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Wednesday, August 19, 2015
What seems a lifetime ago, in journalism school, they told me,"If you want to be a writer, you must give up the violin." Fifty years later, I am still conflicted. There is the writing, yes, miles of it, but I still sneak off to the local pub to do a little fiddle-playing, more specifically, a gig as lounge singer in the good ole style of Seventies Baroque Rock and Roll. I suppose I am still of two heads, left-brain and right. Left for the analytical and detailed, that is to say good writing--or just plain letting it hang out in rock'n'roll, which is probably ones true nature--anarchy and barely competent musicianship. It is also a good way of getting laid. Why does a 77-year old man go to a guitar gig at a nightclub? Well, all through my misspent youth, people called me a crafty f*cker. lol.
Thursday, July 30, 2015
Today, my stomach rumbled...
Indeterminate longings. Going this way and that. The sudden great notion that no matter what you do, it's all futile. --It's only your stomach, Bunky. You are thinking with your stomach! Nevertheless, it really does seem to want a beer. lol.
Tuesday, June 23, 2015
It's an old joke, but, "Where is Calpurnia?" "She's in bed with Pneumonia." ..."Why that Greek bastard!" .................. Well, it isn't all Greek to me. Been in hospital for six days. Ha. Situation almost grave...good thing for antibiotics. Now, I seem cured, but can I write? lol.
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Diamond parking is a great entry level job. It is especially satisfying if you like cars and working with people. Great college job.
There is not very much opportunity to move up in the company. You must have and maintain a relatively flawless driving record to be employed. Regular drug screening.
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It would be nice if there was more interaction with the managers. More frequent employee evaluations would be great as well.
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"Say goodbye to your self respect. "
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At times you are giving opportunities beyond your scope of work, but don't think of asking for a raise. Once in a while you will get lunch.
They must have written Office Space after reviewing this company. From poor people management to ludicrous business decisions, this company has it all. Upper management would take your stapler if they thought it would make them a buck because you don't mean anything to them. There is zero morale in the company and count on your bonuses being reworked often, because they are never put in writing. There is a company "handbook" that outlines general things, like paid days off and uniform requirements, however there are no company procedures. It is all word of mouth, which means they hold all the cards and will terminate you when they deem convenient. I left months ago but I hear it has only gotten worse with the economic issues.
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Watch Office Space and take notes. When you manage by fear they will do their jobs only well enough to not get fired. By the way, those are people working for you.
"Good for someone who likes to work alone and doesn't mind being outside "
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Lots and lots of breaks, high salary for very easy job, requires no previous experience
Work alone, outside in the rain, wind, snow, etc. Very repetitive and no opportunity or advancement whatsoever.


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Greek Cheese And Beef Pie
|Ground beef
|3⁄4 Pound
|1 Medium, diced
|Ricotta cheese
|16 Ounce (1 Container)
|Frozen chopped spinach
|10 Ounce, thawed and squeezed dry (1 Package)
|Mozzarella cheese
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|1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs), melted
1. In 10-inch skillet over high heat, cook ground beef and onion until all pan juices evaporate and meat is well browned. Spoon off any fat. Pour mixture into large bowl. Stir in ricotta, spinach, mozzarella, and salt.
2. On waxed paper, brush 1 sheet of phyllo with melted butter or margarine; place in 9-inch pie plate, with edges overhanging. Brush second sheet with melted butter; place over first sheet with corners angled slightly away from corners of first sheet. Continue layering, brushing each sheet with butter and placing sheets so that corners are always angled away from corners of sheet directly underneath.
3. Spoon beef mixture onto phyllo in pie plate. One by one, fold overhanging edges of phyllo over beef mixture until top of pie is covered. Brush top with remaining melted butter. Bake in 350°F. oven 1 hour or until pie is golden.
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Serving size: Complete recipe
Calories 4186 Calories from Fat 2627
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 296 g455.8%
Saturated Fat 158.5 g792.5%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 892.4 mg297.5%
Sodium 4493.9 mg187.2%
Total Carbohydrates 193 g64.2%
Dietary Fiber 13.9 g55.5%
Sugars 17.7 g
Protein 190 g380.6%
Vitamin A 659% Vitamin C 158.2%
Calcium 244% Iron 99.9%
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We Energies finished a controversial project to remove 53,000 cubic yards of fly ash site from a former landfill off Stonecroft Drive in the Town of Grafton last week.
We Energies spokesman Cathy Schulze said Edgerton, the earth-moving firm hired by the utility, finished transferring the fly ash to a regulated landfill off Highway 32 in the Town of Grafton on Sept. 22.
Edgerton then graded and seeded the Stonecroft Drive site, finishing the restoration work on Saturday.
"Everything went smoothly," Schulze said. "It was a big job, but they took care of it as quickly as possible. They only lost a few days to bad weather, so they were able to finish a little ahead of schedule."
Town Chairman Lester Bartel said the town received few complaints about the work, most of them when the project began in mid-August.
He credited this to the contractor and the town's decision to hire a supervisor to inspect the site daily to ensure proper procedures were being followed and residents' concerns were addressed.
