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It has been a busy month for the Merchandising Department at Pinnacle Promotions. First, a few of us attended the PPAI Expo in Las Vegas; the new products for 2013 are amazing! We are working now to add our favorites to the website. And personally, I was also able to attend the Atlanta Apparel Show at AmericasMart last week. This show focused on 2013 Women's apparel and accessories. I was able to use this retail outlet to trend forecast for our promotional apparel market.
One of the big trends I saw at both shows was the use of color. Shades of green and blue were very prevalent in many collections. As you may have seen in Lee's post, Emerald Green is the Pantone color for 2013.
I was happy to see these two colors dominate the offerings at the Apparel show as well as at the PPAI Expo. Both colors are easy for most complexions to wear. And with various shades available, it will be easy to find one to suit your brand. Here are my favorite women's fashions in green and blue.
The Serena Blouse: Beautiful vertical pleats along the front and back, creating a flattering fit. Shown in Vivid Jade.
The Women's Flowy Simple V-Neck Tee. With fashion forward details, this drop sleeve tee has a relaxed fit and super soft hand. Shown here in Blue Marble.
Alternative Apparel Meegs Eco Jersey Ugly Stripe Tank: Stripes look fresh in green and chocolate. This tank is made from a polyester/cotton/rayon blend, has a flattering rounded bottom and racerback. Shown in Eco True Avocado/Eco True Brown Stripe.
The Emma Pullover. Perfect corporate casual 3/4 sleeve sweater. Featuring 3 button plackets along the front shoulders and subtle puff sleeves. Pictured above in Pacific Blue.
Port Authority Ladies Crosshatch Ruffle Blouse: Feminine details like ruffled placket and front and back darts make this shirt a winner. Shown above in Chambray Blue. Also available in Deep Blue.
And I had to throw in one accessory. I am loving the Lexi Wristlet! Shown here in Turquoise, this case will accomodate a smartphone, credit cards and more. Perfect for running errands or a night on the town!
If you see something you like, feel free to contact us! Stay tuned for more Trend Spotting posts in the weeks to come!
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Online deals site LivingSocial said its computer systems were hacked on Friday, which may have compromised the personal data of more than 50 million of its customers.
Hackers gained access to customer data from the company's servers, which included their names, email addresses, dates of birth, and encrypted passwords, the company said.
The cyber attackers did not gain access to the database where customers' credit card information was stored, LivingSocial spokesman Andrew Weinstein told ABC News.
Weinstein said customers in South Korea, Thailand, Indonesia, and the Philippines were not impacted by the security breach since their passwords were stored on different servers.
But in all other countries where LivingSocial operates, customers were being notified that their information was at risk in the breach.
On LivingSocial's website, the company provided a banner notice for customers to update their accounts.
Weinstein said that since the hack, customers were also notified in an email written by CEO Tim O'Shaughnessy to change their passwords.
Equifax Confirms Hackers Stole Financial Data, Launches Investigation
O'Shaughnessy also advised customers to reset their passwords on other websites if they were similar to the ones they used on LivingSocial.
"The security of your information is our priority. We always strive to ensure the security of our customer information, and we are redoubling efforts to prevent any issues in the future," O'Shaughnessy wrote.
O'Shaughnessy also emailed his staff -- who he referred to as LivingSocialities -- to notify them of the hack.
"We need to do the right thing for our customers who place their trust in us," he wrote, "We'll all need to work incredibly hard over the coming days and weeks to validate that faith and trust."
The hack is one in a recent string of online security breaches, including Facebook and Evernote.
On Tuesday, the Associated Press' Twitter account was hacked, causing the stock market averages to briefly plunge and false reports of explosions at the White House to circulate.
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Looking to add more manufacturers to the traveling circus, AMA Pro Road Racing has homologated the Aprilia RSV4 Factory ABS for racing duty, though with one interesting caveat. Instead of giving the 999cc Italian V4 a birth in the AMA Pro Superbike class, the RSV4 Factory has been homologated instead to race in the AMA Pro Supersport.
With Aprilia USA lacking a 600cc machine and the budget necessary to race at the factory level in the Superbike class, AMA Pro Road Racing officials have come to a compromise with the Italian company on how it can enter the American road racing scene with its current equipment, and hopefully thus spur its sport bike sales.


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Sucralose is a non-caloric sweetener made from sugar and therefore, it tastes like sugar. Sucralose is produced synthetically. Sucralose is used in a wide variety of products, including beverages, baked goods, desserts, dairy products, canned fruits and syrups.
Sucralose and Acesulfame K are among the most-tested and most-used sugar substitutes worldwide. All three have an excellent safety profile. Numerous scientific studies demonstrate that these substances are safe for use as sweetening ingredients. The safety of these sweeteners has been evaluated by regulatory bodies all over the world (e.g. FDA in the US). Authorities rely on the safety evaluations of independent scientific advisory bodies such as the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA).


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Elizabeth Deering Hanscom was a professor of English at Smith College. Her papers contain correspondence, news clippings, photographs, and publications by and about Professor Hanscom primarily regarding her professional life.
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If you've talked to your clients about going green before, they've likely been excited at the prospect. After all, who wouldn't want to save money on utilities while helping out the planet? So now that you've go their attention, why not get down to specifics? How can they go green in their homes, shrink their carbon footprints and save a little money in the bank account? Consider this primer to help you out and remind you of the essentials.
An energy-efficient kitchen
First thing's first - if you were to look at a map of where most of your clients' energy is spent on a monthly basis, it'd undoubtedly be the kitchens. Between the refrigerator and the dishwasher, these two fixtures are major offenders to energy conservation. Encourage your client to seek out Energy Star certified products with high efficiency ratings. Furthermore, they can purchase dishwashers that drastically reduce water waste. The same goes for sinks and faucets. Water's just as much a commodity as fossil fuels, after all.
Energy-efficient temperature control
Temperature control can be a huge drain on your clients' money, especially during the harsher seasons like mid-winter or the dog days of summer. The first step in temperature control should be making sure that a home is properly insulated and sealed. No matter the season, if there are leaks going in or out of a home, the desired indoor air isn't sticking around. This waste is entirely avoidable with a little vigilance and sealant. Or you can pursue energy-efficient windows, which are specially designed to avoid drafts and can even help your client earn federal tax credits!
