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Testing the Effect of Zinc Supplementation to Improve the Treatment Effect of Botulinum Toxin for Oculofacial Spasm
Recruitment status was Not yet recruiting
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The purpose of this study is to determine whether zinc supplements are effective in enhancing the treatment of oculofacial spasm disorders with botulinum toxin.
Hemifacial Spasm
Drug: Zinc Supplement
Drug: Sugar pill
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Double Blind (Subject, Caregiver, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|The Effect of Zinc Supplementation on the Efficacy and Duration of Botulinum Toxin for the Treatment of Oculofacial Spasm Disorders
- Jankovic Rating Scale [ Time Frame: 3 months post Botox injection ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]a well established scale used in the literature to grade the symptoms of patients with facial spasms disorders.
- Treatment Duration Cycle [ Time Frame: The time frame will vary with each patient. The time frame is in fact the outcome measure being measured. On average the Botox treatment cycles last 3 months, however this average may be affected by zinc supplements. ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]The number of days between the date of Botox injection to the date in which the symptoms have returned back to baseline.
- Blepharospasm Disability Index (BDI) [ Time Frame: 3 months post Botox injection ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]BDI is a scale commonly used in the Blepharospasm literature to measure the magnitude of the burden of symptoms in patients with Blepharospasm. It has also been used to measure treatment effect by a reduction in patient's BDI.
|Estimated Enrollment:
|Study Start Date:
|April 2012
|Estimated Study Completion Date:
|March 2013
|Estimated Primary Completion Date:
|December 2012 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
|Placebo Comparator: Placebo
Drug: Sugar pill
The control group will be requested to take placebo pills, once daily starting 5 days prior to Botox injections and to be continued for 5 days after injection.
|Experimental: Zinc Group
Drug: Zinc Supplement
The interventional group will be requested to take zinc supplements (50mg), once daily starting 5 days prior to Botox injections and to be continued for 5 days after injection.
Detailed Description:
Botulinum Toxin (Botox) has been used for many years in the treatment of oculofacial dystonias such as blepharospasm and hemifacial spasm. It has also gained widespread use for cosmetic purposes. The efficacy and duration of its effect is not constant amongst all patients. Some patient respond very well, while others have no clinical benefit or the clinical benefit does not last as long as expected. Zinc is known to be an important co-factor in the molecular effects of Botox. The investigators hypothesize that one of the many factors that may contribute to the variability in the response to Botox may be the level of Zinc available within the neuromuscular junction of those patients. The investigators plan to to test whether or not giving patients supplemental Zinc with their Botox injections would help improve the magnitude and duration of the intended clinical effect.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years and older
|Genders Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- greater than the age 18 years old
- patient with hemifacial spasm
- patient with benign essential blepharospasm.
Exclusion Criteria:
- patients who have received Botox within 3 months time,
- patients prone to malabsorption (i.e. those with Celiac disease, inflammatory bowel disease, liver disease, laxative use)
- patients who cannot tolerate zinc supplementation due to kidney disease, gastrointestinal disease, or any other medical condition.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01546805
|Contact: Gamal Seif, MD
|Contact: John Harvey, MD
|Canada, Ontario
|St Joseph's Hospital Hamilton
|Not yet recruiting
|Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, L8N4A6
|Contact: Gamal Seif, MD 9054073882 firstname.lastname@example.com
|Principal Investigator: John Harvey, MD
|Carrot Eye Centre
|Not yet recruiting
|Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, L5J 2Y2
|Contact: Yasser Khan, MD 905-822-2020
|Principal Investigator: Yasser Khan, MD
|Principal Investigator:
|John Harvey, MD
|St Joseph's Hospital Hamilton
|Principal Investigator:
|Yasser Khan, MD
|McMaster University
No publications provided
|Responsible Party:
|St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT01546805 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
|Study First Received:
|February 16, 2012
|Last Updated:
|March 1, 2012
|Health Authority:
|Canada: Ethics Review Committee
Keywords provided by St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton:
Hemifacial spasm
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Hemifacial Spasm
Eye Diseases
Eyelid Diseases
Mouth Diseases
Nervous System Diseases
Neurologic Manifestations
Neuromuscular Manifestations
Signs and Symptoms
Stomatognathic Diseases
Botulinum Toxins
Anti-Dyskinesia Agents
Central Nervous System Agents
Growth Substances
Pharmacologic Actions
Physiological Effects of Drugs
Therapeutic Uses
Trace Elements
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NIAGARA FALLS, New York (WGRZ) -- An 18-month old boy is safe after a Good Samaritan and firefighters plucked him from a slick and snowy roof in Niagara Falls, New York.
Firefighters say a 4-year-old girl and the boy were left unattended by their father, who was asleep on a couch.
Officials believe the little girl opened a second-story window and the boy crawled out onto the roof.
A neighbor across the street, Antwan Moore, saw what happened and was able to get onto the roof to keep the child safe until the fire department arrived.
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CHaRM: Center for Hard-to-Recycle Materials
6400 Arapahoe Rd, Boulder, co-located with ReSource
Monday - Friday: 9am - 5pm
Saturday: 9am - 5pm
Sunday: 11am - 4pm
Please note that the CHaRM is an outdoor facility. In the event of extreme weather, call us at 303.444.6634 before you visit to find out if the CHaRM is open. We care about your safety and our employees!
Accepted payment methods
Cash, check, and any credit cards other than Diner's Club
Jump to CHaRM Guidelines and Fees
CHaRM News:
Now Accepted at CHaRM: Foam packing sheets!
Microbe Brew available now!
Next U-Fix-It clinics:
Sunday, August 9th, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Boulder Public Library
Saturday, August 15th, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Longmont Public Library
What is the CHaRM?
