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Best of High Stakes Poker

2008-09-23T20:36:00.001-07:00

Pokertube has this nice look back at some of the best moments on High Stakes Poker, including some behind the scenes, unaired stuff. I don’t know if this got played on GSN also, I imagine it did, but it was cool to find it online.

Have a look!

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Eric Seidel Full Tilt Ad

2008-09-23T20:35:00.001-07:00

This new Full Tilt ad isn’t quite as funny as the Phil Ivey one that came out last year with his ‘greatest poker face in the world,’ but still better than most of the ones out there. Not sure why I never seem to see these actually funny ads over the hyper-poetic ones on TV. Somebody should send a memo.

Eric Seidel, he really does have a great poker face. He always looks bored to the point of tears.

Anyone seeing this one on the air in their local area? Maybe after 10 PM?

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High Stakes Golf

2008-09-23T20:22:00.000-07:00

I’ve never been the biggest golf fan in the world, but sometimes it can be pretty hypnotizing if you let yourself get in the mode of watching. I’ve probably spent a couple hours on lazy Sundays a few times each year because I sat down and didn’t feel like changing the channel and got wrapped up in the game.

In case you’re like me and have little interest in golf, it might still be interesting to check out that the guys from High Stakes Poker did a couple of episodes of High Stakes Golf, with some pretty wild betting and otherwise weird golf play (some of them are actually pretty good).

Doyle Brunson is old, but still young enough that he can get out on the green and take some people to the hole. Also included are Phil Ivey, Josh Arieh, Daniel Negreanu, Dewey Tomko, and several others, competing in teams.

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NHL 2K9 Now Available on Wii, Xbox & PS3

2008-09-22T00:55:00.002-07:00

NHL 2K9 is now available in stores but I haven’t picked up a copy yet. I am really torn. Not to be insulting but I consider this game lower quality than NHL 09 which is coming out on Friday. There are two reasons why I haven’t decided yet if which one I’m going to get (and, no, it’s not an option to buy both).

The first is that times change, technology changes and I feel like I should give this game a shot. The second thing is that this game, unlike NHL 09, is available on the Nintendo Wii. I think it would be a lot of fun to play a hockey video game with the Wii remote/joystick. Here’s a commercial for the game on Wii:

Grrr… I can’t decide. Maybe I’ll rent one and buy the other. Of course, if my son had any say we’d get both but I think it’s a waste. Watch, I’m going to end up writing a post this week comparing the two, lol.

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Flyers Goalie Niittymaki Out for 4-6 Weeks

2008-09-22T00:55:00.001-07:00

Philadelphia Flyers goaltender, Antero Niittymaki, will be out of the lineup for four-to-six weeks after having surgery on his left hip. According to GM Paul Holmgren, Niittymaki had some fluid and loose bodies (?) drained from his hip and that it was more of a “clean up process” than anything else. Why didn’t he do this earlier in the summer? He started feeling the discomfort in July. He’s going to miss all of training camp now! If you want to read more about the situation, visit the Flyers official site.

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Rod Brind&Amour Has Knee Surgery

2008-09-22T00:53:00.002-07:00

Rod Brind’Amour has had surgery to remove cartilage from his left knee. If you remember, the Carolina Hurricanes captain underwent reconstructive surgery on that same knee this past February and was sidelined for the rest of the season. The problems began after he tor his anterior cruciate ligament.

I didn’t see anything about recovery time so I am hoping he can return to the lineup as quickly as possible.

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Erik Johnson Hurts Knee While Golfing

2008-09-22T00:53:00.001-07:00

Erik Johnson, St. Louis Blues defenseman, reportedly injured his knee - on a golf cart. Johnson slammed his foot between the accelerator and brake petal while trying to stop the cart, and started feeling pain in his right knee. Regardless of the pain, he continued with his golf game, only to notice the swollen knee later that night. It was worse the next day, so the D-man got an MRI exam, which proved to be inconclusive. We can expect a follow up MRI exam on either Saturday or Sunday.

He’s going to miss the first three days of training camp. Geez. I always find it ironic when a hockey player gets an injury during golf…

Image credit to Newscom

Written by Lauren Croteau

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Former Avs Coach Quenneville Arrested for DUI

2008-09-22T00:49:00.000-07:00

Joel Quenneville, former coach of the Colorado Avalanche, was stopped by Denver police at 8pm on Friday after he was found to be driving without his car headlights turned on. He was then asked to take a chemical test, but refused, causing police to confiscate his license.

On October 3rd, Quenneville is set to appear in Douglas County court for driving under the influence and driving without his headlights on.

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Written by Lauren Croteau

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NHL 09 on XBOX 360 - Unreadable Discs?

2008-09-22T00:44:00.000-07:00

So, I went out and bought NHL 09 last week when it came out and enjoyed a few fun-filled hours with my son until the game stopped working. We thought it might be the copy so we brought it back to Wal-Mart to exchange it for a new one. Guess what? The new disc doesn’t work either. I’ve never actually had a problem like this before so when that second disc didn’t work, I decided to search around on the internet and guess what I found? More people having the exact same problem with NHL 09 but it seems to be confined to the XBOX 360 version. Since I don’t have/don’t want Playstation 3 and the game isn’t available on Wii, I needed to find something that could fix the problem.

Here’s a tip that I found on the IGN boards that worked for me (let’s hope it continues to work):

Check to see if your game disc works without the Hard Drive or any memory units plugged in.

If it works, then plug your hard drive back in and clear your cache:
To do this, go to Console Settings, Memory, then press Y for Device Options and press - X,X,LB,RB,X,X - the xbox will ask you if you would like to perform a system maintenance and you say yes. This will erase all game updates you have downloaded but you can get them back. Don’t forget to erase your NHL 09 save data as well … and VOILA!

Don’t get me started on how dumb this problem is…

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Race Preview for Centurion Boats at the Glen at Watkins Glen

2008-09-19T23:10:00.000-07:00

*Credit photo to Newscom.

This week NASCAR heads to Waktins Glen International for one of their two road course races of the season on the Sprint Cup Series schedule. The race comes just one week after NASCAR made history for itself when they raced in the rain last Saturday in the Nationwide Series in Montreal, which most critics feel came off as a huge success. As of right now there are no plans to break out the rain tires on Sunday, but there’s still plenty to look forward to with just five races remaining until the cutoff for the Chase.

Recent Winners:

2007 - Tony Stewart

2006 - Kevin Harvick

2005 - Tony Stewart

Recent Polesitters:

2007 - Jeff Gordon

2006 - Kurt Busch

2005 - “Rained Out”

the Usual Suspects:

Tony Stewart is in the midst of the longest winless streak in his Sprint Cup career, but that should be of little concern to the no. 20 team this weekend. ‘Smoke’ built up a bit of momentum for himself after a 2nd place finish last week at Pocono, and now he heads to Watkins Glen where he holds the best driver rating over the past 3 years and has the second best average finish amongst active drivers. He’s one three of the last four races at the Glen, along with a 2nd place finish in 2006.

The only driver to breakup Stewart’s winning streak at the Glen in the past four years was Kevin Harvick, the winner of this event in ‘06. In his seven career races at Watkins Glen, last year’s 36th place finish is his only run outside of the top-15. He also has four top-10’s in that span ….. Jeff Gordon is considered a threat to win at most tracks, but perhaps even moreso at road courses. Once dubbed “King of the Road”, Jeff has had a rough go of it with only one top-10 finish here since 2002, but he did win 3 of the 4 events prior to that stretch ….. The series points leader, Kyle Busch, was never thought of much as a road course racer heading into this season, but already in 2008 he’s managed to win the Nationwide Series race in Mexcio and then went onto win the Toyota Save/Mart 350 at Infineon. After a 33rd place run at Watkins Glen in his rookie season, Kyle has since rebounded with back-to-back top-10’s ….. Denny Hamlin has run here only twice, finishing 10th and 2nd in those races.

the Unusual Suspects:

Robby Gordon has been in dire need of some good runs for the sake of his own race team, Robby Gordon Motorsports, and many fans have long expected that success to come at one of NASCAR’s two road course events. Robby has six top-5 finishes in eight races run here, and even won the event while racing for RCR back in 2003. He currently has a string of three consecutive top-5 finishes at Watkins Glen.

Marcos Ambrose competed in his first Sprint Cup event earlier in the season at Infineon. Known for his road course specialties, Marcos didn’t disappoint, as he had a great top-five effort going until issues late in the race put an end to his day. This will be his first visit to Watkins Glen with the Cup Series as he once again fields the no. 21 Wood Bros. Racing entry, but there’s no reason to think he won’t rise to the occasion once again ….. Juan Pablo Montoya is always a favorite to keep an eye on at road course races as well. An incident with Kevin Harvick here last year put an early end to his day and he finished 39th, but that should be considered a one-off deal. He does have an Infineon win to his credit at the Cup level.

