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Starting July 1, a doctor's prescription will be required to obtain medications that contain ephedrine or pseudoephedrine.
The change was made in an effort to thwart the production of crystal methamphetamine, an illegal drug, which uses it as an ingredient.
But state officials also say it's a way to curb costs.
"This will affect most over-the-counter medications with a 'D' on it," said Dr. Olu Ransome-Kuti of greater Meridian Health Clinic. "So, you can still get alternatives without the 'D' that will probably work just as well."
State lawmakers say the reason for the new law is to try to eliminate the manufacturing and use of this illegal drug.
"In other states that have implemented this law, there has been a tremendous reduction in the number of meth labs and in the number of people that participate in this illegal activity," said state Rep. Wilbert Jones, of District 82. "It costs states millions of dollars to go in and to clean a meth lab at a house."
Although the new law allows the purchase of medications that contain pseudoephedrine and ephedrine with a prescription, it also has a limit in place in terms of how much of this medication a person can receive.
"It is going to be a schedule III non-narcotic medication, which is the same schedule as like Lortab, pain medication, even though Lortab isn't a narcotic," said Ashley Greenway, a pharmacist for Mr Discount Drugs. "it will be scheduled so you'll only be able to get a certain amount for a certain number of days."
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A key concept in the Quality by Design paradigm is design space—a multidimensional space that encompasses combinations of product design and processing variables that provide assurance of suitable product performance. This article discusses design space in the context of developing, scaling up, and transferring freeze-dried products to a manufacturing setting. Smooth technology transfer starts with a robust formulation and an appropriate container and closure system. The design space is developed as an envelope in a graph of sublimation rate, shelf temperature, and chamber pressure. One boundary of the design space is established by failure of the formulation under aggressive cycle conditions. Other boundaries of the design space are determined by equipment performance, including refrigeration capacity, condenser capability, heating capacity, or limitations of the dynamics of water vapor flow within the system. Definition of this design space assures a thorough understanding of both the product and the process, and it minimizes the probability of unpleasant surprises in the technology transfer process.
1. Regulatory relief throughout the product life cycle, because post-approval changes don't require prior approval.
2. Potential reduction in the volume of data submitted; empirical data replaced by knowledge-based submissions.
3. Facilitation of continuous process improvement, because these process improvements don't require pre-approval.
4. Elimination of a need for current model of process validation.
A key element of QbD is the concept of design space, which is a multidimensional space that encompasses combinations of product design and processing variables that provide assurance of suitable product performance. Product and process changes that fall within the design space can be implemented without prior approval. Design space is proposed by the applicant and is subject to regulatory review and approval.
Although the principle of QbD is simple and appealing, the actual development, scale-up, and commercialization of pharmaceutical products presents a significant challenge to pharmaceutical scientists and engineers. This article will illustrate how the concept of design space might be applied to the development, scale-up, and transfer of freeze-dry processes for injectable pharmaceuticals.
Process analytical technology is an integral part of Quality by Design, because the paradigm relies on the use of real-time process monitoring and control as a part of an overall control strategy. In addition, a new development in process analytical technology—tunable diode laser absorption spectroscopy (TDLAS)—can be applied to define the design space for a freeze-dry process.2
Chamber pressure has a complex effect on product temperature and sublimation rate, as follows:

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Welcome to Central Hypnotherapy! Based in offices in Market Place, Town Centre, Stockport since 2001, Central Hypnotherapy specialises in providing expert help with all sorts of issues, eliminating them in a single session wherever possible. Stopping smoking, weight loss, alcohol, gambling addiction, drug habits and phobias are just a few of the issues we can sort out rapidly and safely with hypnosis. So why do it the hard way?
Consultant Hypnotherapist Chris Holmes prefers to let his clients speak for themselves. The prestigious law firm Keoghs Solicitors first engaged his hypnotherapy services for their employees in early 2002, and the programme was so successful that it continued for nearly three years, instead of the two weeks originally planned! All sessions were paid for by the company and the following quote is from their assessment of the results:
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My original training in hypnotherapy was with the respected Washington School of Clinical and Advanced Hypnosis in 1999 but prior to that I had been a Lecturer in the English Department of Manchester Metropolitan University for six years, so as well as attending many courses and trainings in hypnotherapy since then I have also run courses myself and taught both beginners and other qualified hypnotherapists too.
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The first thing you can expect from me is a warm welcome. Then a professional, confidential service at very competitive rates! But the most important thing is, I'm going to get rid of your problem for you as fast as possible.
Not all hypnotherapists are the same. People travel from all over the UK to visit Central Hypnotherapy and, as the testimonials on this website clearly demonstrate, I am something of a natural at this! By the way, all the testimonials are genuine and verifiable, and I have obtained written permission from each client to reproduce them on the site.
Over the years, my work has been featured in newspapers, on radio and TV on numerous occasions and I have published two books on the subject of hypnotherapy and compulsive habits like smoking, drinking and gambling. What you can expect from me is success.
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One call, one session – one non-smoker - and with no weight gain! That is always our aim here at Central Hypnotherapy: habit and cravings shut down in a single session and most clients will not need another.
When drug habits become a drag and it's taking over your life, it is time to get rid and move on. Hypnosis is the easy way to get free.
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When good isn't good enough, it is time to boost conscious efforts with the almighty power of the Subconscious!
There's nothing worse than not being able to sleep properly! Fortunately, we can fix it. Sleep cycles are controlled by the Subconscious mind, and can be adjusted with hypnotherapy.
Gambling, like all compulsive habits, is behaviour directed by the Subconscious mind. The expert hypnotherapist can shut down the compulsive urge to gamble in a single session. No other therapy can do that!
Panic attacks, phobic reactions and acute anxiety can be horrible! Fortunately hypnotherapy can eliminate them, usually in one session.
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Obama Heads to Road to Push $10.10 Minimum Wage
President Barack Obama this week will renew his push to raise the federal minimum wage, an idea that has gained little traction with Republicans in Congress but may feature prominently in 2014 midterms.
The president, who has proposed increasing the federal wage from to $10.10 an hour from $7.25 , will travel to Connecticut on Wednesday to make the case that a higher minimum pay would bolster the economy and lift many Americans out of poverty.
A trio of Democratic governors – Dannel Malloy of Connecticut, Lincoln Chafee of Rhode Island and Peter Shumlin of Vermont — echoed Mr. Obama's argument on Sunday, telling reporters on a conference call that people who work hard should have an opportunity to succeed, and raising the minimum wage would help accomplish that goal.
Mr. Malloy said Republican lawmakers have reflexively opposed the president's proposal simply because Mr. Obama is a Democrat.
"It's not Democrats who have made this a partisan issue; it's Republicans who have made this a partisan issue," he said.
Many Republicans have said that a higher minimum wage would discourage employers from hiring or retaining workers and lead to a loss in total employment. A recent report by the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office bolstered that argument, saying that an increase to $10.10 would lift 900,000 Americans out of poverty but also would cost the economy about 500,000 jobs by late 2016. The White House has said it disagrees with the CBO finding on the job impact, saying it expected the impact on total jobs to be minimal.
On Sunday, Mr. Malloy, echoing the White House's stance, said that perhaps the CBO was mistaken.
"Quite frankly, I don't think the CBO has it right," he said.
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Although of a low and undistinguished birth, Hugh of the Vale somehow became squire to Lord Jon Arryn, Lord of the Eyrie and Hand of the King. On Lord Arryn's death, he was knighted by King Robert in honor of his deceased foster-father. He is a young man, described as not handsome, with rough-hewn features. He has a notable ego, following his knighthood.
The actor cast in the role is 3 years older than the character. More notably, however, his name has been changed from Robert, named after the king who had been Lord Arryn's ward, to Robin to avoid potential viewer confusion.
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Dr. Emmanuel L. McCall, pastor of the Fellowship Group Baptist Church in East Point, Ga., and former moderator of the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, challenged Campbellsville University's guests to move from hatred to love at a worship service in memory of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. recently in Ransdell Chapel.
The Rev. Ronnie Turner, pastor of New Zion Baptist Church, led the opening prayer. The closing prayer was given by the Rev. Delmetria Cayson-Combs, pastor of Fannie Chapel CME Church. The Zion District Choir performed.
Five Presbyterian (USA) church congregations in Taylor, Marion, Nelson and Washington counties will host a joint Maundy Thursday service on Thursday, April 9.
