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DETROIT -- The last time Brock Holt played the outfield, he was filling in on a team of buddies during an intramural slow-pitch softball game while attending Navarro (Texas) College.
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DETROIT -- The last time Brock Holt played the outfield, he was filling in on a team of buddies during an intramural slow-pitch softball game while attending Navarro (Texas) College.
His position in that game? Right-center.View Full Game Coverage
The lights were a little brighter Sunday night, when he filled in in left field for the Red Sox and played a major role in their 5-3 win over the Tigers.
"It was different out there," Holt, a versatile infielder, said after the game. "Definitely a different view than I'm used to."
Whoever said everything's bigger in Texas must not have seen the outfield Holt was tasked with patrolling Sunday night at Comerica Park. It made no difference, however, when Holt chased down a fly ball off Ian Kinsler's bat in the third inning that seemed destined for extra bases.
"I ran as fast as I could, stuck my glove out, and it went in," Holt said of the catch that left-field Gold Glove Award winners would likely be happy to have made.
"I'm just glad I held onto it."
Before the game, Red Sox manager John Farrell seemed confident using Holt in left field because of the very athleticism he displayed on the third-inning catch.
Holt also got it done with his bat, knocking four hits, including a single that began Boston's ninth-inning rally that ended with him scoring on David Ortiz's three-run homer. It was Holt's second four-hit game of the season.
"He's a ballplayer, man," Mike Napoli said. "He's in a tough situation, but he's doing a good job."
Twice, Holt made shrewd decisions to hold off on trying to catch a runner going first-to-third on a base hit. Instead, he kept the runner on first from advancing, allowing the double-play possibility to stay alive.
"[Red Sox outfield instructor Arnie Beyeler] told me before the game, 'If you think you can throw him out at third, chances are you can't,'" Holt said.
Holt's performance drew praise from Boston's center fielder, Jackie Bradley Jr. Farrell was more comfortable putting Holt in the outfield because he'd have Bradley's speed flanking him. But Holt didn't need any help from Bradley on Sunday.
"He did it on both sides of the ball," Bradley said. "He made it look like it wasn't his first time playing outfield."
In a way, it wasn't. He had all the experience there of a college intramural athlete.
Where might Holt flash his quickness, of feet and glove, in the field next?
"I think left field again tomorrow," he said, like there was no other option.
Matt Slovin is an associate reporter for MLB.com.


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West Nile Virus Outbreak: Planes Spraying in Dallas County After 8 Deaths
(DALLAS) -- Facing the worst outbreak of West Nile virus in the nation this year, Dallas County is conducting aerial sprays Saturday to try to contain the mosquitoes that carry the disease.
Eight people have died after contracting the illness and more than 120 cases have been reported in Dallas County, according to the Texas Department of Health and Human Services.
Officials in the county, which encompasses the metropolitan area of Dallas and Fort Worth, authorized the aerial sprays on Friday after meeting with state health officials and experts from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It was the first time in nearly five decades aerial sprays were approved.
Residents near three areas that are scheduled to be sprayed were advised to avoid contact with the insecticide by staying indoors or traveling with their car windows closed until the spray is no longer visible.
The Dallas County Medical Society had lobbied for an aerial spraying plan after the outbreak reached "historic levels" and urged the Dallas County Health and Human Services department to "act quickly to reduce the risks of additional infection among the area's residents."
The increased number of cases in Texas this year were attributed to the extreme heat and recent rain, according to the Texas Department of Health and Human Services.
There is no vaccine for the virus, which causes symptoms including high fevers, headaches and disorientation.
Since the first case of West Nile Virus was reported in the United States in 1999, more than 30,000 people have come down with the disease, according to the CDC.
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Habana scoops Try of the Year award
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Springboks flyer Bryan Habana's effort against New Zealand has been named as the International Rugby Players' Association's (IRPA) Try of the Year 2012.
The South African winger got the nod ahead of New Zealand's Hosea Gear and Julian Savea's scores and France's Julien Malzieu's effort. Habana's try was voted for by rugby fans from around the world and the award caps an impressive 2012 for the former IRB Player of the Year.
