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PDE5 Inhibitor Use and Non-arteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy (NAION)
This study is currently recruiting participants. (see Contacts and Locations)
Verified December 2016 by Bayer
Information provided by (Responsible Party):
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
First received: March 23, 2009
Last updated: December 31, 2016
Last verified: December 2016
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Detailed Description:
The primary objective of this study is to determine whether the use of PDE5 inhibitors (vardenafil, sildenafil, or tadalafil) increases the risk for the development of NAION.
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Drug: Diagnostic procedures
Phase 4
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Endpoint Classification: Safety Study
Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
Masking: Open Label
|Official Title:
|Prospective Case Crossover Study to Assess Whether PDE5 Inhibitor Exposure in Men With Erectile Dysfunction Increases the Risk for the Development of Non-arteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy (NAION)
Resource links provided by NLM:
MedlinePlus related topics: Optic Nerve DisordersU.S. FDA Resources
Further study details as provided by Bayer:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- Confirmed diagnosis of Non-arteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy (NAION). [ Time Frame: Up to 67 days prior to study enrollment ] [ Designated as safety issue: Yes ]
Secondary Outcome Measures:
- Any additional safety information provided by the subject. [ Time Frame: At baseline and after 12 weeks ] [ Designated as safety issue: Yes ]
|Estimated Enrollment:
|Study Start Date:
|July 2009
|Estimated Study Completion Date:
|February 2018
|Estimated Primary Completion Date:
|December 2017 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
|Arm 1
Drug: Diagnostic procedures
The patients will not receive any study drug in this study. The patients will have ophthalmological (eye) examinations, blood work and will complete an interview
Detailed Description:
Collected data will be compared to historic data of the same participant in case-crossover design.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|40 Years and older (Adult, Senior)
|Genders Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Sudden visual loss in 1 eye within 45 days before entry to the study
- History of erectile dysfunction at least 1 year prior to study enrollment
- At least 1 dose of PDE5 inhibitor(s) taken within a year prior to the onset of loss of vision
- Age 40 years or older
Exclusion Criteria:
- History of multiple sclerosis or optic neuritis
- Evidence of temporal arteritis
- History of vasculitis or collagen vascular disease
- Previous history of NAION
Contacts and Locations
Choosing to participate in a study is an important personal decision. Talk with your doctor and family members or friends about deciding to join a study. To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the Contacts provided below. For general information, see Learn About Clinical Studies.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00867815
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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00867815
|Contact: Bayer Clinical Trials Contact
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Sponsors and Collaborators
|Study Director:
|Bayer Study Director
More Information
Additional Information:
Keywords provided by Bayer:
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ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on January 18, 2017
Additional Information:
Click here and search for information on any recalls, market or product safety alerts by the FDA which might have occurred with this product.
|Responsible Party:
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT00867815 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
|12912 2010-023586-22
|Study First Received:
|March 23, 2009
|Last Updated:
|December 31, 2016
|Health Authority:
|United States: Food and Drug Administration
Canada: Health Canada
Italy: The Italian Medicines Agency
Germany: Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices
Netherlands: Medicines Evaluation Board (MEB)
Australia: Department of Health and Ageing Therapeutic Goods Administration
Mexico: Ministry of Health
Keywords provided by Bayer:
Non-arteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
PDE5 inhibitors
acute vision loss
vision loss
blurred vision
optic neuropathy
erectile dysfunction.
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological
Peripheral Nervous System Diseases
Erectile Dysfunction
Optic Nerve Diseases
Optic Neuropathy, Ischemic
Pathologic Processes
Neuromuscular Diseases
Nervous System Diseases
Genital Diseases, Male
Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological
Mental Disorders
Cranial Nerve Diseases
Eye Diseases
Vascular Diseases
Cardiovascular Diseases
Phosphodiesterase 5 Inhibitors
Phosphodiesterase Inhibitors
Enzyme Inhibitors
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on January 18, 2017


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Finger waves
This vintage hairstyle is amazing as it is timeless and classy. You can wear these slick finger waves for an elegant wet look wether for your a wedding or your prom. The side swept fringe brings lots of finesse and softness to the features and frames the face. It is not an easy look to achieve on your own, but it's definitely worth getting a professional hairstylist for your big day!


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In short: A gem of a race and I'm gutted to see it goIn full: This race is an absolute gem that over the years has attracted Olympic elites and those looking for their first marathon experience and it has never disappointed. It has to be one of the smiliest, happiest races ever. I've done loads of Robs races over the years and the format is great - beautiful trails, challenging but not impossible, friendly runners, great marshals, well stocked water stations and the best custom bling at the end. I'll miss this event very much. If you get a chance to do one of his other races then do it.Date of review: October 10, 2016
In short: Bloody marvellousIn full: It's been seven years since I last did this race, way too long. Fab organisation, friendly marshals, beautiful route and incorporating the hilarious Wife Carrying race. Thank you Dr Rob for another fab event. Date of review: March 8, 2015
In short: Fab race In full: Lovely event once again. It's a friendly, local, cheery, happy event with fab marshals and friendly, encouraging runners. A must do race. Date of review: September 8, 2014
In short: Tadworth AC do it againIn full: Another fab Tadworth 10 by Tadworth AC. Featuring a new course this year (huge improvement, interesting and multi-terrain) the marshals and organisation were spectacular. Always a popular race to start the spring marathon training season. it fully deserves the great reputation. Well done to Alan, Mary, Pat and the rest of the team.Date of review: January 5, 2014
In short: Congrats to Dr Rob once againIn full: Despite the hideous conditions he managed to put on an event that will go down in history, be told in legend and is easily a candidate for race of the year.I've never laughed so much in an event ever. It was a fabulous start to the year and already I can't wait to do it again.An extra special mention must go to the marshals who were absolutely fabulous in extremely testing conditions. Each and ever one of you was amazing. Huge thanks go to you allDate of review: January 1, 2014
In short: Lovely low key raceIn full: My first Epsom 10 miler, it won't be my last. A low key club run providing everything you need. Marshals were fabulous and cheery. Local traffic non intimidating and patient. 2 water stations were fine. The route was lovely and although undulating/hilly had plenty of long sweeping downhills for recovery. Fab race and would highly recommend it.Date of review: November 17, 2013
In short: Even better this year...In full: Dr Rob delivers another classic. I ran the whole of this race with a huge smile on my face. Clockwork organisation, brilliant marshals, a beautiful route even the first aid team came out to cheer us on. Thank You.This race has the benefits of a low key event with as much 'frills and fancy' as you could ever want. Loved it. Well done Dr Rob and all who helped make it a great race.Date of review: September 22, 2013
In short: Nice race butIn full: On paper the race ticked all the boxes and I desperately wanted to love it so much. But in the end I didn't. I was at the back of the field and on my own for very long periods of time. Often the marshals were unresponsive, blanking me completely when I shouted a cheery hello and thank you. I was constantly having to ask which way to go and didn't always get a definitive answer. So often I wasn't even sure I was on the correct route. It was just so frustrating and quite unnerving at times. (Big exceptions were the lady marshalling the small loop and the chap splitting the half and full routes, both were fab :o)Then I came across the three dressed in 'fancy dress'? What the hell was that about? It completely freaked me out, really scared me (not an easy feat by any means) which pretty much finished this race off for me.There was nothing at all wrong with the race and please don't let this put you off coming along and having a go at it. As you can see, most people love it and had a fabulous time. I guess for whatever reason it just wasn't for me. Date of review: September 16, 2013
In short: Looking a little bit unloved this yearIn full: Ive done this race a few times in the past and always really enjoyed it. But this year, all of the little touches that make races great were missing. The route is lovely and marshals out on the course were very smily and encouraging. And of course, those are the most important bits. But, no water at the finish, no communication from the organisers prior to the event and no one handing out medals at the finish, (they were just left on the table for people to help themselves) just felt like organisers were just going through the motions this year. Hopefully the will sort it out for next yearDate of review: May 6, 2013
In short: The lovely ladies from the Epsom Allsorts do it againIn full: Beautiful weather brought out short sleeves and smily faces for this annual event famed for tea and cake. Friendly relaxed organisation, pretty route, and welcoming attitude makes this the perfect race for experienced runners and those looking to do their first race.Well done AllsortsDate of review: April 28, 2013
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Homes on the Hill honored by state group
The Columbus Dispatch - October 10, 2012 04:58 PM
Homes on the Hill, the local nonprofit developer that builds and rehabilitates homes on the West Side, has been named the top such group in the state by the Ohio Community Development Corporation association.