CHaRM opened in 2001 and was the first facility of its kind in the nation. It collects unusual materials like electronics and plastic bags for recycling and reuse.
We work with Electronics Recyclers International, who are e-Steward Certified with the Basel Action Network. Learn more about why recycling electronics responsibly is important.
New Colorado Electronics Landfill Ban went into effect July 1, 2013. Learn more about the ban.
The CHaRM is funded in part by city of Boulder trash tax dollars.
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Why is there a $3 facility fee?
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CHaRM Guidelines and Fees
Cash, check, and any credit cards other than Diner's Club
Electronics, etc.
> Phones
Hard-to-Recycle Plastics
> #6 White Block Foam Packaging
> Metal Appliances (must be at least 50% metal)
> Porcelain Toilets, Sinks & Urinals
> Concrete
> Paper Shredding Service & Shredded Paper
> Textiles
Free of charge
> Scrap Metal (without Freon), Single-Stream Recycling and Compost
Audio Equipment
Home Stereo Components: $8
Car Stereos: $4
Computers & Computer Equipment
Computer Monitors 19" or smaller: $10
Computer Monitors 20" to 34": $15
Computer Towers/CPUs: $8
Printers/Scanners: $8
Laptops: $4
Universal Power Supply (UPS): $8
Keyboards, Mice, Cables
Large* misc. computer equip.: 30¢/lb.
*More than 40 lbs.
Copiers & Fax Machines
Fax Machines: $8
Desktop Copiers: $8
Large Copiers (over 40lbs.): 30¢/lb
Cell Phones
Office Phones: $4
- Home Phones: $2
Printer Cartridges
Ink Jet and Laser Jet
Printer Cartridges
Small Electronic Items
Digital cameras: $2
PDAs, iPads, tablets
Video Game Systems: $4 - $8 (depending on size)
Plastic Bags & Bubble Wrap
Includes plastic shopping and newspaper bags, ziplock bags, dry cleaner bags and bubble wrap
MUST be clean, dry, and empty of all food, receipts, etc. with tape and stickers removed
NO plastic food wrap or black bags; no packing peanuts
NEW: Foam Packing Sheets
Accepted with plastic bags in plastic bag bin
Must be clean and dry
NO packing peanuts, other foam
#6 White Block Foam Packaging
#6 White Block Foam Packaging and Rigid Foam Insulation only
Businesses: $6 per cubic yard
NO packing peanuts, "Styrofoam" (polystyrene) cups, "to-go" boxes, meat trays or any other food-grade styrofoam, moisture or tape
NEW: Small Plastic Appliances
View and save full guidelines and pricing for recycling small plastic appliances. Abbreviated guidelines are below.
Our flat CHaRM facility entrance fee of $3 applies to these hard-to-recycle plastic appliances, in addition to the fees outlined below. These fees help us cover the costs we incur for processing these materials, which are similar to the complex processes used to recycle electronics.
*must have electric- or battery-powered (i.e. have cords or batteries)*
Handheld: $1 – designed to be held in one hand, such as a walkie-talkie, electric toothbrush, blow dryer, curling iron, handheld electric mixer, electric knife, DustBuster, etc.
Small: $2 – Up to the size of a standard slow cooker, including a standard coffee maker, coffee grinder, upright blender, food processor, clock radio, small fan, etc.
Medium: $4 – Up to the size of a standard upright or canister vacuum, including a big plastic room fan, portable swamp cooler, etc.
Large: $8 – Any other item that weighs more than 13 pounds that could be called a small appliance, such as a a shop vac or carpet steamer.
Extra-Large: $0.30/lb. – All other small appliances with plugs or batteries that weigh more than 20 pounds.
NO vacuum bags, glass (coffee pots, blenders, etc.), or food or liquid residue
View an extensive list of the types of small plastic appliances we can recycle at the CHaRM.
Big Durable #2 Plastics
• Large plastics such as Big Wheels® and plastic play structures, plastic lawn furniture, plastic watering cans, laundry baskets, clean plastic buckets (no residue), crates, rigid backyard kiddie pools and plastic trash containers.
• Must be the size of a five-gallon bucket or larger but must also be less than 4 feet by 4 feet (can be cut to meet these dimensions).
• In some cases, these plastics may not be marked with a #2, so look for them
to be opaque with a matte finish and hollow inside. They are made with a
mold, so will likely have a seam where two halves were joined.
• Non-plastic parts must be removed, including straps, padding and fabric. Items requiring disassembly will be charged a $5 fee.
• NO flower pots without a #2, inflatable pools or other inflatable plastics, water beds, chew toys, CD jewel cases, small toys such as action figures, etc.
Coroplast Political Yard Signs (corrugated plastic)
• $3 facility fee applies
• metal stands can be recycled as scrap metal at the CHaRM at no extra charge
Bicycles & Bike Parts
Any Condition
• Includes integral parts such as seats, pedals, handlebars, wheels, etc. and metal accessories such as baskets and Pannier racks
• NO other accessories or sporting goods
Bicycle Tires & Tubes
• $.50 per bike tire
• Puncture-resistant or slime tubes should be kept separately
• NO automotive or other tires
Books & Manuals
• Computer and Office Manuals
• Hard-Bound Books and Paperbacks
*Call for quantities one pallet and larger
*There is no fee to drop off books. Learn about our Book Reuse Project
Cooking Oil
• Includes canola, corn, vegetable, olive and sesame oils
• NO motor oil or any oil used for purposes other than cooking.
Fire Extinguishers
• Boulder Residents with ID: No additional charge
• Non-Boulder Residents: $4
Paper Shredding Service
• Paper materials only
• $10 per file box
Eco-Cycle provides a locked bin for residents and businesses to drop off documents for shredding at the CHaRM. A mobile shredding company comes every other Friday to shred the papers. We do not offer certificates of destruction. Vehicles that come to CHaRM are charged $3.00 per visit in addition to any per item fees. Call 303-444-6634 for more information or visit www.ecocycle.org/charm.
