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42 U.S. Code § 1382i - Medical and social services for certain handicapped persons
(a) Authorization of appropriations for pilot program
There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to establish and carry out a 3-year Federal-State pilot program to provide medical and social services for certain handicapped individuals in accordance with this section.
(b) State allotments
(1) The total sum of $18,000,000 shall be allotted to the States for such program by the Commissioner of Social Security, during the period beginning September 1, 1981, and ending September 30, 1984, as follows:
(A) The total sum of $6,000,000 shall be allotted to the States for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1982 (which for purposes of this section shall include the month of September 1981).
(B) The total sum of $6,000,000, plus any amount remaining available (after the application of paragraph (4)) from the allotment made under subparagraph (A), shall be allotted to the States for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1983.
(2) The allotment to each State from the total sum allotted under paragraph (1) for any fiscal year shall bear the same ratio to such total sum as the number of individuals in such State who are over age 17 and under age 65 and are receiving supplemental security income benefits as disabled individuals in such year (as determined by the Commissioner of Social Security on the basis of the most recent data available) bears to the total number of such individuals in all the States. For purposes of the preceding sentence, the term "supplemental security income benefits" includes payments made pursuant to an agreement under section 1382e (a) of this title or under section 212(b) ofPublic Law 93–66.
(3) At the beginning of each fiscal year in which the pilot program under this section is in effect, each State that does not intend to use the allotment to which it is entitled for such year (or any allotment which was made to it for a prior fiscal year), or that does not intend to use the full amount of any such allotment, shall certify to the Commissioner of Social Security the amount of such allotment which it does not intend to use, and the State's allotment for the fiscal year (or years) involved shall thereupon be reduced by the amount so certified.
(4) The portion of the total amount available for allotment for any particular fiscal year under paragraph (1) which is not allotted to States for that year by reason of paragraph (3) (plus the amount of any reductions made at the beginning of such year in the allotments of States for prior fiscal years under paragraph (3)) shall be reallocated in such manner as the Commissioner of Social Security may determine to be appropriate to States which need, and will use, additional assistance in providing services to severely handicapped individuals in that particular year under their approved plans. Any amount reallocated to a State under this paragraph for use in a particular fiscal year shall be treated for purposes of this section as increasing such State's allotment for that year by an equivalent amount.
(c) Requisite features of State plans
In order to participate in the pilot program and be eligible to receive payments for any period under subsection (d) of this section, a State (during such period) must have a plan, approved by the Commissioner of Social Security as meeting the requirements of this section, which provides medical and social services for severely handicapped individuals whose earnings are above the level which ordinarily demonstrates an ability to engage in substantial gainful activity and who are not receiving benefits under section 1382 or 1382h of this title or assistance under a State plan approved under section 1396a of this title, and which—
(2) designates an appropriate State agency to administer or supervise the administration of the program in the State;
(3) describes the criteria to be applied by the State in determining the eligibility of any individual for assistance under the plan and in any event requires a determination by the State agency to the effect that
(A) such individual's ability to continue his employment would be significantly inhibited without such assistance and
(B) such individual's earnings are not sufficient to allow him to provide for himself a reasonable equivalent of the cash and other benefits that would be available to him under this subchapter and subchapters XIX and XX of this chapter in the absence of those earnings;
(4) describes the process by which the eligibility of individuals for such assistance is to be determined (and such process may not involve the performance of functions by any State agency or entity which is engaged in making determinations of disability for purposes of disability insurance or supplemental security income benefits except when the use of a different agency or entity to perform those functions would not be feasible);
(6) describes the manner in which the medical and social services involved are to be provided and, if they are not to be provided through the State's medical assistance and social services programs under subchapters XIX and XX of this chapter (with the Federal payments being made under subsection (d) of this section rather than under those subchapters), specifies the particular mechanisms and procedures to be used in providing such services; and
(d) Payments to States; computation of payments
(1) From its allotment under subsection (b) of this section for any fiscal year (and any amounts remaining available from allotments made to it for prior fiscal years), the Commissioner of Social Security shall from time to time pay to each State which has a plan approved under subsection (c) of this section an amount equal to 75 per centum of the total sum expended under such plan (including the cost of administration of such plan) in providing medical and social services to severely handicapped individuals who are eligible for such services under the plan.
(2) The method of computing and making payments under this section shall be as follows:
(A) The Commissioner of Social Security shall, prior to each period for which a payment is to be made to a State, estimate the amount to be paid to the State for such period under the provisions of this section.
(B) From the allotment available therefor, the Commissioner of Social Security shall pay the amount so estimated, reduced or increased, as the case may be, by any sum (not previously adjusted under this subsection) by which the Commissioner finds that the Commissioner's estimate of the amount to be paid the State for any prior period under this section was greater or less than the amount which should have been paid to the State for such period under this section.
(e) Rules and regulations
Within nine months after June 9, 1980, the Commissioner of Social Security shall prescribe and publish such regulations as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out the pilot program and otherwise implement this section.
(f) Reports
Each State participating in the pilot program under this section shall from time to time report to the Commissioner of Social Security on the operation and results of such program in that State, with particular emphasis upon the work incentive effects of the program. On or before October 1, 1983, the Commissioner of Social Security shall submit to the Congress a report on the program, incorporating the information contained in the State reports along with the Commissioner's findings and recommendations.
Source(Aug. 14, 1935, ch. 531, title XVI, § 1620, as added Pub. L. 96–265, title II, § 201(c),June 9, 1980, 94 Stat. 446; amended Pub. L. 97–35, title XXIII, § 2353(p),Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 874; Pub. L. 103–296, title I, § 107(a)(4),Aug. 15, 1994, 108 Stat. 1478.)
References in Text
Section 212(b) ofPublic Law 93–66, referred to in subsec. (b)(2), is section 212(b) ofPub. L. 93–66, title II, July 9, 1973, 87 Stat. 155, as amended, which is set out as a note under section 1382 of this title.
1994—Subsecs. (b) to (f). Pub. L. 103–296, § 107(a)(4), substituted "Commissioner of Social Security" for "Secretary" wherever appearing, "the Commissioner finds that the Commissioner's" for "he finds that his" in subsec. (d)(2)(B), and "the Commissioner's" for "his" in subsec. (f).
1981—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 97–35struck out provision following par. (7) that the plan under this section may be developed and submitted as a separate State plan or may be submitted in the form of an amendment to the State's plan under section 1397b (d) of this title.
Effective Date of 1994 Amendment
Amendment by Pub. L. 103–296effective Mar. 31, 1995, see section 110(a) ofPub. L. 103–296, set out as a note under section 401 of this title.
Effective Date of 1981 Amendment
Amendment by Pub. L. 97–35effective Oct. 1, 1981, except as otherwise explicitly provided, see section 2354 ofPub. L. 97–35, set out as an Effective Date note under section 1397 of this title.
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More than 100 business and government representatives came to the eighth annual Workforce 2020 Career Fair at Jefferson Community College on Wednesday to show high school students the career opportunities available throughout Jefferson and Lewis counties.
We want to retain our youth, so its a good way of showing them what we have available, said Cheryl A. Mayforth, executive director of the Jefferson-Lewis Workforce Investment Board.
The event, which attracted about 1,500 professionally dressed high school seniors and juniors from 17 schools, was organized by the Greater Watertown-North Country Chamber of Commerce, Jefferson-Lewis Board of Cooperative Educational Services and Workforce Investment Board.
