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Contingency Management Treatment for Crack Addiction - Study With Brazilian Population
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Crack addiction has became a severe health problem in Brazil. Today, crack addiction is the primary cause for inpatient treatment (voluntary or not) for all illicit substances (losing only for alcohol addiction). A survey study conducted with children and adolescents currently living in the streets of 5 major cities of Brazil, point alarming results in which 15% to 26% of all these children have smoked crack at least once in the last month.
When compared to cocaine, crack users develop much faster diagnoses for crack dependence (mean of 5 month after first use), shows a more compulsive pattern of use, has higher probability of living or have lived in the streets, and of engaging in illegal activities. Consequently to this, mortality of crack addicts are 7 times higher than for the rest of the population.
Despite all efforts being made for the development of effective pharmacological treatments for stimulant addiction (crack included), up to today, there is no robust evidence of efficacy of any pharmacological treatment. For that reason, the use of evidence based psychosocial interventions is so important for treating this population.
Although today open treatment facilities in Brazil are more and more starting to use evidence based interventions such as motivational interviewing, cognitive behavior therapy, relapse prevention and coping skills, such treatments present very modest results when treating crack addiction. The biggest difficulties encountered when treating this population are maintaining patients in treatment, reducing crack use and achieving continued abstinence.
A psychosocial treatment based in behavioral principals' named Contingency Management (CM) is widely applied in the USA. Recent meta-analyses and review studies present robust evidence that, when applied alone or in adjunction with other psychosocial and pharmacological treatment, CM is the most effective treatment for what regards, treatment retention, reducing drug use and promoting continued abstinence.
The purpose of this study is to evaluate if Contingence Management (CM) treatment can be affective on the treatment of crack addiction for Brazilian population seeking outpatient treatment.
To accomplish this, 60 individuals (male and female from 18 to 65 years of age) seeking open treatment for crack addiction will be randomized to 2 treatment conditions (Standard treatment (ST) or ST plus CM). Both treatments will last 12 weeks with 3 and 6-month follow-up. In both groups patients will be encourage to leave urine samples 3 times week.
Hypotheses: Patients receiving ST+CM will stay longer in treatment, have more negative tests for cocaine/crack, and achieve longer periods of cocaine/crack abstinence when compared to patients receiving ST alone.
Cocaine Related Disorders
Behavioral: Standard treatment plus Contingence Management
Behavioral: standard treatment
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Open Label
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|Evaluating the Efficacy of Including Contingency Management to Standard Ambulatory Treatment for Crack Addiction - A Randomized Controlled Trial
- Treatment retention [ Time Frame: measured during the 12 weeks of treatment ]
Data on Treatment retention will be collected considering participants that complete 12 weeks of treatment and participants that abandons treatment during the 12 weeks of study.
Specific time of drop-out will also be considered.
- reduction of crack use [ Time Frame: 12 weeks of treatment ]
- promotion of continued abstinence [ Time Frame: 12 weeks of treatment ]continued abstinence will be measured by considering all participants that achieved at least 8 weeks of continued abstinence.
- Beck depression inventory [ Time Frame: 12 weeks of treatment, 3 and 6-month follow up ]
- beck anxiety inventory [ Time Frame: 12 weeks of treatment and 3-6 month follow up ]
- ASSIST scores on crack and other substances [ Time Frame: 12 week of treatment 3 and 6 month follow up ]
- Cocaine craving Questionnaire Bief scores [ Time Frame: 12 weeks of treatment and 3-6 month follow-up ]
- Minnesota Cocaine Craving Scale scores [ Time Frame: 12 weeks of treatment, 3-6month follow ups ]
- reduction of crack use [ Time Frame: at 3 and 6-month follow-up ]
|Estimated Enrollment:
|Study Start Date:
|May 2012
|Estimated Study Completion Date:
|June 2015
|Estimated Primary Completion Date:
|June 2015 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
|Standard treatment
Behavioral: standard treatment
12 weeks of standard treatment offered by AME (a open treatment service for drug addiction of the city of Sao Paulo)
|Experimental: Standard treatment plus Contingency Management
Behavioral: Standard treatment plus Contingence Management
12 weeks of the standard treatment offered by a open treatment service for drug addiction of the city of Sao Paulo (AME) plus Contingency Management
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years to 65 Years (Adult)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Current diagnose of crack addiction (DSM IV)
- having used crack in the last month
Exclusion Criteria:
- Current psychotic disorder
- Diagnose of schizophrenia
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01815645
|Ambulatorio Medico de Especialidades (AME) da Vila Maria
|Sao Paulo, SP, Brazil
|Principal Investigator:
|Ronaldo R Laranjeira, PhD
Publications automatically indexed to this study by ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier (NCT Number):
|Responsible Party:
|André de Queiroz Constantino Miguel, Ph.D Studant, Federal University of São Paulo
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT01815645 History of Changes
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|Study First Received:
|March 18, 2013
|Last Updated:
|March 4, 2015
Keywords provided by Federal University of São Paulo:
Cocaine related disorders
Contingency Management
psychosocial treatment
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Cocaine-Related Disorders
Substance-Related Disorders
Chemically-Induced Disorders
Mental Disorders
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Here's a post on which Acebird and I have some common ground. It is "interesting." It's especially interesting when one considers that treating mites is building up the mites resistance to present day chemical treatment. There is a group of people breeding bees that are resistant to mites, and there is another group of people that are tasked with producing the next chemical that will kill the evolving mites without annihilating the bees. We beekeepers are merely observers on the sidelines.
It is an interesting video.
I think the arms race is ongoing. Saying that those who treat are breeding stronger mites instead of breeding stronger bees is only sort of half way true IMHO. A bee that's resistant to mites, like the treatments, is also putting pressure on the mites to evolve so that they can then resist the bees' resistance. The bees will then need to resist the mites' resistance to their resistance...and on it goes.
The comments on Youtube are interesting.
I liked the one about "becoming one with American Foul Brood" by introducing AFB to your hives.
Trying to think inside the box...
What he is talking about is what a lot of us who buy and use "resistant" or "survivor" bees have been doing, thanks to breeders who did not treat, but bred the survivors.
"If all you have is a hammer, the whole world is a nail." - A.H. Maslow
What a burnout!
So is it being assumed that balanced bees is a good thing? I don't find much on these forums that talks about balanced bees. I see a lot about productive bees. bees that produce far beyond what they need. So is this guy talking about balanced bees or bees that suit his idea of balance? Balance for me is a colony that produces 100 lbs of excess honey in a drought year.
Everything gets darker, as it goes to where there is less light. Darrel Tank (5PM drawing instructor)
Bees as pets. How cute!
Raising Vermont Bees one mistake at a time.
USDA Zone 5A
I like the way you think, Daniel!
"If all you have is a hammer, the whole world is a nail." - A.H. Maslow

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Talent is a double-edged sword. What you are given is not really yours. What you work at, what you struggle for, what you have to take command of–that often makes for very good art.
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Hi Kernel,
This has been tried before. Mausers require the barrel to impact both the inner and outer locking shoulder. Just the way they were designed. If you do not bear against the inner locking shoulder, your groups will wander as the barrel heats up. The wander is about 4 moa from my experience.
I am not a big fan of Rhineland, they tend to oversimplify. Also, look at the "collar" and compare it to a Savage. It's only about half the width, and I am doubtful that it would stay locked.
Mr Death, you can use my pull through reamer, action wrench and barrel vise for as long you like. Those are the right tools for this job, and will work like a charm on that M48 of yours.


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A few years ago, Casa Magna made its debut. And the big-name, all-knowing rating panel immediately took notice in a major way, awarding Casa Magna an outstanding 93-rating an #1 'Cigar of the Year' honors. But unlike the rest-of-class, this beauty was available and affordable. So the regular fellas like you and I took notice too, making Casa Magna a top-seller and a household name. Like Stu says: good ideas breed better ideas. The next big idea is here: Casa Magna Dominican Corojo, made in Manolo Quesada's Dominican MATASA factory. And I'll be the first in line to say Manolo nailed it.
Casa Magna Dominican Corojo is an all Dominican puro that is expertly blended using all Cuban-seed Dominican long-fillers. A deliciously inviting Dominican Corojo wrapper is draped over this medium to full-bodied blend. Notes of earth, oak, coffee, and pepper linger on the palate, while clouds of smoke emanate with every puff of this rich flavorful cigar. Well balanced, quality blends like this don't come around too often, so sit down and enjoy this rich complex blend.