Another way to make sure your clients have excellent and energy-efficient temperature control is to invest in radiant floor heating. Radiant floor heat is a green and eco-friendly way to keep your home cozy and warm, but one of its major advantages over forced hot air heating systems is actually a health matter. While central heat uses dusty vents to warm your home, radiant heat is reliant only on all natural convection currents that don't jeopardize air quality by filling it with dust and other allergens. Radiant floor heating is sure to give your clients the green advantage they're looking for.
On the other side of radiant heat, your clients will also want to be properly outfitted for staying cool during the summer. Everyone with an air conditioning unit knows what a drain these can be on electricity, but with the right model, the AC can be just as energy-efficient as radiant heat. Have you clients look into picking up units with higher seasonal energy efficiency ratios (SEER). Energy Star qualified models must score 15 percent or more, but significantly higher numbers exist too!
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Just like the kitchen, your client's laundry room can guzzle up a ton of electricity. Between the dryer and your washer, there's a lot of waste going on. Investing in energy-efficient and water-conserving models means that your clients are saving money on the electric and water bills. You may also want to remind them that the greenest way to dry their clothes is definitely going all natural. A drying rack in the winter and a clothesline in the summer will do wonders for the environment.
Beyond fixtures and furnishings, the materials of a home itself can be green. From sustainable wood species like bamboo in the floorboards to salvaging or refurbishing old furniture, there's plenty your clients can do to keep their home sustainable. Encourage them to flex their creative muscles and get interested in upcycling and other green movements, too.
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Kinston lawyer has practiced law for 50 years
For 50 years, Thomas �Tommy� Morris has practiced law in Kinston, taking on a variety of cases during his tenure. Morris was honored for his body of work when he was inducted into the North Carolina Bar Association General Practice Hall of Fame on June 20.
Morris received a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Wake Forest University in 1958. He then served two years in the United States Navy before returning to Wake Forest, obtaining a law degree in 1963.
In the same year, Morris moved to Kinston and began his law career with the firm of Whitaker and Jeffress. Within his first two months, he was given the opportunity to argue a case before the N.C. Supreme Court and was made a partner in the firm after only six months.
Morris primarily has been involved in insurance defense litigation, but also has represented the Lenoir County Board of Education, among many other boards.
A highlight for Morris was when he helped bring a successful lawsuit against the Lenoir County Board of Commissioners on behalf of the Kinston City School system. Morris was able to secure partial funding to build what is now Kinston High School.
�It was something we were able to accomplish for the betterment of our community,� Morris said.
The requirements for induction into the hall of fame include being in good standing with the N.C. State Bar and N.C. Bar Association. In addition, members have spent the majority of at least 25 years practicing general law.
Morris said he is honored to have been inducted.
�It�s a highlight of my legal career,� Morris said.
P.C. Barwick, a partner with Morris, has known Morris since 1954 and is himself a 2010 hall of fame inductee. Barwick moved to Kinston two weeks before Morris and in 1986 the two merged their law firms. Barwick expressed admiration for Morris as a lawyer.
�He has had the type of career we all aspire to, one of working hard for the community,� Barwick said.
Kinston City Manager Tony Sears also had high praise for Morris.
�It�s great for someone who has dedicated their life,� Sears said. �It�s the ultimate honor to be recognized by your peers.�
Morris said he plans to continue practicing law for a few more years and serving the people of Kinston.
�I like being able to help people whenever I can,� Morris said.
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Hello people. A year ago I shared my six favorite dishes of 2011. For 2012 I decided to post your six favorite dishes of the year, based on view counts.
So in January I started graduate school and have spent the past year balancing a lot. I wasn't sure I'd be continuing too strongly with the blog, but I still managed to make 16 posts this year. That's definitely not setting any records, and it's considerably less than the previous two years, but I am proud that I was able to keep it up.
And I am always surprised and honored when I see my stuff shared on pinterest (look!), reddit, or any random blogs along the internet. Sometimes I forget there are people out there reading my silly posts. Thank you guys whoever you are :)
I expect the blogging to continue to dwindle, but I don't think I'll be losing interest in food and beer any time soon, so I'll be around, even if sporadically.
Well happy new year guys and thank you so much for looking at my stuff! :) Here are the top six dishes based on view counts!
By the way, if you're curious, my most popular recipe ever is by far my jalapeño poppers paired with Magic Hat #9 (it has almost 7 times more views than the second highest!). I gotta say, jalapeño poppers and Magic Hat are definitely some crowd pleasers.
6. Crispy Salmon with a Witbier Pan Sauce
Number five was one of my most recent posts so it got those page views fast! I used one of my favorite Pumpkin beers, Pumking, and brown butter to make a mouth watering sauce for my sweet potato gnocchi. After making the gnocchi from scratch, I seared them and added crispy sage for some extra flavor and texture.
This dish from Valentine's day is the oldest one on the list. I used Lindemans Framboise and raspberries to make a delicious topping for my beautiful lamb chops. Roasted potatoes with thyme made for a great side. Something about that red color makes this dish look so pretty and romantic. Maybe I'll make it again this February :)
These goat cheese and apple tartlets were my third most viewed of 2012. I cooked the apples in Brooklyn's Sorachi Ace and they tasted incredible.
But this post wasn't just about the tartlets. It was about one of the coolest blog related experiences I've ever had. In July I went on the By The Glass Show to talk about my blog and bring some food to go along with a beer tasting. The most exciting part was that on this particular episode Brooklyn Brewery's brewmaster, Garrett Oliver, called in to the show for an interview. It was a really great experience and I was so happy that everyone loved my food. I have to say, I was pretty nervous :)
Coming in at number two are my honey and amber ale chicken thighs made with Bell's Amber Ale. These chicken thighs were crispy, juicy, and full of flavor. And really easy to make.
Number one was actually a big surprise for me. I made it for a get together and did not really intend to make it into a blog post. I snapped a few pictures before leaving and decided to share. I guess you can't go wrong with a classic like this. It was also on foodgawker so that definitely helped!
I made this pumpkin soup using that awesome pumpkin beer from Southern Tier again. The combination of fall flavors was really lovely. I think this kind of dish actually makes for a cool winner. It's a good representation how beer can meld with ingredients in a dish to create something really interesting. The soup would not be the same if it were not for that undeniably unique beer.
