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Buzzmaster (12:01 PM)
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Mel Kiper (12:02 PM)
We've had a crazy college football season with a lot of upsets. Players moving up and down the Big Board. On to the questions.
Bo (Atlanta)
Is Michael Johnson's draft stock really dropping as quickly as it portrayed?
Mel Kiper (12:03 PM)
No. He's come on a little bit. Your draft stock doesn't drop based on one or two games. Your draft stock drops when you have a down year and you have subpar workouts. He has made some big plays and he's been a difference maker. We're not even in conference play yet. We're just now getting into the meat of the season. For Georgia Tech, that begins in the middle of October. It's far too early to move anybody down on the board.
Brett (Texas)
Hey Mel, it was said yesterday that Lane Kiffen didnt want to draft Jamarcus Russel with the first pick, did you agree with the Raiders pick at the time?
Mel Kiper (12:05 PM)
At the time I did, just because they had to have a real focal point of a young player that could be the face of the organization. At that time, it was Russell and Brady Quinn. There were some people who thought Quinn was the better QB. But I had no problem with Russell being the first pick. The highest rated players that year were Calvin Johnson, Joe Thomas and Adrian Peterson. Russell wasn't the highest rated player, but for the Oakland Raiders, they had no choice but to take Russell.
Mel Kiper (12:05 PM)
This team is on the cusp of doing some good things. They're not that far away. They've lost some very close games. They could have beaten San Diego and Buffalo.
Kevin (NYC)
Who do you like in the UNC - UConn game Saturday night. What do you think of Zach Frazer as Uconn's QB?
Mel Kiper (12:07 PM)
First of all, I think UNC is going to hand UConn their first loss of the season. UNC is the better team. It's a drop off after Lorenzen. But the focal point of UConn's offense isn't the QB, it's Brown, the junior RB. They have a good OL. The main guy is OT William Beatty, a senior. UNC, they have 10 sophomores or true freshman on the defensive side of the ball that are playing key roles. They are talented, but young on defense. They have three DL that are true freshman that are playing key roles - McAdoo, Quinton Cople, Quinn.
Mel Kiper (12:08 PM)
Plus, they have an outstanding OT and they have a QB that's come in and done a really good job, especially against Miami. I thought that was a season-saving game for UNC. They went down to Miami and fell behind and had to comeback.
Greg (Buffalo)
Is Lane Kiffin going to get a college job?
Mel Kiper (12:10 PM)
I would think so. What he did at USC as the co-offensive coordinator. He did a good job. He's got an offensive mind. I thought he did a good job with the Raiders. He had them on the cusp. I would have maintained him as the coach. But now, if a college program is looking for someone who has proven himself. He has done it at USC under Pete Carroll. I would think he's a guy that colleges would look at as a hot prospect. There are some opportunities in the Pac-10 that could open up out there.
Rob (Blacksburg)
Is Macho Harris the best corner in the draft?
Mel Kiper (12:12 PM)
No. The best CB in college football, from the senior class, is Malcolm Jenkins from OSU, but he could become a safety. I think the best cover corner is Alphonso Smith from Wake. I have Harris as the fifth-highest rated senior CB.
Chad (Savannah, GA)
Mel, people are still questioning LSU's QB play but Lee has a 146.5 effeciency rating (32nd in the country). I would think that their secondary is a bigger concern.
Mel Kiper (12:15 PM)
I still think the QB is still something that we have to see week to week as a measure of consistency. He's only a sophomore. He's a drop back guy with a good arm. He's gotten good play from the RBs and has a good OL in front of him. The secondary, when you look at how it was effected by graduation, losing a Chevis Jackson, Craig Steltz and Jonathan Zenon. In addition to a good LB in Ali Highsmith and your best defensive player overall in Glenn Dorsey. This team took a lot of hits defensively. You don't recover from as many losses at they've sustained. Now, they've hung in there. They have a week off to get ready for Florida at the Swamp. I think Florida will hand LSU their first loss of the sesaon. But I agree, the defense is the bigger question mark right now.
Mike (State College, PA)
How about those Nittany Lions? How do you think they finish the season and who do you think are the best pro prospects on the team?
