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Two accidents—both single-vehicle wrecks landing on their tops—about a half-hour apart, complicated travel on US 321 between Blowing Rock and Boone this morning.
The first was near the Aho Road intersection at about 7:50, a woman losing control of her Ford Explorer in a curve, striking the guardrail, flipping over and landing on its top. Trooper Brown said that the woman had just dropped her children off at school when the accident occurred. She was not injured in the wreck, according to the trooper.
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January 21, 2010
Since Harvie, we had Fade, Life, Line, Sad, Cyanide, and now Nightmare. Up next, One!
January 21, 2010
The crowd on the floor was jumping so hard during the intro of Bellz that I thought I felt the stage move! Before that the band opend with Creep. Now it's Roam with Harvie next.
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January 21, 2010
A great sunny day here at River Plate Stadium. But it is a hot one! We have two support bands for today. Horcas will start the show at 7pm, with Leon Demente at 7:50. Our boys will hit the stage around 9. Stay tuned!
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January 19, 2010
Very energetic and responsive crowd tonight! Over 46,000 crazy fans from all over the world, but mostly from Peru witnessed the full on metal show for the first time. And a big change to the setlist. Full set isup, pics to come...
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January 19, 2010
Obey Your MASTER!!! MASTER!! You can see what's playing now, before that we had Life, Line, Sad, BBS, Cyanide, and One. Up next, Battery!
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January 19, 2010
This crowd is loud! The DIE chant was HUGE during the opening song, Creeping Death. Next was Bellz, Fuel, Harvie, and now James is playing Fade with an acoustic guitar. Up next, Life!
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Band have finished their press and meeting the fans in the meet and greet. Local band Necropsya will open the show here in 20 mins. Our guys are scheduled to go on around 9 to rock Peru for the first time!
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The first pics are up from today. Some sights around the venue, including the new merch. Fans have been camping out for days to be in the front barrier. Lots of excited fans are here today. Band will be here soon, and will begin their press conference....
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Sum total of this change? A couple of hundredths of degrees in the US rankings and no change in anything that could be considered climatically important (specifically long term trends).
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May. 29, 2015
Grand jury indicts Dean G Skelos, former majority leader of New York Senate, and his son Adam on charges of extortion, wire fraud, conspiracy and bribe solicitation. MORE
May. 7, 2015
Corruption investigation into New York State Senate Republican Majority Leader Dean G Skelos provides glimpse into seamier side of politics, power and real estate in New York; complaint details how Skelos pressed executive at Glenwood Management to direct business to his son, Adam, saying he would punish those who did not show support; case demonstrates how relationships can go beyond mere campaigning to extortion and bribery. MORE
Apr. 3, 2015
Lawyers for New York State Assemblyman Sheldon Silver make new request that Judge Valerie E Caproni dismiss charges of extortion, arguing that Silver's conduct does not amount to federal offense. MORE
Feb. 25, 2015
Lawyers for New York State Assemblyman Sheldon Silver move to dismiss his indictment on charges of fraud and extortion saying grand jurors were influenced by public statements of New York's United States Atty Preet Bharara, which were inflammatory and improper. MORE
Feb. 20, 2015
Federal grand jury in Manhattan votes to indict Sheldon Silver on fraud and extortion charges that led to his arrest and ouster as speaker of New York State Assembly. MORE
Feb. 3, 2015
Rob McCord, who resigned as Pennsylvania state treasurer after six years in office, plans to plead guilty to federal extortion charges. MORE
Jan. 21, 2015
Joseph Dougherty, former iron-workers union boss in Philadelphia area, is found guilty of extortion, racketeering and other charges in Federal District Court. MORE
Sep. 12, 2014
Journalists who worked for business news website 21st Century Net have described scheme of extorting Chinese companies in return for production of flattering articles or burying damaging ones. MORE
Aug. 23, 2014
Philippine police have arrested eight people suspected of being members of online syndicate accused of blackmailing more than 1,000 Hong Kong and Singapore residents after luring them into exposing themselves in front of a webcam. MORE
Dec. 11, 2013
San Diego man Kevin Christopher Bollaert is charged with operating a so-called revenge porn Web site that let people anonymously post explicit photographs of others, and with then extorting the victims. MORE
Dec. 4, 2013
New York City Police Officer Besnik Llakatura is arrested at his home on Staten Island and charged along with two other men, Redinel Dervishaj and Denis Nikolla, with conspiracy to commit extortion within Albanian-American community in Astoria, Queens. MORE
Oct. 11, 2013
Former Detroit mayor Kwame M Kilpatrick is sentenced to 28 years in prison for corruption including racketeering, fraud and extortion; apologizes for putting city's residents through scandal so vast that prosecutors say it accelerated Detroit's march toward bankruptcy. MORE
Oct. 10, 2013
Dan Sandler, known as Bad Elmo for some of his behavior while in costume in Times Square, is sentenced to one year in jail after admitting to trying to extort $2 million from the Girl Scouts organization. MORE
Jun. 18, 2013
More Chinese officials are finding themselves ensnared by extortion schemes that leverage the public's mounting disgust for corruption; even those who have resisted wrongdoing are not immune; aided by computer software, blackmailers are sometimes faking evidence to bolster extortion plots. MORE
Jun. 18, 2013
Michael Powell Gotham column discusses case of Sam Kellner of Brooklyn, who spoke out against prominent Hasidic cantor Baruch Lebovits, accusing him of sexually abusing his 16-year-old son; tables have turned for Kellner, who has been charged by Brooklyn District Attorney Charles J Hynes with trying to extort hundreds of thousands of dollars from Lebovits and others he has accused of sexual abuse of Orthodox minors. MORE
Apr. 7, 2013
Former Rutgers assistant basketball coach Eric Murdoch, who made public the video footage showing head coach Mike Rice's abusive behavior toward players, is being investigated by the FBI for possible extortion. MORE
Mar. 12, 2013
Former Detroit mayor Kwame Kilpatrick and his co-defendants are found guilty of range of charges, including racketeering, fraud and extortion, at completion of five-month trial. MORE
Feb. 12, 2013
Ronald Salahuddin, former deputy to Mayor Corey A Booker of Newark, is sentenced to a year and a day in prison for conspiring to commit extortion. MORE
Jan. 26, 2013
China's state news media reports details of sex extortion ring in southwest metropolis Chongqing that has led to dismissals of at least 11 officials of Communist Party, government or state-owned companies. MORE
Jan. 17, 2013
Federal racketeering indictment unsealed in Federal District Court against 29 defendants connected to the garbage-hauling industry shows that owner of lucrative carting company operating in New York City suburbs endured extortion by four different mafia figures or crews; some of those arrested had ties to the Genovese, Gambino and Luchese crime families. MORE
Dec. 12, 2012
Appeals panel in Bolivia refuses to release Jacob Ostreicher, New York businessman who has been jailed for 18 months without charge despite strong evidence he was fleeced and extorted by corrupt prosecutors, instead sending his case back to trial judge. MORE
Dec. 3, 2012
Daniel Hanley, accused by federal prosecutors of a Brooklyn loan-sharking scheme, is labeled as a member of the Westies, Irish-American Hell's Kitchen gang that specialized in extortion and extreme violence; Hanley says accusations are baffling given that he has no clear ties to Hell's Kitchen, and the Westies gang has not been in existence for years. MORE
Dec. 2, 2012
Hip-hop performers Ryan Mixon and Andres Lozano are arrested in Manhattan on charges of kidnapping and extortion after allegedly forcing a potential financial backer to buy nearly $4,000 worth of items from an Apple store in Manhattan and then demanding $50,000 in cash from him. MORE
Nov. 28, 2012
Bolivian authorities arrest six government officials suspected of involvement in scheme to rob and extort American businessman Jacob Ostreicher, who was jailed in money laundering investigation in June 2011. MORE
Feb. 3, 2012
Manhattan woman Louise Neathway is arraigned on charges of grand larceny, aggravated harassment and stalking New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman; Neathway is accused of extorting $6,000 from Cashman for a medical procedure, threatening to reveal embarrassing information to the news media if he did not comply. MORE
Jan. 7, 2012
Frank DiMattina, former owner of popular Staten Island catering hall Ariana's, is convicted of extortion and a related firearms charge for forcing a rival caterer Walter Bowers to withdraw his bid on a lucrative school lunch program contract. MORE
Jan. 5, 2012
Frank DiMattina, said to be an associate of the Genovese crime family, goes on trial for extortion, accused of shaking down rival Walter Bowers, to whom he had sold a Staten Island catering hall; the contract between the two men over the sale of the hall left their affairs tangled, and they have feuded over the transaction ever since. MORE
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French Publisher Won't Print Book on Moroccan King After Authors' Arrest
The two authors have been charged with blackmail and extortion on accusations they demanded 2 million euros to keep the book unpublished, which they deny.
