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Analytical quality of calcitonin determination and its effect on the adequacy of screening for medullary carcinoma of the thyroid.
Cavalier, Etienne ; Carlisi, Ignazia ; Chapelle, Jean-Paul et al
in Clinical Chemistry (2008), 54(5), 929-30Detailed reference viewed: 25 (4 ULg)
Monomeric calgranulins measured by SELDI-TOF mass spectrometry and calprotectin measured by ELISA as biomarkers in arthritis
De Seny, Dominique ; Fillet, Marianne ; Ribbens, Clio et al
in Clinical Chemistry (2008), 54
BACKGROUND: SELDI-TOF mass spectrometry (MS) is a high-throughput proteomic approach with potential for identifying novel forms of serum biomarkers of arthritis. METHODS: We used SELDI-TOF MS to analyze ... [more ▼]
BACKGROUND: SELDI-TOF mass spectrometry (MS) is a high-throughput proteomic approach with potential for identifying novel forms of serum biomarkers of arthritis. METHODS: We used SELDI-TOF MS to analyze serum samples from patients with various forms of inflammatory arthritis. Several protein profiles were collected on different Bio-Rad Laboratories ProteinChip arrays (CM10 and IMAC-Cu(2+)) and were evaluated statistically to select potential biomarkers. RESULTS: SELDI-TOF MS analyses identified several calgranulin proteins [S100A8 (calgranulin A), S100A9 (calgranulin B), S100A9*, and S100A12 (calgranulin C)], serum amyloid A (SAA), SAA des-Arg (SAA-R), and SAA des-Arg/des-Ser (SAA-RS) as biomarkers and confirmed the results with other techniques, such as western blotting, immunoprecipitation, and nano-LC-MS/MS. The S100 proteins were all able to significantly differentiate samples from patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), psoriatic arthritis (PsA), and ankylosing spondylitis (AS) from those of patients with inflammatory bowel diseases used as an inflammatory control (IC) group, whereas the SAA, SAA-R, and SAA-RS proteins were not, with the exception of AS. The 4 S100 proteins were coproduced in all of the pathologies and were significantly correlated with the plasma calprotectin concentration; however, these S100 proteins were correlated with the SAA peak intensities only in the RA and IC patient groups. In RA, these S100 proteins (except for S100A12) were significantly correlated with the serum concentrations of C-reactive protein, matrix metalloproteinase 3, and anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide and with the Disease Activity Score (DAS(28)). CONCLUSIONS: The SELDI-TOF MS technology is a powerful approach for analyzing the status of monomeric, truncated, or posttranslationally modified forms of arthritis biomarkers, such as the S100A8, S100A9, S100A12, and SAA proteins. The fact that the SELDI-TOF MS data were correlated with results obtained with the classic calprotectin ELISA test supports the reliability of this new proteomic technique. [less ▲]Detailed reference viewed: 64 (20 ULg)
Oral contraception and lipid peroxidation
; Pincemail, Joël ; Defraigne, Jean-Olivier et al
in Clinical Chemistry (2007, June), 53(6, Suppl. S), 30-30Detailed reference viewed: 9 (3 ULg)
Analytical variation in plasma renin activity: Implications for the screening of primary aldosteronism
Cavalier, Etienne ; Delanaye, Pierre ; Krzesinski, Jean-Marie et al
in Clinical Chemistry (2007), 53(4), 803-804Detailed reference viewed: 18 (4 ULg)
Diagnostic accuracy of blood lactate-to-pyruvate molar ratio in the differential diagnosis of congenital lactic acidosis.
DEBRAY, François-Guillaume ; ; et al
in Clinical Chemistry (2007), 53(5), 916-21
BACKGROUND: Although the blood lactate-to-pyruvate (L:P) molar ratio is used to distinguish between pyruvate dehydrogenase deficiency (PDH-D) and other causes of congenital lactic acidosis (CLA), its ... [more ▼]
BACKGROUND: Although the blood lactate-to-pyruvate (L:P) molar ratio is used to distinguish between pyruvate dehydrogenase deficiency (PDH-D) and other causes of congenital lactic acidosis (CLA), its diagnostic accuracy for differentiating between these 2 types of CLA has not been evaluated formally. METHODS: We conducted a retrospective study of all patients followed for mitochondrial diseases between 1985 and 2005 in a tertiary care pediatric hospital. RESULTS: At the recommended cut point of approximately 25, individual median L:P ratio demonstrated low sensitivity and specificity (77% and 91%, respectively) for differentiating between patients with enzymatically proven PDH-D (n = 11) and those with mitochondrial disease but normal pyruvate dehydrogenase (PDH) activity (non-PDH; n = 35). We observed a strong positive association between L:P ratio and blood lactate in non-PDH CLA, whereas this association was weak in PDH-D CLA. Consequently, patient classification based on median L:P ratio showed improved diagnostic accuracy at higher lactate concentrations: for lactate <2.5 mmol/L the area under the ROC curve was not statistically different from 0.5 (P = 0.3), whereas it was statistically different for lactate >2.5 mmol/L. In the 2.5 to 5.0 mmol/L lactate category, the sensitivity and specificity at an optimal cut point of 18.4 were 93% (95% CI, 77%-99%) and 71% (95% CI, 20%-96%), respectively; for lactate >5.0 mmol/L, with an optimal cut point of 25.8, sensitivity and specificity were 96% (95% CI, 77%-99%) and 100% (95% CI, 59%-100%), respectively. CONCLUSION: Usefulness of the L:P ratio for differentiating non-PDH and PDH-D types of CLA increases at higher lactate concentrations. [less ▲]Detailed reference viewed: 37 (0 ULg)
Combined locked nucleic acid and molecular beacon technologies for sensitive detection of the JAK2(V617F) somatic single-base sequence variant
; ; Lambert, Frédéric et al
in Clinical Chemistry (2006), 52(7), 1436-1438Detailed reference viewed: 20 (3 ULg)
Design of an ELISA specific for the measurement of equine neutrophil myeloperoxidase in biological fluids
; Franck, Thierry ; et al
in Clinical Chemistry (2005), 51(Suppl. 6), 211-212Detailed reference viewed: 18 (1 ULg)
Immunoquantitative PCR for prion protein detection in sporadic Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease.
Gofflot, Stéphanie ; Deprez, Manuel ; Elmoualij, Benaïssa et al
in Clinical Chemistry (2005), 51(9), 1605-11
BACKGROUND: The most common human prion disorder is Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD); it includes sporadic, familial, iatrogenic, and variant subtypes. Diagnostic tests aim at detection with the highest ... [more ▼]
BACKGROUND: The most common human prion disorder is Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD); it includes sporadic, familial, iatrogenic, and variant subtypes. Diagnostic tests aim at detection with the highest specificity of very small deposits of abnormal prion protein (PrP). METHODS: We used immunoquantitative PCR (iqPCR) to detect proteinase K-resistant PrP (PrPRes) in tissue from the middle frontal gyrus of 7 patients with sporadic CJD and 7 non-CJD cases. We compared iqPCR with routine optimized ELISA, Western blotting, and immunohistochemical analyses. RESULTS: The 4 methods showed similar 100% sensitivity and specificity for the diagnosis of CJD. Along with high specificity, however, iqPCR had a threshold for PrP(Res) detection at least 10-fold lower than that of the classic ELISA. CONCLUSIONS: iqPCR is a new method for PrPRes detection that combines 100% specificity with a detection threshold at least 10-fold lower than classic techniques. This method may improve the detection of minute PrPRes deposits in tissues and body fluids and thus be useful for diagnostic and sterilization applications. [less ▲]Detailed reference viewed: 205 (16 ULg)
Interassay and interobserver variability in the detection of anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies in patients with ulcerative colitis.
