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dynamicchiropractic.com >> Health & Wellness
Big Pharma Exposed – Again
By Donald M. Petersen Jr., BS, HCD(hc), FICC(h), Publisher
How would you feel if you learned your elderly mother or your child was being treated with a drug never intended to be used as medication for their illness? Or that they had been prescribed a drug intended to quell psychotic symptoms, even though they weren't experiencing any such symptoms?
This apparently happened to millions who were improperly given Risperdal, a Johnson & Johnson-produced drug designed to treat schizophrenia, according to a recent press release from the U.S. Department of Justice. According to the Justice Dept., the drug was promoted as a medication for the treatment of anxiety, agitation, depression, hostility, confusion and other symptoms, even though it was never approved for those uses. The press release details why "global health care giant" Johnson & Johnson agreed to a $2.2 billion settlement for criminal and civil violations principally related to Risperdal.
What makes this situation all the more deplorable is that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) was aware of much of this activity and "repeatedly advised," "cautioned," sent "warnings" and even "repeatedly warned" Johnson & Johnson (and its subsidiaries) about the fraudulent activity, but it took almost a decade before J & J agreed to the settlement.
While the settlement is one of the largest in U.S. history, the most alarming part of the Dept. of Justice press release details what Johnson & Johnson was allegedly caught doing – and to whom. The release references a related civil complaint, filed Nov. 4, 2013, that alleges J & J and its subsidiaries:
While you probably assumed or at least suspected much of what you just read, the Justice Department release lays it out in black and white. Taken together, these "allegations" give us an insight into the current drug cartel practices in the United States and likely most of the world.
Many consumers saw a short article about the settlement online or in their local paper and likely noted the sizable $2.2 billion fine. The fine is substantial, but as one news source revealed, "Risperdal brought in $3.1 billion in sales"2 in 2004 alone, which is more than enough to cover the fines almost 10 years later, with money left over.
The same news source noted that "Johnson & Johnson was not the only company marketing drugs to older dementia patients and the long-term care facilities where they were treated. Within the past five years, federal officials have reached similar agreements regarding Zyprexa, made by Eli Lilly; Seroquel, made by AstraZeneca; and Depakote, by Abbott, which is now AbbVie."2 (It appears that trying to find a drug company guilty of fraud is like trying to find a motorist exceeding the speed limit on a Los Angeles freeway.)
The take-home message here is one of graphic greed. First, everyone is considered a target for drug companies wishing to expand their bottom line: children, elderly, the mentally ill – everyone, but especially those who don't make their own health care decisions.
Second, everyone should be considered complicit in the drug companies' sales schemes, (until proven otherwise): educational speakers, medical doctors, pharmacists, mental health professionals – anyone who can write a prescription and get a kickback.
Third, all reports, research papers, journal articles, conferences papers, and any information sheets produced by those who have a vested interest in the sale of any drug should be considered suspect and potentially fraudulent.
There is no way to know how many millions of elderly, children and others were victims of the unbridled greed displayed by Johnson & Johnson. What is perhaps more important is informing your patients so they can protect themselves and their families from continuing to be victims of this type of activity.
If the drug companies are willing to take advantage of children and the elderly, there is nothing to suggest it isn't happening, to some degree, to everyone.
Read more findings on my blog: http://blog.toyourhealth.com/wrblog/. You can also visit me on Facebook.
Click here for more information about Donald M. Petersen Jr., BS, HCD(hc), FICC(h), Publisher.


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Crew Soccer Academy products Alex Crognale (Maryland) and Connor Klekota (Notre Dame) squared-off on December 15 with the Fighting Irish taking home the title. Crew Soccer Academy had players in previous finals in 2009 (Chad Barson, Ben Speas on Akron ), 2010 (Chad Barson and Ben Speas on Akron) and 2011 (Ben Speas on UNC).
A week after winning the 2013 College Cup with Notre Dame, TheCrew.com's Cody Sharrett caught up with Klekota to chat about about his progression through his college career.

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text: The tourna grip original is only 99 cms long compared to wilson pro (120 cm) and yonex supergrap. It would not fully cover the leather grip on my Fischer Mag Tour. I did not realize that orignal is short and they also carry a extra-long version of the same. I also felt that it was too thin and very dry. Do others feel same way? -Josh


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In New York there were 5,336 motorcycle accidents with 168 fatalities in 2011. It is estimated that 1/2 the non-fatal accidents are never reported.
Of the fatalities (168 total):
Unsafe speed: 71
Left-hand turn: 37
Bored/distracted: 20
Inexperience: 17
Alcohol: 16 Illegal drug use: 1
They have stats on helmets use too, but NYS is a mandatory helmet use state. Never-the-less, there were 9 fatalities without helmets. The rest were with helmets. Worthless for the OP, but notable.
Interesting stat:
1 accident due to hand-held cell phone usage.
5 accidents due to falling asleep.
0 accidents due to texting
0 accidents due to GPS
You can read the extensive statistics on 2011 motorcycle accidents in New York here: http://www.dmv.ny.gov/Statistics/201...ashSummary.pdf


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Food service inspections for Nov. 21-28
Dec. 4, 2012 at 6:04 a.m.
The Victoria City-County Health Department Environmental Health Division inspects places where food is served in Victoria, DeWitt, Jackson and Calhoun counties.
In the inspection reports, each violation in the Food Temperature/Time Requirements category is 5 demerits; in the Personnel/Handling/Source Requirements category, 4 demerits; and in the Facility and Equipment Requirements, 3 demerits. Zero is a perfect score, while 100 demerits is the worst possible score.
Each Wednesday, the Advocate publishes inspection results from the previous week. All demerits are reported, but only those in the categories of Food Temperature/Time Requirements and Personnel/Handling/Source Requirements are detailed.
M and M Pinto Bean No. 2, 202 E. Rio Grande St., Victoria. Demerits: 57. Improper cold hold temperature. Employees need to wash hands in between tasks. Employee drinks need lids and straws. Do not store medications in the tabletop with customers' food. Need to cover food in coolers. Need to use gloves or utensils when handling ready-to-eat foods. Must store raw meat below other food. Need to date label food in coolers. Need to keep hot water on at hand sink in kitchen. Need soap and paper towels at hand sink in kitchen. Address problem with flies in the kitchen and rodent droppings in the storage room. The restaurant manager did not demonstrate knowledge of food safety and sanitation. Five facility or equipment violations.
Taqueria Dona Mary, 501 S. Moody St., Victoria. Demerits: 36. Improper cold hold temperature. Wash hands before handling ready to eat foods and between tasks. Drinks need lids and straws. Wash hands and wear gloves when handling ready-to-eat foods. Date label prepared food. Do not store bleach bucket in the hand sink. Store medicine for personal use away from food. Change out the bleach water when dirty. Keep bleach at 50-100 ppm. Label the bleach bucket. Review proper hand washing, date labeling, time and temperature requirements with all employees. The three-compartment sink is not draining. Do not store tortillas in trash bags. Store forks with the handles up. Repair hole in the ceiling. Five facility or equipment violations.
Texas Seafood Restaurant, 2202 N. Navarro St., Victoria. Demerits: 30. Improper cold hold temperature. Need to wash hands in between tasks and also before glove use. Need to use gloves when cutting vegetables. Need to store tomatoes away from raw meat. Need to date label meat in the walk in cooler. Need paper towels at hand sink. Need to label bleach bucket. Need to clean out the ice machine and the ice dispenser at the soda machine. Clean the grease under fryers and behind fryers. Three facility or equipment violations.
China Inn, 3602 E. Houston Highway, Victoria. Demerits: 26. Wash hands when entering kitchen from outside. Don't store personal meat in establishment. Work on covering food in walk-in cooler. Store raw fish below cooked food. Don't store uncovered items over each other. Date label all food with seven-day use-by date. Address problem with droppings found in the bar area. Need a thermometer in front of Pepsi cooler. Need to defrost meat under cold running water or in walk-in the day before. Two facility or equipment violations.
Jason's Deli, 5301 N. Navarro St., Victoria. Demerits: 16. Need ingredient labels on self-serve cookies and brownies. Do not defrost food in hand sink. The drain under the prep area is not draining well. Need to clean the ice machine. Need current permit posted. Keep food six inches off the floor. Four facility or equipment violations.
Lupita's Restaurant, 906 S. Laurent St., Victoria. Demerits: 14. Need to cover food in cooler. Work on date labeling food in cooler. Need to label bleach bucket. Need to clean the microwave and re-wash dishes. Recommend a general cleaning of the entire establishment. Two facility or equipment violations.
Athena, 3801 N. Navarro St., Victoria. Demerits: 12. Cover all food in coolers. Need to use gloves when handling tomatoes. Need cold water at hand sink at kitchen entrance.
Gone Bananas, 2202 N. Laurent St., Victoria. Demerits: 10. Date label chicken salad with seven-day use-by date. Fix leak under the hand sink. Need thermometer in white refrigerator. Two facility or equipment violations.
Taco Bell No. 28008, 1602 N. Navarro St., Victoria. Demerits: 9. Improper cold hold temperature. Keep employees' drinks off of the food packages.
PAGA. Lounge, 1205 E. North St., Victoria. Demerits: 7. Post dishwashing procedures at the two-compartment sink. Need to label all spray bottles. One facility or equipment violation.
Church's Fried Chicken No. 1303, 4305 Ben Jordan St., Victoria. Demerits: 4. Need lid and straw on employee drinks.
McDonald's No. 2, 2701 Houston Highway, Victoria. Demerits: 3.
Joe's Fina Station, Highway 87, Placedo; Amour Inc., 114 Sam Houston Drive, Victoria; Country Slaughter House, 3857 Burroughsville Road, Victoria; J.R.'s, 611 S. Moody St., Victoria; Mumphord's Place Barbecue Inc., 1202 E. Juan Linn St., Victoria; Stroman Middle School, 3002 E. North St., Victoria. Demerits: 0.
Taqueria Dona Mary, 501 S. Moody St., Victoria, inspected Nov. 26 with 36 demerits. Re-inspected Nov. 27, need to wash hands before putting on gloves. Keep towels at the hand sink. Repair hole in ceiling in the kitchen. Continue to address violations. Plumbing issues have been corrected.


