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by CHRIS GRAYRomeo Community Schools is saying ni hao ("hello") to Chinese exchange programs.
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Superintendent Nancy Campbell presented two Chinese exchange programs to the Board of Education on Jan. 13, both of which could bring culture, language and even revenue to the district as early as this fall.
In the past year-and-a-half, around 60 teachers from Guiyang No. 1 High School in the Guizhou province visited Romeo schools. They spent six weeks as guest teachers while living with local host families.
"We learned a lot about Chinese way of life, social, government, history," Campbell said.
The principal of these teachers, along with seven other delegates, will visit Feb. 13 and speak with Romeo administrators about an agreement to become sister schools and expand the exchange program.
"He (the principal) really, really would like Romeo High School's teachers to come over and do what we did, come over for six weeks," she said.
The teachers from China were English instructors that wanted to enhance their language, so Romeo teachers would instead have a cultural exchange when visiting the school.
The second part of the program would be for Romeo to accept juniors or seniors from the Chinese school. To do so, Campbell said the district needs Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) certification, which is provided by the Department of Homeland Security. The district is awaiting word on the approval, which could take up to four months.
"We do hope that we will have Chinese exchange students here in the fall, but we can't move forward until we get this approval," she said.
Campbell said if a Chinese teacher came to Romeo it could open opportunities for a Mandarin language course. She said families that host could receive $100 a week for their efforts.
She said funding these endeavors could come from the foundation allowance enrolled Chinese students would bring in, which is $7,500 per junior and $10,000 per senior.
A second exchange program the district is considering is from Beijing Consultants that would be for teachers and students from all grade levels.
"There could be middle school students who could want to have a middle school experience in China, or conversely Chinese elementary or middle school students who would like to come over here for like a summer visit," she said.
The program could include Mandarin at the secondary level and an immersion program for the elementary level, where half of the day a student is taught in Chinese and the other half in English.
A flat fee of $45,000 would be charged for a teacher from China to implement the language program. Campbell said foundation allowance from any exchange students could cover the cost.
"We'd have to have enough students come over, we'd have to find places for them to live, and that would pay for the Chinese teacher," she said.
She said the program could grow as more students come in, possibly turning into a revenue stream. Campbell said preliminary talks with the district's union leaders have been positive, but they stressed that teachers shouldn't be laid off to bring in the programs.
Campbell said the district could participate in both programs if it desired. If SEVIS certification is approved the exchange could begin this fall, but the Chinese teachers would take longer to phase in.
"Most of us won't get to China in our lifetimes," she said. "This is a chance to bring China here."
Board members expressed support for the programs, and asked that Campbell keep them updated on any progress.
"The potential for revenue generating, expanding the cultural exposure, I think, is awesome," said Secretary Joe Fortuna. "It's very visionary."


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Old school disco will be a blast from the past
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GO back, back, back to school!
A Grimsby bar is hosting a school night with a 1980s and 1990s theme in aid of Comic Relief.
DJ Richard Young is donning his best fancy dress to spin the hits at the School Disco 2013, taking place on Friday, March 15, from 7pm, at Musika.
The 29-year-old, of Laceby, who attended Wintringham School, said: "There is nothing better than hearing a song you haven't heard in years and you automatically know the words to it.
"That's what I'm hoping people will do when they come along and listen to 1990s dance, Brit Pop and other old school cheesy music.
"So, if you want to relive your school days, then dress up, come along and raise cash for charity."
Richard began his DJing career at the Kenwick Park Hotel, when he wanted to save money for his wedding.
"It started off as a hobby and now I have been spinning discs for more than two years," he explained.
"On the night, there will also be a tuck shop, to give it that school-like theme. This will be a different event for me because I normally do weddings and it is great that at the same time, I can raise money for a worthy cause.
"And you never know, I might get to see some of my old school friends."
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Portland's unofficial slogan is "Keep Portland Weird." It also has a reputation for fostering a hip, urban attitude that teeters on the line of progressive ideals with eye-rolling hipster stereotypes … but that's what makes it so fun. Explore the city's five quadrants by car, foot, bike or public transport (they're all easy to do), and get a taste of what exactly keeps Portland so delightfully weird. Here are some places to start:
If there is one thing you can't do wrong in Portland, it's eat. The competitiveness of the market makes sure that good places stay open, and great places have lines out the door. If you've seen the "Portlandia" brunch episode, you should know that it's only a slight exaggeration—slight. If you're looking for a savory breakfast spot, you can't go wrong with the open-face sandwiches at Café Broder on SE Clinton, brought to you in a minimalist Scandinavian-inspired setting. For lunch, hit the food carts. There are groups of carts set up in various areas around the city, so take your pick. Try Nong's Khao Man Gai on SW 10th and Alder for some of the best chicken and rice you'll taste this side of Thailand. Come dinnertime, head to Screen Door on E. Burnside for finger-lickin' Southern cuisine, or check out Equinox off N. Mississippi for some lighter fare. Whatever you choose, be sure to cap off the evening with a stop at Salt & Straw for some freshly churned ice cream.
Portland boasts a huge number of parks within its city limits, so exploring at least a few of these is a must. Washington Park is a beautiful, sprawling example where you can wander through the towering Douglas firs or visit the famous Rose Test Garden. If you have time, venture out to Forest Park to feel as if you've abandoned civilization completely for the lush green forests of the Pacific Northwest.
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Grey's Anatomy Romance: The Many Women of Alex Karev
He might not have the best hair or the best abs, and he might not have a sexy "Mc" nickname, but Grey's Anatomy's Alex Karev (Justin Chambers) has always been a ladies man … and a bit of a man whore.
From the days when he hit on everyone to the time he cheated on Izzie (Katherine Heigl), Alex has proven over and over again why he is a perpetual bachelor. However, none of this is to say that he's a bad guy. Sure, he has his flaws, but underneath his tough exterior, there's a very sweet side to our favorite jackass. Let us all remember: Izzie left him. But then again, he did get her fired.