Road Course Ringers are sure to be a factor in any NASCAR road course race, regardless of the series. Though they don’t typically win these things at the Cup level, many of the drivers leave their mark with exceptional runs. Amongst the ringers included in this weekend’s entry list are: Ron Fellows (DEI) - two top-5’s in the last 4 years; Boris Said- finished 3rd in 2005; PJ Jones - finished 4th in 2002; and Brian Simo and Max Papis are on the list as well.

the Unusual Slackers:

Greg Biffle picked up his first ever top-10 Watkins Glen finish last year when he crossed the line in 10th, but each of his four starts previous to that were 30th or worse. His overall average here is 30.2 ….. When you think of road course racing, Kurt Busch isn’t a name that immediately jumps out at you as someone you need to avoid carrying on your fantasy roster, but like Biffle, he also has only one career top-10 at Watkins Glen. Four of his seven races here he has finished outside of the top-15 ….. Dale Earnhardt Jr. managed to put together a string of solid runs here at one point, finishing 3rd, 5th, and 10th from 2003 to 2005, but in 8 years of racing here, he’s finished 35th or worse three times, holding an average finish of just 20.6.

Best Driver Ratings:

1. Tony Stewart - 137.9

2. Denny Hamlin - 112.1

3. Jeff Gordon - 108.2

4. Robby Gordon - 106.3

5. Jimmie Johnson - 104.5

Best Driver Averages:

1. Scott Pruett - 5.8

2. Denny Hamlin - 6.0

3. Tony Stewart - 6.1

4. Mark Martin - 8.8

5. Robby Gordon - 9.4

Watkins Glen Facts:

- 8 of the 25 races at Watkins Glen have been won from the pole position. The last driver to do so was Tony Stewart in 2005, but before that it hadn’t happened since Jeff Gordon did it in 1998.

- 16 of the 25 races have been won from a top-five starting position.

- The deepest starting position a driver has ever come from to win at Watkins Glen is 18th. Steve Park did it in 2000.

- Jeff Gordon holds the track record for most wins with 4.

- Mark Martin holds the track record for most poles (3), top-five’s (12), and top-ten’s (16).

- The most different leaders ever during a race at the Glen was 12 - back in 1995.

- Chevrolet leads the manufacturer race at Watkins Glen with 14 wins.

- 5 drivers currently in the top-12 in points have never led a lap at Watkins Glen: Kyle Busch, Carl Edwards, Denny Hamlin, Kasey Kahne, and Clint Bowyer.

- In the midst of a 35 race winless streak, Tony Stewart’s last victory came here at Watkins Glen in 2007.

Video of the last 7 laps of the 2007 Centurion Boats at the Glen race:

Six-Pack Challenge:

Winner - Tony Stewart

2nd Place - Robby Gordon

3rd Place - Marcos Ambrose

4th Place - Kyle Busch

5th Place - Carl Edwards

6th Place - Kevin Harvick

Lock of the Week - Tony Stewart

Sleeper Pick - Marcos Ambrose

Steer Clear of - Greg Biffle

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Stonehenge - a long-term cemetery or neolithic ‘Lourdes’?

2008-09-19T23:00:00.000-07:00

Stonehenge, UK

(Photo credit: www.activemind.com)

A topical article for me as I will be passing Stonehenge today. It is an amazing feat of 4,500 year old primitive engineering and still provokes feelings of wonder and awe everytime I pass by, especially on solstice and equinox days.

Stonehenge served as a burial ground for much longer than had previously been believed, new research suggests. The site was used as a cemetery for 500 years, from the point of its inception.

Archaeologists have said the cremation burials found at the site might represent a single elite family and its descendents - perhaps a ruling dynasty.

Professor Mike Parker Pearson, from the department of archaeology at the University of Sheffield, and his colleagues have now carried out radiocarbon dating of burials excavated in the 1950s that were kept at the nearby Salisbury Museum. Their results suggest burials took place at the site from the initiation of Stonehenge, just after 3,000 BC, until the time the large stones appear at about 2,500 BC.

However, two other Stonehenge experts, Professor Tim Darvill, from the University of Bournemouth, and Professor Geoff Wainwright, from the Society of Antiquaries, have a different theory about the monument.

They are convinced that the dominating feature on Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire, UK was akin to a “Neolithic Lourdes” - a place where people went on a pilgrimage to get cured.

They recently carried out a two-week excavation at the site to search for clues to why the 4,500-year-old landmark was erected.

Elaine Warburton www.geneticsandhealth.com

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Species protection - Pledge to set up deep sea nature reserve

2008-09-19T22:59:00.001-07:00

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At the Convention on Biological Diversity meeting in Bonn nearly 200 countries agreed on measures to protect the world’s most threatened wildlife. They pledged:

1. To set up a deep-sea nature reserve and increase by tens of millions of hectares the area of land protected (the resulting protected area would be twice the size of Germany).

2. To ban experiments to boost plankton growth to reverse climate change, because of the potential risks to other animals.

3. To set global standards for developing biofuels, a renewable energy that has been blamed for deforestation.

But environmentalists said the progress achieved at the conference was still failing the UN Millennium Development Goal, which aims to “substantially reduce” biodiversity loss by 2010.

Elaine Warburton www.geneticsandhealth.com

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Kissing bug used to collect zoo blood samples

2008-09-19T22:58:00.000-07:00

Kissing bug blood sample being taken from a giraffe

(Photo courtesy www.bbc.co.uk)

Wildlife continues to make a revival in medical diagnostics and treatment - leeches are back in favor for blood letting and wound management along with maggots for cleaning wounds. Now we have blood sucking bugs being used for blood collection.

Kissing bugs are being used to collect blood from zoo animals in a pilot project underway at two London zoos. This method has been used to successfully collect blood samples from a hippo, cheetah, giraffe, elephant and white rhino. The Kissing bug gets its label from silently and painlessly collecting blood from a human victim’s lips and eyelids.

The Kissing bug crawls onto the animal and releases a pain-reducing enzyme as they bite and suck the blood from veins. The “stress-free” method simplifies collecting blood from animals, who do not have to be sedated.

London Zoo’s veterinary officer Tim Bouts said:

“This pioneering procedure means we can take a stress-free blood sample from an animal that we would otherwise need to sedate or anesthetize. The process is non-invasive and painless for the animal. It might take somewhere between 10 and 30 minutes to get a decent sample dependent on how hungry the bug is, how quickly it finds a blood capillary and how thick the skin of its host is.”

The bugs are humanely killed after the blood samples are collected.

Elaine Warburton www.geneticsandhealth.com

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Sequencing genome of celebrities - causing alarm

2008-09-19T22:56:00.000-07:00

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This week b5 media’s Health and Wellness channel is focusing on celebrities health. Our focus is not on ‘tittle tattle’ and hot gossip about Angelina, Brad or ’Tomkat’ but rather a serious look at health issues that high profile individuals share with all of us.

In the genetics world, our ‘celebrities’ are the likes of Craig Venter and James Watson - pioneering geneticists but basking in the eye of the media.

The race to sequence genomes has resulted in some major PR, particularly for Craig and James. 454 is sequencing James Watson’s genome and Craig has announced some of his results in PLoS. TV star Larry King, cosmologist Stephen Hawking, Google co-founder Larry Page, Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen and junk bond trader Michael Milken have all paid a vast sum of money to have their genomes sequenced.

However, this is causing a degree of discomfort within the scientific community. They are worried that only the rich will benefit and it’s sending out the wrong messages to the public.

I have a different perspective. Research has to start somewhere. The very rich have always been the first to buy pioneering technology whether it’s a car, the latest computer or mobile phone. Their money will assist in further driving down the cost of the technology to such a price that will be affordable to us mere mortals.

Elaine Warburton www.geneticsandhealth.com

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Rating the Race: Centurion Boats at the Glen at Watkins Glen

2008-09-19T22:47:00.000-07:00

Kyle Busch made perfect on his efforts to sweep the road course races in the Sprint Cup Series this season as he nabbed his first career victory at Watkins Glen International on Sunday. He led four times for a race high 52 laps, giving him his 8th win of the season and making him the first driver to win the races at both Infineon and Watkins Glen in the same year since his Joe Gibbs Racing teammate, Tony Stewart, did it back in 2005. He also won the Nationwide Series race in Mexico City earlier in the year, making him the only driver in NASCAR history to win three road course races in the same season.

After rain canceled Friday’s qualifying session, the field lined up based on their order in the car owner’s points standings, setting Kyle Busch out on the pole position for the start of the race. Kyle led the first lap before handing it over to Dale Earnhardt Jr, who started on the outside of the front row. As Busch dropped back to third in the running order, Earnhardt gradually expanded his lead through the next 28 laps, but found himself in 6th after the field completed their first round of green flag pit stops.