Mel Kiper (12:18 PM)
To me, the schedule has been very favorable so far. Oregon State at home early. Three cupcakes surrounding Oregon State and Illinois at home. You have to be happy with 5-0. You have to be thrilled with this offense. Derrick Williams. All those receivers, TE, depth at RB. Clark at QB. And you have a defense that has Evans back at DE. The shame of it is that Sean Lee is out for the year, he got hurt in the spring, as good as the team is playing. Now, you finish out the year at Wisconsin, at Ohio State, at Purdue - three Big Ten road games coming up. And still a home game against Michigan. I could see them losing a couple of games in October.
Mel, little NFL question, Everybody thought the titans made a bad draft pick of Chris johnson but now he is lighting up the NFL. What did the experts not see in Chris?
Mel Kiper (12:20 PM)
No, it wasn't about Chris Johnson. He was a highly regarded player. I talked about him in Personnel Points late September, early October last year. He was a hot property the whole season. His stock was rishing all the way up. The only problem with the pick was that the Titans had drafted picks the last two years. He's a change of pace back. He's a great receiver down the field and I made that point at the draft. He didn't just catch swing passes at ECU, he caught the ball down the field. Plus kick returns. He's a versatile guy. I'm a big kick return guy. You see it every game where a kick return is huge. His versatility and the fact that he complements the other backs that they had was why it was a good pick. I liked the pick.
Joseph (ALABAMA)
Do you see any of Bama's players going in the first round of the draft?
Mel Kiper (12:22 PM)
From the senior class, no first rounders. No one's even close from the senior class. But they do have one of the best players in college football. If he comes out, he could go in the top 1-2 overall, Andre Smith, OT. I think his grade will be equal to what Jake Long had last year. They also have Terrence Cody. He's made a huge impact coming over from the junior college ranks. He's a mountain of a man at DT. He's my No. 4 junior DT.
Jonathan (Westerville, Ohio)
Despite Chris Wells' injuries, would he still be a high-round draft pick?
Mel Kiper (12:24 PM)
We have to see how he plays. He had the one fumble and still played well. How he plays through the rest of the year will determine if he comes out. I think it's still a possibility. He got hurt early so he can still come back. If this past Saturday is any indication, he can still put up big numbers.
Matthew (Tuscaloosa)
Where do you have Alabama's Rashad Johnson ranked among your senior safeties?
Mel Kiper (12:26 PM)
He right now has a mid-round grade. He's been a solid player throughout his career. But more of a mid-round grade for him.
Taylor (Toronto)
How is Juice Williams progressing as a passer? Does he have a NFL future as a QB?
Mel Kiper (12:28 PM)
He's a junior. He's an athlete. His consistency throwing the ball from week to week is something you have to keep an eye on. He'll come back for his senior year. Against Penn State, he was 13-24 through the air and rushed for 64 yards. He gives you the run-pass option. For the year, he's completing 58.6 percent. He's not completing a high percentage and he has 9 TD and has at least one INT in every game. He needs better reads, better accuracy.
Josh (Columbia, MD)
Thoughts on the Terps? They have a shot to start 2-0 in conference with 2 ACC road wins after this weekend. Are they a threat in the Atlantic?
Mel Kiper (12:31 PM)
I said about three weeks ago, I said they could be an 8 win team. They did show last year, despite a 6 win team was they could win some big games. The big win was against Cal. Then against Clemson. They made some adjustments for the second half. That was another huge win. Now they have Virginia, a big game at home against Wake Forest but they have a week off before that game. I still think they could be an 8-4 team. That would be outstanding for them. What I want to see is this OL, which has a lot of size and big guys with four seniors that start, do a better job of moving defenders off the line. Heyward-Bey didn't catch a pass. I understand they're doubling him and bracketing him, but he still has to be a better part of this offense.
Justin (Ohio)
Mel, Buckeyes--Badgers. Who ya got?
Mel Kiper (12:33 PM)
The big edge is that it's at Wisconsin, especially with a young QB in Pryor. Tough venue for a freshman QB. But they finally got Robiskie the football. But Wisconsin up front and a very good LB corps, they can keep this game close. Wisconsin is coming off a game when they blew a 19-0 lead. What's their mindset like coming off that game? Huge game at home. OSU beat them last year. I would think that Wisconsin should be able to play it very close or pull out a victory.
