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AkzoNobel has inaugurated a €90-million ($116.9 million) chemicals plant at Jupiá, Brazil, supplying the Eldorado Brasil cellulose pulp mill, which is the biggest in the world, the company said today. Operated by AkzoNobel's pulp and performance chemicals business, the Jupiá facility represents one of AkzoNobel's largest investments in Latin America. It will supply, store, and handle all chemicals for the 1.5-million m.t./year Eldorado mill under an agreement that runs for the next 15 years. The project marks a significant step in...
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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A jury has acquitted a former school counselor of rape and indecent assault charges.
Scott M. Muir, 38, of Stockbridge was found not guilty after 2 1/2 hours of deliberation in Berkshire Superior Court on Tuesday of five counts of rape of a child with force and 14 counts of indecent assault and battery on a child under 14.
The charges date back to when he was a school counselor at the Stockbridge Plain School between 2003 and 2006. Five girls, between the ages of 8 and 10, claimed to have been sexually assaulted by Muir.
Muir was charged with the crimes in April of 2012. At the time of the charges, he held municipal jobs including Stockbridge's emergency management director and facilities manager, and was a member of the Board of Health and an emergency medical technician with the Lee Volunteer Ambulance Service.
Muir pleaded not guilty to all counts. In the trial that began last week, several of the alleged victims, now in their late teens, testified that Muir had fondled them. However, an internal investigation could substantiate the complaints made at the time.
The investigation was conducted by state police detectives assigned to the district attorney's office.
A fire on Clark Road destroyed the enclosed sunroom of a residential home.
STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. — A fire that destroyed the back of a Clark Road home on Tuesday afternoon was contained with the aide of firefighters from four departments.
Stockbridge Fire Chief Ernest "Chuck" Cardillo said the blaze at the home was reported by a neighbor at around 3:15 p.m. Fortunately, he said, no one was in the house when the fire broke out.
"The daughter had just gotten dropped off from school and she didn't even go into the house because she saw the fire," Cardello said. "I think the neighbor saw it at the same time because that's when we got the call. We were able to contain the fire within 20 or 30 minutes."
Although the cause has not been determined, Cardello said it began on the enclosed back porch, or sunroom, and spread upwards into the attic. A pellet stove was in the room but was not being used.
"Actually the homeowner told us that he had just finished building the porch not too long ago," he said. "There's a significant amount of damage but fortunately the house wasn't totaled. It can be rebuilt and no one was hurt."
Trucks from Lee, Lenox and Great Barrington were called in to assist and the Lee Ambulance was also called in to stay on standby.
Cardello said the muddy road, which is located in a swampy area, did present problems for fire trucks that had to back out upon leaving the scene.
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Summer Hiatus: PHD has been on Summer Hiatus while Jorge finishes the new PHD Movie. Thanks for your patience! More frequent comic updates coming soon! The PHD Movie 2 OFFICIAL TRAILER: is out!! To watch it, click here or click below:
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Exelon Corporation (Exelon) (NYSE: EXC) today announced the consideration to be paid in the previously announced cash tender offer for any and all of its outstanding $500,000,000 6.75% Senior Notes due May 1, 2011 (CUSIP No. 30161N AA 9). Simultaneously,
CHICAGO (Sept. 22, 2009) – Exelon Corporation (Exelon) (NYSE: EXC) today announced the consideration to be paid in the previously announced cash tender offer for any and all of its outstanding $500,000,000 6.75% Senior Notes due May 1, 2011 (CUSIP No. 30161N AA 9). Simultaneously, Exelon Generation Company, LLC (Generation) announced the consideration to be paid in the previously announced cash tender offer for any and all of its outstanding $699,975,000 6.95% Senior Notes due June 15, 2011 (CUSIP No. 30161M AB 9).
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The purchase price payable in each offer for Senior Notes was determined in the manner described in the Offer to Purchase for those Senior Notes by reference to a fixed spread of 25 basis points or 0.25% over the yield to maturity for (i) the Exelon 6.75% Senior Notes due May 1, 2011 based on the bid-side price of the 0.875% U.S. Treasury Bond due April 30, 2011 and (ii) the Generation 6.95% Senior Notes due June 15, 2011 based on the bid-side price of the 0.875% U.S. Treasury Bond due May 31, 2011. In addition to the purchase price, Exelon and Generation will also pay accrued and unpaid interest on Senior Notes purchased up to, but not including, the settlement date. The settlement date for each offer is expected to be one business day following the expiration of that offer.
Each offer will expire at midnight, New York City time, on September 22, 2009, unless extended or earlier terminated. Holders of the Senior Notes are urged to read carefully the applicable Offer to Purchase and Letter of Transmittal before making any decision with respect to the offer.
For additional information regarding the terms of either tender offer, please contact: Barclays Capital Inc. at 800-438-3242 (toll free) or 212-528-7581 (collect) or Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated at 800-624-1808 (toll free) or 212-761-5384 (collect). Requests for documents and questions regarding the tender of notes may be directed to the Information Agent at 800-859-8508 (toll free) or 212-269-5550 (collect).
The respective obligations of Exelon and Generation to accept any notes tendered and to pay the applicable consideration for those notes are set forth solely in the applicable Offer to Purchase and related Letter of Transmittal.
This news release is not an offer to purchase or a solicitation of acceptance of either tender offer. Exelon and Generation may, subject to applicable law, amend, extend or terminate its offer. None of Exelon, Generation, the dealer managers, the information agent or the tender agent makes any recommendations as to whether holders of the notes should tender their notes pursuant to the offers.
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This press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which are subject to risks and uncertainties. The factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements include those discussed herein as well as those discussed in (1) Exelon's 2008 Annual Report on Form 10-K in (a) ITEM 1A. Risk Factors, (b) ITEM 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and (c) ITEM 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data: Note 18; (2) Exelon's Second Quarter 2009 Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q in (a) Part II, Other Information, ITEM 1A. Risk Factors and (b) Part I, Financial Information, ITEM 1. Financial Statements: Note 14; and (3) other factors discussed in filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) by Exelon Corporation and Exelon Generation Company, LLC. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which apply only as of the date of this press release. Neither of the Companies undertakes any obligation to publicly release any revision to its forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this press release.
Exelon Corporation is one of the nation's largest electric utilities with approximately 5.4 million customers and $19 billion in annual revenues. Exelon Generation Company has one of the industry's largest portfolios of electricity generation capacity, with a nationwide reach and strong positions in the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic. Exelon Corporation distributes electricity to approximately 5.4 million customers in Illinois and Pennsylvania and natural gas to approximately 485,000 customers in southeastern Pennsylvania. Exelon is headquartered in Chicago and trades on the NYSE under the ticker EXC.


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A college in Florida shut down an informal Bible study at one of its dorms hosted by a student leader with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, the same group that the school "de-recognized" in late February for running afoul of the its non-discrimination policy. A student leader for InterVarsity, which has had a presence on the campus of Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida, for nearly four decades, was meeting quietly with three students in a commons area of Ward Hall when he was informed by one of the dorm's resident assistants that he would no longer be allowed in the dorm to conduct Bible studies.
Greg Jao, InterVarsity's national field director, said the student leader was called outside, where he was told that the Christian group's representatives "were no longer allowed inside the dorm — even with the express consent of the students to do Bible studies. They said it was because InterVarsity was no longer a registered student group on campus."
