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Everyday Pain Relievers May Be Linked to Hearing Loss in Some Women
Posted 19 Dec 2016 by Drugs.com
MONDAY, Dec. 19, 2016 – Long-term use of over-the-counter pain relievers may be associated with increased risk of hearing loss in some women, a new study says. Women who used ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) or acetaminophen (Tylenol) for six years or more were more likely to suffer hearing loss than those who used the pain relievers for a year or less, said researchers from Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. They found no significant association between long-term aspirin use and hearing loss. "Although the magnitude of higher risk of hearing loss with analgesic use was modest, given how commonly these medications are used, even a small increase in risk could have important health implications," study senior author Dr. Gary Curhan said in a hospital news release. "Assuming causality, this would mean that approximately 16.2 percent of hearing loss occurring in these women could be due to ... Read more
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Nanoparticles Ease Aching Joints in Mice
Posted 27 Sep 2016 by Drugs.com
TUESDAY, Sept. 27, 2016 – New research in mice suggests that tiny nanoparticles might one day be a better way to deliver medicine to inflamed joints in humans. The therapy may reduce the risk of osteoarthritis in people who have suffered joint injuries, the study authors said. About 12 percent of osteoarthritis cases stem from previous joint injuries. The experimental treatment may also benefit people who already have osteoarthritis, according to the study team from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. While nonprescription painkillers – such as acetaminophen (Tylenol) and ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) – help reduce the pain of joint injuries, they don't stop cartilage destruction caused by inflammation. "I see a lot of patients with osteoarthritis, and there's really no treatment," study senior author Dr. Christine Pham, an associate professor of medicine, said in a ... Read more
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Kids With Mild Asthma Can Take Acetaminophen: Study
Posted 17 Aug 2016 by Drugs.com
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 17, 2016 – Acetaminophen does not worsen asthma symptoms in young children, a new study finds. Acetaminophen (Tylenol, Panadol) and ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) are often used to treat pain and fever. Some previous research has suggested that frequent use of acetaminophen may worsen asthma in kids with the respiratory condition. To investigate, researchers studied 300 children between the ages of 1 and 5 with mild, persistent asthma, which is defined as having symptoms more than two days a week, but not daily. All of the children used daily inhaled treatments to manage their asthma. During the study, they received either acetaminophen or ibuprofen to treat pain or fever. The small percentage of kids whose asthma symptoms worsened was about the same with both medications, according to the study published in the Aug. 18 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine. The ... Read more
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Acetaminophen During Pregnancy May Up Risk of ADHD in Kids
Posted 15 Aug 2016 by Drugs.com
MONDAY, Aug. 15, 2016 – Pregnant women who take acetaminophen – best known as Tylenol – might raise the risk that their child will develop behavioral problems such as attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a new study suggests. Acetaminophen is generally considered safe in pregnancy – so safe, in fact, that at least two-thirds of women turn to it while expecting, according to the American Academy of Family Physicians. But when pregnant women in Britain used the pain reliever, it appeared to increase the risk of behavior problems cropping up in their children by the time they turned 7, said lead researcher Evie Stergiakouli, a lecturer in genetic epidemiology at the University of Bristol. Still, the study couldn't prove cause-and-effect, and Stergiakouli believes that women should still take the drug if needed. In the study, taking acetaminophen between 18 and 32 weeks in ... Read more
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New Guidelines Issued for Cancer Patients' Post-Treatment Pain
Posted 29 Jul 2016 by Drugs.com
FRIDAY, July 29, 2016 – More people are surviving cancer, but many are left with persistent pain after treatment. New guidelines from the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) recommend that doctors routinely screen for such pain. The guidelines also advise doctors to consider the use of non-traditional treatments for pain. These include hypnosis, meditation and medical marijuana where it's legal. ASCO also cautioned doctors to assess patients' risk for overuse of opioid painkillers. "Many oncologists and primary care physicians are not trained to recognize or treat long-term pain associated with cancer," guideline panel co-chair Judith Paice said in an ASCO news release. "This guideline will help clinicians identify pain early and develop comprehensive treatment plans, using a broad range of approaches," she said. Advances in cancer diagnosis and treatment have led to a record ... Read more
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Pain Raises Risk of Opioid Addiction
Posted 22 Jul 2016 by Drugs.com
FRIDAY, July 22, 2016 – The more pain they have, the more likely people are to become addicted to powerful prescription opioid painkillers, a new study suggests. "In light of the national opioid abuse epidemic, these new results underscore the importance of developing effective ... approaches to managing common painful medical conditions," said senior author Dr. Mark Olfson. He is a professor of psychiatry at Columbia University Medical Center in New York City. The study included results from a survey on alcohol and drug use. More than 34,000 Americans completed the survey. The researchers found that people with moderate to severe pain had a 41 percent higher risk of opioid addiction than those with no pain. That increased risk was independent of other factors such as age, gender, anxiety and mood disorders, and family history of drug, alcohol, and behavioral problems, the study ... Read more
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Tai Chi: Rx for Arthritic Knees
Posted 23 May 2016 by Drugs.com
MONDAY, May 23, 2016 – Legions of arthritis sufferers try physical therapy and anti-inflammatory drugs to no avail. Now, a new study looks East for relief – to the martial art tai chi. Researchers concluded that tai chi offers an alternative to physical therapy for common knee osteoarthritis – and it might also boost well-being. This ancient Chinese exercise may particularly benefit overweight older adults, the researchers said. Heavier people are more likely to develop osteoarthritis than people with a healthy weight, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. "This research strengthened the evidence that the effectiveness and durability of both tai chi and physical therapy extend to obese older adults with knee osteoarthritis," said Dr. Chenchen Wang. "Such people typically face limited options due to ineffectiveness of osteoarthritis treatments," Wang said. ... Read more
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Got Unused Meds? Here's What to Do
Posted 3 May 2016 by Drugs.com
TUESDAY, May 3, 2016 – While doing your spring cleaning, don't just toss out expired or unused prescription medications. Unwanted drugs need to be properly disposed of to reduce the risk of abuse or accidental use, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says. Follow disposal instructions on the drug label or patient information that came with the medicine. Don't put medicines down the sink or flush them down the toilet unless this information specifically says to do so. Call local law enforcement agencies to find out if your community has a medication take-back program or event. Or, ask your local trash or recycling services about medication disposal services and guidelines, the FDA suggests. Another option is to deliver unused medicines to collectors registered with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). These authorized sites may be retail, clinic or hospital pharmacies, and ... Read more
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Acetaminophen Won't Help Arthritis Pain, Study Finds
Posted 18 Mar 2016 by Drugs.com
THURSDAY, March 17, 2016 – Acetaminophen – commonly known as Tylenol in the United States – isn't an effective choice for relieving osteoarthritis pain in the hip or knee, or for improving joint function, a new study finds. Although the drug rated slightly better than placebo in studies, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) or diclofenac are better choices for short-term pain relief, the researchers said. "Regardless of dose, the prescription drug diclofenac is the most effective drug among painkillers in terms of improving pain and function in osteoarthritis," said lead researcher Dr. Sven Trelle. He's co-director of clinical trials at the University of Bern in Switzerland. However, even diclofenac comes with side effects. "If you are thinking of using a painkiller for osteoarthritis, you should consider diclofenac," Trelle said, but also ... Read more
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Health Tip: Managing a Fever at Home
Posted 15 Mar 2016 by Drugs.com