September 2, 2015, Wednesday
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Michigan Lawmakers Misused Aides to Cover Up Affair, Report Finds
Michigan Representatives Todd Courser and Cindy Gamrat forced staff members to do political and personal work on state time, according to an internal investigation.
September 1, 2015, Tuesday
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Ashley Madison Users Face Threats of Blackmail and Identity Theft
Scammers and extortionists are combing through stolen data on 30 million to 40 million Ashley Madison users in search of targets.
August 28, 2015, Friday
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Gawker Retracts an Article After Criticism, and Gets More Brickbats From Its Staff
The decision to remove the item was a departure for the news and gossip website, which pushes the limits of privacy.
July 18, 2015, Saturday
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If Hastert Was Extorted, He Could Deduct Some Losses From His Taxes
It's right there in I.R.S. Publication 17, Chapter 25: You can partly deduct losses because of theft, and extortion counts as theft.
June 7, 2015, Sunday
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Grand Jury Indicts Dean Skelos, Ex-New York Senate Leader, and Son in Corruption Case
Senator Skelos and his son, Adam B. Skelos, face extortion and other charges, and the indictment newly accuses the senator of securing his son compensation from a no-show job with an insurer.
May 29, 2015, Friday
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Big Names in New York Real Estate Figure Into Skelos and Silver Cases
The corruption accusations against the two state legislators provide a glimpse into the seamier side of politics, power and real estate.
May 7, 2015, Thursday
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Dean Skelos, New York Senate Leader, and His Son Are Said to Face Arrest Next Week
Senator Skelos and his son, Adam, have been at the center of a federal corruption inquiry that has examined a range of matters, including the younger man's business dealings.
May 2, 2015, Saturday
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Sheldon Silver's Lawyers Again Ask Judge to Drop Indictment
Lawyers for Mr. Silver, who was forced to step down as the Assembly speaker after his arrest, argued that the conduct he is accused of "simply does not amount to any federal offense."
April 3, 2015, Friday
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To Hurt ISIS, Squeeze the Cash Flow
The terrorist group's needs are so great that shutting down its financing is a major opportunity for the West.
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Non-Invasive Imaging of Atherosclerosis
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The purpose of this study is to develop and validate novel magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), dynamic contrast enhanced (DCE)-MRI and positron emission tomography (PET)/MR techniques for the detection and risk stratification of patients with atherosclerosis.
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Observational Model: Cohort
Time Perspective: Cross-Sectional
|Official Title:
|In Vivo Molecular Imaging (MRI) of Atherothrombotic Lesions
- Correlation between imaging and biomarkers of atherosclerosis [ Time Frame: 5 years ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]R correlation coefficient
- DCE-MRI kinetic parameters [ Time Frame: 3 years ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]Parameters evaluating the uptake of MR contrast agent in atherosclerotic plaques. Kinetic parameters Ktrans (1/min) , ve (a.u.), vp (a.u.), Kep (1/min)
- FDG uptake parameters [ Time Frame: 3 years ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]Parameters evaluating the uptake of FDG in atherosclerotic plaques. Standardized uptake value (SUV) (a.u.); target to background ratio (TBR) (a.u.)
Biospecimen Retention: Samples With DNA
Whole Blood, Endarterectomy Specimens
|Estimated Enrollment:
|Study Start Date:
|September 2011
|Estimated Study Completion Date:
|June 2015
|Estimated Primary Completion Date:
|June 2015 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) with and without FDA approved contrast agents: MRI is a non invasive imaging technique used to visualize the internal structure of the body in detail. The MRI machine is an oversized magnet that is always on. It will be used in this study to provide anatomical and functional (MRI with contrast) information about atherosclerotic plaques.
PET/CT and PET/MR
Positron emission tomography (PET)/ computer tomography (CT): PET is a nuclear medicine imaging technique, which produces images of functional processes in the body. The system detects pairs of gamma rays emitted indirectly by a positron-emitting radionuclide (tracer), which is introduced into the body on a biologically active molecule. Nowadays PET imaging is most useful in combination with anatomical imaging, such as CT scanners, thereby PET scanners are now available with integrated high-end multi-detector row CT scanners. Because the two scans can be performed in immediate sequence during the same session and with the patient not changing position between the two scans, areas of abnormality on PET images can be directly correlated with anatomy on the CT images.
Positron emission tomography (PET)/MRI: PET is a nuclear medicine imaging technique, which produces images of functional processes in the body. The system detects pairs of gamma rays emitted indirectly by a positron-emitting radionuclide (tracer), which is introduced into the body on a biologically active molecule. To avoid the additional radiation deriving from the CT scan during PET/CT imaging, nowadays PET imaging can be paired with MR anatomical images.
