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By DIANE TADEHARAGuest Writer
Some say the very best gift you can give your children is good genes. Sometimes you do not have a choice. Merrill Peterson Sr. had no choice. His mother died of cancer at 84. His brother and sister both had cancer, and are both gone, too. When Merrill was in his early 60s he had a prostate cancer scare. However, it was only a scare. So when an achy back, progressed to rib, hip, and leg pain over a five year period, it was chalked up to the aging process. Until he was 83. Until his PSA test came back elevated. Then he was diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer that had spread to the bone.
This man was as large as life, in both stature and ethics. Full of honesty, humor, and love for his wife of 64 years and his three daughters and one son. Merrill was optimistic and able to focus diligently on a goal. His goal became the fight. He wanted to be here to provide, care for, and protect his wife, Cherrel.
Cherrel needed to be protected because she was a two-time cancer survivor. In 1991, her first tango with cancer ended swiftly with concise laser surgery to remove a large tumor from her back. The surgery was so successful that she did not require chemotherapy or radiation. Ten years later, ovarian cancer appeared and was defeated with the same vigilance. Cherrel is still bright and sunny with energy for life.
December 2003 brought new worries for Merrill and Cherrel. Their daughter, Karen, was diagnosed with Stage I Aductal Breast Cancer. Karen could be the mammogram poster-girl with this story. This cancer was a type that does not form a lump. The only way it was discovered was through mammogram. It was Karen's first. She was 45 years old. She and a very close friend worked together, went to get mammograms together, and were diagnosed together. Their surgeries were one day apart. Karen's was without lymphatic involvement so chemotherapy was not necessary. She had radiation after the partial mastectomy and feels fortunate to have caught it at such an early stage. Karen expresses feelings of being ambushed. She was shocked by the diagnosis because she was young and healthy. She did not feel sick. She would remind us "cancer is not picky." The whole family felt a collective sigh of relief. But it only lasted about two and a half years.
In September of 2006, Karen's brother, Rick, went for a check-up with his dentist of 30 years. "Dr. McKell saved my life." For three decades, Dr. McKell provided a variety of dental work and corrections for multiple dental problems. On this visit, Rick wanted to have an abscess lanced. It turned out to be a gumboil. McKell "didn't like the looks of it." With dedication typical of his practice, a petri dish was borrowed from the clinic after hours and a sample was sent to Castleview Hospital pathology. They didn't like the looks of it either. It was forwarded to U of U pathology. The diagnosis of chondrosarcoma. This is a slow-growing, soft tissue cancer. Rick was told this cancer could have been dormant for 20 years. The ear-nose-throat doctor said the cancer was in "just a little piece of the jaw bone." The MRI showed it affected half of the jaw. It was only during surgery that they discovered that fully 75 percent of the lower jaw was consumed by the cancer. The first surgery was Dec. 18, 2006. After the diseased bone was removed, there would be considerable facial reconstruction. A portion of the non-weight bearing fibula was removed and combined with titanium to rebuild the jaw line. Rick kept his top teeth and only three of his lower teeth. This was a 16-hour surgery. He emerged with a tracheotomy and at one point, five separate IVs running. Rick was faced with the challenge to learn how to swallow, walk, and talk all over again. There were multiple complications and one year later, on Dec. 18, 2007, a second surgery to continue the reconstruction occurred. Bone marrow from Rick's hip was transferred to the new jawbone to encourage enough growth for implants. The soft tissues used came from a cadaver. The cancer was completely contained in the bone, thereby avoiding the need for any chemotherapy or radiation. Rick spent two years working toward recovery. He endured the intoxicating aromas of Thanksgiving with his jaw wired shut. But he was still alive. For the next Thanksgiving, he got new teeth and the full satisfaction of the meal. Looking back, Rick and his wife agree the pain and struggles were all worth it because now, five years out from diagnosis, Rick has been declared cancer free. There were multiple weekly check-ups that gradually grew into monthly then bi-annual exams to get to this status.
During Rick's battle, Merrill's pain spread and became unbearable. Contrary to his stoic nature, Merrill asked his family for help and support. A joint trip to the oncologist in October 2009 revealed bone cancer "all through his body." An androgen (hormone) blocking IV treatment backfired with severe reactions that put him in the hospital. Discharged from the hospital, Merrill spent six weeks in a care center. He knew where he was headed and he was adamant about getting home first. His family rallied to care for Merrill at home until he died.
Merrill and Cherrel may or may not have passed a tendency for cancer along to their children. What they have given their children without doubt is a distinct sense of optimism, great faith, resolve, and a tremendous spirit to be all right. Merrill displayed a strong will to fight. The equalizer he passed along to his children in character and spirit far outbalances the sheer genetic factors. His family looks back at Merrill's great sense of humor to get through life. They respect Cherrel's tenacity and recall her and Merrill's mom as "tough as nails." Rick and Karen both attribute their ability to get through the trials of life to the examples of Merrill and Cherrel.
Come join us in the celebration and commemoration of survivors and fallen heroes at Emery County Relay for Life on July 15 starting at 6 p.m. at Emery High track.


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I've got a few things for sale/trade fodder. PM for more details.
For trades, primarily interested in an HE-500 or a Beyer COP for transplant purposes (or heck, send me that along with a T50rp and I'll do the transplant for science! fun and send it back), or maybe a Senn HD580/600/650
edit: I got the COP already
I'm open to other things though. Let me know what you've got. I have other stuff here: http://www.head-fi.org/t/563775/
I'm located in Canada.
iBasso D10
iRiver iHP-120
- one of the original highly sought after dap/amp combos, and still smaller than many "transportable" combos today
- the iRiver has optical output which you can feed into the D10 for dac/amp duties
- preference to sell as a combo, or preferentially the iRiver first then D10 if separate
- the iRiver is rockbox compatible, though I have the stock firmware on it
- both in excellent condition; pm for details and accessories
Digizoid ZO2 (gone)
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Cowon i10 - 32gb (gone)
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The 3.5 RL is equipped with four-wheel independent double-wishbone suspension with coil springs, four-wheel disc brakes with ventilated front rotors, an Acura-designed Antilock Braking System (ABS) and stabilizer bars in both front and rear. The goals in developing the RL chassis were to increase overall cornering ability and make the response of the chassis to driver input as linear and predictable as possible while at the same time achieving a smooth, well-controlled ride -- and reducing noise, vibration and harshness to a remarkable degree.
Like all Acura models, the RL is designed as a true driver's car, with suspension tuning to give the car nimble and sporty handling while maintaining excellent ride comfort.