The organization turns 20 next year. In the past year, it completed 30 new and rehabilitated housing units and another nine single-family homes with federal money. It provided foreclsoure counseling to more than 400 households.
It developed the first Spanish-language homebuyer education program in the area and the first CDC home maintenance program.


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For Valentine's Day, we are putting a different spin on the blog. We have asked one of the guys on the Democrat and Chronicle staff and his wife to shop for each other.
Jeff DiVeronica is a sportswriter for the Democrat and Chronicle and his wife Chrissy is a makeup artist at Scott Miller Salon. Each has been given $100 to spend at local merchants on a gift (or gifts) for each other for Valentine's Day. They will be sharing their shopping efforts in this blog, and looking for your advice.
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Who is Trusteer?
Trusteer, Inc. is a privately held corporation founded by senior internet security executives with specific expertise in consumer desktop security. In 2008, Trusteer won the "Best of Web" award from the Online Banking Report and was covered by U.S. analyst firms Gartner and Frost & Sullivan. Additional information can be found by visiting Trusteer, Inc. at http://www.trusteer.com/company.
BBVA Compass is not affiliated with Trusteer, Inc. BBVA Compass has contracted with Trusteer, to allow its clients to download its Rapport security solution. BBVA Compass does not guarantee the performance or capabilities of Rapport, but believes that, when properly downloaded to your computer, Rapport will add an important and beneficial layer of extra security.
Using Rapport
Is Rapport complicated to use?
Not at all. In fact, once you have downloaded Rapport, you should notice little difference other than the presence of the Rapport icon next to your address bar. Rapport actually protects you while you are on Rapport-protected websites without you having to do anything.
To help you understand more about how Rapport works, and how you can use the software to protect yourself while on non Rapport-participating websites, please take a few moments to view the online demo.
Does the download take a long time?
It is very simple to download Rapport protection software. A few mouse clicks and Rapport can be installed and running on your desktop in approximately 30 seconds. You do not need to register, you do not need to type anything or submit information, and you do not need to restart your browser or your computer. With Rapport, no pre-determined settings are altered, no changes are implemented, and you encounter no interference with your online activity.
Rapport is installed on my computer and now there is an icon to the right of my address bar. Does this mean Rapport is working?
The icon does indicate Rapport is installed and working.
When it is green, your communication with the website is secured by Rapport.
When the icon is grey, the communication is not secured by Rapport.
Does Rapport automatically protect me on every website?
When you first install Rapport, only websites that were pre-registered with Trusteer are protected. Most websites are not. An unprotected website means that Rapport does not prevent keyloggers, malware, screen capturing, and other attacks that try to log your communication with this website.
To learn more about how Rapport protects you and how to use it, view demo
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Trusteer recommends you activate Rapport protection on any websites that require you to log in with usernames and passwords, and any sites on which you provide sensitive information such as credit card numbers, addresses, phone numbers and more.
If the Rapport icon is grey, should I proceed with this website?
Yes. A grey icon does not indicate a bad website. A grey icon indicates that Rapport is not protecting your session with this website. If you are submitting sensitive information to this website you can activate Rapport's protection by following the steps described in the previous question.
Once again, the online demo can show you exactly how to use Rapport to protect you while on non-participating websites.
When I click the green arrow, what does 'Security Policy' mean?
This is the security policy that Rapport applies for this website. "Partner Website" means that the website operator works directly with Trusteer to set the most secure policy for this website.
"My Sensitive Websites" means that protection for this website was manually added by you and Rapport uses a default policy to protect your communication with this website.
When I click the green icon, what does 'Protection Activity' mean?
Protection activity gives you an overview of the activities taken by Rapport to protect you. You can click the "View Weekly Activity Report" link for a list of events generated in the last seven days.
Why does Rapport monitor my log-in information?
Simply put, to prevent you from submitting sensitive information to fraudulent websites.
Here's how it works: when you log onto a Rapport-protected website, Rapport requests your permission to start monitoring your login information. If you agree, Rapport creates an encrypted signature of your login information. This signature is stored on your computer and used by Rapport to warn you whenever you enter this login information into other websites.
If you enter monitored login information into other websites, you will receive a warning. The warning identifies the website to which you enter the login information and allows you to either proceed and submit the information or stop and prevent the website from receiving this information.
The purpose of this warning is to prevent you from submitting sensitive login information to fraudulent websites. Fraudulent websites (also known as Phishing websites) look exactly the same as your bank's website and are designed to steal your login information. Rapport's very simple yet effective warning reveals the identity of the website to which you submit your login information and allows you to abort the submission if this is not the website you intended to visit.
Note that although Rapport keeps an encrypted signature of your login information, it is impossible to retrieve your login information from this signature even if someone gains access to your computer. What's more, your password signatures are never sent to Trusteer and never leave your computer.
When I attempt a screen capture I am unable to complete, what should I do?
Since Rapport blocks information from being sent out of your secure browser session Rapport stops screen captures from occuring. You can however change your preferences in order to allow a screenshot. Follow the steps in the online demo to allow the screen capture.
Important Note: After taking the screen shot desired, you will need to follow these steps again and choose 'On partner & my sensitive websites' to reinstate Rapport screen capture security feature. If you do not, your computer will be not be utilizing Rapport to the best of its protection.
How do I contact support?
For questions about online banking, general Rapport questions, and other internet needs, please contact BBVA Compass at 1-800-273-1057. You'll also find online support tools, including an informative demo, at www.bbvacompass.com/go/rapport.
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Inked Girls: Nicole
Myself in a sentence: You get one life, never waste it!
Occupation: receiver/ bartender
Hometown: Punta Gorda fl
The design and themes of my tattoos: I have a variety of themes. And designs. All of them are what I wanted at the moment to signify some element of my life. From simple black dragon flies on my collar to the colorful arm piece.
My favorite tattoo and the story behind it: My arm piece is my favorite piece. MY BEAUTIFUL mother passed away August 22 2013. All the elements are for her memory and my love for her.
My next tattoo: Im in the middle of working on my stomach piece. It is a locket and roses now, the next addition will be two birds holding chains then color.


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This sporty wall piece takes its cue from vintage letterman jackets.
- Expertly crafted of MDF.
- Letters vary slightly in width.
- Edges are distressed and beveled.
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- Approximately 28" wide x 10" high; size will vary by name.
- Spot clean with a soft, dry cloth.
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This item ships directly from our manufacturer within 3-4 weeks of your order.
This item is only available to customers within the 50 United States.
This is a special order item.