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in Clinical Chemistry (2004), 50(8), 1422-5Detailed reference viewed: 14 (3 ULg)
Comparison of cardiac troponin I measurements on whole blood and plasma on the Stratus CS analyzer and comparison with AxSYM
Chapelle, Jean-Paul ; Aldenhoff, Marie-Claire ; Pierard, Luc et al
in Clinical Chemistry (2000), 46(11), 1864-6Detailed reference viewed: 9 (2 ULg)
Prognostic significance of increased baseline plasma troponin I levels in PTCA patients
Chapelle, Jean-Paul ; Legrand, Victor ;
in Clinical Chemistry (2000), 46(suppl), 82Detailed reference viewed: 6 (0 ULg)
Influence of age and sex and day-to-day and within-day biological variation on plasma concentrations of fatty acid-binding protein and myoglobin in healthy subjects
; Chapelle, Jean-Paul ; et al
in Clinical Chemistry (1999), 45(3), 441-3Detailed reference viewed: 9 (0 ULg)
Evaluation of the homocysteine assay on the Abbott IMx
Chapelle, Jean-Paul ; Lutteri, Laurence ;
in Clinical Chemistry (1999), 45(6), 134Detailed reference viewed: 6 (0 ULg)
A study of within-laboratory variability based on data from the Belgian External Quality Assessment (EQA) programme
; Albert, Adelin ; et al
in Clinical Chemistry (1999), 45(6)Detailed reference viewed: 17 (1 ULg)
First Direct Assay for Intact Human Proinsulin
; ; Deberg, Michelle et al
in Clinical Chemistry (1998), 44(7), 1514-9
We describe a sensitive two-site sandwich enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay for the measurement of intact human proinsulin in 100 microL of serum or plasma. The assay is based on the use of two monoclonal ... [more ▼]
We describe a sensitive two-site sandwich enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay for the measurement of intact human proinsulin in 100 microL of serum or plasma. The assay is based on the use of two monoclonal antibodies specific for epitopes at the C-peptide/insulin A chain junction and at the insulin B chain/C-peptide junction, respectively. Cross-reactivities with insulin, C-peptide, and the four proinsulin conversion intermediates were negligible. The detection limit in buffer was 0.2 pmol/L (3 standard deviations from zero). The working range was 0.2-100 pmol/L. The mean intra- and interassay coefficients of variation were 2.4% and 8.9%, respectively. The mean recovery of added proinsulin was 103%. Dilution curves of 40 serum samples are parallel to the proinsulin calibration curve. Proinsulin concentrations in 20 fasting healthy subjects were all above the limit of detection: median (range), 2.7 pmol/L (1.1-6.9 pmol/L). Six fasting non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus and five insulinoma patients had proinsulin concentrations significantly higher than healthy subjects: median (range), 7.7 pmol/L (3.2-18 pmol/L) and 153 pmol/L (98-320 pmol/L), respectively. [less ▲]Detailed reference viewed: 13 (2 ULg)
Highly Specific Radioimmunoassay for Human Insulin Based on Immune Exclusion of All Insulin Precursors
Deberg, Michelle ; ; et al
in Clinical Chemistry (1998), 44(7), 1504-13
We describe a rapid and simple insulin RIA in which proinsulin and conversion intermediates do not interfere. Three monoclonal antibodies (S1, S2, and S53) were selected for their specificity (directed ... [more ▼]
We describe a rapid and simple insulin RIA in which proinsulin and conversion intermediates do not interfere. Three monoclonal antibodies (S1, S2, and S53) were selected for their specificity (directed, respectively, against the B10 region, the junction between A chain and C-peptide, and the junction between B chain and C-peptide), their affinity constant (approximately 10(10) L/mol), and their interactive properties in mixture. S2 and S53 were able to bind simultaneously to the same proinsulin molecule, whereas neither could bind simultaneously with S1. Preincubation of serum samples with an excess of S2 resulted in capture of proinsulin and conversion intermediates modified at the junction between B chain and C-peptide into immune complexes that no longer reacted with S1. Similarly, preincubation with S53 prevented proinsulin and conversion intermediates modified at the junction between A chain and C-peptide from reacting with S1. Preincubation with an excess of both S2 and S53 left insulin as the sole reactant with S1. Thus, separation of insulin precursors from insulin by mutually exclusive antibodies is feasible, and on the basis of this new principle, a highly specific RIA for insulin was designed. The detection limit was 11 pmol/L, and the inter- and intraassay coefficients of variation were 11% and 5%, respectively. The potential of the assay for use in clinical studies was verified by application to serum samples from control subjects and patients with diabetes or insulinoma. [less ▲]Detailed reference viewed: 10 (3 ULg)
Analytical and clinical evaluation of automated immunoassays for serum CK-MB and myoglobin using the OPUS MAGNUM analyser
Chapelle, Jean-Paul ; ;
in Clinical Chemistry (1995), 41Detailed reference viewed: 6 (0 ULg)
Serum levels of myosin heavy chains and other tissue markers compared in patients with myocardial infarction and angina pectoris
Chapelle, Jean-Paul ; El Allaf, Dia ;
in Clinical Chemistry (1991), 37Detailed reference viewed: 10 (0 ULg)
Evaluation of a rapid turbidimetric myoglobin immunoassay
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in Clinical Chemistry (1991), 37Detailed reference viewed: 36 (0 ULg)
Quantitative nephelometric assay for determining myoglobin evaluated
; Chapelle, Jean-Paul ;
in Clinical Chemistry (1990), 36(9), 1675-8
A recently introduced automated nephelometric immunoassay involving shell/core particles for determination of myoglobin (Behringwerke) was evaluated with the BNA Nephelometer. Method precision was good ... [more ▼]
A recently introduced automated nephelometric immunoassay involving shell/core particles for determination of myoglobin (Behringwerke) was evaluated with the BNA Nephelometer. Method precision was good: the intra-assay CV varied between 1.5% and 6.1%; with daily calibration, the interassay CV ranged between 1.5% and 7.5%. For usual sample dilutions, the assay response varied linearly with myoglobin concentrations up to 23.1 nmol/L. After automatic dilution by the instrument, concentrations up to 2310 nmol/L could be measured without high-dose "hook" effect. Further manual dilution allowed measurement of myoglobin concentrations up to 26,000 nmol/L. Calibration was stable for at least seven days. We detected no significant interferences from hemoglobin, haptoglobin, bilirubin, iodine-containing contrast media, and rheumatoid factors. Treating lipemic samples with Lipoclean (Behringwerke) decreased test results. Simultaneously drawn serum and plasma samples from the same subject showed no consistent differences in myoglobin concentrations. The mean reference myoglobin concentration was 1.380 (SD 0.82) nmol/L for men and 0.878 (SD 0.45) nmol/L for women. In patients with renal insufficiency, serum creatinine values were moderately related to serum myoglobin values (r = 0.465). Although a commercial radioimmunoassay (Byk-Sangtec) and the nephelometric assay intercorrelated well (r = 0.929), values obtained by nephelometry were significantly lower (P less than 0.05). By both assays, results for heart and skeletal muscle tissue extracts showed no correlation, a finding that suggests the existence of multiple forms of myoglobin in human tissues. We conclude that immunonephelometry is a rapid, practical, and reliable method for measuring myoglobin in serum. [less ▲]Detailed reference viewed: 11 (1 ULg)


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In a Major Blow to Obamacare, Court Rules Health Insurance Subsidies Illegal in 36 States, Including Florida; 2nd Court Disagrees
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The decision is a potentially fatal blow to the Affordable Care Act, but it conflicts with an opposite conclusion by a different appeals court on the same day. In Florida, 91 percent of those enrolled get an average monthly subsidy of $278 a month. Most could not afford the premiums without the subsidies, which would disappear if the decision sticks.


