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A group of 10-year-old girl scouts was asked, "What makes up a healthy diet and lifestyle?" Their answer was simple: Eat fruits, vegetables, and whole grains; drink water; don't eat candy; and play.
Marion Nestle, a New York University nutritionist, agrees with the girls. Her recommendations: "Eat less, move more; consume plenty of fruit, vegetables and whole grains; and avoid too much junk food."
In his 2008 book, In Defense of Food, Michael Pollan's recommendation is also simple. "Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants."
If eating a healthy diet is this simple, why are there so many people who don't do it? There are two important factors:
- We focus on foods to avoid instead of foods we should eat. During the past three decades, the focus has been on good food versus bad food, with the primary focus on avoiding the "bad."
But what qualified as bad kept changing. Fats were the enemy for years. Then carbohydrates joined the ranks of bad foods. Animal protein became bad and plant protein good. Of course calories were always on everyone's mind.
While we focused on identifying enemy foods, we forgot to discuss what foods we should eat. As nutrition research is beginning to show, what we fail to eat may impact our health more than eating "bad" foods.
- We experience a large gap between knowledge and action. We are all well aware of the simple mantra...fruits, vegetables, whole grains; fruits, vegetables, whole grains. We are intelligent and well informed. However there is often a gap between our knowledge of what to do and our actually doing it.
Despite a national fruit and vegetable campaign in 1991, a John's Hopkins study found that American fruit and vegetable consumption has not increased. Few people manage to eat a balanced, "nutritious" diet. The study found about 10 percent ate the recommended "five a day" of fruits and vegetables. At least 50 percent did not eat any vegetables. More than 40 percent did not eat any fruit. And a whopping 82 percent did not eat any cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, kale, and cabbage). Keep in mind, the people surveyed considered themselves nutrition "savvy" (American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 2007).
One way to address both of these factors is to think about food as information. This prompts us to ask:
- What signals is this food sending my body?
- Will this food create and support health or contribute to the development of dysfunction, symptoms, and disease?
Asking these questions can help you choose foods to include and motivate you to close the action gap!
What are the top 10 things I should do?
Start with one key rule of thumb: Include foods that are natural and whole while excluding those that have been "monkeyed with."
1. Eat a variety of foods.
Studies show that people who eat a variety of food are healthier, live longer, and have a reduced risk of diseases, such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes.
Food variety means including foods such as fruit, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, meat, fish, seafood, nuts and seeds, and dairy products. Variety also means including an array of foods within each of these categories. For instance whole grains can be whole wheat, wild rice, oats, rye, or barley.
Because certain nutrients are present in particular foods, eating a variety of different foods allows you to get a variety of nutrients. Variety means that you will include protein, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, phytonutrients, and fiber in your diet. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has recently launched a visual graphic to help you make healthy dietary choices at Choose My Plate. This graphic has replaced the traditional food pyramid and recommends dividing your plate into four quadrants, with fruits and vegetables taking up half the plate. Proteins and grains should take up the other half.
By eating a diet that includes a variety of foods, you will be providing the nutrients that are involved in functions such as hormone synthesis (which influences your mood) or boosting your immune system.
2. Increase fruits and vegetables.
Scientific data on the benefits of fruits and vegetables in preventing a variety of diseases has been mounting. For example, several studies show that the higher the consumption of fruit and vegetables, the lower the incidence of cardiovascular disease, including stroke (American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 2008).
The 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans from the USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion recommends five to thirteen servings of fruits and vegetables a day, depending on caloric intake. A serving is one piece of fruit, ½ cup of vegetable, 1 cup of salad greens, or ½ cup of juice.
Fruits and vegetables are not only full of vitamins and minerals, but they contain beneficial phytonutrients. A plant cannot flee or fight so it is equipped with "phyto," or plant, nutrients that can defend against disease, blight, radiation, weather, insects, and anything that may threaten its survival. When we eat these plants, we also benefit from the protection of the phytonutrients. Phytonutrient content is indicated by the color of the food. To get a variety of phytonutrients, aim for a minimum of five colors a day.
Fruits and vegetables also influence gut flora (good bacteria) and contain fiber to assist in the performance of the gastrointestinal system. Fruits and vegetables slow carbohydrate absorption and are generally low in calories. They also give us a feeling of fullness, and we eat less.
What about fresh versus frozen?
Fruits and vegetables processed for freezing tend to be flash-frozen at their peak ripeness and nutrient density. Freezing locks in plant nutrients.
Fresh fruits and vegetables that are shipped to other states are generally picked before they are ripe, which gives them less time to develop optimal levels of vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients. In addition, fruits and vegetables begin to lose nutrients moments after they are picked. Shipping and storage can also negatively impact nutrient content due to variables such as temperature, distance for shipping, and handling procedures, according to the USDA Agricultural Research Service Center.
The solution is to buy locally grown fruits and vegetables that have traveled the least amount of distance to the table whenever possible and supplement that with frozen products.
3. Choose whole grains.
Data from the now famous Nurse's Health Study shows whole grains reduce the risk of diabetes and heart disease and improve the health of the gastrointestinal tract. Whole grains contain multiple nutrients. But when whole grain is processed, the following amounts of nutrient content, or "information," is lost:
- 60% of calcium
- 85% of magnesium
- 77% of potassium
- 78% of zinc
- 75% of vitamins
- 95% of fatty acids
- 95% of fiber
Because the nutrient content is essentially stripped during processing, manufacturers then fortify the food with nutrients such as B-vitamins. Unfortunately fortification cannot possibly compensate for all of the active components in grain. One extremely important component that is left out is fiber. (There are undoubtedly other important components left out that haven't been identified yet.)
Fiber makes us feel full faster and longer; therefore, it may prevent overeating. Fiber also plays an important role in the digestive system, allowing nutrients to be more fully absorbed and slowing the rise in blood sugar glucose, as well as aiding in the elimination of waste.
4. Include beneficial fats.
For years, fat was deemed to be public enemy #1. Even today many Americans view fat as something to avoid in their diets. But, as we learn more about the effects of fats in the body, the message has become that fat, in and of itself, is not the issue. After all, fat is a vital nutrient.
The issue is the type and quality of fat that is predominant in the Standard American Diet.
Our bodies need a balance of two types of fatty acids: omega 3 and omega 6, but we tend to get too much omega 6.
Omega 6: Animal fats, butter fats, and corn oil contain a predominance of omega 6 fatty acids and tend to produce inflammation in the body.
Omega 3: Plant oils, such as avocado, olive oil, canola oil, flaxseed oil, oils from nuts and seeds, and fats from fish whose diet is made up of algae contain a predominance of omega 3 fatty acids and have an anti-inflammatory effect on the body.
Inflammation is essential to the body's ability to maintain immunity and protection, but too much inflammation can cause injury. It is important that the body maintain a balance of pro-inflammatory messages and anti-inflammatory messages.
Mounting evidence suggests that eating beneficial fats helps maintain this balance. The Standard American Diet tends to be deficient in anti-inflammatory fats and excessive in pro-inflammatory fats. Widespread use of corn oil and consumption of grain-fed beef, rather than grass-fed beef (also containing omega 3 fatty acids) has potentially contributed to pro-inflammatory health issues.
In his book Eating Well for Optimal Health, Dr. Andrew Weil suggests "it is more than possible that the epidemic of coronary heart disease and fatal heart attacks that took place in the 20th century correlates not so much to excesses in what people were consuming, but rather with the deficiencies of protective factors that in the past neutralized harmful effects." Omega 3 fatty acids are an important protective factor, and deficiency is prevalent.
5. Drink water.
When concocting a recipe for health, one of the most important ingredients is water. The body is made up of up to 65 percent water. The brain is composed of 70 percent water and the lungs are 90 percent water. A whopping 83 percent of the blood is water.
Water is needed for the digestion, absorption, and transportation of nutrients. Water keeps skin smooth and soft, serves as a solvent for waste, reduces toxicity, and flushes toxins and excess salt from the body. It also regulates body temperature and is useful in managing hunger. Sometimes the cue for thirst is confused as a cue for food.
The loss of only 5 to 10 percent of body water can cause dehydration. (You lose water during the day when you perspire and urinate, and water is even expired through the lungs when breathing.) When dehydrated, the body is unable to cool itself. Dehydration also increases the tendency of blood to clot.
The Institute of Medicine (IOM) advises men to consume roughly 3.0 liters (about 13 cups) of water a day and women to consume 2.2 liters (about 9 cups) of water a day.
Eighty percent of this should come from drinking water and other beverages, (but not soda, coffee, or alcohol). The remaining 20 percent should come from foods - especially fruits and vegetables, which are 70 to 95 percent water.
Your water needs depend on many factors, including your health, how active you are, and where you live. It's generally not a good idea to use thirst alone as a guide for when to drink. By the time you become thirsty, you may already be slightly dehydrated. Note that as you get older, your thirst sense is diminished. It is especially important for older adults to drink water before they become thirsty.
6. Include green tea.
The healthful properties of green tea are primarily attributed to its potent antioxidant activity and polyphenols (phytonutrinets) called catechins. The most active of these polyphenols in green tea is called epigallocatechin (also known as EGCG).
Numerous studies have shown an association between the consumption of green tea and protection against cancer, including breast cancer, colon caner, and esophageal cancer.
Green tea and green tea extracts have also been used for improving mental alertness, aiding in weight loss, protecting skin from sun damage, and lowering cholesterol. An International Heart Journal (2007) study showed that green tea catechins decreased circulating LDL cholesterol. A 2008 study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that the green tea increased fat burning, as well as improved insulin sensitivity and glucose control during moderate exercise.
Generally, two to three cups of green tea daily is the recommended intake for the most benefit. When steeping green tea, it is recommended that you use hot water (185 degrees) rather than boiling hot water (212 degrees). Boiling water will "cook" the tea leaves and create a bitter tasting tea. You can substitute green tea for some of the recommended water you should drink daily.
7. Control portions.
While calories are not the whole picture, it has long been shown that moderate calorie restriction is a way to slow the aging process.
A 2006 Clinical Interventions in Aging article on delaying age-related disease recommended, on the basis of current research, a diet low in calories and saturated fats and high in whole grains, legumes, and fruits and vegetables - all of which maintain lean body weight.
Here are some strategies to avoid overeating:
- Pay attention to what, when, and why you eat. Keeping a food diary helps people lose weight.
- Discern between hunger and thirst - you might think you are hungry when you are really thirsty.
- Try to avoid eating standing up, watching TV, or driving.
- Eat slowly and chew. You will get more "food experience" from fewer calories.
- Eat smaller, more frequent meals (every three to four hours). Skipping meals or waiting too long before eating causes excessive hunger and may lead to eating larger portions at the next meal.
- Americans tend to use visual cues to tell them when they are full, such as when the plate or bowl is empty. So use smaller plates.
- Be aware of what a serving is: one serving (three ounces) of meat, poultry, or fish is about the size of a deck of playing cards. A one-cup serving of potatoes, rice, or pasta looks like a tennis ball. One serving of fruits or vegetables is about the size of a small fist. A one-ounce serving of cheese is about the size of your thumb.
8. Avoid trans-fatty acids.
Trans-fatty acids are man-made fats, created by adding hydrogen to vegetable oil in a process called hydrogenation. Hydrogenation is favored by manufacturers because it increases shelf-life and adds stability to foods.
When a trans-fat is eaten, the body recognizes it as a fat and uses the trans-fat for function just like any other fatty acid. Fats are powerful modulators of cell function, but because hydrogenation alters the chemistry of the vegetable oil, it is less effective as a fat. For instance when trans-fats are used to makes cell membranes, the membrane can become excessively permeable.
Trans-fatty acids can affect function and responses of many cell types. They have been shown to cause endothelial dysfunction, raise LDL, lower HDL, increase triglycerides, and promote inflammation (New England Journal of Medicine, 2006).
A marketplace survey published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association (2008) showed that the food industry has made progress in reducing trans-fatty acid content in a variety of products. However researchers recommended consumers read labels carefully because the trans-fat content of individual products vary considerably. Products lower in trans-fats tend to cost more, which may be a barrier to their purchase for price-conscious consumers.
9. Avoid corn syrup and other artificial sweeteners.
The U.S. department of Agriculture reports that the consumption of high fructose corn syrup increased more than 1,000 percent between 1970 and 1990. Now evidence is mounting that corn syrup has negative impacts on health.
For example, research reported at an August 2007 National Meeting of the American Chemical Society stated that soft drinks sweetened with high fructose corn syrup may contribute to the development of diabetes, especially in children. Additionally the researchers, from Rutgers University, found "astonishingly high" levels of reactive compounds (called carbonyls) in the soft drinks containing high fructose corn syrup. The compounds, associated with "unbound" fructose and glucose molecules, are believed to trigger cell and tissue damage. The researchers noted that by contrast, reactive carbonyls are not present in table sugar where fructose and glucose are "bound" and chemically stable.
A 2004 article in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition identifies an association between the consumption of high-fructose corn syrup and the epidemic of obesity. Because the digestion, absorption, and metabolism of high fructose corn syrup differs from ordinary glucose, these researchers suggested that high fructose corn syrup may contribute to increased calorie intake and weight gain. For example, when we eat ordinary sugar, the body produces an important signaling hormone called leptin that tells the brain that the body is full and hence controls our eating. But when we eat high fructose corn syrup, we don't produce leptin and don't get a signal to stop.
It is best to avoid or limit soft drinks, including diet soda. A study published in Circulation (2008) found a 34 percent increase in risk for metabolic syndrome in subjects who consumed diet soda. (Investigators felt that weight gain over the years might contribute to some of this, but even after adjusting for demographic factors, such smoking, physical activity, and energy intake, there was still an adverse association between diet soda and metabolic syndrome.) Metabolic syndrome is a condition that can lead to diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
10. Limit processed foods.
The Standard American Diet is severely lacking in nutrients, in large part because of the many processed foods we choose. While these processed foods lack nutrients, they often contain artificial color, additives, flavorings, and chemically altered fats and sweeteners. And while some of these processed foods claim to be low in fat, they are often high in sugar.
Michael Pollan, in his recent book In Defense of Food suggests, "if you are concerned about health, you should probably avoid products that make health claims. Because a health claim on a food product is a strong indication it's not really food, and food is what you want to eat." (And many of the claims are misleading. For example, one product proudly claims that it "contains 9 grams of whole grains." This might impress you, unless you know that a gram is about the weight of a paper clip!)
A common recommendation for healthy eating is to shop around the perimeter of the supermarket, where the fresh, natural, non-processed foods tend to be. However this is not fail safe. Sometimes additives and preservatives and corn syrup have been added to dairy products or salad dressing that would otherwise be considered natural.
Thus Michael Pollon goes a step further and recommends getting out of the supermarket whenever possible. "You won't find high-fructose corn syrup at the farmers' market. You also won't find any elaborately processed food products with long lists of unpronounceable ingredients or dubious health claims." Other options are food co-ops, natural food stores, or farm shares.