P.S. If this were based on my own favorite recipes of the year I think I would have also included the kinda out there anchovy tart and the Game of Thrones inspired cottage pie. Yum. But hey what do I know!


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Achieve maximum strength, size and stamina in the bedroom with the Spartacus Heavy Metal Dual Cock Ring. Designed to apply comfortable pressure to the base of your erection for heightened sensitivity and prolonged pleasure during solo and couple's fun.
A 2-inch base ring loops around your balls to help boost stamina and delay ejaculation, while the 1.5 inch shaft ring increases the size and strength of your erection. It's made from chunky nickel-plated metal and joined by studded leather strapping for easy wear, and optimum results.
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- Provides comfortable pressure to the base of the penis for enhanced erection size and strength
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Reviewed: 21 November 2014 by Mr & Mrs X
I bought this dual cock ring after a friend suggested it. It's high-quality and heavy-duty. Worth every penny.
The larger ringer takes your balls, and your cock goes through the smaller.
Nice tight fit, and really works exceptionally well. Only cock ring I'd recommend.
Helps you control when you cum and keeps you hard much longer.
- Pros
- High quality, works perfectly.
- Cons
- Nothing.
- Bottom line
- Top product, Number 1 on the market.
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Ring it
Reviewed: 4 July 2014 by Battle Cat, a Straight Going Steady Male
As a relative newcomer to cock rings, when looking to go towards metal ones, this caught my eye and, after much measuring and pondering, I went for it.
This has lasted very well with pretty regular use. This is my go-to for naughty times, but I have also worn it out and about with no problems or discomfort.
The rings are welded, so there's no pinch at the join and I haven't suffered any pinching from the leather bits either.
This serves the purpose it was made for fantastically. It really helps enhance hardness and longevity and feels great when aroused. Just the right size for me - the pressure was spot on.
It's one of those things you have to put on as swiftly, and carefully, as you can because as soon as I think "You know, I'm in the mood to put on the dual rings!" I start getting hard and that's no good - you need to be flaccid.
If you're reading this you probably have already figured out, or knew already, that you put your balls through first, one at a time, and then tuck your penis through. I've got the knack of it now and can take this on and off with ease.
This is a worthy product that does what it's supposed to. They have been very, very hard wearing and it's great.
- Pros
- Keeps me hard and excited, has worn well.
- Cons
- The leather part could be a bit softer, small niggle.
- Bottom line
- Great product, love wearing it, gets regular outings.
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Hard to fault, surprisingly hefty
Reviewed: 17 January 2014 by StrawberryJam
I received these through Lovehoney via Amazon and from the get-go I was very impressed with the weight and build quality.
The leather strap just screams quality and durability and the metal loops are almost perfect. I don't know what some of the other reviews are on about when they mention the gaps biting because they are flawlessly finished on my pair.
The packaging it comes with is a small reusable hatch-style opening.
The great thing with this flexible style of dual rings is that it doesn't restrict you as you become aroused because of how the strap rotates with the rings. This also allows you to wear the rings in different positions for a less comfortable CBT sensation. I mention this because I own a ball anal intruder with a cock loop, and due to it being one solid metal object with no give, it does not accommodate the scrotum whatsoever and makes it completely useless in the conventional style.
Size-wise, the rings are perfect for my member. I can wear them for well over the recommended 30 mins. (Though I wouldn't ever risk wearing a ring unsupervised under clothes in case you castrate yourself from unnoticed blood restriction.)
The bigger ring which traditionally goes over both parts of the anatomy is perfect because if you pull enough of your scrotum through, the heavy ring interacts more with your perineum which feels fantastic. The smaller ring leaves a comfortable millimetre wiggle room around my lower shaft when it is aligned perfectly perpendicular to the penis. But, as is the nature of the jointed toy, the ring will normally sit at a slight angle, increasing the overall blood restriction and making you rock hard and marvellously veiny. Therefore, if you are concerned about the size of the cock ring being too large for your member, remember; it's all about how it's positioned at an angle.
I am very satisfied with my purchase. It is probably the most high-end-for-its-category toy I have purchased and I have no qualms with it whatsoever.
A few tips to remember are that you should pull your balls through one by one, the rings make a great substitute as a bell while not in use, and you should give time to appreciate the cold sensation every time you put these on; it will get you saluting in no time.
- Pros
- Quality. Durable leather. Heaviness improves sensation.
- Cons
- Packaging could be more 'deluxe', but hardly a deal-breaker.
- Bottom line
- Fantastic quality. Well designed. Well finished joints. Lots of fun.
- 1 person found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you? Yes
Rock Hard
Reviewed: 13 November 2012 by speedo, a Gay Engaged Male
Love having things on my cock and this is perfect for it. Slip both rings over your cock and then squeeze your balls through the larger ring, it'll have you rock hard in no time and keep you that way till you are done. The strap between the two rings is a nice size, made of leather and doesn't chafe at all.
The rings are solid and have a nice weight to them, when on they can provide a nice uplifting experience to your manhood. I find them great to wear on a night out, pushes things forward and has a great effect on my confidence. Then when you get home, you're ready to go as soon as your boxers hit the floor!
- Pros
- Great Fit, doesn't chafe and nice weight to it.
- Cons
- Nothing.
- Bottom line
- This is great, keeps me hard and keeps me going!
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Reviewed: 1 September 2012 by Boner, a Straight Married Male
Couldn't wait to try it. Insert one ball at a time, then put the cock ring on the base of your cock. Instant hard-on, the thing I noticed were the veins along my shaft, which I love, this just makes them even more pronounced. The Mrs loved the 'bumpy' sensation of the veins along my cock inside her, she had a great orgasm several times, which turned me on.
Only thing was when cumming, it seems to restrict flow. I usually cum really hard, but seemed to be a bit less forceful. Still good though!
- Pros
- Fits snug around balls, tight on shaft, love to see my veins popping out!
- Cons
- The leather strap can nip a bit.
- Bottom line
- Excellent.
- Was this review helpful to you? Yes
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Randall Cobb Playing Well Impacts Several Players
It's been a little over four months since Randall Cobb left the frozen tundra of Green Bay for the bright lights of Dallas, but his impact is already being felt.
