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New Delhi, Jan 31 — The union cabinet Thursday delinked the Lokpal from the Lokayuktas or anti-graft ombudsmen in states as it gave its nod to the Lokpal bill amendments but the BJP and activists, including Anna Hazare, slammed the proposed law as not enough to curb corruption.
The cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, accepted 14 of 16 amendments recommended by a select panel of the Rajya Sabha on the proposed Lokpal bill.
Speaking to reporters after the meeting, Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office V. Narayanasamy said: "We have accepted 14 out of 16 amendments proposed by the select committee… we did not approve two."
He said the PMO will also be under the Lokpal, with some riders related to national security and external affairs.
The bill will now be put to vote in the Rajya Sabha in the budget session, and will also return to the Lok Sabha with the new amendments, Narayanasamy said.
The Lok Sabha had approved the Lokpal bill in 2011, but it got stuck in the upper house. In May 2012, it was referred to the select panel.
The select panel had recommended delinking of the creation of Lokayuktas from the Lokpal Bill, with several parties contending this would lead to encroachment on the rights of states. The earlier bill had said that the states have to set up Lokayuktas within one year of enactment of Lokpal.
The government turned down two amendments, saying that now officials facing a preliminary probe will be given a hearing, and the Lokpal will have no power to transfer Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) officials investigating a case referred by it.
The Lokpal will be selected by a panel comprising the prime minister, the speaker and leader of opposition in Lok Sabha, Chief Justice of India, and an eminent jurist, Narayansamy said.
The CBI director will be selected by the prime minister, the leader of opposition in the lower house and the chief justice.
He also said that a person "affiliated with any political party" would not qualify to be a member of the proposed Lokpal.
The new draft also says that charitable institutions aided by the government will also come under the ambit of the anti-graft ombudsman.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) said the government had no right to approve or reject the amendments under the rules of parliament.
"The government said they have accepted 14 or 16 amendments. It was a Rajya Sabha committee that made the amendments and the bill is a property of Rajya Sabha. The government cannot make any amendment to it according to the rules of parliament," BJP leader Ravishankar Prasad said.
He added that the government's reluctance to accept certain amendments related to the CBI raised questions over the government's intentions, noting of the eight suggestions given, only one was accepted.
Rejecting the new draft of the Lokpal bill, Anna Hazare said he would continue his fight for the Jan Lokpal Bill, prepared by him and some other activists.
"The proposed new draft of the Lokpal bill is useless. We will continue our fight for the Jan Lokpal Bill and force the government to pass it," Hazare told reporters here.
"Such a bill will not benefit the people," he said, adding that he would intensify his campaign in the coming months.
Arvind Kejriwal, who was part of the team that drafted the Jan Lokpal Bill, also criticised the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government for not coming out with a "strong" Lokpal bill.
"Why should you have any Lokpal? If an agency is created which will not stop corruption, will lead to increased corruption and provide protection to ministers, then what is the point," he told reporters here.
"We were not interested in just the word Lokpal. You can name it anything. The government has not done a favour to the people of the country (by the bill). It is the government's constitutional duty to give a corruption-free regime," he said.
"Half of the ministers of the same cabinet, which passed the bill today, will be in jail if a strong Lokpal comes," alleged Kejriwal.
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Between 25-26 June, 3-5 July and 23-25 October 2009, Goldsmiths, Trinity College Dublin and the University of Ulster will convene a series of three major academic conferences to mark the 400th anniversary of the Ulster Plantation. This importance of this event to the shared histories of Ireland, Britain and the British imperial world would be difficult to overstate. It copper-fastened the English and British conquest of Ireland, and dramatically transformed Ireland?s physical, demographic, socio-economic, political, military and cultural landscape. In effect, the plantation became England, Britain's and the City of London's first successful attempt at plantation and the latter's vigorous attempts to protect this investment would have enormous implication for the collapse of the Tripartite Stuart monarchy in the 1640s. Furthermore, it provided a successful template for British conquest, plantation and imperialism in the Americas, the Caribbean and the Indian sub-continent. Finally, its historical, political, cultural, environmental and visual effects have impact on the two cities and islands until the present day.
Scholars from Ireland, Britain, Europe and the American will re-assess the plantation and its disputed histories and heritages in its various local, national, international and global contexts. This conference will commence in London (25-26June 2009), proceed to the Plantation Citadel of Derry/Londonderry (3-5 July), a fitting location given its subsequent importance as a blueprint for plantation in the first British Empire. Finally, it will conclude in Trinity College Dublin - a major economic beneficiary of the plantation and archival receptacle for its cartographic, historical and literary records, on 23-25 October 2009 with a conference on the 1641 Rebellion.


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MannKind's Afrezza meets late-stage trial goals
MannKind Corp. said Wednesday that its inhaled insulin Afrezza met the main goals behind two late-stage studies, as the drug developer prepares for another push to get regulatory approval for its diabetes treatment.
Shares of the Valencia, Calif., company climbed $1.20, or 18 percent, to $8.06 in morning trading, striking a 52-week high of $8.70 just after the open.
MannKind said preliminary results from the research showed that type 2 diabetes patients taking Afrezza and the widely used generic drug metformin saw better reductions in long-term blood sugar levels, called A1c levels, than those taking an oral medication. The research also showed that Afrezza helped produce reductions in blood sugar levels comparable to another insulin treatment in patients with type 1 diabetes.
Afrezza is a fast-acting insulin powder that comes in single-use cartridges delivered through an inhaler named Dreamboat.
MannKind, which has no drugs on the market and lost $46.1 million in its most recent quarter, first filed for Food and Drug Administration approval of Afrezza in March 2009. The FDA then told the company in early 2011 to run more clinical studies. The agency wanted MannKind to use the studies to compare its new inhaler with one called MedTone that it used in previous studies.
MannKind said Wednesday that the changes in lung function that it saw in the group using the Dreamboat inhaler were no different than those seen in patients using the MedTone device.
The company plans to use results from these studies in another application for approval it expects to submit to the FDA early in the fourth quarter.
Several other companies have failed to make inhaled insulin work commercially. In 2007, Pfizer Inc. discontinued its inhaled insulin Exubera after it failed to gain ground on the market. In 2008, Eli Lilly and Co. ended its development program, citing regulatory uncertainty.
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(1) Forming Constructive Relationships
Philosophically, we believe that cooperation with industry can facilitate the development of products that will fill vital social needs and consequently be commercially successful as well. We believe that such relationships are constructive when they are considered as partnerships that use the combined resources and efforts of the college and industry in productive research activities.
