the roster as of right now before mini camp. My main goal is to make the 53 man (regular season) roster, as a rookie to do that is a big thing. When it comes to playing fullback I need to learn the plays.


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Refusal to accept poll results an offence, says Interior team
Tuesday March 21 2017
Police officers will arrest anyone who refuses to accept the results of the August elections, calls for mass action, or carves out parts of the country as their exclusive political zones.
These are some of the recommendations in a government document seen by the Nation on Monday, that also criminalises "incitement, zoning areas exclusively as belonging to particular candidates or parties, engaging organised criminal gangs to intimidate opponents, bribery of voters, disruption of opponents' campaign meetings, and encroachment by people living near forests."
After voting, likely offences are listed as "refusal to accept results, incitement and calling for mass action, disruption of counting of votes, announcing incorrect results, arson, vandalism and interference with government installations within forests — like water resources, communication installations and power lines".
Parts of the Rift Valley, Coast, Nairobi, Kiambu and Kisumu have been identified as potential electoral violence hotspots and security agents will meet in Nairobi on Tuesday to map out a strategy to contain any flare-ups before they degenerate into full-scale violence.
Among the plans they are proposing is the recruitment of additional police officers to grow the force to 100,000, digital surveillance of key towns and cities, arming and equipping of security personnel, as well as enlisting of special agents from other arms of the country's security services.
Interior Affairs Principal Secretary Karanja Kibicho and National Police Service spokesman George Kinoti, in separate interviews on Monday, said top security organs were already aware of these threats, but assured that peace will prevail in the lead up to, during, and after the August elections.
"We have put in place elaborate operations plans which will be executed by our security agencies," said Mr Kibicho. "From the security point of view, we are paying a lot of attention to the elections."
Mr Kinoti said the plan is broken into "specifics" that respond to challenges unique to each county or a cluster of counties.
The plan was initially revealed to county commanders and their deputies at the annual Inspector General's conference in Nairobi on December 14 last year.
"Since then there have been timely reviews because security issues are never static," said Mr Kinoti. "The county commanders and their deputies have been involved in these reviews because we shall depend on them for implementation, and they are also familiar with challenges on the ground.
"Safe, secure and peaceful electioneering period is top on National Police Service agenda."
It is understood that Naivasha, Burnt Forest, parts of Uasin Gishu, border points of Nandi and Kisumu counties, Trans-Mara, Mombasa, and parts of Lamu have been marked as potential violence hotspots.
In Nairobi, Kibera and Mathare slums, Kariobangi and Dandora are on the list, as is Kiambu and Kisumu. Just last week, a man was killed after rival political gangs clashed in Mathare 4A.
"Some of the hotspots are known to you (media) and that is why we have special plans for operations in those areas," he said.
Dr Kibicho said a code of conduct is also in place to guide law enforcement, "in accordance with the Elections Act".
In anticipation of the enormous challenge, the service will, among other measures, be banking on an increase of the number of police officers to nearly 100,000. Some 10,000 recruits graduated from police training colleges this month and were immediately deployed to boost security across Kenya.
Besides the fresh recruits, Inspector General Joseph Boinnet also has a pool of officers he can draw on from other security agencies.
"Whenever need arises, the IG is empowered by law to gazette special police officers. Normally, they come from auxiliary services and are placed under the existing police command to ensure all areas where election activities will be taking place across the country are covered," said Mr Kinoti.
Traditionally, the police boss appoints special police officers from Kenya Wildlife Service, Kenya Prisons Service, Kenya Forestry Service and the National Youth Service.
Police mobility — on land and air — has also been boosted to proportions never seen before in the history of independent Kenya.
Last month police received 525 new vehicles, including Armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs). The delivery was one of the three batches leased from car dealers, increasing the number of police vehicles by 2,720 since 2013.
On aerial transport, the police Airwing expects delivery of new MI6s helicopters plus other troop carriers that were overhauled and delivered to Kenya last year.
The Airwing is expected to have seven serviceable choppers by July, a month before the election date. The airborne unit had only one serviceable helicopter in 2013.
