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Prior research has shown that Rhodiola rosea may be an effective, short-term, anti-depressant therapy. This study will examine the anti-depressant effect of Rhodiola rosea vs. a conventional, anti-depressant drug in the treatment of major depression.
Dietary Supplement: Herbal extract
Drug: Sertraline
Other: Lactose monohydrate
Phase 3
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|Allocation: Randomized
Endpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Double Blind (Subject, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
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|Rhodiola Rosea Therapy of Major Depressive Disorder
- Reduction in depressive symptoms as measured by the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale. [ Time Frame: 12 weeks ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
- The Clinical Global Impression (CGI) Severity and Change ratings will be secondary outcome measures. [ Time Frame: 12 weeks ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
- Reduction in depressive symptoms as measured by the Beck Depression Inventory will be a secondary outcome measure. [ Time Frame: 12 weeks ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
- Change in sexual function will be a secondary outcome measure. [ Time Frame: 12 weeks ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
- Change in suicide ideation as determined by the Columbia Suicide Form will be a secondary outcome measure. [ Time Frame: 12 weeks ] [ Designated as safety issue: Yes ]
- Treatment Emergent Side Effects Scale will be used to assess treatment-related side effects as a secondary outcome measure. [ Time Frame: 12 weeks ] [ Designated as safety issue: Yes ]
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|June 2010
|Study Completion Date:
|July 2013
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|July 2013 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
Experimental: Rhodiola rosea
Herbal extract
Dietary Supplement: Herbal extract
340-1,360 mg daily
Other Name: Golden root
Active Comparator: Sertraline
Conventional anti-depressant
Drug: Sertraline
50-200 mg daily
Other Name: Zoloft
Placebo Comparator: Sugar pill
Lactose monohydrate
Other: Lactose monohydrate
1-4 capsules daily
Other Name: Milk powder
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We will study the antidepressant action of R. rosea in patients with MDD. Depression affects more than a billion people world wide, and is now recognized as one of the most disabling medical conditions. It accounts for more than 11% of the total disease burden worldwide, and can result in devastating consequences and functional impairment exceeded only by that of cancer and cardiovascular disease. It results in substantial social, occupational, and personal disability and in increased medical co-morbidity and death by suicide. It is considered to be a multi-systemic disorder characterized by neurotransmitter, neuroendocrine, immunologic, and autonomic, and infectious disturbances. Although the development of antidepressant drug therapy has simplified the treatment of MDD, a substantial segment of the world's population remains untreated for economic, cultural, or personal reasons. As a result, many individuals seek CAM for relief of their symptoms. The identification of effective CAM therapies for MDD is of public health relevance. R. rosea belongs to the family Crassulaceae, and has a long history as a folk remedy for enhancing physical and emotional endurance. Its adaptogen, or preventive, properties have also led to its use in treating cancer, infection, depression, and other nervous system disorders. Several animal and human studies suggest that R. rosea may have antidepressant properties. For specific aim #1, we will ask: Is R. rosea a safe and effective short-term therapy (vs. sertraline and placebo) for patients with MDD?" To answer this question, patients meeting DSM IV criteria for mild to moderate MDD will be enrolled in a 12-week, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel group, dose-escalation study of R. rosea extract 340-1,360 mg daily vs. sertraline 50-200 mg daily. The primary outcome measure will be change over time in the 17-item Hamilton Depression Rating score. We hypothesize that R. rosea will have superior efficacy vs. placebo and comparable efficacy vs. sertraline. For specific aim #2, we will ask: Does R. rosea therapy result in a favorable tolerability and quality of life (QOL) profile vs. sertraline and placebo? To answer this question, we will obtain safety and QOL measures across treatment conditions that include: (i) frequency, duration, and severity of adverse events, (ii) frequency of serious adverse events, (iii) frequency of dosage reduction, (iv) frequency of treatment discontinuation, and (v) QOL and sexual performance measures. We hypothesize that R. rosea will have a superior tolerability profile vs. sertraline, and similar tolerability vs. placebo. We further hypothesize that R. rosea will have superior QOL and sexual performance ratings vs. sertraline and placebo. Results from this study will be used to inform future research hypotheses and to estimate the effect size necessary to power a future, large scale study.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years to 80 Years
|Genders Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Men and women (all races and ethnicity) ≥ 18 years old
- DSM IV Axis I diagnosis of mild to moderate Major Depressive Disorder
- Baseline CGI/S rating of 3 ('mild') or 4 ('moderate')
- Baseline Hamilton Depression Rating score ≥ 10
- Not receiving other antidepressant therapy
- Able to provide signed informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
- Patients < 18 years old
- Current primary DSM IV Axis I diagnosis other than Major Depressive Disorder
- CGI/S rating of 5 ('marked'), 6 ('severe') or 7 ('very severe')
- Actively suicidal or requiring hospitalization
- Uncontrolled medical condition
- Pregnant or nursing women
- Women of child-bearing potential not using a medically acceptable form of contraception
- Concurrent use of herbal remedies or mineral supplements [Note: Use of mineral supplements prescribed for medical purposes (e.g., osteoporosis) will not be excluded]
- Current use of chemotherapy or other medication (e.g., interferon) known to produce fatigue or mood changes
- Known sensitivity to R. rosea or sertraline
- History of non-response to sertraline in the current depressive episode
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01098318
|United States, Pennsylvania
|Depression Research Unit
|Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, 19104-3309
|Principal Investigator:
|Jun J. Mao, MD
|University of Pennsylvania
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|Responsible Party:
|Jun Mao, Professor, University of Pennsylvania
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|NCT01098318 History of Changes
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|Study First Received:
|April 1, 2010
|Last Updated:
|June 3, 2014
|Health Authority:
|United States: Food and Drug Administration
Keywords provided by University of Pennsylvania:
Antidepressant Therapy
Herbal Treatment
Rhodiola rosea
Alternative Therapy
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Depressive Disorder
Depressive Disorder, Major
Behavioral Symptoms
Mental Disorders
Mood Disorders
Antidepressive Agents
Central Nervous System Agents
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
Neurotransmitter Agents
Neurotransmitter Uptake Inhibitors
Pharmacologic Actions
Physiological Effects of Drugs
Psychotropic Drugs
Serotonin Agents
Serotonin Uptake Inhibitors
Therapeutic Uses
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Novak Djokovic beats Berdych to set up Del Potro semi
- Venue: All England Club, London
- Date: 24 June - 7 July
Coverage: Live on BBC One, BBC Two, BBC HD Channel, Red Button, BBC Radio 5 live, plus 10 live streams available on the BBC Sport website, tablet, mobile and connected TV.