The service of Holy Communion and Tenebrae, an ancient liturgy meaning "service of shadows," will take place at 7:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 209 N. Second St. in Bardstown.
"The lifestyle of drugs and alcohol can send your life spiraling out of control," said Eric Berry, the speaker for Campbellsville University's March 4 chapel.
Berry, a former construction worker, T-ball and basketball coach and father to a 16-year-old son, spoke to CU's students, faculty, staff and coaches about how drugs and alcohol had taken over his life, and how he now has his life under control with the help of Jesus Christ.
Pray for your pastor. When religion is your living, it's easy to grow weary.
I get a taste of it every week when I sit down to write this column. First I have to think of something that's not only entertaining and worth saying, but something that I feel God wants me to say.
Then I have to make sure I'm as biblically accurate and as faithful to my particular denominational tradition (in my case, reformed theology - Go, Martin Luther!) as I can be without totally alienating the Baptists, Catholics and Pentecostals, etc.
Campbellsville Christian Church will begin a celebration of its 125th anniversary on Sunday.
The church was organized on March 30, 1884.
"Serving Christ: Past, Present and Future" has been chosen as the anniversary theme. A series of four celebration Sundays have been planned.
The kickoff event on Sunday will feature guest speakers Ivan Tucker, Jimmie Knifley and Richard Martin. A historical slideshow and history display will also be featured. Following the 11 a.m. service, a balloon launch will take place across from the Maple Street entrance.
St. Thomas Episcopal Church, located at 116 S. Columbia Ave. in Campbellsville, will host two Lenten programs of interest to the general public, the first of which is tonight at 7.
The Rev. Karl Lusk, pastor, will lead a discussion of the "Four Great Heresies of the Church."
These occurred in the formative years of Christianity and were attempts to define various traditions, scriptural accounts and opinions into church doctrine. These led to disagreements, schisms and eventually councils of church leaders to find consensus.
The Rev. Jeff Eaton, formerly of Campbellsville, delivered a session on marriage at his address at Campbellsville University recently.
"Marriage is a picture of God and his people," he said.
Eaton is pastor of Hope Community Church in Frankfort and is a graduate of Campbellsville University. He spoke on having a healthy marriage and covered topics including spirituality, finances, understanding communication, sexuality and dealing with in-laws.
Friendship Baptist Church will host a 1,000-egg Easter egg hunt at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 11.
A short program will also include a presentation of the Easter story.
Friendship Baptist is located at 5411 Bengal Road. Pastor Bill Henderson may be reached at 849-7924 for more information.
Preschool and elementary age children are encouraged to attend as well as parents.
If I were God, I would create humans with rewind buttons on their mouths, or a 10-second delay device.
We tend to say some really dumb things.
Once I met a man at a gym who said he'd been a bodybuilder for 48 years. Since he wasn't all Hulk Hoganish I asked, "When did you stop?"
Although he laughed, he looked at me with a combined horrified amazement as if to say, "I can't believe you said that!"
Halfway home it hit me that what I had said to him was equivalent to him asking me, "So, when did you let yourself go?"
New Life Voices will be in concert at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 22 at Meadowview Baptist Church.
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Founded on December 5, 1776, Phi Beta Kappa is the oldest and most highly regarded academic honor society in the United States. 270 American colleges and universities currently have chapters of Phi Beta Kappa. St. Olaf's chapter, the Delta of Minnesota, was granted a charter on November 4, 1949.
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CORPUS CHRISTI – The Texas A&M – Corpus Christi women's tennis team opened the Thomas J. Henry Tennis Center in front of a program-record 241 fans against No. 70 Rice on Saturday afternoon, falling 7-0 to the Owls.
"This was a great college tennis event today," said Director of Tennis Steve Moore. "This community and University is incredible, with over 240 people showing up at this match.
"Our girls fought like crazy. Give credit to Rice, they played extremely tough today. We have a very, very good team, I believe the best we've ever had."
The Islanders move to 1-1 on the year with the setback, while the Owls improve to 3-0 on the year. The first match at the new facility set a new attendance record for a women's contest since starting the program.
The two teams played three close matches in the doubles portion, with Rice taking all three contests for an early 1-0 lead. In No. 1 doubles, Mirna Cicak and Doris Kuselj fell 8-4 to Rice, while Stefania Nicolae and Mia Matuszak also lost by an 8-4 final at No. 2. Chelsea Horan and Sandra Burges absorbed an 8-5 loss at the No. 3 position to finish doubles.
In singles action, the first match to finish was No. 2 when Kuselj was forced to retire from the match due to injury, falling 6-2, 2-1, ret. to give Rice a 2-0 lead. Horan lost a 6-1, 6-1 final at No. 5, while Rice won 6-4, 6-2 at No. 4 singles over Burges to clinch the match.
Nicolae fell 6-3, 6-1 at No. 3, while Cicak took her match to a third set before falling in a super tiebreaker, taking a 3-6, 6-2, 10-6 loss at the No. 1 position. The final match to finish was No. 6, with Matuszak rallying from a scoreless first set before suffering a 6-0, 7-5 defeat to conclude the match.
"This team will keep getting 10 percent better every week throughout the season," said Moore. "I love the character of this team, I love the way we played today. This was a special event today; to pack it like this in our first-ever match at this facility says a lot about this team and community.
"This was a great day for Islanders tennis."
Next up for the Islanders will be a Feb. 4 Southland Conference match against Central Arkansas in Dallas at a neutral site. The two teams will meet at 2 p.m. for the first league match of the year.
For all the latest on Islanders Tennis, like the team on Facebook (Islanders Tennis), follow them on Twitter (@IslandersTennis) and visit www.GoIslanders.com.
#70 Rice 7, Texas A&M - Corpus Christi 0
01/28/2012 at Corpus Christi, Texas
Singles competition
1. Dominique Harmath (RICE) def. Mirna Cicak (AMCC) 3-6, 6-2, 10-6
2. Natalie Beazant (RICE) def. Doris Kuselj (AMCC) 6-2, 2-1, retired
3. Ana Guzman (RICE) def. Stefania Nicolae (AMCC) 6-3, 6-1
4. Katie Gater (RICE) def. Sandra Burges (AMCC) 6-4, 6-2
5. Kimberly Anicete (RICE) def. Chelsea Horan (AMCC) 6-1, 6-1
6. Stephanie Nguyen (RICE) def. Mia Matuszak (AMCC) 6-0, 7-5
Doubles competition
1. Dominique Harmath/Natalie Beazant (RICE) def. Mirna Cicak/Doris Kuselj (AMCC) 8-4
2. Ana Guzman/Katie Gater (RICE) def. Stefania Nicolae/Mia Matuszak (AMCC) 8-4
3. Kimberly Anicete/Stephanie Nguyen (RICE) def. Chelsea Horan/Sandra Burges (AMCC) 8-5
Match Notes
Rice 2-0; National ranking #70
Texas A&M - Corpus Christi 1-0
Order of finish: Doubles (2,1,3); Singles (2,5,4,3,1,6)


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Today is your best friend's birthday and you're scrambling to the nearest store to get her a card full of well wishes just in time for the celebration. You scour through the endless rows of cards and quickly pick one that seems to be about right. You hand over five dollars for a card you hope she will like.
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Subject pretty much sums it up. I can stream when connected via ethernet, to my router, to my xbox360. However, it will not work wired.
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Whether you work with electricity on a daily basis or are thinking about starting a personal project that could bring you into contact with electrical currents, it's important to make sure you're properly protected against the risks.
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R-Tech Welding Equipment launches free, interactive welding safety guide
Welding equipment supplier R-Tech Welding has created its own welding safety guide, updating the others which can be found online and in print.
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Whether you're an experienced welder and have never had a slip up in your life, or a novice DIYer using welding equipment for the very first time, wearing the correct safety equipment is crucial. From damage to your eyes from the brightness of the welding arc, to the high risk of burns from sparks, there are any number of injuries and accidents which can befall welders. There are the X piece of kit required to comprehensively protect you:
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In the latter quarter of 2015 the UK health and safety executive released their annual health and safety statistics as a PDF document. The annual report had some interesting take aways but it wasn't necessarily easy to digest. Bryan & Armstrong have taken the annual report and turned it into a infographic which makes absorbing the key points much easier as it does sharing the information across social media.
When we dive into the headline figures, it's clear that fatalities have increased from 136 in 2013/14 to 142 in 2014/15 while non-fatal injuries have reduced from over 50% of reported accidents being caused by slips and trips (28%) or handling, lifting or carrying injuries (23%).
