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To be a teacher at a public school in Rhode Island and other states, you need to be certified. A teaching license (certificate) is granted on completion of a State-approved teacher preparation program. RIC is one of two nationally recognized (since 1954) teacher preparation institutions in the State with a rich tradition and forward-looking faculty.
There are two kinds of programs:
- Undergraduate for those who work on a bachelors degree, or
- Postbaccalaureate for those who have a completed bachelors degree.
Undergraduate programs at a glance
Undergraduate teacher candidates (this is how we call students who work toward a teacher license) take courses in content (Arts and Sciences), and in the school of Education (professional courses), and like all RIC students complete the general education requirement.
Eight steps to success
- A freshman with an interest in teaching as a career should declare one of Education Intended majors.
- In your freshman year, take the State-mandated basic skills test that covers your high school knowledge. There is help at OASIS if you need it. Every attempt costs money, so prepare well and pass on the first try.
- In your sophomore year, take FNED 346, Schooling in a Democratic Society, get at least a B-! The course covers the introduction to teaching profession, and has a field experience which counts toward the Community Service Learning Requirement. You need to do the BCI criminal background check to be in schools or any other setting where children are present.
- At the same time, apply for admission to the Feinstein School of Education and Human Development. Even though you may be a fully matriculated RIC student, you cannot just declare a major leading to teacher certification. This is the secondary admission process; you must meet certain requirements to be admitted.
- Immediately upon admission, develop a plan of study and discuss it with your advisor. Our programs do not have many electives, but they do have a number of strictly sequenced courses. Note, that in some programs you will have two advisors; one from FSEHD and one in content major.
- In your Junior year, and before applying to student teaching, take the PLT and content knowledge Praxis II tests.
- Apply for student teaching one semester in advance. To begin student teaching, you also have to turn in your Preparing to Teach Portfolio
- Walk the graduation commencement, apply for a license (certificate), get a great job, and do not forget your Alma Mater!
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If you major in Elementary Education or Secondary Education, there are two specialization areas you can add to your initial teacher certification program while you are at RIC: Special Education and Middle Level Endorsement. Special education is actually a number of different programs; adding any of them requires at least one extra semester at RIC, and sometime more. However, there are more job opportunities, and you acquire in-depth knowledge of special needs learners. The Middle Level Endorsement is four courses, and it is possible to fit it into four years, if you plan well and take some summer classes. It prepares you to work with middle school students, and could be attached to either Elementary or Secondary initial certificate.
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[quote user="Morehead State"]Well we took 6 people, including ourselves. We didn't pay for a hotel room, just two timeshare trades which were something like $300 per unit. We paid for everyone's airfare which was around $300 PP. Then we only paid for the Parks for Me, my wife and my grandaughter. We paid for about half the total food bill. The trip probably set us back over $5,000.00. And if you add the maintenance fee for the two years of timeshares we needed to trade, that goes up over $7000.00.
If we had to get hotel rooms it would have been more. No it costs a fortune to go to Disney.
Most people save up for several years to go. Its kinda like going to DC, you have to take the family there once in the kid's childhood to give them that experience. (If its possible of course)[/quote]
I'm not arguing that it "can" be expensive, but it "can" also be cheap, as a family we went every year, we had family on my mothers side that lived in Orlando so we didn't have to pay for rooms which was nice considering at the time our family was not very well off at all, we drove down every year except for a couple, we always went to either sea world or Disney.
what I'm saying is that you can find cheap ways to go if all you want to do is go to have your kids having that experience...even borderline poverty level could do it every year, you just have to do it cheaply...which like I said is possible, my co-worker goes every single year on a salary of less then 60k for the family and he has medical issues that he's constantly paying for, I believe he pays around 2 grand total for 3-4 days including everything, he's going August of this year I'll ask him what he's doing when he gets back into the room.


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With the ongoing discussion of reorganization here, I found myself reminded of something I had written previously in response to a request from an interesting little publication called The Systematist which is published in the U.K. The editor wanted me to write about several articles that had recently appeared about the plight of natural history museums.
Natural History Museums: World Centers of biodiversity knowledge, now and in the future.
Bates, J. M. 2007. The Systematist 29:3-6.
Whither Natural History Museums? These institutions exist around the globe and receive millions of visitors who come to learn about the natural world which is becoming increasingly difficult to reach or unfamiliar to those growing up in our largest cities. Many natural history museums are the centerpieces of regional, national and international knowledge about biodiversity and evolution, yet garnering support for these institutions continues to be a struggle and there is concern among many associated with them that they may not survive in the long run. I will consider modern natural history museums and look to the their future, which should be bright, but only if science continues to be at the forefront of supported initiatives at such institutions and in society in general.