-- While fever is part of the body's defense against illness, it doesn't mean having one is a comfortable experience. To help deal with the symptoms of fever, the University of Portland suggests: Take ibuprofen or acetaminophen. Never give a child aspirin. Soak in a warm or tepid bath to help bring down a fever. Don't take a cool or cold bath. Drink plenty of fluids. Get immediate treatment for complications of fever, such as seizure, difficulty breathing, delirium, severe headache with stiff neck, or fever of 104 degrees or higher. Read more
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Prenatal Acetaminophen Use Tied to Higher Asthma Risk in Kids: Study
Posted 10 Feb 2016 by Drugs.com
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 10, 2016 – Pregnant women who take the painkiller acetaminophen – best known under the brand name Tylenol – may be more likely to have a child with asthma, new research suggests. Although the study wasn't designed to prove cause-and-effect, researchers found that prenatal exposure to the over-the-counter medicine was associated with an increased risk for asthma in children. However, the study authors and a U.S. expert agreed that the effect seen in the study doesn't yet warrant any change in guidelines regarding pain relief during pregnancy. In the study, Norwegian researchers tracked data from a large database – the Norwegian Mother and Child Cohort Study. The investigators focused on conditions during pregnancy for which some expectant mothers took acetaminophen, and compared that data against rates of asthma among 114,500 children as they reached the ages of 3 and ... Read more
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Many Chronic Pain Sufferers May Overuse Nonprescription Painkillers
Posted 26 Jan 2016 by Drugs.com
MONDAY, Jan. 25, 2016 – Many people with chronic pain ignore dosing instructions on over-the-counter pain medicines and put themselves at risk for an overdose, a new survey suggests. An overdose of these medicines can result in serious side effects, such as stomach bleeding, ulcers, liver damage and even death, according to the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA). The AGA-commissioned poll of more than 1,000 U.S. adults aged 30 and older and 251 gastroenterologists found that 43 percent of chronic pain sufferers said they knowingly have taken more than the recommended dose of an over-the-counter (OTC) pain medicine at some point. Common types of OTC pain medicines include acetaminophen (Tylenol) and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), naproxen (Aleve) and aspirin. "Pain is incredibly personal, but taking more than the recommended ... Read more
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Acetaminophen Tops List of Accidental Infant Poisonings
Posted 13 Jan 2016 by Drugs.com
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 13, 2016 – Infants are just as susceptible to accidental poisonings as older children are, especially when it comes to medication errors, new research reports. A decade of poison control center calls in the United States showed that acetaminophen (such as Tylenol) was the most common medication mistake for infants. This was followed by H2-blockers (for acid reflux), gastrointestinal medications, combination cough/cold products, antibiotics and ibuprofen (such as Motrin or Advil). The most common non-medication exposures were diaper care and rash products, plants and creams, lotions and make-up, the investigators found. "I was surprised with the large number of exposures even in this young age group," said lead author Dr. A. Min Kang, a medical toxicology fellow at Banner-University Medical Center Phoenix in Arizona. "Pediatricians typically do not begin poison ... Read more
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Holiday Luggage Can Be Hazardous to Your Back
Posted 18 Dec 2015 by Drugs.com
FRIDAY, Dec. 18 – Heavy luggage may be more than a hassle for holiday travels – those overloaded bags can sometimes cause health problems, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) warns. "Individuals are at high risk for back, neck and shoulder strains when carelessly handling heavy luggage," Dr. Nitin Khanna, an orthopedic surgeon and AAOS spokesperson, said in an academy news release. "Always be cognizant of the way you are lifting heavy luggage to avoid painful injuries," Khanna advised. In 2014, Americans suffered almost 73,000 luggage-related injuries, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. When you shop for new luggage, look for a sturdy, light piece with wheels and a handle, the AAOS said. Pack lightly. If possible, put items in a few smaller bags rather than one large piece of luggage. Never twist your body when carrying or lifting luggage. ... Read more
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How to Clear Snow Without Getting Hurt
Posted 14 Dec 2015 by Drugs.com
SUNDAY, Dec. 13, 2015 – Snow removal is a major cause of winter-related injuries, but there are several ways to reduce your risk, an expert says. "Individuals tend to haste through snow shoveling to avoid being outside in the cold for long periods of time," orthopedic surgeon Dr. Joseph Abboud, spokesman for the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), said in an academy news release. "Unfortunately, rushing through this task can lead to injuries. It should always be done at a slow and steady pace because of the energy and focus that's required. Always check with your doctor before shoveling snow and consider hiring someone to do it for you if you're unable to," he advised. In 2014, more than 203,000 Americans required treatment for injuries suffered while manually clearing snow, and nearly 27,000 were injured using snow blowers or throwers, according to the U.S. Consumer ... Read more
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A 50-something woman's (injury-free!) experience at snowboarding school.
I�m back from my trip to Jackson Hole, Wy., and I�m not in traction. No body cast, no gimpy limping, not even any (visible) bruising.
To remind,�I last posted�about my plan to try snowboarding at the (somewhat) advanced age of 52, thanks to my friends at�Subaru�(which encourages its owners to �earn their badge� in all kinds of outdoor activities) and�Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. I was hoping that my attempt to shape up for the sport in a mere couple of weeks would not only keep me injury-free, but allow me to actually gain some sort of proficiency in the sport, or at least not feel like a complete bumbling fool.
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Same size as monopoly money!
By Staff Trainer
from Denver, CO
About Me Educator
Comments about Educational Insights Play Money Bills:
In the picture the bills look larger in size. I ordered these expecting them to be closer to actual bill size, for adult use, they are not. Each bill is only 2 inches by 4.5 inches (similar size to Monopoly money). There is no size description on the product page. I was disappointed and had to return them.
Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Good Quality.
By MommyJones
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I searched for paper money to use at home for my children. We have built a home economy with credits and debits. Hoping to teach them to save. Making beds in morning gets them $5. Back talking makes them lose $5 etc. They can save up for trips to the movies or one on one time with parents all sorts of things. This money is a good quality paper. It is thick enough to stand up for multiple uses. I see it lasting a long time in our house. Not at all flimsy.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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I was looking for play money to use for table game practice and entertainment. My goal was to find money that was realistic in look, feel and size. Educational Insights' description and illustrations of their play money led me to believe it was "realistic, actual-size design" so I purchased two packs. The dimensions of the bills are 4.5" x 2", roughly the size of monopoly money. Needless to say this product is short of my expectations.
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Teach your kids that money doesn't grow on trees with Play Money Bills. They are realistic looking- but don't try to pay for lunch with them, please! They look and feel real, which will help kids really learn money and what each bill is worth. Maybe even toss in a quick history lesson (presidents!)
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The Natural Resources Law Forum (NRLF) is a student organization that coordinates activities of College of Law students interested in natural resources and environmental issues. Its main objective is to facilitate contact among those involved in the expanding field of natural resources and environmental law.
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This scholarship is open to first- and second-year law students.
Applicants must be members of NRLF.
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Applicants must provide a resume and a short personal statement (no more than 2 pages) addressing the applicant's qualifications, motivations, and personal qualities representative of his or her interest in environmental/natural resources areas. Further, the personal statement should describe the applicant's academic and career plans, any intended summer placement with a public interest environmental/natural resources organization (if applicable), and previous experience in the environmental/natural resources areas.
Criteria for the fellowship include academic performance, demonstrated commitment in the area of environmental or natural resources law, and a strong desire to work in the environmental/natural resources field. Such commitment may be shown by summer placement in a public interest environmental organization, involvement in NRLF, or prior experience in an environmental/natural resources field.