Small quantities of paper that is already shredded is also accepted as compost at the CHaRM. The facility fee will apply.
Toilets, Sinks, Urinals and other Ceramics
• Toilet, porcelain only (all other non-porcelain materials removed): $6.75/unit
• Toilet, whole (other materials still attached): $12.75/unit
• Sink or urinal, porcelain only: $3.50/unit
• Sink or urinal, plumbing attached: $6.50/unut
• Porcelain with biohazards will NOT be accepted.
• Other ceramics such as ceramic tile and pottery: $.07/lb
• NO glass, rebar, tile backing material, or other non-ceramics.
• Clean concrete -- must be free of aggregate, metal, rocks and dirt -- accepted in small quantities: less than small pickup truck bed size: $.07/lb
• NOTE: Concrete is NOT accepted at local hard-to-recycle events.
Yoga Mats
• Plastic foam, rubber foam and jute mats: $1/each
• NO badly soiled or smelly mats
• NO Tatami or other grass mats
Clothing, Towels, Sheets, Fabrics, Paired Reusable Shoes
Scrap Metal, Single-Stream Recycling & Compost
Scrap Metal
• Items without Freon®: no charge
• Items WITH Freon®: $15
Items that contain Freon® must, by state law, have the Freon chemicals removed by a professional before disposal. The $15 fee helps the CHaRM cover these costs. Items with Freon include refrigerators, air conditioners, dehumidifiers and freezers.
NO oil or fuel in motors, batteries, or propane canisters. Electronics are not scrap metal but can be recycled at the CHaRM for a fee.
Single-Stream Recycling
Single-stream recycling is accepted at the CHaRM for no charge. Learn more about what's accepted in single-stream recycling.
CHaRM accepts food scraps, soiled paper and Zero Waste event supplies. Click here for full guidelines.
A small charge helps us offset the cost of the program:
Less than 5 gallons compost, no other CHaRM materials - free with a $1 facility use fee
Less than 5 gallons compost w/other CHaRM materials - compost is free, charge $3 facility use fee
5 gallons to 32 gallons (1/2 toter) compost: $5 + $3 facility use fee
$10 per 64 gallon toter of compost, + $3 facility use fee
$30 per cubic yard + $3 facility use fee
Why is there a $3 facility fee?
THREE WAYS TO SAVE on the facility fee at the CHaRM:
CHaRM Collection Events in Other Communities
Hard-to-Recycle Round-Ups for 2014
May 17,Oct 4
9 am – 1 pm
Lafayette City Service Center: 1700 Avalon Avenue (Corner of Avalon Avenue & Distel Drive)
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9 am – 12 pm
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LOWVILLE Lewis Countys former recreational trail coordinator is putting his legal fate in the hands of an Oswego County judge.
Robert C. Diehl, 43, Gardner Road, Martinsburg, during a court appearance Friday waived his right to a jury trial, setting up a bench trial before acting County Judge Donald E. Todd on charges of third-degree attempted grand larceny, first-degree offering a false instrument for filing and official misconduct.
The trial is set to commence Sept. 30.
Mr. Diehl was accused of submitting a purchase order and voucher for payment Oct. 25 for stone products from V.S. Virkler & Son, Lowville, that included $3,262.97 worth of gravel that was delivered to his residence for his personal use.
He and attorney Michael F. Young both declined comment after the hearing.
Attorney Gary W. Miles also is representing Mr. Diehl but did not appear in court Friday, while Assistant District Attorney Caleb J. Petzoldt is handling prosecution of the case.
Both Mr. Young and Mr. Petzoldt indicated that their portions of the trial likely would take no more than a day and a half to complete.
Judge Todd, who is handling the case since County Judge Daniel R. King recused himself, said that he typically instructs jurors not to take notes during trials because it may distract them from concentrating on witnesses and gauging their credibility.
Its my intention not to take any notes or to take darn few of them, he said.
Going along with that, the judge said he plans to find a seat in the jury box, rather than sitting behind the bench, so he can get a more direct view of the witnesses.
Ill certainly be close enough that I can rule on any objections, he said.
Judge Todd also told Mr. Diehl that the trial may proceed without him but suggested that he be in attendance.
Please be here, he said. Your attorney needs you.
Mr. Diehl initially was charged with third-degree grand larceny, but Judge Todd in July ruled that the charge should be changed to attempted grand larceny because he personally paid off the bill, before the countys check was cashed, after a Virkler employee noticed the issue.
The former trail coordinator was suspended without pay last November. Because he was a civil service employee, his pay was reinstated after 30 days, but he remained off the job.
At a Dec. 26 administrative hearing presided over by retired state Supreme Court Justice John S. Parker, Mr. Diehl admitted receiving the gravel at his residence; however, he testified the purchase order he submitted for payment was made in error.
Judge Parker found Mr. Diehl not guilty of gross negligence but guilty of incompetence, and recommended the county reprimand him and suspend him without pay for 60 days. Legislators ultimately decided to fire him instead.
Lawmakers in May hired Jacqueline L. Mahoney as the new trail coordinator, and Mr. Diehl later that month filed a civil suit against the county seeking his job back, along with back pay and legal fees.
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Five-time Grammy® Award-nominated trumpeter Chris Botti returns to Davies Symphony Hall for an evening of jazz classics. Swing to the sophisticated sounds of America's best-selling jazz instrumentalist alongside the San Francisco Symphony in these magnetic must-hear performances!
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Justin Upton to Atlanta Braves? It's been discussed
The Justin Upton trade winds have been swirling for a while now, though at this point it does not seem like a deal is imminent.