Top seed Novak Djokovic reached the semi-finals at Wimbledon for the fourth year in a row with a comfortable defeat of the Czech Republic's Tomas Berdych.
Djokovic, who has yet to drop a set in the tournament, won 7-6 (7-5) 6-4 6-3.
Berdych, runner-up in 2010, broke twice in the second set to lead 3-0 but made too many mistakes at pivotal moments.
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Former champion Djokovic will play Argentina's Juan Martin del Potro, who beat David Ferrer in straight sets, for a place in the final.
The Argentine recovered from a nasty fall in the first game of the match to advance to the last four and said he would "do my best" to be ready for the Djokovic match on Friday.
"I have experience with injuries. I know it's the semi-finals of a Grand Slam. All the players feel something, some pains, it's normal," said the eighth seed.
"I have my knee problem, but my opponent could have different injuries. You have to be stronger than the rest.
"I will need to be 100% or 110% against him. But if I'm OK, if I do everything good to be ready for my next match, it will be exciting to play against him."
Britain's second seed Andy Murray, who overcame Fernando Verdasco in a five-set thriller, is in the other side of the draw and will face Jerzy Janowicz for a place in the final.
Djokovic warned the rest of those contending for the title that he was playing as well as he ever has at the All England Club.
"I am really happy with the performance. I am playing some of the best tennis on grass of my career," he said.
"It was a very close match, it could have gone either way. He could have won the first two sets, he had a double break in the second.
"I don't know how I managed to go ahead, I don't know how I turned it around."
Seventh seed Berdych trailed Djokovic 13-2 in head-to-head encounters before the match but beat his rival at Wimbledon in 2010, in their only previous meeting on grass.
For a set and a bit Tomas Berdych was absolutely brilliant but he made the fatal mistake of a terrible service game when he was up a double-break and let Novak Djokovic back into the match - and you simply can't do that.
The 27-year-old Czech pushed the world number one all the way in the first set, although he was unable to make too many dents in the formidable Djokovic serve.
An energised Djokovic, 26, hit 15 winners and only two unforced errors on the way to winning the opener, which he secured via a tie-break.
But Berdych broke to love early in the second set - only the third time Djokovic had been broken in the tournament - before forcing a double-break to go 3-0 ahead.
However, Berdych allowed his focus to slip in the next game and was broken back before Djokovic raised his levels again to level at 3-3.
And with Djokovic bristling again on Court One, Berdych fell apart when serving to stay in the set, handing it to his opponent with a tame forehand into the net.
It was the same story early in the third set, with Berdych sending down two double faults to give Djokovic a 3-1 lead, after which the steely Djokovic managed to keep him at arm's length.
Djokovic, winner of the men's singles at Wimbledon in 2011 and bidding for his seventh major title, has now reached 13 consecutive semi-finals at Grand Slam tournaments.
Eighth seed Del Potro looked like he might not last a game of his last-eight encounter against fourth seed Ferrer.
The Argentine fell heavily on his strapped left knee during the fifth point of the game, causing the match to be delayed for five minutes while he received treatment.
But the former US Open champion eased his way back into the match and saw his feisty opponent off in surprisingly straightforward fashion.
The 24-year-old Del Potro prevailed 6-2 6-4 7-6 (7-5) in two hours and 16 minutes to reach his first Wimbledon semi-final.
"It's going to be dangerous if I don't recover in the next few days," Del Potro said of his knee.
"I was really close to pulling out, I felt a lot of pain. But the doctor gave me some massive pills.
"I think I played my best tennis in this match, I'm so happy with my level at this moment."
Comment number 86. Posted by Portinhoon 5 Jul 2013 20:59
Well done to Murray, I thought the Garry Richardson interview afterwards was superb, good job Garry.
Comment number 85. Posted by Tha Mayoron 5 Jul 2013 19:59
Woah Woah Woah.... Where is Eastenders?
Comment number 84. Posted by Davidon 5 Jul 2013 17:04
Was it a proper match or just an exhibition?
Comment number 83. Posted by Toon1414on 5 Jul 2013 17:03
Great effort from both players - Djoker class eventually told. Hope Radwanska was watching and lerans from DelBoy re. how to react to a difficult loss. Andy will be an even harder test for DJoker in the final - and Andy will prevail.
Comment number 82. Posted by inherenton 5 Jul 2013 16:23
this match has been over 4 hours so far so if the other semi was in Paris or Melbourne would it have been started on the other show court
Comment number 81. Posted by The Truthon 5 Jul 2013 16:14
I am so delighted that Del Potro came back as he should have challenged the ball that was called out before Djokovich served it out for the third set because the ball as good & perhaps he would have won the 4th by 6 - 4 rather than the tie break. David you are right, it is really a very long match and a slugfest just like tomorrow's will be as well!