InterVarsity recently lost its official campus recognition because Rollins officials said the group violated the school's non-discrimination policy by requiring its leaders to embrace biblical Christianity. Such a stand would require the leaders to reject certain personal behaviors, such as homosexuality. InterVarsity asked the school for an exemption to the policy because of its unique religious mission, but was denied.
Rollins officials insist that leadership positions in campus organizations must be open to all students — an absurd policy when it comes to religious groups that embrace certain convictions that are crucial to their existence. InterVarsity "exists to promote a religious viewpoint," explained Jao to Fox News. "To say, 'Well, any student, in theory, should be eligible to lead that religious group,' makes no sense whatsoever."
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Source(July 14, 1955, ch. 360, title II, § 204, as added Pub. L. 89–272, title I, § 101(8),Oct. 20, 1965, 79 Stat. 994; amended Pub. L. 90–148, § 2,Nov. 21, 1967, 81 Stat. 500; Pub. L. 91–604, § 7(b),Dec. 31, 1970, 84 Stat. 1694; Pub. L. 95–95, title II, § 218(b),Aug. 7, 1977, 91 Stat. 761.)
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1977—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 95–95struck out "paragraph (1), (2), (3), or (4)" after "restrain violations of".
1970—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 91–604inserted reference to par. (4) of section 7522 (a) of this title.
1967—Pub. L. 90–148reenacted section without change.
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March 19, 2010 - Two Ringling College Fine Arts students had their work chosen for the Embracing Differences project. Only 39 total pieces were selected for the Embracing Differences project – a project designed to demonstrate the ways that diversity enriches lives.
Artist: Blair Whiteford, '13, Fine Arts
Topic: Genocide
Artist quote: "When genocide occurs there is often anonymity in the vastness of statistical casualties. I wanted to show specific faces of genocide to express to the viewer that there is a human being behind every single number in the vast genocides that have taken place around the world. I urge the viewer to see the faces of the people who have died in such vast numbers. I don't want them to lose their identity."
Artist: Alissa Herman, '13, Fine Arts
Topic: Tolerance
Artist quote: "Without tolerance the world would be in constant chaos. There would be conflict with everyone's opinions and cooperation would be impossible. With tolerance, the world is able to work together peacefully for common goals. We can be altogether happier without the constant friction of differences in our beliefs. We can share our beliefs and gain more knowledge of one another objectively, thus creating a mutual understanding of the world and greater cultural awareness. Tolerance is the only way to achieve peace in the world."
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What should it cost? How secure should it be ? For Hurricanes,Earthquakes? Home invasion? Should it be self contained? Should it last more than 3 years? Can it be converted as the country is rebuilt? How simple and reliable should the systems be?( water,lighting,sanitation,cooking,beds,) Can it be shipped in mass quantities? Can it be built in Haiti by Hatians? These are the questions we should be asking. Please watch the presentation. Gary firstname.lastname@example.com
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Well Gary, I, along with my partners, have designed a home that is, yes, earthquake proof to over 7.5, Hurricane resistant to wind loads in excess of 130+ mph, or more. Solar powered, Geo Thermal air conditioned, and can be built normally for around $12,000 including slab foundation. Build in about 3-4 days, move in. The amazing thing is, we have been trying to get into Haiti to build this Haiti House, for many many months. We have engineered and invested thousands of hours and money. We are coming to Haiti soon to start building and giving these home away. It's been tough. We were trying our best to get government funding along with donations through our Mission web site. Unfortunately, the hard costs are real. The people are living in the streets or in tents for over two years now. In a world where we should be able to get a country under control, meaning that the people are safe from disease, and have food, clean water, etc etc. WTF is going on in this country. We, my group, has been working in Haiti for almost 18 years. Feeding thousands of children every day. Yes for a long time. The mission has built many buildings, churches and schools. With no help from the government, but lots of help from those Haitian people who care. We want so bad to get in country again and start building these homes that are going to last at least 20-30 years with minimum upkeep. You know, paint the place every couple of years. Do not let garbage pile up around the place. It is a strong safe home. I see what you have got there. It is a great idea. Can get them into country and placed at a decent cost. Obviously shipping containers are indestructable. As an emergency home, I think they are great. But I do not know about living in them as they will contain heat like an oven. Unless of course, you do major insulation and also a geothermal airconditioning system. How much do they cost? Really, I do like the idea. It is very good. I am just concerned about the future of this design when or if it is not kept up and begins to deteriorate. I really think you have a great project going on with this. I just am concerned about the installation process with regard to positioning around the towns and or countryside. maybe I don't know what I am saying. I have been buidling for 38 years and devote my life now to hazard zone construction issues. Yet, dealing with the Haitian Government is like dealing with some other "dealers" I knew as a young man. Oh well. God Bless You, and those who are trying their best to make Haiti a better place to live. We have to do something or the people who make Haiti what it is and should be will die off. I will stop my diatribe now as it is late in the nite, and I could go on for hours. Greg, nice stuff. OK, no hard feelings. Check out RescueHaiti.com and our buildings. Not too shabby my friend. We love the country and the people. WE all need to work together in the end of the day. So have a great day!
Hi Gary, nice to get your reply. Feel free to check out our site, RescueHaiti.com and you will see our buildings there. Our people have been down there for almost 18 years building churches , schools and other structures and feeding about 3-4000 children a day. But since the Earthquake, it is just as you said, government intervention and caos. I have close contact with some government people and town officials in country, but it has been one problem after another. That is why we are getting our own money together and going to probably build a handfull of houses up in the hills outside of Port O Prince and another location yet to be determined. I do talk frequently with certain officials which I cannot disclose for their safety. The government has given out billions of dollars to NGO's, which in turn have given large kickbacks from what I have heard. When the last Prime Minister asked for clarification of costs and money , I believe he was forced out as they didn't want to show funds were being misappropriated. Oh well, I worry myself and we only want to help those in need. And give our buildings away. We were asked in the beginning to build another school and university building, but after trying to negotiate, it just feels impossible. It is just apparent that the government does not care about the people. They leave them to die in the streets. Just wait till this summer gets going. Feel free to contact on email@example.com later, Peter - One more thing, even the Red Cross and other NGO's were found to only work 1-2 days a week, stay in the best hotels, pay there people $2-300pr day along with buying new Land Rovvers at $80K a pop. Think about it. Then they pay locals, $2-5 pr day to work. They went through millions of dollars and are pulling out, along with dozens of other NGO's. Too much greed my friend. God Bless!
Don't get me wrong, I hate corruption.
But those in government, joined government, to advance their own interests. This is a cultural bias, a thinking that position is an accomplishment in itself, and that having that position provides a means to helping those who you love most, your family. It is costly to run for office, or even to get appointed to an office, those funds would not be "invested" if some rewards were not promised.
Government jobs in Haiti do not pay well or consistently. Often, there is a payment required by another office holder to even process a salary due.
This is the system that those in Haiti designed for their own government. I suggest that no reasonably intelligent adult Haitian citizen does not know the full in and out of how and why government works there.
For foreigners to enter and then complain that nothing gets done without grease, ignores the hard work of those in control.
