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With three-fourths of the season over, the Braves trail the division-leading Nationals by five games and have only six head-to-head matchups left, starting with Monday night's series opener at Washington.
Yes, you could say this series is B-I-G for the Bravos.
"This is the stage that we wanted to have," left fielder Martin Prado said. "This is the stage that all my teammates want. We're in second place, they're in first, and every single game, every single at-bat, every single out is going to count from now on."
The Braves and Nationals have two of majors' three hottest teams since early July, and the Braves will have arguably their best three starters – Tim Hudson, Paul Maholm and Kris Medlen – going against three of the Nationals' finest in Jordan Zimmerman, Stephen Strasburg and Ross Detwiler, in that order.
"Definitely a big series," Braves reliever Jonny Venters said. "Hopefully we can win a couple or win all three."
Right fielder Jason Heyward said that just being in contention for the division title and a playoff berth of any kind in late August makes every series exciting. But facing the team atop the National League East standings, with the best record in the majors, raises the stakes and anticipation.
"We're first and second [in the division]," Heyward said. "They've got a real good pitching staff, they've got some guys who get clutch hits, and they get runners on. They're dangerous."
The Nationals are similar in many ways to the Braves.
"That's what's fun about it," Heyward said. "But like I said, it's just huge to be able to say we're in contention to still win the division and make the playoffs."
Before the Braves lost Sunday, the majors' best records since July 3 belonged to Atlanta (29-12), Cincinnati (29-13) and Washington (29-14).
The Nationals won their first four games against the Braves this season, but the teams split the past eight. When they last met, the Braves won two of four in a July 20-22 series at Nationals Park.
"They've been kind of a thorn in our side the last few years," Venters said. "To go up there last time and win two out of four games was big. We feel like we can beat them."
The Braves lead the wild-card standings by 3-1/2 games. There will be an additional wild card team in each league this season, so the two wild cards in each league will have a one-game playoff, with the winner advancing to a best-of-five division series and the loser going home.
At this same point in the 2011 season, the Braves were nine games behind division leader Philadelphia and led the wild-card race by four. They ended up dropping 20 of their final 30 games and losing the wild card on the last day of the season.
The Braves have a better chance to win the division that at this point a year ago, and more incentive. Winning a wild-card berth no longer earns a spot in an opening playoff series, it only gets you a one-game, winner-take-all matchup with the other wild-card team from your league.
"We can close the gap [this week at Washington]," Prado said. "Or go the wrong way. In our minds, we're just going to go there and play the same game we've been playing all year. We all know what Washington can do. They can pitch, they can score runs, they can play defense. At the same time, we feel we can do the same thing. We split a four-game series there. And the way our rotation is, it's looking pretty good."
Uggla's extreme season
Dan Uggla leads the NL in walks (75) and was tied for the league lead in strikeouts (137) before Sunday. He was on pace for a career-high 185 strikeouts, which would obliterate the franchise record of 156 he set last season. No other Brave has ever struck out 150 times.
Uggla was also on pace for 101 walks, nine more than his career high set in 2009 with Florida. But he's hitting just .210 with 15 home runs, after hitting a career-low .233 with 36 homers in his first season with the Braves. He went 0-for-9 with three walks in the weekend Dodgers series.
He hit .263 over five seasons with the Marlins, including a career-best .287 with an .877 OPS in in 2010, before the Braves traded for him in November 2010 and signed him to a five-year, $62 million extension. Uggla had a career-low .764 OPS in 2011 and is at .719 this season.
He's on pace for 20 home runs, after hitting at least 31 in each of the past five seasons. His career low was 27 as a rookie in 2006.
Lot of whiffs
Atlanta hitters ranked sixth in the NL with 946 strikeouts before Sunday, but had three of the highest eight individual totals in Uggla (137, tied with Washington's Danny Espinosa for first), Heyward (122) and Michael Bourn (119).
August 19th, 2012
7:30 pm
I was at the game and their bats looked dead I dont know why, but they arnt gonna pass the Nats this year
August 19th, 2012
7:39 pm
Let's see how things look after 162 games. GO BRAVES!
August 19th, 2012
7:45 pm
I hope the hitting coaches work with Uggla like they did Heyward in the upcoming off season.
August 19th, 2012
8:12 pm
6 man rotation with ACE pitchers gives Braves a great chance. When ACE's get tired. Kimbrell & Venters will seal the deal. Run support and were golden.
August 19th, 2012
8:13 pm
The most crucial match up between the Expos/Nationals ever
August 19th, 2012
8:27 pm
I glad that they have that mentality going into this series, but if history comes knocking again, the Braves will probably be swept and their chances at winning the division will be all but over.
Then, they will get the wild card spot, then lose to the other wild card team and go home. That seems to be the way of the Braves over the past 5-6 years. They haven't won a must win series in a very long time, so I am not expecting them to do it here either. They have themselves to blame for the fans not having faith in them anymore, they are the ones that talk big then choke, what do they expect?
August 19th, 2012
8:31 pm
@Mr BravesfaninWis You are funny. But give them a chance. You sound like a Nat fan. I swat knats
August 19th, 2012
8:32 pm
As long as FG sticks with the lineup that has 4 easy outs – no way we can score runs to keep up with the Nationals or anyone else with a winning record.
August 19th, 2012
9:11 pm
It's starting to get late. 5 games isn't impossible, but it's getting late. Anything less than a sweep leaves us at least four out. Need all three to get back in it, and, truthfully, not sure we have it in us.
August 19th, 2012
9:47 pm
I'm pretty sure we don't have it in us. Prado: "every single out is going to count from now on". Like it didn't before?? Venters: "Hopefully, we can win a couple…" How 'bout all three, dude? Where's the fire? The urgency? This team is playing scared on offense. Painfully scared! Truth be known, I doubt if any player on this team (and their manager) believe that the Braves can win this series. Chipper was quoted as saying, speaking of the hitters, "you can see it in their eyes". I assume what he saw was fear. Quite an indictment there from someone who actually knows what's going on.
August 19th, 2012
9:48 pm
I'll trade you a few of Fredi's sound bytes for a few line drive singles with RISP!!
August 19th, 2012
9:49 pm
That was a great inning Minor, clamping down on them, with the bases loaded! Impressive!
August 19th, 2012
10:00 pm
Heard on ESPN tonight, and honestly the guy who said it, was chuckling lightly(about what I don't know) that the Braves batting average for the last two games is .130 Sounds like Ugglaitis is contagious and all the Braves now have it. Speaking of chuckling, I did quite a bit of that while reading this article. Are you seriously kidding me? Some of the convoluted thought processes are exactly why the Braves are where they are now. Sounds like to some of them the season is just now starting. Guess it's that "FG mentality".
August 19th, 2012
10:26 pm
I doubt that any of the braves players think they can win the series against the Nats. If they do, they're dreaming. We don't have the pitching to stop them nor the offense to beat them.
August 19th, 2012
10:29 pm
The Nationals have a lot more home games in the remaining schedule that the Braves do. Unless the Nationals have a bad streak, the Braves can play 700 ball and not catch up. So the chances are low.
The series is important. The Braves need to reduce the lead and they need to demonstrate that they can win a series from a good team.
August 19th, 2012
10:29 pm
Good news. Cory Gearin has pitched 2 innings at Gwinnett in the last 3 days, and struck out 3 in each inning. Bad news: He doesn't pitch for the Braves anymore. 2 perfect innings with 6 K's. Sounds like he should have stayed.
Constanza needs to be brought up and share LF with Reed Johnson. Move Prado to 2nd. Won't happen though. Danny "swinging at 3-0″ is a hot hitter right now. .210 enough said. And, if you remember, 1 of those hits in August, should have been an error and was originally scored one. Kind scorekeeper.