He starred in the Rugby Championship for the Boks and also shone during the 2012 Super Rugby campaign for domestic side the Stormers. And Habana was delighted to be awarded the accolade.
"Scoring a try against the All Blacks is always special, but scoring against them in New Zealand, is even more special," said Habana. "I really enjoyed getting across the try-line in Dunedin - contributing to the success of the team and also lifting the spirits of my team-mates."
"Winning this Award is very special and hopefully I can continue scoring tries for the Springboks for a very long time."
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|By William Faloon
For example, a vitamin introduced just a decade ago is demonstrating profound anti-aging effects that extend far beyond its original indications.
Based on an abundance of positive findings, scientists have developed a more cost-effective form of this nutrient that enables it to stay in the body much longer than before.
The incredible news is that maintaining constant levels of this nutrient not only protects against atherosclerosis, but may reverse arterial calcification as well!
A wealth of studies published in 2008 reveals this same nutrient possesses anticancer properties while suppressing factors involved in common age-related diseases.1-15
A hallmark of normal aging involves calcification in soft tissues throughout the body such as heart valves, glands, and blood vessels.16-18
One might erroneously think that dietary calcium is a culprit behind pathological calcification processes. The opposite is true. When rabbits are fed calcium-deficient diets, calcification rates rise by 2.7-fold. Calcium-supplemented diets, on the other hand, reduce calcification by 62%.19
The reason for this contradiction is that in response to a deficit of calcium in the blood, the body excessively robs our bones20 and saturates soft tissues with calcium.
As we age, we lose our ability to regulate calcium balance and then suffer the lethal consequences of systemic calcification. It is encouraging to know that a low-cost nutrient (vitamin K) can quickly restore calcium homeostasis.
An Extreme Example
Vitamin K is absolutely essential for regulating calcium balance in the body. A deficiency of vitamin K status causes brittle bones and a vascular system that hardens to a state of poor functionality.23-26
People who take Coumadin® suffer more osteoporotic fractures21 and show substantially more abnormal calcium deposition in other areas, such as heart valves—twice as much as non-Coumadin® takers.22
The fact that these pathological changes are allowed to occur in humans prescribed warfarin is unconscionable given the knowledge about the value of low-dose vitamin K supplementation, even in patients at high risk for abnormal arterial blood clots.
How Dangerous is Arterial Calcification?
These endothelial collagen caps attract calcium that accumulates (calcifies) and forms a hard material resembling bone. This is why atherosclerosis is sometimes referred to as "hardening of the arteries."
Calcification of the coronary arteries markedly increases heart attack risk.30
A substantial volume of studies shows that insufficient vitamin K2 accelerates arterial calcification.31 A new study shows that restoring vitamin K2 reverses arterial calcification.49
Vitamin K functions to keep calcium in the bone and prevent its buildup in the arteries.23-26,28,31 If that is all vitamin K did, it would be one of the most important nutrients for aging humans to take. Newly published research, however, indicates vitamin K2 possesses a host of additional benefits.
Combating Rheumatoid ArthritisRheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that causes chronic inflammation in the joints and other organs in the body. Those afflicted with rheumatoid arthritis have startlingly high rates of cardiovascular diseases.33
In a study published in June 2008, Japanese scientists found that vitamin K2 inhibited the proliferation of synovial cells and prevented the development of collagen-induced rheumatoid arthritis in the rat model. The scientists concluded that vitamin K2 may represent a new agent for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis in combination with other anti-inflammatory drugs.34
A recent human study showed that the use of vitamin K2 alone or in combination with bisphosphonate drugs (like Fosamax®) for treatment of osteoporosis in patients with rheumatoid arthritis may inhibit osteoclast induction via decreases in levels of inflammatory mediators.35 Excess osteoclast activity depletes bone mineral density.
Enhancing the Bone-Building Effects of Fosamax®Americans afflicted with osteoporosis or low bone mineral density scores are sometimes prescribed drugs like Fosamax® or Actonel®. Side effects from these drugs sometimes preclude their long-term use.