Over the year, it was estimated that 23.3 million working days have were lost to work related ill health, while injuries in the workplace cost a further 4.1 million days. As a result, the economy was estimated to have suffered in excess of £14 billion in 2013/14.
New challenges will be created as the economy begins to recover, particularly for expanding SME's who may not have sufficient measures in place, or may under estimate the level of risk posed by their activities. Also, often if a workforce has been laid off in a tough economic climate and a less experienced workforce hired when conditions improve we expect to see a spike in health and safety related incidents due to inexperience.
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If you're ever faced with an emergency, the last thing you would want is to find yourself unprepared so it's important to plan ahead and make sure you have a well-stocked first-aid kit available in the work place, at home and in the car.
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Whether you buy a pre-made first aid kit or assemble one yourself, the Red Cross has an invaluable list of what to include and to make it even easier to make sure you're prepared for anything, we've taken this information and turned it into a handy graphic. Save it, print it, share it, whatever you need to do to make sure you have these essentials on hand when you need them. Remember to check the contents of your first aid kit regularly and replace any used or out of date items.
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Understanding yourself is the first step of career and educational planning.
The FOCUS 2 is a self-paced, online, interactive program designed to help you select a college major and plan your career based on your personal interests, values, skills, personality, and aspirations.
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Citizens Community Credit Union is collecting non-perishable food items for the food pantries in Lakota, Devils Lake, and Ft Totten through Dec. 31.
The Citizens Community Credit Union will donate $1, for each item donated to the food pantry, up to $500. This monetary donation will be given to "Safe Alternative Abused Families" and the "Harmony House" of Devils Lake.
Darwin Brokke, President of Citizens Community Credit Union, states, "As a community credit union, we are dedicated to helping everyone in the community. We understand that people go through hard times in different ways. We want to help ensure that our communities have food to eat and that they have a safe place to reach out to if the need is there"
Non-perishable food items may be brought to any of their branch locations in Devils Lake, Lakota, or Ft Totten.
Citizens Community Credit Union has been serving NE North Dakota since 1940. They are a full service financial institution offering checking, savings, retirement, consumer, mortgage, agriculture, and commercial loans. Offices are located in Northwood, Larimore, Lakota, Devils Lake, Ft Totten, Bisbee, St John, and Grand Forks.
Visit www.citizens-cu.com to learn more about Citizens Community Credit Union.
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This product is great. Very easy and simple to use and at a great price.
But I must say that the best thing about this product is the support you get from the developer. I was having an issue (which turned out to be on my end and NOT the product) so I emailed the developer and with in minutes he emailed me back and then through a series of emails he took time out of his day to help me. So if your on the fence about getting this just do it because the product is worth every penny and you will get unprecedented support from the developer.
I give this software and the support 10 out of 10 stars!!
I love this app! It's stylish and easy; beats the heck out of my old method.
You can grab a song, cut it down, add a lead in/lead out, auto-level the volume, and export it back to your iTunes library in a couple of minutes.
With all the obvious polish and effort that went into building this, I think the price is very reasonable.
Ringer is designed to be a fun, easy to use way to create ringtones for your iPhone. There is no one right way for everyone. If you find another way of creating ringtones to be easier then of course we think you should use that. We hope you will consider trying Ringer out and see what you think for yourself and we thank you for your consideration.
I hope people realise that this can be done for free, very easily, in Garagebands... Lovely integration with iTunes.
$15 is a joke.


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Google+ has released their business pages and now B2B marketers need to understand why they need to join Google's social network. The biggest reason is search. You may have heard about social search and how your connections influence your search results, well, Google+ does more of that. Share your content on Google+ and it has a better chance of showing up higher in search results.
If you jumped into Google+ when personal pages came out and you understand how the platform works, you know what kinds of posts resonate and how important engagement is to the platform, you should absolutely create a Google+ page for your B2B company today. If you are not familiar with Google+, you need to create a personal page and get started understanding it. Create your business page too, so you can start learning about how to use it effectively.
A Google+ Business Page is tied to ONE Gmail account and you cannot add other administrators at this time. Make sure you assign the right person to create your page, because they will be the only one who manages it until they roll out multiple admin support (which is expected). One way to address this is to use a company Gmail account, so multiple people can log in to the page. I did come across a reference to giving someone access to a page, but was unable to find details. I will update this as it changes.
11/11/11 Update: Google is discouraging people from creating a new company Gmail. They would rather people create a Business Page with their personal Gmail account, knowing that multi-account management is coming this quarter.
How to Create a Google+ Page
Go to the Business Pages Site and click Create Your Google+ Page.
Choose company, select your category and enter your information into the fields provided. Since this is brand new, there is not an obvious to edit this after it is created.
Google reminds users of the importance of including a web link on their Google+ Page.
Another huge benefit of Google+ is that it is the first social network that allows you to segment your customers, prospects, partners and even vertical industries into Circles so you can publish targeted messages to them. These sample Circles remind users of this important function.
Google wants to make sure you know what to do now that you have created the page, so they offer some suggestions, as well as easy ways to promote your page.
And just to show that the best way to learn is by doing, I created a page for Social Media B2B. Circle us to learn more about Google+ as we learn more.
Remember as you are learning about using Google+ and developing a content calendar, there are no tools that currently let you manage your pages. This means that publishing and engaging will be manual, at least for the time being. Make sure you have the resources to keep up with your plans.
Here are some examples of B2B Google+ Pages. Add yours in the comments below, especially if you have started one for a non-technical B2B company.
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A Beginner's Acrylic Painting Class will be offered on Sunday, January 13 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Cando Arts Center, lower level of the Audi Theater. Instructor Nicole Krizek will focus the acrylic class on wet on wet techniques and blending of colors. The class is open to those age 15 and above. Cost is $50 per person, which includes supplies. Class size is limited so register soon. The class is sponsored by the Cando Arts Council.
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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a chronic endocrine disorder in women. With PCOS, the ovaries make the follicles, but the eggs do not mature or leave the ovary. The immature follicles can turn into fluid-filled sacs called cysts.
The cause is not exactly known. Genes may play a role. The problem appears related to insulin resistance that creates high levels of insulin. These high insulin levels cause too much androgen from the ovaries. This prevents ovulation and leads to enlarged, polycystic ovaries. Excess androgen is also associated with:
Factors that may increase your chance of PCOS:
Some women may not have symptoms. In others, they may appear between the ages of 15-30 years. In women who have symptoms, PCOS may cause:
Women with PCOS are also at increased risk for:
The doctor will ask about your symptoms and medical history. A physical exam will be done. An ultrasound may be done to look for multiple cysts on the ovaries.
Urine and blood tests may be done to look for potential causes or check for pregnancy.
Treatment differs according to whether you want to conceive or not. The goal of treatment is to target the underlying insulin resistance that accompanies PCOS diagnosis.
Other treatment steps may include:
Birth control pills regulate periods. Also, by causing the uterine lining to shed regularly, they reduce the risk of overgrowth or cancer. They also control abnormal hair growth and acne by suppressing androgen. Fertility drugs may be given instead to stimulate ovulation in women who want to become pregnant.
The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Association
The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada
Women's Health Matters
ACOG Committee on Practice Bulletins—Gynecology. ACOG Practice Bulletin No. 108: Polycystic ovary syndrome. Obstet Gynecol. 2009;114(4):936-949. Reaffirmed 2013.
Baillargeon JP. Use of insulin sensitizers in polycystic ovarian syndrome. Curr Opin Invetig Drugs. 2005:6(10):1012-1022.
Glintborg D, Altinok ML, Mumm H, et al. Body composition is improved during 12 months' treatment with metformin alone or combined with oral contraceptives compared with treatment with oral contraceptives in polycystic ovary syndrome. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2014;99(7):2584-2591.
Li XJ, Yu YX, Liu CQ, et al. Metformin vs thiazolidinediones for treatment of clinical, hormonal and metabolic characteristics of polycystic ovary syndrome: A meta-analysis. Clin Endocrinol (Oxf). 2011;74(3):332-339.
Polycystic ovary syndrome. American Academy of Family Physicians Family Doctor website. Available at: http://familydoctor.org/familydoctor/en/diseases-conditions/polycystic-ovary-syndrome.html. Updated August 2010. Accessed July 26, 2013.
Polycystic ovary syndrome. EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at: http://www.ebscohost.com/dynamed. Updated June 17, 2013. Accessed July 26, 2013.