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Article: Serum Heart-Type Fatty Acid-Binding Protein Level Can Be Used to Detect Acute Kidney Injury on Admission and Predict an Adverse Outcome in Patients With Acute Heart Failure[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Background: Different mechanisms of acute kidney injury (AKI) may exist for acute heart failure (AHF) patients compared with other patients. Methods and results: We analyzed data from 282 patients with AHF. The biomarkers were measured within 30 min of admission. Patients were assigned to a no-AKI (n=213) or AKI group (Class R (n=49), Class I (n=15) or Class F (n=5)) using the RIFLE classifications on admission. We evaluated the relationships between the biomarkers and AKI, in-hospital mortality, all-cause death and HF events (HF re-admission, all-cause death) within 90 days. The serum heart-type fatty acid-binding protein (s-HFABP) levels were significantly higher in the AKI than in the no-AKI group, and the predictive biomarker for AKI was s-HFABP (odds ratio: 6.709; 95% confidence interval: 3.362-13.391). s-HFABP demonstrated an optimal balance between sensitivity and specificity (71.0%, 79.3%; area under the receiver-operating characteristic curve [AUC]=0.790) at 22.8 ng/ml for AKI, at 22.8 ng/ml for Class I/F (90.0%, 71.4%; AUC=0.836) and at 21.0 ng/ml for in-hospital mortality (74.3%, 70.0%; AUC=0.726). The Kaplan-Meier survival curves showed a significantly poorer prognosis in the high s-HFABP group (≥22.9 ng/ml) than in other groups. Conclusions: The s-HFABP level can indicate AKI on admission, and a high s-HFABP level is associated with a poorer prognosis for AHF patients.Circulation Journal 11/2014; 79(1). DOI:10.1253/circj.CJ-14-0653 · 3.94 Impact Factor
Article: Prognostic impact of the serum heart-type fatty acid-binding protein (H-FABP) levels in patients admitted to the non-surgical intensive care unit[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Biomarkers predicting adverse outcomes in non-surgical intensive care patients have not been reported. Data for 1,006 emergency department patients were prospectively analyzed. The serum heart-type fatty acid-binding protein (s-H-FABP) level was measured within 10 min of admission. The patients were assigned to intensive care (n = 835) or other departments (n = 171). The intensive care patients were divided into survivors (n = 745) and non-survivors (n = 90) according to the in-hospital mortality and assigned to four groups according to the quartiles of s-H-FABP (Q1, Q2, Q3 and Q4). The s-H-FABP levels were significantly higher in the intensive care patients (12.7 [6.1-38.8] ng/ml versus 5.3 [3.1-9.4] ng/ml) and in the non-survivors (44.9 [23.2-87.6] ng/ml versus 11.5 [5.6-32.6] ng/ml). A Kaplan-Meier curve showed a significantly higher survival rate in Q3 than in Q1 and Q2 and in Q4 than in the other groups. The multivariate Cox regression model identified Q3 (HR 4.646, 95 % CI 1.526-14.146) and Q4 (HR 9.483, 95 % CI 3.152-28.525) as independent predictors of 90-day mortality. The sensitivity and specificity of H-FABP for in-hospital mortality were 81.1 and 66.0 % (AUC 0.775) at 20.95 ng/ml. The in-hospitality rate was significantly higher in the high s-H-FABP patients than in the low s-H-FABP patients in each etiology group. The s-H-FABP level is an effective biomarker for risk stratification in non-surgical intensive care patients.Clinical Research in Cardiology 05/2014; 103(10). DOI:10.1007/s00392-014-0717-z · 4.56 Impact Factor
Article: New scoring system (APACHE-HF) for predicting adverse outcomes in patients with acute heart failure: evaluation of the APACHE II and Modified APACHE II scoring systems[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: No scoring system for assessing acute heart failure (AHF) has been reported. Data for 824 AHF patients were analyzed. The subjects were divided into an alive (n=750) and a dead group (n=74). We constructed a predictive scoring system based on eight significant APACHE II factors in the alive group [mean arterial pressure (MAP), pulse, sodium, potassium, hematocrit, creatinine, age, and Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS); giving each one point], defined as the APACHE-HF score. The patients were assigned to five groups by the APACHE-HF score [Group 1: point 0 (n=70), Group 2: points 1 and 2 (n=343), Group 3: points 3 and 4 (n=294), Group 4: points 5 and 6 (n=106), and Group 5: points 7 and 8 (n=11)]. A higher optimal balance was observed in the APACHE-HF between sensitivity and specificity [87.8%, 63.9%; area under the curve (AUC)=0.779] at 2.5 points than in the APACHE II (47.3%, 67.3%; AUC=0.558) at 17.5 points. The multivariate Cox regression model identified belonging to Group 5 [hazard ratio (HR): 7.764, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.586-38.009], Group 4 (HR: 6.903, 95%CI 1.940-24.568) or Group 3 (HR: 5.335, 95%CI 1.582-17.994) to be an independent predictor of 3-year mortality. The Kaplan-Meier curves revealed a poorer prognosis, including all-cause death and HF events (death, readmission-HF), in Group 5 and Group 4 than in the other groups, in Group 3 than in Group 2 or Group 1, and in Group 2 than in Group 1. The new scoring system including MAP, pulse, sodium, potassium, hematocrit, creatinine, age, and GCS (APACHE-HF) can be used to predict adverse outcomes of AHF.Journal of Cardiology 04/2014; 64(6). DOI:10.1016/j.jjcc.2014.03.002 · 2.78 Impact Factor
Article: Immediate Administration of Tolvaptan Prevents the Exacerbation of Acute Kidney Injury and Improves the Mid-Term Prognosis of Patients With Severely Decompensated Acute Heart Failure[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Background: Tolvaptan, an oral selective vasopressin 2 receptor antagonist that acts on the distal nephrons to cause a loss of electrolyte-free water, is rarely used during the acute phase of acute heart failure (AHF). Methods and results: We investigated 183 AHF patients admitted to the intensive care unit and administered tolvaptan (7.5mg) with continuous intravenous furosemide, and then additionally at 12-h intervals until HF was compensated. When intravenous furosemide was changed to peroral use, the administration of tolvaptan was stopped. The patients were assigned to tolvaptan (n=52) or conventional treatment (n=131) groups. The amount of intravenous furosemide was significantly lower (35.4 [16.3-56.0] mg vs. 80.0 [30.4-220.0] mg), the urine volume was significantly higher on days 1 and 2 (3,691 [3,109-4,198] ml and 2,953 [2,128-3,592] ml vs. 2,270 [1,535-3,258] ml and 2,129 [1,407-2,906] ml) and the numbers of patients with worsening-AKI (step-up RIFLE Class to I or F) and Class F were significantly fewer (5.8% and 1.9% vs. 19.1% and 16.0%) in the tolvaptan group than in the conventional group, respectively. One of the specific medications indicated worsening-AKI and in-hospital mortality was tolvaptan (odds ratio [OR] 0.155, 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.037-0.657 and OR 0.191, 95% CI 0.037-0.985). The Kaplan-Meier curves showed that the death rate within 6 months was significantly lower in the tolvaptan group. The same result was found after propensity matching of the data. Conclusions: Early administration of tolvaptan could prevent exacerbation of AKI and improve the prognosis for AHF patients.Circulation Journal 02/2014; 78(4). DOI:10.1253/circj.CJ-13-1255 · 3.94 Impact Factor