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All such research must be consistent with the research interests of our faculty, as determined by the individual faculty members involved. The welfare of our faculty members is a major concern and all industrial-sponsored research agreements must derive from the research interests of the faculty involved. Toward this end, we have instituted a Patent Policy that is designed to reward the faculty members participating in the project. One-third of net royalty income received from the industry, as well as licensing fees, maintenance payments and related income, is given directly to the involved faculty member and one-third is credited to his or her laboratory to support additional research. There is no limiting cap and the faculty member's earnings are limited only by the value of the product. The final third is retained by the college for support of its academic activities.
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We have successfully concluded agreements with leading biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies and are pleased that these are proceeding in a manner that is highly satisfactory to both the sponsor and the investigators. We believe that for any relationship to be productive, it must be fair to all parties involved, and that is the spirit in which we negotiate our agreements.


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Tickets for the event, which will be held from 5-8 p.m. in the Ionia High School sports lobby, are $6 for adults, $5 for seniors and $3 for children under 10.
The Ionia Rotary Club is set to host its annual Pasta Buffet and Hoops to raise money for the club's scholarship fund from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday in the Ionia High School sports lobby. Tickets are $6 for adults, $5 for seniors and $3 for children under 10.
"The Rotary Club of Ionia is pleased to continue this very successful partnership with the Ionia High School Athletic Program in an exciting evening of basketball, food and community networking," said Daniel Mitchell, Ionia Rotary Club president. "This annual fundraiser is greatly anticipated by the Rotary Club, and has the support and involvement of all 40 members. This year it will include assistance from the new Ionia High School Interact Club, established last fall to bring the benefits of Rotary to high school students."
Pre-sale tickets for Pasta Buffet and Hoops will include the buffet, along with free admission to three games that night as the boys and girls junior varsity and varsity teams take on the St. Johns Redwings. Pre-sale tickets are available through Thursday from Rotary members and at the administrative office, located at the west end of the high school.
Tickets for the pasta buffet also will be available at the door the night of the event, but will not include free admission to the games.
Rotary Club members will serve up spaghetti with Alfredo, marinara and meat sauces, sliced chicken, and side salads, plus a beverage and a homemade cookie. All items will be prepared by the food service department, in cooperation with the Class Act restaurant at Heartlands Institute of Technology.
"Hosting over 500 meals of the tasty pasta buffet is only possible with cooperation and skilled food preparation by (Heartland's) culinary arts program," said Mitchell.
Although no major snowfall is predicted, if school is canceled due to the weather, the event will be rescheduled for Jan. 31, when the Bulldogs play Owosso.
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The Ionia Rotary Club is a membership organization of local business and professional leaders who donate their expertise, time and funds to support local projects that help people in need and enhance the community. To learn more, visit www.ioniarotaryclub.org.
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Asus P6T Review
The Intel Core I7/X58 platform has been out for just over four months now and there have been a fair number of reviews written on the platform, the architecture and the performance that the platform delivers. Many of the reviews that were seen right off the bat were for the high performance, fully featured models that commanded a large price premium to get in the door so you could start enjoying the Core I7 and X58 platform. The P6T Deluxe OC Edition is the top model in the P6 series from Asus. Performance testing shows that the Core I7 did not realize huge gains in gaming performance but where it does shine is when it comes time to do real work. Crunching numbers and applications where multiple cores and threads could be utilized really showed the performance gains. So what makes this motherboard different from the Deluxe model, you ask? One thing would be the smaller cooling solution for the X58 chipset, the reduction in the number of power phases from 16+2 to an 8+2 design, and the lack of the OC Palm tool. Without looking at the board, there are not a lot differences in the specifications and features between the two boards.
So where does the Asus P6T fall on the performance and feature ladder? Will the reduction in power circuits and much smaller cooling solution impact how well this board overclocks? Theoretically it should but theories are just that, a best guess. Even with the differences, the P6T Deluxe OC and P6T share many similarities. There is the support for up to 24GB of DDR3 memory in a tri channel configuration with support for XMP profiles, support for CrossfireX as well as the plethora of software monitoring and overclocking tools included with the P6T. Will this board prove to be a viable option for those looking to spend a bit less money on I7 performance?
Closer Look:
The packaging of the P6T caries a little more flash than the P6T Deluxe OC edition did with the bright metallic blue coloring. The front panel highlights some of the many features this board brings to the table, including three way SLI support, Quad CrossfireX support, Drive Expert technology, 8+2 phase power design and more. The rear panel lists even more of the features and technologies and highlights the TurboV overclocking application and the Drive Expert technology. The front panel lifts up to deliver even more features. By listing all of this front and center, the buyer can make a more informed decision if shopping at a brick and mortar location.
Pulling open the package you can get a glimpse of the bundle of accessories with the motherboard hidden underneath the cardboard divider.
With the P6T Deluxe OC Edition performing as well as it did, I can't wait to see how the little brother compares. Will it outshine the P6T Deluxe or perform as its price point suggests? Both questions to be answered.


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ORONDO An autopsy has been ordered to determine the cause of death of a local man found on the ground next to his truck Sunday.
David Schnelle, 55, was found on the ground beside his truck, which was still running and parked near the intersection of Rainbow Lane and Orondo Loop.
Douglas County responders were notified of the man seen on the ground at 9:03 a.m. Sunday. Medical personnel declared him dead at the scene.
According to Douglas County Sheriff Harvey Gjesdal, there was noting "immediately apparent" which would suggest a crime. But with an unknown cause of death, the autopsy was ordered.
Deputies have notified the next of kin.
"The Douglas County Sheriff's Office sends its deepest condolences to the friends and family of the deceased," Gjesdal said.
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The Task Force shall be composed of—
(4) the Director of the National Institute on Aging, and the Directors of such other agencies of the National Institutes of Health as the Secretary determines to be appropriate;
(8) the Administrator of the the [1] Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration;
(12) two Members of the House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House in consultation with the Minority Leader, and two members of the Senate appointed by the Majority Leader in consultation with the Minority Leader, not more than one of whom from each body shall be members of the same political party; and
(13) three members of the general public, to be appointed by the Secretary, that shall include one representative each from—
(B) a private voluntary health organization concerned with the health problems affecting older Americans; and
(b) Chair
The Secretary, acting through either the Assistant Secretary for Health or the Director of the National Institute on Aging, shall serve as the Chair of the Task Force.
(c) Quorum
A majority of the members of the Task Force shall constitute a quorum, and a lesser number may hold hearings.
(d) Meetings
The Task Force shall meet periodically at the call of the Chair, but in no event less than twice each year.
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(1) Compensation
Members of the Task Force who are not regular full-time employees of the United States Government shall, while attending meetings and conferences of the Task Force or otherwise engaged in the business of the Task Force (including traveltime), be entitled to receive compensation at a rate fixed by the Secretary, but not exceeding the rate specified at the time of such service under GS–18 of the General Schedules established under section 5332 of title 5.