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At Pottery Barn Kids, we take great pride in the quality and craftsmanship of our products. Attention to design, materials, safety and construction is our priority. We carefully inspect your order prior to shipment; upon receipt, please inspect your purchase and notify us of any damage. We will arrange for a prompt replacement. If, within 7 days for Quick Ship upholstery and 30 days for all other products, you are dissatisfied for any reason, you may return your purchase for a refund of the merchandise value.
If your return for Merchandise Credit Cards is greater than $10,000, we will issue $10,000 in Merchandise Credit Cards to you that day, and then mail additional Merchandise Credit Card(s) for the amount in excess of $10,000 to you.
We cannot accept returns on monogrammed, personalized, special-order items, or on items damaged through normal wear and tear. We also cannot accept returns of final-sale items, which are identified by a price that ends in $0.99.
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Step back in time in St. Augustine; the oldest continuously occupied European-established city and port in the continental Untied States. Nicknamed the Old City, St. Augustine is the gateway to Floridian history. Through the ages, St. Augustine has been settled by Timucua Indians, occupied by the Spanish (twice) and the British, and experienced bloody pirate raids. This has all culminated in a bloodied history and supposedly one haunted city. For those who are breezing through St. Augustine, make the most of your time with a list of attractions and hot spots to experience.
Plush Lodgings
Stay in style at the Casa Monica Hotel, a Kessler Autograph Collection property. Located in the historic district, the hotel itself is a landmark, built in 1888. Just off St. George Street, the Casa Monica is within walking distance of nearly everything in downtown St. Augustine, with the Lightner Museum and Flagler College just across the street, and Plaza de la Constitución, the city's original town center, as designed by the first governor Gonzalo Méndez de Canzo in the late 16th century, a stone's throw from the hotel lobby. St. Augustine's only AAA Four Diamond hotel, the Casa Monica is flush with all the amenities one comes to expect from a destination that was once in the Henry Flagler portfolio. The dining at 95 Cordova is some of the best in the city, specializing in global cuisine with seasonal and local twists. For a more casual bite, Café Cordova embraces the European sidewalk café alfresco experience with New World flair. The gourmet pizzas are fantastic and light, the perfect light lunch. For a nightcap, the Cobalt Lounge has one of the most extensive martini menus in the city. 95 Cordova St., 904-827-1888, www.casamonica.com
The gilded history of St. Augustine, and a guy named Flagler
If you seek the more aesthetic side of history, a visit to the Lightner Museum is a must. The museum sits in the former Hotel Alcazar, another former Flagler property (this guy really had a thing for hotels in Florida, huh?), and maintains the opulence that once dominated the Gilded Age. On exhibit is an extensive collection of 19th century artifacts of the truly well-to-do, complete with clothing and costume, furniture and home accessories, mechanical marvels of the day (phonograph anyone?), and art, all meticulously preserved and displayed as if you were visiting the Hotel Alcazar at the height of its prominence. 75 King St., 904-824-2874, www.lightnermuseum.org
Flagler College is in the heart of St. Augustine. Once the storied Hotel Ponce de León (another Flagler property), the National Historic Landmark built in the Spanish Renaissance style has become the centerpiece of the private liberal arts college, acting as dorms and dining hall for Flagler College students. Visitors can go on student-led Legacy Tours of the property (ticket prices help keep tuition costs down), who are well versed in the stories that once played out behind the gates of the old hotel grounds. The hotel, which was built in two years and opened in 1888, spared no detail. Artisans worked round the clock, creating a grand palace of the South, with the largest collection of installed Tiffany glass in the world (dining room, stained glass), beautiful mosaics (one tile with the likeness of Flagler is said to be haunted), gilded mirrors and remarkable murals covering the rotunda ceiling. The Hotel Ponce de León was to be the crown jewel of the American Riviera Flagler envisioned St. Augustine would become. 59 St. George St. legacy.flagler.edu
Get Piratical
The pirate life is something St. Augustine is no stranger to. Piratical raids, mutinies and a general lawlessness permeated the Caribbean and Florida coasts from the late 16th century through the early 18th century, and the St. John's River and St. Augustine were frequent stops of privateers, buccaneers and pirates. Names like Sir Francis Drake, who attacked and burned the town in 1586, and pirate Captain John Davis, aka Robert Searle, plundered the town, murdering any and all who crossed the raiders' path in 1668.
In homage to St. Augustine's rough and rowdy past, the St. Augustine Pirate & Treasure Museum, a mere 100-yards from the fort Castillo de San Marcos, is a swashbuckling good time. Blunderbusses and swords, and creaky planks adorn the museum, where interactive exhibits and historical stories give visitors a full-circle perspective on the darker side the region's early history. Kids and parents can climb onboard the deck of a pirate ship, fire cannons and try their hand at tying shipman's knots, sit in the bowels of the Queen Anne's Revenge, ship of the legendary Blackbeard, as he meets his end at the hand of British Lieutenant Robert Maynard. They can view the romanticized history of pirates on the silver screen and even see authentic booty recovered from pirate shipwrecks, and see one of the only surviving Jolly Rogers in existence. A must for anyone wanting to learn more about St. Augustine's buccaneer past, and fun for the entire family. 12 S. Castillo Dr., 877-467-5863, thepiratemuseum.com
Haunted House
The Old City, which turns 450 in 2014, has had a rough and rowdy past. Death, destitution and hopelessness culminated in what is today one of the most haunted places in the country. Whether you are a skeptic, believer or simply non-committal, the spooky tales and haunted history of St. Augustine will have you riveted. And one of the best ways to hear those scary stories and see a different side of the city is through a ghost tour.
Tours travel throughout the historic district either by foot, hearse or trolley, stopping here and there, relating the tales of residents long gone. It is a great way to experience the town at night, getting a greater sense of the history that made St. Augustine what it is today, as well as get to know fellow tourists and thrill seekers.
For an added twist to the ghost tour, try the haunted pub tours. Within the historic district of Saint George Street, many of the restaurants and pubs are housed in the buildings or on foundations that have stood for centuries. The walking tours take groups from pub to pub where they can enjoy a few cocktails while listening to spooky stories about spirits that still linger. A great way to kick-start an evening on the town.
The Original Haunted Pub Tour took our small group to Nick & Brad's on Cathedral Place, Harry's Bar and Meehan's Irish Pub, both on Avenida Menendez, and finally to the Mill Top Tavern on St. George St. The tour lasted about two and a half hours, including a few chills and chilled libations. 904-824-8840, www.ghostaugustine.com
Late-Night Snack
After a night of ghost stories, candlelit pubs with frothy mugs of ale and live blues, you really work up an appetite. And what is better than late-night tacos? The Taco Shop on St. George Street has got you covered. The hip, surf shack taco dive is quick with no frills, just great eats. Excellent Baja style tacos and burritos; the fish taco is awesome. Open till 2 a.m.
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United Way funding applications available
The United Way of Northeast Michigan is accepting letters of intent for funding for 2014. Eligibility guidelines are as follows:
* Agencies/organizations must be nonprofit and have a 501(c)(3) status from the IRS
* Agencies/organizations must provide human service programs/projects
* Agencies/organizations service area must be Alpena, and/or Alcona, and/or Montmorency Counties
* Agencies/organizations must be incorporated under the laws of the State of Michigan, or other jurisdictions meeting Michigan standards, as a non-profit entity for a period of no less than two years
* Consideration will be made for funding programs of schools and governmental organizations, as long as they are specific and discreet programs/projects and not covered by tax funds
* New or existing programs can receive funding as long as they meet UWNM criteria
* Programs/projects meet one of the four funding areas:
Basic Human Needs Addressing basic, temporary and urgent needs including food, shelter, utility
Family Services Assisting individuals and families to become self- sufficient
Health Services Promoting health & healing through prevention skills to maintain a healthy
Youth Services Preparing children and youth to become responsible adults who are emotionally,
cognitively and physically prepared to succeed in school, work and their community
The UWNM does not fund the following:
* Political campaigns
* Sectarian programs (we will fund a program(s) of a religious organization as long as the program does not include religious content and is open to all).