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A Phase II Trial of Valproic Acid in Patients With Advanced Thyroid Cancers of Follicular Cell Origin
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- Patients who have advanced thyroid cancer have a low long-term survival rate. These types of thyroid cancer do not respond well to conventional surgery or radiation, or to specific thyroid cancer treatments such as radioactive iodine treatment and thyroid hormone for thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) suppression.
- Valproic acid has long been approved as an anticonvulsant to treat seizures in patients with epilepsy. It has also been used to treat bipolar disorder. Recent studies have shown that valproic acid has promising effects in thyroid cancer treatment because it may help destroy cancer cells and help conventional treatments be more effective. However, valproic acid is not approved for thyroid cancer and is therefore an investigational drug.
- To determine whether valproic acid can inhibit tumor growth or induce tumor cell death.
- To determine whether valproic acid can make tumor cells increase their uptake of radioiodine.
- Individuals at least 18 years of age who have advanced-stage thyroid cancer that is either unresponsive to conventional treatments or fails to absorb radioiodine.
- Eligible participants will continue on the standard thyroid hormone suppression therapy and begin receiving valproic acid for a total of 10 weeks. Participants will keep a study diary to record doses and side effects, and will have regular clinic visits to provide blood samples and receive additional valproic acid.
- After 10 weeks, participants will have a Thyrogen scan to measure radioiodine uptake after valproic acid therapy. Tumor biopsies and blood samples will be taken at this time.
- If there is increased radioiodine uptake on the scan, participants will have additional radioiodine therapy.
- If there is no increased uptake on the scan, participants will continue on valproic acid for 7 more weeks. After 16 total weeks of treatment, additional blood samples and scans will be taken. Participants may continue to take valproic acid if the thyroid cancer appears to be responding to the treatment.
- Follow-up visits will be scheduled at 3, 6, 9 (for patients continuing on valproic acid only), and 12 months.
Thyroid Neoplasm
Drug: Valproic Acid
Drug: Liothyronine Sodium
Phase 2
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Non-Randomized
Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Open Label
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|A Phase II Trial of Valproic Acid in Patients With Advanced Thyroid Cancers of Follicular Origin
- To determine if valproic acid will inhibit thyroid cancer growth, as evidenced by a decrease in thyroglobulin level, and tumor size. [ Time Frame: End of Treatment ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
- To determine if valproic acid therapy will induce differentiation of and therefore increase uptake of radioactive iodine by the tumor cells. To determine the effect of valproic acid on differentiation markers. [ Time Frame: 5 years ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
|Study Start Date:
|January 2010
|Study Completion Date:
|April 2016
|Primary Completion Date:
|September 2015 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
Experimental: A
Phase I
Drug: Valproic Acid
Week 1:
(Days 1-3): Valproic acid - 500 mg every evening (Day 4-7): Valproic acid - 500 mg twice daily (morning and evening) Weeks 2 through 10: Valproic acid 500 mg every morning and 1000 mg every evening
Active Comparator: B1
Phase 2 Schedule 1 (increased radioiodine uptake on Thyrogen scan)
Drug: Valproic Acid
Drug: Liothyronine Sodium
Week 1:
(Days 1-3): Valproic acid - 500 mg every evening (Day 4-7): Valproic acid - 500 mg twice daily (morning and evening) Weeks 2 through 10: Valproic acid 500 mg every morning and 1000 mg every evening
Patients who exhibit an increased radioiodine uptake on Thyrogen scan post valproic acid therapy at week 10. Begin Cytomel for 4 weeks (25 micrograms twice a day)
Active Comparator: B2
Phase 2 Schedule 2 (No increased radioiodine uptake on Thyrogen scan)
Drug: Valproic Acid
Week 1:
(Days 1-3): Valproic acid - 500 mg every evening (Day 4-7): Valproic acid - 500 mg twice daily (morning and evening) Weeks 2 through 10: Valproic acid 500 mg every morning and 1000 mg every evening
Detailed Description:
Patients who have advanced differentiated thyroid cancers (Stage IV) have a five-year survival of only 25%. Clinically this results in more aggressive growth, metastasis, decreased or loss of iodine uptake in the tumor, and tumors that may be refractory to conventional treatment: surgical resection, radioactive iodine treatment and thyroid hormone for Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) suppression.
In thyroid cancer, valproic acid, at clinically achievable concentrations, has an antiproliferative and differentiating effect.
We hypothesize that valproic acid may inhibit proliferation and induce differentiation in thyroid cancer cells so that 131-I may detect residual disease and be more effective for radioiodine ablation of thyroid cancer cells of follicular cell origin.
The primary goal of this study is to determine if valproic acid will have an antineoplastic and differentiation effect in patients with advanced and or metastatic thyroid cancer of follicular cell origin.
Unresectable advanced and/or poorly differentiated thyroid cancers of follicular cell origin (excluding anaplastic and medullary thyroid cancer) that have no uptake (less than 1%) on radioiodine scan or are unresponsive to radioiodine therapy.
Elevated serum thyroglobulin (Tg) level (greater than 100ng/ml on thyroid hormone; greater than 10ng/ml off thyroid hormone).
This will be an open label phase II study to assess the efficacy of valproic acid therapy as an antiproliferative and differentiation agent in patients with incurable differentiated thyroid cancer (unresponsive and/or radioiodine negative and unresectable).
Oral valproic acid will be administered to reach a therapeutic serum level (50 to 100 microgram/ml).
The number of patients to be enrolled is 25 with an interim analysis of response once 13 patients are evaluable for response. It is anticipated that five patients may be enrolled per year.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years to 100 Years (Adult, Senior)
|Genders Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
- Advanced/poorly differentiated thyroid cancers of follicular cell origin that have no uptake (less than 1%) on radioiodine scan or are unresponsive to radioiodine therapy. Unresponsiveness to radioiodine therapy is defined as a patient s thyroglobulin not falling to less than 2ng/ml within 6 months after previous radioiodine ablative treatment.
- Extensive (invasive) loco-regional tumor mass and/or metastatic spread, rendering patient inoperable.
- Thyroglobulin (Tg) levels greater than or equal to 100 ng/ml in the absence of Tg antibodies. Patients who are Tg-antibody (Tg-Ab) positive may be included despite a lower Tg level if they have detectable disease on cross sectional imaging. (The presence of Tg-Ab may lead to falsely low Tg levels and therefore render the Tg a less sensitive marker of disease. However, Tg-Ab has been shown to also act as a tumor marker, and will be used as an endpoint for the study in patients who are Tg-Ab positive.).
- Within 18 months of enrollment, patients must have had an RAI scan, showing no or therapeutically insignificant RAI uptake (less than or equal to 1%).
- Initial therapy must have included total/near-total thyroidectomy and RAI ablation therapy.
- Patients must have had no chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or biologic therapy for their malignancy in the month prior to treatment and must have recovered from all side effects of therapeutic and diagnostic interventions.
- Greater than or equal to 18 years of age.
- Must be able to understand and sign the Informed Consent Document.
- Clinical performance status of ECOG less than or equal to 1.
- Life expectancy of greater than three months.
- Women of childbearing potential must have a negative serum beta-HCG within 72 hours prior to study entry and must be willing to practice effective birth control to prevent pregnancy while receiving treatment and for three months after treatment is discontinued. All males of child fathering potential must also be willing to practice effective birth control.
- Laboratory results must be within the following parameters before entry:
- Absolute Neutrophil Count greater than 750 cells/mm(3)
- Hemoglobin greater than 8.0 gm/dl
- Platelet count greater than 75000/mm(3)
- Creatinine less tha 1.5 times ULN
- Total protein greater than 6.4.
- Total bilirubin should be less than 1.5 times ULN.
- AST (SGOT), ALT (SGPT) less than 1.5 times ULN.
- Amylase less than 1.5 times ULN
- Ammonia less than 1.5 times ULN
- Allergy to valproic acid.
- Current coexisting malignancy other than basal cell carcinoma.
Women of child-bearing potential who are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Valproic acid is a known teratogen, causing primary neural tube defects, facial abnormalities, and skeletal malformation; therefore pregnant women will be excluded. Additionally, patients that become pregnant while on study protocol will be discontinued immediately.
- Active systemic infections, coagulation disorders or other major medical illnesses.
- Patients taking tolbutamide, warfarin, zidovudine, benzodiazapines, clonazepam, diazepam.
- Seizure disorder.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01182285
|United States, Maryland
|National Institutes of Health Clinical Center, 9000 Rockville Pike
|Bethesda, Maryland, United States, 20892
|Principal Investigator:
|Electron Kebebew, M.D.
|National Cancer Institute (NCI)
|Responsible Party:
|National Cancer Institute (NCI)
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT01182285 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
|Study First Received:
|August 13, 2010
|Last Updated:
|April 29, 2016
|Health Authority:
|United States: Federal Government
Keywords provided by National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC):
Poorly Differentiated Thyroid Cancer
RAI Uptake
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Thyroid Diseases
Thyroid Neoplasms
Endocrine System Diseases
Endocrine Gland Neoplasms
Neoplasms by Site
Head and Neck Neoplasms
Valproic Acid
Enzyme Inhibitors
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
GABA Agents
Neurotransmitter Agents
Physiological Effects of Drugs
Antimanic Agents
Tranquilizing Agents
Central Nervous System Depressants
Psychotropic Drugs
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Re: JR lovers say goodbye to MPD this yr.
michaeljohn wrote:wolfgang wrote:racer1 wrote:" both Junior and Danica go away"
Wow wolfgang-- someone here who isn't a Danica fan is nothing new, but with that comment have to say Iam shocked to see that you aren't a JR fan either here at this JR Nation mini site of fans.
Oh, I like Junior ok, even if not nearly as I did his father, Harvick or a few others. Danica doesn't even have a top five yet-let alone win in her sophomore season. Gordon has a win and is leading the points, i'm not a Jeff fan but hey, he should be getting more attention than these two don't yah think?
The drivers we expect to do well like JJ, Kenseth, Stewart, heck even BK seem to be better interest to me, let alone the rookie battle.
RCR sucks and i'm impressed with Newman considering his position over there. Harvick never ran as good as he does here at SHR compared to the years at RCR. Joey is becoming a driver I didn't think i'd ever see while at Penske. Yep, a lot of news, but Jr. and Danica are the highlights? Don't think so.
AS much as you have a hot nut for the destruction of RCR, they do not suck, they have all three drivers in the top 18, SHR top driver 15th..
RCR has NO wins... SHR has three wins....
RCR's top guy is likely being the "Mule" to test new
ideas, chassis mods, engine tweaks and such.
So, the positioning of these drivers, though important,
does not reveal the whole story.
I bet SHR has three cars in the chase...... RCR... If Lucky..... One.
RCR has one major talent, and he gets the next best treatment.
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Earth-like rock found on Mars
Volcanic rock, called a mugearite, ulike any other on the Red Planet
An Oregon State University professor is among the first scientists to analyze a rock from Mars that might provide some new insight into the red planet.
The pyramid-shaped volcanic rock, called a mugearite, was analyzed by the Mars Science Laboratory team with a pair of chemical instruments aboard the Curiosity rover.
The scientists stated the rock is unlike any other Martian igneous rock ever discovered.
However, it is similar to mugearites found on Earth, typically on ocean islands and in continental rifts.
Martin Fisk, an OSU marine geologist and professor at the school's College of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences, said the process that forms these kinds of rocks often suggests the presence of water deep below the surface.
Fisk is the co-author of a report on the rock included in the journal Science, along with two other papers about the soils on mars.
While this potential evidence for water deep beneath the surface of Mars isn't ironclad, the scientists said it adds to the growing body of studies pointing to the presence of water on Mars, an ingredient necessary for life.
"The rock is significant in another way," Fisk said. "It implies that the interior of Mars is composed of areas with different compositions; it is not well mixed. Perhaps Mars never got homogenized the way Earth has through its plate tectonics and convection processes."
The rock has been dubbed "Jake_M," after jet propulsion laboratory engineer Jake Matijevic.
In another study, scientists examined the soil diversity and hydration of Gale Crater using a ChemCam laser instrument.
They found hydrogen in all of the sites sampled, suggesting water, as well as the likely presence of sulphates.
Mars was thought to have three stages -- an early phase with lots of water, an evaporation phase when the water disappeared leaving behind sulphate salts, and a third phase when the surface soils dried out and oxidized -- creating the planet's red hue.