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California Governor Jerry Brown has signed two bills into law that will dramatically impact how normal people are forced to deal with cross-dressers, sex-change recipients, and others labeled "transgendered" throughout the state.
One of the laws, the Gender Nondiscrimination Act, "takes existing protections based on gender identity and expression and enumerates them as protected categories in nondiscrimination laws," explained the bill's sponsor, California Assemblywoman Toni Atkins. "In addition, the bill clarifies that gender identity and expression are included in the definition of gender and sex in all California codes."
What that all boils down to, explained Focus on the Family's CitizenLink, is that "employers have to allow men to dress like women at work, if that's their means of 'gender expression.'" The pro-family group explained that six governmental departments—civil, education, government, insurance, labor, and penal — will be affected by the new law.
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Mike Donahue is an executive coach who has done more than 2,500 hours of one to one coaching sessions and facilitated over 360 group coaching sessions. He resides in Indianapolis where he shares an office with a piebald dachshund named Fiona.
The next season of Dancing with the Stars starts March 21. I don't watch this show (honest), but my wife does. Have you noticed how many of the past winners have been what I call "elite level" athletes? Of the ten champions crowned in the history of the show, three have been Olympic medalists; one is a retired NFL running back and another is a professional racecar driver. In addition, four of the second place finishers have also been athletes. Yet, in each season, just one or two of the 12 contestants are athletes.
It seems to me, the probability of having so many athletes as finalists would be low. How do we explain this? Were these champions just naturally good dancers? Does athleticism translate into dancing skills? I believe elite athletes have three things in common, regardless of sport, which allows them to excel outside their chosen field, even on a dance floor.
1. They set big goals for themselves; finishing second isn't good enough.
2. They're laser-focused on achieving their goals; they make sacrifices and work hard to succeed.
3. They're mentally tough and don't let emotional or physical pain derail their drive to win.
What can business leaders learn from the athletes who've competed on Dancing with the Stars? First, it might help to recruit athletes to work for your company. Second, leaders should set the bar high with a short list of what Jim Collins calls big, hairy, audacious goals, and keep those goals top of mind for themselves and those who work for them. Last, just as Dancing with the Stars gives each participant a coach/professional dance partner to help them perform at the top of their game, leaders must give their people the resources they need to perform at the top of their games as well.
I never thought I'd find a leadership lesson on a reality TV show like Dancing with the Stars. Thanks to my wife, Kim for bringing it to my attention.
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Just a step down from the Orab-B 5000 (see above) is the Oral-B Professional Care SmartSeries 4000 Rechargeable Toothbrush. The Oral-B 4000 has many of the same features, but lacks the Wireless Smart Guide that the manufacturer claims will help you maximize your brushing routine.
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I've always loved the past—I studied art history in college, after all—and therefore have a deep fascination with antique quilts. I've collected only a few so far, and this one (my first, actually) is my hands-down favorite:
The dozens of different fabrics and hundreds of little hexagons never cease to amaze me. Of course, I'd considered doing some hexagon piecing of my own, but hadn't found a technique that really appealed—until recently.
You see, one of my favorite things about working on International Quilt Festival: Quilt Scene was the way in which this magazine really brings the tradition of quilting alive, emphasizing the ways in which it can be innovated and applied to the modern day quilter while holding onto its roots. Malka Dubrawsky's article, "Mini Hexagon Quilt," is a perfect example:
So I spent this snowy Sunday using her contemporary machine piecing technique to create a mini hexagon quilt of my own:
To be honest, at first I thought this technique might be just a little too tedious and finicky for my liking, but it's not—actually, it's incredibly addictive and I probably would have kept on going if I hadn't run out of fabric. There's something very rhythmic and calming about this steady, precise process; it's a wonderful way to relax with your sewing machine on a winter day—and, personally, I love feeling like I'm connecting to the rich quilting tradition at the same time.
It still has to be quilted and bound, but once it's done I may very well hang this little quilt on the wall next to my antique beauty. Coincidentally enough, another one of my prized possessions is an antique log cabin and Dubrawsky's other article, "Inside Out Mini Quilt," is a contemporary approach to that classic pattern. I may have to try it out. So as the winter settles in and perfect indoor sewing weather arrives, check out your own copy of Quilt Scene for a project that takes a modern spin on the rich and wonderful quilting tradition.
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If every human being enjoyed a standard of living equivalent to the average American, the energy consumption alone would far exceed any imaginable production level. And the same would be true for other resources.
Global GDP would have to increase beyond anything we are capable of to achieve a decent standard of living for everyone. And the earth would be scorched and plundered beyond recognition in the process.


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This unit will begin by exploring and understanding typography and how it applies to Visual Communication Design. Students will develop and explore techniques to apply and manipulate design from hand to digital format. Focus will be on use of the design elements and principles, grids, forms and structures, the anatomy of typefaces, font families, font designers and typeface design. Considerations will include the applications and implications of selecting and applying typography to a variety of design solutions using both hand rendered craft techniques and digital methods.
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Columbus School Superintendent Gene Harris to Retire (Updated)
Columbus school district Superintendent Gene Harris will announce her retirement this afternoon, our partners at WOSU report:
A source confirms Harris will retire following several months in the spotlight amid allegations of attendance rigging. The retirement will not be immediately, however. Harris will leave at the end of the school year.
Her retirement comes as the state auditor investigates whether Columbus and other school districts improperly changed student data to make their schools' performance look better, particularly on state report cards.
The state auditor's investigation was spurred by The Columbus Dispatch's reports that Columbus had "retroactively alter[ed] thousands of student-attendance records at the end of each school year, casting doubt on the accuracy of the district's state report card."
WOSU says Harris has "denied giving the order to make the data changes."
However, Harris did not tell school workers to stop altering student-attendance data until June 2012, nearly a year after she said she had learned of possible problems with student data, according to The Dispatch.
Harris is not the first school administrator to leave her post in the wake of the school data investigation.
In July, the superintendent and another administrator in the Lockland school district near Cincinnati were fired after the Ohio Department of Education found they had "falsely reported 36 students as withdrawn during the school year, thereby removing them from the district's state testing results." The Lockland officials are challenging the firings.
Harris, who has been superintendent for 11 years, will make her official announcement at 1:30 this afternoon at the King Arts Complex.
Update, 2 p.m.