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Endocrine Society Hormone Health Network website. Available at: http://www.hormone.org/diseases-and-conditions/womens-health/polycystic-ovary-syndrome. Updated May 2013. Accessed July 26, 2013.
Stadmauer L, Oehninger S. Management of infertility in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: A practical guide. Treat Endocrinology. 2005;4(5):279-292.
Last reviewed May 2015 by Andrea Chisholm, MD
Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.


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Preparing our state's K-12 students for the rigors of a college education through Nevada's adoption of the Common Core State Standards (also known as the Nevada Academic Content Standards) is a top priority for NSHE and our partners in the Nevada Department of Education and Nevada Board of Education. They have launched a new initiative, Nevada Ready!, to raise awareness of our state's public school standards. We are in full support of these standards that will increase our students' knowledge to be college and career ready.
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Engineered Light Weight Fill Material.
Geofoam applications include:
- Highways and Roads
- Railways
- Airport Runways
- Ramps
- Bridge Approaches
- Retaining Walls
- Retaining Walls
- Berms and Embankments
- Parking Structures
- Foundations
- Loading Docks and Ramps
- Landscaping
- Lightweight Void Fill
- Levees and Dikes
- Buried Utility Protection
- Theater and Stadium Seating
- Pools and Pool Decks
- Landscaping
- Retaining Walls
- Lightweight Void Fill
Geofoam Advantages over other Fill Materials
- Lightweight – Minimize preloading, surcharging and staged construction
- Weather Resistant – Withstands freeze-thaw cycles, moisture and road salts,
- Doesn't Settle – Less structural inconsistencies
- Insect and Mold Resistant – Will not sustain mold or mildew growth, termite / ant repellant additive available
- Manufactured to Meet Your Job Specifications – Multiple densities, various block sizes available
- Ease of Installation – Lightweight, no heavy equipment needed, cuts easily with a hot wire or saw
- Environmentally Friendly – 100% Recyclable, No HCFCs or Formaldehyde
Geofoam Design Considerations
- For InsulFoam Geofoam applications, design should not exceed 1% strain for combined live loads
- In conditions where InsulFoam GF is periodically subjected to submergence from fluctuating ground water, add 1.87 lb/ft3 (30 kg/m3) to the InsulFoam GF design density.
- In conditions where InsulFoam GF is continually below ground water, add 5.00 lb/ft3 (80 kg/m3) to the InsulFoam GF design density.
- In earth work applications such as le- vees, dikes, and berms, uplift buoyancy forces must be considered. The buoy- ancy force must be counteracted with overburden or restraint devices with geogrids or geomembranes.
Technical Resources
- Insulfoam Geofoam: Design Considerations, Technical & Installation
- InsulGrip Installation Plates
- Geofoam MSDS
- InsulFoam Geofoam Specification
- Insulfoam & Insect Resistance
- Mold Resistance in Insulfoam Products
- EPS Industry Association Technical Bulletin on Geofoam
- Federal Highway Expansion & Geofoam
- Federal Highway Administration – Geotech Resource Center
Educational Geofoam Links
ASCE: American Society of Civil Engineers
Geo-Institute.org: The Geo-Institute (G-I) is a specialty organization focused on the geo industry
Geofoam Research Center: in Syracuse NY
AASHTO: Non Profit representing Highway and Transportation Departments in 50 states plus PR and DOC
ARTBA: American Road and Transportation Builders
FTBA: Florida Transportation Builders
Videos of Geofoam Installation and Projects
VIDEO – InsulFoam GF Geofoam: Conejo Road Slope Repair Installation
VIDEO – Movie Theater EPS Geofoam Stadium Seating: Wassilla, AK
Want to know more?
- View our online learning center for training and education resources
- Browse through our detailed project profiles and photo galleries
- Request an AIA certified presentation
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Pro performance.
At the top of the Arione line sits the 00 -- a 135g carbon master piece. But, if you want to ride on one, you'll need to shell out four crisp hundred dollar bills. For only a ten-gram penalty, however, you can reap the benefits of Fi'zi:k's Arione R1 Carbon Braided Saddle, and still have enough coin left over for a UCI license and a race-entry fee.
To keep the R1 accessible, Fi'zi:k forgoes the Mobius braided rails and Twin Flex shell in favor of its carbon thermoplastic composite shell and carbon braided rails. On the other hand, the R1 does retain the 00's 'Snake' profile. For some background, Fi'zi:k divides its saddles into three shape designs for varying flexibility -- it call this its Spine Concept.
Fi'zi:k refers to each level of flexibility as Snake, Chameleon, and Bull, with the serpent being the most limber and the ox intended for more muscular riders like Greipel. So, which one is for you? Well, if you can easily touch your toes, then the Snake is your ideal saddle shape. However, if toe touching is as out of reach as a podium finish at the Tour, then a Bull designated saddle will support you best. But, back moving back into perspective, the Arione R1's Snake profile is narrow, and it's intended for riders who naturally position their sit bones to receive the most weight.
This shape is perfect for competitive athletes at the top of their game, and likewise, so is the ultralight and strong Carbon Braided rails. The weave is filled with unidirectional fibers for added strength and road-tuned dampening, while enabling Fi'zi:k to keep the Arione R1 securely under 150 grams. That's right, we said under 150 grams. Also adding to the R1's lightness, fit, and chatter-filtering capability is a thermoplastic nylon shell that's been reinforced with carbon.
The shell's carbon nose and rear portion, where your sit bones reside, are constructed from carbon fiber. This keeps weight low, yet provides a solid platform where necessary. Surrounding, and in-between those pieces ,is the highly flexible thermoplastic. This forms what Fi'z:k calls its Wing Flex. Wing Flex allows riders of varying pelvis and thigh shapes to find a comfortable position on the Arione R1 for a nearly custom fit. It also assures that pedaling is as nonrestrictive as possible. Finishing off the construction, the shell has been covered with a Microtex fabric that's durable and easy to clean.
The Fi'zi:k Arione R1 Carbon Braided Saddle is 132mm wide, 300mm long, and is available in the colors Black and White. It is also compatible with Fi'zi:k's line of Integrated Clip System products.
- Fizik's "Snake" profile
- Carbon Braided rails
- Carbon thermoplastic composite shell
- Wing Flex
Tech Specs
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Reviews & Community
Light and comfy
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
This saddle is a match to the standard Kium Arione in shape, but much lighter. Feels comparable in flex to the Arione and Arione VS on my other bikes as well. Can't say I've noticed any improvement in dampening from the rails, but it is on a very different bike.
Narrow and ligth
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
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Minka Lavery 6662-479 Regency Gilded Gold 2 Light Bathroom Vanity Light from the Valenza Collection
Offer Ends
Technical Specs
|Bulb Base
|Medium (E26)
|Bulb Type
|Compact Fluorescent, Incandescent
|Energy Star
|Full Backplate
|Light Direction
|Down Lighting
|Number of Bulbs
|Suggested Room Fit
|UL Listed
|UL Rating
|Damp Location
|Watts Per Bulb
Two Light Bathroom Vanity Light from the Valenza Collection
- Bell Shaped Salon Scavo Glass Shade
- Suitable for Damp Locations
Lamping Technologies:
- Bulb Base - Medium (E26): The E26 (Edison 26mm), Medium Edison Screw, is the standard bulb used in 120-Volt applications in North America. E26 is the most common bulb type and is generally interchangeable with E27 bulbs.
- Compatible Bulb Types: Nearly all bulb types can be found for the E26 Medium Base, options include Incandescent, Fluorescent, LED, Halogen, and Xenon / Krypton.
- Number of Bulbs: 2
- Bulb Base: Medium (E26)
- Bulb Type: Compact Fluorescent
- Bulb Included: No
- Watts Per Bulb: 100
- Wattage: 200
- Height: 9"
- Width: 17.75"
- Extension: 10.5"
- Energy Star: No
- ADA: No
- UL Listed: Yes
- UL Rating: Damp Location
- UL Listed - Indicates whether a product meets standards and compliance guidelines set by Underwriters Laboratories. This listing determines what types of rooms or environments a product can be used in safely.
About Minka Lavery:
As part of the Minka Group, Minka Lavery has created a reputation of being a trendsetter in developing creative, innovative, and decorative lighting for the discerning designer or homeowner. Pleasing collections of modern, traditional, and transitional lights that will provide inspiration and options in creating your idea of the perfect living space throughout the home. Find the style and size of Minka Lavery bathroom fixture that will give your bathroom the best combination of form and function possible.
