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The articles below will be published online July 21, 2011, at 4 p.m. (ET) by the American Journal of Public Health under "First Look," and they are currently scheduled to appear in the September 2011 print issue of the Journal. "First Look" articles have undergone peer review, copyediting and approval by authors but have not yet been printed to paper or posted online by issue. The American Journal of Public Health is published by the American Public Health Association.
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High risk of chronic medical conditions such as arthritis hamper aging workforce, particularly blue-collar workers With more Americans working past age 65, a higher risk of disease and disability threatens both their financial survival and their ability to continue to work. A new study from the American Journal of Public Health examines the burden of disease attributable to arthritis among U.S. workers and finds that blue-collar workers are more likely than white-collar workers to suffer from disabling conditions, reducing their quality of life and work productivity. Researchers studied the burden of disease attributable to arthritis by occupational class to illustrate the challenges faced by the older poor. They merged data from the National Health Interview Survey, Medical Expenditure Panel Survey and the National Death Index into a single database for comparison values. They then calculated and compared age- and occupational class-specific (white-collar, blue-collar, service and farming) quality-adjusted life years between workers with and without arthritis by using unabridged life tables. They found that white-collar workers have a higher overall health-related quality of life than other workers, and suffer fewer quality of life-adjusted years lost to arthritis at all ages.The study's authors suggest, "Additional enhancements to federal programs, such as disability and unemployment insurance, will be needed to maintain a higher quality of life for all workers, particularly those with chronic conditions such as arthritis."[From: "Arthritis, Occupational Class, and the Aging US Workforce." Contact: Alberto Caban-Martinez, University of Miami, Miami, Fla.].
Disadvantaged neighborhoods linked to trichomoniasis, a common STI A new study published in the American Journal of Public Health finds that neighborhood environment plays a role in the risk of acquiring trichomoniasis, a common and easily curable sexually transmitted infection.Researchers examined the relationship between neighborhoods and trichomoniasis among young U.S. adults, using data from the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health (2001-2002). Trichomoniasis was measured via urine testing, and measures for neighborhood social disorganization — racial and ethnic composition, concentrated poverty and residential instability were derived from the 2000 U.S. Census. The sample comprised 11,370 individuals across 4,912 neighborhoods. They found that trichomoniasis was more likely in neighborhoods with higher concentrations of Black residents, which was explained in part by higher levels of poverty within these neighborhoods. The study's authors said, "These findings suggest that the neighborhood racial disparity in young adults' acquisition of trichomoniasis is attributable to higher levels of concentrated poverty within segregated Black neighborhoods."They conclude, "Further research is needed to better understand the pathways through which neighborhood poverty contributes to STI and STI disparities, including studies on how to effectively create structural change aimed at eliminating neighborhood poverty."[From: "Neighborhood Social Disorganization and the Acquisition of Trichomoniasis Among Young Adults in the United States." Contact: Jodi L. Ford, PhD, RN, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio].
State policies restricting junk food may help shrink the gap of racial disparities in adolescent soda consumption State policies targeting junk food in schools may reduce racial/ethnic disparities in adolescent soda consumption, according to a nationwide study from the American Journal of Public Health. Researchers examined the effect of state policy changes influencing junk food in schools on soda consumption and percentile of body mass index. Researchers used data on whether states required or recommended that schools prohibit junk food in vending machines, snack bars, concession stands and parties from the 2000 and 2006 School Health Policies and Programs Study. They estimated the association between 2000-2006 policy changes and 2007 soda consumption and BMI percentile, as reported by 90,730 students in 34 states in the Youth Risk Behavior Survey, and tested for racial/ethnic differences. They found that policy changes were associated with lower soda consumption among non-Hispanic Blacks, although no association between policy change and BMI percentile.The study's authors concluded, "Future research should explore the cumulative effect of policy changes on different governing levels, and continue to explore whether the effect of comprehensive change can reduce disparities in both soda consumption and obesity."
[From: "State Policies Targeting Junk Food in Schools: Racial/Ethnic Differences in the Effect of Policy Change on Soda Consumption." Contact: Daniel Taber, PhD, MPH, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Ill.].
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New federal exemptions for covered farm vehicles and their operators haven't changed an existing agreement between Missouri and Iowa, an official says.
"It's the two states attempting to bring common sense to farmers' daily trucking operation," says DeAnne Rickabaugh, a spokeswoman with the Missouri Department of Transportation. "We understand that a farmer's business does not end at a state line. And these agreements, which the federal government does allow, make it easier to operate."
A reciprocal relationship on commercial driver's licenses has existed between Missouri and Iowa since September 2008. It allows Iowa farmers, their family members or employees to drive farm vehicles without a commercial driver's license (CDL), provided they stay within 150 miles of the farm. That's true even if an Iowa farmer has to cross into Missouri to drop off livestock or other agricultural goods. Missouri farmers are allowed the same exemption when they travel into Iowa.
The arrangement doesn't prevent a farm vehicle from being pulled over. But assuming the driver is abiding by all of the rules, he or she won't be cited by law enforcement for not having a CDL.
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Unrelated to this arrangement is the federal MAP-21 law, which took effect in Missouri on Oct. 1, Rickabaugh says. That law provides additional exemptions for people driving covered farm vehicles that have an F-plate, a special license plate designation for farmers.