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Atherosclerosis is responsible for the majority of disabilities and deaths in developed countries. Previous studies have shown that sudden clinical events correlate highly with plaque composition and the degree of plaque inflammation. These results stress the importance of developing non-invasive surrogate markers of plaque inflammation to detect asymptomatic high-risk plaques in clinical settings. Dynamic contrast enhanced (DCE) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and 18F fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) positron emission tomography (PET) with combined computed tomography (CT) have shown promise in characterizing and quantifying metabolic activity (i.e., glycolysis/ inflammation) in atherosclerosis, by targeting the presence of neovessels (DCE-MRI) and inflammatory cells such as macrophages (18F-FDG PET) in plaques of both animal and human subjects. However, several challenges need to be overcome prior to translating these imaging approaches to clinical practice. A significant obstacle to adapting conventional DCE-MRI approaches to atherosclerosis includes the necessity to image with high spatial resolution to capture plaque heterogeneity. This can be achieved with longer scan times, but conflicts with need for high temporal resolution required for accurate arterial input function sampling and quantification of contrast agent uptake. In Aim 1, the investigators will develop and validate a novel dual-imaging sequence for DCE-MRI of atherosclerosis where the investigators acquire a high temporal resolution, but low spatial resolution, AIF image and a high spatial resolution/low temporal resolution vessel wall image to allow accurate quantification of contrast agent uptake within plaques. This approach will be compared to conventional approaches in both a rabbit model of atherosclerosis and in human subjects. The limited spatial resolution of conventional PET scanners has an impact on the accuracy of 18F-FDG PET quantification in atherosclerotic plaques because of the partial volume effect (PVE). A posteriori PVE correction methods using high-resolution anatomical images acquired with a different imaging modality can improve quantification, but are challenging since they require accurate co-registration between the another imaging modality and PET. MR is an ideal choice for this second imaging modality as it produces high-resolution anatomical images without the use of ionizing radiation. A combined MR/PET scanner may therefore be better suited for developing novel PVE correction methodologies. As part of Aim 2, the investigators will develop and validate the combined MR-PET(FDG) imaging approach to improve the quantification of atherosclerotic plaque metabolic activity. Attenuation correction based on MR will be compared with CT based attenuation correction. Approaches to improved PVE correction and optimal circulation time for plaque imaging will also be validated in both rabbits and humans. Finally, imaging parameters derived from the improved DCE-MRI and MR- PET(FDG) will be validated in patients undergoing carotid endarterectomy (CEA), with the primary endpoint of establishing the relationship between imaging and histological markers of plaque inflammation. Additionally, the investigators will assess the relationship (if any) with serum biomarkers and, as an exploratory endpoint, the investigators will study by real time PCR the relationship of imaging with the gene expression of markers of plaque vulnerability.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|20 Years and older
|Genders Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
|Sampling Method:
|Non-Probability Sample
Subjects in the New York area referred by primary care physician, or recruited through Lifeline Screening or ResearchMatch.org, or Mount Sinai Broadcast emails and flyers.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Volunteers with carotid artery disease who are MRI and CT compatible.
All subjects will have either a
- clinical diagnosis of atherosclerosis,
- and/or risk factors
- and/or family history of disease
Exclusion criteria:
- Glomerular filtration rate <30mg/ml (for MRI with contrast)
- Subjects who have any ferromagnetic implants (e.g. aneurysm clip, ICD, pacemaker, etc.) or a condition that may be contraindicated for the MRI procedure (e.g. claustrophobia )
- Pregnant patients will be excluded from the present study.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01418313
|Contact: Juan G Aguinaldo, MD
|United States, New York
|Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
|New York, New York, United States, 10029
|Contact: Zahi Fayad, PhD firstname.lastname@example.com
|Contact: Venkatesh Mani, PhD
|Sub-Investigator: Venkatesh Mani, PhD
|Principal Investigator: Zahi A Fayad, PhD
|Principal Investigator:
|Zahi A Fayad, PhD
|Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
|Responsible Party:
|Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT01418313 History of Changes
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|Study First Received:
|August 5, 2011
|Last Updated:
|November 10, 2014
|Health Authority:
|United States: Institutional Review Board
Keywords provided by Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai:
Non-invasive imaging
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Positron Emission Tomography
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Arterial Occlusive Diseases
Cardiovascular Diseases
Vascular Diseases
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Mary Johnston
PROVIDENCE - Mary (Stewart) Johnston, 96, of East Street and formerly of Cumberland died Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at the Tockwotton Home, Providence. She was the wife of the late Thomas Charles "Chick" Johnston.
Born in Paisley, Scotland, a daughter of the late Robert and Agnes (Giffen) Stewart, she had lived in Pawtucket for 35 years before moving to Cumberland in 1980. She has lived in Providence for the past several years.
Mrs. Johnston was the supervisor of the Women's division of the Pawtucket YMCA for several years before retiring in 1968. She was a member of the Governing Council of the YMCA.
She was a member of Calvin Presbyterian Church, Cumberland, where she also served on the Building Committee of the Church. She was a former of the Bear Hill Village Tenants Association.
Mrs. Johnston was a music lover and enjoyed arts and crafts.
She is survived by several nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late John, Andrew and Robert Stewart, and Christina Hunter and Janet Gardner.
Her Memorial Service will be held SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8 at 10 A.M. in Calvin Presbyterian Church, 126 Angell Road, Cumberland.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mrs. Johnston's memory to Calvin Presbyterian Church, 126 Angell Road, Cumberland, RI 02864 or the Tockwotton Home, 75 East Street, Providence, RI 02903 would be appreciated. For Guest Book, please visit
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SOUTH JORDAN - Loving wife, mom, sister and grandma, Anna Marie Zupon, passed away peacefully the morning of Feb. 11, 2009 surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on Dec. 3, 1945 in Price to Tony and Mary Klarich. She married Kenneth C. Zupon on Jan. 23, 1965 in Price.
Her world revolved around her five grandchildren. She loved watching them play sports and taking family vacations.
She was the strength and bond that united our family Her love was as strong as her courage and will.
We will remember her always as she taught us that each day is a gift to cherish.
Survived by her husband; children, Sherilyn Griguhn, Troy Zupon and Amy Street; five grandchildren, Tyler, Myles, Trevor, Steve and Kyle; and brother, Edward (Cassie) Klarich. Preceded in death by her parents and brother, Albert.
A visitation will be Saturday, Feb.14, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Jenkins-Soffe South Valley, 1007 W. South Jordan Parkway (10600 South). Online condolences at www.jenkins-soffe.com.


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TMC125HIV1083 - Swallowability of Uncoated 200 mg Etravirine Tablets in HIV-1 Infected Patients
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This trial is designed to assess the swallowability of uncoated and film-coated 200 mg etravirine tablets in HIV-1 infected patients. In addition, comparisons between a single 200 mg tablet versus two 100 mg formulations will be made. The outcome of the trial will aid in making decisions about the future commercial 200 mg formulation.