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Winter officially arrives Dec. 21 but we�ve already had a few cold evenings, enough to make us think that winter is here, at least in the evenings.
The weather outside is frightful, the fire is so delightful, since we are always on the go, please, no snow!
Winter officially arrives Dec. 21 but we�ve already had a few cold evenings, enough to make us think that winter is here, at least in the evenings.
Let�s start now, saving some energy on heating costs and hopefully save some money, too.
Every reliable source for energy efficiency starts by stating �Install a programmable thermostat�� we had a programmable thermostat when I was a wee one. My dad was one of the best electricians in all of New Jersey (at least in my eyes) and we had one of the first programmable thermostats made available for residential homes.
Honeywell had been developing thermostats and had one available pre-World War II but it was put on the back burner until after the war. Their early thermostat was a silver and round � the Day and Night thermostat that had one setback, allowing for one change from day to night.
Thermostats today allow for multiple changes in temperatures throughout the day and night, as well as weekend settings. Reducing your heat while you are not in your home is a good idea; upon your return, your heater will run enough to return to your comfort setting, and you will have not wasted that energy keeping an empty space warm.
Here are some things to think about:
Plants like cooler temperatures in your home � their soils do not dry as quickly.
Most people sleep better in cooler temperatures
Your refrigerator and freezer will use less energy as they are not battling the exterior temperatures of a warm home.
Try setting your day temperature at 68 degrees and reducing 5 or 10 degrees at night. You can save between 5 and 10 percent of your heating costs. If you are chilly, consider layering with insulated underwear, sweaters or a hat. You lose body heat from any part of your body that isn�t covered � think about Bob Cratchit in �A Christmas Carol� � trying to keep warm while toiling away at his desk � gloves, hat, scarf, coat and boots � still able to work despite the cold.
Keeping a toasty throw around your shoulders or wrapped around your feet will also provide some extra warmth. If you are at home, think about the possibility of closing off a room (or rooms) that are not being used. Close doors and close the heat ducts � forcing heat into rooms that are occupied.
If you have a home office, think about lowering the heat in the rest of the house and utilizing a space heater while you work.
If you have windows that are southern facing, remember to open the blinds or shades and let the sun help with warming the inside of your rooms. At the end of the day, lowering blinds or shades will then act as another layer of insulation from the colder nighttime temperatures.
Speaking of windows, a problem area for windows is the unsealed window. Consider weather stripping windows and door ways to prevent cold drafts. Many homes are older and may have settled to the point that even weather stripping doesn�t stop drafts. This is when you find a rug, towel, or draftstoppers and lay them in front of the leaky window or door. Where there is a will, there is a way! In some homes, you can apply a clear, thin plastic layer over the whole entire window that will still allow light into the room, but effectively seals the inside from the outside.
If you have bare floors, think about an area rug � but just be careful this does not become a tripping spot. It may be better to wear fluffy slippers with a grippy sole than to create a potential fall hazard.
And lastly, change your furnace filters! A dirty filter will slow the heat, makes your furnace work harder and is all over less efficient.
Stay warm, and enjoy our winter in the South!


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Ariel Winter's dad opposes actress' guardianship
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The father of "Modern Family" star Ariel Winter is opposing a guardianship for the teenage actress and says he is willing to care for her.
Glenn Workman filed papers Monday objecting to stripping his estranged wife Chrisoula of custody of the 14-year-old. His protest comes one day before a Los Angeles judge is scheduled to hold a hearing in the case.
Workman was described in an October court filing as being unable to care for Winter.
But he says he is financially and emotionally capable of caring for her. He acknowledges Winter has a strained relationship with her mother.
Winter has been living with her adult sister since early October, when a judge temporarily stripped Chrisoula Workman of custody amid allegations she had been physically and emotionally abusive to the actress.


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Hmmmm. Interesting! Amir said to stay tuned to see what they did.
If you don't know what I mean by Raptors (Harlem) Shake, search it up.
Hmmmm. Interesting! Amir said to stay tuned to see what they did.
If you don't know what I mean by Raptors (Harlem) Shake, search it up.
Twitter: @ReubenJRD NBA, Raptors writer for Daily Hive Vancouver, Toronto.
AWESOME! Is that Telfair already fitting in lol love it! Its things like this that really make me love the current generation of the Raptors so much.
Huge props if DC is involved lol!
not another shake...
Sorry for being complete snob ;D
Gay -- AA -- Telfair -- DD -- Amir -- JV -- JL3? Probably him in the suit, knowing his personality, lol.
Wonder if AB or anybody else wil be in the video!
Can you imagine if they got DC and BC in on this insane! should get the social media award from the NBA lol
Oh god, please no.
The saving of our world from pending doom will come, not through the complacent adjustment of the conforming majority, but through the creative maladjustment of a nonconforming minority. - Martin Luther King
Best Harlem Shake video ever.......
No #7 as I suspected... funny shit.
Just one year away... Bruno is almost here!
As for the Raps version it's meh ok. There's just so many good versions out there.
Though it's a shame that all these Harlem Shake vids are completely playing out one of my fave tunes. I warned ya'll about the coming of trap. Peep the "what are you listening to" thread for more dope trap tunes.
Keep John Lucas on this team...just for that.
Sebastion Telfair, Lucas and Gay lol awesome.
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Lawrence Guyot dies at 73
Lawrence Guyot, a civil rights leader who survived jailhouse beatings in the Deep South in the 1960s and went on to encourage generations to get involved, has died. He was 73.
Guyot had a history of heart problems and suffered from diabetes, and died at home in Mount Rainier, Md., his daughter Julie Guyot-Diangone said late Saturday. She said he died sometime Thursday night; other media reported he passed away Friday.
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A Mississippi native, Guyot worked for the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) and served as director of the 1964 Freedom Summer Project, which brought thousands of young people to the state to register blacks to vote despite a history of violence and intimidation by authorities. He also chaired the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party, which sought to have blacks included among the state's delegates to the 1964 Democratic National Convention. The bid was rejected, but another civil rights activist, Fannie Lou Hamer, addressed the convention during a nationally televised appearance.
Guyot was severely beaten several times, including at the notorious Mississippi State Penitentiary known as Parchman Farm. He continued to speak on voting rights until his death, including encouraging people to cast ballots for President Barack Obama.
"He was a civil rights field worker right up to the end," Guyot-Diangone said.
Guyot participated in the 40th anniversary of the Freedom Summer Project to make sure a new generation could learn about the civil rights movement.
"There is nothing like having risked your life with people over something immensely important to you," he told The Clarion-Ledger in 2004. "As Churchill said, there's nothing more exhilarating than to have been shot at - and missed."
His daughter said she recently saw him on a bus encouraging people to register to vote and asking about their political views. She said he was an early backer of gay marriage, noting that when he married a white woman, interracial marriage was illegal in some states. He met his wife Monica while they both worked for racial equality.
"He followed justice," his daughter said. "He followed what was consistent with his values, not what was fashionable. He just pushed people along with him."


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To Buy Green Or To Be Green?
Whether to buy green or to act green is a common conundrum for the environmentally-friendly consumer. Should you buy a newer, more efficient appliance? Or would it be better to buy a used one? Or does it make the most sense to keep what you have? Which is more environmentally responsible?
To be perfectly honest, this is complicated. What is needed to answer this question is the lifecycle analysis paradigm, which looks at the environmental impact involved in the creation, transportation, use, and disposal of a given product during its existence. There is more lifecycle impact data out there for some products than for others, but we can always learn enough to make an informed choice. Here Sierra Club Green Home takes a look at the pros and cons of replacing five common household appliances: washing machines, air conditioning, showers, light bulbs, and toliets.
Washing Machines
The most efficient way to wash laundry is to do it by hand or have it washed for you at a laundromat. However, many people have neither the time nor the resources for these two options. I admit that I could not imagine life without a washing machine!
Washing machines consume the most energy during use, as opposed to production. Buying a newer, more efficient machine is a great option environmentally-speaking. If you buy a new washing machine, make sure it has the Energy Star label and spring for a front-loading model if you can. Front-loading models use less water and overall power due to their orientation. Be sure to recycle or sell the old one to avoid having it contribute to our ever-growing landfills.
Efficiency Tips:
- Wash full loads, but do not overfill the machine. Full loads allow the machine to run at its top peak.
- The hotter the water, the more energy that needs to be put towards heating the water. Even reducing the temperature of the wash by a few degrees makes a difference.
- Skip washing your clothes in hot water altogether and use cold water instead. You can find special detergents designed to work with cold cycles.
- Add an extra spin cycle. This will ring more water out of the clothes, making for less time that your clothes need to spend in the dryer.
- Make sure your screens are clean. Your washing machine has two hoses and there is a screen in each, and keeping them clean will allow the machine to run faster cycles.
Article continues at ENN affiliate, Sierra Club Green Home
Laundromat image via Shutterstock


