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Summer 2010 - MSConnection
The National MS Society, Arizona Chapter's quarterly newsletter for summer 2010.
ARIZONA CHAPTER MOVING TOWARD A WORLD FRE E OF MS | 2010 � SUMMER � VOL 3 CORkS & ChORDS BRINGS ARIzONA TOGEThER TO CREATE A WORLD FREE OF MuLTIpLE SCLEROSIS JOIN uS AT TWO FANTASTIC lOCATIONS FEATuRING WINE TASTING AND GOuRMET TASTING STATIONS WhIlE BENEFITING ThE ARIZONA ChApTER. On Friday, September 10, the city of Tucson hosts the 2nd Annual Corks & Chords. This year's event takes place at the beautiful Chinese Cultural Center. Stations of chef-prepared dishes, paired with delicious wines, accompany live acoustic music and a silent auction. Guests will have the opportunity to browse the center's many historical artifacts as well as receive an update on MS research by Dr. Barbara Geisser. On Saturday, September 25, the 4th Annual Corks and Chords takes place at the Mayo Clinic's beautiful reception area nestled among the foothills of scenic Scottsdale. Enjoy delicious chef-prepared dishes and fabulous wine while local musicians serenade guests as they browse an auction and raffle. Guests will also enjoy an inspirational program that will include an update on Our fabulous chef contributors from Cake Caf�! MS research by a Mayo Clinic neurologist. Taste and treat your senses to an evening of song, spirits and savory treats. For sponsorship and ticket information visit aza.nationalMSsociety.org. MOREINFO Corks & Chords: Tucson Friday, September 10 6:00-9:00 pm 1288 West River Road Tucson, AZ 85704 Tickets: $50 Corks & Chords: phoenix Saturday, September 25 6:00-9:00pm 13400 East Shea Boulevard Scottsdale, AZ 85259 Tickets: $75 INSIDE THIS ISSUE Care Management & Planning Wise PAgE 4 Professional Education PAgE 8 MS Activists Make Their Mark PAgE 10 Oral Drug Progress PAgE 13 ARIZONA CHAPTER (800) 344-4867 PUbLICATION Of THE NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETy Arizona Chapter Chapter Offices: 5025 E Washington Street, Suite 102 phoenix, AZ 85034 pO Box 91397 Tucson, AZ 85752 Vice president, programs & Services philip Carll Development Director Brandee Wessel MSConnection Editor Jessica Read The National Multiple Sclerosis Society does not endorse products, services or manufacturers. Such names appear here solely because they are considered valuable information. The National Multiple Sclerosis Society assumes no liability for the use of contents of any product or service mentioned. Information provided by the Society is based upon professional advice, published, experience and expert opinion. Information provided in response to questions does not constitute therapeutic recommendations or prescriptions. The National Multiple Sclerosis Society recommends that all questions and information be discussed with a personal physician. We mobilize people and resources to drive research for a cure and to address the challenges of everyone affected by MS. � 2010 National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Arizona Chapter WE ARE hERE FOR YOu The National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Arizona Chapter is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit health organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of Arizonans living with MS and their families. We offer a wide range of services and programs including: � � � � � � Information and Referral Career and Financial Assistance Disease Education, Social Networking and Exercise programs Self help Groups Advocacy professional Education For information on these programs and services, the Chapter, multiple sclerosis and volunteer opportunities, please visit our website at aza.nationalmssociety.org. We encourage you to become involved with the Chapter and MS community. If you have any questions, please contact us at: National Multiple Sclerosis Society Arizona Chapter 5025 E. Washington St., Suite 102 phoenix, AZ 85034 Telephone: (480) 968-2488 E-mail: email@example.com 2 | JOIN THE MOVEMENT: nationalMSsociety.org WELCOME WELCOME FROM ThE BOARD ChAIR The past eighteen months has been a time of significant economic challenges that has greatly impacted the nation and the state of Arizona. philanthropic giving, as you might expect, decreased substantially. The National MS Society saw revenues decrease by over 10%. Arizona, whose primary industries were severely impacted, was hit even harder. higher than national average unemployment and decreased consumer confidence led the Arizona chapter to one of its most difficult financial years ever resulting in nearly 15% revenue decreases. Despite the economic challenges, the Arizona chapter accomplished a great deal this past year and was able to continue its positive impact on the lives of those affected by multiple sclerosis. Over 800 cyclists, 5,000 walkers and some 500 volunteers joined the movement to create a world free of MS by raising over $1.6 million dollars in support of local programs and services as well as ground breaking research to help find the cure for MS. In an effort to meet the needs of those directly affected by MS, we concentrated our efforts on our financial assistance program grants that strive to keep persons with MS as independent as possible. This program impacts the day to day lives of people who need it most, providing transportation, counseling, vehicle modifications and care management services to individuals with MS. We also continued to provide top quality education and exercise programs throughout the state. In 2009, over 20 programs were held, many of which were led by nationally recognized speakers. The chapter also continues to offer the popular social networking events such as Boys Night Out, No Boys Allowed and 20's & 30's. The groups have grown rapidly over the past few years and are now being replicated around the country due to their popularity and demand. Without a doubt, we have recently experienced one of the most challenging times that we have ever faced as an organization. I am proud to say that, despite all of these challenges, we have banded together and kept our focus on the mission � to create a world free of MS. We are very excited about 20102011. We are gearing up for our Corks and Chords wine tasting events and Walk MS events in the fall and for the 25th anniversary Bike MS event next March. I thank you for your past support of the Society and hope that you will continue to help the chapter provide much needed support to those affected by MS. Sincerely, Shel Sheldon Berman Board Chair DOMORE For more information about the events and programs that the Arizona Chapter offers, visit aza.nationalMSsociety.org TOLL fREE NUMbER 1 800 344 4867 | 3 pROGRAMS & SERVICES CARE MANAGEMENT & pLANNING WISE IN AN ATTEMPT TO ADDRESS MANy Of THE CHALLENgES THAT PEOPLE LIVINg WITH MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS ENCOUNTER, THE ARIZONA CHAPTER OffERS CARE MANAgEMENT AND PLANNINg WISE. Care Management is a means of connecting people living with MS who have a need with community resources to meet that need. To do this, the Care Manager assists with navigating community services and offers referrals. Also, the Care Manager may provide education and information. Examples of some of the areas of assistance include home health care, legal resources, transportation, financial help and medical equipment. Although the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Arizona Chapter and Care Manager cannot guarantee the availability of any outside resources or community services, the Care Manager will make every effort to find the appropriate programs and services to meet a need. Planning Wise is a financial and career planning program that assists people living with MS to evaluate and plan their career path and financial future. Volunteer professional career and financial counselors provide guidance in the areas of Financial planning, Career Counseling/Coaching, Budgeting/ Debt Management, and health and Disability Benefit Analysis/Planning. This program is open to persons living with MS who are newly diagnosed, have recently lost employment, are at risk of losing employment and are considering a career change due to their MS symptoms. WALK WITH PURPOSE LEARNMORE To learn more about either Care Management or planning Wise contact: Angela Mckinley, Direct Services Coordinator email@example.com (480) 968-2488, Extension 223 4 | JOIN THE MOVEMENT: nationalMSsociety.org MYMSCHALLENGE.COM 3 DAYS. 50 MILES. SEPTEMBER 24-26, 2010 CARLSBAD TO SAN DIEGO PRESENTING SPONSOR FuNDING ThE MISSION WOMEN AGAINST MS (WAMS) RAISES OVER $55,000! Nearly 75% of all multiple sclerosis (MS) patients are women. When faced with this shocking diagnosis, many women