Back in 2008 Manuel Quesada won "Cigar of The Year" honors with his blend of Casa Magna "Colorado", and it was/is a superb cigar. It has been a regular in my rotation ever since. He may have outdone himself with his latest creation Casa Magna "Dominican". I was fortunate enough to grab five 5.5x52 robusto grandes from CI about two months ago. I put 'em in the humi to rest and "uncorked" this one Saturday night 9/13/14. This is a very firm, well constructed stogie with a slightly veiny Corojo wrapper, triple cap, and a smooth easy draw. It is a medium-bodied smoke that burns cool and slow all the way; a slow-flavor starter in the early burn with just a trace of vanilla and cinnamon. Once you get into it about 1 1/2 inches the flavors start to come on subtly with notes to my palate of spice and cocoa - not harsh, more on the creamy side. A very pleasant mix. (Some of the other reviews talk of a peppery start that lingers throughout the smoking experience. Perhaps that part of my taste buds has died but I didn't even detect a hint of pepper in this stick.) I sent the one inch nub to it's grave after about 45+ blissful minutes and three Long Island Iced Tea's, and look forward to the remaining four siblings that are quietly aging in the humi.
Rich in flavor and a very lovely cigar in presentation.
This cigar got rave reviews and I bought five in a sampler deal. It burns fairly well, has a bit of a spicey taste and over all is a good smoke, not the super smoke I thought it might be. Good stick with a stiff night cap perhaps, would not recommend for beginners or a casual round on the links.
I do like these medium to full strength cigars. The Flight Sampler is the way to go at around $4 a pop.
Bought a box of these cigars after reading several positive reviews. I thought the first one I smoked may have been an abberation but after the third I can honestly say this is one bad smoke. In summation, I found the Casa Magna Dominican cigar having the following characteristics: 1) Soft and spongy 2) Irregular burn throughout with "touch-ups" necessary and an ugly ash 3) Most dissapointing an acrid flavor existed during of the entire cigar with no subtle hints of anything else. I smoked all to the last third of the Casa Magna Dominican in hopes of a better ending.....but, no......a bad experience to the last puff. There are much better cigars for the money and I wouldn't recommend this one brand to anyone.......even to your ex-brother-in-law or golfing buddies who generally smoke anything available.
Finally got a chance to smoke one of these last night, despite already stocking a box and some fivers at work. Putting the cart before the horse, but the original CM is quite tasty, and a relative bargain these days. The CMD is also a relative bargain, and as it turns out, a good one. Got a blast of pepper and some other heavy flavors to start, but the cigar smoothed out after about the first inch. Not tremendously complex, but a good cigar, and a solid medium-bodied smoke to my tastes. No regrets about having already stocked a bunch, and I will certainly recommend them to customers. Other than the CI description pegging these as medium-full (most cigars run about a half to full step in body as described here and (gasp) other retailers, so not taking issue with CI on this), I'd say the CI description is pretty equal to my experience. A good smoke, and one I recommend trying.
This is an excellent cigar!Very earthy, nutty,light spice,creamy-everything Steve said!Oh yeah, almost forgot,delicious aroma as well. Home run again for Sr.Quesada,thank you, C.I.!
After reading that this blend was designed to compete on the international market ie. Cubans, I am gladI ordered a Robusto 5 pack. These are hearty full flavored cigars. The wrapper is so dark my first thought was maduro, but it didn't have that kind of sweetness. With the moderate price these will go into my rotation.
As a cigar lover, I normally don't write bad reviews, as they are purely subjective; but this is one awful cigar. The flavor isn't bad, but you can tell that the various ages of the leaves is off because of the uneven burn and constant re-lights. I bought a five pack and can't wait to be done with it....


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Transport facilities are very good, underground stations ( Zone 2), Jubilee Line which takes about 25 minutes to Oxford St or Piccadilly Circus and straight to Stratford Olimpic Venue. The flat is 5 minutes' walk to the underground station
If you like to exercise, Gladstone Park is just a 5 minute walk where you can exercise in a very relaxed setting but if you are more into swimming or weight training, Willesden Sports Centre is a 12 minute walk. The sport centre is very good and you can pay by the day, so you could incorporate training in your holidays or your short stay.
The flat is in a Victorian Mansion block with all modern facilities. There are two bedrooms, one occupied by me and a double room which is the room offered to rent. You will have access to a sitting room, a quite large family kitchen. You will also have access unlimited access to Internet through WIFI.
I am flexible in terms of checking in and out and you will have your own keys. If you are a driver I have a guest parking permit so there is no problem for you to bring your car. I love London and have quite a busy social life, so I can also give you information about this wonderful city in terms of what is going on for people who want to feel the real London and not just the tourist visits
I speak English, Spanish, some Portuguese, some Italian , and my son is fluent in French so we can answer questions in a few languages and help you if you need further information about the area.
I think I have covered quite a lot, but please if there is anything I have left out, just email me and will be happy to answer all your questions.
I hope to see you soon in my home soon.
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Happy to meet you Gabriel and thanks for your welcome !
You were a perfect host.
The room was like in the picture, large and clean. The bed was very good.
Gabriel does the best so that you feel like home !
Jubilee line is close and it's easy to go in the center of London quickly.
Very pleased !
Many thanks Gabriel.
Perfect stay for out Weekend trip to London! The Apartment is a 5 min walk away from the Underground Station. It's nice and clean, has a comfy bed and offers Wifi Access.
Gabriel is very nice host, who can provide valuable Information on all trip related Topics. I'd choose his place again anytime!
Gabriel is an outstanding host and his home is warm and beautiful. This is the place to be in London!
Thanks Gabriel for such a wonderful time!
Laura & Pablo
Apart from being a little far from the tube station (10min walk)
Everything is great.
It's a peaceful neighbourhood and there are a number of restaurants which keep open until late.
The host is very informative and can provide you whatever information you need
Gabriel was the best host ever! He has been more than nice and friendly. The house is big, super clean and tidy. Plus, being a victorian house, it's also a unique and charming place! Our room was large and bright, with a lot of space for clothes and personal belongings. We also had a sky tv and wi-fi connection. We could use the kitchen and kitchen equipment and everything was clean! There's no shower in the bathroom, just a bathtub, but it was more than useful.
The neighborhood is nice and safe: very close to the underground station (zone 2, jubilee line) and lots of supermarkets, pubs, shops and coffeeshops nearby. I would definitely recommend Gabriel's apartment!
We had a wonderful stay at Gabriel's. The appartment is very nicely furnished and the room spacious. Great location close to the main road where you can take buses to Camden, Nothing Hill, Hammersmith, King's Cross, and Willesden Green tube station. Various shops, banks, restaurant in the area.
We arrived late -after 22.30pm- because our train was delayed and Gabriel waited for us and even greated us with warm smile. He knows all the places to be seen in London and gives good advices.
We plan another trip to London before the end of the year and will very likely book there again.
I stayed with my son and both of us loved the flat. In future holidays in London I already know where to stay or at least try to.
We have had a wonderful stay in London. The apartment in a lovely Victorian building is great and the room is beautiful. Gabriel is a charming host who has good tips when it comes to things to do when in London. When ever we come back to London we will certainly stay at this apartment again. Willesden Green is not to far from Central London by Jubilee line and is a great location when you are going to a concert or a football game in Wembley. Thank you Gabriel for a great time.
Amazing flat at superb location alongside the Jubilee line. The Willesden Green station is only 4 minutes walking distance, there are several great restaurants in 5 minutes walking distance radius (if you like don't miss Spice 6 at the metro station), groceries catering for international customers.
Gabriel is an absolute gentleman with a wide range of interest in the joyful parts of life. He was very helpful and informative all the time before and during my stay as well.
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City of Pleasanton - inconsiderate to young children
Original post made by Sharon, Parkside, on Sep 11, 2011
Thursday he got up and dressed for his baseball mini camp, went to pre-school and told his friends about it, and then after school, my daughter gets ready to take him, but first gets a voice mail, just a few hours before it saying Class was cancelled due to low enrollment.
My daughter did not tell him early, but waited until that day to be sure that class was planned. Getting a call a few hours before class is INCONSIDERATE to children. They knew the enrollment was low before that day. They need to have the consideration to call ATLEAST 48 hours early.