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Stocks open higher on Spain, iPhone 5 launch
Apple begins selling its latest smartphone worldwide. Spain and the European Commission are reportedly discussing reforms that would lead to a bailout. McDonald's and several other companies increase their dividends.
Stocks opened on a positive note, boosted by a report that Spain and the European Commission are working on reforms that could lead to bailout of the country. Investors are also following the worldwide retail launch of Apple's (AAPL) iPhone 5.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average ($INDU) was up 31 points at 13,628. The S&P 500 ($INX) was up 4 points at 1,464. The Nasdaq Composite ($COMPX) was up 14 points at 3,190.
European Union authorities are reportedly working with the Spanish government on an economic reform plan that could pave the way for a new rescue program, the Financial Times reported Friday, citing unnamed sources. Implementation of such a plan could boost investor confidence.
With reports of a possible bailout for Europe's fourth-largest economy coming soon, European markets were higher Friday. The euro advanced against the dollar and the yen as a result, while the dollar weakened against both.
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Apple launches the iPhone 5
With no U.S. economic data due out Friday, the retail launch of the iPhone 5 around the world took center stage. It is the first major redesign of the iPhone in two years, and it already had a successful preorder period.
As usual, long lines began to form outside Apple stores in several cities around the world. The crowds reinforce estimates from analysts that the iPhone 5 will be the largest consumer-electronics debut in history, Bloomberg reported. Apple may sell as many as 10 million iPhones during the weekend sales rush, according to Gene Munster of Piper Jaffray.
While analysts have high sales expectations, the phone has been widely criticized, and many consumers are disappointed with some of the features, especially changes to the device's software. A successful launch is crucial for Apple, which now depends on the iPhone for the majority of both its revenue and profit.
The stock has surged more than 70% this year, in part on anticipation of the new iPhone as well as speculation about other products. Apple, whose shares broke $700 this week, is the most valuable company in the world by market capitalization.
Companies announcing dividend hike
McDonald's (MCD) said its board of directors approved a 10% increase in the restaurant chain's quarterly dividend on common stock, to 77 cents a share. The new dividend is payable Dec. 17 to stockholders of record as of Dec. 3.
Texas Instruments' (TXN) also plans to increase its dividend, to 21 cents a share, a 24% increase from the current quarterly payout of 17 cents.
Covidien (COV) declared a 16% increase in its quarterly dividend paid on the ordinary shares, to 26 cents a share.
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Research In Motion (RIMM) shares slumped after reports of a BlackBerry service outage in Europe.
Oracle (ORCL) edged up after the software maker posted fiscal-first-quarter earnings that met Wall Street expectations but said hardware sales are expected to drop further after tumbling 24% from a year ago.
Michael Kors (KORS) shares advanced after the fashion and accessory designer said it will likely earn more than it earlier expected in the second quarter from strong global sales.
General Motors (GM) is recalling 473,841 Chevrolet, Pontiac and Saturn sedans globally to fix a condition that could cause the cars to roll when the drivers think they are in park, Reuters reported.
Darden Restaurants (DRI) posted first-quarter earnings that topped analysts' estimates, and the company stood by its sales and profit forecast for the year.
Vivus (VVUS) shares slipped after the company said it expects a European committee to recommend against the approval of its obesity drug Qsiva, based on preliminary feedback from the committee. Rival Arena (ARNA) shares, meanwhile, gained.
KB Home (KBH) shares soared after the homebuilder reported quarterly earnings of 4 cents per share that were much better than the anticipated losses.
interesting article in the LA Times this morning.
seems the golden goose for "green' energy projects has been california. the grants and low % gov't backed loans yielded 10% to 17% returns for the investors. AND the good old govenor Brown signing a bill requiring the 33% of our state's electric to be acquired from green sources.
the net result is the electric bills for everyone in the state will go up 50% over the next several years.
i bought my own system 7 years ago. $9k out of pocket, it paid for itself by about now. with a 25 year warantee it has 18 more years of free juice coming to me.
seems if you do it yourself, the investment works. let the government do it and it'll cost you dearly!
<<<I want to sue Obama for breach of contract. He made a contract with every US Citzen when he said he would not seek re-election if he could not keep unemployment below 8%.>>>
I'm sure he'll have a logical explanation why he didn't mean that like the "you didn't build that, someone else did" comment. Unfortunately he may get his under 8% number when more Americans keep running out of benefits.
When will Obama' energy secretary ever be held accountable for Solyndra and other Chicago style "green energy" fraud schemes?
When will the Obama's auto industry bondholder extortion scam be investigated?
--- I guess after we finish enviously looking into Romney's full compliance with the tax code.
One idiot called the new phone- life changing. A phone-- life changing? Pretty sure she has mush for brains and a text-only personality. In person... just a drone. Anyone catch the new Samsung ad with the Apple nuts waiting in line? One says-- "I can't wait, they changed the adapter so it plugs in the side now..." The crowd goes oooooh. Every aspect of the i-5 matches what Samsung already offers on the 3. I'm guessing that lawsuit favoring Apple was more political than judicial. What's in your wallet? Hopefully not Apple stock. Reports are already in that there are no supplies and the back order fulfillment will be dependent on Apple paying the Chinese factory workers more pay.
Close it down. Let's get back to real America, not this cardboard version of it!
Don't know about Cali. and their Green Energy initiatives, But the State is broke, beyond broke...
