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This is an excerpt from Fundamentals of Sport Management by Robert Baker and Craig Esherick.
The Art of Sport Leadership: Strategic Applications
In essence, the art of leadership involves applying the right strategy in the right way. Baker and Nunes (2003) identified the following strategies that leaders can apply in order to enhance their success in sport settings: communication, trust and respect, goal setting, creativity, development, individualization, team building, conflict management, and role modeling. Leaders should value and employ sound communication techniques, which include attending to both verbal and nonverbal content, as well as the emotion, of communication; in fact, superior communication can be practiced and developed as a habit. A leader can facilitate multidirectional trust and respect by valuing members and empowering and supporting them in their activities. Being respectful and trustworthy begets respect and trust in return. Leaders can then trust able and willing members with levels of responsibility and accountability that they expect from themselves. As part of this process, effective leaders should help members set and pursue SMART goals (see discussion earlier in this chapter).
Leaders should also foster creativity in all organizational members by focusing on excellence rather than on the unattainable standard of perfection. Leaders, members, and organizations should not be afraid to make mistakes, but they must learn from them. The pursuit of perfection hinders creativity, whereas the pursuit of excellence—in combination with other appropriate leadership strategies—stimulates creativity and effective risk taking. Similarly, leaders should engage in self-development and facilitate the development of team members; in fact, doing so is essential to the leader's sustained success. As is evident in successful sport teams, an organization accomplishes its goals only through the collective effort of its members. Thus effective leaders build each member's confidence and genuinely care about his or her professional well-being. Such leaders support each individual's pursuit of organizational goals. In this way, individualization is irreplaceable in achieving desired collective outcomes. By connecting motivated, supportive members to each other and to the organizational culture and goals, leaders can use team building to enhance organizational success. Indeed, when members are actively engaged in decision making, social and task cohesion can be enhanced. Putting all of this together, a sport manager who facilitates collaboration, emphasizes the common interests of everyone in the organization, and promotes interactive communication will build a culture where the organization is valued by its members.
Conflict, of course, is unavoidable, but an artful leader can use it to enhance organizational commitment and develop win-win opportunities. Vernacchia, McGuire, and Cook (1996) noted that "conflict is a natural and healthy part of the group process" (p. 46). In addition, effectively addressing conflict can provide a direct path to acceptance as a leader (Maxwell, 2001). Engaging in an inclusive negotiation process yields win-win outcomes wherein the perception of having compromised is minimized by the spirit of collaboration.
In all of this, a leader's use of role modeling can be an extremely effective strategy. If the leader or organization sets an expectation for high energy, enthusiasm, effort, commitment, or any other quality, the leader must model that quality. When leaders provide an embedded role model supported by the organizational culture, members rise to meet that expectation.
These strategies, like the theories from which they have developed, are not applicable in every circumstance, for every leader or member, or in every organization. Therein lies the true art of leadership. While some nearly universal insights into leadership have been posited, the leadership process remains both personally and environmentally determined, very diverse, and dependent on an array of antecedents, best practices, and intended consequences. For confirmation of this point, we need look no further than the varied personalities of the successful owners in professional sport, whether in the Premier League, the NFL, or the NBA. Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, for example, presents a much different study in leadership than the owner of the New England Patriots, Robert Kraft. Both men are good at their jobs, but their approaches are very different.
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WASHINGTON -- Education was front and center in Washington last week and at least two major events directly impact the education of military families' school-age children.
First, Angela Wilson a 7th grade language arts teacher at a Defense Department school in Vicenza, Italy, spent the week in the nation's capital representing DoD schools as one of four finalists in the annual National Teacher of the Year competition. Wilson, accompanied by her husband, Chase, who also is a 7th grade teacher at Vicenza Middle School, shined a light on Department of Defense Education Activity schools for both their quality and also on the unique challenges of their students and teachers.
The week's packed agenda included a ceremony with President Barack Obama at the White House, a reception at the vice president's home at the U.S. Naval Observatory with Dr. Jill Biden -- a teacher so dedicated she continues to teach three days each week while serving as "second lady" – as well as opportunities to discuss education policy with Education Secretary Arne Duncan. The teachers also participated in classes and training of their choice at the Smithsonian, and events with education-focused companies and nonprofits to advance classroom teaching. That, not to mention the discussion these best and brightest had amongst themselves and will no doubt share with their colleagues, should comfort DODEA families.
The knowledge and skills the Wilsons will bring back to the classroom is vast. But even more important, Angela Wilson told American Forces Press Service, will be her message to students that American leaders -- all the way to the president -- care about them and their education.
"They do value education, you can tell," she said.
The news got even better when Duncan sent an April 24 letter to all public school superintendents -- where 80 percent, or 1.2 million, of students from military families are enrolled -- encouraging them to understand and respond to the needs of military students, many of whom change school districts more than a half dozen times in their parents' military careers. Duncan asked the superintendents, among other things, to raise awareness of issues related to military children, especially those with disabilities; adhere to the Military Interstate Children's Compacts, which 42 states have signed to make it easier for military children to transfer credits between states; and review policies, including in extracurricular activities, that may impede military children's transitions.
"We want all military-connected school children to have an equal and fair opportunity for academic success," Duncan wrote. "This requires that those individuals who make up our nation's educational system -- our teachers, principals, school nurses, coaches and counselors-- understand the unique situations the children of our service members experience."
Just like the DODEA students who receive Mrs. Wilson's message, all military children should understand that their school, their community, their nation has their back.

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Specially commissioned from Ireland's Hot Press Magazine in 2013, North Side Story is the definitive account of the band's emergence in Dublin from before the single Out of Control' in 1979 to the release of 1983's live album Under A Blood Red Sky.
The 274 page book includes rare photos, original interviews, diaries, letters and profiles from early European tours (translated into English for the first time) along with dozens of new interviews bringing the story right up to date. It's accompanied with a beautiful poster map, North And South Of The River, charting U2's Dublin over 35 years.
North Side Story is a limited edition release, available only to subscribers of U2.com
'If U2 can slow down long enough to be heard, they could step to the fore of the Dublin music scene'
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Kobe Bryant scored 34 points, while playing much of the second half in obvious pain with an injured left leg, and the Los Angeles Lakers rallied in the final minutes without him to stay in the NBA playoff race with a 118-116 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Friday.
Immediately after the game, the Lakers announced Bryant probably had a torn tendon. He was to have an MRI scan yesterday, but Bryant knows the injury is likely to end his season.
The fifth-leading scorer in NBA history stayed in the game until 3:06 remaining in the fourth quarter, despite injuring his leg early in the second half. Bryant apparently hyperextended his knee, before tearing his tendon later in the half.
Stephen Curry scored 47 points in a dynamic performance for the Warriors, but Los Angeles played just enough late defense to hang on for a crucial win.
Los Angeles stayed one game ahead of Utah for the eighth playoff spot in the NBA Western Conference with two games to go. The Jazz hold the tiebreaker.
In Houston, Texas, Marc Gasol had 15 points and 12 rebounds as Memphis ended a 13-game losing streak in Houston.
Zach Randolph scored 15 points and Jerryd Bayless had 13 for the Grizzlies, who won in Houston for the first time since April 2006.
James Harden scored 30 points, but missed a potential game-tying jumper from near the top of the key just before the buzzer.