Then this is not all, he was also signed up to go to Mini Sports on Saturday morning. She never got a cancellation call for that, so she took him down to that class on Saturday morning, hoping to let him have some class time finally, and what happens, this time, he is there ready for fun, and the find a hand written note on the door saying that the class was cancelled due to low enrollment. Four families showed up for this and find a note, no call, just a note after they all prepare their children and dress them for class.
THIS IS RUDE AND inconsiderate twice that I know of in one week.
Watch out everyone when you work with the city for kids classes.
They don't have any consideration for people.
a resident of Highland Oaks
on Sep 11, 2011 at 3:36 pm
This must have been a terrible disappointment for your young grandson.
Such occurrences, however, are an outstanding opportunity for the organizations that offer these programs to improve their operations.
Look forward to a better experience next year!
a resident of Livermore
on Sep 11, 2011 at 7:14 pm
Children are very forgiving...how the adults in their lives respond to disappointment can shape their responses.
Consider spending extra quality play time with the kids, they will value that more than any class...go for it!
a resident of Pleasanton Meadows
on Sep 12, 2011 at 7:24 am
Shame on the people in Pleasanton in charge of these programs. They must be typical city admin folks on our taxpayer dime more concerned about their paychecks than being parents.
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Sep 12, 2011 at 8:41 am
These things happen - I'm sure the city did not set out to form, enroll, and then cancel these programs! I agree with Cholo, the children will respond according to their adult's response to situations like these. Your grandchild is only 3 yrs old, there will be PLENTY of classes to sign up for in his future!
a resident of Deer Oaks/Twelve Oaks
on Sep 12, 2011 at 9:46 am
Sharon, stop making it into a big deal, at that age the kids don't know the difference, they recover quickly from such things at a cancelled event, tell your daughter to get the child busy with another activity, like a coloring book.
a resident of Spotorno Ranch
on Sep 12, 2011 at 9:59 am
It's clear enough the city administration folks are using their union clout to make things difficult for three year-olds. It's all part of the indoctrination program. Pump the kids up with expectatioons for good stuff, then deflate them. By the time they get to school, they'll have lower expectations and the union teachers will have at them with their Marxist crappola.
a resident of Country Fair
on Sep 12, 2011 at 10:18 am
Is this really topic-worthy??
a resident of Vineyard Hills
on Sep 12, 2011 at 10:39 am
Is it really worht making such a big deal about this? I don't know how long you've lived in Pleasanton, but just in case you don't know Pleasanton is known for one of the best city's to do sports, the city cares for their residents and also they are good at what they do. things like this can happen but not because of this you are going to say: "watch out everyone when you work with the city for kids classes"
I'm sure your grandson moved on to something else the same day and you are here making such a big deal. sometimes we "ADULTS" need to learn from kids to let go of not so important stuff and use our time on someting more positive. Don't you think?
a resident of Canyon Creek
on Sep 12, 2011 at 10:46 am
Boy! Talk about rose-colored glasses! Whew! That's right, everybody, forget about how our children are all being mistreated by unions. Has anyone read the most recent Calpers report? There's a tsunami forming right over there in Sacremento, and your kids can feel it if you can't! But go ahead, ignore it. Sharon, I'm with you. Stay strong, Sister.
a resident of Grey Eagle Estates
on Sep 12, 2011 at 12:54 pm
I don't believe you people. What happened to communication? When you sign up for anything, they always ask for a phone number. Is it really that tough to call the parents and let them know the activity was canceled? Sure, he was only 3, but he was clearly very excited about playing. Isn't that what we want, for our children to be excited about being outside and having fun? Or maybe you people like the videos and TV's to be babysitters? Communication goes along way these days.
a resident of Mohr Park
on Sep 12, 2011 at 1:07 pm
I bet the union thugs took over the phone lines and wouldn't let anybody call!
a resident of Castlewood Heights
on Sep 12, 2011 at 2:53 pm
Yes, a phone call a week before the first class would have been nice, but it's not always feasible. I think Grandma is up in arms over the wrong things here. It's not like the daughter drove an hour or more to get to this class. Geez, chill out and take this opportunity to teach your daughter and grandson about life's little disappointments!! There are certainly bigger things to worry about right about now!
a resident of Highland Oaks
on Sep 12, 2011 at 3:26 pm
While I feel these situations present a wonderful opportunity for organizations to improve, the unfortunate reality is that the poor treatment of a consumer shows a failure of the organization to plan ahead and train its staff to handle the embarrassment of failing to attract customers in a professional and dignified manner.
a resident of Amberwood/Wood Meadows
on Sep 12, 2011 at 3:53 pm
Yes, something really must be done about this, beginning with a dismantling of all unions.
a resident of Apperson Ridge
on Sep 12, 2011 at 7:56 pm
hey Sharon-have you ever thought about saving money and taking you daughter and grand kid to a park and play there? We have wonderful parks you should try it sometime.
a resident of Laguna Oaks
on Sep 12, 2011 at 8:24 pm
Get over it. You could live in Iraq or someplace worse. Be thankful we even have such programs even if not everyone is taking advantage of them.
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Sep 13, 2011 at 12:33 am
Anyone else notice how the original post was on 9/11?
I can see how this is good water cooler talk, but not really on this site ... on 9/11...
a resident of Rosewood
on Sep 13, 2011 at 12:45 am
It's now 9/13, so I'm not sure what's your point. As Mike says, live for today, and don't dwell on the past.
a resident of Del Prado
on Sep 13, 2011 at 12:06 pm
How very true that your grandson will learn more important things than soccer by watching how the adults in his life handle disappointment and change. I hope you are not going balistic in front of him because that is what you will be teaching him to do when he faces even the smallest of challenges in life. Think about it.
a resident of Amberwood/Wood Meadows
on Sep 13, 2011 at 12:49 pm
Actually, SL, Mike stated that folks shouldn't have to wear their memories on their sleeves. You are correct. It is Sept 13th today.
a resident of Pleasanton Meadows
on Sep 13, 2011 at 6:07 pm
I couldn't agree more with Cholo and Spudly. Things happen Sharon. Get used to it. I think the city workers made a great effort to get the word out - a phone call the day of one event and a note on the door of the other event. At least there was a notificaion, just not what you desired.


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this afternoon while on a dailly sticky board inspection of my 2 experimental hives. When I pulled the sticky board from the first hive I saw about 50 small (1/4 size of a lady bug) beatles ? scamper across the board and drop to the ground and were gone. Could this be the Small Hive Beatle ? They were black and very fast. What should be done about them ? HELP
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Hi Jamie and crew
First time on internet and forum.
I have just been reading Woolworths FRESH magazine which features you and your lovely wife Jools and two beautiful girls. (I have 2 girls about the same age, also beautiful)
They state in this article 'Jamie's recipe for a happy life' that you may be considering re-location to Australia, Melbourne in particular. Is there any truth in this?
I believe you are opening a new line of restaurants down under, how exciting for you and your family. You couldn't have picked a better place in the world!!!
I have watched your school dinner's and agree with your outlook on our childrens nutrition. You are an inspiration to us all with young or older families.
look forward to hearing from you or someone who can confirm the move!
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Hi Jamie
I'm from the philippines and I love watching your show. I try to catch up with the cable scheds for your show!
Your ideals in cooking as well as your work do inspire me.
Keep it up! And as we say here in the Philippines... Mabuhay!!
#23 Sun 22 May 05 11:47pm
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I happened to cook a successful risotto (the lemon thyme, pecorino and prosciutto one) and this amazed me so much (and my family too, talk about self confidence) that I decided to learn how to cook properly. My lack of knowledge is a bit embarassing...Well more than a bit actually. Like, I just recently discovered garlic already grows in cloves. So wish luck to this absolute beginner
#24 Mon 23 May 05 4:22pm
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Great pleasure to see this web site. I'm from France a little town called La Seyne sur mer, located along the "French Riviera". I'll certainly need some ideas for a very very special moment, for a man who's going out from hospital. And as I love most of you recipes I don't know which one I will choose. Thank you so much for your show and as we say in France : Hummm, c'est bon ! Would you please excuse me, my english is not as good as I would like.
#25 Mon 23 May 05 5:10pm
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I'm from a small town in the US...and wanted to just say..you make cooking fun and its what brought me here and to start me cooking period..the very best to your family..and keep up the good work...your more inspiring than you realize..Im a huge fan and think your cause is just amazing as well..its people who do rather than talk that make the world better...all show and no go just keep us where we are..your all go and should be so proud..have the best day!