(2) Expenses
While away from their homes or regular places of business on the business of the Task Force, members of such Task Force may be allowed travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, as is authorized under section 5703 of title 5 for persons employed intermittently in the Government service.
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Source(Pub. L. 101–557, title III, § 302,Nov. 15, 1990, 104 Stat. 2769; Pub. L. 102–321, title I, § 161,July 10, 1992, 106 Stat. 375; Pub. L. 102–405, title III, § 302(e)(1),Oct. 9, 1992, 106 Stat. 1985; Pub. L. 106–129, § 2(b)(2),Dec. 6, 1999, 113 Stat. 1670; Pub. L. 108–173, title IX, § 900(e)(6)(D),Dec. 8, 2003, 117 Stat. 2373.)
Section was enacted as part of the Home Health Care and Alzheimer's Disease Amendments of 1990, and not as part of the Public Health Service Act which comprises this chapter.
2003—Subsec. (a)(9). Pub. L. 108–173substituted "Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services" for "Health Care Financing Administration".
1999—Subsec. (a)(11). Pub. L. 106–129substituted "Director of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality" for "Administrator for Health Care Policy and Research".
1992—Subsec. (a)(7). Pub. L. 102–405substituted "Under Secretary for Health of the Department of Veterans Affairs" for "Chief Medical Director of the Department of Veterans Affairs".
Subsec. (a)(8). Pub. L. 102–321substituted "Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration" for "Alcohol, Drug Abuse and Mental Health Administration".
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Amendment by Pub. L. 102–321effective Oct. 1, 1992, with provision for programs providing financial assistance, see section 801(c), (d) ofPub. L. 102–321, set out as a note under section 236 of this title.
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About Jim Waid
Best known as an abstract landscape painter, Jim Waid expresses the natural cycle of growth and decay through his art. His intricate, brightly hued, enormous canvases reveal suggestions of flora, microscopic organisms, and the desert landscape, although when viewed from afar they appear fully abstract. Waid renders his stylized, closely cropped, fantastical landscapes by selectively scraping away at multiple layers of acrylic paint. His approach to color has been compared to that of the Impressionists, who used color to create a sense of light and atmosphere. In recent years Waid's process has come to encompass digital photography and Photoshop—in some work he applies heavy filters to photographs, while in others he paints (using acrylic, ink, or pastels) directly on large-format photographic prints.
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"Give me an E!" a kilt-wearing Notre Dame Academy student screamed to her fellow students, who shrieked back in unison. "Give me a D!" she continued. "What's that spell? Ed!" It was a short call-and-response session, but it was deafening.
The almost 550-plus students at the all-girls school in Hingham squealed with anticipation until English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran took the auditorium stage to sing a few songs, including his radio hit, "The A Team." Sheeran performed the after-school concert for Notre Dame because the school won Mix 104.1's "Koats for Kids" contest — a coat drive for the Big Brother Big Sister Foundation of Boston — by collecting 2,770 coats.
The Notre Dame drive was led by three students: Abby Rouleau, 15, Marissa Gildea, 17, and Hannah Paradise, 18. Paradise explained that she discovered Sheeran on YouTube about a year ago, "and I fell in love, like right away." Sheeran met with the three young women, and spoke to us just before taking the stage.
He admitted that it's been a wild year. On Jan. 30, 2012, he played New York's Mercury Lounge, which fits about 250 people. On Jan. 30, 2013, he headlined Radio City Music Hall, which holds 6,015. Sheeran said he's preparing for a summer tour with Taylor Swift, which will bring him to Gillette Stadium, a venue with a slightly higher capacity than Radio City. "60,000?" he guessed, grinning sheepishly. "We'll see what happens."
When Sheeran finally took the stage, he told students that there's also a Notre Dame Academy where he's from. At least, we think that's what he said. It was difficult to hear over the screaming.


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New B-Clear Lens Technology Developed for On and Off-Road Cyclists and Runners
Overland Park, KS – Designed specifically for cyclists and runners, Vortex; Helix and Draft are the first sunglasses to feature Bollé's new B-Clear lens technology. Supporting these advanced new lenses are aerodynamically shaped frames constructed with durable and extremely lightweight proprietary b88™ nylon.
Ultra-lightweight Trivex® material provides the platform for lenses that deliver the clearest possible vision of the road, track or trail. Impact resistance outperforms the polycarbonate lenses found on most other eyewear for athletes. To meet the various demands of cyclists and runners pursuing their sport in dramatically different environments, Bollé developed three distinct B-Clear lens families:
Eclipse Photochromic – Automatically lighten and darken to adapt to the ever-changing conditions. From wide open roads to tree-lined lanes and everything in between, these lenses are constantly adapting to enhance optical clarity.
Element All-Purpose – Provide a consistently crisp view. Developed and manufactured to exacting standards, each lens constantly transmits a precise amount of visible light, while a variety of lens tints allows athletes to choose their ideal color for peak performance.
Horizon Polarized – Eliminate blinding glare from reflective surfaces. Never having to squint translates into laser-like focus on what lies ahead.
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Vortex, Helix and Draft are equipped with Bollé's Optics Control System, an interchangeable lens system that allows lenses to be quickly and easily changed to match the tint to the conditions. Protection from vision-diminishing moisture, as well as and oil and dirt contamination is provided by hydrophobic and oleophobic lens coatings.
These three new sunglass styles share an aggressive new design architecture, which maximizes field of vision and comfort while keeping the gram count to a minimum. Vented temples increase airflow and further shave weight. Details like moisture-absorbing Thermogrip® temple tips and nose pads keep the frames securely in place no matter the activity or conditions.
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Vortex and Draft are sized to fit medium to large head shapes. A bit more compact, Helix is sized to fit medium head shapes. On retailers' shelves in January, all three styles are available in a variety of frame finishes. Vortex, Helix and Draft are all priced at $169.99 – $199.99.
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Josh Hamilton has joined forces with Albert Pujols and Mike Trout in Los Angeles, primed to pry the American League pennant from Miguel Cabrera, Prince Fielder and Victor Martinez in Detroit.
"They always say, 'There's always next year,' and next year is here," Angels ace Jered Weaver said.
Not so fast, big boys.
The Toronto Blue Jays want in, too, and they brought a bevy of All-Stars, led by knuckleballer R.A. Dickey and shortstop Jose Reyes, north of the border for their shot.
The Tampa Bay Rays locked up Evan Longoria for six more years. The Chicago White Sox signed young ace Chris Sale for five. The AL West champion Oakland Athletics are hoping Yoenis Cespedes can keep them on top in a loaded division.