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Global Rating: 4.50 from 4 reviews.
Add your own review for this product
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|Very well satisfied (5/5)
|May 25, 2013
|Charles Wm Drew
|OFallon Mi US
Bought it for my Remington 870 12 ga. It took less than half a hour to put it on. More than well pleased with it and how it fit. Just waiting to get out with it and run some rounds through it to see if it reduces recoil like it says it does.
Wish it was also made for Remington 870 20 ga shotguns.
|Very Satisfied (4/5)
|Mar 18, 2013
|Ed Weldon
|Midland Te US
Bought it for Reminton 870 Tactical.
Three hours to put on, instructions non existent (except on YouTube!!).
Very satisfied with the purchase.
Waiting to shoot and see if it lives up to its press.
|Rem 870 Kicklite Stock (4/5)
|Mar 14, 2014
|Ed Weldon
Bought the Kicklite to use with my wife's Hawk 981 clone of Rem 870. Fit perfectly and works like a charm. Reduces the felt recoil to about the equivalent of 28 ga.! Nice!
|Awesome!!! (5/5)
|Dec 27, 2013
|Will Folderman Jr
|Dalzell SC US
|Bought for the Rem. 870 12 ga. Great stock. Looks Great. Good functionality. Easy to put on. Only tool that doesn't come with it is the screwdriver to remove the existing stock. Will buy more for other items.
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The Business Scholars Program is a mentoring program for first-generation college students pursuing careers in business. Established by the College of Business in 2002, the program is designed to help students make a smooth transition from high school to college and on to graduation. It is open to College of Business full-time freshmen, sophomores and transfer students. Currently, there are 100 students enrolled in the program.
The program is divided into three components. Students receive personalized academic support and advising, participate in seminars on business and life skills development and develop their leadership potential through mentoring and community service activities. Scholars also receive assistance with securing scholarships, internships and career placement opportunities.
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Yes! Finally!
I've got a whole heap of stuff that I can't be arsed to put up there the traditional way. Being able to take a quick snap and post directly from the phone is going to be a God send!
eBay is adding the ability to sell on the move, for those of us (mostly Brits) who find impulse buying isn't enough. UK shoppers conducted 65 per cent of the mobile business done through eBay in Europe last year, spending a total of £64m. Now that's going to get even easier with new apps for Android and BlackBerry devices, as …
I've got a whole heap of stuff that I can't be arsed to put up there the traditional way. Being able to take a quick snap and post directly from the phone is going to be a God send!
What on earth is eBay dabbling in all this new technology for—these headless turkeys can't even get their principal marketplace web site to work properly—or maybe it is working as they intend. Does anyone know?
What possible good is RedLaser to eBay. Due to eBay's constant fee increases, prices on eBay are no longer likely to be the best available. Merchants surely aren't going to direct buyers to eBay when they can direct them to their own sites, or elsewhere, and avoid eBay's ever higher and higher profit-sucking fees.
Why then would anyone (even eBay) want to promote a technology that is probably going to direct buyers away from their own principal site? Then, we have to assume that this most unscrupulous organization, eBay that is, won't fiddle with the algorithm to favor themselves, don't we? Sounds like another "Skype" purchase to me. Oh, sorry, I forgot, PayPal is going to be eBay's major growth area in the future. Oh yeah, dream on …
You think that 1989 San Bernardino train disaster and its aftermath was spectacular? In my crystal ball I can see an eBay train wreck approaching; it's due to arrive in the evening of 21 July; this one's going to be as horrifically spectacular; but as horrific as it is going to be, you simply won't be able to look away. Mark your diary so you don't forget to watch, and have your video camera on the ready (catch the train driver—that's the one behaving like an excited chimpanzee—waving his arms around in the air)—you may be able to sell the footage to the WSJ. (But, don't worry, if you do happen to miss this event, there will be a repeat episode on 21 October.)
If nothing else it will be interesting to hear who John Donahoe blames this time for the fiasco (if you can find any mention of it) that has been eBay's IT operations since April Fools Day; undoubtedly his creative reporting will show that it was all the fault of all those many unwashed, irritating, ignorant, "noisy", flea-market passengers travelling in third-class—not the criminal fool driving the train, Donahoe himself, of course …
More fun with the 'eBafia Don' at:
I do wish you lot wouldn't compare non-fatal technological issues to actual horrific accidents. I understand how hyperbole works but y'know, sheesh. (See also: accusations of Nazism, comparisons of UK regime to that of Zimbabwe, etc etc.)
OMG!! You hyperbole Nazi -- I bet Mugabe would say exactly the same thing! This is just as bad as falling through a rusted safety barrier over a 100 foot wall into a VAT of acid which is being rapidly heated by the lava flowing from Ejafjallajokull!!!!
Since the advent of the smart phone, the target demographic mostly buys things while blind drunk in the pub (rather than in the old days, when they had to wait until they get home from the pub to make all their impulse purchases). This has greatly increased the number of potential transactions, but does mean that the user base risks becoming totally impoverished, while blessed with a superfluity of old bicycle wheels, football cards and collections of rare chewing gum wrappers.
The logic must be that they can now also sell all of the stuff they are buying, as they go. Soon it won't be necessary to leave the pub, at all, as the same items will have been sold, back and forth, several times in one evening, before returning the the same owner who originally sold it. You could even sell that nice car stereo, that the cheeky rogue in the hoddie just passed you, back to the man they stole it from - all without having to leave the cosy confines of the Dog & Rose.
An entire pub-based economy will then arise, founded upon buying and selling rubbish to each other, in order to afford the next Guinness. From Babylon baby, back to Babylon.


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The Temptation of Lila and Ethan by Jessica Sorensen. On the surface, Lila Summers is flawless. She'll do anything to keep the emptiness inside hidden—which leads her into situations that always end badly. Whenever she hits bottom, Ethan Gregory is there to pull her out. Ethan doesn't do relationships, but he can't deny the connection they have. When Lila falls farther than she ever has before, can Ethan continue to help as a friend Or is he also getting close to falling…for her?
Bad Idea by Damon Suede. Reclusive comic book artist Trip Spector spends his life doodling supersquare, straitlaced superheroes, hiding from his fans, and crushing on his unattainable boss until he meets the dork of his dreams. Silas Goolsby is a rowdy FX makeup creator with a loveless love life and a secret streak of geek who yearns for unlikely rescues and a truly creative partnership. Against their better judgment, they fall victim to chemistry, and what starts as infatuation quickly grows tender and terrifying. With Silas's help, Trip gambles his heart and his art on a rotten plan: sketching out Scratch, a "very graphic novel" that will either make his name or wreck his career. But even a smash can't save their world if Trip retreats into his mild-mannered rut, leaving Silas to grapple with betrayal and emotions he can't escape. What will it take for this dynamic duo to discover that heroes never play it safe?
This Man by Jodi Ellen Malpas. When young interior designer Ava O'Shea has a first consultation at The Manor with the owner, Mr. Jesse Ward, she is expecting nothing more than an overweight, cravat wearing, well-to-do countryman. But This Man is devastatingly handsome, charming and confident. He's also a conceited, hedonistic playboy who is determined to have her. Ava desperately does not want to be attracted to him, but she can't control the overwhelming affect he has on her. How can she run when he won't let her?
Black and Blue (Otherworld Assassin) by Gena Showalter. Corbin Blue is a man of many talents. One of the most powerful otherworlders ever born, he is wealthy, a professional football star, and a legend in the bedroom. But only a select few know he is also a black ops agent … and there is no better killer. When he and his crew are attacked and separated, he's forced to turn to his boss's daughter for help—a woman with even more secrets than Blue. Evangeline Black has always been wary, guarded. No man has ever breached her walls. Until Blue. He has never been denied something he wants, and now he's decided he wants her. As he sweeps her into his double life of seduction, intrigue, and danger, he helps her see beyond the darkness of her past. But as an enemy closes in, Blue will have to let Evie go to keep her safe—even though he'd rather die than live without her…
Since You've Been Gone by Elle Kennedy. Welcome to Paradise, Book 4. Austin Bishop is going home to face some difficult truths, but that doesn't mean he can't take the long way home. So rather than hop on a plane, he accepts a photography assignment that requires a cross-country drive. The road can be a lonely place, though, and when he spots a cute redhead leaning against a broken-down car, he stops to offer the stranded damsel a ride. Mari Smith has lost her job and her apartment, she's moving back in with her parents, and now it looks like she's without a car, too. When a sexy, dark-haired stranger stops to help, she's utterly grateful. And utterly tempted to explore their sizzling chemistry. The fresh-faced Mari is so sweet, so smoking hot, so easy to be with, Austin finds himself spilling a shocking secret he's been holding onto for the past year. But passion doesn't fix everything. And Austin realizes he has some personal demons to vanquish before he and Mari can hope for a chance at forever.
Million Dollar Christmas Proposal by Lucy Monroe. Tycoon Vincenzo Tomasi needs a new nanny for his niece and nephew by Christmas. And the million-dollar salary on offer will be more tempting than anything in Santa's sack! Audrey Miller already works for Enzo and loves children, and stepping into his family would dramatically help her own. What Audrey doesn't know is that Enzo expects the right candidate to become his wife—and high on the requirements list is sexual compatibility. While she's lusted after her enigmatic boss for years, will innocent Audrey risk everything to explore her irresistible attraction in the most unlikely interview process ever?
The Captive Maiden by Melanie Dickerson. Gisela's childhood was filled with laughter and visits from nobles such as the duke and his young son. But since her father's death, each day has been filled with nothing but servitude to her stepmother. So when Gisela meets the duke's son, Valten — the boy she has daydreamed about for years — and learns he is throwing a ball, she vows to attend, even if it's only for a taste of a life she'll never have. To her surprise, she catches Valten's eye. Though he is rough around the edges, Gisela finds Valten has completely captured her heart. But other forces are bent on keeping the two from falling further in love, putting Gisela in more danger than she ever imagined.
The Highlander's Dangerous Temptation by Terri Brisbin. Cursed by past tragedies, notorious Highlander Laird Athdar MacCallum has devoted himself to leading his people—and has vowed never to marry again. Until he is utterly disarmed by the innocent beauty in the eyes of Isobel Ruriksdottir… Isobel is drawn to the vulnerability she senses behind the fearsome facade of the clan chief. But with his formidable reputation, he is strictly forbidden. Being together can only lead them into danger, yet the temptation to risk all for their perilous passion is impossible to ignore.
Wallflower by Heidi Belleau. Art student and MMORPG addict Robert Ng has always been a loner, but he's recently made it his goal to make more (IRL) friends. Which is how he winds up working nights at Rear Entrance Video, shilling sketchy porn and blowup dolls as a favor to his roommate. The longer he works there, though, the more he realizes he'll never be truly happy until he becomes the person he is online: his female persona, Bobby. Bobby is cuter and funnier than Rob is, and a thousand times more popular with boys. Becoming Bobby IRL presents its own set of challenges, though … especially when you're sitting on the fence between two genders, only one of which has caught the attention of your seriously cute customer/classmate. Dylan Ford is a 6-foot Inuit comic book artist who always says what's on his mind. As rough as he appears, though, Dylan has a soft spot for Rob. But will out-and-proud Dylan still want Rob if he's not all man?