#26 Tue 24 May 05 12:23am
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At the age of 23 I have just cooked my first weeks meals. And they all came from you Mr Oliver thank you. After watching your schools campaign I realised what was the point of all your hard work in schools if I continue to feed my kids pizza and chips when they come home!!!! I planned my weeks meals from your book and surprised myself cooking ingredients I'd never even heard of, let me emphasize what a novice I am, this is the first time i have ever made mashed potato as opposed to smash and only realised you have to pierce baked potatoes through trail and error!!
Am attempting your marmalade ham this week, any ideas for really fussy 2 year olds, as he has virtually starved this weeks without his usual savaloy and chips.
Thanks for opening my mind and for writing recipes that even I can understand.
#27 Tue 24 May 05 1:04am
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Hello Jamie, Great site and congratulations about the schools dinner's project, it is a great cause.
The reason I am trying to contact you is because I have heard today that you recomend La Fiammante tomatoes range and that you would like to use it in your restaurant. Is this true?
If so can you let me have a review or recommendations on the product for my shop?
Hope to hear from you soon.
All the best.
Love Lucia
#28 Wed 25 May 05 9:15am
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Just to say keep up the good work, you will be the one to feed britain better.
#29 Wed 25 May 05 10:46am
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ello there
Jamie, i was just curious if you knew a jessica stevenson she is in a very funny tv show (spaced) and did a very funny impression of you in it... in the commentary (yes it is quite sad ive watched most of it,) i heard your name pop up...
has anybody else heard of the show/actress i am talking of?
'ave a banana.
#30 Wed 25 May 05 3:14pm
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Greeting from the Philippines! I love your shows, "wicked" as you're so fond of saying.
I have quite a hectic work and when I get home late at night what worthwhile show left to catch on the telly is "Oliver's Twist" and "The Naked Chef" shown in Discovery Travel and Living Channel. Although the food are all mouth watering, I'm sorry that i can't experiment with your recipes since most really require herbs and spices that are quite difficult to access here in the Philippines...
Still, I have managed to cook some and it is one of my dream alternative professions, to be a chef. Food invigorates me, and I would like to believe that I have quite a natural talent for cooking. I hope someday to meet you Mr. Oliver and learn from your kitchen.
Good luck mate!


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Website displays NCEA exam results for 5 minutes then tells jittery high-schoolers to wait for official release.
The nerves of thousands of high school students remain on edge after NCEA results were released yesterday only to be withdrawn and the website shut down.
The New Zealand Qualifications Authority took down its exam results website for what it said was final "testing".
Some students were able to access their results yesterday morning, only to be shut out later and told they would need to wait for final confirmation.
More than 143,000 students have been told results for NCEA exams will be available online in mid-January, with scholarship results due out mid-February.
Last year, NCEA results went up on January 12, and many students and parents have taken to social media to vent their frustration with this year's slower release.
Nobody from NZQA was available for interview yesterday, but the authority released a statement which said the maintenance was expected.
"As part of our normal processes NZQA runs NCEA results early morning to undertake final checks before we announce that results are available.
"Some students were online during this five-minute period [6.25am-6.30am]."
It said that to avoid uncertainty students will not be able to log in to its website until results are officially released this week.
The authority would not say why students' log-ins were not disabled when final checks were undertaken yesterday morning. It said it was not practical to provide in advance a date and time when results would be released.
"As soon as results are ready they are officially released. Every school in New Zealand is entered in NCEA, involving 1.412 million entries in exams, 143,000 students and 1850 markers."
Last night, Education Minister Hekia Parata's office directed questions to NZQA.
Universities already have access to the preliminary results.
Yesterday, social media was buzzing with the angst, frustration and confusion of students waiting for results.
"How is it fair that some people have got to see them and then they've been snatched away?" tweeted Shannon Sleeman.
'Really, really nerve-racking'
Rotorua student Missy Gibson, 17, is one of thousands around the country who will be anxiously checking their Twitter feed today.
The Western Heights High School student is awaiting her NCEA level 2 results and will be keeping an eye on the official @NCEAexams account for word of the official release.
She said the confused release - with no set date despite some results being visible for a short time yesterday morning - was "really, really nerve-racking."
"It's terrible, to be honest ... I'm really anxious. I know that a lot of my peers are feeling the same way," she said.
"I have a few friends who logged on and they received theirs [results]. But apparently they're not even the confirmed results now, so they're even more anxious than the rest of us."
She said it was difficult to understand why NZQA could not advise the date and time when results would be available, as was the case with other exams such as Cambridge International Examinations.


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Date(s) - 12/02/13 - 12/06/13
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Click Location Link above to contact training center regarding this course.
EC Council Certified Security Analyst, ECSA complements the Certified Ethical Hacker, CEH certification by exploring the analytical phase of ethical hacking. While the Certified Ethical Hacker certification exposes the learner to hacking tools and technologies, the Certified Security Analyst course takes it a step further by exploring how to analyze the outcome from these tools and technologies. Through groundbreaking penetration testing methods and techniques, this pen testing security training course helps students perform the intensive assessments required to effectively identify and mitigate risks to the security of the infrastructure.
This makes the Certified Security Analyst "Penetration Training" a relevant milestone toward achieving EC Council's Licensed penetration Tester, which also ingrains the learner in the business aspect of penetration testing. The Licensed Penetration Tester standardizes the knowledge base for penetration testing professionals by incorporating the best practices followed by experienced experts in the field.
The objective of Certified Security Analyst is to add value to experienced security professionals by providing security training that will help them analyze the outcomes of their Vulnerability Assessments. Penetration Testing Training leads the learner into the advanced stages of ethical hacking.
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The Certified Security Analyst training program is an information security training class designed to teach Security Professionals the advanced uses of the available methodologies, tools and techniques expected from a premier vulnerability assessment training and are required to perform comprehensive information security pen tests. Students will learn how to design, secure and test networks to protect your organization from the threats hackers and crackers pose. By teaching the Licensed Penetration Tester, LPT methodology and ground breaking techniques for security and penetration testing, this class will help you perform the intensive assessments required to effectively identify and mitigate risks to the security of your infrastructure. As students learn to identify security problems in this vulnerability assessment training certification course, they also learn how to avoid and eliminate them, with the class providing complete coverage of analysis and network security-testing topics.
The Certified Ethical Hacker & Certified Security Analyst certifications qualify a candidate to apply for the Licensed Penetration Tester, LPT.
EC-Council's Licensed Penetration Tester (LPT) certification is a natural evolution and extended value addition to its series of security related professional certifications. The LPT standardizes the knowledge base for penetration testing professionals by incorporating best practices followed by experienced experts in the field.
The objective of the LPT is to ensure that each professional licensed by EC-Council follows a strict code of ethics, is exposed to the best practices in the domain of penetration testing course and aware of all the compliance requirements required by the industry.
- Achieve the Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) Certification. (Attach a copy of your CEH certificate and score transcript with application)
- Achieve the EC-Council Certified Security Analyst (ECSA) certification. (Attach a copy of your ECSA/LPT and score transcript certificate with application)
- Applicants must have a valid EC-Council Continuing Education account and ensure that their EC-Council certifications are current and in good standing. To access the ECE Portal, please click here.
- Fill up and submit the LPT Application/Recommendation form and agree to EC-Council Code of Ethics.
- Remit the required license fee payment of USD500. The License is valid for two years. For subsequent renewals, you will need to pay USD250 per annual renewal. You can pay via http://eccouncil.org/orders.htm
- Provide documentation on criminal background check, or an authentication from an investigation agency absolving a criminal history. Click here for police verification in your country.
- Alternatively, candidates may sign a Declaration of No Criminal Convictions should they not be able to provide the required documentation as stated in Criteria 5 above. Kindly write in to firstname.lastname@example.com for the declaration.
- Submit a detailed resume/C.V. detailing professional experience, previous certification /certificates held and character referees
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Video: LG 55EA9800 OLED TV
Stunning picture quality
Tara W. has worked for Crutchfield since 2004. She writes about whole-house music and video gear, and works on Crutchfield's video team.
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Heads up!Welcome to this article from the Crutchfield archives. Have fun reading it, but be aware that the information may be outdated and links may be broken.
