Philadelphia has lost seven of their last 10 games

The EndoBarrier creates a physical barrier between ingestedfood and the intestinal wall, which physicians believe, may change the metabolicpathway by controlling how food moves through the digestive system. Thismechanical bypass of the small intestine is thought to mimic the effects ofgastric bypass surgery on a patient's metabolism, potentially resulting inweight loss and remission of type 2 diabetes. The EndoBarrier can be implantedand removed endoscopically (via the mouth) with relative ease and without theneed for surgical intervention or alteration of the patients anatomy. About GI DynamicsGI Dynamics, a clinical-stage medical device company, is pioneering thedevelopment of new, noninvasive approaches to treat obesity, type 2 diabetes andrelated metabolic diseases. The companys patented EndoBarrier technology hasthe potential to deliver immediate metabolic control by modifying metabolicpathways. GI Dynamics is developing the EndoBarrier Gastrointestinal Liner, anorally delivered, removable device that lines a portion of the small intestine,potentially resulting in short-term weight loss and improved glycemic control.Early clinical data have shown that the EndoBarrier provides short-term weightloss and immediate resolution of type 2 diabetes.

Additional clinical trials areongoing to validate the results seen in prior clinical studies and to evaluatelonger-term clinical benefits of EndoBarrier for obesity and type 2 diabetes.Based in Lexington, Massachusetts and founded in 2003, GI Dynamics is backed bytop-tier investors including Advanced Technology Ventures, Catalyst HealthVentures, Cutlass Capital, Domain Associates, Johnson & Johnson DevelopmentCorporation, and Polaris Venture Partners. For more information, visit GIDynamics online at Pure Communications Inc.Michele Rozen, 617-730-8284orGI DynamicsJonathan Hartmann, Copyright Business Wire 2009. Reports on Friday afternoon are that John Stevens is out as coach of the Philadelphia Flyers Stevens was named the head coach on Oct. 22, 2006.The Flyers are currently in fourth place in the Atlantic Division with a 13-11-1 record (27 points), and trail first place Pittsburgh by 13 points. Philadelphia has lost seven of their last 10 games.Philadelphia currently ranks ninth in the NHL, scoring 3.00 goals per game, while allowing 2.68, good for 10th in the league.

They also rank fourth in the NHL in offensive power play at 22.8 percent, but are 14th in penalty killing at only 80.9 percent.They spent a lot of money to upgrade the roster this summer, most notably adding Chris Pronger to a roster that finished 44-27-11 (99 points) last season. They were eliminated from the Eastern Conference playoffs in the first round by Pittsburgh in six games.Rumors are that Peter Laviolette could replace Stevens on the Flyers' bench. NotesFirst on the notes this week for the Arkansas Razorback Football team is that the Hogs are going to the Liberty Bowl in Memphis. This will be official this weekend following the Conference USA Championship Game. Over the past couple of days many of you probably got this in an email or forwarded to you by a friend. Apparently this is not going to be the Hogs new look according to Chris Bahn at Arkansassports360 Next on the notes is current Arkansas Offensive Coordinator Paul Petrino has been linked to interest in a new job opening as the Head Coach at Marshall. Starting with being named as a Manning Award Finalist, and more recently as the 2010 NFL Draft talks start to heat up.

The word on the "street" is that Mallett may go early into the NFL Draft, but that will not be known until after the season and bowl game a month from now. People are starting to believe that Mallett and other young players do not want to fall victim to what happened to Sam Bradford in 2009.Be sure to read the quotes and check out the links below for more on all of these topics. QuotesMel Kiper from ESPN said when asked about Ryan Mallett entering the 2010 NFL Draft, "That would surprise me. It wouldn't shock me, but another year with Bobby Petrino would make him hands down the No. 1 pick in the draft...If he came out, he'd be in the discussion in the top 10-15 overall He'd be in there with Clausen He's only played this one full season NFL teams are leery of that They want more of a body of work than that. It's asking a lot of Mallet of dealing with the pressures of being a high pick with the limited experience. I would say go back for another year."Paul Petrino stated just a few weeks back in regards to turning down the Western Kentucky job, "I said the day I got here, my goal in life is to be a head coach some day,." LinksBleacher Report: Showdown In Memphis: Arkansas Accepts Bid to The Liberty BowlArkansas-LSU: 2009 Installment Proves This Is a Great RivalryArkansasRazorbacks :Reserve prime bowl seatingMallett named a Manning Award finalistQ&A with a Razorback: DeQuinta Jones (Q&A is older than a week old, but the most recent and a good read)ESPN :SEC bowls starting to take shapeTebow, Mallett make Manning Award cutChat with Mel Kiper (third question down is on Ryan Mallett and the NFL) Arkansassports360 :Bowl Appearance Will Pay Off For Razorbacks' PetrinoCampus Crunch: What We Learned About Arkansas FootballRecruiting360: Line Recruit Orr Likes Arkansas' 'Down-home Feeling'No Sneak Peek At Arkansas' 2010 Football Uniforms Arkansas News :Blog: Liberty Bowl I Mean Bowl Ticket InformationBlog: Mallett a Manning Award FinalistBlog: Ryan Mallett, the NFL and Oklahoma The Parthenon:Who's next to lead the Herd That's a few notes, quotes, and links to help you keep up to date with Arkansas Football over the past week.Continue to check the Arkansas Razorback Football page at the Bleacher Report for your Hog news and updates..