Also, the new Integrated Command and Control centre at police headquarters will be used to cover elections for the first time. For Nairobi and Mombasa, where there are surveillance cameras mounted on streets and other public places, the captured images and footage will be monitored at the command centre in real time.
All police formations, including General Service Unit, Administration Police and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations, will be deployed to polling stations and other areas where there will be election-related activities.
National Intelligence Services will also be relied on by police to give actionable reports to forestall violence, and the law also mandates the Kenya Defence Forces to step in an offer assistance to civil authorities.
"The red tape normally associated with tasks assigned to different agencies has been eliminated," said Mr Kinoti. "We have taken a multi-agency approach where all units will gather, analyse and act on reports promptly and as a team."


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Author Notes: Ramen is a treat around here because we make it with all the good stuff, not the funky noodle waffles you can buy containing the msg packet. That being said it is more effort to make this than microwaving a cup of water but you will be highly rewarded. This could easily be made vegetarian friendly but unless you have a compelling reason to do so, such as, you are vegetarian or a vegetarian friend is coming over, keep the bacon in. It is a reward for your efforts. —thirschfeld
Serves 4
For the dashi and broth:
- 1 cup assorted dried mushrooms, soaked in 2 cups of boiling hot water for 1 hour
- 1 two x six inch piece of konbu, wiped with a damp cloth
- 1 two inch finger of fresh ginger, sliced into 4 lengthwise slices
- 3 cups water
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sake
- 1 tablespoon mirin
- 4 thick slices of smokey slab bacon, roasted pork belly or pancetta, about two inches long and 1/4 inch thick
For the Ramen
- 2 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil
- 3 cups assorted fresh mushrooms, portobello, shiitake and crimini, 1/4 inch thick slices
- 1 tablespoon fresh garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
- 2 tablespoons yellow miso mixed with 2 teaspoons sake and 1/2 teaspoon of sugar
- handful of cilantro
- 1/4 cup chives or green onions, chopped into batons
- 1 tablespoon sake
- 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 1 pound dried noodles, angel hair pasta, chuukasoba or fresh ramen, cooked and cooled according to the directions on the box
- optional ingredients, egg yolk, poached egg, thinly sliced dried chilies
- After the dried mushrooms finish soaking strain the liquid into a measuring cup. Squeeze all the moisture from the mushrooms. Finely chop the soaked mushrooms and set them aside. You should have 1 1/2 cups mushroom liquid.
- Add water to the mushroom liquid so you have a total of 5 cups. Place the liquid into a pot with the ginger and the konbu. Place the pot over medium high heat and bring it to an almost simmer. Turn off the heat and let the dashi sit for 20 minutes. Strain and put the dashi back into the pot.
- Add the soy, sake, mirin, and pork or bacon to the pot. Set the pot over low heat and let it simmer.
- While the stock is simmering place a large saute pan over high heat. Add the oil, it should shimmer and shake immedietely, and add the mushrooms. Do not turn the mushrooms you want them to brown deeply.
- Once they have browned on both sides add the garlic, soaked mushrooms and ginger. Once it is fragrant add the miso and stir. Then add the soy, red wine vinegar and sake. Toss in a half a handful of cilantro and stir. Remove the pan from the heat.
- Turn the heat up under the broth till it just comes to a boil. While you are waiting for the broth to heat run the hottest water your tap can muster over the noodles to warm them. Give them a good shake and then divide them evenly between four bowls.
- Ladle broth over the noodles and then top each with a piece of pork or bacon, a healthy amount of mushrooms, cilantro, chives and an egg yolk if you are using it. Serve immediately.
- This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Mushrooms
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Accession no: LL 9304
Object type: Jade, Hardstone and Glass
Name: Vase
Materials: Coloured glass
Place made: China
Date made: Qing Dynasty, Qianlong (1736-1795 AD)
Measurements: H. 11.7 cm, D. 6.1 cm
Description: A cylindrical Vessel, imitation of hard stone or Chinese drinking glass, red colour.
Provenance Jeffery Whitehead Collection; his sale, Christie's, 11 August, 1915, lot 746; purchased by Frank Partridge for Lever; £26.5s. (for the whole lot).; by whom gifted the Lady Lever Art gallery, 1922.