I suggest that no foreigner or foreign group could rid any developing nation of the thinking that those in power should not use that power to enrich themselves, or, that those who need the permission of those in power could not pay the required "fees" to accomplish, life's goals.
IF you are to succeed, I suggest you get with the program, attempt to become an "insider" by making friends with those in power, and make appropriate payments, to help those whom you want to target. You are a foreigner, so, you have access to larger cash reserves than locals, and as such will be required to pay larger fees.
This is the system in place, I think you already know it, it is their country, it is useless and counter productive to import your value system along with your money.
Tom & Gary, we are in direct connection for the past 18 years. It is a situation that with donated funds, the government and other NGO's are not providing what the funds are designated for. Of course some palms need to be greased. But not to the point of 90-95 percent. It is obvious that even the NGO's are not providing the services that they stated they were going to do. When we provide systems and production in country, more than 90-95% goes to the people. Not 5-10% like the NGO's and the government. It is completely rediculous that 500,000 plus people are living in tent cities and starving and suffering from colerea and other diseases that as it turns out, were brought in by other countries workers. They built their latrines to flow into the streams so their shit is running downstream where children are playing and women are washing their clothes. You know what, go to YouTube and watch a video by Al Jezzera Radio, Haiti. Can't recall the exact name, but it is 47 minutes. It will shock you. This guy was on the ground 6 hours after the quake. First responders were UN military. Instead of Medical it was military scare operation for 24 - 48 hours. Leaving people to die in the streets, or buried in the rouble. And not much has changed. Check it out my friends. We are probably going down on April 24 and will be doing recon for our construction projects. We are being held back from bringing med supplies that were donated, and construction equipment that was donated, bulldozers, backhoes, boom trucks. It's the ignorance of the system that when someone will give it to you for free, the government still won't allow it. Totally unreal BS. God Bless Haiti! We will prevail in the end. Later. Guys Peter
I agree with your assesment...The US should have taken the lead with the military being there. the port should have been taken over with people that could have run the show correctly.Non Haitians. Knowing the corruption level is the biggest reason not to let Haition officials run operations. The US could very easy take control of the relief operations and stabalize the situation . Haitis Goverment should not have direct power or control of any of the money . Lives are more important than diplomacy. Haiti would have to bow to our athority untill the crisis has become normal. Gary. The US carries a big stick when it has to..
another thankless job for the Americans, huh?
From histories writings. The problems with Haiti started once it recieved its independence from france. Haiti was shunned by the global powers of the day and was not allowed to trade around the world.At one time Haiti could have done better for itself. That brings us to present day. On the contrary . America had much to do with the present condition of Haiti today. Simple as it may seem . A strong administrator,with lots of common sense,and a desire to do good is all it would take. You wouldnt let your 2 year old run your finances. Haiti at this time is not capable of doing the right thing for its population. Dying and desperste people are the focus of our aid. We all agree that the house is burning down. Someone sold the firetruck on its way to the fire. Gary.
Well, we are heading down to Haiti on May 10th. Hoping to meet with Govrnmt officials and a couple of Mayors up the mountain. We have had plans to build numerous solar and geo thermal housing structures there. With that, we have been held in limbo for months due to the funding issues. We got our suppliers to donate the first few buildings with all amenities at no cost. But are afraid of having these products confiscated upon arrival. Even though my partner has been working in relief efforts in Haiti of over 18 years, building churches and schools, we are concerned that the government is so bad now that we would or could lose our equipment. We worked for three months solid on preparing to go down there in February. But realized that we may run into problems. The other issue is that now most of the NGO's are pulling out, may make the government see that they better work with organizations like ours to make things happen. We are only out to help the people. We are building new Earthquake Proof housing. Constructed in a few days with hiring local people. We could build complete towns in a couple of months. Giving the homes away to those who work on the homes. And yet, with all the "BILLIONS" of dollars they have stashed away, they won't budge for anyone. This is absolutely crazy. The country of Haiti will disolve into total caos if they do not do something now. I had a conversation with my partner regarding the possibility of a civil unrest or other violent action down there. I do not want to be stuck there for that. We only want to help. Something is rotten in Haiti and I hope it gets cut out and thrown away so it can heal properly. I am praying everyday for God to make His power become evident and allow us to get to work down there. It's just mind boggling that they have let it go this long. Later guys. Peter
if you have financing ready for your project. I can do my best to have you meet with some very relevant ppl in the government. Send me a private message for more info.
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In the developer portal for the Advertising Service, on the Ad Feeds tab, you can configure the ad networks that your applications use to retrieve ads. You can create configurations that apply to specific applications or to all of your applications.
In each configuration, you can choose which ad networks your applications send requests to, and what request percentage to use for each ad network. The request percentage specifies how many ads are requested from a particular ad network. For example, if you specify two ad networks for your application with request percentages of 80% and 20%, respectively, then 80% of your application's ad requests are sent to the first ad network, and 20% of the ad requests are sent to the second ad network.
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The Student Health Center helps keep students physically and emotionally healthy so they can perform at their best. Professionals available include physicians, nurse practitioners, chiropractors, counselors, nurses, health education, and clerical support staff. The licensed professionals evaluate and treat minor, temporary physical and emotional conditions that require short term care. Visit us on the east end of campus near the pedestrian bridge connecting to parking lot "F". If you require further information or need assistance, please call us at ext. 4400.
All information is confidential and available only to the patient with few exceptions mandated by law.
Health Fair
Mt. SAC students and employees are invited to attend the 2015 Health Fair on Wednesday October 21 between 10am and 2pm , presented by the Student Health Center. There will be free screenings for HIV, BMI (Body Mass Index), Flu Shots , and help with Medi-Cal applications and annual renewals. We'll also have raffles and prizes!
Sexual Violence Awareness
www.notalone.gov Together against sexual assault. Information for college students, resources on responding, and preventing sexual assaults on college campuses.
Circle of 6 is a free app that prevents violence before it happens. Visit the webpage to learn more and download the free app to your smartphone.
Flu vaccine will be offered on October 21, 2015 to all adults over the age of 18. Please see attached flu vaccine flyer for more information.
(Hours subject to change)
Monday - Thursday: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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SOUTHFIELD, Michigan —The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) have named Andrew Gerhart of Lawrence Technological University the 2010 Michigan Professor of the Year.
He was selected from hundreds of top professors in the United States in the annual competition that is the only national program to recognize excellence in undergraduate teaching and mentoring.
CASE and the Carnegie Foundation have been partners in offering the U.S. Professors of the Year awards program since 1981. Two preliminary panels of judges selected 100 finalists in the competition for the national professor of the year awards in four categories. The top candidate from each state was selected as professor of the year for that state. This year, there are 38 state winners.
An associate professor in the A. Leon Linton Department of Mechanical Engineering, Gerhart has taught at Lawrence Tech since 2002. A remarkably active teacher and researcher, he has been nationally recognized for papers and presentations about improving the educational process, and has written undergraduate textbook problems and web-based tutorials for national publishers.
He holds three degrees, all in mechanical engineering, including a BS from the University of Evansville, an MS from the University of Wyoming, and PhD from the University of New Mexico.
He studied fluid dynamics for four years at Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, N.M.
