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Raekwon Miller had a tremendous game on Monday night in the opening round of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association men's basketball playoffs.
Miller poured in 48 points to lead his McDowell Titans to a 111-104 six-overtime victory over visiting Ragsdale. His performance is chronicled in a number of media reports, including the Asheville Citizen-Times and GoBlueridge,net.
The McDowell standout also knocked in eight three-pointers to lead the way for the Titans, the ninth seed in the NCHSAA 4-A West bracket who improved their overall record to 13-10.
The game was close throughout, with Ragsdale leading 24-23 at halftime. The score was knotted at 66-all at the end of regulation.
Ragsdale, the 24 seed, was led by James Stepp, who had a great game of his own by scoring 43 points. Ragsdale ended its year at 15-10 overall.
The NCHSAA record for overtimes in a single game is a memorable 1964 contest between Boone Trail and Angier that went an incredible 13 extra periods.
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Open to qualified Binghamton-area secondary school and home-schooled students, College Link lets you take courses in the arts and sciences during your junior and senior years of high school. Students in the surrounding area may take courses on campus or online; students outside the surrounding area are limited to online courses only. Students often take 100 or 200 level courses, courses meeting New York State General Education requirements, and sometimes 300 or 400 level courses in subjects such as language, math or science if they meet the prerequisites. Courses taken carry regular University credit and appear on an official University transcript. College Link students are considered Center for Innovative and Continuing Education students and aren't admitted into a degree-granting program at Binghamton University. The College Link program is not available in the winter term.
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Duke University Professor Peter Burian discusses the value of a humanities education.
Vietnam Veteran Ronnie Stokes interviewed at Duke University for Sharon Raynor's oral history project "Breaking the Silence: The Unspoken Brotherhood of Vietnam Veterans."
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Professor Robin Kirk talks about the invisible walls discussed in her BorderWork(s) lab at Duke University.
The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Martin E. Dempsey, speaks in Page Auditorium at Duke University on January 12, 2012.
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World champion Serbia fires past Romania
World champion Serbia moved a step closer to the quarter-finals by breezing past Romania 12-5 in day-two men's water polo action at the Natatorium this morning.
The second straight Group B win was achieved with panache as the team displayed all its firepower and strengths against a team not unlike the Serbs.
Serbia's raft of stars produced dynamic plays, especially with close-up magic, preferring to take shots from one metre rather than outside.
Captain Vanja UDOVICIC ably led his team, scoring three goals while Dusko PIJETLOVIC scored two massive centre-forward goals among his four.
Serbia needs now to sweep aside Australia to gain direct access to next week's quarter-finals.
Australia, for the second time this week, needed a big finish to win, turning a 5-6 deficit at the last break into an amazing 12-7 with a high-energy, last five minutes that produced six goals.
Group C completed its second matches in the first session, Croatia expending more energy than necessary in beating Canada 11-4. Japan and Brazil played an enticing match with Japan coming back from three goals down twice to 13-11.
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In Group D, Germany found South Africa a handful in the first quarter and a bit before surging away almost effortlessly, to a 16-8 victory with Moritz OELER scoring five goals.
Italy helped add to the United States of America's woes — its second loss — with a dominating 8-5 victory. The closet the USA came to the Italians was 1-1.
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A current focus of breast cancer research is to find drugs that work by targeting specific molecules involved in breast cancer development. For example, some breast cancer cells have an overactive HER2/neu gene, which causes overproduction of the HER2/neu protein, leading to more-aggressive tumors. Drugs that inactivate the HER2/neu protein are usually given in combination with other anticancer drugs. Some targeted therapies, including trastuzumab (Herceptin®) and lapatinib (Tykerb®), are already in use.
In addition to HER2, there are other known or potential targets for drugs, some of which are available while others are in development. The formation of new blood vessels, which tumors require to grow, can be blocked by bevacizumab (Avastin®) or by newer oral drugs. We are actively studying the optimal use of all of these agents.
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(Cincinnati, OH) - Today, the International Rett Syndrome Foundation (IRSF) announced that it will commit $446,000 in 2010 to fund a large translational research program to test potential therapeutics for Rett Syndrome in mouse models of the disease. The funds will be awarded through the IRSF's new Advanced Neurotherapeutic Grant of Excellence (ANGEL) mechanism which seeks to provide funds for translational research. IRSF is the world's largest private source of Rett syndrome research funding, supporting nearly $21 million in research programs to date. This is the first ANGEL Grant supported by IRSF in 2010.
The program will be carried out by a team of researchers at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, led by David M. Katz, Ph.D., Professor of Neurosciences. Building on previous proof-of-concept studies conducted in Dr. Katz's laboratory, the new program will evaluate existing drugs, as well as molecules under development, which may improve breathing problems one of the more serious complications of the disease as well as other aspects of Rett syndrome. The researchers will systematically assess several classes of compounds, with a particular focus on improving neuronal signaling mediated by Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF), a key molecule implicated in Rett syndrome.
Dr. David Katz, principal investigator on the study commented "These kinds of translational studies are only possible because of a tremendous amount of basic science research, conducted in many different laboratories, which help us identify potential therapeutic targets. We are deeply grateful to IRSF for their support and encouragement."
IRSF Chief Scientific Officer Dr. Antony Horton stated "This study represents a new opportunity to develop potential treatments for Rett syndrome and demonstrates our continued commitment towards advancing new therapeutic strategies to treat and ultimately reverse this devastating disease."
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It's been a month already since I started working out hoping to lose some of my post-pregnancy weight. Although, I lost about 2 pounds the last time I checked my weight, but I'm still not satisfied with the result. As of now, I should have lost a lot than 2 pounds. Maybe 2 pounds each week may be acceptable but if I only 2 pounds for a month, there is something wrong. If I did the exercise right then by now I already lost about 8 pounds.
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Top Accredited Online Colleges to study Economics
Economics play a vital role in balancing the day-to-day activities of our lives. The study of economics entails the study of how individuals utilize goods and services. This consumption and expenditure may take place both at the micro and macro level. An understanding of economics is even more vital in these tough economic times as we try to find ways of making ends meet.
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SHANGHAI policy advisers and traffic experts suggested building a high-speed railway to link the city's two airports and better integrate public transport in Hongqiao, an emerging business district.
Officials also said yesterday that three new high-speed railways are awaiting approval. If given the green light, the routes will provide fast train services to Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Chengdu and Kunming.
Chen Weili, the Hongqiao CBD Committee's deputy director, said yesterday "we will try to balance traffic and business functions in the area."
"It's like building another Lujiazui business area," added Chen.
The area already boasts the Hongqiao Transport Hub, which includes an airport, high-speed railway station and two subway lines.