The veteran receiver put a bug in the ear of Dak Prescott at the NFL Honors ceremony the night before the Super Bowl, telling him "Hey man, come get me". After the departure of Cole Beasley in March to Buffalo, the Dallas Cowboys needed the slot position filled expeditiously, and did so with Cobb.
There is a huge advantage the Cowboys have with Cobb as opposed to Beasley. He isn't limited to just being in the slot beating guys underneath. He can not only do that, and do it well, but he can play either outside position, beating defensive backs vertically. With up and coming young stud Michael Gallup alongside him, this makes life easier for Amari Cooper. Double teams can't happen as frequently on him with multiple downfield threats. This gives Cooper the chance to annihilate corners with what I think is his best route, the slant, critical when it comes to converting third downs in short-yardage situations.
This also helps Ezekiel Elliott in the running game. Teams can't as easily load the box with eight and nine-man fronts, something is all too often seen during the days of Scott Linehan and his predictable scheme. Being able to keep defenses honest by making sure the back end is covered works right into the Cowboys plan of controlling the clock by pounding the rock.
The biggest beneficiary, of course, is Dak Prescott. You give a quarterback more weapons the better his chances are to succeed, it's that simple. During OTA's it didn't take long for the franchise signal-caller to see the effect Cobb can have on the offense. "I mean, honestly, put him in the backfield, but outside, put him inside, ask him to block, ask him to take a jet sweep. I mean, he's got film doing all those things really well. I think if we're not utilizing all of his athleticism and just his versatility, then we're cheating him as a player and we're not getting everything we want as an offense," Prescott said.
After being in Green Bay for eight seasons it isn't surprising that coming to Dallas was an adjustment.
"I felt like a little kid, lost. I didn't know where to go after each drill, each station. So I'm just looking around, seeing where the other receivers are finding my way around," Cobb said.
If he felt lost he definitely hasn't let it stop him from turning heads early in Dallas with his unique skill set and football knowledge.
"Since I've been here, we're going through the installations, and I'm having a little bit of a mental challenge as far as so many of the same plays being different calls. Just trying to get more acclimated to the playcalling here, and making sure I'm using the right terminology so I'm on the same page with everybody," Cobb said.
New offensive coordinator Kellen Moore is looking to make this offense more dynamic, and having a player with this kind of mental awareness is key in that happening.
Cobb is only on a one year deal worth 5 million, so he'll definitely have to show and prove if he wants to have a star on his helmet long term. Hopefully, with health on his side, the Cowboys may have not only added a piece for the upcoming season but possibly even longer if the results pan out.
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Dallas Cowboys' Starters Don't Need to Play in Preseason "Dress Rehearsal"
The third game of the preseason has long been considered the "dress rehearsal" game for NFL teams. It's the game where teams generally played their starters for at least a half and sometimes into the second half so that coaches and players could practice communicating adjustments during half time. With the conversation about the future of the preseason focused on reducing the number of exhibition games teams play, it's time for the Dallas Cowboys to follow several other teams and sit their starters and principle role players for the third preseason game.
The Los Angeles Rams, among other teams, have made a conscious decision not to play their starters in the third preseason game for several years under Head Coach Sean McVay. And if you look back at how they've handled the preseason this offseason, Jared Goff and Todd Gurley, haven't played a single snap. They also haven't played Brandin Cooks, Robert Woods, or Cooper Kupp. The Rams have been one of the best offensive teams in the NFL but haven't played their primary skill position players in the preseason in two years.
The Dallas Cowboys and every other team in the NFL can take a lesson. But based on a report from Todd Archer of ESPN, the Dallas Cowboys have different plans. Even planning to play the oft-injured Sean Lee this weekend.
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Linebacker Sean Lee has practiced the last three days, and anticipates he will play Saturday at least some against the Houston Texans. Lee suffered a slightly sprained medial collateral ligament in the first padded practice while in Oxnard, California,... https://t.co/zZ4KNvWdua
There's very little reason at this point to play your starters and risk injuries that could derail what the Dallas Cowboys hope is a Super Bowl run. Jason Garrett's an old school coach from an older way of thinking that believes it's important to get those reps against live competition. To an extent, it is important to work on things against a team that doesn't know you as well as your own players. On the other hand, does the benefit outweigh the risk?
Last night, with the Carolina Panthers facing the New England Patriots in their third preseason game, Cam Newton took several big hits that led to him having to leave the game with a foot or ankle injury. Now, for Carolina's sake, they better hope it's a minor thing that will heal with some rest, because if Cam Newton has to miss an extended period of time, they can go ahead and write off the 2019 season, especially in the NFC South.
With as effective as the first-team offense has looked in the first two preseason games, does it make sense to risk Dak Prescott or one of the other starters on offense to injury in order to get them more live competition?
The offensive line is already ailing a bit with Tyron Smith missing last week's matchup with the Los Angeles Rams due to yet another back issue. Zack Martin sat out the game in Hawaii as well with a bulging disc in his back that has held him out of practice as well. It's unlikely that either of these guys will play Saturday night along with any of the other players dealing with injuries right now. However, what's the point of playing the guys who aren't injured.
Sure, this game could give Dak Prescott and Michael Gallup some more reps to work on their chemistry or snaps for Travis Frederick and Jason Witten to get in game shape after a year layoff. However, there's so much more to be lost than gained if one of the starters or primary role-players is injured in this game. Prescott and Gallup have looked great in practice. Frederick and Witten will work into game shape.
You can't play football worried about players getting hurt, but you can save your risk-taking for a time when the games actually matter to your win-loss ledger. Let the back half of your 90 man roster get all the snaps they can get in this game and the next. Perhaps those extra snaps help the coaching staff separate those players on the bubble for the 53-man roster.
Though we will watch the game Saturday night to see what those Dallas Cowboys who do play are able to accomplish against the Houston Texans, we will be watching with bated breath. Hoping that the Dallas Cowboys don't suffer an injury that could derail their chances of contending for a Super Bowl.
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Cowboys en Español: Extensión de Jaylon, Pronóstico Para Elliott
Los Dallas Cowboys han sido uno de los equipos más importantes a seguir este offseason. ¿El motivo? Tres super estrellas en espera de extensiones de contrato. Dak Prescott, Ezekiel Elliott y Amari Cooper han sido el enfoque para medios y aficionados cuando se trata del equipo de Jerry Jones. Sin embargo, ninguno de ellos fue el primero en llegar un acuerdo con el equipo. El linebacker Jaylon Smith consiguió llevarse la primera rebanada del pastel.