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The Tragic Life And Death Of Country Star Mindy McCready
Her career ruined by drug addiction, bad relationships, and legal problems, this week's issue of PEOPLE examines the tragic life and troubled end of Nashville singer Mindy McCready, 37, who took her own life just five weeks after the mysterious death of her boyfriend, songwriter David Wilson, 34. Alone and adrift, McCready seemed to have little concept of time in the blurry month following the apparent suicide of Wilson on Jan. 13 at the lakefront home they shared in quiet Heber Springs, Arkansas.
"She would call you at 2 in the morning and then would call you 20 minutes later and act like she hadn't spoken to you in a week," says a friend of the long-troubled country singer, who had left a court-ordered rehab facility after just one day on Feb. 7. She didn't talk much about her two sons, 10-month-old Zayne and 6-year-old Zander – both boys had been placed in foster care when she was admitted for treatment – because the subject brought her to tears. Upset over speculation about her role in Wilson's death, McCready had been spending her days sleeping and her nights drinking and was screaming "about everything," according to a Feb. 6 petition filed by her father, Tim, to have her committed to rehab. But even as her world imploded, McCready sounded resolutely hopeful after watching the Feb. 10 Grammy Awards. Recalls a friend: "She said, 'I'll be there next year. That's a promise.'"
McCready's suicide marked a brutal end for a singer who had once been among Nashville's brightest stars before a toxic downward spiral of reckless relationships, arrests, addiction, and family fights played out publicly for nearly a decade. The news of her death left many who had known her "saddened but not surprised," as her former fiancé, actor Dean Cain, tells PEOPLE. "My first thought was of those boys who have been left, it's just tragic. This is a woman who had so much talent and just self-destructed."
A once-vivacious beauty whose big voice matched her outsize confidence, McCready had fallen so far into the abyss that when local law enforcement arrived at her house on Feb. 17 after neighbors heard gunshots, they encountered a harrowing scene. "Food was out, it smelled really bad, the dog had pooped everywhere on the floor," says a police source. "[McCready] was filthy. The TV was on; everything was a mess. The bed wasn't made – it was just a bare mattress. The kitchen counter, nightstand and bathroom were full of prescription pills."
Her music manager, Stan Moress, tells PEOPLE, "I think she had some emotional scars from her childhood, and she had a tumultuous relationship with her mother." Her longtime friend, Jimmy Nichols, adds, "She didn't know honesty could come with love." Her erratic behavior also affected her work. Once when she was invited to attend a benefit dinner in New York City with Kenny Chesney, "it was a big opportunity," recalls Joe Galante, then the head of RCA Nashville. "I said we'd meet in the bar of our hotel, and this big guy comes walking in to meet Mindy, and I said to Kenny, 'Who is that?' And he said, 'It's Roger Clemens, the pitcher.' There was clearly something going on between them. I was thinking, 'Where are your priorities? We don't have time for this!'"
In between arrests, suicide attempts, and rehab stays, McCready would resolve to start over. "I've done things that are completely stupid and wrong," she said in 2010. "But I wasn't crazy. I was doing crazy things. I was just really empty and searching for anything to latch onto."
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Josh Groban's Biggest Pet Peeve: "Parents On The Internet"
The new issue of People magazine is on newsstands everywhere now.