Mel Kiper (12:33 PM)
OSU is the better overall team. Pryor is the better QB, but he's a freshman. I would call this game pretty much a toss up.
Jeff (Pittsburgh)
How is LeSean McCoy's stock now after not lighting it up so far this year?
Mel Kiper (12:34 PM)
He needs some help too. Their QB play isn't what it needs to be. Teams know that if they key on McCoy the team's offense isn't what it needs to be. But he's only a third-year sophomore, so he has some options come January.
Mike (East Coast)
Do you see a two loss national championship contender?
Mel Kiper (12:36 PM)
BYU is hoping. Or Utah. If they go undefeated and everyone else has two losses, you might have a chance to play. But I can't see Oklahoma losing two games. They look far too good. Now I've said that about USC. But I can't see Oklahoma losing two. They're better than everybody on their schedule. They have to play a Big 12 championship game. Maximum of one loss for Oklahoma. I don't see USC losing again. I was shocked they lost one. I don't see them losing again. I still think Oklahoma and USC.
Pete, Oxford
Mel, why doesnt Ole Miss get any love? They went to the swamp and beat the #4 Gators who have lost only once previously under Urban Meyer. They could very easily be 5-0, yet no one gives them any respect
Mel Kiper (12:38 PM)
Greg Hardy was back on the field. He's a special player. He was hurt when the season began. Heckuva player. They have an outstanding player in Jerry. Sanford, the senior SS, had a big game against Florida. They have a stud in LT in Michael Oher. Dexter McCluster is that all-purpose guy.
Mel Kiper (12:41 PM)
Ole Miss has a chance to be a team that you can never underrate. If you do that, you will get burned. Ole Miss or Huston Nutt. He's an outstanding football coach. Ole Miss have stars at several positions. Not a lot of teams can boast that - two bigtime DLs and a phenomenal OT.
Omar, Tejas
Mel, When its all said and done, do you believe that Colt McCoy has the talent or size to make it to the NFL?
Mel Kiper (12:45 PM)
Colt McCoy has gotten better. He's improved a great deal. He's only a junior and probably will be back at Texas for the '09 season. Last week against Arkansas in that 52-10 destruction, he was 17-19 with 3 TDs and ran for 84 yards and 2 TDs. For the year, he's at 80 percent completion and he was 65 last year. He threw 22 TDs and 18 INTs. This year he's got 14 TDs and 1 INT. That's the biggest difference - the TD-INT ratio. He's also been rushing - in three games, he's had over 80 yards rushing.
Mel Kiper (12:46 PM)
But up until this point, they've played an easy schedule.
Ryan (Chicago, IL)
As far as Jeremy Maclin goes, do you think that he could really be a number one wideout in the League? I would think he would have the same challenges that DeSean Jackson had last year as far as draft stock.
Mel Kiper (12:47 PM)
Yes. Jeremy Maclin is a brilliant player. He's a third-year sophomore. He is eligible for the NFL draft, if he so chooses. Missouri was off last week. He and Michael Crabtree are right up there as the best WRs in college.
Adam (Reston)
what are your thoughts on strongest conference to weakest right now?
Mel Kiper (12:50 PM)
I'd say the Big 12 right now looks good. They've accounted for themselves pretty good. Missouri had the big win over Illinois. Kansas lost to South Florida. But most of these teams have played an easy schedule so far. Nebraska lost to Virginia Tech at home. Oklahoma has played an easy schedule. Texas has played an easy schedule. I still contend the SEC is the best conference. Georgia lost to Alabama. Alabama has risen up fast. Florida lost to Ole Miss. LSU remains undefeated. Ole Miss has been a surprise. On paper, you say the Big 12, but when you look at it and study it, they haven't played anybody. The SEC is ahead of the Big 12 in terms of the competition that they've played.
Brammer (Centerville, UT)
Does Max Hall have any NFL future?