August 19th, 2012
10:38 pm
Why do the Braves always seem to take the month of April off and then start counting the games as important only AFTER the season begins to wind down????
August 20th, 2012
1:27 am
For the series – Sit Uggla (BA 2.10), Prado at 2B and Johnson (BA 3.02) in LF.
August 20th, 2012
2:56 am
need a sweep to make noise in the division race.. 2 of 3 will bring them back to 4 games out.. which is where they were at the AS break….32 game since the AS break.. and havent gained crap
August 20th, 2012
6:26 am
Bench Uggla for the rest of the season and then get rid of him. Bench McCann, too. Obviously he's hurt and he can't hit. Make Ross the go-to guy for the rest of the season and maybe we have a chance.
August 20th, 2012
7:51 am
Winning 2 out of 3 isn't going to accomplish anything. They need to sweep this series if they have any designs on winning the division.
That said, Uggla and McCann need to either step up or step off. We can't afford to keep carrying those two guys in the lineup if they're not going to hit any better than they have been.
August 20th, 2012
8:37 am
I think the Braves have already peaked for the year. I just hope they got enough left to make the wild card. No way will they catch the Nats.
Pitching is ok but the bats better wake up or we are finished. Uggla is a liability.Not consistant. McCaNN is hurt. He needs to keep his butt on the bench until he heals. What good does he do the Braves when he is hurting.Ross can handle the job.Uggla s problem at the plate is mental. Bench him and let him think about what he doing for a week or so.Weve got to win games down the stretch.
August 20th, 2012
9:45 am
I was speaking to a co-worker this morning about the braves attitude towards winning. We both agreed that they still have that Bobby Cox mentality of just "go out and compete". Teams that win championships have the belief that they are the better team and will win unlike the braves who just want to compete. Their record against better teams reflect upon this attitude of "we just happy to be here and compete". Until the organization chance this attitude at all levels, then we can expect the same type of performance they gave at the end of the season last year.
August 20th, 2012
9:53 am
Los Bravos are about to have train run on 'em. They need a sweep, let's not kid ourselves. Fuggly our lineup's black-hole has done an extreme amount of damage. He affords no one any sort of protection. If this team stalls out, then the blame is all on him. We should organize us a lynch mob. He looked dreadful yesterday.
August 20th, 2012
9:53 am
Add that Uggla is top 5 in MLB with 2-out RBI and 1st in MLB is in reach. Very interesting sta line will probably follow his career. It never effects his defense which is so much better than you would guess by looking at him.
August 20th, 2012
9:59 am
The higher wild card team (if they had a big lead) will be able to rest their best starting pitcher for the one game playoff and the lower wild card team may not be able to do that because it may be a struggle for them just to get to the game. I still think this wild card playoff game is rediculous.
August 20th, 2012
10:17 am
Let Tim Hudson play left field and Prado at second base. At least Hudson can hit a fly ball or a single and score a run. Uggla is a strikeout. Jason Heyward needs to step forward and be the club house leader, he has more hustle and energy than any of the other people in this organization. He at least puts pressure on himself to perform and is irate at himself when he does not. This attitude is needed on this team instead of FG o'well attitude.
August 20th, 2012
10:29 am
One way or the other, this series will answer a lot of questions.
August 20th, 2012
10:43 am
Great point on Whiffs. If the Braves could biggest Whiff offenders could cut down as little as a quarter of their SOs this team would be very difficult to beat. Uggla is on another SO planet. I dont think he will ever be able to have a season with less than 150 SOs. But as great as Bourne is at everything else his Whiff total is the only thing that really pulls him back towards the middle of the pack for lead off men. Ichiro has 45 Whiffs this year (albeit he is one of the greatest contact hitters to ever play bball.)
Freeman and Heyward are young. The SOs will drop for them as their experience increases.
Go Braves!
August 20th, 2012
10:54 am
Braves have two many left-handed batters. They swing at the first pitch instead of taking a few, including chipper jones and freddie freeman. Mccann is washed up. they have to many automatic outs. they will be lucky to win 1 game in dc
August 20th, 2012
11:04 am
Right handed bats sit while Freddi g"s boy strikes out time after time.
August 20th, 2012
11:08 am
Bourne-Prado-Heyward-Chipper-Johnson-Freeman-Ross-Janish-Pitcher, I think better lineup facing lefties.
August 20th, 2012
11:13 am
I must say after the terrific come from behind, walk-off win over the Dodgers on Friday, it is stunning that the Braves came out flat for the last two losses.
I think the Dodgers really showed some character by winning two after that difficult loss, especially while their skipper served a two game suspension. I would not want to face these guys in the playoffs as the Braves will have no chance. Just think we did not even face their best pitcher in Kershaw.
August 20th, 2012
1:16 pm
Uggla can't play in this series. He just can't. We need to close all of the offensive holes we can! He seems to be a great teammate and I admire the way he battles through his struggles. But, he can't hit!
Maybe in the offseason he can back off of the bulk some. It helped Heyward and saved Frenchy's career.
August 20th, 2012
1:36 pm
Asinine comments from the article which shows the true mindset of the Braves. I would have included some from Fredi G as he is usually good for two or three but he had no quotes in this article. His convoluted thought process is really rather alarming and is part of the problem, not the solution Here goes: 1. Martin Prado–"Every single game, every single at bat, every single out is going to count from now on."(Surprised at MP really, he is usually not that naive) 2. DOB– "The Nationals are similar in many ways to the Braves". (Oh really, could have fooled me!) 3. Johnny Venters– "To go up there last time and win two out of 4 games was big."(did he really think about that before he said it? A split in a 4 game series is a wash out, they just cancel out, may as well have not even played them!) 4. Martin Prado(again?wow!)— "We're just going to go there and play the same game we've been playing all year." (please don't, especially the last two!)
August 20th, 2012
1:52 pm
B-Mac in August is hitting a sterling .103 at 4-39 with 1 rbi! Second year in a row that injuries in August have decimated his offensive game. MERCY
August 20th, 2012
2:20 pm
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August 20th, 2012
2:25 pm
I've heard that Fredi is letting the bat boy make out the lineup card and then he is signing it. I'm starting to believe that it's true. Either way McCann's butt shouldn't be on the bench, it should be on the DL, and then traded after the season. He's had a good but short career, which does sometimes happen to catchers and out of shape players. He was at the fore front of last years collapse and seems intent at leading another one this year. Frank & Fredi need to stop babying the home town boys(McCann, Heyward, and like Francour when he was here) and make them produce or send them packing(like Francour). At least Frank Wren has a pair, I don't think Fredi has found his yet.
August 20th, 2012
3:38 pm
This is the Braves do or die series, if they sweep then we will win the division, if we get swept or lose 2 of 3 we will lose the division and place the season in a position to fold as we did last year.
No if, an's, butts or or's,its time to put up or shut up, (Dan and Bryan) this includes you !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Best of luck.
August 20th, 2012
5:13 pm
Seriously, why is Simmons taking so long to recover? I broke three of my toes and it only took me a week to recover, after that week I didn't feel a thing and to top it off I wasn't even in a case because I couldn't afford it! Simmons is in a case, has doctors helping him rehab and two months are gone and he is still injured? Wtf?
August 20th, 2012
7:14 pm
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If you to decide to fit coilovers, you should consider adjustable front upper control arms from SPC Performance ($450 per side). These will allow you to make camber and caster adjustments for proper geometry alignment to fully exploit the improved handling potential.
Before you seriously increase the engine output of your 4.2L V8, you should first consider brake upgrades. A set of high performance rotors, pads and brake fluid can improve the stock system. However, a multi-piston caliper and two-piece rotors from either Brembo, StopTech, APR or ECS Tuning would be a better solution. Six-piston caliper kits start from about $1849 from ECS.