Heck, the Texas Rangers lost Hamilton and clubhouse leader Michael Young and they still think they're armed to be the best in the West with Yu Darvish and Matt Harrison leading a deep rotation.
And don't count out the New York Yankees. They may appear more brittle than bombers in the Bronx. But Mariano Rivera is back for one last season of sawing off bats and closing out wins.
One thing is certain: A bunch of swaggering bats are ready to give the Houston Astros a rude welcome to the American League.
A look at the AL in predicted order of finish:
The spendthrift Rays opened their checkbook to keep Longoria for six more seasons and $100 million. Now, he must stay healthy if light-hitting Tampa Bay is going to make a run in this hefty division. Longoria missed 74 games last season because of a partially torn left hamstring and the Rays went 41-44 without him.
Led by AL Cy Young winner David Price and arrow-pointing closer Fernando Rodney, the Rays will be tough to beat no matter how many runs they score. Even with the departure of James Shields and Wade Davis, this staff is deep, and youngsters Jeremy Hellickson, Alex Cobb and Matt Moore are only improving.
The Blue Jays proved this winter how they think the 20th anniversary of Joe Carter's World Series-clinching homer in 1993 should be celebrated - with their first trip back to the playoffs since that dramatic win.
GM Alex Anthopoulos went on a trading spree that would make fantasy owners jealous, unloading spare parts and prospects for Dickey, the NL Cy Young Award winner, Reyes, All-Star game MVP Melky Cabrera and former aces Josh Johnson and Mark Buehrle.
The dynamic Reyes and Cabrera, returning from a 50-game drug suspension, should set the table for Jose Bautista and Edwin Encarnacion. How Bautista's surgically repaired wrist responds to the rigors of everyday play and how Reyes oft-injured legs do on the turf will determine how potent this offense is.
Toronto's revamped offense and rotation could be undermined by the back end of the bullpen. Casey Janssen filled in nicely as the closer when Sergio Santos hurt his shoulder. But Janssen had offseason surgery and started slowly in spring training.
The aging Yankees came into camp in poor health and things quickly got worse. They'll start the season with Curtis Granderson, Mark Teixeira, Alex Rodriguez and likely Derek Jeter on the disabled list.
New York will count on spare parts such as Juan Rivera and Brennan Boesch, oft-injured Travis Hafner and Kevin Youkilis to keep Brett Gardner and Ichiro Suzuki zipping around the bases until the big hitters return.
But a top pitching staff led by CC Sabathia, who's coming back from offseason elbow surgery, and closer Rivera, returning from a torn ACL for one last season, could help this club to their 18th trip to the postseason in 19 years.
The one-year experiment with Bobby Valentine a bust, Boston turned to its old pitching coach John Farrell to guide the club out of last place (69-93).
The Red Sox brought in Ryan Dempster. They need Jon Lester and Clay Buchholz to return to form, and John Lackey to be effective after missing all of last season because of elbow surgery.
Boston was beset by injuries last year. A full season from Jacoby Ellsbury - not to mention another MVP-caliber season like he had in 2011 - would go a long way to helping an offense that could be without David Ortiz (heels) for a time at the start of the season.
The Orioles under vice president of baseball operations Dan Duquette and manager Buck Showalter made a stunning turnaround last season, going from a team that lost 93 games to winning a wild-card spot with a 93-69 record - Baltimore's first winning season in 15 years.
And they did it with exuberance, wracking up wins in 16 straight extra-inning games and going 29-9 in one-run games, taking the Yankees to a fifth game in the division series. The luck could run out, though, in the rugged East. The Orioles hit just .240 last year and they were 11th in runs scored in the AL. While Manny Machado should make strides, the Orioles didn't make any major moves to upgrade their offense.
Jim Johnson's 51 saves were a big reason why the Orioles won so many close ones. Can he repeat the performance in his second year as a full-time closer?
The Tigers feel they have some unfinished business to take care of after being so handily swept by the San Francisco Giants, and the only thing that could keep them from a return trip to the World Series is their bullpen.
Improving a lineup anchored by Triple Crown winner Cabrera and Fielder sounds difficult, but Detroit did it. Martinez is back from the disabled list and Torii Hunter is here to provide a potent lineup with even more punch.
Justin Verlander leads a solid rotation with Max Scherzer and late-season addition Anibal Sanchez. But who will close after Jose Valverde's meltdown in the playoffs? Manager Jim Leyland may give hard-throwing minor leaguer Bruce Rondon a shot later, but he was sent down to Triple-A Toledo on Thursday.
The White Sox made a surprising run under first-year manager Robin Ventura, leading the division into September before fading. They've locked up Sale with a five-year, $32.5 million contract, re-signed a rejuvenated Jake Peavy and brought in Jeff Keppinger to help boost a league-worst .221 average in the No. 2 hole.
One trouble spot in the lineup was caused by letting catcher A.J. Pierzynski leave for Texas through free agency. Tyler Flowers is ready behind the plate but he's going to need to help make up for the loss of 27 homers by Pierzynski.
Trading away their top prospect, outfielder Wil Myers, for pitchers James Shields and Wade Davis was a big gamble for the Royals to make. But along with Ervin Santana, the three are being counted on to turn around the Royals' biggest problem area: starting pitching.
If Mike Moustakas, Eric Hosmer and Jeff Francoeur can rebound at the plate, then the Royals could surprise some people and end a streak of nine straight losing seasons.
The Indians spent money this winter, all right. Will it help? Hard to say.
No matter how many runs Nick Swisher, Michael Bourn, Drew Stubbs and Mark Reynolds produce for new manager Terry Francona, the starting rotation is still a glaring problem. Ubaldo Jimenez, the centerpiece of a trade-deadline deal in July 2011, led the league in losses last year and has struggled this spring, and newcomer Scott Kazmir was pitching in an independent league last year.
Joe Mauer and Justin Morneau appear to be at full health, but the Twins appear headed for a third straight last-place finish in the Central because their rotation is such a question mark with newcomer Mike Pelfrey coming off Tommy John surgery, Scott Diamond still rehabbing after minor arm surgery and Kevin Correia getting hit hard this spring.
GM Terry Ryan traded Denard Span and Ben Revere for prospects and the Twins' farm system is flush, but help is still a year or two away.
After an embarrassing collapse in the final week of the season and a loss in the wild-card game, the Rangers then irked some fans. They didn't open their wallet to keep Hamilton or Mike Napoli and traded the team's career hits leader, Young, to the Phillies.
