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The book, titled "Armed with the Faith: A Catholic Handbook for Military Personnel," has had 500,000 copies printed and donated since 2003, the Knights of Columbus told CNA. The version for members of the armed forces is spiral bound, printed on special coated stock paper and is sized to fit in the pockets of field uniforms.
The prayer books are distributed by Catholic chaplains in all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces.
Another version of the book, printed on regular paper, is offered to the families of service members through the Knights of Columbus Catholic Information Service.
In 2009 the Knights of Columbus produced a book "Armour of Faith: A Catholic Handbook for Canadian Military Personnel." The Knights report that 30,000 copies were printed and distributed for Canadian soldiers.
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Bank of the United States
Bank chartered in 1791 by the U.S. Congress. It was conceived by Alexander Hamilton to pay off the country's debts from the American Revolution and to provide a stable currency. Its establishment, opposed by Thomas Jefferson, was marked by extended debate over its constitutionality and contributed significantly to the evolution of pro- and anti-bank factions into the first U.S. political parties, the Federalist Party and the Democratic-Republican Party. The national bank played the unexpected but beneficial role of preventing private state banks from overextending credit, a restriction that some nevertheless considered an affront to states' rights. Meanwhile, agrarian populists regarded the bank as an institution of privilege and wealth and the enemy of democracy and the interests of the common people. Antagonism over the bank issue grew so heated that its charter could not be renewed in 1811. Criticism of the bank reached its height during the administration of Pres. Andrew Jackson, who led anti-bank forces in the long struggle known as the Bank War. The bank's charter expired in 1836. Its reorganization as the Bank of the United States of Pennsylvania ended its regulation of private banks.
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Malaysia's ringgit touched the lowest level in almost five months on speculation investors are favoring the dollar as the U.S. economy strengthens and the Federal Reserve pares record stimulus.
The International Monetary raised its 2014 growth forecast for the world's largest economy to 2.8 percent from 2.6 percent yesterday, and boosted projections for developing Asia to 6.7 percent from 6.5 percent. The yield on Malaysia's 10-year government bonds climbed for a second day before data today that may show inflation accelerated to a two-year high.
"Investors are putting back on the bullish-dollar view," said Khoon Goh, a Singapore-based strategist at Australia & New Zealand Banking Group Ltd. "If the inflation numbers surprise significantly higher than what the market is expecting, that will be another negative factor that will weaken the ringgit."
The currency depreciated 0.1 percent, a third day of losses, to 3.3288 per dollar as of 10:35 a.m. in Kuala Lumpur, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. It earlier touched 3.3358, the lowest level since Aug. 28.
The Bloomberg U.S. Dollar Index, which tracks the currency against 10 major counterparts, increased 1.2 percent this year, while the ringgit declined 1.6 percent.
One-month implied volatility in the ringgit, a measure of expected moves in the exchange rate used to price options, rose four basis points, or 0.04 percentage point, to 7.44 percent. That's below the 2013 average of 7.99 percent.
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Bank Negara Malaysia sold dollars and bought the ringgit today to limit the drop in the local currency, with offers to sell "modest" amounts of the greenback near the 3.3350 level, according to two traders based in Asia who asked not to be identified because they aren't authorized to speak publicly. The central bank declined to comment when asked if policy makers intervened in the market today.
"We've seen some Bank Negara agent names in the past few sessions," said Andy Ji, a Singapore-based currency strategist at Commonwealth Bank of Australia. "It's to smooth out the volatility."
Malaysia's consumer prices rose 3.1 percent in December from a year earlier, compared with a 2.9 percent gain in November, according to the median estimate of economists in a Bloomberg survey before the data at 5 p.m. in Kuala Lumpur. That would be the fastest since November 2011.
Market speculation that Malaysia will increase interest rates may be "premature" as the pick-up in inflation is mainly due to administrative adjustments after the government raised fuel and electricity tariffs, DBS Group Holding Ltd. analysts including Singapore-based Irvin Seah wrote in a Jan. 21 report.
The yield on the 4.181 percent sovereign notes due in July 2024 climbed two basis points to 4.22 percent, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. The rate on the 3.172 percent securities maturing in July 2016 rose four basis points to 3.26 percent, the highest level since Jan. 7.
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Effects of Depression on Antiretroviral Adherence in Emerging Adults with HIV
Lisa Deziel, Ph.D., Pharm.D. (HPD-PHR) Anthony Silvagni, D.O., Pharm.D. (HPD-OST) Linda Niessen, DMD, MPH, MPP (HPD-DEN)
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Emerging adults between the ages of 20 and 29 have the highest rates of new HIV diagnosis, and this rate continues to increase. High levels of antiretroviral medication adherence are necessary to prevent the progression of HIV; however, there are several factors which can adversely affect adherence rates in this population. Depression rates among HIV positive persons are approximately twice that of the general population, and could be a potential risk factor for poor adherence to antiretroviral medications. Emerging adults with HIV may also have poor health literacy and be affected with mild cognitive impairment. These factors could also impact antiretroviral medication adherence. While the effects of these factors on antiretroviral adherence have been previously studied in HIV positive populations, there are a lack of data pertaining to the effects on emerging adults. The aim of this study is to compare antiretroviral medication adherence rates between depressed and non-depressed HIV positive emerging adults. Additional factors that will be assessed for their impact on adherence include cognition and health literacy. Participants will complete depression scales (CES-D and PHQ-9), cognitive assessments (Grooved pegboard test, Trail Making tests A and B) and a health literacy questionnaire (FLIGHT). Differences in antiretroviral adherence rates between depressed and non-depressed groups will be assessed via two-tailed independent group t-tests. A multiple regression analysis will be performed to evaluate correlations between cognitive function and health literacy with adherence. Results from this study will be used to determine risk factors for poor adherence in emerging adults living with HIV, and to identify methods to improve antiretroviral adherence rates in this vulnerable population.


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in one's element
In an environment naturally suited to or associated with one; doing what one enjoys. For example, He's in his element when he's doing woodworking. This term alludes to one's natural abode, as does the antonym, out of one's element (used by Daniel Defoe in Robinson Crusoe, 1719: "When they came to make boards ... they were quite out of their element"). [Late 1500s] Also see in one's glory.
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I really had difficulty getting beans & peas to germinate & grow before the first time using inoculant. It's suppose to supply some beneficial bacteria to the plants, giving them more rigorous root growth. I used some on the new section of the garden that hadn't been planted before. Using it once is suppose to ensure that the soil has the right bacteria to promote root growth. From what I've read here, it has helped some people (like me!) but most don't see any significant difference. If you are already growing beans successfully, you probably don't need it. |
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Nearly 45,000 donors have inspired the futures of University of Idaho students through gifts to the "Inspiring Futures: Invest in the University of Idaho" campaign, a record-setting campaign for any purpose in the state.