Mel Kiper (12:52 PM)
Only a junior. He has had an oustanding future. He has an outstanding OL in front of him. He's got the big powerful back in Harvey Unga. He has weapons all over the place. He's a smart kid, tough kid. They went into the year thinking they had six potential all-Americans on the offensive side of the ball. The thing that will work against him for the NFL is that he's not physically imposing as a QB.
Kyle (OH)
How about Mandarich's confession that he used 'roids in college (surprise, surprise)? What was your assessment of him heading into the '89 draft?
Mel Kiper (12:53 PM)
He had a high grade. Very high grade. There were some, not me, that thought Dallas made a mistake by not taking him over Troy Aikman. But he was not the total bust that some say that he was. He had some good years with Indianapolis. He had some good years in the NFL.
Ossim (chicago)
You had Curtis Painter as one of the better QBs going into this year's draft. After seeing his flops in the first 3 games of the season do you still consider him a pro prospect?
Mel Kiper (12:55 PM)
None of the QBs in the senior class are highly regarded. None of them have a high grade. THat's why Rhett Bomar of Sam Houston State has moved up. Nathan Brown of Central Arkansas has moved up. It's one of the weakest senior QB groups I've seen in a long time. Matthew Stafford, Sam Bradford, Mark Sanchez, Tim Tebow, Josh Freeman, Nate Davis are all juniors and ranked higher than any of the seniors.
Mel Kiper (12:55 PM)
Painter lost his two best weapons to graduation - Dustin Keller, Dorien Bryant.
Ty (San Francisco, CA)
Of all the undefeated BCS teams left, who do you feel has the best change to run the table?
Mel Kiper (12:57 PM)
Oklahoma. I would say they have the best chance. They're better than Missouri. They'll beat Texas. The schedule is very favorable. They get Kansas at home, Texas Tech at home. A tricky game will be at Oklahoma State. That game would concern me a little bit.
Mel Kiper (12:58 PM)
I appreciate all the questions. We have a lot of college football tonight, tomorrow and Friday. Oregon State at Utah tomorrow. A lot of games - 6 games between tonight and Friday. We'll be back next week!
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Even his lisp worked in Alcibiades' favor. It was a flaw; it made him human. It took the curse off his otherwise godlike self-presentation and made one, despite all misgivings, like the fellow.This tale of arms and the man requires two narrators. One, Jason, is an aging noble who serves as a sort of recording angel of the Athenian golden age. The other, Polymides, was long Alcibiades' right-hand man, yet is now imprisoned for his murder.
As they were in his previous novel, Pressfield's battle scenes are extraordinarily vivid and visceral. This time, however, many of these elemental clashes take place on water. "As far as sight could carry, the sea stood curtained with smoke and paved with warcraft. Immediately left, a battleship had rammed one of the vessels in the wall; all three of her banks were backing water furiously, to extract and ram again, while across the breach screamed storms of stones, darts, and brands of such density that the air appeared solid with steel and flame."
In addition to his gift for rendering patriotic gore, the author excels at quieter but no less deadly forms of combat. As Alcibiades' star rises and falls and rises again, we are escorted directly into the snakepit of Athenian realpolitik. Bathing us in the details of a distant era, Pressfield is largely convincing. But it must be said that his diction exhibits a sometimes comical variegation, sliding from Homeric rhetoric to tough-guy speak to the sort of casual Anglicisms we might expect from Evelyn Waugh's far-from-bright young things. No matter. Tides of War conquers by sheer storytelling prowess, reminding us that war was--and is--a highly addictive version of hell. --Darya Silver
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I bought two rugs in this design. I am happy with the large size. It fits under an oversized dining room table and the rug is still large enough for its borders to show. The rugs are soft and noticeable good quality. The rug does look exactly as depicted, however the pattern cut shown online has much more brown than you actually get. This is NOT a brown rug with fall color highlights. It is a multi-colored rug with some shades of brown. The "carmel" color depicted has deep mustard yellow/rust overtones. If those colors suit your scheme you will love this rug. It is high quality and impressive to guests.
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This rug is full of color and is quite thick for the price. Brightened up my dining room wonderfully.
the colors are perfect and the design is great, but the carpet itself has a lot of lint in it and already has some loose threas.