The double-wishbone suspension layout of the RL allows precise control of wheel movement while isolating the damper units from the side-loading and resulting friction. The front suspension uses unequal-length upper and lower control arms and a tubular stabilizer bar, while the rear suspension is a combination of a longitudinal trailing arm, three lateral links and a tubular stabilizer. For excellent stability and improved ride quality, added anti-squat and anti-dive geometries were built into the RL suspension. To achieve a compliant ride without compromising handling response or cornering capability, the RL suspension also uses a number of innovations to reduce friction throughout suspension travel. The stabilizer bars use highly efficient ball joints at either end, as well as self-lubricating bushings at the sub-frame mounts. The upper arms of both the front and rear suspension have low-friction ball-joint bushings where they attach to the main structure, reducing overall friction while enhancing rigidity of the suspension assembly. The dampers of the RL have an advanced Progressive Valve design for increased damping control at low damper speeds while retaining quick, fluid response to large impacts. Special Teflon seals within all four damper units reduce friction even further for improved ride quality.
To give the RL a stable, predictable feel during hard cornering, while improving overall lateral-acceleration capability, the suspension geometry was designed with lower roll centers than previous Acura luxury sedans. The roll center of the front suspension is 59 mm above ground level and 70 mm above ground level at the rear. This has resulted in increased cornering performance, from 0.77 g to 0.80 g, as well as more predictable response at the limits of adhesion.
To reduce road noise and harshness, the bushing at the front of the rear-trailing arms is a liquid-filled design, instead of the more conventional rubber-damped bushing.
Building on Acura's long history of advancing the science of automotive handling stability and control, the 3.5 RL comes standard with a state-of-the-art Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) system. Developed in cooperation with Bosch, this four-channel system orchestrates the throttle and each of the RL's four disc brakes independently to seamlessly integrate traction control, anti-lock braking and stability enhancement processes under widely divergent road and driving conditions.
By monitoring input from six vehicle sensors, the VSA can calculate a predicted range of vehicle response while constantly monitoring the vehicle's actual response and the driver's control inputs. If the actual response is outside of the predicted response range -- as when cornering forces exceed the tire's performance, for example, VSA automatically intervenes with corrective action. In the case of oversteer during hard cornering (which might lead to spin), VSA applies braking to the outside front or rear wheel to help counter the unintended yawing tendency. On the other hand, if understeer becomes pronounced, VSA applies braking to the inside front or rear wheel to help turn the RL back onto the intended course.
Unlike some vehicle stability systems, which can seem intrusive to enthusiast drivers, the Acura VSA is calibrated to add to stability and predictability, without stifling the driving enjoyment of the RL's carefully engineered chassis and double wishbone suspension. An indicator light flashes on the instrument panel while the system is actively stabilizing the vehicle. A cockpit switch is provided to disable the vehicle stability and traction control aspects of the system while leaving the antilock braking system fully functional.
Large, power-assisted four-wheel disc brakes are standard, with ventilated rotors in front for minimal fade and excellent heat dissipation. By fine-tuning the leverage ratio of the brake pedal and the response characteristics of the power-brake vacuum diaphragm, the RL engineering team achieved reduced stopping distances while making brake response more linear and intuitive. Combined with the "low-creep" torque converter, these refinements also help make it easier to hold the RL at a stop.
The 3.5 RL has a four-wheel Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) that is integrated into the Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) system. The ABS system operates in three-channel mode during straight-line braking (apportioning braking power to the front wheels independently and the rear wheels in tandem), and then automatically switches to four-channel mode when the VSA system senses high cornering forces. This allows the ABS system to take advantage of weight transfer to the outside of the turn during cornering and apply higher brake pressure to the outer rear wheel for braking performance.
The ABS enhances steering control during hard braking. Speed sensors at each wheel send signals to the ABS control module; if the system detects impending wheel lockup, it first holds, then reduces hydraulic pressure to the affected wheel, letting it regain traction before full braking resumes. The ABS function is also highly effective on split-friction surfaces, in which one side of the vehicle has significantly less traction than the other.
In the highly unlikely event of an ABS failure, a warning light is illuminated on the instrument panel. In such a case, the control module cancels the ABS function, allowing the standard braking system to operate normally. The system used in the RL is a design that weighs 1.3 kg less than the previous-generation ABS system.
The traction control aspect of the Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) system works just as seamlessly. When wheel slip is detected under acceleration, differential braking and engine controls are called into play to modulate the amount of power put to the ground. In situations where the drive wheels are on surfaces with different friction properties, such as when one drive wheel is in water while the other is on dry pavement, the system applies braking action to the wheel that's slipping, allowing the tire with better grip to move the vehicle. In addition to independent control of the front wheel brake, the system can also reduce total engine power output to keep wheel spin in check.
The speed-sensitive variable power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering uses a rotary valve that senses torque applied to the steering wheel and a vehicle speed sensor to vary power assist accordingly. The system adjusts steering assist for easy steering in parking-lot conditions and quick, precise steering feel at speed. The RL utilizes a magnesium-cast steering wheel for lighter steering feel, and a dynamic damper in the steering shaft for reduced wheel vibration.
The RL is equipped with P215/60R16 MXV4 Plus Michelin tires on 7.0 JJ x 16 cast-aluminum alloy wheels to maximize handling while minimizing road noise. The tires of the RL are of a special low-rolling-resistance design, which yields outstanding ride characteristics and improved fuel mileage while achieving excellent handling response and overall grip. The tires are an All-Season design, for enhanced traction on wet roads as well as on dry pavement.


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Here is the first full-scale biography of Wallis Simpson to be written by a woman, exploring the mind of one of the most glamorous and reviled figures of the 20th century, a character who figured prominently in the blockbuster film The King's Speech.
This is the story of the American divorcée notorious for allegedly seducing a British king off his throne. "That woman", so called by Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, was born Bessie Wallis Warfield in 1896 in Baltimore. Neither beautiful nor brilliant, she endured an impoverished childhood, which fostered in her a burning desire to rise above her circumstances.
Acclaimed biographer Anne Sebba offers an eye-opening account of one of the most talked about women of her generation. It explores the obsessive nature of Simpson's relationship with Prince Edward, the suggestion that she may have had a disorder of sexual development, and new evidence showing she may never have wanted to marry Edward at all. Since her death, Simpson has become a symbol of female empowerment as well as a style icon. But her psychology remains an enigma.
Drawing from interviews and newly discovered letters, That Woman shines a light on this captivating and complex figure, an object of fascination who has only grown more compelling with the years.
©2011 Anne Sebba (P)2012 Orion Publishing Group Ltd
I am an avid "reader"- I prefer to listen to books rather than read them due to the added dimension added by the narrator.
"Fascinating read"
I don't think I would categorize this as enjoyable. I would say more informative and interesting. The story was quite disturbing, really.
No, I don't think I could have listened in one sitting.
"A fascinating read..."