A recent article in Nature bore the title "Endangered Collections" (Dalton 2007). This article and others have highlighted issues at the Smithsonian Institution and the Academy of Natural Sciences, Philadelphia, two of the oldest Natural History Museums in the United States, but the problems these venerable institutions have faced are shared with other Natural History institutions large and small. The causes cited for the difficulties usually come down to finances and changing funding priorities, with some arguing that museums are antiquated, or that their missions are somehow out of step with a changing world. Another recent article about the plight of museums began: "Corporate managers like mission statements: scientists generally don't. Academic freedom often sits uneasily alongside the goal-driven culture of the private sector" (Anon 2007). No one should be surprised that there is friction between some cooperate-minded people and some academics, but the issue is not that one side is goal oriented and the other not. Rather, the two frequently have similar goals with different perceptions about how they should be achieved, with some corporate managers wanting plow any new funds into new initiatives, while academics desire the financial security that will ensure that they can continue to do top-flight science. The best solution would seem to be striking a balance between the two approaches.
The first thing is to establish the mission of Natural History Museums. They can be and are many things, but at their heart are always the collections, the research done on those collections, and the education possible using them. These collections are the repositories for information about earth's biodiversity and how it has evolved through time (Here I take the view that biodiversity includes all aspects of anthropology, botany, geology, and zoology, recognizing that most museums do not cover all these fields). The mission then is to document and understand biodiversity and the processes that shape it and communicate that knowledge to the world at large. Museum researchers undertake this mission for both practical and idealistic reasons. On the practical side, humans cannot divorce themselves from the web of life that covers the surface of Earth, if we do not understand biodiversity, we may doom our civilizations as we continue to alter the balance of Nature on ever-increasing scales. On the idealistic side, for many of us, the sheer wonder of the myriad of solutions to surviving on earth (or not) through time is enough to make biodiversity the most interesting aspect of the planet. Through our institutions, their collections, exhibits, public programs and training, museums drive to communicate and teach future generations to value and understand ever-evolving biodiversity.
There is no doubt that many institutions have suffered and continue to suffer from neglect within the larger communities they inhabit. None of us employed by a Natural History Museum today can feel satisfied that society sees the appropriate level of value in what our collections and their associated programs offer, but such is the challenge for almost any non-profit institution. While we need to find appropriate and new ways to be considered relevant (Pettitt 1997, Suarez and Tsutsui 2004), this must be done without losing sight of the heart of what we are – stewards of what humans know about the planet's biodiversity.
The brand of the institution/ the importance of Academics
Branding is corporate jargon, but it has its place in the current climate in which natural history institutions find themselves. How do natural history museums compete for visitors who have more choices than ever before and still be true to their mission? An idealistic answer might be that they simply need to continue to display the natural world the way they always have, but that will probably not pay the new (larger) bills. Exhibit departments have done wonders creating new and modernizing older exhibits making use of technologies, such as computers and high definition television screens. They have also worked to bring the increasingly high tech science done by museum researchers to an increasingly techno-savy younger generation, but they cannot forget the importance of basic evolution and natural history, which is still not well taught in our public schools. So, the most responsible exhibit brand is one that stays true to the mission of natural history institutions continuing to bring out traditional information about evolution and natural history, while also highlighting the new and exciting research methods and results. The same can be said for the "brand" of research. A successful staff of any leading natural history museum should conduct both the traditional taxonomic work necessary to describe life of the planet and as much cutting edge, collections-based research as is feasible. There must also be an emphasis on training, because the systematics and evolutionary research done in museums is uniquely supported through these institutions and their collections.
Academic training may be the aspect of Natural History Museums that is most overlooked in terms of broader contributions to all levels of society and has become too undervalued at many universities with museum collections. In terms of both collections-based biodiversity studies and state of the art evolutionary research, many in museums are training the next generation of researchers and collection managers, not to mention providing opportunities for people interested in museums to get to know the types of science that can be done using collections. Training happens at all levels from high school interns, to undergraduates, graduates and professionals working in related biological fields. It can be local, regional or international in scope, which is why Natural History Museums are centers for those interested in biodiversity.
The morale of personnel
Any manual on how to be a successful corporate executive must have a section that emphasizes that maintaining morale of the employees is an important part of any institution's success. Continuing budget woes at many museums decrease morale and potentially lead scientists and others who would make wonderful curators, collection staff and other museum employees to avoid such positions. The causes of these financial problems likely vary from institution to institution, but one that is clear is that these institutions strike a fine line between the need for new initiatives and supporting the core of the institution (Dalton 2007). Successful museum leaders need to consider issues of staff morale and input when setting strategic goals.