Memphis has won seven of eight games, while the Rockets lost for the third time in 11 home games.
In Miami, LeBron James scored 20 points in 29 minutes and Rashard Lewis added 19 as Miami topped Boston to match the franchise record for home wins in a season.
Dwyane Wade, back after missing six games with bone bruises around his right kneecap, scored 11 in 34 minutes for Miami, who won their 35th home game to match the standard set in 2004-2005.
The Heat erased an early 13-point deficit with a 41-point second quarter, shooting 16 for 19 in the period. Miami also made 12 three-pointers to push their season total to 686, another team record.
Jeff Green scored 25 for Boston, who played without Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett. The Celtics' bench was outscored 52-14.
In Salt Lake City, Utah, Al Jefferson tied a career high with 40 points, including a clutch jumper with 39 seconds left, to power Utah past Minnesota.
Jefferson scored 19 points on nine-of-11 shooting in the third to turn a seven-point deficit into an 82-81 lead entering the fourth. His 14-footer as the shot clock expired gave Utah a 101-98 lead with 39 seconds remaining.
In Indianapolis, Indiana, Deron Williams had 33 points and 14 assists as Brooklyn defeated Indiana to secure home-court advantage in the first round of the NBA playoffs.
Brook Lopez and Joe Johnson each had 24 points for the Nets, who have won four of their last five games.
David West had 26 points and nine rebounds and Paul George had 21 for the Pacers, who have lost three of four.
The Nets are guaranteed the No. 4 seed in the Eastern Conference and pulled within two games of the Pacers for No. 3.
In Cleveland, Ohio, Carmelo Anthony had 31 points and 14 rebounds in just three quarters as New York bounced back after having their winning streak stopped at 13 games one night earlier.


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By Rob Mahoney
It's hard to fathom that Anthony Davis is flying well under the radar after being the No. 1 pick and getting labeled a franchise-changing talent for the Hornets. But with the Lakers' domination of the news cycle, fellow rookie Damian Lillard's remarkable showing for the playoff-contending Trail Blazers and Davis' three-week injury absence from late November to early December, many have lost sight of the 19-year-old big man. Davis, however, has been every bit as good as his predraft hype suggested and, amazingly, he has even more terrifying potential than advertised.
This is the beginning of something truly special, and the fact that Davis isn't commanding the NBA world's attention shouldn't be mistaken for a lack of relevance. The most powerful force at work here is an innate inaccessibility in the game of a fundamentally weird player. Davis doesn't mesh with conventional standards of basketball stardom, starting with the fact that he isn't a go-to offensive option. You can't feed Davis on the low block, as he struggles with his back to the basket even against undersized players. You can't really set him up at the elbow, either, because he hasn't quite worked out all the kinks in his face-up game. There is no spot on the floor that enables Davis to be a scorer in isolation, and thus no means to reinforce his standing as a franchise player in the most obvious and direct way possible.
For many, this notion of a potential superstar without a plainly viable offensive game creates some basketball dissonance. Davis' promise as a defender may be universally accepted and lauded, but the players largely considered to be the league's best are far more similar to Lillard than Davis: smooth with the ball, in charge in crunch time and utterly unstoppable on offense for particularly dominant stretches. Davis isn't and may never be any of those things, and yet it hardly matters. Within his bizarre offensive game isn't just the next step in the natural progression of the big man, but a glimpse at a transcendent specimen several links ahead in the evolutionary chain. The 6-foot-10 Davis isn't merely set to be an all-world defender; he brings a groundbreaking package of offensive skills and instincts at a time when basketball is most amenable to his avant-garde game.
[Photo Gallery: No. 1 picks in the lottery era]
The league has come to a point where no offensive factor is more important than spacing, and no single trait is more crucial to a big man's success than his ability to contribute to that spacing. That doesn't necessarily mean that every big man on the floor has to stretch all the way out to the three-point line. Even range-less big men can contribute by better understanding when and where to cut to the hoop, and it's in that regard that Davis is well ahead of the curve. Tune in to any Hornets possession not directly involving Davis (No. 23 in the videos below) and you're likely to find him lurking on the weakside baseline -- the super highway of off-ball cutting:
Cuts through the paint from top to bottom can yield plenty of positive results, but the baseline provides an avenue for savvy offensive players to make full-speed moves toward the basket without impediment or concern over clutter in the lane. Davis uses this to his advantage especially when Greivis Vasquez and Robin Lopez execute the high pick-and-roll. Having those two players run that play may not be hugely productive in itself, but with Eric Gordon spotting up and Davis sneaking toward the rim for a potentially easy score, New Orleans has a surprising wealth of options. Whether Davis is cutting along the baseline or even spacing the floor from the free-throw-line extended, he's positioning himself to contribute to a play just by being on the floor. Whether he actually winds up scoring is somewhat secondary; high-functioning offenses use an arrangement of five different threats to create the best possible shot, and even when Davis isn't getting the two points himself (he's averaging 13.2 points in 30 minutes per game), he's drawing defensive attention or exploiting the lack of it.
That's a huge concept for a developing big man to grasp so early, especially when the rest of Davis' skill set makes him uniquely capable of creating -- and finding swaths of -- open space. The most direct means that Davis has of contributing to the Hornets' offense comes in the pick-and-roll, and it's through that device that he hints at the most absurd reaches of his potential. Simply having a quick, athletic finisher roll down the lane does wonders for an offense, and if that player is a threat to catch a lob, then the impact only intensifies.
Tyson Chandler has become one of the league's most genuinely helpful offensive players because of this ability. He scores just 12.4 points per game, but defenders are constantly concerned about the possibility that he might corral a lob and embarrass their back-line defense. As such, every step he takes is one that has to be defended. Every open avenue to the rim must be blocked off. Every moment in which he lingers around the rim must be attended to. Chandler makes opponents wary and weary, despite the fact that he likely has fewer touches than any other prominent member of the Knicks' rotation.
Davis, a fearsome lob fielder in his own right (he can dunk, finish soft if need be and double-clutch without losing balance), doesn't merely have the potential to mirror what Chandler does, but extend it. For all his value, Chandler moves in only one direction. If he's not actively moving toward the rim, then he doesn't create all that much offensive value. Davis is afforded options that Chandler is very clearly not. He can flare out to the wing for a mid-range jumper (a shot he makes fairly consistently in these situations, though shoots a poor percentage on overall), and does so often:
Of that same flare, Davis can also dribble to the rim (though he doesn't complete this play):
It's all on the table, and it gives coach Monty Williams a huge amount of flexibility as he toys with his offense and all of the pieces within it. Most of what New Orleans is running this season offensively is experimental, as Vasquez's rise, Ryan Anderson's arrival, Gordon's absence and the learning curve of Davis and fellow rookie Austin Rivers have made continuity a challenge. But as the Hornets settle in and continue to add talent, they have the frontcourt foundation necessary to build a fantastic spread offense that draws on what Davis does best to accentuate the skills across the roster.
Consider this: The Knicks' offense is about 11 points better per 100 possessions with Chandler on the floor this season, largely because of how well he works out of primary pick-and-roll actions. But what might he accomplish -- and how absurd might that on/off margin grow to become -- if his game were more diverse? What kind of impact could a player create if he could combine Chandler's specific potency with a more varied means of offensive distribution? We'll only know when Davis shows us.