Japanese patients are often prescribed high doses of vitamin K2 instead of drugs. Published studies demonstrate the ability of vitamin K2 by itself to halt the loss of bone mineral density.23,36,37
A study published in May 2008 used both Fosamax® and vitamin K2 in postmenopausal women in Japan for one year. The results showed that addition of vitamin K2 led to a greater increase of femoral neck bone density, compared with Fosamax® alone. The doctors confirmed the specific bone-protecting mechanism unique to vitamin K2, a finding that had been established in previous studies.38
Vitamin K2 Reduces Prostate Cancer RiskDoctors in Germany conducted a study examining the relationships between dietary intake of vitamin K1 and K2 on the development of prostate cancer in 11,319 men over an 8.6-year follow-up.4
Compared with the lowest intake of vitamin K2, men with the highest vitamin K2 dietary consumption showed a 63% reduced incidence of advanced prostate cancer. Intake of vitamin K1 was not related to prostate cancer incidence in this 2008 study.4
Improving Fracture Healing Rates
The synergistic effect of vitamin D3 and vitamin K2 in preventing osteoporosis has been documented in clinical practice.39 Up until now, however, there were no reports investigating if these nutrients could enhance fracture healing.
An in vitro study published in January 2008 showed that combining vitamins D3 and K1 favorably modulated the proliferation and differentiation of cells required to heal bone. This led the doctors to conclude that these nutrients taken together offer clinicians a promising low-cost strategy for laying down new bone material.39
Vitamin K in Cancer TreatmentVitamin K2 induces differentiation and apoptosis in a wide array of human cancer cell lines. A search of PubMed reveals studies published in 2008 that discuss the role of different forms of vitamin K in the treatment of cancer.1-15
A goal of cancer researchers is to identify compounds that cause cancer cells to self-destruct. Vitamin K2 has been shown to induce apoptosis (cell destruction) in leukemia cells in vitro. A study published in July 2008 identified yet another pathway by which vitamin K2 causes the degradation (via autophagy) of leukemia cells' own components. The scientists noted that apoptosis and autophagy in leukemia cells could be simultaneously induced by vitamin K2.8 In the laboratory, vitamin K2 demonstrates inhibitory effects against myeloma and lymphoma, suggesting possible applications for individuals fighting these all too common cancers.40
Infection with the hepatitis B or C virus is a major risk factor in developing primary liver cancer, known medically as hepatocellular carcinoma. It can also occur in those who do not have hepatitis. A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association showed that in those with viral-induced liver cirrhosis, less than 10% of patients given vitamin K2 developed liver cancer. In similar patients not given vitamin K2, a startling 47% developed primary liver cancer.41 Vitamin K2 decreased the risk of hepatocellular carcinoma to about 20% compared with the control group.
In a study published in early 2008, 61 primary liver cancer patients who were in remission after treatment were separated into two groups. One group was given supplemental vitamin K2. After one year, only 13% of the group that received K2 experienced recurrence of liver cancer, compared with 55% of the group who did not receive K2. Three-year survival in the vitamin K2-supplemented group was 87% compared with 64% in the group not receiving the vitamin K2.42
In 2007, scientists identified specific anticancer mechanisms for vitamin K2, including inhibition of proinflammatory nuclear factor-kappa B (NFkB) that is often over-expressed in cancer cells.43 Tumor cells use proinflammatory factors to develop survival mechanisms that thwart conventional attempts to eradicate them.
Drugs like Coumadin® that antagonize vitamin K do more than cause bone loss and arterial calcification. In a model of melanoma in mice, the oral administration of anticoagulant drugs that antagonize vitamin K "drastically promoted metastasis." The promotion of metastasis was almost completely suppressed by the pre-administration of vitamin K3, suggesting that these anticoagulant drugs promote metastasis by specifically antagonizing vitamin K.44
While vitamins K1 and K2 are safe and effective, vitamin K3 is potentially toxic and its use has been limited to treating aggressive cancers. A study published in early 2008 identified several specific mechanisms by which vitamin K3 damages pancreatic cancer cells, leading the researchers to state that, "the action of vitamin K3 may lead to a favorable outcome against pancreatic cancer."7
Vitamin K3 Drug Effective Against End-Stage Prostate CancerApatone® is a drug consisting of vitamin C and vitamin K3. It has been granted orphan drug status by the FDA to treat advanced bladder cancer.