The hub handles an average of 700,000 passengers per day although this is expected to reach 1.4 million in about five years.
Chen said the government and traffic authorities are "still doing research on constructing a high-speed railway between Pudong and Hongqiao airports."
Meanwhile, Metro lines 17, 23 and an extension of Line 5 are awaiting approval.
Also Jiangqiao Station on Line 13 is expected to open for trial operation by the end of this year, the committee said.
Government advisers also said the area's road network is underdeveloped.
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Sanitaire has provided the wastewater treatment industry with innovative and cost-effective treatment technologies for over 40 years. This tradition continues with the Sanitaire DrumFilter, a tertiary filtration system. With more stringent effluent requirements being mandated from regulatory agencies, owners of wastewater treatment plants are looking for cost-effective, highly-efficient solutions. One way to accomplish this is through the use of a DrumFilter. By adding this tertiary treatment unit to the existing process scheme, wastewater treatment plants can eliminate the need to expand major treatment units. Due to low headloss requirements, the DrumFilter can be easily integrated into any new or existing treatment plant scheme. In a typical DrumFilter application, there is no need for chemical addition or intensive mechanical energy to achieve treatment goals.
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Rugby World Cup: Wales, Ireland, England and Scotland learn fate
Hosts England have been drawn with Wales and Australia in the pool stages of the 2015 World Cup.
Scotland are in Pool B, which includes South Africa and Samoa, while Ireland's opponents in Pool D include France and Italy.
Holders New Zealand are in Group C, alongside the likes of Argentina and Tonga.
The tournament kicks off on 18 September 2015, with the final to be held at Twickenham on 31 October.
"It could have been easier, couldn't it? As they were seeded in the third tier, whichever group Wales landed in was going to make it harder, and it certainly makes things harder for England and Australia. But it is three years away and what is happening now won't necessarily affect what is going to happen in 2015. There's no need to panic or worry. Let's not forget England will be at home, and they are a difficult side to beat at home."
England were in the second tier of seeds after dropping to fifth in the world rankings and head coach Stuart Lancaster said their draw was "definitely a pretty tough pool".
"Once we knew there was a chance of us being drawn against Wales, I guess it was fate - it was always going to happen wasn't it?" he told BBC Radio 5 live.
"To win the World Cup you have to win big games and I have a huge amount of respect for what Wales have done recently. We know their squad pretty well, it is a young side and a lot of them will still be around in 2015.
"Australia have just beaten us and if you look at the age and profile of their squad, they have got some young lads as well. We will look forward to it."
England have played Australia five times in previous World Cups, winning three times - famously in the 2003 final in Sydney - and losing twice, including the 1991 final at Twickenham.
Wales and England have met twice in the competition, both times in the quarter-finals. The Welsh won 16-3 in the first World Cup in 1987 with England winning 28-17 on their way to lifting the trophy nine years ago.
Wales were World Cup semi-finalists last year but, after defeats by Argentina, Samoa, New Zealand and Australia, the Six Nations champions have dropped to ninth in the world rankings, resulting in them being drawn in a tough pool as they were only in the third tier of seeds.
2015 World Cup pools
- Pool A: Australia, England, Wales, Oceania 1, play-off winner
- Pool B: South Africa, Samoa, Scotland, Asia 1, Americas 2
- Pool C: New Zealand, Argentina, Tonga, Europe 1, Africa 1
- Pool D: France, Ireland, Italy, Americas 1, Europe 2
- Quarter-finals: Winner Pool B v Runner-up Pool A; Winner Pool C v Runner-up Pool D; Winner Pool A v Runner-up Pool B; Winner Pool D v Runner-up Pool C
They have a poor record against Australia having won only one out of their five World Cup encounters, beating the southern hemisphere side 22-21 in the third-fourth place play-off in the first World Cup back in 1987.
"It's a really interesting pool," said Wales captain Sam Warburton. "We have made it tough work for ourselves being seeded in the third tier having lost the last seven games.
"It was always going to be a tough pool whichever way it worked out but the fact that we have got the hosts does make it very exciting. Wales against England games have a lot of rivalry anyway and, if you throw a Rugby World Cup in the mix, then it makes it very exciting."
The winner of England and Wales' pool will play the runner-up in Pool B, featuring South Africa, Samoa and Scotland, with the runners-up facing the winner of Scotland's pool.
Scotland's recent struggles have seen them suffer autumn losses to the All Blacks, South Africa and Tonga, which led to the resignation of Andy Robinson as coach.
They are now ranked only 12th in the world - in the third band of seeds for the tournament - and they face a tough group that includes two-time world champions the Springboks and the notoriously hard-hitting Samoa.
"It is a tough draw for Wales, but after they dropped out of the top eight, it was always going to happen. I don't think Australia and England will be too chuffed with Wales being in their group. Of the three teams though, England will be happier because to play the other teams at home is a huge advantage at a World Cup."
"My first thought was that it was going to be incredibly physical but it is a challenge and one that we are looking forward to," said Scotland captain Kelly Brown.
"As a side, we're really here to make Scotland proud and that is always our aim.
"Lately, we've not been doing that but it's up to us as a squad to really work hard over the next three years and make our nation proud."
The biggest challenge facing Ireland is France, who they are yet to beat in the World Cup. The Irish suffered heavy defeats to Les Blues at the quarter-final stage in both 1995 and 2003, and also lost 25-3 in a group game in 2007.
Ireland captain Brian O'Driscoll said: "You are always going to have teams that are capable of beating you but equally there are teams in our pool that we are capable of beating on our day.
"It's just a matter of getting consistent for four games and getting into the knock-out stage."
Ireland will have every incentive to finish top of Pool C, with New Zealand - who beat France 8-7 in the final on home soil in 2011 - likely to top Pool D and be awaiting the runners-up in Ireland's group in the quarter-finals.
The eight remaining places for 2015 will be filled by qualifiers, with the pools expected to be finalised by the end of 2014.
Comment number 611. Posted by Eddie Munsteron 5 Dec 2012 20:42
who cares? its three years off and comments like cockboy 606 prove the there is a vast amount of fairweather fan on here trying to get a cheap rise with their chaff.
keep going james boy I need a good laugh.....Pidyn
Comment number 610. Posted by stonecold72on 5 Dec 2012 16:35
Have to say I think Roger Lewis is making a laughing stock of the WRU by saying we want the England game to be played in Wales, I can see us agreeing to play at Twickenham if we were hosting the World cup, NOT!!!!