More Cities are filing for bankruptcy or on the cusp, up to 5-6 now?...And the State itself owes or has obligations, of more then they can collect or raise taxes to get....They CAN'T print money.
When Brown took over they were speaking of $25-30 Billion on the books for debt...Truth is, between
obligations for pensions, healthcare and paying for other products(probably voted in) for improvements in the State...They seemed to be on the hook for $250-$335 Billion....Down the road.
That is impossible to overcome and tax your way out of, or print specie, or even sell assets of.
What were/are they thinking ?.....The jig is up and it will not end well...
Funny thing, actually not; They are not alone, but they are probably the most in debt.
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I think this is something that we all need to grasp.
On August 24, 2011, Wednesday, late in the day, I got a call from the Chaplain at Harris Methodist Hospital in Ft. Worth, TX. He said this was very hard for him to do over the phone but that my son, Sean, had jumped off the Vickery Bridge from 75 feet. He said that my son was alive but in very critical condition. I will not interject my feelings here, as I am certain that anyone reading this would know of their own accord. So, Peg and I packed our bags in a wait of the morning for a trip to the bank to gather funds for the trip to Texas. We then headed out to Ft. Worth. Peg drove for about four hours and then I took the wheel. Seems I was more comfortable driving than being the passenger as I knew the way and it seemed to keep my mind more occupied.
Some twelve hours later, we got to the hospital and found that Sean had already been taken into one of the first surgeries that he would have to address. We were told that it would be a lengthy surgery throughout the night to stabilize his limbs and were told to go find a place to rest until the morning. So we did.
Back at the hospital the next morning, we were told that he was stable, he was in the Trauma ICU. It appeared that he had no brain damage and that his organs were functioning. The doctor said it was a miracle that he had survived this fall.
I met with the doctors and told them of my sons wishes if he were ever in this position that he did not want life sustaining efforts. The doctor told me that he had no life threatening injuries and that he could survive this.
My heart was heavy, as my son and I had talked about this when he was here with me. I felt obligated to tell them of his choices and so I did. The doctor was so gracious in that he said, we will follow his desires but we have to do everything that we can do, in this instance to save his life. The doctor relieved me of the choices to be made by his statement that he could not morally or legally do anything else than what he was doing and that he would take that responsibility upon himself.
I told him that this was not the first time that my son had attempted to relieve himself from this earth plane. He conceded in saying that he understood and that I had done what my son wanted but now it was in his hands and not mine. He said that Sean was on a breathing machine and would be until they got him off of it. If they felt they had to put him back on it, then they wouldnt because of his request. So, then we went forward.
Sean has gone through multiple surgeries in this past week. Arms, legs, and lower jaw bone. He has many more to go through.
Today, he had fever and rapid heart beat, so they are going to insert a mesh in his artery in his groin area to prevent a blood clot from reaching his brain. And yet they are still going to proceed with the next surgery on his left arm. He has multiple breaks and his elbow is crushed. Then tomorrow, they will do surgery on his right arm. The doctor says that there could be limited movement in his elbows from here on out as well as his ankle function. He may walk again but with limited mobility as well as pain.
So, we are looking at a long road here.
It has been my opinion for quite some time that there are those who simply do not wish to be here at this time, and I know that my son is one of those. That is why I seek to honor his wishes. I know, in my heart, that we are eternal beings and that we do not die. To me, it is a matter of choice as with everything else. We all choose where and what we want to experience at any given time.
So, I ask the all of you to simply insert your energies to accomplish just that for my son. Let us all intend for his highest good whatever that may be. Whether he is to remain on this earth plane or to go forward to another dimension of existence. I believe my son knows best for his advantage. So, let us simply give energy to his highest good.
I so appreciate all of your attentiveness in his regard. We will be keeping you updated as we go along.
Thank you all so much for your tender loving care.
Love, Deb
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Just how weak is the economy?
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Home Depot trades at bargain prices
The home-improvement retailer might be a smart buy while the economy begins to recover. The company reports earnings Tuesday.
By David MacDougall, TheStreet.com
Home Depot (HD) is thought to be intimately connected to the housing market. While that may be true, the actual impact may not be as acute as investors think. Home Depot stock might be a bargain while the economy is still in the early stages of a recovery -- and pop when improvement becomes more definite.
Home Depot will report third-quarter earnings Tuesday, and analysts are expecting a profit of 36 cents per share, down about 20% from the previous year's quarter. However, analysts have been consistently underestimating the company, which has beaten estimates by as much as 26% this year.
Analysts could be overly pessimistic on the company's prospects, or the company could be tempering expectations. Regardless of the reason, beating earnings estimates has helped the stock rise 30% in the past year, while the S&P 500 increased 17%. Shares of rival Lowe's have advanced 11%.
Rival Lowe's said third-quarter profit fell 30% to $344 million, or 23 cents a share. Excluding costs related to store closures and a tax benefit, Lowe's earned 24 cents, meeting analysts' estimates. Company executives said they're starting to see improvement in some of the hardest-hit markets, including in California, Florida and parts of the Southwest.
Weak activity in new-home construction has affected Home Depot, whose sales slid 8% last year and are on pace for a similar drop this year. But considering that the real-estate market has completely collapsed in many parts of the country, these declines should be bigger. That suggests that home improvement has helped offset lost new-construction business.