Regardless, all of that is coming to a head (and then an end) in Season 9 as we've learned that Alex will embark on a number of new sexcapades before finally finding the love of his life. To honor this occasion, we're taking a look back at the women of Alex's past, or at least the women that we actually met.
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Addison (Kate Walsh): Their time in the on-call room might not have been particularly meaningful, but if you think about it, they were kind of the perfect match.
Callie (Sara Ramirez): Nobody knew about the Callie-Alex hook-up until WAY after it happened, but apparently the pair got it on in, like, Season 2, before Callie was George's (T.R. Knight) Mrs. and way before she was a sexy attending with a killer singing voice and a thing for women.
Jane Doe/Eva/Rebecca (Elizabeth Reaser): Everyone remembers Jane Doe. Alex saved her from the ferry crash and was her only friend when she lost her memory and had to have her entire face reconstructed. They seemed like an adorable couple up until she got her memory back and remembered that she's a little (or a lot) crazy. Her mental struggles brought up childhood issues for Alex … as did her suicide attempt (which sent him crying into Izzie's arms).
Lexie (Chyler Leigh): Lexie and Alex just kind of stumbled into each other. They started as friends with benefits (if you can call them friends), but after reuniting in Season 6, they got a little more serious. When Alex was shot, Lexie professed her love, but it turns out that she didn't mean it. And he spent the whole day thinking she was Izzie. Needless to say, they didn't last much longer.
Izzie: How do we describe this rollercoaster? Here goes nothing: After Alex didn't kiss Izzie on the first date, he lost hit shot. Then, she gave him a second shot, which he blew when he cheated on her with Olivia. THEN they both got tangled up in other people for a couple of seasons before they got together for realz in Season 5. And by for realz, we mean married. But after Izzie (sort of) beat cancer, and Alex got her fired, she left him. THEN she came back, and he told her that if she was going to leave, she needed to stay away. That was the last we saw of Izzie. Whew, we're glad that's over.
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Lucy (Rachael Taylor): His most recent dating adventure, Alex gave it a go with the hospital's newest hot blonde. But when she decided to manipulate him into snitching on Meredith (Ellen Pompeo) — think clinical trial — and then proceeded to steal his Africa fellowship, let's just say that it put a damper on the relationship.
That one patient in the bathroom at Joe's (Roxanne Hart): We all remember the moment when the lung-cancer-patient-turned-cougar invited Alex to the bathroom at Joe's … and he accepted. Classy move, Karev. Real classy.
[Insert hot blonde(s) here]: How many more women will Alex add to this list before he finally settles down? And what do you guys expect from the woman who finally makes him happy? Blonde? Big boobs? Or the exact opposite?
If we've learned anything from this trip down memory lane, it's that Alex definitely has a type: women. Oh, and he prefers that they have, you know, two X chromosomes.
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According to the new study's conclusions, published this week in Nature Geoscience magazine, supervolcanic eruptions are caused by a phenomenon called the "buoyancy effect." This occurs when the molten magma inside the mostly underground supervolcano reaches critically high pressures due to the much denser rock around it, forcing it to the surface. In tests conducted at the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility in Grenoble, France, researchers aimed to simulate the intense pressure and heat inside the caldera of a supervolcano in order to understand how it erupted. After loading synthetic magma inside a diamond chamber, they fired high-energy X-rays inside to measure the changes that occurred as the pressure inside the chamber rose. Their experiment showed that the transition from solid to liquid magma alone creates a pressure strong enough to crack more than 10 kilometers of Earth's crust above the caldera. When magma penetrates these cracks and rises to the surface, it will expand violently, causing an explosion.
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The financial consequences of a divorce judged in France can become apparent both during the divorce procedure proper, and again when the marital regime is "liquidated" and the assets divided.
Before reaching this stage, a certain number of questions should be answered:
Q: Can two non-French nationals divorce in France?
A: Yes, if both parties have their main place of residence in France, or if the place of residence of the children is France.
Q: Will French law apply to a divorce between foreigners?
A: Basically, yes. A French judge can apply a foreign law when rendering a decision. In practice however this rarely happens because the parties would need to convince the French judge of the contents of that foreign law. Most French judges will feel more comfortable working with French law.
There are basically four types of divorce procedure in France, one hostile, two amicable and one for a prolonged separation.
· The hostile procedure ("divorce pour faute") involves a lengthy, often bitter battle, to demonstrate that the other party is responsible for the breakdown in the marriage.
· The simplest, fastest divorce is the "divorce par consentement mutuel" whereby the parties agree on everything (custody of the children, contact with the other parent, asset split, etc.). Before submitting a petition to the judge, the parties will have asked a notary to draft a document showing the agreed asset split ("état liquidatif"). (Note – The notary's participation is only compulsory if the assets comprise real estate, if not the parties can draft the asset split themselves.) The judge will then simply order the divorce and rubber-stamp the asset split as submitted to him/her by the parties. If the judge considers that the asset split is unfair, he/she may refuse to approve the document – but this rarely happens in practice.
· The "divorce accepté" is put in place when the parties agree that a divorce is inevitable, but have not reached agreement on the split of assets or questions relating to the children. The judge will therefore make these decisions for them.
· A divorce procedure can now also be initiated if the couple has lived apart for two years (before 2005, the separation period was six years).
Except for the "divorce par consentement mutuel", the procedure is a two-stage procedure.
Stage one: The judge will order the divorce, determine who has custody of the children and what financial support should be paid for the children and for the "impoverished spouse".
Stage two: The notary will then proceed with the division of assets.
The party who does not have custody of the children will be ordered to pay financial support for the children even if their income is less than their former spouse's income ("contribution à l'éducation et à l'entretien des enfants").
The judge assesses the amount due by calculating the needs and expenses of both parties.
The "impoverished" spouse also has the right to ask for additional financial support for their personal benefit. The judge will be asked to determine whether the divorce will create a disparity in the financial situation of the parties.