Mrs. Mayforth said students prepared cover letters and resumes and looked up the local companies they wanted to speak to starting in November.
When the students arrived at the event, company representatives gave them mock interviews and tips on finding a job after high school or college.
We ask them what their career goals are and where they see themselves in five years, said Danielle K. Colton, Northern Federal Credit Union personnel development supervisor.
She said about 20 students visited her during the events first three hours.
I think the most common advice I give, for me, is that its OK to change your major because there are so many opportunities, she said.
Indian River senior Kourtney A. Brennan said she spoke with both the Conboy, McKay, Bachman & Kendall law firm and a military helicopter pilot representative, two occupations she is interested in pursuing.
She said she learned to start college to find out where I fit.
Indian River senior Devin J. Iams visited a company promoting innovative physical therapy.
They told me more of what I can expect when I get out of college, the type of hours Ill work, he said.
Mrs. Mayforth said students in the past have contacted Workforce Investment to say how helpful the event has been post-high school.
People keep those folders, she said, referring to the packets with students resumes and career information. Its valuable material.
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Orlando police said the tractor-trailer hit a road sign around 3:30 a.m. Thursday.
All westbound lanes were closed for nearly four hours. Two of the lanes were opened just after 7 a.m.
The truck was carrying sweet potatoes to a Publix store. The produce was strewn all over the interstate.
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Talmanut wrote:For pirates who prefer their Coca Cola "old-school" year-round, sail to Mexico, or order Mexican Coca Cola online. In the US, it's widely available on the West Coast.
HFCS-sweetened Coke? .... aaaaargh!
black bart wrote:Talmanut wrote:For pirates who prefer their Coca Cola "old-school" year-round, sail to Mexico, or order Mexican Coca Cola online. In the US, it's widely available on the West Coast.
HFCS-sweetened Coke? .... aaaaargh!
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Almighty Doer of Stuff wrote:What are these dangers, exactly, and have they been shown to be attributable to the HFCS itself and not merely to the fact that people eat more of it because it's cheaper?
Maybe it doesn't taste as good as cane sugar, but is it actually more harmful? As far as I was aware it's actually a hair healthier, because there's slightly less glucose, which can be used by the body as-is, and slightly more fructose, which needs to be converted to glucose before it can be used.
n the current study, Chi-Tang Ho, Ph.D., conducted chemical tests among 11 different carbonated soft drinks containing HFCS. He found 'astonishingly high' levels of reactive carbonyls in those beverages. These undesirable and highly-reactive compounds associated with "unbound" fructose and glucose molecules are believed to cause tissue damage, says Ho, a professor of food science at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, N.J. By contrast, reactive carbonyls are not present in table sugar, whose fructose and glucose components are "bound" and chemically stable, the researcher notes.
male rats given water sweetened with high-fructose corn syrup in addition to a standard diet of rat chow gained much more weight than male rats that received water sweetened with table sugar, or sucrose, in conjunction with the standard diet. The concentration of sugar in the sucrose solution was the same as is found in some commercial soft drinks, while the high-fructose corn syrup solution was half as concentrated as most sodas.
Almighty Doer of Stuff wrote:As for the second, they compared bland food to bland food + sugar. OF COURSE the rats will get fatter on the latter. It's nonsense.
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An impending federal debt ceiling debate likely will lead to more partisan bickering and last-minute deals even in the wake of the intense, just ended battle over the fiscal cliff.
I think we are going to wind up in a similar situation, Rep. William L. Owens, D-Plattsburgh, said Wednesday.
The fiscal cliff compromise was approved late Tuesday, technically after the Jan. 1 deadline had passed.
Mr. Owens said the nation also reached its $16.4 trillion debt ceiling on Monday. He said he expects negotiations revolving around raising the debt ceiling to go hand in hand with debates about spending cuts. Across-the-board cuts of 8 to 10 percent in funding for federal programs, including the military, were put off in Tuesdays compromise.
Tuesdays deal saw Bush-era tax cuts expire on single people making more than $400,000 and households making more than $450,000, the expiration of a 2 percent payroll tax cut, a nine-month extension on the farm bill, a two-month delay on spending cuts and a one-year reauthorization of several energy tax credits, including the 2.2 cent per kilowatt subsidy for wind power.
I think that we fixed one leg of the stool, Mr. Owens said. We have two more legs to go.
He said Congress needs to tackle spending cuts and the debt ceiling before the situation is stabilized.
In particular, Mr. Owens said, $175 billion to $200 billion could be saved by clearing inefficiencies out of federal programs in addition to the tax revenue generated by the fiscal cliff negotiations. He said $75 billion to $150 billion alone could be saved if Defense Department inefficiencies were eliminated.
Mr. Owens said the Medicare program could save roughly $40 billion a year if the program were allowed to negotiate drug rates on its own.
They are not things that cut programs or hurt beneficiaries, he said. You could wrap together a debt ceiling (compromise) with the avoidance of sequestration and effective spending cuts with a really minimal negative impact on places like Fort Drum, Medicare beneficiaries and the border.
Mr. Owens said the new Congress, which took over Thursday, leans slightly more Democratic than the previous one. The House has nine more Democrats following Novembers election.
The majority is narrowed, Mr. Owens said.
He said he hopes that more Democrats will enable moderates to be more vocal in bringing the two sides together. Republicans have 233 members in the House to 200 Democrats, with two vacancies.
That aside, Mr. Owens said, it is going to be difficult to find common ground.
My friends on the other side of the aisle failed to step up, Mr. Owens said of the Tuesdays negotiations.
Only 85 Republicans voted in favor of the compromise, with 151 voting against.
Mr. Owens said the Republicans also failed to propose any spending cuts.
They do not want to own them, he said.
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You could always use transcode, mplex, and cdrdao on Windows, but that's going a little overboard to stay with OSS. All that I see are rippers that are free, and not really any ripper/burners.
Any DVD copy software ( OSS of course) available for Win XP ? A friend of mine needs it so that he can make backup copy of his DVDs that he bought (his Cars movie was broken only 2 days after he bought it after lending it to his friend's boy).
So before I go out and buy dvdcopy for it. I like to sneak in as much OSS as possible on his box.
You could always use transcode, mplex, and cdrdao on Windows, but that's going a little overboard to stay with OSS. All that I see are rippers that are free, and not really any ripper/burners.
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Thanks guys. I'm going to look into it.
Try DVD Shrink. It's free, runs on Windows and copies DVDs to an ISO on your hard disk. It is capable of removing "features" to make the size of the ISO smaller, such as; removing subtitles, removing foreign language sound tracks, high def, copy protection etc. You can then burn the DVD ISO using standard software.
I will check it out. This guy was looking for pure dvd to dvd writing. If complicated, he will get lost (and I"m in no mode to answer questions on the phone for a long time). The last time I installed a firewall, he called me everytime the popup comes up asking him either to allow or disallow.
There is no "pure" DVD to DVD copy. If you are talking about movies, they are all copy protected and you need to use some special hacking software for it. And the best place to ask are movie oriented forums.