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Archive for April 2012
30 April, 2012
At last, a member of the judiciary has broken ranks to warn of a social disaster that has taken place on the courts' own watch.
Published in: Daily Mail
26 April, 2012
To judge from what we are reading and hearing almost every day at the moment, it would seem Britain is in the throes of a war of religion. A war, that is, between religion and atheism.
Published in: Standpoint
24 April, 2012
The great grand-daddy of the man-made global warming scam, the fifth horseman of the eco-apocalypse James Lovelock, has now recanted. Well, sort of. Don't get too excited.
Published in: Daily Mail
23 April, 2012
As any responsible parent knows, the internet has introduced a vile new hazard into the upbringing of children.
Published in: Daily Mail
22 April, 2012
In the event, Denmark pulled back from the brink. Following my piece here a few days ago about the witch-hunt against the President of the Danish Free Press society Lars Hedegaard, the Danish Supreme Court ruled last Friday that he was not guilty after all of hate speech and racism – the second time he has been acquitted of this charge in a roller-coaster of a case which has stained Denmark's reputation for justice, free speech and common-sense.
Published in: Daily Mail
17 April, 2012
In decadent Europe, freedom of speech is dying. Loudly trumpeted as a 'human right' for any attacks on America, Israel, Christians or on the core values of the west, it is swiftly transformed into 'hate speech' and the shutters are slammed down on the speaker whenever Islam is in the frame.
Published in: Daily Mail
16 April, 2012
The sound of ministerial retreat is once again loud in the land. It appears that in the face of gathering outrage, the Government is rethinking its Budget proposal to cap tax relief on charitable donations.
Published in: Daily Mail
10 April, 2012
A poll of voters in the south London borough of Bromley, taken by the Times (£) to gauge support for Labour's Ken Livingstone and the Conservatives' Boris Johnson in the London Mayoral contest, is fascinating – not just for what those polled were saying about the two candidates but also about the Tory Prime Minister, David Cameron.
Published in: Daily Mail
9 April, 2012
The triumphant grin said it all. When Trenton Oldfield was pulled out of the Thames and arrested after he deliberately swam into the path of the Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race in order to halt it, he knew he had achieved his aim.
Published in: Daily Mail
2 April, 2012
The general response to George Galloway's sensational victory in the Bradford West by-election has missed the point by a mile.
Published in: Daily Mail
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Picking up some momentum
By Andrew Davis
Staff Writer
Buckhannon-Upshur picked up some momentum heading into next week's sectional tournament play with a 9-1 win over Elkins Thursday in Big 10 Conference action at Elkins Middle School.
The Bucs improved to 14-11 on the season, while the Tigers dropped to 6-13.
Megan Williams earned the win for B-U, working all five innings. She allowed one run on three hits, walked one and struck out two.
Michaela Lewis-Lambert was tagged with the loss, surrendering nine runs on 12 hits, fanning two and walking one.
Brooklyn Waddell led the Bucs at the dish, collecting three hits and scoring three runs. Claire Linger also had three hits, while Williams, Casey Frederick and Shadie Studer added two safeties each.
"We took advantage of their mistakes," B-U coach Tom Hasbrouck said. "I thought Megan pitched well, especially late in the game."
Katy Reed accounted for the lone run for Elkins as her sacrifice fly plated Abby Fincham.
Kelsi Trippett, Amy Fincham and Lewis-Lambert had the hits for the Tigers, who honored their seniors before the game.
Both teams will be in action today as Elkins hosts sectional rival Hampshire at 3 p.m. for a doubleheader and the Bucs will entertain Preston at 4:30 p.m. for a twin-bill.
East Hardy 10, Martinsburg 0
BAKER – Jodie Funkhouser pitched four scoreless innings to lead East Hardy past Martinsburg 10-0 Thursday in non-conference action.
Funkhouser gave up just one hit, walked one and struck out eight for the Cougars (14-7).
Casey Showman had two hits and an RBI for East Hardy. Jade Foltz and Sarah Liller added RBIs.
Destiney Filey took the loss for the Bulldogs in four innings of work.
She gave up five earned runs on eight hits, walked two and struck out two.
Sabrina Fox had the lone safety for visiting Martinsburg.
East Hardy will visit Washington at 5 p.m. today for a doubleheader.
Middle school
Elkins 11, B-U 7
TENNERTON – Haley Collett had four hits to lead Elkins past Buckhannon-Upshur 11-7 Thursday in middle school action.
Collett also had two triples for the Hornets (10-2).
Susan Riggleman, Michella Young, Bailey Young and Abby Collett had two hits. Sierra Poling added a triple.
Korri Evans picked up the win for Elkins.
McKinley Gaudet took the loss for the Bucs, while Cassie Avery and Hannah McClung had two hits each for B-U.
Elkins will host East Fairmont at 7 p.m. today.


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Mark A Underwood, M.A.S., M.D.
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Caring for a premature or sick newborn requires a team of dedicated professionals. I love working with parents, nurses, pharmacists, respiratory therapists, dietitians, social workers, and specialists to provide the very best care for these fragile little guys.
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Underwood MA, Kalanetra KM, Bokulich NA, Mirmiran M, Barile D, Tancredi DJ, German JB, Lebrilla CB, Mills DA. Prebiotic oligosaccharides in premature infants. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2014 Mar;58(3):352-60.
Smilowitz JT, Gho DS, Mirmiran M, German JB, Underwood MA. Rapid Measurement of Human Milk Macronutrients in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit: Accuracy and Precision of Fourier Transform Mid-Infrared Spectroscopy. J Hum Lact. 2014 Jan 14.
Underwood MA, Kalanetra KM, Bokulich NA, Lewis ZT, Mirmiran M, Tancredi DJ, Mills DA. A comparison of two probiotic strains of bifidobacteria in premature infants. J Pediatr. 2013 Dec;163(6):1585-1591.
Dvorak K, Coursodon-Boyiddle CF, Snarrenberg CL, Kananurak A, Underwood MA, Dvorak B. Helicobacter hepaticus increases intestinal injury in a rat model of necrotizing enterocolitis. Am J Physiol Gastrointest Liver Physiol. 2013 Oct 15;305(8):G585-92.
Scoble JA, Underwood MA. Whole blood polymerase chain reaction in a neonate with disseminated herpes simplex virus infection and liver failure. AJP Rep. 2013 Oct;3(2):67-70.
De Leoz ML, Lebrilla CB, Underwood MA. Response to letter to the editor regarding "A quantitative and comprehensive method to analyze human milk oligosaccharide structures in the urine and feces of infants". Anal Bioanal Chem. 2013 Sep;405(24):7899-900.
Bokulich NA, Mills DA, Underwood MA. Surface microbes in the neonatal intensive care unit: changes with routine cleaning and over time. J Clin Microbiol. 2013 Aug;51(8):2617-24.
Lewis ZT, Bokulich NA, Kalanetra KM, Ruiz-Moyano S, Underwood MA, Mills DA. Use of bifidobacterial specific terminal restriction fragment length polymorphisms to complement next generation sequence profiling of infant gut communities. Anaerobe. 2013 Feb;19:62-9.
McElroy SJ, Underwood MA, Sherman MP. Paneth cells and necrotizing enterocolitis: a novel hypothesis for disease pathogenesis. Neonatology. 2013;103(1):10-20.