I only unpacked this rug and took a quick look before putting it in storage for our new construction, but it looked great and felt the same. I bought it for my boys game room and it will work perfectly.


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For neoadjuvant therapies—i.e. pre-operative therapy—FDA said it will accept either of two definitions of pCR as surrogate endpoints:
Both definitions represent an "evolving paradigm," FDA said, but were nevertheless associated with significant "prognostic value" in patients.
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In other words, neoadjuvant therapies are often victims of their own success, as generating overall survival (OS) and disease-free survival (DFS) data can prove difficult.
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The guidance contains extensive recommendations regarding the appropriate design of clinical trials in support of accelerated approval.
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There is an explosion of novel and emerging healthcare technologies that could meet unmet clinical needs, improve patient outcomes, and enhance a patient's quality of life. Innovative healthcare technologies are emerging globally from the US, Europe, Asia, and Latin America.
New technologies have different requirements than traditional drug therapies. However, planning for the successful development and approval of a new technology is based on the same guiding principles as any new treatment and includes a clear understanding of what the unmet clinical need is for the technology, how it will be approved, and how it will be reimbursed.
Determining the unmet clinical need begins with understanding how all stakeholders including patients, healthcare providers, regulatory bodies, and payers would like to see outcomes improved. Talk with patients to understand how you can help them better manage their health. Physicians will share how they are involved in bringing more safe and effective treatments from bench to bedside. Today, regulators are open to discussing early clinical programs and how these programs can later align with regulatory pathways for approval. Engage payers early on to understand the interests in reducing healthcare costs and possible reimbursement strategies.
Bringing a novel healthcare technology to market successfully requires different knowledge and skills than a traditional therapeutic drug. To maximize success and minimize hurdles, a strategic global approach to select the right development pathway that demonstrates a benefit to patients is critical. Novel technologies will be adopted if the technology is proven to be clinically safe and effective, if it is easy to use, and payers see value in covering the cost.
Developing a product concept
A critical first step is to develop a product concept that clearly outlines the clinical unmet need the technology will address. The product concept should include the following:
The answers to these initial questions will begin to clarify the development needs for bench testing, pre-clinical, and clinical studies; as well as provide an indication of the level of risk in developing this technology.
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Once the product concept is developed, the next step is to prepare a development plan to prove the concept and answer important questions before entering pre-approval and approval phases. The development plan should outline key product concept development activities, a global regulatory strategy, pre-clinical work, early proof of concept studies, and clinical studies.
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It is an exciting time to be developing new emerging technologies—there is so much genuine interest from stakeholders and so many possibilities. Having a clear understanding of what the unmet clinical need is for the technology, how it will be approved, and how it will be reimbursed will help inventors and companies determine the next steps needed to bring the technology to market. Additionally, don't hesitate to engage partners with the expertise needed and local footprint to guide and assist in developing the new technology.
What do you think? Please share your thoughts and experiences in developing new healthcare technologies. What hurdles did you run across? Were you successful in engaging partners? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.
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I recently participated as a panelist in an event organized by the PLEXUS Innovation Hub in Philadelphia to discuss the business, regulatory and clinical considerations of conducting clinical trials and product launches in the US and outside the United States (OUS) for medical device and technology companies. We had a knowledgeable group of industry folks on the panel, and it was a pleasure being part of this group.
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Additionally, the FDA issued draft guidance in 2015 outlining their policy for accepting scientifically valid clinical data from foreign clinical studies in support of premarket submissions for medical devices.
What do you think? Do you have similar thoughts on the key areas to consider when determining to conduct your trials in the US, OUS, or a combination of both? I'd love to hear your thoughts and ideas on this topic in the comments section.
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In this post, I'll talk to the critical need of finding, training, and retaining Clinical Research Associates (CRAs). CRAs are a critical factor in the success of clinical trials. They are on the frontline ensuring that trials are run according to the protocol and meet regulations in a manner that protects the safety and welfare of the patients who participate in clinical trials. They are key members of the team who have the unique perspective of being able to help identify potential issues at the site level based on their first-hand observations. By visiting sites, CRAs are able to build strong site relationships that allow trials to be completed effectively and efficiently.