Comment number 609. Posted by Cartoon_Boyfriendon 5 Dec 2012 15:07
I love the phrase "Wales can beat anybody on their day". Obviously at some point Wales had their day to back up this statement but when was it?. I have been playing/following rugby for the last 18 years and cannot remember Wales ever beating New Zealand. Does this mean when they do eventually beat NZ then this will be the day?. If this is the case then every team can beat any team on their day.
Comment number 608. Posted by brooksyon 5 Dec 2012 13:33
How on earth Owen Farrell was on the IRB PoY shortlist is beyond me. Dan Lydiate should have been there - an intergral part of Wales Grand Slam, player of 6 nations and amazing in the WC as Wales came 4th. What has OF done?????????? Worst player to be nominated i think ever.
Comment number 607. Posted by Magic_Dragonon 5 Dec 2012 13:11
@James 2,wow,that's some amazing,in depth player analysis you've put together there,must have taken you hours. By the way.the front row and Phillips will not be at the next WC,so kind of sums up your whole ignorance. Keep up the good work though!
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11. North (geuinely good, but never gets ball)
12. Roberts (overated bosh merchant)
13. Davies (quite good, but never troubled SH defense)
14. Cuthbert (overated bosh merchant, not a shane williams by a long shot)
15. Halfpenny (balls of steel and probably your only world class player, shane williams type player)
Comment number 605. Posted by James 2on 5 Dec 2012 12:48
Wales come 2015 will be an average team like they always have been since proffesionalism.
1. Jenkins (too old)
2. Rees (cannot throw a straight line out)
3. Jones (too old)
4. AWJ (dont even get me started)
5. Davies (really?)
6 Lydiate (actually good fair play)
7. Warburton (so overated hes almost cipriani level)
8. Faletau (too lightweight)
9. Phillips (too old)
Comment number 604. Posted by Muppeton 5 Dec 2012 07:50
Have your time in the sun England but don't get complacent and sunburnt. Meanwhile........3 years out... a black storm is brewing..
Comment number 603. Posted by WeAreTheLionson 5 Dec 2012 07:02
Besides from all the banter on here, would any one agree thats its actually an exciting group!!
Comment number 602. Posted by AVBs Negative Spiralon 4 Dec 2012 22:41
#576 in terms of England's last world cup, we won 4 out of 5, Wales won 4 out of 7, and got one round further before losing to the same opponent.
None of the British teams covered themselves in glory at WC2011. I cant imagine the Blacks or the Boks rolling out the red carpet for a team that finished 4th.
To be honest the high point for the home nations was probably Ireland beating Australia.
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How much is democracy worth to you?
If you're like most people, it's priceless. But for the hedge funds and insurance companies on Wall Street, it does have a price tag. And now, thanks to a new report by Global Exchange, we know the number on it: approximately $4.2 billion. That's how much the Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate (F.I.R.E.) sector has invested in political influence through campaign contributions and lobbying since 2006. That comes to $1,331 a minute spent on political power.
The new report is called "Meet the F.I.R.E. Sector: How Wall Street Is Burning Democracy." It was developed by Elect Democracy, a nonpartisan effort by Global Exchange to expose and challenge the impact of corporate money in U.S. politics. The report contains extensive research tracking Wall Street's investment in political power, and analyzes exactly how Wall Street has secured what Global Exchange calls "industry-loyal voting practices" in Congress: by shoveling stacks of campaign cash in the direction of Congressional hopefuls from both major political parties.
That money lets these industries get what they want in Washington. The F.I.R.E. sector contributed $879 million to members of Congress since 2006, and took positions on 383 bills during the 112th Congress. For instance, they supported Free Trade Agreements with Korea, Panama, and Colombia in 2007, and backed the bailout in 2008. Bills they opposed include the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009, the Limited Homeowner and Investor Loss in Foreclosure Act of 2010, and the Stop Student Loan Interest Rate Hike Act of 2011.
At every turn, the F.I.R.E. sector demands special treatment for Wall Street while consumers, homeowners, and students get stuck with the bills. As Senator Bernie Sanders put it an interview with MSNBC this May, "Wall Street is extraordinarily powerful. Congress doesn't regulate them. The big banks regulate what Congress does."
That's no exaggeration. The Wall Street banks that received the lion's share of the $700 billion bailout in 2008 comprise the most vocal and deep-pocketed opposition to regulation of risky financial practices.
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Luckily, the F.I.R.E sector does have a weakness. It only works in the dark. When people know that their representatives are only supporting Wall Street causes because they've been bought off, they tend to stop wanting to vote for those representatives.
Elect Democracy has used the report to develop a new legislative scorecard that makes it easy for you to trace how your legislators voted on key issues such as the bank bailout, Wall Street reform, and free trade agreements. Not only that, but you can see for yourself how much money they received in campaign contributions from the F.I.R.E. sector, as well as what we call their "industry loyalty voting rate."
Global Exchange researchers calculated that rate for each Congressperson by comparing how often their votes matched the F.I.R.E. sector's lobbying position on the seven bills examined in the scorecard. As it turns out, the representatives who received the 25 biggest campaign contributions from the F.I.R.E. sector voted identically to Wall Street's lobby position 73 percent of the time, while the average House "loyalty rate" was a mere 56 percent.
Many complex factors affect how legislators vote, but corporate sponsorship shouldn't be one of them. Even on Wall Street's gilded beltway, the F.I.R.E sector companies can't literally buy political representation—at least, not yet. Instead, they use money to buy influence over voters to elect certain legislators, who they then use lobbyists to influence.
Most Americans value democracy and despise corruption, so a spotlight on this process could leave the F.I.R.E. sugar daddies powerless. The more toxic bank money candidates accept, the more vulnerable they are to having the source of their money exposed.
The goals of this project are not to tell anyone who to vote for, but to get everyone to follow the money; not to influence the outcome of any one election, but to spark dialogue about accountability and transparency, and to stop Wall Street from burning our priceless democracy; to together expose how Wall Street's campaign money is toxic for democracy, and amplify the message that our democracy is not for sale.
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@David F.[DRC. I detect some irritation by a foreigner that has no clue of world history and the positive influence this country has on a good part of the planet. Many foreigners do wish their country had the freedom and wealth of the USA. The gauge would be the number of people trying to immigrate vs. the people that want to leave. Im with you there.]
There is no intention here to hold up a mythical version of America. The expression made to @Hugo C. was simply that those operating as the hand in the glove of our government operate as the hands in the gloves of governments around the globe.
Much effort is made to swaddle those multi-national corporate goals in twisted versions of nationalistic and partisan ideologies. The reason they do so is that they have had great success in gutting countries in such fashion.