The stereotype example is that of the successful businessman whose wife has stayed at home to look after the children. After the divorce, the businessman will still earn a more than adequate income and can look forward to retirement on a satisfactory pension (probably from private sources). His wife, will, of course be destitute and so will ask the judge to award her financial support ("prestation compensatoire").
There is no hard and fast rule for calculating the amount of this financial support. Some criteria are laid down in the Civil Code, e.g. duration of marriage, age of parties, respective income of parties, whether one party stayed at home to look after the children, etc.
Some financial guidelines have also been published, but decisions do vary between the courts.
Some clients have told me "I want half of my spouse's income", but in my experience, a French judge is more likely to award between one third and one quarter of the wealthier party's income and/or pensions for marriages of long duration (more than 20 years).
The Civil Code states that the financial support should be paid as a lump sum.
In a recent case I have dealt with, the spouse was awarded a lump sum of €200 000. Both parties were nearing retirement age at the time of the divorce, the wife had given up work to bring the children up – and the wealthier party had an income of approximately €4,000 net per month. The marriage had lasted 30 years.
When calculating the "prestation compensatoire", the judge does not normally take into account jointly held assets, i.e. even if one party has a right to half the value of a house estimated at €600, 000, that same party may still ask for the "prestation compensatoire" if they satisfy the criteria.
It is also possible to pay the "prestation compensatoire" in kind. A husband who is ordered to pay his wife €200 000 by means of financial support may reach agreement with his wife that he will relinquish his €200 000 share in their €400 000 house. Although this would enable the wife to remain in the 'family home', it could leave her capital-rich, but income-poor.
It is not the French judge's function to split assets – this is done by the notary after the divorce.
Obviously there is little difficulty in splitting jointly held assets (for example, a house held "en indivision" will be split 50/50 unless the original purchase deed indicates a different percentage holding).
It should be noted that the notary does not have judicial power. He/she can suggest the way the assets should be split, but if the parties do not reach agreement then the case will return to Court and only a judge can impose the division of assets.
The assets should be split in accordance with the matrimonial regime of the parties. However, this is easier said than done.
The marital regime normally corresponds to the regime applicable in the first country of residence after the marriage (unless the couple were obviously only living there on a short term basis), i.e. a couple who married in England and immediately moved to France to take up permanent residence will be considered to be married under the French "community" regime ("communauté légale") unless they entered into a prenuptial contract.
This regime states that anything purchased after the marriage will be considered a jointly owned asset, whereas anything purchased before will be the property of the sole purchaser. The exception to this rule is donations and legacies which will remain the sole property of the beneficiary even if they are received during the marriage.
This joint ownership rule applies even if only one spouse works and so all the assets (movables and property) have been bought from one salary only. Under French law these assets will be considered jointly owned and shared accordingly.
However, compensation may be claimed if, for example, one party sold a home purchased prior to the marriage and invested that money in the family home purchased after the marriage, i.e. if the personal contribution came to 30 % of the family home, that party would be entitled to ask the "community" to reimburse him/her 30 % of the sale value of the property on divorce.
The situation becomes more complicated if the parties consider that a foreign marital regime applies (e.g. for people who married and lived in the UK prior to moving to France). In theory the assets should be shared according to English law, which provides for equity to prevail.
To date, I have not met a French notary who has split assets after a divorce in accordance with a foreign law. Although this scenario is not impossible, it would involve demonstrating to the notary the contents of English law on asset sharing and ensuring that he/she has a good understanding of English (if the parties requested the application of English law).
In my experience, the French notary will proceed with the asset split in accordance with French law. And as long as both parties are reasonably satisfied, the question of the applicable law will not arise.
Julia Jones
Cabinet d'avocats
54 bis, rue d'Alsace Lorraine – 31 000 TOULOUSE
Tel. 05 61 57 90 86 – Fax. 05 61 22 69 66
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Cipro Side Effects
Generic Name: ciprofloxacin
Note: This page contains information about the side effects of ciprofloxacin. Some of the dosage forms included on this document may not apply to the brand name Cipro.
Not all side effects for Cipro may be reported. You should always consult a doctor or healthcare professional for medical advice. Side effects can be reported to the FDA here.
For the Consumer
Applies to ciprofloxacin: oral powder for suspension, oral tablet
Other dosage forms:
In addition to its needed effects, some unwanted effects may be caused by ciprofloxacin (the active ingredient contained in Cipro). In the event that any of these side effects do occur, they may require medical attention.
You should check with your doctor immediately if any of these side effects occur when taking ciprofloxacin:More common
- Diarrhea
- Bloody or black, tarry stools
- burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
- changes in skin color
- changes in urination
- chest pain or discomfort
- chest tightness or heaviness
- chills or fever
- clumsiness or unsteadiness
- confusion
- continuing ringing or buzzing or other unexplained noise in the ears
- coughing or spitting up blood
- dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
- fast, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse
- headache, severe and throbbing
- hearing loss
- hives or welts
- joint stiffness
- large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
- light-colored stools
- muscle pain or stiffness
- nausea and vomiting
- nightmares
- numbness of the hands
- pain in the joints
- pain or discomfort in the arms, jaw, back, or neck
- painful, red lumps under the skin, mostly on the legs
- pounding in the ears
- puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
- redness of the face, neck, arms, and occasionally, upper chest
- seizures
- severe abdominal or stomach pain, cramping, or burning
- shakiness in the legs, arms, hands, or feet
- skin rash
- swelling of the face, feet, or lower legs
- swollen, painful, or tender lymph glands in the neck, armpit, or groin
- thick, white vaginal discharge with no odor or with a mild odor
- unsteadiness, trembling, or other problems with muscle control or coordination
- unusual drowsiness, dullness, tiredness, weakness, or feeling of sluggishness
- white patches in the mouth and/or on the tongue
- yellow eyes or skin
- Acid or sour stomach
- blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
- bluish-colored lips, fingernails, or palms
- bone pain
- diarrhea, watery and severe, which may also be bloody
- difficulty with breathing, chewing, or talking
- double vision
- excessive muscle tone
- feeling of discomfort
- feeling, seeing, or hearing things that are not there
- increased sensitivity to pain
- increased sensitivity to touch
- irregular or slow heart rate
- mood changes
- nosebleeds
- rapid heart rate
- red skin lesions, often with a purple center
- sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
- unusual bleeding or bruising
- unusual excitement, nervousness, or restlessness
- vaginal yeast infection
Some of the side effects that can occur with ciprofloxacin may not need medical attention. As your body adjusts to the medicine during treatment these side effects may go away. Your health care professional may also be able to tell you about ways to reduce or prevent some of these side effects. If any of the following side effects continue, are bothersome or if you have any questions about them, check with your health care professional:Less common
- Runny nose
- sneezing
- stuffy nose
For Healthcare Professionals
Applies to ciprofloxacin: intravenous solution, oral powder for reconstitution, oral tablet, oral tablet extended release
In clinical trials with oral and parenteral ciprofloxacin (the active ingredient contained in Cipro) 49,038 patients received courses of the drug. Most side effects were described as mild to moderate, subsided soon after the drug was discontinued, and required no treatment. Oral and IV ciprofloxacin were discontinued due to side effects in 1% and 1.8% of patients, respectively. IV ciprofloxacin was most frequently (greater than 1%) associated with nausea, diarrhea, central nervous system disturbance, local IV site reactions, abnormal liver function tests, eosinophilia, headache, restlessness, and rash; the majority of which were of mild to moderate severity. The most frequently reported drug-related effects, from clinical trials of all formulations, all dosages, all drug-therapy durations, and for all indications of ciprofloxacin therapy were nausea, diarrhea, abnormal liver function tests, vomiting, and rash.