• Golden State's Stephen Curry is having an outstanding shooting season, but Cleveland's Kyrie Irving warrants mention as perhaps the most ball-dominant guard to register among the leaders in three-point accuracy. Curry ranks second overall (46.1) and Toronto's Jose Calderon is eighth (42.7), but just a bit further down the list is Irving (41.5) -- a lead guard who takes a ton of his threes off the dribble with devastatingly efficient results. Considering that most of the other leaders in three-point percentage (including Curry) have the benefit of playing alongside other talented creators, Irving's outside shooting is a contextually remarkable feat.
• Just to make sure we all fully understand how ridiculous a season Larry Sanders is having: The Milwaukee big man is blocking 9.5 percent of the opposing team's two-point tries while he's on the floor, a mark that's almost double that of Dwight Howard, DeAndre Jordan, Anthony Davis and Josh Smith.
1. Russell Westbrook laughs in the face of lane claustrophobia
Many find fault with the Thunder guard's shot selection or playmaking judgment, and though he's improved his overall feel for the game rather significantly this season, some of those same basic issues are both lingering and undeniable. Westbrook gets a bit ahead of himself or outfits himself with blinders at times, but only because his game is guided by an underlying fearlessness that does much more good than harm.
He consistently spits in the face of basketball logic, namely by turning potentially dangerous situations into unexpected scoring opportunities. My favorite subset of those odds-breaking maneuvers: Westbrook's tendency to drive directly into traffic, navigate impossible quarters and either draw a foul or make the correct pass/shoot distinction. He's a scoring point guard first, but Westbrook is no fool; he understands the benefits of having all eyes on him, and he has done a terrific job this season of flirting with near-disaster, baiting opponents into bad defensive plays and profiting as a result.
2. A gold star for Landry Fields
It's difficult to view Fields' three-year, $19 million contract with the Raptors as anything but a disaster thus far, but here's a silver lining: The 24-year-old swingman has posted a LeBron-like 12.4 rebounding percentage in 13 games, punctuated by two double-digit rebounding efforts in his last three games. The rest of his offensive game remains an absolute mess, but there is some consolation in knowing that Fields registers among the small forward elite in this one area of performance.
3. So long, Kurt Thomas
The return of Amar'e Stoudemire has almost entirely removed Thomas from the Knicks' rotation, a development that's probably for the best, even if Stoudemire's particular brand of defense might actually be inferior to Thomas' near complete immobility. Still, to Thomas' credit, he frequently made opponents pay for so readily leaving him in order to help against Carmelo Anthony or J.R. Smith, a feat that ultimately made him marginally useful as a 40-year-old big man off the bench. He'll undoubtedly see the court whenever Mike Woodson observes a worrisome lack of scowling or deems his team to be in need of a hard fouler, but the days of Thomas an every-night player in New York are done. It's OK, Kurt -- you'll always have late November to mid-December.
4. The cold death of the Lakers
I and many others have taken part in the midseason autopsy of the Lakers, and I'm finally ready to completely write them out of the playoff picture. Oddly enough, what finally did it wasn't Pau Gasol's poor fit, Dwight Howard's ailing back, the poor play of most of L.A.'s bench players or the horribly undisciplined defense. Well, it's all of those things in part, but the straw that broke the back of my faith turned out to be a season-ending hip injury to Jordan Hill -- an energy-instilling role player whose presence on the Lakers' roster this season was an open question over the summer. This marks a potentially fitting end for a particularly glitzy iteration of one of the NBA's glamour franchises; the death of its playoff-contending hopes comes not because of some dramatic end, but because a former lottery pick that two teams had previously folded on won't be available to infuse a shot of life (even at the cost of some harmfully energetic over-rotations on D) into a slogging rotation.
5. Where Dion Waiters belongs
No. 4 pick Waiters has started just a single game for the Cavaliers since the turn of the calendar year, making it natural to wonder if a bench role is more natural for a player so clearly conditioned to coming off the pine. Shoot-happy, ball-dominant guards can play nice within the context of a starting five, but there's often no need to force such restraint. Rather than cram Waiters' shot-creating potential into a more confined role, it may in fact be best to stagger him and Kyrie Irving for the sake of more evenly distributing resources. It's way, way too early to tell -- both in terms of sample size and the Cavs' team construction -- if this should be the long-term plan with Waiters, but the early returns are interesting: 15.5 points (42.5 percent from the field, 23.5 percent from three-point range), 1.7 assists and 2.2 turnovers in 26 minutes per game as a sub; and 14 points (36.6 percent from the field, 32.8 percent from three-point range), 3.5 assists, and two turnovers in 32 minutes per game as a starter.
6. Don't touch Darren Collison
Speed can be an incredible asset in today's NBA, and for Collison it often is. The Dallas point guard doesn't have outstanding court vision or particularly creative scoring instincts; he's merely faster than most players who are asked to guard him and can put pressure on opponents in transition and half-court situations alike by way of his speed.
That said, when Collison's quicks don't come through -- or when an opponent preempts one of his drives with a good rotation -- he crumbles. He may well be one of the league's worst finishers when contested, has relatively poor body control overall and doesn't have any knack whatsoever for drawing contact. The speed gets him so far, and often earns him open looks at layups or floaters when the Mavs' offense is clicking just right. But breathe on him as he tries to convert and his hopes of scoring disappear.
7. Blake Griffin, flipping the script
Conventional basketball thinking regarding post-up play dictates that those with size advantages should back down their opponents while those with speed advantages should face up before attacking. Such guidelines matter not to Griffin. Although the Clippers' All-Star forward has both advantages on many nights, he's actually begun switching up the general rule as a means of overpowering opponents by charging directly into them after facing up -- in effect challenging opponents to keep up with his first step and then punishing them for doing so. It's maneuvers like these that give some the impression that Griffin has an unformed post game, all the while ignoring the fact that face-up play can be just as efficient as back-to-the-basket play -- even if Griffin's approach may seem odd. Working off the dribble while facing the hoop typically affords Griffin the opportunity to use all manner of fakes and spins, but in these cases allows him a step or two to bulldoze his defender with his momentum. It's a charging violation waiting to happen, but an interesting development nonetheless.
8. Give David Lee his due
Lee's game is well known at this point, and yet I still don't hear the Golden State forward mentioned consistently enough for my liking among the league's best-passing big men. Griffin is a wonderful playmaker, as are both Gasols, Josh Smith, Boris Diaw and Joakim Noah. But Lee is right there with that group, and likely a step above Nene, Greg Monroe and the next tier. His ability to set up the Warriors' shooters and cutters from the high post has been tremendously helpful this season, especially because the team's best ball-handlers are also its most lethal marksmen. Orchestrating through Lee opens up the chance to use the elbow as an offensive fulcrum, revolving around that post as opposed to depending too heavily on the backcourt to create off the dribble. There's room for Lee, Stephen Curry, Jarrett Jack and Klay Thompson to all take turns initiating the offense, but it's the balance that's created between them that makes Golden State so interesting.Statistical support for this post provided by NBA.com.


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60 seconds with Jenny Jones on small-cap tech
Jenny Jones explains where she is finding mispriced growth opportunities in small-cap technology companies.