Museums are dynamic institutions
We, museum scientists, can be our own worst enemies. Dictionary definitions for "museum" include: "a place for learned occupation, an institution devoted to the procurement, care, and display of objects of lasting interest or value, or a place where objects are exhibited." While the first two definitions describe a museum well, to some, "museum" simply implies a storage and display site for old things. The word "museum" even has been used by some scientists to describe parts of the world where it is felt that the majority of evolution happened a long time ago (Fjeldså 1994, McKenna and Ferrell 2006). Fjeldså (1994) argued that avian speciation rates are higher in the Andes than in the Amazonian lowlands; and therefore Amazonia was a museum compared to the Andes and less of a conservation priority. I argue that Amazonia is a museum, but not because it harbors only older lineages, in fact, there is plenty of evidence that evolution continues today in the Amazon Basin just like it does in the Andes (Bates and Demos 2006). To me then, Amazonia is a museum, but only because I reject the notion that museums are dusty old places. Anyone visiting the research facilities or modern exhibits of a functioning modern Natural History Museum is going to find the historic collections, but they also will find recently collected, more data-rich specimens, state of the art electron microscopes, liquid nitrogen storage facilities for genetic resource collections, high tech labs for sequencing DNA, and high powered computing clusters. Why? Because the scientists that curate and study scientific collections are at the cutting edge of the new technological advances in their fields studying biological and cultural diversity.
These new research tools present a problem as well. Researchers at modern Natural History Museums need to be able to use and maintain research tools that are far more expensive than ever before. They also need well educated staff to operate these machines. The cost of doing this research has greatly increased. Grant writing can get such research tools in the door and installed, but long-term maintenance is not generally feasible solely through the granting game.
Almost every active Natural History Museum is involved in some sort of effort to computerize all or parts of their collections offering rapid access to data and new and powerful analytical possibilities (Krishtalka 2002). This also is a daunting and expensive task especially for the largest collections, but the benefits to the community in terms of increased data access are substantial. There are still those who view making collection data freely available via the web as not compensating for the efforts necessary to create and care for collections. The counter argument is that increased access to the data will yield increased recognition of the value of these data and increase the support base. Whatever one's point of view on this, computerization of collections is something that is moving forward and support needs to be given to help sister institutions in less developed countries connect their collections to the growing global networks.
It is easy to try to do too much. The mission of Natural History Museums is plenty large when it is limited to documenting and understanding biodiversity and the processes that shape it. Paying for the facilities and staff necessary to carry out this mission is not trivial, but our donor communities and society at large can be convinced of the need to better support our institutions. The need will always exist to present our arguments about the value of these collections and the research but we need to remember that they are dynamic entities.
Reaching the broadest audience.
I am struck by a tendency for museums and their personnel to be continually worried that they are not reaching enough people. That there is more they should do (e.g., McCarter et al. 2001). On the one hand this will always be true; there are always new technologies to be employed and there are always new ways that museum collections might be explored and data from them used in novel ways. But sometimes, I feel that museums fail to stop and recognize how much we accomplish now. In talking about my institution in other countries, I like to emphasize that most of the approximately 1.4 million visitors who visit The Field Museum annually will unfortunately never get the opportunity to learn firsthand about the biodiversity of other parts of the world. Too many grow up in cities where they do not even have an adequate appreciation of what goes on in the lands beyond the suburbs (or even in the parks within the city), but in our museum they have the opportunity to learn about biodiversity and science on a global scale in ways that will lead some into supporting efforts to conduct the much needed biodiversity research that we do. Having curatorial research programs intimately associated with Natural History collections and exhibits is vital to make this connection successfully.
Natural History Museums need to get the message out that they are what they are: incredible archives of biodiversity that are being added to in increasingly new an innovative ways (Krishtalka and Humphrey 2000). They are academic institutions that are training critically important new generations of scientists with the taxonomic expertise to understand how to conserve biodiversity into the future.
In summary, one could go back to the earliest human civilizations and find a struggle to convince the majority of any society to accept the intrinsic value of biodiversity. Thus, we should not be surprised that museums have and will continue to have the need to justify their existence to new generations, at the same time as long as there is life on earth these collections and exhibits will continue to provide a valuable tool for understanding and conserving that life. Natural history museums do face challenges both from within and from the outside. Many have weathered more than one such period in the past and survived. They should be able to do it again. Those of us committed to these institutions and the collections they house need to creatively beat the drum and continue to educate the public about the value of these unique encyclopedic resources.
Literature Cited
Anon. 2007. Museums need two cultures. Nature 446: 583.