You're now ready to add some serious power and there are several options to choose from. JH Motorsports has several solutions including a stage 1 supercharger kit priced at $8500. The Vortech centrifugal blower produces 6psi of boost and will apparently add 80-100whp, depending on your exhaust system. We're told the kit is constrained by the stock rods and pistons, so it is tuned accordingly. The blower is mounted on powdercoated, laser-cut brackets and the kit also includes an accessory belt with pulleys, rollers, tensioners, silicone hoses, air intake, oil cooler, upgraded power steering cooler and auxiliary radiator delete. The company tells us it's working on a stage 2/3 setup with a chargecooler and built internals to handle the extra power.
Another option from JHM is its $2750 direct-port nitrous oxide injection kit. The set-up is claimed to safely produce 70-80whp gains for brief bursts.
PES Tuning also has an S4 supercharger kit that 3ZERO3 Motorsports will sell you for $8495. It adds about 145hp and 123 lb-ft to your motor when running at 7psi. It incorporates an air-to-water chargecooler but won't work with auto transmissions.
Alternatively, VF-Engineering has an Eaton-based VF500 supercharger conversion that includes all the mounting and installation hardware plus software. The kit costs $7900 and produces 5psi that's claimed to generate 496hp and 434 lb-ft of torque. Like all the blower kits, this will transform your S4 into a supercar with grin-inducing acceleration, but ensure you prepare the chassis with the steps above before unleashing this level of performance on the street or thes racetrack.


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Have no idea how she got highest rating... I waited 6 months to be seen by her and was very disappointed. Waiting is long, she comes and leaves so fast you cant ask all questions. All for medicated births... And worst when I had miscarrige they refused to see me, told me to go to ER!
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I calloed trying to get an appt. and left a message w/dr. Finegan's assist and never rec'd a call back. If they can't even call u back, then I don't think I could trust them enough to care about taking care of me
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She is the most compassionate, knowledgable OBGYN you could have. She takes her time to listen, she is very compassionate, warm and caring. I am truly blessed to be a grandmother to a healthy grandaughter. Because of the AWSOME care she had for my daughter thru her difficulties these past 9 years. I have 6 family members that go to her. I HIGHLY recommend her. LOVE HER!
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Dr Finegan is a God send, she goes above and beyond....very compassionate, listens and is very knowlegeable. She even helped me apply for a medical visa. She has kept me going. Her MA Clarissa is awesome too...I will definately recommed her to all my friends
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I got pregnant afte 12 yrs of my marriage and naturally wanted the best OB/GYN in town. I changed 2 gynae's before I found her and am so glad that I did. She is one of the most patient-friendly, knowledgeable , experienced doctors I have ever come across. She took utmost care of me throughout my pregnancy and delivered my baby with a C-section with so much ease and confidence. I have since recommended 5 of my friends to her and all of them are very happy ( and thank me for it ) and satisfied with her. I wish there were more doctors like her around.
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This doctor is awesome. Very knowledgeable and kind. I felt very comfortable with her. The only downside is the office staff can be very rude sometimes!
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Dr. Finegan accepted me as her patient after my OBGYN, who worked in the same office retired.She is a wonderful Dr and a wonderful person. She makes you feel comfortable at the office and she genuinely cares aboout you as a patient and as a person. Thanks Dr. Finegan. I would not trade her for any other OBGYN. Thanks!
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Dr. Finegan is a wonderful doctor!! She is very compassionate, caring and helpful. Always asking how I'm doing, how my husband and son are doing, and is genuinely interested in my well-being. I have been with her through two miscarriages and finally the birth of my son, and I highly recommend her to anyone. I have three family members who also see her, and they all love her just as much as I do.
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I have been a patient of Dr. Finegan's since I was 19 years old and scard pregnant teen. She has been there for all of my pregnancies, although neither or my kids were acutally delivered by her. This time around I am having a planned c-section and I know that she will be delivering my baby. I love that fact that even with 2-3 yrs between my kids, she still managed to ask about them at every yearly visit that I have had. I am so lucky to have found her 6yrs ago and I recommend her to everyone that I know.
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MARY IS, BY FAR, THE BEST DOCTOR I HAVE EVER HAD! i AM SO GLAD THAT I WAS ABLE TO FIND HER. SHE WAS THERE FOR MY HUSBAND AND I THRU OUR FITST PREGNANCY. AFTER IT WAS FOUND THAT OUR DAUGHTER WAS FATALLY ILL AND I HAD TO BE INDUCED AT 5 MONTHS, SHE WENT ABOVE AND BEYOND. SHE WS AT THE HOSPITAL ALL WEEKEND, EVEN THOUGH IT WAS HER AND HER DAUGHTERS BIRTHDAY. SHE WAS SO WARM AND COMPASSIONATE THROUGHT THE WHOLE EXPERIENCE. I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO HAVEING HER HELP US THRU MY NEXT PREGANANCY.
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Sure, Phil Jackson's last year with the Los Angeles Lakers didn't result in a championship, but if you ever doubted that he was the best man for the coaching job, read this.
The legend sat down with Jack McCallum of Sports Illustrated and talked about a wide range of basketball topics, which of course included talk about his former employers and what the heck their problem is.
Anyone with a brain can understand that Coach Mike D'Antoni's system has lots of merits, but the big thing to worry about is that it focuses on shooters more than pushing the ball into the paint. This means that the men are taking lower percentage shots rather than higher ones. Jackson knows this better than anyone and commented on it saying:
"They just don't put the ball in the post. They'll use a screen-roll to get the guy in the post. But there's no consistent plan to do it. Yes, Kobe will go in there. But Dwight [Howard] just doesn't get any touches. They've basically eliminated his assets."
That last point has been Howard's biggest gripe since he showed his stat sheet to everyone in the locker room, and while that was as childish as it gets, he has a point.
Most educated basketball fans scratch their heads at how little he touches the ball, considering he's one of the best, if not the best (when healthy) big man in the league right now. You can't blame him for not making a commitment to the team, especially when D'Antoni has two seasons after this one on his contract.
Jackson doesn't think that Dwight is a Shaq, but thinks he can be better for the Lakers than he is right now, explaining:
"Dwight is not Shaq in that aspect of the game, drawing the double team and finding people. Isn't that true? I think he can be. But he is not where he needs to be physically because of the back surgery. He needs a year to recover from something like that. He's starting to come around, but he has a massive upper body to carry around. He's a terrific athlete, but he still has to get all that back. He's looking better all the time, but his problem right now is turnovers. He's got to have a little better recognition, and that will help him gain the confidence of his teammates and coach, which he does not have now."
The final way that Jackson would fix this team is doing something that D'Antoni hasn't seemingly gained ground on, and it's something Mike Brown could never do: manage the personalities. Jackson said:
"It's what I talked about in my book [Eleven Rings]. Coaching is about, 'How do I get these people to play at their peak level?' Yeah, the X's and O's mean something, but you can get people to do that. And a lot of those guys have been hired. The Lawrence Franks and the Frank Vogels. Mike Brown was one of those guys. That's not a knock. Those guys know how to coach the game. But coaching is much more than that. It is a spiritual quest. And if it's not that, you don't have a challenge, you don't have a mission. Forming a brotherhood and trying to move it forward, that's the part that I miss."
With all of the stars that are on this team, it would take a person who understands this and knows how to execute what needs to be done. Jackson can clearly do that, as evidenced most recently by his ability to contain Andrew Bynum, who it turns out is a bit eccentric.
In the interview, Jackson said he didn't have a desire to coach, but maybe would like to have a front office job, however, the Lakers could really use him on the court right now.
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After a week of constant coverage surrounding the Boston Marathon bombings and still little answers the tragedy can be hard for some to process.