Article: Seasonal variation in patients with acute heart failure: prognostic impact of admission in the summer[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: There have been few reports discussing the clinical significance of the season of admission of acute heart failure (AHF) patients. The data of 661 patients with AHF admitted to the intensive care unit were analyzed. Patients were assigned to a summer admission (Group-S, n = 113, between July and September), a winter admission (Group-W, n = 214, between December and February), or to the other seasons admission group (Group-O, n = 334). We evaluated the relationships between the seasonal variations and the clinical profiles, and the long-term prognosis. There were significantly more patients with cardiomyopathy and New York Heart Association class 4, and the serum levels of total bilirubin were significantly higher in Group-S (85.8, 24.8 %, and 0.60 [0.50-0.90]) than in Group-W (75.2, 15.4 %, and 0.60 [0.40-0.78]). The left ventricular ejection fraction on admission was significantly reduced and intravenous administration of dobutamine was used more frequently in Group-S (30.0 [25.0-46.0], 31.9 %) than in Group-W (34.4 [25.2-48.0], 20.6 %) and Group-O (35.0 [25.0-46.0], 19.8 %). The multivariate Cox regression model found that summer admission was independently associated with cardiovascular death (HR: 1.58, 95 % CI 1.01-2.48; p = 0.044) and heart failure (HF) events (HR: 1.55, 95 % CI 1.05-2.28; p = 0.028). The Kaplan-Meier curves showed that the cardiovascular death rate was significantly higher in Group-S than in Group-W and Group-O, and the HF events were significantly higher in Group-S than in Group-O. The summer admission AHF patients included sicker patients, and the prognosis in these patients was worse than in the patients admitted at other times.Heart and Vessels 01/2014; 30(2). DOI:10.1007/s00380-013-0461-8 · 2.07 Impact Factor
Article: Efficacy of Therapeutic Hypothermia for Neurological Salvage in Patients with Cardiogenic Sudden Cardiac Arrest: The Importance of Prehospital Return of Spontaneous Circulation[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Aim of the study: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation and mild therapeutic hypothermia (MTH) have improved neurological outcomes after sudden cardiac arrest, but the factors affecting favorable neurological outcome remain unclear. The aim of this study was to clarify these factors in patients in cardiac arrest treated with MTH. Methods: Forty-six consecutive patients (mean age, 59.4 ± 14.3 years; 37 men and 9 women) who had had cardiogenic cardiac arrest from January 2008 through December 2011, including cases that were and were not shockable, were enrolled in this study, and the factors affecting favorable neurological outcome were retrospectively investigated. The interval from cardiac arrest to cardiopulmonary resuscitation, the return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC), the start of MTH, and the attaining of the target temperature were retrieved from the medical records. The relationship between the neurological outcome and clinical findings, including the causes of cardiac arrest and vital signs before MTH, were also investigated. Results: Blood pressure and body temperature before MTH were higher, the interval from cardiac arrest to ROSC was shorter, and MTH was started earlier in patients with favorable neurological outcomes than in those with unfavorable outcomes. A multivariate logistic regression model revealed that the presence of prehospital ROSC was predictive of a favorable neurological outcome. In addition, renal failure during MTH occurred more frequently in patients with unfavorable neurological outcomes. Conclusion: MTH is associated with favorable neurological outcomes after sudden cardiac arrest, including those with non-shockable rhythms, especially in patients with prehospital ROSC.Journal of Nippon Medical School 09/2013; 80(4):287-95. DOI:10.1272/jnms.80.287 · 0.58 Impact Factor
Article: Usefulness of a surface cooling device (Arctic Sun®) for therapeutic hypothermia following cardiac arrest[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation and therapeutic hypothermia (TH) have improved the neurological outcomes of patients who have suffered sudden cardiac arrest; however, the benefits of and differences between cooling devices remain unclear. The aim of this study was to clarify the significance of the Arctic Sun(®) for surface cooling in patients treated with TH. Fifty-one patients (60.2±14.2 years, 42 males and 9 females) who experienced cardiogenic cardiac arrest, including both shockable and non-shockable cardiac arrest, were enrolled in this study. Forty patients were treated with TH using the Arctic Sun 2000(®) for surface cooling, while the other 11 patients were treated with TH using conventional standard cooling blankets. The patients' clinical courses during TH and the neurological outcomes were compared between the two groups. The body temperature before TH was not significantly different between the two groups; however, the minimal body temperature during TH was significantly lower in the patients cooled with conventional standard blankets than in those cooled using the Arctic Sun 2000(®). The rates of catecholamine administration, left ventricular ejection fraction, and mechanical support were not significantly different between the two groups; however, the maximum infusion dose of dobutamine was significantly lower in the patients with the Arctic Sun 2000(®) than in those treated with standard cooling blankets. The use of TH with the Arctic Sun 2000(®) following cardiac arrest is safe and effective in precisely maintaining the target body temperature, and can be used to reduce the infusion dose of dobutamine to treat heart failure during TH.Journal of Cardiology 07/2013; 63(1). DOI:10.1016/j.jjcc.2013.06.013 · 2.78 Impact Factor