In a written statement, Harris says:
"I'm honored to have served our students and district for 37 years, 35 as part of the Columbus City Schools. It has meant the world to me. I have served in this position for almost 12 years for two reasons – the students and the people in the Columbus City School system. They have been my inspiration, but now is the time to begin the process of putting in place the next generation of leadership for our schools."
Harris' retirement is effective July 1, 2013.
Harris' current contract expires July 31, 2014. It can be terminated earlier if the school board and Harris agree to do so or if the board accepts her voluntary resignation.
(We've asked the district how Harris' contract was terminated and will update this once we hear back from them.) District spokesperson Jeff Warner says Harris announced today her plan to retire effective July 1, 2013. He says: "When her retirement is boarded, it's considered a 'resignation for purposes retirement,' which is how most retirements are treated."
Harris currently makes $205,980 a year: A base salary of $186,480, a tax sheltered annuity of $13,500 and a $6,000 car allowance.
The district also pays for a $300,000 life insurance policy and Harris' state pension contributions. Harris also receives a $6,000 expense account and 25 vacation days (in addition to school holidays).
Update, 10 p.m.
WOSU report Harris says her retirement is not related to the ongoing state investigation:
"Let me be clear. This is not the reason for my retirement," Superintendent Gene Harris said.
Harris, a grandmother, said her family is the reason for cutting her contract short…and not the investigations into whether students were retro-actively withdrawn and re-enrolled to scratch poor test scores to yield a better state report card score.
"I have been thinking about retirement and talking with my family about it for quite a while. But before I leave getting resolution on the attendance recording keeping issue is high on my to-do list."


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Psychotronic Film Night: A Telly Savalas Tribute
January 16, 2012 @ 7:30 pm - January 16, 2013 @ 10:00 pm| $6
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We salute the iconic, bald actor TELLY SAVALAS, known best for his starring role in TV's Kojak detective series, as well as the war film Kelly's Heroes.
Join us on the 19th anniversary of his death with a screening of an obscure and bizarre thriller that is directed by the legendary Italian master of suspense and horror, Mario Bava. Mario Bava is also the visionary behind such cult gems as, Kill Baby Kill, Black Sunday, Planet of the Vampires, The Whip and The Body. This film was edited/changed drastically without Bava's input three years after he finished the picture, and released it in the United States of America in 1975, under the crass and misleading title The House of Exorcism. This was done as a way of trying to cash in on the success of The Exorcist.
We are proud to show the long-rumored, ultra-rare, uncensored Italian version, which has been fully restored to Bava's original intentions. It's a haunting, dreamlike and bizarre piece of psychological terror.
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Lisa, played by the beautiful Elke Sommer, is a tourist in an ancient Spanish city. When she gets lost, she finds an old mansion in which to shelter. Soon she is sucked into a vortex of deception, debauchery and evil presided over by a strange housekeeper, played by Savalas.
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President Obama's weekend along the Treasure Coast comes to end | Photos
WEST PALM BEACH — With a chilly wind at his back, President Barack Obama nearly sprinted up the stairs into Air Force One Monday evening, ending a long private weekend of golf at the posh Floridian in Palm City.
Turning briefly to wave good bye to members of the media gathered at Galaxy Aviation in West Palm Beach, Obama quickly disappeared into the aircraft, and within minutes of his arrival in a multi-vehicle motorcade, the customized Boeing 747 had vanished into a gray eastern sky.
Obama arrived Friday and spent three nights at the exclusive Floridian, hitting its 18-hole golf course with owner Jim Crane and Jupiter Island resident Tiger Woods.
Obama said nothing publicly before he departed at 5:45 p.m. Monday.
The public was not permitted into Galaxy Aviation to see the president off, where local law enforcement joined dozens of Secret Service agents with bomb sniffing dogs and White House personnel as they secured the area, scanned equipment and controlled traffic.
A series of large, dark vehicles, mostly SUVs with black windows, left the Floridian about 5 p.m., minutes after about 40 motorcycles from law enforcement agencies including the Florida Highway Patrol and Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office roared off.
They traveled toward Becker Road — the same road used by the presidential motorcade late Friday night before arriving at the Floridian.
Jeff Dickerson, 43, and the four oldest of his five children appeared to be the only folks not with the media who gathered at the Floridian to see Obama off.
"We just came out to have one of those very few opportunities in life to see the President drive by," said Dickerson, who lives in Palm City near the Floridian.
Said his 17-year-old daughter, Alyssa Dickerson, "I've never really seen anybody really famous before. This is just the coolest opportunity. It is just right in our backyard. It's just amazing."
Although Air Force One was supposed to depart West Palm Beach about 5 p.m., the President's motorcade left the Floridian about that time. The vehicles that presumably ferried Obama to West Palm Beach did not dally in exiting the Floridian.
"It was really quick," Alyssa Dickerson said after the vehicles left. "He was probably late for his flight."
Jackie Schooley, 50, of Palm City, arrived earlier in the day.
"I voted for him and I think he's a fair and just president," she said.
Asked what she'd say if Obama rolled down his window, Schooley joked by saying, "I would try and take a picture and tell him I am out of a job and I'd like to get a job if he could help me out."
Schooley, however, quickly left after a law enforcement official said her vehicle was close to being towed.
If Obama was at the Floridian packing during the morning or getting in a couple of last holes of golf, it was tough to tell from the outside.
There was no shortage of marked (and presumably unmarked) law enforcement vehicles coming and going from the exclusive club. Within minutes of a Scripps Treasure Coast Newspapers reporter arriving, a deputy came and checked his media credentials.
Officials with "Bomb Disposal" shirts arrived shortly before noon. Before that, a large, military type transport plane flew overhead.
Earlier Monday, about a dozen Transportation Security Administration officers were stationed at Witham Field, in Stuart to deal with a C-130 military transport aircraft loaded with equipment used during the president's visit. Airport manager George Stokus said some of that equipment was stored at the airport during the weekend, including Coast Guard boats and helicopters.
He said Presidents Day weekend is usually one of the busiest ones of the year for the airport with about 75,000 gallons of fuel sold and used over that period. Temporary flight restrictions imposed because of the president's trip, he said, resulted in less traffic at the airport.
Private airplanes that normally would stop at Witham were forced instead to stop at the Melbourne International Airport for TSA screening. Pilots, crew and passengers had to show government issued photo- ID to continue with the flight. Aircraft operators had to register with TSA for gateway screening no at least 24 hours before their scheduled departure.
Staff writers Will Greenlee and Isadora Rangel contributed to this report.
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The domestic firewood collection area on Barmah Island will close at midnight Sunday 27 September 2015 because the available firewood will be exhausted. "Due to high demand this collection area will close early" said Charlie Pascoe, Acting District Manager, Parks Victoria. "Domestic firewood on public land is a limited resource…
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Are your students looking for a wild adventure without leaving the classroom? We offer age-appropriate programs for preschool through 12th grade. The ZooMobile, our Zoo on wheels, will bring a variety of live animals to your class and discuss topics ranging from how animals move to the plight of endangered species. Also, check out Docent Outreach Program a volunteer educator led lesson including an action-packed video, activity, and more.
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by Bob Sassone, posted Jun 21st 2005 2:41PM
Nick at Nite has given us yet another reason to rev up our Tivos and VCRs.