Recent mechanical engineering alum Sophie Milam named to Forbes magazine's prestigious "30 Under 30 2015 in Science" list.
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The one whom where my existence begins
He understands me better than anyone else
Knowing about what happened, the way that I felt.
I continue my hunt just to see his face
Moving all around, from place to place
We are in love, no one can take that away
Why couldn't he tell them bo and just break down and stay.
He is my King as I am his Queen
We ignore those who try to be mean
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With a jump in production of value-added products and special steel from its plants across the country, Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) has registered best-ever production figures in May at 1.087 million tonnes, an increase of 11 per cent over the same month last year.
Production of crude steel, which stood at 1.152 million tonnes, was also the highest as against the previous best of 1.135 million tonnes logged in May last year. Production of value-added products and special steel also went up by around 8 per cent during the month.
The company said the production performance was likely to go up in the coming months as its ongoing Rs.61,870 crore expansion plan was in the progressive stage of being implemented. "SAIL hopes to add around 3 million tonnes hot metal capacity in the first half of the current fiscal and by the end of it, it is likely to go up to 19 million tonnes from 14 million tonnes per annum. "We expect steel consumption to clock higher in coming months on account of the inherent strengths of the economy. India's steel consumption grew by just 3.3 per cent last fiscal," SAIL Chairman C. S. Verma said.
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. - The Providence College lacrosse team dropped an 8-5 decision to No. 14 Yale on Tuesday, April 1 at the Ray Treacy Track Complex in Providence, R.I. With the loss the Friars move to 3-8 (0-2 BIG EAST) on the year while Yale improves to 5-3. Senior Sean Wright (Silver Spring, Md.) led the Friars' effort with three points on two goals and one assist.
Yale opened the first quarter on a 5-0 run (4:41) led by Conrad Oberbeck and JW McGovern who tallied two goals apiece. Providence notched its first goal of the game at the 2:24 mark of the quarter on a finish from freshman Joseph Fitzpatrick (Rockville, Md.). Senior Andrew Barton (Timonium, Md.) was awarded an assist on the play. The remainder of the quarter was scoreless and Yale carried a 5-1 advantage into the second 15 minutes of play.
Providence continued its offensive pressure in the second quarter where the Friars outscoured the Bulldogs, 2-0. Both Friar goals came from Wright with snipes at the 13:37 mark and 9:14 mark to pull Providence within two of Yale, 5-3, headed into the break.
Yale tallied the only goal of the third quarter to extend its lead to 6-3.
Providence opened the fourth quarter with a goal from sophomore Nolan Fillet (Rockville, Md.) Fillet beat his defender in a one-on-one and beat the Bulldogs' goalie for a man-up goal. Yale answered with back-to-back goals from Shane Thornton and Brandon Mangan to capture an 8-4 lead. Barton tallied his first goal of the game with 4:50 left to play on the game clock, but that was as close as the Friars would get (8-5). Barton used a pic behind the cage and beat Yale's defense to notch his 22nd goal of the season.
Providence outshot Yale, 35-28, but the Bulldogs' goalie, Eric Natale's 15 saves kept Yale in the game.
Senior face-off specialist Ryan Shaw (East Hampton, N.Y.) finished 8-of-17 at the face-off "X" for a .471 win percentage.
Senior goalie Tyler Himes (Spring City, Pa.) played 58:59 minutes between the pipes and recorded six saves.
Providence returns to action on Saturday, April 5 when the Friars travel to Washington, D.C. for a 3:00 p.m. match-up with Georgetown. The Friars will face-off against the Hoyas at the Multi-Sport Field.
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"We got off to a sluggish start but a group of seniors stepped up and the rest of our guys followed their lead. Specifically, Zach Rogers, Sean Wright and Ryan Shaw made the difference."
"We were able to hold Yale scoreless in the second quarter and had a chance to make it a one goal game in the final seconds of the half. We couldn't complain being down two goals at the half."
"Our guys competed toe to toe with another top 15 team in the country. Overall our guys put in a valiant effort."
"There are a few things that we can improve upon. Our team offense is showing growth from the beginning of the season. We are generating great scoring opportunities and finding clear shots. We need to work on finishing the ball when we have good opportunities."
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Feb. 13 (Bloomberg) -- The cost of insuring against default on European corporate debt fell, according to traders of credit- default swaps.
Contracts on the Markit iTraxx Crossover Index of 50 companies with mostly high-yield credit ratings declined 16.5 basis points to 581 basis points, according to JPMorgan Chase & Co. at 8 a.m. in London. A fall signals improving perceptions of credit quality.
The Markit iTraxx Europe Index of 125 companies with investment-grade ratings was down 3.5 at 131.5 basis points. The Markit iTraxx Financial Index linked to senior debt of 25 banks and insurers declined 5.5 basis points to 214 and the subordinated gauge was down nine at 352.
A basis point on a credit-default swap protecting 10 million euros ($13.3 million) of debt from default for five years is equivalent to 1,000 euros a year. Swaps pay the buyer face value in exchange for the underlying securities or the cash equivalent should a borrower fail to adhere to its debt agreements.
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Ubisoft has vowed to tackle the sensitive subject matter of slavery that comes with Assassin's Creed 3's American Revolution setting head on.
Assassin's Creed 3 writer Matt Rurnerhas told OPM UK: "It's something we've been very aware of. Everybody had slaves at that point; the first groups who rallied around emancipation didn't come around until 1787 - largely driven by Benjamin Franklin funnily enough. That was very much after our game and slavery was maintained in culture."
Since the clash between Assassin's and Templars is the main focus of the series it would be easy to sidestep the issue - and no doubt appease publishers, marketers and PR in the process - by pushing it to the periphery to focus on the central theme, but Assassin's Creed 3's makers intend to tackle it prudently.
"We feel that kind of a subject deserves a certain amount attention because it's so serious and it needs to be treated with utmost respect," said Rurnerhas. "We're definitely not going to shy away from it in terms of not showing it.
"We're going to focus on telling it like it was, we're going to show what was there and what people did in that time but we want to be careful with how that's covered and how much of it is there. It's an important topic. We won't be afraid to show that it's there but we're not going make it the focus of our game."
AC3 creative director Alex Hutchinson has said the dev team wanted 'a character with more depth' this time round, and protagonist Connor's opportunity to explore the issue of slavery could certainly go a long way towards fulfilling that goal.