and their families face physical, informational, emotional, and financial crises. In order to better educate and galvanize our community against MS, the chapter hosted the 5th Annual Women Against MS luncheon. On April 27, guests enjoyed a fine lunch while watching an inspirational program emceed by Tara hitchcock of "Good Morning Arizona", and featuring keynote speaker larissa Nusser. Dr. lori Travis also provided guests with an update on MS research. Thanks to the overwhelming support in our community we have raised over $55,000! We are looking forward to 2011! VOLuNTEERS WANTED! WE NEED YOu Many of us want to make a difference in our community, but are not sure how to get started. You may have limited time and resources, but that doesn't mean you still can't make a difference! Whether you want to volunteer in an ongoing basis, for one event or even one hour...the Arizona Chapter needs you! We cannot support the 8,000 people affected by MS in Arizona without support from our wonderful volunteers in the community. The chapter has all kinds of volunteer tasks available -- anything from marketing, participant recruitment, sponsors, mailers, phone calls and more! Get involved today! For more information or to apply to volunteers, email firstname.lastname@example.com or call (800) 344-4867 CYCLISTS RAISE NEARLY $500,000 AT ThE ROuND up RIDE On March 27-28, the 24th Annual Bike MS: Round up Ride hosted more than 800 cyclists as they rode over 150 miles in two days to make a difference in the lives of people living with multiple sclerosis. 300 volunteers supported the cyclists as they rode through Florence, Collidge and Casa Grande. Together they have raised nearly $500,000! Join us for our 25th Anniversary ride on March 26 & March 27, 2011! You can register right now for only $25. Visit www.bikemsarizona.org for more details! TOLL fREE NUMbER 1 800 344 4867 | 5 pROFESSIONAL EDuCATION CONFERENCE FOR hEALThCARE pROFESSIONALS ExpLORES COMpREhENSIVE CARE MODEL FOR ThE TREATMENT OF MuLTIpLE SCLEROSIS The chapter hosted its third annual continuing medical education conference "MS 2010: Maximizing Care Strategies" on Saturday, March 13 in phoenix, Arizona. The chapter partnered with co-sponsor, St. Joseph's hospital and Medical Center, to offer a one-day course featuring presentations by internationally recognized MS experts on the latest multiple sclerosis related research and treatment protocols. Ninety medical professionals from around the state attended, as well as five researchers from Canada, and twelve neurology specialists from outside the state. learning objectives included adding to the professionals' knowledge of MS, deepening their understanding of the multidisciplinary treatment model and efficacy of comprehensive care, and enhancing their practice skills. "In treating MS while at the Barrow Neurological Institute, I found that the most effective health care delivery system is a comprehensive care model incorporating networks of multidisciplinary providers," said Dr. Denise Campagnolo, former Director of the MS Clinic and the Course Co-Director. "We're excited to have presented a curriculum and recruited an internationally recognized faculty that spoke to the success of that model." highlights of the conference included these topics: � TheStatusofStemCell Treatments in MS: Where are We? Mark Freedman, MD Ottawa University Ottawa, Ontario, Canada DispellingtheMyths: Controversial MS Treatments and Alternative Therapies Allen Bowling, MD Neurology Care Englewood, CO Assessmentand Management of Cognitive and Neuropsychiatric Disorders in MS Ralph Benedict, phD Buffalo General Hospital Buffalo, NY Lauren Krupp, MD, at the Arizona Biltmore � MS-RelatedDisability Claims and Challenges: The Clinician's Role Kimberly Calder, MpS National MS Society New York, NY Asymptomatic Demyelinating Disease: The Radiologically Isolated Syndrome Darin Okuda, MD MS Research Center at the University of California, San Francisco, CA Wellness& Multiple Sclerosis patricia Kennedy, RN Can Do Multiple Sclerosis Edward, CO ThePsychologyof Fatigue & MS lauren Krupp, MD State University of New York Stony Brook, NY � � � � � 6 | JOIN THE MOVEMENT: nationalMSsociety.org TELECONFERENCE SuMMER TELECONFERENCE SERIES DATES & TOpICS ANNOuNCED The Arizona Chapter is offering its 3rd Annual Summer Teleconference Series in collaboration with the Colorado and utah Chapters. This summer's series offers a call every other Thursday beginning August 12. Each call will feature nationally-recognized MS experts in their fields speaking for 90 minutes with a question and answer session. Join us for all or one of the following topics: � August 12 Complimentary and Alternative Medicine Allen Bowling, MD Colorado Neurological Institute, Engelwood, CO � August 26 Depression and MS peggy Crawford, phD Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH � September9 Employment and MS Steve Nissen, MS, CRC National Capital Chapter of the National MS Society Washington, DC � September23 Intimacy and MS patricia Kennedy, RN Can Do Multiple Sclerosis, Edwards, CO � October7 Bowel & Bladder Dysfunction and MS Margie O'leary, MSN, RN University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing, Pittsburg, PA Mary Kay Fink, MSN, RN St. John's Mercy Medical Center, St. Louis, MO To register, call (800) 344-4867, and press `1.' TWO WALkS. ONE DESTINATION. A WORLD FREE OF MS Walk MS: Prescott Join us Saturday, October 2, 2010, for our 3rd Annual prescott walk MS: Walk on the Wild Side! More than 300 participants will walk through Willow lake and the heritage park Zoo to make a difference by raising money to create a world free of MS. Walk MS: Phoenix Join us Saturday, November 6, 2010, for our 23rd Annual phoenix walk MS: Walk on the Wild Side! More than 4,000 participants will walk through the phoenix Zoo and Desert Botanical Garden to make a difference by raising money to create a world free of MS. Walk � Donate � Volunteer walkMSarizona.org TOLL fREE NUMbER 1 800 344 4867 | 7 pROFESSIONAL EDuCATION TRAINING FOR YOGA TEAChERS AND ThERApISTS The Chapter offers a two-day professional education session to illustrate how to safely assist and support clients with MS. Yoga teachers, physical therapists, rehabilitation professionals and licensed healthcare professionals are invited to join us on Saturday and Sunday, October 9 and 10. hosted at the Nina Mason pulliam Conference Center in the Disability Empowerment Center, attendees will receive continuing education credits from the Yoga Alliance and Arizona physical Therapy Association (13.5 contact hours). The format of the workshop includes a pre/post-test along with a mix of didactic instruction, case studies and lab experience. The second day will include student volunteers to demo/practice teachings. Emphasis will be on safety and appropriate employment of Yoga technologies (postures, breathing, meditation, imagery and corrections) and the curriculum will include business development instruction in hIpAA compliant communications with healthcare team, professional language 8 | and marketing. The criteria for certificate will be 90% on posttest. The tuition fee is $180. Matthew J. Taylor, pT, phD, RYT 500 instructs the course. he is a past president of the International Association of Yoga Therapists, a clinician and researcher, as well as the author of Yoga Therapeutics in Rehabilitation. For more information about Dr. Taylor, visit www.drmatthewtaylor.com. MOREINFO To register for the program, or for more information contact phil Carll at firstname.lastname@example.com or (480) 968-2488, x-222. JOIN THE MOVEMENT: nationalMSsociety.org 20th Anniversary ADA Gala Saturday, July 24, 2010 Come celebrate 20 years of Disability Civil Rights. The Americans with Disabilities Act has transformed our culture and opened doors for millions of Americans with disabilities. Wear your finest and join us for this fun, festive celebration! hotel rooms will be available for purchase; please inquire when you RSVp for the Gala event. 