Kyle Busch once again took the race lead on lap 30, and was still in charge when the first caution of the day came out on lap 47. NASCAR made the decision to waive the yellow due to debris on the track that was a result of some loose gravel that had been kicked up on the track. The caution was a huge break for Jimmie Johnson who had just pitted a few laps earlier when he had a rear left tire going down, but because he was running up in the top-five at the time, he was able to make his stop without losing a lap. Once pit road opened up, 14 cars remained on the track, including Johnson. Kyle Busch and Tony Stewart - running 1st and 2nd at the time - also elected to stay out.

Kyle Busch was still the race leader when the field went back to green, but the most impressive story to this point was Marcos Ambrose, who was driving the no. 21 Wood Brothers Ford. He was forced to start dead last due to the car’s position in owner points, but had worked his way all the way up inside the top-15 for the restart.

Kyle Busch moved to the side to allow his teammate, Tony Stewart, to lead a lap and pickup the 5 extra bonus points on lap 53, but Tony returned the favor and let Kyle go back by the following lap, and that was the only movement up front until the leaders again came into pit on lap 56. Juan Pablo Montoya and Jimmie Johnson each led a lap during the exchange of green flag stops. Johnson came into pit on lap 58, which handed the lead back over to Dale Earnhardt Jr.

With more than a 25 second lead, Earnhardt was the only car still out on the track that had not yet made his final pit stop. Despite continuing to lose a second per lap to the 2nd and 3rd place cars, Tony Eury Jr. - crew chief for the no. 88 team - elected to keep Earnhardt out on the track, but the call completely backfired when NASCAR waived the second caution flag on lap 64. The caution was again for loose gravel that Travis Kvapil kicked onto the track when he ran off the track. Earnhardt was forced to pit while the other race leaders remained out on the track, and with just 25 laps remaining, he lined up 37th for the restart.

Kyle Busch was once again deemed the race leader by virtue of Earnhardt’s misfortunes with Tony Stewart and Ryan Newman chasing him. With the laps dwindling down, it almost looked as though we might have another caution when Sam Hornish Jr. spun PJ Jones on lap 70, but both cars were able to get going again, and NASCAR saw no reason to bring out the yellow.

The complexity of the race changed on lap 77 when Ryan Newman got into the corner too hard, resulting in a single car spin in Turn 9. Unable to get his car restarted, he had several close cars as the rest of the field tried to avoid the stalled car as it rolled back out onto the track. NASCAR eventually brought out the third caution, and luckily, the entire field was able to get around Newman without hitting him.

The fourth and final caution came with just 8 laps to go when Michael McDowell spun David Gilliland, setting off a huge multi-car crash that involved 9 cars right near the pit road entrance. Michael Waltrip, Bobby LaBonte, Sam Hornish Jr, Reed Sorenson, Max Papis, Dave Blaney, and Joe Nemechek all got caught up in the mess, and LaBonte appeared to be mildly injured as he was seen limping back to the infield care center.

After NASCAR stopped the race under red flag conditions for more than 40 minutes, they finally got the race restarted with Kyle Busch still in the lead, and behind him were Tony Stewart, Marcos Ambrose, Juan Pablo Montoya, Martin Truex Jr, and Kevin Harvick. Busch took the green flag with just five laps to go with Stewart keeping within a couple car lengths for the first few laps. With about 2 to go, though, Busch started to pull away, and Stewart’s new task became keeping the no. 21 of Ambrose in his rearview mirror. Busch went onto take the checkers, and Stewart was able to fend off Ambrose to give Joe Gibbs Racing a 1-2 finish.

Marcos Ambrose fought off Juan Pablo Montoya to hang onto third, and JPM finished 4th. Martin Truex Jr. held onto 5th to earn his first-ever top-five finish at Watkins Glen. He was followed by the 2006 winner of this event, Kevin Harvick, in 6th. 7th place went to Denny Hamlin, who capped off a solid run inside the top-ten for most of the day. Jimmie Johnson rebounded from his cut tire earlier in the race to finish in 8th. AJ Allmendinger walked away with the best NSCS finish of his career in 9th, also giving him his second top-ten in the last 3 races. Carl Edwards completed the top-ten.

Other Notables:

Matt Kenseth had a pretty quiet day, but finished 12th ….. Kasey Kahne matched his best Watkins Glen finish with a 14th place run ….. Dale Earnhardt Jr. wound up 22nd after his team’s race strategy put him in the back of the field with just over 20 laps to go ….. Jeff Gordon had an eventful day. His team had to have NASCAR black flag him to get him into the pits for the first round of stops after the team’s radio became disconnected. Gordon’s car, unfortunately, handled much like the radio, as his struggles throughout the day led to a 25th place finish ….. Robby Gordon started near the back of the pack and never was able to find his way to the front, finishing with a very disappointing 27th place finish ….. Ryan Newman’s spin on lap 77 led to a 28th place effort, as that team continues to watch their Chase hopes keep slipping away.

Kyle Busch now holds a 242 point lead on 1st in the standings, while Carl Edwards and Jimmie Johnson both moved past Earnhardt Jr. to take over the 2nd and 3rd spots. Tony Stewart’s back-to-back 2nd place efforts have also moved him up to 7th overall, and he now has a 138 point cushion in the Chase standings. Matt Kenseth also moved up a spot to take over the 12th and final spot in the Chase, moving Clint Bowyer back down to 13th. He’s now 22 points out of the Chase.

Grades:

the Race: 75%

Drama: 74%

Coverage: 90%

Pre-Race: 81%

Overall Grade: 78.4%

Complete Results (from nascar.com):


FIN	ST	CAR	DRIVER	MAKE	SPONSOR	PTS/BNS	LAPS	STATUS
1	1	18	Kyle Busch	Toyota	M&M’s	195/10	90	Running
2	9	20	Tony Stewart	Toyota	The Home Depot	175/5	90	Running
3	41	21	Marcos Ambrose	Ford	Little Debbie	165/0	90	Running
4	25	42	Juan Montoya	Dodge	Big Red Slim Pack	165/5	90	Running
5	16	1	Martin Truex Jr.	Chevrolet	Bass Pro Shops / Tracker	155/0	90	Running
6	11	29	Kevin Harvick	Chevrolet	Shell / Pennzoil	150/0	90	Running
7	10	11	Denny Hamlin	Toyota	FedEx Ground	146/0	90	Running
8	4	48	Jimmie Johnson	Chevrolet	Lowe’s	147/5	90	Running
9	35	84	A.J. Allmendinger	Toyota	Red Bull	138/0	90	Running
10	3	99	Carl Edwards	Ford	Office Depot	134/0	90	Running
11	19	2	Kurt Busch	Dodge	Miller Lite	130/0	90	Running
12	13	17	Matt Kenseth	Ford	DEWALT	127/0	90	Running
13	30	01	Ron Fellows	Chevrolet	Bass Pro Shops / Red Head	124/0	90	Running
14	7	9	Kasey Kahne	Dodge	Budweiser	121/0	90	Running
15	20	19	Elliott Sadler	Dodge	Best Buy / Garmin	118/0	90	Running
16	18	26	Jamie McMurray	Ford	Crown Royal	115/0	90	Running
17	5	31	Jeff Burton	Chevrolet	AT&T Mobility	112/0	90	Running
18	17	83	Brian Vickers	Toyota	Red Bull	109/0	90	Running
19	22	5	Casey Mears	Chevrolet	CARQUEST / Kellogg’s	106/0	90	Running
20	37	10	Patrick Carpentier *	Dodge	Charter Comm.	103/0	90	Running
21	8	16	Greg Biffle	Ford	3M	100/0	90	Running
22	2	88	Dale Earnhardt Jr.	Chevrolet	National Guard / AMP Energy	102/5	90	Running
23	12	07	Clint Bowyer	Chevrolet	DIRECTV	94/0	90	Running
24	42	45	Boris Said	Dodge	Marathon American Spirit Motor Oil	91/0	90	Running
25	6	24	Jeff Gordon	Chevrolet	DuPont	88/0	90	Running
26	34	00	Michael McDowell *	Toyota	Champion Mortgage	85/0	90	Running
27	31	7	Robby Gordon	Dodge	Jim Beam	82/0	90	Running
28	14	12	Ryan Newman	Dodge	Kodak	79/0	90	Running
29	27	15	Paul Menard	Chevrolet	Quaker State / Menards	76/0	90	Running
30	32	77	Sam Hornish Jr. *	Dodge	Mobil 1	73/0	90	Running
31	40	6	David Ragan	Ford	AAA Insurance	70/0	90	Running
32	28	41	Reed Sorenson	Dodge	Target	67/0	90	Running
33	26	44	David Reutimann	Toyota	UPS	64/0	88	Running
34	33	66	Scott Riggs	Chevrolet	State Water Heaters	61/0	88	Running
35	15	8	Aric Almirola	Chevrolet	U.S. Army	58/0	88	Running
36	23	28	Travis Kvapil	Ford	Hitachi Power Tools	55/0	88	Running
37	36	96	P.J. Jones	Toyota	DLP HDTV	52/0	88	Running
38	39	78	Joe Nemechek	Chevrolet	Furniture Row Racing	49/0	86	In Pit
39	43	55	Michael Waltrip	Toyota	NAPA AUTO PARTS	46/0	82	Running
40	24	38	David Gilliland	Ford	DISH Network Turbo HD	43/0	81	Running
41	29	22	Dave Blaney	Toyota	Caterpillar	40/0	81	In Pit
42	21	43	Bobby Labonte	Dodge	Cheerios / Betty Crocker	37/0	81	In Pit
43	38	70	Max Papis	Chevrolet	Haas Automation	34/0	81	In Pit