Jaylon Smith se ha perfilado como uno de los mejores linebackers en toda la NFL después de una excelente temporada en 2018. Al recordar su historia, es increíble ver hasta donde ha llegado. Fue en 2016 cuando, jugando su último partido de football universitario con Notre Dame, el linebacker sufrió una lesión de rodilla lo suficientemente seria para poner en duda si volvería a jugar en su vida. Quien hubiera sido probablemente una de las primeras cinco selecciones en su respectivo NFL Draft, terminó cayendo hasta la segunda ronda, donde los Cowboys terminaron su desliz y lo llamaron a Dallas sabiendo que podría tardar hasta más de un año en regresar al campo.
Después de perderse la campaña del 2016, en 2017 fue apresurado al emparrillado y a pesar de verse prometedor, no brilló tanto como lo hizo el año pasado. Estando completamente sano, Smith se lució como el linebacker central de la defensiva de los Cowboys que sorprendió a toda la liga. Realmente vimos a la fuerza que todos esperaban ver de su parte cuando era un prospecto de Notre Dame.
Ahora, firma una extensión de contrato que realmente es amigable con el equipo. Después de un offseason en el que Bobby Wagner (Seahawks) recibió 18 millones de dólares en promedio al año y C.J. Mosley 17, el valor de Smith pudo haber estado alrededor de los 15. Sin embargo, el promedio de la extensión de 5 años de Jaylon es de 12.8.
Jaylon Smith al parecer le dio un descuento al equipo que creyó en el cuando su carrera era un signo de interrogación. Los Cowboys aseguran un gran talento para el futuro, y otro defensivo en torno a quien pueden construir una defensiva para el largo plazo. Tanto la directiva como el jugador se merecen un fuerte aplauso por esta noticia.
Mientras tanto, rumores sobre la situación de Ezekiel Elliott continúan. La historia, por el momento, sigue siendo la misma. Zeke no se ha reportado con el equipo y está de vuelta en Cabo después de haber viajado (e ilusionado a muchos fans en el proceso) a Dallas hace unos días.
Muchos se han dado a la tarea de entrar en pánico, pero yo los invito a que tomen un fuerte respiro. Sí, la temporada regular está muy cerca. Sin duda, Elliott estará en forma pero el no haber trabajado con el equipo en training camp podría resultar en el corredor super estrella tardando un poco en adaptarse.
Habiendo dicho eso, me sorprendería mucho si Zeke se pierde un segundo de temporada regular. Jeff Darlington, reportero de ESPN, comentó al aire que su predicción era que Elliott se reportará para la semana 1 y no podría estar más de acuerdo con él.
Se ha sabido que ambas partes siguen trabajando para acordar una extensión y que los Cowboys lo quieren para el futuro, incluso ofreciendo un contrato que lo convertiría en el segundo mejor pagado en su posición de la NFL.
Este equipo de los Dallas Cowboys realmente es un contendiente al Super Bowl y tanto la directiva como Elliott lo saben. Pueden estar pensando en Le'Veon Bell, pero no olviden lo diferente que estas situaciones son. Mi pronóstico coincide con el de Darlington y el de muchos otros: Zeke no se perderá ni un segundo de temporada regular.
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How The Cowboys Can "Modernize" Their Offense
If there's one thing the national football world seemed to agree on last season, it's that Scott Linehan's offense had grown "stale."
After starting the Dak Prescott/Scott Linehan era off fast, with one of the league's best offenses in 2016 leading them to a 13-3 record, Dallas quickly fell down those offensive leaderboards. As pieces on the offensive line were forced to shuffle due to free agency, injury, or illness and Ezekiel Elliott faced suspension, the Cowboys offense sputtered during '17 and '18.
Though the Amari Cooper trade gave the unit a quick boost of energy en route to a division title a year ago, the Cowboys offense still seemed behind the curve when compared to the rest of the league.
Jerry Jones decided to fire offensive coordinator Scott Linehan this offseason, moving on from that "stale" offensive system. The man hired to replace Linehan? First year OC, and former backup quarterback in Dallas, Kellen Moore.
Much has been made about the hiring of Kellen Moore. Some believe he will be the one to bring much needed modern elements to the Cowboys offense, helping them compete with the loads of firepower around the NFC. Others see this as more of the same, as Jason Garrett is still the one ultimately in charge at The Star.
I decided to take a closer look at the Cowboys offensive efficiency numbers over the last three seasons to pinpoint exactly where they can improve. I also watched a bit of Kellen Moore from his quarterback days at Boise State, to see what aspects of that elite college offense he may look to incorporate with his new professional offense. The results were far from surprising, though they were certainly enlightening as we head into this 2019 campaign.
Play Action Passing
If you're on NFL Twitter as much as I am, you're probably sick of reading about play action passing. Analysts have been using the term as a sort of quick-fix for a struggling passing offense, pointing to the efficiency numbers of teams that do it well, such as the Los Angeles Rams.
The bottom line is, you need to have an efficient passing game to win in the NFL. And it's hard to be more efficient through the air than the Cowboys have been in their play action passing game.
Let's start back. In 2016, Dak Prescott dazzled all year long to earn himself Rookie of the Year honors. His best full season to date, Prescott immediately put himself into the conversation with top two picks Jared Goff and Carson Wentz for who will be the best young quarterback in that 2016 class. But, then, in 2017 things went a bit sour for Prescott, and stayed that way until Amari Cooper joined the Cowboys midway through the 2018 season.
While injuries, suspensions, and regression can all explain what has happened to the Cowboys passing offense since that miraculous rookie year, play action passing rate might do a better job than any of them. In 2016 the Cowboys finished with a 24% play action rate, placing them 3rd in the NFL in terms of usage. They averaged 9 yards per play on play action passes, with a DVOA of 45.8%. They were really good at it, and compared to the rest of the league, they did it a lot.
As play action rates around the league rose, however, the Cowboys stayed the same. They went from efficient and "smart" in 2016, their best offensive year with Dak Prescott, to outdated and stale. And they did so quickly.
In 2017 Dallas used play action just 22% of the time. While not a big dropoff from a season ago, they fell in the league rankings from 3rd to 19th. And while they remained a positive passing team in terms of DVOA overall, their passing efficiently rose 19.8% when using play action as compared to standard drop-back passing.