It turns 20 on July 1, and all this week they are celebrating by showing episodes of shows that they've had on the schedule over the years. Some of the shows:
- Kate and Allie (damn, I wish this show was on DVD)
- Moonlighting
- Who's The Boss
- Family Ties
- Night Court
- Dragnet
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents
- Growing Pains
- Get Smart
Great shows all, but it illustrates a point: why aren't these shows on the network right now? As Noel Holston says in the Detroit News/Newsday piece below, "...while Nick at Nite - and TV Land, for that matter - have never been more successful, it's nostalgia isn't what it used to be."


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Reading Festival bans flags
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The move was announced quietly on the official website's 'General Information' section under the heading 'No
It reads: "Flags won't be allowed in the arena. They restrict the view of people behind."
No other reason has been given and no such announcement has been made regarding sister festival Leeds.
Flags have a permanent fixture at festivals such as Reading and Glastonbury for years, with many fans waving the flag of their country or favourite football team or a slogan aimed at their favourite band.
It is believed this is the first time such a move has been made at a European festival.
Reading Festival 2009 takes place at Richfield Avenue, Reading between 28-30 August and features headline sets from Kings Of Leon, Arctic Monkeys and Radiohead as well as appearances from Faith No More and The Prodigy.
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We've had one full trailer already for Disney's latest 'toon, Frozen. This new promo borrows some of the footage, but also unspools more of the story behind the film, and allows Idina Menzel to show why she has a Tony award sitting on her mantelpiece.
Frozen focuses on sisters Anna (Kristen Bell) and Elsa (Menzel). Elsa is blessed – or maybe cursed, given what happens – with the power to create snow and ice. After letting her powers get out of hand, she goes into hiding, only for her emotions to trigger a magical, eternal winter that freezes the kingdom of Arendelle.
With people like the Duke of Weselton (Alan Tudyk) plotting to turn everyone against Elsa for his own ends, Anna must journey with heroic woodsman Kristoff (Jonathan Groff) and reindeer sidekick Sven to find Elsa and make things right.
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Taking Control of Color: The Next Step in Finishing with Mitch Kohanek
Dates: 8/2 - 8/3
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Cost: $275
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The color of your project is the first thing the eye sees. This class is for those who want to improve the visual presentation of their work by understanding how to find the color they are looking for. For two days Mitch will work with you on how to mix colors together artistically using dyes and pigments (stains). Students will also apply colors on top of colors, change the color of glazes, and change the color of any existing coating (toners). All of this leads to predicting and obtaining the exact color you want. Other issues that Mitch will discuss include understanding color terminology, working with primary colors and mixing then in your dyes, stains, glazes and toners. This incredible knowledge will separate you from most other woodworkers, especially those who are making the same projects you are.
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Take the fear out of coloring wood
How to mix colors together to create your color
Experience putting a color on top of a color
Dyes and Stains, which is a better choice
How to fix a color without stripping
Impact of toners and glazes
You designed the wood work--now design the color
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When you look at the Knicks' stats as a team compared to the rest of the NBA, something stands out like a sore thumb: assists, or more accurately, lack of them. Of the 30 teams in the NBA, the Knicks are 29th, with 19.4 assists per game. Only the pathetic Bobcats make fewer assists per… More
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People with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), also known as myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), suffer from post-exertional malaise (flu-like symptoms following activity). CFS is a neurological condition that can affect children and adults of any age. Other symptoms include pain, disrupted sleep, difficulty thinking, and changes in blood pressure, hormones and body temperature.
Myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), commonly known as chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), is a neurological illness (affecting a person's nervous system). The main symptom of ME/CFS is post-exertional malaise, which means having flu-like symptoms after exertion and not having enough energy for daily activities. It can occur at any age and can affect children as well as adults. At least 35,000 Victorians have ME/CFS.
Myalgic encephalomyelitis means pain in the muscles, and inflammation in the brain and spinal cord. ME/CFS is a complex illness and we do not know the cause. For some people, the condition may be triggered suddenly by a viral infection, toxic exposure, anaesthetic, immunisation, gastroenteritis or trauma. In other people, ME/CFS may develop slowly over a period of years.
There are many subtypes within the spectrum of ME/CFS, which means that a management plan must be developed for each person with the condition. Applying a particular treatment for one subtype can be very damaging to another subtype. An individual management plan must be developed for each person with ME/CFS.
Around 25 per cent of people with ME/CFS will have a mild form and be able to get to school or work either part-time or fulltime, while reducing other activities. About 50 per cent will have a moderate to severe form and not be able to get to school or work. Another 25 per cent will experience severe ME and be housebound or bedbound.
On average, many people with ME/CFS will have improvement in the first five years, but others may remain bedbound or highly housebound for life, or may suffer relapses throughout their lives.
Symptoms of ME/CFS
The main feature of ME/CFS is a type of exhaustion known as post-exertional malaise, 'crash' or 'payback'.
Research shows that people with ME/CFS have a different physiological response to activity or exercise from other people. This includes abnormal exhaustion after any form of exertion, and a worsening of other symptoms. The response may be delayed, perhaps after 24 hours. Depending on the amount and type of exertion, it may result in post-exertional malaise for a few days, or serious relapses lasting weeks, months or even years.
People with ME/CFS find that activities they once took for granted take an enormous toll on their health. For example, a short stroll, coffee with a friend, getting their child ready for school or catching the train to work, which caused no fatigue before, is followed by unusual tiredness that takes longer than usual to go away.
Because ME/CFS is a very complex, multi-system, chronic illness, many other symptoms will occur and must be present for diagnosis. These include:
- neuro-cognitive problems (new difficulties in thinking, concentrating, memory loss, vision, clumsiness, muscle twitching or tingling)
- disrupted sleep
- pain or aches in the muscles, joints or head
- a drop in blood pressure, feeling dizzy or pale
- palpitations, increased heart rate or shortness of breath with exertion or on standing
- allergies or sensitivities to light, smells, touch, sound, foods, chemicals and medications
- gastrointestinal changes such as nausea, bloating, constipation, diarrhoea
- urinary problems
- sore throat, tender lymph nodes and a flu-like feeling
- marked weight change – extreme loss or gain
- inability to cope with temperature changes.
Causes of ME/CFS
Scientists are starting to understand the biological causes of CFS, although they have not yet found a prevention or cure. Genes appear to be a factor in many cases.
Over 4,000 research articles have found that CFS is associated with problems involving:
- the body's ability to produce and transport energy
- the immune, neurological and hormonal systems
- viral or other infections
- blood pressure, the circulatory and cardiac systems
- digestion
- biochemical abnormalities.
Diagnosis and treatment for ME/CFS
Currently, there is no single test to diagnose CFS. Doctors make a diagnosis by excluding all other illnesses after a person has had symptoms continually for six months. The person's results from routine medical tests will often be normal, but additional tests will show abnormalities.
People who receive an early diagnosis and early treatment tend to do better. Having a supportive community of family, friends, school, work, employers and health workers, who understand the potential seriousness of CFS, can improve recovery for people with the condition. It is important to find a doctor who is not only sympathetic to CFS, but can also treat it. Treatment choice will vary and will depend on the results of the additional testing.