Literature R. L. Hobson, Chinese Porcelain and Wedgwood Pottery with Other Works of Ceramic Art, London: B. T. Batsford, Ltd., 1928, No. 828.
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Detroit Tigers Home to the Colorado Rockies in MLB Betting Odds Action
The MLB baseball betting odds board sees a clash between Detroit and the Colorado on Saturday, with the host Tigers trying to win for themselves and reward betting fans who pick them on the moneyline.
Rick Porcello gets the call for the Detroit Tigers and he will try to build on a 12-5 mark. In the other dugout, Tyler Matzek brings a 2-5 ledger to the game for the Colorado Rockies as he tries to quiet the Tigers bats.
Colorado Rockies vs Detroit Tigers Opening Odds and Betting Line
The moneyline was hovering in the range of -205 for the Detroit Tigers in this one over at TopBet. The over under number was sitting near 8.5 at 5Dimes.
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Detroit (59-47) will face the 44-65 Rockies in this tilt. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Detroit vs Colorado injuries news.
The Odds Shark MLB Power Rankings have the Detroit Tigers at No. 15 and the Colorado Rockies at No. 27 heading into this contest.
How Colorado Rockies vs Detroit Tigers Stats Matchup
The game also pits Detroit Tigers No. 3-rated offense, averaging 4.67 runs per game, against a Colorado Rockies defense that ranks No. 29 at 5.17 in runs allowed per game. The Detroit Tigers have averaged 9.48 hits per game so far, less than Colorado Rockies batters have averaged on the year (9.59 hits per game).
Detroit owns the No. 20 defense, allowing 4.67 men per game to cross the plate. That contrasts with Colorado's No. 29-rated defense.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Colorado lost its last outing, a 4-2 result against the Tigers on August 1. Bettors who backed the Tigers at -230 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (6) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window. Colorado looks to rebound from a loss to the Tigers, who beat them 4-2 on Friday behind a start from Justin Verlander at Comerica Park.
Colorado Rockies vs Detroit Tigers Betting Odds Trends
Colorado is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Colorado's last 5 games
Colorado is 1-10 SU in its last 11 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Colorado's last 5 games on the road
Detroit is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Detroit's last 15 games at home
Detroit is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Colorado
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Detroit's last 16 games when playing Colorado
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Dawgs Backed into a Corner Tend to BiteSeptember 13, 2008
The most primal instinct that an animal possesses is survival. Regardless of the circumstances and obstacles surrounding the beast, it will never stop fighting. To the very core, and against all odds, an animal will simply refuse to die. While this analogy may be a little strong for a football game, the basic premise is a significant theme in Sunday night's Browns-Steelers matchup.
Last week, the Browns were soundly, some would even say embarrassingly, beaten by Dallas. The offense was completely out of sync, and the defense looked as if it was playing with nine guys on the field. Even Romeo Crennel received a lot of criticism for not having the team ready to play and for his questionable field goal call in the fourth quarter. As I've stated in a previous column, the Cowboys are good – damn good – but nevertheless, to me, the Browns looked like a very average team at best. Others would have you believe they looked downright awful. Either way, the Browns certainly did not look like the team that many of the so-called "experts" picked to make their first playoff appearance since 2003.
And speaking of the 2003 playoff game, who should happen to visit Cleveland Browns Stadium this weekend but the hated Pittsburgh Steelers, 36-33 winners in that game and winners of the last nine (yes, I said nine) meetings between the two teams. The Steelers, for their part, were very impressive last week in a 38-17 rout of the Texans in a game that was, in all actuality, over by halftime. It should come as no surprise, then, that many expect another decisive Steeler victory.
Combine these issues along with a rapidly growing injury report (no Sean Jones!), and the Browns find themselves backed into a (very) intimidating corner. First and foremost, everyone knows that the road to the playoffs runs directly along the Three Rivers. With the extremely difficult schedule in front of the Browns (and the rest of the AFC North), the divisional games are more important than ever. For the prospect of a run at the post-season, this game is about as close as it comes to a must-win.
