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Clinical Research Misconceptions
It seems that far too often we are correcting misconceptions on clinical research volunteering. We know there is a lot of information out there. We also know a lot of it is misleading and untrue. The good news is we are always happy to educate and correct inquiring volunteers about the myths surrounding clinical research volunteering. Let's take a look at some of the most common concerns we hear.
If I don't volunteer, someone else like me will.
Every person is different. That means every volunteer can offer something unique to research that another person cannot. An overwhelming majority of people say they would consider getting involved in a clinical research study if asked, but only 10% of those people eligible to volunteer in a clinical trial actually do so in the United States. New volunteers are always needed in order to keep advancing new medicines.
I'm healthy. I thought clinical research was only for people with certain health conditions.
Healthy individuals without a preexisting conditions are some of our most important volunteers. These volunteers can make just as meaningful contributions to medical research as anyone else. Healthy individuals for blood samples are almost always wanted. And many of our vaccine trials are geared toward this same group. If you are healthy without a preexisting condition, we likely have a study that works for you.
I won't be able to leave a study once it begins.
While we encourage you to see the trial through, at any time you may walk away if you feel uncomfortable. Before doing so, we encourage you to bring up your concerns. Chances are we can accommodate or at least answer your worries. Our job is to make your study experience in a study a fulfilling one.
Clinical research studies are too dangerous.
Every clinical research study presents some level of benefit and risk. But it's important to note that medical research studies are carefully conducted with the highest level of oversight. The ethical and legal codes that govern medical practices nationwide also apply to all clinical trials. Most of the clinical studies we conduct are federally regulated which means mandated safety and precautionary measures are put in place to keep all volunteers safe and informed.
I will be disqualified because I have a unique health condition.
The real reason why you might be disqualified is safety, not because of a unique condition. The chances are that your situation will be a perfect match for a study either now or in the future. But if you never inquire with us, you will never know if you may in fact qualify. If you are actually disqualified due to a condition you have, it is only for reasons of safety – don't take it personally! We are here to consult you to a trial that best fits you, your condition and your interests.
I'm too old/young to join a study.
Every clinical research study has a different requirement for age. And because of that, we have welcomed volunteers of all ages over the course of our history. With our current studies changing frequently, at any time Rochester Clinical Research is seeking volunteers from the age of 6 months old to 110 years young. Let it be known that there is no age limit to volunteering with us.
I need health insurance to partake in a study. I will not receive any medical attention during a study.
You do not need to have health insurance to participate — plain and simple. Federal law and our own ethics demand that we make certain that every volunteer receives proper medical attention throughout the course of the study. We keep close tabs on every patient we treat, and your safety and care is our top priority.
Have you heard something that we didn't cover here? Please contact us. We are always here to provide you with the information you need. Please call us any time at 585-288-0890 or contact us by email at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Don't Downplay Your Pain
In recent months, many of our studies have involved researching treatments for pain in joints and muscles. And in talking with potential volunteers for these studies, our recruitment team has noticed an unfortunate but natural habit of some of our candidates.
Our pain treatment studies are great opportunities for those dealing with pain to get early access to new and investigational treatments for their condition. However, many candidates that could potentially be a fit for these studies are continuing to eliminate themselves before reaching an initial visit. In order to qualify for many of these studies, it may be required that you experience a certain level of pain in your day-to-day life. So when we speak with you, it is important that you consider the realization of you pain levels.
When our recruiters are working through the process of informing you about joining a pain treatment study, one of the most important questions we ask is 'how severe is your pain?' And it's your response to this question that may determine if you're a potential fit for a study.
For example, those of you with knee issues often experience some level of pain around the clock. Sometimes it hurts a lot and sometimes it's 'not so bad.' Either way, you always have some discomfort, and this discomfort is pain. But because some level of pain is always there, you may have a naturally high tolerance for it. And when we are speaking with you, you naturally downplay the severity of your pain.
Remember, just because you manage to live with chronic pain every day does not make your pain any less severe! Ask yourself, 'how might my pain compare to someone without any pain?' A good day for you might be considered unbearable to someone else. If walking up the stairs creates serious discomfort in your knee, recall the time when it didn't hurt at all and make a comparison!
It is of course constructive to live life with a positive attitude despite this discomfort. However, in this situation, objectively acknowledging your pain may lead to opportunities for relief. This does not make you a complainer, just an analyzer of your symptoms.
We are asking that you don't downplay your pain! Be objective and honest when discussing your pain levels with us. We are in this together to advance the quality of life for both you and those dealing with your same condition.
Do You Know About Pneumonia?
The infection in the lungs known as pneumonia can be caused by many factors; germs, viruses, and other complications can all lead to this disease. And while there are several types of pneumonia, they all involve one or both of your lungs becoming infected. During the infection, when the alveoli (air sacs in your lungs) become filled with fluid instead of air, breathing becomes difficult and the spread of oxygen in the body is distressed. Serious complications and even death can occur due to this infection.
Who is at risk?
- Elderly adults over 65 years of age and young children.
- Individuals with additional health complications such as heart failure, COPD, and diabetes.
- Those with chronic and pre-existing diseases that create weakened immune systems.
- Living an unhealthy lifestyle including malnutrition and cigarette smoking.
The Facts.
- Over 3 million people contract pneumonia each year in the United States and more than 500,000 of these people will be hospitalized.
- Pneumonia is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States and kills an estimated 50,000 Americans each year.
- Pneumonia is the leading cause of death in children worldwide killing over 1 million children under the age of 5 each year.
Treatment and Prevention.
- Proper nutrition and a healthy lifestyle can help prevent pneumonia.
- Avoiding an environment of poor air quality can decrease the chance of contracting pneumonia.
- Staying away from individuals who have contagious diseases can keep you healthy.
- Getting vaccinated to prevent certain viruses that can lead to pneumonia can be very effective.
At RCR, we are now enrolling adults age 50 and over who would like to receive the pneumococcal pneumonia vaccine as part of a clinical research study. If you are interested in learning about this opportunity, please visit the study page or call us at 585-288-0890 for more information.
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5 Steps to Joining a Research Study
One of the most common questions we receive from potentials volunteers is, 'What does it take to join a research study?' If you have been a part of a study before, then you know how it works. Still, it's always good to refresh yourself on the procedure. If you haven't joined us for a research study before, you've come to the right article. Here are the 5 steps to joining a research study:
Step 1: Identify a study of interest
There are many ways you can find out about a study at RCR whether it be radio, television, social media or the internet. The best place to locate our currently enrolling studies is www.rcrclinical.com. By glancing through our current studies, you can see if something might be a fit for you. If you do not see a study that works for you, give us call or email us at firstname.lastname@example.com and we'll keep you in the loop when something pops up!