* Loan payments or deficit spending
* Services normally supported by tax dollars
* Capital campaigns for buildings
Programs more likely to be funded will:
* Address identified and/or emerging community human care service needs
* Benefit a significant number of people
* Deliver services efficiently and cost-effectively
* Encourage self-reliance
* Avoid duplication of services
* Focus on prevention
* Enhance cooperation and collaboration among organizations
Letters of intent applications can be requested by contacting United Way of Northeast Michigan at 354-2221 or via email to email@example.com with the subject Letter of Intent. Letters of intent are due by 4 p.m. on Feb. 4.
Letters of intent will be presented to a committee made up of volunteers from the United Way Board of Directors that will review the letters to make sure the agency/organization qualifies for funding. Those agencies/organizations that qualify will be invited to submit a full application. Organizations seeking funding are asked to be reasonable in their financial request regarding the program or programs they are seeking funding. Those that make a request make a presentation before the citizen review panel in May.
"The UWNM is accountable to the donors and the community and this process is the best way to make sure the needs in the communities we serve are being met," Germaine Stoppa, executive cirector of the UWNM, said.
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Garden Kneeler
- Summary
Make planting and weeding easier on your knees with this cushioned kneeler. Simply put, the most comfortable kneeler you could imagine. A deep central core of shock absorbing EVA foam, surrounded top and bottom by a luxurious layer of the softest memory foam, encased in waterproof neoprene and finally wrapped in wipe clean, practical nylon. The upper layer of memory foam absorbs the contours of your knee while the bottom layer absorbs and effectively removes, unevenness in the ground. Lightweight to carry, the kneeler allows you to work in cushioned comfort for prolonged periods of time.
- Ultra-lightweight pad is resilient and durable, and won't split or crack.
- Moss-green neoprene cover has a waterproof nylon coating.
- 19" x 12 1/2" x 2" high.
- 11.29 oz.
- Designed by a company in Sheffield, England, renowned for its high-quality gardening tools.
- Dimensions & More Info
- Made in China.
- Use & Care
- Spot clean.
- Shipping
Shipping Information
UPS can deliver most in-stock items within 4-5 business days.
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Next Day Delivery
For an additional charge of $17.50 per address, we can expedite delivery to most destinations. This service is not available for some oversize items, items shipped directly from the supplier (including perishable and custom-manufactured items), out-of-stock items and items to be shipped outside the contiguous 48 states.
Orders received by 9:00 p.m., Eastern time, Monday through Thursday will arrive the next business day; orders placed Friday through Sunday will arrive on the following Tuesday.
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At Williams-Sonoma, we take great pride in the quality and craftsmanship of our products. Attention to design, materials, safety and construction are our priority. Upon receipt, please inspect your purchase and notify us of any damage; we will arrange for a prompt replacement.
If within 30 days, you are dissatisfied for any reason, you may return your purchase for a refund of the merchandise value. An original receipt or gift receipt is required for all returns and exchanges. Returns with a gift receipt will be refunded in the form of a Merchandise Credit for the amount indicated on the gift receipt. Returns with original receipt will be refunded in the original form of payment, cash and check refunds over $100 will be issued as a company check (may take 14 business days from time of request).
For all cutlery returns (knife sets, single knives, cutting boards, knife sharpeners, and knife storage) please contact us at 888.922.4108 to initiate the return.
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April 18, 2011 12:46:00 Posted at April 18, 2011 12:46:00
Hunger Games casting update! A release was just sent out. They've announced the tributes from District 11. Which means Rue! Her name is Amandla Stenberg. And Thresh, also from 11, is Dayo Okeniyi. Both newcomers. There's now actually a Facebook page for casting confirmations. Looks like they may be going in reverse chronological order of districts. Full Story


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I just received a 2003 Yunnan Pu-erh Tuocha from puerhtea.com
It's much better than the terrible sack of Yunnan Pu erh (generic term, I know) I got from the local Teahouse - which was very smokey and without nuance or depth. This one is smooth with some Qi. But, I would like to know more about this tea I'm drinking. No label or info on the paper that it is wrapped in.
I will email and see if I can find out where it's from. Is this common to have such a generic name? - with no label. It was only 10.00 so worth trying it out ... And I am enjoying the tea more than what I have been drinking .... but I do want to know more about the tea I am drinking.
Does anyone have experience with this tea vendor? I am new to ordering online - I live in New Mexico and feel like I'm on the moon sometimes. I miss Califrnia but am here for at least another year.
I also received a 2009 Dayi v93 & a 2006 Menghai V8.


text: LANSING COMMUNITY COLLEGE CURRICULAR GUIDE Residential Building Associate in Applied Science Degree Curriculum Code: 0167 (Effective Fall 2001 - Summer 2006) This program prepares an individual to build single family structures and multiple housing buildings such as apartments and condominiums. A residential builder must have basic math skills, understand construction methods and techniques, and know the proper use of construction materials. They must also have significant knowledge of blueprint reading, estimating, code requirements, and small business administration and management. Students will be prepared to obtain a Residential Builder's License or a Maintenance and Alteration Contractor's License. This program also assists students in preparing for the Michigan Builder's License Exam which is administered by the National Assessment Institute and the State of Michigan. This program does not lead to journeyman status. PREREQUISITES Students should see the "Course Descriptions" section of this catalog or the Course Schedule for course prerequisite information. Basic skills assessment and advising information may be found on page 8 of this catalog. GENERAL EDUCATION General education is an important part of this program and includes a mathematics competency requirement. To fulfill the mathematics competency requirement, students may need to complete specific course work in mathematics. For information on how to fulfill all general education requirements, see page 23. INFORMATION Contact the Technology Careers Department, Gannon Vocational-Technical Center, Room 1380, telephone number (517) 483-1336. REQUIREMENTS TOTAL: 46 CREDITS CODE TITLE CREDIT HOURS ARCH 271 Structural Theory 4 ARCH 278 Building Science 4 BLDT 100 Introduction to Construction 3 BLDT 103 Structural Blueprint Reading 4 BLDT 121 Residential Framing 4 BLDT 124 Remodeling, Shingling/Siding 4 BLDT 126 Interior Carpentry 4 BLDT 262 Builder's Business License 4 BLDT 277 Construction Cost Estimating 4 BLDT 281 International Building Code 3 MATH 114 Technical Math I 4 MATH 115 Technical Math II 4 LIMITED CHOICE REQUIREMENTS TOTAL: 18 CREDITS Complete the indicated number of credits from each CHOICE listed below. CHOICE 1: General Education Core Areas 12 Credits (See the "GENERAL EDUCATION" section above) Writing Core Area 3 Speech Communication Core Area 3 Science/Technology Core Area 3 Global Perspectives and Diversity Core Area 3 Mathematics Competency (See Note 1) CHOICE 2: Building/Business Related 6 Credits ACCG 100 Practical Accounting Non-Major 3 ARCH 283 Materials of Construction 4 BLDT 101 Basic Woodworking 2 BLDT 285 Residential Building Intern 2 BUSN 118 Introduction to Business 3 CIVL 120 Surveying 4 MINIMUM TOTAL 64 NOTE: 1. Students completing "REQUIREMENTS" have fulfilled the requirements for this Core area. SUGGESTED COURSE SEQUENCE Students should see course descriptions to find out when departments plan to offer courses. Students who for any reason are unable to follow the course sequence suggested below (for example, those who are part-time, have transferred in courses from another school, or have prerequisites to fulfill) should contact an academic advisor or counselor for help with adjustments. I II III IV BLDT 100 ARCH 278 BLDT 126 ARCH 271 BLDT 103 BLDT 124 BLDT 277 BLDT 262 BLDT 121 MATH 115 Lim.Ch. BLDT 281 MATH 114 Lim.Ch. Lim.Ch. Lim.Ch. Lim.Ch. Lim.Ch.