Article: Soluble lectin-like oxidized LDL receptor-1 (sLOX-1) as a valuable diagnostic marker for rupture of thin-cap fibroatheroma: Verification by optical coherence tomography[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Background: Relationships between plaque morphology on optical coherence tomography (OCT) and biomarker levels in the patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) have not been fully investigated. Methods: ACS patients (n=128) were prospectively enrolled and their plasma levels of soluble lectin-like oxidized LDL receptor-1 (sLOX-1), high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP), and high-sensitivity troponin T (hs-TnT) were measured. Another set of 20 patients with stable angina pectoris (SAP) without plaque rupture or erosion served as controls. Among 128 ACS patients, 75 patients underwent OCT procedure to evaluate culprit plaque morphology, and were categorized into two groups; ACS with plaque rupture (ruptured ACS; R-ACS, n=54) and ACS without plaque rupture (non-ruptured ACS; N-ACS, n=21). Results: Levels of sLOX-1 (p<0.001), hs-CRP (p=0.048) and hs-TnT (p<0.001) were significantly higher in R-ACS than SAP. Levels of sLOX-1 were also significantly higher in R-ACS than in N-ACS (p<0.001); whereas levels of hs-CRP (p=0.675), as well as those of hs-TnT (p=0.055), were comparable between R-ACS and N-ACS. Comparison of receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves among sLOX-1, hs-CRP and hs-TnT to differentiate R-ACS from N-ACS revealed that the area under the curve (AUC) values of sLOX-1, hs-CRP and hs-TnT were 0.782, 0.531 and 0.643, respectively. ROC curves, generated for these biomarkers, to differentiate ACS with thin-cap fibroatheroma (TCFA) from those without demonstrated that the AUC values of sLOX-1, hs-CRP and hs-TnT were 0.718, 0.506 and 0.524, respectively. Conclusion: sLOX-1, but not hs-CRP or hs-TnT, can differentiate ACS with plaque rupture from those without, and ACS with TCFA from those without.International journal of cardiology 04/2013; 168(4). DOI:10.1016/j.ijcard.2013.04.110 · 4.04 Impact Factor
Article: Predictive Score for Survival After Percutaneous Cardiopulmonary Support in Cardiovascular Disease Patients - Evaluation of Pre-Procedural Information[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Background: The predictive factors for survival after percutaneous cardiopulmonary support (PCPS) are unknown. Methods and results: Data for 105 patients with cardiovascular disease requiring PCPS were analyzed. The patients were divided into a survivor (n=21) or a non-survivor group (n=84). The age was significantly lower, and there were more patients with fulminant myocarditis and PCPS attempted before cardiac arrest (CA) in the survivor group. Additionally, there were fewer cases of out-of-hospital CA, and the mean time from CA to PCPS was shorter in the survivor group. On multivariate logistic regression it was found that the age and the time from CA to PCPS were independently associated with survival. A predictive scoring system was constructed that included the following: (1) age <50 years; (2) diagnosis of fulminant myocarditis; (3) no out-of-hospital CA; (4) PCPS attempted before CA; and (5) time from CA to PCPS <45 min. The predictive score was significantly higher in the survivor than in the non-survivor group (2.33 ± 1.32 vs. 1.06 ± 1.02). The sensitivity and specificity for survival were 85.7% and 66.7% when the score was ≥ 2. Kaplan-Meier survival analysis showed that any-cause death was significantly higher in patients with PCPS survival score ≤ 1 than in those with a score ≥ 2. Conclusions: PCPS survival score is suitable for clinically predicting survival in patients with cardiovascular disease undergoing PCPS.Circulation Journal 04/2013; 77(8). DOI:10.1253/circj.CJ-12-1326 · 3.94 Impact Factor
Article: Unique case of acquired pulmonary arteriovenous malformation developed by calcific constrictive pericarditisCase Reports 02/2013; 2013. DOI:10.1136/bcr-2012-008345
Article: Association between the admission time and the clinical findings in patients with acute heart failure[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Background: There have been few reports about the clinical significance of the time of admission for acute heart failure (AHF). Methods: Five hundred thirty-one patients with AHF admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) were analyzed. The patients were assigned to either the daytime HF group (n=195, visited from 08:00 to 20:00, Group D) or nighttime HF group (n=336, visited from 20:00 to 08:00, Group N). The clinical findings and outcomes were compared between these groups. Results: The systolic blood pressure (SBP), the number of patients with clinical scenario (CS) 1, and the heart rate (HR) were significantly higher in group N (SBP, 171.0±38.9mmHg; CS 1, 80.9%; HR, 116.9±28.0beats/min) than in group D (SBP, 154.2±37.1mmHg; CS 1, 66.2%; HR, 108.6±31.4beats/min). The patients in group N were more likely to have orthopnea (91.1%) than those in group D (70.3%). A multivariate logistic regression model identified a SBP ≥164mmHg [odds ratio (OR): 2.043; 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.383-3.109], HR ≥114beats/min (OR: 1.490; 95%CI: 1.001-2.218), and orthopnea (OR: 2.257; 95%CI: 1.377-3.701) to be independently associated with Group N. The length of ICU stay was shorter in group N (5.8±10.5 days) than in group D (7.8±11.5 days). Conclusion: The nighttime HF was characterized by high SBP, high HR, and orthopnea, and the length of ICU stay was shorter in the nighttime HF group.Journal of Cardiology 12/2012; 61(3-4). DOI:10.1016/j.jjcc.2012.10.004 · 2.78 Impact Factor
Article: Prognostic Impact of Acute Kidney Injury in Patients With Acute Decompensated Heart Failure[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Background: The relationship between acute kidney injury (AKI) in the acute phase of acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF) and patient outcome has not yet been reported. Methods and results: Data for 625 patients with ADHF admitted to the intensive care unit were analyzed. No AKI occurred in 281 patients (no AKI) during the first 5 days. The AKI patients were assigned to 3 groups based on the timing: AKI present on admission and stable risk, injury, failure, loss, and endstage (RIFLE) class (stable early AKI; n=125), stepped-up RIFLE class (worsening early AKI; n=49), or AKI that occurred after admission (late AKI; n=170). The AKI patients were grouped into another 3 groups based on severity: class R (risk; n=214), class I (injury; n=73), or class F (failure; n=57). A multivariate logistic regression model found class I, class F, late AKI and worsening early AKI to be independently associated with in-hospital mortality. Kaplan-Meier survival curves showed that the survival rate in any-cause death during 2 years was significantly lower in class I, class F and the worsening early-AKI group, and there were significantly more HF events in class F and the worsening early-AKI group. There were significantly more class I and class F patients in the worsening early-AKI group. Conclusions: The presence of AKI on admission, worsening of AKI, and severe AKI (class