Bates, J. M. and T. C. Demos. 2001. Do we need to devalue Amazonia and other large tropical forests? Diversity and Distribution 7: 249-255.
Dalton, R. 2007. Endangered Collections. Nature 446: 605-606.
Fjeldså, J. 1994. Geographical patterns for relict and young species of birds in Africa and South America and implications for conservation priorities. Biodiversity and Conservation 3:207-226.
Giles, J. 2007. Smithsonian looks beyond ousted boss. Nature 446: 594.
Krishtalka, L. 2002. Information technology and the ten grand research challenges for the 21st Century. Ch 30:319-338 in Teich, A. H., S. D. Nelson, and S. Lita (eds.), AAAS Science and Technology Policy Yearbook, American Association for the Advancement of Science.
Krishtalka, L. and P. S. Humphrey. 2000. Can natural history museums capture the future? BioScience 50(7): 611-617.
McCarter, J., G. Boge, G. Darlow. 2001. Safeguarding the World's treasures. Science 294: 2099- 2101.
McKenna, D. D. and B. D. Farrell. 2006. Tropical forests are both evolutionary cradles and museums of leaf beetle diversity. Proceedings of the National Academy of Science 103: 10949-10951.
Pettit, C. W. 1997. The cultural impact of natural science collections. pp.94-103. In: The Value and Valuation of Natural Science Collections: Proceedings of the International Conference, Manchester, 1995. (Nudds, J. R. and Pettitt, C. W., Eds). The Geological Society, London.
Suarez A. V. and N. D. Tsutsui. 2004. The value of museum collections for research and society. BioScience 54:66:74.


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She is a stunner
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nice pics
the hive population looks to be definitely on the rise with all those young bees..
Ah, a very nice cordovan Italian queen, my favorite kind. If those are her workers it looks like she was mated predominantly with non-cordovan drones. But I'll bet her drones are a nice golden color like she is.
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Nice photos Dee--what do you use for a camera?
"Younz" have a great day, I will.
its an Olympus C-730 Ultra Zoom - this will do a 10X optical zoom/30X digital & optical. What i hate about it is that it doesnt have stabilization mode.
I would really like two cameras, one smaller for regular photos (instead of close-ups)
And thanks for compliments
She is a nice looking queen. I love hairy leggs. :-) Nice pattern, too. Soon to be lots of young bees!
Did you notice the "k" winged bees? 3 out of 45. Wonder what that's all about. A little Tracheal maybe?
it's only been recent that i've even heard that the "k wing look" isnt good, i guess i'll have to read more about it, sadly this colony no longer exists, it died out back 2 years ago - but i still like looking at the pics
Michael I wish there was a way that you or someone else could point out the k-wing in these pictures....I really don't have any idea what I am looking at.
OK, look at the second photo. Upper left corner. Third bee down along edge. You can just see her K wing protruding from her left side. "K" wing happens, because the bees wing muscles are weakened, and the wings become unhinged. They don't lie flat together over her back. One sticks out, in a k shape.
Look at that bee. Her abdomen is pointing toward another k wing bee. There is another, two bees below the queen.
Michael, Thank you for taking the time to show me. Now I know what I am looking at, I really appreciate it.
Now I just have to watch for some K-wing posts to learn more, or do a search.


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Discussion in 'The Coffee Shop ~ Chit Chat' started by DAREDEVIL, Dec 28, 2010.
redicilous !!!! hahahahaha
WTF :rofl:
Why doesn't that thing have chains on it? It's a tractor and all but come on.
Yeah, wouldn't be happy if that were my car, but they can't just leave it there either. Guess you just gotta bash it.
I guess vehicle damage falls into the "snow removal" budget. Gotta get that snow out!!
That is idiotic! Have they never pulled anything out before?? And I agree where are the chains??
I just never seen a loader get stuck like this on snow...he can't operate the damn thing and should not be in it in the first place !!!!
ONLY IN AMERICA ! hahahahaha
Hey Scott, where did you get the idea that you could fire city, county, state, or federal employees? Those worthless mutts have a strong union & keep their jobs for life no matter how bad they screw up.
I forgot. I thought i use comon sense,but here in my home country where i was proud once.That phrase was lost somewhere between now and then !!
I say DONALD DUCK for PRESIDENT !!!!!
What phrase ?
** Donald Duck would make a better prez! So would Micky, Goofy, Yosemite Sam, the list goes on & on....
heres more idiots in ice
and this is why the east coast always has problems when it snows....sure in MN we have domes collapse and what not but when it come to snow removal we are pros
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Hi, all. I am just starting out and do not yet have a hive. In addition to reading everything I can get my hands on and talking to (former) beekeepers, I will be taking a class toward the end of January.