Step 2: See if you qualify
After you have a study in mind, the next step is seeing if you qualify. One way to do this is by visiting the study page on our website. We provide a 'Check Right Now' button for you to click and see if you pre-qualify using the entry criteria. By clicking the 'Check Right Now' button and answering the questions listed, you will be prompted to 'Request a Phone Screen.' As always, if you learn about one of our studies somewhere else than the internet, call us and we can bring you up to speed.
Step 3: Pre-screening
You have found a study of interest and reached out to us about potentially enrolling. At this point, one of our recruitment specialists will now have a phone conversation with you about the study and its requirements. This conversation is a very important step in joining a study as you will be able to ask and learn about every detail of the study. After you pass a pre-screen, you will then visit us in person.
Step 4: Screening visit
Welcome to Rochester Clinical Research! At this initial visit, one of our doctors will discuss your medical status and the benefits and consequences of joining the study. Don't fear – our biggest goal is keeping you informed and safe. After a screening visit and a review of your medical history, you will be invited to join the research study if you meet the criteria.
Step 5: Enrollment
Congratulations! At this point you will now have enrolled in a research study. By volunteering, you are advancing medicine and improving the quality of life for someone in need.
Check out our currently enrolling studies here. Don't see something you like? Give us a call at 585-288-0890.
5 Causes of Osteoarthritis
Uncomfortable might be the best word to summarize the condition known as osteoarthritis. This disease is the most common form of arthritis and can occur in any joint in the body. Here are five causes of the ailment that affects more than 27 million people in the United States.
Age – Your risk for osteoarthritis greatly increases as you get older. Those older than 45 are most vulnerable statistically.
Genetics – As with many conditions, your chance of getting osteoarthritis increases significantly when it is in your genes.
Gender – Osteoarthritis is much more prevalent in women than in men.
Weight – Osteoarthritis is a joint complication. Therefore the greater the stress (or weight) placed on the joint, the likelier your risk of osteoarthritis.
Injury – Injuries to joints in the body can open the door to developing osteoarthritis down the road.
This disease is nothing to deal with on your own. Osteoarthritis can be very painful as it worsens over time. And the care of a doctor is a necessity. If you or someone you know if dealing with osteoarthritis of the hip, please consider our research trial on this condition. You can find more information on our study page. Please call us at 585-288-0890 with any questions or concerns.
The Importance of Flu Vaccine Research Studies
Are you aware that the flu vaccine requires revision every fall to ensure it is effective in helping Americans avoid the flu? Without these annual adjustments, the vaccine you receive at your drug store or doctor's office would not do the job it was meant to do; it would not stop the flu.
Every year, the influenza virus goes through a mutation which renders last season's flu vaccine not as powerful. This new flu virus is more capable of infecting individuals and outperforming the existing flu vaccine. It is extremely important to match the new vaccine to the new flu virus as the strain deviates each season. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that during years when the flu vaccine is not well matched to the circulating virus, it's possible that no benefit from the flu vaccination may be observed. On the contrary, the CDC states that with a proper match between the vaccine and virus, the vaccine can be very effective.
In clinical research testing, volunteers play a vital role in confirming that a new vaccine is indeed efficient. Without research volunteers, there would be no advancement of the vaccine. Without advancement, many more people would suffer through the flu. And considering the flu kills an estimated 36,000 people every year, it is vital to have an efficient flu vaccine every fall.
It is important to note that in researching the vaccine, clinical research sites adhere to strict and legally-binding ethics and moral codes. Mandated safety precautions mean volunteers are overseen to the greatest extent to guarantee well-being. On top of that, the FDA and CDC monitor each and every vaccine being disseminated and tested across the country. It is important to understand that: No, you cannot get the flu from the flu vaccine and yes, you will directly benefit Americans everywhere.
Are you now interested in advancing a new vaccine? Volunteers are needed and right now is the time. Every volunteer creates a step toward preventing illness and potential death. At Rochester Clinical Research, we proudly participate in advancing the flu vaccine every fall. Volunteers who visit us know they are advancing medicine and saving lives.
At Rochester Clinical Research, we now have multiple openings for volunteers interested in helping their family and friends avoid the flu this year. Each volunteer will receive study-related care and medication at no cost and compensation will be provided. Please call Rochester Clinical Research today at 585-288-0890 to find out how you can participate.
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"Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis: Third Edition" Available Now
With the third installment of her series on rheumatoid arthritis now in bookstores, Dr. Tammi Shlotzhauer answers a few questions about her new book "Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis: Third Edition."
Q: Congratulations on the publishing of your new book, "Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis: Third Edition." What have you added with the updated edition?
A: Thank you! The book has been extensively revised. So much has happened in the past 11 years that very little of the last edition has remained. The new medications for RA are numerous and, of course, that part of the book has been updated significantly. I have tried to describe how the immune system is effected by RA and how the new medications combat those changes. There are several new illustrations that I hope will help clarify this complex area as well. The biggest revisions, however, have occurred in the parts of the book that describe how RA may be triggered in the person with the right genetic predisposition. In discussing those potential triggers, there is much new information on the effects of smoking, obesity, and diet on the development of RA. This is reviewed in detail and has some exciting implications for treatment.
Q: What can readers expect from the new book in terms of takeaways and advice?
A: More than in previous editions, there is much more information on what you can do to control RA with non-pharmaceutical approaches that work together with the new and exciting medications that are now available. Readers will have a thorough understanding on the benefits and limitations of all areas of treatment: exercise, diet, supplements, alternative treatments, and medications. They will also learn about how stress and poor lifestyle choices can actually worsen RA. More importantly, they will read about techniques to reduce these triggers and create a healthier existence. Although there are many remaining questions about the best approach to treating RA, the reader will have an enhanced understanding of the issues at hand. They will be well prepared to understand the choices that they will need to make when managing this condition.
Q: What are your hopes for this new third edition?
A: My hopes are that people will read this book and be as excited as I am about the hope for each of their futures. That future is bright! My hope is that people reading this book will feel much more optimistic and equipped to handle this condition, its obstacles, and the decisions that will be presented to them regarding treatment.
Q: What does the future hold for rheumatoid arthritis patients?
A: I believe that the future is very promising. The new medications available have made it possible to significantly improve the lifestyle of even the most significant cases of RA. New data on the effects of diet are just starting to surface. There are still many questions, but as we learn more about the genetics and triggers of RA, we will be closer to learning how to prevent this condition. Until then, the new information and treatments available now will certainly enhance the wellness of people who are struggling with RA today.