Effects of ME/CFS
CFS can cause different levels of disability in different people. Like all other chronic illnesses, CFS can be anywhere from mild or moderate to severe, meaning:
- mild – the person's activity is reduced by at least 50 per cent
- moderate – the person is mostly housebound
- very severe – the person is bed-bound and dependent on help for all daily care.
ME/CFS and exercise
People with ME/CFS react to physical activity differently. Exercise can be a problem for some people, because physical activity can worsen their symptoms. Medical opinion has been divided on whether people with ME/CFS should attempt regular exercise or not.
Vigorous aerobic exercise is helpful for many chronic illnesses, but people with ME/CFS can't tolerate traditional exercise routines due to post-exertional malaise and must learn to pace activities. It is important that they work with their healthcare professionals to create a weekly routine that is especially for that person and focuses on doing as much activity as is possible, without any worsening of symptoms in the following days or weeks.
A person with ME/CFS should never be coaxed to push past their limit as it can be dangerous and cause long-term relapse. The goal is to balance rest and activity to avoid decreasing fitness levels from lack of activity and flare-ups of illness due to overexertion.
For some people with ME/CFS, as time passes and their condition improves, they will find they can do more, but it is a slow and gradual process.
It is very important that any activity plan be started slowly and increased slowly. When beginning an activity program, some people with ME/CFS may only be able to stretch for as little as a few minutes.
Pacing exercise for people with ME/CFS
Pacing, or keeping within your activity limits, will help you make sure that you don't overdo activity or exercise. Suggestions on how to pace yourself include:
- Establish the total activity level over the course of a week that you are capable of, without any negative effects or post-exertional malaise. A pedometer for those with less severe ME/CFS, which measures how far you walk, run or bike, may be helpful in measuring the amount of physical activity you have done on any day. Using a heart rate monitor will help guide your intensity.
- To begin with, you need to do less than you think you can do, so that eventually you increase the chance of doing more.
- Maintain the level of activity that you can manage and stay on this plateau until you have a reserve of energy and are feeling very comfortable. The correct level of activity or exercise is that which can be repeated the next day without any flaring of symptoms (including physical, cognitive or emotional).
- Do not move to the next level of activity or exercise until you have the reserve which means you can increase your activity level without a symptom flare. No one can tell you what your limits are, it must be guided completely by you and your symptom response. A person encouraging you to 'push' might sound positive, but it can be dangerous if they encourage you to push past your limits.
- Repeat the pattern of staying at the next plateau of activity or exercise until you are able to increase it without any harmful consequences. You may reach a limit that should not be exceeded. Some may not be able to increase further and may need to stay at this level of activity.
- Balance physical, mental and emotional activity with rest, dividing activity into short segments, alternated with rest. Remember emotions will take from your energy pool. Rigid programs of activity or exercise should be avoided, and activity should be tailored to your level of ability. For some, this may mean sitting up for a few minutes once or twice a day.
- If you have overdone activity or exercise, or suffer a relapse for any reason, decrease the level of participation and rest more. Repeatedly overdoing it may cause a severe and long-lasting relapse, bringing with it a worsening of many ME/CFS symptoms.
General exercise tips for people with ME/CFS
- Be guided by your doctor or specialist, but general suggestions include:
- Experiment to find the type of exercise that works best for you. Choose from a range of gentle activities such as stretching, yoga, tai chi, walking and light weight training.
- Anaerobic exercise is recommended. This involves exercise such as resistance training and stretching, which can be done more easily without potential harm. Start off doing these lying on the floor.
- Keep an activity diary so you have a long-term picture of your performance levels and factors that might impact on your symptoms.
- Stop the physical activity well before you feel any symptom flare. Pacing yourself is very important.
- Remember that your exercise tolerance will differ from one day to the next.
- Listen to your body – if you don't feel up to exercising on a particular day, don't.
- Find out as much as you can about your ME/CFS. Make sure you consult with health professionals who fully understand ME/CFS as a 'real' biomedical condition.
Support for people with chronic fatigue syndrome
Everyone involved in support and treatment needs to understand that people with CFS have an abnormal biological response to exercise or activity.
People with CFS who have a thorough knowledge of the illness tend to manage their condition better and have a more positive outlook. Find out as much as you can about CFS. You could consult with your doctor, physiotherapist or CFS association, read books on the subject or browse through reputable CFS sites on the internet.
Helpful services include:
- Information, advocacy, support and research
- Community and professional education sessions
- Early intervention self-management courses (face to face, or via telephone for people in rural areas or people who are housebound)
- Information on doctors who specialise in CFS
- Support programs, including those for young people.
Where to get help
- Your doctor
- Physiotherapist
- ME/CFS Australia (Vic,Tas,NT) support line Tel. (03) 9529 1600
- ESSA – Exercise & Sports Science Australia Tel. (07) 3862 4122
Things to remember
- Find a doctor who can understands CFS.
- The main symptom of CFS is post-exertional malaise. CFS is much more than being 'fatigued'.
- The causes of CFS are complex and not yet fully understood. There is no cure yet.
- There are a number of subtypes of CFS, so treatments will affect people differently.
- A self-management course can help you learn how best to manage your CFS.
- Exercise can help some, but not all, people with CFS.
- Only make very small increases in the frequency, duration and intensity of your exercise program.
- Set realistic activity goals and congratulate yourself on any gains you make, no matter how small.
You might also be interested in:
- Chronic illness.
- Chronic illness - coping at school.
- Fatigue.
- Fatigue fighting tips.
- Glandular fever.
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Former Obama adviser Dennis Ross says the U.S. president is not bluffing on the Iran nuclear issue • Speaking at a symposium in Jerusalem, Ross says U.S. policy on Iran will remain consistent, despite the coming changing of the guard at the Pentagon.
If diplomacy fails to stop Iran's nuclear program, the U.S. will use military force, Dennis Ross, a former top adviser to U.S. President Barack Obama, said on Wednesday.
Speaking at a symposium at the Menachem Begin Heritage Center in Jerusalem, Ross said that people should believe Obama's declarations that he will not allow Iran to obtain nuclear weapons.
"When the administration began and [Obama] made it very clear that he was prepared to pursue engagement with the Iranians, it was always a means, it was never an end. It was a means to see if you could affect and change Iran's behavior on the nuclear issue by dealing with them, but it was a means to try to do that. It was also a means recognizing that this was a way to build pressure on Iran," Ross said.
"If we reached out and the Iranians weren't responsive it would be far easier to mobilize the world to put real pressure on the Iranians. But you had to ask the question; what happens if we don't succeed?," he said. "If we do everything we can but it doesn't succeed, are we prepared to live with an Iran that has a capability and then contain it afterwards, or do we believe that the acquisition of that capability is so profoundly threatening to our interests that we really can't live with it and we have to prevent it?"
"If diplomacy fails, and I'm asked to give my advice, it is very important that having stated prevention as an objective that we act on it," he added.
"When President Obama says 'I don't bluff', I think he means what he says. If diplomacy doesn't work, we have to be prepared to use force, and I think we will be."
At the symposium Wednesday, Ross argued that history had showed that second-term presidents act much as they did in their first terms, suggesting that Obama will not adopt a tougher stance toward Israel over the next four years, contrary to the pessimistic assessments of some Israeli media commentators.
Ross said that U.S.-Israel security cooperation, which was already good under previous presidential administrations, got even better during Obama's first term.