However, from a much more psychological standpoint, the Browns have an incredible amount to prove. Not only must the Browns prove to us, their fans, that they are the team we think they should be, but they need to prove this to the media-at-large as well. Over the past several days, more national pundits have jumped off the Browns' bandwagon than people who jumped off the Titanic. And, above all, the Browns need to prove to the rest of the NFL – especially the Steelers – that they are not, as one Yinzer has said to me, the "same old Browns." Never underestimate the mental and emotional toll that being repeatedly beaten by a rival can take on a team.
Still, all of these factors could be – yes, might actually be – a good thing. The Browns are in the unique position to play like a team with nothing to lose and everything to gain. If they do lose the game, the rest of the remaining bandwagoners will certainly jump, and some fans will even write the season off entirely. But let's be honest - it's not as if that hasn't happened before.
Now, if the Browns win? This is the type of win that can jump-start a season (please see Week 2, 2007). It can give them the confidence that, as a fairly young team, they may very well need. Going forward, they can lean on this confidence when they take on the Indys, Phillys, and Jacksonvilles of the league. Not only that, but they will have the upper-hand in the AFC North, and with games at Cincitucky and Baltimore up-coming, the Browns would give themselves an excellent shot at heading into the bye week at 3-1 and in first place in the division. With a victory, the Browns will have proven – on primetime national television, no less – that they are the team that everyone expected them to be. And best of all – if not most importantly of all – the Browns will have shown the Steelers that the road to the playoffs might be taking a detour through C-Town this year, and for future years to come.
In the face of adversity, football teams, like animals, are confronted with the great choice of 'fight or flight.' Simply put, the Browns must play like an animal fighting for survival. They must be intense, nasty, fierce, violent, and unrelenting from the opening kick to the final whistle. They must feed off of a frenzied crowd and play with incredible emotion, pride, and determination. They must sell-out on every single play and hold nothing back. Obviously, the Browns need to fight. They must unify as 53 men backed into a corner, ready to not only protect themselves and each other and everything they've worked for, but ready to aggressively attack anything that threatens them. Down to the bone, they must play each play like it's their last play and the most important play they've ever played. Sure, it's a cliché – and probably a more appropriate message for high school kids – but when the chips are stacked against you, as they are against the Browns this week, what other choice is there?
C'mon, Romeo – bring the house on a blitz and test the Steelers' questionable offensive line! C'mon, Derek – use your weapons and do not be afraid to make a mistake! C'mon, Brodney – give someone else a concussion for a change! In the end, who will step up and be the 2008 version of Turkey Jones?
The Browns say they are sick of losing to Pittsburgh. Romeo, in all his marshmallow-ness, has got to be sick of losing to Pittsburgh. Well, it's time the Browns do something about it. What have they got to lose?


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No, IE8 will not remove conditional comments; the star html hack was entirely different (happy to expound on exactly how I accidentally enabled that bug if you like :) ). -----Original Message----- From: Alan Gresley [mailto:email@example.com] Sent: Thursday, March 06, 2008 10:38 AM To: Justin Rogers Cc: Chris Wilson; Eric Lawrence; Alex Mogilevsky; email@example.com Subject: RE: IE8 using conditional comment violates the support of sibling selectors Justin Rogers wrote: > Without giving too much away I think it is safe to say this particular issue will be fixed. It breaks sibling selectors, :first-child, in the future would break :nth*, and makes the selectors API available right now in Beta 1 inconsistent with other implementations. > > Justin Rogers [MSFT] Does this mean that IE8 will be dropping the use of conditional comments. This is why I believed in the first place that star html hacks were possible or is IE8 just looking lest deeply inside these comments. Placing a comment between the xml prolog and doctype is throwing IE8 into quirks mode. http://css-class.com/test/css/selectors/ie7hacktargetingopera4.htm Have you ever tested IE8 without the vector thing with conditional comments or in other words have you removed from IE8 the ability for it to see (or use) conditional comments? Alan http://css-class.com/Received on Thursday, 6 March 2008 19:21:09 UTC
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