The book is available now in hardcover, paperback, and digital at publishers everywhere, including Amazon.
Diabetes Self-Management Group 2014
At Rochester Clinical Research, we know that too many people in our community face daily life with diabetes. That is why we are happy to announce enrollment for our fall 2014 Diabetes Self-Management Group. This series is free and will provide support and advice to those who deal with diabetes in our community. Every Wednesday in October, we will host a diabetes expert who will aim to make the lives of diabetics easier.
Fall 2014 Schedule
Call today to reserve a seat!
Space is limited! If you or someone you know might be interested, please call us today at 585-288-0890. We look forward to helping diabetics learn more about living with their condition.
Currently Enrolling Clinical Trials
Why You Should Have a Biometric Screening
Have you heard the term biometric screening before? Now you have, and it might be in your best interest to schedule one of these screenings as soon as possible.
What is a biometric screening?
A biometrics screening is a simple procedure performed by a medical professional at a regulated healthcare organization to calculate someone's basic health statistics, otherwise known as biometrics. These screenings are quick, painless, and informative – some of the reasons why you should consider scheduling one.
What is measured at a biometric screening?
At each screening, your important biometrics are assessed. A screening typically includes measurement of your:
- Height and weight
- Body mass index
- Glucose level
- Blood pressure
- HDL/LDL and total cholesterol (lipid profile)
- A1c blood sugar (for diabetics)
Why should I have a biometric screening?
- By knowing your biometric numbers, you will be able to assess your current level of well-being. This can help you begin or continue to live a healthy lifestyle.
- Many insurance companies and employers provide an incentive for individuals to undergo a biometric screening. The data received at your visit can be transferred to your provider to potentially arrange for an insurance discount or rebate. Some companies offer up to $300 annually for people to undergo a biometric screening! However, it's best if you check your insurance plan to be sure.
- Most companies use biometric screening data to guide corporate wellness programs and work environments which can create a better work atmosphere for both you and your employer.
RCR is now offering biometric screenings!
At RCR, each biometric screening is performed by one of our certified medical professionals and normally takes less than 15 minutes. Through a sample blood droplet, your results are available in minutes. You will also be able to discuss these number with a member of our medical staff. And, we are happy to listen to any concerns you might have.
If applicable, a copy of your results will be sent to your doctor. We will also ask you if it is okay to retain a copy for future contact.
What is the cost of a screening?
At Rochester Clinical Research, we happily provide screenings free of charge to everyone. No Co-pay is required and health insurance or employment is not necessary.
How can I schedule a screening?
At any time, we are happy to field questions or concerns on biometric screenings. To inquire about scheduling an appointment please call us at 585-288-0890. Or visit the study page where you can click the 'Check Right Now' button to submit your information. What are you waiting for? All you need is 15 free minutes!
To determine if there is an incentive available for you to undergo a screening, we recommend that you contact your employer or insurer. Your insurance provider may have paperwork relating to their Wellness program that you may need to bring to our office.
Two New Faces at Rochester Clinical Research
Please welcome Lisa and Matt to Rochester Clinical Research.
Lisa Guasp has joined RCR as a study coordinator. In her new role, she will facilitate and manage research studies here at RCR. Lisa previously spent several years working in pediatrics, specifically in pediatric cardiology and working in the NICU. In her spare time, she enjoys walking her puppy, traveling, spending time with friends, and practicing yoga. Lisa has a B.S. in Nursing from the University at Buffalo.
Matt Hurley joins the RCR team as the marketing and public relations coordinator. In his position, he will handle a wide variety of tasks involving marketing, promotions, and website management. Matt has previously worked in advertising and communications. Outside of work, he enjoys being outdoors and spending time with family and friends. Matt has a M.B.A and B.A. from St. John Fisher College.
Currently Enrolling Clinical Trials
Pat Larrabee's Recent Roadtrips
Our CEO Pat Larrabee has spent a significant amount of time on the road and in the air over the last two weeks. Her destinations have spanned California to Delaware. And her itineraries have ranged from speaking at conferences to meeting with industry leaders to talk research.
Last week, Pat ventured to San Francisco, California where she was a participant at the TransCelerate Site Advocacy Group Initiative. The event, hosted by The Society for Clinical Research Sites, focused on the exchange of perspectives and experiences between clinical research industry professionals. Pat's speech at the meeting focused on how research sites can be more efficient in training research professionals.
Most recently, Pat traveled to Delaware where she was a keynote speaker at the Clinical Insights Conference for Clinical Supply professionals. Much of her presentation centered on the concept of keeping the focus on the patient throughout the entire research process. Fortunately, Rochester Clinical Research has always made substantial efforts to keep our volunteers in the forefront of everything we do. Thus, Pat made an ideal spokeswoman for the 'patient-centric approach' theme of the conference.
On top of her presentation at the Clinical Insight Conference, Pat led several workshops on the topics of clinical research site challenges and best practices for optimal performance in research.
"I truly enjoyed sharing some strategies we use at RCR with research leaders across the country," Pat said. "It was a lot of fun and I look forward to continuing to embrace our volunteers in each step of our research efforts."
Currently Enrolling Clinical Trials
User-Friendliness Device Study
RCR is seeking volunteers for a device study. This means there are no drugs to take! The clarity of the instructions and ease of use of the device are what is being tested.
You may qualify if you have Lupus, Psoriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis or Rheumatoid Arthritis with functional hand impairments? Or, are you a caregiver without any healthcare related training? If you think you may qualify, please call RCR today at 585-288-0890 and ask to speak with a Deb, Beverly, or Jane or click here.
Spring into Healthy Habits
As spring approaches many people think of this season as a time for renewal. We spring clean our houses and do spring clean-up in our yards after the harsh winter. Most of us vow to re-visit healthy habits or begin some healthier habits. Whether it is improving our diet, exercising or stopping an unhealthy habit it is sometimes difficult to get started or it is often started with a great deal enthusiasm that often fades as time passes.
So how do we start and maintain some healthier habits? Well, find something in your lifestyle that you feel could use some improvement. Many of us see dieting and exercise as the old cliché "easier said than done." But even Tiny Tweaks to your daily routine can make a big difference.
The American Heart Association and American Stroke Association recommend at least 30 minutes of physical activity most days to help prevent heart disease and stroke. Even if you are a faithful exerciser additional activity can have added benefits.
Tiny Tweaks
• Take the stairs at work – if you work on a higher floor start by taking the elevator half way up then take the stairs to your floor. Set a goal to increase by one floor per week or whatever you feel you can accomplish.