Previously technology investors focused a great deal on semi-conductors. But we believe optical systems are becoming increasingly relevant given the data services that are being built (for example, Amazon Web Services and Google).
We think there is a long-term trend in this segment, and in the small-cap market in particular there are some mis-priced growth opportunities.


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Meadowsweet Herb
Veterinarian Reviewed on June 15, 2012 by Paulina Nelega, RH
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Meadowsweet Herb
Meadowsweet Herb is one of the most widespread wild herbs that grow throughout the regions of Asia and Europe. It can also grow at the northeastern regions of America. Its other names include Dropwort, Filipendula ulmaria, Queen of the Meadow, Trumpet week, Pride of the Meadow, and Rios Cuchulainn.
Meadowsweet Herb is an attractive plant in gardens because of its pleasant sweet almond and wintergreen aroma, its dark-green wrinkled leaves and reddish stalks that stands up to three feet high.
The leaves of Meadowsweet Herb are used for medicine, while the flowers are mostly used for flavoring and as a natural sweetener for teas and other drinks.
History and Origin
Meadowsweet Herb is one of the three revered herbs popularized by Druids. In Germany, it was licensed by the German E Commission as a standard medicinal tea for common colds and fever, influenza, kidney and bladder problems, and rheumatism. It was also written that Meadowsweet Herb is effective in the fast recovery from colic disorders and can eradicate wavering and habitual change in the stomach
Meadowsweet Herb is highly appreciated for its medicinal uses more than its decorative attributes in the gardens. The fresh leaves can be used to flavor fruit salads and sorbets. It can also be made into diuretic tea that is very good for relaxing and as a remedy for headaches.
Ancient Uses
Meadowsweet Herb has been used in folk medicine as a cure for coughs and colds. It was also traditionally used as a pain reliever for menstrual cramps, headache, and fever. Meadowsweet Herb was also proven as an effective herb against bacteria, which caused diarrhea. It was also soaked in rainwater and was used as skin conditioner and astringent by women during the early times.
Throughout history, Meadowsweet Herb has been widely used in homes. Most housewives have used the herb for cleaning, or as an air freshener by drying bunches of tiny white florets and placing them in cabinets and on the floors, and as a flavoring for beers, wines and soups.
Modern Uses
Meadowsweet Herb is effective in the treatment of hyper-acidity, heartburn, gastritis and peptic ulcer. It is also a very good herb to fight organisms that cause dysentery, pneumonia, and diphtheria. The root of Meadowsweet Herb is a good antiseptic and when chewed, can relieve headaches. The flowers are good for curing diarrhea, common colds, and for kidney and gall bladder diseases.
The therapeutic importance of Meadowsweet Herb is similar to that of aspirin, but it is safer and does not have any damaging side-effects. It is a good antacid and highly effective for treating indigestion, hiatus hernia, and in relieving intestinal wind and distension.
Side Effects
Meadowsweet Herb is not advisable for people who are allergic to aspirin as it contains some amount of salicylic. Similarly, it is not advisable for children below sixteen years old suffering from high fevers in order to avoid the risk of Reyes syndrome. Meadowsweet Herb is also not good for people with Asthma as it may induce the symptoms of asthma.
Our Expert
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If there are any inmates reading the site, you might want to pay attention. Instead of polished steel or gleaming ceramic, this letter opener's razor-edged blade is made from 100 percent recycled paper mixed with a water-based resin derived from cashew shells.
It's like a $45 prison shank that can be used to open your mail without shredding the envelopes—instead of settling a grudge between cell blocks. And it comes with a handle made of sustainably harvested poplar wood, and packaging that can presumably be recycled into more eco-friendly shivs. [UncommonGoods via BLTD]


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It was a year filled with a lot of individual accomplishments linking players to team history: Johan Santana's no-hitter, R.A. Dickey's mythical season culminating with a Cy Young Award, David Wright becoming the franchise leader in hits, among others.
None of those individual accomplishments led to much winning, however. It once again shows that baseball is not about the individual - it's about the 25 players on the active roster.
I know it doesn't always seem like there's light at the end of the tunnel... On Sandy Alderson's watch, the Mets have traded a an awesome switch hitter and Cy Young Award winner, lost a batting champion to free agency, and seen the record decline in each of his first two seasons of control. But when Sandy took over as General Manager 26 months ago, we knew this process wouldn't be quick and we knew much work needed to be done - even though in our hearts we all wanted an immediate transformation.
I do think the Mets are on a positive track. It hasn't included a major investment in the big league roster over the last three winters and there have been some unpopular decisions along the way as well. But there has been a consistent course of action ever since Sandy was hired. When the ship finally sets sail, it's clear it will contain young, controllable, and dynamic talent with payroll flexibility to augment the roster as needed. Some of it will be homegrown, some of it will be parlayed from both Dickey and Carlos Beltran. It will all be led by David Wright. I believe in that vision, and I think the plan is moving forward with progress at every junction.
As we head into 2013, we arrive at another one of those junctions. When I look back over the last year, I see an organization which still needs a ton of work, but a ton of work has already been accomplished: they have gotten younger, their pitching has continued to develop, their minor leagues has taken major strides forward, and they are positioning themselves to make the major investments they need to make in future seasons. Rome wasn't built in a day, or a year for that matter. But they're getting there, and I'm sticking with the Mets - I hope you will too.
On behalf of everyone of us at MetsBlog, I wanted to wish everyone a Happy New Year, and thanks for reading. Without you all, none of this is possible. Personally, this my is home on the internet, and I so much enjoy photographing, writing and sharing my thoughts and insight about the Mets with you, even if we always don't agree on the individual topics. However, we all share a common goal for a championship and many championships in the future. I do believe the team is getting closer to that goal, and hope we as fans will be spending more time celebrating and less time lamenting in the coming year.
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Xenophon awaits deportation from Malaysia
By Max Blenkin, AAP Updated February 16, 2013, 5:23 pm
Independent Senator Nick Xenophon is facing deportation from Malaysia after being refused entry as the head of an unofficial parliamentary delegation to review the country's electoral system.
Senator Xenophon said Malaysia's opposition had expressed concerns that an election, to be held by the end of April, would not be fair and would not reflect the will of the people.
He and other Australian MPs were to meet opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim, as well as Malaysia's minister in charge of parliamentary affairs, Mohammed Nazri, and members of the group Bersih, the Coalition for Clean and Fair Elections.
"It seems that a member of the Australian parliament is not allowed into Malaysia because I am a supposed security risk," he told Sky News.
Senator Xenophon arrived in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday morning, a day ahead of the other members of his delegation, Liberal Dr Mal Washer, Nationals Senator John Williams and ALP MP Steve Georganas.
Malaysian immigration officials told him there was a technical glitch with his passport, then escorted him to an area of holding cells, although he was not put in a cell.
He was allowed to keep his phone, which enabled him to conduct interviews with Australian media. He also transmitted an image of himself awaiting deportation.
"I was eventually told apologetically by immigration officials that I am on a watchlist, that there are orders from above in terms of security concerns and I have to be deported on the next flight out of here," he said.
Senator Xenophon acknowledged he had been critical of Malaysia's human rights record.