Robert H. Great comment on Aug 19, 2:26 pm. I agree with everything you said. W Bush absolutely destroyed our economy, and almost sent us into another great depression. W played at being president like he played being an oil man, a military man, a baseball owner. His daddy and his powerful friends handed it all to Jr. The power went to his head i.e. the Iraq war. And the large tax cuts for himself, his family, and his wealthy donors.
Unfortunately the same people who gave us Jr. are trying to foist R&R, Repeal&Ruin, on us. Rove, Cheney, Koch bros, Gingrich, Trump, and more of the same gang.
DRC. I detect some irritation by a foreigner that has no clue of world history and the positive influence this country has on a good part of the planet. Many foreigners do wish their country had the freedom and wealth of the USA. The gauge would be the number of people trying to immigrate vs. the people that want to leave. Im with you there.
@Hugo C. [DEMOCRACY IN THE U.S. please get real, everyone knows, outside the U.S., that you are run by corporations, the war machine is what keeps your country afloat.]
One thing you seem to miss is that the hands in the gloves of America's government are not limited to manipulations of the US ,owe no allegiance to any flag nor country and are the hand in the glove of all governments.
It would be nice if corporations didn't constantly invest in our politicians but let's face it: we're never going to have ploiticians who aren't corrupt. Everybody is ruled by money to some extent.
DEMOCRACY IN THE U.S. please get real, everyone knows, outside the U.S., that you are run by corporations, the war machine is what keeps your country afloat, and the true democracies have been crushed by your money backed governments since the days that chile, Guatemala, Grenada, Nicaragua, Iran, Cogo, showed the real birth of democracy, IN THIRLD WORLD COUNTRIES, your conglommerate of states are OWNED by the industrialists, the media moguls, banks. by the way, AMERICANS are all the persons born and raised from land if fire in Argentina all the way to the Yukon, YOU ARE THE ANGLO AMERICANS IF WE ARE the latin americans. U.S. the most manipulated and indoctrinated people in the world, that is why you come out of you cities and farms affraid of insecurity in the countries you vacation at, forgetting it is YOUR GOVERNMENT the one that promotes the arms production and sales, there you have PERFECTLY NORMAL CITIZENS shooting randonmly at your own.
@David F [DRC, Amazing how so many people are bamboozled into progressive socialism.]
Amazing how some , even when repeatedly provided the actual definition of socialism choose either by ignorance or dishonesty to continue wielding the word like a magic wand.
Obeying the US Constitution's mandate to promote and "provide for the general welfare", is not socialism.
noun so·cial·ism /ˈsōSHəˌlizəm/
(A political and economic theory of social organization that advocates that the means of production, distribution, and exchange should be owned or regulated by the community as a whole)
The misuse of the word "socialism" is but a McCarthy style method of bamboozling the public into supporting constitutional subversion used to champion the cause of corporatism.
noun cor·po·rat·ism /ˈkôrp(ə)rəˌtizəm/
(The control of a state or organization by large interest groups.)
DRC, Amazing how so many people are bamboozled into progressive socialism. Why cant they see History, look anywhere socialism is tried, China, USSR, Cuba, Korea, Europe, everywhere, without exception it impoverishes and destroys what otherwise would be a great and powerful country. Socialism does not work, has never worked, and can never work. It is against human nature. Need to study Tragedy of the Commons. (repeat)
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December 2, 2010
Islamabad - Four months of U.S. military flood relief operations in Pakistan are over as Pakistan shifts its focus from emergency humanitarian airlift to sustained recovery and reconstruction. At the request of the Government of Pakistan, the U.S. military flew its last humanitarian airlift mission on November 30.
Pakistani and American officials gathered at Ghazi Aviation Base on Thursday to thank and bid farewell to the humanitarian airlift team there: the Pakistan Army's 21 Quick Reaction Squadron, its 28 Army Aviation Squadron, Special Support Group, Special Services Support Group and Task Force Denali of the U.S. 1st Combat Aviation Brigade, deployed from Fort Wainwright, Alaska.
"Here, we stand in the presence of true heroes," said Ambassador Munter in opening remarks to the crowd of approximately 200 Pakistan and U.S. soldiers. "I salute the Pakistani and United States military forces who have worked tirelessly, shoulder-to-shoulder, under extremely adverse conditions, to help millions of Pakistanis." Ambassador Munter continued, "Going forward, the United States will continue to provide civilian-led flood relief and reconstruction support in full coordination and cooperation with Pakistan's government, and based on the government's assessment of needs for recovery and rebuilding."
"This was not the beginning and it was not the end; this is a continuation of the U.S.-Pakistan relationship," said Lt. Gen. Asif of the transition from urgent humanitarian airlift to follow-on recovery and reconstruction projects.
"We responded quickly and worked tirelessly to help our friends in Pakistan. It was a matter of life and death for countless people, and I'm incredibly proud of this team's life-saving achievements," said Brig. General Nagata.
On July 31, within 36 hours of the start of flooding, U.S. Air Force C-130 and C-17 aircraft began aid flights delivering more than 436,000 halal meals. By the end of operations, U.S. helicopters flew more than 26 million pounds (almost 12 million kilograms) of relief supplies and rescued more than 40,000 people.
"We are grateful to our American friends who were very helpful. This would not have been possible without you, "said Brigadier Gen. Sajid, noting that the transition represents a continuation of the U.S.-Pakistan relationship.
In addition to the humanitarian airlift assistance, U.S. monetary aid for flood relief has topped half a billion dollars. With this transition, USAID and other U.S. civilian agencies will continue to provide assistance to flood victims.
Among the participants were: Cameron P. Munter, U.S. Ambassador to Pakistan; Lt. Gen. Asif Yasin Malik, Pakistan Army 11 Corps Commander; Brig. General Sajid Naeem, Pakistan's National Disaster Management Authority, Member Operations; Brig. General Michael Nagata, Deputy Commander, U.S. Office of the Defense Representative-Pakistan; along with Elizabeth Rood, U.S. Consul General-Peshawar; and Michael Whiting, Air Coordinator for the World Food Program's United Nations Humanitarian Air Service.
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The people who harvest clams say their livelihoods are being threatened by the green crab. Shellfish harvesters say the green crabs are devouring the beds where small clams grow, and have drastically reduced clam production in some of the state's best digging areas. They warn the commercial clam industry itself is threatened if the crabs continue to spread.
Clams and other shellfish are the third largest of Maine's commercial fisheries, after elvers and lobsters. According to statistics from the Maine Department of Marine Resources, diggers harvested more than 11,000,000 pounds of soft-shell clams in 2012, with a value over $15,000,000.
But members of the Maine Clammers Association say they believe that harvest will be dropping because of the presence of the crab.