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5 But if any one has grieved, he has grieved, not me, but in part (that I may not overcharge [you]) all of you. | 5 If anyone has caused grief, he has not so much grieved me as he has grieved all of you, to some extent--not to put it too severely. |
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Rep. Westmoreland rips Obama's budget proposal as 'dangerous'
The release last week of a $3.8 trillion budget proposal from President Barack Obama for the 2013 fiscal year that begins in October is one with which Dist. 3 Rep. Lynn Westmoreland said he cannot abide.
From his perspective, Westmoreland said the proposal is dangerous and a fiscal reflection of less-than-adequate leadership during the past three years.
The budget proposal includes $3.8 trillion in spending and carries a deficit of $901 billion. Among those having their say was Westmoreland. The Congressman said the budget proposal increases spending over the next 10 years, with the $3.8 trillion figure climbing to $5.8 trillion in expenditures by 2022.
"Speaking of our debt, when the president first took office in February 2009, he made a promise to 'cut the deficit we inherited in half by the end of his first term in office.' Did he honor that promise in this budget, the last budget of his first term and his last opportunity to keep his promise? Nope. Instead, he has once again proposed a budget that is projected to produce almost $1 trillion in deficit spending. Even more shocking, if we followed the president's ten year budget proposal submitted to Congress today, our country would be $25.9 trillion in debt by the end of FY 2022," Westmoreland said.
Commenting on an aspect of the President's proposal, Westmoreland said Obama aims to look to the nation's job creators to raise tax dollars. He cited the proposed $1.9 trillion in new taxes that will not be used to decrease the current $15 trillion of indebtedness facing the country.
Westmoreland said the budget proposal essentially bypassed the "largest drivers" of U.S. debt.
"Well, he must have addressed the entitlement programs that are the largest drivers of our debt, especially Medicare and Social Security, right? Nope. Instead, he passes the buck on to the next guy to figure them out, allowing them to slip into bankruptcy and forcing seniors to face the reality that they may see their benefits dramatically cut or ended all together in the near future."
Calling the proposal bloated and filled with tricks and gimmicks, Westmoreland maintained that the proposal displays a lack of concern for the economic strain affecting job growth.
"To be honest, I can't say I'm surprised by the president's bloated budget proposal. After all, he's shown us time and again how unconcerned he is by the serious problems facing our country today. When faced with a mounting debt threatening to bankrupt our nation, he proposed spending more money. When his $800 billion stimulus plan failed to stimulate the economy, he proposed another stimulus plan. When American job creators told the president the threat of higher taxes and more government regulations have deterred them from hiring more employees, he proposed raising taxes on job creators and implementing thousands of new regulations that will increase the cost to do business."
Westmoreland vowed to be a part of the effort to prevent the passage of what he called a dangerous budget proposal stemming from a failed presidency.
"When reading the president's proposal, I am just reminded of how big of a failure he has been as President of the United States. He has failed to govern responsibly, failed to provide even adequate leadership as our country struggles through these tough economic times and failed to provide this country with any sustainable plan for our future. House Republicans are currently drafting a budget for the 2013 fiscal year that will address our debt, put Americans back to work, and lower federal spending without raising taxes on American families and small businesses. Until then, you can rest assured that we will not let the president's dangerous FY2013 budget be enacted. Four years of his failed policies is long enough," Westmoreland said.
(probably from the recently bailed out Congressional Barber Shop,) the newly shampooed, cut, colored, and blow dried, Rep Westmoreland vows to continue to do nothing, (except grouse,) as long as he represents Georgia's 3rd congressional district.
Do you hear those footsteps behind you? It's Lieutenant Colonel Kent Kingsley and he wants to challenge you for your office. He vows to do even less than you so, you better start working on you're "A" game. Maybe you can get Newt Getrich to endorse you? That will put an end to the upstart, eh?
Meanwhile Rep Westmoreland's hometown of Grantville remains in ruins, the very symbol of what is bad about South Detroit, right here in our 3rd congressional district. One would never know they once manufactured mops in Grantville. The town has been put through the ringer and remains neglected by its most prominent son.
Not wanting to crunch 1000's of pages of budget...any of you know how this budget dif's from Duby Bush? I may have missed where Duby fought 2 wars (1 unnecessary & illegal / the other 10+ yrs too long) and funded them and balanced a budget. Just ask'n what WestMoron's votes were. What shape was the budget Slick Willie left the Duby vis'a've Duby & the O-man?
At least it looks like a viable candidate is running against this light weight. I doubt I'll have much in common w/ the new candidate but he will have to be better than what we have now. In the 1st election, I always said, I had more in common w/ a black Republican from Columbus than a white idiot from Sharpsburg.


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July 22, 2013
FILE - This March 26, 2012 file photo shows a plate of pancakes with blueberries and granola mixed in the batter in Concord, N.H. A study of older men found those who regularly skipped breakfast had a 27 percent higher risk of a heart attack than those who ate a morning meal. There's no reason why the results wouldn't apply to other people, too, the Harvard researchers said. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead, File)
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A few important omissions in Jeremy Kahn's "Coin Dealers Sue State Dept. for Details on Import Bans" in the New York Times, on November 17, 2007 should be pointed out:
In the article, Mr. Kahn claimed, "It was the first time the government had barred trade in a broad category of ancient coins…" But this is not true. While the US/Cyprus bilateral agreement does represent the first time that ancient coins have been subject to temporary import restrictions under the Cultural Property Implementation Act, coins have been subject to government-mandated import restrictions for many years in other contexts. For example, Executive Order 12722, which prohibits the importation of ancient coins from Iraq, went into effect on August ...
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The following article appeared in Science Magazine on October 26, 2007 and is reproduced here with permission from the author, Michael Balter.
University College London (UCL), one of Britain's premier universities, has become embroiled in a dispute over its handling of a large collection of religious artifacts that may have been part of the illicit trade in archaeological relics from Iraq in recent years. Last year, a committee of experts UCL established to investigate the matter concluded that "on the balance of probabilities," the artifacts were illegally removed from Iraq, and in the past months Iraqi officials have taken steps to recover the relics. Their actions come after UCL agreed this summer to return the collection to its owner, a wealthy retired Norwegian businessman who had sued UCL for their recovery. As part of a settlement of that suit, UCL agreed not to publish the committee's report.
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Phoenix, AZ (Sports Network) - Steve Nash poured in 32 points and dished out six assists, as the Phoenix Suns remained perfect at home this season with a 115-107 victory over the Sacramento Kings at US Airways Center.
Amare Stoudemire added 18 points and a season-high 21 rebounds for the Suns, who improved to 7-0 in the desert this year and have won 16 in a row as the host going back to last season.