As you know, there are decisions to be made early on (and into the future), and the number of decisions is quite large but manageable. The one for which I am seeking guidance in this thread is: "based on my location in zone 5b, when would be an appropriate time to get bees?" Simply put, I would like to be sure that a) I am not going to put a new colony into jeopardy just because I am excited and b) I can provide the colony enough time to grow and become established before next winter. Basically, I am seeking to identify a good date near which I might seek delivery of a package or a nuc, which will in turn help me plan on when to have the hive prepared (I plan to build from scratch or assemble unless a hive drops out of the sky).
Are there any out there who are also in 5b and who can relate to me when it is that you have established a new hive, first time or not? For me, understanding a good time will help me to plan backwards over the winter and be a good keeper into the future. Thanks very much in advance for your response.


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CO2 bottle cost
ok, looking around, I may decide to purchase a CO2 bottle. I don't need a large one, say maybe a 5 lb. Anyone know of costs to purchase one? I'll probably go to the supplier and purchase from them, but I'm wondering what the "sticker" price should be about.
Aluminum or stainless steel?
I can get a 20 oz paintball canister for about $30 and an ASA Adapter for about $14 locally.
The tank is a 5 gal Fluval Spec, so I don't need a huge tank.
Watch craigslist. I picked up a 5lb aluminum bottle full for $30!
Buying a 5 lb will save you money in the long run, as long as you're not bothered by how much space it will take.
For 5lb tank, if you can get a filled new one from your local welding supply store for $70-$80, go for it, because if you buy one online, the cost is around $50, after you go around to get it filled, the total make no difference.
and check craigslist as BriDroid just mention, you may find a good deal.
Google "welding gas supply" and your city name and start calling.
In Canada most places quoted me $120-130 for a 5lb steel cylinder filled, Kijiji can help or you can rent one from many welding gas shops for a pretty low fee ($4/month is what I'm paying).
You could also check out JL aquatics, I think they had an aluminum tank pretty cheap and orders over $100 have free Canadian shipping... they might be the cheapest that I've seen but then you have to find someplace to fill it, some suppliers won't fill tanks that they didn't sell/rent, some don't care.
I have no problem with space and do find the "normal" size bottle to be easier to find places to fill them. I do exchanges so don't worry at all about the tank appearance. For economy both on upfront and refills, check welding supply places. Watch for tanks which have expired dates when buying used. The date will be stamped in the metal near the top and are good for five years before being retested.
If the choice is between aluminum and steel, call around and find out where and what prices there are for refills versus swaps. I find that it's easier to find a place that does swaps, and they're generally less expensive (though I live in a decent-sized city), so you'll likely be best off, financially, with steel. But you may have a cheap refill place just around the corner, in which case a nice shiny aluminum cylinder may be ideal.
I live in a medium size city and we have a restaurant salvage company..... Basically they buy restaurant equipment and resell it. I bought 2 10lb bottles from there for $25 each. Then took them to Airgas and swapped them for full ones @ $18 each. I get about 8 months out of each one.
I got mine from Airgas today for $95 filled. That was the cost for the initial tank plus the hydro test? I think thats the name. Anyways, when the tank is empty you bring it back and exchange it for a new tank and pay $18 for the refill and test again. I know it's cheaper to just get the same tank filled over and over, then have it inspected every few years but I don't have that option where I live.
I know they only give out aluminum tanks, so that is a huge bonus! Oh, and don't bother with Norco. They are more expensive then airgas. It seems like most cities either have one or the other, or both.
These items vary from place to place but I think there is some misunderstanding here. I think what you will find is that you do NOT take it back and get a new one. If you are doing a swap, rather than a refill, you are likely to get a tank which is part of their stock tanks. That means it is likely to be one which has gone out numerous construction sites and ridden around in trucks much of the time. To keep tanks from "wandering" off, they are often marked or painted so they can be recognized.
Just a heads-up so that you don't expect to get a shiny new tank each time when exchanging. Locally, the deal on exchanges is that you leave your tank on the dock, pay for the gas and pick one up as you leave. Pot luck on what you get but my folks are nice enough to let me choose nicer over rusty.
Yes that's exactly right. You're swapping out of their stock inventory of *steel not aluminum* tanks. Some are rough, some are brand new. If you're like me and hide all this nonsense under your stand it matters not one whit what color or condition they're in. All I worry about is whether the valve blows a hole in the roof as it detaches from the bottle and takes the aquarium and room with it. I don't think aluminum tanks stand out as a safer alternative, hence my use of swappers.