DVD shrink will do everything you are looking for. The only catch is that they have to have either Nero as they're burning software for DVD shrink to burn to the disk instead of just to an iso, or if you go to the DVD shrink website www dvdshrink org there is a free burning engine that you can download and use. I use DVD shrink for making copies of most all of my DVDs, there are only a few that I've found that DVD shrink was unable to do, and on those ones I was usually able to use DVDFab Decrypter to rip the DVD to my hard drive and then DVD shrink will open it fine. I've only run across a couple that those two programs were unable to copy and for those I ended up buying DVD Cloner IV, but if you are looking to stay with completely free software DVD shrink and DVDFab Decrypter work great and will probably be rare that you will need to use anything other than DVD shrink. As long as you have either Nero or the free burning engine I think your friend will be very happy with it. It's very easy and straight forward to use and there is no need to burn to an iso as others have suggested.
I would like to agree with everyone, DVD shrink is just so easy to use you can't fault it (except its free, but not open source). Small download size, great features, easy to use - can't go wrong.
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Emerging Role of Mobile-Health Technology Interventions for Wellness and Disease Management01/30/2013
Every year millions die from cardiovascular disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, lung cancer, HIV infection, and diabetes. These conditions contribute to 40 % of all deaths in the more developed and affluent countries. For each of these diseases, healthy behaviors have been identified, which can prevent onset of these diseases. For example, the onset of cardiovascular diseases and diabetes can be prevented by maintaining a healthy body weight. Once these conditions are present,behavioral and lifestyle change are important for managing the course of these illnesses.
Efforts to increase healthy behaviors and minimize health risk behaviors (such as smoking) become increasingly important in enhancing health in this context. Mobile technology such as texting and smart phones offer platforms for innovative approaches to health enhancement and disease management.
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Eugene Taylor, Professor of Psychology, has passed away01/30/2013
Saybrook University, with deep sadness, is announcing today the death of Dr. Eugene Taylor, a noted scholar and 20-year member of our executive faculty.
"We are sorry to see Eugene go," said Mark Schulman, President of Saybrook University, "He was a scholar and a teacher respected by all with whom he came in contact. He is, truly, irreplacable."
Taylor died on January 30 at 10:30 a.m. EST with his family in attendance. He was 66.
Taylor was a prominent historian of psychology. The author of books including Shadow Culture: Psychology and Spirituality in America; The Mystery of Personality: A History of Psychodynamic Theories; and William James on Consciousness Beyond the Margins, he was a research historian at Harvard Medical School, the curator of Gordon Allport's papers, and an internationally renowned scholar on the work of William James. He was also the founder of the Cambridge Institute of Psychology and Religion, a board member of the Philemon Foundation, a fellow in two APA divisions, and a founding member of The New Existentialists.
He held degrees from Southern Methodist University, Harvard Divinity School (where he was the 1983 William James Lecturer), and a PhD in the History and Philosophy of Psychology from Boston University.
The Future of Existential Psychology - a new series - starts Thursday!01/29/2013
Existential psychology is enjoying a renaissance in China and parts of Europe, while an increasing number of studies show that its techniques and approaches are as or more effective than drug treatments in many cases.
But pharmaceutical companies have billions of dollars to pour into marketing campaigns, and insurance companies don't like to support therapeutic treatment that focuses on individual outcomes. While a recent review in the American Psychological Association's website suggested that existential therapies are at the heart of any effective therapy, academic psychology programs remain stubbornly focused on cognitive behavioral treatment, neuro-psychology, and psychopharmacology.
In this environment, what is the future for Existential psychology? How do its practitioners make their mark in a culture that values quick fixes?
School of Mind-Body Medicine to Feature Videoconference with James Lake, MD, Leader in Integrative Mental Health Movement01/26/2013
On February 12, 2013, James Lake will make a presentation for the School of Mind-Body Medicine: "The Promise of Integrative Mental Health"
James Lake, MD, is internationally recognized as a pioneer in the integrative mental health movement. Integrative mental health is a comprehensive whole-person approach to mental health care providing an alternative to the mainstream biomedical and pharmaceutical approach to mental health treatment. The addition of evidence-based behavioral, nutritional, and spiritual/transpersonal interventions can supplement and sometimes replace medication regimens for individuals with acute and chronic mental health disorders.
Dr. Lake is the author of several books: Integrative Mental Health Care: A Therapist's Handbook (2009), Complimentary and Alternative Treatments in Mental Health (2007), of Integrative Mental Health Care (2006), and Chinese Medical Psychiatry (2001).
Enhancing Creativity01/23/2013
1.) "7 Creativity Tips from a Top Mathematician" by Hillary Harkness: Click here to read: "As an undergraduate, I studied calculus and physics; when I became an artist, I remained fascinated with the question of what artists and mathematicians can learn from one another. That's why I wanted to talk with mathematician Steven Strogatz, the New York Times columnist and author of the new book, The Joy of X..."
Creativity Journals, 1/201301/23/2013
1.) Coreopsis Journal of Myth & Theatre: "Coreopsis is a multidisciplinary peer-reviewed journal dedicated to humanistic scholarship in the arts of sacred performance in areas of interest that include - but, are not limited to - ritual studies, liturgical considerations, musicology and composition, dance, folklore, mythology, historical research, theatre arts (including technical aspects), mythopoetics, ethnography and selected areas of psychology, brain science, neuraesthetics, cybernetics and the science of thought, shamanic studies, and consciousness.&rdqu
Creativity and Writing, 1/201301/22/2013
1.) "13 Famous Writers on Writer's Block" by Emily Temple: Click here to read: " The philosophy behind NaNoWriMo is pretty simple: get the words — 50,000 of them, to be exact — on the page. But what if you experience that dreaded writer's block while you're chipping away at your "Great Frantic Novel"? Never fear, you're not alone.
New interactive digital tool launched for social transformation initiatives online01/18/2013
Last week, Amnesty International launched an innovative digital tool that connects people to a global conversation on poverty, social transformation, and human rights.
Respect My Rights is an online platform that aims to engage and inspire educators and young people to learn about and take action against the human rights violations and abuses that deepen and drive poverty.
Saybrook University Psychology Student Completes Dissertation on Biofeedback and Yoga for Undergraduate Stress Management01/16/2013
Carla Benejam lives in Salinas, California with one of her three sons and a big tabby cat. When not teaching courses in biology, life science, or psychology at Cal State University Monterey Bay, she spends many days in her apothecary garden, growing and tending herbs and seasonal veggies. Carla has been teaching for ten years and before that owned a rather eclectic used book store in Monterey. She has an affinity for languages and has studied German, French, Spanish and Indonesian, and a little Italian. Travels have taken her to Sumatra (to see young orangutans in the wild), Fiji, Moscow, Singapore and the Malay Peninsula, Britain, France, Spain, Alaska and Hawaii, Nepal, India, and Tibet.
Carla has a bachelor's degree from UC Berkeley in Physical Anthropology, and a master's degree from San Jose State College in Evolutionary Biology. On December 27, 2013, she defended her dissertation and completed her doctorate in Psychology from Saybrook University in San Francisco. She is currently preparing a program of biofeedback for stress relief for college students to be implemented at her university, and is also pursuing life as a garden wise woman. Although a Psychology student, the three individuals guiding her dissertation were all faculty from Saybrook's School of Mind-Body Medicine, chair Donald Moss, and committee members Eric Willmarth and Eliza Bigham.
Saybrook University Graduates First PhD in Mind-Body Medicine: Beth Haggett01/15/2013
Over 30 years ago, as a 19 year old girl, Beth Haggett told her husband that someday she wanted to earn a PhD in Psychoneuroimmunology. When she first heard that Saybrook University was developing a PhD program in Mind-Body Medicine, she jumped at the opportunity and became the first to apply for the new program.