6 -10 pM Tempe Mission palms Resort 60 East Fifth Street Tempe, AZ 85281 PurchaseyourticketsbyJuly12! Online: azdac.org/Gala Complete Form Below By Mail: By phone: 602-503-6593 (V) 602-364-0990 (TTY $35eachticket|8(Table)for$280 Sponsorship & Scholarship Opportunities Available Cocktail Hour (Cash Bar): 6-7 pM Dinner and ADA Awards: 7:00 pM Entertainment & Dancing: 8:30 pM For information on this or other ADA Celebration events go to www.azdac.org. RESERVE YOUR SEATS TODAY! FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW AND MAIL TO: GAlA, 5025 E. Washington St., Suite 200, phoenix, AZ 85034. RSVp with credit card or check payable to ABIl Individual # ($35 each) Table - seating for 8 guests # ($280 each) Total $ I need to request a scholarship in order to attend I would like to donate a scholarship for someone else to attend $ I would like to request an accommodation Charge my: Visa Mastercard American Express Discover Account # Expiration Date (XX/XX) 3-digit security code on back of card Name Company Address City State Zip Code Email phone ( ) Signature TOLL fREE NUMbER 1 800 344 4867 | 9 ADVOCACY MS ACTIVISTS SuCCESSFuLLY LOBBY FOR STATE ADA LEGISLATION fOR THE SECOND yEAR, ACTIVISTS fOR MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS gATHERED TOgETHER fOR A TWO-DAy LEgISLATIVE CONfERENCE. On April 19, participants attended the "Issue prep Workshop" with guest speaker Joe Rubio, lead Organizer of Valley Interfaith project. he presented data on the state's budget structure and the economic challenges that led to Arizona's current financial woes. Other speakers included Ed Myers, Deputy Executive Director of the Arizona Center for Disability law, who presented an update on Senate Bill 1232, the Arizonans with Disabilities Act, which is legislation to make state law for the Americans with Disabilities Amendment Act conform to federal law which was signed in 2008. After a discussion on the priority issues, members of the Chapter Government Relations Committee sat as panelists during a presentation of best practices for meeting and communicating with elected officials. The evening wrapped with delegation meetings to prepare for an exciting day two. We are Activists: MS Activists gather in front of the State's Capitol Museum building for the 2nd Annual MS Action Day at the AZ Capitol As a result of the lobbying efforts of MS activists and many other disability advocates, SB1232, the Arizonans with Disabilities Act, was passed by the Arizona MS activist & delegation leader, legislature and later signed into law Sieg Wenzel of Mesa, summarized his interactions with state legislators by Governor Brewer on May 10. Under the act, the definition of a by saying, "It is apparent that as disability is expanded and includes advocates for multiple sclerosis, we need to have a more consistent impairments that are episodic or in remission, such as multiple sclerosis. presence down here at the Capitol and a growing group so that elected If you are interested in being in officials know we mean business. involved in the Chapter's advocacy In an election year, it is crucial efforts, contact Siobhan McCurdy, On April 20, MS activists took their that constituents know how their Advocacy Coordinator knowledge of the issues and passion district legislators are or are not at email@example.com or for MS advocacy to the state representing their interests." Along (480) 968-2488. Capitol to meet with legislators to with other members of the Chapter 10 | JOIN THE MOVEMENT: nationalMSsociety.org discuss the impact of recent budget deliberations on people with multiple sclerosis and to request support for the passage of Senate Bill 1232. 17 MS activists met with 15 state legislators, sharing their personal stories and challenging legislator viewpoints. Government Relations Committee, Sieg will be working to host a nonpartisan candidate's district forum before the November state election. DOMORE 3RD ANNuAL MS AWARENESS DAY WITh ThE DIAMONDBACkS ADVOCACY LEARN hOW TO ADVOCATE FROM ThE GROuND up Join us at Chase Field to watch the Diamondbacks game against the Colorado Rockies at 6:40 p.m. Friday, August 20, 2010! The team will donate $5 back to the chapter for every ticket purchased. Be sure to stick around for a post game fireworks show put on by Gila River Casinos. To order your discounted tickets, visit dbacks.com/ms and click on the "Buy Tickets Now" Button. Don't forget to use the special offer code (ms) to get your discount! If you have any questions or special ticket needs or have a group larger than 15, please contact Carol Czerniski at (480) 968-2488 ext 207 Do you want to be an MS activist, but don't know where to start? MS advocacy starts with you... literally. MS-CAN has developed an advocacy training presentation and toolkit that will introduce you to the world of advocacy beginning with how advocacy looks in your day-to-day life. After you understand how user-friendly advocacy is, we will talk about MS advocacy and how you are an essential part of the legislative process. This presentation will take you into: � preparing for Advocacy (organizing, effective communication, making sure your message is heard) � Advocacy Chain of Command � Relationship and Coalition Building � Our Advocacy Tactics � Advocacy priorities & Successes Cheryl Roberto-lvovsky, MSW, the Manager of Government Relations and Individual Advocacy at the Southern California Chapter will take you through this advocacy journey ending with a call to action in your own community. If you are interested in participating in an upcoming training session, contact Siobhan McCurdy, Advocacy Coordinator at firstname.lastname@example.com or 480-968-2488 x210. Join the movement! TOLL fREE NUMbER 1 800 344 4867 | 11 LIVING WITh MS VETERANS BENEFITS FOR pEOpLE WITh MS Are you a veteran with MS? Many veterans do not know that they may be eligible for medical benefits at your local Veterans Administration Medical Center. We all have heard stories about the VA healthcare System. While no system is perfect, we can assure you that you will get the best possible care. We at the paralyzed Veterans of America are chartered by united States Congress to oversee the Spinal Cord Injury/ Dysfunction System area of veteran care. While we do not make the rules, we work to ensure the VA guidelines are followed and any interpretations of those rules are in the veterans favor. here are questions you should ask yourself: � Are you a veteran with an honorable Discharge? � Did you know the VA will not interfere with existing insurances including state programs? � If you need medical equipment, are you getting it for free? � Did you know that equipment to get you in and out of your vehicle is provided if deemed necessary by your VA doctor? � When did your symptoms appear? � Some veterans are eligible for lifetime pensions; are you? � Did you know that depending on your VA rating that those that need home modifications are entitled to home accessibility grants starting at $1200 up to $60,000? There are no fees to find out about your benefits, nor does pVA ever charge any fees from the veteran or the government for these services you are entitled to. last year the Arizona National Service Office procured over $27 million in veterans benefits; both medical and financial. We estimate that there are over 800 eligible veterans with MS in Arizona and we can only find about 150 getting services from the VA. The most important question you should be asking is, are you eligible for quality healthcare and better life options? The Arizona Chapter of the paralyzed Veterans of America encourage you let us help you find out. For more information, contact peter Quinn, Executive Director, at firstname.lastname@example.com or (800) 621-9217. 12 | JOIN THE MOVEMENT: nationalMSsociety.org RESEARCh ORAL DRuGS MAkE pROGRESS Oral drugs for MS are getting even closer to the doctor's office, with one, Ampyra, now available by prescription. here's the scoop: � The FDA approved Ampyra (dalfampridine, Acorda Therapeutics) in January for its ability to improve walking in people with MS. people with MS and their healthcare providers can call 888-881-1918 for information on Ampyra, including patient assistance programs and insurance coverage. (The drug is costly: wholesale price is estimated to be $1,056 for a 30-day supply.) Watch Dr. patricia Coyle talk about what Amprya does, how it works and possible side effects at nationalMSsociety.org/ampyra. � Gilenia (formerly called FTY720 or fingolimod) in an exciting development has been granted a priority review by the FDA. This means it could take as little as six months to determine if this will become the first oral disease-modifying drug for MS. Read the studies thus far at nationalMSsociety.org/gilenia Get the latest news on oral drugs sent directly to your inbox. Visit nationalMSsociety.org/ signup to create a user profile and start getting the MS eNEWS! � With positive results in the latest studies, Cladribine, another oral disease-modifying drug, is in the process of applying for marketing approval. Visit nationalMSsociety.org/news and type "cladribine" in the search field to learn more. ThANk YOu TO ThuNDERBIRD ChARITIES The movement to create a world free of MS will take the efforts of millions of people and community partners, each making a contribution in their own way. The chapter would like to thank one of our vital community