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When he told the crowd that Jay Gruden is "bringing a great environment to the team," someone asked him why the new coach wasn't at the party.
Griffin politely reminded the fan that Gruden was a bit busy.
On the other side of town, the Redskins were adding five players on the draft's final day — including former Russellville Cyclone and Arkansas Razorback Zach Hocker — but nothing that Gruden or the front office did Saturday could obscure the fact that RG3 remains the focal point of the franchise, the player who will most determine whether it can rebound from a 3-13 season and be a playoff contender again.
"We're gonna get that excitement back. ... We're gonna win," Griffin said.
Griffin stole the show with his calisthenics last year, giving fans visual proof that he was well on his way back from a severe knee injury. This week's draft haul might help keep him upright for the upcoming season and beyond.
The Redskins selected a pair of offensive linemen in the third round on Friday: tackle Morgan Moses of Virginia and guard Spencer Long of Nebraska. They also chose pass-rushing outside linebacker Trent Murphy of Stanford in the second round, on Saturday picked up cornerback Bashaud Breeland from Clemson in the fourth round, receiver Ryan Grant from Tulane in the fifth, running back Lache Seastrunk from Baylor in the sixth, and tight end Ted Bolser from Indiana and kicker Zach Hocker from Arkansas in the seventh.
Hocker appeared in all 50 games as a Razorback. He finished his career 171-of-173 on PATs and 61-of-79 on field goals for a total of 354 points scored. He also kicked off 201 times for an average of 65.8 yards per kick and 113 touchbacks and punted seven times for an average of 45.7 yards with a long of 77.
He broke Arkansas career records for points, field goals made, field goal percentage, PAT attempts and PATs made. His PATs made ranks sixth in SEC history, while his PAT attempts are the seventh-highest total by an SEC kicker.
His points total ranks eighth in SEC history, and his field goals made total is tied for 10th in conference history. He made five field goals of 50 yards or longer in his career and was a second-team All-SEC selection as a senior.
The Redskins gained the extra seventh round pick by moving down in the sixth in a trade with the Tennessee Titans.
While the Friday selections might have a significant impact this season, the Saturday choices were more about depth, development and special teams. There's little pretense about claiming a starting job right away for someone like Breeland, so he talked about learning from Redskins three-time Pro Bowl cornerback DeAngelo Hall.
Breeland, the fourth defensive back drafted by the Redskins in two years, had four interceptions for the Tigers last year. He also played on most special teams units, an area of focus for Washington this offseason. He could be an eventually successor to Hall, who turns 31 this fall. In nothing else, he already has some of Hall's bravado.
Grant had 77 receptions for 1,039 yards and nine touchdowns for Tulane last year. He has a reputation for having good hands, but scouts have questioned his intangibles and strength. If he makes the team this year, it will be because he can help on special teams — most of the passes are going to DeSean Jackson, Pierre Garcon and Andre Roberts.
Seastrunk and Griffin were at Baylor together in 2011, but Seatrunk had to sit out that year after transferring from Oregon. He rushed for 1,223 yards with the Bears last year but had no receptions, something he'll need to work on as he joins a team that could use another pass-catching threat out of the backfield.
Courier sports editor Sean Ingram contributed information for this report.