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Sorry, But You Can't Have Guns Because They Frighten Josh Marshall
Over at TPM, Josh Marshall wrote a humiliating, unmanly screed about how guns frighten him. It's actually kind of pathetic.
I've been thinking of writing some version of this post since the days immediately after the Newtown shootings. It overlaps with but is distinct from the division between people who are pro-gun or anti-gun or pro-gun control or anti-gun control. Before you even get to these political positions, you start with a more basic difference of identity and experience: gun people and non-gun people.
So let me introduce myself. I'm a non-gun person. And I think I'm speaking for a lot of people.
…Well, I want to be part of this debate too. I'm not a gun owner and, as I think as is the case for the more than half the people in the country who also aren't gun owners, that means that for me guns are alien. And I have my own set of rights not to have gun culture run roughshod over me.
…I've never owned a gun. I've never shot a gun. (I'm not including the bb guns I shot a few times as a kid.) Once about ten years ago, my friend John Judis and I were talking and decided it would probably be educational for us as reporters and just fun to go to a firing range and do some shooting. For whatever reason it never happened.
…More than this, I come from a culture where guns are not so much feared as alien, as I said. I don't own one. I don't think many people I know have one. It would scare me to have one in my home for a lot of reasons. Not least of which because I have two wonderful beyond belief little boys and accidents happen and I know that firearms in the home are most likely to kill their owners or their families. People have accidents. They get depressed. They get angry.
In the current rhetorical climate people seem not to want to say: I think guns are kind of scary and don't want to be around them.
…That frightens me. I don't want to have those in my home. I don't particularly want to be around people who are carrying. Cops, I don't mind. They're trained, under an organized system and supposed to use them for a specific purpose. But do I want to have people carrying firearms out and about where I live my life – at the store, the restaurant, at my kid's playground? No, the whole idea is alien and frankly scary. Because remember, guns are extremely efficient tools for killing people and people get weird and do stupid things.
…But even if it was possible that we could be just as safe with everyone armed as no one armed, I'd still want no one armed. Not at my coffee shop or on the highway or wherever. Because I don't want to carry a gun. And I don't want to be around armed people.
…I wrote back at more length. But at this point I was already starting to see red. I don't pretend that AA is representative. But it captured a mentality that does seem pervasive among many more determined gun rights advocates – basically that us non-gun people need to be held down as it were and made to learn that it's okay being around people carrying loaded weapons.
Well, I don't want to learn. That doesn't work where I live – geographically or metaphorically.
So, to the non-crazy gun owners (who I know make up the vast majority of gun owners), I've put out my experience and my take. Now I'm ready to talk.
Sorry, but you'll need to give up your 2nd Amendment Rights because Josh Marshall wets himself every time he looks at a gun. So, if there are people who are scared of what someone might say, do we have to get rid of the First Amendment? How many of our Constitutional Rights are supposed to go away because they make liberals uncomfortable? Oh, and what a sacrifice it is for Josh Marshall to sa, "Get rid of those guns" when he would probably break into tears if he had to pick one up.
Isn't it intriguing how often conservatives have to put up with things that offend them. Don't like gay marriage? Too bad. Sick of liberalism being pushed in schools? Oh, well. Would you like to read a newspaper or watch television without having liberal values forced upon you? You've out of luck, buddy. But the moment some liberal is afraid, upset, or offended, the whole world is supposed to stop until he feels better.
Well, not this time because according to the Constitution of the United States, this is a country that will always have "gun people" — and thank God we do.
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From: STATE SUPERINTENDENT
Sent: Friday, November 08, 2002 3:39 PM
To: 'District Superintendents, ROEs, Directors of Special Education'
Subject: Weekly Message from State Superintendent Robert Schiller 11-8-02
Good afternoon. At our meeting on Wednesday, November 6, the members of the Assessment and Accountability Task Force came to consensus on a draft of a proposed framework for state assessment. We now turn to you to ask for your input on this proposal.
The actual document is located at http://www.isbe.net/aatf/pdf/assessprop.pdf and is featured on the front page of our website at www.isbe.net . We would like to receive your input by December 6 so we can review it at our next meeting. Please email your comments to firstname.lastname@example.com. You can also address them to the Assessment and Accountability Task Force and fax them to 217/524-4928, or mail them to ISBE, 100 North First Street, Springfield, IL 62777-0001.
Upcoming Hearing and Meetings. The Task Force has scheduled an additional public hearing December 2 in Galesburg at the High School Media Center, 1135 West Fremont Street. The full Task Force is scheduled to meet December 10 from 10:00 A. M. to 3:00 P.M. in Naperville at the North Central Regional Education Laboratory, 1120 East Diehl Road. Additional meetings will be scheduled as needed to complete the recommendations in time for the General Assembly to consider them during the session that begins in January.
In today's message:
Requests received for local superintendent salaries
Illinois schools selected for "Following the Leaders"
Illinois Alternate Assessment information goes online
ISBE approves emergency loan for Hazel Crest 152 ½
American Education Week resources available from NEA
Referenda fare poorly November 5
Requests received for local superintendent salaries
Some newspaper reporters have made their annual fall request for a list of local superintendent salaries. As you know, the newspapers typically rank them highest to lowest for their stories.
On Tuesday morning, November 12, we will email you a secure web address and password so you can see the data before the reporters receive it. We will be releasing the data -- which is subject to FOIA -- to reporters who submit requests starting at 8 a.m. on Friday, November 15. We will issue the same caveats as in the past regarding the definition of "salary" and the effects of pre-retirement salary increases. If you have questions about the figures, contact Steve Scaife at 217/782-3950 or email@example.com.
Illinois schools selected for "Following the Leaders"
Nine Illinois schools have been selected to participate in the federally funded "Following the Leaders" project: Leepertown Elementary District 175 (Bureau County); the elementary, jr. high and high schools in Virginia District 64 (Cass County); and Rock Island District 41's Lincoln Elementary, Longfellow Elementary, Thurgood Marshall Learning Center, Washington Jr. High and Edison Jr. High (Rock Island County).
Following the Leaders is an initiative funded by the U.S. Department of Education to provide schools with direct services - including teacher training and online support - to help them meet the requirements of the new federal No Child Left Behind Act. More information about the program is available at http://www.isbe.net/news/2002/nov7-02.htm.
Illinois Alternate Assessment information goes online
Teachers, parents and the public now have an online resource for information about the state test for students with disabilities. The information is available at <http://www.isbe.net/assessment/IAA.htm>.
The Illinois Alternate Assessment (IAA) is the state's tool for measuring the progress made by students whose disabilities make participation in the regular state assessments inappropriate. Rather than the standard pencil-and-paper format, the IAA uses a portfolio of student work collected over the course of the school year. The IAA assesses the same subject areas as the regular assessments do for students in the same grade.
The site includes general information on the IAA, information to help parents interpret their children's scores and schedules for workshops to help teachers administer the test more effectively.
ISBE approves emergency grant for Hazel Crest 152 ½
ISBE has approved an emergency grant for Hazel Crest School District 152 ½ that will enable the district to fund short-term payroll expenses while the district's Financial Oversight Panel completes a financial analysis and makes recommendations for achieving a long-term solution.
The $283,000 emergency grant is the maximum the district can be given without specific legislative action, yet it will only get the district through payrolls that are due in November. It will still run out of money before the end of the month.
In the meantime, the Financial Oversight panel is conducting further analyses and will make recommendations for achieving a long-term financial solution that can be considered by the General Assembly during the veto session later this month. For additional information about the grant, go to
Also check out the Education Week story about Hazel Crest and financial difficulties in other Illinois school districts at http://www.edweek.org/ew/ewstory.cfm?slug=10illinois.h22
American Education Week resources available from NEA
"Making Public Schools Great for Every Child" is the them of American Education Week, November 17-22. The National Education Association, a major advocate for commemorating the week, has curriculum resources and other materials for schools and communities at http://www.nea.org/aew/.
Referenda fare poorly November 5
Voters passed just over 20% of school district tax referenda at the November 5th election. This is the lowest passage rate for tax referenda since the 1996-97 school year. These results are very discouraging and certainly reinforce the need for overhauling the way education is financed. Bond referenda fared better as 13 out of 26 received voter approval. Unofficial results from November 5: http://www.isbe.net/pdf/schoolref.pdf.
For a historical view of results: http://www.isbe.net/pdf/taxref.pdf.
Robert Schiller
State Superintendent
of Education


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2008 is the year in which the Hotel Tivoli Jardim reopens with new bright and contemporary decoration where the lines are based on fresh and natural themes. This unexpected oasis in the centre of Lisbon meets the most demanding of tastes with new rooms and exceptional facilities for both business and pleasure. The new colours are warm and comfortable but with a balance which creates soothing and restful settings. Totally remodelled, this welcoming 4 star hotel in the capital continues to benefit from access to the areas it shares with the neighbouring Hotel Tivoli Lisboa.