partners, the Thunderbird Charities, for their $5,000 grant award in support of our Emergency Financial Assistance program. The phoenix Thunderbirds have been an integral part of the Valley of the Sun since 1937. Although better known as the host organization for the Waste Management phoenix Open, they are equally proud of their contributions to area charities. In 1986 Thunderbirds Charities was established for the purpose of distributing money to charitable A! Care Sta"ng, LLC causes. Funds are raised through the Waste Management phoenix Open and direct gifts to Thunderbirds Charities. "Take Back YOUR Life" The mission of Thunderbirds Charities is to assist children 24/7, valley-wide, medical & non-medical personalized supportive care services and families, help people in need and improve the quality of 602.277.1482 life in our communities. The Thunderbirds have made a difference in the lives of Arizonans with MS by helping the Chapter provide assistance for the basic needs of daily living. Thank you Thunderbirds Charities. TOLL fREE NUMbER 1 800 344 4867 | 13 JoinUs! July Speaker: Jeffrey Gitt, DO Friday, July 30 @ 12pm Sedona Rouge hotel, Sedona RSVp: (800) 292-6204 ID: #EZ3422942 Speaker: Carla Lopez, NP Wednesday, Aug 11 @ 6pm Golden Corral 715 E Wetmore Rd, Tucson RSVp: (800) 292-6204 ID: #EZ3220351 Speaker: Nida Laurin, MS Thursday, Aug 12 @ 6pm Mimi's Cafe - Scottsdale RSVp: (800) 292-6204 ID: #EZ3688574 Speaker: Troy Anderson, MD Wednesday, Aug 18 @ 6:30pm Macaroni Grill - Goodyear RSVp (877) 329-8327 Speaker: Jeffrey Git, DO Monday, Aug 23 @ 6:30pm El parador - Tucson RSVp: (800) 292-6204 ID: #EZ3548303 September(continued) Speaker: Troy Anderson, MD Tuesday, Sept 14 @ 6:30pm Macaroni Grill - Goodyear RSVp: (877) 329-8327 November August October Speaker: Nida Laurin, MD Friday, Nov 5 @ 6:30pm Golden Corral - prescott RSVp: (800) 292-6204 ID: #EZ3779276 Speaker: William R. Shaffer, MD Neurologist with MS Friday, Oct 22 @ 12pm homeTown Buffet 5101 N Oracle Rd, Tucson RSVp (800) 292-6204 ID: #EZ35469078 Speaker: William R. Shaffer, MD Neurologist with MS Friday, Oct 22 @ 6:30pm Top Shelf Restaurant 1976 W Southern Ave, Mesa RSVp: (800) 292-6204 ID: #EZ3548296 Speaker: William R. Shaffer, MD Neurologist with MS Saturday, Oct 23 @ 9am homeTown Buffet - Scottsdale RSVp: (800) 292-6204 ID: #EZ3776693 Speaker: Daniel Bandari, MD Tuesday, Nov 16 @ 6pm El parador - Tucson RSVp: (800) 292-6204 ID: #EZ3458491 Speaker: Daniel Bandari, MD Tuesday, Nov 16 @ 6pm Golden Corral - Gilbert RSVp: (800) 292-6204 ID: #EZ3458766 Speaker: Daniel Bandari, MD Wednesday, Nov 17 @ 6pm homeTown Buffet - Scottsdale RSVp: (800) 292-6204 ID: #EZ3458900 Speaker: Daniel Bandari, MD Thursday, Nov 18 @ 12pm Arrowhead Country Club 19888 N 73rd Ave, Glendale RSVp (877) 329-8327 RESEARCH December September Speaker: Judith Larkin, MD Friday, Sept 10 @ 6pm Flagstaff RSVp (877) 329-8327 Speaker: Judith Larkin, MD Saturday, Sept 11 @ 8:30am prescott RSVp (877) 329-8327 Speaker: Nida Laurin, MD Wednesday, Dec 8 @ 6:30pm Disability Empowerment Center phoenix RSVp: (800) 292-6204 ID: #EZ3777038 14 | JOIN THE MOVEMENT: nationalMSsociety.org PG. 1 PROOF 4 TEL MAC_VOL SDP Committed to helping patients with MS exacerbations Questcor proudly supports the National MS Society, Arizona Chapter When IV steroids aren't the right fit Acthar provides relapse relief for select patients Important Safety Information H.P. Acthar Gel (repository corticotropin injection) is indicated for the treatment of acute exacerbations in patients with multiple sclerosis, for the diagnosis of adrenocortical function, and for several other uses. Common adverse reactions associated with the use of H.P. Acthar Gel include: diarrhea, fluid retention, headache, hirsutism, increased sweating, injection site reaction, mood alteration, palpitations, skin reactions, tachycardia, and vertigo. Potentially more serious but less common adverse reactions may also occur. The above information is an abbreviated summary only. For a full list of adverse events, precautions, and warnings for H.P. Acthar Gel, please refer to www.acthar.com and the full prescribing information. H.P. Acthar � Gel and Questcor � are registered trademarks of Questcor Pharmaceuticals, Inc. �2010 Questcor Pharmaceuticals, Inc. PM-417-00 05/10 Printed in USA. Programs designed to answer your questions about MS "Ask the Neurologist" Phoenix Phoenix Neurological Associates Tucson Speaker: Dr. Jeanette Wendt Northwest NeuroSpecialists Speaker: Dr. Lori Travis When: August 25 and Sept. 29 6:00pm When: August 18 and Sept. 15 6:00pm Where: Aunt Chilada's, Squaw Peak 7330 N. Dreamy Draw Phoenix, AZ 85020 Dinner served 4250 N. Campbell Ave. Tucson, AZ 85718 Where: Windmill Suites Register Now to Shared Solutions 800 - 887 - 8100 TOLL fREE NUMbER 1 800 344 4867 | 15 NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID PHOENIX, AZ PERMIT NO. 01442 Arizona Chapter 5025 E Washington Street, Suite 102 phoenix, AZ 85034 CALENDAR OF EVENTS JUNE 29 Yoga for MS (6-week session) - Prescott JULY 13 Boys Night Out - Phoenix AuGuST 12 Complementary & Alternative Medicine: A Teleconference 26 Depression & MS: A Teleconference SEpTEMBER 10 Corks & Chords - Tucson 25 Corks & Chords - Phoenix OCTOBER 2 Walk MS - Prescott NOVEMBER 6 Walk MS - Phoenix


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Five women who put the stars in a slew of this year's hot awards-season projects open up about actors' auditions and why Oscar won't acknowledge them.
LEWIS: I tell people, "Don't do anything different."
EUSTON: Especially for the director session.
LEWIS: Another thing we learned from Juliet is to give actors as much info as we can about the role and the director. We set up people for Woody by saying, "Know the meeting will be 10 seconds long. There's nothing to be nervous about. It will be over before you know it."
EUSTON: If I'm in a session and the director isn't giving anyone direction -- they let the person do it once, say thank you and leave -- I tell everybody in the waiting room, "Don't think you did something wrong." Actors always wait [for feedback], so I want them to know the director is doing it to everybody.
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EUSTON: I have great freedom, especially on Orange Is the New Black. I bring in all ethnicities.
ROSENTHAL: It depends. I'm working on a period movie right now and it just doesn't make sense for certain ethnicities to be in the film.
TAYLOR: Woody has been shooting in Europe lately, but for so long he wrote about the Upper East Side -- which didn't lend to a lot of diversity. But he's particularly conscious of it when he can be. In Deconstructing Harry, for example, he cast actress Hazelle Goodman in a part that wasn't written for an African-American.
EUSTON: That's why Orange is so amazing. I can just cast the best actors. I mean, I cast a transgender woman! They wanted an authentic, black transgender woman. I looked everywhere. I'd auditioned Laverne Cox before -- she was gorgeous, had such a great attitude and could really act. As soon I read Orange, I said, "Laverne has to do this." But the whole Orange cast is amazing. They are all "character women." They are minorities; many are older women who never got opportunities to have an arc on a TV show. They would play like "Nurse No. 1" in Law & Order, and now they have 13 episodes to develop the story.
When you're scouting for talent off-Broadway or in Los Angeles at community theater productions and you're really taken with someone, do you share your discoveries or keep them private?
DICERTO: We share it among ourselves, right?
ALL: Yeah.
LEWIS: Juliet's the best at going to see a play and then writing an entire synopsis for us about her feelings. (Laughter.)
TAYLOR: One thrill of this job is being able to use someone who's never been seen before in an original way.
EUSTON: But you have to be careful with the word "discover," especially if that person has a manager and they have credits [you don't know about]. Unless I pluck somebody off the street, I never say I "discovered" him or her.
ROSENTHAL: I remember once casting someone from an open casting call versus an actress who was much more well-known. The person I cast hasn't gone on to become a huge star, but the art of what we did [on that project] couldn't have been better.
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LEWIS: Asa Butterfield, who was the lead in [Martin Scorsese's] Hugo, had only been in The Boy in the Striped Pajamas and Nanny McPhee Returns. I always say, you never know what's going to shine the light on somebody. And Bryan Cranston -- I had nothing to do with Breaking Bad, but he'd been working for years before that show!