Among patients surveyed by the CDC, more than 1000 received only ciprofloxacin for inhalational anthrax postexposure prophylaxis. Gastrointestinal side effects (nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or stomach pain); neurological side effects (problems sleeping, nightmares, headache, dizziness, lightheadedness), and musculoskeletal side effects (muscle or tendon pain and joint swelling or pain) occurred more often than in previous controlled trials. This higher incidence, without a control group, may be due to reporting bias, concurrent medical conditions, other concomitant medications, emotional stress or other confounding factors, and/or a longer duration of ciprofloxacin therapy. Due to such factors, it was difficult to determine if the reported side effects were drug-related.[Ref]
Common (1% to 10%): Nausea (up to 4%), diarrhea (up to 2%), vomiting (up to 2%)
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Abdominal pain/discomfort, Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea, constipation, dyspepsia, epigastric pain, dysphagia, flatulence, gastrointestinal bleeding, ileus, intestinal perforation, elevated amylase, elevated lipase, mouth dryness, oral candidiasis, oral ulceration, painful oral mucosa, pancreatitis, pseudomembranous colitis
Rare (less than 0.1%): Elevated serum amylase
Frequency not reported: Heartburn, acid reflux, aggravated irritable bowel syndrome, lower abdominal pain
Postmarketing reports: Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea, constipation, dyspepsia, dysphagia, flatulence, gastrointestinal bleeding, ileus, intestinal perforation, elevated amylase, elevated lipase, oral and gastrointestinal moniliasis, oral candidiasis, oral ulceration, pancreatitis, pseudomembranous colitis[Ref]
The onset of pseudomembranous colitis symptoms may occur during or after antimicrobial treatment.
Extended-release ciprofloxacin (Proquin XR) reportedly has been associated with a lower incidence of gastrointestinal side effects.[Ref]
Common (1% to 10%): Rash (IV: greater than 1%)
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Rash, pruritus, urticaria, cutaneous candidiasis, erythema multiforme, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, exfoliative dermatitis, toxic epidermal necrolysis (Lyell's syndrome), increased perspiration, burning, erythema, erythema nodosum, photosensitivity/phototoxicity reaction, dry skin, maculopapular rash, skin disorder, vesiculobullous rash, hyperpigmentation, sweating
Rare (less than 0.1%): Photoinduced acute exanthematous pustulosis (at least 1 case)
Frequency not reported: Bullous pemphigoid
Postmarketing reports: Cutaneous candidiasis, erythema multiforme, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, exfoliative dermatitis, toxic epidermal necrolysis (Lyell's syndrome), increased perspiration, erythema nodosum, photosensitivity/phototoxicity reaction, hyperpigmentation, sweating, acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP)[Ref]
Photosensitivity is seen most frequently when patients are exposed to intense sun, as for example when used for the treatment or prophylaxis of traveler's diarrhea.
A 27-year-old woman with mild systemic erythematosus developed toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) after starting a second course of oral ciprofloxacin following a previous 5-day course. She developed a rash, high fever, and diarrhea after taking the second dose and presented with diffuse rash, epidermal sloughing of 60% of the skin, desquamation of the lips, shock, and respiratory distress. She died on the twenty-eighth hospital day of TEN, right ventricular failure, and acute respiratory distress syndrome. As of 2003, 9 cases of TEN, including 5 fatalities, have been reported in the literature.[Ref]
Nervous system
One survey reported 11 cases of peripheral neuropathy associated with ciprofloxacin (the active ingredient contained in Cipro) The severity ranged from mild and reversible to severe and persistent. In one case, a 44-year-old female developed numbness, allodynia, hypoesthesia, tremors, electrical and diffuse burning sensations, twitching, disorientation, visual impairment, nausea, temperature intolerance, rash, and palpitations, and remained disabled after 29 months.