On December 28, 2012, Beth defended her doctoral dissertation, and became the first student to complete the new PhD. Her degree is a "PhD in Mind-Body Medicine with a specialization in Health Care Systems." She achieved her goal within the time frame that she set for herself of three and one half years. Most importantly, because of her mind-body learning, and the self-care that was a component in her mind-body medicine education, her own mental, emotional, and physical health have improved dramatically in the course of her education. Beth's husband and adult children have also benefitted greatly from applying mind-body skills to their lives.
Saybrook University joins with Chip Conley to reinvent business culture01/10/2013
Entrepreneur and New York Times best-selling author Chip Conley is on a mission to re-create business culture to make it more psychologically sound. He's crunched the numbers: there is significant research showing that companies with a sense of mission and purpose beyond the bottom line are actually more profitable in the long-run.
That's why Saybrook University, the global center for Humanistic scholarship, is pleased to name Conley to a second term as its "Scholar-Practitioner in Residence."
As the 2013 Scholar-Practitioner in Residence, Conley will work with Saybrook faculty, staff, and students to find new ways to apply and expand his work on the psychology of business and entrepreneurship in the 21st century. Conley's work is based on the research of Abraham Maslow, one of the founders of the Humanistic movement in psychology, who taught at Saybrook. His first best-selling book was "PEAK: How Great Companies Get Their Mojo from Maslow."
Artistic and Academic Fellowships and Residencies, 1/201301/08/2013
1.) The Bogliasco Fellowship: The Bogliasco Fellowships, due January 15th, are awarded, without regard to nationality, to qualified persons doing advanced creative work or scholarly research in the following disciplines:
- Archaeology
- Architecture
- Classics
- Dance
- Film/Video
- History
- Landscape Architecture
- Literature
Saybrook alum's new book tells the world: You Are Not Irrelevant01/03/2013
While studying for his psychology PhD at Saybrook University, New York City accountant Eric Kreuter learned that almost anyone can turn their life around.
Kreuter worked with Rex, a former medical student whose life had taken a turn: at 59, Rex was receiving food stamps and living with his mother. But after only four months of weekly clinical work with Kreuter, Rex was able to turn his life around for the better, and is now employed and helping to support his family.


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Dresses Over Pants
On the Runways
If the F/W 12 runways proved anything about this look, it's that it works with numerous dress silhouettes. For example, Rag & Bone's David Neville and Marcus Wainwright paired a fitted, knee-length wrap dress with ruched leggings--the Rani Printed Jersey Dress ($495) and Skinny Pajama Pants ($325)--for their fall show. Dries van Noten, on the other hand, opted for a silky frock with a relaxed fit, specifically the Ecru Durga Dress ($1130, 214.559.4510), styled with the tailored Pavos Pants ($655, 212.826.8900) for an ethnic-inspired look that pointed to the collection's Asian references.
In addition to printed dresses, we noticed that embellished frocks work quite well with this layered look too, as seen at Chanel and Louis Vuitton. At the former, an exaggerated A-Line Dress ($11,755) with cube-inspired embellishments worn over cropped fuchsia Pants ($2390) felt otherworldy. Meanwhile, Marc Jacobs played with proportions at Louis Vuitton, putting the elongated Embroidered Double Face Dress (price upon request) over the jewel-encrusted Black Buttoned Panama Tec Pants (price upon request) and chunky First Class Lace Up Pumps (price upon request, 800.VUITTON) for a high-drama effect.
On Celebs
When prints and embellishments are involved, the dress over pants look can be a bit overwhelming, which is why we appreciate Watson's minimalist take on the trend. For a London screening of The Perks of Being a Wallflower, the actress chose the Knitted Cut-Off Ball Gown with Black Wool Cigarette Pants (price upon request, 800.929.DIOR) from the Christian Dior F/W 12 Couture collection. The contrast of the full skirt with slim, cropped pants makes the look about shape, rather than simply layering.
Get The Look: Flared Dress/Cigarette Pants
Lots of dress silhouettes work well with pants, but there are a handful of combinations that are essentially foolproof. For example, the strapless, voluminous party dress, as seen on Watson, is always a great option, especially if you're working with a slimmer pant on bottom. Some of our favorites include Erin Fetherston's Shirred Fit-And-Flare Dress ($395), Jack by BB Dakota's Carolina Dress ($70), and ASOS' Strapless Skater Dress ($31). When searching for the right pants, look for tailored suit trousers, like J. Crew's Stovepipe Trousers ($178) or Ann Taylor's Ponte Slim Pants ($98), or try a fitted, cropped style, like Mango's Satin Sheen Slim-Fit Trousers ($40).
Get The Look: Wrap Dress/Skinny Pajama Pants
A knee-length wrap dress, like the one shown at Rag & Bone, is another great dress silhouette for the pants over dress trend. You can start with a solid color, like MICHAEL Michael Kors' Long Sleeve Wrap Dress ($120), or if you're feeling adventurous, try one with an interesting motif, like Diane von Furstenberg's Black Chain Wrap Dress ($365) or BCBG Adele Wrap Dress ($178). As for your bottom half, you'll want to stick to a cropped pajama-like pant. Loose-fit trousers, like Joseph's Kong Cropped Super 100 Wool-Twill Skinny Pants ($375), are your best bet here.
Get The Look: Embellished Dress/Bright Pants
Finally, if you really want to standout this season, go with a bejeweled frock. Not only are they completely on trend for fall, but they're also perfect for the holidays, so go ahead and try 3.1 Phillip Lim's Embellished Chiffon Dress ($795) or Alice by Temperley's Mini Monte Bead-Embellished Crepe Dress ($306). Once you have your dress, take a page from the Chanel fall show, and add a pop of color to your look with brightly colored pants, like Vince Camuto's Angle Pocket Skinny Pants ($60) or Diane von Furstenberg's Georginne Pants ($208). You can, of course, mix and match all of these picks as you wish, the key is that you feel comfortable, confident, and stylish in your layered look!--Jessica Baker
Photo of Emma Watson, courtesy of Wenn; Dries van Noten runway image, courtesy of Dries van Noten; Chanel runway image, courtesy of Chanel; Rag & Bone runway image, courtesy of Rag & Bone; Louis Vuitton runway image, courtesy of Louis Vuitton.


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The United Nations has its sights set on American drone policy in the Mideast after long condemning the use of drone strikes in areas where civilian casualties often result. Early next year, a U.N. investigative team is set to conduct a thorough investigation of civilian casualties resulting from the strikes.
In a speech last week at Harvard Law School, U.N. special rapporteur Ben Emmerson, who monitors counterterrorism efforts, said that the organization could explore the possibility that the drone strikes are war crimes.
Emmerson said:
[It is] alleged that since President Obama took office at least 50 civilians were killed in follow-up strikes when they had gone to help victims and more than 20 civilians have also been attacked in deliberate strikes on funerals and mourners. [U.N. consultant, professor of human rights] Christof Heyns … has described such attacks, if they prove to have happened, as war crimes. I would endorse that view.
Also last week, The Washington Post reported that U.S. officials are developing an expanded drone kill list that is "designed to go beyond existing kill lists, mapping plans for the 'disposition' of suspects beyond the reach of American drones."