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The Human Resources Department is committed to providing professional assistance to all employees of BCTC with any questions or concerns relating to their employment and benefits. All employees can expect their personal records and matters to be maintained in a confidential manner. We strive to educate and inform employees of policies and procedures relating to their employment at BCTC. We value the diversity of our faculty and staff and are sensitive to our interactions with all employees.
The HR Department is located on the Newtown Campus, in the Administrative Building, Room 209. Our office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Associate Vice President for Institutional Development
Deborrah Catlett
(859) 246-6810
Human Resources Director
Jane Goatley
(859) 246-6704
Human Resources Assistant (Faculty)
Beverly Drake
(859) 246-6202
Human Resources Assistant
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(859) 246-6643
Human Resources Assistant
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(859) 246-6281
BCTC - Newtown Campus
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Administration Building, Room 209
Lexington, KY 40508-1207
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Topic: Production on windows, apache2 with fastcgi error
After trying the whole day, I still can't get it to work...
I am using windows xp, apache2 with fcgi.
I followed this guide http://www.ridaalbarazi.com/blog/2006/0 nt-part-3/ but I encountered some errors (which I solved, the proper way I hope)
In my httpd.conf I've added:
# Load the FastCGI module we installed through apache for ruby.
LoadModule fastcgi_module modules/mod_fastcgi.so
<IfModule mod_fastcgi.so>
AddHandler fastcgi-script .fcgi
FastCgiConfig -maxClassProcesses 1 -maxProcesses 5 -minProcesses 1 -processSlack 1 -idle-timeout 120 \
-initial-env PATH="c:/ruby/bin;c:/windows/system32;c:/Server/MySQL/bin;" \
-initial-env RUBYOPT=rubygems
And this is my (only) virtual host at the bottom:
<VirtualHost *:80>
ServerName site
DocumentRoot C:/www/site/public/
<Directory C:/www/site/public/>
Options ExecCGI FollowSymLinks
AllowOverride all
Allow from all
Order allow,deny
My dispatcher and .htaccess are all default. My apache starts normally (no errors). But when I go to either http://localhost/ or http://site/ I get the error
Application error
Rails application failed to start properly
I really hope you guys can help me!
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Aldrich Animal Hospital is open Monday-Wednesday 8AM-8PM; Thursday-Friday 8AM-6PM and on Saturday 8AM-4PM (we are closed on Sunday). If your pet has a medical emergency during our hospital's hours, please telephone us immediately at 631-669-3161. Our experienced team of veterinarians, technicians and assistants are here to help you and your pet.
Our address is:
Aldrich Animal Hospital
537 Sunrise Highway
West Babylon, NY 11704
Please click here for directions to our location.
If your pet is experiencing a medical crisis when our hospital is closed, you may take your pet to either of following 24/7/365 veterinary emergency hospitals in our vicinity:
Veterinary Medical Center of Long Island
75 Sunrise Highway
West Islip, NY 11795
Open 24/7/365
Veterinary Referral & Emergency Center of Westbury
609-5 Cantiague Rock Road
Westbury NY 11590
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State Reps. Leroy Garcia, D-Pueblo, and Ed Vigil, D-Pueblo, are urging Colorado State University Chancellor Michael Martin to reconsider his decision to impose a $3.3 million budget cut on CSU-Pueblo.
"Now is not the time to be weakening CSU-Pueblo, but strengthening it," the lawmakers wrote in a letter. "Now is not the time to be cutting jobs, but creating them."
Cuts could mean the layoff of as many as 50 faculty and staff in 2015-16 fiscal year, at a time when other institutions in the CSU system are expanding. They say CSU-Pueblo is a federally recognized Hispanic-serving institution with a proven track record of serving Hispanic and at-risk students.
They also point out that Northern Colorado already has numerous options for a four-year or advanced degree, while CSU-Pueblo stands alone for the area south of Colorado Springs.
"Our community was under the impression, because we were promised, that joining the CSU system would protect CSU-Pueblo from dramatic shifts, and that a larger university system would provide collective institutional protection," the lawmakers wrote. "This does not seem to be the case today."
Martin is scheduled to come to the CSU-Pueblo campus Friday to answer questions about the cuts.


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BEIJING, China - After setting the world record (1:01.15) in the men's 100m backstroke (S10) this morning, Justin Zook (Plymouth, Minn.) came back for tonight's finals to check off his second goal of the event: win gold. With a time of 1:01.29, Zook edged out Michael Anderson (AUS) by .18 seconds for the top spot on the podium.
"I wanted both, the world record and the gold. Getting the world record out of the way this morning let me focus on just winning gold tonight," said Zook. "During the past year, I've been through a lot. If anything, it feels good to do it for my parents. They've done so much for me and put so much money and effort into getting me here, so I'm glad to be giving something back to them."
Jarrett Perry (Colorado Springs, Colo./Wichita, Kan.), who set a world record (1:03.47) in the men's 100m backstroke during preliminaries, battled in one of the closest races of the night, taking bronze in the men's 100m backstroke (S9). His time of 1:03.66 was only .32 seconds away from gold medalist Matthew Cowdrey's (AUS) world record race.
For the U.S. women, Elizabeth Stone (Grand Rapids, Mich.), who was seeded fourth coming out of prelims, had another personal best race (1:11.16) to win the silver medal in the women's 100m backstroke (S9.)
"For four years, I've been working so hard to get a medal," said Stone. "I'm so excited. I wanted to make sure I didn't go to another Paralympics and not medal. Now I have one to show."
Erin Popovich (Fort Collins, Colo./Silverbow, Mont.), who already has four gold medals from the meet, took silver in the women's 50m butterfly (S7) with a time of 37.87. Min Huang (CHN) set a world record (34.47) in the event, winning gold.
"I gave it everything to swim as fast a race as I could," said Popovich. "Any medal in the Paralympic Games is a huge accomplishment and I'm very pleased to win the silver."
The U.S. team continues to drop time, swimming personal bests in all races. "This was a great night. We're swimming fast," said Julie O'Neill (Colorado Springs, Colo.), head coach, U.S. Paralympic Swimming Team. "Right now, about 90% of our races are best times. Since day one of competition, we've dropped almost five minutes from our overall time due to personal best races. That is an unbelievable amount of time for this level of competition."
Susan Beth Scott (Colorado Springs, Colo./Cape Girardeau, Mo.), who has finished every race during the Games with a personal best, finished fourth in the women's 100m backstroke (S10.) Her time of 1:13.97 was only .2 away from the bronze medalist, Esther Morales (ESP.)
"Across the board, the number of athletes making finals, being in medal contention or winning medals - whether it's one medal or five - is higher than any previous world championship or Paralympic competition," said O'Neill. So far, 15 of the 18 women and 16 of the 20 men on the team have advanced to finals. With two more days of competition, the U.S. can expect that number to climb even higher.
The U.S. Swimming Team maintains its top rank in the medal standings with 15 gold, 10 silver and 11 bronze medals.