Last year he visited Malaysia as a member of an international fact finding mission, invited by opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim to assess the electoral system.
During the visit he observed a large demonstration calling for electoral reform. TV images show he was close enough to experience the effects of tear gas fired by authorities to disperse protesters.
Senator Xenophon later told parliament there were serious concerns about the integrity of the country's election rolls ahead of the election.
The election is expected to be a close contest between the National Front coalition, which has governed Malaysia since independence from Britain in 1957, and opposition leader Anwar's three-party alliance.
Senator Xenophon's detention prompted a diplomatic flurry.
Foreign Minister Bob Carr said Australian High Commissioner Miles Kupa had made direct contact with Senator Xenophon at the airport and was seeking his release.
Mr Kupa was also urgently pursuing an explanation from Malaysian authorities. As well, Australia's concerns had been raised with Malaysia's Foreign Minister, Minister for Home Affairs and High Commissioner to Australia.
Senator Carr said he had personally sought to contact Malaysia's foreign minister.
"We are seeking a full explanation of this. We think it is sad for a friendly country to deport an Australian member of parliament who was up there for peaceful purposes," he told reporters in Sydney.
Senator Carr noted that Australia didn't send official election observers to other countries unless they were invited.
"He was going there as a member of parliament in a private capacity and we find it disappointing that he is turned away," he said.
No Malaysian officials have explained why Senator Xenophon was detained.
Ibrahim Yaacob, chief of staff to opposition leader Ibrahim, said the deportation was a black mark for Malaysia.
"Where is the fair play, where is the democracy? It's not as if the senator is a terrorist," he told the Associated Press in Kuala Lumpur.
Senator Williams said the visit, planned two months ago, would not proceed but he did not believe a protest by Australia would help.
"They have their reasons why they stopped him at the airport and I'm sure in time these can be talked through," he said.
"It will settle down in a few weeks' time and we'll look at whether we can make a visit then."
Senator Xenophon was expected to depart late on Saturday, Kuala Lumpur time, and arrive in Melbourne on Sunday morning.


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Artworks by Baton Rouge artist Frank Hayden are found throughout our city, from the campuses of LSU and Southern University to public plazas. Students will learn about the life and work of this preeminent Louisiana sculptor whose artworks, which reflect deep spiritual and humanistic concerns with universal themes, are made of wood, plaster, fiberglass, and stone.
This Art Exhibition Guided Tour is available from March 24, 2020 - September 15, 2020.
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This colorful exhibition focuses on the sensory experience of color as seen in the work of seven nationally-renowned artists. While touring this exhibition, your students will learn about artistic and scientific concepts such as optics, color theory, and prisms. Click here to learn more about the exhibition.
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Even as tea party idol Michele Bachmann has emerged as a prominent contender for the Republican presidential nomination, the popularity of the tea party movement among the US public is slumping to a new low.
That's the message of a new CNN/Opinion Research poll that asked whether Americans have a favorable opinion of various people and groups.
When it came to "the tea party movement," known for its hard line on federal spending and deficits, only 31 percent of respondents said they have a favorable view. That's down from 37 percent in mid-July, and the lowest level since the CNN poll began asking the question in January 2010.
Fifty-one percent of Americans said their view of the tea party is unfavorable, the most ever and the first time a majority of Americans have held that view in the survey. The poll was taken last weekend, Aug. 5 to Aug. 7.
However the downshift in tea party esteem hasn't dimmed Ms. Bachmann's own star, at least so far.
Many viewers saw her as a winner in a televised Republican debate Thursday night, and the CNN poll finds that many Americans would vote for her if she wins the presidential nomination in 2012 (45 percent, versus 51 percent who said they'd prefer to reelect President Obama).
For comparison, some polls show a generic "Republican" enjoying roughly that same level of support against Obama, while the CNN poll found slightly stronger support for Mitt Romney (48 percent) and Rick Perry (46 percent).
Although various factors may have played a role in the survey results, the declining approval for the tea party comes after one prominent event in which the movement's followers played a big role: the debt talks in Washington that ended recently in a patched-together compromise.
Democrats wanted a deal that included increased tax revenues, along with spending cuts, as part of a deficit-reduction package accompanying a vote to raise the ceiling on US Treasury borrowing.
Republicans stood against any deal that boosted federal tax revenues, with tea-party-aligned lawmakers among the firmest on that point. Some, including Bachmann, went a step further, saying they would not support any deal to allow the Treasury to go deeper into debt.
An impassioned body of Americans agrees with that view, arguing that a radical move to downsize government is needed immediately to liberate a debt-laden economy.
Many economists and finance experts, however, while agreeing that the current fiscal path is not sustainable, argue that a refusal to raise the debt ceiling would have caused such deep spending cuts that the resulting jolt would have damaged an already weak economy.
They argued, as well, that America's credit rating could suffer as the world witnessed budgetary chaos, with the Treasury wrestling with which bills it would or would not pay. (The US has been borrowing about 40 cents for every dollar of federal spending this year.)
As the nation neared that brink, the White House, in an apparent jab at the tea party, argued that "cooler heads" would prevail, and a compromise would be reached.
In the end, a deal happened. But it wasn't the "grand bargain" that some had hoped for, which would have reduced deficits by $4 trillion over the next decade, including entitlement cuts and some tax-revenue increases. The final deal is expected to cut future deficits by about half that amount.
Many budget experts believe a credible $4 trillion bargain could have averted the recent move by Standard & Poor's to downgrade its credit rating of US Treasury debt.
Fiscal conservatives including tea party members put their stamp on the final deal. The compromise contained echoes of their "cut, cap, and balance" platform (spending cuts, hard limits on the rise of future spending, and consideration of a balanced-budget amendment to the Constitution).
The debt talks gave some tea party members a chance to espouse their ideas on national TV, but is also exposed them to some criticism from within Republican ranks (the "hobbits" comment, for example, from Sen. John McCain of Arizona) and from outside (words like "terrorist" and "extortionist" surfaced in Democratic circles).
Now Bachmann finds herself on the cover of Newsweek, but with what appears to be an intentionally unflattering, wild-eyed look on her face.
Meanwhile, if the tea party has taken a hit from the difficult budget battle, so has Obama. According to Gallup polling, the president's approval rating is at a recent low of 41 percent, down from the mid-40s in July.


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Bathtub is perfect idea if you want to have unique bathroom where you can relax. The look of the bath is very important if you want to achieve perfect relaxing atmosphere. From the following photos you can see that big window with breathtaking view can make the space in the bathroom more unique, calm and perfect for relaxing. But if you can't have big window with a view in the bathroom then you can choose more dark and tone down colors for the bathroom that will make the atmosphere in the bathroom more calm and relaxing.
Decluttering the bathroom will give it a freshly updated look. If you're space challenged, look at how you can improve on existing storage. Adding pull-out drawers (that sort items easier) into a cabinet is an easy weekend upgrade. Standard sizes of pull-out drawers are available at most home improvement stores. You're now on your final bathroom decorating stages. This part's like adding a giant bow to a present. Donate or throw away your old, mismatched towels and add new soft goods to your bathroom. An accent color or pattern would be a modern design touch.