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Cycling Cap Tutorial
Cycling Cap Tutorial from Paul Overton on Vimeo.
Yes, it's finally here. But first, before you watch it, a warning. It was about 105 degrees in the studio when I filmed this, therefore, I am totally out of my mind during the whole thing. Also, there are ZERO production values in this tute. I'm drowning at my real job at the moment and decided to skip the fancy titles and music in favor of just getting the information out there. Also, it's epically long at just under 23 minutes. That's not to say that the information isn't good. I think I covered everything pretty well. Finally, if you're an experienced stitcher, you can probably skip the tute all together, download the pattern and just get on with it. Resources below...
Download Hat Pattern Here.
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Who needs to see the sweat on your face when one can see it dripping all over the table?ReplyDelete
Seriously, great tutorial. You've inspired me to bust out my dusty sewing machine.
Hell, now you've made me want to buy a used sewing machine!ReplyDelete
Great post
Thank you!! I'm looking forward to trying this one :)ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 17, 2010 at 3:01 AM
there is something so wholesome about men who sew - love you paul!ReplyDelete
- PioneerthirteenJuly 20, 2010 at 11:31 AM
Yogurt tubs are awesome to use for the brim. They already have the perfect bill curve. Thanks for posting the tutorial. This is gonna be awesome!ReplyDelete
Hooray! I made my first cycling cap with your help!ReplyDelete
I used the brim from Panda Face's pattern and used the plastic cover from a design folder for the insert.
Your commitment to making this and WEARING a hat in 105 weather blows me away. Thank you so much for this and all the detail in the tutorial! I'll be linking. "I just happen to own a sewing machine and use it to make stuff." LOVE that!ReplyDelete
Rachel - Thanks! It's always nice when one of my things is "one pretty thing". I appreciate it!:-)ReplyDelete
Well Mr Dude! Nice cap. Thanks for taking the time to share- even in the heat. I'll be making a couple soon and crediting back to you!ReplyDelete
Thanks, Connie!ReplyDelete
No dinging,ReplyDelete
Great job from a sewing guy that used to fix parachutes, and also loves cycling,
Thanks! I've do it, and I like it very much!!ReplyDelete
I've modify the brim.
you can see it here http://www.iknit.it/cappellino-da-ciclista/
Cheers Lizzie
Thanks so much for this. Not knowing anything about sewing, this is just what I needed to interpret the pattern.ReplyDelete
Dave - Great! Glad it helped. Thanks for the comment!ReplyDelete
Dave- thanks for the video! Very helpful. The only question I have is regarding sewing in the trim inside the cap. It looks as if you keep the pins in while you sew it in place, and I just don't understand how that works without sewing over the pins (very dangerous when using a machine). It worked out fine for me to pull them out as I went, but I was just curious about what you did. Thanks so much- my first cap was successful enough to wear, and I'm sure I'll just get better!ReplyDelete
Allison - I've been sewing right over pins for years with no deleterious effects whatsoever. Why exactly is it dangerous? Broken needles? Barely ever happens.ReplyDelete
Your tutorial was just the thing for me to modify my brim. I was having a terrible time trying to figure it out and you made it look easy! Thanks!ReplyDelete
WAB1234 - Glad it helped! Got pictures?ReplyDelete
Hey Paul, great tutorial. Just a heads up. The link for the patterns is no longer valid.ReplyDelete
War-Pig - Pattern is back up!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 2, 2011 at 8:40 PM
Delightful! My husband and son are competitive cyclists and will thoroughly enjoy these. The yogurt container is a wonderful idea. My only "but" would be...DON'T cut toward your hand with the rotary cutter! DFJP in Calgary, AlbertaReplyDelete
Anonymous - Ah, but you see, I am a professional, meaning I can cut whichever way I please. That is, as long as my Mom isn't in the room. :-)ReplyDelete
Thanks, it was a fun, quick project for Thing- A- Day 2011. I think I'll make another one and line it.ReplyDelete
akasha - Nicely done!ReplyDelete
Great tutorial- thanks! I made this for my husband only I lined it. You can see it here: http://www.facebook.com/WoolyBabyReplyDelete
Nice job! Thanks for sending the pic. It's always great to know that people are having success in using the tutorials. I appreciate you taking the time...and NICE work!
Ok I'm going to ding you on a few of your sewing skills ;)ReplyDelete
When you start a seam. Sew 2-3 stitches, then stitch backwards 2-3 stitches, then continue forward. This is called 'backstitching' which will lock your seam and it won't open up over time. On some of the seams it isn't necessary but its good practice to always do it.
When you sewed the beak on to the hat, that seam would be called an 'edge' stitch. To keep it uniform, continue that edge stitch all the way around the hat. If you have a 'blind hemmer' foot for your machine it makes it MUCH easier to do a uniform edge stitch.
Other than those points, well done man! I'm an electrician so I can understand where you're coming from but I've been sewing longer than I've been in construction ha!
and to the comment above about sewing over pins. I've been sewing over pins for a long time. I usually take them out as I'm sewing along. I have though hit the pin with the machine needle dead on and it bent the crap out of the pin lol.ReplyDelete
I wouldn't consider it 'dangerous' but it can cause problems if you send the pin into the bobbin area.
- AnonymousMay 30, 2012 at 8:30 PM
i'm getting puckering at the very top of the cap. Think: condom tip. Anyone have any suggestions as to how to eliminate it?ReplyDelete
- AnonymousAugust 8, 2012 at 8:14 PM
great video - I just made one for a friend leaving on a personal bike tour - 2 things came up - didn't plan on the twill piece due to no pattern, didn't have enough of the material so improvised, and then had to redo the elastic. How do you easily size the piece of elastic? The cap was made for a woman with a smaller head. On the next one the elastic will have to extend into the two side panels. Also, we need to shorten the length of the sides for the smaller head. Great job with the video, cap came out pretty darn good for a first try. Thanks for your efforts in the sweltering heat. Much appreciated.ReplyDelete
Hey Paul,ReplyDelete
Just a quick question before getting to this project... in using the yogurt container as a brim is it possible to flip the brim up like a your average cycling cap? Just wondering if the plastic is thin enough to be flipped up or if it's too rigid and will flip itself back down, haha. I suppose I could always root around and try to find a thinner or softer plastic. Thanks!
Jeff, You can totally flip it up. Works like a charm.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousNovember 26, 2012 at 8:39 AM
Great tutorial!ReplyDelete
My fingers are itching to get this project started at home but i'm a microsoft fool and can't open your pattern.
Could you give instructions on how to make my own pattern.


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October 2, 2013 —
SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — In the brief lifespan of the fall season, there soon arrives that moment of critical urgency that divides the diverging road of potential future success from that sultry path destined for the disappointment of no postseason play. For the Sullivan West football team, this past weekend's disappointing 51-14 road division loss to Millbrook makes this week's Friday night home-division encounter with Liberty that do-or-die moment of truth. Hoping to spoil the Blazers' inauguration of its new field this past weekend, Sullivan West was confident that it could upset Millbrook and put itself in the position of only needing to win either against Liberty or Tri-Valley to secure a postseason berth. Now the pressure is on in a game that will define the season for the Dawgs' (1-2, O-1 Class C Division II) season.
This will be the first league game for Liberty (2-2, 0-0 Class C Division II). The Indians, who bested Ellenville 41-30, are Sullivan West's greatest rival. Two years ago, the Westies prevented Liberty from reaching the playoffs with a 21-20 OT win. Last year, Sullivan West beat Liberty in a non-league game. Both teams made it to the playoffs, but both were beaten by O'Neill, which downed the Dawgs in the semifinal before garnering their second straight Class C crown with a win over Liberty in the championship game. Liberty had ousted Millbrook in the semifinals, and they will host the Blazers on October 12. The Indians know that a loss to Sullivan West would make that game against Millbrook 4-0 (2-0 Class C Division II) a do-or-die affair. Millbrook is looking to avenge last year's loss enroute to a playoff run they hope will yield a title. Sullivan West needed its 'A' game against mighty Millbrook, but instead the Bulldogs unveiled a series of miscues that turned the game into an early rout. Westie junior Andrew Stabbert was one of the bright spots of the otherwise gloomy affair, as he rushed for 193 yards on 26 carries and scored the Bulldogs' second touchdown, which came with under a minute to play in the game. He also recorded eight tackles, one fewer than defensive leader Zach O'Connor, who had scored the team's first TD on a 25-yard pass from quarterback Richard Shevak in the second quarter. Devin Mirch had eight tackles. Details of the sad outcome can be found in the tale "Inauguration Ball" on www.sportsinsightsny.com [1].
Eldred (1-3) recorded its first win of the season by downing winless Tri-Valley (0-4) 45-7. Julian Gottlieb had 14 carries for 164 yards and two TD's. Nik Dilles added one TD and had 120 yards on nine carries. Nick Warren scored three touchdowns. Roscoe/Livingston Manor/Downsville improved to 2-2 (2-0 Class D) with a 35-16 win over Pine Plains (0-4). Rob Taurino caught four passes for 178 yards and had two TDs. He also kicked five extra points. Collin Tallman returned a fumble for a TD and completed four of six passes for 155 yards and two TDs. Brad Dreher completed two of five passes for 103 yards and a TD. He rushed for 61 yards and Dylan Murphy had 59. Monticello (0-4) fell to Valley Central 37-6.
In boys soccer, Liberty remained undefeated at 7-0 with a 1-0 win over winless Sullivan West and a 2-1 Van Etten Tournament championship win over Fallsburg. In the consolation game, Eldred (4-3) defeated winless Monticello 3-0. Sullivan West also fell to Burke 4-0 earlier in the week. In girls soccer, Liberty capped off a big week with a Van Etten Tournament championship win 2-1 over Fallsburg. Two days prior, they edged Sullivan West 3-0 in OT (See the story on sportsinsightsny.com titled "Tribe Triumphs in OH-vertime!"). Liberty is now 4-3 (2-2 OCIAA) Sullivan West lost to O'Neill and fell to 2-8 (0-5 OCIAA). Livingston Manor got two wins against winless Tri-Valley, but fell to S.S Seward 5-1. The Lady Wildcats are now 5-3. In cross-country it was Monticello's Joe Klein and Camryn Johnson who were victorious at a meet in Liberty with times of 17:19 and 20:14 respectively. Sullivan West traveled to Tri-Valley on October 1 for an encounter between the local rivals.
For albums of photos visit www.sportsinsights.smugmug.com [2].