There's no panic in Texas, though, and rightly so. The Rangers' lineup is still formidable, with MVP candidate Adrian Beltre, Ian Kinsler and Nelson Cruz. The feisty Pierzynski hit a career-high 27 homers for the White Sox last season and could approach that number again in Texas' homey ballpark. And, the club has the top young position player in the minors ready to break into the lineup, infielder Jurickson Profar.
Texas might not be able to match the Angels run for run, but it will outpitch Los Angeles. Harrison and Darvish, with 16 wins as a rookie last year, lead a deep rotation. Joe Nathan returned to form as the closer.
Fans will be sticking to their seats when the hitters are taking their hacks, but when Weaver's not on the mound, the concession lines could get a little long.
Weaver's an ace and C.J. Wilson can be a formidable No. 2, although he had an up-and-down first season in California. After that, who knows? The Angels brought in Jason Vargas, Joe Blanton and Tommy Hanson to fill out their rotation. The three went a combined 37-34 last year and Vargas was the only one to have an ERA under 4.00. The bullpen doesn't offer much more confidence. Ryan Madson was signed away from Cincinnati to be the closer, but he's coming off Tommy John surgery and was recently shut down for a stretch because of elbow tightness.
The A's rode a young pitching staff - five rookies at times after Bartolo Colon was suspended for 50 games for a drug violation - and the surprising performances by players such as Brandon Moss and Josh Donaldson to the West title.
Can they repeat the magic that produced a majors-best 14 walkoff wins when Moss likely slugs at a percentage closer to his career average of .442 rather than the .596? Cespedes appears ready to be a breakout star and his production will be key. Jed Lowrie's addition should help perk up the middle infield.
To pull off another stunner in this division, the A's need ace-in-the-making Brett Anderson to remain healthy.
Step one in the Mariners' long-term health is taken care of: they locked up 2010 Cy Young Award winner Felix Hernandez with a $175 million, seven-year contract. Now, they need everything else to follow.
Seattle improved one of baseball's worst offenses by bringing in Kendrys Morales, Michael Morse, Jason Bay and Raul Ibanez. The Mariners really are hoping Jesus Montero lives up to the potential he showed as a late-season call-up with the Yankees in 2011 - and led them to trade top young pitcher Michael Pineda to New York for the catcher/designated hitter.
The addition of the Astros in the West should help, but Seattle could be in for another dreary summer.
The inexperienced, overmatched Astros are going to be fodder for the big bats at the top of the division. Still, GM Jeff Luhnow has the team headed in a better direction with an improved farm system that should yield results in a couple of years.
This season, though, Houston could become the first team since the 1962-65 New York Mets to lose at least 100 games three straight years.
When new manager Bo Porter makes out his lineup every day, Jose Altuve might be the only name fans recognize. Bud Norris is the highest-paid player on the team at $3 million.
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Instituto Bernabeu and the University of Castilla-La Mancha, Spain, are organising the third edition of the Master's Course in Male Infertility
Instituto Bernabeu and the Faculty of Pharmacy at the University of Castilla La Mancha (UCLM) are organising the 3rd edition of the Master's Course in Male Infertility that will be given at UCLM and at the reproductive medicine clinic. The aim is to broaden knowledge of reproductive medicine and the focus will be on the issues that men have when trying to conceive and the fact that this factor is equally as significant as infertility in women.
Doctors Llácer and Llaneza participate in the 2nd Symposium on Controversies in Reproductive and Perinatal Medicine
Dr Joaquín Llácer, an expert in ovarian reserve and Co-Director of Instituto Bernabeu, and Dr Ángela Llaneza, a gynaecologist and specialist in epidemiology at Instituto Bernabeu, participated in the 2nd Symposium on Controversies in Reproduction and Perinatal Medicine held on 27th and 28th September in the San Carlos Clinical Hospital in Madrid.
The Instituto Bernabeu takes part in the Master's on Community Pharmacy Direction and Management organised by the UMH
The Instituto Bernabeu is helping out once again this year in the University Master's on Community Pharmacy Direction and Management & Optimization of Pharmaceutical Care organised by the Universidad Miguel Hernández (UMH). Doctor Andrea Bernabeu has taken part in this fourth edition that deals with aspects related to pregnancy and maternal-child health with theoretical and practical classes. In addition to the classrooms this year, there is a new showroom laboratory that has been fitted out like a real pharmacy so that the students can get some hands-on experience. The personal assistant of the Instituto Bernabeu, Tamara Ruiz.
Instituto Bernabeu and the University of Alicante manage the 7th edition of the Master's Course in Reproductive Medicine
Instituto Bernabeu and the University of Alicante (UA) will manage the 7th edition of the Master's Course in Reproductive Medicine for the 2018-2019 academic year. The aim is to provide experts from the world of health sciences with excellent and comprehensive training in the field of reproductive medicine.
Instituto Bernabeu proposes ovarian sensitivity as a new marker in assisted reproduction
Instituto Bernabeu has submitted a clinical study to the Spanish Fertility Society (SEF) congress that proposes ovarian sensitivity as a new marker in assisted reproduction.
A lecture at Instituto Bernabeu on the impact of advanced paternal age on pregnancy and on the child
What is the impact of the father's age on his child's health? This question was the backbone of the professional gathering that took place on 13th September in the Instituto Bernabeu auditorium, Alicante.
New IB Newsletter: Three pieces of scientific research accepted to the FFER infertility congress in France
The new Instituto Bernabeu Group newsletter is now available, dedicated to our last reserach work accepted at FFER congress 2018.
Instituto Bernabeu submits three pieces of scientific research to the FFER infertility congress in France
Instituto Bernabeu has submitted three items of research work to the French Federation of Reproduction Studies (FFER) Congress that will be held in the French city of Lyon between 12th and 14th September. The event will bring together over 600 experts from all over the world who will exchange information on the latest updates in fertility and reproduction.
A study performed by Instituto Bernabeu assesses whether it is preferable to perform freezing or fresh transfer following embryo biopsy
Research performed by Instituto Bernabeu has looked into whether fresh transfer or deferred transfer through cryopreservation followed by defrosting is the best strategy for carrying out pre-implantation genetic diagnosis for aneuploidies (PGT-A).
Advances in embryo biopsy techniques: IB workshop for biologists
As a part of our continuous training programme, an intensive theoretical and practical seminar entitled 'Advanced Workshop in Embryo Biopsy: Techniques and tips for usage' will take place. The workshop is aimed at reproduction biologists who are specialised in micro-handling techniques.
Instituto Bernabeu discovers during research work that random-start ovarian stimulation does not affect oocyte potential
During assisted reproduction treatment, conventional ovarian stimulation is performed over the first few days of the menstrual cycle. However, recent research shows that it can begin on any day of the menstrual cycle. The advantage is a decrease in the total time before treatment can begin. During the research, the oocyte retrieval results using the two strategies were similar.