• Park your car in the farthest parking spot at work, the grocery store, plaza etc.
• Walk at work – take a walk at break time or use half your lunch time to walk and the other half to eat your lunch.
Dietary Habits
When it comes to eating habits we all have some good and probably not so good habits. Almost everyone can make some change to improve their diet. It is never too late to change.
Tiny Tweaks
• Keep a food diary. For a few days, log everything you eat to identify your overall portions, the times you eat, and the servings of the good and bad foods you eat; identify what you think is a bad habit and formulate a plan to change it.
• Grocery shop. Regular grocery shopping will encourage you to eat healthier options at home versus going out to eat and risk poorer choices.
• Drink more water. Drink at least 8 glasses of water per day.
• Stop eating when you are no longer hungry. Many of us were taught to eat everything on our plate which can mean you are overeating. Most restaurants serving portions are larger than one serving.
• Eat more fruits and veggies. Most of us do not eat enough fruits and vegetables. Eating more fruits and vegetables can help reduce the risk of heart disease, lower cholesterol, and much more. Reaching for a bag of carrots rather than chips will help curb unhealthy snacking habits.
Sleep may seem like a waste of time, but research shows that you're more likely to succeed at your tasks—and enjoy greater well-being—if you get some serious shut-eye. Most adults require about 7-8 hours per night.
Tiny Tweaks
• Set a regular bedtime. Your body craves consistency. Plus you're more likely to get enough sleep if you schedule rest like your other tasks.
• De-caffeinate yourself. Drinking caffeine to stay awake during the day can keep you up at night. Try resisting the coffee and colas starting six to eight hours before bed.
• De-stress yourself. Relax by taking a hot bath, meditating or envisioning a soothing scene while lying in bed. Turn off daytime worries by finishing any next-day preparations about an hour before bed.
• Exercise. Working out can improve sleep in a lot of ways, including relieving muscle tension. Don't work out right before bed, though, since exercise may make you more alert. If you like, try gentle upper-body stretches to help transition into sleep.
• Make your bed a sleep haven. No paying bills or writing reports in bed.
All habits take time to develop. They don't happen overnight. If you find yourself with unhealthy habits, stop as quickly as possible and ask yourself: Why do I do this? What changes do I need to make. Don't be too harsh with yourself or think that one mistake "blows" a whole day's worth of healthy habits. You can do it! It just takes one day at a time!
RCR is enrolling healthy volunteers ages of 18-40 for investigational vaccine research studies. All study-related tests, visits, and study medicine will be provided to participants at no cost. Compensation for time and travel will be provided. If you or someone you know is interested in one of our healthy volunteer research studies,click here to learn about our healthy volunteer studies.
(About the author: R. Carla Edgett has been in the clinical field for 28 years. Currently she works as a Sub-Investigator at RCR)
Could my knee pain be arthritis?
The chances are, the answer is yes. There are many conditions that can cause pain in the knee. In people under the age of 45, injuries to the knee are the most common source of discomfort. Possibilities include torn or injured cartilage, ligaments, tendons and muscles.
If you are over the age of 45, the chances are that your knee pain is coming from osteoarthritis. Cartilage is the smooth, glossy cushion that is present on the ends of the bones that make up our knees. It functions as a shock absorber and also resists friction in the knees during movement. Cartilage is made up of proteins that give it strength and resilience. The most prevalent protein is collagen. We start losing collagen at about the age of 30, approximately 1% per year. With time our knees become less flexible and more prone to injury. High impact sports, overuse, and high body weight can all contribute to excessive wear and tear of the cartilage.
Family history also plays a role with some people having weaker, more injury prone cartilage than others. With the loss of collagen and injury, the cartilage surface becomes roughened. Friction and inflammation can occur, causing pain, warmth, and sometimes swelling of the knee. At this point, the condition is referred to as osteoarthritis.
To find out if you qualify for a clinical research study for knee pain due to osteoarthritis. RCR currently has two research studies seeking participants that suffer from osteoarthritis of the knee. If you are between the age of 35 and 85 you could qualify. Both studies offer compensation up to $525.
Study 1: Knee Pain (35-85)
Study 2: Knee Pain (40-80)
(Author: Tammi Shlotzhauer, MD)
What You Need to Know About E-cigarettes
The FDA is expected to issue rules soon laying out the framework under which e-cigarettes will be regulated. Given how little is known about the long-term effects of e-cigarette use or the specific ingredients within the devices more research is needed.
Producers of e-cigarettes, including some major cigarette makers, are currently planning to conduct clinical trials in an effort to quantify their products' health risks, particularly in contrast to those of conventional cigarettes.
What are E-cigarettes?
An electronic cigarette, E-Cig, is a device often shaped like a regular cigarette that heats up liquid nicotine, turning it into a vapor that smokers inhale and exhale. Some e-cigs contain a mixture of nicotine and flavorings and others release a flavor vapor without nicotine.
Are E-cigarettes Safe?
The safety of e-cigs is not yet known because there haven't been extensive research studies done to evaluate the health risks. There are a lot of people that think smoking e-cigarettes, AKA vaping, is a safer alternative to traditional cigarettes. But the reality is no one knows this for sure.
Is there a Study at RCR?
RCR may be participating in a clinical research study of an e-cigarette in the fall of this year. We will need over 200 smokers to be in this research study. If you are a current smoker, over age 30, and have smoked for that last 10 years, you may qualify. To be in this study you must not intend to quit smoking within the next 6 months. Call 585-288-0890 or email us at email@example.com today to learn more.
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Meet our CEO
Q: Can you tell us a little bit about yourself?
A: Well I came from a big Irish family and grew up with a lot of chaos, love and laughter. So I tend to enjoy all those things today as well. I like to be involved with new technology and the latest research. I love learning and reading all kinds of books. There is always something new to learn.
Q: Can you describe yourself with one word, and why?
A: Curious – I like to understand and I am always
curious about what may be the next development.
Q: Why did you decide to work in the clinical research study industry?
A: I was fortunate to find a job in clinical research when I was starting my family and I was interested in working part-time as a nurse practitioner. I met Joe Izzo, MD a brilliant researcher in hypertension at the URMC and he taught me a lot about clinical research. So I would say the industry actually picked me!
Q: How did Rochester Clinical Research come about in 1994?
A: I worked in the research department at a large academic medical center as well as working in a large medical group practice. This is when I learned a lot about how to do research well. I thought there was an opportunity to conduct research even more efficiently in an independent environment where we could be more responsive to what needed to be done.
Q: If you could give one piece of advice to a research study volunteer, what would it be?