A Selection Committee with at least one member of the faculty from the environmental/natural resources law area and one board member of NRLF will choose the scholarship recipient.
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Randomized Study of ON 01910.Na in Refractory Myelodysplastic Syndrome Patients With Excess Blasts (ONTIME)
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Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia
Drug: ON 01910.Na
Phase 3
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Endpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Open Label
Primary Purpose: Treatment
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|Phase III MultiCenter Randomized Controlled Study to Assess Efficacy and Safety of ON 01910.Na 72-Hr Continuous IV Infusion in MDS Patients With Excess Blasts Relapsing After or Refractory to or Intolerant to Azacitidine or Decitabine
- Overall survival [ Time Frame: Up to 18 months ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]Overall survival (OS) is defined as the time from randomization to death from any cause. All patients will be followed until death or progression, even if they have discontinued treatment for whatever cause. Patients lost to follow-up will be censored at the time last known alive. The OS primary analysis will compare the active ON 01910.Na regimen to BSC once a total number of 223 deaths has been reached.
- Overall response (complete and partial remission) according to 2006 IWG criteria [ Time Frame: Changes measured at Week 4 from Baseline and every 8 Weeks thereafter ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]Compare the BSC + ON 01910.Na group to the BSC group with respect to changes in bone marrow myeloblasts, hemoglobin, peripheral neutrophils, platelets and blasts.
- Complete bone marrow response according to 2006 IWG criteria [ Time Frame: Changes measured at Week 4 from Baseline and every 8 Weeks thereafter ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]Compare the BSC + ON 01910.Na group to the BSC group with respect to changes in bone marrow myeloblasts.
- Hematological improvements according to 2006 IWG criteria [ Time Frame: Weekly ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]Compare the BSC + ON 01910.Na group to the BSC group with respect to in absolute neutrophil count (ANC), platelet count, and erythroid responses.
- Scores of Quality of Life Questionnaire [ Time Frame: Measured at Baseline and every 4 Weeks ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]Compare the BSC + ON 01910.Na group to the BSC group with respect to scores of Quality-of-life (QOL)(using the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer [EORTC] Quality of Life Questionnaire [QLQ]-C30 version 3.
- Adverse events [ Time Frame: Weekly ] [ Designated as safety issue: Yes ]Record adverse events according to CTCAE v4.
- Change in Aneuploidy [ Time Frame: Baseline and, only if abnormal at Baseline, Week 4 and every 8 Weeks thereafter ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]Improvements of cytogenetics as evaluated by the change in aneuploidy in bone marrow according to 2006 IWG criteria.
- Transition time to AML [ Time Frame: Measured at Week 4 from date of randomization and every 8 Weeks thereafter ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]Transition time to AML: Defined for RAEB-1 and RAEB-2 MDS and chronic myelomonocytic leukemia (CMML) patients (with BM blasts from 10% to 20% for CMML) by an increase of at least 50% BM blasts and more than 20% BM blasts; Defined for RAEB-t by an increase of at least 50% BM blasts.
- Incidence of infections and bleeding episodes. [ Time Frame: Every 4 Weeks ] [ Designated as safety issue: Yes ]Incidence of infections (treated with intravenous antimicrobials) and bleeding episodes.
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|November 2010
|Estimated Study Completion Date:
|July 2017
|Estimated Primary Completion Date:
|March 2017 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
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Experimental: ON 01910.Na + best supportive care (BSC)
Patients will receive ON 01910.Na 1800 mg/24 hr as a continuous intravenous infusion for 72 hours every other week for the first 16 weeks then every 4 weeks afterwards and best supportive care (BSC).
Drug: ON 01910.Na
The dose of ON 01910.Na will be 1800 mg/24 hr as a continuous intravenous infusion for 72 hours every other week for the first 16 weeks then every 4 weeks afterwards. Infusion bags must be changed every 24 hours and a new infusion bag must be used for each of the subsequent 24 hours until completion of the total 72-hour infusion time.
Other Name: rigosertib
No Intervention: Best supportive care (BSC)
Patients will receive best supportive care (BSC).
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This is a Phase III open-label, randomized, controlled, multicenter study (up to 50 centers). Approximately 270 patients with MDS classified as RAEB-1 and RAEB-2 using the WHO classification and as RAEB-t and chronic myelomonocytic leukemia (CMML) using the FAB classification who failed, became intolerant to, or progressed after treatment with 5-azacitidine or decitabine administered during the past 2 years, will be randomized in a 2:1 ratio into the following 2 treatment regimens:
- Best Supportive Care (BSC) + ON 01910.Na 1800 mg/24 hr administered as a 72-hr continuous intravenous (CIV) infusion on Days 1, 2, and 3 of a 2-week cycle (N = approximately 180 patients)
- BSC (N = approximately 90 patients).
Patients will be stratified at entry by bone marrow (BM) blasts (5% to 19% vs. 20% to 30%). After completing the first eight 2-week cycles (i.e., after 16 weeks of treatment), the frequency of further 72-hr CIV infusions will be decreased to an administration on Days 1, 2, and 3 of a 4-week cycle.
Patients will remain treated on study until 2006 International Working Group (IWG) progression criteria are met (i.e., 50% increase of BM blasts or worsening of cytopenias) or until death from any cause, whichever comes first.
Patients who progress to Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) while on study should be offered either standard treatment for AML or enrollment in an appropriate investigational study if they are eligible. These treatments with their start and end dates should be documented and patient survival time will be documented for all randomized patients.
Cross-over of BSC patients to ON 01910.Na after progression will not be allowed. However, patients in the BSC-only group will be allowed, as medically justified, access to low-dose cytarabine 20 mg/m2 subcutaneously (SC) once daily for the first consecutive 14 days of each 28-day cycle, up to 4 cycles, until progression or unacceptable toxicity develops. Low-dose cytarabine will be delayed as needed until recovery of blood counts. All study participants will be allowed, as medically justified, access to RBC and platelet transfusions and to growth factors (erythropoietin, Filgrastim [G-CSF]). Hydroxyurea will be allowed to manage blastic crisis with hyperleukocytosis when patients transition to leukemia.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years and older (Adult, Senior)
|Genders Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- MDS diagnosis confirmed within 6 weeks prior to entry according to WHO or FAB classification
MDS classified as follows, according to WHO and FAB classification:
- RAEB-1 (5% - 9% BM blasts)
- RAEB-2 (10% - 19% BM blasts)
- CMML (10% - 20% BM blasts) and WBC < 13,000/μL
- RAEB-t (20% - 30% BM blasts), with following criteria:
- o WBC < 25 x 10E9/L at entry
- o Stable WBC at least 4 weeks prior to entry and not requiring intervention for WBC control with hydroxyurea, chemotherapy, or leukopheresis.
- At least one cytopenia (ANC < 1800/µL or platelet count < 100,000/µL or hemoglobin <10 g/dL)
- Progression according to 2006 International Working Group (IWG) criteria any time after start of azacitidine or decitabine during past 2 years; or failure to achieve complete or partial response or hematological improvement (according to 2006 IWG) after at least six 4-week cycles of azacitidine or four 6-week cycles of decitabine during past 2 years; or relapse after initial complete or partial response or hematological improvement (according to 2006 IWG criteria) observed after at least six 4-week cycles of azacitidine or four 6-week cycles of decitabine during past 2 years; or, intolerance to azacitidine or decitabine defined by drug-related ≥Grade 3 liver or renal toxicity leading to discontinuation during the past 2 years.