This is a story that I thought I knew... conniving American social-climber fools noble-minded British king into leaving his throne. I'm now not sure that's a fair assessment. Neither King Edward VIII or Wallis Simpson were going to win a "most-likable" contest, but the book makes a reasonable case that Wallis actually got in over her head, not expecting the king would go so far to keep her. Wallis appears to have been an intelligent and interesting woman, troubled by her own insecurities, who found herself the focus of an obsessive love. The period detail is wonderful and the insights into the various personalities involved in this "greatest love story of the 20th Century" are enlightening. This, plus an excellent job of narration by Samatha Bond makes for a book well worth any listener's time.
"A new take on an old story"
Anne Sebba's book on the Duchess of Windsor was interesting and full of detail. Her speculation on Wallis' physical-sexual condition while seeming a little speculative provided a possible explanation of how a thrice-married woman in an era of little or no contraception never had a child and often struck observers as having an almost masculine persona. The book also provided some real insight into her two prior husbands who often seem shadowy figures in most other accounts.
The narration was very well done.
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When it comes to bios, by the time I am about half way done and I am still interested, it's a good sign!
This book was not a boring collection of dry names and dates.
"Be Careful What You Wish For"
This book is a cautionary tale if there ever was one. Be Careful What you Wish For is the message that comes through loud and clear.
Because I have never been particularly interested in gossipy enquirer type articles I had never looked very closely at either the Duke or the Dutchess of Windsor. But lately I have been doing quite a bit of reading lately about WW2 and several of the books I have read have mentioned that they were both suspected of having pro Nazi sympathies I decided to search out a biography of the Duke. I didn't find one on audible.com but did find this book. My goodness, what a to-do!
The conclusion that I came up with is that neither the Duke or the Dutchess had pro Nazi sympathies. In fact I got the impression that both of them were so self absorbed that it was impossible for them to connect with or even understand any concept beyond their own personal desires at any given moment. That is not to say the wouldn't has assisted the Nazi cause- but only if they perceived that by doing so they would advance their own interests.
I felt a little sorry for the Duke because if the facts of what happened were represented accurately then a real good argument could be made for him having a developmental disability of some sort. Perhaps autism. He really did seem to be unable to understand cause and effect throughout his life. In the end he got exactly what he pushed so hard for and gave up so much to get and then spent the rest of his life unhappy because he was never able to understand why when he shed all responsibilities all his perks went away as well. I thought he was honestly bewildered by that.
As for the Dutchess, well I have less sympathy for her. I don't think she ever wanted Edward "for keeps" but thought she could carry on an affair where she could enjoy royal patronage, snub her nose at Brittain's society types, advance her husbands career and then when Edward inevitably tired of her like he did all the mistresses that came before her go back to her long suffering second husband that she truly loved and her life would go back to normal. Instead she found herself in way over her head and ended up losing the husband she loved and stuck with an obsessively clingy husband that she didn't love.
The only ones who came out ahead in this mess were the British people who ended up with a much better king at a time when they had enough to deal with without having to put up with a King who displayed all the maturity of judgement of a six year old brat.
"Too much speculation"
This book engages in too much speculation for my taste. Every old rumor is dished out in this book, and the author goes into detail about the rumors that Wallis was sexually deformed. I was very disappointed that the author neglected to fully develop the idea that strong women in the 30's were often said to be 'too male' and not timid enough. Wallis was strong, and at this time that was a threat to male society. Instead the author goes down the road of sexual deformity. Very disappointed.
Nelson Silberberg
"That Woman"
Great story. Well-read and captivating. The author offers an in depth account of The Duchess' life in harmony and turmoil.
Great read
Avid general reader with a fondness for British and Irish Writers and world history.
"Her narcissism seems close to sociopathy"
A greedy, grasping, superficial and predatory woman who could fool some of the people some of the time, leaving human wreckage behind. Probably a good match for a man who should never have been king. He sounds needy, quite unintelligent, I am at a loss to understand (apart from sex appeal and the ability to make questionable jokes) how as many people put up with her as they did. As a Canadian, I am not anti-royal and I frequently feel badly when I read anti-royal rants but Wallis was, uneducated, un-caring, and vulgar. The Royal Family of England, these days, have put a priority on education and service and and hopefully, there won't be any similar 'episodes' in history.
Well researched and no problem with narration - just an English accent.
"Find the important thing"
My gosh - no wonder Wallis Warfield Simpson created such a stir! Her weight, clothes, and not being HRH are the focus of her life. She was in a position where she could of started great changes and done so much but no. Previously I felt she just was in the right place at the right time now I know she made sure she was there, misjudged her opponents and could not accept the altered (to her mind) reality. Grow up Wallis! If you are interested in this woman read That Woman!
"Things I never knew"
Well, I'm certainly glad that Edward never became king!
The speculation was interesting and a great deal of it was new to me. But the simple reporting of Wallis' letters gave a clear picture of a woman who was probably every bit as terrible as the Royal Family found her. Wow!
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Plea Bargaining and Convicting the Innocent: The Role of the Prosecutor, the Defense Counsel, and the Judge
F. Andrew Hessick
University of North Carolina (UNC) at Chapel Hill - School of Law
Reshma Saujani
Yale University - Law School
Brigham Young University Journal of Public Law, Vol. 16, p. 189, 2002
The vast majority of criminal cases are resolved by guilty pleas. While practitioners commonly perceive plea bargaining as effectuating justice, numerous commentators have called this proposition into question. This article examines what some commentators have referred to as the 'innocence problem' in plea bargaining - the question of whether and why innocent defendants might plead guilty - by scrutinizing the roles of prosecutors, defense attorneys, and judges and discussing the ways in which each might contribute to the problem rather than alleviate it. This article argues that the incentives to a plea bargain are powerful enough to blind the prosecutor to the defendant's actual culpability. In addition, various pressures lead defense attorneys to plea bargain most cases. Even innocent defendants may plead guilty; such inclination to plead guilty derives from a combination of factors including their attorney's aversion to trial and the attractiveness of the prosecution's inducements. Structural incentives encourage judges to allow plea bargaining. These incentives also increase the possibility that the innocent defendant will be incarcerated. This article offers several suggestions for reforming the plea bargain system, addressing particular problems discussed in the article.
Number of Pages in PDF File: 54
Keywords: plea bargaining, criminal law, guilty pleas
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BLM seeks input for gravel quarry environmental assessment (10-04-12)
CAÑON CITY, Colo. – The BLM Royal Gorge Field Office is seeking public input on a draft environmental assessment of an application to continue development of a privately-owned quarry onto 78.72 acres of BLM-managed surface and federal minerals in Fremont County. The application was submitted by Tezak Heavy Equipment Company, Inc. (dba) T.H.E. Aggregate Source, of Canon City.
The proposed mining operations would mirror current activities on the privately-owned land and minerals. Should the BLM decide not to approve the application, mining will continue on the private mineral and surface estate adjacent to the BLM. If the RGFO approves the proposal, the BLM will hold a competitive mineral materials sale. The winning bidder will receive a contract to remove approximately 450,000 tons of rock annually for 10 years, with an option to renew the contract.