A: Ask questions – we are here to answer them or find the answer for you if we don't have the answer.
A Letter to Our Volunteers
Dear Friends of RCR:
Rochester Clinical Research is celebrating their 20th year as a clinical research site. We would like to thank you – our research friends and volunteers for your support over the past 20 years. Without the active participation of our 10,000 volunteers who have participated in various research programs since 1994, we would not have been able to help bring to market many new treatments and devices for so many diseases. Because of the generous time provided by our medical heroes like you, great strides have been made in the areas of diabetes, high blood pressure, osteoarthritis, flu vaccines, home testing for HIV, smoking cessation, weight loss and many other areas of research. We thank you for your commitment to advancing medicine and changing lives.
We plan to have a celebration in the fall with an open house at RCR. We will be sending out invitations with more information as we get closer to the big day. Family and friends will be invited.
Thank you again for your time – we truly appreciate you!
Adam Larrabee
Director of Business Development
Rochester Clinical Research, Inc.
Free Blood Pressure Screening at RCR
May is National High Blood Pressure Education Month!
High blood pressure can develop in anyone at any time. It is important to get your blood pressure checked regularly.
Take advantage of our free blood pressure screening/counseling at RCR.
Call today and make an appointment to have your blood pressure checked @ 585-288-0890.
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Derek Jeter Retiring: See The Women He's Scored With!
Derek Jeter retiring from baseball was a shock to everyone who thought The Captain would play forever. But don't worry, he'll probably play the field until he's ripe in his old age.
The most recognizable man in baseball has led an almost notoriously private love life, and even reportedly has a habit of dumping girls when they get too famous for his liking and start doing hot photo shoots: see Vanessa Minnillo, Minka Kelly circa Charlie's Angels and most recent flame, Sports Illustrated stunner Hannah Davis.
Not only does Derek Jeter hook Hollywood hotties, but he's also rumored to frequently shack up with Yankees groupies ... and send them home with gift baskets full of autographed memorabilia the next morning. (And if you believe certain rumors, Jeter also gives the gift that keeps on giving, all around the A-list. Yikes!)
Jeter may wear No. 2 on his uniform, but let's be real: He's been the No. 1 player for a good long time. Take a look back at his most famous hookups!
Derek Jeter dated songbird Mariah Carey from 1997 to 1998. The pair bonded over their shared mixed race heritage, but ultimately split over their shared celebrity and media attention.
Derek Jeter dated legendary swimsuit and Sports Illustrated model Bridget Hall briefly in 2000 ...
... then he bounced into a relationship with one-time Miss Universe Lara Dutta from 2000 to 2001. She was one of his first ladies to make her debut at a basketball game.
Derek Jeter dated singer and 7th Heaven actress Joy Enriquez in summer 2001. She's since moved on to Rodney Jerkins, and he's since moved on to ... well, everyone.
Jordana Brewster (and her eyebrows) had a Fast And Furious courtside courtship with Derek Jeter from July 2002 to April 2003.
Before Vanessa Minnillo became Mrs. Nick Lachey, the erstwhile MTV VJ had an on-again off-again fling with Derek Jeter from 2003 to 2006. They reportedly remain friends, but we think the benefits are probably gone by now.
Derek Jeter reportedly dated Jessica Alba while on a break from Vanessa Minnillo in July 2004.
Scarlett Johansson and Derek Jeter were rumored to hook up in 2004, likely when he was on yet another break from Vanessa Minnillo.
Though Derek Jeter and Vida Guerra were never confirmed as an official couple, rumor has it he hung out in her dugout in 2005.
Derek Jeter and Adriana Lima reportedly dated for a short time in 2006. But the supermodel's vow of virginity and Jeter's penchant for gift baskets probably proved a bad match. (But a really, really good looking one.)
Derek Jeter dated Jessica Biel from November 2006 to January 2007. We're surprised he could take his eyes off of her!
Gabrielle Union and Derek Jeter were rumored to be hooking up when they were spotted dirty dancing and flirting in a New York City nightclub in early 2007 after his split from Jessica Biel. Unfortunately, the rumors were false. Union sighed, "Trust me, if I were dating Derek Jeter, I would hold my own personal press conference to announce it to the world. I'm actually getting a little nervous about when our fake breakup is coming." Ha!
Before becoming one of several women who helped end Tiger Woods' marriage, Rachel Uchitel helped Derek Jeter on his own swing in 2008.
Minka Kelly and Derek Jeter were on-again off-again since October 2008 and seemed like the real deal. They shocked the world when they split for good in February 2012 after more than three years together.
Derek Jeter and Hannah Davis hooked up in July 2012, but reportedly split early this month due to her growing fame from her Sports Illustrated photo shoots.


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Two More Galileo Satellites Scheduled for August 21 Launch
UDPATE: After a one-day postponement, The fifth and sixth Galileo satellites were successfully launched and deployed. UPDATE: Arianespace has decided to postpone the launch of Soyuz flight VS09 carrying Europe's fifth and sixth Galileo satellites, because of unfavorable weather conditions over the Guiana Space Centre. Another launch date will be decided depending on the evolution of the weather conditions in... read more


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This issue has variants.
Two covers were initially done for this issue; one by Lee/Williams featuring Batman, Black Canary, and Batgirl, and a variant one by Miller featuring just Batgirl (10 issues for 1 issue mixture). Later, a third cover was done for the Retailer Roundtable Program (the regular cover in black and white). This issue went on sale on time, but this issue had been resolicited due to lateness ascribed to Jim Lee.
Story continued from the previous issue and continues in the next issue. Dick Grayson/Robin does not appear in this issue.
Fletcher describes what it means to be DC's Con Man (Convention Manager). Ads for next issue, Green Arrow: Year One #2, Supergirl and the Legion of Super-Heroes #32, and Teen Titans #49. Appears on page 34 in this issue.
House ad for: 52 Aftermath (Booster Gold, Black Adam: The Dark Age, 52 Aftermath: The Four Horsemen, 52 Aftermath: Crime Bible, Infinity Inc.). Appears on page 32 in this issue.
This and the following Ad sequences are an 8 page advertising insert, stapled separately but bound into the issue. It has an indicia title of "The MAD Magazine BallPark Franks Special Issue", and is done by the talent of Mad Magazine.
Total of 5 one-page and 3 two-page ads for: Comic Collector Live (collection software, Midten Media), Alien Syndrome (video game, Sega), Lair (video game, Sony, 2 pages), Pathfinder (DVD, Twentieth Century Fox), Above the Influence (Partnership for a Drug-free America, 2 pages), Action Sports Tour (action sports, Mountain Dew, 2 pages), 300 (DVD, Legendary Pictures), and Fantastic Four Rise of the Silver Surfer (video game, Take-Two Interactive). Appear in various places in the issue.