Seizures have been reported in 2 patients given ciprofloxacin and foscarnet. The temporal association between the onset of seizures and drug administration suggests a possible drug interaction, although a causal relationship could not be established in either case. Ciprofloxacin and foscarnet are individually epileptogenic, and their concurrent use may potentiate the risk of seizures.[Ref]
Common (1% to 10%): Headache (up to 3%; IV: greater than 1%), dizziness (up to 2%), restlessness (IV: greater than 1%), central nervous system disturbance (IV: greater than 1%)
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Abnormal gait, ataxia, convulsive seizures (including status epilepticus), grand mal convulsion, irritability, lightheadedness, paresthesia, restlessness, syncope, tremor, weakness, unresponsiveness, tinnitus, hearing loss, bad taste, anosmia, migraine, incoordination, vertigo, taste perversion
Frequency not reported: Disturbance in attention, benign intracranial hypertension, dysesthesia, dyskinesia, neuropathy, paresis, aseptic meningitis
Postmarketing reports: Abnormal gait, ataxia, grand mal convulsion, lightheadedness, paresthesia, restlessness, unresponsiveness, agitation, hyperesthesia, hypoesthesia, tinnitus, hearing loss, taste loss, anosmia, migraine, peripheral neuropathy (may be irreversible), polyneuropathy, twitching, convulsion[Ref]
At least two cases have been reported of patients developing a cutaneous vasculitis related to ciprofloxacin (the active ingredient contained in Cipro) use. The vasculitis resolved without medical intervention following discontinuation of the drug.
Anaphylactic reactions may occur at an increased incidence among HIV-infected individuals.[Ref]
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Allergic reactions, anaphylactic reactions (including life-threatening anaphylactic shock), vasculitis, angioedema, edema (lips, face, neck, conjunctivae, hands, or lower extremities), vesicles
Frequency not reported: Allergic interstitial nephritis, lobular panniculitis, anaphylactoid reactions, necrotizing vasculitis, cutaneous vasculitis
Postmarketing reports: Allergic reactions (ranging from urticaria to anaphylactic reactions, including life-threatening anaphylactic shock), fixed eruptions, vasculitis, angioedema, edema (lips, face, neck, conjunctivae, hands, or lower extremities), vesicles, serum sickness-like reaction[Ref]
The most frequently reported changes in laboratory parameters with IV ciprofloxacin (the active ingredient contained in Cipro) included elevated ALT, AST, alkaline phosphatase, LDH, and serum bilirubin.[Ref]
Common (1% to 10%): Elevated ALT (1.9%), elevated AST (1.7%), abnormal liver function tests (up to 1.3%)
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Elevated alkaline phosphatase (0.8%), elevated LDH (0.4%), elevated serum bilirubin (0.3%), cholestatic jaundice, hepatitis, hepatic necrosis, jaundice
Rare (less than 0.1%): Elevated serum gamma glutamyltransferase
Postmarketing reports: Cholestatic jaundice, hepatitis, hepatic necrosis, hepatic failure (including fatal cases), jaundice[Ref]
The most frequently reported changes in laboratory parameters with IV ciprofloxacin (the active ingredient contained in Cipro) included elevated serum creatinine, BUN, and uric acid.
Allergic interstitial nephritis resulting in nonoliguric renal failure has been described in a number of case reports. Several of the cases have included symptoms of rash, fever, and arthralgia and have been accompanied by eosinophilia and eosinophiluria. The cases of allergic interstitial nephritis have often responded to short courses of corticosteroid therapy.[Ref]
Common (1% to 10%): Elevated serum creatinine (1.1%)
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Elevated BUN (0.9%), renal failure, interstitial nephritis, nephritis, renal calculi, abnormal kidney function
Rare (less than 0.1%): Elevated uric acid, decreased BUN, decreased uric acid
Frequency not reported: Myoglobin-associated acute kidney injury/failure
Postmarketing reports: Renal failure, interstitial nephritis, nephritis, renal calculi[Ref]
Local IV site reactions occurred more often if the infusion time was 30 minutes or less.
Injection site irritation and induration have been reported with IV infusion over less than 30 minutes or when a small vein in the back of the hand was used. The manufacturer recommends an infusion time of 1 hour.[Ref]
Common (1% to 10%): Local IV site reactions (IV: greater than 1%)
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Injection site reaction
Frequency not reported: Injection site irritation and induration with IV infusion[Ref]
The most frequently reported changes in laboratory parameters with IV ciprofloxacin (the active ingredient contained in Cipro) included elevated serum creatine phosphokinase.
Arthropathy is primarily a concern in pediatric patients. However, at least one case was described in an adult cystic fibrosis patient receiving ciprofloxacin. Although cystic fibrosis arthropathy (CFA) and hypertrophic pulmonary osteoarthropathy (HPOA) typically occur in 7% to 8% of the cystic fibrosis adult and adolescent population, the arthropathy exhibited in this patient did not resemble either. Several elements in its presentation strongly support the diagnosis of ciprofloxacin-induced arthropathy, such as: a consistent time of onset with other reported cases of suspected quinolone-induced arthropathy (usually 3 weeks after initiating therapy); a lack of history of arthralgia in the patient; reoccurrence upon rechallenge; and resolution of symptoms upon discontinuation of therapy (usually 2 weeks after termination of therapy).
Tendinitis with subsequent tendon rupture has been documented in a number of case reports. One patient with chronic renal failure developed bilateral Achilles tendon rupture after four days of ciprofloxacin therapy. Although renal transplant patients and those with end-stage renal disease tend to have an increased risk of Achilles tendinitis and rupture over the general population, quinolone use has been shown to further increase that risk (12% in quinolone-treated patients vs. 7% in nonquinolone-treated patients).