"Everything's disappearing," says Abden Simmons of Waldoboro, who is a member of the state Shellfish Advisory Board. "The only thing living there is the green crab. So what's living is being eaten up. Clams, mussels, oysters, everything."
Green crabs are not new to Maine. Dr. Brian Beal of the University of Maine at Machias says the crabs have been in Maine waters for more than 100 years. However, their population has increased dramatically, to the point that Beal, too, believes the green crabs are a serious threat to clam populations, and the people who make their living from them.
The cause of the crab explosion isn't clear, although Beal believes it's a result of warmer ocean water. He says there was a big jump in green crab population in the mid-1950's, another warm water period. In fact, warm water at that time is blamed for a dramatic drop in shrimp populations. The current warm-water cycle has again decimated Maine shrimp, to the point that this winter's fishing season had to be cancelled.
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Devin says scientists have found higher acid levels will hurt the ability of crabs and other shellfish to form shells, which will threaten their growth. He says that lobsters may also be affected. Devin is leading an effort in the Legislature to form a special task force in Maine to study the potential impacts of ocean acidification, which he says pose a greater long term threat to clams than the green crab.
Clammers, however, say they need to deal with the crab first. "There's no baby clams coming around now for the acidification to ruin anyway," says Freeport digger Clint Goodenow. To fight back, he and other midcoast harvesters are focused on trapping the crabs before they reach the clams.
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Heal the Bay President Mark Gold plans to move inland a few miles on Jan. 30, when he will become an associate director at UCLA's Institute of the Environment and Sustainability.
The prominent environmentalist will use his decades of experience to guide and deepen the institute's engagement with government agencies, policymakers and the environmental community. He will help spearhead efforts to build the institute's education, research and public outreach program.
Gold, a UCLA alumnus, will also conduct outreach to donors, provide leadership to the institute's Coastal Center, and continue his work as an adjunct professor at UCLA. He announced today that he will step down as president of Heal the Bay but will continue to serve on the organization's advisory board.
"I'm excited to become part of UCLA's efforts to build the Institute of the Environment and Sustainability," Gold said. "UCLA's education enabled me to become an environmental leader at Heal the Bay, and I'm grateful for the opportunity to give back to the university through teaching, fundraising and providing leadership."
Glen MacDonald, the director of the institute, said Gold's 23 years of experience at Heal the Bay give him a breadth and depth unmatched by anyone in Southern California.
"Mark has a genius for translating science so that it can be useful to local and state government agencies," MacDonald said. "He also knows virtually everyone in the environmental community. The nexus that he can create between UCLA's strengths and the environmental community will be a tremendous benefit, not just to the university but the whole region."
Gold will also strengthen the bond between UCLA and Heal the Bay, MacDonald added. "We are delighted that he will stay on in an advisory capacity with them, because we really value our relationship with Heal the Bay."
At UCLA, Gold will work half time for the Institute of the Environment and Sustainability and half time for UCLA's development arm to attract donations to the institute. Gold is one of the institute's original board members and already teaches its "Leadership in Water Management" course, for which he attracted funding from the Annenberg Foundation. He is also a triple alumnus from UCLA, with a bachelor's and master's in biology and a doctorate in environmental science and engineering — and was also born in a UCLA hospital and attended a UCLA preschool, he noted.
"So obviously, I have a strong Bruin affiliation," Gold said. "For me to play a role in building up the institute is really exciting. There's so much that happens, environmentally, in Los Angeles that UCLA should be one of the foremost leaders of environmental science in the nation. The opportunity to build that and have a hybrid job that's part academic, part development is really appealing."
Tony Pritzker, chairman of the institute's board of advisors, described Gold as "one of the hardest working guys I've ever met." The two also served together on Heal the Bay's board.
"He knows the science, and he's a great educator," Pritzker said. "He also understands that business has to continue and we have to build roads and schools, but his special quality is that he knows how to balance that with environmental needs. He also has the ability to pick up the phone and talk to anybody like a friend and make his case in a very cogent way. Those are all qualities that we want to bring to UCLA."
Gold joined Heal the Bay in 1988 as a staff scientist and the agency's first employee. He became executive director in 1994 and president in 2006.
He has worked extensively over the last 25 years in the field of coastal protection and water pollution and is recognized as one of California's leading environmental advocates. He has authored or co-authored numerous California coastal protection, water quality and environmental education bills. Among many other achievements, Gold was at the helm when Heal the Bay began releasing their Beach Report Cards in 1990 and when the organization opened the Santa Monica Pier Aquarium in 2003.
"Everyone who lives in or visits Southern California has benefited from Mark Gold's tireless efforts to keep our waters safe and clean," said Matt Hart, chairman of Heal the Bay's board of directors. "We thank Mark Gold for his leadership and service to Heal the Bay and wish him the best of luck in his new career at UCLA."


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Casita Carolina offers charming rooms, all with private baths, daily maid service, and shared common areas, both inside and out. Choose between the private detached guest houses or one of the three rooms in the Whimsical Blue House.
Casa Chica
This detached guest house has a queen-sized bed with private bath.
This palapa, with private bath, has a double bed, a trundle bed (two singles) and plenty of hammocks and accommodates up to six people.
Whimsical Blue House
Choose from 3 bedrooms -- a king-sized bed room, a queen-sized bed room, or the double-bed room. All share a common kitchen and livingroom plus patios and porches.
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Thank You
for your Support
of our 2012 Match!
These are the companies which have provided their support for our
2012 event via the donation of prizes....When the opportunity arises
please recognize them, and choose to support these great companies
(Listed alphabetically)
Applied Ballistics
Applied Ballistics, LLC is a part time ballistics consulting company owned
and operated by Bryan Litz. Consulting services include exterior ballistic
testing and ballistic software development.
"Benchmark Barrels built our reputation on record-setting rimfire barrels. We
followed that up with some of the most highly regarded centerfire barrels in
the industry."
Berger Bullets
Premium Rifle Bullets for Varmint, Target,
Hunting and Tactical Applications
Birchwood Casey
Since 1948, serious shooters, avid collectors and professional gunsmiths
have relied on Birchwood Casey for shooting and guncare products that
have stood the test of time.
The Most Versatile Shooting Sticks Available!
In addition to their high-strength, yet lightweight construction,
shooting sticks feature an interchangeable head system that allows you to
easily switch between a growing assortment of shooting accessories using
the same set of sticks!
Bullberry Barrel Works
"Specializing in Guaranteed Accurate Sporting Firearms for Over 30 Years"
We at Bullberry are the makers of fine crafted rifles, pistols, stocks and
premium barrels. We have been specializing in replacement barrels and
stock sets for the Thompson/Center Contender® for nearly 30 years, with
a major emphasis on bench rest accuracy.