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Discover the magic at the end of the world! Patagonia is a vast and diverse region covering the south of Chile and Argentina, with dramatic mountain formations, smoky volcanoes, flat barren pampas and expansive ice fields. The region is home to some of the most impressive sights in the Southern Hemisphere and to some of the world's most classic trekking routes. Patagonia encompasses ancient forests, glaciers, lakes, rivers and fjords, and fauna including guanacos, flamingos, condors, foxes and pumas.
EcoCamp Patagonia, Torres del Paine National Park, Chile is located:
Latitude: 50°57'46.95"S | Longitude: 72°51'49.80"O | Elevation: 175m
1,984 km / 1,233 miles south from the Chile's capital, Santiago
4,241 km / 2,635 miles south from Rio de Janeiro
9,625 km / 5,980 miles from Sydney
10,212 km / 6,346 miles from New York
13,300 km / 8,264 miles from London
16,897 km / 10,500 miles from Tokyo
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purpleexcavator had een nieuw gecodeerde website ontwerp nodig en lanceerde daarom een wedstrijd op 99designs.
Een winnaar werd gekozen uit21 ontwerpen ingezonden door7 freelance designers.
Coded template (usable in Dreamweaver) for new commodity trading site.
Open to ideas for a new tagline.
Desired Style:
The feel should be clean and professional. Visitors are coming to get Paul's advice on the markets, so we want to present him as a smart guy. :-)
Accepted File Formats:
psd (design), html or css
I need a coded template that can be used in Dreamweaver for a new milk
and grain trading site, PozTrading.com. The users of the site are
large dairy farm owners who follow the milk, grain & other commodity
markets. The design should speak to wholesome, middle America
farmers. It should be simple and easy to use as the primary users are
Elements needed are the logo, site design layout, layout for blog-like
page. The website will have five pages that should each be accessible
from a navigation bar, the sections are:
Home / Markets / Dairy Blog / Hedging Resources / About
Once a winner has been selected, I will need all source files after
making payment. The contest ends December 13th.
If you have any questions or want more details about the business, do
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UPDATE ---> In marketing materials we sometimes use "Got Poz?" as a tagline, designers can incorporate that into the design if it feels right.


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"The effect of nasal shape on the thermal conditioning of inhaled air: Using clinical tomographic data to build a large-scale statistical shape model", Computers in Biology and Medicine, vol. 117, 2020.
"A low-cost and easy-to-use phantom for cone-beam geometry calibration of a tomographic X-ray system", 9th Conference on Industrial Computed Tomography, Padova, Italy, 2019. Download paper (1.93 MB)
"Matlab® toolbox for semi-automatic segmentation of the human nasal cavity based on active shape modeling", Computers in Biology and Medicine, vol. 105, pp. 27-38, 2019.
"Methods for characterization and optimisation of measuring performance of stereoscopic x-ray systems with image intensifiers", Measurement Science and Technology, vol. 30, issue 10, 2019.
"High quality statistical shape modelling of the human nasal cavity and applications", Royal Society Open Science, vol. 5, issue 12, 2018. Download paper (1.85 MB)
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ICANN and the new gTLD Program
ICANN is a multi-stakeholder, non-profit organisation, incorporated in California, USA. It is responsible for the delegation of generic Top Level Domains (gTLDs) on the Internet, such as the familiar .COM or .ORG domain names, or the lesser known .AERO or .MUSEUM. These gTLDs stand apart from country code TLDs such as .ZA and .UK, which are allocated based on the United Nations ISO country code list.
In 2012, ICANN embarked on a program to facilitate the application and launch of new TLDs into the Internet. In June 2012, ICANN announced that it had received 1930 applications, dotDurban (.durban) being one of them. In addition to this application 16 others were filed from Africa, including dotAfrica (.Africa), dotCapeTown (.CapeTown) and dotJoburg (.Joburg).
A prominent feature of the new gTLD programme is the appearance of Geographic Names. Several other prominent international cities and regions have also submitted applications to ICANN for their corresponding Geo TLDs.


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It's not easy being a millennial. In this new tongue-in-cheek video, millennials — those born roughly between 1982 and 2002 — apologize for turning out the way they have and, well, just being terrible in general.
As one person in the video confesses, "We're self-centered. We're entitled. We're narcissistic, lazy and immature."
Of course, they do take some subtle digs at the baby boomers who raised them for maybe playing a role in causing our country's problems — you know, little things like war, a recession, the housing bubble, college costs and loss of jobs, just to name a few.
Sure, the millennials may not be ambitious, but don't ever question their passive-aggressive techniques.
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Willow Garage Support Site Goes Live
With the Beta Program robots on their way out into the world, we've launched the Willow Garage Support Site to provide a single location for PR2 users to get all of their support questions answered. On the site, you can access resources including the PR2 manual, repair procedures, mailing lists, and maintenance support tickets.
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6 Lemon Sweets We Love in NYC
Fresh, bright, and plenty light for warm weather eating: we love lemon desserts. Lemon works just about anywhere in the world of sweets, from pudding to pie to cupcakes, and instantly makes for a refreshing treat.
Click through the slideshow above (or click directly to the slides below) for our picks of lemony sweets to seek out in New York.
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With a stay at Koox Casa de las Palomas Boutique Hotel in Merida (Centro), you'll be minutes from Merida English Library and close to Teatro Peon Contreras. This 4-star hotel is within close proximity of Anthropology and History Museum and Hidalgo Park. Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless Internet access and concierge services. Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 9 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries. Conveniences include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided daily.
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Monday that it is awarding $400,000 to the Baltimore Development Corp. to evaluate potentially contaminated property in the city for cleanup and redevelopment.
The BDC, the city's economic development agency, is to receive two grants of $200,000 each after Oct. 1 to assess sites for contamination with hazardous substances or specifically with petroleum products.
Shawn M. Garvin, the EPA's Mid-Atlantic regional administrator, said the grant funding is intended to serve as a catalyst for urban revitalization. He noted that the agency has given the city $1.6 million in brownfields redevelopment grants since 1995.
The announcement was made at 1111 Light St. in Federal Hill, a $35 million residential and office redevelopment of a former department store where arsenic in the soil and an old underground fuel tank complicated the project, said Gary Suskauer, the BDC's brownfields program director.


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- The Loop Browser can filter by loop type and allows drag and drop of multiple loops into your project simultaneously.
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Get complete step-by-step instructions and information on all the features in Logic. For a detailed list of enhancements and fixes in current and previous versions of Logic, refer to the Logic Pro X release notes.
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- Relocate the Sound Library to an external storage device to save space on your Mac Learn more
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- Alchemy allows numerical editing of parameter values.
- Dragging one automation point over another now aligns them vertically.
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- This update also contains numerous stability and performance improvements.