Then, in 2018, the Cowboys were once again in the middle of the pack in terms of play action rate at 25%. Despite their relatively low usage to the elite teams around the league, the Cowboys were 10th in play action passing DVOA. When they didn't use play action and decided to use the traditional drop-back passing, they were 27th in DVOA. In terms of DVOA differential, Dallas had the 5th biggest drop-off in the league, and were +37.7% when using play action.
In other words, the Cowboys were really good passing the ball after the play fake. Yet, for whatever reason, they didn't utilize it nearly enough last season.
If they are going to become "modern" or "cutting edge," they should be joining teams like the Rams, Eagles, and Patriots at the top of the play action rate leaderboards. Especially when the data suggests there are no diminishing returns with increased play action usage.
So, this would suggest the Cowboys have to pay Ezekiel Elliott, right?
Well, not exactly.
As discussed by Ben Baldwin in this Football Outsiders article, no relationship between rushing frequency or success and play action passing success has been found. Running the football does not set up more successful play action passes, despite what traditional football knowledge would suggest.
You can run and succeed at play action pass plays without running the football well, or much at all.
Pre-Snap Motion
Ah, another favorite term of NFL nerd Twitter, pre-snap motion. As a former college offensive lineman (yeah, division three, whatever) the infatuation with pre-snap motion at the NFL level is sort of funny to me.
At the high school and college levels, pre-snap motion is used all the time. I can't even count how many pre-snap flops or shifts, jet motions, sprint motions, fly motions/sweeps, etc. get used on a daily basis at practice. So how come the NFL is so far behind these lower levels of football?
Well, to be honest, they tend to be behind more often than not. But that's besides the point.
In 2018 the Cowboys used pre-snap motion 31% of the time, ranking 24th in the NFL according to Sports Info Solutions. New quarterbacks coach Jon Kitna, however, spoke to The Ringer about changing that in 2019.
"We want to spread it out and make the defense have to cover the full field," Kitna says. "We're going to try to use formations and shifts and movements to our advantage. I think a lot of people have that idea coming in, but we're going to emphasize that." - Jon Kitna
Incorporating more motions would be huge for the Cowboys offense. These motions can create that space Kitna is speaking to, especially considering how often opposing defenses will use man coverage against the Cowboys.
Everything you do as an offense should be done to put the defense in a bind. Make the defense choose between two bad options on every snap. Not only do motions indicate opposing coverages pre-snap, but when combined with stack and bunch formations and a variety of splits they also often force defenses to choose between two bad options.
Putting It Together
What would an offense like this look like? Let's take a look at Kellen Moore's college days for a couple examples.
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On this play above, the Broncos bring their tight end in motion across the formation. Kellen Moore snaps the ball as the tight end reaches the outside shoulder of the tackle. Then, they use both the play action fake and the motioned tight end to draw the defenders' eyes into the backfield/flats.
The hesitation from the linebackers and safeties gives Kellen the chance to take a deep shot down the field for a huge completion and a touchdown.
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Here's another example of Kellen Moore executing a touchdown pass off play action. This time, it's a wide receiver who goes in motion across the formation until he gets outside the far hash. The defense is forced to indicate their coverage because of the motion, so Kellen Moore knows exactly what look they are giving pre-snap.
The play action fake draws the linebackers up further towards the line of scrimmage, and Moore drops it over there heads to the previously motioned receiver for a touchdown.
Honestly, the plays themselves shouldn't be all that different. It's about dressing the packaging up in unique ways while still running the same base type plays they've always run. Every team runs inside and outside zone. Some do it better than others, though, and a lot of that has to do with the packaging.
The Cowboys can still, if they must, "establish the run." They can just do so in ways that keep the defense guessing, rather than pounding their heads against the wall against unfavorable box counts.
It's not about trick plays or gadgets, it's about creativity and variety.
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An 11-year-old girl was electrocuted and died after an incident at Brookside Swim Club at 210 Queens Road in Lexington on Tuesday evening.
An 11-year-old girl was electrocuted and died after an incident at Brookside Swim Club at 210 Queens Road in Lexington on Tuesday evening.
Lauren Cecil of Lorven Drive was attending swim practice around 8 p.m. when an electric line adjacent to the area snapped and sent a high voltage current into the water of the pool.
Eyewitnesses said attempts to rescue her were hampered because the electricity continued to shock lifeguards who were trying to pull her from the water. Lifeguards, according to reports, used a kick-board to keep her head above water until they could safely pull her out. They immediately began performing CPR. They continued life-saving procedures until the Davidson County Emergency Medical Services arrived. Paramedics continued CPR while transporting the victim to Wake Forest Baptist Health — Lexington Medical Center. She was pronounced dead on arrival.
Julie Rhodes, president of the swim club, said she and Clay Vickers were finishing up swim practice around 8 p.m. when they heard a loud pop, and the electric wire on a utility pole, approximately 60 feet from the gate surrounding the pool, fell into the parking lot.
"I sent the boys to check on the line and make sure it wasn't hitting anything and had told the three girls to get out of the pool," Rhodes said. "They mentioned that the water felt weird. Two of them jumped out of the side of the pool, but Lauren grabbed the ladder."
Three teenage lifeguards were on duty at the time of the accident and pulled the victim from the pool. They helped Rhodes perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation and chest compressions on the girl. Jonathan Hench, 16, said he was one of the ones who had gone to check on the power line when the electrocution took place.
"I heard screaming, and I ran back to the pool," he said. "There was a current running through the water so we used a kick-board to separate her from the ladder. We took turns doing CPR until the medics arrived. I had hoped I would never have to use it, but it always stays in the back of your mind."
Lucas Rhodes, 15, said it took about 10 minutes for the ambulance to arrive.
"This was my first year working as a lifeguard," Lucas Rhodes said. "I never thought I would have to perform CPR on someone."
Caroline Burkhart, 17, another lifeguard, did not wish to comment because she was still too emotional about the event.
Major E.B. Grubb from the Davidson County Sheriff's Office said the Davidson County Fire Marshal is investigating how the electric current got diverted into the water after the power line snapped. Officials said the theory is a second utility pole attached to the pool pump somehow electrified the water. When Lauren grabbed the metal ladder she was fatally electrified.