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NEW YORK (AP) -- Microsoft is working with manufacturers to produce a line of small touch-screen devices powered by Windows, apparently intended to compete with 7-inch tablets like the iPad Mini and Amazon Kindle Fire.
Peter Klein, Microsoft's chief financial officer, told investors and analysts on a conference call Thursday that the new devices will be available in coming months at competitive prices.
Microsoft Corp. is struggling to extend its software into smartphones and tablets as consumers are turning away from PCs, the foundation of its empire. Over the winter, it launched two larger tablets under the Surface brand. And in October, the company took a large stake in Barnes & Noble's digital unit, which sells a line of entertainment-oriented 7-inch tablets under the Nook brand.
Microsoft reported financial results for its latest quarter Thursday, showing a deep --but largely expected-- impact from the slowdown in global PC sales. Investors seemed to be expecting worse after some recent dismal reports on the PC slump.
Outside the Windows division, Microsoft posted solid results from its Office, software tools and Xbox divisions.
Even if the company has a lot of challenges, "there's a lot of good things going on at Microsoft," said Colin Gillis, an analyst at BGC Partners.
The Redmond, Wash.-based company's shares rose 81 cents, or 2.8 percent, to $29.60 in extended trading, after the release of the report.
The software company's net income was $6.1 billion, or 72 cents per share, for the fiscal third quarter, which ended in March. That was up 18 percent from $5.1 billion, or 60 cents per share, a year ago, and beat the forecast of analysts polled by FactSet, at 68 cents. However, analysts have trimmed their forecasts quickly in the last few weeks -- a month ago, they were expecting Microsoft to post 77 cents in earnings.
Last week, research firm IDC said PC sales fell 14 percent in the quarter, a record. It blamed, in part, Microsoft's new Windows 8, which makes a clean break with the look and workings of old Windows in order to work better with touch screens. Buyers seem daunted by the new interface, IDC said.
Klein said that an updated version of Windows 8 to be released later this year and code-named "Blue," will be in part a response to "customer feedback." Many complaints have focused on the lack of a Start button for those who prefer the older "Desktop" environment, which is hidden behind the new tile-based interface. Klein didn't offer details.
Revenue was $20.5 billion, up 18 percent from a year ago and matching analyst forecasts.
Both earnings and revenue were skewed by software accounting practices. Microsoft offered a $15 upgrade to Windows 8 for Windows 7 PCs purchased June 2 or later. It wasn't able to start recognizing the full value of the software licenses until these offers were redeemed or expired. In the latest quarter, Microsoft was able to recognize $1.1 billion of such deferred Windows revenue, greatly boosting the overall figure.
Stripping out the deferred revenue, overall revenue rose 8 percent, and revenue in the Windows division was flat with a year ago. Even if consumers aren't buying many Windows 8 PCs, businesses are still upgrading from Windows XP to Windows 7 at a rapid clip.
Stripping out deferred revenue and the effect of a $733 million fine levied by the European Commission, Microsoft earned 65 cents per share, up 8 percent from a year ago.
At the company's largest division, Business, revenue rose 8 percent from a year ago to $6.3 billion. The increase was 5 percent adjusting for upgrade offers for the new Office suite.
Microsoft also said CFO Klein is leaving at the end of the fiscal year, in June. He has been in his current role for four years and at the company for 11 years. The company plans to name a new CFO from its finance team in the next few weeks.
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moreSpeakers of British and American English display some striking differences in their use of grammar. In this detailed survey, John Algeo considers questions such as: •Who lives on a street, and who lives in a street? •Who takes a bath, and who has a bath? •Who says Neither do I, and who says Nor do I? •After 'thank you', who says Not at all and who says You're welcome? •Whose team are on the ball, and whose team isn't? Containing extensive quotations from real-life English on both sides of the Atlantic, collected over the past twenty years, this is a clear and highly organized guide to the differences - and the similarities - between the grammar of British and American speakers. Written for those with no prior knowledge of linguistics, it shows how these grammatical differences are linked mainly to particular words, and provides an accessible account of contemporary English in use. less
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Since the United States invaded Iraq five years ago this week, nearly 4,000 American troops have lost their lives, and nearly thirty thousand more have suffered serious injuries, while as many as a million Iraqis may now be dead. We have already spent more than $500 billion, and the costs of the war to the U.S. economy are expected to ultimately exceed $3 trillion.
There is still no end in sight. And the war goes on endlessly at a time the U.S. economy is slipping into a very serious financial crisis, and hundreds of thousands of American families risk losing their homes to foreclosure.
For five years we've asked our leaders in Washington D.C., how are you going to end the war in Iraq? How do we bring our troops home? How do we redirect the hundreds of billions of dollars being spent on the war to solving our problems here at home? And how do we prevent the mistakes that led to this fiasco from happening again in the future?
For five years we have asked our political leaders these questions, and for five years the answers never came. Well, about six months ago, some fellow Democratic challengers and I got tired of waiting, and today we introduce the fruit of our impatience: "A Responsible Plan For Ending The War In Iraq." It is intended to map out how we can end the war and prevent a mistake like this from ever happening again.
Working with such military experts as Major General Paul Eaton, who was General Petraeus' predecessor in Iraq, and building off the work of the Iraq Study Group and existing legislation, we have created a plan for congressional action to answer these questions and fundamentally change the debate on national security. This is the conversation our public officials, citizens and the media need to be having, but have not – until now.
This plan presents a set of actions that Congress can take to remove all troops from Iraq while engaging in a diplomatic, political and economic offensive in the region. It is designed to convert our current costly and unsuccessful military approach to a more effective civilian one that addresses the root problems we face in Iraq. It moves us away from the use of military tools and enables more robust diplomatic and humanitarian work. It offers a path to rebuild the military, the State Department, and a commitment to take care of returning veterans.
It also offers a deeper look at our decision-making problems, and fixes the breakdown in checks and balances by rolling back excessive executive authority, restoring civil liberties, and ending practices such as torture and the privatization of the military. Ultimately we believe that restoring our Constitution is the only way to prevent a repeat of these mistakes and take us where we need to go to end this war responsibly.
The national media likes to say that Iraq is off the table, but voters in my district don't seem to have gotten that memo. If anything, the public still gets it even when the media does not. Voters in national polls say that the economy is their top issue, but when you ask them what is the one thing we can do to fix our economy, they overwhelmingly cite ending the war. And they are right; as a nation, we simply cannot afford this misguided war any longer.
But it will require more than just a plan to end this war; it will require both public pressure and political will. It will require you. Together we can build both grassroots and grasstops support around the ideas contained in our Responsible Plan. Together, we can bring our troops home.
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Let's have an 'Anti-Political Dynasty Movement'
"The State shall guarantee equal access to opportunities for public service and prohibit political dynasties as may be defined by law."—1986 Constitution
The Constitution is very clear. Only a little common sense is needed to understand it. The State shall prohibit political dynasties to allow others (those who do not belong to political dynasties) to become public servants. The trouble is the framers added the phrase "as may be defined by law."
The constitutional provision needs an implementing law. The other trouble is, laws are written and passed by members of Congress many of whom are themselves members of political dynasties. Decades after the passage of the Constitution, we still have no defining law banning political dynasties.
The Senate committee on electoral reforms, chaired by Sen. Koko Pimentel, a member of the Pimentel political clan of Mindanao, is pussyfooting around the definition of "political dynasty" even if the ordinary Filipino already knows what it is. We have many, too many, political dynasties around us at present. And like a locust plague, they are multiplying rapidly. In almost all provinces, cities and municipalities, as well as in the national arena, political dynasties are fielding family members as candidates in next year's elections. It is as if the political families are in a hurry to put relatives in political positions before a law is passed banning them.
Even boxer and neophyte congressman Manny Pacquiao is already starting his own political dynasty. He is fielding his wife, Jinkee, as candidate for vice governor of his adopted province of Sarangani. Very soon, we may have Mommy D as nominee of a party-list group of senior citizens or of ballroom dancers.