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Since it is a field, it will be mowed maybe twice a year, so im not looking for lawn grasses, more something taller that wont look too bad not being cut. I can put down a lot of seed, but it need to be able to survive without being watered during the year, or any maintenance really since it is just a field. Any recommendations on something that will take in a hostile environment, be hardy, and spread fast? The soil environment is very sandy, and im located in zone 7 |
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It's Time to View Good Jobs as a National Resource
On Tuesday, President Obama announced a modest but appropriate plan to stimulate job growth in the near-term. For small business, the traditional engine of rebound job growth, he touted tax breaks, tax credits, and access to capital. On the energy front, he talked up a "cash for caulkers" program. In the big-ticket category, he pushed for an initiative to rebuild and expand infrastructure. All of the initiatives are fine as far as they go, but they will not stimulate even a fraction of the jobs it would take to stem populist anger over the issue.
By November 2010, populist anger over joblessness will overshadow charges of overspending, big government, or the deficit, the three primary themes of Republican attack. But unless a couple million jobs are recaptured in the next eleven months, nerves will be raw, bank accounts will be empty, and the great drifting center will be subject to Republican claims that no one can create jobs like they created jobs in the good old days.
As pointedly misguided as this rhetoric is, expect the gullible to be swayed, to once again vote against their own interests while buying freedom-brand snake oil. Why? Desperation—pure, simple, and unadulterated. While the devastating effects of job loss have cut across every sector of the working public, this time, educated white, middle-aged professionals and skilled workers have been hit like never before. Once they would have been called breadwinners. Today, they are called redundant. There is no guarantee that the economy of the future has any real need for all of them. While numerically there are more men in this category, women are deeply affected, too.
It's not that there is anything wrong with them. Their skills are strong, and their resolve is steeled by necessity and debt. There are just too many of them. And—given their salary histories—they are too expensive.
Jobs are People, Too
As Robert Reich said in a recent interview, "Many Americans won't be rehired unless they're willing to settle for much lower wages and benefits."
Reich, whose analysis I value—and who should be in the White House policy camp—thinks that we need "permanent new investments in the productivity of Americans." Or you could just say we need permanent new investments in Americans.
For 15 years we have taken jobs for granted as some kind of magical outcome of a humming economy. We were so entitled by circumstance that we literally squandered jobs. Good jobs. And we did it to jank stock prices. We right-sized, outsized, capsized, outplaced, offshored, and deep-sixed millions of them. And now, as corporate managers and small business owners contemplate rebooting their operations in the wake of the recession, their first thought is, "How can I keep labor costs down?"
The problem is that we don't view jobs as a resource—a national resource akin to a natural resource. If you go far enough into the logic of buying labor, you realize we have onshored jobs instead of using homegrown talent because it's easier. Take the issue of H-1-B visas, for example.
"When I joined I.T. in 1992, 95%+ of engineers where I worked were U.S. citizens and permanent residences. Today, 50%+ of engineers where I work are H-1-B (mostly from India) and another 35+% are contractors of Indian outsourcing companies. So basically more than 85%+."
~Marketplace comment by Van Le, 12/3/09
In a global economy, the cost of production is critical. But we have established a culture that excels in a Darwinian reduction that is structurally encouraged by federal tax policies. Let's start with a simple assumption: Governments can use carrots and sticks to promote any set of policies they choose. Denmark is aggressively green and doesn't like cars. The value-added tax on a car there is 180% of the cost of the car. So a $20,000 car triggers a $36,000 VAT tax. That's how heavy the hand of government can get in protecting its interests.
Take offshoring then. The federal government could offer an employment tax reduction for every new job created in the U.S.—while at the same time levying a value-added tax to goods and services produced by American companies with offshore labor. This would help to protect its interests of minimizing the actual costs of unemployment compensation and services for displaced workers.
Jobs are a resource, a national resource. They provide the essential glue that holds the whole enchilada together. But, by everything I can see, we don't care. With 8 million out of work, ours is a Darwinian fantasy. We have been removing deck chairs on this cruise liner, and when it leaves port again, millions will find they have no place to be.
Boomers Race the Clock
The baby boomers are such a humungous bulge they create their own weather. And today they face a drought. That super-heated economy that keep so many in marketing, IT, and management positions won't be back for years—and time is precious to boomers. You hear that 60 is the new 40. Perhaps that is most true with regard to their ability to retire. Having been knocked off the assembly line in the midst of a spending spree, some may need to think about working for another 20 years in deadend jobs. We can't go back to where we were because it is not there anymore.
For man who lost a $100,000 job in 2008 at the age of 54, it might be another three years before he is pulling down $80,000 again, if ever. The outplacement industry blithely encourages its captive audience to use social networking, repackaging, and reinvention to survive. I can't see how that is fair when the applicant-to-placement ration remains at 80 to 1, no matter how much Botox you use.
The Workforce Infrastructure as a Resource
Reich implies that the workforce is an infrastructure. Why not? The original stimulus package failed at physical infrastructure up to this point, and prospects are wait-and-see going forward. Maybe a little redefinition is in order. I heard that President Obama demanded that a surge in Afghanistan start immediately if not sooner. Well, let's offer small business tax credits for jobs created in the next six months. That ought to get some businesses off the fence.
According to Bloomberg News, total U.S. bank lending has declined by 6.4 percent since November 2008. Let's use TARP reserves to offer banks a 20 percent payback discount for every dollar they loan to small business expansion efforts in the next six months. Call it a surge. If the banks stall, tell them it's TARP audit time. And if the law calls for unused TARP funds to repay the deficit, explain that getting the economy humming with new workers who pay taxes as employees of businesses that pay taxes is what will pay down the deficit. If TARP-assisted banks won't lend to small businesses threaten them with more regulation. Banks who used TARP funds to shore up their balance sheets to pay back the government so they could go back to bonusland can be told they will have to revalue the toxic assets they still carry on their books at present value unless they agree to lend to fund expanded payrolls. If we can tell insurance companies that 90 percent of revenue must go to fund claims, as has been proposed, we can certainly play hardball with the banks.
The difficult truth is, it doesn't matter if the federal government's No. 1 job becomes jobs because it is relatively powerless to create very many. What we need is the fastest possible recovery without devolving into runaway inflation. That means we have to stimulate investment, demand, and an improved psychological outlook so people with money begin to part with it again. The two best ways to do that are through a tax holiday and freer lending to small businesses. I find it unbelievable that we can commit another $400 million to Afghanistan but we can't do this.