Jason Richardson ended with 16 points for Phoenix, which snapped a two-game skid. Channing Frye chipped in 15 points and eight rebounds, while Grant Hill finished with 14 points and eight boards for the Suns, who have scored 100 or more in 33 consecutive home games.
"Tonight was a big getaway game for us. We came out with the intensity, we scrapped out there on the rebound tip, Steve (Nash) shot particularly well - down the stretch they tried to make him play one-on-one out there and wanted him to be the scorer instead of the facilitator and he scored well. We got the win and we've got to look forward to tomorrow night," said Stoudemire.
Tyreke Evans had 21 points, seven assists, and six rebounds for the Kings, who had a four-game winning streak snapped. Andres Nocioni tallied 20 points while Jason Thompson ended with 13 points in defeat.
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Ashlee Simpson does some grocery shopping with a friend and her son, Bronx. Ashlee looked to be in good spirits as they were snapped making their way through the parking lot. Meanwhile, Ashlee's sister Jessica has been busy hitting the gym to prepare for her wedding.
In her usual relaxed style, Ashlee wore a pair of vintage Levi's flares. She's a big fan of Levi's and frequently has been spotted wearing a vintage pair or her Urban Renewal Levi's shorts from Urban Outfitters. You can buy Levi's jeans on their website, Levis.com.
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Zac Efron looked quite toasty in lots of layers and a beanie hat as he was snapped leaving his hotel in New York City yesterday. Zac chose to wear his Levi's Super Skinny 510 jeans in finish Spokes that he was spotted in the other day at airport security. I always find it cute that Zac changes his style around but he still always keeps the same black and white style shoes.
I actually love the wash on these jeans. It reminds me a lot of a Nudie or a PRPS wash so I am sure that's why Zac loves it too as he used to wear Nudie's all the time. It has the right amount of sandiness to it and a great worn in look. Zac is currently working on scenes for his new movie New Year's Eve where he has most of his scenes with Michelle Pfeiffer, I find that an odd mix but I'm sure it will be interesting! Buy Levi's jeans on their website here.
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How amazing is this bike? It's the cutest bike I have ever seen! That may be because it's made of denim though! You all now how I feel about denim, ha ha.
This spring, Levi's is celebrating "California Dreaming" and dedicating special attention to the Fixed Gear Bike movement that has spread from the brand's hometown of San Francisco across the world.
In collaboration with Unik bike, Belgium's master in re-shaping vintage bikes, Fixerati, a Brussels-based shop specialized in sourcing rare bike parts, and Brother Cycles, based in London and known for its high quality bicycle frames, the Levi's brand has created a unique Fixie bike that embodies modern craftsmanship and reinvents the popular Fixie bike using iconic denim detailing.
The Levi's Fixie bike is one of a kind, featuring carefully selected pieces such as the hand-made Brother Cycles frame, a custom graphic design and paintjob showcasing the red, white and blue colors of the American flag as well as denim stitching and the arcuate that the Levi's brand is known for. Other details include a denim saddle, a denim handlebar and bronze metal buttons, all of which have been handcrafted to recreate the authentic, original and modern denim style of the Levi's brand.
This exclusive collectible will be given away as a prize in a competition that started as of February 9th on www.levi.com in Europe. The online game is called "Share and Win".
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Miley Cyrus was seen heading into a recording studio in the LA area. I was under the impression that Miley said she was interested in focusing more on her acting than her singing. Perhaps now that she's 18, she has more control over her career? Her father, Billy Ray Cyrus, has certainly been outspoken about her role on Hannah Montana. I always feel sorry for celebrities when their parents speak to the press.
Miley showed off her legs in her vintage Levi's cut off shorts, fringe boots and a t shirt. Her style has definitely gotten more bohemian in the past few months. She's also been really fond of these shorts! As I've said before, I'm not a fan of these shorts. She could choose a more flattering style!


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Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add fennel, onion, and garlic; cook 9 to 11 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring often.
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* Debian: New Qt packages fix integer overflow
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An integer overflow has been found in the pixmap handling routines in
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of service and possibly execute arbitrary code by providing a
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application based on Qt.
* Debian: New ethereal packages fix denial of service
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* Debian: New screen packages fix arbitrary code execution
31st, October, 2006
Updated package.
* Gentoo: Cheese Tracker Buffer Overflow
26th, October, 2006
Cheese Tracker contains a buffer overflow allowing the remote
execution of arbitrary code.
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* Gentoo: PHP Integer overflow
30th, October, 2006
PHP is vulnerable to an integer overflow potentially allowing the
remote execution of arbitrary code.
* Gentoo: Asterisk Multiple vulnerabilities
30th, October, 2006
Asterisk is vulnerable to the remote execution of arbitrary code or a
Denial of Service.
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* Mandriva: Updated mono packages fix vulnerability
27th, October, 2006
Sebastian Krahmer of the SUSE security team found that the
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insecure way that could allow a symbolic link attack to overwrite
arbitrary files with the privileges of the user running a program
that made use of those classes.
* Mandriva: Updated xsupplicant fixes possible remote root stack
smash vulnerability
27th, October, 2006
Yannick Van Osselaer discovered a stack overflow in Xsupplicant,
which could potentially be exploited by a remote, authenticated user
to gain root priviledges. Additional code cleanups to fix potential
memory leaks are also included.
* Mandriva: Updated mutt packages fix multiple vulnerabilities
27th, October, 2006
A race condition in the safe_open function in the Mutt mail client
1.5.12 and earlier, when creating temporary files in an NFS
filesystem, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files due to
limitations of the use of the O_EXCL flag on NFS filesystems.
* Mandriva: Updated screen packages fix vulnerability
27th, October, 2006
Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in the "utf8 combining
characters handling" (utf8_handle_comb function in encoding.c) in
screen before 4.0.3 allows user-assisted attackers to cause a denial
of service (crash or hang) via certain UTF8 sequences.
* Mandriva: Updated ruby packages fix DoS vulnerability
27th, October, 2006
The CGI library in Ruby 1.8 allowed a remote attacker to cause a
Denial of Service via an HTTP request with a multipart MIME body that
contained an invalid boundary specifier, which would result in an
infinite loop and CPU consumption.
* Mandriva: Updated ImageMagick packages fix vulnerabilities
30th, October, 2006
Multiple buffer overflows in GraphicsMagick before 1.1.7 and
ImageMagick 6.0.7 allow user-assisted attackers to cause a denial of
service and possibly execute execute arbitrary code via (1) a DCM
image that is not properly handled by the ReadDCMImage function in
coders/dcm.c, or (2) a PALM image that is not properly handled by the
ReadPALMImage function in coders/palm.c.