People thought that Pacquiao, not being a traditional politician, would bring reforms to the House of Representatives, or at least be different from most of the congressmen(women) there who think only of themselves. Alas, they were mistaken.
Pacquiao learned very quickly all the bad habits of his peers. He is absent from Congress for long periods most of the time while training for his upcoming boxing bouts from which he earns millions of US dollars. Yet he continues to collect his salaries and allowances, including his pork barrel, although he is not working for them. Lowly government employees, who live a hand-to-mouth existence, are subjected to the "no work, no pay" policy, but highly paid members of Congress like Pacquiao, although multimillionaires (but who pay very little income taxes unlike Pacquiao), collect their salaries and allowances although they are absent.
Pacquiao has not passed a single legislation; neither has he participated in congressional debates, but he already is building his own political dynasty. Manny (rhymes with "money") probably thinks that, by virtue of being a multi-millionaire, he has the right to start his own political dynasty although he has not yet proven that he bears the seeds of good public servants.
With many members of Congress—both senators and congressmen(women)—belonging to political dynasties, it is not likely that Congress will pass an enabling law to the constitutional provision. Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago—happily one of the few who don't belong to political dynasties—has filed an anti-dynasty bill in the Senate but, as stated earlier, the committee on electoral reforms is nitpicking on it. And even if such a bill manages to squeak through, most likely it would be watered down by amendments and become toothless and worthless.
So what do we, the citizens, the "bosses" of our public servants, do to give meaning to the Constitution and to free ourselves from the clutches of long-entrenched political families? The Commission on Elections is cowardly shirking its duty. It claims it cannot implement the constitutional provision because there is no enabling law.
Yet the Comelec, as argued by businessman Luis Biraogo in a petition filed before the Supreme Court, "is vested with implied powers to make a definition of political dynasties and the ministerial duty to prohibit them." A more courageous Comelec can do the above and let the politicians run to the Supreme Court, and leave the latter to settle the issue.
Biraogo argued that political dynasties are prohibited by the Constitution "because they are inherently bad." Biraogo also asked the high tribunal to enforce the constitutional ban on political dynasties.
A more courageous Supreme Court can issue a decision banning political dynasties and let the politicians argue against it. But, alas, we have a Supreme Court and a Comelec that would rather run away and cover their balls than perform their duties.
So it is left to us ordinary citizens to enforce our Constitution. After all, we are the "bosses" of all the high and mighty in government. We should not vote for any member of political dynasties in next year's polls and thereafter. Only when the political dynasties are wiped out will we achieve true freedom from the clutches of politicians.
For if we do not do anything to save ourselves, the Philippines will descend into the situation similar to the one that befell Medieval Europe when it was divided into fiefdoms ruled by royal families that enslaved their people and warred against one another, using the lives and blood of their people.
We already have the beginnings of it. Philippine provinces, cities and municipalities are now ruled by warlords and political dynasties and will likely remain so if we do not do something about it.
Like the Anti-Epal Movement, groups should form an Anti-Political Dynasty Movement around the country to educate the voters and persuade them to kick out members of political dynasties for the good of the nation.
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The original film only managed to make $65.7m (£41.1m) in comparison. Game Of Thrones director Alan Taylor shot the sequel to 2011's Thor, which was directed by Kenneth Branagh, late last year in England and Iceland. Alongside Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston and Natalie Portman, original cast members Anthony Hopkins, Idris Elba, Stellan Skarsgård and Rene Russo have all reprised their roles from the first Thor film, which grossed just under $450 million (£290 million) at cinemas worldwide.
The film, which opened last weekend in the UK, topped the domestic box office chart with ticket sales of £8.65m, the third best opening for a Marvel movie in the UK, behind Avengers Assemble and Iron Man 3. Former Doctor Who star Christopher Eccleston appears in the new film as a supervillain called Malekith the Accursed. Chris O'Dowd from The IT Crowd also has a part in the movie.
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- Don't complain about lack of options. You've got to pick a few when you do multiple choice. Those are the breaks.
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Regarding timezones: I would rather live ...
Always west (Score:4, Insightful)I seem to live about 2 timezones west of where I am and I don't think moving would help. Mornings are just something I can't do.
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An amplifier includes an RF power amplifier and a predistortion circuit coupled to the power amplifier. The predistortion circuit affects an input path of an RF input signal to the power amplifier. The predistortion circuit is operable for detecting a level of an input signal and generating a delay in the input path based on the input signal level. This enables predistortion correction of a new distortion term AM/DM, in addition to the well known AM/AM and AM/PM terms. The new AM/DM term represents the distortion that is caused by the delay modulation of the input signal as a function of the envelope power variation within the input signal.
1. An amplifier circuit comprising: an RF power amplifier;
an RF delay shifter positioned in an input signal path to the RF power amplifier to generate a delay in the input signal path; predistortion circuitry coupled with the power amplifier to affect the input signal path of an RF input signal to the power amplifier, the predistortion circuitry including at least one look up table or index array coupled to the delay shifter, the predistortion circuitry operable for detecting a level of an input signal and indexing the at least one look up table or index array with the detected input signal level to generate a control signal to directly control the delay shifter for varying the amount of delay in the input signal path based on the input signal level.
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8. A method of amplifying an RF signal comprising: in an input signal path to an RF amplifier, introducing a variable delay with a delay shifter; providing predistortion of an input signal in the input signal path to the RF amplifier using predistortion circuitry, the predistortion circuitry including at least one look up table or index array coupled to the delay shifter; detecting the level of the input signal and indexing the at least one look up table or index array with the detected input signal level to generate a control signal that is provided to the delay shifter to directly control the delay shifter for selectively varying the introduced delay based upon the input signal level.
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15. An amplifier circuit comprising:
an RF power amplifier;
digital predistortion circuitry coupled with the power amplifier to affect an input path of input signal data associated with an input signal to the power amplifier;
the digital predistortion circuitry including at least one look up table or index array and operable for detecting a digital envelope level of the input signal data and indexing the at least one look up table or index array with the detected digital envelope level to generate a control signal to drive and directly control a delay shifter for varying an amount of digital delay introduced into the input path based on the input signal data level;
a baseband modulator for generating an RF signal from the input signal data.
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an RF power amplifier;
a pair of signal-modifying circuits coupled in parallel in an input path prior to the RF power amplifier to receive an input signal and provide multiple paths for portions of the input signal, the multiple paths collectively outputting a composite signal to input to the RF amplifier;
a delay element positioned in serial in a path with at least one of the signal-modifying circuits;
predistortion circuitry operable for providing inputs to the signal-modifying circuits and based on the level of the input signal varying the values the inputs to the signal-modifying circuits in the multiple paths to vary the attenuation of the input signal portion in the path with the delay element and thereby vary the effect of the delay element path on the respective portion of the input signal to provide direct control of a variable delay in the composite signal that is input to the RF amplifier.
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directing an input signal in an input path to a pair of signal-modifying circuits coupled in parallel in the input path to provide multiple paths for portions of the input signal;
combining the outputs of the signal-modifying circuits of the multiple paths to output a composite signal to input to the RF amplifier;
positioning a delay element in serial in a path with at least one of the signal-modifying circuits;
providing inputs to the signal-modifying circuits with predistortion circuitry and based on the level of the input signal varying the values of the inputs to the signal-modifying circuits in the multiple paths to vary the attenuation of the input signal in the path with the delay element and thereby vary the effect of the delay element path on the respective portion of the input signal to provide direct control of a variable delay in the composite signal that is input to the RF amplifier.
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This invention relates generally to RF amplifiers and, more specifically, to methods and designs for improving the linearity and efficiency of RF amplifiers.
In the design and utilization of RF power amplifiers, such as for RF communication applications, there is a constant tension between achieving a desirable linearity in the output signal while maintaining a suitable, or at least acceptable, efficiency. Traditionally the two characteristics are often competing when considered as part of the overall design scheme. Linearity is necessary to reduce interference between adjacent signals in a communication frequency band and to maintain the amplified signals within the desired band. Linearity is also desirable to reduce distortion in the amplified signal due to intermodulation products, or intermodulation distortion (IMD) caused by the signal amplification. However, the most linear designs for RF power amplifiers are usually the most inefficient in terms of average power output compared with DC input power. Conversely, designs directed to improving efficiency characteristics often suffer from unacceptable linearity characteristics.