Gerhart coordinates 12 courses in the College of Engineering and has developed eight new courses. He established a new minor in Aeronautical Engineering and two certificate programs in Energy and Environmental Management and Aeronautical Engineering. Thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and aeronautics are among the subjects he teaches.
He is the faculty advisor for the SAE Aero Design team that has twice finished in the top ten in the national competition sponsored by SAE International. He also chairs Lawrence Tech's Leadership Curriculum and Implementation Committee.
Earlier this year, Gerhart received Lawrence Tech's Henry B. and Barbara J. Horldt Excellence in Teaching Award. In June, he won the Engineering Society of Detroit Outstanding Council Leadership Award from the Young Engineers Council.
Matthew Greer, a former student now with Lockheed Martin Aeronautics who wrote to support Gerhart's nomination, said, "Dr. Gerhart's class was not about getting the correct answer, but rather, comprehending why you were using a certain formula or model to come to a conclusion. In industry, this is an invaluable skill to have already mastered, because one must be able to understand and apply the tools at hand to solve problems effectively and efficiently.
Gerhart has said that a professor should be approachable, personable, and accessible. He makes a point of speaking to students before, after, and between classes about things they are interested in, "even if way off the topic of school studies."
"It is important to gain the trust of the student, because I set expectations high, but reachable. I have found that if students trust that the expectations are reachable, they will rise to the challenge that they are given," he said.
He stresses the importance of giving students regular feedback on their progress, and urges professors to elicit feedback from students in order to improve future courses. Professors also should continually take advantage conferences, teaching seminars, and workshops that focus on improving student learning and incorporate new proven methods in their classroom presentation.
"It is not a professor's job to just teach, but to facilitate student learning," Gerhart said. "It is also imperative to be engaging. In all of my courses, I incorporate experiential learning and real-world experiences. This includes open-ended design projects where students work in teams to discover solutions to everyday issues. I also incorporate problem-based learning, which is team-based and student-driven."
Gerhart served as advisor for a Detroit-to-Pittsburgh canoe expedition that commemorated the 250th anniversary of the French and Indian War. He helped students from a variety of disciplines learn about history, culture, ecology, logistical planning, teamwork, leadership, physical fitness, fund raising, and even engineering as they designed and built a modernized replica of an 18th century fur traders canoe. It won a national design award. After two years of planning, the students and advisors paddled for 56 days and 500 miles while giving 26 presentations and seminars along the route to the public and school children.
"It has been a thrill to see where the impact of that project has led those students today: obtaining advanced degrees, serving as industry leaders, and well-respected professionals," he said.
The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching was founded in 1905 by Andrew Carnegie "to do all things necessary to encourage, uphold and dignify the profession of teaching." The foundation is the only advanced-study center for teachers in the world and the third-oldest foundation in the nation. Its nonprofit research activities are conducted by a small group of distinguished scholars.
CASE is the largest international association of education institutions, serving nearly 3,400 universities, colleges, schools, and related organizations in 59 countries. CASE is the leading resource for professional development, information, and standards in the fields of educational fundraising, communications, marketing and alumni relations.
TIAA-CREF, one of America's leading financial services organizations and higher education's premier retirement system, became the principal sponsor for the awards ceremony in 2000. Additional support for the program is received from a number of higher education associations, including Phi Beta Kappa which sponsors an evening congressional reception.
Lawrence Technological University, ltu.edu, offers more than 100 undergraduate, master's and doctoral degree programs in the Colleges of Architecture and Design, Arts and Sciences, Engineering and Management. Founded in 1932, the 4,500-student, private university pioneered evening classes and today has a growing number of weekend and online programs. Lawrence Tech's 102-acre campus is in Southfield, and programs are also offered in Detroit, Lansing, Petoskey and Traverse City. Lawrence Tech also offers programs with partner universities in Canada, Mexico, Europe, the Middle East and Asia.


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Baseball Battles Butler in BIG EAST Series
Scouting the Bulldogs (16-23, 4-5 BIG EAST)
Butler has played one of the more difficult opening three series in BIG EAST action, taking two of three from Xavier and Seton Hall, but were swept at St. John's.
The Bulldogs are a much better team at home, winning just one true road game this season (1-12). Butler lone road win came on March 26 at Wabash College by a 6-2 score. By contrast Butler is 12-6 at home in 2014.
As a team, Butler is hitting .254, but that figure falls to .224 in BIG EAST action. Marcos Calderon leads the Bulldogs at the dish with a .315 average, including 46 hits and 19 RBI this season.
On the mound Butler has a team ERA of 5.48 on the season and 5.42 in conference play. Closer Billy Laing will be making his second start of the season on Saturday.
Laing allowed just one run in eight innings in his first start on April 18 as Butler defeated Xavier, 2-1.


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PS4's true potential lies beyond the 2015 holiday season
Oct 1, 2015 | 32 Comments
At Anime Expo this past weekend, developer Nippon Ichi revealed that Disgaea 5 is in the works.
Company president and series producer Souhei Niikawa announced the game during a Q&A session, so confirmation is all we have for the moment. Niikawa asked fans to wait awhile for details.
The tactical role-playing game Disgaea 4: A Promise Unforgotten came out last year in September. Members of the team are currently working on the RPG The Witch and the Hundred Knights, due out for PS3 in 2013.
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By JON M. HUNTSMAN, JR.Governor of Utah
Our State has been discussing ways to modernize our antiquated tax system for several years. These discussions by tax advisors,legislators and academics have led to a number of substantive changes to the sales tax and the corporate income tax systems.
However, we have not yet passed significant individual income tax reform. Now is the time for action.
Despite agreements during the 2006 General Session to implement broad tax reform, the income tax portion, and the $70 million committed to it, remained unsettled when the session ended. We are dedicated to giving Utah taxpayers meaningful tax reform and the dual individual income tax system proposal is the culmination of this process.
Under the dual tax proposal, each taxpayer can choose to remain under the current tax system, with all the current deductions, credits, and exemptions or choose a flat tax rate of about 5.3 percent on adjusted gross income. This will provide a means for giving targeted tax relief while ensuring that no one sees tax increases.
Utah's individual income tax system is in need of reform in order for our state to remain competitive both regionally and nationally. In the last year alone, 20 states have lowered their personal income taxes for purposes of economic expansion. If we do not join those ranks, we increasingly will find ourselves at a disadvantage in the all important area of job creation.
Most critically, targeted tax reform will also enable us to stabilize education funding in our state. The dynamic effects of targeted tax changes result in stronger economic growth and more stable income tax revenues, strengthening funding for public education, our most important expenditure
We are considering a September special session to enact tax reform which will provide immediate relief in this tax year with expanded tax brackets and the introduction of a flat tax system in the next tax season. This session would also consider a .25 percent sales tax increase option for transportation projects in Salt Lake County to be placed on the November ballot, giving voters a voice on this important issue.
Without targeted tax reform we will fall behind our regional neighbors as firms decide to go to states with more favorable tax climates.The dual tax system provides a means to institute meaningful tax reform, targeted tax reductions, and across-the-board tax relief to all taxpayers in the State of Utah.
It is time for our state to prepare itself for the realities of the 21st Century.