Drug: etravirine
Phase 1
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Non-Randomized
Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
Masking: Single Blind (Subject)
|Official Title:
|A Study to Survey the Swallowability of Uncoated 200-mg Tablets of Etravirine in HIV-1 Infected Subjects
- Questionnaire using a 7-point scale to determine the acceptability of swallowing an uncoated 200 mg etravirine (ETR) tablet [ Time Frame: Assessment visit (Day 1) ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
|Study Start Date:
|March 2010
|Study Completion Date:
|May 2010
|Primary Completion Date:
|May 2010 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
Experimental: 001
etravirine One etravirine (ETR) 200 mg uncoated oral tablet and one etravirine (ETR) 200 mg film-coated tablet
Drug: etravirine
One etravirine (ETR) 200 mg uncoated oral tablet and one etravirine (ETR) 200 mg film-coated tablet
Detailed Description:
This trial is designed to elicit the swallowability of two formulations of 200 mg tablets of etravirine (ETR). The trial will allow the assessment of the swallowability of the 200 mg uncoated tablet, the 200 mg film-coated tablet and make comparisons between these tablets and with the current commercially available 100 mg (uncoated) tablets. The trial will be performed in HIV-1 infected patients who are currently taking etravirine (ETR) at a total daily dose of 400 mg (four 100 mg tablets, as whole tablets orally) as part of an antiretroviral regimen with virologic suppression (< 50 copies/mL for at least three months). The trial includes only patients who are already taking etravirine since these patients will have pill taking experience and will also have experience with the commercially available 100 mg tablet formulation. A minimum of 45 patients will be included in the trial to assure a sample representative of the HIV-1 infected population. Patients will be given a single dose of the etravirine (ETR) uncoated 200 mg tablet in the morning, and then complete a questionnaire related to that intake. Within 30 minutes, they will be administered the coated 200 mg formulation, followed by a questionnaire. Assessments of the 200 mg tablets will be made in a single-blinded fashion. As the patient will be administered two 200mg tablets in the morning, he/she does not need to take an evening dose on the day of these assessments. The questionnaire will be used to assess swallowability of the 200 mg formulations and of their current 100 mg tablets, and will also evaluate patient preferences. Patients will be followed up for safety and tolerability for one week due to the short duration the patient will be on study treatment; it will be difficult to distinguish between Adverse Events (AEs) resulting from their current etravirine (ETR) intake (four 100 mg tablets) versus the study intake (two 200 mg tablets). A single dose of an etravirine uncoated 200 mg tablet in the morning, followed by completion of a questionnaire related to that intake. Within 30 minutes, patients will be administered the coated 200 mg formulation, again followed by a questionnaire. Maximum 2 weeks screening, 1 day treatment, 1 week follow up. Total duration of participation is 2 weeks maximum.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years and older
|Genders Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Women must be postmenopausal for at least 2 years, OR be surgically sterile (have had a total hysterectomy or bilateral oophorectomy, tubal ligation/bilateral tubal clips without reversal operation, or otherwise be incapable of becoming pregnant), OR be not heterosexually active for the duration of the study or have a vasectomized partner (confirmed sterile) OR if of childbearing potential and heterosexually active, be practicing a highly effective method of birth control (as specified below) before entry, and agree to continue to use a highly effective method of contraception throughout the study. Women with tubal ligation are required to use one contraceptive method (Note: A male and female condom should not be used together due to risk of breakage or damage caused by latex friction)
- All women must have a negative serum or urine pregnancy test at screening. Women of childbearing potential must have a negative urine pregnancy test at other visits
- Men must agree to use a highly effective method of birth control (i.e., male condom with either female intrauterine device, diaphragm, cervical cap or non-estrogen hormonal based contraceptives) and to not donate sperm during the study
- Patients must have signed an informed consent document indicating that they understand the purpose of and procedures required for the study and are willing to participate in the study
- Patient can comply with the protocol requirements
Exclusion Criteria:
- Any condition that, in the opinion of the investigator, would compromise the study or the well-being of the patient or prevent the patient from meeting or performing study requirements
- Any active clinically significant disease (e.g., pancreatitis, cardiac dysfunction) or findings during screening of medical history, laboratory or physical examination that, in the investigator's opinion, would compromise the patient's safety, ability to swallow, or outcome of the trial
- Pregnant or breastfeeding female patient
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01090648
|Study Director:
|Tibotec Pharmaceuticals Clinical Trial
|Tibotec Pharmaceutical Limited
Additional Information:
No publications provided
|Responsible Party:
|Tibotec Pharmaceuticals, Ireland
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT01090648 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
|Study First Received:
|March 11, 2010
|Last Updated:
|December 10, 2012
|Health Authority:
|United States: Food and Drug Administration
Ireland: Irish Agriculture and Food Development Authority
Keywords provided by Tibotec Pharmaceuticals, Ireland:
HIV Infections
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
HIV Infections
Immune System Diseases
Immunologic Deficiency Syndromes
Lentivirus Infections
RNA Virus Infections
Retroviridae Infections
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Viral
Virus Diseases
Anti-Infective Agents
Anti-Retroviral Agents
Antiviral Agents
Enzyme Inhibitors
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
Nucleic Acid Synthesis Inhibitors
Pharmacologic Actions
Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors
Therapeutic Uses
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NOTEBOOK: Luongo column for Fanhouse, Lunch with Logie, the NYI's offseason FA prospect signings
This Roberto Luongo column for Fanhouse brings the total of Islanders references to three in my first four stories for AOL. Guess we write what we know. It's also the first time I have used the word "asinine" in an article. (Never knew it was spelled with one s). Please check out the Roberto column if you get a chance, and talk about it on NHL Fanhouse. I'm indebted for the support PB readers have shown over there.
Hungry for More Newsday Coverage: Lunch with Greg Logan yesterday at Dodici in RVC. It was nice to see him and talk over some chianti and more bowls of pasta than there were people at the table. As you'd expect, he is very disappointed to no longer be on the Islanders beat. His hope was to bring his best on the Islanders for Newsday until the day he retired. Nevertheless, he was proud of the many stories he broke and shared over his three years on the team. He is looking ahead.
As I wrote when Katie Strang was named to the beat, I hope Newsday utilizes Greg as a columnist and feature writer on the Islanders. He retains invaluable sources and still has plenty of stories to tell. Even after meeting with him for two hours, I'm uncertain what Greg's personal wishes are. From what I've heard from other staffers at the paper, he'll be assigned all over the place – from boxing to NFL games. Starting in October, it would be in the best interests of Newsday and its readers if Greg brings his knowledge and more than three decades of experience back to the Islanders in a significant role.
There's no doubt in my mind Katie will do a superb job and will blog relentlessly on the Islanders. Die-hard fans will be very pleased with her hour-by-hour accounts on the blog. Hopefully by the start of training camp the brass in Melville will also figure out how to make their website better than vintage 1998. But if Newsday is serious about bringing the finest Islanders coverage to its readers – two stories the last two days on the Rangers – the editors will use all of their best resources.