Sprint Cup Series Standings (from nascar.com):


RANK	+/-	DRIVER	POINTS	BEHIND	STARTS	POLES	WINS	TOP 5	TOP 10
1	–	Kyle Busch	3254	Leader	22	2	8	13	14
2	+1	Carl Edwards	3012	-242	22	0	4	9	16
3	+1	Jimmie Johnson	3010	-244	22	3	2	7	12
4	-2	Dale Earnhardt Jr.	2985	-269	22	1	1	7	12
5	–	Jeff Burton	2945	-309	22	0	1	4	11
6	–	Jeff Gordon	2754	-500	22	2	0	8	10
7	+2	Tony Stewart	2744	-510	22	0	0	8	11
8	-1	Kasey Kahne	2713	-541	22	2	2	3	11
9	+1	Denny Hamlin	2689	-565	22	1	1	6	11
10	-2	Greg Biffle	2689	-565	22	2	0	6	9
11	–	Kevin Harvick	2670	-584	22	0	0	4	8
12	+1	Matt Kenseth	2628	-626	22	0	0	4	12

13	-1	Clint Bowyer	2606	-648	22	0	1	4	10
14	–	David Ragan	2539	-715	22	0	0	4	7
15	–	Ryan Newman	2424	-830	22	1	1	2	7
16	+1	Martin Truex Jr.	2419	-835	22	0	0	3	7
17	-1	Brian Vickers	2418	-836	22	0	0	3	5
18	–	Kurt Busch	2269	-985	22	0	1	3	5
19	–	Jamie McMurray	2231	-1023	22	0	0	0	5
20	+1	Elliott Sadler	2159	-1095	22	0	0	2	5
21	-1	Bobby Labonte	2121	-1133	22	0	0	0	1
22	+3	Juan Montoya	2117	-1137	22	0	0	2	3
23	-1	Travis Kvapil	2071	-1183	22	0	0	0	3
24	–	Casey Mears	2070	-1184	22	0	0	1	4
25	+1	David Gilliland	1979	-1275	22	0	0	1	2
26	-3	Mark Martin	1965	-1289	16	0	0	2	7
27	–	David Reutimann	1927	-1327	22	0	0	0	1
28	–	Paul Menard	1883	-1371	22	1	0	0	0
29	+1	Robby Gordon	1770	-1484	22	0	0	0	2
30	+1	Reed Sorenson	1736	-1518	21	0	0	1	2
31	-2	Dave Blaney	1736	-1518	21	0	0	0	2
32	–	Michael Waltrip	1682	-1572	22	0	0	1	1
33	–	Sam Hornish Jr.*	1674	-1580	22	0	0	0	0
34	–	Regan Smith*	1584	-1670	20	0	0	0	0
35	–	Scott Riggs	1549	-1705	20	0	0	0	0
36	+1	Patrick Carpentier*	1333	-1921	18	1	0	0	0
37	+1	Joe Nemechek	1272	-1982	19	1	0	0	0
38	-2	J.J. Yeley	1263	-1991	17	0	0	1	1
39	+1	A.J. Allmendinger	1226	-2028	14	0	0	0	1
40	-1	Michael McDowell*	1200	-2054	17	0	0	0	0

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List of the Week: Longest Winless Streaks Inside the Top 20

2008-09-19T22:46:00.000-07:00

The winless streaks by drivers such as Tony Stewart, Jeff Gordon and Kevin Harvick have ranked amongst some of the biggest stories so far this season. They came into this week’s race at Watkins Glen as some of the odds-on-favorite to win, but alas, Kyle Busch shut the door on those plans yet again. This week’s “List of the Week” will feature the 10 longest winless droughts amongst the drivers inside the top-20 in points.

10. Matt Kenseth - 22 races - Last Win: Homestead-Miami Speedway, Fall 2007

9. Jeff Gordon - 27 races - Lowe’s Motor Speedway, Fall 2007

8. Greg Biffle - 29 races - Kansas Speedway, Fall 2007

7. Tony Stewart - 36 races - Watkins Glen International, Summer 2007

6. Jamie McMurray - 40 races - Daytona International Speedway, Summer 2007

5. Martin Truex Jr. - 45 races - Dover International Speedway, Spring 2007

4. Kevin Harvick - 57 races - Daytona International Speedway, Spring 2007

3. David Ragan - 60 races - No NSCS wins

2. Brian Vickers - 68 races - Talladega Superspeedway, Fall 2006

1. Elliott Sadler - 141 races - Auto Club Speedway, Fall 2004

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Tony Eury Jrs Call Was the Wrong Call at Watkins Glen

2008-09-19T22:45:00.000-07:00

Everything seemed to be going perfectly for Dale Earnhardt Jr. and the no. 88 team on Sunday as Earnhardt was in search of his first Cup victory at Watkins Glen International, and his first win at the track since winning the 1999 Nationwide Series race there. He started the day with the outside pole position after rain canceled out qualifying on Friday, and then he went onto lead 28 of the first 29 laps in the race.

Earnhardt gave up the lead during the first round of green flag stops after being one of the last cars to make their stop. Running several laps on the older tires while the rest of the field came in for some fresh rubber immediately proved to work against the team as he came out of the pits in 6th place, so one can’t help but wonder why they would choose to replay this strategy later in the race.

Junior once again found himself with the lead on lap 58 after the rest of the leaders came in to make their final stops of the day. His lead opened up to more than 25 seconds over second place as he became the only driver in the field that had yet to come down pit road, but he was giving more than a second per lap. Aside from the time that they were losing on the track, it became quite evident that a caution anytime before Earnhardt made his stop would flat out ruin his day, so it’s a bit peculiar as to why crew chief, Tony Eury Jr, would elect to keep his driver out on the track.

On lap 64, the worst did in fact happen. NASCAR was forced to waive the yellow for loose gravel that Travis Kvapil had kicked up onto the track, and as if it weren’t bad enough that Earnhardt had to surrender the lead to pit, he was one of only a small handful of cars that made that loenely drive down pit road with about 25 laps to go. He restarted back in 37th and was able to climb his way back up to 22nd by the end of the race, but Earnhardt fans everywhere now can’t help but wonder what might have been … and, what was Tony Eury Jr. thinking? To make matters worse, this also isn’t the first time that Junior fans have felt that Tony Eury Jr. may have cost Dale a shot at victory.

The disappointing finish also dropped Earnhardt from 2nd to 4th in the points standings, getting passed by Carl Edwards and his Hendrick Motorsports teammate, Jimmie Johnson. Junior Nation has had plenty to cheer about this season, though, as his first season with Hendrick has been far and away better than his final season with DEI in 2007 as he snapped his winless streak with a win earlier in the year at Michigan and he’s been up inside the top-5 in points for most of the year.

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Ambrose Celebrates a Career Weekend at the Glen

2008-09-19T22:43:00.000-07:00

Marcos Ambrose took the lead with just three laps to go in Saturday’s Zippo 200 at Watkins Glen to secure his first career Nationwide Series victory in 59 starts. He received the lead by virtue of Jeff Burton and Jimmie Johnson running out of fuel in the closing laps in an episode of bitter-sweet redemption after all the tough luck he’s suffered in NASCAR road course racing in 2008. He came close, but eventually took a back seat to Kyle Busch in Mexico City … mechanical issues ended his day in Sonoma when he made his Sprint Cup debut … and, a pit road speeding penalty robbed him in Montreal. But, none of that mattered on Saturday when Ambrose finally stood in a NASCAR victory lane for the first time in his life.

“I couldn’t believe it,” he said. “I literally could not believe it. I was just praying the car was gonna hold together and I wasn’t gonna get a late caution. But, we got the job done. I feel really good about it, and it’s just a big lift for our team and it feels like everything’s worth it today.”

Marcos didn’t have much time for celebration, though, because the following day served an even much taller task for the Australian native. He was to return once again to Watkins Glen and step behind the wheel of the Wood Brothers Racing no. 21 Ford to make his third Cup Series start, but after qualifying was washed out on Friday, Ambrose would have to start all the way in the back of the field in 43rd at a track where no driver had ever come from deeper than a 16th starting position to win.