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- ChromaVerb is a sophisticated new algorithmic reverb with a colorful, interactive interface for creating rich acoustic spaces. Learn more
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Clinical Laboratory Evaluation of Chronic Orthostatic Intolerance
Evaluation of Chronic Orthostatic Intolerance
National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC)
Brief Summary
This study will conduct tests with patients with primary chronic orthostatic intolerance (COI) to learn more about this disorder of the autonomic nervous system. Healthy normal volunteers and patients 18 years of age and older with COI may be eligible for this study. Participants undergo one or more of the following tests and procedures: - Blood studies, including arterial catheter insertion to measure blood pressure and collect arterial blood samples, blood flow studies using sensors applied to the skin and a pressure cuff around a limb, blood volume studies using injection of radioactively labeled human serum albumin and gene studies to look for genetic abnormalities associated with certain proteins. - Imaging studies, including CT scan of the adrenal glands, heart ultrasound, and PET scanning. - Electrocardiogram - Microdialysis to measures levels of chemicals in the body fluid of certain tissues. A thin tube is inserted into the skin and a solution is passed through it. Chemicals in the body tissues enter the solution in the tube. The solution is collected and the chemical levels are measured. - Neck suction. Neck suction is applied to test a reflex the brain uses to regulate blood pressure. - Perometry. Limb volume is measured using an infrared light that moves up the limb. - Quantitative sudomotor axon reflex test to evaluate an aspect of autonomic nervous system function. A small amount of a brain chemical (acetylcholine) is applied to the skin with a tiny amount of electricity, and the sweat in a nearby patch of skin is measured. - Skin electrical conduction test using sensors on the skin to measure sweat production. - Skin and core temperature measurements using sensors on the skin and in the ear canal. - Tilt table test. The subject lies on a table, secured with straps around the chest and legs. Sensors are placed on the arms and chest to monitor blood pressure, pulse rate, and heart rhythm. A catheter is placed in a vein in each arm to collect blood samples and give drugs. Another catheter is placed in an artery to draw blood and monitor blood pressure. The subject is given an infusion of norepinephrine and epinephrine, and baseline measures and blood samples are taken. The table is tilted upright and more measurements and blood samples are taken at intervals for up to 30 minutes. The table is returned to a horizontal position and additional measurements and samples may be taken. Drugs may be administered during the tests, including acetylcholine, epinephrine, and norepinephrine, radioactive chemicals used in imaging studies, and drugs that affect blood vessels, heart rate, and force of heart contractions.
Detailed Description
This protocol is to identify and characterize distinct types of chronic orthostatic intolerance (COI). COI can be a manifestation of primary chronic autonomic failure, which is covered under a separate protocol. The present protocol concerns patients with COI who under resting conditions have intact sympathetic neurocirculatory function. COI can reflect different pathophysiologic mechanisms; until now, few studies have attempted to distinguish these mechanisms in individual patients. We hypothesize that results of clinical assessment and physiologic, chemical, pharmacologic, and imaging tests will reveal internally consistent patterns that distinguish particular forms of COI. We wish to determine the relative frequencies of these forms in a referral population. The first phase of testing is to identify sympathetic neurocirculatory failure, baroreflex failure, and secondary causes of COI (hypovolemia, excessive orthostatic venous pooling, or excessive orthostatic extravasation). In a subsequent inpatient phase, tilt table testing is done, with concurrent hemodynamic and chemical measurements, to confirm subtypes of postural tachycardia syndrome and neurocardiogenic syncope. The results of these evaluations will be used for stratification of specific, pathophysiologically defined diagnostic groups for therapeutic protocols. In an off-site study, we will evaluate members of a large family where COI seems to be transmitted as an autosomal dominant trait.
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- INCLUSION CRITERIA: The subjects are patients with COI and adult healthy volunteers of similar age, gender, and body mass. Participation in this protocol is offered to people 18 years old or older, independently of gender, race, age, ethnicity, religion, or any other demographic or sociopolitical classifications. The subjects in the second off-site study are family members of the identified proband. Participation in this protocol is offered to people 18 years old or older, independently of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or any other demographic or sociopolitical classifications. In the second off-site study, participation is also offered to subjects 10 to 17 years old, provided that appropriate informed consent/assent has been given by the subject and his/her parent or guardian. EXCLUSION CRITERIA: Age: Minors younger than 18 years old are excluded, except for the off-site study. Advanced age does not constitute an exclusion criterion. For subjects more than 55 years old, carotid Doppler studies are done, and subjects with significant carotid disease (stenosis by atherosclerosis) are excluded. In the off-site study, minors younger than 10 years old are excluded. For the second off-site study, minors younger than 10 years old are excluded. Advanced age does not constitute an exclusion criterion. Except for the second off-site study, people less than 18 years old are excluded. Risk: A candidate subject is excluded if, in the judgment of the Principal Investigator or Clinical Director, protocol participation would place the subject at substantially increased acute medical risk. This includes the risks associated with air travel to the NIH. A candidate subject is excluded if, in the opinion of the Principal Investigator or Clinical Director, the medical risk outweighs the potential scientific benefit. Disqualifying Conditions: A candidate subject is excluded if there is a disqualifying condition. Examples of disqualifying conditions are hepatic or renal failure, a history of tachyarrhythmias, symptomatic congestive heart failure, severe anemia, psychosis, refractory ventricular arrhythmias, symptomatic coronary heart disease, diabetes mellitus, hyperthyroidism, and allergy or sensitivity to iodinated contrast media or any of the planned drugs. A positive HIV rest result does not necessarily exclude a patient from participating. Medications: A candidate subject is excluded if clinical considerations require that the patient continue treatment with a drug likely to interfere with the scientific results. Examples are tricyclic antidepressants, anticoagulants, beta-adrenoceptor blockers, phenothiazines, barbiturates, monoamine oxidase inhibitors, acetaminophen, and alpha-adrenoceptor agonists or antagonists. Patients on one or more of these drugs are not excluded, if the drugs are tapered and discontinued before undergoing the clinical laboratory testing. Patients are not to discontinue any medications before the patient or the patient's doctor discusses this with the Principal Investigator. If it is decided that discontinuing medications would be unsafe, then the patient is excluded from the study. Patients with known or suspected allergy or hypersensitivity to any test drug are excluded. Patients unable to discontinue nicotine or alcohol for 24 hours prior to evaluation are excluded. Patients with chronic orthostatic intolerance often take several medications that could interfere with the scientific results of this protocol. Temporary discontinuation of medications as outpatients, even with the approval of the referring physician, introduces some risk. To maximize patient safety, we may admit patients for monitoring as inpatients while medications are tapered or stopped. In the second off-site study, subjects are tested while on their usual medications. Herbal Medicines and Dietary Supplements: Certain herbal medicines or dietary supplements are known or suspected to interfere with the experimental results, and such herbal medicines or dietary supplements must be discontinued before enrollment in the study. In cases where the subjects wish to continue their herbal medicines or dietary supplements while on study, and search of the available medical literature fails to identify effects that are known or expected to interfere with the experimental results, then the subjects may participate. Subjects in the off-site study may continue their herbal medicines or dietary supplements. Practical Limitations: Patients in whom we feel it would be difficult to insert a catheter into a vein are excluded. Subjects who are not expected clinically to tolerate lying still during the procedures are excluded. In the second off-site study, if an i.v. cannot be placed, or the subject refuses to have an i.v. placed then a DNA sample may be obtained by buccal smear or obtaining saliva. Pregnancy: Pregnant or lactating women are excluded. In the second off-site study, pregnancy is not an exclusion criterion. The Investigators may also exclude a subject from further participation, such as in the event of known or suspect falsification of medical history information or refusal to undergo planned tests or procedures, without loss of benefits to which the subject was previously entitled.