I got my 5lb Catalina aluminum tank off of Amazon. If you have the Prime membership, you can get 2 day shipping for free. If you have a local paintball shop that knows what they're doing, they can fill your tank with no exchanges. As I am part of a large paintball pro shop outfit, I just fill mine off of a 50lb cylinder. People that bring in the tanks for their Kegerators or drink dispensers, we fill them for $15. If anyone on the forum is close to Mandeville, LA, and needs a tank filled, PM me and I'll take care of you on your tanks - 5lb OR Paintball CO2 tanks... (Mandeville is on the northshore of Lake Pontchartrain/New Orleans)
I even figured out how to use a paintball gun regulator to supply CO2 to my 5G Fluval. 20oz tank last me about a month - 5 weeks. If anyone is using a 20oz tank, you should be able to have them filled for around $4.00.
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Nice place, centrally located with bars and restaurants within a 5 minutes walk. Some cafes for breakfast directly around the corner.
The appartment is light, clean, big enough for three and nicely equipped. The kitchen could have a little bit more equipment and the WiFi should be checked (wasn't working for us all three days).
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The flat was really nice. We appreciated the good beds and the air conditioning. There were 41 steps to the secend floor but it was OK for us. It would be nice if you can do a manual to the washing machine. It´s much easyer to use then.
Basically everything was fine and according to the description with the booked accomodation:
The apartment was clean and all necessary equipment available (TV, free WLAN, Nespresso coffee machine, A/C in all rooms except one sleeping room (only vent), washing machine).
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Aug 17, 2012 at 1:33 pm #1293080
Hello all,
It has been more than a decade but next year I am planning to return to the US for a walking holiday (and there was joy). Current project is to walk across the Sierra's, north to south, from Lake South Tahoe to Onyx/Lake Isabella. My trailhead will be Echo Summit (so NOT starting at Desolation Wilderness). I will follow the PCT.
Plenty of information on the web, but I am a bit confused with the permit system. If I am correct, I will
– need just one single wilderness permit for the whole journey,
– issued at/by the entry point of the first permit-based area I will enter.
My questions:
1) what about the 'Meiss Country Roadless Area', the area I will enter at the trailhead. Does that classify as a the first entry point I just mentioned? Apparently no permits are needed. Thus no permits issued at all (?) => thus I have to apply with the next area I will enter (?) => Mokelumne Wilderness (?).
2) I will enter Mokelumne Wilderness through Carson Pass. Will the 'Carson Pass Information Station' issue a permit on the spot? There seems not to be quota in place for that particular area. Official information about Mokelumne Wilderness permits: http://www.fs.usda.gov/detailfull/eldorado/specialplaces/?cid=fsbdev7_019078&width=full
A permit issued on the spot would obviously safe me some hassle. The station at Carson Pass is open 7/7.
Looking forward for your input
WimAug 17, 2012 at 2:23 pm #1903577
Link .BPL Member
Andrews site might help.You can click on even more info on the right side of the page I linked.Aug 17, 2012 at 2:27 pm #1903578
Bob GrossMember
@b-g-2-2Locale: Silicon Valley
I think you will be hiking along the Sierra Nevada, not multiple Sierras and certainly not possessive Sierra's.
There are about three large agencies that you might have to deal with. One is the National Park Service (NPS) which is part of the Department of the Interior. They control the national parks and monuments, and they issue permits for wilderness use there. One is the National Forest Service (NFS) which is part of the Department of Agriculture. They control the national forests which often surround the national parks, and they issue permits for forest wilderness use there. Additionally, there is the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), and they issue permits for BLM land in some cases.
In some cases, a national forest may have some small special area included within it, like a named roadless area or wilderness area, so sometimes there are special rules and permits. However, the national forest permit station can issue any permit that is required. In some cases they have daily usage quotas. In a few spots, they have do-it-yourself permits.
Yes, it is supposed to be that you can be issued one single permit that authorizes you for a thousand miles or more. You may be delving into the depths of government bureaucracy to get that done, but that's the way it is supposed to work in theory.
–B.G.–Aug 17, 2012 at 4:07 pm #1903611
Brian RaapMember
@braapLocale: Bay Area
Since you will be hiking along the PCT, why not get your permit through the PCTA? Echo Lake is at PCT Mile ~1103, Walker Pass/Onyx is at ~643. So about 460 Miles. The PCTA states that for a single trip longer than 500 miles they will issue the permit good through all wilderness areas. Perhaps close enough for you to obtain a permit from the PCTA. It would probably be worth contacting them.Aug 17, 2012 at 4:22 pm #1903614
Cayenne RedmonkBPL Member
@redmonkLocale: Greater California Ecosystem
Permits in CA mostly regulate entry to keep areas close to parking lots dispersed.