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Wildlife trade is a critical global challenge—feeding an international appetite for exotic goods including ivory, pelts, traditional medicines, and wild meats. As the human footprint expands, so does the trade: The more access we gain into wild places, the more we exploit their resources. As WCS works to stem the unsustainable harvest of wild animals, our challenge is twofold. We must balance the subsistence and economic needs of local people with the control of a vast threat, which has driven many species to the brink of extinction, endangered ecosystems, and created new dangers to human health, spreading monkey pox, SARS, avian flu, and other deadly diseases.Stemming the global wildlife trade also requires education and outreach on the domestic level. Through our North America Program, WCS is working with the U.S. military to develop and implement an outreach program for personnel ready to be deployed or already stationed overseas. Military personnel and affiliates posted overseas have significant buying power that influences local markets in the communities and regions where they are based, including the ability to drive the demand for wildlife products. These can include products derived from endangered species. Trade in wildlife products poses a major threat to wildlife populations.
As the eyes and ears for conservationists, ecoguards work not only to protect national parks and surrounding lands, but also to help evaluate the success of international conservation efforts.
WCS's Wildlife Crimes Unit helps intercept the trade in illegal tiger parts on the Indonesian island of Sumatra. The island's populations of tigers and other endangered species are under siege by poachers who sell the animals into complex trade chains. These chains often terminate in illegal markets in China and other parts of East Asia.
To help Cameroon stem the dangerous trade in bushmeat from forests to lucrative urban markets, WCS partners with the country's Ministry of Environment and Forestry and the CAMRAIL national train network—in the past, a common means of transporting large volumes of wildlife.
Despite having survived since the late Triassic Era, many turtle species will go extinct in the next decade unless drastic conservation measures are taken. WCS is working to guard their future by addressing one of their primary threats: persecution by wildlife traders and consumers for food, the pet trade, and traditional medicine.
As part of our efforts to combat the illegal wildlife trade, WCS is working with the U.S. military to develop and implement an outreach program to discourage the purchase of wildlife souvenirs by personnel stationed overseas.
WCS works with the CIB logging company to reduce the pressures on gorillas, elephants, and other endangered wildlife in four timber concessions and to control the trade in bushmeat. This collaborative project is called PROGEPP: the Project for Ecosystem Management in the Nouabalé-Ndoki Periphery Area.
As the second-largest market for ivory in the world, the United States recently announced that it will ban the trade within its borders through a series of new rules. The editorial board of the New York Times explores the implications.
The following statement was released today by Dr. John G. Robinson, WCS Chief Conservationist and Executive Vice President of Conservation and Science.
The authors of a landmark 2013 study, coordinated by WCS, show that forest elephant poaching continues apace, with 65 percent of the animals lost between 2002 and 2013. The information was released at the United for Wildlife International Wildlife Trafficking Symposium at the Zoological Society of London.
Following recent ivory crushes by the governments of France, China, and the U.S., the editorial board of the New York Times evaluates an initiative by New York State legislators to prohibit all ivory sales in the state, including those that are now technically legal.
In her 25 years of work on the issue of international wildlife trade, Dr. Sue Lieberman, WCS Executive Director for Conservation Policy, has never witnessed a level of poaching worse than it is today. The global initiative United for Wildlife will meet in London this week to identify solutions to the poaching crisis.
An international trader with ties to global crime syndicates was arrested today for smuggling live animals, including baby siamangs and komodo dragons.
Joe Walston, WCS Asia Executive Director, believes the importance of China's ivory crush lies within the government's internal debates, not in its impact on the price of ivory.
The elephant poaching crisis has gained national attention in China—a coup in the effort to stop the demand for ivory.
Five poachers who admitted to killing more than 20 animals have been arrested in China's Jilin Province, making it the largest-ever wildlife crime arrest for the area. Here, a forestry official examines the evidence.
Dr. Cristián Samper, WCS President and CEO, applauds the United States' commitment to eliminating the market for illegal ivory following an important event in Colorado.
Dwi Dhiasto of WCS's Indonesia Program discusses the threat of extinction facing the pangolin, an extraordinary and rare dog-sized animal, in Asia and Africa.
Scott Roberton, representative of WCS's Vietnam Program, describes the country's vast wildlife trade that is driving many species to extinction, as well as the progress being made to combat it.
Ghislain "Pepito" Ngondjo was sentenced to 5 years in jail for killing of scores of elephants and illegally selling their ivory, while recruiting new poachers and supplying them with illegal assault rifles.
The Bubble Safari social game from Zynga.org stars a monkey whose friends are captured by poachers. As they come to his aid, players can raise funds for WCS and its mission to save wildlife and wild places around the globe.
Poachers target elephants for their tusks, which they illegally sell for profit. Although demand is highest in China and Japan, a recent seizure in New York City serves as a stark reminder that no place is immune from the illegal wildlife trade.
No elephants are immune from increased poaching in the Republic of Congo. WCS advocates doubling the number of guards monitoring the Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park and surrounding areas, one of the few safe havens where elephant numbers have remained stable.
WCS VP for Species Conservation Liz Bennett details efforts to combat the illegal wildlife trade and highlights the urgent need for additional security forces to slow and ultimately reverse the decimation of myriad charismatic species.
The sentencing of two tiger poachers marks a major turning point in Asia's war against wildlife crime. WCS helped apprehend the pair last summer after authorities discovered a cell phone with images of a dead tiger.
In this TV news segment, WCS's Joe Walston is interviewed about the reasons behind a 2009 spate of Sumatran tiger attacks.
A new collaboration between WCS and Children's Hospital Boston uses media reports to help track wildlife trade and reduce its associated disease risks.
A study finds evidence that bushmeat (including these straw-colored fruit bats) illegally imported into the country by air can contain and spread pathogens from wildlife to humans, and establishes the importance of tracking diseases associated with the illegal wildlife trade at U.S. ports.
Indonesian authorities arrest a bird smuggler traveling through the island of Sumatra by bus, saving more than 20 rare birds—including the palm cockatoo—from becoming victims of the illegal wildlife trade.
A new video narrated by Edward Norton aims to combat the illegal wildlife trade in Iraq and Afghanistan by informing U.S. military personnel about the consequences of buying wildlife products while stationed overseas.
This investigative piece from CNN focuses on the growing and illegal commercial trade of bushmeat in Cameroon, and features a WCS conservationist who is working to help the country combat it.
The Republic of Congo sends a Chinese ivory smuggler to jail, an example of the tough
law enforcement that WCS recommends for combating the illegal wildlife trade.
As organized crime steps up its game in wildlife trade, a WCS conservationist suggests fighting back through increased law enforcement and better use of resources.
Why are North America's smallest turtles getting sick? By giving full health check-ups to the rare reptiles, WCS and partners aim to clear the fog hanging over bog turtles. It's a much-needed rescue mission for a species now considered endangered in New York and Massachusetts.
WCS's Wildlife Crime Teams commemorate the anniversary of the death of Vietnam's last rhino with raids on restaurants and shops in the city of Da Lat, where civets, mouse deer, pangolin, and other rare species continue to be served to diners and sold as souvenirs.
A team of conservationists has released three adult cheetahs, rescued from the hands of an illegal wildlife trader, into Tarangire National Park in Tanzania.
A growing online black market is creating new demand for items like elephant ivory chopsticks, tiger claws and whiskers, and wallets made from clouded leopard skin. WCS's Wildlife Crime Unit is working with Indonesian authorities to investigate the illegal Internet trade.