Burris Company
Innovative, affordable and customer friendly, Burris offers more Handgun
scope options than any other maker: Ballistic Plex reticles, higher mag-
nification and metal finishes give today's handgunner many more choices!
Recognized for their product selection and depth in the shooting sports,
Cabela's is a distinctive, specialty retailer of hunting, fishing, camping and
related outdoor recreation merchandise, headquartered in Sidney, Nebraska.
Visit our great store in Rapid City, South Dakota!
Creedmoor Sports
" Manufacturer and Supplier of Competitive Rifle shooting and Tactical Sniper products
and accessories to make our customers more successful in their discipline or shooting
sport. We continue to grow our product offerings, including Shooting Coats and Gloves,
Spotting Scopes, Ammo, Brass, as well as complete Rifles! "
J. Dewey Mfg.
"We manufacture and distribute quality gun care products. Nylon Coated Rods,
Bore Savers, Delrin Muzzle Guides, Adapters, Brushes, Mops, Patches, Kits, Bulk
Products for Handgun, Rifle, Black Powder, Military and Shotgun applications."
Dillon Precision Products
Mike Dillon began his customer driven company manufacturing in his home garage... Since
then, Dillon Precision has become
the name
in precision, progressive reloading. Their total
attention to the customer has resulted in an incredible brand loyalty of their products!
Douglas Barrels
THE DOUGLAS CREED....To provide highly accurate rifle barrels at an
affordable price, and to conduct our business with thousands upon
thousands of customers throughout the world in such a manner as to
ensure continued patronage. Douglas Barrels is the supplier of M.O.A.
Edgewood Bag
Edgewood Shooting Bags, like many small businesses surrounding our sport,
was a one-man shop in the beginning. I took the orders, manufactured the pro-
duct and shipped it out to my very patient customers. Very often my customers
had to wait as long as 24 weeks to get their bags. But no longer! Edgewood
Shooting Bags has gone through some great changes. A couple of years ago,
I convinced my sister, Barbara, to come here from Northern California and run
the office-end of my growing business so that I could stick with production.
We invite you to watch the
of our products by Bill Gravatt and Sinclair International.
Extremunition / Fine Ammo
Welcome to Fine Ammo. I am producing handloads only (in contrast to factory
loads). Factories put out 4000 rounds from one Camdex loading machine per hour.
I put out 3000 a day on a good day. My quality is WAY higher. Handloads are
widely known as being better for consistency and accuracy. I physically handle
each and every round I produce. I hand inspect each round to pull cosmetic
problems and check for damaged rounds. I carefully load each and every round
making sure powder charges are within published limits but always push toward
the upper end of those limits instead of factory loads which tend to average in
the middle of the road power ranges. I label my boxes for use in specific
Click on the Magazine of your choice....
American Handgunner, and Guns, two excellent offerings from FMG
Publications! These stylish magazines are offered both "in-print" and on-line!
4D Products
We have over 600 reamers in stock, ready to ship. We also rent headspace
gauges, and many popular gunsmithing tools. Our tools are well maintained
and inspected before and after each rental to assure you of the highest quality
tools. Our staff has well over 25 years of professional gunsmithing experience,
setting us apart from the competition.
Forster Products
Forster focuses on precision reloading and gunsmithing tools for
discriminating shooters. For example, well-known marksmen like Carl
Bernosky and John Whidden use Forster Reloading Dies and Co-Ax®
Reloading Presses as they compete – and often win – at Camp Perry
and other prominent venues.
Freedom Arms
See the new 2008 Single Shot from Freedom Arms.
Features a video with Bob Baker and this great new pistol!
"Freedom Arms Inc. is located in a scenic mountain valley in Western Wyoming.
This is a country of proud traditions and a history of individualism. Firearms
served as a valuable tool and not just a recreational item. From this heritage
comes the individuals whose dedication, skill and talent make Freedom Arms
revolvers and accessories unparalleled in their class."
Gordy's Precision
The Extreme Accuracy Institute:
"We are dedicated to helping others learn the
fine art of building extremely accurate rifles!"
GRAF and SONS
This Mexico, Missouri supplier "Stocks everything needed to reload pistol, rifle,
or shotgun ammunition, as well as offering factory ammo, optics, guns, black
powder, and firearm accessories."
ADDICTED to ALTITUDE by MARK HAMPTON
A generation ago, Jack O'Connor, "dean of outdoor writers," taught that
mountain hunting was a special pursuit, a form of hunting that took everyone
to the high, wild places in search of some of the world's most beautiful and
elusive game. Author Mark Hampton follows his teaching and in his new book
titled Addicted to Altitude, he will take readers to new heights in pursuit of wild
sheep and goats amidst the world's highest mountains and magnificent scenery.
Harris Engineering
The manufacturer of quality bipods and adaptors, with the most
extensive selection of models and innovative features in the industry.
Hodgdon Powder
Hodgdon features the most extensive selection of powders for today's
reloader...and maintains a fantastic online reloading data center!
Holland's Shooter Supply
Always at the forefront of shooting technologies, Darrell Holland offers an
amazing diversity of products and services. Holland's has been a
of our Shoot!
Jewell Triggers
"Jewell Triggers are the standard that other triggers are judged by..."
Knothole Designs
Located in Wyoming, Knothole is a custom manufacturer of quality
cartridge loading blocks and shooting benches from natural products.
Ky Guns-Paul Zint, Gunsmith
"If you want to customize your Ruger 10/22 Rifle, Ruger 22 Auto Pistol or
Browning Buckmark Pistol then you have come to the right place. This is your
source for Barrels, Stocks, Grips, Sights, and Accessories to help do just that."
Krieger Barrels
Krieger Barrels, Inc. manufactures precision single-point cut-rifled barrels in
calibers ranging from .17 Cal. through 4 Bore to the best target and custom rifle
builders in the world.
Lauer Weaponry-DuraCoat Firearm Finishes
"The Finest Firearm Finish On The Planet!" Lauer Weaponry provides support
for their DuraCoat products, including classes. Full color and pattern selection!
Leupold and Stevens, Inc.
Leupold offers an incredible array of optic products...new scope options allow
you to order factory direct, as
design it with your choice of Reticles,
Turrets and Finish! All backed by their famous Lifetime Warranty!
Watch the Leupold Factory Tour video!
Part 1
Part 2
M-Pro 7 Weapon Care System
Makers of total care systems for all firearms; M-PRO 7 has developed
products for today's world, and our lifestyles, including travel kits!
Mac's Gunworks
Mac's Gunworks is a friendly, family owned business. We are based out of
Gillette Wyoming. Our main goal is to help our customers build a gun they will
enjoy and will love to shoot. We do everything from basic gun maintenance to
building them from the ground up.