Comment number 80. Posted by Davidon 5 Jul 2013 15:40
This match is toooo slow. Really boring to watch.
Comment number 79. Posted by astro_girlon 5 Jul 2013 15:02
Shame I have to get back to work soon. I've enjoyed what I've seen so far. Quality play from both players!
Comment number 78. Posted by Jimainon 5 Jul 2013 13:48
This is hellish.
At work so trying to sneak a peak on this website on the sly. Desperatley wanted to see this match.
Good luck Delpo but I think Djokovic will just be too good.
Just makes you play that 'one more shot' you didn't expect, as someone said !
Comment number 77. Posted by The Truthon 5 Jul 2013 13:48
Thank God. He finally did what I was asking for by playing behind Djokovich to have the break point. Hope he maintains the break point to win the 2nd set so they are at par.
Comment number 76. Posted by The Truthon 5 Jul 2013 13:31
Del Potro just made few errors by not going behind Djokovich in the 2/3 crucial points in the 1st set. He may have won the 1st set or put pressure on Djokovich to serve it out. He should wrong foot him but Djokovich is a very clever player and makes you play one more shot! Best of luck to both men and may the better player win.
Comment number 75. Posted by Alanon 5 Jul 2013 13:03
I've put my monthly benefits on Andrew winning & at 2/9 he's bound to win. If he loses, it'll back to those payday loan companies again. So come on Andrew, think of my kids!
Comment number 74. Posted by CheeseMonstaon 5 Jul 2013 13:02
The men's game is so boring. Bish, bash, bosh. No craft or guile anymore.
Comment number 73. Posted by meninwhitecoatson 5 Jul 2013 08:53
Djokovic should win but I never discount DelPo
DelPo can look down and out but he just keeps coming back - nice to see him doing well again after all his setbacks.
Comment number 72. Posted by David Robertson 5 Jul 2013 05:34
Unfortunately John M seems to be one of those with a long memory and very little sense of humour remembering Murray's comments about supporting anyone but England in the World Cup.Get behind Murray,John.It will be a long time before we get another BRITISH player challenging for these Grand Slam events and he should be treated as the great ambassador for British tennis that he is.Good luck Andy.
Comment number 70. Posted by David Robertson 4 Jul 2013 15:18
I think Del Potro said the doctor gave him some 'magic' pills not 'massive' pills don't you?
Comment number 69. Posted by Kristoffersonon 4 Jul 2013 13:15
@43. Sarah
Don't trip over your hatred of Andy M on your way out Sarah......
You really know very little about tennis, but you appear have lots to say about it.
Funny that.
Comment number 68. Posted by turkishon 4 Jul 2013 10:41
del potro can upset djokovic, but murray is too strong for both of them.
Comment number 67. Posted by _MikKar_on 4 Jul 2013 07:42
We might just get an interesting match, finally.
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The Jets have announced that Woody Johnson and Rex Ryan will hold a press conference to address the media next Tuesday (January 8). There has been considerable wetting of the trousers on Twitter as an NFL spokesman has pointed out that this violates the NFL's media policy. It remains to be seen what action will be taken by the league.
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Impact of Weight Loss on Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease in Overweight and Obese Subjects: a Prospective Study
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By affecting the gastroesophageal pressure gradient, obesity predisposes to reflux of gastric contents. The investigators hypothesized that the loss of weight will decrease this gradient and as a result decrease the severity and frequency of GERD symptoms. GERD negatively affects health related quality of life. Since loss of weight may decrease gastroesophageal reflux, the investigators hypothesized that it obesity contributes to poor quality of life in GERD subjects and losing weight should also favorably impact and improve quality of life in GERD patients.
Behavioral: Self support, group sessions
Phase 1
Phase 2
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Non-Randomized
Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study
Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
Masking: Open Label
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|Impact of Weight Loss on Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease in Overweight and Obese Subjects: a Prospective Study
- Impact of Weight loss on GERD symptoms [ Time Frame: 48 months ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
- Impact of weight loss on quality of life and GERD symptoms [ Time Frame: 48 months ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
|Estimated Enrollment:
|Study Start Date:
|June 2009
|Estimated Study Completion Date:
|December 2018
|Estimated Primary Completion Date:
|September 2017 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
Experimental: Obese individuals with weight loss
Self support, group sessions
Behavioral: Self support, group sessions
Self support,group sessions
Experimental: Obese individuals without weight loss
self support, group sessions
Behavioral: Self support, group sessions
Self support,group sessions
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The current proposal is a prospective, observational cohort study This study aims to determine the impact of structured weight loss (MOVE program) on GERD symptoms in overweight and obese veterans enrolled in a MOVE program. Successful weight loss will be defined as loss of 10% or higher baseline weight at 6 months follow up. Cases will be defined as subjects who achieved successful weight loss and controls as those who did not. GERD symptoms in subjects who lose weight (cases) will be compared to those with no weight loss (controls). Validated GERQ, RDQ and QOLRAD questionnaires will be used to assess prevalence of GERD symptoms, QOL and impact of weight loss on these symptoms. All MOVE participants will complete a validated GERQ, RDQ and QOLRAD questionnaires at baseline MOVE clinic visit and RDQ and QOLRAD during their follow up visits. Patient's total RDQ scores at baseline and follow up visits will be used to determine change in frequency and severity of GERD symptoms with weight loss, similarly change in the total QOLRAD questionnaire scores from baseline will be used to assess change in HRQOL with weight loss. Apart from information provided in MOVE!23, GERQ, RDQ and QOLRAD questionnaires, relevant information pertaining to obesity and GERD association will be obtained from patient's computerized medical records.