"The problem with the drone is it's like your lawn mower," Bruce Riedel, a former CIA analyst and Obama counterterrorism adviser, told The Post. "You've got to mow the lawn all the time. The minute you stop mowing, the grass is going to grow back."
The CIA recently also submitted a proposal asking Congress to provide it with more drones for use in the Mideast. The unmanned aerial vehicles are tools that both President Barack Obama and challenger Mitt Romney agree should continue to be used in the same manner which they are now.


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We've been working on perfecting our natural makeup look for longer than we'd care to admit. The little tweaks we add to our routine-both technique and product-are constantly evolving and endlessly fascinating (okay, maybe just to us). As this is one of our little hobbies, we've always got our eyes peeled for gals who get it just right and look effortless and radiant. Today's Get The Look is a perfect example of flawlessly executed makeup, courtesy of Kate Bosworth and the peerless Pati Dubroff.
Before we get into the details of how to achieve Kate's look, we've got to give you some background on the ultra-talented Pati Dubroff. She tends to the most famous faces in the world (Jennifer Aniston, Drew Barrymore, Liv Tyler to name a tiny handful of her devoted clients) and you've seen her skills in all the major magazines (Vanity Fair, Vogue, W). On a personal note, she's wildly cool and incredibly nice, which is a refreshing surprise in the industry. She's also Dior Beauty's Celebrity Makeup Artist.
Back to the makeup-Kate wore this beauty look to "The 11th Hour" premiere in Los Angeles. "I wanted to emphasize her eyes, but since she was going to an event in the middle of the summer on a really hot day we had to make it appropriate," Dubroff says. She first used a Shu Uemura brush to lightly apply Chantecaille's Future Skin Foundation to Kate's skin. Any little imperfections were covered with Cle de Peau's concealor and Dubroff used Dior's Skinflash to illuminate the inner corners of Kate's eyes.
One of Dubroff's tricks for perfect eye makeup is the order in which she applies products. She likes to start with eyeliner, followed by a good basecoat of mascara, eye shadow, and then perhaps a final swipe of mascara. By first doing liner, she can really see where the pencil is going and the shape of the eye. Mascara comes next because it's much easier to clean up a bare lid than one covered in shadow. (If you've ever accidentally smudged your made-up eyelid with mascara, you know how difficult it is to repair the damage.) Dubroff then applies shadow and says that any loose bits that land on the lashes just act as a lash volumizer for the final coat of mascara.
Instead of a traditional smoky eye (in super dark shades of black), Dubroff used the warm bronze and brown colors of Dior's 5 Color Eye Shadow in Sunset Beige. Using Dior's Crayon Eyeliner in Deep Brown, she lined the upper and lower inner rims of Kate's eyes. While the density of color was on the rim, Dubroff also wanted a "tiny haze" of liner in the lash line, so she used the pencil there as well and softened the color by smudging. Kate's cheeks were warmed up with a sweep of Benefit's peachy Georgia and lips got a coat of sheer toffee lip gloss, courtesy of Dior Addict Ultra Gloss Reflect in Linen Beige.
1. Benefit Georgia Powder ($28, benefitcosmetics.com)
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Dior SkinFlash in Candle Light 002 ($33, nordstrom.com)
Dior DiorSkin Loose Powder ($42.50, nordstrom.com)
Dior 5-Colour Eyeshadow in Sunset Café 440 ($52, sephora.com)
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ILLiad (Interlibrary Loan)
Introducing ILLiad
Omer Poos Law Library's Interlibrary Loan System
Welcome to ILLiad, Omer Poos Law Library's interlibrary loan system. ILLiad is a web-based service that offers new services to Omer Poos Law Library users.
ILLiad enables users to place, track, and keep a history of interlibrary loan requests from a personal online account. All transactions, including renewals, are done online, ILLiad also makes it possible to receive articles and photocopies electronically as Adobe PDF documents.
ILLiad replaces all past methods of placing interlibrary loan requests. Paper forms and the previous online request service are being discontinued.
To use ILLiad, you will need to register to set up an account. For additional information, check out ILLiad FAQs. To request an item, please use the Interlibrary Loan's ILLiad system.
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Rochesters Golf Major
- Dumb Things People Yell at Golfers
- Cleaning up the PGA Championship
- Jason Dufner wins PGA Championship
- Oak Hill proves challenging for elite golfers
- Dufner leads Furyk
- Furyk looks to become another 40-something champ
- Furyk leads after round three of PGA Championship
- Keeping PGA Fans Fed
- Players closing in on Dufner at PGA
- PGA: Leaders tee off for day three
- PGA: Dufner leading at start of third round
- The PGA melting pot
- Inside the PGA Media Center
- Dufner Sets Oak Hill Record
- Dufner Sets Oak Hill Record
- Dufner Sets Oak Hill Record
- #Dufnering
- Dufner ties major scoring record
- The favorite crossing guard at Oak Hill
- Angel Cabrera withdraws
- Scott, Furyk lead in ripe conditions
- Fan enjoy day one of the PGA Championship
- PGA fans warned to prepare for heat
- The real professional golf player
- The PGA's first impressions
- Weather halts play at Oak Hill
- Pre-PGA Special Part VII
- Pre-PGA Special Part VI
- Pre-PGA Special Part V
- Pre-PGA Special Part IV
- Pre-PGA Special Part III
- Pre-PGA Special Part II
- Pre-PGA Special Part I
- PGA honored Trevino in Rochester
- Cashing in on PGA parking
- PGA and kids
- Shaun Micheelâs sole win
- An odd ball job at Oak Hill
- McIlroy addresses criticism
- Second PGA practice round highlights
- PGA Winner will pay nearly 50% in taxes
- Tiger vs. Phil
- The Wall of Fame at Oak Hill
- Tiger Woods speaks
- A walking tour of the PGA Championship
- Tiger Woods arrives for practice
- Day 1 of PGA Championship week
- Watson inducted into Hill of Fame
- Fans welcome the PGA
- Craig Harmon on Oak Hill
- PGA Monday, If You Go To Oak Hill
- PGA volunteers share their excitement
- Tiger Woods wins WGC Bridgestone Invitational
- PGA offers fans a closer view of the tournament
- PGA Championship tee times announced
- PGA Championship hosts merchandise pre-sale for golf fans
- Security preparations for PGA
- Playing the Original Oak Hill course
- Tiger Woods practices at Oak Hill
- RTS offers free shuttle service to PGA
- Rickie Fowler practices at Oak Hill
- Charl Schwartzel practices at Oak Hill
- Graeme McDowell Practices at Oak Hill
- Golfers hit
- Golfers hit "the grind" before PGA Championship
- Chad Campbell remembers the 2003 PGA Championship
- Pittsford prepares for thousands of visitors
- PGA Volunteers train ahead of tournament
- Twelve year old Will Thomson turning heads on the golf course
- Golfers at Canadian Open Ready For Oak Hill
- Need a place to stay during PGA week? How about a house in the water?
- Oak Hill getting PGA-ready
- 2013 PGA Championship posts preliminary field list
- Free transportation services announced for PGA Championship
- Phil Mickelson wins his first British Open title
- PGA Champ Rory McIlroy visits Oak Hill
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Scott, Furyk lead in ripe conditions
Updated: Thursday, August 8 2013, 08:36 PM EDT
PITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) - Adam Scott is off to another good start in a major, shooting a 5-under 65 that left him tied for the lead with Jim Furyk after the opening round of the PGA Championship on Thursday.