- Did not respond to, relapsed after, not eligible for, or opted not to do bone marrow transplantation
- Off other MDS treatments for at least 4 weeks; Filgrastim (G-CSF) and erythropoietin allowed before and during the study as clinically indicated.
- No need for induction chemotherapy
- ECOG status 0, 1 or 2
- Willing to adhere to protocol prohibitions and restrictions
- Patient (or a legally authorized representative) must sign informed consent form to indicate patient's understanding study's purpose and procedures and willingness to participate
Exclusion Criteria:
- Anemia due to factors other than MDS (including hemolysis or gastrointestinal bleeding) unless stabilized for 1 week after RBC transfusion.
- Any active malignancy within the past year, except basal cell or squamous cell skin cancer or carcinoma in situ of the cervix or breast
- Uncontrolled intercurrent illness including, but not limited to, symptomatic congestive heart failure, unstable angina pectoris, or cardiac arrhythmia
- Active infection not adequately responding to appropriate therapy
- Total bilirubin ≥1.5 mg/dL not related to hemolysis or Gilbert's disease.
- Alanine transaminase (ALT)/aspartate transaminase (AST) ≥2.5 x upper limit of normal (ULN)
- Serum creatinine ≥2.0 mg/dL
- Ascites requiring active medical management including paracentesis, or hyponatremia (defined as serum sodium value of <130 mEq/L)
- Pregnant or lactating females
- Patients unwilling to follow strict contraception requirements (including condom use for males with sexual partners, and for females: prescription oral contraceptives [birth control pills], contraceptive injections, intrauterine device, double-barrier method [spermicidal jelly or foam with condoms or diaphragm], contraceptive patch, or surgical sterilization) before entry and throughout the study
- Females with reproductive potential who do not have a negative urine beta-human chorionic gonadotropin pregnancy test at screening
- Major surgery without full recovery or major surgery within 3 weeks of ON 01910.Na treatment start
- Uncontrolled hypertension (defined as systolic pressure ≥160 mmHg and/or diastolic pressure ≥110 mmHg)
- New onset seizures (within 3 months prior to first dose of ON 01910.Na) or poorly controlled seizures
- Any other concurrent investigational agent or chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or immunotherapy
- Prior treatment with low-dose cytarabine during past 2 years Investigational therapy within 4 weeks of starting ON 01910.Na
- Psychiatric illness or social situation that limits the patient's ability to tolerate and/or comply with study requirements
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01241500
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|Study Chair:
|Steven M. Fruchtman, MD
|Onconova Therapeutics, Inc.
Additional Information:
|Responsible Party:
|Onconova Therapeutics, Inc.
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT01241500 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
|Study First Received:
|November 1, 2010
|Last Updated:
|November 29, 2016
|Health Authority:
|United States: Food and Drug Administration
France: Afssaps - Agence française de sécurité sanitaire des produits de santé (Saint-Denis)
Keywords provided by Onconova Therapeutics, Inc.:
Myelodysplastic syndromes
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Leukemia, Myelomonocytic, Chronic
Pathologic Processes
Bone Marrow Diseases
Hematologic Diseases
Precancerous Conditions
Leukemia, Myeloid
Neoplasms by Histologic Type
Myelodysplastic-Myeloproliferative Diseases
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Hi Everyone,
I probably should post this on the tour thread or send it to Fanfeedback, but, well, it is Paul related so here goes...
I decided to go ahead and buy the expensive tickets to see Paul at the Arco Arena in Sacramento. I had purchased an ETS package in April and was very pleased with the seats we got, plus the great party and transportation to the concert, so I decided to bite the bullet and call ETS again for this leg of Paul's tour.
I had to go alone this time because my friend couldn't make it. I ordered the Platimum Package from ETS ($250 tix, party, and transportation) They were not able to provide a party and transportation because not enough people purchased that package, so, they refunded part of my money and all I had to pay was the $250 plus surcharges, etc. etc.
They told me to pick up the ticket at the BAND Will Call window. They said my ticket would be in the BAND HOLD. Not really knowing what this meant I went to the will call window and was told that the Band tickets were not there yet. Anyway, about 45 minutes later, I walked away from the window with my ticket in hand.....first row, center!!!! I don't just mean first row for the section, I mean first row, right up to the barracade. When the usher walked me to my seat, she got all excited because my seat was not only in the first row, but also smack dab in front of Paulie. I was sitting among the VIPS!!! What an experience! Obviously, the show was awesome (I know that word is old and overused, but I can't think of a better word!!!)
It created a memory I will carry with me for the rest of my life!
The moral of this story is....don't be bashful about giving ETS a call to order your tickets. You may just get as lucky as I was! [:D]


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TPV Reviews the T775 AV Receiver
April 16, 2010
April 7th, 2010 -- by Chris Martens
Source: The Perfect Vision
Within the home theater marketplace, NAD has earned a reputation as a firm whose roots are firmly grounded in the high-end audio tradition, yet as a maker of products that, though they may be premium-priced, are nevertheless affordable. Yet in almost every way possible NAD offers prospective buyers cues that its core values and priorities are different from those of most mass-market manufacturers. In essence, NAD is about sound quality first and almost everything else second. As a result has never been very interested in the game of "specsmanship" for its own sake, nor does it care about being first to market with the latest/greatest technical gongs and whistles (except, of course, in cases where said new technologies make for an audibly better user experience). But when NAD does make strong new technical moves, you can safely bet it will do so in ways calculated to make either a difference in perceived sound quality or to add long-term value to its products. A good case in point would be NAD's T 775 A/V receiver, which is the subject of this review.
The T 775 is the next-to-the-top-of the line model in NAD's new range of MDC (Modular Design Construction) receivers, where audio and video functions are each supported via separate, modular, plug-in circuit boards that fit in the receiver's rear panel. The MDC approach offers several benefits. First, the MDC approach allows NAD to assure prospective buyers that—even as audio/video technologies rapidly change and evolve—the T 775 will not become obsolete because it will be possible to buy new audio or video boards to update the receiver over time. Contrast this to the typical mass-market approach where, to be blunt, technology updates more often than not entail replacing old units with new ones—lock, stock, and barrel. Second, the MDC approach frees NAD to design a receiver that, in a very real sense, is a performance-oriented A/V tuner/amplifier platform designed to last for years and years. While new features may come and go (and MDC components can flex and adapt with them as necessary), the core tuner, preamp, and amplifier sections of an NAD receiver remain rock-solid and unchanged over time. In short, MDC gives NAD owners the freedom to swap out audio/video feature sets over time, while preserving their investment in high-quality core electronics. That's an approach I can respect, can't you?
From a business perspective, NAD is what might be termed a "fast follower," in that it closely observes emerging technical trends, but follows them only once it is convinced they add real sonic benefits or tangible value (in other words, NAD products imposes a built-in technical "BS filter" of sorts). Several examples can be drawn from the T 775. First, it provides—as NAD products have traditionally done—extremely conservatively rated power specifications. In an industry where at least some level of spec inflation is de rigueur, NAD takes the opposite tack, honestly rating the T 775 at 2 x 130 Wpc for stereo operation, or 7 x 100 Wpc for 7-channel operation, with both specs taken at very low distortion levels. NAD's power numbers may seem underwhelming at first, but in my experience they're scrupulously honest and reflect the underlying muscle and sophistication of the firm's amplifier designs. Similarly, NAD has equipped the T 775 with Audyssey's MultEQ XT room/speaker EQ system, but with a very interesting wrinkle. Where most Audyssey adopters offer three standard equalization options—Audyssey EQ "On," Audyssey EQ set for "Flat" response, or Audyssey EQ "Off"—NAD has negotiated the right to offer a fourth EQ option for the T 775; namely, a proprietary NAD EQ mode, which we will discuss in more depth later on. The point is that NAD is continually looking for ways to push the sonic envelope—to deliver that elusive "something extra" that will matter to performance-minded enthusiasts.