Once you are on the trail, you are generally free to wander.Aug 17, 2012 at 8:22 pm #1903650
Paul McLaughlinBPL Member
If you start at Echo summit, you are starting in the Eldorado National forest. You will still be in the Eldorado when you enter the Mokelumne Wilderness. So you get your permit from them.
From what I see on the Eldo NF website, there appear to be no trailhead quotas for the Mokelumne Wilderness, which should mean that you can pick your permit up at Carson Pass as you suggest, without having to reserve one. But it would be worth checking with them to be certain.
This is the contact page:
http://www.fs.usda.gov/contactus/eldorado/about-forest/contactusAug 17, 2012 at 10:45 pm #1903672
Hello all,
Thank you all for your input. Seems that ideally, Carson Pass station will be the first to contact.
Apologies for the incorrect spelling in the subject line (mixing Dutch with English rules…).
WimAug 18, 2012 at 7:50 am #1903700
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Sounds like you have a great trip ahead of you… have a great time!Jan 29, 2013 at 10:51 am #1948430
Hello all,
Just checked the nps.gov/yose website and noticed that some trailheads in September 2013 are already fully booked (http://www.nps.gov/featurecontent/yose/upload/rptFullTrailheadDates.htm). On their website however, they indicate reservations can only be done 24 weeks in advance (http://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/wildpermitdates.htm).
As a lawyer :-), this draws my attention: are there loopholes?
WimJan 29, 2013 at 11:09 am #1948436
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even though Bob is technically correct …
many of us here in the U.S. also use the plural Sierras when speaking of the " Sierra ", simply because it rolls off the tongue better.Jan 29, 2013 at 12:33 pm #1948466
Jeremy and AngelaBPL Member
@requiemLocale: Northern California
See item 5 in the FAQ:
I suggest calling to confirm, but I'm pretty sure those limits only apply to people starting their hikes at that trailhead. Since you don't need a permit for that trailhead, you should be fine.
From talking to the rangers in the past, I'll second the comment that it's about dispersal; you can go anywhere you like once past the starting trailhead.Jan 29, 2013 at 1:41 pm #1948500
Michael RayBPL Member
@topshotLocale: Midwest
You should only have to deal with Yosemite if you want to hike Half Dome while you're passing through.
Though it is curious why those dates that far out are full before you can even apply. Special NPS functions or maintenance?Jan 29, 2013 at 1:52 pm #1948508
James CastleberryMember
nmJan 29, 2013 at 6:16 pm #1948620
The question is of course a non-issue when starting outside Yosemite (with the exception of Half Dome). But what if one starts hiking oud from one of the Yosemite trailheads, as I am currently considering.
WimJan 29, 2013 at 6:59 pm #1948637
Michael RayBPL Member
@topshotLocale: Midwest
If you start from Yosemite, then you will need a permit from Yosemite and those are much harder to get.Feb 6, 2013 at 11:34 pm #1951678
>> "Since you will be hiking along the PCT, why not get your permit through the PCTA? Echo Lake is at PCT Mile ~1103, Walker Pass/Onyx is at ~643. So about 460 Miles. The PCTA states that for a single trip longer than 500 miles they will issue the permit good through all wilderness areas. Perhaps close enough for you to obtain a permit from the PCTA. It would probably be worth contacting them.
http://www.pcta.org/planning/before_trip/permits.asp" <<
I think this would be the most stress free option. Once you get into Yosemite, go to the Wilderness Permit Office if you're planning on doing side trips off the PCT (like Half Dome).Feb 7, 2013 at 5:20 am #1951701
Jack H.Member
@foundLocale: Sacramento, CA
Since the trip is less than 500 miles, it is not eligible for the PCTA issued permit. Please don't apply for it.
It'll be easy to get a permit for the stated itinerary. There are no quotas as far as I know for trips starting at Echo Pass and heading south.
Source: I'm in charge of the PCTA permit.
If anyone needs advice of PCT permits, please visit our new website at pcta.org or email me at email@example.com. I'm happy to help!Feb 7, 2013 at 6:51 am #1951718
Dear all,
A PCT-permit is already out of the question as I have decided to merely walk the JMT. Still, my issue remains open: how come that Yoesmite permits are already booked out e.g. for September 2013.
WimFeb 7, 2013 at 7:11 am #1951721
HkNewmanBPL Member
@hknewmanLocale: Western US
Wim – Looks like a little more than half of the permits are reservable 168 days out but almost half are only available first come-first serve before 11 AM the day you plan to enter the wilderness areas of Yosemite, according to their website:
http://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/wildpermits.htm (accessed Feb 7, 2013)
Only Grand Canyon seems to be reserve 100% to the best of my knowledge but back to Yosemite.