Ross also said the U.S. would remain consistent in its stance that Iran could not be permitted to get nuclear weapons, even with personnel changes at places like the Pentagon, where Chuck Hagel is expected to replace Leon Panetta as defense secretary in the near future.
Ross was set to address a conference of the Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs on Thursday morning.
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This is the amusing story about the Kiss Fly, a story with lots of question marks. The picture on the left hand-side shows the female Kiss Fly (Platystoma seminationis). The about 7 mm little fly lives in the area of hedges and the outskirts of the forest, in vegetation that is knee-high or flatter. In some years, you can see it very often there, in others rather rarely.
The male fly flies around between grasses and low leaves of shrubs searching for a female fly. When it has discovered one, it circles the female in a sideways position, the latter hereupon reacting with the same movement.
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New UAB study better explains racial disparities in strokesWritten by Nicole Wyatt
The ongoing REGARDS study finds that a 10-millimeter difference in blood pressure can make blacks three times more likely than whites to have a stroke.
Tis the season to be healthy — tips for eating well this holidayWritten by Nicole Wyatt
UAB receives grant to continue interprofessional student trainingWritten by
The cross-disciplinary partnership received a renewal grant from the DentaQuest Foundation.
UAB's Marchase, Sicking named NAI Charter Fellows for inventingWritten by
UAB interim president, School of Engineering professor named NAI Charter Fellows for involvement in inventions that impact life, society.
UAB Piano Series presents Alexander Shtarkman on Jan. 13Written by Shannon Thomason
UAB helps update national eye injury fact sheetWritten by Bob Shepard
Gerald McGwin, Ph.D., is also associate director of the Department of Ophthalmology's Clinical Research Unit.
Centor named chair-elect of American College of Physicians Board of RegentsWritten by Bob Shepard
The ACP is the largest medical-specialty organization in the United States.
Is Santa scaring the kids? UAB expert offers tips to calm childrenWritten by Nicole Wyatt
UAB art grad has works on show at the Birmingham Civil Rights InstituteWritten by Shannon Thomason
Opportunity to learn about Epidemiology departmentWritten by Nicole Wyatt
Interested students are invited to learn more about the epidemiology curriculum.
Psychology award given to, then named for, neuroscience majorWritten by
Professor says he has never had an intro-level sudent answer every question correctly for an entire semester.
Loss of father does not mean loss of family for UAB seniorWritten by
UAB athlete came to Birmingham to get closer to dad and brother; but when dad died, the graduating senior found strength and family here on campus
Simple steps can lower kidney stone riskWritten by
UAB joins area kids club for literacy eventWritten by Marie Sutton
Family Literacy Week ends Friday, Dec. 14.
UAB Music presents "Songs of Freedom" world premiere concertWritten by Shannon Thomason
UAB Music celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Movement and the first signing of the Emancipation Proclamation with a free concert.
UAB business class is lesson for students and CEOsWritten by
Strategic-learning class puts CEOs in front of students and vice versa; discussion topics include failure and dating.
Registration for Alabama Launchpad competition is openWritten by
The winning teams receive grant awards from $20,000 to $25,000 each, totaling $100,000.
HSA executive doctoral program graduates first classWritten by Bob Shepard
The first graduating class included top leadership from health systems across the country.
Pioneering partnership creates online safety certificate program at UABWritten by
Fully online program exceeds OSHA requirements, gives students a chance to learn best safety practices and earn undergraduate credit hours.
UAB's SimWars training helps health professions students practice teamworkWritten by Bob Shepard
UAB simulation training using sophisticated mannequins helps students learn to work together in patient care.
MacDougall receives award from ADAWritten by
This award honors a faculty advisor who has distinguished themselves in mentoring dental students.
Miller appointed to lead MBA program at UABWritten by
Miller joined the UAB faculty in 2004.
"R.U.R" adaptation by Theatre UAB's Shackleford to open in NYCWritten by Shannon Thomason
UAB Theatre's playwright-in-residence will have his adaptation of "R.U.R." performed in New York City, with alum Dustin Cañez as assistant director.
Fouad receives top cancer center research awardWritten by Beena Thannickal
Fouad is the first woman to receive the award.
Read named associate editor-in-chief for eye journalWritten by Bob Shepard
Read is an internationally recognized leader in the treatment of uveitis.
Phillips earns national nursing awardWritten by
Phillips will learn about the legislative process from health policy experts in Washington, D.C.
From Alabama to Africa: UAB grad to help farmers in Sierra LeoneWritten by Shannon Thomason
UAB studying high-tech way to secure informed consent in research trialsWritten by Bob Shepard
UAB investigators will examine new technology, including iPads, as better tools to explain research studies to potential participants.
Medicaid expansion could mean $1 billion gain for AlabamaWritten by Jim Bakken
UAB health care economists estimate benefits to Medicaid expansion under the PPACA.
UAB's Burdette selected for Disney College ProgramWritten by
Burdette is a junior business major.
Should Santa be on a diet? UAB nutrition scientist weighs inWritten by Bob Shepard
Is a pleasantly plump Santa Claus a bad role model in a nation dealing with out-of-control obesity rates? UAB's Beth Kitchin says: not so much.
City of Birmingham, UAB announce partnership to commemorate the U.S. Civil Rights MovementWritten by Jim Bakken
The City of Birmingham and UAB announce partnership to commemorate the seminal events of the 50th anniversary of the U.S. Civil Rights Movement.
UAB archaeologist featured on BBC program "Rome's Lost Empire"Written by Marie Sutton
UAB receives grant to re-engage HIV patients to care, reduce transmissionWritten by Nicole Wyatt
New project between UAB's 1917 Clinic and Birmingham AIDS Outreach will seek HIV patients who have fallen out of care and get them back in.
Surfing Internet, crossing street will likely lead to wipeoutWritten by
UAB study finds college students surfing mobile Internet while crossing street more than twice as likely to be hit or have a close call.
UAB study: spiritual coping a predictor of mental healthWritten by
UAB researchers find spiritual coping a predictor of mental health in chronically ill youth; recommend clinicians assess spirituality.
UAB's recording studio gets upgrade, redesign, AVID designationWritten by Shannon Thomason
UAB doctors share fitness and exercise advice for the middle-aged manWritten by Bob Shepard
Gearing up to start an exercise program — especially for those over 40 — can be filled with pitfalls. Experts at UAB say start slow and low.
New works by Panion to premiere at MLK "Reflect & Rejoice" tribute Jan. 20, 2013Written by Shannon Thomason
UAB exporting CI Therapy abroadWritten by Bob Shepard
UAB faculty trained physical therapists at a facility in the Czech Republic.
Harrington takes reins of MASAWritten by Bob Shepard
T. Michael Harrington, M.D., has previously served in a variety of roles in MASA.
UAB researcher named AAAS FellowWritten by
Krishna is also the director of the Central Alabama High Field NMR Facility.
American Pain Society awards grant to Psychology's GoodinWritten by
Goodin was one of four researchers nationally to win a grant.
Public Health department head elected to chair national boardWritten by Nicole Wyatt
Tucker had previously served as chair of another American Psychological Association board.
UAB researcher receives lifetime achievement awardWritten by
Victor Darley-Usmar also directs the UAB Center for Free Radical Biology.