One look and you can tell there's something very different about LG's 55" 55EA9800 — the world's first large-screen OLED TV. First, the screen is a lot thinner than conventional flat-panel TVs. At its thinnest, it's barely as thick as a pencil! Another difference that's even more striking — the screen isn't flat, it's slightly curved, which makes watching it feel even more cinema-like, like sitting in an IMAX® theater.
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We're here in the Crutchfield Labs, and we're checking out LG's O.L.E.D or "OLED" TV. And this model is actually the world's first large screen OLED TV. O.L.E.D stands for "Organic Light-Emitting Diode", or organic LED. In previous TV technology, LEDs were used only as backlight for pixels. In these TVs organic LEDs are the pixels. And what's really cool about this is the pixels in this TV can switch on and all the way off independently of each other. This means that you're gonna see incredible color, incredible contrast, and absolute black levels that we haven't been able to see before in television.
The first things we noticed about this TV were that when we took it out of the box, it has a curved shape and that's unlike any other TV we've seen so far. It's also extremely thin, as thin as a pen or a pencil at its thinnest point, and this TV, a 55" TV, weighs only 38 pounds.
We've been watching movies on this TV since we set it up yesterday, but for the purposes of this video we have a photo up on the screen and you can see it's cropped in a little bit. The photo though helps us illustrate the phenomenal picture quality that we have noticed with this TV. You can see here we've got the sun, and then we immediately go to the dark wood of the pier and all of that detail is still there. That's something that we wouldn't have seen in other televisions. Something else that impressed us was the detail and the shadows. So in the grass down here we can see the details and we can see details in the rippling water underneath the pier.
This TV is also THX certified, which means it's gone through rigorous testing and been certified to deliver a really great home theater picture in your house. Like other higher end LG TVs this TV is gonna give you Smart TV apps like Netflix and Hulu. It even has a built-in web browser and it comes with LG's Magic Wand remote for easy control and easy switching between sources. If you have any questions about this LG OLED or any other TVs just give us a call.


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On Thursday, Aug. 11, the Boulder Fire Department will teach 213 resident advisers and other staff from the University of Colorado Boulder about fire safety. The goal of the training is for Resident Advising staff to learn how to teach freshmen students about fire safety and how to lead effectively during emergencies.
The training includes:
--Smoke evacuation from a residence hall using non-toxic theatrical smoke
--Fire extinguisher skills practice on live fire
--Classroom activities and case studies using fire-damaged materials from actual fires involving CU-Boulder students
--Panel discussions with CU police and Boulder Fire Rescue and residence hall directors on "What to Do While You Are Waiting for Emergency Services to Arrive"
The student-based program is in its 10th year, and has become a national model for fire safety training on college campuses around the country.
"It's an honor for CU-Boulder to partner with the Boulder Fire Department in the development of a national fire safety model for college students," said Deb Coffin, interim vice chancellor for student affairs. "The program is grounded in fire safety practices and student feedback, and we're confident it's making a difference in the safety and health of our students."
Training sessions start at 8 a.m. and go through noon on Thursday on the CU campus. For fun, RAs and students will also have the chance to test their skills with fire hoses, shooting Frisbees with water from a fire engine adjacent to Farrand Field.
Some of the tips which will be provided during the training include:
--Always evacuate when a fire alarm sounds.
--Find the nearest exit, which may not be the most familiar route.
--Use the stairs not elevators when evacuating. Elevators can trap you between floors or open onto a fire floor.
--If you are trapped and can't evacuate, call 911.
--Make sure the smoke alarms in your rooms have fresh batteries.
--Take responsibility for your own safety.
For more information, please contact Sherry Kenyon, Fire Safety Educator, at 303-910-8512.


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Free Pneumonia Seminar & Vaccine
As part of a partnership grant between the Floyd Memorial Foundation and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, we will be offering a seminar about pneumonia as well as a limited number of free pneumonia vaccines for those who qualify. Preference will be given to those who are 65 or older, or those with chronic medical conditions such as diabetes, lung disease, cardiovascular disease and / or smokers. Registration required as vaccine availability is limited.
Tuesday, Mar 05, 2013 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm FREE 21 Seats Available
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In another thread, I gave this advice:
Don't compare to 0, compare to NULL (or if using C++11, compare to nullptr). It describes your intent better.
Another forummer responded,
...I always thought the same thing you just said there. Though I posted a basic Linked List code couple weeks ago and was using NULL instead of 0 and someone who said he was a TA at a University kept saying that I should not be using NULL in C++, use 0. Good to know that what I learned to use NULL still seems to be right. Also I do use nullptr when I can but the University Compilers don't support C++11 yet.
So I'd like to hear other people's thoughts on it as well.
My thoughts are purely based on describing your code intent. 0 implies working with numbers, whereas NULL implies working with pointers; even though pointers are a number, their usage and purpose is different enough that instantly discerning what is what makes code (very slightly) easier to read.
this->object = 0;Is 'object' an integer index into an array where the object is found, or is it a pointer to the object itself? Granted, better naming also helps alleviate this confusion, but there is no denying that strict usage of NULL and 0 would help where improper naming causes confusion.
Looking for an alternative perspective, Bjarne Stroustrup says this:
In C++, the definition of NULL is 0, so there is only an aesthetic difference. I prefer to avoid macros, so I use 0. Another problem with NULL is that people sometimes mistakenly believe that it is different from 0 and/or not an integer. In pre-standard code, NULL was/is sometimes defined to something unsuitable and therefore had/has to be avoided. That's less common these days.
If you have to name the null pointer, call it nullptr; that's what it's called in C++11. Then, "nullptr" will be a keyword.
So his complaints are:
- Macros are evil
- People are ignorant
- Older compilers are broken
Macros are evil
The problems usually associated with macro mis-use doesn't apply to a single '0'. 0 cannot be accidentally be used in any way that I can think of, which might mess up operator precedence or anything like that.
But if you are absolutely intent on avoiding macros, use a constant:
const size_t MyNull = 0;
People are ignorant
Perhaps, but the key then is to educate them. Either that, or don't let them near your code, since there are more dangerous issues in C++ that ignorance of NULL.
Older compilers are broken
So use a modern compiler? Older compilers mess up in other ways as well. Shall we not use the parts of the standard that older compilers got wrong?
However, he does make a good point about "If you have to name the null pointer, call it nullptr; that's what it's called in C++11."
If, for some reason, you are set against using NULL as a macro, and decided to use a constant, you might as well use this as your constant:
#if __cplusplus < 201103L const size_t nullptr = 0; #endifIt'll only be defined (I think) if C++11's nullptr is not available.
When you add C++11's nullptr into the mix, nullptr is obviously the superior choice because not only does it declare your intent, but it also provides additional type-safe protections. But between the outdated NULL and 0, what are your thoughts on the matter?


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Tibetan / Vajrayana
Vajrayana Buddhism is most closely associated with Tibet and can be characterized by the figure of the siddha, the master whose spiritual realization is so profound that he or she has power over the phenomenal world, and in whom the profundity and vastness of absolute truth is fully and completely manifested. Many of our most well-known authors come from this tradition of Tibetan Buddhism .
[Note: The tags for the various schools are not definitive as many books span multiple traditions, etc. They are meant to use as a starting point for exploring this collection.]