As people "turn their doing dials up a notch" to avoid the costs of professional help, as the company's commercials say, they're turning to Home Depot for supplies. A few toggle bolts aren't going to make a difference, but paint sales may do the trick. The chain might have also gotten a boost after stimulus money was made available for people who purchase energy efficient appliances.
Revenue has softened recently, but the company's return on equity has remained in double digits as increased leverage in recent years has allowed the company to support its operations without relying on its equity. Despite ramping up its leverage, the company isn't taking on unacceptable risk. Earlier in this decade, Home Depot's debt-to-equity ratio ranged from 0.15 to 0.25, which is very low. Additional debt has lifted the ratio to 0.6, which shouldn't cause investors concern.
Other retailers have fared a bit better during the recession. Wal-Mart and Target have added sales, while Best Buy and Bed Bath & Beyond are treading water. But Home Depot is no less attractive and could even be undervalued considering the negativity that any stock connected to the housing industry has endured during the past year. Home Depot shares have a price-to-earnings ratio of 16, making it cheaper than the retail industry average of 25.
Expectations are low for tomorrow's earnings release. With new housing data scheduled for Wednesday, Home Depot could see a lot of movement this week. Trading could be very profitable in the short term, but long-term investors should also take note of this stock, which could be a pre-recovery bargain. We rate Home Depot "buy."
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Las preguntas y las negaciones en comparativo y superlativo se forman según los tiempos verbales.
Presente Simple:
(+) Tea is healthier than juice.
(-) Pepsi isn't healthier than juice.
(?) Is tea healthier than juice?
(?) Which is healthier: tea or juice?
Pasado Simple:
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(-) She wasn't much thinner when she was younger.
(?) Was she thinner when she was younger?
(?) How much thinner was she when she was younger?
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(+) Rafael Nadal has been the best Spanish tennis player for several years.
(-) My cousin Pepe has never been the handsomest guy at the party.
(?) Have you seen the latest Woody Allen film?
(?) Who has had the best results so far?
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My city is called Phoenix, it's in the state of Arizona. It isn't the biggest city in the USA, and it isn't one of the most cosmopolitan, but it is definitely one of the hottest. It's cheaper than a lot of other cities: probably the most expensive places are New York and San Francisco. What Phoenix used to have was one of the fastest growth rates of any city in the US. It was able to grow faster than other cities because of all the construction. But now in the economic recession, there is much less construction and some people are moving away.
The biggest state in the US is Alaska, and the one with the most people is California. Alaska is much bigger than California, but the population is much smaller. California is a little bit smaller than Spain, and Texas is a little bit bigger. Alaska is more than 3 times bigger than Spain!


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Reports state that it all started with a routine traffic stop.
According to reports, Officer David Wagoner originally walked up to the driver's side of the car and had asked Rivera, who was sitting in the passenger seat, for his ID.
When Rivera said he did not have his ID, Officer Wagoner walked to his side of the car.
Seconds later, Rivera fired three rounds. Two of those rounds hit Wagoner in his bullet proof vest, but one hit him below the vest in his abdomen.
Then, reports show that Rivera jumped onto the lap of his girlfriend – who was in the driver's seat - slammed the accelerator to the floor, took control of the wheel and sped off.
Rivera's girlfriend said that she was scared for her life, that she was frightened and kept begging him to stop.
But reports state that Rivera told her, "I'm not going back."
The car eventually slammed into the side of a house.
The girlfriend was knocked out, but when she regained consciousness, she said she saw Rivera had opened the driver's side door and ran.
But the Cape Coral Police K-9 Team soon found Rivera hiding naked inside in a trash can on the side of a house that was not far from the accident.
He jumped out of the trash can and tried to run, but the dogs took him down.
Reports show that Rivera kept fighting – even punching and kicking at the dog.
When Rivera was finally in custody and in the back of a police cruiser, he tried to wedge his head between the seat cushions, according to reports.
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A juicy, colourful, summer salad with flavours from Provence. A great summer dish, simple, satisfying and nutritious with the pure protein of the squid, fabulous vegetables and the best olive oil!
Ingredients Required
|For the squid
|Squid, prepared, washed, drained, cut open along the line of the body, Scored on the inside (*1) and cut into 3 pieces
|2 tbsp
|Olive oil
|1 tsp
|Lemon juice
|2 pinches
|Red chilli (Rio Grande or Snap nose pith and seeds removed, finely chopped)(*2)
|Grated Palm Sugar (*3)
|For the provencal vegetables
|Sundried tomatoes (4*)
|Bulb fennel, trimmed, sliced lengthways, 2mm on a japanese mandolin
|Courgette, sliced lengthways, 5mm thick
|1 pinch
|Sea salt
|1 pinch
|Freshly ground, black pepper
|1 tbsp
|Extra Virgin olive oil
|For the rocket salad
|1 tbsp
|Balsamic vinegar, 8 year old
|1 tbsp
|Extra Virgin olive oil
|1 pinch
|Freshly ground, black pepper
|Rocket leaves, picked and washed
|For the rocket salad
|Parmesan shavings
|Extra Virgin olive oil
|Balsamic vinegar
Cooking Method
1. Place a griddle pan on the stove. (or heat your char-grill)
2. In a hot griddle pan (*5), cook the courgette & fennel slices for 1 minutes on one side and remove from the heat.
3. Drizzle with a little olive oil and season with a little sea salt & freshly ground black pepper, reserve.
Grilling the Squid
4. Place the squid onto a very hot griddle (*5) for 15 – 30seconds on each side.
5. Remove from the griddle, taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary, reserve. Drizzle with a little olive oil and season with a little sea salt & freshly ground black pepper, reserve.