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The Basics of Portfolio Allocation
by Charles Rotblut, CFA
How you allocate your portfolio is the most important investment decision you will make. Both the asset classes you choose to invest in and the proportion of your portfolio allocated to each class will be the primary determinant as to whether you achieve your financial goals or not.
In this month's column, I explain what portfolio allocation is and give you basic starting points based on your risk tolerance.
What Is Portfolio Allocation?
Portfolio allocation encompasses the classes of assets included in a portfolio and the proportion of investment dollars assigned to each asset class. An asset class is a broad category of related securities. Asset classes include equities (stocks), fixed income bonds, commodities (gold, oil, etc.), real estate and alternative investments (venture capital, etc.). Within each asset class are various types of investments. For example, equities encompass individual stocks, stock options, stock-based mutual funds and stock-based exchange-traded funds ETFs. The key concept to remember is that an asset class is a broad category covering many types of assets.
Portfolio allocation involves determining what percentage of a portfolio should be allocated to each asset class. These decisions are based on when the money will be needed for withdrawal time and the size of the portfolio (wealth). An investor with a low risk tolerance (shorter period until the money will be withdrawn and lesser wealth) should follow a strategy that places a greater emphasis on income and capital preservation. An investor with a higher risk tolerance (a longer period until the money will be withdrawn and greater wealth) should follow a strategy focused more on increasing wealth.
Asset Classes and Diversification
Each asset class has its own, unique return profile. Equities are considered to be more of an aggressive type of asset because historically they have produced higher returns, but they have also encountered bigger fluctuations in value. Fixed income is considered to be more conservative, because bonds tend to pay a steady stream of income, fluctuate less in value and typically return an investors' money at a predetermined date. (However, no bond is guaranteed to return the amount invested.) Commodities and real estate often produce returns that are different than either stocks or bonds.
An allocation strategy seeks to use the characteristics of each asset class to help an investor reach his goal. For example, an investor with a low tolerance for risk may be primarily focused on preserving capital. As a result, he would allocate a greater proportion of his portfolio to bonds and other fixed-income investments. Conversely, an investor with a high risk tolerance will want a greater proportion of his portfolio allocated to equities.
In either case, investors should not allocate their portfolios solely to one single asset class, but rather to a combination of asset classes. The reason is that an investor should never have all of his eggs in one basket. A portfolio solely allocated to fixed income may not grow enough to keep up with the pace of inflation. This means the investor is at risk of losing purchasing power. (As inflation occurs, a dollar buys fewer goods, meaning it has less purchasing power.) A portfolio solely allocated to equities may be adversely affected by a bear market, such as the one we recently experienced. This puts the investor at risk of losing part of his wealth.
Diversification seeks to reduce this risk. By combining various asset classes, an investor increases the odds of having a portion of his portfolio allocated to the "right" asset class at the "right" time. In other words, as one asset class drops in value, another may rise. This is what happened during the recent bear market when stock prices fell, but the value of U.S. Treasuries increased.
Selecting Asset Classes
How do you know what asset class to be invested in? The answer depends on your risk tolerance and financial goals. A general rule of thumb is that the lower your risk tolerance, the greater the percentage of your portfolio that should be allocated to fixed income (particularly U.S. Treasuries and top-rated corporate bonds).
On AAII.com, we have model portfolio allocations for investors with high, moderate and low risk tolerances (visit www.aaii.com/asset-allocation). Investors with lower risk tolerances ("conservative") should consider allocating at least 50% of their portfolios to bonds and the remainder to stocks. Investors with higher risk tolerances ("aggressive") should consider allocating 70% of their portfolios to stocks and the remainder to fixed income.
Keep in mind that these are just benchmarks to use as a starting point. Your own financial plan may require a more conservative allocation (bigger percentage of fixed income) or a more aggressive allocation (bigger percentage of stocks). Furthermore, investors with long time horizons and higher risk tolerances may want to consider allocating a small percentage to real estate and commodities to provide additional diversification.
See the April 2010 AAII Journal for the first article in the Beginning Investor series, "How to Start."


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The holidays are right around the corner—and, by "holidays," I mean all the holy days between Thanksgiving and Epiphany—which means our churches are about to experience their semi-annual population boom. The Christmas 'n Easter Catholics, affectionately called Submarine Catholics by a friend of mine because they surface twice a year, will soon be flooding our churches—which can stress out the regular Mass-goers, who may be tempted to mutter curses while trying to find parking and seating....
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The Catechism of the Catholic Church explains holy days of obligation this way:
On Sundays and other holy days of obligation, the faithful are to refrain from engaging in work or activities that hinder the worship owed to God, the joy proper to the Lord's Day, the performance of the works of mercy, and the appropriate relaxation of mind and body.
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The hospital where I delivered has a weekly breastfeeding support group. You strip the baby down to a clean diaper and weigh the baby, then feed the baby and weigh again so you can see how much milk the baby got. (My daughter got exactly 2 oz today)
My baby was 6 lbs 7 oz at birth on 10-29-07. Due to some initial latching issues she went down to 5 lbs 12 oz in the hospital. She DID get back up to birth weight by 2 weeks.
Now at 9 weeks she is 8 lbs 13 oz (she was 8 lbs 15 oz after feeding). The LC at the support group said she is not gaining enough. My pediatrician said 1/2 to 1 oz per day is normal.
There have been several weeks where she has gained 6-8 oz per week. This past week she only gained 5. When I do the math and average she seems to be ok. Her 2 month appt is on Monday.
What do you all think? This LC always goes on and on about how cute the "fat" breastfed babies are in the group. My baby is alert, happy, and wets and soils the correct # of diapers.
When I do the math and say 6bs 7 oz from 7 weeks ago to now she is right at an oz a day or a little under.
Please let me know your thoughts. I am worried about my daughter. I am beginning to wonder if this breastfeeding support group is helping me or hurting me.


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Melting snow feeds a web of rushing rivers across Michigan's Upper Peninsula and creates more than 300 waterfalls. Springtime is prime time for waterfall viewing, so Michigan Travel Ideas editors compiled a list of some of the most impressive in the state.
Tahquamenon Falls – Paradise
At a remarkable 50 feet tall and 200 feet wide, the easily accessible Upper Tahquamenon Falls are the largest in Michigan. In fact, during spring, more than 50,000 gallons of water drop each second, putting the falls in the top five largest east of the Mississippi River. The low rumble you hear from the parking lot builds to a thundering roar along the short path. Arriving at the wooden observation deck, you'll see the reason for the nickname of Root Beer Falls (cedar tannins tinge the water brown) and feel a cool mist. Four miles downstream, the Lower Tahquamenon Falls split in two, with each half more than 100 feet wide and 22 feet tall. Rent a rowboat for a better look (and better photos) from the water. If you only get a chance to visit one waterfall this season, the Tahquamenon Falls are a definite must-see. For more information: 906/492-3415.
Spray Falls – Munising
Take a boat ride on Lake Superior to see Spray Falls plunge almost 70 feet over the Pictured Rocks cliffs. Hikers take the 2-mile-long North Country Trail to the remote falls. For more information: 906/387-3700.
Bond Falls – Haight
Park at the base of the falls and snap some incredible photographs from the viewing platforms along the 600-foot boardwalk. For more information: 906/353-6558.
Cascade Falls – Matchwood
Half the fun of this waterfall is exploring Porcupine Wilderness State Park on the way. Take the Valley Trail for a shorter hike, or if you're up for a challenge, Bluff Trail provides a more demanding climb. For more information: 906/884-2047.
Gorge Falls – Ironwood
Five striking waterfalls dot the Black River National Forest Scenic Byway on its way to Black River Harbor. Gorge Falls is one of the easiest to access, but even it has quite a few stairs to the overlook. For more information: 906/932-1330.