One of the teams rumored to be interested in the young D-back's services is the Atlanta Braves. You know, the same Braves team that just inked Justin's brother B.J. to a big contract.
So, could there be a brotherly reunion in Hotlanta?
The two have discussed it, apparently.
According to Braves beat writer for MLB.com Mark Bowman, the brothers Upton have thought about sharing the same outfield.
"B.J. Upton said he and his brother Justin Upton have had a few conversations about possibility of playing together in Atlanta."
And, as David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal Constitution tweeted out, there brothers would like to make it happen.
#Braves B.J.Upton & brother Justin have strong desire to play together and hope it happens when Justin is free agent in 3yrs, if not sooner.
— David O'Brien (@ajcbraves) November 29, 2012
The D-backs are rumored to be seeking, at the very least, a young shortstop in return for Upton, and the Braves have one in Andrelton Simmons.
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If you are looking to enjoy the many wonderful restaurants that New York has to offer, Restaurant Week is the perfect way to see them all without breaking the bank.
Thursday, February 07, 2013 - Sunday, February 10, 2013
The Pennsylvania Ballet performs a trilogy of works by three very celebrated and very different choreographers whose hallmarks vary from classical to compelling to theatrical.
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BALTIMORE (WUSA) - Baltimore Gas and Electric Company says it deployed 12 employees and vehicles early Monday to assist New Jersey Gas with recovery efforts.
The natural gas mechanics and technicians will aid for a week or longer to help restore gas to customers left with service and heat after Superstorm Sandy. BGE deployed 64 overhead linemen and support personnel along with 36 vehicles over the weekend to assist with power restorations near Philadelphia.
BGE says it restored power to 1.2 million customers in central Maryland after Superstorm Sandy.


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Derek Wells explains to his mother, Paula, about all the places that he wishes to visit. Derek recently competed at the state geography bee and successfully captured the Utah title, along with winning the atlas that he looks through with his friends and family.
Derek is in the fifth grade at Pinnacle Canyon Academy. During the state event, he competed against 99 other students, primarily in higher grades.
Derek proved his knowledge of geography by defeating all the competition. His interest in geography came at a young age as he would sit and examine maps before he could even read.
Now that Derek has been named the state champion in geography, he will compete against 54 students at the national event in May in Washington, D.C.
As part of the national competition, Derek has been asked to bring 55 items that represent Utah to be shared with participants in the event. The competing students will exchange items and the participants will take home souvenirs unique to individual states.
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LAKE PLACID The Diocese of Ogdensburg will have a special guest for a solemn Mass on Sunday for the Catholic Churchs Year of Faith, along with about 2,000 worshippers from all over Northern New York.
Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano, Pope Franciss personal representative to the U.S., will attend the 2:30 p.m. Mass at the Olympic Center alongside priests of the diocese and Bishop Terry R. LaValley, who sent the apostolic nuncio an invitation earlier this year.
Mary Lou Kilian, editor and general manager of North Country Catholic newspaper and a member of the Year of Faith Committee, said this Mass is drawing Catholics from all over the eight counties that make up the diocese. Because there is no church in the diocese big enough to hold more than 1,000 people, the committee decided to have it at the Olympic Center.
Having the popes representative come to our small diocese is quite an honor, Ms. Kilian said.
The diocese consists of about 100,000 Catholics, and about 2,000 of them are expected to attend the Mass.
I thought if we filled one bus with 55 people, that would be good, but then I got another bus which holds 34 people, said the Rev. Donald A. Robinson, Watertown. Now thats not big enough, so I called and got another 55-passenger bus instead, and were hoping the two 55-passenger buses will be enough.
Father Robinson, pastor of St. Anthonys Church, 850 Arsenal St., and St. Patricks Church, 123 S. Massey St., has been scheduling bus transportation for people who want to travel to attend the Mass.
So far, he has more than 100 from the Watertown area who will travel by bus. Many Catholics will drive on their own.
This Mass on Sunday in Lake Placid culminates all of the celebrations and is kind of a climax of the entire Year of Faith, Father Robinson said.
One reason the Mass will be so special is that it is one of the only times all members of the diocese were invited to attend the same service.
Its a Mass for the whole region, the whole upper part of New York state, Father Robinson said.
Ms. Kilian said the last time the diocese held a Mass this large was in 1972, for its 100th anniversary. That also was held at the Olympic Center.
Sister Mary Eamon Lyng, Watertown, major superior of the Sisters of St. Joseph, who also sits on the Year of Faith Committee, said having Archbishop Vigano join the Mass is a way to celebrate church at a global level.
Its an opportunity for all of the people in the north country to gather together as a family of faith to celebrate faith and witness our faith so that we can go back out and live the faith as Jesus Christ commissioned us to do, she said.
Father Robinson said that although it will be a conventional Mass, there wont be anything regular about it.
The choir will consist of approximately 300 voices, organized by the Rev. Scott R. Seymour, a pastor in Morrisonville and Treadwells Mills.
The Rev. Douglas J. Lucia, pastor of St. Marys Church in Canton, is the episcopal vicar for worship who has been coordinating the physical setup of the arena.
Theres a lot of people working behind the scenes, he said.
Limited seating is still available on a bus leaving for the event at 10:30 a.m. Sunday from St. Patricks Church, Watertown. Anyone interested in going can call St. Anthonys rectory at 782-1190.
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heres the link for those of you who cant because the website don't work.
my suggestion to anyone who wants to download is to use DAP or Wellget as it moves 1.5 kbs a sec
part 1 - http://files.filefront.com//;6425907;;/
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part 2 - http://files.filefront.com//;6426457;;/
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download rate: 100-200kb/s for crappy internet || 200-300 for normal internet || 300-500 for pro internet
my download rate: 300kb/s - 500kb/s
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Wednesday, March 2, 2011
A Ratatouille of the Heart
The story about the rat who is a master chef, and the boy who becomes his kitchen tool, is more convincing with its art work and atmosphere of the Paris culinary world than with the plot, which is fragmentary in a way so common among contemporary movies. But who cares, when there's so much to enjoy in how the story is told?