Behind Blogger's Eyes: A few readers have sensed a more "gloves off" tone to Point Blank since the blog is no longer team-sponsored. I guess that's possible, or it could be just the pre-camp, no-transactions blues. I'll also point out that no fulltime reporter on the team was as negative during last year's nosedive as this one. I don't need to link the stories, like the one where I compared management's handling of Rick DiPietro's injury to the shenanigans of my 8-year old twins. Or my borderline heckling of Coach Gordon. You can look it up.
If someone wants to question my four-decade affection for the franchise, I believe there's still tape of my speech at the Aug. 4 Lighthouse hearing floating around.
As for the future of this blog, sorry for the drama but I still don't know. As of today, I'd say 50/50. Hope to have resolution before the Islanders leave for camp. Trying, believe me. Appreciate so many of you hanging in and checking the site every day.
Where Are the Signings?: Labeling the signing of Rob Hennigar as "brutally misguided" was admittedly a bit over-the-top, but let me explain. As most of you know all too well, the Islanders have not dug deep very often to sign free agent college, European or first-year pro prospects. (See: Wheeler, Gilroy and Bozak in college, David Clarkson out of junior, Leino and Salmela in Europe). When the Islanders spend, they have to get it right. This goes for even cheaper buys like Hennigar.
Jack Hillen looks like a pretty good investment, Sean Bentivoglio not. (Let's go on the assumption the Islanders' goal is to see these guys become everyday NHL players). Trevor Smith shows a little promise, as does Joel Rechlicz in a far different role. The pugnacious Micheal Haley could become a fan favorite, but again we're talking about a fourth-line player. Nathan Lawson is a PB favorite, but right now he's about 73rd on the Islanders' goalie depth chart.
As in everything, you have your hits and misses. Rob Hennigar, scouted and signed to an NHL contract at age 25 after four years in the Canadian university system, was a miss. By trying to move him all summer and getting little in return, the Islanders conceded this. Hennigar is by all accounts a terrific young man. He tore up the East Coast Hockey League last year (15-44-59 in 38 games), so there is obviously some ability there.
The Islanders need to do better. This is not about young AHLers on at least their second teams like Mark Flood and Jeremy Reich and PB reader fave Matt Moulson. This is not about former Brampton forward Jason Dale, signed to an AHL contract and far from a standout at prospect camp.
It's worth noting the Islanders attempted to sign at least one college free agent this summer. I spoke with one yesterday who said he met face-to-face with Garth Snow, appreciated the interest and liked what the GM had to say. In the end, he signed elsewhere because he felt his new team's system was better for him. "I know some of the Islanders' prospects," he said. "They are very good. The Islanders are going to be fine." More on this player tomorrow.
But in case you are keeping score, the total number of college, European or first-year pro prospects the rebuilding Islanders signed this offseason?


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Then it's the medieval era and the world is getting a little too crowded, creating friction between bordering states. The available technologies provide you with two non exclusive options: good old violence, and the newly available diplomacy. In addition to defending yourself with knights and castles, chivalry allows you to forge defensive pacts with other nations for joint protection, and education lets you make research agreements to help drag yourself into the renaissance era.
A return to the classical era of prosperity, the renaissance has an added twist. Before the renaissance, ships couldn't leave the coast. But, acquiring knowledge of astronomy opens the seas for exploration, where you can find new lands to colonize and new nations with which to interact. Navigation bring shark-like privateers to plunder cities and capture ships, while frigates support the land war with ranged bombardments.
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While Civilization 5 incorporates war, diplomacy, culture, and economics--and even more subjects than can be covered in a single blog entry--science drives them all. And Ed Beach knows science. His resume involves 10 years working on NASA satellites including the Gamma Ray Observatory and Hubble Space Telescope, the latter of which was included in Civilization as a unique building (called "Wonders") at his insistence. "I don't know if you tried it out, but it makes the science victory a lot easier. If it's overpowered, that's my fault."
If revising the past is interesting to you, there's more information on the Civilization 5 website. It's available for both PC and Mac, and the new expansion, called Gods and Kings adds religion and espionage mechanics as well as new leaders and nations. This is not a game that you play once and forget--but every nation you found will create a new story of a leader and his people.
In the next entry, I'll take a look at Kerbal Space Program, a game about little green men and your own hilarious blunders in space exploration.


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As the development arm of the United Nations, UNDP supports strategic capacity development initiatives to promote inclusive growth and sustainable human development. Through partnerships with national, regional, and local governments, civil society, and the private sector, UNDP strives to support Ukraine in its efforts to eliminate poverty, develop people's capacity, achieve equitable results, sustain the environment, and advance democratic governance.
Social responsibility of business is one of pre-requisites for sustainable development of Ukraine
Business is an essential component of all societies in all countries. Most people around the world count on the business sector for their employment and livelihood, whether self-employed, entrepreneurs, farmers, or employees. The contributions of businesses of all shapes and sizes - small, medium-sized and large multi-national and state owned enterprises - are indispensable for the achievement of all three dimensions of sustainable development, both globally and locally. Business has changed dramatically over the past 20 years. The world's largest corporations have sales greater than Gross Domestic Product of many nation states. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) make up over 90% of businesses in the world and account for 50-60% of worldwide employment, particularly in developing countries (USAID estimates). SME's can therefore play a critical role for green growth both in the formal and informal sectors and thus to poverty eradication, environmental responsibility and social welfare. Business has also made tremendous progress over the past 20 years, in terms of awareness, engagement, and action. Progressive businesses of all sizes are leading by example. They are committing themselves to sustainable operations and products. They are reducing environmental impacts across more inclusive value chains. They are increasing energy, water and resource use efficiency; they are investing in low-carbon energy; they are reducing waste and recovering used materials. They are combating corruption and promoting social equality. However, more needs to be done. Secretary‐General Ban Ki‐moon recently said: "Private business must step in and help governments come up with solutions for sustainable growth." This is the reason why UNDP project 'Integrating Rio Conventions Provisions into Ukraine's National Policy Framework' is targeting business sector with its awareness raising campaigns. On May 14 the project gathered representatives of business companies to discuss issues and possible solutions to the challenges which hinder improvement of eco-friendly performance of Ukrainian business companies. The speakers informed of the global sustainable development goals and of the role of business companies in meeting them. The business representatives shared their ideas on how national environmental regulations could be improved to stimulate private sector towards higher environmental standards of operation. They included improved mechanisms of financial stimulation which could result in benefits for the companies which reduce their environmental impact; transparency in the use of the state budget funds, to make sure that the environmental taxes are utilized for nature conservation measures; formation of special purpose (environment recovery) budgetary funds instead of the present practice when these funds go to the State budget of Ukraine. Olena Ovchynnikova, UNDP Project Manager, emphasized that 'The private sector is one of the most powerful driving forces which makes a huge impact on the country's development. It creates working places; it stimulates innovations; it produces goods and services for the people; finally, it impacts the environment. Joint responsibility of all layers of the society - the government, private sector, general public, NGOs will ensure effective implementation of the national environmental policies as a component of the country's sustainable development priorities'.