To view the BLM's draft EA, log on to: www.blm.gov/co/st/en/fo/rgfo.html and click on the top link in the "NEPA Projects" section. You can also visit the BLM Royal Gorge Field Office, 3028 East Main, Cañon City, Colo. 81212.
Written comments must be received by Nov. 8, 2012, and may be submitted via e-mail to email@example.com with "Gravel Quarry EA" in the subject line. Comments may also be sent by mail to BLM Royal Gorge Field Office, Attn: "Gravel Quarry EA," 3028 East Main, Cañon City, Colo. 81212.
Before including your address, phone number, e-mail address, or other personal identifying information in your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment—including your personal identifying information—may be made publicly available at any time. While you can ask us in your comment to withhold your personal identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so.
The results and any mitigation developed through the BLM's assessment will be forwarded to CDRMS and Fremont County for inclusion in their individual permitting processes.
The current quarry produces construction-grade granite and limestone aggregate. The rock is used throughout Colorado in construction projects such as stream bank protection, landscaping, and asphalt and concrete products.
In 2011, the Tezak Heavy Equipment Company employed 46 people in Fremont County, paying more than $2.3 million dollars in employee wages and $10,600 in County and City sales taxes. Last year alone, mineral and energy development on public lands generated $4.9 billion dollars. More than 22,900 jobs in Colorado were tied to this industry.
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We do not fully understand the nature of this tissue but we do know it is similar to scar tissue. The condition can occur in other parts of the body as well when it is known by other names:
- Soles of feet – Ledderhose Disease (plantar fibromatosis)
- Over the knuckles – Garrod's pads
We know that the commonest reason for getting Dupuytren's is
- Genetic – you are born with the tendency to develop the problem. The greater your tendency then the earlier you will develop it and the more severe it will be. However, other things can increase your risk or make the disease worse:
- Alcohol abuse
- Smoking
- Taking medication for epilepsy
- In other diseases such as Diabetes people develop a type of Dupuytren's but it tends to be less severe.
The first thing most people notice is the lump (or sometimes a little hole or pit) in the skin of the palm near the base of the ring finger. This lump is usually painless but can be tender to direct pressure.
Months or even years later the lump can develop into a band passing into the finger or fingers. Again months or years later this can start to pull the finger down to the hand so the finger will not fully straighten. This is called a Dupuytren's contracture. People often notice this when they cannot put their hand down flat or have problems putting their hand in a pocket or putting on gloves.
The disease usually affects both hands but one hand may be much worse. Eventually in the worst cases all the fingers and even the thumb can be affected.
The ability to grip is not affected until the very severe stages when the fingers are pulled so far down that it is impossible to open them to hold things.
Many people find that the condition is a nuisance but does not preclude most normal activities. Some activities you may have problems with include:
- Holding some tools
- Holding a ball eg for bowling
- Getting your hand into small places.
Many people with Dupuytren's do not require surgery. Surgery is offered for three reasons:
- There is a significant contracture progressing rapidly which will require major surgery if left for longer.
- There is a contracture causing significant problems with your hand function
- The lump in the palm is very painful
Conservative: This means treatment without operation. There is some evidence that splints will help Dupuytrens and so some people can be given a splint to wear at night time to prevent progression of their problem. However most surgeons believe that the success rate of this treatment is very low and will not suggest it for rapidly advancing disease.
Injections: Patients with painful lumps in the palm can be treated with a steroid injection into the lump. This injection is quite painful and probably has a 50% success rate in the short term. There is no evidence that this prevents progression of the disease into a band.
This is the mainstay of treatment and can be of several types varying in complexity and complications.
Segmental fasciectomy is the simplest and easiest operation which is usually reserved for disease confined to the palm although it can be used for the fingers. A series of small cuts are made in the palm and the Dupuytren's tissue removed. You will usually have a few stitches and a dressing with a splint. The operation will usually be done as a day case.
Fasciectomy is the standard operation for Dupuytren's Contracture. This operation will usually be done under a general anaesthetic although alternatives are often available. The operation involves making a cut from the palm into the finger to remove as much of the tissue as possible. We will then make the cut into a series of zig-zags to try and reduce recurrence. There will be a lot of stitches in the finger. We will usually do all the affected fingers at the same time. You will have a lot of dressings and a plaster on your hand. (photo credit) Dermofasciectomy is the operation we use for people with very severe or advanced disease and involves removing the skin on the front of the finger and replacing it with a skin graft. We usually take the skin graft from the inner arm or groin region. This is a more major operation and you will normally be in hospital for a couple of days.
Repeat operations are often a mixture of the above operations but may require more surgery to the actual joints in the fingers which adds to the recovery time.
Joint fusion is a last stage operation as is amputation when there is no other way of improving the function of the hand. They are very rare operations.
Postoperative care
Dressings: You will have a big bandage and Plaster of Paris on your hand which will be changed somewhere between 24 hours and 10 days from the time of surgery. You will have to come back to the hospital for the dressings to be changed for up to six weeks. The stitches will usually be removed after approximately 2 weeks. Some wounds and skin grafts need dressings for even longer or require special pressure garments to help the scar to soften.
Splints: Almost every patient will be made a special splint which must be worn at night time for six months.
Physiotherapy: Every patient will be referred to physiotherapy for advice on mobilising the hand. This can be quite painful and may need to be continued for up to six months
- Incomplete correction: In some patients it is not possible to fully straighten the finger. This is especially common if the finger has been bent for many years or if the finger is bent at the small joints as well as at the knuckle.
- Nerve damage: The Dupuytren's tissue is always wrapped around the small nerves in the finger. In a small proportion of patients (5-10%) the nerve is damaged and you will be left with some permanent or temporary loss of feeling at the tip of the finger. In addition a number of patients will find that the finger is painful in cold weather (10%).
- Recurrence: Dupuytren's is a disease that can come back. However the majority of patients will not require further surgery to an operated finger. Approximately 15% of patients requiring surgery to the little finger will develop a recurrent contracture of the same or worse severity in the first six months after surgery.
- Infection: A small proportion of patients will develop infection (more common in patients with diabetes) and require further surgery or even amputation.
- Skin graft failure: 10% of skin grafts can be expected to fail partially or completely and require either prolonged dressings or a further skin graft.
- Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy: This is a condition that affects 1 in 2000 patients having hand surgery. The patients develop severe pain, swelling and stiffness in the hand. Despite treatment no patient will have a normal hand after this problem.
Despite this list of complications please remember that the vast majority of patients have an uncomplicated routine operation with a very satisfactory recovery.
Experimental--"Clinical trials are in progress to investigate non-operative therapy for Dupuytren's disease using BioSpecifics injectable Collagenase (Cordase tm). The FDA has accorded "Orphan Drug Status" to this usage and a U.S. patent has been granted. A research grant for continued clinical investigation in this area at Stony Brook Medical Center was awarded to BioSpecifics by the New York State Center for Advanced Technology in Medical Biotechnology. The FDA Office of Orphan Product Development has provided some of the funding for the trials in Stony Brook. A second double blind controlled trial is now underway to further define collagenase's usefulness for this condition."