Twenty-five cases of Achilles tendon rupture have been reported to the FDA as of October 1994. Some ruptures have also occurred in the hand or shoulder. Other risk factors identified include age and corticosteroid use.[Ref]
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Jaw, arm, or back pain, neck and/or chest pain, arthralgia, back pain, joint stiffness, achiness, myasthenia gravis, muscle weakness, gout flare-up, hypertonia
Frequency not reported: Joint swelling, muscle spasms, night cramps, elevated serum creatine phosphokinase, knee inflammation, suspected cases of reversible arthropathy
Postmarketing reports: Arthralgia, joint stiffness, achiness, gout flare-up, hypertonia, myoclonus, myasthenia, exacerbation of myasthenia gravis, tendinitis, tendon rupture, myalgia[Ref]
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Angina pectoris, arrhythmia, atrial flutter, cardiac murmur, cardiopulmonary arrest, cardiovascular collapse, cerebral thrombosis, hypertension, hypotension, myocardial infarction, palpitation, phlebitis/thrombophlebitis, tachycardia, vasodilation, ventricular ectopy, bradycardia
Frequency not reported: Ventricular bigeminy, abdominal aortic bruit
Postmarketing reports: Angina pectoris, arrhythmia, atrial flutter, cardiac murmur, cardiopulmonary arrest, cardiovascular collapse, cerebral thrombosis, hypertension, hypotension, myocardial infarction, palpitation, phlebitis, tachycardia, ventricular ectopy, QT prolongation, torsade de pointes, ventricular arrhythmia, postural hypotension[Ref]
Common (1% to 10%): Eosinophilia (IV: greater than 1%)
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Lymphadenopathy, petechiae, eosinophilia (0.6%), leukopenia (0.4%), decreased blood platelets (0.1%), increased blood platelets (0.1%), pancytopenia (up to 0.1%), agranulocytosis, prolongation of prothrombin time, purpura, decreased prothrombin time
Rare (less than 0.1%): Anemia, bleeding diathesis, decreased hemoglobin, decreased leukocytes, increased atypical lymphocyte count, immature white blood cells, increased blood monocytes, leukocytosis, hemolytic anemia, elevated sedimentation rate
Frequency not reported: Decreased hematocrit, thrombocytopenia, neutropenia
Postmarketing reports: Lymphadenopathy, petechiae, pancytopenia, agranulocytosis, anemia, bleeding diathesis, marrow depression (including life-threatening), prolongation of prothrombin time, hemolytic anemia, purpura, decreased prothrombin time, life-threatening or fatal pancytopenia, methemoglobinemia, increased international normalized ratio (INR) (in patients treated with vitamin K antagonists)[Ref]
The most frequently reported changes in laboratory parameters with IV ciprofloxacin included elevated eosinophil and platelet counts, decreased platelet counts, hemoglobin and/or hematocrit.[Ref]
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Anorexia, hyperglycemia, hypoglycemia, acidosis
Rare (less than 0.1%): Elevated serum calcium, elevated serum cholesterol, elevated serum potassium, decreased serum albumin, decreased serum potassium, decreased total serum protein, decreased blood glucose
Frequency not reported: Symptomatic hypoglycemia
Postmarketing reports: Acidosis, elevated serum triglycerides, elevated serum cholesterol, elevated blood glucose, elevated serum potassium[Ref]
The most frequently reported changes in laboratory parameters with IV ciprofloxacin included elevated blood glucose and triglycerides.
Quinolone class antibiotics have been associated with symptomatic hypoglycemia.[Ref]
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Anxiety, confusion, drowsiness, depersonalization, depression (potentially culminating in self-injurious behavior, such as suicidal ideations/thoughts and attempted or completed suicide), dysphasia, hallucinations, insomnia, lethargy, manic reaction, nightmares, paranoia, phobia, toxic psychosis, abnormal dreams, somnolence
Frequency not reported: Catatonia
Postmarketing reports: Anxiety, confusion, delirium, drowsiness, hallucinations, lethargy, manic reaction, nightmares, paranoia, phobia, toxic psychosis[Ref]
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Bronchospasm, dyspnea, epistaxis, hemoptysis, hiccough, laryngeal or pulmonary edema, pleural effusion, pulmonary embolism, respiratory arrest, respiratory distress
Frequency not reported: Wheeze, cough, upper respiratory tract infection, pharyngitis, nasopharyngitis
Postmarketing reports: Bronchospasm, dyspnea, epistaxis, hemoptysis, hiccough, laryngeal or pulmonary edema, pleural effusion, pulmonary embolism, respiratory arrest, respiratory distress[Ref]
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Decreased visual acuity, blurred vision, visual disturbances (flashing lights, overbrightness of lights, change in color perception), chromatopsia, diplopia, nystagmus, eye pain
Frequency not reported: Cataracts, multiple punctate lenticular opacities
Postmarketing reports: Decreased visual acuity, blurred vision, visual disturbances (flashing lights, overbrightness of lights, change in color perception), chromatopsia, nystagmus[Ref]
Quinolone class antibiotics have been associated with cataracts and multiple punctate lenticular opacities.[Ref]
Crystalluria has been reported in patients with alkaline urine and does not necessarily lead to nephrotoxicity. At physiological urinary pH, the risk of crystalluria is considered minor.[Ref]
Common (1% to 10%): Vaginal moniliasis (up to 2%)
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Albuminuria, breast pain, candiduria, cylindruria, crystalluria, frequent urination, gynecomastia, hematuria, hemorrhagic cystitis, polyuria, urethral bleeding, urinary retention, vaginitis, dysmenorrhea
Frequency not reported: Urinary tract infection, fungal vaginosis, bacterial vaginitis, dysuria, abnormal urine odor, female genital pruritus, vaginal infection, urinary frequency, micturition urgency
Postmarketing reports: Albuminuria, candiduria, frequent urination, gynecomastia, hemorrhagic cystitis, polyuria, urethral bleeding, urinary retention, vaginal candidiasis, vaginal pruritus, vaginal moniliasis[Ref]
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Pain, foot pain, extremity pain, fever, chills, flushing, swelling, malaise, asthenia, thirst
Rare (less than 0.1%): Serum phenytoin alteration, Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction (at least 1 case)
Frequency not reported: Fatigue, suprapubic pain, rigors, tenderness, fungal infection, increased body temperature, elevated serum theophylline
Postmarketing reports: Fever, chills, flushing, serum phenytoin alteration, pain (arm, back, breast, chest, epigastric, eye, extremities, foot, jaw, neck, oral mucosa)[Ref]
The most frequently reported changes in laboratory parameters with IV ciprofloxacin included elevated serum theophylline (in patients receiving theophylline concomitantly).