"It is okay if you are sad about this, if you are scared about this, in reality those feelings are pretty normal," said Psychotherapist, Michelle Aycock.
Michelle Aycock, a licensed Psychotherapist in Savannah, said it's important not to let fear paralyze your life.
"Understand that these things do happen and we can't avoid these things. We can't lock ourselves in a box to protect ourselves or our loved ones because we are afraid of walking out to the world and what may happen," said Aycock.
Not having an open conversation about what's going on can also be a mistake.
"A lot of parents try to shield their children and then when they get out in the real world they are surprised that these things happen and they develop a lot of anxiety because of it," said Aycock.
Aycock said even though parents might not know all the answers to their children's questions it's healthy to let kids know that bad things do happen.
"These people have problems and not all people are like this, not all people do these things, these people did but that's not how everyone acts or what they all do," said Aycock.
Aycock said it's also important to talk about the acts of compassion that come from a tragedy.
"We want to help because we not only think it could have been us but they are our fellow human beings and so we want to help them because it is sad," said Aycock.
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Howard guard Jayda Gilmore hates to lose. Last month, Centennial defeated her Lions in a close, defensive bout, halting a 12-game winning streak and starting a two-game losing one.
In Tuesday's rematch – fraught with Howard County girls basketball championship implications – Gilmore didn't waste the chance at redemption against the Eagles. Scoring all 12 of her points in the fourth quarter, the junior sparked the Lions to a 43-32 victory that gave them a game lead in the regular-season standings.
"All I know is, the last time we lost to them, it felt horrible," said Gilmore, whose early foul trouble kept her on the bench for much of the first two quarters. "We knew we all had to get hyped up in the second half, and that's just what I tried to do."
In the first half, Lions center Sydney Biniak joined Gilmore on the bench with the fouls beginning to pile up. The result was telling, as the Eagles (13-3, 14-5) out-rebounded Howard, 20-10, in the first 16 minutes.
"We knew Centennial was really well balanced and really well coached," said Howard coach Scott Robinson. "In the first half, I don't know if we played as hard as we could, which is probably a credit to Centennial."
Eagles guards Sara Downing (11 points) and Alicia Hsieh (7) also took advantage of a few Howard miscues, creating open lanes to the basket for quality shots. Anna Mitchell, who collected eight points and nine rebounds, also matched up defensively on anyone the Lions threw her way.
Heading into the half, down 21-17, Robinson, Gilmore and the rest of the Lions (14-2, 17-2) saw their preseason hopes of a county title hanging in the balance.
In the third quarter, Howard turned it around, catching fire in nearly every aspect of the game. In those eight minutes, Biniak brought down five of her six total rebounds, Emma Hoesman hit an important 3-pointer to cut the lead, and the defense hunkered down.
The Lions entered the final period tied at 24-24, clearly riding a new wave of confidence. Needing that extra push, Gilmore was there to answer the call.
With 6:20 left to play, the speedy guard dropped a long jumper from just inside the arc for her first basket of the game – a shot that gave her team a lead it wouldn't relinquish. Less than 40 seconds later, Gilmore nailed a 3-pointer from the same area, which increased her squad's lead to eight points.
"Jayda has a lot of confidence in herself, which she should. She's a really good player," Robinson said. "She wants the ball in clutch situations…I thought, in a pressure situation, she came through tonight."
Howard's defense matched Gilmore's tempo as well, holding Centennial to a scoring draught that lasted nearly six minutes in the fourth quarter.
"I thought (Howard) did a great job of eliminating our shots," said Eagles coach Bobby Macheel. "We got some good looks, but they definitely did a good job defensively and made some good halftime adjustments."
Howard outscored the Centennial 5-2 in the final 1:15 and held on for the win.
Robinson was quick to note that his entire roster has been reliable all season. Point guard Anne Kinsey was all over the floor for the entire 32 minutes, and even hit a critical layup after being fouled in the lane late in the game. The Lions also got contributions from players such as Natalie Talley, whose four points included a jumper from the corner as time expired in the first half.
The tandem of forwards Emileigh Scott (6 points) and Berit Batterton (5) also played an integral role, combining for eight rebounds. The two also played strong defense against Centennial forward Kimmy Eads.
"We have good team chemistry," Robinson said. "Every girl that was on the court I thought contributed in some way."
The loss hurts Centennial's chances of winning a league title, but Macheel told his players not to get down.
"We need to work on getting better," he said.
The Lions are in a position to dictate their future as county champions – something that might have seemed unlikely after its two losses back in January.


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Savoir Ruched Side Lace Dress
This ruched lace dress by Savoir is a chic and sophisticated piece - perfect for the party season ahead.
Classic hues and intricate detailing mean this dress is an investment in timeless style. All-over lace creates a high-end feel, while ruching to the side flatters your figure and cinches your waist.
Wear this dress with court shoes and do a classic smokey eye for a gorgeous evening outfit.
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- Dress by Savoir
- All-over lace
- Ruched side detail
- Short sleeve detail
- Worn length: 38 inches
Berkertex Cowl Back Sequin Dress
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Berkertex Cowl Back Sequin Dress
Glisten the night away in this sequin dress by Berkertex - decadent and dramatic it compliments your sophisticated style.
Giving sequins and sparkle a grown up edge this dress captures the dream state of the night sky and infuses your party looks with red carpet aspirations. This dress's elegant shape skims over your figure creating a sleek silhouette and with a simple turn, the sultry cowl neck feature is revealed. Three-quarter length sleeves highlight your waist for a flattering finish.
Wear this dress with Head Over Heels shoes and drop earrings for a sophisticated take on evening wear.
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- Evening dress by Berkertex
- All-over sequin embellishment
- Cowl feature to back
- Three-quarter length sleeves
Myleene Klass Lace Bodycon Dress
Working the colour pop trend into your evening wardrobe, this gorgeous bodycon dress by Myleene Klass makes a statement as you enter the room.
The purple-pink hue channels the upcoming season's love of rich colour palettes beautifully, while the bright yellow floral overlay adds impact to your look with the vintage appeal of lace. With a gentle stretch the fabric contours your body, showcasing your curves while keeping you comfy and the keyhole fastening to the back is an elegant finish.
Wear this bodycon dress with a pair of platform heels, a loose wave in your hair and a slick of berry lipstick to complete your look.
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- Stretch to fabric
- Capped sleeves
- Keyhole fastening
- Back zip fastening
- Contrast yellow floral lace
- Length: 40 inches
Definitions Crepe Tunic
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Definitions Purple Crepe Tunic Dress
The versatility lovers pick of the season
This tunic by Definitions is one of the most iconic versatile pieces in every fashion lover's wardrobe. From season to season the tunic works effortlessly with your workwear closet, occasion pieces and off-duty chic looks.
In a crepe like fabric this tunic is all about lightweight summer fun and will keep you looking hot with its minimal style, while keeping you cool as the temperatures rise. The vibrant purple hue is a rich favourite of the season that lends your look and effortlessly elegant style, while quarter sleeves add to the minimalist appeal.
Wear this tunic dress with a pair of barely there sandals, an oversized envelope clutch and minimal accessories and get ready to make a summer statement.
Whatever you do, do it in style
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- Crepe like fabric
- Quarter sleeves
- Back zip detail
- Unlined
- Length: 35 inches
Definitions Organza Burnout Prom Dress
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Definitions Organza Prom Dress
Nod to gothic decadence
This prom dress by Definitions adds dark drama to your summer of stylish party looks.
Perfectly prim, the prom dress shape creates a sultry silhouette and showcases your cinched waist. All-over navy organza conjures dreams of midnight escapades - let its gorgeous hue seduce you and prompt musings of star-studded night skies. The sleeveless style is a key look for the new season and the contrast panels to the front add structure to your picture perfect style.