Ambrose quickly made people forget that the team he was driving for on Sunday was a team on the verge of obscurity as he climbed his way into the top-15 by the halfway point. Then, with one of the fastest cars on the track, he dashed up inside the top-5 and was sitting in 3rd after Ryan Newman spun with just 13 laps to go. Even with two restarts to try and get it done, though, Ambrose was never able to get around the 2nd place car of Tony Stewart to try and press Kyle Busch for the lead, but if you ask Marcos, he’ll take his top-five Cup finish anyday of the week.

“It’s a big, bad world out here in NASCAR world, and I’m just pleased that I’m able to have a weekend like this to remember,” said Ambrose. “When it’s all said and done, I’ll be able to go home back to Tasmania and tell them how good I was at Watkins Glen on one year.”

It was certainly a well deserved weekend for Ambrose and his team(s). Ambrose has 5 more races remaining on his schedule driving the no. 21 Wood Bros. car before he competes full-time in the Cup Series next year with JTG Dougherty Racing.

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Glycobiology Protocols (Methods in Molecular Biology, Vol 347)

2008-09-12T21:45:00.000-07:00

A distinguished panel of international experts reviews the importance of glycobiology, an interdisciplinary field encompassing chemistry, biochemistry, biology, physiology, and pathology. Glycobiology Protocols highlights important methodological progress that has been made in the field of glycobiology, helping scientists to answer specific questions on glycoprotein structures, on the biosynthesis of glycoconjugates, and on the functions of lipid- or protein-bound carbohydrates.
Glycobiology Protocols contains specific methods for the analysis of the structures or functions of glycoconjugates, as well as of glycosyltransferases and glycosidases involved in the biosynthesis of glycans. The methods described for specific systems can be modified for investigations of similar biomolecules and tissues or cell types. Comprehensive and highly practical, Glycobiology Protocols provides researchers with a solid basis for studying the many aspects of glycobiology with state-of-the-art methods. The protocols follow the successful Methods in Molecular Biologyâ„¢ series format, with each one offering step-by-step laboratory instructions, an introduction outlining the principle behind the technique, lists of equipment and reagents, and tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls.

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YAC Protocols 2nd ed (Methods in Molecular Biology, Vol 349)

2008-09-12T21:44:00.000-07:00

This completely revised and updated edition of YAC Protocols takes advantage of the many new advances in biology since the publication of the first edition, including the sequencing of the human genome, the genomes of a wide variety of other organisms, and the increased use of transgenic animals for understanding the molecular basis of human and animal disease. This volume also provides a much-needed update on the new techniques currently employed and to help redefine and illustrate the important roles still to be played by yeast artificial chromosome (YAC) technologies in the postgenomic age.

YAC Protocols, Second Edition, demonstrates the enormous potential use of YAC technologies in understanding the role of genetics in maintaining health, promoting pathogenesis, and conferring susceptibility to disease. Offering solutions to the many problems that have plagued researchers, this new edition allows for the wider and more efficient use of YAC technologies for the analysis of genetic and pathogenic causes of human disease.

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Mass Spectometry Data Analysis in Proteomics (Methods in Molecular Biology, Vol 367)

2008-09-12T21:40:00.000-07:00

Mass Spectrometry Data Analysis in Proteomics is an in-depth guide to the theory and practice of analyzing raw mass spectrometry (MS) data in proteomics. As MS is a high throughput technique, proteomic researchers must attend carefully to the associated field of data analysis, and this volume outlines available bioinformatics programs, algorithms, and databases available for MS data analysis. General guidelines for data analysis using search engines such as Mascot, Xtandem, and VEMS are provided, with specific attention to identifying poor quality data and optimizing search parameters. Several different types of MS data are discussed, followed by a description of optimal methods for conversion of raw data into peak lists for input to search engines. Choosing the most accurate and complete databases is emphasized, and a report of available sequence databases is included. Methods for assembling expressed sequence tags (ESTs) into assembled nonredundant databases are provided, along with protocols for further processing the sequences into a format suitable for MS data. Mass Spectrometry Data Analysis in Proteomics describes publicly available applications whenever possible.

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Brain and Visual Perception: The Story of a 25-Year Collaboration

2008-09-12T21:32:00.000-07:00

Scientists’ understanding of two central problems in neuroscience, psychology, and philosophy has been greatly influenced by the work of David Hubel and Torsten Wiesel: (1) What is it to see? This relates to the machinery that underlies visual perception. (2) How do we acquire the brain’s mechanisms for vision? This is the nature-nurture question as to whether the nerve connections responsible for vision are innate or whether they develop through experience in the early life of an animal or human. This is a book about the collaboration between Hubel and Wiesel, which began in 1958, lasted until about 1982, and led to a Nobel Prize in 1981. It opens with short autobiographies of both men, describes the state of the field when they started, and tells about the beginnings of their collaboration.

It emphasizes the importance of various mentors in their lives, especially Stephen W. Kuffler, who opened up the field by studying the cat retina in 1950, and founded the department of neurobiology at Harvard Medical School, where most of their work was done. The main part of the book consists of Hubel and Wiesel’s most important publications. Each reprinted paper is preceded by a foreword that tells how they went about the research, what the difficulties and the pleasures were, and whether they felt a paper was important and why. Each is also followed by an afterword describing how the paper was received and what developments have occurred since its publication. The reader learns things that are often absent from typical scientific publications, including whether the work was difficult, fun, personally rewarding, exhilarating, or just plain tedious. The book ends with a summing-up of the authors’ view of the present state of the field. This is much more than a collection of reprinted papers. Above all it tells the story of an unusual scientific collaboration that was hugely enjoyable and served to transform an entire branch of neurobiology. It will appeal to neuroscientists, vision scientists, biologists, psychologists, physicists, historians of science, and to their students and trainees, at all levels from high school on, as well as anyone else who is interested in the scientific process.

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Radiation Safety in Nuclear Medicine, Second Edition

2008-09-12T21:28:00.000-07:00

Recent advances in the field of nuclear medicine (NM) are expanding the role and responsibilities of the nuclear medicine technologist (NMT) to include more complex and detailed tasks. New technologies are making the diagnosis, management, and treatment of illnesses more sensitive, more specific, more accurate, and ultimately safer for both the patient and the technologist.
Radiation Safety in Nuclear Medicine, Second Edition provides the latest technological advances and expanded responsibilities of today’s NMT while laying a solid foundation for understanding the basic physics behind the technology. As with the original, this edition teaches the units of radioactivity, exposure, and dosimetry, along with the principles of instrumentation needed for detection and measurement. Focusing on the issues of safety, this volume devotes considerable attention to the science and practice of safety techniques and includes information on rules and regulations.

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Handbook of Neuro-Oncology Neuro-Imaging

2008-09-12T21:19:00.000-07:00

Although the field of Neuro-Oncology has grown considerably in the last 10 to 15 years and has a rather extensive literature, there are no comprehensive, single-source books that summarize the current literature and future trends of neuroimaging in neuro-oncology. This book covers this topic in more comprehensive fashion, making it an important addition to the armamentarium of physicians that care for patients with brain tumors and other neuro-oncological disorders. Well-founded in basic science, it includes chapters that provide an overview of relevant background material in critical areas such as physics, contrast agents, ultra-high field brain MRI, and molecular imaging.

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Comprehensive Management of High Risk Cardiovascular Patients

2008-09-12T21:12:00.000-07:00

Cardiovascular disease, including heart disease, peripheral arterial disease, and stroke, is the leading cause of illness and death in the United States. Filling a gap in the literature, this reference contains expert contributions on the care and management of patients at high-risk for cardiovascular disease and studies early indicators and risk factors that may impact therapeutic treatment, as well as aid in the early detection of heart conditions.

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Geriatric Diabetes

2008-09-12T21:11:00.000-07:00

The number of elderly patients with diabetes is increasing at a significant rate. Responding to this growth, this source serves as a solid arsenal of information on the varying presentations and challenges associated with diabetes in the geriatric patient, and supplies clearly written sections on the screening, diagnosis, and treatment of diabetes in elderly populations. With contributions from renowned authorities from the national and international institutions, this reference will depict the role of specific co-morbidities, socioeconomic aspects, and caregiver issues on the effective management of diabetes in the older adult.

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Protein Engineering Protocols (Methods in Molecular Biology, Vol 352)

2008-09-12T21:06:00.001-07:00

Protein engineering is a fascinating mixture of molecular biology, protein structure analysis, computation, and biochemistry, with the goal of developing useful or valuable proteins. Divided into two sections, Protein Engineering Protocols reviews rational protein design strategies and directed evolutionary techniques, and their impact on protein engineering.