The International Primatological Society grants their 2010 Charles Southwick Award to WCS's Joseph Mulema for his work to protect Cross River gorillas in Cameroon.
At our country's doorstep, WCS health experts are helping authorities investigate the smuggling of wildlife and its stowaway diseases.
Rampant poaching and a growing pet trade direct Madagascar's beautiful radiated tortoises toward extinction.
WCS finds Vietnam's commercial wildlife farms are hurting, not helping wildlife. A new report says the farms are a detriment to conservation efforts and enforcement.
During an aerial survey to assess levels of poaching in Chad's wet season, WCS conservationist Mike Fay found that elephants who went in search of forage outside Zakouma National Park paid the exit fee with their lives.
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This offense still looks quite dead. With Reimold hurting, Hardy and Markakis struggling they are going to have a lot of trouble scoring runs. The fact that they still are playing competitive is an excellent sign.
Tonight Hunter is doing just enough to keep the team in the game. The Wieters home run was funny to listen to given the call from Thorne. I was not watching the video so Thorne made it sound like it was a fly ball that may have hit on top of the wall or something for a home run. But I got to see the final replay and that was nothing like the play as it happened. Pretty funny.


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Emergency NumbersPhone Book (Must be on-campus or have a valid network account)
What Can I Do With A History Major?
Former students comment on how the history major prepared them for life after college
"If you have a passion or interest in history go for it! Don't worry about how it may affect your employment opportunities after graduation. A history major can prepare you for many careers."
"A history major provided me the analytical skills regarding the "how's" and "why's" the past affects the present, as well as how/why actions taken in the present, may affect the future."
"Be open minded. You don't have to use your history major directly for it to be useful, it will help you in ways you didn't think possible."
"The ability to write well, analyze multiple contradictory sources of information and develop my own understanding has been invaluable in my career as a professional soldier. It has served me well in peace and war."
"You might not end up with a career directly related to history, but it can help in any profession. Plus, you'll learn so much along the way. It taught me how to write clearly, collecting thoughts and ideas in an organized fashion and debating my side of a discussion.
"It taught me a new way to look at history. It was no longer just names and dates but emotions, thoughts, and other insights into specific people and events."
"My history studies taught me critical thinking, research skills, and clear verbal and written communication. I also learned discipline and processes needed to handle large, complex, multi-step projects."
"I chose history because it seeps into all aspects of life. We share similar experiences with others and are still encouraged to make our unique marks on the world. I am fascinated by the complex, humorous, uncanny and sometimes ambiguous aspects of historical study."
"The organization, research, critical thinking and writing skills prove to be absolutely invaluable. I received a wonderful mix of encouragement for creativity, and the tempering effects of discipline and structure."
Current positions held by history majors include:
-Chief of Staff, Obama Administration
-Research Attorney, Stinson Leonard Street
-Federal Agent, U.S. Government
-Operational Risk Consultant, Wells Fargo
-Attorney/Partner, Burke and Thomas PLLP
-Travel Trainer, Canadian Borders Outfitters
-Lieutenant Colonel, US Army
-Associate Professor of History, Saint John's University
-Senior Software Analyst, Health Systems Integration, Inc.
-Academic Advisor, U of M
-Librarian, Columbia University
-Financial Advisor/CFP, Morgan Stanley
-Senior Budget Examiner, State of New York
-Battalion Operations Officer, US Army
-Legal Editor, West Group
-Claim Account Executive, Federated Insurance
-Researcher/Writer, Minnesota Senate
-Director, Employment & HR Systems, Manpower
-Graphic Artist, Annin and Company
-Small Business Owner, Gloria Jean's Coffees
-Museum Curator, National Park Service
-Probation Officer, Carver County
-Sports Writer, Seattle Times
-President, Farmers Merchant Bank
-Sales Training Manager, IDEXX Laboratories
-Baliff, St. Paul County Courthouse
-Editor, Publications International
-Senior Development Officer, Saint John's University
-Professor of Special Education, Univ. of South Dakota
Hundreds of former history majors have gone on to be successful lawyers, and a number of our alums are judges. In addition, dozens of majors have served as officers in the U.S. military. Even though it seems unlikely, several have combined History with Pre-Med and became physicians. Finally, many majors have also gone on in education, teaching in secondary schools and colleges, as well as serving as principals and even college presidents. Did you know five of the last nine presidents of CSB and SJU have been historians?
The Department offers a great range of courses.
- Surveys include the Ancient World, Asia, Latin America, Europe, and the United States.
- We offer upper division courses on Mexico, China, Britain, the Civil War, US Women's history, US Environmental history, Germany, 20th-century US history, the Reformation, Classical Greece, and many more.
Majors' Courses:
A series of courses prepares majors to develop the skills of the historian: · History Colloquium (HIST 200), usually taken in the sophomore year, emphasizes the study and interpretation of primary sources. It is an opportunity to study a historical issue in depth with a small group of majors. Course topics reflect the expertise of the instructor.
- Historiography and Methods (HIST 395), usually taken in the sixth or seventh semester, dives into a particular content area to help students understand that historians interpret the past, that they often disagree, and that interpretations are part of debates about the past. Course topics reflect the expertise of the instructor.
- Senior Thesis (HIST 399), the capstone course, is taken in the senior year. Students develop a research project to articulate and defend a debatable thesis about the past. Students make a public presentation to faculty and peers and submit a substantial research paper. This is your chance to bring together all your skills and work as a historian on a topic of your choice.
History majors have completed internships with the Stearns County Historical Society and the CSB or SJU Archives. Others have earned History credit for projects of a historical nature at a number of other sites, including Legal Services, the Saint Cloud United Way, the Sauk Rapids school library, and the US Baseball Hall of Fame.
History majors are frequent participants in the College/University Honors program. The History Department helps its majors participate in the Honors Thesis project by combining it with the Senior Thesis (HIST 399)


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Spring Clean-Up Week
Col. Gregory Schwab, 95th Air Base Wing commander, has announced that April 30 through May 4, is Edwards AFB Spring Clean-Up Week. As part of compliance with base standards, facility managers are encouraged to use this week for general interior and exterior housekeeping and to perform self-improvement projects, such as painting or landscaping. Facility Managers should contact the 95th Air Base Wing Civil Engineer Division Logistics Section Self-Help Center (Bldg. 3500) at (661) 277-2938 to make arrangements to obtain self-help materials. The Self-Help Center hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. If facility managers require bulk-waste collection for large item disposal, they should contact the 95th Air Base Wing Civil Engineer Division Customer Service Section at (661) 277-3330 to schedule collection.
More information for base residents will be in the next week's Desert Wings.
Kindergarten registration
Irving L. Branch Elementary will be having pre-registration for Kindergarten 8-10:30 a.m., and 1-3 p.m., May 2 and 3, for the 2012-2013 school year. Civilian employees as well as active duty are eligible to enroll students at base schools.
Children must be five years old on or before Nov. 2, 2012. During registration, you may request your time slot preference (AM Kinder: 8-11:25 a.m.; PM Kinder: 11:25 a.m. to 2:50 p.m.). Time preference will be chosen by a lottery held 3 p.m., May 3.
For more information, visit the school at 1595 Bailey Ave., or call (661) 258-4411, Ext. 24.