Additional Minka Lavery Links
Our SKU: ML 6662
This product is listed under the following manufacturer number(s):
- Regency Gilded Gold
*Denotes a finish or option that has been discontinued
5 Questions from the Community
The Minka Lavery ML 6662 mounts to the wall using two screws and a bracket that fits over your electrical junction box.
How does the back plate mount to the wall?
A. The Minka Lavery ML 6662 mounts to the wall using two screws and a bracket that fits over your electrical junction box.
Thank you for your question. The lamp pole of the Minka Lavery ML 6662 is made of metal.
what is the lamp pole made of, metal??
A. Thank you for your question. The lamp pole of the Minka Lavery ML 6662 is made of metal.
The backplate measures 6.75"w x 4.75"h.
Can you please provide me with the dimensions of the back plate?
A. The backplate measures 6.75"w x 4.75"h.
The Minka Lavery ML 6662 is 17.75" in width.
What is the width of this fixture?
The Minka Lavery ML 6662 is 17.75" in width.
The Minka Lavery 6662-479 is down lighting only.
Can the ML 6662 be mounted as up lighting?
The Minka Lavery 6662-479 is down lighting only.
Product Reviews
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Minka Lavery Valenza Collection
Warranty Info
All products are warranted to be free of defects in material and workmanship for one (1) year from date of purchase. This warranty is limited to the correction of any such defect, or the replacement of any such defective item(s), provided that: (a) we are properly notified and consent to the return of the item(s) in question: (b) the item(s) is / are returned with proof of purchase date; and (c) it is found upon inspection by us that the item(s) is / are defective as noted above. This warranty does not cover labor costs, consequential damages, nor does it apply to any item(s) that have been improperly installed, overloaded, altered, or otherwise abused by the customer, its agent(s) or employee(s). Finishes are specifically excluded from the terms of this warranty since they are subject to environmental maintenance dames beyond our control. Other than the described obligation, we assume no further liability with respect to the sale or use of our products. We make no warranty, express or implied, and disclaim any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.


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Cottages In Wales With Hot Tubs
Just show me cottages with a hot tub in Wales
When the Welsh weather stops you in your tracks, head to your hot tub to warm up and relax. We've a great selection of Welsh cottages with hot tubs dotted from coast to country across Wales, providing an ideal retreat for a romantic break.
You'll find a great selection of hot tub cottages to rent in Wales. We've Welsh cabins with hot tubs, tucked away in the mountains of Snowdonia; coastal cottages in Pembrokeshire where the hot tubs overlook the beautiful shoreline; and hot tub cottages in the Welsh valleys, where history and heritage lie just beyond the steaming waters of your hot tub.
Stressed out? Worried? Rent a cottage with a hot tub in Wales!
For a honeymoon in Cardigan Bay or a special anniversary in the Brecon Beacons, our hot tub cottages to rent in Wales provide the perfect bolthole for romantic holiday. If however, you're travelling with friends; our large Welsh cottages with hot tubs offer the ideal place for socialising with a glass of bubbly.
Whether you want to stargaze in Snowdonia or dine alfresco in Anglesey, our hot tub cottages in Wales are sure to give your self-catering holiday that extra sparkle- book yours today!
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Diane Safer, PhD
People with metabolic syndrome are at increased risk of:
Metabolic syndrome is believed to be due to a combination of:
The more risk factors you have for metabolic syndrome, the greater your likelihood of developing it. The risk of having metabolic syndrome also increases with age. If you have a number of risk factors, ask your doctor what you can do to reduce your risk.
Examples of these risk factors include:
About metabolic syndrome. American Heart Association website. Available at:
. Updated August 16, 2012. Accessed May 10, 2013.
Deen D. Metabolic Syndrome: time for action.
Am Fam Physician
Ford ES, Giles WH, Dietz WH. Prevalence of the metabolic syndrome among US adults: findings from the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.
Gami AS, Witt BJ, Howard DE, et al. Metabolic syndrome and risk of incident cardiovascular events and death: a systematic review and meta-analysis of longitudinal studies.
J Am Coll Cardiol.
Grundy SM. Metabolic syndrome: a multiplex cardiovascular risk factor.
J Clin Endocrinol Metab
Grundy SM, Cleeman JI, Daniels SR, et al. Diagnosis and management of the metabolic syndrome.
Metabolic syndrome. EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at:
. Updated March 29, 2013. Accessed May 10, 2013.
Weiss R. Dziura J, Burgert TS, et al. Obesity and the metabolic syndrome in children and adolescents.
N Engl J Med
Who is at risk for metabolic syndrome? National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute website. Available at:
. Updated November 3, 2011. Accessed May 10, 2013.
1/2/2014 DynaMed's Systematic Literature Surveillance
http://www.ebscohost.com/dynamed: Koyama S, Ichikawa G, et al. Adiposity rebound and the development of metabolic syndrome. Pediatrics. 2013 Dec 23.
1/22/2015 DynaMed's Systematic Literature Surveillance
http://www.ebscohost.com/dynamed: Xu Y, Shen S, et al. Metabolic syndrome risk after gestational diabetes: Asystematic review and meta-analysis. PLoS One. 2014;9(1):e87863.
Last reviewed May 2015 by Kim A. Carmichael, MD, FACP
Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Awards Mount Sinai Organ Donation Medal of Honor
Mount Sinai Medical Center receives the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Organ Donation Silver 1 Medal of Honor.
The Mount Sinai Medical Center has received from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) its Organ Donation Silver 1 Medal of Honor. The Medal was presented September 30th at a ceremony in Gaylord, Texas. Mount Sinai earned the award for achieving organ donations from 75 percent or more of eligible donors over a one-year period.
In addition to that milestone, Mount Sinai was also recognized for achieving an organ donation rate of at least 10 percent in cases of donation after cardiac death, a separate category from when organ donation is made after brain death. Jennifer Frontera, MD, assistant professor of neurosurgery and neurology at Mount Sinai School of Medicine, accepted the award on behalf of Mount Sinai. Dr. Frontera is the medical director of the Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit and is the Chair of the Organ Donor Council at Mount Sinai.
Mount Sinai's Organ Donor Council was established in 2006 and is comprised of Mount Sinai School of Medicine faculty, nurses, social workers, members of the New York Organ Donor Network, and the Eye Bank. Through the Organ Donor Council, Dr. Frontera has overseen a major educational thrust in the last 18 months to inform residents, fellows, and nurses about organ donation after cardiac death, brain death and neurological death.
About The Mount Sinai Medical Center
The Mount Sinai Medical Center encompasses The Mount Sinai Hospital and Mount Sinai School of Medicine. The Mount Sinai Hospital is one of the nation's oldest, largest and most-respected voluntary hospitals. Founded in 1852, Mount Sinai today is a 1,171-bed tertiary-care teaching facility that is internationally acclaimed for excellence in clinical care. Last year, nearly 50,000 people were treated at Mount Sinai as inpatients, and there were nearly 450,000 outpatient visits to the Medical Center.
Mount Sinai School of Medicine is internationally recognized as a leader in groundbreaking clinical and basic-science research, as well as having an innovative approach to medical education. With a faculty of more than 3,400 in 38 clinical and basic science departments and centers, Mount Sinai ranks among the top 20 medical schools in receipt of National Institute of Health (NIH) grants.


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Middle school and zombies? Awwwkward!
By Sean O'Connell
Friday, August 17, 2012
"I see dead people." Thirteen years have passed (almost to the day) since young Haley Joel Osment whispered his confession to a stunned Bruce Willis in "The Sixth Sense," sending chills down our collective spines.
But what if the supernatural premise behind M. Night Shyamalan's ghostly thriller inspired monstrous laughs instead of scares?
Then you'd have "ParaNorman," a colorfully macabre stop-motion animation comedy that embraces the sociopolitical allegories of George A. Romero's zombie pictures and reworks them into a feature-length episode of "Scooby-Doo."
"ParaNorman" creeps and crawls out of the mind of writer/co-director Chris Butler, a storyboard artist who honed his skills on Tim Burton's "Corpse Bride" and Henry Selick's "Coraline." It's no wonder, then, that when Butler receives free rein to tell his own story, he comes up with a spooky, creature-infested campfire story laced with valuable lessons about teamwork, responsibility, courage and the celebration of our inner outcast.