The first section presents design and computational strategies for protein engineering focusing on designing a protein with desired properties, including examples covering a wide range of engineering techniques, such as protein-protein interactions, DNA binding, antibody mimics, and enzymatic activity. The second section on evolutionary techniques provides step-by-step instructions on library design and statistical assessment of library quality. New methods for DNA shuffling as well as different selection strategies are also presented.

Following the successful Methods in Molecular Biologyâ„¢ series format, this volume provides a comprehensive guide to the methods used at every stage of the engineering process. By combining a thorough theoretical foundation with detailed protocols, Protein Engineering Protocols will be invaluable to all research workers in the area, from graduate students to senior investigators.

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The Spina Bifida: Management and Outcome

2008-09-12T21:06:00.000-07:00

The evolution of technology has made new surgical techniques available for the treatment of diseases associated with the spina bifida malformation, and this is especially true in hydrocephalus and fetal surgery. The progress in this last field and in prenatal diagnosis have raised the significant problem of the effectiveness and usefulness of in utero surgical treatment of the malformation, that are extensively discussed in this volume. Also the clinical situations that can be seen in adolescents or young adults with spina bifida, including sexuality and pregnancy, are highlighted. Aim of this book is to promote a multidisciplinary approach to spina bifida, providing the three main specialists’ categories involved - neurosurgeons, orthopaedic surgeons, and urologists - with an updated overview of surgical approaches and with a concise reference that explains the main clinical problems to be faced in everyday clinical practice.

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Pediatric Diagnostic Examination

2008-09-12T21:03:00.000-07:00

An essential guide to interpreting signs and symptoms in infants, children, and adolescents. This well-illustrated, full-color handbook offers a logical, systematic approach to differential diagnosis is children, and is ideal for developing the skills and confidence necessary for diagnosing pediatric patients. Incorporating must-know anatomy, pathophysiology, and diagnostic tools, Pediatric Diagnostic Examination will sharpen your ability to effectively manage every step of the diagnostic examination process.
Features:

Icons that lead you quickly and easily to key signs, problems, findings, and syndromes
Easy-to-follow, consistent template for all chapters, covering physiology and mechanics, functional anatomy, taking patient history, key symptoms and signs, suspicions, diagnostic tools, and important clinical alerts
Useful for diagnosing children of all ages
Coverage of all regions and systems
Numerous diagrams, tables, and clinical photographs-all in full-color
Written by practicing pediatricians experienced enough to know the complications and pitfalls you will encounter in daily practice

Terminal Ballistics: A Text and Atlas of Gunshot Wounds

2008-09-12T21:00:00.000-07:00

Terminal Ballistics: A Text and Atlas of Gunshot Wounds is a comprehensive guide that explains the science of forensic ballistics - focusing on the hardware, injury patterns, and forensic techniques associated with gunshot wounds. The text begins by describing the anatomy and design of basic firearms and the fundamental components of ammunition rounds, .22 rimfire, and propellants. The author presents a variety of gunshot injury patterns, and defines the concept of the pathological range of fire determination. He delineates patterns from injuries sustained by commonly fired rounds, including those acquired after discharge from handguns, high velocity centerfire rifles, shot guns, and black powder weapons.

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Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Imaging (Contemporary Cardiology)

2008-09-12T20:55:00.000-07:00

Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Imaging (CMR) is a rapidly evolving tool for cardiovascular diagnosis, and is becoming increasingly important in guiding cardiovascular interventions. Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Imaging presents a state-of-the-art compilation of expert contributions to the field, each examining normal and pathologic anatomy of the cardiovascular system as assessed by magnetic resonance imaging. Functional techniques such as myocardial perfusion imaging and assessment of flow velocity are emphasized, along with the exciting areas of artherosclerosis plaque imaging and targeted magnetic resonance imaging. Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Imaging represents a multi-disciplinary approach to the field, with contributions from experts in cardiology, radiology, physics, engineering, physiology and biochemistry and offers new directions in noninvasive imaging.

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The Lopsided Ape: Evolution of the Generative Mind

2008-09-12T20:23:00.000-07:00

What is it that allows human beings to think the way we do? What enables us to communicate with one another through the use of speech? Is the difference between Homo sapiens and other apes simply a matter of degree or are we unique and discontinuous from other species? Michael C. Corballis argues that this century-old debate lies in the fact that humans are the only primates that are predominantly right-handed, a sign of the specialization of the left hemisphere of the brain for language. He attributes humans’ unique abilities to a biological mechanism in the left hemisphere of the brain called a “generative learning device” or GAD. The GAD, Corballis contends, enables us to generate a limitless number of forms and meanings from a few parsed elements, providing the basis for language and manufacture as well as mathematics, reasoning, art, music, and play. Surveying the current views of evolution using evidence from archeology, linguistics, neurology, and genetics, Corballis takes us on a fascinating tour of the origins and implications of the structure of the human brain accounting for the dominance of humanity over all species.

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Membrane Structure in Disease and Drug Therapy

2008-09-12T20:22:00.000-07:00

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This study asserts that cellular and intracellular membranes are active in every aspect of the body’s physiology and pathophysiology. It compares secondary through to quaternary structures and protien sequences and guages their influence on health, disease and drug therapy. The book highlights the importance of correlations, homologies and categorizing multifunctionality by domain and complex.

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Technology and medicine

2008-07-24T23:20:00.000-07:00

Careers and Colleges, Jan-Feb, 2005

Although the technology sector has suffered a setback as dot coms have gone bust, careers in computers and IT are still growing. Computer use has exploded over the past 20 years and so have the job opportunities. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, some of the fastest growing occupations in the country are software engineer, computer support specialist, network administrator, systems analyst, and desktop publisher. Technology is advancing into innovative, almost futuristic, areas--from advanced artificial intelligence where computers can beat the best chess players to nanotechnology where futuristic gadgets can be built atom by atom!

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After technology, medicine offers the most job opportunities. In the medical field, there is a strong demand for home health aides, physical therapists, nurses, and other health care professionals. Some booming careers combine both tech and medicine, such as medical records technology and the cutting-edge field of bioinformatics, in which scientists collect, analyze, sort, store, and manage large amounts of biological data.

TECHNOLOGY

While the heady, go-go atmosphere of Internet start-ups and stock options may be history, tech industries are here to stay. A recent study by the Information Technology Association of America (ITAA) reported that as many as 425,000 high-tech jobs would go unfilled in coming years. But how has the flat economy affected this prediction? "Demand certainly isn't where it was," admits Marjorie Bynum, vice president of workforce development for the ITAA. "But what we're hearing is that companies are still looking for good people with IT skills." The good news is that job markets rebound, and for high school students looking to enter the work force in two to four years, technology careers are a good bet.

"It's never too soon to begin talking to guidance counselors and doing some homework on different IT careers," says Bynum. She suggests boning up on English and communication skills, which are important for well-rounded employees.

HEALTH & MEDICINE

Jana Mitchell always wanted to be a nurse. "I find the human body fascinating," she says. "Plus, I enjoy helping people." A job-shadowing project where she observed a hospital nurse convinced her further. Mitchell, 22, is now studying nursing at Rivier College in Nashua, New Hampshire. The good news for Mitchell is that the BLS projects that by 2006 health care services will rise rapidly and account for 3.1 million new jobs. An aging population will need more services--continued care, therapy, and rehabilitation. Opportunities for nurses and physicians are expected to grow. On average, advanced-practice nurses, with training beyond the two to four years of basic nursing education, earn $48,000 to $82,000 per year. Physicians can earn $150,000 or more per year.

But those high salaries come at a price. Becoming a physician requires 12 years of expensive training. The average medical student graduates with a $100,000 in debt. Plus, physicians often work long, irregular hours. For an alternate route into health care that takes less time (and less money), check out the info on allied health on this page.

--Traci Mosser

PHARMACY TECHNICIAN

JERROD CORLEY

AGE: 24

LOCATION: Bremerton, Washington

JOB: Pharmacy technician/U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman.

EDUCATION: After attending Field Medical Service School, Corley completed a seven-month program at pharmacy school and passed the certification exam to become a pharmacy tech.

SALARY: Median annual salary for a pharmacy tech is $23,971 to $27,905 according to Salary.com. An enlisted sailor with three years service earns on average between $1,400 and $1,500 per month. In addition to base pay, sailors receive living accommodations, free dining services, and full health care and educational benefits.

ON THE JOB: "I do every job there is in a pharmacy, working under the direct supervision of a pharmacist. I make mixtures and compounds for medications and fulfill prescriptions. [Pharmacy techs also do clerical work, verifying stock and ordering supplies.]

"Because I am at a Naval hospital and trained as a Navy medic, I help patients and can do a lot of hospital jobs. Sometimes I administer an IV or intravenous line [which brings medications or fluids directly into the body]. We serve a lot of retirees, dispensing blood pressure medications and other drugs like that."