Does this entail a price premium? It does, though not an outlandish one. The T 775 sells for $2999 (where competing models from mass market manufacturers might sell for roughly two-thirds that sum, give or take a bit). Thus, a key question to ask is whether the NAD's sonic "extras" and other "intangibles" make it worth what it costs. I'll attempt to address that question in this review.
Consider this AVR if: You want an A/V receiver that, more than most, offers the sonic qualities—such as openness, transparency, resolution, and robust dynamics—that are typically associated with A/V separates (that is, separate high-performance A/V controllers and multichannel power amps). Also, consider this receiver if you appreciate a product whose "Modular Design Construction" architecture offers a meaningful degree of future proofing in a world where new technologies are evolving rapidly. Above all, though, look at this AVR for its pure, natural sound quality.
Look further if: You need or want to be the first enthusiast on your block to own a receiver with all of the latest/greatest technologies. This receiver provides just 7.1 channels with 100 Wpc, where some like-priced competitors offer 9.1 channels with higher claimed power output per channel. Similarly, the NAD does not incorporate decoding features for Audyssey or Dolby modes that support so-called "height" or "width" channels. But that said, note that the NAD's core sound qualities are among the best you'll find in any AVR at any price.
Ratings (relative to comparably priced AVRs)
User interface: 7
Sound quality, music: 9.5
Sound quality, movies: 10
Value: 9
Full Review can be found here.
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The last hummingbirds of the season
Migrations are the seasonal movements of animals between their summer breeding grounds and their winter habitats. Other than the leaves turning from green to gold, red and orange, I can think of nothing in nature that signals the change of seasons from summer to fall more clearly or remarkably.
As recently as last week, I was speaking with birders in both Franklin and Clinton Counties who still have hummingbirds visiting their feeders. Both were inquiring as to whether or not their hummingbird feeders should be left up or put away for the season. The thinking is that all hummingbirds should be southbound by now, and that removing the feeders will encourage stragglers to get a move on.
Worldwide, there are well over 300 species of hummingbirds; all of them in the western hemisphere. The ruby throated hummingbird (Archilochus colubris) is the only species found in eastern North America. Like all hummingbird species, ruby throated hummingbirds are solitary creatures; neither living nor migrating in flocks. And, since it's generally believed that all hummingbird migration is prompted by decreasing daylight and probably not at all influenced by changes in temperature or the availability of food, removing feeders will not encourage them to leave. Likewise, leaving feeders out will not keep them here. However, since they are here, and because they need to fatten up if they are going to survive the long journey south, there is no reason not to go on feeding them. In fact, several sources recommend leaving feeders up until two weeks after the last hummingbird is seen feeding.
In order to sustain enough energy to support their elevated metabolisms, hummingbirds must consume nectar, either from suitable flowers or from sugar water solutions in feeders. But nectar is not their only food. Like all living creatures, they need protein. And, while they do receive some dietary protein from pollen that gets stuck to their tongues and bills while drinking flower nectar, in order to get the amount of protein necessary to remain healthy, an adult hummingbird must eat several dozen insects and / or spiders daily. And they are amazingly adept at snatching insects out of the air or from spider webs, off of leaves and flowers, and out of holes left in trees by sapsuckers. In fact, before heading south, hummingbirds will often gorge themselves on insects in order to put on the sustaining layer of fat needed to nourish them through the journey.
There is very little available research about hummingbird migration. And for good reason! To study migration, you need to capture and band large numbers of individual birds. But hummingbirds are nearly impossible to catch. For starters, they're able to fly at speeds of up to 60 miles an hour. And they can rotate their wings, at the shoulder, in a complete circle, so they're able to fly in any direction?- up, down, sideways, backwards – and to change direction instantly or maintain a stationary position in mid-air for prolonged periods of time. In fact, they can fly upside-down and perform rollover maneuvers if attacked by another bird.
Even if you were able to capture and band a large group of individual hummingbirds, what do you think the odds are of locating and recapturing those birds once they're thousands of miles away? To the best of my knowledge, a ruby throated hummingbird has never been banded at a summer nesting site and recaptured in its overwintering grounds, or vice-versa. In fact, as far as I can tell, of the ruby throated hummingbirds that have been captured and banded, only a very few have ever been recaptured. And all of those, with scant few exceptions, were recaptured within 10 miles of the original banding site.
The second available option for studying bird migration involves attaching transmitters to individual birds. A transmitter small enough to attach to a bird weighing 3.5 grams does not exist.
What we do know is this. Males typically start their northbound migration before females do. By most accounts, the same holds true when migrating south for the winter. What's more, late departures are not uncommon among immature birds. And often, due to illness or injury, an individual bird will be unable to leave on schedule. Certainly, a recovering hummingbird preparing for a 2000-mile journey south will appreciate any source of nectar it can find, especially as nectar-producing flowers become scarce. It's also very likely that a hummingbird at your feeder now is not one that was there in mid-summer. It's more likely a bird that has arrived from a summer nesting site in Canada and is just passing through.
Another possibility is tied to basic survival instincts. Bird migrations are often spread out over prolonged periods of time so hurricanes or any other catastrophic weather event or natural disaster that may be encountered on route will not annihilate the entire species. Whatever the reason, you can be sure that a hummingbird coming to your feeder late in the season will appreciate the nourishment and be thankful for a little extra sustenance received before departure, or during a pit stop along the way.
One last thought, as much as I get a kick out of the idea that hummingbirds will hitch a ride on the backs of other, larger migrating birds, geese for example, there is not a single shred of evidence to support this quirky, albeit imaginative and eccentric notion.


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Professor of Religious Studies Joseph Price shared his expertise on the intersection between sports and religion in a recent New York Times feature story.
The article focused the NBA's Oklahoma City Thunder's practice of having prayer before games. The Thunder are the only team on the NBA to regularly have a pre-game invocation.
According to Price a professional team's reasoning for having a pregame prayer is twofold.
On the one hand, it came be a reflection of the religious conviction of the team's ownership. Secondly, "prayer can fit into a team's marketing efforts, appealing to the values of a community and enhancing the perception that the organization shares in them."
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I have a 1956 Gibson Southern Jumbo that I had a cheap soundhole pickup installed in a couple of years ago. I decided to upgrade to a M1a. I didn't expect any problems since I had a luthier install an end pin jack to make a semi-permanent installation for the old p/u and the hole was already there. First, I found that the old end pin jack was a tapered one that pressed into the original tapered end pin hole. I was prepared for that and was ready with a reamer to ream the tapered hole to the 1/2 inch one required for the M1a. I was not prepared, however, for the fact that the threaded shank of the M1a strapjack was about 1/4" too short to pass thru the tail block of the vintage Gibson.
Fortunately, after a period of sheer panic, I realized that if I took ALL the washers off the strapjack the entire assembly would pass thru the hole. I was able to slip an appropriately sized flatwasher down the body of the jack and epoxy it in place to form a retainer that allowed the jack to protrude the right amount for all the external hardware to fit properly.