Wear this dress with Shoe Box court shoes and a dusting of silver eye shadow for ethereal beauty.
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Whatever you do, do it in style
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- Burnout organza detail
- Panel detail to front
- Sleeveless style
- Worn length: 36 inches
So Fabulous Lace Insert Ponte Midi Dress
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So Fabulous! Lace Insert Ponte Midi Dress
This midi dress by So Fabulous! is the perfect pick to amp up your work-to-weekend wardrobe.
With a sleek fit, a cinched waist and sultry lace detailing highlighting your chest - this dress is a figure-flattering choice. Adding oomph to your curves this frock is great for Hourglass and Pear shapes. An exposed zip to the back adds urban edge to your oh-so-girly looks for a sleek style clash.
Wear this dress with nude Shoe Box heels and clutch a leather envelope bag for a chic and sophisticated evening outfit.
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- Ponte midi dress by So Fabulous!
- Lace insert to shoulders and waist
- Zip fastening to back
- Short sleeve style
- Worn length: 42 inches
Savoir Angel Sleeve Dress
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Savoir Day Dress
This angel sleeve day dress by Savoir is summer's answer to the classic little black dress. It's incredibly versatile and will become your go to piece for special occasions and get togethers.
Available in two colours the floral print is all about garden parties and summer soirees, while the rich purple hue is the ideal dress to take you from day to dusk in style. Angel sleeves flaunt your feminine flair, while the band to the waist cinches you in for a figure-flattering finish.
Wear this day dress with point toe court shoes in either nude or black and matching costume jewellery to complete your chic daytime style.
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- Day dress by Savoir
- Angel sleeves
- Unlined
- Floral print or purple option
- Also available in petite
Definitions Asymmetric Frill Jersey Woven Tunic
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Definitions Jersey Tunic Dress
Fancy and frilly dictate your summer wardrobe
This jersey tunic dress by Definitions comes in two colours ready to take the summer by storm.
Jersey fabric is soft, lightweight with a little give in it for flattering results, while the scoop V-neck to the front and back is a sultry touch of styling. Featuring an asymmetric frill detail this dress is all kinds of sexy making it an easy pick for balmy summer evenings.
Wear this tunic dress with a pair of peep toe heels, gold accessories to shoe off your golden tan and a cute clutch.
Whatever you do, do it in style
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- Jersey tunic dress by Definitions
- Asymmetric frill detail
- Scoop V-neck front and back
South Plum Day Dress
This lightweight dress by South is a versatile pick for your wardrobe - mix up your footwear and accessories to channel your inner hipster, boho chick or chic off-duty self.
The rich plum hue of this frock can usually be found in out winter wardrobes, but South have boldly reworked it into our fave season in a soft and lightweight fabric. Tulip sleeves are super cute and the fabric tie detail to the waist helps to taper the loose fit of this piece.
Wear this dress with a pair of suede ankle boots, chunky bracelets and a fedora hat for a clash of hipster meets frontier.
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- Day dress by South
- Lightweight fabric
- Tulip style sleeves
- Fabric tie to waist
So Fabulous Stud Maxi dress (Available in sizes 14-28)
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So Fabulous! Stud Detail Maxi Dress
This stud detail maxi dress is ready to be packed into your carry-on for a last minute get away with the girls.
Floor length and fabulous this maxi is a holiday essential - thrown on after a dip in the pool or dressed up for a late dinner it's always a stylish choice. Stud detailing to the top is a street-style touch that'll make you the envy of the pool. Figure hugging jersey showcases your curves, making sure your feminine figure is sleek and sultry.
Wear this dress with Shoe Box sandals and a golden tan for a beautiful summer outfit you'll feel So Fabulous! in.
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- Maxi dress by So Fabulous!
- Stud detailing to front
- Sleeveless style
- Worn length: 54 inches
So Fabulous Full Skirt Sleeveless Jersey Maxi Dress
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So Fabulous! Jersey Maxi Dress
This jersey maxi dress by So Fabulous! adds a flash of colour to your summer style - perfect for your holiday wardrobe.
Draping and elegant this dress skims your shape - highlighting your waist and flaring over your hips. The princess seams flatter Hourglass and Pear shapes and add curves to boyish figures.
Wear this dress with Shoe Box sandals and your favourite sunnies for an ultra glam poolside outfit.
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- Jersey dress by So Fabulous!
- Maxi length design
- Princess seams to front
- Sleeveless style
- Worn length: 56 inches
Fearne Cotton Dress with Pleated Skirt and Lace Detail
This contrast colour dress by Fearne Cotton fuses pretty with retro for a fun twist on an evening occasion piece.
Featuring a contrast lace panel to the top this dress has an immediate vintage appeal, while the vibrant blue hue keeps it contemporary. Pleats to the skirt add shape and movement for a gorgeous silhouette, while the band to the waist nips you in to flatter your figure. The sweetheart neckline is a nice touch and keeps your look feminine.
Wear this dress with Fearne's chunky platform heels in purple and clutch a cute bag for a ready-to-go outfit.
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- Dress by Fearne Cotton
- Pleated skirt detail
- Contrast lace insert
- Sweetheart neckline
- Cap sleeves design
- Back zip fastening
- Length: 40 inches


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29th April 2014
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6th April 2014
Blondie icon Debbie Harry comes out as bisexual 20
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27th March 2014
Swedish American Football player comes out as gay 2
4:33 PM — A Swedish American Football player has come out, saying he wanted to inspire any young LGBT people who feel like they don't belong.
21st March 2014
Google still blocking the word 'bisexual' from autocomplete 4
9:34 PM — Google is still blocking the word 'bisexual' from its search autocomplete feature.
10th January 2014
Video: Gay teenager comes out to his parents with 'I love penis' cake 16
2:09 PM — This gay teenager used a fairly creative method to come out as gay to his family.
8th November 2013
Bisexual musician Lou Reed left $500,000 to mother who used electroshock therapy to 'cure' him 9
3:50 PM — Velvet Underground frontman Lou Reed has left a quarter of his estate in his will to his sister, urging her to use a portion for their of their mother, who at an early age subjected Reed to electroshock therapy in an attempt to "discourage" his bisexuality.
3rd November 2013
Lady Gaga: 'Bisexuality is not about marketing – this is who I am and who I have always been' 30
11:57 AM — Lady Gaga has spoken out against critics who accuse her bisexual identity of being "marketing ploy," saying "this is who I am and who I have always been."
25th September 2013
Interview: They are GLAAD to meet you 4
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24th September 2013
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23rd September 2013
Comment: Why bisexual visibility could be one of the defining LGBT rights struggles of our time 19
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Countries around the world mark Bi Visibility Day 3
12:36 PM — Countries including the US, Britain, Australia, Germany, Japan and New Zealand are marking Bi Visibility Day.
16th September 2013
UNISON set to challenge workplace biphobia by launching new fact sheet for Bi Visibility Day 12
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30th June 2013
Divorced Tory MP Daniel Kawczynski reveals he has a boyfriend 25
12:54 PM — Conservative MP Daniel Kawczynski has revealed that, following his separation from his wife in 2011, he has been dating a man.
13th May 2013
Northern Ireland: 80% of homophobic crime is not reported 4
12:15 PM — Eight out of 10 people who experienced homophobic discrimination in Northern Ireland do not report the crime, a report by the Northern Ireland Equality Commision revealed.
25th March 2013
US: GLAAD alters its mission statement to include trans and bisexual focus 4
2:35 PM — The organisation has formally dropped the words 'Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation' from its name, to now include more focus on transgender and bisexual people.
14th December 2012
Polish journalist says he risks being deported from USA for being bisexual and not gay 14
4:45 PM — Ivo Widlak, a bisexual Polish investigative journalist has said that he risks being deported from the United States because local immigration officials cannot understand the nature of his marriage to a bisexual woman.