- Duputren's Disease: History, Diagnosis, and Treatment; Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Vol 120, No 3, 790-
- The Vikings and Baron Dupuytren's Disease--ADRIAN E. FLATT, MD, Baylor Health (very nice article)
- Dupuytren's Contracture by Charles Eaton, MD
- Dupuytren's Contracture--American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH)
- A Patient's Guide to Dupuytren's Contracture--eOrthopod article
- Collagenase in the Treatment of Dupuytrens Disease--ClinicalTrials.gov
- Dupuytren's Disease--Pulver Taft Hand Centre
- Dupuytren's Contracture--NHS Choices
- Collagenase


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Posted on 01/01/2013 1:21:26 PM PST by indianrightwinger
Not an Awful Deal By QUIN HILLYER on 1.1.13 @ 10:16AM
After about an hour of studying last nights budget deal, I find it right on the borderline between (A) awful-tasting medicine we still need to take for our health and (B) a cure that is worse than the disease. But careful, careful attention pushes the calculation every-so-slightly toward the former. This isnt even a 51-49 proposition, but only a 50.1-49.9 proposition. Still, heres why the option of a yes vote for House Republicans notwithstanding my warnings yesterday that no deal is better than a bad deal is not an unacceptable decision. First, obviously, we already have gone over the cliff, technically speaking. The tax rates now in effect under law are those of the Clinton era, not the Bush era. As Grover Norquist argues, any vote for the Senate deal now is a vote to cut a lot of taxes, not a vote to raise any. And this bill does cut a whole lot of taxes (even including some special-interest breaks demanded by liberals that dont actually make economic sense). By locking in tax cuts for couples making up to $450,000 a year, by locking in a full $5 million threshold before the death tax kicks in, and by re-cutting the top cap-gains rate and dividend rate down to 20% (worse than the former 15%, but far better than the possible 39.6% that would apply now that the Bush cuts have expired), conservatives provide a ton of room for small businesses to grow and hire more workers, etcetera, before higher rates kick in and also have saved pensioners who rely on dividends a whole lot of money. Permanently. This is a very good thing.
(Excerpt) Read more at spectator.org ...
Even MORE RINO/GOP-e ASS Sucking, indianrightwinger?
It was an unnecessary deal. And worse than that, we had an opportunity to "do the right thing"... but our rep leaders failed us.
RightWinger ?
Never going to happen!
What both political parties are doing is a crime against America and American taxpayers!
1. It is bipartisan
2. How possibly can Obama go back to saying the rich need to pay their fair share when he agreed that this is now the fair share.
3. This tiny bit of revenue does nothing to stop the trillion dollar deficits.
Now is the time for Republicans to gather their forces and go on the attack for serious spending reductions. Force the rats to address the debt and call them lockstep Marxists that are destroying the economy for everyone because they cannot work across the aisle to end the massive spending and entitlement mentality that is destroying America...
I really used to like The American Spectator, but they have supped of the GOP-e Kool-Aid of late, and are no longer on my preferred reading list.
It's a better deal than I expected McConnell to get on the Senate side so I half expected House Pubbies to go for it. I'm encouraged, they're standing up sooner than expected. There was always the worry they'd act tough, but fold when it came to debt limit battles.
The House may well have enough Dems + R's to pass however, and this may just be a TP saving vote, knowing it'll pass the house without Pubbie support.
Marxism is never a good deal (for anyone).
Cut the frickin' spending already!!
Correct....this is politics. As Hillyer notes, it does very little to cut spending, so the real battle will likely be the CR and debt limit. Entitlement spending.
giving in to the enemy that is trying to destroy you is always awful.
The (if you like Marxism) is tremendously more descriptive than (Amen).
You would have fit right in at Jonestown, filling cups of koolaid and encouraging the gullible to drink it.
Boehner and Repubs balk at Senate's Fiscal Fiasco Bill!
The cheese has slipped off of the American Spectator's plate.
Or as the president has already said, until next year.
Kiss your party goodbye. Because they left you without a kiss, a reach-around, or even any lubrication.
Here is the IL vote, on the fiscal cliff bill:
Democrats Costello, Y; Davis, Y; Gutierrez, Y; Lipinski, Y; Quigley, Y; Rush, Y; Schakowsky, Y.
Republicans Biggert, Y; Dold, Y; Hultgren, N; Johnson, Y; Kinzinger, Y; Manzullo, Y; Roskam, N; Schilling, N; Schock, Y; Shimkus, Y; Walsh, N.
Will any of those congressmen get fewer votes, in the 2014 primary, because of that vote?
Aaron?? I'm schocked.
Kinzinger, Manzullo, Schock, and Shimkus disappointed me. Kinzinger and Schock could probably use a primary challenge, they're too establishment friendly. I think the powers that be in Illinois are planning to run Schock for some statewide office in 2014 (probably as the fall guy against Durbin), so they can anoint Ray LaHood's son for his daddy's old seat. (meanwhile, Darin LaHood is playing the part of a good conservative state Senator UNTIL he gets a safe cushy Congressional seat for life)
Interesting that NONE of the Illinois RATs voted NO on the "compromise". That tells me all I need to know about the supposedly "good" concessions that the GOP got. If there anything remotely good for the GOP in this bill, at least some of the Marxists would have opposed it.
Schock isn't stupid enough to waste his time running for the Senate.
He may run for Governor.
All I've seen from you is gripe gripe gripe.
With the rats running the Senate AND the White House, what would have been your ideal, realistic outcome from these negotiations? What could have been the final outcome if YOU were the Speaker? It's one thing to gripe gripe gripe and it's another thing to opine exactly what you think COULD have been a better, realstic outcome. Let's hear it. And don't forget the "realistic" caveat.
This is about the only part of the column I disagree with. Plan B would have been passed before the Bush tax cuts expired and therefore would have given the rats legitimate claim to smugly say the Republicans agreed with them to raise taxes on "the rich".
The fact that the final deal happened AFTER the expiration of the Bush tax cuts - - the rates returned to Clinton-era rates on New Years day - - means that there were actually nothing but tax CUTS in the legislation. And rather than the rats being able to claim that the Republicans agreed with them to raise taxes on "the rich", now the Republicans can legitinately claim that the rats are the ones who engage in class warfare and want only to "soak the rich", etc.
It may seem like a matter of petty semantics, but in the blood war known as politics there is no such thing as petty semantics. Now, any future TV ad that claims the Republicans raised taxes will be easily discredited as a lie. Had Plan B passed, such an ad would be legitimate - - slimy, perhaps, but technically accurate.
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Bryan Habana came back to haunt the Bulls on Saturday as his try helped the Stormers to a memorable and critical 19-14 victory at Loftus Versfeld.