I don't know how unusual this problem is but I wanted to pass it along in case anyone else runs into a similar situation. I was also wondering if there is such a thing as an "extra long" jack available for guitars with thicker tail blocks?


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The chat room has been dead for the past couple of days... do i smell bad or something?
The chat room has been dead for the past couple of days... do i smell bad or something?
I was beginning to wonder the same thing. I just log on and then go read and listen for the loud, WELCOME thats announced. Last time it was Bigbear, and I have him on IM....LOL
"You laugh at me because I am different, but I laugh at you because you are all the same."
Bees keeping me busy this time of year so, since this is a bee forum, I would figure the same for some of the others. That and summer vactions are almost over, school is almost back in.
Work, Bees, making nucs, Kids wanting to enjoy summer, did I say work.?
Extracting honey, bottling for the farmer's markets, selling at the farmer's markets.
That is what is keeping me busy. Then once I get home I'm too tired to turn on the computer.
But don't get me wrong! I wouldn't trade this lifestyle for anything.
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Organize your hex dumbbells against any wall or the center of your workout room with the Body Solid ® GDR60 2 Tier Dumbbell Rack. This rack holds one pair of each weight ranging from 5-50 lbs. Reverse tiers allow you to grab any weight you want quickly and easily. Transform your weight room with the Body Solid ® GDR60 2 Tier Dumbbell Rack.
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Rated 3 out of 5�by Nardo1238 A little of Column A. A little of Column B. Rating the rack on what it's meant to do, ie hold dumbbells, it's a five-star product. I have dumbbell pairs from 10 to 50 lbs on this rack and it's holding up well. Assembly was easy enough, but the tools don't come with the kit. Rating the rack considering the total shopping experience = I'm not impressed. - It's not available in stores so you can't get away from the shipping fees. - The packing was poorly designed and the styrofoam was in pieces and the parts were all jumbled up when I opened the package. - I also think I got a returned set because there were nicks and scratches all over the thing. Not sure if they were because of prior ownership or because of the poor shipping box/packaging mentioned above. April 5, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5�by Gend0517 Two thumbs up! After trying to decide which storage rack to buy off this website, I decided to purchase this product. It was the most expense rack sold at the time, and I was torn whether to spend a little bit less and get a cheaper one, but glad I didn't. This rack is extremely sturdy and holds the dumbbells easily. Right now, I have dumbbell sets from 5 to 35 lbs. on the top rack only with the whole bottom rack not even being used. Having only two racks means less bending over to store the weights, particularly if the dumbbells are heavy (which is the best feature of this rack). My advice would be, if your'e going to spend over 100 dollars or so, spend a little bit more and get the best! October 13, 2013
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jamas123842 wrote:
As long as I am doing well in school, my mom doesn't care what I do unless it is drugs and illegal stuff.
She even pays for my CR subscription
You are lucky!
I have to pay it myself! :i
Same here had to get a job to pay for my addiction to anime and manga.which coincidentally did not leave me much time to feed my addiction!
My mom teases me sometimes about how all the anime I watch is Hentai and such. But she actually is cool with it (She also seems to be into Ghost In the Shell, Akira, and Space Battleship Yamaoto).
My dad is a workaholic so he doesn't notice. On the other hand my mom would glance at my screen and say what a cute cartoon. So they don't really care.
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I found my parents don't care as long as I get home work and chores done. However, they never want to watch anime with me, saying it's just "cartoons". That's really my only chance to watch that kind of stuff, so I'm somewhat being suppressed from the anime world, thank goodness to Crunchyroll!
One time I brought up me reading manga in school to my dad, and he said that he didn't like their humor. So I haven't brought it up since.
I showed my mom a clip of Attack on Titan and she said, "What is this? Pokemon?"
I haven't even watched Pokemon since 2005...
I have significantly more power this year than I had last year
I've Only watched anime for about a year and a half, started off with "FLCL" and moved on to other stuff, recently I've been watching stuff like "Diamond no Ace" "Shingeki no Kyojin" and " Tokyo Ravens"
I let it slip that I watched anime a few times, but my parents just shook it off. my dad seems to have no idea that I watch anime and my mom doesn't seem to care too much. I'm trying to get them into the anime world by starting off with Ghibli movies and then.... idk stuff.
I see a very prominent "my mom doesn't care" theme.
My parents don't care what my interests are as long as it doesn't effect my life outside of my private time (school, relationships, work)
If you aren't slipping in those sorts of things than it just a hobby that she'd probably support.
My parents know I am into anime and they make fun of it in a good way. Know what I mean? and I am totally OK with it cause they have a positive attitude about it.
Almost at the end of the line...
Used to watch DBZ with my mum weekly on Toonami.
Just finished watching the Hunter x Hunter movie Phantom Rogue, so awesome. "3
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I'm just wondering how your parents react/think of you being interested in anime or other fandoms? I'm asking this cause I just started to kinda get into anime last year and i'm 16. My told my mom I was interested in it when my best friend and I wanted to start going to conventions. The thing is, she isn't too knowledgeable about the subject and I'm kinda sorta am and I'm been wanting to get stuff like posters, pillows, and other things for my favorite shows. I don't exactly know or want to know how my mom would react or think of me having a liking to where you want to buy merch and hang things up in my room and all of the sorts.
Just buy a few and see how she reacts. If anything, she will keep bugging you about being 16 and still watching "cartoons". Shouldn't be a problem, parents don't don't understand their kids half the time.
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I find anime that I know my mother would appreciate and I introduce her to them...after I did that she acknowledged that I wasn't wasting time watching cartoons...it was a win in my book.
Well, my dad came in my room when I was watching anime once, and he was like "WHAT are you watching?!?!" hahaha
The unrealistically high pitched girl voices and relatively feminine closing song probably didn't make it seem to normal.
I was just like "It's anime. I've kinda turned into a nerd. Everything else I used to watch is just boring now, so I watch this." I just got into anime for real like a couple months ago btw
My parents don't really mind, they even ask me questions about the anime I watch. My brother started watching anime way before I did so I think he took the blunt of our parent's concern.
Just living life


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Regulatory Update for August 2011
While the summer is usually considered a quiet, sleepy time, it has been anything but that for the hearth industry and HPBA this year. This update covers recent developments on three issues of critical importance for the future of the hearth industry: (1) the U.S. Department of Energy's regulations on efficiency of gas fireplaces and log sets, (2) the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's request for comments on barriers for glass fronts in gas fireplaces, and (3) the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's developing air pollution regulations for new wood-burning appliances.
1. Gas Appliances: Department of Energy Regulations
In April 2010, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) issued regulations governing energy efficiency for "room heaters," which covered all gas fireplaces with an input of at least 9,000 Btu/hr. The regulation included decorative and heater-rated vented gas fireplaces; however, gas log sets were not included based on a letter received from DOE. The regulation was a surprise because at no time during the development of the rule did DOE state that it was considering the regulation of decorative gas fireplaces – something that it must do, under federal law. Simply put, by short-circuiting the process, DOE denied the industry its rights.
HPBA hired Barton Day, an attorney specializing in administrative law, and sued DOE in the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals. Settlement negotiations went on for a year. While there was agreement between DOE and HPBA on what the industry would have to do to get decorative gas fireplaces out of the rule (i.e., the substantive provisions), DOE was unwilling to negotiate on how it wanted to implement the agreement – thus leaving the industry with no assurances that DOE would not override the agreement with new, onerous standards shortly after the agreement went into effect. Simply put, DOE would not remove decorative gas appliances from being considered as Direct Heating Equipment (DHE), thereby forcing a non-heating device to meet heating efficiency standards. We had no meaningful agreement and no choice but to reject DOE's offer.