Instituto Bernabeu research discovers that the number of fertilised ova can serve as a prediction of egg donation cycle success
Instituto Bernabeu has carried out research work with the aim of understanding if it is possible to predict the success of a cycle of egg donation by analysing two parameters: the number of mature donated oocytes obtained following ovarian stimulation and the quantity that are eventually fertilised.
Instituto Bernabeu research supports attempting ovarian stimulation in poor responder patients
Based on the positive results obtained, research performed by Instituto Bernabeu in Albacete entertains attempting ovarian stimulation in patients with low oocyte retrieval levels. The strategy is a step taken prior to egg donation.
A research by Instituto Bernabeu investigates the regions that affect the vaginal and endometrial microbiome
With the incorporation of genetic techniques, it has been possible to identify a greater number of microorganisms that cannot be analysed with a normal microbiological culture and that make up the vaginal microbiome. A powerful tool to identify the microbiome are the massive sequencing techniques. The analysis of the microbiome is important since, among other things, in the field of reproductive medicine it is possible to detect if there is a microorganism that can facilitate or hinder the implantation of the embryo.
Instituto Bernabeu undertakes research to discover the link between blastocyst quality, aneuploidy rates and embryo mosaicism
Since one of the parameters that enable us to measure assisted reproductive treatment efficiency is embryo morphology, its research is highly critical.
According to a study by Instituto Bernabeu, embryo aneuploidies in chromosomal segments are more frequent in young women
A study performed in the molecular biology and genetics laboratory at Instituto Bernabeu, IB Biotech, and submitted to the Spanish Fertility Society (SEF) congress has concluded that there is an increased risk of embryo abnormalities in chromosomal segments in young women.
According to a study performed by Instituto Bernabeu, heparin improves prognosis in patients who have suffered from recurrent pregnancy loss and implantation failure
Research carried out by Instituto Bernabeu has concluded that the use of heparin, an anticoagulant drug, improves prognosis in courses of in vitro fertilisation treatment (IVF) and ICSI (intracytoplasmic sperm injection) in patients who have experienced recurrent pregnancy loss or repeated implantation failure.
Instituto Bernabeu discovers that there is a decreased chance of successful pregnancy in embryos with a larger mitochondrial DNA content
Instituto Bernabeu has submitted research work managed by Belén Lledó, Director of the clinic's Genetics Unit, to the Spanish Fertility Society (SEF) congress. The research involved analysis of mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) in embryos and its link to the success of in vitro fertilisation treatment (IVF).
A study performed by Instituto Bernabeu researches the use of drugs in patients with poor response under different conditions to those authorised for an IVF programme
Instituto Bernabeu has submitted research work to the 32nd Spanish Fertility Society (SEF) National Congress held in Madrid. The aim of the study is to gain an understanding of drugs under conditions that differ from authorised use for courses of in vitro fertilisation (IVF) in patients with poor response, the frequency with which they are used in these cases and a review of the legal side to their administration. The research work is entitled: 'Use of drugs under different conditions to those authorised within the framework of a course of in vitro fertilisation: a review of legal aspects and experience of use in patients with poor ovarian response.'
The Rafael Bernabeu Foundation social welfare programme consolidates its support for members of APSA so that they can use genetic diagnosis to conceive healthy children.
Parents' main aim in life is to ensure that their children are born healthy and that they, as parents, have the chance to ensure this happens. With this in mind, the Rafael Bernabeu Foundation makes its resources and research available so that people faced with health issues and also financial difficulties can try for children who are free of the illness they are carrying. The Rafael Bernabeu Foundation, Instituto Bernabeu's social wellness programme has, for many years, been offering preferential service when providing treatment for associations and social entities, including members of the Association in Support of the Mentally Ill of Alicante (Asociación Pro Discapacitados Psíquicos de Alicante, APSA).
An Instituto Bernabeu study proposes changes to how ovarian stimulation is handled in patients with poor ovarian response
'Patients with poor ovarian response have a different distribution in the follicle-stimulating hormone (FSHR) genotype.' This is the title of the research work that Instituto Bernabeu gynaecologist, Yasmina Ben-Aicha, presented at the Spanish Fertility Society (SEF) congress. The leading national infertility event's scientific committee has accepted a total of 16 pieces of Instituto Bernabeu research work, 12 of which are oral presentations given by their lead authors.
The ESHRE congress scientific committee nominates two items of Instituto Bernabeu research work on ovarian stimulation for best oral presentation and best poster
The Instituto Bernabeu Group will once again attend the world's most significant reproductive medicine congress, both in terms of the work that is presented and in the number of specialists who attend.
The precision of next-generation sequencing techniques improves chances of pregnancy
Scientific research carried out by Instituto Bernabeu looked into the chances of a successful pregnancy using implanted embryos with chromosome mosaicism. It is a controversial issue because these embryos have a chromosomal abnormality in some cells and, until recently, these abnormalities were not detected. Thanks to current high-precision next-generation sequencing or NGS techniques and array-CGH during pre-implantation diagnosis for detecting aneuploidies, chromosomal abnormalities can be detected with precision in chromosome segments as well as in complete chromosomes.
Instituto Bernabeu highlights new ovarian stimulation strategies and use of the i-Port at the 6th edition of the Mediterranean Forum
Once again this year, Instituto Bernabeu was present at the 6th edition of the Mediterranean Forum, a national gathering organised by Merck under the title 'Human Reproduction' where gynaecologists learn about the latest in the field. The Director of the Reproduction and Genetics Guidance Unit at Instituto Bernabeu, Dr Andrea Bernabeu, was present at the event where exchanges on very latest in the field of reproductive medicine take place. Her presentation was on new forms of ovarian stimulation. The gynaecologist covered new approaches using personalised treatment, new protocols and new means of administering pharmaceutical drugs.
Instituto Bernabeu holds an event with French patients in Bordeaux
The group of clinic's aim, as it travelled to France in order to hold an informative event, is to make Instituto Bernabeu known beyond our frontiers and open up new horizons to foreign patients who are unable to get pregnant naturally.
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The Rafael Bernabeu Foundation has launched the fifth edition of its €45,000 university student scholarship programme.
SEF hands Instituto Bernabeu an award for its work on the role of nursing in assisted reproduction treatment
The 32nd edition of the Spanish Fertility Society (SEF) National Congress held in Madrid has handed the Instituto Bernabeu Group an award for its work entitled 'Engagement of nursing staff in assisted reproduction treatment: what is patient opinion?' under the communication promoted to presentation category. The award was given by the Scientific and Organisation Committee of the 7th edition of the National Nursing Congress that is held at the same time as SEF. The study in question was one of the 16 pieces of scientific research that Instituto Bernabeu presented at the leading national infertility congress. The clinic attends the congress every year and contributes work from its numerous fields of research.