To Serve
1. Place the grilled squid and the vegetables around the plate.
2. Mix the ingredients for the balsamic dressing and dress the rocket leaves in the centre of the plate.
3. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and garnish with the oven dried tomatoes, parmesan flakes. Alternatively serve altogether in a large bowl with the grilled squid served separately.


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so I never have to answer these questions again...
it took about 2 months to make, although I didn't animate like every day because I have school and that is important
I used the program helium frog to take the pictures of this, which is in fact, free.
Tilman made the music, look him up
I do not know German, my friend Tilman translated for me
I used 1800 sheets of paper
well here it is, please enjoy.
Music by Tilman. Short monologue about Tilman. He is a fantastic musician and a hard worker (busting his ass to be a lawyer, wow). He's very nice and very funny. He's also a fantastic artist. He made all of my music in one day, staying up until 4 AM just to finish before my deadline. Please go check out his profile. The guy also made an interactive sound board to teach me German. What a guy.
sorry for the excessively large file, you won't be seeing another one of these for a while.
thanks to Zyphonee for dealing with my crap and importing the file to flash.
and thanks to mindchamber who contacted wade who upped my uploading limit.
also I can't crop out the sides, so don't ask me to, thaaaaanks.
this is my first daily feature, yaay.
also if you wanna watch something surprisingly similar watch jumping turtles, I made it about a year ago, so its probably not as good compared.
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I loved this. I don't remember the last time I watched something on Newgrounds twice in a row. Keep up the good work, Turtleco!
And you, Tilman!
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As to lands located within the boundaries of the park but outside the boundaries of the gunnery range referred to in section 441l of this title, the Secretary of the Interior may acquire only rights-of-way and scenic easements.
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The last few days have seen a bunch of trades as teams try to get an early jump on deadline deals. Lets break them down and check out their fantasy impact.
TRADE: Ottawa Senators trade Brian Elliott to the Colorado Avalanche for Craig Anderson.
Two struggling teams move their struggling goalies, so hopefully a change of scenery is all that these two need. Anderson was a rock star last season, but has failed to match those numbers. Anderson should provide the Senators with some steady goaltending to finish the season, but they are clearly ready to give the starter role to Robin Lehner next season.
Elliott has been so inconsistent this season but gets a fresh start on a young Colorado team. If Elliott can't find his game, the Avalanche will have a huge hole in the net heading into next season. Anderson is an UFA and Elliott is a RFA, so both could be on new teams this off-season if they can't be re-signed.
TRADE: Carolina Hurricanes trade Ian White to the San Jose Sharks for a second-round draft pick in 2012.
White is with his third team this season but has gone to a better team each time. The Sharks needed a No. 2 defenseman and White fits the bill. He can do it all, as he is gritty, has a big shot and will log a lot of minutes.
White scored 13 and 10 goals over the last two seasons and scored 38 points last season. His offense is not up to par this season, but changing teams can improve a player's numbers. Expect a big finish for White and he should be a consideration for your playoff pool.
TRADE: Tampa Bay Lightning trade Brock Beukeboom and third-round draft pick in 2011 to the St. Louis Blues for Eric Brewer.
No fantasy value here, as both are shut down defensemen who take care of their own end. The Lightning get a proven vet to provide leadership going into the playoffs.
TRADE: Carolina Hurricanes trade future considerations to the San Jose Sharks for Derek Joslin.
Joslin is a project defenseman who has a little offensive potential. Joslin is almost 24-years-old and will likely develop into a third pairing defenseman who scores 15-20 points a season. Joslin will get a shot right away with the 'Canes, with White being traded today.
TRADE: Ottawa Senators trade Jarkko Ruutu to the Anaheim Ducks for a sixth-round draft pick in 2011.
The Ducks added a gritty agitator in Ruutu, whose real value will be shown in the playoffs. Ruutu can play the shut down role and score the odd goal. Anaheim is playing great hockey right now and is gearing up for the playoffs.
If your fantasy pool uses the NHL playoffs as your pool playoffs, then Ruutu will have some value. The Ducks should advance to the second round and its second/third line players tend to score more in the playoffs.
TRADE: Anaheim Ducks trade Paul Mara to the Montreal Canadiens for a fifth-round draft pick in 2012.
The Canadiens needed to add depth at defenseman, after all the injuries, and Mara fits the bill. He's a 6-foot-4 monster who should help Carey Price on the defensive side. Mara has ZERO fantasy value, but could help your other Canadiens get deeper in the playoffs.
TRADE: Anaheim Ducks trade Aaron Voros to the Toronto Maple Leafs for a conditional seventh-round draft pick in 2011.
Voros is everything Brian Burke looks for in a third/fourth liner. He is a physical winger who can play on either wing, but brings no offense. Voros has 43 PIMs in the 12 games this season. He is a typical enforcer who won't play a full season, but will rack up 120-150 PIMs a season.
TRADE: Toronto Maple Leafs trade Kris Versteeg to the Philadelphia Flyers for a first-round draft pick 2011 and a third-round draft pick 2011.