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Quebec Town Devastasted By Fiery Train Disaster Deals With Tragedy
Bottled water on discount at the local supermarket, on July 14, 2013... NachrichtenfotoAusverkauf,Flasche,Gemeinschaft,Horizontal,Kanada,Lac-Mégantic,Quarterback,Québec,Supermarkt,Transportmittel,Unfall und Katastrophe,WasserPhotographer Ian WillmsCollection: Getty Images News 2013 Getty ImagesLAC-MEGANTIC, CANADA - JULY 14: Bottled water on discount at the local supermarket, on July 14, 2013 in Lac-Megantic, Quebec, Canada. A train derailed and exploded into a massive fire that flattened dozens of buildings in the town's historic district, leaving 60 people dead or missing in the early morning hours of July 6. (Photo by Ian Willms/Getty Images)


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Chris Hemsworth Shines In New 'Thor: The Dark World' Trailer
Jonathan Higbee | August 7, 2013
Marvel knows exactly how to keep our interest in a franchise piqued: by slowly revealing shirtless scenes of its hunky leads cast as superheroes. The tactic is on full display in the new trailer for Thor: The Dark World, the sequel to the 2011 hit, starring Aussie heartthrob Chris Hemsworth.
Will you see it when it hits theaters Nov. 8, Instincters?
Mike - August 10, 2013
Looks even better then the first. Can't wait to see it.
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Awesome! I cannot wait!
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Spring is the season of fresh starts, and if you're anything like us (read: fashion-obsessed), that means refreshing your worn-in fall handbag for a new one. There's a reason it's called spring cleaning, right? From a lemon yellow shoulder bag with a convenient fold-over flap to a petite purse in a knockout leopard print, this season's chic carriers come in vivid colors and feature irresistibly cool details. In fact, we came across so many covetable options that we decided to flex our sartorial imagination and match each one with the stylesetters who would potentially carry them! Check out some of our favorite spring picks and tell us if you agree with these tote-to-tastemaker pairings.
1. Zoe Kravitz/ Theyskens' Theory Aeel Frame Cross Body Bag ($795) in Navy
If you lean towards an edgier style aesthetic, like Zoe Kravitz, you'd likely appreciate this Theyskens' Theory square-shaped bag. The eelskin purse is the perfect size--not too big, not too small--for toting around all your essentials, plus its deep navy shade makes it versatile enough to pair with almost any outfit. Accented with sleek silver hardware, the carrier exudes a slightly tough, minimalistic vibe that we're sure a downtown-cool maven like Kravitz would love. Though Theyskens' Theory's bag is certainly an investment-worthy pick, we also suggest Cesca Elie's Flap Top Faux Leather Crossbody Bag ($30) or Sandro's Black Crossbody Bag ($250), two go-with-anything carriers with the same edgy details!
2. Diane Kruger/ 3.1 Phillip Lim 31 Hour Bag ($750) in Limon
Designed for the girl on the go, 3.1 Phillip Lim's newest shoulder bag is a clever combo of laid-back insouciance (a soft, pliable rectangular shape) and of-the-moment chic (that magnificent lemon yellow hue). We think style savant Diane Kruger would happily update her go-to black satchel for this cheerful rendition, as its clean, classic look fits her tastes perfectly. For those on a stricter budget this season, look no further than Kelly Moore's Kelly Boy Bag ($199) in Mustard. The darker yellow hue of this shoulder bag is still very much on-trend, plus it features numerous compartments for all your necessities. If you're not quite ready to take the color plunge with an allover yellow bag, we're also fond of Danielle Nicole's Davina Satchel ($88) in Canvas Combo. The chic, medium-sized purse is trimmed in sunny yellow, so you can still flash some color without devoting yourself entirely to it.
3. Gwen Stefani/ Michael Kors Raffia Santorini XL Crossbody Bag ($595, 1.800.709.5677) in Natural/Teak
Gwen Stefani is the queen of unpredictable style, always mixing and matching unexpected colors or choosing unique accessories to punch up her look. That's precisely why we think she'd fall for this Michael Kors carrier woven from lightweight raffia straw, which looks as if she picked it up on her travels around the globe! The functional bag features a leather cross-body strap, and would look equally appropriate for the beach or a dinner date. Though Stefani is seen here with the L.A.M.B. Santals Bowler ($550, available here in black) in Cobalt, a sophisticated bag in a rich fall-appropriate hue, we think the singer/designer will opt for something slightly more casual this spring with a raffia tote. If you opt for the raffia route as well, we also suggest checking out Michael Stars' Calypso Tote ($98) or Bop Basics' Raffia Carryall Bag ($105). Both picks will only set you back a cool Benjamin, but you'll get a ton of use out of these natural-looking bags.
4. Kate Bosworth/ Valentino Lockrock Bag ($2495) in Leopard Calf Hair
Valentino's petite purse certainly wasn't made for the sartorially shy! The bag, crafted in leopard calf hair and featuring flashy gold studs and hardware, exudes rock 'n' roll glamour. We've got a hunch that Kate Bosworth, who was recently spotted toting Mulberry's Mini Lily With Tassels ($625) in Ink Blue Heavy Suede from the Pre-Fall 12 collection, would pull it off with aplomb. The actress would know exactly how to style the Valentino bag, tempering its notice-me-now vibe with chic yet inconspicuous pieces. Want to follow your animal instincts this spring, but not ready to shell out a couple grand? We hunted down similar-looking alternatives, like Oasis' Leopard Cross Body Bag ($51) and Rebecca Minkoff's Leopard Print Calf Hair Fling Clutch ($195). Though these carriers mimic Valentino's on-trend leopard print and cool cross-body straps, they flaunt far more economical price tags!
5. Emma Stone/ Salvatore Ferragamo Red Leather Drawstring Bag ($1590, 1.800.628.8916)
With its relaxed, bucket-like shape, this Salvatore Ferragamo bag belongs on a girl with unfussy style sensibilities. A long strap allows you to sling it easily over your shoulder, while a drawstring closure makes it a snap to locate your wallet or keys. We can't think of anyone else more suited for this brightly colored purse than Emma Stone! The actress, seen here carrying Alexander Wang's Rocco Duffel ($875) in Black, clearly prefers low-maintenance pieces, so this spacious carrier is an ideal choice. If you don't want to splurge on a drawstring purse just yet, however, consider Marc by Marc Jacobs' Block Party Drawstring Crossbody Bag ($268) in Fluro Coral or The SAK Indio Drawstring Shoulder Bag ($99). Both share similar vibrant hues and handy closures, but at a more accessible price point!--Tiffany Tse
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Alumnus Brady Rasmussen, '94, accounting, has worked at Questar for 18 years. Now he has been promoted to yet another management position, this time as vice president of administration for Wexpo, Questar's natural gas development and production arm.