The Gathering of Vidyadharas
Text and Commentaries on the Rigdzin DüpaThis book is for those who have received the reading transmission for the Rigdzin Düpa. Until such time as you receive the transmission, you can keep it on your shrine.One of the most important sadhana cycles in the Nyingma school of Tibetan Buddhism, the Rigdzin Düpa, or Gathering of Vidyadharas, is practiced by tens of thousands of practitioners around the world. This inner guru practice focuses on Padmasambhava as the… Read More
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The Hundred Thousand Songs of Milarepa
A New TranslationPowerful and deeply inspiring, there is no book more beloved by Tibetans than The Hundred Thousand Songs, and no figure more revered than Milarepa, the great eleventh-century poet and saint. An ordinary man who, through sheer force of effort, faith, and perseverance, overcame nearly insurmountable obstacles on the spiritual path to achieve enlightenment in a single lifetime, he stands as an exemplar of what it is to lead a spiritual… Read More
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Awakening Loving-KindnessDo you want to be a more compassionate person, confident and unafraid to love yourself and the world around you unconditionally, but aren't sure how? We often look far and wide for guidance to become better people, as though the answers were somewhere out there. But Pema Chödrön suggests that the best and most direct teacher for awakening loving-kindness is in fact your very own life. Based on talks given… Read More
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The Life and Visions of Yeshe Tsogyal
The Autobiography of the Great Wisdom QueenThe many layers of the heroic life of Yeshé Tsogyal, Tibet's best-known dakini and female master, are revealed in this inspiring work. Translated here for the first time, this terma, or "hidden treasure," presents an outer narrative of her birth, family, and struggles in a traditional male-dominated society; an inner account of her meetings with the great master Padmasambhava; and a secret chronicle of her retreat at Chimpu and her… Read More
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The Pocket Chögyam TrungpaChögyam Trungpa (1940–1987), one of the most influential Tibetan meditation masters to practice and teach in the West, used to say that wisdom can be taught only in the form of a hint—a hint that inclines us to recognize the wisdom in us all along. Here are 108 marvelous hints from the renowned teacher so supremely skilled at dropping them. The Pocket Chögyam Trungpa will serve as a compact introduction… Read More
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The Pocket Dalai Lama
One of the most influential Buddhist leaders of our time, His Holiness the Fourteenth Dalai Lama is a Nobel Peace Laureate and the exiled spiritual head of the Tibetan people. A tireless teacher and writer, he is the author of dozens of widely acclaimed works, including The Art of Happiness and The Heart of Meditation—and this compact collection brings together a selection of inspiring short teachings from many of his… Read More
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The Pocket Pema ChodronPema Chödrön, beloved Buddhist nun and best-selling author, offers this treasury of 108 short selections from her more than four decades of study and writings. Here she presents teachings on breaking free of destructive patterns; developing patience, kindness, and joy amid our everyday struggles; becoming fearless; and unlocking our natural warmth, intelligence, and goodness. Designed for on-the-go inspiration, this is a perfect guide to Buddhist principles and the foundations of… Read More
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The Life and Teachings of Patrul Rinpoche
The life and teachings of the wandering yogi Patrul Rinpoche—a highly revered Buddhist master and scholar of nineteenth-century Tibet—come alive in true stories gathered and translated by the French Buddhist monk Matthieu Ricard over more than thirty years, based on the oral accounts of great contemporary teachers as well as written sources. Patrul's life story reveals the nature of a highly realized being as he transmits the Dharma in everything… Read More
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The Just King
The Tibetan Buddhist Classic on Leading an Ethical LifeLeadership. Power. Responsibility. From Sun Tzu to Plato to Machiavelli, sages east and west have advised kings and rulers on how to lead. Their motivations and techniques have varied, but one thing they have in common is that the relevance of their advice has reached far beyond the few individuals to whom they were originally addressing. Over the centuries, millions have read their works and continue to be inspired by… Read More
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Embracing Each Moment
A Guide to the Awakened LifeThe awakened life is the essence and aim of the Buddhist teachings, according to Anam Thubten, and this book is a guide to cultivating the awakened mind and heart that allows this wonderful kind of life to happen. He illuminates the path to awakened living in a way that's concise and completely accessible to anyone of any background—reflective of the diverse backgrounds of the students who attend his popular talks… Read More
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Release of Independent Investigation of a Reported Cluster of Cancer Cases at the National Gallery of Australia
29 March 2007
The National Gallery of Australia has welcomed the draft findings of an independent investigation into a reported cluster of cancer cases.
Details of the first stage of the investigation, which considered past and present exposure to carcinogens at the Gallery, were made available to a meeting of all staff today.
Conducted by Dr Tim Driscoll, a specialist in occupational medicine and public health medicine, and Mr Gary Foster, a consultant occupational hygienist, the eight-month investigation involved face-to-face meetings with current staff and former staff and numerous site inspections both inside and outside the Gallery building. All work areas considered to have, or to have had, exposure to hazardous substances were formally inspected. Additional information was also gathered from current and former staff via email.
Gallery Deputy Director, Mr Alan Froud, said the first stage findings were comprehensive and encouraging. Mr Froud said while the investigation had identified a number of potential exposures to definite or suspected carcinogens it had also concluded that: "none of these exposures seem likely to havebeen high enough to have meaningfully increased the risk of Gallery staff members, or members of the public, developing cancer."
Such findings were in line with the conclusions of an earlier Gallery investigation undertaken by Health Services Australia in 2002 which stated that it was "… exceedingly unlikely that there is any occupational cancer-causing agent responsible for this cluster of illnesses".
In keeping with the Gallery's practice of full disclosure of the progress of the investigation, the draft report was presented to staff by the investigating team, and staff will now have the opportunity to clarify issues and provide further information. The report is available on the Gallery's web-site.
Mr Froud said the investigation included a number of recommendations for greater protection against known and suspected carcinogens which the Gallery has implemented or is in the process of implementing. Dr Driscoll advised Gallery staff that exposures at the Gallery to known or possible carcinogens were at a level commonly experienced in everyday life. However, employers have a duty of care to ensure that even incidental exposures in the workplace are minimised or eliminated.
Stage two of the investigation, which involves an epidemiological assessment of data held by state and territory cancer registries, is expected to be completed later in the year.
Full details of the investigation are available on the Gallery's web site nga.gov.au
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2011 Player's Choice Awards
On August 15, Acoustic Guitar magazine announced the winners of its 2011 Player's Choice Awards (PCAs), a biennial vote cast by players and enthusiasts about their favorite guitars, gear and instructional products.
First time out: Voyage-Air Guitar took the Bronze Award, beating out over 30 long-established contenders. Adrian Bagale, COO of Voyage-Air Guitar was quick to point out the implications of this award:
"This is not just a 'Travel Guitar'," said Bagale. "It's an entirely new category of product: a full-size, no-compromise instrument that happens to fold in half for travel. We're more than pleased with the rapid market acceptance of our new, patented technology. Our acoustic guitar products span the range from students to music pros, who are playing them on stage… On stage at sold-out concerts for bands like Bob Seger and Paul McCartney."
Bagale concluded: "No other 'Travel Guitar' can claim that. Maybe next year they'll have to make a new category: 'Best Full-Size, Full-Scale, No-Compromise Acoustic Travel Guitar."
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Historic trees focus of concern in Hamilton construction project
HAMILTON, Mont. - The city of Hamilton is upgrading its water lines for better flow and fire safety.
Hamilton has 21 miles of line. There's been some upgrading through the years, but many of the lines are antiquated. So Hamilton can expect sections of street, somewhere in town, to be under reconstruction for years to come.
Right now, there's a $300,000 project on three blocks getting a new main, plus curbs and sidewalks. But what's getting most attention there are the neighborhood's signature shade trees. They're an old story.
A magnificent Ponderosa Pine tree stands in front of Bill Hadlow's house. The tree is 111 feet tall.
The retired Rocky Mountain Labs veterinary pathologist tells his own tall tale about Lewis and Clark's visit in 1805.
"Clark says to Lewis," chuckles Hadlow, "'Look at that big Ponderosa Pine, it must be 100 years old.'"
It is old.
"Four feet in diameter," said Hadlow, "chest high, it's probably 300 years old."
When Hadlow heard about city plans to install a curb and sidewalk near his tree, and a younger, but still massive Ponderosa next to it, he got worried.
"The way they put in sidewalks," he said, "they cut a lot of roots of trees, and I was concerned about that."
Stately trees adorn the entire street. NBC Montana talked to three or four neighbors who said they're concerned that construction could damage them.
The city said crews have brushed some roots.
But city foreman Ed Barrett said workers are taking steps to try to prevent as much stress on the trees as possible.
"We hired a contractor to come down and trim trees all the way down," said Barrett, "so they don't get hit, and we're trying to keep the sidewalks up over the roots as much as we can."
They curved the sidewalk to go around the trees.
Hamilton is known for its lush, diverse trees. Roy Grant loves them, and was concerned about their health in view of being disturbed by heavy equipment.
"I think the city now is trying to do the best they can to protect all the trees," he said.
Hadlow says he thinks the situation has been "pretty well resolved," although he laughed and said the city didn't take him up on his proposal to build a bridge over his beloved grand daddy Ponderosas.
For the past three years, Hadlow has been putting pheromone patches on his trees to protect them against pine beetle infestation, a phenomenon that is devastating millions of Ponderosa Pines.