I or class F) are associated with a poorer prognosis for ADHF patients.Circulation Journal 12/2012; 77(3). DOI:10.1253/circj.CJ-12-0994 · 3.94 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: Background: Although coronary vasospasm (CVS) would be one of the major causes of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA), the characteristics of patients with cardiac arrest caused by CVS have not been clarified. Methods and results: In study 1, 1,000 consecutive patients with OHCA were retrospectively categorized based on the cause of OHCA, and the prevalence of CVS OHCA was elucidated. In study 2, 138 consecutive CVS patients were divided into 2 groups: CVS with cardiac arrest (arrest-CVS, n=12) and CVS without cardiac arrest (non-arrest-CVS, n=126). In study 1, 589 patients had OHCA caused by cardiovascular disease and 121 patients were successfully resuscitated. Among the 121 resuscitated patients, 9 had CVS OHCA. In study 2, the incidence of cardiac events (ie, cardiac arrest or chest pain) occurring on vigorous exertion, in the daytime and without prodromal chest symptoms was higher in the arrest-CVS group than in the non-arrest-CVS group. Conclusions: CVS is an important cause of OHCA. Because significantly different characteristics are observed between CVS patients with cardiac arrest and those without, care should be taken to diagnose CVS as the cause of cardiac arrest.Circulation Journal 12/2012; 77(3). DOI:10.1253/circj.CJ-12-0846 · 3.94 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: The relationship between the short-term prognosis of acute heart failure (AHF) and acute kidney injury (AKI) using the risk, injury, failure, and end stage (RIFLE) criteria has already been reported, however, the relationship between the long-term prognosis and AKI has not. We investigated the relationship between the long-term prognosis after discharge and AKI using the RIFLE criteria. Five hundred patients with AHF admitted to our intensive care unit were analyzed. Patients were assigned to a no AKI (n = 156), Class R (risk; n = 201), Class I (injury; n = 73), or Class F (failure; n = 70) using the most severe RIFLE classifications during hospitalization. We evaluated the relationships between the RIFLE classifications and any-cause death, and HF events including death and readmission for HF within 1 year. A multivariate logistic regression model found that Class I (P = 0.013, OR: 2.768; 95% CI: 1.236-6.199) and Class F (P < 0.001, OR: 7.920; 95% CI: 3.497-17.938) were independently associated with any-cause death, and Class F was associated with HF events (P = 0.001, OR: 3.486; 95% CI: 1.669-7.281). The Kaplan-Meier survival curves showed the prognosis, including death, to be significantly poorer in Class I than in no AKI and Class R, to be significantly poorer in Class F than in no AKI, Class R, and Class I, and the prognosis including HF events to be significantly poorer in Class F than in no AKI, Class R, and Class I. The presence of severe AKI (Class I and F) was independently associated with long-term mortality for AHF.International Heart Journal 10/2012; 53(5):313-9. DOI:10.1536/ihj.53.313 · 1.07 Impact Factor
Article: Detection of acute aortic dissection by extremely high soluble lectin-like oxidized LDL receptor-1 (sLOX-1) and low troponin T levels in bloodInternational journal of cardiology 09/2012; 165(3). DOI:10.1016/j.ijcard.2012.09.001 · 4.04 Impact Factor
Article: Clinical significance of acid-base balance in an emergency setting in patients with acute heart failure[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: The role of an arterial blood gas analysis in acute heart failure (AHF) remains unclear. The acid-base balance could help to treat AHF, and it might help to distinguish different types of AHF, while it might be associated with the AHF prognosis. The present study was conducted to determine the relationship between the arterial blood gas sample at the time of hospital admission and clinical findings on admission, outcomes. Six hundred twenty-one patients with AHF admitted to the intensive care unit were analyzed. Patients were assigned to an alkalosis group (n=99, pH>7.45), normal group (n=178, 7.35≦pH≦7.45), and acidosis group (n=344, pH<7.35). The clinical findings on admission and outcomes (in-hospital mortality and any-cause death within 2 years) were compared between the three groups. The white blood cell counts (WBC), serum levels of total protein, albumin, and glucose were significantly lower, and the serum levels of C-reactive protein (CRP) and total bilirubin were significantly higher in the alkalosis group. Patients with orthopnea were significantly fewer, and the systolic blood pressure (SBP) and heart rate (HR) were significantly lower in the alkalosis group. The results of a multivariate logistic regression model for in-hospital mortality found that alkalosis was an independent risk factor (p=0.017, odds ratio: 2.589; 95% confidence interval: 1.186-5.648). The Kaplan-Meier curves showed the prognosis for any-cause death to be significantly poorer in the alkalosis group than in the normal group (p=0.026). The factors associated with alkalosis AHF were high CRP, bilirubin, and low WBC, glucose, total protein, and albumin. The patients with alkalosis AHF were less likely to have orthopnea with low SBP and HR. They suggested that the patients with alkalosis AHF might have experienced AHF for a few days and were associated with high mortality.Journal of Cardiology 07/2012; 60(4):288-94. DOI:10.1016/j.jjcc.2012.06.004 · 2.78 Impact Factor
Article: Immediate administration of atorvastatin decreased the serum MMP-2 level and improved the prognosis for acute heart failure[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: We have reported that matrix metalloproteinase-2 (MMP-2) increased in acute heart failure (AHF) and better prognosis was found in patients with greater reduction in MMP-2. We assessed whether a statin decreased MMP-2 in AHF. The serum MMP-2 levels were measured on admission (Day 1), Day 3, Day 7, and Day 14 in 50 AHF patients. The patients were randomized to either atorvastatin (n=25) or control group (n=25). Atorvastatin (10-20mg/day) was started within 12h after their admission and then was continued for two weeks. There were no differences in the serum levels of MMP-2 on Day 1 between atorvastatin group (1400.4±318.6ng/ml) and control group (1292.7±384.7ng/ml). MMP-2 significantly decreased in both groups on Day 3, 7, and 14. However, the MMP-2 value on Day 3 compared to Day 1 was observed to have decreased significantly in atorvastatin group (561.8±235.1ng/ml) compared to control group (272.6±270.6ng/ml; p=0.001). HF events which were defined as death from HF, readmission to hospital for HF, or prolonged hospital stay because of uncontrollable HF, occurred more in control group than in atorvastatin group. Kaplan-Meier