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Encarnacion returns to lineup as DH
By Gregor Chisholm / MLB.com
TORONTO -- A day after Adam Lind and J.P. Arencibia were given the OK to return to the Blue Jays lineup, the club received their final reinforcement for its series finale vs. the Tigers on Thursday.
Edwin Encarnacion started as the team's designated hitter after dealing with left hamstring issues that kept him out of the lineup the last three games.
"He's good enough to play," manager John Gibbons said. "We still want him to be cautious when he's running around, but he's good to go."
The Blue Jays took things slow with Encarnacion's ailment, and would only let him back in the lineup if they believed they weren't risking him aggravating it in some way.
"If we were [concerned] we'd give him another day or two," Gibbons said.
Gibbons believes Rasmus' hard slide was clean
TORONTO -- Blue Jays manager John Gibbons has no problem with Colby Rasmus' hard slide into second in Wednesday's game vs. the Tigers that caused Omar Infante to depart with an injury.
"Everybody in this game wants their players to play hard," Gibbons said. "You don't want any cheap shots, but you want your players to play hard."
In the fourth inning on Wednesday, Rasmus attempted to break up a double play at second base, and ran into Infante's shin as he anchored to throw to first to turn two.
It was a play that the Blue Jays are accustomed to seeing from their center fielder on the bases.
"He plays hard, hard baseball," Gibbons said.
Despite being something that most managers demand -- aggressive baserunning -- the Tigers took offense to the play, which all boiled over when Torii Hunter was hit on the shoulder a couple innings later, clearing the benches.
"I thought it was good, a good hard slide," said Gibbons, who added that he isn't expecting any retribution from the Tigers in Thursday's contest.
However, the Toronto skipper can also see why it upset the opposing club.
"I can see their side of it too where they thought he slid late. I see both sides of it," Gibbons said. "If I'm on their side I think the same way."
"But I know Colby. Colby's not going to intentionally hurt somebody. That's just not who he is."
Evan Peaslee is an associate reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Ross aims to end '13 with another solid start
By Alex Espinoza / Special to MLB.com
SAN FRANCISCO -- Tyson Ross, who grew up across the Bay in Oakland, figures to have a big cheering contingent Sunday when he takes the mound against the Giants for the season finale. Not only will he be trying to pitch well in front of his family and friends, but he will be trying to keep up his string of strong performances that have him poised for a spot in the 2014 Padres rotation.
"Things are just starting to come together, and we've got a good coaching staff here," Ross said. "I was lucky to get back into the rotation to get that chance."
Ross made three starts to begin the year before spending time in Triple-A Tucson to work with his mechanics. He returned as a reliever but has been a mainstay in the team's rotation since the All-Star break, posting a 3-4 record with a 2.80 ERA and 78 strikeouts in 74 innings of work. In his latest start, against Arizona, he matched his career high with eight innings while allowing just one run.
"Since he was re-inserted into the rotation, he has really taken off; there's no doubt about it," manager Bud Black said. "Tyson has pitched outstanding. The won-loss [record] really doesn't indicate it. ... If he continues to pitch like this moving into next year, a lot of good things are in store for him."
Black pointed to Ross' ability to lower his walks and hits allowed, while noting that the team helped Ross make a few tweaks to his approach. The manager added that Ross' stride on the mound has been slightly altered and that they have told him to focus on one fastball grip, his two-seamer, whereas he used to have three variations of the pitch.
Ross has made starts before as a member of the Oakland A's in 2012, but he said he was encouraged by the bigger role he had been able to carve out this year.
"It's always been the goal," Ross said. "It's been fun to have such a supportive staff that's believed in me and given me the opportunity to do this. I'm just taking my opportunity and running with it."
Padres wrap up month of strong pitching
SAN FRANCISCO -- Since the calendar flipped to September, there has been no better pitching staff in baseball than San Diego's. Manager Bud Black knew his team was performing well on the mound lately, but even he was surprised to hear his team's 2.75 ERA entering Friday was tops in the game this month.
"See? You guys got some info," Black told a small group of reporters before Friday's nightcap against the Giants. "When you lead the Majors in pitching in a month, you're going to win. You're going to win Major League Baseball games."
Lighthearted analysis aside, the affable manager was quick to credit his bullpen -- contributors like closer Huston Street (2.38 ERA), Nick Vincent (2.20) and Joe Thatcher (2.10). The Padres have been out of contention in the NL West for a few weeks but have still fared well against playoff-bound competition, recently winning series against the Braves and the Pirates.
The team also entered the final series against the Giants having taken three out of four against the D-backs. As Black also pointed out, the team has played better than .500 ball (70-69) since stumbling to a 5-15 record to start the season.
"We've been throwing the ball as good as we have all year," Black said.
Black likely to witness departure of Giants duo
SAN FRANCISCO -- Much of the speculation out of San Francisco has centered on the offseason fates of Barry Zito and Tim Lincecum. With Zito being a prime candidate to receive a club buyout and Lincecum expected to test free agency, Padres manager Bud Black tried to envision the NL West without the two Giants pitchers.
Black joined the Padres in 2007, the same year Zito and Lincecum made their Giants debuts. For what it's worth, Black said he would be surprised if the Giants could not strike a deal to bring back Lincecum next year.
"I think that's going to happen," Black said. "But, hey, if it didn't, I'd hope that we get in line. ... He'd be interesting."
Worth noting
• Black said Friday that backup catcher Rene Rivera was in Puerto Rico with his family, as his wife expected to give birth to twins Saturday. "She tried to hang in there until season's end," Black said with a laugh.
• Black said Street would be unavailable to pitch Friday because he appeared in three out of the past four contests.
Alex Espinoza is a contributor to MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Mrs. Sanders was born on Dec. 25, 1957, in Pine Bluff, a daughter of the late J.W. and Allie Bernice Irons Falls. She was the granddaughter of the late George and Birdie Heird Falls and the late Neal and Zelphia Beasley Irons.
Mrs. Sanders received her education in the Pine Bluff School District. She was a graduate of the University of California at Los Angeles and the Voice of Prophecy Bible College. She was ordained by American Fellowship Church and Universal Life Church. She attended United Christian Church of White Hall and a living Christian Witness of God Healing Power. She was a member of several Christian organizations and the AARP. She was a devoted wife and mother. Mrs. Sanders married the late Jackie Dave Sanders on April 20, 1984. They shared a very happy and loving marriage.
She is survived by two sons, James Dewayne and Jay Daniel Sanders of White Hall; two sisters, Mary Falls Nanny of Pine Bluff and Julia "Jacque" Falls Brant of South Carolina; several nieces, nephews, cousins and her church family.
She was loved and respected full of wisdom and known for helping anyone she could, expecting nothing in return.
Mrs. Sanders was preceded in death by her parents; grandparents; two brothers, James Michael and Jay Max Lynn "Buzzy" Falls; her beloved husband, Jackie Dave Sanders; and a daughter, Jennifer Denise Sanders.
The funeral service will begin at 2 p.m. Friday, July 5, 2013, in the Chapel of Ralph Robinson and Son with the Rev. Greg Maddox officiating. Burial will follow in Providence Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour before the service.
Friends may sign the online register at www.ralphrobinsonandson.com.
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Peter, Peter, Caviar Eater
The Griffins rub elbows with the elite when Lois' aunt wills them her mansion
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Peter, Peter, Caviar Eater
The Griffins rub elbows with the elite when Lois' aunt wills them her mansion
Holy Crap
Peter enlists the aid of the Pope in his quest to bond with his father
Da Boom
Peter creates his version of the perfect society after the world is destroyed
Brian in Love
Brian believes his incontinence is linked to romantic feelings for Lois.
Love Thy Trophy
A war over a parade trophy erupts between the Griffins and their neighbors
Death Is a Bitch
Death's visit with Peter leaves everyone immortal.
The King Is Dead
Peter ruins Lois' production of The King And I
I Am Peter, Hear Me Roar
Peter gets in touch with his feminine side after a female co-worker sues him
If I'm Dyin', I'm Lyin'
Peter's "little white lie" about Chris having done his homework snowballs
Running Mates
Peter and Lois become political opponents
A Picture Is Worth a 1,000 Bucks
The Griffins travel to New York city
Fifteen Minutes of Shame
The Griffins become a big hit on a daytime talk show
Road to Rhode Island
Mourning the loss of his mother, Brian accompanies Stewie on a journey back home
Let's Go to the Hop
Peter masquerades as a student in his attempt to eradicate a "drug" problem
Dammit Janet!
Stewie falls head over heels for a girl at a day-care center
There's Something About Paulie
Peter's new mobster friend puts a contract out on Lois' life.
He's Too Sexy for His Fat
As Chris attempts to lose weight, Peter alters his own looks via liposuction
E. Peterbus Unum
Peter learns that his property is not officially part of the United States
The Story on Page One
Meg attempts to interview town mayor Adam West
Wasted Talent
Lois discovers that Peter possesses incredible musical skills at the piano
Fore, Father
Peter attempts to rectify failings as a father.
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Founded in 1993 by Eiichi Naito as a small independent music label, Domo Music Group has grown over the years with an impressive catalog of international talent. Naito's initial success with the label came through the signing of Grammy and Golden Globe-winning New Age artist and icon Kitaro. That early addition to the label created a template for D.M.G. to seek out and cultivate unique, diverse world music talents. The company continues to be guided by its founder's original mandate and vision, "To provide a home for both the creators and aficionados of quality music beyond the borders of categorization."
Naito's background in engineering, production, and international music practices proved the right skill set in developing a label that would stand the test of time. Over the years, the label's executive team has expanded to include Dino Malito (Vice President), Howard Sapper (V.P. Business Affairs) aided by the marketing and promotional team that includes Atsuko Mizuta and Eri Okamoto.
As early as 1996, Domo was recognized by Billboard Magazine as one of the industry's most successful Adult Demographic labels. Domo continues to showcase an eclectic roster of world music artists from long-time Domo resident Kitaro to numerous up-and-coming musicians that include The Yoshida Brothers and Korean Gayageum virtuoso, Luna.


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More than a year after the tragic shooting of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin on a Florida street drew national attention to Stand Your Ground laws, and with shooter George Zimmerman's trial set to begin next week, no state has successfully repealed its law authorizing the unfettered use of deadly force. But on Thursday, Alaska became the latest state to adopt a Stand Your Ground law, with Gov. Sean Parnell (R) signing the law and several other gun bills at a shooting range.
"The resolutions, the legislation we sign today are our declaration that we are strong supporters here in the last frontier of our Second Amendment," Parnell said during the signing. Alaska Public Radio reports that Parnell wanted to send a message by signing this bill and several others that fight "federal overreach" at the shooting range.
Alaska joins at least 21 other states that have passed Stand Your Ground or similar laws that impose no duty to retreat when facing an "attacker." The ALEC and NRA-backed laws have cleared those involved in fatal shootings of any criminal liability, and pave the way for arbitrary determinations of guilt and innocence that can facilitate racial bias.
Studies have shown that Stand Your Ground laws are discriminatory, associated with higher homicide rates, and don't deter crime. The U.S. Civil Rights Commission announced earlier this month that it would undertake its first full-blown investigation in decades to examine racial bias associated with the laws.
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For some reason, I can't get the Yule Ball out of my head...
But, seeing as it is not Christmas at the moment, your challenge this week is to write a drabble revolving around a Summer Ball held at Hogwarts during Harry's time there. So, you can write about any trio-era characters (This is NOT restricted to just the trio) and anything at all can happen in your drabble as long as it is set DURING the ball.
And that's basically all you have to do...
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Form for your drabble:
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Community Support Makes Food For Fines a Success
Thank you, Springfield-Greene County residents, for making the third Food For Fines campaign the biggest yet.
You donated 9,901 pounds of non-perishable food for Ozarks Food Harvest during the Jan. 22-28 campaign. That's nearly 5 tons of food, which will provide more than 7,616 meals for Ozarks residents served by the food bank. (The final total passed the earlier reported figure of 9,628 pounds due to some late-arriving food shipments.)
The Library waived 50 cents in overdue fines for each item of non-perishable food donated at the 10 branches and Mobile Library. By week's end, the Library waived $5,141.69 of overdue fines.
The stories from the branches were touching. Many people donated more food than their fines totaled. A couple from the Missouri Hotel donated food at the Midtown Carnegie Branch, and they didn't even have fines. At the Library Station, $127 of the $1,500 in waived fines came from staff and patrons who didn't owe fines but donated food to help families who did.
"I think it is really great that the Library District and our patrons have worked together again on the third Food For Fines promotion," said Executive Director Regina Cooper. "This campaign not only helps our neighbors in need, but it gives an opportunity for our patrons to make a donation to a community charity when perhaps they wouldn't be able to write a check or send money to the Ozarks Food Harvest. And as an added bonus, they are able to have their library fines waived. It's a win-win for all concerned."
This year's collection topped the 8,357 pounds of food and $3,437 in waived fines.
"It's hard to describe how excited we were after weighing this year's donated food," said Denise Gibson, director of development at Ozarks Food Harvest. "More than four tons of food is a significant food drive for us, and especially at a time when food donations are down because we're coming out of the holiday season. We couldn't be happier to partner with the Library over the last few years. Food for Fines has really become such a unique food drive for us."
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The CPAN is very large and very complex, and replacing it isn't going to be as simple as we might think.
Not true. The CPAN is rather small by today's standards and very simple. Clearly, you've not read the Zen paper describing the mechanics of it in very simple, straighforward terms. You are correct in supposing that it will not be simple to replace, but likely not for the right reasons. Anyone can build an ftp archive, put it on the net and open it for business. What makes CPAN work is not to be foun
My concern for this project is that clearly little research was done into what has been done in the past (e.g. that we had already agreed to Audrey's request to make a 6pan repos on the existing CPAN)
While this was news to us, and our research did not uncover this - nor did any of the people at YAPC::Europe mention this to us - the efforts need not conflict; I hope they can re-inforce one another.
CPAN is about the only thing keeping a lot of users of perl around and introducing a P6-like CPAN archive
This is a confusing assertion. Why would users care if another system is being built to replace it, especially if we are extremely careful not to switch the old one off for several years? It will be giving them only more options.
Because if the same sort of design and implementation limbo that now exists with P6 with P5 more or less moribund, is introduced to CPAN, it has the potential to finally push away those who are already on the fence. One being dead and one not being implemented with far too many