* Mandriva: Updated PostgreSQL packages fix vulnerabilities
30th, October, 2006
A vulnerability in PostgreSQL 8.1.x allowed remote authenticated
users to cause a Denial of Service (daemon crash) via certain
aggregate functions in an UPDATE statement which were not handled
correctly (CVE-2006-5540).
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* RedHat: Moderate: qt security update
1st, November, 2006
Updated qt packages that correct an integer overflow flaw are now
available. This update has been rated as having moderate security
impact by the Red Hat Security Response Team.
| Distribution: Ubuntu | ----------------------------//
* Ubuntu: postgresql-8.1 vulnerabilities
1st, November, 2006
USN-369-1 fixed three minor PostgreSQL 8.1 vulnerabilities for Ubuntu
6.06 LTS. This update provides the corresponding update for Ubuntu
* Ubuntu: imagemagick vulnerability
1st, November, 2006
M. Joonas Pihlaja discovered that ImageMagick did not sufficiently
verify the validity of PALM and DCM images. When processing a
specially crafted image with an application that uses imagemagick,
this could be exploited to execute arbitrary code with the
application's privileges.
* Ubuntu: screen vulnerability
1st, November, 2006
cstone and Rich Felker discovered a programming error in the UTF8
string handling code of "screen" leading to a denial of service. If
a crafted string was displayed within a screen session, screen would
crash or possibly execute arbitrary code.
* Ubuntu: Ruby vulnerability
1st, November, 2006
An error was found in Ruby's CGI library that did not correctly check
for the end of multipart MIME requests. Using a crafted HTTP
request, a remote user could cause a denial of service, where Ruby
CGI applications would end up in a loop, monopolizing a CPU.
* Ubuntu: mutt vulnerabilities
1st, November, 2006
Race conditions were discovered in mutt's handling of temporary
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owned by the user running mutt. This vulnerability is more likely
when the temp directory is over NFS.
* Ubuntu: wvWare vulnerability
1st, November, 2006
An integer overflow was discovered in the DOC file parser of the wv
library. By tricking a user into opening a specially crafted MSWord
(.DOC) file, remote attackers could execute arbitrary code with the
user's privileges.
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An overnight shootout in Ascension Parish leaves one teenager dead and two adults injured. Authorities say it was a drug deal gone bad.
The drug activity that led to the violent shootout on Beau Jon Ave. wasn't a secret. In fact, folks around there expected something like this would happen sooner or later. A relative of one neighbor tells us he's seen sheriff's deputies parked in front of 15005 Beau Jon Ave. several times. "Everybody gets along here, there's never any trouble except for this one house."
Early Tuesday morning a 911 call was made saying three people inside of the house had been shot and one was injured. The caller also told authorities the suspect had fled in a white car. Ascension Parish sheriff's deputies stopped a Mercury Grand Marquis that was less than a mile away from the house. The driver and passenger, 21-year-old Corneil "Big Head" Oby and Keitheon Carter were both arrested. Two other suspects, Andre and Diane Smith, were also arrested. The shooting victims were transported to the hospital, which is where 17-year-old Kolby Lambert was pronounced dead at 9:00 this morning.
APSO Chief Deputy, Col. Tony Bacala, says, "Several of the witnesses that were inside the house that were present when the shooting was taking place admitted readily that they were at the house to obtain and use crack cocaine." Beyond the crime scene the neighborhood is once again quiet and folks there hope it stays that way. A relative of one of the neighbors says, "Hope they clean it up, something needs to happen because there are all of these kids around here and all that comes out of the house is drugs that all that comes out of there."
All four suspects have been booked, each charged with one count of first degree murder and three counts of attempted first degree murder. All four suspects also face armed robbery and aggravated burglary charges.


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First Look: Ben Stiller, Kristen Wiig Aged 40 Years On Set of 'The Secret Life of Walter Mitty' (PHOTOS)
Ben Stiller and Kristen Wiig aged about a million years this week on the set of their new movie, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, which is filming now in New York.
Stiller, 46, and Wiig, 38, looked nearly unrecognizable in some serious old-age makeup for the movie, about a shy photo manager (Stiller) whose life is turned into an adventure when an important negative goes missing.
The film is a reboot of the 1947 classic, which starred Danny Kaye in the title role.
The is one of the many, many, many projects Wiig has lined up since she parted ways with Saturday Night Live in May.This year, she'll star opposite Annette Bening and Darren Criss in Imogene, in which she plays a suicidal playwright who moves back home with her gambling-addicted mother (Bening). She'll also appear in 2013's The Comedian, opposite Robert DeNiro, and the cryogenics comedy Freezing People Is Easy, with Paul Rudd.
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Grilled corn on the cob, the one food that almost everyone wants to eat at barbecues but afraid to. It's messy and kernels can get stuck in between your teeth, but it's so good. I wish I could tell you this recipe will solve that problem, but it doesn't. If anything, it makes corn eating more messy. It's worth it though. Soy sauce and butter is one of my favorite flavor combination. Besides corn, this sauce is also perfect drizzled on grilled or roasted new potatoes.
Grilled Corn with Butter, Soy Sauce and Aonori Ko (dried seaweed flakes)
4 ears of corn with husk
2 tblsp butter
1 tsp soy sauce
2 scallions, chopped
aonori ko (dried seaweed flakes)
Remove as much of the corn's silk as possible while keeping the husk on. Soak corn in a large bowl of water for at least 30 minutes.
Prepare the grill.
In a microwave safe glass bowl, melt the butter in 30 second intervals, checking in between. When the butter is melted, add the soy sauce. Mix well. Add one chopped scallion and 1/4 tsp of dried seaweed flakes into the butter and soy sauce mixture. Stir and set aside.
Remove the corn from the water, shake dry, and place on the grill. Turn occasionally until the husk are charred on all sides. Grill for 15 to 20 minutes.
When the corn are done, place on a plate and carefully pull back the husk with a towel. Spoon or brush on the butter and soy sauce mixture all over the corn. Sprinkle with remaining chopped scallion and dried seaweed flakes. Serve hot.


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Puscifer Streams 'All Re-Mixed Up' LP, Maynard Spills Beans on Upcoming 'What Is...' DVD
The album featuring Sir Mix-A-Lot and Telefon Tel Aviv reworkings is out next week; skit-filled DVD due in November
Every time Tool frontman Maynard James Keenan works on a new record with Puscifer, his avant-garde side hustle, he does it knowing that someone will ultimately fiddle with this work. The group's fourth remix record, All Re-Mixed Up, serves as a refigured version of their 2011 album Conditions of My Parole, enlisting co-conspirators from Sir Mix-a-Lot to Telefon Tel Aviv — not to mention This Mortal Coil cofounder John Fryer, Isis/Palms drummer Aaron Harris and singer-songwriter Carina Round. Some play up less obvious features (such as the dancey "Monsters Deconstruct" drum track tweaked by frequent Puscifer collaborator Mat Mitchell) and others completely rebuild the songs from the ground up (like alt-rock gadabout Alain Johannes' frightening, cinematic take on "Man Overboard").