U.S. Results (Finals)
Men's 100m Backstroke (S12) - Tucker Dupree (Raleigh, N.C.) - 1:04.08 (5)
Women's 50m Butterfly (S6) -Casey Johnson (Cypress, Calif.) - 42.35 (6)
Women's 50m Butterfly (S6) - Miranda Uhl (Alachua, Fla.) - 42.50 (7)
Men's 50m Butterfly (S7) - Lantz Lamback (Colorado Springs, Colo./Augusta, Ga.) - 34.56 (8)
Women's 50m Butterfly (S7) - Erin Popovich (Fort Collins, Colo./Silverbow, Mont.) -37.87 (2)
Men's 100m Backstroke (S9) - Jarrett Perry (Colorado Springs, Colo./Wichita, Kan.) - 1:03.66 (3)
Men's 100m Backstroke (S9) - Cody Bureau (Colorado Springs, Colo./Latrobe, Pa.) - 1:05.47 (5)
Men's 100m Backstroke (S9) - Michael Prout (West Springfield, Mass.) - 1:08.09 (8)
Women's 100m Backstroke (S9) - Elizabeth Stone (Grand Rapids, Mich.) - 1:11.16 (2)
Men's 100m Backstroke (S10) - Justin Zook (Plymouth, Minn.) - 1:01.29 (1)
Women's 100m Backstroke (S10) - Susan Beth Scott (Colorado Springs, Colo./Cape Girardeau, Mo.) - 1:13.97 (4)
Men's 50m Freestyle (S2) - Curtis Lovejoy (Atlanta, Ga.) - 1:12.59 (6)
Men's 50m Freestyle (S3) - Michael DeMarco (San Diego, Calif.) - 1:01.69 (7)
Women's 50m Freestyle (S3) - Beth Kolbe (Tiffin, Ohio) - 1:10.55 (5)
"Everyone else stepped it up and it was an awesome race. I'm not happy with the way I swam, but I'm very happy with medaling."
"I just wanted to go out and have a strong race. [Huang Min (CHN)] took it out fast and had a better race than me... hats off to her. China is having a phenomenal meet. They've obviously trained hard and have a great home crowd behind them."
On her final race of the meet, Sunday's 50m freestyle (S7): "It's been a great competition and I want to go out with a bang. I'm going to give it everything I have and go out strong."
"I had a really good time. This whole meet has been great for me so far. I've had personal bests in everything I've raced."
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One possible way is to figure out the operating pressure first. Turn down a reg until the cyclone begins to function erratically or not at all. That will be the minimum pressure that it needs at the current volume it's receiving. Chrono a bunch of shots to see the gun's current velocity at that configuration.
Then tape off the cyclone/RT port on the powertube to prevent any air loss from it. Re-chrono the gun and see what velocity increase exists due to the increase in volume.
Here's where I get lost because I'm not good with gaseous physics. A paintball requires a certain amount of pressure and volume to achieve a certain velocity. If we know the difference in velocity and the pressure, shouldn't be able to figure out the change in volume? If there are no other factors being introduced by taping off the port, that would be the volume that is normally given to the Cyclone. My question is how do we figure that out?
I did a little Wiki on this but not sure if I got the equations correct. Force equals pressure times area (or in our case volume)(F=p*V). Force also equals mass times acceleration (F=ma). If we do a little substitution, that would mean that pV=ma. To find the volume, that would be V=(ma)/p, correct? To get the acceleration, we need to figure out the amount of time it took to travel to the chrono. If we know the velocity, we divide it by the distance from one light sensor to the other on a shooting chrony. We then plug that in and it should give us the acceleration. Is all of this correct or did I go wrong someplace?
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Performance Schema in version 5.6 helps to prevent SQL Injection attacks
By Sveta Smirnova-Oracle on Jul 13, 2012
There were few prominent SQL Injection attacks lately.
Such breakages could be possible when an attacker finds that user data, sent to a SQL server, not properly sanitized.
Usually successful attack is preceded by queries which cause parse errors.
mysql> select thread_id, sql_text from events_statements_history_long where event_name='statement/sql/er'ror;
ERROR 1064 (42000): You have an error in your SQL syntax; check the manual that corresponds to your MySQL server version for the right syntax to use near 'ror' at line 1
Easiest test to find out if website can be attacked is to send, using web form or address bar, a value which contains special symbol, say "'", like in the word "D'Artagnan", then analyse if it was properly handled.
There are practices which web developer should use to avoid such situations. They include 100% sanitizing of all incoming data, allowing only expected values and rejecting any other or limitation of database accounts which web site uses. In latter case even if SQL injection happens, damage, which it can make, would be minimal.
But all these means work at the design stage. What to do if you are responsible for large legacy project, so you can not be 100% sure everything is handled properly?
In old time we could only suggest to log queries into general query log, then search for those which look suspicious. This hard job can be hardly automated: general query log does not contain information about query return code, therefore you have to guess which query could cause parse error yourself and not much automation can be applied.
In version 5.6 MySQL introduced new tables in Performance Schema database.
Performance schema in 5.6 became really user friendly and I am falling in love with it.
A bunch of them, events_statements_*, can be useful for debugging possible SQL injection attacks.
event_statements_* tables keep queries, which were executed in past, together with information about how they were proceeded. It includes:
- time, spent waiting for table locks
- how many temporary tables were created, splitting disk and memory-based tables
- which optimizer techniques were chosen
- statistics based on them.
However, for SQL injection discussion, we are interested in diagnostic information, such as return SQLSTATE code, warning and error information.
These fields can give the list of queries which were used by attackers to predict their chances to break the website.
Performance schema has two special error-handling instruments: statement/com/Error for statements which were parsed successfully, but rejected thereafter and statement/sql/error for statements which were rejected at parsing state.
In case of SQL Injection we should examine those statements, which were rejected at parsing state: statement/sql/error. They can easily found with help of this query:
In this example I specially made errors in queries I typed, but the idea can be derived. Usually application does not produce such queries at all: they all should be fixed at the development stage, therefore periodically checking for such queries can be good practice for determining possibility of SQL injection attacks.
And to finish this topic I should mention another tool which can help to prevent SQL injection attacks even before they reach real database. This is Oracle Database Firewall. I'll copy part of its white paper here:
Oracle Database Firewall monitors data access, enforces access policies, highlights anomalies and helps protect against network based attacks originating from outside or inside the organization. Attacks based on SQL injection can be blocked by comparing SQL against the approved white list of application SQL. Oracle Database Firewall is unique and offers organizations a first line of defense, protecting databases from threats and helping meet regulatory compliance requirement.
With its unique feature of blocking access by analyzing all incoming SQL statements your database can be really protected. And amazingly it supports MySQL out of the box.
MySQL user manual - http://dev.mysql.com/doc/refman/5.6/en/performance-schema-statements-tables.html
Mark Leith's blog - http://www.markleith.co.uk/ps_helper/#statements_with_errors_or_warnings
Oracle Database Firewall - http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/products/database-firewall/overview/index.html


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According to legendary Dow theorist, Richard Russell, volume tends to expand in the main direction of the trend, and since it's always helpful to know the direction and strength of a trend, MoneyShow's Tom Aspray details the nuts and bolts of a leading indicator he has relied on over the years.
Volume is one of the best tools that an investor or trader can use to tell whether money is moving into or out of a stock or ETF. Regular readers know that my favorite volume indicator is the on-balance volume (OBV) that was introduced in 1963 by Joe Granville in his book Granville's New Key to Stock Market Profits.
As I have been using it for about 30 years, it is not surprising that I have my own way of interpreting it. It can be looked at in a very simplistic manner or it can also be analyzed in depth using trend lines and moving averages. As I discussed in an earlier trading lesson OBV: Perfect Indicator for All Markets, it can often be a very good leading indicator.