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Since 2004, Adam Dunn has played in 950 games, which is third-most in the Major Leagues. Only Miguel Cabrera and Ichiro Suzuki have played more games in that stretch. Last year, Dunn played in 159 contests with Washington.
"I think that there are some days you need to take off," Dunn told the Washington Post. "You don't need to play 162 games. You don't need to. We got guys that are very capable of playing. I think about 155 -- that's a good number. You got to have a break."
"I really don't care," Dunn said. "I got a lot of other things to worry about than playing 162 games, but I'll try this year. Do I think that's it's necessary? No."
Hudson's outing another positive step: Tim Hudson allowed one run and four hits in five innings Thursday for the Braves. He lowered his ERA in the spring to 1.93, and he seems healthy in his first full year back from Tommy John surgery.
"My sinker was feeling really good today," Hudson told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. "I'm not quite sure what my pitch count got up to, but it's nice to get into the fifth, flip the lineup over once, start to feel more like [regular-season] games.
"I was able to mix in some off-speed, get some good swings and misses off some changeups and splits. Overall, I'm pleased," Hudson added. "I'm not gonna sit here and kid you and tell you I should be painting every pitch. I'm not exactly a Greg Maddux out there. But I'm around the dish enough that I can get some swings on pitches that look like strikes but aren't quite strikes."
Quentin seeks contact first, then homers: No player in baseball history with a last name starting with the letter "Q" has hit more home runs that Carlos Quentin. He has 71 in four seasons with the Diamondbacks and White Sox. The problem, he says, is that he's not a home-run hitter.
"I'm fortunate that sometimes, when I make solid contact, the ball goes out of the park," Quentin told MLB.com. "By no means am I ever up there trying to hit home runs, just because I know that I can't be successful achieving my goals if I'm trying to do it.
"Just focus on hitting the baseball, sending line drives up the middle and the other way. I make contact with some balls, and they go out of the park, but the best way to produce power numbers is to be the hitter I've been."
Posey seeing more action at first base: At the beginning of Spring Training, the Giants planned to give top prospect Buster Posey a chance to field ground balls at first base. But, as the spring has progressed, the catcher of the future has seen his playing time at first base increase as the Giants try to determine if they should break camp with Posey in the Majors.
"I'm fairly comfortable," Posey told the San Francisco Chronicle. "There are also some unknowns. It's like [bench coach Ron] Wotus was telling me, there are situations that arise you can't prepare for. Then, it's that old cliche -- you just try to be a baseball player."
Wieters ready for more action: Matt Wieters will start getting more regular work behind the plate this weekend for the Orioles.
"I'm ready for it," Wieters told MLB.com. "I'm looking forward to catching some of these guys a little bit more and getting ready to go.
"It's about that time to really turn it up and get ready for the season."
Shoulder surgery shelves Wade: After pitching most of the 2009 season in discomfort, Cory Wade underwent shoulder surgery Wednesday. The Dodgers reliever had a 55-minute procedure and won't pick up a baseball for more than a month.
"A month to six weeks, something like that," Wade told the Los Angeles Times. "I think they talked about six weeks being the marker for that."
Pavano preparing for healthy season: Carl Pavano has had his share of injury problems over the years but is feeling good in 2010 as a member of the Twins' starting rotation.
"This year, I feel like I'm back to the point where I can push my body more, a lot more between starts," Pavano told MLB.com. "I'm throwing more in the 'pen and being able to long toss. I feel like my routine, my body feels better. It's all just a process of getting out there. I don't think you can replace throwing every day."
Rodriguez making progress with pitches: Wandy Rodriguez had his best outing of the spring Wednesday. The Astros left-hander allowed only two runs in four innings.
"I worked a lot on all my pitches ... and had a good one," Rodriguez told the Houston Chronicle.
Rodriguez threw 70 pitches and said his arm is feeling fine. He also said, however, that he still needs to get in more work.
"I'm not ready right now," Rodriguez said when asked about starting the season. "I think I'll be ready in two more starts."
Guillen willing to take on any role necessary: Jose Guillen is quite aware of what people expect from him and plans to do all he can to live up to those expectations.
"I'm going to do whatever it takes to win, I'm going to do whatever is best for this organization. But I'm going to show them I can play in the field and do whatever they ask me to do," Guillen told MLB.com.
Tallet puts on impressive outing: Brian Tallet, who is competing for a spot in the Toronto starting rotation, allowed only one hit in four innings Wednesday against the Orioles. After allowing a leadoff single in the first inning, Tallet retired the final 12 batters he faced.
"Any time you can go out there and make your pitches the way you want to make them [in the] middle of camp, trying to get tuned up -- you're always happy," Tallet told the Toronto Star.
Webb hopes to return by late April: As Brandon Webb continues to come back from shoulder surgery, he has been encouraged by his latest throwing sessions. Webb said his goal is to be able to pitch again for the Diamondbacks sometime in late April.
"It felt like I was throwing 95. I was letting it go almost all the way [Sunday]," Webb told the Arizona Republic in reference to a Sunday throwing session with teammate Dan Haren. "I felt like I had more left in the tank. It was good. Really good."
Pelfrey turns to offspeed pitches with success: Mike Pelfrey had a strong outing against Boston on Wednesday, going four innings and allowing only four hits and one run while striking out two. Pelfrey said his success was due to making better use of his breaking pitches and not relying only on his sinking fastball.
"One day, I want to become an actual pitcher, you know?" Pelfrey told the New York Daily News with a smile afterward.
He and Mets pitching coach Dan Warthen talked about relying on other pitches for the days he has limited command of his sinker. Pelfrey threw 44 of his 66 pitches for strikes and "probably for the first time in my life, it might've been half off-speed pitches. I threw sliders for a strike, the split was good again, and I threw the curveball for a strike. I thought it was a real positive outing."
Chamberlain in the hunt for fifth spot: Joba Chamberlain, who is competing for a spot in the Yankees rotation, allowed one run on two hits and one walk while striking out five against the Phillies on Wednesday.
"It all starts over again," manager Joe Girardi told the New York Daily News. "I'm glad these guys are making our decision tough."
"I'm back to having fun," Chamberlain said. "Just embrace the challenge. That day off [Monday] was good for me to think about what I needed to do. I went back out, attacked the zone and tried to stay positive."
Street suffers setback with shoulder: One day after feeling great after a Monday bullpen session, Huston Street suffered a setback on Tuesday when he felt his right shoulder wasn't responding well. There is now a chance he will begin the season on the disabled list. The Rockies closer was scheduled to have an MRI to determine the cause of tightness in his shoulder.
"It's really frustrating -- Opening Day is definitely in jeopardy," Street told the Denver Post. "It would be the first time in six years I would not be ready to go."
Lopez ready to provide guidance: Javier Lopez knows that one of the biggest things he can offer his teammates in Pittsburgh is experience, and the Pirates reliever says that, at the age of 32, he plans to do just that.
"Any time you can come in and help out the young guys who may need guidance in certain areas is nice," Lopez told MLB.com. "Hopefully guys start asking questions, and maybe I can help out here and there. Talking to veteran guys was something I really responded to. And as we get going here, I hope these guys here are the same way."
This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Yaiba: Ninja Gaiden Z job listings state the game is headed to next-gen consoles
Yaiba: Ninja Gaiden Z may be heading to next-gen consoles, if a job listing posted by developer Spark Unlimited is any indication.
Blizzard's Pardo suspects next-gen will be "the last" for traditional consoles
Next-gen consoles, whether the hardware will be called PS4 or Xbox 720 is anyone's guess, will be the last of the "traditional" boxes according to many industry folks, and Blizzard's Rob Pardo suspects the same as well.
Xbox 720 - Microsoft could delay launch "until spring 2014," says Pachter
With industry analysts, retailers, and publishers expecting next generation consoles to release next year at the earliest, Wedbush's Michael Pachter believes 2014 is more likely. At least for the next-Xbox.
EA's Gibeau expects PS4 and next-Xbox to hit retail "in about a year's time"
EA Labels president Frank Gibeau believes Sony and Microsoft will release the next set of consoles "in about a year's time."
Whore of the Orient: LA Noire team's new PS4, Xbox 720 game detailed
Whore of the Orient is the next game from LA Noire developer Team Bondi. It's heading to next-gen consoles. The team has also revealed the game's first screenshot.
Gearbox has a "few things going" for next-gen, teases Pitchford
Gearbox Studios president Randy Pitchford has said the studio has "a few things going," as far as next-generation development is concerned.
Remedy - next-gen a "quantum leap" over current consoles
Remedy's working on an unannounced project for next-gen systems, according to the firm's head of franchise development, Oskari Hakkinen.
EA labels president has "seen both" PS4 and next-Xbox
EA labels president Frank Gibeau has decided to tease the masses by stating he has already laid eyes on the next-generation of consoles from Microsoft and Sony.
Xbox 720 will launch within 18 months - Report
Xbox 720 will launch no later than 2014, according to another job posting discovered online this morning.
Crytek: 'Next gen consoles are overdue, tablets catching up'
Crytek founder Cevat Yerli has explained to VG247 why he feels that the next generation of console hardware is long overdue, and that the rise of advanced tablet devices could start overtaking current hardware if the industry doesn't take action.
Xbox 720: "new Xbox" is "coming out with Windows 8"
Xbox 720 is "coming out with Windows 8," according to what could be a slip-up by Microsoft general manager Brian Hall.
343 Industries hiring for current and next-gen Halo
Job listings with 343 Industries suggests the firm is looking for folks to work to help "drive the future of Halo." Those with experience as a graphics developer and FX technical artist are asked to apply, and will be working on creating "current and next generation game visuals in the Halo universe." Via Videogamer.
Website ordered to remove Xbox 720 leaked document
A website carrying the leaked document allegedly pertaining to the specs and features of the next Xbox has been ordered to remove it by Microsoft.
A spring 2014 Xbox 720 launch "makes sense," says Pachter
Industry analyst Michael Pachter has said it would make more sense for Microsoft to release the next iteration of Xbox during spring 2014.
Carmack: There'll be "lots of 30hz games" in the next gen
Legendary game designer John Carmack has suggested that we won't see 60 frames-per-second become a 'standard' next generation as some gamers are hoping.
Quick quotes - David Cage is "not that interested in technology" or next-gen
"To be honest, I'm not that interested in technology or the next generation of consoles. If we could continue with PlayStation 3 for another five years it would be fine with me. Are there technical things I can't do on PS3? Honestly, no. The limitation is much more about the ideas we have. When you […]
Rumor - Eidos hiring for next-gen Deus Ex title
A "major Canadian company" has various vacancies available for a "semi open-world action adventure title that responds to player choice and interaction." Superannuation, which posted the link on Twitter, believes the company to be Eidos and suggests the title could be Deus Ex 4.
"F2P Wii U titles are in Ubisoft's plans for the coming year," says analyst
Robert W. Baird & Co analyst Colin Sebastian has said the firm still expects Sony and Microsoft to launch next-gen consoles as early as 2013, especially now Ubisoft has admitted during its call to investors today it was "well underway in development on games for next generation video game consoles," according to an analyst note.
Quick quotes - CD Projekt level artist wants to see "real-life animations" in next-gen
"I'm a level artist so for me, it's all about the visual quality. I want more creative freedom and more great graphics, that's what really makes me want to create games. I'm looking for like real-life animations. It's like pushing the limit again and again, creating bigger and greater stuff. I don't know when it's […]
DICE jumps on the next-gen hiring train
DICE is looking to fill a senior software engineer position which will entail work on current and next-gen consoles. The listing notes the right person will be able to handle "tasks that might include keeping track of performance, memory and optimising for current and next-gen". The firm is just the latest said to be hiring […]
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Quick quotes – David Cage is "not that interested in technology" or next-gen
"F2P Wii U titles are in Ubisoft's plans for the coming year," says analyst
Quick quotes – CD Projekt level artist wants to see "real-life animations" in next-gen
Reynolds "would certainly like to see" stronger social components in next-gen systems
UK Government warms to Next Gen, admits "reform" needed in computer education
Iwata: Nintendo to remain hush-hush on Wii follow-up for now
Sony last to next gen, pub expects new hardware in "2-3 years"