During negotiations, the court case was put on hold. With negotiations at an impasse, we went back to the court and asked it to put the case back on the calendar. We did this because we need to get a decision from the court early enough to give our industry sufficient time to comply with whatever requirements we would have to meet.
Our motion to the court was opposed by DOE, which stated that it had a new proposed regulation that would eliminate the issues before the court. This proposed rule, a total surprise to the HPBA negotiating team, included the substantive provisions for decorative gas fireplaces agreed to during the negotiations. But it also included essentially the same requirements for gas log sets, even though, all through the negotiations, DOE agreed that gas log sets – and their being excluded from the regulation – were not an issue for discussion. And the core issue of concern to HPBA – removing decorative appliances from the DHE category – was ignored by DOE by keeping decorative gas listed as DHE.
A hearing on the new proposal has been scheduled by DOE for September 1st in Washington, D.C., and comments on the proposed rule are due to DOE on September 20th. DOE also said that the regulation was on a fast track, and would be made final by November of this year.
The new proposal – and the statement to the court that it need not consider our lawsuit on the original rule – represent further bad faith by DOE. First, it is bringing an entirely new product category into the mix, despite earlier statements that the category was not included. Second, it is now trying to deny the industry's rights – this time in court.
As a result of these recent developments, HPBA must now fight a multi-front war to protect the industry. We must continue our litigation on the original rule, since a victory for the industry may throw out both the first rule and the new proposal – and if we don't continue, we may waive our rights to get provisions of the original rule overturned. We must also aggressively confront DOE on its new proposal, both at the hearing and in comments. And we must be prepared to challenge a new final rule in court, if necessary.
The other major front in this war – and possibly now the primary front – is on Capitol Hill. The source of the regulatory power of any administration generally comes from the statutes enacted by the U.S. Congress that give any department, agency or other similar body the directions of what to do and the power to do it. And, when an administrative body acts in an arbitrary and capricious manner, like the Department of Energy, the U.S. Congress can be petitioned by its citizens to correct the injustice. That is precisely what the HPBA staff is now doing: we are taking our campaign to Capitol Hill, visiting with targeted Members of Congress in both the Senate and the House of Representatives, to explain to them our problem with DOE, and asking for Congress's assistance in resolving it.
First, we can report that our presentations have been unanimously met with awe, disbelief and support: congressional offices cannot believe what DOE is attempting to do and why the agency would want to do it. They recognize that we have a valid – and more importantly, correct – reason for asking Congress for assistance. A question frequently asked of HPBA by both congressional staff and our own members is why did we wait so long to go to the U.S. Congress for relief? The answer is simple: you do not petition the Congress for relief until, and only after, you have exhausted all other reasonable means available to you. Making this point to Congress – that we have spent over a year negotiating with DOE and have nothing to show for it but the same category-killing regulation that started this whole process – has won us additional support for our cause.
The goal for our lobbying effort is to remove decorative vented gas products (fireplaces and log sets) from any connection to DHE and to give that category its own definition as non-DHE decorative gas appliances. We have just begun our effort and will not know the success of our lobbying campaign for a few more months. Lobbying is a very long, time consuming, process (which is another reason we did not begin until now) where promises occur much faster than results.
You may get a call from HPBA to help us in this effort. We may ask you to call, email or visit your own Members of Congress. We will only ask you if we think that it will be beneficial to the cause. A grassroots campaign can be extremely beneficial.
HPBA will continue to fight to protect the hearth industry from the unwarranted attack by DOE. And, we will also continue to give you updates.
2. Glass Fronts: Possible Regulations by the Consumer Product Safety Commission
On June 8th, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) published a request for comments on two petitions that it received that requested the regulation of glass fronts on gas fireplaces. One petition, citing two thousand serious burns over a ten-year period, requested regulations making barriers mandatory. The other requested the use of an LED-based warning system that the petitioner invented.
Several years before these petitions were filed, HPBA had created and distributed a consumer brochure to alert consumers of the possible burn hazards of glass fronts. The brochure can be viewed on HPBA's website at www.hpba.org/staysafe. In addition, CSA, the organization that issues safety standards for gas fireplaces, had convened a Working Group to consider what further safety measures were warranted to protect people – especially young children – from burns on glass fronts. The group started meeting in July, 2010, and has since met in May and August, 2011, with another meeting scheduled in September. CPSC has also been pressured to act from Senator Al Franken of Minnesota, who wrote a letter asking why CPSC had not already acted on this issue. Finally, there have been at least two product liability cases filed against members of the industry, citing the hazards of glass fronts.
In response to the CPSC request for comment, HPBA hired an attorney, Chuck Samuels, who specializes in CPSC cases and, with his help, organized industry meetings to forge a position. He then prepared comments for HPBA to submit to CPSC. The comments from HPBA, http://www.hpba.org/members/news-updates/glass-fronts, were submitted on August 8th. Several member companies also submitted comments.
HPBA's comments had two main points. First, the comments pointed to the Consumer Product Safety Act (CPSA), which requires the CPSC to rely on voluntary standards, instead of regulations, whenever possible. We said that the CSA Working Group – which includes a CPSC representative – has already been working aggressively on the problem, and that formal changes to CSA's Z21.50 and Z21.88 standards are being expedited. As a result, under the CPSA, the CPSC need not regulate the industry, but should defer to the voluntary industry standard.
Second, HPBA said that it is developing a more aggressive education program to continually educate the public on the possible burn hazards from glass fronts. We also included an outline of what such an education plan could look like.
It's hard to predict the CPSC's final decision – or when it will be issued – but we certainly hope that the commission will defer to the CSA Working Group and approve HPBA's education plan. HPBA staff will also be planning next steps with Chuck Samuels.
3. Wood-burning Appliances: Revised New Source Performance Standards by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for New Residential Wood Heaters, also known as the "EPA wood stove certification program," is the 1988 program that governs emissions for wood-burning appliances and controls the sale and import of wood stoves. In late 2008, EPA began the first revision of the NSPS in 20 years.
The NSPS revisions will impact all wood-burning appliances, expanding the program to include more types of wood-burning appliances than just wood stoves (e.g., pellet stoves, outdoor hydronic heaters, outdoor decorative appliances, masonry heaters, etc.).
The timetable for EPA's completion of the NSPS has been altered several times, with the latest "soft" targets of early 2012 for the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking or "NOPR" (i.e., the first draft offering by EPA), a comment period to run through 2012, and a Final Rule published in the Federal Register (the official document for federal regulations) in mid-2013. These dates are not firm and subject to change at any time.
The NSPS review continues to involve many difficult technical issues, although much of the work is taking place in private or sidebar conversations. States in the Northeast and the Northwest, represented by their regional organizations, continue to generate new issues and ideas, which require EPA, and consequently HPBA, to respond. HPBA continues to quantitatively and qualitatively demonstrate that the EPA-proposed emissions limits would severely harm the solid-fuel industry. With the inclusion of more products – pellet stoves, fireplaces, masonry heaters, etc. – members will be struggling to survive through extraordinary R&D costs on formerly exempt products. There are also continuing discussions on compliance timelines, testing procedures and variability, category definitions, emissions targets, economic impacts and the future of the EPA voluntary programs.
As always, there are substantial expenses involved in such massive efforts. The staff of HPBA extends its sincerest "thank you" to the many members and affiliates who have contributed hundreds of volunteer hours and thousands of dollars in financial support to help fight these industry-threatening battles. We will continue to protect the best interests of the industry, and we are grateful to have the support and opportunity to collaborate with so many great people.