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Most clinical trials are designated as phase 1, 2, 3, or 4, based on the type of questions that study is seeking to answer:
In Phase 1 (Phase I) clinical trials, researchers test a new drug or treatment in a small group of people (20-80) for the first time to evaluate its safety, determine a safe dosage range, and identify side effects.
In Phase 2 (Phase II) clinical trials, the study drug or treatment is given to a larger group of people (100-300) to see if it is effective and to further evaluate its safety.
In Phase 3 (Phase III) clinical trials, the study drug or treatment is given to large groups of people (1,000-3,000) to confirm its effectiveness, monitor side effects, compare it to commonly used treatments, and collect information that will allow the drug or treatment to be used safely.
In Phase 4 (Phase IV) clinical trials, post marketing studies delineate additional information including the drug's risks, benefits, and optimal use.
These phases are defined by the Food and Drug Administration in the Code of Federal Regulations.
In Phase 1 (Phase I) clinical trials, researchers test a new drug or treatment in a small group of people (20-80) for the first time to evaluate its safety, determine a safe dosage range, and identify side effects.
In Phase 2 (Phase II) clinical trials, the study drug or treatment is given to a larger group of people (100-300) to see if it is effective and to further evaluate its safety.
In Phase 3 (Phase III) clinical trials, the study drug or treatment is given to large groups of people (1,000-3,000) to confirm its effectiveness, monitor side effects, compare it to commonly used treatments, and collect information that will allow the drug or treatment to be used safely.
In Phase 4 (Phase IV) clinical trials, post marketing studies delineate additional information including the drug's risks, benefits, and optimal use.
These phases are defined by the Food and Drug Administration in the Code of Federal Regulations.


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The Enchanted Boomerang is a unique ranged weapon that can be fired rapidly at a medium distance.
The Enchanted Boomerang returns after reaching its maximum distance or colliding with an object, and can then be thrown again. While in the air, it releases blue, purple and yellow small sparks that fly through walls and give off light, allowing the player to check for things deep in distant walls without having to stand near them.
While it will generally only strike one enemy if it collides with one on its initial forward path, it will strike through all enemies in its return path and still knock them all back considerably, making it useful for dealing with hordes of enemies if aimed strategically.
This item can be found in naturally spawned Chests.
An Enchanted Boomerang can be upgraded into the Flamarang with 10 Hellstone Bars, a more powerful boomerang weapon.
There is a bug where if you jump right next to a wall and throw the boomerang, it will go through the wall. This will also work with any other boomerang.
- A very useful tool for clearing large amounts of monsters out at once. Aiming for just above the group so that it flies over their heads will cause the Boomerang to sweep downwards for its return, striking through them on the return path. In addition to damaging the entire mob at once, it will also knock them back with several times the force of a normal hit.
- The Enchanted Boomerang can also be used for the task of cave hopping by throwing it at a cave wall. The light particles can be used to find naturally-occurring caves hidden behind walls. Another similar technique is to throw one, and then go behind any wall. The boomerang will go through the wall on return, thus helping reveal hidden ores.
- Also, if angled correctly (slightly below the character's waist), then it can go through one-block thick walls. This is useful for hitting mobs outside a house, but is limited as it can only be thrown at a certain angle. It can also be thrown through doors this way.
- This Boomerang resembles the one used by Link in the popular video game series "The Legend of Zelda".
- There is a "glitch" where an enchanted boomerang can go through a door if it hits the door around its limit of range.
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Jet Edge Earns Governor's Award
Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton recently presented waterjet-cutting-system manufacturer Jet Edge, Inc., St. Michel, MN, an Annual Governor's International Trade Award. The award recognizes Minnesota businesses that have exhibited "exceptional progress and success in international trade…recognizing the positive effect that exports and trade have on the state's economy and job growth."Jet Edge maintains sales offices throughout the United States and in Shanghai, China, as well as distributors in Canada, Mexico, Europe, Asia/Pacific, South America and the Middle East/Africa. It derives 26 percent of total revenue from international sales and has experienced three consecutive years of growth in export sales.
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Opening night for the Colorado Ballet's holiday favorite, "The Nutcracker," wouldn't be the same without the Nutcracker Sugarplums. This year, 37 second-grade girls were introduced on stage at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House by perennial master of ceremonies, Dr. Toby Cole.
They were also sprinkled with "fairy dust" and given a Nutcracker figurine as a souvenir of their special night.
One of Colorado Ballet Guild's most successful fund-raisers, the Sugarplum program was started by Anna Bates as a means of raising money for the company and sparking an appreciation for the art of dance in young people.
The program is so popular that once the bids go out, a 100 percent acceptance rate is the norm, not the exception.
Each class of Sugarplums participates in activities ranging from a mother-daughter tea to a father-daughter broomball party. The girls also attend a ballet performance and participate in a holiday ornament exchange.
They are presented for the first time at a ball held the evening before opening night. This year, the family-oriented fete was at the Brown Palace Hotel; Mary Frances Hummel and Kim Reifsnider were the chairmen.
Auxiliary members Paige O'Brien and Susan Warner McCann chaired the 2007 Sugarplum program. Jean Armstrong is president of the Colorado Ballet Auxiliary.
The 2007 Sugarplums are Lila Reed Arnold; Grace Hannah-Cooper Berlind; Erin Lynn Buckley; Courtney Sage Connerly; Elise Haehn Corporon; Kylie Emma Davis; Lindsay Cathrin Day; Julia Christine DellaSalle; Emma Mills Domich; Clancy Leigh Erickson; Emma E. Fletcher; Sydney Jordan Gart; Hanna Setterquist Gharrity; and Ann Marie Gibson.
Also, Catherine Ilene Glicksman; Michaela Beach Handler; Claire C. Hutchison; Anna Elizabeth Kotula; Anna Katherine Lawrence; Nicole Grace Lazzell; Katherine Diane Leede; Molly Jordan Little; Catherine Grace McKenna; Savannah Bystrom Mease; Jillian Suzannah Murphy; Emily Katherine Parker; and Paige Margaret Phillips.
And, Carolyn Cooper Robbins; Piper Reed Robinson; Francesca Isabella Scheitler; Wylie E. Schwartz; Camryn Isabelle Scott; Natalie Martha Shelden; Isabella Holland Smith; Aidan Molly Stearns; Kathleen Elizabeth Trigg; and Sydney Mariel Kitsu Turner.
Pictures taken at the Sugarplum Ball can be viewed at denverpost.com/SeenGallery.
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In one of the most incredible moments in World Cup history, England were robbed a legitimate goal that would have leveled the score v Germany and created an entirely different second half for the surging English.
After going down by 2 well scored goals by Germany, England were able to get themselves back into the game through a Matthew Upson header. The momentum was definitely shifting in favor of England and Frank Lampard was then able to chip the German keeper Manuel Neuer with a stunning shot that hit the cross bar and went in.
Sure to be one of the goals of the tournament, Lampard's clear goal was not given by the ref or the linesman who seemed to be in a good position to award the goal. A well organized Germany went on to thrash England 4-1 with a few well executed counter attacks while England continued to commit players forward.


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Every week we recognize an exceptional image by a BFP member and "pin" it to the top of our facebook stream for reward and inspiration. This week's winner is photographer Shaquana Lynn Betts. Check out more of her work at www.shaquanalynn.com.Read More →


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