That last trait is personified by Norman (Kodi Smit-McPhee), a quiet and unassuming middle-schooler who happens to be able to converse with the dead. On his daily walk to school, Norman interacts with long-dead gangsters wearing concrete shoes, a parachuted pilot hanging in a tree and a crushed animal the rest of us would recognize as roadkill. These restless spirits are far kinder to Norman, though, than the school bullies -- led by a pea-brained ox named Alvin (Christopher Mintz-Plasse) -- who ostracize our hero simply because he's different.
Even casual moviegoers understand that something larger has to threaten Norman's semi-peaceful existence, giving him the opportunity to apply his precious gift and save the day. In the case of "ParaNorman," we learn of a centuries-old curse cast by disgruntled witch Aggie (Jodelle Ferland) against the heretics in Norman's town.
For years, the witch's spell had been kept at bay by Norman's crazy uncle (John Goodman). But when he mysteriously passes away, it's up to Norman, his perturbed older sister (Anna Kendrick) and his mild-mannered best friend (Tucker Albrizzi) to quell a zombie uprising and grant Aggie her final wish.
Two passions drive Butler and his co-director, Sam Fell. The first is stop-motion animation, a painstaking creative process that's arduous for the animators -- a three-minute sequence can take up to a year to film -- but ensures that each scene is carefully considered as it's constructed. Rarely does one find trim-worthy fat in a stop-motion film.
Butler and Fell's other passion, however, is horror, and they aren't afraid to invigorate their animated adventure with unnerving nods to the gory genre. After a creaky start, "ParaNorman" comes to life once the dead rise. Zombies stomp, trees throw dagger branches, purple-faced clouds loom, and this roller-coaster ride through an expertly crafted house of terrors culminates with an unfortunately busy finale, where Norman confronts Aggie, the misunderstood witch.
Too scary for the youngest in your family? Probably. Parents, proceed with caution.
"ParaNorman," in fact, belongs on the short list of animated fables that aim most of their messages at grown-ups rather than kids. Adults will cheer Norman's mature effort to accept his supernatural heritage. They'll jeer Mintz-Plasse's bully and chuckle at a brainless quarterback (Casey Affleck) with a secret to keep. And they'll nod, solemnly, during a telling scene near the end of "ParaNorman" where the zombies lurch through Norman's town, absorb examples of our society's mind-numbing pop culture and cower in fear. Because in "ParaNorman," the real monsters often look an awful lot like us.
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Published: Sunday, September 22, 2013 at 4:30 a.m.
Last Modified: Thursday, September 19, 2013 at 2:50 p.m.
Brevard College wind ensemble in concert Thursday
Brevard College's Wind Ensemble will present a concert titled "Where Did You Go This Summer?" at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in the college's Porter Center for Performing Arts.
To put the audience in the travel mood, the concert will open with "Nitro," a festive and energetic fanfare for band by American composer Frank Ticheli. This work was commissioned by the North Shore Concert Band of Chicago to celebrate its 50th anniversary.
A trip to the Old World and the New are presented in William P. Latham's arrangement of Johan Schop's famous 17th century hymn tune "Break Forth, O Beauteous Heavenly Light." American composer David Bidenbender incorporated fragments of that same tune in his 2009 composition "Luminescence."
The concert closes with a march written especially for band by Russian composer Sergei Prokofieff. This bright and snappy march is all the more interesting because it was written during the darkest days of World War II.
Dr. Miller Asbill, director of the Brevard College Wind Ensemble, will present a pre-concert lecture at 7 p.m. The program is free. Call 828-884-8211 for more information.
China photos, exhibit discussed at library
Tom Nebbia will present a slideshow, "In the Footsteps of Marco Polo: A Journey Along the Historical Silk Road of China," at 3 p.m. Saturday in the Kaplan Auditorium at the Henderson County Public Library on Washington Street.
Nebbia is a former photographer with National Geographic magazine.
The exhibit consists of photographic prints on assignments for the magazine from 1958 to 2008. The exhibit is on display through Oct. 28.
Library hours are 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Call 828-697-4725 for more information.
Local author has new novel published
Henderson County resident Joseph A. Gillan has a new novel, "For Her Sake ( Sine Qua Non)," that has been released.
An earlier novel, "Just Before the Dawn," was nominated for the Amazon "Breakthrough Novel of the Year" award in 2011. Gillan did a number of book-signing events for that novel in the Hendersonville area, primarily at The Mast General Store on Main Street.
Gillan has been a resident of Laurel Park since last summer.
According to the Amazon review of "For Her Sake," "it is another thoughtful, intelligent, readable and enjoyable novel by Joseph A. (Joe) Gillan."
In his new book, Gillan tells the tale of two lovers from college who meet again after 20 years. The story focuses on their daughter, conceived by two Catholics, but raised by her stepfather in the Jewish faith.
Gillan, a native of Amsterdam, N.Y., is a graduate of Ithaca College, a decorated U. S. Army veteran from the Vietnam era, and a former general assignment and police reporter for the Gannett chain's Rochester, N.Y., Times-Union.
He has been active for many years in volunteer work for children and adults with special needs.
"For Her Sake (Sine Qua Non)" is available through amazon.com and other website book sellers such as Barnes and Noble and Books-A-Million.
Area author's story in 'Chicken Soup'
Arden resident Carolyn Bennett Fraiser has a story, "Just for You, Teacher," featured in the new "Chicken Soup for the Soul: From Lemons to Lemonade."
The book is a celebration of 101 people who have overcome hardships and found blessings in their lives. Deemed "the most inspirational people you'll ever meet" by Chicken Soup for the Soul co-author and publisher Amy Newmark, each story's author is a role model and example of the human spirit's resilience. As Newmark says, "After you read these stories, you'll feel empowered to use positive thinking to navigate your own difficult situations, reorient your lives and improve your personal relationships."Fraiser is a graduate of Regent University's School of Journalism and has more than 15 years experience writing for nonprofit organizations. She lives in Arden, where she works as a freelance writer and teaches children the art of creative writing.
For more information on "Chicken Soup for the Soul: From Lemons to Lemonade," visit www.chickensoup.com.
Hendersonville author Janes to sign books
A book signing by Hendersonville author Nancy Janes for her novel "The Boy Who Walked a Way" is set for 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Curb Market, 221 N. Church St., Hendersonville.
The books is set in 2162, when a young boy named Jal Valyhn begins an epic journey to find a safe haven in a world thrown into the turmoil and widespread devastation of war.
Call 828-698-2862 for more information.
Doll show at WNC Ag Center on Saturday
The 25th annual Land O'Sky Doll Club show and sale will be from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the WNC Agricultural Center in Fletcher.
The log cabin at the center will burst at the seams as dealers from six states, from Florida to Louisiana, sell a variety of antiques, vintage, modern, Barbie, artist dolls, teddy bears, parts and supplies.
Bring treasures for identification and appraisal. A portion of proceeds go to charity. Last year's proceeds benefited Manna Food Bank.
Contact Lue Gravely at 828-883-4899 for more information.
Haen film series starts Sept. 29
The Haen Gallery Brevard at 200 King St. will host free movies this fall as part of a new "Films at the Haen" series.
Held once a month on Sunday night, the movies will be screened in the courtyard area of the gallery, which is a part of the Brevard Lumberyard Arts District.
These classic films have been scheduled:
- Sept. 29 – "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest"
- Oct. 20 – "Cool Hand Luke"
- Nov. 17 – "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly"
Doors open at 7 p.m, with the movie starting at 8 p.m. A gourmet concession stand that will be set up by Wild Indigo Catering.
Seating is available, but patrons can bring chairs to ensure ample seating.
Call 828-883-3268, email firstname.lastname@example.com or visit thehaengallery.com for more information.
American Craft Week starts Oct. 4
The fourth annual American Craft Week will be held Oct. 4-13, and more than 35 locations in Western North Carolina will present one of the nation's largest regional celebrations of American Craft.
Exhibits, demonstrations, markets, lectures and more are planned in Asheville, Bakersville, Black Mountain, Blowing Rock, Brasstown, Burnsville, Hendersonville, Marshall, Morganton, Murphy, Spruce Pine, Swannanoa, Tryon and Waynesville.
Western North Carolina's celebration for American Craft Week will feature a keynote speech, "Survival 101: Keeping Education Alive at Black Mountain College," by Christopher Benfey, an Andrew W. Mellon professor of English and the acting dean of faculty at Mount Holyoke in South Hadley, Mass.