Give the administration some credit for avoiding catastrophe and putting the breaks on the freefall. The jobless numbers for November were so good they read like a typo. Now we need to see 100,000 new jobs a month by January and 250,000 new jobs a month by June. And I am not talking about government jobs, I am talking about jobs that create mercantile or commercial value, so IT professionals, and marketers, and managers can run with it.
If jobs are a resource, we need to communicate with American business to get this across. As tempting as one might find it to just smack 'em donkey-style with a two by four, incentives are probably a good way to go. But taxes that support responsible policies are also good. Through a differential on corporate income taxes, the government could reward job creation. At the end of 2010, any Fortune 1000 company that is showing a fat, say 25% year over year profit based on a 2009 headcount—surtax! Corporate bean counters should be astute enough to figure out by mid-year if they need to do some hiring to avoid a surtax. After all, if Denmark can send a nasty message about cars, why can't we send a constructive message about jobs?
By the way, the idea of a Depression-style Works Progress Administration jobs initiative is a nonstarter. This is not a depression, times have changed, work camps are so 1930s, and we don't need starter jobs. We need good jobs—jobs that will sustain a mortgage
If we do little to stimulate job growth in the private sector now, we will be facing a world of hurt, from the electorate, and from an agonizingly slow recovery. Nothing retards growth like the absence of demand that eight million whacked or underemployed workers represents. But the fact remains that you can't just throw money at jobs; stimulation has to be systemic. Even more, strategic. And President Obama's plan is lacking in that department. So, he needs to direct his Wall Street dream team to get their hands dirty and figure out how to inspire, cajole, corral, and even whip the nation's businesses into hiring some workers. Teach them to make their own luck, because that's what a recovery pretty much comes down to. Oh, and they should give Robert Reich a call.
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(Robert Reich is a professor of public policy at the University of California, Berkeley. He is a regular Salon contributor. He served as Secretary of Labor in the Clinton administration.)
Yes, Yes, Yes!!! I am amazed the the subject of taxing offshore jobs is nowhere to be found. It seems that every government, media and even NGO voice has been bought out by Wall Street and the global corporations.
Then, there is the whole issue of an economy based on consumption (the WalMart model - useless plastic crap for cheap) and the carbon footprint of our current economic process. How should we recast our economy, if we could?
This is a great column and it should be reprinted widely.
you are not going to get the benefits of democratic socialism while living in a medieval kingdom. if you will not be citizens, can not even imagine being equal participants in the management of your environment, learn to enjoy being serfs.
Underemployment has always been the most serious long-term structural problem of the U.S. and the rest of the capitalist world under globalization. I don't see any satisfactory solution to it either. Much of the workforce is just no longer needed by this system--so they will either be employed in bad, low paying jobs, in the so called "rich" countries, or wander the demilitarized zone that is increasingly the norm in so called developing countries (really little more than two versions of the control society). And it's the same in China, where the pool of workers is exponentially larger. The illusion that China is doing well is absurd. They can't ever possibly employ more than 30 or 40% of their labor force, no matter how much junk they sell to us.
Brazil has come up with a unique solution: they pay people merely for being citizens, a subsistence "rent," which allows some wealth to flow back to a fraction of those who are no longer employable. But the idea that this can be solved through some kind of moral imperative--whether through charity or an ecologically inspired apocalyptic sense of urgency--seems to me to be the least realistic answer. Of course, this is the one favored by the political and academic elite. Disastrous.
My own guess is we'll just have to wait for everything to really fall apart before this is confronted. It may have saved us a lot of grief and suffering if the banking crisis had been even bigger.
Boko, you are so right about underemployment. The whole point here is that a number of our best thinkers (Reich, Krugman) are thinking we are going to be looking at a good deal more of it. But don't breathe a word of Brazilian-style solutions or our Cato missionaries will hunt you down!
I agree, but would say we need to treat American people as natural resource. We've spent a few decades describing them more as potential liabilities, even as we systematically stagnated their real wealth and replaced it with credit.
We don't need jobs, which is convenient because no amount of tax credits will stimulate hiring when the customers aren't there.
We need customers. Stimulate that and the jobs will materialize.
We need a form of wealth redistribution. Because that's a political buzzword term, let's call it wealth reciprocation.
Whatever we call it, it has to be artificial, and it has to stimulate purchasing of domestically produced goods or services.
The pols seem to be dreaming that they can blow another bubble, but we're way out of soap, so to speak. We can't maintain our position in the world, or recover it by being professional consumers based on an unending personal and national debt template.
That seems to be the 500# elephant carcass we ignore as we discuss "recovery." I haven't heard anyone talking about how we end the debt binge, even as it has 'ended" us. I don't see recovery and debt as being possible.
Good post. If it doesn't stimulate jobs, at least it stimulates thinking.
There is room for growth. Imagine ramping up green infrastructure the way we usually do military build-ups. It would be interesting to have robust environmental contractors lobbying Congress for the B1 solar-to-geothermal conversion network. Countries like Spain are ahead of us on some of this stuff--I mean making it and selling it worldwide.
I own a small manufacturing business and we make signs for public projects. Those projects have been closed down because the state is broke. You can give me all the tax credits in the world, but I can't hire anyone, because I can't afford to. Businesses that are showing a loss can't use tax credits, because we don't owe any taxes.
Believe me, if California could quickly employ a lot of young people for wages between $10 and $15 an hour, we could accomplish a lot of good, and get money flowing into the state because those people would not only pay some taxes, but they would eat out, make purchases, go to movies, etc. Food stamp use could go down. And young people like my grandson would not have to drop out of college and join the army because there are not jobs. This is a crisis and it needs to be treated like one.
But, saving jobs in exisiting industry is just the short term solution. And deficit spending to sustain them creates debt that will have to be repaid through future porductivity gains and the profits from new markets. Yes, our grandchildren will repay our debts, but only if they are smarter, more productive and EMPLOYED. We need to look at economic progress, not on a quarter to quarter basis, but on a generational basis.
The corporations will not do this. Not in any capitalist form of economy. Only the government can encourage the constant innovation and creation of new markets and industries that will keep us ahead of the race.
This is a tall order indeed. But, while Americans fight the "war on terror" at great expense, South Asia and the Far East are fighting a "war on the American economy." We have to gear up and fight back.
Upstate: "Saving jobs in exisiting industry is just the short term solution." I understand what you mean. That is why I am a big proponent of a major green jobs initiative--one that goes beyond more insulation for old houses--and at least in part reinvigorates our moribund manufacturing sector.