Mr. Rasmussen had been a general manager of accounting, and has worked in various accounting, supervisory, and management positions at Questar since the start of his employment.


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The Ogdensburg Parks and Recreation Department has released its 2013 summer sports camp schedule.
Sign-ups are being taken at the Dobisky Visitors Center, 100 Riverside Ave., Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. beginning May 1.
Keep checking the paper for special signup times after hours.
The first 300 youth to sign up will receive a free T-shirt. All youth must sign-up at the
Dobisky Visitors Center before they are allowed to participate in any Parks and Recreation Department sponsored sports camp.
For more information contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 393-1980 or check out its Facebook page at Ogdensburg City Recreation.
TRACK-FIELD: OFA Track Coach John Tebo will conduct the 14th annual Track Camp for boys and girls grades 2-7 at the OFA track from June 24-28 from 9-11 a.m. Activities include: high and long jump, shot put, discus, hurdles and relays. Fee is $25.
GIRLS BASKETBALL: Shannon LaFave will conduct the 25th annual Girls Basketball Camp for grades K-12 at OFA from June 24-28 from 9 a.m. to noon. Skill development will be stressed including fundamentals in passing, dribbling and shooting. Intramural games will be held. Fee is $25.
BOYS BASKETBALL - The 31st annual Boys Basketball Camp for grades 4-12 at OFA will be held from July 22-26 from 9 a.m. to noon. Skill development will be stressed, including fundamentals in passing, dribbling and shooting. Intramural games will be held. Fee is $25.
FOOTBALL: Staff will conduct the 20th annual Football Skills Camp. The camp will run from July 15-19 from 6-7:30 p.m. for youth ages 6-16 at Father Martin Field. The camp will include: daily warm-up exercises, non-contact drills, running, ball handling, carrying, throwing/receiving, blocking and tackling, punting, kicking and field instruction. All campers will be instructed in flexibility, quickness and agility conditioning. Cost is $25 per session.
CHEERLEADING CAMP: Jackie Pinkerton will conduct the 15th annual Cheerleading Camp for girls ages 4-12. Ages 4-7 will go from July 15-19 while ages 8-12 will participate July 29-Aug. 2 from 1-3 p.m. at the Lockwood Arena. Cheerleading is an integral part of sports teams success. Fee is $25.
HOCKEY: OFA Varsity Hockey coach Jon Fredericks will direct an off-ice hockey camp at the Richard G. Lockwood Civic Center for youths 6-12 on Aug. 5-9 from 9-11 a.m. Camp will include off-ice training, conditioning, shooting, face-offs and small games. There will be contests in the following categories: most accurate shooter, fastest stick handler in obstacle course. Cost is $25.
SOCCER: OFA coach Lauren Morley will offer instruction in all phases of this sport. Boys and girls ages 4-15 can enhance skills through small group instruction and intramural games. Camps will run from 9-11:30 a.m. at Montroy Park. The first session for ages 4-7 will go from July 1-5. The second session for ages 8-15 will run July 22-26. Cost is $25.
BASEBALL/SOFTBALL: OFA Coach Tom Pinkerton and staff will conduct the baseball/softball camp for boys and girls ages 6-12 from July 1-5 from 1-4 p.m. at Montroy Park. The camp will stress developing better hitting, fielding and pitching skills for both baseball and softball. Intramural games will be held daily. The fee is $25.
BOYS LACROSSE : Our 8th annual camp, for boys ages 6-15 will stress the development of lacrosse skills including: passing, catching, attack, defense and goaltending. Those participating in this camp should have lacrosse sticks, gloves and helmets. Held at Father Martin Field July 15-19 from 9-11 a.m. Fee is $25.
GIRLS LACROSSE: New this summer, this camp for girls 6-15 will stress the development of lacrosse skills including passing, catching, attack, defense and goaltending. Held at Father Martin Field from July 15-19 from 9-11 a.m. Fee is $25.
WRESTLING: Wrestling Technique Camp will include daily warm ups and conditioning exercises, escapes, reversals, take downs and pinning combinations. There will be a mini tournament on Friday. No wrestling experience necessary. The camp promotes self – esteem and good sportsmanship. Instructors: Ricky Ledwith and staff. The camp is for youths 5-18 from July 29-Aug. 2 at the Lockwood Arena from 6-7:30 p.m. Fee is $25.
VOLLEYBALL: Staff will be conducting a week long volleyball camp for children entering grades 3-9. Instructors will work on basic skills such as passing, serving, setting and spiking. The children will also learn the different positions on the court and the rules of the game. The camp, for youth in grades 3-9, will run July 8-12 from 8:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. at the Lockwood Arena. Fee is $25.
SWIMMING LESSONS: Swimming lessons will be offered for all skill levels at the Elsa M. Luksich Municipal Pool. The instructors are fully certified and will offer the standard Red Cross Program. Each child will be placed in a half hour time slot determined on the testing days.
The lessons are for children 4-14 and will be held Monday through Friday from 8-11:30 a.m. Testing and group assignments will be held June 26-27. Lessons will be held from July 1-Aug. 2. Fee is $25.
IINFANT/TODDLER SWIM: This aquatic program has been developed to acquaint infants and toddlers ages 6-months to 4 years old to the water and as an introduction to the pre-school aquatics programs. Its goal is to make the children comfortable in and around water and introduce some safety skills. The swimming companion will be taught how to utilize various holds and techniques to help the child get acclimated to the pool. There will be two swim instructors conducting classes and helping all the participants. Requirement: parent, guardian, babysitter or responsible adult must be willing to accompany child in the water.
The swim will be held Tuesday and Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to noon July 2-25 at the municipal pool. Fee is $12.
The department will be offering the following specials for this summer:
SPORTS SPECIAL - If a child wants to sign up for three sports camps (including swimming lessons), the cost would be $60, a savings of $15.
SWIMMING SPECIAL - This special for $30 includes swimming lessons, at a regular cost of $25, and a season swimming pass, costing $10. That is a savings of $5.
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Driver profile: Kimi Raikkonen
Kimi Raikkonen's return to Formula 1 after an unsuccessful two-year dalliance with world rallying has been something of a mixed bag.
He came close to winning his fourth race, taking the fight to Sebastian Vettel's Red Bull in Bahrain and just losing out.
But so, too, have there been races like Monaco, where he was simply not on the pace from the start, and where he fixated rather too much for the liking of his team on his steering - not for the first time, it has to be said.
Raikkonen's stats and facts
- Team: Lotus
- Team-mate: Romain Grosjean
- Previous teams: Sauber and McLaren, Ferrari
- Nationality: Finnish
- Born: 17/10/1979, Espoo
- Grand Prix debut: Australia 2001
- World Championships: 2007
Raikkonen has been out-qualified six-two before the British Grand Prix by team-mate Romain Grosjean, a man in his first full season of Formula 1.