There have been various attempts made, and amplifier designs utilized to improve both efficiency and linearity in RF power amplifiers. For example, different predistortion techniques are frequently utilized to pre-distort an RF input signal for an amplifier to offset the inherent non-linearity of the amplifier. One particular predistortion technique is digital predistortion, which utilizes look-up tables (LUTs) to provide inputs to a vector modulator positioned in the input path to the amplifier. The LUTs are indexed by a signal reflective of the instantaneous envelope power of the input signal, and the LUT outputs are complex values (I and Q) that are applied to a vector modulator along with the input signal. Using the I/Q values, the vector modulator predistorts the input signal. The predistorted input signal is then applied to an RF power amplifier. The goal of such digital predistortion is to essentially correct the distortion created in the RF power amplifier by using predistortion of the input signal. That is, the predistortion steps at the input counteract or offset the distortion caused in the output signal by the inherent characteristics of the power amplifier so that the output of the RF power amplifier is more linear.
Predistortion has been used for a variety of different amplifier designs. However, where efficiency is to also be improved, the amplification configuration has presented unique distortion characteristics that have not been adequately addressed by current digital predistortion techniques. For example, amplifiers of a Doherty design offer improved efficiency, but present the digital predistorer circuitry with unique distortion characteristics.
In typical AB amplifier designs that utilize digital predistortion, desirable correction in the range of 10-15 dB might be achieved. The AM/AM and AM/PM distortion characteristics of an AB amplifier, for example, are relatively stable over frequency variation and over temperature variation. As such, known predistortion technique have been successfully used to improve linearity in such an amplifier design.
However, the AM/AM and AM/PM distortion curves for a Doherty type amplifier are considerably different as a function of frequency. While the AM/AM curves are somewhat consistent over an operating band, such as a PCS band, the AM/PM curves are not. That is, there is an AM/PM variation over frequency, and envelope power for such a power amplifier design.
Therefore, there is a need to address the unique predistortion parameter associated with operation of a Doherty-type amplifier. There is further a need to improve efficiency in an RF power amplifier design while maintaining desirable linearity characteristics. These objectives and others are noted further herein and are addressed by the present invention.
As noted above, digital predistortion techniques are utilized to address AM/AM and AM/PM distortion in an RF power amplifier. In a typical RF power amplifier, such as a class AB amplifier, conventional digital predistortion utilizing LUTs has been suitable. Generally, the shapes of the AM/AM and AM/PM distortion curves for a class AB amplifier are relatively stable over frequency variations and temperature variations. For example, referring to
To address predistortion needs in such an AB amplifier, digital predistortion circuits similar to those illustrated in
Based upon the instantaneous envelope power, as determined by envelope detector 30, the LUT 32 is indexed and outputs a complex value signal pair (I&Q) that is then applied to the vector modulator 16 in accordance with known predistortion techniques. The two I and Q values are appropriately converted from the digital domain back to the analog domain by D/A converter 40 to be applied to the vector modulator. As is known in the art, the vector modulator is used to vary the magnitude and/or phase of the input signal in order to provide the desired predistortion of the input signal. While such predistortion can offer, for example, 10-15 dB of correction to the class AB amplifier, as noted above, utilization of such a predistortion module with a Doherty-type amplifier presents some issues that are not sufficiently addressed by the prior art, and prior attempts at predistortion.
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More specifically, the AM/PM curves for the Doherty-type amplifier change significantly with operating frequency. The inventors found that the manner in which the AM/PM curves vary with frequency is equivalent to group delay that is independent of frequency, but dependent on power level. As the input power to the Doherty-type amplifier is increased beyond the level required to turn on the peaking amplifier, the group delay through the amplifier decreases. This form of distortion observed in the Doherty-type amplifier is not significantly addressed by traditional predistortion designs as illustrated in
Review of the prior art as utilized for class AB amplifiers is helpful in illustrating that such existing predistortion models cannot adequately address or correct this group delay distortion term, which is indicated as a group delay that is a function of envelope power. Consideration of the aspects of the predistortion circuit and its operation are helpful in illustrating this point. First, consider a narrow band signal that starts at one envelope power, then ramps to a second envelope power, and then stays generally constant at the new, second envelope power for a period of time. During the two time periods when the envelope power is constant with respect to time, the values from Layer-2 LUTs 42 (
In another aspect, trying to create a delay shift by operating a phase shifter with a control signal that varies with time is also not adequately addressed by the prior art. In order to produce a delay shift, the time variation applied to the phase shifter must be proportional to the RF operating frequency of the signal, since group delay is indicated as the derivative of phase with respect to frequency. However, the envelope detector cannot sense the RF operating frequency of the signal, so such a solution is also expected to fail.
In the present invention, the new distortion term is denoted as AM/DM distortion, which indicates group Delay Modulation that is a function of the Amplitude Modulation present in the signal. That is, in accordance with one aspect of the present invention, a predistorter is utilized, which addresses AM/AM distortion, AM/PM distortion, and AM/DM distortion. In one embodiment, as illustrated in
In the input signal path 18 of the circuit, a variable RF delay shifter 64 is utilized. The RF delay shifter 64 is shown in
More specifically, referring to
As will be readily understood by a person of ordinary skill in the art, by utilizing appropriate values between the vector modulators 84 and 86, the amount of signal affected by each path may be varied. In that way, the delay provided by element 90 in the path of vector modulator 86 and its effect on the overall composite signal coming from combiner 92 may be varied. Therefore, the amount of delay shift applied to the input signal 18 may be controlled as desired. For example, if the LUTs 80, 82 contain values that correspond to maximum attenuation in the vector modulator 86 and the LUTs 32 and 42 have the appropriate predistortion coefficients, the operation of
Therefore, the present invention addresses the three forms of distortion created in a Doherty-type amplifier. It specifically addresses the AM/DM distortion terms in such Doherty-type amplifiers that are believed to be more prominent than in a class AB amplifier. The present invention corrects the AM/DM distortion, which allows for better correction of the AM/AM and AM/PM distortion terms in a Doherty-type amplifier. Furthermore, the invention addresses the memory components of any AM/DM distortion.
While the present invention has been illustrated by a description of various embodiments and while these embodiments have been described in considerable detail, it is not the intention of the applicant to restrict or in any way limit the scope of the appended claims to such detail. Additional advantages and modifications will readily appear to those skilled in the art. The invention in its broader aspects is therefore not limited to the specific details, representative apparatus and method, and illustrative examples shown and described. Accordingly, departures may be made from such details without departing from the spirit or scope of applicant's general inventive concept.
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Nuggets from my notebook from Tuesday's loss at Memphis.
- James Harden had one of the best games I've ever seen from him tonight. He was great offensively, hitting his shots without hesitation and setting up his teammates a few times for easy scores. And he was pretty solid defensively as well. The play that he stopped Tony Allen and Sam Young within seconds highlighted his night defensively.
- Harden has now scored at least 10 points in 12 straight games. That's a career best. Harden has scored double digits in 17 of his past 20 games. It suggests the second-year guard is becoming consistent, which I'll have more on in Thursday's paper.
- I kept one eye on the stat monitor during this one to keep track of how long it would take for Rudy Gay and Jeff Green to each pull down their first rebound. It took Gay 28 minutes. Green's never came.
- This was as poor of a game as I've seen Green play. Typically, he's solid in something. Tonight, he stunk at everything. He couldn't defend Zach Randolph. He couldn't make a shot. And he didn't set up anything offensively for his teammates. Green's first (and only) field goal came with 10:54 left to play. The best thing Green did tonight was go 6-for-6 from the charity stripe.
- As the minutes went on, I was like a lot of Thunder fans probably were watching at home, thinking to myself why doesn't coach Scott Brooks put in Serge Ibaka. Green was struggling so much and clearly too small for Randolph that it seemed like a natural move. But it never happened. Randolph finished with 31 points and 16 rebounds, both game highs.
- Something else that stood out was eight minutes in the second half despite playing near flawlessly in the first half. Brooks said he opted to use a big lineup late in the game to try to get control of the rebounding game.