Awareness month
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. With the help of the 95th Security Forces Squadron team, the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office is having Self-Defense classes 11 a.m.-1 p.m., April 26 in the grassy area of the roundabout at the Health and Wellness Center and Oasis Community Center.
All participants should have approval of their leadership to combine their PT time and lunch hour to attend. Sign up at the gym or the SARC office, Bldg. 3940 Room 200, on the second floor.
All participants must sign a Hold Harmless Agreement when signing up.
For more information, contact Kimberly Shirley at email@example.com or Kateline Sprague at firstname.lastname@example.com.
The Edwards AFB Chapter of the Logistics Officer Assocation will be accepting applications for scholarships to be awarded at our 2012 National Conference.
The scholarship application is open to those who are members of LOA, children of active and corporate LOA members, and all enlisted members of the Armed Forces.
The number and size of scholarship may vary each year but will, generally, be distributed in the following manner:
- Pursuing Masters Degree: First place, $5,000; second, $2,500; third, $1,000; fourth, $500.
- Pursuing Bachelors: First, $5,000; second, $2,500; third, $1,000; fourth, $500.
- Current High School student: First, $1,500; second, $750; third, $300; fourth, $150.
The deadline for applications is May 30. For more information, contact Lt. Col. Darrin Dronoff at email@example.com or (661) 277-6822.
May 5 is Retiree Appreciation Day
All military retirees are invited to come out to Edwards AFB 8 a.m.-noon, May 5 at the Air Force Flight Test Center Museum.
Come and learn about federal programs that affect you. There will be guest speakers, refreshments, goodie bags and prizes. There will also be military and private information booths. Edwards AFB appreciates all retirees for your service to the nation. There is no charge for this event.
For more information, call the Retirees Activities Office at (661) 277-4931.
Graduate school
Webster University, an ACBSP regionally accredited university, is accepting applications for graduate school. Come get your degree in Management and Leadership, Human Resource, or MBA here at Edwards AFB or Online.
Webster is located at the Education Complex, Bldg. 2453, or call (661) 258-8501.
Civilian education applicants
The goal of the Civilian Developmental Education program is to identify promising employees and select them for a developmental educational program that best suits their individual career goals as well as meeting the needs of the Air Force.
There are a wide variety of opportunities for civilians to develop leadership and management competencies. This year approximately 700 candidates in grades GS-07 thru GS-15 will be selected for the CDE schools and programs which will be funded by the Air Force Personnel Center Leadership Development Office.
Interested civilian employees can log on to the AFPC website that has been provided to your unit training manager or call Beth Hodge, Education and Training Center, at (661) 277-6972 for more guidance.
The deadline for submitting applications to AFPC is May 1, 2012.


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PORTLAND, Maine (NEWS CENTER) - A standoff in Portland ended peacefully Monday evening after the suspect surrendered to police.
Police said 28-year-old Kyle Upton was arrested following a four and a half hour standoff.
Police were called to a home at 41 Alder St. around 3 p.m. to follow up on a domestic violence call. The incident had been reported at the Portland Police Department earlier in the day.
When authorities arrived on scene, a man at the apartment barricaded himself inside, and police believed he was armed.
A Portland Police Department tactical unit was called in to negotiate with the suspect, and negotiations lasted for several hours Monday afternoon.
Police said the suspect surrendered peacefully late Monday evening shortly after 7 p.m.
Authorities said no one else was home at the time of the standoff, and no one was injured.
Several nearby apartments were evacuated as the standoff was ongoing, and streets in the area were closed. After Upton surrendered, streets were reopened around 7:30 p.m.
Upton, who is homeless, was staying with acquaintances in the Alder Street apartment, but was alone throughout the standoff.
He was charged with criminal threatening with a dangerous weapon, terrorizing, assault, and causing a police standoff.


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Pharmacokinetics of Antiretroviral Agents in HIV-infected Pregnant Women. (PANNA)
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Due to the potential for pregnancy-induced changes in the pharmacokinetics of medication, one cannot assume that the currently licensed doses of the medication to be tested under this protocol lead to adequate exposure in an HIV-infected pregnant woman. For the agents under study no or limited pharmacokinetic data during pregnancy are available. As the changes in pharmacokinetics during pregnancy are most prominent in the third trimester a pharmacokinetic curve will be recorded in the third trimester after attaining steady state.
HIV Infections
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Observational Model: Case-Crossover
Time Perspective: Prospective
|Official Title:
|Study on Pharmacokinetics of Newly Developed ANtiretroviral Agents in HIV-infected pregNAnt Women (PANNA)
- Plasma concentrations of the compounds during pregnancy compared to the concentrations after delivery [ Time Frame: PK curve in Week 33 of pregnancy and 4-6 weeks after delivery ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
- Pharmacokinetics in the neonate, in case of post-exposure prophylaxis with one of the agents under study. [ Time Frame: Week 1, 3 and between 4 and 6 ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
- Safety of antiretrovirals during pregnancy [ Time Frame: GA Week 33 until end of trial ] [ Designated as safety issue: Yes ]
- viral load response and prevention of mother to child transmission of the virus [ Time Frame: GA Week 3 and at delivery ] [ Designated as safety issue: Yes ]
Biospecimen Retention: Samples Without DNA
Plasma samples will be collected in Week 33 of the pregnancy and at 4-6 weeks after delivery. At the following time points samples will be collected: T=0 (prior to dosing), and T=1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12 and 24h (24h sample only in case of QD regimen) post-dosing (8 or 9 samples).
In case the infant needs post-exposure prophylaxis with at least one of the agents sparse PK sampling is optional.
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|Study Start Date:
|February 2009
|Estimated Study Completion Date:
|December 2017
|Estimated Primary Completion Date:
|December 2017 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
Treated with one of the antiretroviral agents under study, PK parameters during pregnancy will be compared with PK parameters after pregnancy (within the same woman)
Detailed Description:
The following agents will be studied:
Etravirine, Intelence, TMC125; Emtricitabine, Emtriva or FTC; Tenofovir, Viread, TDF; Atazanavir, Reyataz; Fosamprenavir, Telzir, FPV; Darunavir, Prezista, TMC114; Tipranavir, Aptivus, TPV; Indinavir, Crixivan; abacavir; raltegravir, Isentress; Enfuvirtide, Fuzeon; Maraviroc, Celsentri; dolutegravir; elvitegravir/cobicistat; rilpvirine
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years and older
|Genders Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
|Sampling Method:
|Non-Probability Sample
HIV-infected pregnant women using at least one of the following antiretroverial agents: Etravirine, Intelence, TMC125; Emtricitabine, Emtriva or FTC; Tenofovir, Viread, TDF; Atazanavir, Reyataz; Fosamprenavir, Telzir, FPV; Darunavir, Prezista, TMC114; Tipranavir, Aptivus, TPV; Indinavir, Crixivan; Raltegravir, Isentress; Enfuvirtide, Fuzeon; Maraviroc, Celsentri; Abacavir; Rilpivirine
Inclusion Criteria:
- HIV-infected as documented by positive HIV antibody test and confirmed by Western Blot.
- Subject is at least 18 years of age at screening.
- Subject is able and willing to sign the Informed Consent Form prior to screening evaluations.