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What can we do? - an open letter to teachers - promoting the flipped learning
As Sir Ken Robinson ended his talk with Benjamin Franklin's quote , "There are three sorts of people in the world: Those who are immovable, people who don't get, they don't want to get it, they're going to do anything about it. There are people who are movable, people who see the need for change and are prepared to listen to it. And there are people who move, people who make things happen."
Lets be the type of people who move. Instead of questioning "why has the education system not changed yet?" or " why didn't the government take any initiative to change?" , I believe we should act within our circle of influence. It is the question of "What can we do about it?" What can we do about our education system? How can we improve it as students, teachers or parents.
As a student myself, I've been working on promoting the flipped learning , as I believe it is one of the first steps in progressing ourselves for change. Here is an open letter to teachers out there, http://faizulzuraimi.blogspot.com/2013/05/an-open-letter-to-teachers-my-name-is.html
and do visit my blog as well: faizulzuraimi.blogspot.com
"Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself." as mentioned by John Dewey , one of the figures in Progressive Education Movement in the late 19th century.
Perhaps we too , can be one of those "movable people" .Perhaps there shall be a Digital Age of Progressive Education Movement. It all begins with one simple question , "what can we do?"
I would love to see your opinions :)
update (5.6.13) : http://faizulzuraimi.blogspot.com/2013/06/education-is-everyones-business-do.html
Closing Statement from Faizul Zuraimi
Thank you all to those who participated in this conversation and those who took the time to read and visit my blog. I've learned a lot from dialogues with you guys , the TED community, and I'm really glad that some of you sent me emails , articles and ebooks to help me in this cause. This is the first time I ever hosted a conversation on TED. Your comments and support are my inspiration and I'm looking forward to host another conversation in the near future, perhaps when I'm done with my exams. :)
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Jun 10 2013: some teachers are doing something about it. We make changes and developments every year to enhance our provision of an insopirational creative environment.. We encourage children to think and express themselves in their individual style. we believe in creativity, fun, relevance, sharing thinking and learning. we encourage children to find and use their voice. we believe education is a partnership, we learn from eachother.
in reference to the videoes of TED talks you have listed:-
we do not dwell in death valley.
we are not a failing school
we use video, the children make their own. we use drama, music, play, investigation, problem-solving and link different intelligences within an activity, ie music and dance to practise questioning skills or concentration in PE skills, scenarios for communication and listening skills, questioning and communication to discover electric circuits.
Our children that teach themselves and eachother and us. we evaluate teaching together too.
our children take charge, plan the term each term. they also plan a sequence of lessons and theire activities within lessons.
When we were last inspected, we were rated outstanding.
It took a while for the team to understand the methodology behind the teaching and learning, but i pinned them down and didnt let them go til they got it.
take risks
believe in yourself.
If they are all on task, all having fun, all talking about their thinking and learning, and go out at playtime talking about it, thats agood sign. if they remember it a year on, and want to do more of it, then i think your winning!
ask the children. theyll tell you honestly how your teaching rates. They know.
I am looking hard for anyone who has ideas for thinking and learning throught roleplay and scenarios. So far, ive made up my own and others ive seen in the business world such as hospital or disaster contingency planning role play so staff experience what a real situation may be like. Ideas please?
Jun 11 2013: It's great to know some teachers are doing something about it(those who move) , but still , not many people do . For example , in my case here in Malaysia , the Malaysian education system is centered on memorization rather than mindfulness , besides too much emphasis on exams. On top of that , they don't teach us any thinking skills , i learned critical thinking by myself through coursera. however, I think the good news is that i think many people share the same sentiment on the education system(the movable) , and that's why i'm doing my part as a student , hoping to get more people to take action. I'm sure your students are lucky to have teachers like you , and I'm sure we can have more teachers to do the same thing as you are doing , creating an ideal environment for learning,not cramming information in for exams.
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A social network to link students or curious individuals with experienced scientists
I recently watched a talk by Brian Cox in which he repeatedly made claims that innovation and curiosity - led science have resulted in amazing strides for humanity. Although the point of the talk was meant to influence policy makers by expanding the global budget for research, I was more struck by the simple poetry of human innovation that his talk highlighted.
Near the end of his talk, he read a quote about this tiny blue spec that was planet Earth. He was so blown away by this one idea that such a tiny blue spec suspended in what appeared to be a ray of light could be our home, the base of everything we will ever know. And, the entire time he was talking about this tiny spec -so small you have to know it is there to see it- that held incredible life and importance, I could not help but think of him as the big hearted elephant, Horton, from the beloved children's book that teaches us the value of curiosity and the bravery found in preserving it, no matter how lunatic a conquest. It is rough, and it has probably been tried, but what if there was a system. A system through which every time a curious little elephant hears a "who" (an idea that they are not capable of proving or exploring) could simply use as an outlet for their curiosity. And please, don't point me to yahoo answers.
I am talking about a social network that would specifically link curious students or underfunded organizations to accredited, active scientists in order to bridge the unnecessary gap that exists between science and society. I am talking about something more than a space for comments on youtube.
There are way too many avenues and ideas out there for the science community alone to keep track of, and I would hate to see that beautiful poetry of human innovation be lost in the white noise between scientists and the rest of the world.
In short, I believe that there is value and potential in those tiny crazy ideas that pop into peoples heads before they have the ability to explore them.
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Jimmy KNov 9 2012: I had this same idea. TED already has a large community built up, it would be nice to see some of the more prominent speakers engaging with us. Big Think is another one, they should have a forum where we can discuss ideas with the hundreds of experts that are already interacting with the site everyday. If either of these were to happen then interest in the site would explode.
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- Reversible cholinesterase inhibitors as pre-treatment for exposure to organophosphates: assessment using azinphos-methyl. [JOURNAL ARTICLE]
- J Appl Toxicol 2014 Sep 3.
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Pre-treatment with reversible acetylcholinesterase (AChE) inhibitors before organophosphorous compound (OPC) exposure can reduce OPC-induced mortality. However, pyridostigmine, the only substance employed for such prophylaxis, is merely efficacious against a limited number of OPCs. In search of more efficacious and broad-range alternatives, we have compared in vivo the ability of five reversible AChE inhibitors (pyridostigmine, physostigmine, ranitidine, tacrine and K-27) to reduce mortality induced by the OPC azinphos-methyl. Protection was quantified using Cox analysis by determining the relative risk (RR) of death in rats that were administered these AChE inhibitors in equitoxic dosage (25% of LD01 ) 30 min before azinphos-methyl exposure. Azinphos-methyl-induced mortality was significantly reduced by all five tested compounds as compared with the reference group that was only exposed to azinphos-methyl without prior pre-treatment (RR = 1). The most efficacious prophylactic agents were K-27 (RR = 0.15) and physostigmine (RR = 0.21), being significantly more efficacious than ranitidine (RR = 0.62) and pyridostigmine (RR = 0.37). Pre-treatment with tacrine (RR = 0.29) was significantly more efficacious than pre-treatment with ranitidine, but the difference between tacrine and pyridostigmine was not significant. Our results indicate that prophylactic administration of the oxime K-27 may be a promising alternative in cases of imminent OPC exposure. Copyright © 2014 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
- Cyclic acyl guanidines bearing carbamate moieties allow potent and dirigible cholinesterase inhibition of either acetyl- or butyrylcholinesterase. [JOURNAL ARTICLE]
- Bioorg Med Chem 2014 Jun 26.