Apatone® selectively targets tumors by entering cancer cells as readily as glucose. It then suppresses inflammatory responses (such as those induced by nuclear factor-kappa B) that cancer cells use to escape destruction by chemotherapy agents. Vitamin K3 is being clinically tested as an agent to administer prior to chemotherapy to decrease the resistance tumor cells develop to chemo drugs.
In March 2008, the results of a study were published on prostate cancer patients who had failed standard therapy and were given the drug Apatone® at a dose that equaled 5,000 mg of vitamin C and 50 mg of vitamin K3. The results showed that PSA velocity decreased and the time it took PSA to double increased in 13 of 17 patients. Of the 15 patients who continued on Apatone®, only one death occurred after 14 months of treatment. The doctors concluded, "Apatone® showed promise in delaying biochemical progression in this group of end stage prostate cancer patients."5
Based on the plethora of studies published in 2008, vitamins K2 and K3 have emerged as intriguing agents in both cancer prevention and treatment.


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Yale Hopes To Go Out On Winning Note
NEW HAVEN, Conn. – The Yale softball team completed Ivy League play in impression fashion. The Bulldogs hit eight home runs in Saturday's doubleheader at Brown. Yale will now try to end the season on an equally positive note. In a bit of a scheduling quirk, the Bulldogs conclude the 2013 season with a non-league opponent when they play a single game at Marist on Tuesday. The first pitch is slated for 2:30 p.m.
Yale (10-36) is coming off one of its biggest offensive days in school history. The eight home runs were one more than the team hit in the entire (46 game) 2012 season. In addition, the Bulldogs banged out 25 hits, scored 20 runs and batted .417 as a team in the two games.
Yale will be facing a Marist team that also is capable of putting up big offensive numbers. The Red Foxes (24-22) have hit 42 home runs on the season and average nearly five runs a game. Nicole Cheek leads the team with 12 homers and 44 RBI. Marist also features a deep pitching staff. The Red Foxes have used four pitchers and all four have an earned run average below 4.00.
Yale and Marist split a doubleheader in New Haven last year. The Bulldogs won the first game 3-2 on Hannah Brennan's RBI double in the bottom of the ninth inning.
Brennan is one of the Yale players that have been swinging a hot bat recently. In six games last week, she belted two home runs and also had a pair of doubles.
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1) (also called: Italian air conditioning) leave your windows open from about 10 pm to 7 am, to allow the cool breeze to come in. Keep them shut during the day. Grab a fan.
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Even when I can convince mine to forgo the colorant-laden packaged Dora stuff, they still demand at least cones. This has been a problem for me when trying to serve them my home-made gelato…. I was not thrilled about storing wholesale quantities of cones in my Manhattan apartment, and the idea of what could happen to our Persian rugs gave me the shivers.
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- 1/2 lb vanilla gelato (home-made or store-bought)
- 1/2 lb bittersweet or dark chocolate (grated, or use chips)
- 1 basket berries
- milk and butter
Cut the phyllo into 16 squares. Place 4 of them into 4 muffin pans lined with parchment, and brush the top with melted butter. Top each square with another square (without making the corners overlap), and repeat with 4 phylo squares for each muffin pan, brushing with butter in between. Bake in a pre-heated 360 F oven for about 10 minutes or until slightly golden. While the phyllo nests are baking, melt the chocolate in a saucepan on low heat with a few tablespoons of milk (enough to make a smooth but thick sauce). Allow the nests to cool off before unfolding them. Before serving, place a large scoop of vanilla gelato in each nest, and decorate with warm chocolate sauce and red berries. Enjoy!


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- American Ethnologist rose to number 19
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Singapore oppo leader freed from bankruptcy
SINGAPORE (AP) — Prominent Singapore opposition leader Chee Soon Juan has been discharged from bankruptcy, the government said Wednesday, after an unprecedented concession by two former prime ministers to whom he owed about $408,000.