The former Bulls wing crossed for an impressive score with eight minutes remaining, finishing off fine work from Siya Kolisi, as the gritty visitors managed to turn around a 9-14 scoreline in the final quarter. The hosts will not be happy though, particularly after turning down kickable points.
Habana's try was created by a lovely outside line hit by youngster Kolisi, who then drew the last man before handing back inside to his team-mate. And despite a late Bulls stampede, the visitors continued to stand firm as they yet again demonstrated superb defence when it mattered.
It was always going to be a fixture based on set-piece and that unfortunately had a negative effect on the early entertainment on show in Pretoria.
The game began minutes after the Sharks had missed the chance to go level with the Stormers at the top of the South African conference. Before the round had kicked off, it had looked like there would be a three-franchise pile-up at the summit, but now the Sharks are playing catch-up.
What maybe also contributed to the lack of enterprise from both sides was the shadow of the Springbok squad announcement possibly being in the back of some players' minds.
The first half was an even affair as Allister Coetzee's side struck the first blow ten minutes into the match with fly-half Peter Grant succeeding with a penalty. But the Bulls returned the favour four minutes later with Morne Steyn also converting his penalty kick.
In the 20th minute the Stormers wrestled back the lead with Grant slotting over a penalty. Up to this point the Bulls had followed the kick-and-chase game-plan with little effect.
This proved to be fruitful as Bulls number eight Pierre Spies bashed his way over the try line in the 28th minute with Steyn missing the conversion, much to the angst of Jean de Villiers who wasn't happy with referee Jonathan Kaplan's question posed to the TMO.
The last minutes of the first-half ticked over with both sides converting penalties to take the half-time scores to 11-9 in the Bulls' favour in what had become a chess match of a game.
After the break the Bulls got back on the score-sheet with Steyn succeeding with another shot, with the Bulls seeming secure in the driving seat as they smothered the Stormers.
The hosts were presented with a golden opportunity to take the match away from the Stormers with away prop Frans Malherbe receiving a yellow card for a dangerous tackle.
They could, however, not convert this chance into points and instead of extending their lead they gave away a penalty which Grant converted to take them within two points of the hosts.
The Stormers struck the final demoralising blow when a darting Habana scored his side's only try of the match. Replacement Deon Fourie forced a turnover and the ball was spread wide to flanker Kolisi who sent a well weighted pass into the hands of a flying Habana.
With Grant succeeding with the conversion the Stormers were in a commanding position to cement their place at the top of the South African conference. The Bulls tried to no avail to wrestle the lead back and left thousands of pink-clad fans disappointed at full-time.
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For Bulls:
Tries: Spies
Pen: Steyn 3
For Stormers:
Tries: Habana
Con: Grant
Pen: Grant 4
Bulls: 15 Zane Kirchner, 14 Akona Ndungane, 13 JJ Engelbrecht, 12 Wynand Olivier, 11 Bjorn Basson, 10 Morne Steyn, 9 Francois Hougaard, 8 Pierre Spies (c), 7 CJ Stander, 6 Dewald Potgieter, 5 Juandre Kruger, 4 Flip van der Merwe, 3 Werner Kruger, 2 Chiliboy Ralepelle, 1 Dean Greyling.
Replacements: 16 Willie Wepener, 17 Rayno Gerber, 18 Wilhelm Steenkamp, 19 Arno Botha, 20 Jano Vermaak, 21 Louis Fouche, 22 Francois Venter.
Stormers: 15 Gio Aplon, 14 Gerhard van den Heever, 13 Juan de Jongh, 12 Jean de Villiers (c), 11 Bryan Habana, 10 Peter Grant, 9 Dewaldt Duvenage, 8 Jebb Sinclair, 7 Rynhardt Elstadt, 6 Siya Kolisi, 5 De Kock Steenkamp, 4 Eben Etzebeth, 3 Frans Malherbe, 2 Tiaan Liebenberg, 1 Deon Carstens.
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|Sweet Mini-Peppers are marinated overnight and then combined with garbanzos, olives, and Feta!
(Updated with step-by-step photos and better photos, March 2012. I first posted this in 2006 after I met Utah blogger Erin of Erin Eats.)
Sweet Mini-Peppers in the fridge, so I used them instead of bell peppers.
Salad with Marinated Peppers, Garbanzos, and Olives
(Makes 4 servings, recipe inspired by Marinated Peppers from Erin Eats.)
Ingredients for Marinated Peppers:
3 cups sliced sweet mini-peppers (or used diced bell peppers)
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
2 T olive oil
3 large cloves garlic, sliced
1 tsp. Vege-Sal (or use 1/2 tsp. salt)
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Cut peppers into rings, cutting towards stem end and discarding stems and seeds. (I used a combination of red, yellow, and orange peppers.) Put peppers into Ziploc bag. Combine vinegar, olive oil, garlic, salt or Vege-sal, and pepper and pour over peppers. Allow to marinate in refrigerator 24 hours, turning occasionally.
Ingredients for Salad:
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1 can black olives, drained well and cut in half lengthwise
1 T olive oil
1-2 T marinade from peppers (to taste)
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This will keep in the refrigerator for a day or two, although I would add the cheese right before you serve it.
South Beach Suggestions:
This salad would be a great dish for any phase of the South Beach Diet. You could add diced chicken to make it a main dish salad if desired. It would be a good side dish for something like Grilled Chicken with Balsamic Vinegar, Greek Meatballs, or Almond and Parmesan Baked Tilapia.
More Salad Ideas with Peppers, Olives, or Garbanzo Beans:
(Recipes from other blogs may not always be South Beach Diet friendly; check ingredients.)
Kalyn's Favorite Antipasto Salad from Kalyn's Kitchen
Tapas Salad with Grilled Bell Pepper, Olives, and Capers from Kalyn's Kitchen
Chopped Greek-Style Salad with Red, Yellow, and Orange Bell Peppers from Kalyn's Kitchen
Garbanzo Salad with Olives and Herbs from Kalyn's Kitchen
Lemon Drizzled Chickpea and Sweet Pepper Arugula Salad from Picky Palate
Summer Chopped Salad with Garbanzo Beans from Mountain Mama Cooks
Quinoa Salad with Chickpeas, Kalamata Olives, and Mint from Cookin' Canuck
Chickpea Salad with Roasted Red Pepper and Harissa from Healthy Green Kitchen
Quinoa Salad with Roasted Beets, Chickpeas, and Orange from Gluten-Free Goddess
Mediterranean Wheatberry Salad with Lentils and Chickpeas from Food Blogga
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Isobel Knowles' ik.rocks.it evolved over the years 1999–2005 as an online gallery of her animation and interactive artwork.
It is a website that contains no writing, lists, menus, sidebars, headings or site maps. Its contents are not immediately accessible, provoking the visitor to initiate interaction and explore the site.