Ego is the dark and devilish restaurant critic, making any kitchen staff panic, and enjoying it. He is reformed at the end of the movie, when he finally gets a taste of his dearest childhood culinary memory, though. His viciousness was the despair of never finding that joy before.
I can relate to that. I was a restaurant critic for twelve years, secretly tasting meals that span from orgiastic top to repulsive bottom. Nothing made me happier than finding an unexpected gem, and nothing was as disappointing as finding the dishes of a fine restaurant bland.
One can't be a critic without being emotionally involved in the art form examined. I wanted to be overwhelmed, and several times I was. Other times, I was fed up already after the starter – actually, in a few cases I lost hope already at the amuse-bouche, the little taster that exclusive restaurants begin with as a kind of welcoming gesture.
But the critic who seeks disappointment, in order to feast on vicious writing afterward, has little compassion for the art in question. Still, it's far too common. Ego (his name hardly chosen by chance) mentions it in the movie, explaining that it's a kind of writing equally enjoyed by the writers and many of their readers. But it's the easy way out and it has nothing to do with taking the job seriously. It's hardly more than a bad joke.
In the movie, Ego is well-known and announces his arrivals to restaurants as if he were a monarch visiting his subjects. That's rarely the case among restaurant critics. I was as secret as a spy. Even at my newspaper, my identity was known only to a few. The hardest thing about the job was to guard that secret.
It was necessary. You are treated so differently when the restaurant regards you as important, for one or other reason. The former New York Times restaurant critic Ruth Reichl wrote a book about her efforts to remain anonymous by putting on disguises – and how much better she was treated when she did not. Here's that book on Amazon: Garlic and Sapphires.
I also wrote a book about my experiences as a restaurant critic, but unfortunately it's only published in Swedish: Bong – tolv år som hemlig krogrecensent.
It's a fascinating job, although I wasn't always happy about it during my twelve years. The delights are many, but still in a minority compared to the disappointments. Well, after a number of dinners, you're bound to increase your demands – especially when you go to restaurants that are supposed to deliver fine dining.
I made sure to cover the whole spectrum, contrary to how most critics pick. Usually, they focus only on exclusive and fancy restaurants, but I also made many visits to simpler places. I even reviewed the Ikea restaurant and McDonalds. That was fun to do.
These two didn't make my tongue dance, but I was often pleasantly surprised by what budget restaurants could do, in spite of their humble circumstances. What they lacked in knowledge and resources, they compensated with passion. And the finest restaurants often suffered from the opposite – a lack of genuine care, with technology instead of passion as the driving force in the kitchen.
That's also Ego's revelation at the end of the movie. He finds the meal emotional instead of technical, so his experience is subjective instead of objective, involved instead of distanced. That's the kind of experience a critic should always search for, and try to put into writing.
Here's the film on DVD at Amazon
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Kommenterar på svenska eftersom skriva på engelska inte direkt är min grej. Med en egen restaurang bakgrund både vad gäller snabbmat och lite bättre ställen så ligger detta också lite mer varmt om hjärtat. Det som är intressantare med enklare ställen är att de använder sig av billigare råvaror som vi alla är vana vid dagligen och om de dessutom kan få det till att bli extra välsmakande, så innebär detta också en eve. påverkan på ens egen dagliga matlagning. Vad det gäller lite mera exklusivare ställen så handlar det ofta om dyrare råvaror som man inte är lika van vid dagligen och därför kan man mer uppskatta detta, fastän det inte nödvändigtvis behöver vara mer själ nedlagt vid matlagning.ReplyDelete
Fortfarande intressanta ämnen och bra inlägg, men trist att engelsmännen inte är lika bra på att kommentera.
Stefan, many thanks for your comment. True, exclusive ingredients don't necessarily mean a greater restaurant experience. It does indeed depend mostly on the love and devotion of the kitchen. No ingredient is more important.ReplyDelete
I have now have enjoyed Ratatouille twice. The second time, I looked more at the technical accuracies. I work for an organization that has an award winning restaurant and indeed everything in the movie was in place in the kitchen.ReplyDelete
I have also found the recipe that they used in the movie as it is not typical of the provencal ones usually served.
When I have tried the recipe, I will post on this thread again.
The Stork, I look very much forward to your report. Me too, I was impressed by the authenticity of the restaurant kitchen scenery and details. I bet there were professionals from the field involved in the script and the production.ReplyDelete


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WEST CARTHAGE With the approval of a preliminary site plan, Gillees NAPA Auto Parts store is one step closer to moving across the bridge. The store at 220 N. Mechanic St., Carthage, plans to relocate to an 8,000-square-foot structure to be built at 22 Broad St.
Following a presentation by developer Michael E. Lundy, CEO of Lundy Development Corp., and review of regulations, the village Planning Board gave its approval.
The developer also plans to build on the adjacent property next to Price Chopper Plaza. He said the two properties will have a shared driveway.
Mr. Lundy discussed lighting that would include wall pack lighting on the sides and back of the property and pole lights that are dark-sky compliant in the front, similar to those beside the Pizza Hut building across the street.
He said the area behind the building would be paved to allow for maneuvering of tractor-trailers making deliveries.
To improve visibility from the roadway, every other spruce tree between the properties and the plaza would be removed.
Planning Board Chairman Ronald J. Blinebry asked about the trash bin enclosure and suggested chain link fencing with vinyl slats.
Mr. Lundy said the facade colors blue with yellow accents are standardized by NAPA. Mr. Blinebry requested a photo of a prototype.