"We're not sure exactly what happened at the moment," Grubb said.
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Get to know the other members of the ALA Seattle wiki community! If you're registered on the wiki, add your name to the list with a link to your personal user page!
Jack Albrecht (Wiki moniker Justjacques), Manager, San Carlos Branch, San Diego Public Library -- Sorry, like Steve, no personal page to offer you at the mo' (geez, not even a My Space???!).
Cathleen Bourdon, RUSA Executive Director
Kelly Czarnecki, YouthTech, Teen Librarian, ImaginOn and BlueWings Hayek in SL
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Better Hearing and Speech Month is a mere week away, and ASHA is gearing up for an exciting month! By now, we hope you've seen some of the resources we developed specifically for members—press release and media advisory templates, our 2014 poster, a Facebook cover photo, a letter to parents, our 2014 product line, and much more. We also encourage members to utilize the Identify the Signs member toolkit during May, as the campaign will be front and center for this year's BHSM. The campaign's message of early detection is a great tie-in to the 2014 BHSM theme of "Communication disorders are treatable."
If you're still looking for ideas on ways to celebrate, it's not too late to plan something. We've got a list of suggestions here, and you can check out our new interactive map featuring stories of how your fellow ASHA members have recognized the month.
If you do have a fabulous event or activity in store, we want to see it! Take a photo and post to Instagram with the hashtag #BHSM. One winner will be randomly selected to receive a package of 2014 BHSM products. More details can be found on the BHSM member resource page. The contest will run from May 1st – 12th.
In addition to member resources and contests, ASHA will be conducting a lot of public outreach during the month to raise the profile of communication disorders and the role of ASHA members in treating them. Some highlights this May include:
- Google Hangout—A live, online Google Hangout to mark BHSM will be held on May 6th from 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. ET. Moderated by ASHA CEO Arlene Pietranton, the event will convene experts from a wide range of backgrounds to discuss the critical role that communication plays in daily life—and the importance of early detection of any speech, language, or hearing difficulties in children to allow them to reach their full potential academically and socially. Guests will include Elizabeth McCrea, ASHA's 2014 President; Libby Doggett, deputy assistant secretary for policy and early learning at the U.S. Department of Education; Sara Weinkauf, an autism expert from Easter Seals North Texas; Patti Martin, an ASHA-certified audiologist from Arkansas Children Hospital; and Perry Flynn, an ASHA-certified speech-language pathologist at the University of North Carolina – Greensboro. The panel will take questions from the public, and members are encouraged to participate. Questions can be posted to ASHA's Google+ page, or use the hashtag #BHSM on Twitter. You can RSVP for the event here.
- Twitter Party—A Twitter party hosted by lifestyle technology and parenting blogger Michele McGraw (@scrappinmichele), and co-hosted by five other leading parenting bloggers, will be held on May 20th from 12 – 1 p.m. ET. During the party, parents and other interested parties will have the opportunity to learn, and ask and answer questions, about speech, language, and hearing disorders. No RSVP is required; members who are interested in joining in should just follow the hashtag #BHSMChat at that time.
- New Infographic—A new infographic illustrating the prevalence and cost of communication disorders, as well as the benefits of early intervention, will be posted online at www.asha.org/bhsm and http://IdentifytheSigns.org, and distributed widely to traditional and new media.
- Podcast Series—Four new topical podcasts featuring ASHA members will be rolled out weekly during the month. These are: Newborn Hearing Screening—In the Hospital and Beyond (May 1); Noise-Induced Hearing Loss in Children: A Preventable Problem (May 12); Autism Diagnosis and Treatment of Today and Tomorrow (May 19); and Building Language and Literacy Skills During the Lazy Days of Summer (May 27). These will be available at http://IdentifytheSigns.org.
- International Communication Project 2014—During May, ASHA is going to be disseminating digital messaging that relates to the International Communication Project 2014 that was launched earlier this year—and promoting signatories to the Universal Declaration of Communication Rights. Members are encouraged to sign the Declaration and invite others to do so to show their support for people with communication disorders. Watch the February Google Hangout to learn more and hear from the participating countries.
Many of these resources won't be available until May 1 or later, when they are debuted to the public. We encourage you to visit our member resource page www.asha.org/bhsm frequently to see the latest, and hope you can share the information with your networks. These resources will also be posted to http://ldentifytheSigns.org, the home of the Identify the Signs campaign and a site designed for consumers to easily find information tailored to them.
We hope this year's BHSM will be one of the best yet, and look forward to hearing how you're celebrating the month. Send us any stories, questions, or comments to email@example.com.
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Every Monday, Baltimore Sun blogger and reporter Matt Vensel will rank the most significant athletes and events in Baltimore sports that week based on accomplishments on and off the field. Because, well, why not?
The big story last week was a not-so-satisfactory resolution to the scheduling conflict between the Ravens and Orioles, but there was some positive news for Ravens fans, as well as Terps fans and a notable Hopkins grad.
100. The Orioles and Ravens: There were no winners in their scheduling conflict. The NFL and the Super Bowl champions were unable to reach an agreement with the Orioles and MLB that allowed them to open the season at M&T Bank Stadium on Sept. 5. And while the Orioles will get to keep their night game at Camden Yards, they took a hit in the court of public opinion.
99. Zach Britton: By all accounts, the 25-year-old lefty had a solid spring training camp in Sarasota. But after allowing five runs on seven hits in 1 2/3 innings last Wednesday, he fell out of running for a spot in the O's rotation and was assigned to Triple-A Norfolk.
5. Steve Pearce: Pearce continues to make his push for one of the final spots on the Orioles' Opening Day roster. The 29-year-old hit another home run Sunday. It was his sixth of the spring and his third in his past seven games. In 37 spring at-bats, Pearce is batting .379 with six homers and 15 runs batted in.
4. Ed Reed: The now-former Ravens safety experienced some fan backlash when he signed with the Houston Texans last week, but he thanked his supporters with the full-page ad he took out in The Sun on Sunday. It was a classy way for Reed -- who was sometimes, we'll say, misunderstood -- to say goodbye.
3. Maryland men's basketball: Maryland is making the most of its invitation to the NIT. The Terps took care of Niagara and Denver at home last week. On Tuesday, they travel to Alabama for the tournament quarterfinals. Can they keep this run going?