The impact of weight loss on GERD symptoms will be assessed. The impact of weight loss on QOL and GERD medication usage among MOVE participants will be assessed.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years and older
|Genders Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Must be a Kansas City Veterans Hospital patient who is enrolled in the MOVE weight loss program
- Patients with a BMI > 25 with associated co—morbid medical conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, arthritis, heart disease, low back pain, sleep apnea, or other obesity associated condition.
- Enrollment in MOVE program is optional for patients with a BMI > 25 with no co-morbid medical conditions.
- Enrollment for patients 70 years or older with BMI > 25 is optional and requires mandatory medical clearance prior to beginning new physical activity and closer nutritional supervision to minimize protein, vitamin and mineral deficiencies.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Active cancer other than non-melanoma skin cancer
- End stage COPD, congestive heart failure
- End stage neurologic disorder (Parkinson's, ALS, MS)
- Long-term care facility resident
- End stage renal disease
- Moderate to severe cognitive impairment (dementia, post-stroke)
- Active psychosis or substance abuse
- AIDS (except asymptomatic HIV infection)
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01574573
|Contact: April Higbee, RN,BSN
|816-861-4700 ext 57456
|United States, Kansas
|Topeka VA Medical Center
|Topeka, Kansas, United States, 66622
|Contact: David Scharpenburg, RD 785-350-3111
|Principal Investigator: David Scharpenburg, RD
|United States, Missouri
|Kansas City VA Medical Center
|Kansas City, Missouri, United States, 64128
|Contact: April Higbee, RN,BSN 816-861-4700 firstname.lastname@example.com
|Principal Investigator: Prateek Sharma, MD
|Sub-Investigator: Amit Rastogi, MD
|Sub-Investigator: Mandeep Singh, MD
|Principal Investigator:
|Prateek Sharma, MD
|Kansas City VA Medical Center
|Responsible Party:
|PRATEEK SHARMA, Principal Investigator, Midwest Biomedical Research Foundation
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT01574573 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
|Study First Received:
|April 6, 2012
|Last Updated:
|April 14, 2015
|Health Authority:
|United States: Federal Government
United States: Institutional Review Board
Keywords provided by Midwest Biomedical Research Foundation:
Weight loss
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Gastroesophageal Reflux
Weight Loss
Body Weight
Body Weight Changes
Deglutition Disorders
Digestive System Diseases
Esophageal Diseases
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Signs and Symptoms
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Section, R.S. § 5191 (part); acts Dec. 23, 1913, ch. 6, § 2 (part),38 Stat. 251; Aug. 23, 1935, ch. 614, title II, § 203(a),49 Stat. 704, which set out a list of reserve and central reserve cities and permitted the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System to reclassify, add to, or terminate the designation of such cities, was apparently included in the 1926 ed. of the Code on the basis of authorities other than the source credits. Accordingly, and because the continuing accuracy of the table was doubtful, this section was omitted.
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"(3) section 5192 of the Revised Statutes of the United States (12 U.S.C., sec. 144) is amended by striking out 'central reserve or';
"(4) section 2 of the Act of March 3, 1887 (ch. 378; 24 Stat. 560) is repealed;
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Completed on October 09, 2009 Manfred Steger holds a PhD in political science from Rutgers University. In 1981 he started his Zen training in his native Austria with Genro Koudela Roshi at the Bodhidharma Zendo in Vienna, an affiliate of Joshu Sasaki Roshi's Rinzai-ji Order ...Read More »
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INTERNATIONAL BLASPHEMY DAY: Make Room for the Misfits!
Transparency in Government
On a Clear Mind
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Démosle una oportunidad a lo que ya esta (Aitken Roshi's last Teisho, in Spanish)
Aitken Roshi presento este Teisho en el año 2010, el 13 de junio, en el Palolo Zen Center, en su cumpleaños número 93. Resulto ser el último Teisho del Roshi. Traducción tentativa de Augusto Alcalde Recordando con gratitud y respeto a mi amigo, compañero y ...Read More »
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Souls of Zen – Buddhism, Ancestors, and the 2011 Tsunami in Japan, a new documentary film
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Abraxas no Matsuri, a film by Director Naoki Kato (w/ Trailer)
The Zen Mind – Emptymind Films
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NOTE that you might have to configure your BIOS to boot from the CD instead of the hard drive. Normally holding down DELETE key on keyboard takes you to BIOS if the options needs to be changed. Refer to motherboard's user guide if you can't figure that part out.
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Surely you have read the news that Pope Benedict XVI is resigning on February 28 after nearly eight years as the head of the Catholic Church. In an interesting historical turn, his family home was used to house the American headquarters for the region in WWII:
In 1943, while still in seminary, he was drafted into the German anti-aircraft corps as Luftwaffenhelfer (air force child soldier). Joseph Ratzinger then trained in the German infantry. As the Allied front drew closer to his post in 1945, he deserted back to his family's home in Traunsteinafter his unit had ceased to exist, just as American troops established their headquarters in the Ratzinger household. As a German soldier, he was put in a POW camp but was released a few months later at the end of the war in the summer of 1945. He reentered the seminary, along with his brother Georg, in November of that year.
I wish him, the Catholic Church, and the new Pope well.


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Gamethread: New York Jets vs. Arizona Cardinals 12.2.12
Who: New York Jets vs. Arizona Cardinals
When: 1:00 p.m. EST
Where: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ
Media: TV – FOX, DirecTV – 707, Radio – ESPN 98.7 FM, Sirius – 94, Sirius XM – XM 227, Internet Audio – Audio Pass.