curves showed that the prognosis of HF was significantly better in atorvastatin group as compared with control group (log-rank test, p=0.037). In addition to conventional HF therapy, an early start of atorvastatin caused a great decrease in MMP-2 and also improved HF events in AHF.Journal of Cardiology 03/2012; 59(3):374-82. DOI:10.1016/j.jjcc.2012.01.009 · 2.78 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: Although helicopters have been used in an air ambulance system for the past decade in Japan, the appropriate selection of patients for this transport mode has not been investigated. The present study investigates which patients could potentially benefit the most from helicopter emergency medical service (HEMS). We investigated the extent of circulatory and respiratory support required in the intensive care unit (ICU) and ultimate outcomes of 2340 patients with cardiovascular disease admitted to 1 institution between October 2001 and December 2009. Two hundred and seventy were transported by HEMS (HEMS group), and 2070 were transported by other means (non-HEMS group). Temporary cardiac pacing, ventilator management, intra-aortic balloon pumping, percutaneous cardiopulmonary support, electrical defibrillation, and therapeutic hypothermia were more frequently required by patients in the HEMS group vs. the non-HEMS group (10.4%, 28.1%, 17.0%, 5.2%, 10.0% and 3.4% vs. 8%, 17.9%, 10.9%, 2.3%, 4.5% and 0.4%, respectively). The mortality rate was higher in the HEMS group than in the non-HEMS group in the ICU (9.6% vs. 5.3%). Disease was more clinically severe and the outcome was poorer among patients with cardiovascular diseases transported by HEMS than by other means.AirMed 11/2011; 30(6):328-32. DOI:10.1016/j.amj.2011.05.004
Article: Matrix Metalloproteinase-9 for the Earliest Stage Acute Coronary Syndrome - Comparison With High-Sensitivity Troponin T[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) is regarded as a biomarker of plaque rupture or vulnerability and is elevated in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS). The aim of the present study was to evaluate the diagnostic value of MMP-9 for early ACS (≤4h of onset) and late ACS (>4h after onset), compared with high-sensitivity troponin T (hs-TnT). MMP-9 and hs-TnT were measured in 200 patients with ST elevation ACS (STEACS; 115 early STEACS and 85 late STEACS patients), and 66 patients with non-ST elevation ACS (NSTEACS; 25 early NSTEACS and 41 late NSTEACS patients). Forty patients with stable angina pectoris (SAP) were enrolled as a control group. MMP-9 levels were significantly higher in patients with early STEACS (P<0.001), early NSTEACS (P<0.001), late STEACS (P<0.001) and late NSTEACS (P=0.025) than SAP. MMP-9 levels were significantly higher in patients with early STEACS (P=0.017) and early NSTEACS (P=0.034) than late STEACS and late NSTEACS, respectively. Levels of hs-TnT were significantly lower in patients with early STEACS (P<0.001) and early NSTEACS (P=0.007) than late STEACS and late NSTEACS, respectively. On receiver operating characteristic curve analysis, area under the curve of early STEACS, early NSTEACS, late STEACS and late NSTEACS was 0.880, 0.782, 0.790 and 0.648 for MMP-9, and 0.707, 0.725, 0.993 and 0.920 for hs-TnT, respectively. MMP-9 levels were elevated earlier than hs-TnT and had a higher diagnostic value for early ACS, but not for late ACS, reflecting plaque rupture or vulnerability.Circulation Journal 10/2011; 75(12):2853-61. DOI:10.1253/circj.CJ-11-0640 · 3.94 Impact Factor
Article: Relationship between Clinical Findings on Admission and Visiting Time in Patients with Acute Heart FailureJournal of Cardiac Failure 09/2011; 17(9). DOI:10.1016/j.cardfail.2011.06.604 · 3.05 Impact Factor
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July 30th, 2009 5:13 PMStellarThat's horrible. D: I think I'd have to throw my DS at something if that were to happen. And I'm sorry, but your last sentence is pretty questionable when taken out of context... xD
Thanks again, the help's been much appreciated.
Edit: That was in context, wasn't it. xD
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Yeah, that's the magic trade-off. Sometimes it does help to reset early if you're not confident that you can make it...I broke Diglett at 40 late at night once << (on accident, obviously). I'll never get that high again...
July 30th, 2009 4:53 PMStellarI'd love that! And thanks for your help again, I'm starting to feel like more and more of a noob. xD It's just beginning to seem like I'd save time resetting at 30 than restarting so many times. And then as a bonus stab in the back, when my chain does break, my next chain usually breaks at 1. It's as if the game just reeeeally doesn't like me. But that could be the delirium talking, hours of (literally) watching grass grow does that to me.
July 30th, 2009 4:24 PMtemplekeeperQuote:It seems I can't break 35 no matter how careful I am, so has anyone here tried resetting before 40 (in the 20-30s range)
You've gotta be insane to try resetting before 40. It's too much eye strain :/. If it's a rare one like Numel or Cacnea, then it doesn't necessarily hurt to stop early and begin resetting...just realise it could take a good 50 repels before something might show up. 20 is a safe bet at 40.
As far as worst-case scenarios go, my sister tried to pull in a Gastly at 39..worst experience ever. It took two hours of resetting the radar, no breaks. It happens.
If you'd like, I have a spreadsheet with the odds at each chain and their 'average # sweeps' needed to find a shiny patch...they took it off the site, but I can upload it if you want.
July 29th, 2009 3:00 PMStellarI'll keep that in mind. I used to chain during class, and then totally miss what patches shook after every battle. Knowing my luck, the entire field could've sparkled and I'd have missed it. xD
July 29th, 2009 2:05 PMtemplekeeperDon't get me wrong, while shiny patches are, for the most part, not missable (that a word?), ones in the 4-box close to the edge during certain times of day are easy to miss if you don't scan the entire area every reset. I sometimes find myself almost missing them because I focus on my character and not the whole patch ;...
July 29th, 2009 1:54 PMStellarThanks for clearing that up, now I won't be so paranoid about missing a shiny patch. xD I did once hear about a guy who's chain was actually broken by a shiny Kricketune. Some people are just too lucky for their own good.
July 29th, 2009 10:54 AMtemplekeeperQuote:Just to clarify, shinies can appear in a non-shiny patch, right? It's just the usual odds. Because even though I was pretty out of it, that patch definitely did not shine; most videos make it seem pretty noticable.
I found a Roselia that way, and my sister found a Staravia and something more recent...Wobbuffet? It does happen. Leave no patch unchecked!