Versteeg did not fit in Toronto and gets a great opportunity in Philadelphia. He's only 24 and brings the experience of a Stanley Cup winner to the Flyers, who are looking to return to the Cup Finals again this season.
Versteeg is on pace for his average 50 points, but his real value could be seen in the playoffs; he has 10 goals and 26 points in 39 playoff games with the Chicago Blackhawks over the last two playoffs. However, the Flyers are very deep at the forward position so he will be competing for ice time.
TRADE: Chicago Blackhawks trade Jack Skille, David Pacan and Hugh Jessiman to the Florida Panthers for Michael Frolik and Alexander Salak.
Blackhawks got an absolute steal here if Frolik can find his game again. Frolik is only 23 and has already put together back-to-back 21 goal seasons. While he is loaded with offensive potential, his play has been inconsistent. If you can acquire him, do it now while his value is low. Frolik should play on the second line next year. Salak is a decent goaltender, but will likely never be a strong fantasy player.
Skille will get a great opportunity to show his skills in Florida, as the Panthers depth is nowhere near what he had to deal with in Chicago. Skille is a gritty, scoring winger who has produced in his limited roles with the Blackhawks. He has potential to be a 20-goal and 70-point player, but he needs to play with more consistency. Pacan and Jessiman have no fantasy value and will be depth players.
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Why Minimalist Shoes Are A Boon For My Practice
- Doug Richie Jr. DPM FACFAS
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I am fascinated by the postings on this Web site in which colleagues argue about the merits of barefoot running as well as the superiority of minimalist shoes over traditional running shoes. I have been one of many who have challenged the barefoot/minimalist advocates but now I wonder why I should go through any effort at all.
The fact is that my own clinical practice has blossomed with new patients presenting with injuries directly attributed to this new type of footwear.
Having practiced podiatric sports medicine for more than 30 years, I have a pretty good understanding of the frequency and types of injuries in my office on a daily basis. Without question, the number of injuries attributed to the use of minimalist shoes has risen significantly over the past two years. The popularity of this type of footwear has also grown astronomically in the Southern California area where I practice.
How do I know when to attribute an injury primarily to wearing a minimalist shoe? I admit that I cannot prove this conclusively but often patients have already made the connection when they come into my office. Many times, these are experienced runners with a long history of injury-free participation. Within weeks of changing to a minimalist shoe, they experience symptoms of plantar heel pain syndrome, Achilles tendinopathy or a stress fracture of a metatarsal.
Another trend I have noticed is patients, particularly women, using minimalist shoes for casual day-to-day activity and they suddenly come down with a raging case of plantar fasciitis. While Nike originally marketed the Nike Free® as a training tool for elite runners, it is now a hot fashion item sold in virtually every department store in the country.
Minimalist shoes are now extremely popular in gyms and fitness studios. Participants in many forms of impact exercise, including cardio kickboxing and Zumba, are also wearing minimalist shoes. I see just as many injuries from these forms of exercise in which the use of minimalist shoes is more popular than among pure runners.
Should I enjoy this surge of new patients to my practice or follow my ethical responsibility and continue to lobby against the use of these flimsy shoes for high impact fitness activities?
Of course, I will do the latter, just as I did almost 30 years ago when aerobic dance exercise was beginning a surge in popularity in this country. My colleague Steve Kelso, DPM, and I published the first ever study of the frequency and cause of injury in this new activity in Physicians and Sportsmedicine in 1985.1 Many consider it to be a monumental paper. Our survey of more than 1,200 participants of aerobic dance showed with a high level of statistical significance that barefoot exercisers had a 30 percent greater rate of injury in comparison to those who wore shoes.
The aerobic dance industry made a major shift towards recommending the use of supportive cross trainer shoes after our study and other subsequently published papers showed the same findings.2,3 Anybody involved in the aerobics/fitness industry can attest to the fact that injury rates dramatically dropped after the condemnation of barefoot participation.
Now colleagues of mine who were probably in elementary school when my study was published are suddenly advocating barefoot or minimalist shoes for running presumably because these shoes supposedly promote an injury-free and natural environment for the foot.
Let me pose the following questions.
Do we have to reinvent the wheel again?
Should we throw everything we learned back in the early 1980s out the window?
Are we going to have to go through another period when almost half of the regular participants in high-impact exercise get injured?
If so, I may need to start looking for another associate to help handle the increased volume in my practice.
1. Richie DH, Kelso SF, Bellucci PA. Aerobic dance injuries: a retrospective study of instructors and participants. Physician Sportsmedicine. 1985; 13(2):130-40.
2. Francis L, Francis P, Welshons-Smith K. Aerobic dance injuries: a survey of instructors. Phys Sportsmedicine. 1985; 13(2):105-111.