The Finn has always insisted he was back up to speed within a handful of laps of his first test over the winter.
But with the notable exception of Bahrain there has not been that much evidence of the man who thrilled fans across the world with his performances for McLaren in the early years of the 2000s.
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From the same creative minds that brought you Prima Princessa Presents Swan Lake comes a Christmas spectacular sure to delight your littlest ballerina, Prima Princessa Presents The Nutcracker. Take a magical journey with Prima Princessa to the land of the Sugar Plum Fairy. On your journey you will see beautiful snow fairies, captivating ballerinas, and a handsome prince or two. Along with excerpts from "Nutcracker"performed by the world famous San Francisco Ballet, you will see real ballet steps demonstrated by students from the School of American Ballet and young tutu-clad ballerinas intimating the same steps.
We reviewed a copy of Prima Princessa Presents Swan Lake a few months back and I really enjoyed it. Princess P was just finding out what television and movies were at the time so she was kind of in and out watching it. But this time when we were asked to review Prima Princessa Presents The Nutcracker I hoped P would be a little more interested.
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4. "Everything I Do ( I Do It For You)"-[lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Bryan Adams[/lastfm]
Hands up if you ever had a program in your school where you could dedicate "songs" to your crushes on Valentine's Day. Sort of like a Kiss-o-Gram but with music. As kids, we weren't familiar with a lot of the other music, but we vividly remember sending this song to a dreamy-eyed eighth grader when we were in sixth grade.
Did it make a difference? Not really. But we still sing this song loud and proud whenever we are thinking about young love.


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A tin of H.J. Heinz Co. 'Hello Kitty' Pasta Shapes on February 15,... News PhotoBusiness,Corporate Business,England,Finance,Heinz,Hello Kitty,Horizontal,Human Interest,London - England,UKPhotographer Oli ScarffCollection: Getty Images News 2013 Getty ImagesLONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - FEBRUARY 15: A tin of H.J. Heinz Co. 'Hello Kitty' Pasta Shapes on February 15, 2013 in London, England. Billionaire investor Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway is is teaming up with the Brazilian investment group 3G Capital to buy H.J. Heinz Co. for 23.3 billion USD. (Photo Illustration by Oli Scarff/Getty Images)


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you know how your first job, your first day at school, your first anything, really, there's always something you wish you'd known? that common knowledge that's only common once you've gone through the rite of passage of struggling to figure it out? (ie: freshmen, don't try and read every page in college. you will never remember everything and will only remember everything very poorly.)
advice to sink in slowly is a series of posters by design grads in the uk dolling out advice and inspiration for first-year students; a sort of 'welcome to the club, it's about to get worse… but fear not!' endeavor. the series has been running since 2006, and the result is well worth a gander. words of inspiration from those who've lived to tell the tale, paying it forward with heart and good design. let it sink in:


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I am following this new americano cajun trad band at the moment they are called Vinnies TV and they have a new EP out. Really like their stuff. You should check it out too!!
I have recently discovered the young group, Dervish from Sligo. This was quite accidental since I only downloaded "At the end of the day" as I was trying to find a recording of one of my favourite songs "Eilleen McMahon". The version on this album is not a good recording but I have been taken by almost everything else.
I hate to sound like a geriatric purist but the overwhelming criticism of the performance of the music is the almost ridiculous speed at which it is played.
When I was being taught to play the Uilleann Pipes, my teacher simply would not tolerate playing the music at inappropriate speed. He would simply state "this is the Dance Music of Ireland, and you cannot dance it properly at that speed".
I should add that he was an All-Irish Champion on the pipes! He insisted that playing too fast killed the natural lilt in the music. To me it has the unhealthy effect of making many of our traditional groups sound so alike, which is so sad.
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2 U.S. Code § 386 - Deposition
(a) Oral examination
Either party may take the testimony of any person, including the opposing party, by deposition upon oral examination for the purpose of discovery or for use as evidence in the contested election case, or for both purposes. Depositions shall be taken only within the time for the taking of testimony prescribed in this section.
(b) Scope of examination
Witnesses may be examined regarding any matter, not privileged, which is relevant to the subject matter involved in the pending contested election case, whether it relates to the claim or defense of the examining party or the claim or defense of the opposing party, including the existence, description, nature, custody, condition and location of any books, papers, documents, or other tangible things and the identity and location of persons having knowledge of relevant facts. After the examining party has examined the witness the opposing party may cross examine.
(c) Order and time of taking testimony
The order in which the parties may take testimony shall be as follows:
(1) Contestant may take testimony within thirty days after service of the answer, or, if no answer is served within the time provided in section 383 of this title, within thirty days after the time for answer has expired.
(2) Contestee may take testimony within thirty days after contestant's time for taking testimony has expired.
(d) Officer before whom testimony may be taken
Testimony shall be taken before an officer authorized to administer oaths by the laws of the United States or of the place where the examination is held.
(e) Subpena
Attendance of witnesses may be compelled by subpena as provided in section 388 of this title.
(f) Taking of testimony by party or his agent
At the taking of testimony, a party may appear and act in person, or by his agent or attorney.
(g) Conduct of examination; recordation of testimony; notation of objections; interrogatories
The officer before whom testimony is to be taken shall put the witness under oath and shall personally, or by someone acting under his direction and in his presence, record the testimony of the witness. The testimony shall be taken stenographically and transcribed. All objections made at the time of examination to the qualifications of the officer taking the deposition, or to the manner of taking it, or to the evidence presented, or the conduct of any party, and any other objection to the proceedings, shall be noted by the officer upon the deposition. Evidence objected to shall be taken subject to the objections. In lieu of participating in the oral examination, a party served with a notice of deposition may transmit written interrogatories to the officer, who shall propound them to the witness and record the answers verbatim.
(h) Examination of deposition by witness; signature of witness or officer; use of deposition
When the testimony is fully transcribed, the deposition shall be submitted to the witness for examination and shall be read to or by him, unless such examination and reading are waived by the witness and the parties. Any changes in the form or substance which the witness desires to make shall be entered upon the deposition by the officer with a statement of the reasons given by the witness for making them. The deposition shall be signed by the witness, unless the parties by stipulation waive the signing or the witness is ill or cannot be found or refuses to sign. If the deposition is not signed by the witness, the officer shall sign it and note on the deposition the fact of the waiver or of the illness or the absence of the witness or the fact of refusal to sign together with the reason, if any, given therefor; and the deposition may then be used as fully as though signed, unless on a motion to suppress, the committee rules that the reasons given for the refusal to sign require rejection of the deposition in whole or in part.
Source(Pub. L. 91–138, § 7,Dec. 5, 1969, 83 Stat. 286.)
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