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The wolf problem
The wolf problem started in 1943 when they were pronounced near extinction with possibly two, but no more than three in the U.P., and none below Koski's Corners.
I was positive this was an under estimate because I saw wolf tracks 30 miles below Koski's Corners and one growled at my friend and then ran past me 40 miles below Koski's Corners.
At that time they were put on the endangered species list. Then we spent thousands of dollars to reintroduce them into the U.P. This was a very successful endeavor as I would see them crossing the railroad on my 40 acres of cedar swamp (part of 200 acres of cedar swamp). At that time deer had paths, in the snow, across the railroad. Now, the deer tracks have all but disappeared across the railroad. The deer have now moved into the outskirts of all inhabited areas and into the cities.
The groups put the wolves back on the endangered species list, so they could watch them walk down the roads in our national parks, and our local groups that want to stop the reduction in Michigan by hunting and trapping had better start looking at the overall picture of wolf population.
Unless something is done soon to get the deer back to their natural habitat, our local fall economy will take a dip and the state will also see a big dip in license sales.
A group that has been coming to our area for 20 years from Lower Michigan is seriously thinking of stopping as they are seeing fewer and fewer deer, and last year a couple of does and no bucks. Years ago they always saw many deer and always shot bucks.
The correct wolf population is one that lets the deer go back to their natural habitat.
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What a beautiful transition in this ombre weave hairdo, we love the transition between the black and copper which is done in such a seamless and beautiful way. Ombre and Dye-Dips have been huge this year but we are now seeing a lot more hard transitions like this which looks amazing as opposed to the subtle long color transitions. When it comes to a weave job done properly we highly suggest a company called Great Lengths USA. They have great hair extensions and some of the best quality we have seen with so much variety.


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Do the Twist.
When you ride on the road, you'll use your torso and arms to balance and steer. While most trainers take these efforts away from you, Kinetic by Kurt's Rock And Roll Trainer mimics these natural movements. When you add this Kinetic Turntable Riser Ring, you're forced to work those same upper body muscles to keep the front wheel in alignment with the frame. This is part of the "road feel" equation and you'll appreciate it when you're sprinting and standing.
The Turntable Riser Ring is a PVC circle that has slots of four different heights. The four heights range from 1/2in to 2in from the floor. All can accommodate a tire up to 2.25in in width. The ring sits atop a "Lazy Susan" style turntable that swivels freely.
The Kinetic by Kurt Turntable Riser Ring is Black and is 9in in diameter. It can be used with other trainers, though the swiveling benefit of using the turntable ring with fixed-style trainers is negligible.
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Does what it's supposed to do, no more using phone books or other items to prop up my front wheel, well worth the money spent!
make your indoor training easier
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
After years of using things such as (but not limited to) shoes, encyclopedias, old video game console, and a water bottle I broke down and bought a riser. I should have done it years ago, just get one.
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As described, pretty useful for kinetic rock and roll
Great to have.
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
Having the ability to turn the handlebars when riding is really nice. It keeps me from getting stiff or getting numb hands. I use it on a stationary Kinetic and I am glad to have it.
Must Get Trainer Accessory
This has been a much appreciated accessory piece in my winter Rock-N-Roll trainer training regiment. At first I wondered if the rock-n-roll would make a differance, it does. It really allows me to feel like I am on my bike and not just fixed to my trainer. This matching turntable riser ring to help this feel, and is absolutley essential for allowing your upper body to ride the bike like you do outside. I feel it really takes the stresses off the bike frame as well, and this is pretty important for your frame.
Really, this is a game changer for doing intervals when the temps outside just are not cooperating. I have also started using the Kinetic trainer tires and it has made the unit even quieter and my good outside tires don't get worn out on my trainer - check their tires out. The training mat is nice as well for keeping the sweat cleanup easy and off your wood floors.
I use this for base training starting in December and spend alot of time sitting near 225 Watts for a month and then start upping the Watts in February through March. This really works well.
I am using the Road Machine right now as I am on the road for work traveling with my bike and trainer. This is a great option as well, but does not even compare to the Rock-N-Roll. I will add a review soon on the Road Machine after I use it for awhile.


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The Information Technology Division of Weber State University delivers a culture of structured connectivity carrying Campus information to its educational constituents.
This knowledge hub delivers the energy to sustain the learning environment.
We are responsible for institution-wide technology support at Weber State University. Approximately 48 full-time staff in five departments work to:
- Provide and maintain a high quality technology infrastructure for the university (for example, the university data network and telephone system)
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State Initiative Helps Vets Find Employment
Looking for a job and have military experience? Then become a licensed armed security guard.
A new employment initiative for former military personnel is the Experience Counts program. The program assists veterans to transfer from military service into civilian jobs. The initiative was started in 2011 to grant credits to military personnel with experience in certain job fields.
The first Experience Counts program involved access to commercial drivers' licenses for former military members with experience driving trucks and heavy equipment while serving their country. The state Department of Motor Vehicles waived the road test and associated fees for military personnel with experience. More than 250 licenses were issued to veterans through the program, with 112 of them finding employment as of January.
"As we see our service men and women returning, we must ensure the highest level of services greet them at home. And that begins with jobs," said Peter Rivera, state labor commissioner. "I am proud to announce another Experience Counts program and urge all veterans to visit their nearest New York State Career Center to see what opportunities are available in their region."
The newest employment program certifies veterans to become a licensed armed security guard through an on-site training program. If the veterans didn't have the training from the state Career Centers, they would need to go to a school for a fee and/or be trained by an employer, at a cost, for certification. The program is available free of charge, and is available at all of the Department of Labor's New York State Career Centers. Chautauqua County has two state Career Centers through Chautauqua Works. One is located at 23 E. Third St., Jamestown, and the second is located at 407 and 419 Central Ave., Dunkirk.
Once veterans are trained and licensed, Career Center staff will connect them to one of the more than 8,300 available security jobs statewide. In Western New York, 822 jobs are available.
In addition to the CDL and security guard measures, Gov. Andrew Cuomo has ordered the state Labor Department to work with the Department of Health to aid in the transfer of armed service experience into civilian credits or certifications for medics.
Department of Labor staff work directly with the military to get the word out to troops who may be interested in being certified for one of these jobs. Through the new state Employment Services System, Career Center staff will be able to mange each veteran's case.
For more information, visit the state Labor Department veterans' services website at www.labor.ny.gov/vets/vetintropage.shtm.


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Microsoft Corp.'s applied sciences group has developed a keyboard that is based on a large touch-screen. The device may adapt itself to a variety of programs and potentially allows to greatly simplify the input. One of the main drawbacks of the concept is the lack of tactile feedback.
Microsoft Adaptive Keyboard is a research prototype developed by Microsoft Hardware to explore how combining display and input capabilities in a keyboard can allow users to be more productive. The keyboard incorporates a large, touch-sensitive display strip at the top. In addition, the display continues underneath the keys, allowing the legends to be modified in real time. This lets users do things like change the character set to a different language or display command icons.
The Adaptive Keyboard is a research prototype, not a product. It is only available to participants in the UIST Student Innovation Contest, who are supposed to demonstrate usage models for the device.
Art Lebedev design studio from Russia released a keyboard that features an OLED screen inside each key. The product did not turn out popular due to its massive price. At present the Optimus Maximus keyboard costs $2400.