Their Previous Meeting: The last time these two teams met, Kurt Warner was still playing in the league and Brett Favre led the Jets on a hobbled ankle. The first quarter began with a back and forth that resulted in no score however, the Jets blew the gates open in the second scoring on three Laveranues Coles touchdowns, a Darrelle Revis Pick Six and two Jay Feely field goals. The Cardinals were able to cut into New York's lead in the third scoring 21 points courtesy of Edgerrin James and Tim Hightower. However, the Jets would not be denied their victory as each team scored three times in the fourth quarter to comfortably put away the Cardinals 56-35 with Favre tossing a career high six touchdowns, tying the record held by Joe Namath for most touchdowns in one game.
Injury Report
Jets: CB Aaron Berry (Quadriceps–Questionable), TE Jeff Cumberland (Wrist–Probable), NT Kenrick Ellis (Knee–Probable), WR Clyde Gates (Concussion–Doubtful), TE Dustin Keller (Illness–Probable), WR Jeremy Kerley (Heel/Hamstring/Illness–Probable), S LaRon Landry (Heel–Probable), C Nick Mangold (Thumb–Probable), RB/KR Joe McKnight (Ankle–Probable), G Brandon Moore (Hip–Probable), LB Calvin Pace (Shoulder–Probable), NT Sione Po'uha (Low Back–Questionable), RB Bilal Powell (Shoulder–Probable), QB Mark Sanchez (Low Back–Probable), LB Ricky Sapp (Ankle–Questionable), WR Chaz Schilens (Concussion/Hip–Probable), LB Bart Scott (Toe–Probable), G Matt Slauson (Knee–Probable), QB Tim Tebow (Ribs–Questionable), and CB Kyle Wilson (Illness–Probable).
Cardinals: S Justin Bethel (Shoulder–Probable), WR LaRon Byrd (Head–Questionable), DE Calais Campbell (Calf–Questionable), WR Early Doucet (Ribs–Questionable), QB Kevin Kolb (Ribs–Questionable), LS Mike Leach (Back–Probable), RB William Powell (Shoulder–Probable), S Kerry Rhodes (Back–Probable), WR Andre Roberts (Ankle–Questionable), and RB Beanie Wells (Knee–Questionable).
Jets: QB Tim Tebow, WR Clyde Gates, CB Aaron Berry, LB Ricky Sapp, DL Damon Harrison, G Caleb Schlauderaff, TE Hayden Smith
Cardinals: QB Kevin Kolb, WR Andre Roberts, RB Alfonso Smith, G Senio Kelemete, T Pat McQuistan, TE Todd Heap, DE Calais Campbell
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So much for a sweet post-Thanksgiving dessert. Instead, the Jets received an embarassing thrashing on national television and what's more is their starting quarterback became a YouTube sensation overnight for all the wrong reasons. If nothing else, this game was the epitome of the Jets' season. They managed to keep New England in check before the flood gates opened and within a span of 52 seconds, the Jets who seemingly had a chance to compete soon found the game to be out of reach. What's more is the entire saga involving Tebow's broken ribs that came out of this and the coaches and players were clearly edgy and combative in the days after, particularly with the media which has done the team no favors. And so, the Jets now sit at 4-7, their playoff chances all but gone, and we're just praying they can beat the Cardinals.
They always say hindsight is 20/20 and in retrospect there were a lot of decisions not just this year but in past years that could have changed the landscape and quite possibly prevented this but now it's happened, we have to take our lumps and hope for the best despite what appears to be a rigid salary cap situation in 2013. Obviously following last Thursday, while a win wouldn't cure all, it would again certainly help the Jets whose morale seems to be lowering by the second. The Cardinals have had a similar season only they have managed to play musical quarterbacks and now find themselves with Ryan Lindley at the helm. What was once a promising season has quickly disappeared and like the Jets, they too are looking for answers.
It's tough to get excited about the Jets given their inconsistent play on the field but that being said, when both teams have similar records and similar issues, it's in the realm of possibility that we may have a game on our hands.


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EUGENE, Ore. - Kenjon Barner scored a touchdown in the Senior Bowl.
His buddy LaMichael James would like to repeat that feat this weekend - only in the Super Bowl as a frosh 49er, not a webfoot.
And the Ducks could grab one more laurel of elite college football this season by nabbing the cover of the next iteration of EA Sports NCAA Football.
The vote takes place on Facebook.
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Los Angeles - United States
People either love it or hate it—but no matter what, Los Angeles makes no excuses and changes itself for no one. And you've got to admire that. Made up of dozens of communities, there is not one single experience that can sum up the life and heartbeat of this city. But what can be noted about Los Angeles by both tourists and locals alike is the hustle-and-bustle lifestyle, the vibrant and unique neighborhoods, and the extreme diversity that sets it apart from any other city. From the eternal sunshine and Hollywood glitz to all the small communities with their own distinct cultural personalities, this City of Angels will forever be many things to many people.
While not exactly in the center of town geographically due to the sprawling nature of the city, Downtown Los Angeles is still teeming with activity. There are cultural hotbeds like Olvera Street and Chinatown that are just minutes away from Los Angeles landmarks like the Bank of America Building and the Walt Disney Concert Hall. And if you have a hankering for more art and culture while Downtown, the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) is a definite must-see.
The big sign just about says it all: Hollywood is glitz, glamor, and unavoidable. While many people are critical of Hollywood, they still can't help but satiate their curiosity by visiting this busy area. The center of things is, without a doubt, Hollywood Boulevard, location of world-famous tourist spots including Grauman's Chinese Theater, the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and the Kodak Theatre where the Oscars are now held annually.