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Clinique Chubby Stick (all shades)
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INGREDIENTSIngredients for all shades: castor seed oil [] caprylic/capric triglyceride [] vegetable oil [] candelilla wax [] beeswax\cera alba [] ozokerite [] shea butter [] hydrogenated vegetable oil [] jojoba seed oil [] tocopherol [] mango seed butter [] meadowfoam seed oil [] hydrogenated olive oil [] sunflower seed oil [] [+/- titanium dioxide (ci 77891) [] mica [] yellow 5 lake (ci 19140) [] iron oxides (ci 77491, ci 77492, ci 77499) [] red 7 lake (ci 15850) [] red 22 lake (ci 45380) [] red 30 lake (ci 73360) [] carmine (ci 75470) [] red 6 (ci 15850) [] bismuth oxychloride (ci 77163) [] red 33 lake (ci 17200) [] red 28 lake (ci 45410) [] blue 1 lake (ci 42090) [] yellow 6 lake (ci 15985)]
on 5/18/2013 6:36:00 PM
Age: 30-35
Skin: Dry, Fair-Medium, Warm
Hair: Blond, Straight, Medium
Eyes: Blue
I got this in the color Curvy Candy, a neutral natural looking pink that would look good on almost everybody. This is on the sheer side but gets more pigmented when you wear off the top layer. I wished these where a little more glossy and moisturizing because I found it a little drying on the lips. I actually like this better as a blush, it gave a nice dewy pink hue. You just put some on your cheeks and blend it out with your fingers, looks good and it's convenient for touch-ups during the day.
on 5/14/2013 6:20:00 PM
Age: 19-24
Skin: Sensitive, Fair, Not Sure
Hair: Brunette, Other, Other
Eyes: Blue
I fell in love with this cute lipbalm. <3 I bought it in shade mighty mimosa, shade number 13. It is very neutral pink. It looks on the lips very very natural and it gives the my lips but better effect. It has no frangrance, it contains shea butter and some more natural nourishing oils and substances. The lips look very healthy and juicy and the colours are just perfect.
It has very very wide range of shades and the staying power on the lips is as good as if it was a normal lipstick. If you look for more intensive colour, you should go for chubby stick intense.
I really like also the packaging. The stick is not as large as a lipstick so it is really easy to apply it even without mirror.
I think this is the best thing I have ever tried on my lips. I will repurchase it for sure and I want to try more shades. The price is not so bad. It is not cheap, but it is not very expensive. I think it worths the money I paid. They sell it for 18 euro in Slovakia. If i compare it with some high end lipsticks or lipbalms I used, I can say that it has the same or even better quality and it costs half of the price of some high end lipstick.
on 5/7/2013 11:04:00 PM
Age: 44-55
Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Blond, Other, Other
Eyes: Hazel
Doesn't last long, need to reapply often. Doesn't fade well and it made dry lips even worse. Won't buy again. Covergirls lipperfection jumbo gloss balm is just as bad.
Ok I tried it again. I now totally have to wipe off what is left on my lips and then re apply, seems better. Still won't buy again. I can probably get something similar at a better price.
on 4/25/2013 12:17:00 PM
Age: 25-29
Skin: Sensitive, Fair, Not Sure
Hair: Brown, Straight, Fine
Eyes: Green
Very pretty MLBB shades (fuller fig & bountiful blush) can swipe on w/o a mirror. Not sticky or drying. Lil too waxy for me, I need lip balm under it. Would not pay full price but when Clinique or sephora has a sale i would probably try more colors. I like the crayon and the fact that they last longer than revlon version and don't make my lips peel (but revlon has better colors)
on 4/23/2013 8:07:00 PM
Age: 18 & Under
Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Warm
Hair: Brunette, Straight, Fine
Eyes: Brown
I use these all the time, I love them! They are pretty moisturizing, but not SUPERBLY moisturizing like Clinique suggests. Color is pretty good and shows up well, not too bright but not too sheer either. The only thing I hate is that the color lasts an okay amount of time, but not too long. Overall, definitely get them!
on 4/18/2013 10:28:00 AM
Age: 19-24
Skin: Sensitive, Fair, Warm
Hair: Brunette, Straight, Other
Eyes: Brown
I bought two of these immediately when they came out, in Curvy Candy and in Two Ton Tomato. These apply very nicely, I love the roll up colour, but these are not long lasting. They are also very sheer, so not very pigmented. I like these for those days where you just can't be bothered to apply lipstick, but I will definitely not be repurchasing these. The Revlon version of these is MUCH better for colour selection, longevity of wear and pigmentation. I'm shocked I am saying this because I generally hate drugstore makeup but I really believe the Revlon version of these chubby sticks is incredible in comparison. I really wanted to love these, but alas, at $20 a piece they are not worth it.
on 4/18/2013 10:22:00 AM
Age: 25-29
Skin: Combination, Olive, Warm
Hair: Brunette, Straight, Fine
Eyes: Brown
I have a bit of a thing against lipsticks as oversized pencils/crayons. I have no explanation why other than that I am a bit of a lipstick bullet purist! So I resisted the Chubby Sticks for a long time- purely because I could always find something that I fancied a bit more. I actually remember them from the first time around when they were not self sharpening and were not as significant a success. But with a few tweaks and a nifty marketing campaign they really took off with the relaunch and I could only resist for so long.
First colour I bought was-
*Mighty Mimosa. It's a very girly warm toned pink with gold shimmers through it. It's nice- it's sheer but definitely shows up on me and is a nice daywear shade for spring/summer.
I then received Whole Lotta Honey and Woppin Watermelon as gifts.
*Whole Lotta Honey is my favourite of the lot- it's a shimmer free, honey toned brown colour that goes on sheer but gives a polished nude result.
*Woppin Watermelon is my least favourite. It's a cool toned sheer pink. Again shimmerless. It has the least 'complexity' of the shades I own and is also probably the sheerest with the poorest colour payoff.
These are billed as moisturising lip products and whilst they don't dry my lips or feel uncomfortable on- I wouldn't describe them as hydrating. Just normal as far as lipsticks go. The formula itself feels soft and lightweight, more like a balm. A really good choice if you hate heavy products on the lips. Also probably a nice choice for school or occasions when less is more with your makeup. Lasting power is average- about two-three hours on me. Which is perfectly acceptable for a sheer lipstick.
I am still not crazy about the pencil thing- it is functional enough but a bit deceptive. You think you are getting loads of product but when you wind it up to the max it looks like very little. It is infact 3g which is a bit less than the average lipstick. I have also run them down pretty quickly.
Repurchase is shade dependent for me- I'd buy Whole Lotta Honey again for sure because I do love it, the others are so so.