Beyond Puscifer's plat du jour, Keenan is also prepping a DVD titled What Is…, due out November 26, which will feature live performances and skits. He's also working on a nine-track limited-edition Black Friday vinyl release, Puscifer's 8-Ball Bail Bonds - The Berger Barns Live in Phoenix, which the group recorded on the band's first tour in December 2009. He calls these projects "irons in the fire," but right now, the hottest one is All Re-Mixed Up. We caught up with the elusive singer when he was in L.A., "preparing for a couple of winemaker dinners," to find out just how far he'd let his remixers chop and screw with his works.
- Mat Mitchell — Monsters Deconstruct
- Rani Sharone — The Green Valley (Verde River Maestro 507 mix)
- Josh Eustis — Monsoons (JLE Motorik mix)
- Carina Round — Telling Ghosts (Giorgia O'Queef mix)
- John Fryer — Horizons (Dream of a Lie remix)
- Alain Johannes — Man Overboard (11AD remix)
- Five Knives — Toma (Burn Out remix)
- Josh Eustis — The Rapture (JLE Needs Service mix)
- Palms (Aaron Harris) — The Weaver (Virtual Vacuum remix)
- Sir Mix-A-Lot — Conditions of My Parole (F.U.B.A.R. mix)
- Zac Rae — Oceans (Green Mussel mix)
- The Beta Machine — Tumbleweed (Delusions of Grandeur mix)
There aren't a lot of artists who go into a record knowing it's going to be remixed.
In this digital age, it's amazing how editable everything is. If you post this article online and maybe spell my name wrong, you can go back and change it. It used to be in print, "Oh shit. Fucked that up." It's almost the same way with music. Now in hindsight if I thought I could do a vocal better, well fuck it, let's go do it again.
Sort of like George Lucas and Star Wars.
Uh, not in a derogatory way.
Yeah, that's derogatory. [Laughs.]
Mat Mitchell has been quoted as telling Carina Round to look at a remix as a song that's half-finished. Is that how you look at these records?
Yeah, always. You're always thinking, How can I improve on it? Of course there's always that element of the painter never quite being done with the painting. At some point you just have to walk away. The trick is to know when to stop, so you don't kill it.
Sort of like George Lucas and Star Wars.
Stop! [Laughs.]
So when are you going to remix your own songs?
At some point. I'm not very handy with any of those programs. I get really frustrated with the computer and shut down. I spend more time asking how to move something around. Then the whole thing crashes and I just go fishing. That computer shit just bugs the shit out of me. For me, I sing into this end of the mic and somehow I know the sound comes out the other end.
What kind of feedback did Sir Mix-A-Lot give you about the original version of "Conditions of My Parole"?
He was one of the people who just kept coming back with emails, raving, liking the track and having fun with it. He was asking how far he could go. I'm like, "Dude, it's Puscifer. You can go all that way around the globe and back if you want." It was good to experience that.
Should we assume you like big butts too?
Oh yeah.
Who dubbed his work the "F.U.B.A.R. Remix"?
He did.
Did everyone title their own track?
Yeah, unless it didn't make sense.
So Carina Round came up with "Giorgia O'Queef"?
Oh yeah. She gave us three titles to vote on. Mat and I liked "Giorgia O'Queef." Oddly enough, she's the one of the only female mixers on there, and her track has the most balls. She brought testicles to it.
What remixes surprised you?
I really enjoyed Carina's and Mat Mitchell's. His is just a different take on that track. He really likes the sequencing sound. Somehow there's a breath of human character in his digital approach. I just liked how it continues to roll and build and breathe, but it still maintained almost a Kraftwerk, digital element to it. And I really liked Alain Johannes' who did "Man Overboard (11AD remix)." What he did was the spirit of what I think Puscifer to be. It's a weird track, don't know if you'd put that on to tap your toe. It's certainly not a pop mix. To me, it feels almost a soundtrack without an actual movie attached to it. You listen to it and all these images just come to mind and it doesn't have anything to do with verse, chorus, verse, chorus.
The extra voices he added — they may or may not be on the original song.
I think he put some of those on there. I don't know that for a fact. I like the mystery being the mystery.
It looks like you remixed the cover, swapping faces with comedienne Laura Milligan. The dog looks, uh, touched up, too.
Yeah, he has cat eyes.
Whose dog is that?
No idea.
Someone just brought a dog to your cover shoot?
There was someone outside the studio screaming, "Where's my dog?!"
What's going on with the Puscifer DVD at the moment?
It's all studio stuff at this point in the process, it's all tweaking and stressing and looking for other pieces to include that we have on hard drives.
And what's going on with your other bands?
Oh, you don't want to ask about them.


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Pharmacogenomics in Psychiatry and Neurology: Bridging Research and Clinical Practice
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How to cite this editor-reviewed article (AMA format): . Pharmacogenomics in Psychiatry and Neurology: Bridging Research and Clinical Practice. ment Health Clin 2012;1(9):14. Available at: http://cpnp.org/resource/mhc/2012/03/pharmacogenomics-psychiatry-and-neurology-bridging-research-and-clinical. Accessed January 26, 2015. |
Although medications confer benefit to patients with psychiatric and neurologic illnesses, their use is not without risks, some of which can be severe or life-threatening, and may result in non-adherence. Thus, proper drug selection and dosing to avoid over- and under-treatment are vital. Nonetheless, most clinical practice guidelines and recommendations do not differentiate among therapeutic disease targets nor provide a therapeutic window to avoid side effects for a preponderance of neuropsychiatric medications. A plethora of literature, as well as prescription drug labeling, support the commonly encountered experience that some patients are at greater risk for therapeutic failure or adverse reactions. However, it is not well established who faces these risks or how they can be reduced or managed. For fear of side effects, dosing is often initiated with a "start low, go slow" approach. This approach may prolong the time to symptom control and increase morbidity. Yet due to inability to predict responders and patients who will suffer adverse reactions, this remains standard practice in many settings. Pharmacogenomics represents one area that may address some unanswered questions about who might respond, who might experience toxicity, and why that is. The potential contribution of pharmacogenomics to clinical practice is a guided departure from the current treatment approaches and personalized medication regimens for patients with psychiatric and neurologic illnesses.