- Give the Thunder credit for this. In the fourth quarter, the defense on Randolph really picked up. Nenad Krstic, Nick Collison, Green and Ibaka really tag-teamed Randolph. They fronted, flashed over, dug down and pushed back. Hardly any of it was enough. Randolph still found a way to be effective. The guy had it going tonight, and on nights like that there is not much you can do.
- By my count, Allen missed four layups in this one. One was a fast break that left him all by his lonesome. What made it comical was Allen had his tongue hanging out like Michael Jordan before botching the easy bucket. Allen's misses and mistakes in general were keeping the Thunder in it for a stretch.
- Then Allen made two deflating 3-pointers in the final 6 1/2 minutes, including one at the shot clock buzzer that put the Griz ahead five with 1:21 left. Allen came into the game shooting 1-for-4 from behind the 3-point line…And those two 3s were the only two for the game for the Grizzlies.
- Collison took another charge tonight.
- I have no idea why, but Marc Gasol is quite fond of shooting and dunking a towel during timeouts.
- Good bounce-back game for Russell Westbrook after his season-low eight points Saturday at San Antonio. The only questionable thing Westbrook did in this one was take a few rushed pull-up jumpers late.
- The Grizzlies' 13-2 run late in the third period was almost back-breaking.
- This is probably a game the Thunder should have had. But the Grizzlies are an underrated team. Memphis is coming off a blowout win against the Lakers, the second time it has beaten the champs this season. And the Grizzlies also have defeated Dallas, Miami, Portland and Phoenix (twice).
- Should the Thunder trade for Hasheem Thabeet? Say his sucks all you want. But that kind of size, length and shot-blocking has to have some kind of impact. Doesn't it?
- After giving up 60 paint points to the Spurs, the Thunder allowed 54 tonight. But this time it went both ways. The Thunder scored 46 points in the paint, and the game looked like a layup drill for much of the night.
- Somehow, the Thunder has got to get back to passing the ball. Since the season-high 31 assists against New Jersey, the Thunder dished out 20 against the Hawks, a season-low tying 10 against the Spurs and 18 tonight. OKC is 12-2 when it has more assists than its opponent.
- Something tells me the Thunder will come out and play well against Dallas. Caron Butler is obviously lost for the season, and Dirk Nowitzki might not play either because of injury. And those absences will definitely help. But it's a TNT game, and I think these young guys want to perform on the big stage. It's going to be a good test even with the Mavs ailing. The Thunder has enough of its own issues to overcome, and Dallas is still dangerous enough to expose the Thunder.


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The Wall Street Journal reports that global oil prices have dropped about 20% from the record level seen in July, thanks to a combination of reduced consumption in the U.S. and Europe and increased output by OPEC. However, the International Energy Agency today warned that the market may remain tight because of strong demand in China and other geopolitical factors.
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'Techfest IIT-B', the annual science and technology festival of Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT-B), has launched three international competitions for 2014 - International Robotics Challenge (IRC), International Coding Competition (ICC) and Techfest International Model (United Nations).
The 'Techfest', has been a platform to spread the most recent developments in the field of science and technology among the masses, in which participants from India and abroad can prove their talent in front of technical supremacy.
Divyam Bansal, media manager of Techfest IIT Bombay said, "Techfest IIT-B is the only college event which holds competitions abroad. With recognition from UNICEF and UNESCO, it is the only festival in Asia, with biggest series of international competitions, extending its wing in other countries."
One of the major attractions of the fest is IRC, which will be held from January 3 to 5, 2014. The participants from India and abroad can earn a prize money of Rs 9 lakh on winning this competition. Elimination rounds will be held in Egypt, Thailand, Sweden, Ethiopia, France, Russia, South Africa, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Bangladesh and India. (For registration log on to: http://www.techfest.org/home/event/irc)Workshops in association with IRC Outreach Partner Robosapiens Technology are being carried out at 10 centres in India. At these workshops participants can learn about technologies like Microcontroller Programming on Arduino architecture.
Along with this, they will also learn to build an Autonomous Maze-solving Robot and Manual bot. (For more details, visit http://www.techfest.org/home/event/irc_workshops)
With a vision to provide a common platform to Indian and international coders, Techfest has also launched ICC, which will be held from October 27, 2013 and it will be hosted online on Codechef. (To register visit http://www.techfest.org/home/event/ticc) .
The Techfest International Model United Nations (also Model UN or MUN), will be held from January 3 to 5, 2014, is an academic simulation of the United Nations, which aims to educate participants about current affairs, international relations, diplomacy and the United Nation's agenda. (For more information log on to -http://www.techfest.org/home/event/timun)


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Safe Foods said it has received FDA approval to market Cecure, a spray made of the chemical compound used in mouthwash to kill germs, as a way to protect poultry from food-borne illness. One researcher said the compound has no taste or smell. Tyson Foods said it intends to begin using Cecure as part of its food-safety program.
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Mumbai, May 6 (IANS) Bollywood item girl Sambhavna Seth claims she is a better dancer than the popular Rakhi Sawant.
Sambhavna, who came to limelight with her dancing skills in '36 China Town', 'Sauda', 'Paagalpan' and 'Kaafila', said she is a hundred percent better dancer than Rakhi Sawant.
'Rakhi is having a good time that she is getting all good songs to perform on, but that doesn't mean that she is a good dancer,' she said.
Citing example of a forthcoming film 'Mudrank', on the life of Abdul Karim Telgi, in which both the item girls has one song each, she said her performance has been appreciated more in the film.
The director of the film Shakir Sheikh confirmed her claim and said that her performance was superior to that of Rakhi Sawant's and added that even Telgi, who was shown the movie in jail, had appreciated Sambhavna's performance in her item number.
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The Madras High Court has upheld the amendments to the Tamil Nadu Factories Rules in November 2011 which relate to fireworks manufacturers.
Dismissing a writ petition by the Tamil Nadu Fireworks and Amorces Manufacturers Association, Justice V.Ramasubramanian said the court was primarily concerned only with the validity of the rules and compliance with procedures prescribed by law. Once this was satisfied, it was not possible to stretch the court's jurisdiction to find out if implementation of the rules would result in hardship to the manufacturers.
"Hardship is in-built in every professional or business venture, as every venture is regulated by law. The hardship caused to society at large, due to the failure to regulate a business or professional venture, would be much more than the hardship caused to the industry by regulating it. Therefore, I am constrained not to go into the question of hardship that would be caused by the requirements," observed Mr.Justice Ramasubramanian.
In the petition before the Madurai Bench, the association represented by its president, S.S.Vijayakumar, challenged the amendments to the factories rules by the State Government, gazetted on November 9, 2011.
The petitioner strongly opposed certain prescriptions which included that workers aged above 55 should be employed only in non-explosive areas, no manufacturing activity should be carried on in fireworks factories between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m., not more than one manufacturing activity of any one item of cracker should be allowed or required to be done in any working shed at a time and in every fireworks factory, a supervisor with a minimum qualification of B.Sc (Chemistry) or Diploma in Chemical Engineering or its equivalent should be appointed. The supervisor should be fully conversant with fireworks manufacturing process and associated hazards.
The petitioner contended among other things that there is repugnancy between the requirements now prescribed by the impugned amendment and those under the Explosives Rules.
Mr.Justice Ramasubramanian said the Factories Act 1948 was also a law deemed to have been made by the Parliament. It was a law enacted subsequent to the Explosives Act 1884. Just as the Explosives Act conferred powers upon the Centre under Section 7 to issue rules, the Factories Act conferred powers upon both the Central and State Governments to make rules. Therefore, the State Government's competence to issue rules could not be questioned as it could be traced to statutory provisions. The only area where a challenge could be made was when a rule made by the Centre under the Explosives Act was in direct conflict with a State Government's rule under the Factories Act.
The Judge said a careful perusal of Rules 10 and 11 and various prescriptions under the Explosives Rules would show that none of them was in conflict with the impugned amendment. He said he had seen on comparison that there was no repugnancy between the rules under the Explosives Act and those under the Factories Act. Therefore, the question of conflict did not arise.
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