In fact, I believe their role is instrumental in controlling R&D costs, which according to the Tufts Center for the Study of Drug Development are increasing at a CAGR of 8.5% resulting in the cost of developing a new drug at $2.6 billion. How important are experienced CRAs? Experienced CRAs can benefit clinical trials by increasing enrollment rates, identifying noncompliance related to complex study procedures, ensuring that data collected adhere to the study protocol, and ensuring that the sites meet regulations and state and local laws, and are within Good Clinical Practice (GCP). Qualified CRAs can deliver high quality data on time and within budget.
Given the critical role of CRAs, we must understand the essential mix of education and skills they need to be effective. CRAs require formal scientific education and strong people and relationship-building skills. CRAs also need to be able to understand guidelines and regulations, work independently, develop relationships with investigators and study coordinators, and train others on study processes.
Recently, we have seen a rise in the demand for CRAs. Currently, the number of CRAs being trained each year is falling behind the demand, which leaves a CRA shortfall. This dynamic has increased the overall costs of monitoring and has put pressure on companies to identify and hire CRAs with good training and experience.
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The life-sciences industry continues to evolve to discover and test new treatments and bring them to market more quickly and at a reduced cost. The CRA role is critical to the efficient conduct of clinical trials and there are steps you can take to ensure you have the best CRAs working on your clinical trials.
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Teachers in the Campbellsville and Taylor County area help accomplish this goal by using newspapers in the classroom. Teachers can use newspapers in all subject areas from English and arts and humanities to family and consumer sciences.
For the second time, Campbellsville City Council has denied a request from Taylor Fiscal Court to convert a two-way street into a one-way.
At the last regular meeting, the Council declined a request from the County to convert a portion of a street running from Main Street to Martin Luther King Boulevard to one-way. The County wants the portion of the new street, which is adjacent to the Taylor County Judicial Center, to be one way so that eight parallel parking spaces can be created.
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London attorney R. Aaron Hostettler filed a complaint on Friday, July 24 in the Taylor Circuit Clerk's Office on behalf of SAF Perimeter Systems, a division of Southern Aluminum Finishing Co. Inc., against Taylor Fiscal Court and Taylor County Judge/Executive Eddie Rogers.
Though it was windy, the weather didn't damper their spirits.
The Bass Ridge Road community had its fourth annual picnic and block party last Saturday, with estimates of nearly 60 people attending.
The event was hosted on the front lawn of Shirley Noel's Bass Ridge Road home.
Noel organized the event, with some help from Kaye and Butch Guthrie. The three, Noel said, pitched in to provide the meat for the event with others attending bringing potluck dishes.
A Campbellsville teenager was injured Monday after a deer ran in front of her vehicle.
According to a Taylor County Sheriff's Office report, Sara M. Teel, 19, of 938 Sullivan School Road was traveling west on Meadow Creek Road at 4:07 p.m.
The report states Teel lost control of her black 2001 Ford pickup truck after the deer ran in front of her. Teel ran off the right side of the road, the report states, and struck a mailbox. She crossed the roadway and struck a tree head-on before coming to a rest.
It's not too late to get a seasonal flu shot and local health department officials are strongly recommending them.
The Taylor County Health Department hosted a flu shot clinic on Saturday at Taylor County High School. And, according to Savannah Knopp, the health department's public information officer, about 250 shots were given.
Knopp said anyone who wants to reduce their chances of getting the flu should get a seasonal influenza vaccine.
Several Campbellsville Police officers have been disciplined as a result of an internal investigation, though no officers have been fired.
According to Campbellsville Police Chief Dennis Benningfield, officers were disciplined due to department policy violations.
"During the month of June 2009, I began a quarterly review to see if the department was meeting our goals and objectives," Benningfield said. "During the course of the inquiry, several violations of departmental policy and procedures were discovered."
Campbellsville Fire Department is offering free smoke and carbon monoxide detectors to local homeowners.
Bill Hall, Campbellsville Fire Department assistant chief said the detectors were provided to the department at no cost through the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Hall said firefighters will also install the detectors for free.
Call the fire department at 465-4131.