Goals for the application of pharmacogenomics (PGx) in clinical practice
Incorporating pharmacogenomic information in clinical decisions is expected to impact many factors, ultimately resulting in improved patient care and decreased health care costs. Specifically, guided medication therapy (drug selection and dosing) can impact
- Time to response to medication
- Length of stay (and associated costs)
- Medication cost
- Occurrence of side effects
- Management of side effects, including addition of other medications
- Future changes to medication regimen
- Drug-drug interactions
Barriers to the adoption of pharmacogenomics in clinical practice
While the above outcomes is are clearly optimal for patients and clinicians, how and when to obtain and use pharmacogenomic information is not always clear. At present, there is an overall slow rate of incorporation of pharmacogenomics in clinical practice. This is, in part, due to a lack of guidelines on how and when to use genetic test results to select and adjust medications. Ideally, this guidance will come from freely accessibly guidelines that are peer-reviewed, updated, and evidence-based.
Scientists and clinicians are historically taught that the gold standard for study design is the double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial. Generally, these designs lend themselves well to medication interventions. One barrier to the acceptance of pharmacogenomic study results may be the perception of the strength of evidence, owing to the design. Russ Altman, MD, PhD, a leader in clinical bioinformatics and pharmacogenomics, called attention to this obstacle in his 2011 commentary, '"Noninferiority" is sufficient for initial implementation.'1 Several widely accepted and common clinical practices are not supported by gold standard studies, and Dr. Altman suggests that if incorporation of pharmacogenomics in practice is not inferior to current prescribing practices, it is reasonable to implement its use. A closely related issue, also a focus in the commentary, is clinicians' requisite for cost-benefit studies prior to adopting pharmacogenomics in clinical practice. Since the advent of pharmacogenomic testing, many commercially available tests have become available, and cost of genotyping has consistently decreased to the current rates in the hundreds of dollars, depending on the number of genes tested. Further, test results are not likely to prompt additional costly follow-up tests. Taken together, these barriers may not be sufficient to preclude the use of pharmacogenomics in clinical practice. "…There are many clinically useful applications of pharmacogenomics that may never require or merit large trials to prove utility, and can reasonably be tried in an instrumented setting."1
Many health care providers do not utilize pharmacogenomic test results on a daily basis. Consequently, there may not be a constant awareness of or motivation to search for existing test results for every patient. Routine integration of the test results is also not commonplace, hence awareness of existing results may not be adequate to guide medication decisions. Pharmacogenomic information must be available and usable in electronic medical records. Integrating the information with the system, such that during prescriber order entry, informational prompts or notifications appear, would facilitate utility during clinical decision-making.
Comparative effective research has served as an arena for the study of clinical pharmacogenomics, featured in the large warfarin study led by Medco and Mayo, which demonstrated reduced hospitalization rates utilizing genetic testing and made media headlines in 2010.2 This highlights the importance of systematic collection and documentation of clinical data and calls clinicians to help strengthen the data available for evaluation of practice. Regular evaluation of the results of clinical interventions will allow clinicians and researchers to recognize successes and failures. This knowledge can then guide use of pharmacogenomics in medication selection and dosing.
Major groups in pharmacogenomics research and bringing pharmacogenomics to clinical practice
The Pharmacogenomics Knowledge Base (PharmGKB) is a research tool, and is publicly accessible via the Internet. It was developed with funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and is part of the Pharmacogenomics Research Network (PGRN). The aim of PharmGKB database is to assist researchers in the understanding the contribution of genetic variations to drug reactions. The mission is to collect, encode, and disseminate knowledge about the impact of human genetic variations on drug response. PharmGKB curates primary genotype and phenotype data, annotates gene variants and gene-drug-disease relationships via literature review, summarizes important PGx genes and drug pathways, and enables consortia examining important questions in pharmacogenomics (http://www.pharmgkb.org/home/pharmgkb_mission_statement.jsp). The database is a repository for genetic and clinical data from pharmacogenomics research studies. The PharmGKB welcomes data submissions; information on submitting data may be found at http://www.pharmgkb.org/home/overview.jsp.
The Pharmacogenomics Research Network (PGRN) is supported by the National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, with a vision "to lead discovery and advance translation in genomics, in order to enable safer and more effective drug therapies." The major indicators of success are well-matched to the needs of clinicians:
- Discovery of novel insights into mechanisms relating genomic variation to differences in drug responses
- Demonstration of the use and utility of genomic information to improve outcomes for drug therapies
- Incorporation of genomic data to predict and personalize medicine use into routine clinical practice
The PGRN (http://www.pharmgkb.org/network/pgrn_mission_statement.jsp) and PharmGKB missions complement each other to advance the application of pharmacogenomic knowledge, through research, data-sharing, collaboration, and dissemination. The PGRN mission is to
- Implement studies in basic, translational, and clinical science to advance the scientific vision
- Develop novel experimental methods and tools to solve pharmacogenomic problems
- Share data and, where feasible, biological samples in collaborations
- Foster cross-disciplinary teams for discovery and dissemination of new information
- Build effective partnerships and alliances with key stakeholders outside the PGRN
- Engage related disciplines to advance the application of pharmacogenomic knowledge
- Work together to make the network become more than the sum of the parts
Recognizing the knowledge gap and unmet clinical needs, the Clinical Pharmacogenetics Implementation Consortium (CPIC) formed in 2009, with goals of addressing these barriers and providing guidelines to translate scientific knowledge of pharmacogenomics into clinical practice. The CPIC is part of the PGRN and PharmGKB and also includes pharmacogenomics and laboratory medicine experts. CPIC members will develop, disseminate, review, and update summaries and recommendations for implementing pharmacogenomic tests and actionable practices.
The CPIC conducted surveys in 2009 and 2010 to help prioritize content of guidelines translating pharmacogenomic information to actions in the clinical setting for specific medications. Results from the American Society for Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics survey depicted the 29 highest ranked drug-gene pairs, with warfarin, (CYP2C9 and VKORC1) at the top of the list. Approximately 1/3 of the 29 highest-ranked drug gene pairs are relevant to neurology and psychiatry. The highest ranked of these was carbamazepine and HLA-B, followed by codeine and CYP2D6, phenytoin and HLA-B, fluoxetine and CYP2D6, imipramine and CYP2D6, desipramine and CYP2D6, nortriptyline and CYP2D6, valproic acid and OTC, and valproic acid and CPS1.3 Table 1 further details these drug-gene pairs.