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They're 17-7.
I was looking at their losses, and it's pretty impressive. They have been blown out only once, 10-3. Otherwise, they lost by 3 once, by 2 twice, and by 1 run three times. They are pretty much in every game. Interesting. They've held opponents to 2 or less runs 9 times, and 1 or less runs three times.
By comparison, the Reds have been blown out 10-2, 9-3, 7-0, 7-2, 10-2, and 8-3, that's 6 of their 10 losses. They've lost by 1 run twice, 2 runs once and 3 runs once. Kinda do or die for the Reds. But the Reds pitching staff has held opponents to 1 or less runs in 7 of their games. And they've held them to 2 or less runs in 10 of their games.
The Cards offense is 1st in the NL in batting average (.285), third in the NL in HR's (28), first in rbi, and second in OBP. Pretty impressive. Their pitching staff has the second best e.r.a. in the NL. Wow.
Okay, I'm impressed. At first I thought it was just a case of having some early hot hitting going on, but they seem to be the real deal. They have both pitching and hitting, where we just have the pitching.


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keep getting le error on samsung vrt wf218anw washer. can watch the water enter the machine. not sure what to look for any help would be appreciated.
this is my personal washer so i know the history on it so this may seem long winded. i picked up this washer when it was 4 months old from a woman who swore it had a warped tub, so i went to check it out and determined that it was just a level problem. so i brought it home and hooked it up all level and everything no problems. so saturday i did a load of towels no problem, then i did a load of whites, told the kids i was doing whites so they gathered up all of their white stuff and put it in mind you not paying much attention i was thinking it was all socks underwear and a few tshirts not realizing they put in hoodies and such. so anyway i started washer it started as usual as i was folding other laundry i hear this odd beeping of the washer i go check it out and see the le error. so i go check the manual and le error means washer attempted to fill but couldnt. so immediately i set up camp in front of washer (my kids thinking i lost it) and start it again to watch what exactly is going on. it started to fill quit tumbled a few times attempted to fill again tumbel a few times , it did this like 4 times them le occurred. so i unplugged it for 5 minutes and started it again same thing. while it did this i could also hear a trickling of water. so i set it to rinse and spin let it finish took out the load which was much bigger than i realized.took out the drain filter cleaned it out, there wasnt much in it. and started it empty, this time it contunually filled as it should and went all the way through as it should. since then ive done like 25 loads with no problems..
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eBay has decided to make the first significant change to its
feedback system in over 11 years with the announcement
of Feedback 2.0. In addition to the standard positive, neutral and negative
ratings, Feedback 2.0 will also provide four additional categories, where buyers
can individually rate sellers on called Detailed Seller Ratings (DSRs).
The four new categories are: Item as described,
Communication, Shipping time and Shipping and Handling charges. Buyers will be
able to rate sellers on a 5-star rating scale on each category.
According to eBay, the DSRs do not affect a seller's overall
feedback score, but are put in place to help gauge a seller's performance in
key areas. "We expect buyers to purchase from sellers who have high stars
on the dimensions most important to them," said Brian Burke, Senior
Manager, Global Policy Management for eBay.
Other changes include the addition of the item title and
selling price under each feedback entry on a seller's feedback page.
Previously, only the feedback comment along with the feedback rating and item
number were included.
eBay plans to roll out Feedback 2.0 in Australia, Belgium,
France, India, Ireland, Italy, Poland and the United Kingdom within the next
few days. Feedback 2.0 will be launched in the United States this spring.


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Hope this is the appropriate section (Software instead?)
I've been getting frequent and numerous crashes with my 6870x2's on the new 12.8 drivers (Win7 64) in Firefox (current release version). A short bit of research points towards some kind of memory leak(?) and the current solution is to disable hardware acceleration.
Has anyone else had similar issues? The behavior I see ranges from slow-page loading, to an all out freeze, but always ends in firefox crashing.


text: Heard today on FOX News that Stephon Marbury is going to be on tonight at 10PM with Greta Van Susteren on On The Record on FOX News. Guess he is going to talk about his time on the Knicks and his new shoe line. Friend of mine saw him shooting hoops for the segment with Greta today in NYC.