STARTING OUT: "I had always been interested in the Navy, so at age 21, I went to the recruiter and signed up. My dad and grandfather were in the Navy, and my mother is a registered nurse, so I was also interested in the medical field."

REWARDS: "When I served in Fallujah, Iraq for nine months, I was assigned to an assault battalion of 40 Marines. I was in charge of all medical decisions. My pharmacy background really helped out--getting supplies ready and the meds out to our company. I had a lot of responsibilities. I helped a lot of people, not only Marines but civilian Iraqis."

Polyimide Tubing: Dispelling the Myths

2008-07-24T23:00:00.000-07:00

The capabilities and potential of polyimide and polyimide tubing are gaining popularity in the medical design market place as a result of the increasing need for minimally invasive surgical devices. This article looks at the myths surrounding the tubing to better understand its advantages for medical applications.

Fine Welding With Lasers
The need for micro joining metallic alloys for surgical instruments, implants and advanced medical devices is driving a rapid increase in the implementation of laser welding technology in research, development and volume production. This article discusses the advantages of this welding method and the types of lasers used in the process.

Plastic for Prototyping, Digital Manufacturing Is Biocompatible

2008-07-24T21:49:00.000-07:00

A manufacturer of additive fabrication machines for prototyping and direct digital manufacturing offers a biocompatible material for use with one of its systems. Stratasys GmbH (Frankfurt, Germany; www.stratasys.com) has introduced ABS-M30i, which is as much as 67% stronger than its regular ABS prototyping material, for prototyping and production applications involving medical or pharmaceutical equipment. Companies operating the manufacturer’s FDM 400mc fused-deposition modelling system can use the material to make products such as surgical instruments and pharmaceutical processing equipment and packages in accordance with standards set by US FDA and ISO 10993.

Not only is ABS-M30i biocompatible; it also exhibits very good tensile, impact, and flexural strength, and its bonding strength between layers is more than twice that of the alternative ABS, enabling the creation of constructions suitable for functional testing or direct supply to customers. Available in a natural off-white colour, the material can be sterilized by means of gamma irradiation or exposure to ethylene oxide. Parts can be built from it in layers 0.005-, 0.007-, 0.010-, or 0.013-in. thick. The biocompatible ABS works with a soluble support technology that allows automated support-material removal to complete the build.

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developments in chronotherapeutic delivery devices
that offer a form of drug administration that
maximises drug effectiveness.

The Journal of Nuclear Medicine Technology Instructions for Authors

2008-07-11T21:18:00.000-07:00

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2008-07-11T20:55:00.000-07:00

A few months at PMI can change your life!

Founded in 1972, Pima Medical Institute has become one of the leading medical career schools in the western United States, offering a wide variety of certificate and associate degree programs.

We're not just a career college, but also a life-altering entity that nurtures competent medical professionals who can meet the expectations of 21st century employers. Our mission is to improve the quality of people’s lives by providing the best value in medical career education.

Our quality programs are taught by competent and dedicated faculty who are focused on maximizing each student’s potential so that graduates may enjoy real success stories within their chosen careers. When PMI graduates are able to find real meaning in their jobs, it makes everything we do worthwhile. We care, and it shows.

The Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools has accredited Pima Medical Institute since 1983.

Advanced Placement Track - Radiography - Associate's (Online)

Do you have academic and clinical experience in the field of radiologic technology but are ineligible to sit for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists© (ARRT) certification exam? Pima Medical Institute's new online advanced placement track radiography program can help you reach your goals by giving you the education and training you need.

Complete program: 48 weeks

All of your coursework for the program is done online. All you need is a computer with internet access. This is truly online learning for radiography, resulting in an online associate degree in radiography.

You will get hands-on experience by completing an externship at a clinical site wherever you live. You do not need to live near a PMI campus location. Online radiologic technology learning is a new way to advance your career, without the need for physical proximity to a campus.

Are you eligible for these online radiography classes?

PMI's online school for radiologic technologists is designed for students possessing prior education in the radiologic sciences. To be eligible for these radiology online courses, you must be able to document the following:

Completion of a US military, foreign or JRCERT-accredited program in radiography
Clinical radiography experience
Possession of a valid CPR card
Completion of a Limited Scope radiography program.

The graduates of this program will be eligible to apply for the ARRT certification exam.

Information

If you are interested in this school and would like to find out more, please Request Information from Pima Medical Institute - Online.

Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences

2008-07-11T20:50:00.000-07:00

Earn your degree at home. Earn the rewards at work.

The Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences' (FHCHS) distance learning programs are uniquely designed to be affordable, flexible and ultimately convenient for full-time working imaging professionals. There are no campus visits or long commutes to slow you down. Everything you need to succeed is delivered to your home and available anytime, anywhere via online learning in our virtual classroom.

There are more reasons now than ever to obtain your bachelor's degree:

Boost your earning potential.

Earn up to 30% more with a 4-year degree and gain the status needed to increase your options and bargaining power

Stay on top of this increasingly complex field

Technological advances are transforming the workplace and treatment procedures are more complex. Build your knowledge with a specialized degree.

Be In Demand

Take your pick from health care facilities demanding more skilled professionals or open the door to management and experience and the income enhancements that higher education brings.

The Convenience of Distance Learning

This highly specialized distance-learning curriculum is designed around you and your demanding work and home-life schedule. You'll participate in all required activities via a state-of-the-art online learning system, supplemented with e-mail and on-line discussion groups between professors and students. Multimedia presentations provide classroom-style education that you can integrate into your daily professional activities and, together with course textbook(s) and additional readings, you can complete your degree at your own pace in the comfort of your own home. With a course completion rate of 90% in some programs, this distance learning system is demonstrated to be result-driven.

Unique One-to-One Academic Guidance

Students are assigned to facilitators, working professionals in your industry, who provide one-to-one mentoring and assistance in achieving the program's objectives.

Support from Peers

The Internet Communication Center Website, a centralized interaction portal for students, instructors, facilitators and program administrators, allows you to participate in online forums, discussion sessions and direct e-mail to the faculty and staff of the program.

Small Group Experience

The program provides many opportunities for working in small groups with other students. These group communications and activities give you chances to share your own experiences and learn from the experience of others.

Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences now offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography - completely online. The program is designed so that working professionals can learn while they balance their work and family responsibilities.

Learn in a Convenient and Flexible Environment

Pursing a degree while maintaining your professional and personal obligations can be difficult. Florida Hospital College recognizes this challenge and has created an online bachelor's degree specifically for professionals with busy lifestyles. You can take one or more classes at a time, every 4-7 weeks and study whenever and wherever you like. All course content will be delivered directly to you via the course website or materials sent to your home.

Experience the FHCHS Difference

Our regionally-accredited institution employs dedicated faculty and staff to help guide you along every step of your experience.

A knowledgeable enrollment advisor will help you throughout your decision-making and application process.
A dedicated program manager will be available to you from registration through graduation.
Your course instructor and lead facilitator will be available to answer any questions about your coursework.
FHCHS is a faith-based institution dedicated to preparing health care professionals for service.

Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences

The Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences degree is a bachelor's completion program for students with prior education and/or work experience in the field of radiography.

This program has the following objectives:

Help students develop managerial skills necessary to direct radiologic services.
Increase student knowledge of advanced imaging modalities.
Assume leadership roles in the advancement of each student's profession.
Encourage students to practice a holistic and ethical approach to health care.
Promote lifelong learning as a means to continuously update professional knowledge and skills.

Program Length and Time Commitment

Students complete the 60-credit Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences program in seven 15-week semesters that span approximately 2 years and 4 months. Each semester 6-9 credits of coursework are offered, and students can expect to spend 15-20 hours per week completing requirements and studying.

Program Faculty

A majority of our radiologic sciences faculty members possess work experience in radiologic sciences along with graduate degrees. This combination of strong academic credentials and solid field experience allows them to guide students through meaningful learning experiences that will immediately prepare them for more responsible roles in their own organizations.

Information

If you are interested in this school and would like to find out more, please Contact Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences.