The Miracle Mile/Hancock Park area is another of L.A.'s historical neighborhoods. Here you will find Wilshire Boulevard's Museum Row. The museums are contained within Hancock Park, a small but peaceful oasis in the center of hectic urban activity. To venture into the far distant past, stop by the La Brea Tar Pits; and to immerse yourself in a famous museum, the LACMA: Los Angeles County Museum of Art is a popular attraction on Miracle Mile.
Ritzy West Hollywood is home to one of the city's most famous (or infamous) attractions: the Sunset Strip. Here you'll find most of the city's hippest clubs frequented by up-and-coming actors and socialites, as well as some of the city's finest hotels and shopping, including the upscale Melrose Avenue Shopping District. West Hollywood is also the center of the city's gay and lesbian community, and it puts on one of the flashiest and most exhilarating annual Halloween parades in the state.
Beverly Hills & the Westside
This world-famous city with its world-famous zip code is synonymous with wealth, status, and celebrity. The understated elegance and grace of the residential neighborhoods are balanced out by Rodeo Drive, which offers some of the finest—and most expensive—shopping in the world.
Santa Monica & Bay Cities
Back in the heyday of Route 66, Santa Monica was the end of the line. Today, this beachfront community offers the best in entertainment for all ages on its famous Santa Monica Pier. You can enjoy some carnival-style food and games or take a ride on the ferris wheel for a breathtaking view of the city and shoreline. When you're ready for some shopping, the active Third Street Promenade has a diverse directory of stores and eateries.
The motto of the coastal community of Malibu is "27 miles of scenic beauty"—and that just about describes it best. The main attraction here is the drive along the Pacific Coast Highway, which takes you past beach after beach on one side of the road and million-dollar hilltop estates on the other. Make sure you have plenty of film and sunscreen. Even at night, the stars just seem brighter.
Venice, just south of Santa Monica, is the city's home to all things eclectic and many things downright bizarre. This small, artsy beach town offers one of the greatest collections of cafés, bars, galleries, antiques and one-of-a-kind shops around. Weekend afternoons on the boardwalk are definitely a memorable experience for any visitor to the city.
San Fernando Valley
On the other side of the Hollywood Hills sits "The Valley," as known by locals. It features a seemingly endless sea of suburban cul-de-sacs, strip malls, funky shops and restaurants. Hollywood makes its presence known in the cities of Burbank and Universal City, which are home to Warner Bros. Studio and Universal Studios. There are two things you can always count on in the Valley: the earthquakes always feel stronger, and the temperature is always 10 degrees hotter.
South Central & Compton
Although the South Central neighborhood of Crenshaw gained worldwide publicity as the center of the infamous 1992 riots, this area is rich in history and culture. South Central is also home to famous Los Angeles landmarks such as the Watts Towers, the historic Shrine Auditorium, and Exposition Park. Within the famed Exposition Park is the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, the California Science Center, and the IMAX California Science Center. It has also long been a place of culture and diversity, as evidenced by the African American Cultural Center.
Long Beach & the South Bay
Long Beach is a fairly large city in its own right and is a neighbor to the well-known district of Orange County. Aside from a plethora of shopping and dining options, this beach community is perhaps best known for the Queen Mary, a Titanic-esque ocean liner now permanently docked here and open for tours. They also have many outdoor activities for tourists to take advantage of, as well as museums and beaches that all can enjoy.
The South Bay is made up of smaller beach towns and quiet neighborhoods such as Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach, Manhattan Beach and Palos Verdes Estates.
Pasadena & Points East
Pasadena is one of the most prominent communities in the entire state of California. Old Town Pasadena provides one of the greatest clusters of bars, shops, cafés and restaurants in the entire L.A. area. The city is also known for the Norton Simon Museum, which is the largest collection of art owned by one man, and the Rose Bowl. And every New Year's Day, this not-so-sleepy town becomes the focus of the entire world for the annual Tournament of Roses Parade.
East L.A., as evidenced by its name, forms the eastern edge of the city and is a great example of a neighborhood rich in cultural expression.
LAX & Inglewood
LAX is one of the largest airports in the United States when it comes to the sheer number of people passing through its hallways. The airport is the main feature of the otherwise sleepy, suburban neighborhood of Westchester. This pocket of quiet, tree-lined streets and neighborhood schools and churches is a refreshing oasis in an often-frenetic city.
Inglewood features a wide variety of restaurants, music and sports venues. Here you will find the Hollywood Park Racetrack and The Forum arena, an entertainment hot spot.


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Update: The ASPCA has helped to reunite two formerly missing cats with their guardian following a large explosion and fire in New York City's East Village neighborhood last week. The Office of Emergency Management granted ASPCA responders access to a residential building where they searched for and located the cats.
The two cats belong to East Village resident Kathleen Blomberg, who has been displaced and is staying with a friend. The ASPCA will provide transportation and medical exams at the ASPCA Animal Hospital for Kathleen's cats, Kitty Cordelia and Sebastian, and we have also offered free boarding for her cats as she secures new housing.
ASPCA responders continue to search for cats reported missing in the affected area and hope to reunite them with their guardians soon. Please consider making a donation today to support the ASPCA's ongoing rescue efforts for at-risk animals nationwide.
This post was originally published on March 27, 2015.
At the request of the Office of Emergency Management, the ASPCA is providing coordination of animal-related issues at the city's emergency reception center for pet owners in the area surrounding the site of Thursday's explosion and fire in the East Village neighborhood of New York City. Residents in the evacuation area who need to access their pets should speak to a police officer for more information.