Oral ciprofloxacin has been associated with a case of Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction, characterized by hypotension, tachycardia, and disseminated intravascular coagulation, in a 14-year-old female with tickborne relapsing fever.[Ref]
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Yearly Archive for 2009
Why didn't this happen in Seattle?: Cantrell, Cornell join Pearl Jam on stage in LA
In case you missed the news, Pearl Jam performed in LA last night and a few special guests dropped by for unexpected cameos. [Read More]
PHOTOS: Fresh Espresso, Visqueen, Hallways and more from Seattle Weekly's Reverb Festival
Seattle Weekly's third annual Reverb Festival, which featured more than 63 local acts spread across multiple locations in Ballard, happened last Saturday. Ear Candy sent local photographer David Lichterman to capture the action. His photos will be featured on Ear Candy throughout the coming days. Here's his first batch of images, featuring Fresh Espresso, Visqueen, Hallways and more. [Read More]
REVIEW: Bob Dylan plays guitar, kicks off tour at the Moore Theatre
I recently reviewed folk legend Bob Dylan's tour kickoff at the Moore Theatre for local news Web site Crosscut. It's one of my favorite pieces I've written this year. Click here to give it a read. [Read More]
More money for beer! Details on The Hold Steady's free Seattle concert
Craig Finn at the UW HUB Nov. 2007/Photo by Travis Hay [Read More]
PHOTOS: The Blakes CD release show at Neumos
Two great local bands, The Blakes and The Purrs, played Neumos Tuesday night. The show was to celebrate the upcoming release of The Blakes' second record, Souvenir. It's a dirty, garage-rock sex record. Ear Candy sent Alex Crick to the show to capture the action with his camera. Here's what he saw. [Read More]
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By Gerry J. GilmoreAmerican Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Feb. 18, 2005 The State Department's $5.6-billion budget supplemental request now before Congress "is absolutely critical to our national security," America's top diplomat noted at a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing Feb. 17.
With most of the money earmarked for initiatives in Afghanistan and Iraq, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice told committee members the supplemental funds will "ensure that we are able to respond speedily and effectively to the needs of our steadfast coalition partners in the war on terror."
Rice said the money would be used to aid newly elected governments in Afghanistan and Iraq "who are seeking our stabilizing assistance to move forward with reforms, and to the men, women and children swept up in humanitarian emergencies."
The request contains about $2.2 billion in international affairs funds earmarked for President Hamid Karzai's Afghan government, Rice said. Some $265 million of that money would be used to train public officials, she noted, as well as to "increase the participation of women in public life."
About $800 million would be applied "to improve the lives of Afghan citizens," Rice said, through infrastructure rehabilitation and improvement projects, including work on building schools, roads and health clinics.
Rice noted that $500,000 is earmarked for counternarcotics efforts in Afghanistan, whose poppy crops produce much of the world's supply of opium. That money, she said, would be divided among anti-drug public information, law enforcement, alternative livelihoods, interdiction, and eradication initiatives.
Another $400 million would go to the Afghan police, Rice said, so "they can increasingly assume responsibility for their own nation's security."
And, about $60 million is set aside, she said, to fund operating and security costs at the U.S. Embassy in the Afghan capital Kabul.
About $1.4 billion is earmarked for State Department-affiliated projects in Iraq, Rice noted. Of that, she said around $658 million will go toward the construction of a new U.S. Embassy in Baghdad, and another $690 million is earmarked to cover embassy support and security costs.
Rice said the State Department also wants $150 million to be used in Pakistan for improving its border security and increasing interoperability between U.S. and Pakistani forces.
Another $200 million is earmarked for Jordan, she said, to provide economic and military assistance and to bolster that nation's counter terrorism and border security efforts.
Rice also wants $400 million for those U.S. partners in the global war against terrorist that have experienced "financial and military hardships" while contributing to coalition efforts. She said half of that money would be used to bolster security for U.S. allies that have deployed troops to Afghanistan and Iraq. The other half, she added, would be used to provide economic assistance for U.S. allies.
Another $17 million in supplemental funding, Rice said, would go toward establishing the new Office of the Coordinator for Reconstruction and Stabilization, which would coordinate overseas post-conflict and stabilization efforts.
Rice said about $700,000 of the State Department's supplement is earmarked for tsunami relief efforts, and another $242 million is set aside to meet emergency humanitarian needs caused by the Darfur crisis in Sudan.
Another $780 million, Rice said, would pay the U.S. portion of assessed costs of U.N. Security Council-sponsored missions in Sudan/Darfur, the Ivory Coast, Haiti and Burundi.
And $200 million of President Bush's $350 million pledge to be used to help Palestinians rebuild their infrastructure is contained in the State Department's supplemental request, Rice pointed out.
Rice said $60 million is earmarked for Ukraine's new leadership so that that country can further develop its march toward democracy.
America's diplomats need the appropriate resources "to act swiftly and effectively," Rice told the committee.
"The supplemental funding that we are seeking will help us to do just that," she said.


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Timothy "Tim" Johnson says he was fired from his position as executive vice president of Louisiana College because he filed a whistleblower complaint against school president Joe Aguillard.
"It is a result of my filing a whistleblower complaint," Johnson said in an interview with The Town Talk.
Johnson said he was notified May 17 that his contract with LC would not be renewed when it expired July 31. Johnson now is working part-time as a pastor in North Louisiana.
Johnson spoke to The Town Talk this past week for the first time since controversy erupted in February on the campus of the private Baptist school. Under school policy, Johnson was prohibited from speaking to the media while he was under contract to the school without first obtaining Aguillard's permission.


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I reread this so many times but couldn't understand it. 64kb is okay then right? I mean before GameCube I'm sure most people were using 64kb. I've used it and worked great. Before then I would use WBFS which was way back in the beginning. Regardless though, I formatted the hard drive to 32kb (: it's good to know that that is the way to go. As far as the whole corruption goes, no one has any clue? I mean it has had to happen to someone else because it happened to me thrice.Originally Posted by nightstah
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A description of the location, appearance, and any other pertinent or interesting background information goes here. Be sure to note the zone and subzone where the object can be found. If there are any quests involved with the object, you may want to describe the story behind them briefly.