In the early 1980's before it was a popular approach I always advocated looking at multiple time frames, initially concentrating on weekly, daily, and intra-day data. After a few years, I added in monthly data, which can be very useful for determining the major trend and can be especially helpful for longer-term investors.
In this article, I would like to explain how I apply the OBV on monthly, weekly daily and even hourly data. In addition, I want to review some of the specific OBV formations that I have found to be quite reliable in both up or down markets.
The most basic level of OBV analysis is to determine whether it is following the price behavior. In other words, in an uptrend the OBV should be keeping pace with prices or leading prices higher. In a downtrend, both the OBV and price should be making a series of lower highs and lower lows.
In some instances, you will also see the formation of bullish or bearish divergences between the OBV and prices that can alert you to important changes in trend. Of course, the longer the time frame the more important and reliable the signal will be.
In a recent Charts in Play column, I reviewed the monthly OBV analysis on the gold futures contract as it has been making new highs with prices since 2002. This is the most basic level of OBV analysis but as the gold example illustrates it can be a powerful tool.
The first market I would like to cover is the very popular Spyder Trust (SPY), which tracks the S&P 500. The monthly chart of the Spyder Trust (SPY) above covers the period from 2009 until the present. The monthly OBV had moved above its WMA at the end of August 2009 ( not shown) and made convincing new highs with price in April 2010.
Over the next four months, the OBV tested its rising WMA before completing its bottom formation at the end of September 2010. When the OBV drops down to test its rising WMA, it identifies a good buying opportunity no matter what time frame you are using. Conversely, when the OBV rallies back to its declining WMA, it provides a good selling opportunity.
The OBV made a new high in February 2011 but as prices were making another new high in April, the OBV formed a negative divergence, line a. This made a correction likely but not an end to the major uptrend. The SPY made further new highs in May but the OBV did not and by the end of June (line 1), the OBV had dropped below its WMA.
The extent of the volatility over the next four months is evident by the wide ranges on the monthly chart. The low for SPY in October was lower than the August low but the OBV did not make a new low, forming a positive divergence, line b.
By the end of March 2012, the OBV had made it back to its declining OBV but it turned lower the following month. It was not until the end of July 2012 (line 2) that the OBV moved above its flat WMA. Though the monthly OBV is rising and above its WMA, it has not yet surpassed the highs from 2011. This will need to be watched in 2013.
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McCullers Talks USMNT, Crew Stadium Future & More
The Columbus Dispatch - March 11, 2013 12:04 PM
With the Crew home opener set for Saturday, team president and general manager Mark McCullers joined fans for an hour-long online chat on the Crew's official website.
Crew Stadium remains in the running to host the United States-Mexico World Cup qualifier Sept. 10, but no official word has yet been given.
"I would expect an announcement soon but I also would have hoped to have announced by now," McCullers said. "We are pushing as hard as we can and remain confident that we will host the match."< /p>
After the Crew opened the season with a 3-0 win at Chivas USA before dropping a 2-1 loss to Vancouver, McCullers said the first two weeks left him wanting more.
"I think picking up 3 points over 2 road matches to start the season is a good result," he said. "Having said that, the Vancouver game is one we should not have lost, imo. My expectations are high, as they should be, and as we saw last year - every point matters. But I think we are off to a good start."
The Crew acquired key offensive players Jairo Arrieta and Federico Higuain during the middle of the 2012 season, and McCullers said similar midseason splashes are unlikely this year because the team addressed its key priorities during the offseason.
Higuain has applied for his green card, McCullers said.
Asked about the proposed advertising marquee slated to be erected north of Crew Stadium, McCullers said the Crew has all the necessary permits but will hold off on construction until naming rights for the stadium are sold.
"We are having more stadium naming partner discussions and the timing seems good to push and achieve this important objective," he said.
As for the structure itself, the Crew remains committed to Crew Stadium for now.
"We are definitely focused on the here and now - so let me be clear on that," he said. "Our stadium is a historic and iconic venue - we remain committed to creating the best fan experience here. There are a few sites that would be good choices for a new stadium but a lot of ingredients must be in place for it to work. We are not engaged in those types of conversations now - I'm just saying that in the near future, we need to begin considering our stadium plan."
McCullers said there will be little in the way of upgrades in the near future.
"I have a growing list of ideas/concepts for upgrades to the stadium," he said. "I now have a list that would be a 'renovation' list and another that would be a 'capital improvement' list. We invested a significant amount in upgrades like LED, concessions, graphices, etc. last year so you won't see as much this year although there will be additional graphics elements and a few other items."
The Crew crest and name are not on the chopping block, but McCullers said the team is taking a deeper look at its brand.
"We are taking a deep dive into our brand, which we continually monitor but occasionally it's prudent to make sure that we are connecting with our market," he said. "We are conducting substantial research into our brand attributes and how they are perceived. Our fans drive our club culture and as our fan demographics evolve, we must ensure that our brand resonates."
McCullers again declined to offer a specific total but said the Crew has surpassed its 2012 season-ticket total.
"A positive sign and our forecasts indicate that we should achieve our 2013 season ticket goal which was another ambitious growth target but an important step toward Goal 10K," he said. "Season ticket sales continue throughout the summer and, assuming we host USA-Mexico, we could surpass that 2013 target and be within striking distance of Goal 10k."
Finally, the Crew remains in talks to host an international friendly against a marquee opponent this summer at another location within the region.
"We continue to try and find a way for the Crew to play higher profile international competition," he said. "One way to accomplish this would be to play in a stadium with large capacity in the region. It's a financial issue. Would love Real Madrid but this is rumor. Federico has promised to put in a good word for us with Gonzalo!"


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Escanaba schools face $1.8M deficit
ESCANABA – Escanaba Area Public Schools is anticipating a $1.8 million shortfall for the 2013-14 school year, which could impact multiple jobs district wide.
The information was presented to members of the Escanaba School Board during a recent special meeting.
According to Superintendent Michele Lemire, the shortfall is the district's best estimate right now as they await the final budget from the state, which intends to let districts know by June 1.
Lemire said the district is spending $1,030,944 to operate for the 2012-13 school year, and is expected to have a fund balance of $242,264 on June 30, 2013.
The district anticipates receiving $1,565,312 less in revenues for 2013-14, which includes a projected decrease of $334,368 in funding due to declining enrollment and $200,000 less in state funding.
When added to an estimated $300,000 increase in expenditures, Lemire said the district anticipates a $1.8 million shortfall for 2013-14, which could impact many employed within the district and result in some additional cuts.
"Since 85 percent of our budget is personnel, it looks like 25 to 30 people will be affected," she said.
The school board will meet as a committee of the whole at 5 p.m. on May 14 to further discuss and address these challenges.
In other business the board voted to approve an Apple lease agreement for computers, laptop computers, and iPad minis for use at the Escanaba Upper Elementary School. The district expects to pay $34,925.37 for the next three years for the purchase.
"The recent bond initiative allowed us to significantly improve educational technology in our junior and senior high classrooms, as well as in our K-3 classrooms. The Upper Elementary did not receive funding from the bond, and so thus did not get the updated equipment," explained Lemire.
The Apple lease will provide laptop computer replacements for teachers with outdated desktop computers, updated computers for the main computer lab at the Upper Elementary, and sets of iPad mini tablets on mobile carts for classroom use to do research and other technology tasks.
In the past, the district has used leases for technology purchases to spread costs over a few years.
"This lease will not cost any more than what the district is currently paying, as we have an old lease payment dropping off the books next year," said Lemire.