Take a leisurely walk down the shockwave shopping strip. Download icons from the icon stall, play with pets at the petstore and watch the breakdancers do their stuff on the pavement. Inspired by Sesame Street and pixel art, Knowles aims to recapture our childlike curiosity, with animations that are not always as innocent as we would like childhood to be.
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It seemed an increase in surplus funds available to the Utah Legislature this past session would have made their jobs fairly easy. However, as I personally watched the work accomplished by our rural legislators, I recognized how extremely difficult this session was.
It appeared extra money created greater demand and pressure. In fact, the past few legislative sessions, with little money available and no additional funding, decisions for our legislators were probably much easier.
I would like to express my personal appreciation for the hard work of many of our rural legislators in finding adequate funding to help meet the critical operation needs of the Utah State Park system.
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The former Mr. Ron Artest hit a big three-pointer in front of the Nets bench late in Tuesday's game, then casually placed his left hand on Johnson's head while jogging down the court. It was like he expected a genie to come out.
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Garon or Roloson?
Jonathan Willis
November 06 2008 10:15AM
It has now been fairly widely reported that New Jersey Devils professional scout Bob Hoffmeyer was in attendance at the Oilers-Blue Jackets game last night. It's also been reported that he's expected to attend tonight's match against the Penguins.
Sportsnet's Mark Spector has the definitive column on the subject, which isn't something I'm used to saying about Sportsnet writers.
Discussing the tandem of Garon and Roloson, Spector said the following:
Sportsnet.ca has learned that internal discussions are focused on which goalie would go... do the Oilers send Garon, who is younger at age 30 and makes just US $1 million this season, to New Jersey? Or does this opportunity mark a peak in value for the 39-year-old Roloson, who will make US$3 million this season?
Now, if this information is accurate (and Dwayne Roloson starting the last four games lends credence to it), Lowe, Tambellini and the rest of the Oilers front office are seriously considering going with a Roloson/Deslauriers tandem for the remainder of the year. It's a bad idea.
Here are the three goalies, statistically, through this season and last:
Dwayne Roloson
Mathieu Garon
Jeff Deslauriers
Now, the obviously tempting thought is what kind of return the Oilers would get for trading Mathieu Garon. If they're considering trading him, I'd imagine a roster player or very appealing prospect would be coming back the other way, given that Garon was excellent last season and that his salary is extremely reasonable.
However, if Garon is traded, can Roloson and Deslauriers hold the fort? I'm doubtful. Roloson has impressed this season, especially in a 1-0 overtime loss to Boston that sparked his latest stint in the starting role. Here's what Lowe told Spector about Roloson:
"It's pretty hard for us to trade Roli right now, when he's our best goalie." "I don't think he had a bad a year as everyone said he did—his save percentage was above .900. It's just that Garon played that much better."
The one thing that seems absolutely clear is that Jeff Deslauriers is being pegged as the backup goaltender. Possibly it's because the Oilers wouldn't get any kind of return for him, or perhaps they genuinely believe in the player, but he's been slotted as the backup since Day One of training camp and it's now only a matter of time until he gets that spot.
I actually really like Deslauriers. He's come out of a brutal Oilers development system, one where he played for five different farm teams, only one of which was an Oilers' AHL-affiliate. The thing is he isn't the kind of backup who should be employed by a team less than confident in its starter. Roloson and Garon both have pretty big question marks around them, and when one of them is traded away, if the one the Oilers keep falters, Deslauriers is going to be thrown into an ugly situation.
Garon has struggled early. He showed last season, however, that he can provide decent goaltending as a starting goalie. At age 30, he's in his prime. Roloson, on the other hand, is at the tail end of his career, and had his worst season since 2001–02; the kind of season where he was outplayed, not only by Garon, but also by players like Peter Budaj and Nikolai Khabibulin, both of whom lost their jobs last season. Through five games, Roloson looks to have turned it around. Then again, in 2003–04, Brian Boucher posted five consecutive shutouts, so a five game sample really isn't enough to go on.
Whatever decision is finally made, these doubts about Garon, combined with Roloson's age, make it more than likely that the Oilers will have another new goalie next season.
Sweet sassy mo-lassy.
There had better be another deal coming for another goalie if we're about to deal Garon to the Devils.
Otherwise, let's just look ahead to 2010 season in terms of playoff participation.
I know Spec's been around long enough to be plugged in - old buddy Stauffer now being privy to the inner workings won't hurt his CI list either. So I'll trust him enough to believe that moving Garon is a possibility.
Everyone agrees that something has to give. There is no way Garon is going to get hot unless he gets consistent games. Roli has been getting the starts more for advertising purposes than for the #1 slot.
Garon was listed as the #1 and has only played 6 games. Based on what we see him do last year - has he even had a chance to lose the #1? Couple that with the team playing better in front of Garon, and his age; not sure why we would dump him.
Either way - we are going to lose a goalie I have respect for.
November 06 2008, 02:37PM
Send rollie, and don't think twice about it.
Ya, my god, how is this even a discussion, I love roli and am glad he seems to have found his form, DEAL HIM WHILE HE'S HOT. The guy is 39, making 3 mil this year, if we can get anything, ANYTHING, this deal needs to be done.
November 06 2008, 03:01PM
Here's the link to Spector's column for anyone who's interested - I must have formatted it incorrectly in the article.
I'm very surprised this topic is being discussed; the only reason I can think of is that the return for Garon must be significantly better than that for Roloson OR, as Dennis mentioned, that there is a second trade in the works right behind the first.
November 06 2008, 03:13PM
MacT has far too much patience to be trading Garon 12 games in. It would be complete idiocy to trade this guy away and keep Roli (who has really only had one good game) and JDD.
Roli gone for a second rounder and we roll the dice on the french connection. (is what i would like to have happen :)_)
JDD is sweet. He's the future. I say go with The Future.
Jonathan: Don't read too much into Hoffmeyer being in Columbus. That's to be expected because the midwest is his turf.
One of the first things I used to do on the beat was look at the seating chart posted in the press box on game nights. When sniffing for interest by other teams, you had to eliminate the scouts who were always at a given rink because that rink was part of their turf and look at who didn't belong under normal circumstances.
The fail-safe method, of course, was to grab a coffee with the scout and ask if there was any action. If they knew you, you'd get the inside track -- no quotes -- but the info.
The general consensus is that MacT and company are building a team for the near future. Kids are getting thrown in the deep end and bizarre experiments are afoot everywhere you look.
Obviously this three goalie thing is coming to a head. I think Rev is on the right track when he says Garon needs a few games together to get warmed up and its pretty obvious that the team plays its guts out for JDD.
If its true that we're setting the team up, then its Roli at 39 who is the guy to go. There doesn't seem to be any other rational option.
November 06 2008, 10:32PM
Robin: Thanks for that. One of the best things about having you on this site is being able to ask an actual beat reporter how things are done, and why they're done that way.