Scott won his first major title at the Masters, and he was out front on the final day of the British Open before fading.
The Aussie shot a 5-under 30 on the front nine at Oak Hill, taking advantage of a course softened by overnight rain and ripe for the taking. Scott got to 6 under after play resumed following a 71-minute delay while more storms passed.
Scott's only stumble came at the 16th, where he missed a 5-footer to take his first bogey.
Tiger Woods shot 71 after making a double bogey on his final hole.
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PGA Spectator's GuideInformation every spectator needs to know before attending.
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Crippled Carnival Cruise Ship Arrives In Mobile
The media await the final unloading from the crippled cruise liner... News PhotoAccidents and Disasters,Alabama,Gulf Coast States,Horizontal,Mode of Transport,Moored,Success,USAPhotographer Jeff GammonsCollection: Getty Images News 2013 Getty ImagesMOBILE, AL - FEBRUARY 14: The media await the final unloading from the crippled cruise liner Carnival Triumph February 14, 2013 in Mobile, Alabama. An engine fire on February 10 left the ship and its 4,000 passengers without power and with scarce food. While people onboard reported toilets that wouldn't work, the ship was restocked with food during the days it was being towed through the Gulf of Mexico. According to reports, a few dozen people awaited the ship's arrival in Mobile, covered live by cable news network CNN. (Photo by Jeff Gammons/Getty Images)


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How Cranberries Protect Your Teeth from Cavity-causing BacteriaWednesday, November 27th, 2013
When you're devouring Thanksgiving foods, the bacteria in your mouth are feasting too.
Our mouths are full of bacteria. Hundreds of different kinds live on our gums, teeth, tongue and cheeks. While some bacteria are helpful, others can cause harm, such as those that play a role in tooth decay.
To say sugar is the main cause of cavities isn't quite the whole story. While it can do nasty damage to teeth, the leading cause of dental caries is called Streptococcus mutans, or S. mutans, which is a type of bacteria that lives in your mouth. In fact, it falls under the category of anaerobic bacteria, meaning that it can live without oxygen – think of anaerobic workouts, such as weight lifting, which doesn't consume a lot of oxygen, and aerobic workouts, such as long-distance running, which are known to lead to huffing and puffing.
Let's take a look at the science behind S. mutans. This troublesome bacterium splits sugars in foods and uses them to build its own little capsule, which sticks tightly to the teeth. The bacteria produce a strong acid that attacks enamel and starts to erode the tooth. If the acids are not removed, it can end up creating tiny holes in the tooth – what we all know as cavities.
So, how do cranberries help protect against dental caries?
When you're scooping delicious stuffing, turkey and gravy onto your plate at dinner time, don't forget about cranberries! These red berries have been proven to contain a boatload of antioxidants and can help fight off dental plaque. A team from the University of California at Los Angeles and Oceanspray Cranberry showed that the flavonoids quercetin and myricetin in cranberries prevent S. mutans bacteria from sticking to teeth, thereby reducing the amount of cavities.


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The College of Eastern Utah's Gallery East opens its 2004-2005 exhibition schedule with a printmaking exhibit which runs through Sept. 24. Titled "World Printmaking,"
It is an exhibition of fine art prints that have been collected from around the world as part of several printmaking exchange programs.
"Examples of the four separate methods of printmaking: lithographic, relief, intaglio and stencil are represented," stated Gallery East Director Brent Haddock.
"During the past 10 years, I have been privileged to participate in numerous international print exchanges."
One of the exchange programs originated with PrintAustralia. In this forum, over 100 printmakers from 20 different countries exchanged nearly 250 editions of prints. Exchanges allow the artist an opportunity to produce a small edition of prints (usually 30-40) and exchange them with 30-40 other artists from locations around the world.
All of the prints in the gallery have been acquired through the exchange process and belong to the private collection of Carroll Haddock.
The collection was recently exhibited in the new Blanding Arts and Events Center at the CEU's San Juan Campus. Prints are considered to be multiple originals and not copies or reproductions. The artist has made each print by hand, adding to its originality.
Lithography is a process of printing from a small stone or metal plate on which the image to be printed is ink-receptive and the blank area is ink-repellant. The artist, or other printmaker under the artist's supervision, then covers the plate with a sheet of paper and runs both through a press under light pressure.
Relief prints are made on a block of plank grain wood that is cut into with a knife and various gouges, chisels, etc., wherein the image to be printed stands in relief above the rest of the block. A wood engraving uses the end-grain wood cut into with burins, gravers, tint tools, etc., the image to be printed stands in relief above the rest of the block.
Intaglio is a method of printing in which the image is carved into a flat surface, usually copper, so that the areas to be inked are recessed beneath the surface of the printing plate. Serigraphy is a method of producing original, multicolored prints having a real paint quality. Paint, ink, or other color is forced through a stencil of silk each time for each color required in the print. Gallery East is located in the old SAC, just east of the college library. Patrons must enter the gallery through the west entrance. Regular gallery hours are 8:30 a.m. through 5 p.m., Monday-Friday.


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How to Find a Cancer Treatment Trial: A 10-Step Guide
This guide will help you look for a cancer treatment clinical trial. It does not provide medical advice and should not be used in place of advice from your doctor or other members of your health care team. If you wish, your health care team and your loved ones can assist you in deciding whether or not a clinical trial is right for you. But, the decision to take part in a clinical trial is yours alone to make.
This guide takes you through the following steps:
Step 1: Understand Clinical Trials
Step 2: Talk With Your Doctor
Step 3: Complete the Checklist
Step 4: Search NCI's List of Trials
Step 5: Other Lists of Trials
Step 6: Identify Potential Trials
Step 7: Contact the Trial Team
Step 8: Ask Questions
Step 9: Talk to Your Doctor
Step 10: Make an Appointment
A Word About Timing:
Some treatment trials will not accept people who have already been treated for their cancer. The researchers conducting these trials are hoping to find improved cancer treatments for people with newly diagnosed disease.
- If you have just found out that you have cancer, the time to think about joining a trial is before you have any treatment. Talk with your doctor about how quickly you need to make a treatment decision.
Other treatment trials are looking for people who have already been treated for their cancer.
- If you have already had cancer treatment and are looking for a new treatment option, there are still clinical trials for you to think about.
Step 1: Understand Clinical Trials
Clinical trials are research studies that involve people. They are the final step in a long process that begins with laboratory research and testing in animals. Many treatments used today are the result of past clinical trials.
If you would like to learn more about clinical trials, or review your understanding of them before going further, the National Cancer Institute (NCI) booklet Taking Part in Cancer Treatment Research Studies can help you understand what cancer clinical trials are, why they are important, and how they work.
Step 2: Talk With Your Doctor
When thinking about clinical trials, your best starting point is your doctor or another member of your health care team.
Usually, it is a doctor who may know about a clinical trial, or search for one, that could be a good option for you and your type of cancer. He or she can provide information and answer questions while you think about joining a clinical trial.
In some cases, your doctor may not be familiar with clinical trials. If so, you may want to get a second opinion about your treatment options, including taking part in a clinical trial.