3. Garrick JG, Requa RK. Aerobic dance: a review. Sports Med. 1988; 6(3):169-79.
Dr. Richie,
I am new to a foot care specialty in nursing and I am enjoying adding new information to my professional knowledge base. Clear, direct articles like this are especially helpful. Primarily, I have enjoyed becoming a more informed referral source for our local podiatrist and having information regarding foot care to impart to patients. As I read your post, I could only shake my head. Just last weekend, I saw a minimalist shoe in a local footware specialty store. I can't even imagine this shoe's lack of protection for heel strikes in running or walking, and the lack of overall foot stabilization. The price tag suggests the "perfect" shoe! Thanks again!Reply to this comment »


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On going projects:
Algae based Glycerin Fuel Project
The thrust of this project is demonstrating the feasibility of a marine based bioreactor capable of producing, extracting and purifying glycerol from the microalgae species, Dunaliella tertiolecta. Dunaliella tertiolecta, a saltwater microalgae species, has been shown to dedicate the majority of its fixed carbon dioxide to extracellular glycerol production. The leakage of glycerol across the cell membrane into the growth medium raise the possibility of extracting glycerol while maintaining a healthy algae culture - a major necessity for economical biofuel production from microalgae. Microalgae represent a potentially huge opportunity in offshore renewable energy generation and storage. Microalgae produce energy rich biofuels year round in marginal environments at rates in excess of 10 times that of plants. If microalgae could be cultured and maintained remotely a huge quantity of biofuels could be produced economically without displacing conventional agricultural products. The project studies the production of glycerin from algae with the intention of scaling up this system to farm scale production process which can produce commercial quantities of biofuel in a sustainable and efficient manner. Protocols for growth and production condition, including inexpensive growth media, fixation issues, glycerin monitoring systems and glycerin separation methods are issues being studied in this project.
This project scope is to evaluate Hydrogen Injection into Diesel fuels in marine vessels as an emissions reduction technology. The company Global Marine Consulting (GMC) is developing the hydrogen injection system for use in marine vessel and will supply the hardware to be tested in this effort. Maine Maritime Academy (MMA) will test the hydrogen injection system both in laboratory diesel engines and in MMA work vessels under at-sea conditions. The project will evaluate this technology as an emission reduction and mitigation system for use in heavy marine engines as found in marine, rail and stationary power application such as pipeline pumping stations. Preliminary testing by GMC has showed that hydrogen injected into diesel fuel can significantly reduce NOx and Particulate Matter. The system generates hydrogen using shipboard electrical power typically available on a marine vessel. The project will evaluate both emissions as well as engine performance using the system, including effects on vessel operating costs. The project will evaluate the GMC hydrogen injection system for emissions and vessel performance in the MMA R/V Quickwater, a 41 foot coast Guard fast response vessel, that is specially equipped for high fidelity emissions and performance testing. The vessel has twin Diesel engines allowing side by side comparison testing under at sea conditions. Multiple Fuels can be switched over to each engine in real time for each engine while underway, allowing unbiased comparison between two fuels simultaneously.
Diesel/Glycerin Emulsion Fuel Project
This project scope is to evaluate Diesel/Glycerin emulsion fuels in marine vessels. The company Sea Change Group LLC is developing the diesel/glycerin fuels that will be tested in this effort. Maine Maritime Academy (MMA) will test the fuels both in laboratory diesel engines and in MMA work vessels under at-sea conditions. The project will evaluate the fuel as a drop-in, low emissions, low cost fuel for use in heavy marine engines as found in marine, rail and stationary power application such as pipeline pumping stations. Glycerin is a waste product of the biodiesel industry and has significant fuel content and is very low cost. When emulsified with diesel, testing has shown that significant NOx and particulate matter emissions reductions can be achieved, comparable to the emissions reductions seen using water emulsion fuels. The project will evaluate the Diesel/glycerin emulsion fuels for emissions and vessel performance in the MMA R/V Quickwater, a 41 foot coast Guard fast response vessel, that is specially equipped for high fidelity emissions and performance testing. The vessel has twin Diesel engines allowing side by side comparison testing under at sea conditions. Multiple fuels can be switched over to each engine in real time for each engine while underway, allowing unbiased comparison between two fuels simultaneously.
Development of Advanced Biofuels for Marine Applications (UMaine)
The thrust of this project is to develop biofuel/biodiesel conversion processes using crude biomass as feedstock. University of Maine's (UMaine's) Forest Bioproducts Research Institute (FBRI) has currently developed a Thermal DeOxygenation (TDO) process and formate assisted pyrolysis process (FasP) for converting crude biomass to biofuel products. The project will focus on upgrading those laboratory processes to produce viable marine biodiesel derivatives which will be testing in Maine Maritime Academy's (MMA's) METEL laboratory test diesel engines. The significant challenge in converting biomass into a transportation fuel is the removal of oxygen which can affect both the stability of the fuel in addition to its compatibility with petroleum derived fuels and infrastructure. The University of Maine has developed two transformative chemical pathways to convert biomass into crude oils that are compatible with petroleum transportation fuels (TDO and FasP). These oils are highly stable and have oxygen contents ranging from 1-10 wt%. Yields from these processes are greater than 50% on an energy basis and show promise as a viable method to efficiently convert crude biomass to marine fuels. UMaine/FBRI will develop and optimize the TDO and FasP processes to produce liter quantities of marine grade biofuel which will then be testing in MMA's single cylinder diesel engine test stand and evaluated for performance and emissions characteristic as compared to conventional diesel fuel.