At a congress of experts held in Italy, Dr Rafael Bernabeu addresses the precision of genetics tests in order to improve chances of implanting mosaic embryos
The Medical Director at Instituto Bernabeu, Dr Rafael Bernabeu, recently participated in the Progress in Reproductive Medicine: Focus 2018 congress held in Italy. The event was held in Palermo, the Italian capital of science and life 2018, and it brought together leading international specialists in the field of reproductive medicine. His presentation was entitled 'The potential of implanting mosaic embryos' and it covered the next generation sequencing technique, the precision of which facilitates detection of embryos with mosaicism (they have cells with chromosomal abnormalities) and analysis of the chances that they have of implanting.
Instituto Bernabeu looks at personalized strategies for ovarian stimulation at a masterclass in Atenas
The medical codirector of Instituto Bernabeu, doctor Llácer, has participated in a masterclass in Greece attended by gynaecology professionals from across Europe. The expert on low ovarian reserve and director of the specific unit at Instituto Bernabeu spoke to his colleagues about the new personalized strategies for ovarian stimulation and subsequent handling in the obtaining of oocytes.
Rafael Bernabeu Charitable Foundation awards to the winners of the 8th Children's Drawing Contest on Motherhood
Rafael Bernabeu Charitable Foundation of Instituto Bernabeu, has celebrated the awards ceremony of the VIII Children's Drawing Contest on Motherhood. The reproductive medicine clinic Charitable Foundation, has presented the winners of the two categories, from 5 to 8 years and from 9 to 12 years with a diploma and a gift voucher of 300 euros, and with a diploma and a gift certificate of 100 euros to the two second places. The awards ceremony was held in the Sala Fnac Boulevard in Alicante and also another 16 children have received a diploma and a special gift.
Advances in embryo biopsy techniques: IB workshop for biologists
As a part of our continuous training programme, an intensive theoretical and practical seminar entitled 'Advanced Workshop in Embryo Biopsy: Techniques and tips for usage' will take place. The workshop is aimed at reproduction biologists who are specialised in micro-handling techniques.
Instituto Bernabeu participates in the closing ceremony of the 3rd edition of the Community Pharmacy Management Master's Degree
Instituto Bernabeu gynaecologist, Andrea Bernabeu, participated in the closing ceremony of the 3rd edition of the Community Pharmacy Management and Optimisation of Pharmaceutical Care Master's Degree at the Miguel Hernández University (UMH) in Elche, a course on which she has participated as a lecturer. The closing ceremony of the third edition and official inauguration of the fourth edition was held in the ADDA auditorium in Alicante. It coincided with the 8th edition of the National Congress of Community Pharmacists organised by SEFAC, the Spanish Society of Family and Community Pharmacies.
Instituto Bernabeu participates with two scientific presentations in the Italian Fertility Society congress held in Italy
Instituto Bernabeu was present at the Italian Fertility, Sterility and Reproductive Medicine Society (SIFES) congress held in Riccione in Italy between 17th and 19th May. Paolo Cirillo, an Instituto Bernabeu gynaecologist, participated by giving two presentations at the gathering where experts in the field of infertility medicine meet.
Instituto Bernabeu takes 16 items of scientific research work to the Spanish Fertility Society congress
Instituto Bernabeu took a total of 16 pieces of research work to the 32nd edition of the Spanish Fertility Society (SEF) National Congress. This is a significant quantity of work and, at the group of reproductive medicine clinics, research is an intrinsic part of its activity that is also put into practice during day-to-day provision of healthcare.
Eleven of the lines of research were presented as oral communications over the course of the event held between 16th and 18th May in Madrid's convention centre where experts in reproductive medicine met.
Instituto Bernabeu underscores the essential role of nursing in global healthcare for reproductive medicine patients
The international congress entitled 'A new approach to nursing in fertility' held in the Instituto Bernabeu auditorium on 11th and 12th May brought together experts in infertility nursing from thirteen different countries. During the gathering, Dr Rafael Bernabeu, Medical Director at Instituto Bernabeu, highlighted the important role of nursing in reproductive medicine, a field in which Spain is a worldwide leader.
Instituto Bernabeu's international congress brings together experts in infertility nursing from all over the world
On 11th and 12th May, Instituto Bernabeu Alicante will organise a gathering of sixty experts in reproductive medicine nursing and auxiliary personnel with specialist skills in infertility. The most recent trends in this field will be covered in an international congress organised by Instituto Bernabeu and held in its headquarters in Alicante.
Instituto Bernabeu clarifies doubts regarding recurrent miscarriage via a digital talk offered to women around the world
Juan Carlos Castillo, gynaecologist at the Instituto Bernabeu, has participated in a webinar (a talk given via internet in real time) offered by the English egg donation platform EggdonationFriends.com. The aim was to inform and respond to doubts sent by people around the world about infertility.
Dr Llácer gives a conference on personalising treatment for patients with poor ovarian response
Dr Joaquín Llácer, Medical Co-Director of Instituto Bernabeu, gave a speech at a conference held in Poland on treating patients with poor ovarian response and personalising courses of treatment.
International congress for nurses and infertility specialists
'IB International Workshop 2018: A new approach to nursing in fertility' is the international congress due to be held on 11th and 12th May in the Instituto Bernabeu auditorium, Alicante. The event will bring together professionals from the field of nursing and experts in caring for reproductive medicine patients and, in doing so, share and explore knowledge that improves global care for these patients.
Instituto Bernabeu is awarded the PGD/PGS IVF Programme prize for its genetics techniques
Instituto Bernabeu has been awarded the Whereivf.com international platform annual IVF PGD/PGS prize. Whereivf.com is the largest international directory of assisted reproduction clinics and the prize is awarded to clinics that stand out in complexity, innovation and efficiency to the benefit of its patients.
IB Albacete gynaecologist, Antonia López Rubio: a model female researcher working in Castilla La Mancha in a Diario Sanitario magazine article
Under the headline 'They are science', the specialist healthcare magazine, Diario Sanitario, has selected Dr María Antonia López Rubio, a gynaecologist at Instituto Bernabeu in Albacete, Spain, to form part of an article on the role of women in the field of science. The publication highlights the work of female researchers in the Castilla La Mancha autonomous community. It presents the Instituto Bernabeu gynaecologist and cum laude Doctor of Medicine from the Autonomous University of Madrid as an example of hard work and perseverance. The aim of the publication is to shed light on the role of women in science. At Instituto Bernabeu, 80% of the team is female and over half over the management positions are the responsibility of female employees.