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All Things Southern in Columbia
Hotel Zimalcrest • Columbia, SC
Escape Kit
- A One-Night Stay for Two in a King Room
- Two Adult Passes to the Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
- Two Adult Passes to the Columbia Museum of Art
- One Bottle of Wine Upon Arrival
- In-Room Fruit-and-Cheese Plate
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Jane L. Schreiber, 86, of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., on April 15, 2013, peacefully and surrounded by love passed into the arms of angels and loved ones who have gone before her.
Services for Jane will be held Saturday, July 13, at 11 a.m. at Immaculate Heart Catholic Church in Crosslake, Minn. Interment will be at Pinewood Cemetery in Crosslake.
She gracefully lived a life of blessings and challenges, her faith, gratitude and love of family remaining deep and constant. Her children, Tom, John, Mary, Katie, Anne and Gerry along with their families and her loyal friend, Ginna, loved and cared for her through the completion of her days.
She was passionately spiritual, an artist, and loved music, drives along the ocean and her peaceful scenic view at their Minnesota lake home. Her family is grateful for her many years of prayers and gentle love for them.
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Pine River High School class of '63 recalls many memories
Thirty-one members of the Pine River High School class of 1963, plus their spouses and guests, held their 50th class reunion recently in Pine River.
Among those special guests was Mrs. Elsie Gibbs, who started teaching in 1946 and began teaching at the Mildred School in 1948.
She taught some of the members of the class of '63 in 1951. She retired from teaching in 1986 and lives in Mildred with her husband, Orville. Gibbs herself attended the Mildred School in first grade.
Classmates were seen reading the Class Commemorative Book over coffee and rolls at the social gathering at the Black Bear Golf Course, as they tried to catch up on the life histories of 39 classmates who submitted stories for the book.
Seventeen classmates and friends took the Main Street walking tour, guided by Alison Amy Stephan of Heritage Group North (HGN). They reminisced about what they could buy for a quarter at Pfeiffer Drug; the cold, frosty root beer mugs from the A&W stand across from the swimming hole; and the many hours spent at Marlow movies.
A number of members of other classes from the 1960s joined the classmates of '63 at the Pine River American Legion for pizza and to share stories about the good ol' days.
The newly produced 30-minute Marlow Matinee was enjoyed by a full house at the Depot. The old, blue neon clock that hung next to the screen in the Marlow was hung by the screen in the Depot and popcorn was served for this special premier.
Following the movie, the group remained for another 90 minutes, reviewing other old movie footage from John Rohr's Recent Happenings Collection to help HGN put names with many of the faces in the old films of the Pine River area.
Forty-nine people attended the class dinner at Bites Grill & Bar. The Memory Table featured newspaper articles, old PRHS yearbooks, the '63 graduating class photo and other old photos.
Charlene Davidson Dabill won the drawing for the unique "Tiger" quilt that was created by classmate Walter Weiss.
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Original post made by skeptic, Barron Park, on Oct 5, 2007
In this Weekly article (see link below), Stanford Deputy Chris Cohendet is quoted as saying:
"It's not an increase in assaults but an increase in reports of them."
How exactly is he able to make this determination?
Sounds to me like this is one of those undeterminable questions since how would you know what wasn't reported in the past in order to compare to what is being reported now?
Sounds like PR spin to me in order to keep Stanford campus community from being concerned and Stanford's low-crime reputation
from being sullied.
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a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood
on Oct 5, 2007 at 8:00 pm
A lot of this comes down to the definition of what is a sex crime? When I was working in an office about 25 years ago I remember one incident which if it happened nowadays would be a completely different incident. I was standing in a filing area looking at a file I had open on the open drawer. This area was not frequented very often unless there was a filing clerk there. It so happened that one of my coworkers, male, crept up behind me and undid the zipper on my dress to see if I was wearing a bra or not. He thought it very funny, I did not, but I gave him a piece of my mind and that was the end of it. It did not affect the way I treated him, but he never did anything like that again. Now if that happened today the same incident would be called a crime, or sexual harrassment at the very least.
The thing is, what we construe as inappropriate has always been inappropriate, but it happened. Nowadays we can do something about it, in the past we couldn't. Sometimes, I am sure, it is hard to draw the line and decide what is appropriate and what isn't. The incident I described is most definitely not. However, sometimes I can see what someone may think of asjust teasing is taking things much too far in someone else's eyes. A pat on the shoulder may be fine for one person, but not for another. A hug, blowing a kiss or even a wolf whistle, can now be taken as an insult even if the original intention was supposed to be otherwise.
a resident of Adobe-Meadow
on Oct 5, 2007 at 8:20 pm
The TV news report I saw last night said:
- the increase was primarily (or entirely) in "acquaintance rape" situations
- someone (the YWCA?) had opened a rape counseling center on campus, which appeared to be generating more rape reporting
So I imagine that Stanford is trying to avoid the impression of rapists wandering their campus looking for women walking alone. At some level may be helpful, to the extent it distracts from the very real danger of date rape.
a resident of College Terrace
on Oct 5, 2007 at 9:44 pm
oh, c'mon...looks like the spin here is coming from "skeptic", and "Frankie". Stanford is, for all intents and purposes, a very safe campus. As applies to all campuses, "be careful", because bad things do happen.
a resident of Charleston Meadows
on Oct 6, 2007 at 2:05 am
Well if we're talking date rape, doesn't matter how you look at it...rape is rape. But back to my basic point -- how can you come to the conclusion there is no increase in rapes, just an increase in reported rapes?
It's clear there's an increase in reported rapes--by definition. However, there is ZERO basis for concluding there is no increase in actual rapes since nobody knows how many rapes weren't previously reported.
This just seems irresponsible to me for a stanford official to be making a claim like this that is simply unsupportable by the facts because there are no facts regarding what wasn't reported. If there are, tehn they wouldn't be "unreported" now, would they?
a resident of Adobe-Meadow
on Oct 6, 2007 at 6:25 am
Skeptic--you moved from barron Park to Charleston Meadow in 8 hours--plus you found time to bash stanford--what a way to multitask
a resident of Midtown
on Oct 6, 2007 at 11:22 am
I don't more any more than what I read here, but looks like they think the increase in reporting comes from a new counseling center, and hence doesn't represent an increase in incidents. No way to be certain of that of course, but there is a logic to it.
a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood
on Oct 6, 2007 at 1:12 pm
There seems to be a difference in what we are discussing. Many posters have written about rape and date rape. The article mentions sex crimes. The reporting on tv I saw mentioned a woman who had had her breasts fondled while she was opening her dorm door. What I think needs to be differentiated between is are the lesser crimes than rape being reported as sex crimes whereas in the past it was rape in its violent entirety that was reported. Granted that none of these acts are pleasant for the victim and all can be described as violent, but it may be that in the past those incidents which did not include the violence from an unknown assailant aspect were never reported.
a resident of Stanford
on Oct 10, 2007 at 3:13 am
Nora Charles is a registered user.
The Weekly used to report Stanford crimes, but not recently. I'm sure many would like to be kept aware of any incidents.
As for the sex crimes, it would be helpful if a differentiation could be made between rape and groping, or similar incidents as described by ???. And I am surprised that girls are walking alone at midnight. That seems rather risky for anyone.
a resident of Palo Verde
on Oct 31, 2007 at 1:09 am
Seems to me from the the quote by the Stanford Deputy that assaults were apparently UNDER reported in the past, that counseling has provided some long needed support to correct that, and now the Deputy's department needs to step up to the plate, welcome the increased reporting and hand out some law enforcement to the guilty.
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Two controversial studies on bird flu will once again be reviewed by an expert committee that advises the government on what to do with biological research that could pose potential dangers.
The move is just the latest development in a fierce ongoing debate about genetically altered flu viruses created in laboratories at Erasmus Medical Center in the Netherlands and at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
The announcement came today at a scientific conference attended by about a thousand biodefense experts in Washington, D.C., that was organized by the American Society of Microbiology. One of the scientists who did the work, Ron Fouchier of Erasmus Medical Center, spoke at the conference and presented data suggesting that the mutant virus created in his lab was not as dangerous as has been presented in media reports.