Step 3: Complete the Checklist
If you decide to look for a clinical trial, you must know certain details about your cancer diagnosis. You will need to compare these details with the eligibility criteria of any trial that interests you. Eligibility criteria are the guidelines for who can and cannot take part in a certain clinical trial. They are also called entry criteria or enrollment criteria.
To help you know which trials you may be eligible to join, complete the Cancer Details Checklist (PDF—91KB) as much as possible. This form asks questions about your cancer and provides space to write down your answers. Keep the form with you during your search for a clinical trial.
To get the information you need for the form, ask your doctor, a nurse, or social worker at your doctor's office for help. Explain to them that you are interested in looking for a clinical trial and that you need these details before starting to look. They may be able to review your medical records and help you fill out the form. The more information you can find to complete the form, the easier it will be to find a clinical trial to fit your situation.
Step 4: Search NCI's List of Trials
Many web sites have lists of cancer clinical trials that are taking place in the United States. Some trials are sponsored by non-profit organizations, including the U.S. federal government. Others are sponsored by for-profit groups, such as drug companies. In addition, there are hospitals and academic medical centers that sponsor trials conducted by their own researchers. Unfortunately, because of the many types of sponsors, no single list of clinical trials is complete.
How to Search NCI's List of Cancer Clinical Trials:
- Look for trials yourself using NCI's clinical trials search form. A related web page, Help Using the NCI Clinical Trials Search Form, provides more information about how to use the form.
- Call NCI's Cancer Information Service (CIS) at 1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237). The CIS provides free help in English and Spanish from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time in the United States. All calls are strictly confidential.
- Have your Cancer Details Checklist (PDF—91KB) ready when you call the CIS.
- The CIS is staffed with understanding and knowledgeable cancer information specialists who will search NCI's list of cancer clinical trials for you. They can send you the search results and clinical trial summaries by e-mail, fax, or regular mail. The CIS can also give you reliable information about your type of cancer and the usual treatment for the type of cancer you have.
- If you would like help searching NCI's list of cancer clinical trials while you are on the Internet, think about using LiveHelp. Through LiveHelp, you can communicate confidentially and in real time with a CIS information specialist. This service is available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Eastern time.
Step 5: Other Lists of Trials
In addition to NCI's list of cancer clinical trials, you may want to check a few other trial lists. Why? Because:
- Some may include a few trials not found in NCI's list.
- You may prefer the way you can search those lists.
Other places to look for lists of cancer clinical trials include the web sites of:
- Research Organizations that Conduct Cancer Clinical Trials
- Drug and Biotechnology Companies
- Clinical Trial Listing Services
- Cancer Advocacy Groups
A clinical trial summary should tell you what will be done in the trial, how, and why. It should also list the location(s) where the trial is taking place, so you will know where you have to go to take part in the trial.
NCI's list of cancer clinical trials provides a detailed summary for each trial listed. Other non-NCI resources may or may not provide such detailed information about listed trials.
Web Sites of Research Organizations that Conduct Cancer Clinical Trials
Many cancer centers across the United States, including NCI-designated Cancer Centers, sponsor or take part in cancer clinical trials. The web sites of these centers usually have a list of the clinical trials taking place at their location. Some of the trials included in these lists, mainly phase I clinical trials, may not be in NCI's list.
Keep in mind that the amount of information about clinical trials on these web sites can vary considerably. You may have to contact a cancer center's clinical trials office to get more information about the trials that interest you. See a list of NCI-designated Cancer Centers.
Another place to look is TrialCheck®. This web site is managed by an organization called the Coalition of Cancer Cooperative Groups (CCCG). The CCCG includes groups of doctors and other health professionals who conduct many of the large cancer clinical trials sponsored by NCI. The TrialCheck web site has a clinical trials questionnaire that helps you search for trials based on your cancer type and the treatment(s) you have already received. Most of the clinical trials listed on the TrialCheck web site are the same as those found in NCI's clinical trials list.
Drug and Biotechnology Company Web Sites
Drug and biotechnology companies also sponsor cancer clinical trials. Many of these trials are included in NCI's list of cancer clinical trials, but some are not.
How to search for company-sponsored trials:
- Search the U.S. web sites of drug and biotechnology companies. Many companies provide lists of the clinical trials that they sponsor on their web sites. Sometimes, a company's web site may refer you to the web site of another organization that helps the company find patients for its trials. The other organization may be paid fees for this service.
The web site of the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) includes a list of its member companies, many of which sponsor cancer clinical trials. PhRMA is a trade organization that represents drug and biotechnology companies in the United States.
- Search the Clinical Trials Portal of the International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers & Associations (IFPMA). The IFPMA web portal includes trials found in NCI's list of cancer clinical trials, as well as some other trials. You can search for clinical trials based on cancer type or other medical condition, drug name, and where the trial is taking place.
Clinical Trial Listing Services
Other organizations provide lists of clinical trials as a major part of their business. These organizations generally do not sponsor or take part in clinical trials. Some of them may receive fees from drug or biotechnology company sponsors of trials for listing their trials or helping them find patients for their trials.
Keep the following points in mind:
- The trial lists provided by these organizations often rely heavily on trial lists that are available at no cost from the U.S. federal government (NCI and ClinicalTrials.gov).
- The trial lists provided by these organizations may have a few more trials than NCI's list, or they may have fewer trials.
- Unlike the NCI web site (and ClinicalTrials.gov), the web sites of these organizations may not be updated regularly.
- Unlike the NCI web site (and ClinicalTrials.gov), the web sites of these organizations may require you to register to search for clinical trials or obtain trial contact information for trials that interest you.
Links to the web sites of several clinical trial listing services are given below. Clicking on the links will help you learn more about the web sites, what the organizations that manage the sites have to offer, and their clinical trial lists.
Cancer Advocacy Group Web sites
Cancer advocacy groups work on behalf of people diagnosed with cancer and their loved ones. They provide education, support, financial assistance, and advocacy to help patients and families who are dealing with cancer, its treatment, and survivorship. These organizations recognize that clinical trials are important to improving cancer care. They work to educate and empower people to find information and obtain access to appropriate treatment.
Advocacy groups work hard to know about the latest advances in cancer research. They will sometimes have information about certain government-sponsored clinical trials, as well as some trials sponsored by cancer centers or drug and biotechnology companies.
How to search for trials through a cancer advocacy group:
- Search the web sites of advocacy groups for specific types of cancer. Many of these web sites have lists of clinical trials or refer you to the web sites of organizations that match patients to trials. CancerActionNow, managed by the non-profit Marti Nelson Cancer Foundation, provides a partial list of cancer advocacy groups. Or, you can contact an advocacy group directly for assistance in finding clinical trials.
Step 6: Identify Potential Trials
At this point, you should have completed the Cancer Details Checklist (PDF—91KB), found one or more trials of interest to you, and printed out or saved a summary for each trial.
This section will help you to:
- take a closer look at the trial summaries
- narrow your list to include only those trials for which you would like to get more information
Key questions to ask about each trial:
- Trial objective: What is the main purpose of the trial? Is it to cure your cancer? To slow its growth or spread? To lessen the severity of cancer symptoms or the side effects of treatment? To determine whether a new treatment is safe and well-tolerated? Read this information carefully to learn whether the trial's main objective matches your goals for treatment.
- Eligibility criteria: Do the details of your cancer diagnosis and your current overall state of health match the trial's entry criteria? This may tell you whether or not you can qualify for the trial. If you're not sure, keep the trial on your list for now.