Table 1. Important drug-gene pairs relevant to neurology and psychiatry
Drug |
Gene |
Protein |
Significance |
Warfarin |
Drug metabolizing enzyme, CYP2C9, metabolizes S-warfarin |
Common genetic variants in CYP2C9 and VKORC1, with known nongenetic factors, account for ~50% warfarin dose variability |
Warfarin |
Site of action (warfarin inhibits) vitamin K-epoxide reductase complex |
Carbamazepine |
Immune system human leukocyte antigen; major histocompatibility complex, class I, B |
Variant allele (HLA-B*1502) increases risk for Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis |
Codeine |
Drug metabolizing enzyme, CYP2D6, bioactivates codeine to morphine |
Genetic variants may decrease CYP2D6 activity, resulting in little to no analgesia; variants may increase CYP2D6 activity, increasing risk of morphine toxicity |
Phenytoin |
Immune system human leukocyte antigen; major histocompatibility complex, class I, B |
Variant allele (HLA-B*1502) increases risk for Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis |
Fluoxetine |
Drug metabolizing enzyme, CYP2D6, metabolizes S-fluoxetine |
Genetic variants may decrease CYP2D6 activity, resulting higher S-fluoxetine and lower S-norfluoxetine concentrations; variants may increase CYP2D6 activity, resulting in lower fluoxetine and norfluoxetine concentrations |
Imipramine |
Drug metabolizing enzyme, CYP2D6, hydroxylates imipramine |
Genetic variants may decrease or increase CYP2D6 activity, resulting higher or lower imipramine concentrations |
Desipramine |
Drug metabolizing enzyme, CYP2D6, hydroxylates desipramine |
Genetic variants may decrease or increase CYP2D6 activity, resulting higher or lower desipramine concentrations |
Nortriptyline |
Drug metabolizing enzyme, CYP2D6, metabolizes nortriptyline |
Genetic variants may decrease CYP2D6 activity, resulting higher nortriptyline concentrations, some recommendations* advise dose reduction; variants may increase CYP2D6 activity, resulting in lower nortriptyline concentrations, some recommendations* advise alternate drug |
Valproic acid |
Ornithine transcarbamylase, catalyzes second step of urea cycle |
Valproic acid is contraindicated in patients with urea cycle disorders (UCD), as patients can experience fatal hyperammonemic encephalopathy. UCD results from mutations in one of several genes, including OTC, CPS1. |
Valproic acid |
Carbamoyl-phosphate synthetase 1, rate-limiting enzyme that catalyzes first step of hepatic urea cycle |
* The Royal Dutch Pharmacists Association - Pharmacogenetics Working Group
The CPIC prioritized tests already used in clinical settings and the drug-gene pairs identified in the surveys. The guidelines help clinicians utilize genetic rest results in drug therapy; they are not designed to guide clinicians with respect to whether or not to order a test. Each guideline follows a standard format and system for grading evidence and assigning strength for recommendations. Guidelines published to date include thiopurines and TPMT;4 clopidogrel and CYP2C19;5 warfarin, CYP2C9, and VKORC1;6 and codeine and., CYP2D6.7 An international selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) pharmacogenomics consortium has also been established to work on guidelines.
Anyone with clinical interests in pharmacogenetics is eligible for membership, and CPIC welcomes new members to assist with clinical implementation of pharmacogenomics. Information on how to join the consortium may be found at http://www.pharmgkb.org/contributors/consortia/cpic_profile.jsp.
A visual depiction of the PGRN, including neuropsychiatry
Graphic used with permission of the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS), 2012
More about PharmGKB (www.pharmgkb.org)
- Take a tour of PharmGKB! See the overview at http://www.pharmgkb.org/tutorial/PharmGKB_tutorial_2011.pdf
- View a comprehensive resource for pharmacogenomics (drug dosing guidelines, drug labels with PGX information, clinical interpretation of genetic tests and variants associated with medication response) at: http://www.pharmgkb.org/tutorial/PharmGKB_tutorial_2011_clinicalPGx.pdf
- Learn more about PGx research (annotation of genetic variants associated with drug response; summaries for top genes and drugs; drug-centered pathways; relationship among drugs, genes and diseases; haplotype mapping tables) at: http://www.pharmgkb.org/tutorial/PharmGKB_tutorial_2011_PGxResearch.pdf
- Pharmacogenomics: "noninferiority" is sufficient for initial implementation. clin Pharmacol Ther 2011;89(3):348-50. doi:10.1038/clpt.2010.310. .
- Warfarin genotyping reduces hospitalization rates results from the MM-WES (Medco-Mayo Warfarin Effectiveness study). j Am Coll Cardiol 2010;55(25):2804-12. doi:10.1016/j.jacc.2010.03.009.
- CPIC: Clinical Pharmacogenetics Implementation Consortium of the Pharmacogenomics Research Network. clin Pharmacol Ther 2011;89(3):464-7. doi:10.1038/clpt.2010.279. .
- Clinical Pharmacogenetics Implementation Consortium guidelines for thiopurine methyltransferase genotype and thiopurine dosing. clin Pharmacol Ther 2011;89(3):387-91. doi:10.1038/clpt.2010.320.
- Clinical Pharmacogenetics Implementation Consortium guidelines for cytochrome P450-2C19 (CYP2C19) genotype and clopidogrel therapy. clin Pharmacol Ther 2011;90(2):328-32. doi:10.1038/clpt.2011.132.
- Clinical Pharmacogenetics Implementation Consortium Guidelines for CYP2C9 and VKORC1 genotypes and warfarin dosing. clin Pharmacol Ther 2011;90(4):625-9. doi:10.1038/clpt.2011.185.
- Clinical Pharmacogenetics Implementation Consortium (CPIC) guidelines for codeine therapy in the context of cytochrome P450 2D6 (CYP2D6) genotype. clin Pharmacol Ther 2012;91(2):321-6. doi:10.1038/clpt.2011.287.
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To clarify—I use pin-retaining shackles on mainsail halyard and topping lift, but use snap shackles on the spinnaker and genoa halyards. These are attached to the halyard via a buntline hitch.
I do not use shackles on the clew of any headsail, since that means instead of getting a bruise for your trouble, when trying to tame a flogging sail, you get a concussion or worse. I use bowlines for the genoa and spinnaker sheets, but will probably go to a lark's head and a single longer sheet at some point in the future.
One thing on the bowlines—leave the tails a bit on the long side and tie the loops as small as possible. This makes it much less likely that the bowlines will shake out, which can happen on stiffer, older lines.
One neat trick I've seen for genoa sheets is an eyesplice with a stiffened tail that is used to lock the eyesplice into the clew of the sail. I wouldn't recommend this for a larger boat though.
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