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A series of cyclic acyl guanidine with carbamate moieties have been synthesized and evaluated in vitro for their AChE and BChE inhibitory activities. Structure-activity relationships identified compound 23 as a nanomolar and selective BChE inhibitor, while compound 32 exhibited nanomolar and selective AChE inhibition, selectivity depending on both the structure of the carbamate substituent as well as the position of guanidines-N substitution. The velocity of enzyme carbamoylation was analyzed and showed similar behavior to physostigmine. Phenolic compounds formed after carbamate transfer to the active site of cholinesterases showed additional neuroprotective properties on a hippocampal neuronal cell line (HT-22) after glutamate-induced intracellular reactive oxygen species generation.
- Evaluation of the sensitivity of the novel α4β2* nicotinic acetylcholine receptor PET radioligand (18) F-(-)-NCFHEB to increases in synaptic acetylcholine levels in rhesus monkeys. [JOURNAL ARTICLE]
- Synapse 2014 Jul 17.
Objective: (18) F-(-)-NCFHEB (also known as (18) F-(-)-Flubatine) is a new radioligand to image α4β2* nicotinic acetylcholine receptors in vivo with positron emission tomography (PET), with faster kinetics than previous radioligands such as (18) F-2-F-A85380. The goal of this study was to assess the sensitivity of (18) F-(-)-NCFHEB-PET to increases in synaptic acetylcholine concentration induced by acetylcholinesterase inhibitors. Methods: Two rhesus monkeys were scanned four times each on a Focus 220 scanner: first at baseline, then during two bolus plus infusions of physostigmine (0.06-0.28 mg/kg), and finally following a bolus injection of donepezil (0.25 mg/kg). The arterial input function and the plasma free fraction fP were measured. (18) F-(-)-NCFHEB volume of distribution VT was estimated using the multilinear analysis MA1 and then normalized by plasma free fraction fP . Results: (18) F-(-)-NCFHEB fP was 0.89±0.04. At baseline, (18) F-(-)-NCFHEB VT /fP ranged from 7.9±1.3 mL plasma/cm(3) tissue in the cerebellum to 34.3±8.4 mL plasma/cm(3) tissue in the thalamus. Physostigmine induced a dose-dependent reduction of (18) F-(-)-NCFHEB VT /fP of 34±9% in the putamen, 32±8% in the thalamus, 25±8% in the cortex, and 23±10% in the hippocampus. With donepezil, (18) F-(-)-NCFHEB VT /fP was reduced by 24±2%, 14+3% and 14±5%, 10±6% in the same regions. Conclusion: (18) F-(-)-NCFHEB can be used to detect changes in synaptic acetylcholine concentration and is a promising tracer to study acetylcholine dynamics with shorter scan durations than previous radioligands. Synapse, 2014. © 2014 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
- Investigation into the role of the cholinergic system in radiation-induced damage in the rat liver and ileum. [JOURNAL ARTICLE]
- J Radiat Res 2014 Jun 8.
It has been previously shown that acetylcholine (ACh) may affect pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory cytokines. The role of the cholinergic system in radiation-induced inflammatory responses and tissue damage remains unclear. Therefore, the present study was designed to determine the radio-protective properties of the cholinergic system in the ileum and the liver of rats. Rats were exposed to 8-Gy single-fraction whole-abdominal irradiation and were then decapitated at either 36 h or 10 d post-irradiation. The rats were treated either with intraperitoneal physiological saline (1 ml/kg), physostigmine (80 µg/kg) or atropine (50 μg/kg) twice daily for 36 h or 10 d. Cardiac blood samples and liver and ileal tissues were obtained in which TNF-α, IL-1β and IL-10 levels were assayed using ELISA. In the liver and ileal homogenates, caspase-3 immunoblots were performed and myeloperoxidase (MPO) activity was analyzed. Plasma levels of IL-1β and TNF-α increased significantly following radiation (P < 0.01 and P < 0.001, respectively) as compared with non-irradiated controls, and physostigmine treatment prevented the increase in the pro-inflammatory cytokines (P < 0.01 and P < 0.001, respectively). Plasma IL-10 levels were not found to be significantly changed following radiation, whereas physostigmine augmented IL-10 levels during the late phase (P < 0.01). In the liver and ileum homogenates, IL-1β and TNF-α levels were also elevated following radiation, and this effect was inhibited by physostigmine treatment but not by atropine. Similarly, physostigmine also reversed the changes in MPO activity and in the caspase-3 levels in the liver and ileum. Histological examination revealed related changes. Physostigmine experiments suggested that ACh has a radio-protective effect not involving the muscarinic receptors.
- Surgery-induced changes in rat IL1β and acetylcholine metabolism: role of physostigmine. [JOURNAL ARTICLE]
- Clin Exp Pharmacol Physiol 2014 May 29.
Pharmacological enhancement of cholinergic activities by administering physostigmine is known to induce protective effects. It is unclear, however, whether the impact of physostigmine on inflammation and acetylcholine metabolism is related to different types of surgical intervention or to anesthesia alone. To determine this, rats were subjected to partial liver resection (PLR) or sham surgery. A control group only received anesthesia. Half of each treatment group received a single intraoperative dose of physostigmine; the others received placebo. Acetylcholine esterase (ACHE) activity and IL1β and acetylcholine (ACH) concentrations were determined. Both PLR and sham operation induced a time-dependent increase in plasma concentration of IL1β (3.9 and 4.8-fold) as compared to rats that received anesthesia alone. In rat brain, IL1β had increased by about twofold after surgery as compared to controls. Blood ACHE was transiently decreased after surgery. Brain ACHE activity increased 1.3-fold (p=0.014) only after PLR; consequently, the cerebral ACH concentration was significantly reduced. Physostigmine administration significantly reduced IL1β and ACHE levels. Cerebral ACH concentration was markedly increased from 543.9±121.5 (placebo) to 653.5±93.3 ng mg(-1) protein (p<0.001) after administering physostigmine. We conclude that a single dose of physostigmine intraoperatively had a sustained anti-inflammatory effect up to 120 min after injection that was especially pronounced under the conditions of PLR surgery. In addition to its protective peripheral action, physostigmine exerts neuroprotective action by increasing levels of the neurotransmitter ACH. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
- Microcirculatory Effects of Physostigmine on Experimental Burn Edema. [JOURNAL ARTICLE]
- J Burn Care Res 2014 May 12.
In order to further understand the role of the cholinergic anti-inflammatory pathway, the authors determined the effects of burn plasma from donor rats (DRs) on the microvascular circulation of healthy recipient rats and whether these could be altered by pretreatment with physostigmine (PT).DRs underwent thermal injury (100°C water, 12 seconds, 30% BSA) for positive controls. For negative controls DRs underwent sham burn (same procedure but water at 37°C). DR-plasma (harvested 4 hours posttrauma) was transferred to healthy rats. Bolus injection of PT (70 μg/kg body weight) was performed 15 minutes before starting the infusion of DR-plasma in the study group. Intravital microscopy was performed in mesenteric venules (0/60/120 minutes). Edema was assessed by FITC-albumin extravasation. Additionally, leukocyte rolling and sticking (cells/mm) as well as hemodynamic parameters were assessed.Burn plasma transfer significantly increases albumin extravasation in healthy individuals when compared with sham-burn treatment. Additional bolus administration of PT (70 μg/kg body weight) to burn plasma treatment reduces plasma extravasation to sham-burn levels. PT also attenuates leukocyte-endothelial interactions. After 120 minutes no significant changes in the systemic circulation (mean arterial pressure, heart rate, wall shear rate) were found between the groups.Burn plasma transfer results in significant increases in plasma extravasation and leukocyte-endothelial wall adherence, which are reversed by pretreatment with PT. These results suggest that the cholinergic anti-inflammatory pathway may play a role in the microcirculatory response to thermal injury.
- Use of a Physostigmine Continuous Infusion for the Treatment of Severe and Recurrent Antimuscarinic Toxicity in a Mixed Drug Overdose. [JOURNAL ARTICLE]
- J Med Toxicol 2014 May 6.