2008-07-03T23:08:00.000-07:00

Prima Traktor IndoNusa; 9 Vacant Positions

Prima Traktor IndoNusa; 9 Positions
vacant employments : Friday, June 27, 2008 Expiry date : Friday, July 11, 2008

Career opportunities with Prima Traktor IndoNusa (PTI). PTI is well established Heavy Mining Equipment Rental Company in Indonesia and Division of Emeco Holdings Ltd. PTI is a fast growing company requiring high caliber employees to support our growth strategy.
1. (HRS – 01) HR Superintendent
2. (HRM – 02) HR Manager
3. (SA – 03) Senior Accountant
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Lowongan Fresh Graduate di EXCELCOMINDO PRATAMA (XL)

2008-07-03T23:03:00.000-07:00

PT.EXCELCOMINDO PRATAMA (XL); A growing telecommunication company is looking for professional and qualified candidates for:

Telecommunication Engineer (TE)

Requirements:

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Diploma/Bachelor degree in Telecommunication/Electrical Engineering
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Fresh graduates with minimal GPA of 3.00 or with 1 - 2 years related experience are welcome
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Possess knowledge and skill in GSM Telecommunication System
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Must be good in analytical thinking
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Nusa Halmahera Minerals; 4 job vacant positions

PT Nusa Halmahera Minerals; 4 positions
Posting date : Saturday, June 21, 2008 Expiry date : Friday, June 27, 2008

PT. Nusa Halmahera Minerals
Gosowong Gold Project
Position for
IT Helper, IT Helpdesk Support, Network Engineer, DBA & Developer

PT. Nusa Halmahera Minerals is a gold mining and exploration company, operating a COW on Halmahera Island, North Maluku. The Company is a joint venture between Newcrest Mining Limited (82.5%) and PT. Aneka Tambang (17.5%).
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TERAPI ALAM

2008-06-20T18:50:00.000-07:00

Mengobati Jerawat dengan Cara Alami

JAKARTA – Jerawat merupakan jenis penyakit kulit yang biasa ditemukan di semua kalangan, terutama remaja. Penyebabnya antara lain faktor keturunan, ketidakseimbangan hormon, bakteri, tekanan psikologis, dan cuaca.
Umumnya jerawat muncul pada masa remaja, tapi tidak jarang orang dewasa yang mengalaminya. Bagi kaum perempuan jerawat bisa muncul apabila datang haid atau hamil dan bisa muncul di bagian tubuh mana saja, tidak hanya di wajah. Selain itu alergi terhadap obat tertentu juga dapat merangsang tumbuhnya jerawat.
Munculnya jerawat juga sering dikaitkan dengan konsumsi makanan tertentu seperti kacang-kacangan, cokelat, atau goreng-gorengan. Meski demikian belum ada hasil penelitian yang menguatkan dugaan ini.
Semua tipe jerawat —baik komedo, jerawat biasa, maupun jerawat batu— memang sangat mengganggu. Namun cara-cara berikut ini dapat dilakukan sendiri guna mencegah maupun mengobati jerawat. Bahan-bahan berasal dari sekitar kita dengan cara yang tidak sulit dan menyita waktu.

Cuci Muka
Kulit wajah yang berminyak atau wajah yang mempunyai kecenderungan muncul jerawat harus dibersihkan dua kali sehari. Sangat dianjurkan mencuci muka dengan pembersih yang PH-nya sedikit asam untuk menjaga kebersihan wajah yang berjerawat.
Air seduhan 7-10 lembar daun sirih (Piper betle) mujarab untuk mematikan bakteri yang menyebabkan jerawat sehingga dapat digunakan untuk mencuci muka sebanyak dua atau tiga kali sehari.
Menurut pengalaman beberapa orang, membasuh wajah dengan air es juga dapat mengurangi timbulnya jerawat. Hal ini dipercaya dapat mengurangi minyak pada wajah.
Belimbing wuluh (Averrhoa bilimbi), yang ditumbuk halus dan dicampur dengan sedikit air garam juga dapat digunakan untuk membersihkan wajah berjerawat. Menurut beberapa ahli kulit, belimbing wuluh bersifat sejuk, dan berkhasiat sebagai antiradang dan astrigen (memperkecil pori-pori kulit wajah).
Wajah berjerawat juga lebih segar jika diuapi dengan seduhan satu bungkus daun teh. Sebungkus kecil daun teh yang diseduh dengan air panas baru mendidih, lalu uapkan pada wajah yang berjerawat.

Masker
Sementara buah mengkudu dapat dimanfaatkan sebagai masker pemulus wajah. Masker mengkudu tidak hanya mengatasi jerawat, panu, kulit yang keriput dan kering pun hilang lenyap, otot-otot muka menjadi lebih relaks.
Jeruk nipis (Citrus aurantium) yang dioleskan pada wajah malam hari sebelum tidur dan baru dibersihkan pada pagi harinya, dapat digunakan untuk menghilangkan jerawat. Hal yang sama juga dapat dilakukan dengan buah tomat (Solanum lycopersicum).
Masker lain yang dapat digunakan mengatasi jerawat adalah masker temulawak (Curcuma xanthorizza). Kompres wajah dengan air es setelah menggunakan masker akan membantu meningkatkan hasilnya.
Daun dewa dan mahkota dewa juga berkhasiat sebagai obat jerawat. Tanaman lain yang dapat dimanfaatkan sebagai masker antijerawat adalah tumbukan pucuk daun jambu batu (Psidium guajava). Lidah buaya (Aloe vera) yang terkenal dapat menghaluskan kulit juga dapat digunakan sebagai masker penghilang jerawat.
Kentang (Potato solanum tuberosum) juga dapat dikompreskan pada jerawat. Potongan kentang yang diiris tipis-tipis ditempelkan pada kulit yang meradang karena jerawat hingga warna kentang keabu-abuan dan kering.
Sedangkan flek-flek hitam di wajah bekas jerawat dapat dihilangkan dengan masker jagung (Zea mays) muda atau bengkoang. Parutan jagung muda atau bengkoang dioleskan ke bagian-bagian yang hitam lalu diamkan sampai mengering.
Jerawat jenis komedo dapat dihilangkan dengan masker peel off dari gelatin buatan sendiri. Bahan-bahannya: satu sendok makan bubuk gelatin yang bisa dibeli di pasar swalayan, dua sendok makan susu cair dingin, dan satu butir putih telur. Susu cair dingin dan gelatin dicampur lalu dipanaskan, jaga jangan sampai menggumpal. Setelah leleh, dinginkan sampai hangat, lalu campurkan dengan putih telur. Oleskan adonan tadi ke wajah, kecuali seputar mata dan bibir. (nat)

JANICE HEALTH TIPS

2008-06-20T18:46:00.000-07:00

Herbal Remedies for Diabetes Mellitus

by Gabriell Lateyf

I have scoured the ancient Ayurveda and folk writing of India to look for some herbal cures for mild cases of Diabetes Mellitus. It seems a shame to be on drugs for the whole of ones life, for any problem of the body. At times there may be no recourse but to be on insulin and drugs to control this problem. However there is no harm in trying these herbs. There are many positive cases and at times the patient’s response to these herbs is excellent. However not all humans respond in the same way. So experiment a bit, check your blood sugar levels regularly and try to keep a track of the benefits of these herbs as applicable to your body. If you can find a continuous positive response, you may, after consultation with your physician or doctor start to reduce your allopathic medicines.
Three very effective measures against Diabetes Mellitus are:
Light Daily Exercise: A brisk walk twice a day for a couple of Kilometers each time is very useful in control of blood sugar levels. This is a must for all patients of Diabetes.
Reduce Obesity: If you are overweight for your height and age, you need to reduce your weight. However for patients of diabetes, it is important to reduce the body weight slowly under doctor supervision. The benefits are immense.
Diet Control : Stop over eating and follow a doctors recommended diet strictly.

Some Herbs are found to be effective against Diabetes. I am giving their local name / Latin names and also the method by which the same have to prepared and ingested.

One well known and ancient remedy is Bitter Gourd. This vegetable is an effective cure against diabetes and has been used for time immemorial against this problem. However it may not be effective in all cases but is worth a try. Squeeze and crush the vegetable in a juicer or by hand to collect one ounce (approximately 6 – 7 tea spoons) in a glass. The juice will be very bitter. Drink this juice on empty stomach in the morning and also once in the evening. Try this therapy for at least 30 days to find improvement in blood sugar levels. This therapy is practiced in many households for effective control of diabetes and has been found to be curative also in some cases. So try it.

Fenugreek is also an effective curative herb for this problem. A tablespoonful of fenugreek leaf juice taken early in the morning for about three months has been found to cure early stages of Diabetes Mellitus. The powder of Fenugreek seeds is also effective in this condition. Crush the seeds in a blender and take 5 grams of this powder twice a day with curds to find positive results.

One teaspoon of cinnamon powder taken twice a day , morning and evening with water has also been found to be effective against Diabetes. This is an easy remedy so all patients of this problem , must try it for two to three weeks to find, if it is effective for them or not.

Some other common herbs found useful in treating Diabetes Mellitus are Jamun and its seeds, Gulair (Ficus Glomerata), Coriander seeds, Lettuce, Red rose flower & Fennel seeds. a mixture of the powders from these herbs taken twice a day , is also found to be effective for this problem.

There are a few herbal powders available in the market, which use a combination of two or more of the above herbs. They may be also tried for treatment of this disease. At times for some body types, they can be very effective.

In conclusion, diabetes patient needs to exercise regularly, cut down on white sugar, reduce weight if obese and try some natural herbs. A combination of the above treatment and lifestyle change can work wonders. Take your pick and experiment to find the best solution to your problem.

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