The damage and resulting needs of residents affected by the explosion and fire are still being assessed.
Great news for Midwestern pets! The ASPCA announced the first grant recipients of our newly-launched Midwest Disaster Resiliency Program to provide much-needed funding, training and expertise to local communities to better serve and assist animals and pet parents during and after disasters.
Animals are often overlooked when it comes to disaster planning, and communities—especially those in areas like the Midwest, which experience higher rates of natural disasters—must be prepared to rescue, shelter, and provide emergency care for pets in the event of a crisis.
While the ASPCA Field and Investigations and Response (FIR) team frequently responds to natural disasters around the country, the Midwest Disaster Resiliency Program allows the ASPCA to work with communities, animal welfare organizations and government agencies in Midwestern states to better enhance their ability to respond to animals and pet guardians affected by emergencies.
Through the program, the ASPCA is providing more than $50,000 to the below groups for emergency response training, equipment and disaster preparedness:
- Animal Rescue League Of Iowa (Des Moines, IA)
- Beadle County Humane Society (Huron, SD)
- Benton Animal Control and Adoption Center (Benton, AR)
- Butler County Kansas Animal Response Team (Augusta, KS)
- City of Sherwood Department of Humane Animal Services (Sherwood, AR)
- City of St. Cloud, MN
- Enid SPCA (Enid, OK)
- Faulkner County Animal Response Team (Conway, AR)
- Johnson County Animal Response Team (Lenexa, KS)
- Kingman Pratt Area Animal Response Team (Cheney, KS)
- Kansas SART, Inc. (Wichita, KS)
- Minnesota Veterinary Medical Association and Veterinary Medical Reserve Corps (St. Paul, MN)
- Nebraska Humane Society (Omaha, NE)
- Springfield-Greene County Community Emergency Response Team (Springfield, MO)
Emergencies come in many forms and the best thing communities can do for their citizens and pets is to be prepared. The ASPCA is also working with PetSmart Charities, Inc. to provide animal welfare organizations across the country with the equipment and supplies necessary to respond to and care for an increased number of animals in large-scale emergencies.
We are so excited to help local communities keep more families and pets together during disasters.
Want to learn more or apply for grant funding? Please visit our ASPCA Grants page for more information.
The ASPCA's Field Investigations and Response Team (FIR) hit the road in the Lone Star State this week to showcase the new mobile command center's disaster response equipment and demonstrate how we can help support Texas communities and animals in the wake of natural disasters.
Throughout the week, the Personnel Support Trailer (PST) made special stops at Fort Sam in Houston, followed by visits to the Texas Animal Health Commission, Texas A&M University and San Antonio Animal Services to discuss collaborative efforts between the ASPCA and Texas animal agencies in emergency situations.
FIR responders travel across the country to assist animals in situation such as natural disasters, puppy mill raids and dog fighting busts. In the aftermath of disasters, it can often be difficult for FIR team members to find housing near where their help is needed most. The new Personnel Support Trailer offers FIR responders a comfortable, secure place to stay while in the field and greatly enhances our ability to respond to emergencies while helping lower the costs of longer deployments.
Made possible by the generous support of the Joanie Bernard Foundation and the John T. and Jane A. Wiederhold Foundation, the trailer consists of a 53-foot 2012 Western Star Tractor with an attached 12-foot Command Post equipped with state-of-the-art communication capabilities, providing FIR responders with a vital communications portal and secure planning space. The new trailer has space for 12 team members and includes fully functional bathrooms, a kitchen area, an expandable living space and two generators, allowing responders to be completely self-contained for up to one week.
Learn more about the ASPCA's life-saving work in the field by checking out our rescue-related news feed.
Guest blog by ASPCA President & CEO Matt Bershadker
Just because most disasters strike with little or no warning doesn't mean we can't effectively prepare for them. But while a lot of attention has been devoted to disaster planning for people, disaster planning for pets is all too often left out of the conversation, with tragic results. September may be National Preparedness Month, but the truth is we should always be preparing –with both ourselves and our pets in mind—so we can always be ready.
As experts in both disaster preparedness and response, the ASPCA is very aware of this peril. Following Hurricane Sandy, we assisted more than 30,000 pets in New York and New Jersey, distributing nearly 40 tons of pet supplies to impacted pet owners, and sheltering nearly 280 displaced pets. This summer, we released our first-ever ASPCA smartphone app, which includes disaster preparedness and pet survival tips, a tool to store and manage your pet's vital information, as well as practical tips and a customizable kit for recovering lost pets.
We put a lot of effort into keeping pets safe, but the biggest role belongs to their owners. Yet, according to a national ASPCA poll, more than one-third of cat and dog owners don't have a disaster preparedness plan in place, and only one-quarter say their animals are micro-chipped. In the Northeast, nearly half of dog owners and cat owners say they don't know what they would do with their pets in an evacuation, while slightly more pet owners in the South – where hurricanes are more common – are aware.
This lack of preparedness can have dire consequences. During Hurricane Katrina, approximately 10,000 animals were evacuated, but less than half were reunited with their families, according to Dr. Dick Green, our senior director of disaster response.