Ex-prime ministers Lee Kuan Yew and Goh Chok Tong agreed to accept a reduced amount of 30,000 Singapore dollars ($24,500) from Chee, which will free him from bankruptcy proceedings formally on Friday, said a statement by the Insolvency and Public Trustee's Office.
Chee, the firebrand leader of the Singapore Democratic Party, was declared a bankrupt in 2006 after he failed to pay S$500,000 in court-ordered damages to Lee and Goh. The two had sued him for defamation for comments he made against them during the 2001 general elections.
The development means Chee, 50, will be able to travel outside the country freely and also contest the next elections, which are due in 2016. Still, some commentators saw the concession by Lee and Goh as a political maneuver — allowing Chee to contest the elections could split the fragmented opposition's votes further at a time the ruling People Action Party itself has lost much popular support because of rising prices and an influx of foreigners.
"It could be that Lee Kuan Yew has mellowed, but it's hard to believe that he has changed because it doesn't fit his character," said respected political commentator and former newspaper editor P.N. Balji.
"The other possibility, to discharge Chee from bankrupt, could be to 'muddy the waters' especially for the coming general elections. Chee's party and the (other opposition) Workers' Party do not see eye to eye and there might be a split in votes for the opposition," Balji told the Associated Press.
Lee, modern Singapore's founding father, and Goh have frequently and successfully sued opposition leaders and other critics for defamation. A report published by the Human Rights Watch in January criticised the country for resorting to charges of contempt of court, criminal and civil defamation as well as sedition to rein in its critics. Among those sued are publications such as The Economist, the International Herald Tribune and Far Eastern Economic Review.
Lee was Singapore's prime minister from 1959 to 1990, when he handed over power to Goh. Lee continued to work for the government, first as "senior minister," a non-executive advisory post specially created for him, and from 2004 until 2011 as "minister mentor." Goh was prime minister from 1990 to 2004, when the prime ministership went to Lee's son, Lee Hsien Loong.
Chee, a trained neuropsychologist, raised the S$30,000 primarily through donations and proceeds from the sale of his books on politics. He was informed in September that both Lee and Goh were willing to accept the reduced amount.
"As the creditors have not objected to Dr. Chee's debt settlement proposal, it is deemed that they have accepted the proposal, as provided for under the Bankruptcy Act," the statement from the Insolvency and Public Trustee's Office said.
As a bankrupt, Chee was required to seek government's permission to travel. Earlier this year his request to attend the Oslo Freedom Forum — a conference on human rights where Chee was scheduled to be a guest speaker — was denied.
"The important thing (is that) being discharged from bankruptcy means it will allow me to plan and lead the party into the next general election," Chee told the AP.
"The big strategy that we're banking on right now is to come up with shadow policies on healthcare and housing as alternatives to that of the government. The PAP is floundering in these policies and in taking the country forward."
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Matangi Private Island Resort opens your mind and your heart. With stunning bays, pristine white sandy beaches and natural rainforest, it's undoubtedly one of the finest resorts in Fiji. Small Horseshoe Bay near Matangi was voted one of the "1,000 places to visit before you die." Northern Fiji is also a haven for soft coral diving.
*Terms & Conditions (USD): Prices are land only, from per person, based on double occupancy and travel between 24 May 2019 and 31 March 2020; otherwise supplements will apply. Book by 23 March 2020. Airfare is not included unless stated on itinerary. Single supplements, black-out dates and seasonal supplements may apply. Supplements for mandatory Christmas Eve and New Years Eve dinners will apply. Prices are current at time of posting (24 May 2019) and may differ when you book your travel and are not guaranteed until full payment is received and processed. Strictly subject to availability. Not retroactive and not combinable with any other special or vacation package offer. Some inclusions and specials may be available to bona fide Honeymoon couples only with specific criteria and you may be required to provide proof of marriage. Upgrades are available. All prices, itineraries and routings are subject to change without notice. Please call for our current prices. Hearing impaired persons may dial 711 (National Relay Service) to contact us at the above number. Tour Code: SF19003. CST# 2001136-50
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3. Decide on parish activity to celebrate the family (see suggestions), organize and promote the event.
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