I know you take a lot of grief (and some of it from me), but the insight is really appreciated because it's unique.
November 06 2008, 11:42PM
I don't think go with the future is the reason to play JDD. I think the performance of Garon and Roloson has at least shown that JDD should be given a chance to earn it.
Of course, you can also attribute part of their performance to our 60 minute penalty kill style defense and hands-off approach of the Forwards' D-zone assignments: don't give them any room and as a result force turnovers. Stand around, and watch guys tee it up all day and score on rebounds.
Which might mean JDD will get lit up next time he plays - due to no fault of his own.


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FFXIV and Destiny info please!
Rest is all pretty "meh" to me.
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Well I am looking forward to read/see about Archeage and Dayz. The picture of Final Fantasy XIV looks interesting. Can not hurt to read what they are up to.
Whoops, forgot about Final Fantasy. I didn't play the original since I heard it was so bad, but I may give this one a whirl if I hear better things...plus I'm a graphics whore so I want to see just how pretty that world is :-)
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Anyone know if there are live streams on E3 that will show the FFXIV presentation?
I watched a live feed today but the only game that caught my interest was the UFC one. I forgot the site (maybe IGN?) but they had a map and FFXIV:ARR was not in it that I could see.
DayZ man i can't wait for standalone.
Im playing everyday now DayZ MOD, game is what most sandbox should have been, no bloody lvls-xp-skills-stats or armor just pure survival all players are same only weapons you find make difference.
And permadeath works PERFECTLY in DayZ.
A huge open realistic world with 0% loadscreens seamingly gameworld with no restrictions, just awesome.
DayZ will my future multiplayer/mmo world to roam around.
"The monster created isn't by the company that makes the game, it's by the fans that make it something it never was"
Final Fantasy all the way, all I can say is look at the videos on youtube, they are called A Tour of Eorzea 1 and 2
Also look at the job video.
The game is absolutely gorgeous. I'm in the beta and I love it.
Any mmo worth its salt should be like a good prostitute when it comes to its game world- One hell of a faker, and a damn good shaker!
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The Canucks don't care who the No. 1 goalie is, and neither do I
Cam Charron
January 30 2013 01:45PM
Luongo starting for the Canucks tonight isn't a controversy.
Ryan O'Reilly not starting for the Avalanche? Now that's a controversy.
Roberto Luongo is starting for the Vancouver Canucks tonight against Colorado, for the second game in a row, the latest inexplicable move by the milt of a bench boss who seems determined to keep this goalie controversy active and festering in the minds of his players, players who are performing below their expected ability because of the mental distraction wrought on them by not knowing in the back of their minds who the clear No. 1 goaltender is for this once proud franchise.
Gee, that's a mouthful, and difficult to write without placing my tongue firmly on the part of my keyboard analogous to the cheek, and spewing nonsense out of my mouth. The words are certainly in English, but the thoughts don't make any sense.
Whatever your impressions of Alain Vigneault as a coach, the furthest place you should look for criticism is the starting goaltender he chooses for any given game. Cory Schneider and Roberto Luongo are both starting goalies at the NHL-level. They play on the same team, and as a result, the prescribed "backup" is going to see consecutive games at some point.
I didn't like reporters asking Cory Schneider at the Canucks' mini-camp how he would do as the starting goalie with the pressure of the city on him. The label "Number One" goalie is archaic in an age where there are, at any given moment, about 40 people in the world who could start on a given National Hockey League team.
Certainly, back in the day of many sports commentators or writers, every team had a "Number One". The Chicago Blackhawks had Glenn Hall, the Montreal Canadiens had Jacques Plante, the Toronto Maple Leafs had Johnny Bower. Gump Worsley, Harry Lumley, "Suger" Jim Henry and Al Rollins are other famous names that were classic No. 1 starters. They were familiar names because teams didn't often use backup goaltenders and goaltenders frequently played entire seasons. 29 goalies played every game in the Original Six era. No goalie has done it since, even in the lockout-shortened 1995 season.
The game has evolved, and labelling lines or positions the way we used to "first line" "shutdown defenceman" "enforcer" are positions where the wording stands up to more scrutiny. It's why I avoid sweeping statements like "the first line" when talking about Henrik and Daniel Sedin because that insinuates the implication that is the line that is counted on the most in every situation by Vigneault. It's not, and they didn't even the get the most ice-time per game last season.
If I recall correctly (I can't find the precise quote) I remember Alain Vigneault saying pre-season that Luongo would start three or four times out of every ten games, and they'd probably split the back-to-backs. "Three or four times out of every ten games" is actually a lot of starts: pro-rated over a 48-game season, Schneider would start 29 times and Luongo 19 times. In a 15-week season, that means there will be five weeks where the goalies have an equal number of starts, and ten weeks where Schneider will have one more. It's a small discrepancy that will add up over the course of forty eight games.
Of course, there will be lots of mis-guided discussion about how the Canucks are handling their goalies because there isn't a clear No. 1. People keep asking Vigneault who the starter is, and he keeps vaguely replying with the truth—he has two good goaltenders, and Luongo is the starter tonight.
On the "AV is damaging his relationship with Schneider" thing, Schneider signed his extension after Gillis held onto Luongo at the draft.— Thomas Drance (@ThomasDrance) January 30, 2013
There's a built-in narrative that Schneider was feeling Luongo at his heels, which was why he struggled in the opening game of the season against Anaheim. He responded by playing well in his next two starts against Calgary and Anaheim, apparently having gotten over the bug of Luongo being traded. Last season, Luongo had his second best era-adjusted even strength save percentage of his career, and the best of his Canucks' career, even with Schneider nipping at his heels. Canucks' goalies have a .934 save rate this season and had a .929 last season. The St. Louis Blues, who wound up at the top of every goaltending category there is, had a 1A and 1B system with Jaroslav Halak and Brian Elliott.
Luongo makes saves and will start a lot of games this season. Schneider makes saves and will start a lot of games this season, but probably a few more than Luongo. Sometimes a team with a goalie controversy is just a team with two good goalies.
January 30 2013, 02:11PM
Luongo getting this game seems to be more about Schneider getting the Haws game than anything.
P.S. The Last Game/Next Game in the sidebar hasn't been updated.
My thought is the #1 Goalie is the one who stops the puck for the good guys in any given game. Anything else is irrelevant.
January 30 2013, 05:16PM
It's odd to read that we are on the same page with respect to who goes in net tonight, or any other night. The media mongrels need something to write about, so why not about our tandem. Having the choice of two quality starters is great, and I see no controversy here. I'm getting more concerned about dropping two games after a two goal lead, and it's not goal tending. It's sad that we Nuck fans seem to enjoy driving goalies out of town. Would it not be ironic if Lou wins the Grail on the team he lands on. Wonder how all of us hockey guru's will feel then? Good read, wish I had more time to keep up on the articles.


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