The keynote presentation will take place from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Oct. 12 at the Reuter Center/Osher Lifelong Learning Center at the University of North Carolina Asheville, followed by a reception from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. Admission is $25. To register, visit www.blackmountain college.org/programs/conference/304-2013-
Western North Carolina sponsors of the national American Craft Week 2013 celebration include The Southern Highland Craft Guild, Alexander and Lehnert Fine Jewelry, John C. Campbell Folk School, Q Evon Design, Mountain Made Gallery and the River Arts District Artists Inc.
For more information, visit americancraftweek.com/participants.
TFAC displays matchbook cover art
Matchbook cover collage art by Lew Phillips is on display through Saturday at Tryon Fine Arts Center, 34 Melrose Ave., Tryon.
Phillips, who lives in Columbus, has always been a collector, from comic books to coins. When his coin collection was stolen from his home years ago, he decided to collect matchbooks. He says, "I wanted to collect something that nobody in his right mind would want to steal."
When he began collecting, matchbooks were widely used for advertisement and readily available. They were usually given away or sold for a penny at most. Phillips always tried to pick up two of a kind, to collect and to trade.
In time, his collection grew into the thousands and so did the "traders." However, he said he could never find anyone to trade with, so as a way to use up his "traders," he began an additional hobby called Matchbook Cover Collage Art, in which bits of matchbooks are organized thematically, glued to a surface, and then given several layers of protective finish.
They are on display at Tryon Estates and will be available for viewing during gallery hours at Tryon Fine Arts Center. Gallery I hours are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays. Admission is free.
Arts, crafts school hosts fall festival
Tryon Arts and Crafts School at 373 Harmon Field Road in Tryon will present its sixth annual Fall Festival from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 12 and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 13 on the grounds of the school.
The festival highlights the skills of many local craftspeople as well as those from neighboring states. More than 30 vendors have reserved booth space to show their wares and meet the public.
Crafters include ceramic artists Ron Ponce, Michele Wright and Gary Huntoon. Jim Cullen, ceramics instructor at Tryon Arts and Crafts School, will also be selling his wares and demonstrating wheel throwing.
Some new vendors include Nate Barton, a woodworker from Asheville, and Josh Staton and Carl Fouquet, whose works in metal sculpture are appropriate for the garden or indoors.
Other media that will be seen at the festival are jewelry — glass beads, wire wrapped, fabricated pieces; and wood-turned pieces and constructed woodworking pieces. Fiber arts will be represented by the weavers group at Tryon Arts and Crafts School: Janet Bennett, who makes designer tote bags; and the Fiber Frenzy booth, featuring several fiber artists affiliated with the school.
Call 828-859-8323 or visit www.tryonartsand crafts.org for more information.
Gallery to feature Hal Boyd's work in October
Hal Boyd is the featured artist for October at the Asheville Gallery of Art at 16 College St.
An opening reception is set for 5:30 to 8 p.m. Oct. 4 at the gallery. The theme of the exhibit is "Visual Capture," with work that is both figurative and abstract. In a half-century career, Boyd has exhibited widely, most recently with a one-person retrospective at the Minas Gallery in Baltimore. The exhibit runs Oct. 1-31.
Gallery hours are from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday and from 1 to 4 p.m. Sundays. Call 828-251-5796 or visit www.ashevillegallery-of-art.com for more information. A selection of Boyd's work can be viewed at www.halboyd.com.
Carson's work in Maryland exhibit
Jim Carson of Saluda will be showing his work at The McBride Gallery in Annapolis, Md.
Carson had one of his paintings accepted to the Oil Painters of America Eastern Regional Juried Exhibition for Traditional Oils, and the painting will exhibit Oct. 20-Nov. 17. The selected painting is titled "Social at the Tailgate," a scene of the Saluda Friday afternoon tailgate market.
The OPA has more than 4,000 artists throughout the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Founded in 1991, the OPA is dedicated to preserving and promoting excellence in representational art.
Carson's work can be found locally at Wickwire Gallery on Main Street in Hendersonville. Carson's next plein air workshop is Oct. 24-26 in Saluda.
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Published: Friday, October 18, 2013 at 10:27 a.m.
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Kristie Jones and Jamie Harris were married Saturday, August 17, 2013 at Highland Lake Inn. The Reverend Brenda Jones, aunt of the bride, officiated.
The bride is the daughter of David and Joy Jones of Hendersonville. The groom is the son of Wayne and Donna Harris of Fletcher. The bride was given in marriage by her father.
The matron of honor was Leigh Anne Chamberlayne of Matthews and maid of honor was Rebecca Wallace of Glenolden, PA. Bridesmaids included Sarah Massagee of North Charleston, SC sister-in-law of the bride and Cara Pryor of Hendersonville, sister of the groom. The best man was Eric Duncan of Hendersonville.
The groomsmen were Jeremiah Buchanan of Fletcher; Tim McCarson of Hendersonville and Jason Pryor of Hendersonville, brother-in-law of the groom. Madeline Pryor, niece of the groom served as flower girl and Abraham Jones, nephew of the bride served as ring bearer. Jeremy Jones of North Charleston, SC, brother of the bride provided the music. Meredith Garrett of Boiling Spring served as guest book attendant and Brittany Brady of Hendersonville was wedding director.
A reception was held at the Grand Ole Hall at Highland Lake Inn following the ceremony. The newlyweds honeymooned at the Outer Banks. They plan to live in Hendersonville.
The bride is a graduate of North Henderson High School and Wingate University. She is employed with Pardee Hospital. The groom is a graduate of North Henderson High School and Western Carolina University. He is a Case Manager at Craggy Correctional Center.
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Apart from producing clean, renewable energy, giant wind turbines are also changing local weather and land surface temperatures, finds a new study.
Researchers found that land bordering newly constructed wind farms warmed more than that of the adjacent areas.
Elevated temperatures may have a long-term impact on wildlife and regional weather patterns and could also change wind and rainfall patterns.
Liming Zhou, Research Associate Professor at the Department of Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences at the University of New York, who led the study stated, "Wind energy is among the world's fastest growing sources of energy. The US wind industry has experienced a remarkably rapid expansion of capacity in recent years.
"While converting wind's kinetic energy into electricity, wind turbines modify surface-atmosphere exchanges and transfer of energy, momentum, mass and moisture within the atmosphere. These changes, if spatially large enough, might have noticeable impacts on local to regional weather and climate."
"The spatial pattern of the warming resembles the geographic distribution of wind turbines and the year-to-year land surface temperature over wind farms shows a persistent upward trend from 2003 to 2011, consistent with the increasing number of operational wind turbines with time," -- Prof Zhou.
Satellite data examined
The scientists studied the area in western-central Texas which boasts of the world's four largest wind farms. The region has witnessed a rapid growth of wind farms with numbers of wind turbines rising from 111 to 2358 in eight years.
The researchers used data obtained from the Modis instruments on NASA's Aqua and Terra satellites to measure ground temperatures near the wind farm sites from 2003-2011.
The analysis revealed a significant warming trend over the wind farms in the last decade. The scientists found an increase by up to 0.72 degree Celsius across the wind farms while in contrast, the Earth's average temperatures had warmed by only 0.8 degree Celsius since 1900.
"The spatial pattern of the warming resembles the geographic distribution of wind turbines and the year-to-year land surface temperature over wind farms shows a persistent upward trend from 2003 to 2011, consistent with the increasing number of operational wind turbines with time," said Prof Zhou.
Temperature change highest at night
At night, when the sun goes down and the Earth cools, the air closer to the ground becomes colder. However, the researchers believe the motion of turbines stir up the air bringing relatively warm air down to ground level, thereby pushing the overall temperature.
The researchers noted a weak warming effect during the day near the wind farms, but the temperatures were more elevated at night when the air is normally less turbulent.
Liming Zhou said, "Typically at night there's a stable atmosphere with a warm layer overlying a cool layer.
"Enhanced vertical mixing brings warm air down and cold air up, leading to a warming near the surface at night."
The University of Albany and the National Science Foundation in the US funded the Zhou study. The paper is published by 'Nature Climate Change.'


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Fall in gas prices could spur Easter travel in NC
Published: Saturday, March 30, 2013 at 11:00 a.m.
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CHARLOTTE (AP) — AAA Carolinas thinks a 16-cent drop in gas prices and a forecast of pleasant weather could lead motorists to do some traveling during the Easter weekend.
Since peaking at $3.80 on Feb. 22, the average cost of a gallon of gas in North Carolina has fallen to $3.64.