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After deeply looking at the Freestar at Ford Vehicles.com, this is a very nice mini-van. It has all the luxery anemities you could ever need in a kid-hauler. Here is a list of some of the options:Options-4.2L V6-17 inch polished alloy wheels-DVD entertainment system-6 way power driver's seat w/ lumbar-6 way power passenger's seat w/ lumbar-heated driver and passenger seat-Advance trac w/ reverse sensing system-safety canopy air bags-perimeter anti theft alarm-power liftgateStandard (Limited package):-keyless entry pad-duel power sliding doors-3rd row stow in floor/tailgate benchThere are a few more options not mentioned above, but a fully loaded Freestar will set you back $36,285, which isn't too abd considering what you get; a 7-9 passenger vehilce with all sorts of goodies. The Freestar starts at $24,385, which is $3K more than Town & Country. However, a fully loaded Town & Country will put you in the poor house...$43,204 fully equiped! It does have a few more options than Freestar, but nothing that's worth $7K.
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get the 4.2, but thats a great minivan, reliable too
The Freestar in the slate blue is an attractive minivan.
I hope it has gotten a lot better than it was in 2004 when it came in dead-last in Car and Driver's 5 minivan comparison.
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Geez Sean, don't you think you're laying it on a mite thick?
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Technology tells the tale
Atlanta realized that education could be an important first step in bracing citizens and local officials for the multi-billion dollar price tag to repair an outdated sewer system. To help customers understand what is involved in delivering drinking water, and how wastewater is collected and treated, they engineered a multimedia program to get the message across. Presenters of Using Multimedia to Sell Your Rate Increase (Sunday, Sept. 10, 3 to 3:50 p.m.) include Marilyn Johnson, Atlanta's director of public participation for watershed management; Karen Rich, president of Karen Gill Consulting; and Marla Hill, public information and outreach manager with CH2M Hill.
Batten down the hatches
Do you know the threshold of your municipality's sanitary sewer system? How big a storm would it take to overload your system? Will new development in the area worsen the problem? Attending the session Is Your Sewer System Ready for the Next Big Storm? (Monday, Sept. 11, 11 to 11:50 a.m.) can help you use technology such as geographic information systems to track existing and project future sanitary flows, and use modeling to gauge system performance. Robert S. Czachorski—an engineer with Orchard, Hiltz & McCliment—will discuss the basics of wet weather flows, and discuss the concept of antecedent moisture conditions.
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Is it possible to meet the demands of new development without having the required permanent sanitary sewer capacity in place? Through the use of innovative approaches and temporary measures, cities can avoid the construction of new main interceptions. In Stretching our Trunk Sewer Service Area Wednesday, Sept. 13, 9:30 to 10:45 a.m.), Lincoln, Neb.'s superintendent of wastewater collection Brian Kramer, and Water Resources Modeling president and senior engineer Robert W. Carr, will discuss how agencies can use tools like temporary lift stations, capital improvement projects, dynamic modeling, and developer agreements to get the job done.
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Hi-Vac Corp., Booth 1817
Aquatech B series cleaning/ vacuuming machines are suitable for municipalities of any size to clean storm drains, catch basins, and combined sewers. Operators can jet and vacuum easily, even with minimal training. www.hi-vac.com.
Valve inspection service
Wachs Utility Services, Booth 1305
As part of the 500 Valve program, the company will send trained crews to perform comprehensive assessments of up to 500 valves. The service involves valve location, cleaning, inspection, and exercising of each valve, and detailed reports including all inspection data. www.wachsutility services.com.
Vacuum excavators
Vermeer Manufacturing Co., Booth 2128
The company offers a range of vacuum excavation equipment that can handle wet or dry applications. Operators can use the machines to clean out lift stations, treatment plants, laterals, manholes, and other areas. Choose from skid-, trailer-, or skidsteer-mounted units. www.vermeer.com.


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I can't speak for the 'community,' but I would buy the 9mm.
40S&W is OK, but really unnecessary, with the variety of 9mm ammo out there these days. You can practice with el cheapo Walmart ammo, and buy premium hollow point SD ammo that will be just as effective as .40 S&W.
The 9mm is a pleasure to shoot, and cheap, so you will likely practice more, which is much more important than which particular cartridge you fire.


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Petoskey, Michigan
Between the tourist frenzy of Traverse City and the polished club-iness of Harbor Springs, the casual town of Petoskey (population 6,028) has its own identity on the northeast coast of Lake Michigan.
The vibrant downtown is compact and fueled largely by summer visitors, but the steep streets, historic architecture, and miles of waterfront make it a great place to settle year-round.
With the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore a few hours south, Harbor Springs' upscale shopping 10 minutes north, and the resort of Mackinac Island an hour north, Petoskey residents fit right into the nation's least heralded coastline partly thanks to the Little Traverse Conservancy. The LTC began in the 1970s as a grassroots effort to conserve land from development. Tom Bailey has worked with the LTC for 26 years and says residents of Petoskey and surrounding towns take pride in the natural beauty.
"As we grow the number of homes, we also grow the natural preserve areas," he says.


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Publisher: Namco Hometek Inc.
Developer: SCEE Studio
Release Date: August 2004
Platform: Playstation® 2
Rating: TBD
Genre: Action Adventure
Players: Single-player
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Rookie Detroit cop Lazarus Jones is thrust into the role of
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Developer Blog: Frozen Synapse's Singleplayer
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A lot of strategy fans have an aversion to multiplayer; they like the sedate pace of singleplayer and the ability to immerse themselves in strategic decisions without the pressure of competition. Indeed, in this interview with RPS , the Gollop brothers talk about how a lack of single player hampered their turn-based strategic epic Laser Squad Nemesis.
Despite the fact that we tend to focus on multiplayer, we're big single player fans at Mode 7. Personally, I've always loved the immersive narratives in classic PC games like Wing Commander and Terra Nova.


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Micron, Hynix: Susquehanna Upgrades Both Following DRAM Fire
Following reports last week of a fire at the DRAM plant of South Korean manufacturer SK Hynix (000660KS), and a spate of endorsements of competitor Micron Technology (MU), Susquehanna Financial Group's Mehdi Hosseini took the unusual step of upgrading the stocks of both companies, raising his rating on Hynix to "Positive" from Neutral, and raising Micron to Neutral from "Negative."
As far as Hynix, Hosseini thinks the possibility of a cut in production is already factored into the price of the shares at a recent ₩28,450, and he sees upside to ₩36,500, higher than his prior target of ₩32,000:
The fire at Hynix's Wuxi, China, fab is expected to help improve the DRAM fundamentals into 1H14. Following our Taiwan trip a few weeks ago, we argued the above avg OEM/channel inventories, combined with disappointing PC sell-through in 2H13 to lead to 5-10% per quarter DRAM ASP decline in 2H13. However, the Wuxi fire is expected to reduce OEM/ channel inventories by 2-3 weeks, and thus cause OEM/Channel inventories to decline to below 6 weeks by YE13. This is expected to help with: (1) better than seasonal trends in 1H14, and (2) better overall blended ASP in CY14. Thus, although we are reducing our 2H13 est for Hynix to account for lower DRAM shipment, our CY14 est have increased [...] The fire started in the Wuxi DRAM fab on the afternoon of Sep-4, lasting 90 min. We estimate this fab to have had a capacity of 135k wpm, with a 50/50 mix of 35/29nm process tech. Our checks indicate the fire started in the basement, though the second floor (of this four-story building) was impacted as the smoke reached and filled this floor through the ventilation system. According to an update by Hynix on Sep-8, some operation has already started in the areas that were not impacted by the fire nor the smoke.• We estimate 3Q13 rev impact of W225B, or 6% lower: (1) Wuxi fab accounts for 50% of Hynix DRAM production, (2) Hynix will in the near term rely on the 2-3 weeks of DRAM inventory to ship to customers, (3) the quarter will still be adversely impacted by 15 days (of fewer DRAM wafer shipment). We remind investors DRAM accounts for 65-70% of total rev with a 20-25% EBIT profile.
As for Micron, the prospect of better average selling prices for DRAM causes his to raise his estimates for the company, ad his price target goes to $14 from $10:
As such, we no longer expect DRAM ASPs to decline as we had noted just several weeks ago (following meetings in Korea/Taiwan). This should help with a better blended ASP environment in 4Q13. Lower DRAM inventories, and an attempt by OEMs/Channel to refresh, is also expected to help with better than seasonal trends in 1H14. Given the better than expected DRAM fundamentals, we also expect MU to slow the conversion of the 60k wpm of DRAM capacity in Singapore to NAND to mid to late CY14.
Micron shares today closed up 26 cents, or 2.3%, at $15.62.