The Rafael Bernabeu Foundation launches the VIII edition of the children's maternity-related art competition
Children between 5 and 12 years of age can participate in one of two categories - one for children aged 5 to 8 years and another for children aged 9 to 12 years.
Instituto Bernabeu collaborates on the Master's Degree in Human Reproduction at the Complutense University of Madrid
Instituto Bernabeu has embarked on a collaboration agreement with the Faculty of Medicine at the Complutense University of Madrid (UCM) so that students from one of the university's courses can do work experience at the clinic located in Calle Ayala 48, Madrid.
New IB Newsletter: Our new clinic in Madrid
The new Instituto Bernabeu Group newsletter is now available. Instituto Bernabeu has opened an elite reproductive medicine clinic in the heart of the Salamanca neighbourhood in Madrid's city centre.
Instituto Bernabeu will lecture on poor ovarian response in a refresher course at the Vall d'Hebrón Hospital
The Instituto Bernabeu clinic will participate in a refresher course on reproductive medicine further to invitation by the Vall d'Hebrón Hospital which is organising an event for experts in the field in order to cover latest progress in obstetrics and reproduction.
Recognition from the Regional Government for Doctor Pino Navarro for her research on Diagnostic criteria of gestational diabetes
Doctor Pino Navarro, an endocrinologist at the Instituto Bernabeu, has received institutional recognition from the Regional Government of Valencia for her research centred on women entitled "Diagnostic criteria of gestational diabetes. An update?".
New IB Newsletter: We help you so you can help many others
We have launched a new issue of Instituto Bernabeu corporate newsletter "IB Newsletter". Rafael Bernabeu Charitable Foundation opens the Fifth call for its scholarships for university students endowed with 45.000 euros. Students of Medicine, Nursing, Biology and Biotechnology of Universities from all over the country, that have brilliant trajectories and whose family income is an obstacle to continue their studies.
We will help you so that you can help others
The Rafael Bernabeu Foundation has launched the fifth edition of its €45,000 university student scholarship programme.
Instituto Bernabeu addresses the importance of extending the use of genetic compatibility tests in order to ensure that babies are born free of hereditary conditions
Genetics tests carried out prior to conception mean that children can now be born free of certain illnesses. Molecular biology experts in the Instituto Bernabeu Genetics Department at IB Biotech will enable couples to have children who are free of health conditions thanks to the most groundbreaking techniques using the very latest technology.
Instituto Bernabeu discovers that natural antioxidants found in bay leaves and cinnamon improve spermatozoa quality
Instituto Bernabeu research presented at the 9th edition of the Congress of the Society for the Study of Reproduction Biology (ASEBIR) held in Madrid found that the natural antioxidant cinnamtannin B1 present mainly in bay leaves and cinnamon protects spermatozoa from DNA damage. This natural protector increases the ability to fertilise the ovum and improves the quality of the embryos that are generated.
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DNA evidence led to the arrest of 28-year-old Dustin Kennedy, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.
Kennedy is suspected of grabbing the 17-year-old as she walked to her bus stop. Deputies say he choked her and dragged her to a nearby ditch, where he sexually battered her. He also allegedly stole her two cellphones. Deputies recovered the phones when they arrested Kennedy on Wednesday, January 2 at the Goodwill facility he was living in.
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David M. Secor, Franklin County treasurer, has announced his candidacy for re-election.
Secor stated, "With the combination of my education, community involvement and job experiences, I can continue to provide effective leadership to those I serve. We have built an office to serve the public based on accountability, integrity and professionalism. I will continue to represent the constituents as a full-time treasurer and will continue to manage in a professional yet personal manner."
During his tenure as treasurer, Secor has followed through on his many campaign promises. These include increasing investment earnings 133 percent, increasing dog license sales 23 percent from 17,000 to more than 21,000 and instituting an automated dog license data base to enable 24/7 access for dog ownership records.
The performance of our duties is of utmost importance to the fiscal management of the county, with accountability and attention to detail being key components," he said.
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I really liked this book because at the end it was really funny. Somehow an inflatable moose lands on Emily! Emily is the same in every book. She is always a cry baby. My brother Noah is like Emily. Whenever I beat him in basketball he starts crying. All the books in the series are the same because something bad always happens to Emily. My favorite part was when Wyatt Hyatt picked his nose to score a touchdown.
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Checking in on the… WACPosted by rtmsf on December 1st, 2008
Kevin McCarthy from Parsing The WAC and Sam Wasson from bleedCrimson.net are the RTC correspondents for the WAC.
(ed. note – we received this from our correspondents on Wednesday, Nov. 26, but due to unforeseen circumstances we were unable to post until today)
Flyspecks on the wall of the WAC
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In the snarkilicious So-What Department, WAC member teams went a perfect 14-0 in exhibition play this year. That's not exactly the mighty flag Commissioner Karl Benson wants to fly. Once the real season started, the WAC has gone 19-13 in out-of-conference play. There have not been many notable victories, although, there have not been as many notable opponents as in seasons past either as the early schedule has been littered with the likes of Montana State-Northern, Grambling State, Evergreen and the mighty mighty California Maritime Academy, although, we'll give San Jose State a pass because at least they didn't schedule the Academy of Art (we're looking at you University of San Francisco). The league has had early season battles with Southern Cal, San Diego, San Diego State, Michigan State, Gonzaga, St. Mary's and Siena.
The conference player of the week was Boise State senior Mark Sanchez. A reserve last season, he's playing the most minutes on the team and leading the Broncos in scoring, shooting percentage, free throws attempted and rebounding. Can he still have a place on the 'Gettin' No Love' team or does the current attention he's receiving disqualify him?


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IceWEB CEO, Rob Howe, Comments on 2013
IceWEB CEO, Rob Howe, Comments on 2013
Looking forward to 2013
STERLING, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- IceWEB™, Inc. (IWEB), a leading provider of Unified Data Storage appliances for cloud and virtual environments as well as secure, infinitely scalable Cloud Services, announced today that CEO, Rob Howe, issued the following comments concerning the filing of the Company's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2012.
As you know by now, I am not much given to forward looking statements, but here on the cusp of the new year, I am going to break with my convention and share my great enthusiasm and sincere optimism for 2013. The coming year should be amazing for IceWEB! We are bringing up new alliances, new markets, new products and new sales segments that will bear considerable fruit for the business. The announcements we will be making in the next few days and weeks are nothing short of "knock your socks off" level releases concerning more and better opportunities upon which IceWEB is embarking. My leadership up to this point has focused on preparing the company for the kinds of achievements you all want to see from us. We are beyond prepared, and we are excited, engaged and maniacally focused on those opportunities.
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