Physostigmine was once a widely used antidote for the treatment of antimuscarinic toxicity. However, reports describing the association of physostigmine with asystole and seizures in severe tricyclic antidepressant poisoning resulted in a decrease in use. Recent literature has demonstrated that physostigmine is a safe and effective antidote for the treatment of antimuscarinic toxicity. There are only two previously published articles regarding the use of physostigmine administered as a continuous intravenous infusion for persistent antimuscarinic toxicity. We present a case of physostigmine continuous infusion for the treatment of antimuscarinic symptoms in a polydrug overdose due to the ingestion of diphenhydramine along with bupropion, citalopram, acetaminophen, and naproxen.A 13-year-old female presented with hyperthermia, myoclonus and rigidity, hallucinations, severe agitation, and antimuscarinic toxicity including inability to sweat after a polydrug overdose. Several doses of lorazepam were administered followed by physostigmine which produced resolution of hallucinations and attenuation of the antimuscarinic symptoms including perspiration, temperature improvement, and decreased agitation. After periods of improvement and recurrence of antimuscarinic effects, a continuous infusion of physostigmine was administered at 2 mg/h and continued for almost 8 h to maintain attenuation of symptoms. GABAergic agents including lorazepam and phenobarbital were used later in the hospital course for presumed symptoms of serotonergic and adrenergic toxicity after resolution of antimuscarinic effects. The patient did not experience any adverse effects of physostigmine administration.Physostigmine administered as a continuous infusion may be a reasonable treatment option for severe and recurrent symptoms related to antimuscarinic toxicity.
- [Psychopharmalogical treatment of delirium in the elderly]. [English Abstract, Journal Article]
- Med Monatsschr Pharm 2014 Apr; 37(4):124-31; quiz 133-4.
Delirium is frequent in hospitalized elderly. Treatment of the medical problems causing delirium is paramount. Mostly antipsychotics are used for treatment of psychological and behavioral symptoms in delirium. Increased mortality of elderly and demented patients receiving antipsychotics suggests caution in prescribing antipsychotics for delirium. Standard treatment is low-dose haloperidol. If more sedation is needed, melperone or pipamperone can be used. In delirious Parkinsonian patients or if dementia with Lewy-bodies is suspected quetiapine is better tolerated. Other sedating antipsychotics like prothipendyl, promethazine or levomepromazin are considered inappropriate medication in the elderly due to their anticholinergic and orthostatic side effects. Cholinesterase inhibitors are not effective in delirium, except physostigmine for treatment of anticholinergic intoxication confined to intensive care. Benzodiazepines are effective in alcohol- und benzodiazepine-withdrawal, but may induce delirium (paradox reaction). Clomethiazole is contraindicated in frequent pulmonal conditions in the elderly like COPD. Chloral hydrate is considered inappropriate medication in the elderly due to QTc-prolongation. On intensive care units clonidine and recently dexmedetomidine are useful. At the moment there are no data indicating melatonin being effective for treatment of delirium.
- mAChRs activation induces epithelial-mesenchymal transition on lung epithelial cells. [Journal Article]
- BMC Pulm Med 2014; 14(1):53.
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Epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) has been proposed as a mechanism in the progression of airway diseases and cancer. Here, we explored the role of acetylcholine (ACh) and the pathway involved in the process of EMT, as well as the effects of mAChRs antagonist.Human lung epithelial cells were stimulated with carbachol, an analogue of ACh, and epithelial and mesenchymal marker proteins were evaluated using western blot and immunofluorescence analyses.Decreased E-cadherin expression and increased vimentin and α-SMA expression induced by TGF-β1 in alveolar epithelial cell (A549) were significantly abrogated by the non-selective mAChR antagonist atropine and enhanced by the acetylcholinesterase inhibitor physostigmine. An EMT event also occurred in response to physostigmine alone. Furthermore, ChAT express and ACh release by A549 cells were enhanced by TGF-β1. Interestingly, ACh analogue carbachol also induced EMT in A549 cells as well as in bronchial epithelial cells (16HBE) in a time- and concentration-dependent manner, the induction of carbachol was abrogated by selective antagonist of M1 (pirenzepine) and M3 (4-DAMP) mAChRs, but not by M2 (methoctramine) antagonist. Moreover, carbachol induced TGF-β1 production from A549 cells concomitantly with the EMT process. Carbachol-induced EMT occurred through phosphorylation of Smad2/3 and ERK, which was inhibited by pirenzepine and 4-DAMP.Our findings for the first time indicated that mAChR activation, perhaps via M1 and M3 mAChR, induced lung epithelial cells to undergo EMT and provided insights into novel therapeutic strategies for airway diseases in which lung remodeling occurs.
- Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitory Activity and Molecular Docking Study of 1-Nitro-2-Phenylethane, the Main Constituent of Aniba canelilla Essential Oil. [JOURNAL ARTICLE]
- Chem Biol Drug Des 2014 Mar 24.
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The odoriferous principle of Aniba canelilla (H.B.K.) Mez is due 1-nitro-2-phenylethane, the main constituent of its essential oil and also responsible for the plant's cinnamon scent. This nitroderivative was previously reported by their antioxidant, antinociception, cardiovascular, and vasorelaxant properties, and now it was tested as the inhibitor of acetylcholinesterase using bioautography on TLC plates. The oil and a purified fraction containing 1-nitro-2-phenylethane were analyzed by GC and GC-MS. The percentage content of 1-nitro-2-phenylethane in the oil and after fractionation was 70.2% and 98.0%, respectively. The results showed that the oil and 1-nitro-2-phenylethane are strong acetylcholinesterase inhibitors with the detection limit of 0.01 ng, equivalent to physostigmine used as the positive control. A molecular docking study was used to determine the position and conformation of the 1-nitro-2-phenylethane inhibitor in the receptor-binding pocket of the acetylcholinesterase enzyme. The nitrogroup of 1-nitro-2-phenylethane was positioned near of the catalytic serine residue of acetylcholinesterase, forming strong hydrogen bond with its hydroxyl group. Therefore, the electronegative character of 1-nitro-2-phenylethane may explain the interaction that occurs with the catalytic serine residue and its significant inhibitory activity of acetylcholinesterase.


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True image ratio sizes
Being professional photographers, we use up all of the frame in pics… (depending on subject)
Is there any plans for Blurb to print in true ratios? ie 6×4 , 12×8, etc
I dont like the bars (white space) and cannot crop the images to fit all in.
Also – would really like to see a coffee table size in landscape . Like 18×12 inch… options for 4pg spread fold out would be nice too.
What do you guys think ?
If you hover your mouse over an image container, including that on a full-bleed page, you will get a pop-up with the exact dimensions.
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Mar 6, 2010 12:42am PDTPermalink
I mean printing book pages in that format. I'd like to see FULL BLEED in 6×4 ratio
You can create your own custom page templates, and make the photo containers any size/ratio you want.
Hello lavenlar;
The problem I think here, is that 3:2 is no longer the de-facto 'common-standard' for aspect ratios… Even in the (good-old ???) days of 35mm film there was always 'large format' 5:4 and 'medium format' 4:3…
There are now so many 'standard' aspect ratios available (3:2, 4:3, 5:4; 16:9 are just four typically available now in differing manufacturers DSLRs) that (for the value of Blurbs product) it would pretty-well be an impossibility to provide a range of books to cope with with all of these aspect ratios as 'full-bleed' books in multiples of 3 or 4 sizes.
In addition, of course, we can now crop any image to suit any aspect ratio that we want!
Realistically, I don't see a way around this without either accepting some white (or other background colour) around the image; or cropping the image to fit a container – whether it's a pre-set or a customised page build…