Manners Composite Stocks
The True Choice of Champions! MCS prides itself on providing shooters with
the very latest in cutting edge products. All their stocks feature a Lifetime
McGowen Precision Barrels
"Manufacturers of custom button rifled barrels in most calibers from 17 caliber
up to the 50 BMG. Whether you're looking for an unturned rifle barrel blank,
contoured rifle blank, a drop in rifle barrel, muzzle brake or complete custom
rebarreling on your action, we can help."
McMillan Fiberglass Stocks
"Every McMillan stock features precision accuracy built with the toughness
of a tank. What's more, McMillan offers more styles, more colors, more options
and more customizations than any other manufacturer. So you can set up your
custom rifle exactly the way you want."
Midway USA
"JUST ABOUT EVERYTHING for Shooting, Reloading, Gunsmithing, and Hunting"
Since 1977 Midway USA has grown into one of the most well known names
in the Shooting Sports, this retail giant carries a truly extensive selection!
MTM Case-Gard
"MTM Case-Gard™ is family owned and operated since 1968. MTM strives
to be innovative in our approach to the shooting sports. All of our products
were either designed by one of us, as a solution to a problem we ran into, or
because you, the Case-Gard user, suggested it. The results are innovative
quality products that last!"
Mueller Optics
Mueller Optics is pleased to offer our line of premium Rifle Scopes that
feature unparalleled craftsmanship and accuracy. We have utilized the
latest tools in modern technology to develop some of the most innovative
Rifle Scopes with outstanding clarity, light gathering capabilities and more
unique features than any other Rifle Scope on today's market.
Nightforce Scopes
Nightforce Scopes are covered by a lifetime warranty!
Pacific Tool and Gauge
Not just Reamers and Tooling....Dave Kiff and PTG makes
Performance Parts for Remington 700 and XP actions....
Plano Molding Company
Plano manufactures a broad selection of plastic storage and organization
containers, designed for everyday uses as well as our demanding outdoor
sport applications...Plano focuses on quality and innovation!
Precision Reloading
This South Dakota based company carries exactly what their name implies....
and always great Products, Service and Price...a great company to deal with!
Redding Reloading
Redding is the 1st choice of many accuracy minded reloaders! Their extensive
product catalog offers many choices and solutions for today's reloader!
Ross Muzzle Brakes
Ross Schuler sells CNC Precision Muzzle Brakes in two diameters.
Most "standard" threads available, quick turn around, great prices!
SEB Coaxial Front Rests
The most innovative rests in BenchRest Competition! These rests are en-
gineered and built to exact tolerances, just like your fine precision gun.
"SEB Rests....
impress!" (some photos show custom paint by owner)
See a
video review
of the new SEB NEO Coax Rest Great New Features!
Shilen Rifles
Shilen Rifles was one of the pioneers in making modern, accurate barrels as well
as complete guns. Famous in Benchrest circles for their "Select Match Grade"
competition barrels, they also market an innovative line of precision actions,
as well as their respected line of triggers.
Sierra Bullets
Sierra Bullets - A Tradition of Precision
For over 60 years Sierra Bullets has been dedicated to the manufacture of
the most accurate bullets in the world. This commitment to performance has
established a "Tradition of Precision" for which Sierra is known throughout
the world.
Sightron is Dedicated to meeting the needs of serious outdoorsmen who
demand reliability and repeat perfomance. Sightron manufactures Precision
optical equipment... Designed, tested and retested by Sportsmen for Sportsmen.
Sinclair International
"Products for the Precision Shooter"
Sinclair International offers a large selection of high quality products for
the handloader and precision rifleman, and provides customer service that's
unequaled by our competitors. Each member of our technical staff reloads and
shoots on a regular basis. They're here to assist the needs of the entry level
reloader and shooter, as well as the experienced shooter that demands the
industry's top performing products.
Founder J.D. Jones has been one of the true pioneers of Handgun Hunting.
Demonstrating a bold style through his cutting-edge handguns and cartridge
development, J.D. has promoted handgun hunting of almost all trophy game
species, regardless of size or location, while archiving his experiences and
adventures in his prolific writings. His enthusiasm and promotion of the sport
is evident in
Handgun Hunters International
and it's publication, "Sixgunner".
Vortex Optics
The people at Vortex have been in the optics business since 1986 and we're
one of the few family owned and operated US companies left in the industry.
We have a staff of about forty dedicated and hard working people who love to
come to work and make great things happen for our customers and dealers. All
of our products are designed to our own specifications and inspected and ser-
viced at our modern facility located in central Wisconsin.
At Warne Scope Mounts, we strive to provide the best service possible.
In doing so, we encourage you to call us with any questions you may have
regarding our products or assistance you may need with selecting the right
scope mount component for your needs. Please call us at 1-800-683-5590 or
503-657-5590 and one of our helpful and knowledgeable staff will assist you.
L.E. Wilson
Wilson Tools and Gages for Handloaders
L.E. Wilson, Inc. has been a family owned and operated business for
over 80 years. Keeping the business in the family has insured the high-
est quality and craftsmanship possible. Wilson's uses the highest quality
materials and our tools are well known world wide for their precision and
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Island Morning | Jan 18, 2013 | 8:44
Collaborative Emergency Centres - Maggie Brown
Health officials on PEI are looking to our neighbours in Nova Scotia for a new way of handling emergency care in small communities like Alberton. Health Minister Doug Currie led a group of Islanders on a tour of two collaborative emergency centres in Springhill and Parrsboro. The CBC's Maggie Brown followed the Island delegation to Nova Scotia and spoke to Bruce Quigley who's the CEO for the Cumberland Health Authority. It operates three CECs, including the one in Springhill.


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Prediction of Inter-individual Differences in the Response to Morphine Versus Milnacipran in Patients With Sciatica
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Clinical, psychophysical, behavioral or genetic factor will predict the response to opioid treatment in patients with chronic neuropathic pain.
Neuropathic Pain
Drug: Morphine
Drug: Milnacipran
Phase 2
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Double Blind (Subject, Investigator)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|Prediction of Inter-individual Differences in the Response to Morphine by Psychophysical Assessment of Pain Enhancing and Inhibiting Mechanisms in Patients With Chronic Neuropathic Pain
- Neuropathic pain intensity (NPS) [ Time Frame: 1 month ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
- Heat pain intensity in a remote area (Opioid induced hyperalgesia) [ Time Frame: 1 month ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]Heat pain sensitivity will be determined by the use of VAS units (0-100). We'll measure the intensity of pain in response to application of brief experimental heat pain.