Development of Thermoelectric Exhaust Generator (TEG) Heat Recovery Systems for Marine Diesels
Thermoelectric materials are an enabling technology that allows the recapture of this wasted energy from heat sources, such as exhaust and coolant systems, which account for nearly 50% of the total combustion energy. If a fraction of the marine diesel's wasted energy could be harnessed and stored with high power density batteries, an electric drive system could be utilized to transport ships quietly and cleanly into and out of congested ports and high population centers. Overall, a dramatic reduction of the maritime industry's carbon footprint could be realized, as a modest 10% increase in engine efficiency translates into a savings of approximately 180,000 barrels of fuel per day on a world-wide basis. Solid state thermoelectric materials, when exposed to a thermal gradient, generate an electric potential according to the Seebeck effect. While the automobile industry has taken a lead in commercializing thermoelectric generators (TEG) as early as 2013, it is the marine industry that may well be the greater beneficiary of this technology. Economies of scale, the ability to generate a higher thermal gradient, and fewer weight and volume constraints, all suggest a promising feasibility for marine applications. The successful development of a hybrid thermoelectric vessel (green ship) at Maine Maritime Academy is an integral part of the Marine Engine Testing and Emissions Laboratory. Maine Maritime Academy, partnered with Thermoelectric Power Systems, LLC, has been conducting research and development in the applications of thermoelectric generators (TEGs) since 2008. The technical rationale behind the inclusion of thermoelectric research is comprised of the following objectives: (1) Provide data on the systems-wide effects of the use of TEGs on plant efficiency and performance (in a marine environment); (2) Identification of optimal marine platforms to utilize TEG energy recovery systems; (3) Identification of optimal thermoelectric materials and TEG designs for classes of marine platforms; (4) To provide the U.S. Department of Transportation with an objective and systems level evaluation of TEGs in marine application
Marine Engine Continuous Emissions Monitoring System
Marine vessels contribute a significant portion of total pollutant gas and particulate matter emissions near ports and waterways across the United States. As such, current International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL), United States Federal, and California Air Resources Board emissions regulations dictate engine exhaust emission limits on CO, NOx, Total Hydrocarbons (THC), and Particulate Matter (PM) with SOx controlled via fuel sulfur content limits. These regulations also dictate a tiered schedule of increasingly stringent emissions limits be met in the future. The Marine Engine Testing and Emissions Laboratory (METEL) at Maine Maritime Academy (MMA) was created to assist and address the emission reduction needs of the marine industry due to regulatory requirements. Several emissions reduction projects are underway at METEL with a Continuous Emissions Monitoring System (CEMS) under development to quantify all gas and particulate emission improvements from laboratory testing and on board vessel testing at sea. The unique requirement of continuous emissions monitoring in a harsh marine environment requires rugged equipment on board a vessel capable of withstanding shock, vibration, and corrosion. For convenience, a simple calibration procedure is required with calibration stability over time. Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy is utilized in the system as a gas emissions monitoring device. FTIR has the potential to simultaneously quantify all currently regulated emissions and more than 100 of the 189 Hazardous Air Pollutants listed in the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 [1]. As such, the versatility of FTIR spectroscopy as a single source gas emissions measurement system will be evaluated as an alternative to meet marine emissions regulations. A Condensation Particle Counter (CPC) is additionally employed as a mature technology to measure exhaust particulate matter total number concentration. Additional strategies will be evaluated for measuring particulate matter total mass and particle size.


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Things I Wish People Told Me When I Entered My 20s
While I'm a fresh alum, like ripe, plump and juicy-kinda' fresh, this article speaks truth about the last three years of my life. Hitting twenty was a milestone, and twenty-one, another one. Every year since has brought a new, radical lesson (like finding true friends, developing good self-esteem, and "Ramen or Spinach tonight?"); yet one thing has remained fairly constant: a good state of mind makes things a lot better.
Check it out and tell us what you think!
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A palliative care nurse called Bronnie Ware made a list of the biggest regrets of the dying. Her list seems plausible. I could see myself—can see myself—making at least 4 of these 5 mistakes.
If you had to compress them into a single piece of advice, it might be: don't be a cog. The 5 regrets paint a portrait of post-industrial man, who shrinks himself into a shape that fits his circumstances, then turns dutifully till he stops.
The alarming thing is, the mistakes that produce these regrets are all errors of omission. You forget your dreams, ignore your family, suppress your feelings, neglect your friends, and forget to be happy. Errors of omission are a particularly dangerous type of mistake, because you make them by default.
I would like to avoid making these mistakes. But how do you avoid mistakes you make by default? Ideally you transform your life so it has other defaults. But it may not be possible to do that completely. As long as these mistakes happen by default, you probably have to be reminded not to make them. So I inverted the 5 regrets, yielding a list of 5 commands
Don't ignore your dreams; don't work too much; say what you think; cultivate friendships; be happy.
which I then put at the top of the file I use as a todo list.


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46 U.S. Code § 7104 - Certificates for medical doctors and nurses
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Should we invest with a specific objective of achieving immortality, or let it be just a happy consequence of fighting specific diseases?
As a TEDtranslator I have stumbled upon today on a relatively new TEDxAmsterdam 2010 talk in Amara by one of my favourite visionary scientist – Dr Aubrey de Grey.
The talk is yet to be transcribed and translated and is not visible on TED website, thus I am sharing a link to it on the YouTube.
In a nutshell, de Grey, a biomedical gerontologist, the Chief Science Officer of SENS Foundation advocates that world community should invest as much resources as possible for research into ways to slow and possibly end the process of aging – in effect leading to immortality. I am curious of your opinion on that issue.
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