These outcomes aren't inevitable. Let's work together to share and take advantage of these valuable suggestions from our veteran rescuers:
- Make sure all pets wear collars and tags with up-to-date identification
- Microchip your pets and register the chip. It may be their ticket home if they become lost
- Build a portable pet emergency kit with items such as medical records, water, pet food, medications and pet first aid supplies
- Affix a pet rescue sticker to your windows (Get a free one here)
- Have current photos of your pets on hand
- Arrange a safe haven for your pets in the event of evacuation, and never leave them behind
- Identify ahead of time where you'll bring your pets -- whether it's a relative's house or a pet-friendly hotel -- because not all emergency facilities accept animals
- Remember: any home unsafe for people is also unsafe for pets
Here's a list of items pet owners should include in their pet preparedness kits:
- Pet first-aid kit (ask your vet what to include)
- 3-7 days' worth of canned or dry food
- Disposable litter trays (aluminum roasting pans work well)
- Litter or paper toweling
- Liquid dish soap and disinfectant
- Disposable garbage bags
- Pet feeding dishes
- Extra collars or harnesses, as well as an extra leash
- Photocopies of medical records – or you can store them on the ASPCA App
- A waterproof container with a two-week supply of any medicine your pet requires (make sure to regularly replace expired food and medicines in your kit)
- At least a week's worth of bottled water for you and your pet (store in a cool, dry place and replace every two months)
- A traveling bag, crate or sturdy carrier, ideally one for each pet
- A flashlight
- A blanket (for scooping up a fearful pet)
- Recent photos of your pets (in case you are separated and need to make "Lost" posters)
- Especially for cats: A pillowcase as a crate alternative, and large bags for supplies, toys, and scoopable litter
- Especially for dogs: Extra leash, toys and chew toys, a week's worth of cage liner
Even if conditions are safe enough to stay home, you may still need to calm pets scared by lightning and loud noises. Prepare a small, safe space in which they can be comfortable, consider closing curtains and shades, play classical music or white noise to muffle the sounds, and most importantly, keep them inside.
Like most humans, animals don't respond well to chaos. With hurricane season not ending until November, it's critical for pet owners to be the true "first responders"— knowing just what to do when their beloved companions need them most.
Tune in tonight at 7:00 P.M. ET for our Google+ Hangout with the ASPCA's Dick Green and Deborah Press as well as representatives from FEMA, USDA, and the Joplin Humane Society. We'll discuss the challenges of keeping pets safe during an emergency. The discussion will be moderated by ABC News meteorologist Ginger Zee, and includes an appearance by Joy, an ASPCA-rescued Sandy survivor.
If a natural disaster or emergency strikes, will you be prepared? As part of National Preparedness Month, the ASPCA wants to make sure that pet parents are ready for any situation that may arise. That's why we're hosting the ASPCA Disaster Preparedness Month Hangout tomorrow, Thursday, September 18 from 7:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M EST.
At this Google Hangout, we'll help you "master the disaster" with tips and tricks to keep your four-legged family members safe. Topics will include how to prepare for a disaster with pets, what to do if a disaster strikes, how to find pet-friendly evacuation locations, and more!
Our expert panel will be moderated by Good Morning America's Ginger Zee. Participants include:
Dick Green, Senior Director of Disaster Response, ASPCA
Deborah Press, Senior Manager of Regulatory Affairs, ASPCA
Anne McCann, National Emergency Programs Coordinator, USDA
Mark Tinsman, Mass Care Specialist, FEMA
Lysa Boston, Shelter Manager, Joplin Humane Society
Rob Curran, Hurricane Sandy Survivor, and his cat, Joy
To participate in our #NatlPrep hangout, be sure to RSVP today and tune in tomorrow!


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By RICHARD SHAWSun Advocate publisher
If it wasn't enough that the evening of May 7 brought a new superintendent to Carbon School District, at the same time much of the old guard of the organizations were honored at a retirement dinner that night.
Topping the list was Patsy Bueno, who as superintendent the last four years has done what Carbon School District board president Barry Deeter called "healing us in a time of need." Bueno has spent 38 years working in the district, beginning as a secretary and working through the ranks to become the leader of the organization.She will be parting ways with the district sometime this month, but will continue on part time in a consulting role through June to help George Park, the new supertendent.
Other administrative staff who were honored that evening were Pat Frandsen, who has served in education over 33 years and has been the special education supervisor for the district, and Mike O'Shea, the present elementary supervisor who taught and was a principal for 24 years. Also retiring from the district office is Kristen Taylor, the secondary language arts specialist who has worked for Carbon for 25 years.
Along with them, Scott Robertson will be also leaving his post as transportation supervisor, which he has held for the last four years. He has worked for the district for 24 years.
Teachers in the district who are retiring are:
*Connie Hamilton, with 39 years of service at Sally Mauro, Wellington and Castle Heights;
*Traci Harmon, who has been with the district since 1982 at Price Elementary, Sally Mauro, Mont Harmon and Castle Heights;\
*Norma Townsend, who has been special education counselor at Carbon High and taught at East Carbon High;
*Julie Jorgensen, who has spent 30 years with the district at Helper Junior High and Carbon High;
*Joni Krompel, a math teacher at Carbon High for 32 years;
*Terry Bikakis, who has taught at Mont Harmon for 39 years;
*Madelaine Nyffeler, an English teacher at Mont Harmon for the last 21 years.
*Also retiring from the Lighthouse, Deanna Sweet, has 36 years years in education with 24 years in Carbon.
The classified ranks are also losing some valuable employees including;
*Kriss Larsen, the lunch manager at Wellington Elementary with over 33 years of service;
*Charlene Hanson, who has worked in child nutrition for 23 years at Wellington Elementary, Carbon High and Creekview;
*Toni Sacco, who is the lunch manager at Bruin Point Elementary and has spent 21 years between it and Petersen Elementary;
*Cindy Pero, who has been a secretary at Carbon High for 20 years.
"There are a lot of people leaving that have been instrumental in the district operations," said Bueno the morning after the dinner. "It will be difficult for the new administration to fill all those shoes and to lose their valuable experience."


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