Helping people with disabilities become more physically active is focus of new UAB initiativeWritten by Bob Shepard
Being physically active is tough for people with disabilities yet vitally important for their overall health and wellbeing. UAB research is working to break down barriers.
Experimental tool strives for more accurate prediction of skin cancer riskWritten by
UAB Hematology Oncology now offers cancer care in BessemerWritten by Beena Thannickal
Your gift of blood is precious this holiday seasonWritten by Bob Shepard
UAB's holiday blood drive begins Monday, Dec. 10.


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Daily Madden Archive: Pro Sports Tweet Madness
April 14, 2011 1:27 PM
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SAN FRANCISCO (KCBS) – In the wake of embarrassing tweets by pro athletes, John Madden told the KCBS morning crew that rules of etiquette are needed for social media. "The technology is coming out faster than the etiquette for the technology…. There are a lot of things that people are doing with it that isn't right…. and isn't respectful."
Madden said it's not just a problem in sports, but in society in general. (2:30)
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Madoline Alberta Ramsfield, 94, of Shelton, WA, passed away at her place of residence at Fir Lane Health and Rehabilitation Center on Wednesday, January 16, 2013. Madoline was born on November 20, 1918 to Albert G. and Sadie L. (French) Zepp in Epping, North Dakota. She was one of nine children and was the last surviving sibling. While growing up in North Dakota, she went to work for the family of the man she married, Ole Ramsfield. They were married on December 9, 1940 in Glasgow, MT. Mrs. Ramsfield was a wife, homemaker and mother of eleven children. She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church, the Moose Lodge and former Simpson Recreation Associations Ladies Group of Pinochle players. Madoline enjoyed playing card games, jigsaw and crossword puzzles, shuffleboard, badminton, horseshoes, crocheting, and sewing for her children. Her daughters shared that the youngest four girls all had matching outfits along with their dolls when they took their vacation trips to North Dakota. Madoline enjoyed cooking and baking also. She loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. She is survived by her sons, Robert (Barb), Union and Jay (Cindy), Shelton; daughters, Meredith (Jack) Smith, Conway, AR, Sadie (Mel) Oishi, Washougal, WA, Nancy (Jim) Brewer, Shelton, Karen (Dan) Ragan, Shelton, Terri Roberts (Buck Phillips), Shelton Sherri Ramsfield, Olympia, Diane (Louie) Zoren, Shelton, and Betty Slater of Shelton; 19 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She is preceded in death by husband Ole and sons, Joe and Gary. Donations can be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Foundation, 192 Nickerson St. Ste 100, Seattle, WA 98109-9760. The family extends a sincere thank you to the staff at Fir Lane Health and Rehabilitation for the wonderful care she received as a resident there. A memorial service will be held at Hope Chapel on Thursday, January 24, 2013 at 2:00.
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Flying from Ibiza
airberlin provides flights from Ibiza Airport (IBZ), which serves the Balearic Islands of Ibiza and Formentera in Spain. The airport is located 7 km from Ibiza Town.
Ibiza Airport Information
Ibiza Airport was initially constructed as a military airfield during the Spanish Civil War, but when international tourism in Spain picked up in the 1950s, Ibiza Airport was converted into a commercial facility. Ibiza Airport is relatively small, with only one terminal building. It houses a variety of stores, restaurants, currency exchange, post office, ATMs, conference and meeting rooms, lost-and-found office, Wi-Fi, as well as facilities for baby-changing/feeding and play areas for children. Ibiza Airport is typically the eighth busiest in Spain, but becomes the third busiest during the summer tourist season.
Getting to the Airport in Ibiza
It is easy to take a bus to Ibiza Airport, with Route 10 running between the airport and Ibiza bus station, the ferry port of Formentera, the port and San Jorge every 30 minutes in the summer. For a slightly faster journey, you can also take a taxi to Ibiza Airport, which typically takes about 15 minutes.
Arriving in Dusseldorf
The cosmopolitan city of Dusseldorf is home to one of Germany's most vibrant art scenes and is considered the country's forerunner in fashion. Travel to Dusseldorf with airberlin and explore one of the 100 galleries that highlight the magic behind this popular western German city.
First time in Dusseldorf
Tickets to Düsseldorf will enable you to visit attractions at your own pace, with sites throughout the city easily accessed by foot or bicycle. Five lines of U-Bahn and S-Bahn railways intersect the city, taking passengers to any corner of the urban area quickly and efficiently.
Your Dusseldorf
Socialize along the Rhine embankment promenade; a strip of eateries and cafes along the river provide the perfect place to meet natives and tourists alike. Flights to Düsseldorf will allow you to visit the 18th century Palace and Park Benrath, any gardener's dream.
Getting the Most of Your Dusseldorf Holiday
Flight deals to Düsseldorf can be found year-round. Cool weather will enable visitors to easily find cheap hotels in Düsseldorf, outside of the busier and warmer summer months. Expect affordable fares and convenient features like Quick Check-In with airberlin.


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Faculty Advisor
Contact Information
Lab Website
Hobbs 311
Research Area
BA in Psychology and European History, Vanderbilt University, 2010
Alexandra Bettis
Graduate Student
Research Area: Clinical Science
Understanding and developing interventions for youths at risk for anxiety and depression; the role of stress, coping, and executive function in interventions for these populations.
Representative Publications
Peer-Reviewed Publications
Forehand, R., Thigpen, J.E., Parent, J., Hardcastle, E., Bettis, A., & Compas, B. (2012). The role of parent depressive symptoms in positive and negative parenting in a preventive intervention program. Journal of Family Psychology, 26, 532-541.
Robinson, K.E., Kuttesch, J., Champion, J., Andreotti, C., Hipp, D., Bettis, A., Barnwell, A., & Compas, B.E. (2010). A quantitative meta-analysis of neurocognitive sequelae of pediatric brain tumors. Pediatric Blood & Cancer, 55, 525-531.
Bettis, A., Dunbar, J., Watson, K., Williams, E., Forehand, R., & Compas, B.E. (2013, April). Associations Between Symptoms of Anxiety and Depression in a Sample of Depressed Parents and their Children. Presented at the biannual meeting of the Society for Research in Child Development, Seattle, Washington.
Gruhn, M., Bettis, A., Dunbar, J., Watson, K., Thompson, B., Forehand, R., & Compas, B.E. (2013, April). Growing up too fast: Caretaking behaviors in children of depressed parents. Presented at the biannual meeting of the Society for Research in Child Development, Seattle, Washington.
Gonzalez, A., Bettis, A., & Weersing, R.V. (2013, April). Cross-Ethnic Examination of Parenting Behaviors in Clinically Anxious Mothers and their Relation to Youth Mental Health Status. Presented at the annual meeting of the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, La Jolla, California.
Bettis, A., Rozenman, M., Weersing, V., Warnick, E., Dauser, C., Scahill, L., & Woolston, J. (2012, November). Patterns of Service Utilization in an Outpatient Mental Health Clinic. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Baltimore, Maryland.


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Local TV Host "Chimp-Slapped" In The Face (Video)
BY Zakk United April 30, 2014 3:09 PM
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Deborah Duncan, is a former co-worker of mine so I'm really happy she wasn't hurt during this incident. With that said, this is super funny!! Earlier this week, while on air during her "Great Day Houston" show on KHOU, she was slapped by a Capuchin who refused to let Duncan have a treat!