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Most objects can be activated in some way, either to cause an event to occur or to gain an item. In this section, detail how to activate the object and the results of the activation. For example, note if the player must be on a certain quest or have a certain item to activate the object; whether they right click the object or a special item in their inventory; and describe any event that may occur after the object is activated.
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If the object is lootable, list what specific item drops from it here - do not note world drops in the case of chests, just note that it is a chest and contains items, and perhaps their average item level.
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Gabon: Nyembwe Chicken
My parents being from North Africa, I enjoyed the cuisine from the Maghreb during my entire childhood. While Tunisia, Algeria and Morocco are part of the African continent, their cuisines do not share much with the countries on the other side of the Sahara.
If my memory serves me correctly, this was the first time I cooked authentic sub-Saharan African cuisine. This adventure began as I was looking for places where I could find the ingredients typical of this cuisine. If this is an easy task in France, a country where many immigrants from former colonies such as Gabon reside, it is definitely not easy in a city like Los Angeles.
After some research, I found a small African supermarket in a neighborhood that I rarely frequent. On a rainy Friday afternoon two weeks ago, I decided to pay them a visit. There, I discovered a fairly small market with a rather limited selection but that still carried all the basic ingredients of African cuisine. I had already decided to cook chicken Nyembwe before I went there so I grabbed a can of "Sauce Graine" (palm butter) and a bottle of palm oil. Palm butter is a paste made from palm nuts (fruit of the African palm). The nuts are cooked before being crushed in a mortar. I'm sure there are still women making their own palm butter in Africa, but it is just as easy to buy it pre-made, the same way we buy peanut butter here in the US. Palm oil is a red-colored oil extracted from the same African palm tree.
I had to linger at least an hour in this small supermarket. There I met Sam, the owner from Liberia and Ghana (son of the original owner who opened the store there more than 30 years ago). Sam was a huge help. While the store was not busy, he gave me a tour and took the time to explain all the ingredients to me and more importantly gave me ideas for recipes in which these spices or other ingredients were used. So I stocked up on spices, canned goods and other ingredients to prepare my next African recipes.
Before leaving, Sam was kind enough to give me two kola nuts. He told me that these nuts should be chewed as is and that they have stimulant virtues. I have had cola drinks for 40 years but this was the first time I saw raw kola nut. It is true that a subtle flavor of cola emanated from those nuts but they clearly didn't have the typical cola taste when I chewed on them. Another interesting experience that I would not have lived without 196 flavors …
Nyembwe chicken is the national dish of Gabon. Nyembwe means palm oil in the Bantu language of Myene. It is also the national dish of the Republic of Congo, the Democratic Republic of Congo (formerly Zaire) and Angola under different names. It also comes in a few variations in across Western Africa as well as Central Africa. It can be served with white rice, plantain, pounded yam or cassava.
The chicken used in this recipe is often smoked. As I enjoy challenges, I decided to smoke chicken for the first time. I will long remember the experience. I was on the phone with my friends Vera and Joanne and they followed the smoking of the chicken with me live via webcam!
Smoked Chicken RecipeRecipe
– 1 whole chicken
– 2 cups of wood chips (apple wood, hickory or other)
– 1 can of beer (or other)
– Tin foil
Place wood chips on two sheets of tin foil. Close the tin foil to form pockets. Poke a few holes.
Open the can of beer and drink (or empty) half of its content. I personally would never waste beer so it ended up in my stomach. Place the chicken on the can. Salt and pepper.
It is possible to smoke the chicken with a gas or charcoal BBQ. The key is to follow the instructions below:
(1) Place the wood chips pouches in direct contact with the heat. With my gas BBQ, I lifted the grate and placed each pocket directly on the burners on each side of the BBQ.
(2) Place the chicken in the middle of the BBQ.
(3) Depending on the number of burners available, leave at least the left and right on (medium heat)
(4) Close the BBQ and seal any vents with aluminum to create a smokehouse
Maintain a temperature of about 300 F (150 C). After 1h30, check if the chicken is cooked. It must reach an internal temperature of 165 F (80 C).
Chicken Nyembwe Recipe
– 1 smoked chicken, boneless
– ½ box of palm butter (sauce graine)
– Red palm oil
– 2 onions, chopped
– 3 cloves of garlic, pressed
Pour palm butter in a skillet. Add a glass of water and heat over medium heat. Skim oil which forms at the surface after a few minutes. Continue to cook over medium heat.
Meanwhile, heat red palm oil in another pan. Add the onion. Sauté for 6-8 minutes. Add garlic and chicken. Sauté for a few minutes.
Add chicken to palm butter. Stir and continue to cook for a few minutes.
I served the nyembwe chicken with fried plantains. Cut plantain slices of about 1/2 inch (1 cm). Deep fry in hot oil for 5 minutes. Turn over and continue to fry for 2-3 minutes. Arrange on a plate covered with paper towel. Salt right away.
I also served the chicken with a typical African side: pounded white yam. Traditionally, this is done by boiling yam and pounding for a long time while incorporating water to make a stretchy texture. I adopted the easy way out and I mixed pounded yam flour with water (which is probably what most Africans do today).


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The state Department of Environmental Protection has posted new data on radiation from the Japan nuclear accident in New Jersey's environment [1].
Results of air and rainwater testing have shown radiation levels far below any public health concern, according to the DEP.
Radiation was detected in one raw milk sample at levels far below public health concern and not in any pasteurized milk samples, according to the DEP.
The agency says it has resumed its routine sampling schedule because of "declining radiation levels related to the Japanese nuclear incident."
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Betsy Hornik's Event Journal
From the Top NPR Concert Taping
Saturday February 8, 2014 / 7:30pmFrom the Top NPR Concert Taping
2 tickets
How was your experience?
Seeing a taping of "From The Top" is always a fun experience. NEC's Jordan Hall is a great space to hear music and the children who perform for this radio show know how to create great music. Perfect match. Our seats, selected by Goldstar, were not the best but in an intimate space such as Jordan Hall, it didn't matter as much as it might have otherwise.