For Campbellsville University's fall production, the audience will have a hand in the outcome.
A cast and crew of more the 15 will bring to life "Mr. A's Amazing Maze Plays," an interactive play written by Alan Ackybourn.
The story centers around Suzy and her dog Neville and their adventure through a mansion owned by Mr. Acousticus.
"It is a very interactive children's show," said Starr Garrett, assistant professor and theater director, "but I think people of all ages will enjoy it."
A Campbellsville woman was injured Tuesday after she struck a telephone pole with her vehicle.
According to a Taylor County Sheriff's Office report, Kathy Pike, 37, was traveling south on Stone Quarry Road at about 11:15 a.m.
The report states that Pike lost control of her 1994 Oldsmobile 88 and struck a telephone pole.
Pike was transported to Taylor Regional Hospital by Campbellsville/Taylor County Rescue personnel. She was treated for a cut on her head and face. As of press time, no information was available as to her condition.
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NEW YORK -- The NHL seemed headed for another lockout Friday as neither team owners nor players showed interest in getting back to contract negotiations a day before the labor deal was set to expire.
Brief conversations late Thursday and Friday between leaders on the two sides failed to spur more formal talks -- in fact, the idea of restarting negotiations didn't even come up. The current collective bargaining agreement that ended the season-long lockout in 2005 expires at midnight ET Saturday, ...
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La Corte dei Principi, Florence (province)
- Free continental breakfast and WiFi
Main amenities
- 15 smoke-free guestrooms
- Bar/lounge
- Valet parking
- Business center
- Airport shuttle
- Terrace
- Air conditioning
- Daily housekeeping
- Front desk safe
- Luggage storage
- Limited hour front desk
- Tour/ticket assistance
Feel at home
- Private bathroom
- Separate living room
- Free toiletries
- Terrace
- Daily housekeeping
- Hair dryer
What's around
- In Santa Maria Novella
- Fortezza da Basso (0.6 mi / 0.9 km)
- Ponte Vecchio (0.9 mi / 1.5 km)
- Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Flower (1 mi / 1.6 km)
- Santa Maria Novella Basilica and Museum (0.7 mi / 1.1 km)
- Florence Baptistery (0.9 mi / 1.4 km)
La Corte dei Principi, Florence (province)
Hotel Info: 01 65 69 441from €69
- Triple Room
- Double Room
- Studio
- Quadruple Room
- Deluxe Double Room
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Key facts
Hotel size
- This hotel has 15 rooms
- This hotel is arranged over 1 floor
- Check-in time Noon-7 PM
- Check-out time is 10:30 AM
If you are planning to arrive after 7 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation.
Airport shuttle service is available on request. Contact the property in advance to make arrangements.
Required at check in
- Credit card or cash deposit required
- Government-issued photo ID required
- Minimum check-in age is 18
Travelling with others
- Children (4 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Pets stay free
- 1 per room (up to 8 kg)
- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms
- Airport shuttle (available on request) *
- No parking
- Valet parking *
- Discounted offsite parking
- Area shuttle *
Other information
- Smoke-free property
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In the hotel
- Free continental breakfast daily
- Bar/lounge
- Room service (during limited hours)
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Business center
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Luggage storage
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Year Built 2010
- Elevator/lift
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Terrace
- Accessible bathroom
- In-room accessibility
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- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Air conditioning
- Minibar
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Pillow menu
- Separate living room
- Private bathroom
- Rainfall showerhead
- Shower only
- Bidet
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Free WiFi
- Free bottled water
- Daily housekeeping
- Access via exterior corridors
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- A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 4.50 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.
Optional extras
Self parking costs EUR 25 per night
Valet parking costs EUR 25 per night with in/out privileges
Rollaway beds are available for EUR 35 per night
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EUR 30 per vehicle (one way)
Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
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SALT LAKE CITY — Systems engineer Art Garvin said he'd heard rumors of layoffs at L-3 Communications, but he felt pretty confident his job was safe.
"It kind of caught me with my pants down," said Garvin, 68, who was laid off by the defense contractor on Sept. 5 after nearly 30 years of service with the company.
But Garvin calls himself a resilient person who's been through worse times in his life.