Signage was mentioned but not finalized. Mr. Lundy said the store would have a pedestal-style sign.
The board agreed the planned 42 parking spaces would be sufficient and would have to include two handicapped spaces.
The board will hold a public hearing on the store plans at 6:30 p.m. March 6 at the village municipal building, 61 High St.
Kathleen M. Amyot, River Area Council of Governments circuit rider, reported to the board about the recent meetings concerning the urbanized area designation. Using information from the 2012 census, a computer formula determined that outlying areas of Watertown may be classified as urbanized. The villages of Black River, Carthage, Deferiet, Herrings and West Carthage and the towns of Champion, Rutland, Watertown and Wilna fall within this designation.
Mrs. Amyot said storm water regulations would be affected by the change.
Its my understanding that the 100-year flood water runoff plan that has always been left to the developer and Jefferson County to review, now the village has to sign off on it, Mr. Blinebry said.
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"I have been asked many times for my recipe for burgoo, especially for home use. I learned to make burgoo from Gus Jaubert of Lexington, and from several of the other old-time makers of Kentucky burgoo. I trailed with Gus Jaubert on one occasion when he went to Ohio and served 10,000 people. He had one kettle that held 600 gallons. I have made burgoo for several meetings. My recipe to serve at the home for about 8 people* follows":
YIELD: 8 to 20 servings
- 2 lbs. beef cut from the shank (soup bone included)
- 1/2 lb. lamb (baby lamb, not mutton)
- 1 medium-sized chicken
- 2 C diced potatoes
- Red pepper to taste (1 small pod, or more to taste)
- 3 C corn cut from the cob (young field corn is best)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 "toe" of garlic
- 2 C diced onions
- 1 C fresh butterbeans or 1 pkg. frozen butterbeans
- 3 carrots, diced
- 1 C minced parsley
- 2 green peppers, diced, seeds removed
- 2 C okra, diced or cut in rings
- 4 qts. water, or more if soup cooks too thick
- 12 tomatoes or 1 qt. can
Put the beef, lamb, and dismembered chicken in a soup kettle with water, salt, black and red pepper. An old-fashioned iron kettle was specified by Mr. Ellis, but any heavy aluminum or metal kettle with a tight-fitting lid will do. Let this come to a hard boil, reduce the heat, and simmer about 2 hours with the lid on. Add potatoes, onions, and at intervals of 10 minutes, the butterbeans, carrots, green peppers. Then add corn and simmer for 2 hours or until mixture seems very thick. Watch carefully so that it does not stick. Add more water from time to time if necessary, but use as little as possible. Add okra and tomatoes and the garlic and let simmer another 1 1/2 hours, or until these vegetables too are done and blended with the others. Mr. Ellis insisted that the stew should cook for 7 hours, but 4 to 5 hours should be quite sufficient. As soon as soup is taken from stove, stir the parsley into it. This soup improves by standing and can be kept for a long time in the refrigerator. It is delicious when reheated. Serve with corn pones and follow it with a piece of pie—a most satisfactory repast, Kentucky style.
* I disagree with Mr. Ellis's figures. I have served 20 people with this recipe. But if it is kept in the refrigerator it can be used for several days.


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Eerie wailing calls at night are often the only sign that Bush Stone-curlew are about. Not only have they become very rare in southern pastoral areas due to disturbance and predation, but they also come out – to feed – only at night. During the day they rest squatting down on their feet, head out and legs stretched forward, under the body to blend in with the ground. If disturbed, they prefer to crouch or to stalk stealthily off, then freeze, rather than fly.
Open wooded rangelands, edges of forest and watercourses inland is where you can find the Bush Stone-curlew throughout Australia. They do avoid sandy or treeless deserts and heavy forest.
Most feeding is done on the ground, the birds puttering along, hunch-shouldered on spindly legs, turning over litter and picking up a variety of insects with their bills.
The Bush Stone-curlew usually breeds once during July and January. Their nest is a scrape or small clearing on bare ground, often near bush or a fallen limb. Two light stone to buff eggs with brown blotches are laid and incubated by both parents. Babies are full grown in about 50 days and the parents teach them to eat food by dropping it in front of them. If danger threatens, the parents will carry them off under their wings.
Bird Call
Bush Stone-curlews make a somewhat eerie, wailing noise at night (which is actually pretty cool!), and have been responsible for many a phone calls to the police, from people thinking someone was screaming in the bush. For this reason the Bush Stone-curlew is also known as the 'Screaming Woman Bird'!
Bush Stone Curlew Profiles
Age: 13 Years (DOB 29/9/2002)
Feathers was born and breed right here at Australia Zoo on September 29, 2002. He is definitely a favourite amongst the staff with those long legs and big staring eyes. He shares his time here being looked after by the Free Flight Bird Show team and receives lots of love and walks form the Roving crew every day.
Feathers was originally thought to be a star in the free flight show but the bright lights and fame were not his style. He now spends his day wandering the zoo grounds greeting patrons and having his photo taken. He is quite a character and often can't control his excitement doing crazy jumps and kicks in the air.
There are two species of Curlews, Bush-stone Curlews, like Feathers, and also, Beach Curlews. They are also known as Thick-knee Curlews.
They will find and eat things such as insects, small reptiles and rodents. Feathers favourite snack when he is out and about is definitely crickets and cockroaches. So if you are lucky enough to adopt Feathers make sure you're not afraid of creepy crawlies.


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5 U.S. Code § 5362 - Grade retention following a change of positions or reclassification
(a) Any employee—
(1) who is placed as a result of reduction-in-force procedures from a position subject to this subchapter to another position which is subject to this subchapter and which is in a lower grade than the previous position, and
(2) who has served for 52 consecutive weeks or more in one or more positions subject to this subchapter at a grade or grades higher than that of the new position,
is entitled, to the extent provided in subsection (c) of this section, to have the grade of the position held immediately before such placement be considered to be the retained grade of the employee in any position he holds for the 2-year period beginning on the date of such placement.