- The McGill Pain Questionnaire [ Time Frame: At baseline and at the end of 4-week treatment period ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]Will be completed before and after treatment
- Assessment of Adverse events [ Time Frame: Ongoing throughout the entire study period, an expected average of 4 weeks. ] [ Designated as safety issue: Yes ]
A list of possible side effects from the administered drugs has been prepared and will be completed at all scheduled visits.
In addition, patients will record AEs on daily basis. If needed patients can call and report adverse events by phone.
|Estimated Enrollment:
|Study Start Date:
|July 2013
|Estimated Study Completion Date:
|December 2015
|Estimated Primary Completion Date:
|July 2015 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
Experimental: Morphine
Morphine in changing dosages (range between 10-60 mg twice a day). Opioid titration proceeds as follows: starting at an oral dose of 10 mg twice per day, followed every 5 days by a dose increase of 10 mg twice per day until (1) adequate analgesia had been achieved (as determined by the patients), (2) side effects (severe sedation, nausea or vomiting, constipation, sleep disturbances) limited further titration, or (3) a total of 120 mg per day had been reached.
|Drug: Morphine
Active Comparator: Milnacipran
Milnacipran (Ixel)- a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI), will be administrated in changing dosages (range between 12.5-75 mg twice daily). SNRI titration proceeds as follows: starting at an oral dose of 12.5 mg twice per day, followed every 5 days by a dose increase of 12.5 mg twice per day until (1) adequate analgesia had been achieved (as determined by the patients), (2) side effects (severe sedation, nausea or vomiting, constipation, sleep disturbances) limited further titration, or (3) a total of 150 mg per day had been reached.
|Drug: Milnacipran
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years to 75 Years
|Genders Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Patients with moderate to severe chronic neuropathic pain or patients with radiculitis between 18 and 75 years of age.
- Candidates for chronic opioid therapy for nonmalignant pain as determined by treating physician.
- Patients treated with non-opioid analgetics, anti- inflammatory drugs or low opioid dosage (< 30 mg of oral morphine-equivalents per day).
Ability to understand the purpose and instructions of the study and to sign an informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
1.Diabetic Neuropathy 2.Pain in upper limbs 3.Receiving anti- depressants and/or anticonvulsants 4.Pregnant women 5.Inability to comply with study protocol. 6.Allergy to Opioids 7.A diagnosis of Raynaud's Syndrome 8.History of substance abuse
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01914042
|Contact: Elon Eisenberg, MD
|972 4 8542880
|Rambam Health Care Campus
|Haifa, Israel, 31096
|Contact: Elon Eisenberg, MD 972 4 8542880 firstname.lastname@example.com
|Principal Investigator: Elon Eisenberg, MD
No publications provided
|Responsible Party:
|Eisenberg Elon MD, Director, Pain Research Unit, Rambam Health Care Campus
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT01914042 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
|Study First Received:
|July 22, 2013
|Last Updated:
|November 9, 2014
|Health Authority:
|Israel: Ministry of Health
Keywords provided by Rambam Health Care Campus:
Opioid induced hyperalgesia
Neuropathic pain
Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI)
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Nervous System Diseases
Neurologic Manifestations
Neuromuscular Diseases
Peripheral Nervous System Diseases
Signs and Symptoms
Adrenergic Agents
Adrenergic Uptake Inhibitors
Analgesics, Opioid
Antidepressive Agents
Central Nervous System Agents
Central Nervous System Depressants
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
Neurotransmitter Agents
Neurotransmitter Uptake Inhibitors
Peripheral Nervous System Agents
Pharmacologic Actions
Physiological Effects of Drugs
Psychotropic Drugs
Sensory System Agents
Serotonin Agents
Serotonin Uptake Inhibitors
Therapeutic Uses
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on October 09, 2015


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Check out the features that will get you on the web:
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I'm a huge fan of simplicity and minimalism in all areas of my life, but this is especially true when it comes to making music in the home studio. Today I want to show you how to leverage the power of simplicity in your songs in order to get better recordings, mixes, and when songwriting… Read more »
One Reason You're Not Making As Much Music As You Would Like (Hint: You're Looking At It)
If you're reading this I will assume you are a music maker. Perhaps a singer, songwriter, engineer, producer, band member, composer, or some epic combination of all six. From there I assume that you want to make great music, and lots of it. But let me guess: you never seem to have enough time in… Read more »
Behind The Scenes Of My Latest EP [Video]
Well people, it's official: today I'm launching a brand new solo EP! As promised, what started as a challenge in January has turned into 5 brand new songs, a documentary and yes, even a music video. The EP is called The Tree and I'm super pumped to share it with you today. Feel free to… Read more »
Take Things To The Next Level With The Notepad Technique
As I near the end of the recording phase of a project I like to finish with this little exercise. I call it simply the Notepad Technique, and it has saved my butt and helped me take my recordings from OK to awesome many times. No matter your skill level, your DAW of choice, or… Read more »
Change Up Your Song Structure To Keep Things Fresh
I'm going to be honest with you. I like traditional pop/rock song structure. I like a couple of verses, followed by a chorus each time, a killer bridge or solo section, and so on. I think that general format (and it's variations) has stood the test of time in modern music for a reason. It… Read more »
The Wonderful Limitation Of Your Vocal Melody [Video]
The other day I asked the question, "Which comes first? Music or lyrics?" Personally, I'm a music first guy. Even more specifically I'm a vocal melody locked up tight first kind of guy. Today I thought it would helpful to give you a glimpse into my songwriting workflow in hopes that it will inspire and… Read more »
The Well Chiseled Song, And Why It Matters
I've written a lot of bad songs in my day. Some were just a bad idea to begin with. Some were half decent, but not my best work so I scrapped them. Others however have fallen in a tricky spot where they really are a good song, but they weren't quite 100% ready. They weren't… Read more »
Which Comes First, Lyrics Or Music?
It's the age old question of songwriting: which comes first the music or the lyrics? On the surface this is purely a matter of preference. Clearly wonderful songs have been written from both angles. But if you dig a little deeper you discover the subtle nuances of each approach and how they can affect the… Read more »
3 Key Elements To Building Perfect Guide Tracks [Video]
The foundation of a great recording is a great guide track. What's a guide track you might ask? Simply it's whatever you setup in your DAW to help your actual recording sessions go smoother, faster, and more efficiently. In a jet-lagged stupor I show you in today's video what three key elements are in every… Read more »
Why Smart Songwriters Use Click Tracks
Let me say up front that I want you to make a lot of great music this year. Not only that, but I want you to get more done in less time and have more fun doing it. That's what this entire Songwriting Month is all about. So take a little tip from me: get… Read more »