"I spent a year dodging bullets in Vietnam," he said, "so this is a piece of cake compared to that. It's an inconvenience as opposed to a catastrophe."
A company statement indicated that more than 200 employees, about 5.5 percent of L-3 Communications' workforce, were let go during the recent round of layoffs.
L-3 offered employees a voluntary separation package in the weeks leading up to the cuts. Garvin said he considered taking the separation package and $3,000 bonus until his boss offered him a raise.
"I sort of — and maybe wrongly — interpreted that as an incentive not to volunteer," he said. "It kind of sounded like they didn't want me to take the voluntary (buyout), and I was OK with that."
Garvin said one of the complications of his "forced retirement" is losing his benefits in the wake of his colon cancer diagnosis three years ago.
"That's another bullet I dodged," he said.
After the diagnosis, Garvin has undergone surgery and chemotherapy treatments. Since then, there have been no signs of cancer, he said.
"I'm very optimistic that I've got this thing beat," Garvin said. "But I still have to go through two more (colonoscopies without signs of cancer) to convince everybody else."
Garvin said he will continue his existing insurance through L-3, which he can do for 18 months, and expects to pay about $460 a month. He said that insurance will get him very close to being cancer-free for five years.
Despite losing his job, Garvin said he's trying to maintain a positive outlook, saying now he'll have more time to spend with family and the woodworking projects he's been wanting to do.
"On the upside, I get to spend more time with my granddaughter, who is more my friend than she is a granddaughter," he said. "I never felt I could spend as much time as I would like with her."
Garvin also said he's now able to volunteer to go on field trips with 7-year-old Kaeli, something he couldn't do before because of the demands of his job.
"If people will think about their problems, there's usually not an ideal solution but a viable solution," he said. "Even if the worst occurs, I've had a pretty good run."
Other opportunities
Nick Ferguson, a former L-3 operations project manager, said he opted to take the voluntary separation package, and he's happy with his new job at Signature Products Group.
"The work dynamic, the atmosphere at L-3 was changing," Ferguson said. "It was changing pretty quick ever since the layoffs earlier this year."
He said he thought about looking for other employment, and the offer for a voluntary separation package was the nudge he needed to start that search.
"That very afternoon I updated my résumé," Ferguson said.
And on the day of the separation application deadline, he was offered the new job.
"It was really fortunate," said Ferguson, 30, father of a 3-year-old son.
Despite the fortuitous timing, he said he likely would have left L-3 anyway.
"The biggest deal was that it went from a place where you were recognized for going above and beyond to a place where you were expected to go above and beyond because you were lucky to have a job," Ferguson said.
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The Utah Department of Workforce Services has been working with the L-3 employees who were laid off, said department spokesman Nic Dunn. A program called Rapid Response has been implemented at the department to help laid-off employees find new jobs as quickly as possible, he said.
"We're definitely there to spring into action quickly," Dunn said. "Very, very quickly, you're going to be connected with resources for new jobs in your field or a related field."
The department's services range from hosting a workshop to handing out brochures, networking and connecting people with resources for more training if needed, he said.
"Basically, any piece of information you would need to have a stable, smooth and fast transition back into another job, that's what we offer someone who's laid off," Dunn said. "You've got to realize this is a tumultuous time for these individuals if they're effected by layoffs."
The department's main purpose is to funnel people into employment, he said.
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The Aspens is a charming area with a market, wine store, coffee shop, gym, a few restaurants all next door to a beautiful golf course and country club. Public transportation (START Bus) is available into town and Teton Village for a nominal fee.
This two bedroom, two bathroom unit has a modern, urban feel from the fixtures to the furnishings to the hanging staircase, but the mountain views from the deck will remind guests that they are in Jackson Hole. Guests will walk in into a light and airy great room that features a high tech, gourmet kitchen open to the living room and dining area that seats six guests comfortably. Relax in front of the wood fireplace, or hang out at the bar while cooking a favorite meal. There is a twin bedroom on the main floor, along with a full bathroom and laundry room. Upstairs is the queen master bedroom with a nicely remodeled en-suite bath with a walk in shower and there is a room for additional guest on the daybed in the living room.
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