(1) Any employee who is in a position subject to this subchapter and whose position has been reduced in grade is entitled, to the extent provided in subsection (c) of this section, to have the grade of such position before reduction be treated as the retained grade of such employee for the 2-year period beginning on the date of the reduction in grade.
(c) For the 2-year period referred to in subsections (a) and (b) of this section, the retained grade of an employee under such subsection (a) or (b) shall be treated as the grade of the employee's position for all purposes (including pay and pay administration under this chapter and chapter 55 of this title, retirement and life insurance under chapters 83, 84, and 87 of this title, and eligibility for training and promotion under this title) except—
(d) The foregoing provisions of this section shall cease to apply to an employee who—
(2) is demoted (determined without regard to this section) for personal cause or at the employee's request;
(3) is placed in, or declines a reasonable offer of, a position the grade of which is equal to or higher than the retained grade; or
Source(Added Pub. L. 95–454, title VIII, § 801(a)(1),Oct. 13, 1978, 92 Stat. 1219; amended Pub. L. 98–615, title II, § 204(a)(1),Nov. 8, 1984, 98 Stat. 3216; Pub. L. 103–89, § 3(b)(1)(K),Sept. 30, 1993, 107 Stat. 982.)
Prior Provisions
A prior section 5362,Pub. L. 89–554, Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 473, Pub. L. 95–251, § 2(a)(1), (b)(1),Mar. 27, 1978, 92 Stat. 183, which related to hearing examiners, was renumbered section 5372 of this title by Pub. L. 95–454, title VIII, § 801(a)(3)(A)(ii),Oct. 13, 1978, 92 Stat. 1221.
1993—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 103–89substituted "chapter 55 of this title, retirement and life insurance under chapters 83, 84, and 87" for "chapters 54 and 55 of this title, retirement and life insurance under chapters 83 and 87" in introductory provisions, redesignated par. (4) as (3), and struck out former par. (3) which read as follows: "for purposes of determining whether the employee is covered by the performance management and recognition system established under chapter 54 of this title, or".
1984—Subsec. (c)(3). Pub. L. 98–615substituted "performance management and recognition system established under chapter 54" for "merit pay system established under section 5402".
Effective Date of 1993 Amendment
Amendment by Pub. L. 103–89effective Nov. 1, 1993, see section 3(c) ofPub. L. 103–89, set out as a note under section 3372 of this title.
Effective Date of 1984 Amendment
Section 205 ofPub. L. 98–615provided that amendment by Pub. L. 98–615was effective Oct. 1, 1984, and applicable with respect to pay periods commencing on or after that date, with certain exceptions and qualifications.
Additional Pay and Benefits for Employees Reduced in Grade On or After January 1, 1977, Etc.
Pub. L. 95–454, title VIII, § 801(b),Oct. 13, 1978, 92 Stat. 1222, provided that:
"(1) Under regulations prescribed by the Office of Personnel Management, any employee—
"(A) whose grade was reduced on or after January 1, 1977, and before the effective date of the amendments made by subsection (a) of this section [see Effective Date note set out under section 5361 of this title] under circumstances which would have entitled the employee to coverage under the provisions of section 5362 of title 5, United States Code (as amended by subsection (a) of this section) if such amendments had been in effect at the time of the reduction; and
"(B) who has remained employed by the Federal Government from the date of the reduction in grade to the effective date of the amendments made by subsection (a) of this section without a break in service of one workday or more;shall be entitled—
"(i) to receive the additional pay and benefits which such employee would have been entitled to receive if the amendments made by subsection (a) of this section had been in effect during the period beginning on the effective date of such reduction in grade and ending on the day before the effective date of such amendments, and
"(ii) to have the amendments made by subsection (a), of this section apply to such employee as if the reduction in grade had occurred on the effective date of such amendments.
"(2) No employee covered by this subsection whose reduction in grade resulted in an increase in pay shall have such pay reduced by reason of the amendments made by subsection (a) of this section.
"(3)(A) For purposes of this subsection, the requirements under paragraph (1)(B) of this subsection, relating to continuous employment following reduction in grade, shall be considered to be met in the case of any employee—
"(i) who separated from service with a right to an immediate annuity under chapter 83 of title 5, United States Code, or under another retirement system for Federal employees; or
"(ii) who died.
"(B) Amounts payable by reason of subparagraph (A) of this paragraph in the case of the death of an employee shall be paid in accordance with the provisions of subchapter VIII of chapter 55 of title 5, United States Code, relating to settlement of accounts in the case of deceased employees.
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As we approach the 2011 holiday shopping season, a multitude of studies have been recently released which attempt to predict consumers' holiday shopping plans, behaviors, attitudes and spending. In this post, we'll attempt to summarize some of the recurring themes that span the various studies. IAB is also adding to this quantitative knowledge with qualitative points garnered from tests conducted as we develop our online community, called HearWatchSay, a joint venture with IPSOS/OTX.
Let's look at some of the recurring themes this holiday shopping season:
Early Shopping and the Preference for Cyber Monday over Black Friday
The turkeys haven't even been cooked, much less digested, and yet many consumers have already started their holiday shopping. comScore states "Four in ten have already begun holiday shopping."
Our HearWatchSay community members who participated in our shopping survey told us they'd already started shopping and the overwhelming majority of that group (about three-quarters) reported that they will avoid Black Friday. At first glance, this seems to imply that consumers are open to shopping early in the season, but this is more likely due to consumers trying to avoid the crowds that the shopping season brings, based on what we are learning from HearWatchSay. Instead, it appears that our community members are looking forward to shopping on Cyber Monday.