2. Andy Enfield: Enfield, a Johns Hopkins graduate, spent the weekend getting his Florida Gulf Coast men's hoops team fitted for glass slippers. FGCU knocked off second-seeded Georgetown and then San Diego State to advance to the Sweet 16. With his Eagles playing the role of lovable Cinderella, Enfield is now getting buzz as a potential candidate for vacant positions elsewhere.
1. Ravens pass rush: After saying goodbye to a slew of starters, particularly on defense, the Ravens made a splash Sunday by agreeing to terms with former Denver Broncos pass rusher Elvis Dumervil. He will be paired with a healthy Terrell Suggs to give the Ravens, on paper, one of the league's top pass-rushing duos. With those two rendezvousing at the quarterback, the Ravens should be able to improve on their 37 sacks from a season ago.


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Since 1995 the number of deaths from AIDS in the United States has dropped from nearly 50,000 per year to less than 17,000. Deaths have dropped in Europe and Canada too. Doctors and scientists believe that fewer people are dying because many have been helped by new treatments which work against HIV, the virus that causes AIDS.
But some people claim that HIV doesn't really cause AIDS. These people, called "AIDS deniers," "denialists" or "AIDS dissidents," say the new drugs haven't reduced AIDS deaths. Some even claim that the medicines actually make people get sick and die.
How Do We Know That the Drugs Used to Treat AIDS Work?
How were the "drug cocktails" developed?
When the AIDS epidemic began in 1981, there were no drugs to fight HIV. When the first drugs became available in the late 1980s, patients generally used only one of them at a time. But in December, 1995, the first of a new kind of anti-HIV drug, called protease inhibitors, was approved. Scientists discovered that they worked best when used together with at least two of the older drugs. These combinations are known as "cocktails" or "HAART," which stands for "Highly Active Anti-Retroviral Therapy." Doctors saw many of their sickest patients get better when they started HAART.
When did AIDS deaths start to drop?
Some AIDS deniers say that AIDS deaths were dropping before HAART became available, so the drugs couldn't be the cause. That is not true. The most AIDS deaths ever in the United States happened in 1995, when almost 50,000 people died of AIDS. The first protease inhibitor was approved for sale that December, and soon HAART began to be used widely. In 1996 the number of deaths dropped below 37,000.
After rising every year since 1981, 1996 was the first year that AIDS deaths ever dropped. The number of deaths dropped again in 1997 and 1998.
Did other things affect AIDS death rates?
Yes, the rise in AIDS deaths began to slow down in the early 1990s for two reasons: First, as we learned more about AIDS in the early 1980s, many people began using condoms or having fewer sexual partners. The spread of HIV slowed, but because HIV takes about 10 years to cause AIDS, it took until the 1990s for safer sex to slow the rise in AIDS cases and deaths.
Second, doctors learned more about how to treat AIDS. Even before HAART, doctors were learning to combine anti-HIV drugs and got better at preventing or treating many of the infections that kill people with AIDS.
These better treatments were already starting to slow down the increase in AIDS deaths. But HAART dramatically added to that improvement.
How do scientists decide if medicines work?
Scientists study new medicines in what are called clinical trials: One group of patients takes only their regular medicines, while the other group takes the new drug being tested. Then the groups are compared to see who does better. These trials showed that patients on HAART stay healthier and live longer than those taking just one or two anti-HIV drugs.
What other ways do scientists learn about new drugs?
To better understand what helps people stay healthy, scientists do cohort studies. A cohort is simply a group of people who are alike in some way -- such as having HIV infection. Some cohort studies involve all types of people with HIV -- young, old, male, female, etc. Others look at certain groups, like women or gay men.
In a cohort study, scientists try to learn as much as they can about people's daily experiences in order to see what helps them. The volunteers come in regularly to have blood tests, and at the same time the scientists ask about things that may affect their health -- like what they eat, whether they smoke, drink alcohol or take any medicines.
These studies can be very large, with many thousands of people, and often go on for many years. All the information from these thousands of people helps doctors learn what things help or hurt people over a long period of time.
What do cohort studies say about anti-HIV drugs?
These studies have told us that people on anti-HIV treatment almost always do better than those on no treatment, and people taking HAART live longer and stay healthier than people who take only 1 or 2 drugs.
One of the largest HIV/AIDS cohorts began in 1990. This "Adult/Adolescent Spectrum of Disease Project" has studied over 49,000 people with HIV. By January, 1998, 9,280 had died. Patients on any anti-HIV treatment were less likely to die than those with similar illness who weren't taking anti-HIV medicine. People not taking anti-HIV drugs were 6 times as likely to die as comparable patients on 3-drug HAART combinations.
Another cohort, the HIV Outpatient Study, has followed over 3,500 HIV patients in eight U.S. cities since 1992. In this group, people not taking any anti-HIV treatment were four and a half times as likely to die as comparable patients taking combinations that included a protease inhibitor. Several large studies in Europe have shown the same kind of result.
In San Francisco, the Department of Public Health has kept track of about 95 percent of the city's AIDS patients. Patients taking combinations that included a protease inhibitor were 57 percent less likely to die than people who didn't take any anti-HIV treatment.
The Bottom Line
Anti-HIV drugs are strong medicines that can have serious side effects. And there is still more we need to learn about how to use them to get the best results. But large studies done around the world have all found the same thing: Anti-HIV treatment has helped thousands of people infected with HIV to live longer and stay healthier. The evidence shows that anti-HIV drugs have played a big part in reducing AIDS deaths.
See our Web site (http://www.aidsnews.org) for a PDF version of AIDS Treatment News #354.
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Roger Ebert (1942-2013) was a film critic who wrote for the Chicago Sun-Times. He is best known as the co-host of several incarnations of movie review television programs, such as At the Movies.
He appeared on Sesame Street with Gene Siskel in a Sneak Peek Previews segment, spoofing their own series. The critics instruct Oscar and Telly on how their thumbs up/thumbs down rating system works. When Telly asks if there could be a thumbs sideways rating, Oscar goads the two men into an argument about whether or not that would be acceptable. The pair were also seen in the celebrity version of "Monster in the Mirror."
Years later, Ebert appeared to give a short review of a skit with Grover and the letter I spoofing the musical The King and I. This clip can be seen on the DVD A Celebration of Me, Grover. Ebert refers to Grover's role as the King of Siam.
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