This year, the increase occurred earlier than usual, rising 58 cents from $3.22 on Dec. 20 to $3.80 on Feb. 22, before trending back downward.
The Fayetteville area has the highest-priced gasoline in North Carolina at $3.68. The least expensive gas in the state is in High Point at $3.56.
Although the Easter holiday isn't traditionally a heavy travel weekend, many North Carolina schools are on spring break, which increases traffic congestion and demand for gas.
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Understanding Regression in Autism through Direct Assessment from Infancy
Development of language and social skills in children with autism differs from children with typical development and children with non-autism language delays (see Autism Speaks Top 10 Research Achievements of 2009; Pickles et al., 2009;). And different children with autism show different patterns of development. For some children, signs of autism appear very early, sometimes in the first year of life. In other children with autism, development does not strike parents as too unusual, with milestones such as walking and saying first words appearing generally on time. But then the child's patterns of behavior begin to change. The nature of this change may differ from child to child. Some children stop saying words. Others become more socially withdrawn, less often directing social smiles toward others and less frequently trying to initiate social interactions. Children showing this pattern of development are said to have had a regression. The regression can occur rapidly over a period of weeks or slowly over a period of months.
Most of what is known about regression comes from historical accounts such as a review of medical charts, with researchers looking for early parental report or physician observation of a loss of skills. Another type of historical account involves interviewing parents of children with autism about whether their child lost skills. Most such studies have focused on language regression, where parents were asked whether their child had begun to talk and then lost their spoken language skills. That research indicated that about a third of children with autism 'regressed', and that the regression usually occurred between the first and second birthday.
More recently, researchers have begun to study development of autism beginning in infancy, prior to the clear behavioral manifestation of autism, and continuing through the third birthday, the age at which autism is commonly diagnosed. One approach is to study development of infant siblings of children with autism; this group of children is at increased risk for autism and a range of milder impairments. Research conducted by my colleagues and I, which uses this type of approach, is helping to clarify questions about regression, as you will see from the description of our findings below. All of the infants who develop autism in these studies have an older sibling with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Thus, these findings may apply only to children who are from families who have more than child with autism. Other patterns of development and regression may occur in other forms of ASD.
We have found that high risk infants who later receive a diagnosis of autism show few, if any, signs of abnormal development at 6 months of age. If present, the signs of a developmental problem may be very subtle, sometimes involving aspects of development that are not considered to be core deficits of autism. For example, the signs may involve fine motor delays, which are not specific to autism. But by the time of the first or second birthday, development is not unfolding as expected.
By 14 months of age, half of the children with a later diagnosis of autism show enough symptoms of autism to be diagnosed by an expert. Other children with autism do not show enough symptoms to be diagnosed until later, like 2 or 3 years of age. Nevertheless, most, if not all, of these children show some type of delay in development near the time of the first birthday. For more details, please see two papers: Landa & Garrett-Mayer, Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 2006; and Landa, Holman, & Garrett-Mayer, Archives of General Psychiatry, 2007.
Thus, there appear to be two major patterns of onset of autism in these high risk infants: (1) a pattern where clear symptoms of autism are present near the time of the first birthday; and (2) later manifestation of autism symptoms, but with subtle to moderate delays (usually in language and/or social development) already present near the time of the first birthday. For both groups, the rate of development of new skills gradually slows down during the first two years of life, meaning that the children are not keeping up with their typically developing peers. A loss of skills, decline in the frequency of social initiation, decrease in the variety of speech sounds or gestures produced communicatively, decrease in variety and quality of play, and so forth may be superimposed on the slowing in rate of development. These patterns of development may be considered a form of regression.
This new information about development in children with autism suggests that autism may be considered a "progressive disorder", with regression being an extreme form of the progressive worsening. Sudden and severe loss of existing skills, with previously perfectly typical development appears to be a rare event in children with ASD who have more than one child with ASD in the family. More commonly, the worsening is so gradual that parents do not report that their child actually 'regressed' or lost skills, even in children whose test results show a decline in development over time.
Our research findings have several important implications for families and health care providers. Screening for general development should be a standard practice, occurring by 9 months and being repeated through the third birthday (e.g., 18, 24, 36 months). The American Academy of Pediatrics also recommends that all children be screened for autism at 18 and 24 months of age. If a parent becomes concerned that a child's pattern of development has changed for the worse, or that signs of autism are emerging, screening or referral for more in-depth assessment should occur. Early detection of autism enables families to enroll their children in intervention earlier in life, and hopefully improve their child's outcome. Families with concerns about their child may also seek free assessments and intervention from their local public Infants and Toddlers program.
Bhat A, Rusyniak J, Landa R. (2007). Motor and cognitive development of infants at risk for autism and low risk typically developing infants. International Meeting for Autism Research, Seattle, WA.
Bhat A, Galloway C, Landa RJ. Social and Non-social Visual Attention Patterns and Associative Learning in Infants at risk for Autism. Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry. In press.
Landa R, Garrett-Mayer E. (2006). Development in infants with autism spectrum disorders: A prospective study. Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry. 47(6):629-638.
Landa RJ, Holman KC, Garrett-Mayer E. (2007). Social and communication development in toddlers with early and later diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders. Archives of General Psychiatry. 64,853-864.
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Iowa Tour Rolling Ace Fund and other changes
A major change to the Tour in 2014 is the rolling ace fund.
Here are the rules for the RAF.
1. Iowa Tour TD's have the right to not participate in the rolling ace fund. Their event may have their own Ace fund. The IA Tour RAF will move on to the next event.
2. Payout of the ace fund will be either be paid out of the the day of the event (if the funds are available), or by check sent to the winners address.
3. Ace fund at participating Iowa Tour Stops will be $2.
4. You must be "in" the ace fund to be eligible.
5. $50 Throw off if no ace is hit (if there is over $100 in the fund).
Participating events will be listed as Iowa Tour Rolling Ace Fund events, when the 2014 schedule is finalized.
Other changes
1. Tags are always on the line with Iowa tour tag holders, whenever you play a round together. League play, casual play, tournament play, whenever you're on the same card. A challenge is no longer required.
Match Play Events (assuming Clue does another). Winner of the match gets low tag regardless of number of holes played. Only against your opponent.
2. Replacement tags are $5.
3. Iowa tour members who do not have their tag displayed at tour stops are not eligible for points, the Iowa Tour CTP, or bonus $25 for hitting an ace.
The scoring is broken into 3 categories.
Number of Tournaments Played
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Points per Event: (minimum is 50 points for finishing the tournament, DNF is always ZERO points)
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Division Winner – if Iowa Tour Member gets 30 bonus points for winning your division
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Today, We Want to Be Her
This Microsoft exec quit her job and taught herself to twerk
Karen Cheng had a dream. And it was refreshingly ... simple: The Microsoft designer wanted to learn how to dance, and she wanted to teach herself.
In this time-lapse video, you can see Karen go from herky-jerky robot (day 1) to dancing queen (day 365), with slick moves that remind us of the diva of Boom Kack, choreographer Laurieanne Gibson.
The only thing more awesome than watching her year-long dance education unfold is seeing the video that started it all -- the sing-along video announcing her resignation from Microsoft.
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Ron Helwig: Why Occupy failed in NH
Because the progressives/leftists didn't want to move forward until and unless their whole agenda was approved, the NH occupy movement became stymied and ineffective.
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For Seniors: Organize iPad 2 Applications on Home Screens
Your iPad 2 can display up to 11 Home screens. You organize iPad apps (applications) on these various Home screens. The main Home screen contains preinstalled apps; other Home screens are created to contain any apps you download or sync to your iPad.
Tap the Home button to open the last displayed Home screen.
At the bottom of any iPad Home screen (just above the Dock), a magnifying glass icon represents the Search screen to the left of the primary Home screen; dots that appear to the right of the magnifying glass icon indicate the number of Home screens; and a solid dot specifies which Home screen you're on now.
Flick your finger from right to left to move to the next Home screen.
To move back, flick from left to right.
To reorganize apps on a Home screen, press and hold any app on that page.
The app icons begin to jiggle (see Figure 9-6).
Press, hold, and drag an app icon to another location on the screen.
While you press, hold and drag the app, the other app icons start jiggling.
Tap the Home button.
The icons stop jiggling, and the icon you moved stays where you dragged it.
To move an app from Home screen to another, while the apps are jiggling, you can press, hold, and drag an app to the left or right to move it to the next Home screen.