Researching Gifts
Researching gifts is a top activity across mobile and digital, both online and in-store, with price comparison more frequent among smartphone users. NPD states that about half plan to do gift research online before shopping. The top online holiday shopping activities of our HearWatchSay panel members who responded to the shopping survey are researching gifts on shopping sites, reading online reviews to help decide, researching gifts using a search engine and using a price comparison site/app.
Spending Less
With increasing economic uncertainty and declining consumer confidence, it's no surprise that many consumers plan to cut down on spending this holiday season. According to Nielsen, 41% of Americans are planning to spend less this year.
Consistent with shoppers' plans to spend less, the top holiday shopping purchase influences for HearWatchSay members who responded to our survey are email coupons& discount codes, in-store coupons and Cyber Monday specials. NPD states that the #1 influence on where to shop is 'special sale price' followed by overall value for the price and convenient location. 40% (#5) also are influenced by free shipping offers.
More Online Shopping This Year
Consumers may be spending less this year, but more of that spending is being done online. One-third of HearWatchSay survey respondents state they plan to do more online shopping this year, largely driven by cost-saving (deals, coupons, price comparison) in addition to crowd-avoidance and convenience. Additionally, eMarketer predicts that U.S. retail ecommerce holiday sales will grow 16.8% this year to $46.7 billion, which is five times faster growth than the total retail industry.
Overall, top drivers for holiday shopping behavior this year — both online and offline — imply cost-saving measures; online deals, in-store coupons, in-store shopping to save on shipping fees.
Mobile Shopping… or In-Store Price-checking
Another category that is seeing increases driven by cost-saving behaviors is mobile holiday shopping. Many (about half of HearWatchSay respondents) are planning to shop in stores with their smartphones, using them for in-store comparison shopping, scanning QR/UPC codes in the store or doing gift research on their mobile devices. According to Deloitte's Annual Holiday Survey, 27% of smartphone owners will use their devices for holiday shopping this year.
Smartphones are being used more for in-store comparison shopping than actual purchases (only 15% of HearWatchSay members said they'd buy via mobile phone). Tablets, however, are gaining ground as a device for making purchases with tablet holiday shopping behaviors resembling those done on a laptop computer — comparison shopping and buying. Paypal with Ipsos and IBM Coremetrics expect an increase in mobile purchases overall this season, whether via smartphone or tablet.
In summary, holiday shopping this year appears to be shifting more to digital and mobile, with mobile being used more to 'optimize' in-store shopping. That isn't to say that people won't be crowding the aisles in stores looking for that perfect sweater or to use their store coupons. But more of them will be tapping away at their phones while shopping, looking for a better deal at another store or online. Many will forgo the crowds at stores to shop online in the convenience of their own home, at a time that suits them.
Perhaps the defining factor driving both online and offline shopping this year is saving money. Cost-saving measures seem to be strongly influencing consumers' behaviors and purchase decisions this year whether online, mobile or in-store. Consumers are looking forward to Cyber Monday and plan to take advantage of online coupons and deals. At the same time they cite in-store coupons and saving on shipping fees as major influences in offline shopping, which will of course be accompanied by their mobile shopping assistant.
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|ASU Welcomes Canty
|Written by Charles Cochrum
|Wednesday, 11 May 2011 16:36
Appalachian State University men's basketball head coach Jason Capel announced the addition of Jay Canty (Jamestown, N.C./Xavier/Oak Ridge Military), who transfers from Xavier University after his freshman campaign in 2010-11.
The 6-6, 200-pound guard/forward is the former Oak Ridge Military teammate of ASU signee Michael Neal (Greensboro, N.C./Oak Ridge). Capel added, "We are extremely excited to add Jay to our basketball family. He is an exceptional young man who fits well with what we are building. He is a tremendous athlete who can affect the game dramatically on both ends of the floor. His length will make him a great defender and his versatility will allow us to use him in many facets on the offensive end. More than anything, Jay is a tireless worker, a fierce competitor and a winner."
Canty will earn a redshirt in 2011-12 per NCAA transfer rules before taking to the court in 2012-13 for his remaining three years of eligibility.
Canty saw action in 17 games, including the first 11 of the season, in his freshman season at NCAA Tournament participant Xavier. He averaged 1.5 points and 0.8 rebounds in 7.4 minutes per game with a 41.7 field goal percentage. The wing missed 12 games with a right foot injury.
The Jamestown, N.C. native scored a season-high 10 points on 4-of-5 shooting in just 11 minutes against La Salle after returning from injury, and led the team's freshmen in minutes.
At Oak Ridge in 2009-10, Canty averaged 21.4 points, 8.2 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 2.8 steals per game to garner first team Associated Press all-state honors. He was named the Piedmont Triad Player of the Year by Sports Carolina Monthly for leading coach Stan Kowalewski's squad to a 30-10 record.
Prior to transferring to Oak Ridge, Canty shined at Jamestown's Ragsdale High School, where he nearly averaged a double-double as a junior. In 2008-09, he notched 20 points, 9.4 rebounds, 3.0 steals, 3.0 assists and 2.4 blocks per game to help the team to a 26-2 record and undefeated mark in Mid-Piedmont 3A Conference play for coach Craig Shoemaker.
Canty earned first team all-area honors from the Greensboro News and Record. As a sophomore, he posted 17.5 points and 7.2 rebounds per contest.
Canty joins freshmen Neal and Tabarris Hamilton (Winston-Salem, N.C./Fishburne Military Academy) in the class, as well as juniors Rodney Milum (Houston, Texas/Midland College) and Jamaal Trice (Los Angeles, Calif./Midland College/Connecticut), who both signed with Appalachian last week.
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