- Trial location: Is the location of the trial manageable for you? Some trials take place at more than one location. Look carefully at how often you will need to receive treatment during the course of the trial. Decide how far and how often you are willing to travel. You will also need to ask whether the sponsoring organization will pay for some or all of your travel costs.
- Study length: How long will the trial run? Not all clinical trial summaries provide this information. If they do, consider the time involved and whether it will work for you and your family.
After considering these questions, if you are still interested in one or more of the clinical trials you have found, then you are ready for Step 7.
Step 7: Contact the Trial Team
There are many ways to contact the clinical trial team.
- Contact the trial team directly. The clinical trial summary should include the phone number of a person or an office that you can contact for more information. You do not need to talk to the lead researcher (called the "protocol chair" or "principal investigator") at this time, even if his or her name is given along with the telephone number. Instead, call the number and ask to speak with the "trial coordinator," the "referral coordinator," or the "protocol assistant." This person can answer questions from patients and their doctors. It is also this person's job to decide whether you are likely to be eligible to join the trial. (A final decision will probably not be made until you have had a visit with a doctor who is taking part in the trial.)
- Ask your doctor or another health care team member to contact the trial team for you. Because the clinical trial coordinator will ask questions about your cancer diagnosis and your current general health, you may want to ask your doctor or someone else on your health care team to contact the clinical trial team for you.
- The trial team may contact you. If you have used the web site of a clinical trial listing service and found a trial that interests you, you may have provided your name, phone number, and e-mail address so the clinical trial team can contact you directly.
You will need to refer to the Cancer Details Checklist (PDF—91KB) during this conversation, so keep it handy.
Step 8: Ask Questions
Whether you or someone from your health care team calls the clinical trial team, this is the time to get answers to questions that will help you decide whether or not to take part in this particular clinical trial.
It will be helpful if you can talk about your cancer and your current general health in a manner that is brief and to the point. Before you make the call, you may want to rehearse how you will present key information about your cancer diagnosis and general health with a family member or a friend. This will make you more comfortable when you are talking with the clinical trial team member, and it will help you answer his or her questions more smoothly. Remember to keep your Cancer Details Checklist (PDF—91KB) handy to help you answer some of the questions that may be asked.
Questions To Ask the Trial Coordinator
1. Is the trial still open?
On occasion, clinical trial listings will be out of date and will include trials that are no longer accepting new participants.
2. Am I eligible for this trial?
The trial team member will ask you many, if not all, of the questions listed on your Cancer Details Checklist (PDF—91KB). This is the time to confirm that you are a candidate for this trial. However, a final decision will likely not be made until you have had your first visit with a doctor who is taking part in the clinical trial (Step 10).
3. Why do researchers think the new treatment might be effective?
Results from previous research have indicated that the new treatment may be effective in people with your type of cancer. Ask about the previous research studies. Results from studies in humans are stronger than results from laboratory or animal studies.
4. What are the potential risks and benefits associated with the treatments I may receive in this trial?
Every treatment has risks, whether you receive the treatment as part of a clinical trial or from your doctor outside of a clinical trial. Be sure you understand the possible risks and side effects of each treatment you may receive as a participant in this trial. Also, ask for a detailed description of how the treatments you may receive could benefit you.
5. Who will watch over my care and safety?
Primary responsibility for the care and safety of people taking part in a cancer clinical trial rests with the clinical trial team. Also, clinical trials are governed by safety and ethical regulations set by the Federal government and the organization sponsoring and carrying out the trial. One of these groups is called the Institutional Review Board (IRB). The trial team will be able to give you more information. For more information, see Patient Safety in Clinical Trials.
6. Can I get a copy of the trial's protocol document?
A trial's protocol document is an action plan for the trial. It includes the reason(s) for doing the trial, the number of people that will be included, the eligibility criteria for participation, the treatments that will be given, the medical tests that will be done and how often, and what information will be collected. These documents are usually written in highly technical language and are often confidential. In some cases, however, the trial team may be allowed to release the protocol document to you.
7. Can I get a copy of the informed consent document?
Yes. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP) require that potential participants in a clinical trial receive detailed, understandable information about the trial. This process is known as "informed consent," and it must be in writing. It may be helpful to see a copy of this document before you make your final decision about joining the trial. See Informed Consent for more information.
8. Is there a chance that I will receive a placebo?
Placebos (sham or inactive treatments) are rarely used alone in cancer treatment trials. When they are used, they are most often given along with a standard (usual) treatment. In such cases, a trial will compare a standard treatment plus a new treatment with the same standard treatment plus a placebo. If a placebo is used alone, it's because no standard treatment exists. In this case, a trial will compare the effects of a new treatment with the effects of a placebo. Be sure you understand the treatments that are being used in any trial you are thinking of joining.
9. Is the trial randomized?
In a randomized clinical trial, participants are assigned by chance to different treatment groups or "arms" of the trial. Neither you nor your doctor can choose which arm you are in. All participants in an arm receive the same treatment. At the end of the trial, the results from the different treatment arms are compared. In a randomized trial, you may or may not receive the new treatment that is being tested. (See Randomization and Bias)
10. What is the dose and schedule of the treatments given in each arm of the trial?
Dose refers to the amount of treatment given, and schedule refers to when and how often treatment is given. You will want to think about this information when you are discussing your treatment options with your health care team. Is the treatment schedule manageable for you?
11. What costs will I or my health insurance plan have to pay?
In many cases, the research costs are paid by the organization sponsoring the trial. Research costs include the treatments being studied and any tests performed purely for research purposes. However, you or your insurance plan would be responsible for paying "routine patient care costs." These are the costs of medical care (for example, doctor visits, hospital stays, x-rays) that you would receive whether or not you were taking part in a clinical trial. Some insurance plans don't cover these costs once you join a trial. Check with your health plan to find out which costs it will and will not pay for. You may also wish to visit Paying for Clinical Trials.
12. If I have to travel, who will pay for my travel and lodging?
Clinical trials rarely cover travel and lodging expenses. Usually, you will be responsible for these costs. However, you should still ask this question.
13. Will participation in this trial require more time (hours/days) than standard care? Will participation require a hospital stay?
Understanding how much time is involved and whether a hospital stay is required, compared to the usual treatment for your type of cancer, may influence your decision. This information will also be important if you decide to take part in the trial because it will help you in making plans.
14. How will participating in this trial affect my everyday life?
A diagnosis of cancer can disrupt the routine of your everyday life. Many people seek to keep their routine intact as they deal with their cancer and its treatment. This information will be useful in making plans and in determining whether you need any additional help at home.
Step 9: Talk to Your Doctor
To make a final decision, you will want to know the potential risks and benefits of all treatment options available to you. Through the research that you have done, you likely have a good idea about the possible risks and benefits of the treatment(s) in clinical trials that interest you. If you have any remaining questions or concerns, you should discuss them with your doctor. You should also ask your doctor about the risks and benefits of standard, or usual, treatment for your type of cancer. Then, you and your doctor can compare the risks and benefits of standard treatment with those of treatment in a clinical trial. You may decide that joining a trial is your best option, or you may decide not to join a trial. It's your choice.
The Questions to Ask in Step 8 can give you ideas of questions to ask your doctor.
Step 10: Make an Appointment
If you decide to join a clinical trial for which you are eligible, schedule a visit with the trial team. Most likely, the same person you spoke with in Step 8.


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