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Itssocute wrote:i have an extra lil kt code. i know its a long shot but would you trade for a darkmoon rabbit??
Xsftifa09 wrote:What would you want for your Bananas or Tuskarr Kite?
Kazia wrote:What you consider anything other than Store Pets for your Darkmoon Eye?
Kiaryn wrote:Would you be willing to trade a non speed darkmoon rabbit, and 2 store pets for your hippogryph hatchling?
Syrrie wrote:Sent a battletag request, but I'll post here as well just in case it didn't go through or something:
I was wondering if you'd take a Lil' Ragnaros and/or Moonkin Hatchling code(s) for your Ji-Kun Hatchling.
(Battletag is Syrrie#1506)
Ackbah wrote:Well I have a S/S DM Rabbit I have been sitting on for awhile now waiting for the right trade but as you state its value it @ 20k(wth?) I prolly dont have a shot at the new raid pets. But sometimes you gotta throw it at the wall and see if it sticks !!
I also have a Griffon Hatchling code and a couple extra gusty books.
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Pineapple season officially began recently, which inspires me to think of tropical scenes.
Pineapples are used in many cuisines. The fruit is featured in dishes such as Thai curries, Caribbean jerk dishes, Central American empanadas and Brazilian pineapple nut cake.
Pineapple is also an inspired pizza topping.
During the years of exploration and colonial expansion, the pineapple became known as a symbol of the return from a voyage. In turn, the fruit began to represent hospitality not only for those returning from voyages, but also to those new to the area or merely visiting.
This symbol of hospitality can still be seen in port towns and villages up and down the East Coast. Next time you find yourself in Charleston, notice the many pineapples throughout the old city.
1 cup pineapple juice
1 lime, juiced
� cup soy sauce
� cup sherry
� cup tequila (optional)
4 cloves garlic, peeled and grated
� inch fresh ginger, grated
2 jalapenos, seeded and roughly chopped
2 tsp. ground cumin
� cup brown sugar
� cup canola oil, plus more for the grill
1� pound flank or skirt steak
1 can pineapple rings, or � fresh pineapple, peeled, cored and sliced
1 red onion, peeled and thinly sliced
� cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
6 flour tortillas
1 recipe Jicama Salsa (recipe follows)
Place first 11 ingredients in a shallow dish or ziptop bag to create a marinade. Place steak in marinade and let sit for at least 30 minutes and up to overnight. The last two hours of marinating should be at room temperature.
Preheat grill on high heat and rub with an oiled rag. Remove steak from marinade, lightly pat dry with paper towels. Place steak on hot grill. Grill until rare to medium-rare, flipping only once. Remove steak from grill, and set on a cutting board to rest for 10 minutes. Slice against the grain into thin strips.
Re-oil the grill and lay the pineapple rings about 1/2-inch apart. Let the pineapples cook undisturbed for at least 5 minutes before flipping to ensure char marks form. Add red onion slices to the grill and cook until slightly softened, about 3-4 minutes.
Assemble tacos in tortillas with sliced steak, grilled pineapple, red onions, cilantro and Jicama Slaw.
Jicama Slaw
� head red cabbage, thinly sliced
2-3 Tbs. kosher salt
� cup rice vinegar
� cup plain Greek yogurt
� cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
� small jicama, peeled and shredded*
1 carrot, scrubbed and shredded
Sriracha chile sauce
Lime juice, freshly squeezed
In a large colander, toss cabbage with kosher salt. Set aside for 15-20 minutes. Place cabbage in clean kitchen towel, roll up and squeeze out excess water.
In a large bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, Greek yogurt and cilantro.
Add drained cabbage, jicama and carrot. Toss to combine and season well to taste with more kosher salt, Sriracha and fresh lime juice.
*Jicama (pronounced �hick-ah-mah�) is a root vegetable with white flesh beneath a brown skin. The flesh is crisp and refreshing, similar to something between a potato and an apple. It is slightly sweet and is best raw. Jicama can be found at many of today�s larger grocery stores. To use, slice off the top and bottom, making a flat surface on which it can be stable while being peeled. Use a sharp, non-serrated knife to peel away the skin while it is firmly resting on a cutting board.


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'Maleficent' Trailer Features New Lana Del Rey Song
Disney released a new trailer of its coming film "Maleficent," starring Angelina Jolie, during the Grammys telecast last night. The trailer features a haunting new version of the classic "Once Upon a Dream" sung by Lana Del Rey.
Del Rey's "Once Upon a Dream," originally from the Disney animated film "Sleeping Beauty," is currently available for free download on Google Play.
In "Maleficent," Jolie plays the title character and villain from the "Sleeping Beauty" fairy tale. Having placed a curse on the king's baby Princess Aurora (Elle Fanning), Maleficent realizes that her victim may be the key to peace between the forest kingdom and the human kingdom.
"Maleficent" will be released by Disney in the U.S. on May 30. Watch the trailer after the jump.


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Chicago event, September 11-14, prepares to help print providers adapt to a rapidly changing marketplace.
Branded as a one-stop shop for all things print, Graph Expo will hit the Windy City this year September 11-14 at McCormick Place. The 2011 event is slated to beat out its already impressive 2010 numbers, the show's organizers report, with an expected attendance of 20,000 plus and more than 400 exhibiting companies on the 300,000 square foot show floor.
Its theme this year, "Embrace Technology," reflects a focus on utilizing ever-changing technological advances in the industry to thrive in your own print business. "In our opinion, print is alive but needs to learn to move beyond defending this media and find more effective ways that print and other media can work in unison to provide better results," says Chris Price, executive vice president of the Graphic Arts Show Company (GASC), which produces the event.
"The global marketplace is changing as is the print media and technology is making it so that they can and must adapt. 'Embracing Technology' is an appropriate theme because the key objective of this year's Graph Expo is to show ways print can integrate with other media," Price continues. "Also, all of our segments are using technology to be more efficient, improve quality, reduce waste, sell new services, and expand their sales to new markets. This year, show attendees will discover just how to adapt to this quickly changing marketplace."
The event will feature not only a section dedicated to wide format, but other segments including: digital print imaging/quick printing; package printing; commercial print; book printing and publishing; transactional print; in-plant print; mailing and fulfillment; marketing and advertising; print and media buyers; and newspaper printing.
All things marketing
Graph Expo will also debut its latest special-interest pavilion dedicated exclusively to those graphic-communications professionals looking to expand their services to include marketing. The marketing pavilion is sponsored by Chicago American Marketing Association and attractions will include the latest innovations in: digital marketing services, social-media and social-content generation tools, lead generation and management services, search engine optimization (SEO) software, e-mail marketing, mobile and Internet services, and more.


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Baker grateful Arroyo battled to save 'pen
By Jeff Seidel / Special to MLB.com
WASHINGTON -- Bronson Arroyo didn't have his best stuff Thursday night, giving up six runs in the first three innings. But it's what he did after that which could help the Reds in the days ahead.
Arroyo made it through three more innings after allowing those six runs, so instead of the Reds' bullpen needing to throw five innings, they just needed two, something that's real important given their tough schedule.
"I usually don't like the [term] innings-eater, they eat up innings [and] that's good, but I'd rather have wins," Reds manager Dusty Baker said. "But that was a time when we needed him to eat up innings. [Thursday], he ate up innings."
The Reds were behind after those first three innings and that was pretty much it, because Washington left-hander Gio Gonzalez threw eight innings of one-hit baseball.
The Reds haven't had an off-day since April 11 and won't get a break until next Thursday. So any time the bullpen can get a breather, Baker wants to get it for them. Arroyo helped out in that way Thursday.
"I mean, that was outstanding, because he didn't have his best stuff," Baker said. "We knew it and he knew it. He's got some guts."
Marshall back on roster, Parra placed on DL
WASHINGTON -- The Reds activated left-hander Sean Marshall from the disabled list on Friday and put Manny Parra on the 15-day DL.
Marshall had been on the DL since April 10 with shoulder tendinitis and was eligible to come off April 23, but the Reds didn't give the word until they were taking batting practice for Friday's game.
Marshall threw twice on rehab assignments this week and fared well before re-joining the team on Thursday in Washington.
Marshall last pitched on Wednesday for Triple-A Louisville, throwing 18 pitches in one inning. He said Thursday that he threw all of his pitches and felt fine.
He had pitched in just one game this season -- against the Nationals -- before going on the DL. Left-hander Parra went on the DL with a pectoral muscle strain (left), retroactive to Wednesday.
Learning new parks part of Choo's routine
WASHINGTON -- Shin-Soo Choo has been doing extra work in Washington, trying to learn the field since it's his first time playing at Nationals Park.
Choo said he's been going out with coach Billy Hatcher early to study the way the ball comes off the walls and screens in Washington, since it's not just one long wall from left to right. There are several nooks and crannies, and the ball shoots in different directions, which happened Thursday night.
One ball hit the video screen in right-center, but rebounded back in the opposite direction to elude Choo momentarily. The only way to learn those secrets is to go out and practice, and that's what Choo's trying to do.
"Game time's different; I try and learn the best I can," Choo said.
This is Choo's first season in the National League, and he's working on learning the parks he'll be playing in on a regular basis. He said Miami, Atlanta and the Mets are the only teams whose parks he has yet to play in.
Choo's off to a good start, with a .378 average entering play Friday, and was in the leadoff spot again vs. the Nationals. Choo's been hit by a pitch 10 times in the month of April.
But that's fine with him.
"Hit by pitch is part of baseball," Choo said. "It gets you on base. Four of them just touched me. I'll take it."
Worth noting
• Baker entered play Friday needing six more victories to reach 1,600 for his career. That would move him past Tommy Lasorda and into 18th place all-time.
• The Reds have had some real road problems so far this season. Cincinnati is 12-4 at home, the most wins by any team at home, but the Reds came into Friday's game just 1-6 on the road.
• The power keeps on coming for the Reds' lineup. Joey Votto's homer was the only hit the Reds got in the 8-1 loss on Thursday, but that meant Cincinnati had hit roundtrippers in six straight games.
• Baker said no new news on Johnny Cueto (DL, lat muscle) except that he's working really hard to get back and better.
Jeff Seidel is a contributor to MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.