You offer such sane solutions. I hope that you've sent this column to everyone you can. I certainly will. The fact that we are pumping more money into Afghanistan while ignoring the jobless here in America is unbelievable to me, too. Thank you, thank you, thank you for this most excellent analysis, Steve.


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2014 MYR|In the Begninning
Concordia University Texas | June 8-12, 2014
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We are looking forward to and planning for a great event.
See you in Austin for the 2014 MYR!
At the 2014 MYR|In the Beginning, students will spend four days participating in an experiential program that focuses on Christian leadership, service, and vocation. Not only that, but they will also be empowered and encouraged to discover their own gifts and talents as well as how they can serve the world in which we live.
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A menorah. A video filled with remembrance. An aluminum panel covered in colorful handprints.
All are ways to remember events from 20 years ago that can easily fade away. All will be open to the public as part of the upcoming Not in Our Town national conference in Billings next Friday through Sunday.
On Friday morning, Julie Dial, executive director of the Western Heritage Center, gave a tour of the exhibit titled "Who Are You, Who Are We? Billings Stands Against Discrimination."
The exhibit, designed by 23 West High students, will be unveiled at a Friday evening reception to those who attend the conference. It will remain on display until the end of the year, Dial said.
The multimedia project, part of the Community Storytelling Partnership, was a collaboration between School District 2, the Western Heritage Center, Montana PBS and the Billings Public Library.
The students' work included gathering a lot of artifacts, many which they digitized for a video feed, and interviews with people who recall that time. One of the things the students learned, Dial said, is that a story can have many points of view.
"Through interviewing all these people they learned that there were multiple perspectives to this story that hadn't occurred to them before," she said.
The exhibit has a number of hands-on displays, including windshield wipers mounted on the wall that hold racist fliers that were placed on the vehicles in early 1993. It was the day when local people walked in a march for Martin Luther King Day.
Dial said when the project first began, organizers specifically chose a class of students who hadn't been born when the events happened in 1993, so they would be forced to figure out how to relate to it.
"And they got to talk to original sources, which doesn't happen that much in the study of history," she said.
The students re-created the broken window that held Hanukkah decorations. Behind the window is a banner photo of the students holding signs decrying racism and hate.
They also designed a colorful piece of artwork on siding that stands as a counterpoint to a Native American couple's home that was defaced by vandals in 1993.
While the exhibit inside will tell part of the story of 1993 in Billings, another one outside will recall another moment when people united against hate.
Three aluminum panels covered in colorful handprints will be placed on the sidewalk outside the WHC during the conference. Back in the spring of 1994, four panels, two painted bright pink and the other two orange, were tied to the side of Level 504, an artists cooperative owned by Billings architect Rich Clawson.
The undulating aluminum panels previously were used as bowling alley back panels in Laurel. They all fit together, and Clawson, who did a lot of interior design work, intended to reuse the panels in a building project.
One day he noticed they had been tagged with black paint, with words such as "weirdo" and "fag" defacing the panels. Community organizer Sara Anthony, who had been involved in efforts against the hate crimes, asked Clawson if he needed spray paint to cover the words.
Clawson, who at that time used a handprint as a logo, decided to take another route. He wanted, he said, to turn a negative into a positive.
He invited a number of people who themselves had been tagged by hate to come and join in the project. In one afternoon, the group covered the panels in turquoise, purple and orange handprints.
"The first thing they went after was the graffiti," Clawson said. "I said the idea was to make it look like a piece of art, and people took it seriously."
The panels got one public showing, at the first Festival of Peace at Rocky Mountain College, he said. Since then they've gotten grubby with dust and grime.
So Clawson spent Friday using eucalyptus soap to rejuvenate three of the four panels. He wants to display them, in an effort to remind people of what love can do.
"I think handprints are the best way to work with graffiti," he said. "It's like covering hate with love."


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Fractographic investigation has been carried out on glass fabric-epoxy composite laminates using scanning electron microscopy. Focusing on the flexural failure of lap shear specimens, some unique fracture features have been identified, and their likely origin suggested and explained. The influence of voids, present in the matrix, on the appearance of the fracture surface has been illustrated.
- E. F. Poncelot,J. Soc. Glass Technol. 42 (1958) 279T.
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- A. G. Miller andA. L. Wingeri, in "Nondestructive Evaluation and Flaw Criticality for Composite Materials", ASTM STP 696, edited by R. B. Pipes (American Society for Testing and Materials, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1979) p. 223.
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I solved the issue by completely removing the LINK, and simply adding the onclick function. thank you anyway.
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So , once again our glorious leader , David Cameron , pledges to cut pointless rules. Well done and most commendable , especially as we will probably also benefit from spin-offs such as civil service savings because the rules no longer require enforcing .
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I've been blogging on my website www.formationsdirect.com for some time with my non-PC view of the world of economics,business and other stuff. If you like to read the views of somebody who doesn't "toe the party line" you've come to the right place. Government cock-ups, financial turmoil , business scandals and people's behaviour - I've got something to say about it , whether you like it or not.
Bitcoin is in the headlines again and many people are spellbound by the ongoing yo-yo of its value. I find the whole concept distasteful as wealth can be created by a limited few people (relative to the population) who have the requisite geeky abilities to solve the algorithm.
Centrica boss Sam Laidlaw has given his bonus to charity - very nice indeed . However it doesn't mean that corporate wages are lower , does nothing to address the issue of how much a plc boss is worth nor does it lower anybody's utility bills .
It's unbelievable , honestly . The 3 main parties are all united in their opposition to Scotland using the £ in the event of a "yes" vote . If nothing else is achieved out of the exercise it's that politicians are actualy capable of singing off the same hymn sheet. .
Sounds daft doesn't it ? But in today's "grab it and take it" mindset it gets the brain juices going.
Some people by nature are late , late, late and it is water of a duck's back . This really bugs the type A people (like I used to be but no much any more) ) . So the question is whether hiking it up in rapid increments would simply raise wedge more tax or make them file on time ?
So we're no longer the workshop of the world in case you hadn't noticed. But like so much of life there is a cycle and perhaps we're back at the top.
Why is it that every time Ed Miliband opens his mouth about business or money we all come out in spots and yawn ?
Rhetorical question acutally ....
"Labour" and any thing capitalist is like oil and water
Rejoice ! Inflation has dopped to 2% .
Some early morning algebra for Vince Cable and his cronies , themselves immigrants from Cloud Cuckoo Land . I have never been a great fan of minimum wage legislation as it prevents many SMEs , especially micro-enterprises, from expanding .