All in all, they are nice but at that price point it is probably worth asking yourself if you would prefer a MAC (two quid cheaper, 3g) a NARS (two quid more expensive, 3.4g) or a couple of drugstore lipsticks. When you put it like that- I am not sure how often the Chubby Sticks win out over the competition.
on 4/6/2013 1:00:00 PM
Age: 36-43
Skin: Combination, Olive, Not Sure
Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Fine
Eyes: Brown
Far too sheer. I can tell these need re-applying frequently so a fail for me. Gave my GWP away after trying it once, which is rare for me as I normally love Clinique.
on 4/2/2013 8:55:00 PM
Age: 19-24
Skin: Oily, Fair, Not Sure
Hair: Blond, Wavy, Fine
Eyes: Hazel
I heard Clinique was THE place to buy chubby stick, so I bought two pink shades. They are nicely semi-opaque and glossy, moisturizing and apply smoothly. The only sad low point is their staying power of about an hour and a half :( which is so much shorter than a good lipstick or a stain.
on 3/30/2013 5:57:00 PM
Age: 19-24
Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Brunette, Other, Other
Eyes: Brown
I love chubbys!!! So moisturising with brilliant colour and shine!!! I want all of the colours ! :)
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NEW YORK — Miami, L.A., Brazil … it's all good, but MCs nowadays are looking to new corners of the globe for their videos. Ludacris just filmed his clip for "Pimpin' All Over the World" in South Africa, and on Monday, Kanye West took off for Prague, where he'll cut his "Diamonds" video with Hype Williams.
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Retro Roundup 7/31: Star Soldier, Super Contra, Dynamite Headdy
Closing out the month with a whimper, not a bang.
Sorry, folks -- this week's roundup is a day late due to a crazy little thing known as "my computer crapping out." And man, if anyone downloaded Drop Off because of a janky OS, I'm going to feel so, so guilty.
Remember what I said last week about the inevitability of a major drop-off in Virtual Quality content? Well, Nintendo actually released a game called Drop Off this week. Cheeky bastards -- I'd almost admire them for it, except their little joke cost me six dollars I wish I still had in my bank account.
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Hudson | Puzzle | 1990 | 600 Points
Imagine a cross between Puzzle Bobble and Break Out. Does that sound awesome or what? I mean, here you have two of the all-time classics -- when combined, they'd surely fuse into a single delicious ball of awesome, right? Well, actually... no. At least, not if Drop Off is any indication. Even putting aside the completely silly story about a demon who possesses a girl's mind by making fruits and gems march steadily toward the bottom, there's just not much to like about Drop Off. Players paddle a ball, Arkanoid-style, trying to clear away a steadily-advancing throng of items, but it's limited. English can only be applied to the ball at two angles (making for the same two wide and shallow angles at all times), and the gameplay just isn't compelling. Skip it.
(Yes, sticklers, technically this game came before Puzzle Bobble. But that's just proof that "first" doesn't always equal "best.")
Dynamite Headdy
Sega | Action | 1994 | 800 Points
I admit to being a bit conflicted about Dynamite Headdy. On one hand, it features some incredibly cool and innovative ideas that remain unique even after all these years, not to mention all the crazy boss battles. (Beating up the robot cat that has grabbed you with its massive arms and is flinging you across the stage is just the beginning.) It's regarded as a Genesis classic, pushing the system's technical limitations. In short, it's a Treasure game. But that's where the conflict comes in: like most Treasure games, its reach sometimes exceeds its grasp, and in this case all the clever ideas never gel like they did in Gunstar Heroes. It's definitely the highlight of this week's VC releases... but it's a cautious thumbs-up regardless.
Star Soldier
Hudson | Shooter | 1988 | 500 Points
Is this a joke? Star Soldier was one of Hudson's most popular NES games, and while it was a decent shooter in its time the game hasn't aged well at all. It has a few interesting ideas, particularly the fact that you can fly beneath certain portions of the scenery to avoid enemy fire. But on the whole, not so entertaining. This rendition is made even less entertaining by the fact that its hugely superior sequels Super Star Soldier and Soldier Blade are already available on Virtual Console, and are quite a bit more fun. Top it off with Virtual Console shooter burn-out and you have a game that is absolutely not worth downloading for anyone but the most adamant fans.
If you're looking for classic awesomeness this week, you're better off looking at Xbox Live Arcade. Last Wednesday's release was good, and this week's -- Bungie's Marathon: Durandal -- has the potential to be exceptional.
Super Contra
Konami | Rated E10+ | Arcade | 1988 | 400 Points
You know, this marks the first time Super Contra has shown up on a home system since its NES port way back in, what, 1989? And by my count, the first-ever arcade-accurate version ever. That is a really long to go without the sweet, sweet succour of this fine arcade classic, so having the game available on 360 is a nice opportunity. And for only five dollars! Granted, the 360 could use a better 2D controller, and it's another Digital Eclipse port, so the online gameplay is pretty janky. But still, it's a juiced-up sequel to Contra, created back when the series was in top form, with top-down sections replacing the base stages. Anyone who loves great action games definitely wants to download this one. More Retro Roundups | Retronauts Blog
Thanks to VGM for the screenshot assist.
Comments (10)
Hmmm...Posted: Aug 03, 2007 12:00AM PST by slightly_wiitarded
Another week to save my money mayhaps. Though that Dynamite Headdy looks interesting. Maybe I should give that a look...on a seperate note, whatever happened to the Retronauts games we want on the VC? I loved that...to this day Bionic Commando is still one I want, but do not see. Keep hoping, I guess.
Dynamite HeaddyPosted: Aug 01, 2007 12:00AM PST by nsonic79
Indeed that's a game to scratch your head over. Not for your average gamer indeed. But if your into something different and with a bit of challenge, then this game is right for you. I still have this for my genesis and even I pop it in every once in awhile. Good to see the diversity going well on the VC, yet another reason to own a Wii.
Super ContraPosted: Aug 01, 2007 12:00AM PST by Merusdraconis
So I guess that's a thumbs up for Europeans that already have Super Contra on the VC, as well?
Seeing Drop Off in action...Posted: Jul 31, 2007 12:00AM PST by PThunder
reminded me of an old arcade game featured on that Starcade show called Graplop, which had the same concept: a Breakout-style game that had you breaking off grapes. Both games were made by Data East, so I guess that makes Drop Off the spiritual successor. Although, I'm not sure "successor" is the most appropriate word. After all, you can't spell "successor" without "success", and I don't think either game was really one of those.
ContraPosted: Jul 31, 2007 12:00AM PST by mysteriousgamer
Is the best action game series on NES. I can't even count the number of hours my brothers and I played two-player co-op on that game alone. And, we'd always smack each other when the other one stole the spread gun. Good times.
Look on the bright side..Posted: Jul 31, 2007 12:00AM PST by sdwoodchuck
Next week: Marathon.


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