- Treated with an HAART regimen containing at least one agent which is mentioned in Appendix 1 of the protocol; this agent has been taken for at least 2 weeks before the day of first PK curve evaluation.
- Duration of pregnancy not longer than 33 weeks at the day of screening
- Subject is able to adhere to food intake recommendations.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Relevant history or current condition that might interfere with drug absorption, distribution, metabolism or excretion.
- Inability to understand the nature and extent of the study and the procedures required.
- Presence of grade III/IV anemia (i.e. Hb <4.6 mmol/L or <7.4 g/dL)
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00825929
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|David M Burger, PharmD PhD
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|NCT00825929 History of Changes
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|Study First Received:
|January 19, 2009
|Last Updated:
|August 12, 2015
|Health Authority:
|Netherlands: The Central Committee on Research Involving Human Subjects (CCMO)
Keywords provided by Radboud University:
treatment experienced
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Anti-Retroviral Agents
Anti-Infective Agents
Antiviral Agents
Pharmacologic Actions
Therapeutic Uses
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on October 13, 2015


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|Heirs and Commissioners discuss graves at new WHS site
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Saturday morning, heirs of those believed buried at the site of the new high school met with Commissioners to discuss relocating the bodies.While many heirs of Reuben Hartley like Joanne Hartley, wished the graves could stay on the property, Commission Chair Jim Deal discussed possibly transferring the graves to Mount Lawn Memorial Park so upkeep would be guaranteed.
According to Joanne Hartley, the family had been looking for the graves for years. Research into the site's deed history was what alerted the Hartleys. 4 options were presented, but family members helped commissioners narrow it down to Mount Lawn and a site at the lower end of the property near Charlie Hollar Road. If Mount Lawn is chosen, Commissioners hoped to grant heirs' requests to have a fenced in area with a plaque to separate the Hartley plots. If the other site is selected, Commissioners once again face the problem of upkeep, according to Deal. Mount Lawn and the alternate site are both on what used to be Reuben Hartley's farm, according to Deal. The decision is up to the Commissioners, he said.The over 150 family members involved, led by Joanne, will have their own vote on the matter. According to Hartley, they can only hope Commissioners will respect their wishes.
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Saints choose Rob Ryan; Grantham will remain at Georgia
[dropcap]O[/dropcap]n Wednesday, we reported that Georgia defensive coordinator Todd Grantham was likely headed to the NFL.
Grantham was in consideration for both of the NFL coordinator jobs open at the time, but both of those jobs went to other candidates and Grantham announced that he will return to Athens.
Chip Kelly filled the Philadelphia opening by hiring Browns' linebackers coach Billy Davis on Wednesday. Grantham interviewed with the Saints on Thursday, but Sean Payton hired former Dallas defensive coordinator Rob Ryan, long speculated to be the leading candidate.
Following the interview, Grantham learned that Ryan was going to be the Saints' choice, and then announced that he would return to Georgia.
"As I said Wednesday, Georgia is a great place, my family loves it here, and I do as well," Grantham told the Athens Banner-Herald. "This is where our heart is and today I have withdrawn from consideration for the position with the Saints. I'm excited to start preparations for another season and along with the rest of our defensive staff look forward to coaching some really good returning players as well as developing some very talented newcomers."
Grantham coached in the NFL for 11 seasons with the Colts, Cowboys, Texans and Browns before coming to Georgia. Grantham is very well regarded in NFL circles and sources indicate that he would like to coach again at the professional level.


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A 45-year-old man was arrested by Port Orange police on suspicion of stealing jewelry from a home after he pretended to be an exterminator.
Johnny Mack Swanger was arrested Tuesday on charges of burglary of an occupied dwelling and grand theft.
According to Port Orange police, a man later identified as Swanger entered a home under the guise that he was there to spray the residence for bugs.
The next day, police said, the resident noticed that jewelry had been stolen from the home.
An investigation led police to Swanger, who was arrested and taken to the Volusia County Branch Jail.
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NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Excelsior Printing Co. will bring its newly acquired business to the city.
The Roberts Drive printing company announced Tuesday that it purchased Oatmeal Studios of Rochester, Vt., and will bring the inventory and warehousing to the city, which could translate into local jobs.
"The founders wanted to retire. We were in negotiations for about a month and finalized the deal last week," Julianne Fruscio, Excelsior's business development and marketing coordinator, said on Tuesday.
Excelsior has been printing Oatmeal Studios' greeting cards for more than 20 years. Oatmeal's sales team will be offered positions first and unfilled jobs could be filled locally. Additionally, Excelsior hired Joseph Gallagher to be the general manager to develop even more products and expand into other markets.
"We're really hoping to develop the brand Oatmeal more," Fruscio said. "It's a new direction for us because we are now specializing in greeting cards."
Though Excelsior has the ability to do its own design work, it will continue using Oatmeal's database of freelancers to design the cards. Oatmeal also accepts submissions on a daily basis, Fruscio said.
Oatmeal Studios was founded by Helene and Joe Massimino and has been creating and distributing greeting cards and notepads for more than 30 years. The greeting cards are printed with vegetable-based inks on recycled paper.
"We think it's a great fit," said Joe Massimino in a press release. "Excelsior has been a part of Oatmeal Studios almost from the beginning and they have a stationery pedigree of their own that will serve Oatmeal Studios' customers well into the future."
In 2005, Excelsior separated from Crane & Co. and, in 2008, made a similar acquisition of SeedPrint. Excelsior now prints and ships seed packages while doing minimal design work.
Crane purchased the Excelsior companies — Excelsior Printing and Excelsior Process & Engraving — in 1970. Crane moved Excelsior Process & Engraving to the Robert Hardman Industrial Park in 1985 and then announced that it will close the Curran Highway location last year.
Excelsior Printing Co. on Roberts Drive was purchased by David W. Crane in 2005.
A local custom printer is partnering with a technology startup to offer customers in Berkshire and Hampden counties a new way to publish their printed material online.
Excelsior Printing Co. in North Adams will be the exclusive provider of Flip Page Publishing's 3D publishing technology. Excelsior will be able to offer customers a three-dimensional version of printed collateral on their Web sites through a plug-in created by Flip Page and delivered through Excelsior.
It will allow customers to "effectively communicate in cross-media channels," said David Crane, Excelsior's owner and president.
The technology allows the read to zoom in and out, print and share documents as well as, of course, "flip" the pages. Flip Page Publishing is based in Branford, Ontario.
"The Massachusetts marketplace is a new venture for Flip Page Publishing and we feel it is full of opportunity," said Flip Page's President Brent Palmer.
Excelsior has been in business for 118 years and is a provider of custom and innovative print and distribution programs throughout North America. Excelsior became Berkshire County's first Forest Stewardship Council certified "green" printer in 2008.
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This Week in Tweet: What are the Players doing on their Bye?
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- Revis24 #OCNN injury report: Taking this weekend to rest the hammy and get back to 100%
— Mark sure you visit Jets Twit for more stories on players on Twitter!
- Players have been very active on Twitter, especially Mark Sanchez (who really doesn't tweet during the regular season).
- Damien Woody weighs in on twitter about the NFL's decision with helmet to helmet hits.
- On the Jets Twit Podcast, I give my own views about the Helmet to helmet matter.
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