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Fisker Karma 10/28/12
Justin Bieber made a splash on his 18th birthday when he received a stylish new Fisker Karma from his manager on the Ellen DeGeneres Show. Ellen Show "And we wanted to make sure that when you're on the road, you're always looking environmentally friendly. (MUSIC) The Fisker Karma is a super-sleek luxury car that runs on both gas and electricity. And it sports a celebrity-style sticker price - nearly 108-thousand dollars. It's the most expensive car Consumer Reports has ever tested. But before testers could run it through the paces, the Fisker Karma broke down at the track and had to be towed away! Once testing got underway, it was clear this unique electric sports car does a lot well. The interior is beautiful, and the ride, handling, and braking performance are solid. But testers found some problems. Jon Linkov "Unfortunately, the controls here are a nightmare. In addition, acceleration isn't what you'd expect from a sports car." But how efficiently does this electric vehicle get you down the road? "When driving on electric power alone, you'll get the equivalent of 66 miles per gallon, but your range is only 38 miles. When driving on the gasoline engine alone, you'll get about 22 miles per gallon overall." You can do better. If you really want an electric vehicle - and no one's planning to get you one for your birthday - you may want to compromise on the "sporty" factor, and go for the Chevy Volt. It costs about 40-thousand dollars and it delivers the equivalent of 99 gallons on electric power and 32 miles per gallon on gas - much better than the Fisker Karma. "
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Kelsey Bilek: Lessons from an Aspiring Rubén Darío
I remember arriving at the Acahualinca Women's Center in June, meeting Silvia, the nurse, and being blown away by her openness and dedication to serve the people of Acahualinca. I remember meeting Maria Elena and being at a loss for words upon hearing her story; her fight to start the clinic and keep it running over the years. I arrived at the clinic, prepared to begin conducting research for my senior thesis and prepared to take on the work at the clinic. I was still unsure about the exact topic that I was planning on researching and specific work that I would be undertaking, but I was ready to face whatever challenges came down the road. In this small clinic situated in one of Managua's rougher neighborhoods, there was an entire group of women dedicated to giving the stigmatized a voice, the forgotten a name, and everyone the human right of leading a healthy life. It made me question what my own country was doing in the way of giving the underprivileged a voice and caring for their health, and I was excited to begin whatever it was that I would be doing in the clinic.
As the first day progressed, I remember being introduced to more of the women in the clinic, especially Raquel and Janet, who were the two health education and outreach promoters who would be supervising my work. After introducing me to the women in the clinic, they took me down the street to the Acahualinca Women´s Center Library next to the neighborhood preschool where I played with the children a little bit and talked to the teachers. They opened the library up and explained that when I wasn't conducting research, I would be supervising the library and assisting children with their homework in the afternoon. Although I did not know exactly what I would be doing before the job began, I hadn't expected that I would be working in the library down the street from the clinic for the summer. I was still excited to begin working, but slightly disgruntled to be apart from the clinic, where such independent and strong women were saving their community particularly in such a machismo/male dominated culture. I wanted to participate in their superwoman mission of saving the world through education and respect and wondered how I could channel the work of the women from the center into this small library down the road where I was working.
That afternoon many children came into the library asking for books and help with their homework. The preschool had closed earlier in the day and many of the students' older siblings who lived nearby came in to study and prepare projects that their teachers had assigned. I was surprised when one girl in particular came up and asked for a book of poems by Rubén Darío, a celebrated Nicaraguan poet and the "Prince of Spanish Literature." I was a little startled at the request, judging Darío's works to be slightly out of her age range and beyond her reading level. I found the book "Azul," which Darío began writing when he was 19 years old and handed it over. She left the library with the book, which I was unsure about, especially since it was my first day at work and people weren't supposed to take books without checking them out. I was caught in a dilemma, but stopped myself from chasing after the girl and demanding the book back, which I'm sure would have made an even more memorable first day. I was relieved about an hour later when the girl returned with the book and thanked me. I asked her what homework she had been working on and she responded "It's not homework, I just like to read poetry." She proceeded in reading to me her favorite poem that she had found, copied down carefully in her notebook.
After she had left in the afternoon I asked one of the preschool teachers about her, wondering about this young, aspiring Rubén Darío. Apparently the girl lived right around the corner from the library, which it seemed had changed her life since she had learned to read. She had left the preschool a few years ago, but had been a studious and motivated student the entire time she had been there. Apparently the teachers all missed her, but she still stopped by the library every day to read poetry or look up words in the dictionary. "This library has changed her life," the teacher told me. It was a quiet place for her complete her homework, it was an archive of literature for her to explore, it provided her with an opportunity to grow and learn in ways that other students did not have, especially just around the corner from their houses. "She's definitely going somewhere in life," the professor said, and whether she was talking about just around the corner in Acahualinca or on the other side of the world, I knew that the professor was right.
After working at the Acahualinca Library for the summer I realized that the idea of health that the clinic supports is more than physical wellbeing. It's even more than feeling respected and cared for, which I felt that the Acahualinca Women's Center strives to deliver to all of its patients. I learned that opportunity and education are necessary for a healthy life as well, and the library provides the children in the community with just that. It gives them space to not only complete their homework with books for support, but also a space to read for pleasure, expand their interests, and grow. I sought to help the students who came into the library with homework or to find a book of poems to read, but I ended up growing and learning with them. As they learned about word structure, culture, biology, or whatever they were studying, I became aware about how drastically the smallest resources and opportunities can empower a community. While the women at the Acahulainca Women´s Center opened my eyes to the power of respect in maintaining the health of a community, working at the connected Acahualinca Library taught me the importance of opportunity and education in creating and supporting community health.


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When moving into a new home you are likely to have a bunch of questions. Who better to ask than the people that previously lived there? Take a look at some questions you should ask your new home's previous owners before moving in.
Has the value increased? Ask the previous owners how much the property value has increased or decreased since they've moved in. Also ask them how long they've lived there.
What's the energy bill? You need to know how much to budget for the heating and cooling of your house. Ask the previous owners how much their average monthly energy bill was.
What regular, routine maintenance did they perform on the house? Ask the owners how frequently the house needs to be painted, how old the appliances are (including the HVAC system) and if there are any recurring maintenance issues.
How sound is the home's structure? Ask if the house ever floods, how old the roof is, and if there are any ongoing plumbing or electrical problems. This will let you know if you need to prepare for any pricey repairs in the near future.
How's the neighborhood? Ask the previous owners about your soon-to-be neighbors. Are there any issues you need to know about? How many kids are in the area? Is there a park nearby? What are the schools like? Are there any noise issues, like airplanes or trains you should be aware of?


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Brent A. GageBrent A. Gage
Associate Director of Admissions
Brent has re-engineered UNL's undergraduate application data entry and transcript review procedures. As a result, the average length of time a prospective student has to wait for an admission letter has been reduced from four weeks in the year 2000 to six days – even during peak periods. Brent has also played an important leadership role through his service as chairman of the Policies and Practices Committee of AACRAO, the national organization for college admissions professionals. And, he just earned his Ph.D. from Indiana State University.
Pictured: Pictured: Chancellor Harvey Perlman; Regent Brett Chloupek; wife, Andrea Gage; Brent gage; and Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs, Jim Griesen


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so I noticed people are listing spotify premium subscriptions on ebay like this:
but that is nearly 90% off. Seems too good to be true, and the fact that the account is "renewed" every month makes me feel like they might just be buying people 1 month accounts/free trials, and then failing to renew after 30 days essentially screwing them over...
What do you guys think?
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This was done using bots that let people try tons of numbers until they found one that worked. Once they had numbers to use, they would enter your info into the Telia website along with the phone number of some legit customer. That legit customer was now paying for your subscription to Spotify.
If it looks like a duck, quacks like a duck...
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PRINCESS ANNE, MD - (Sept. 14, 2011) - The formation of renewable energy development company was announced today before the start of a Mid-Atlantic Wind Energy Institute forum at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore.
Eastern Shore Energy LLC will focus on creating renewable energy projects with an emphasis on harnessing wind power at multiple sites in Somerset and Worcester counties. The new company is looking to build several systems capable of generating 100 to 150 megawatts not only from wind but also solar and biomass projects.
The regional initiative is the result of a partnership between the Maryland Hawk Corporation, (a non-profit affiliate of the university) and National Renewable Solutions LLC of Minneapolis, Min., an affiliate of National Wind LLC.
"The launch of Eastern Shore Energy represents the culmination of UMES' recent efforts to promote the development of renewable energy production within our region," said Dr. Ronald Forsythe, UMES' vice president of technology and commercialization.
UMES committed to sponsoring a 2-megawatt solar panel project on campus two years ago, Forsythe said, "and we have been seeking to continue the effort to support renewable energy development ever since."
"We believe the community-ownership development model favored by National Renewable Solutions will create the greatest economic value for our region, as well as foster continuing educational benefits for UMES students," Forsythe said.
"It's what a land-grant university in the 21st century should be doing," he said.
Eastern Shore Energy LLC currently is studying the feasibility of three wind projects within the two Lower Shore counties and expects to identify additional sites over the next several months.
"We believe the current sites offer the opportunity for the first 30-to-60 megawatts of wind development potential within these two counties, said Patrick Pelstring, president of National Renewable Solutions LLC, who also serves as the new development company's manager. "We are encouraged with the initial findings,"
UMES' recent venture into developing a solar energy system with a private-sector partner caught Pelstring's attention and convinced him to approach the university's non-profit affiliate about working on a wind-energy project.
"Maryland Hawk Corporation will play a key role in our success in this effort," Pelstring said, "and ESE's ownership structure is consistent with our community ownership model."
Daniel S. Kuennen, Maryland Hawk Corp.'s executive director, said, "We've made definite headway on several fronts."
"By creating a development partnership with a national renewable energy company, we believe we are providing a business model for local individuals and companies to benefit, and helping reduce the continuing escalation in electric congestion charges on our local utility bills through local-area generation," Kuennen said.
Down the road, Forsythe said, UMES is hopeful students will benefit from being able to see and study wind-energy production upclose.
The new company's next steps will include installing anemometers on towers in the two target counties to collect wind data, and seeking participation of public and private landowners in the company's prospective development projects. ESE expects this initiative will be a long-term commitment of five-to-seven years, but hopes to have its first project ready for construction in the next 24-36 months.
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i've just got an sp-303
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also, what hardware or software can i used to record on, other than a tapedeck?
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ive just got my 303 this morning. i've been on it all day. i've made a few nice loops and shit. the sequencer on it is hard to understand; i've heard it's crap anyway. is it probably better to upload the samples on my computer and sequence them on their? if so what is the best program to do this with, and how would i go about this? i have a 64mb smart media card, but that's it. i don't have any type of usb connector or anything.
also, what hardware or software can i used to record on, other than a tapedeck?
I USE A SONY MINIDISC!!! That way it works just like a tapedeck, yet its digital!!!!!
Trust man, get those 2 together and thats all you'll need. The minidisc transfers via USB as .wav through the program Sonicstage. Thats it.
PPL dont realize this but just sequence through realtime while resampling , loop it, add, resample, loop, add, ect.
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