In addition to the lease, the district has received a TRIG grant from the state of Michigan to pay for the installation of upgraded wireless infrastructure at the Upper Elementary to prepare the school for online instruction and assessments.
"The state of Michigan's move to online instruction and assessments make this initiative a necessity for our students to be successful with new state expectations," said Lemire of the lease agreement and grant.
The board also chose not to renew the American Academy drop-out prevention program which had been extended for a second year during the 2012-13 school year. The board has decided to see if the district can implement a similar program with the potential to gain revenue, since they have been working with another company for the American Academy program.
They also approved implementing various other procedural changes with the potential for creating additional revenues in certain areas.
These include:
creating a Great Start Readiness Program at Soo Hill and Webster elementary schools to increase coordination between pre-school and kindergarten in an effort to increase student achievement.
implementing a closed campus lunch at the high school for student safety, decreased tardiness and discipline issues.
providing bus services outside of the district if they are able to attract more than six new students in each locale to make the option feasible.
adjusting busing needs to even out the bus loads of students to decrease the waiting time for them before and after school.
marketing an accelerated course progression to seventh and eighth graders so they can receive high school credit early, as well as after-school programs that provide academic support for students and supervision support for families.
implementing instructional content coaches, teachers with an expertise in a content area, which is aimed to help deepen instructional strategies and support other teachers as they learn new strategies.
holding on to curriculum materials for the 2013-14 school year since the content is not yet aligned to the new Common Core materials.


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After more than 20 years, Sally Deese's annual Golden Age of Merit dinner for seniors has become near-legendary in Lancaster County.
Since 1989, Deese, with the help of family and friends, has been on a mission from God to cook a Sunday dinner for as many senior citizens who care to join her for the annual event at her 40-acre Four Oaks Farm in the Buford community.
The event traditionally draws hundreds from all over the county.
Deputies shot a man with a stun gun minutes after he allegedly bit a woman earlier this month.
Heath Springs resident George Duncan III, 29, was arrested June 1 on several charges after Lancaster County Sheriff's deputies responded to a disturbance at his home, according to sheriff's office incident report.
While there deputies spoke with a woman who said Duncan had been causing a disturbance in the home between 2 and 2:40 a.m.
Authorities have no leads in the case of a pedestrian hit by a vehicle earlier this month.
Lancaster Police Capt. Paul Smith said investigators still haven't turned up any new information about who hit a 33-year-old Lancaster woman with his or her vehicle June 1.
The woman spoke to Lancaster police officers at Springs Memorial Hospital about 30 minutes after she was hit, according to a police department incident report. She told officers the hit-and-run happened as she was walking along Clark Place in the city between 9:30 and 10 a.m.
The Lancaster County Council of the Arts will soon be looking for a new executive director.
Sam Courtney, who's held the position for six years, told The Lancaster News on Monday that he is resigning, effective June 30.
The Arts Council, located in the old Springs House on Gay Street, promotes the arts in Lancaster County by providing educational opportunities for students and various programming for the general public, among other services.
Beverly Lane Lorenz
For The Lancaster
INDIAN LAND – As part of his "Spending, Debt, and Deficits" tour of the state, U.S. Rep. Mick Mulvaney, R-S.C. 5, held a town hall meeting at the pavilion in Sun City Carolina Lakes on Wednesday morning, June 8.
Authorities and crime scene investigators combed the Midway area Thursday night for whoever shot a man outside a local club.
A 19-year-old Heath Springs man was shot at about 9 p.m. outside of Big Momma's club, located at 1016 Old Landsford Road, according to a Lancaster County Sheriff's Office press release.
Sheriff's deputies found the victim lying almost directly in front of the club's front door.
Nine seniors received their high school diplomas during commencement June 3 at Carolina Christian Academy.
The private school's gym floor was filled with proud parents, family, friends and a 102-year-old great-grandmother.
Sadie Sweatt proudly watched and smiled as her great-grandson, James Thorne Noland, cross the stage with his diploma in hand.
School Administrator Dr. Huey Mills, praised the class of 2011, saying there is so much Christ-likeness in the graduating class.
A teenage girl was arrested last week in connection with the stabbing of another teen.
Dericka Frazier, 17, 2116 Florence Circle, was arrested May 30 by Lancaster police officers and charged with assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature. The arrest happened only days after Frazier reportedly stabbed a 17-year-old girl in the arm, said Lancaster Police Capt. Paul Smith.
Lancaster police officers learned of the incident after responding to Springs Memorial Hospital
Concerns from various county groups about funding cuts have Lancaster County Council reconsidering its proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year, even though that could mean potential tax hikes for local residents.
Christopher Sardelli
CONWAY – Billy Ray Plyler has mixed emotions about the bond hearing he watched last Friday.
Sitting in a small room at a Horry County courthouse, Plyler and his wife, Linda, watched on a monitor as a judge issued a $75,000 bond for Don Leget Marsh, 58, of Hartsville.
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>Runner's World - My Event Ratings>
In short: Steady enjoyable run, ruined by single file bottleneck at mile 1In full: A real shame as the benefit of offering chip timing, was somewhat ruined by the daft single file bottleneck at mile 1. Reckon in took 5-10mins to get through. Perhaps you could stage the start against expected finish times to help alleviate the issue and spread runners out.Seeing other comments re muddy track, the instructions did say it would be muddy. But it kept me going watching everyone trying to avoid the puddles & mud. You all must of added another 1/2 mile to the distance :-). Well done to happy Marshals, real shame you didn't hear many runners thanking them.Date of review: February 22, 2016
In short: Great, tough night time Halloween runIn full: Great run with over 1300ft of tough climbs. For us lots of strong winds and horizontal rain to Contend with.Big problem was a ridiculous screw up by one marshal the majority of runners were sent the wrong way down a fire track. The fronts runners probably did an extra few miles because of this, not ideal. We did nearly a mile extra because of this marshal and it kind of ruined the event from a timings perspective. Good tshirt, medal and a toffee apple to go. Date of review: November 2, 2014
In full: Great run, mud & hills galore. Slipping & sliding everywhere and some more. Trail shoes a must and even with those was a struggle. But will be back next year. Find it amazing the times the front runners achieved. Just how do they do it :-)Date of review: January 12, 2014
In short: Great race within a great area. Lots of downhill sections, which of course means lots of uphill sections. Some pretty tough, walked up to the Yat v v steep. Great fun thoughDate of review: September 8, 2013
In full: As others have mentioned, only one manned water station and that was giving out small cups of water and sports drinks which most people binned along the course. It's not rocket science 'Runthrough', water is one of the basic and important aspects of a event.Bit dissapointed at the finsh, i was by no means last, but the tables were not manned so had to scrabble about for fruit and water and i ended up going back after 20minutes looking for a t-shirt as were so tucked away, did not even realise they were any.Date of review: August 26, 2013
In short: My first half. Enjoyed the run, happy marshalls and good weather. Mind i'm darned stiff today though :-)Date of review: November 12, 2012
In short: Great fun, Muddy, Muddy oh a very very wet.In full: Great fun, lots and lots of splashing, paddling and clawing your way out of ditches and bogs. If you have never tried any of this type of event, give it a go. Great fun.Date of review: October 22, 2012
In short: Really, Really nice run. Great location, lots of happy marshalls, superb goody bag. Roll on 2013Date of review: October 19, 2012
In short: Really nice marshalls en-route, toilets facilities woeful for so many people.Date of review: July 22, 2012
In short: Nice enjoyable run, lots of smiling marshals, free homemade cake at finish :-)Date of review: July 15, 2012
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