Think we are more than 168 days out (not about to whip out my Julian calendar), so my speculation is maybe Yosemite still has their 2012 data loaded for the TH quota? Also check the rangers to ask about the best dates.Feb 7, 2013 at 5:51 pm #1951967
I think they may of just recently updated it…
(Keep in mind, that they show the days that are not available, rather than what is open.)
You can start applying for permits 24 weeks (168 days)in advance of the date you want. They have a chart here: http://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/wildpermitdates.htm
So, if you wanted September 1st… you could fax in your permit request anytime after 5:00pm(PST)on March 16. However, if you get denied after trying a few times, I wouldn't worry about it too much. As being 1 person, the probability of getting a first-come-first-served permit the day before your trip would be high.
Also, if you just want a big walk, you could probably get a permit from from Mono/Parker trailhead in Yosemite on your date without much trouble. It joins up with the JMT down by Thousand Island Lake. Although, the logistics of getting a shuttle to that trailhead can take up so much time, that it isn't worth it.Feb 7, 2013 at 7:18 pm #1952008
>> "Source: I'm in charge of the PCTA permit.
>>If anyone needs advice of PCT permits, please visit our new website at pcta.org
>>or email me at email@example.com. I'm happy to help!"
That sounds like an awesome job!
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from GM site about a month ago, I think it was JUne15th. And sorry, its a 4.5L
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"Good morning, good morning, you slept the whole night through...good morning, good morning, to you!" Did anyone else's parents ever sing that song to them when they woke up? Mine did...however, sleeping a whole night through is something I haven't experienced in quite a while.
Well, if I'm up, and you're up, then we might as well get down...with some new music bits!
MF Doom has announced a show with Mos Def at Nokia Theatre on February 26. Tickets available here. Private have finally released their single, My Secret Lover, on iTunes UK. Purchase link is here, and there are 2 freebies a short scroll down for you. YACHT & The Straight Gaze announce a ton of Spring tour dates. Our fave-gal, MNDR, supports in a number of cities. Get more information here. The Dresden Dolls' Amanda Palmer and Jason Webley introduce the songwriting twins, EVELYN EVELYN. Not much is known about this duo, but there's a jaunty little jam for you to sample below. Want to see pictures from Florence + The Machine's secret show two nights ago? Jump over here.
mp3: MNDR - I Go Away mp3: Private - My Secret Lover mp3: Private - My Secret Lover (Diplo Remix) mp3: EVELYN EVELYN - Have You Seen My Sister Evelyn


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Villa Montcalm by Montmartre (121)
Size100 m²
Floor No.4(with elevator)
- Washer/dryer
- Parking available
- Elevator in building
- Family/child friendly
- Internet/WiFi
Accommodation summary
|Villa Montcalm, 75018 Paris, France
|Property type
|Property ID
|Acceptance rate
|< 50%
|Response time
|A few hours
|Calendar updated
The bright and beautiful apartment features 2 bedrooms, each containing a comfortable double bed. A double sofa bed can be found in the well-furnished lounge, which also contains a flat-screen TV. The fully fitted kitchen includes a coffee maker.
Guests are within 15 minutes' walk of the Sacre Coeur Basilica, one of Paris' most popular tourist attractions. The picturesque streets surrounding the apartment are home to a myriad of excellent restaurants, open-air cafes and typically Parisian bars.
Private parking is available just 50 metres away to guests of this apartment. Lamarck Caulaincourt Metro Station connects the area with central Paris - attractions such as the Louvre Museum and Champs-Élysées are within 30 minutes' journey of the apartment.
House rulesNo smoking.
Check-in and check-out between 9pm and 8 am can be arranged for an additional fee of €30.
A refundable security deposit of €500, via credit card or in cash.
|Monthly rate for up to 6 guests
|Check-in after
|On arrangement
|Check-in before
|On arrangement
|Check-out before
|On arrangement
|Cancellation Policy
Reviews of this property
We were absolutely satisfied with the apartment. Mr. Chevry wre very kind with us, the house itself is on a very good place, the public transfer is very good from there. BR Agnes
It was just great. We have been warmly willkomen and filled us right at home. We are coming back. André is super nice and the gorgeous apartment. The bathroom is great.
Es war einfach toll. Wir sind ganz herzlich willkomen worden und uns gleich zu Hause gefüllt. Wir kommen bestimmt wieder. André ist super nett und die Wohnung traumhaft. Das Bad ist klasse.
Reviews for this host's other properties
The appartment has an unusual but interesting and smart floor plan. Lots of rustic and old feel mixed with modern stuff.
We were missing a pair of scissors and a coffee mug or two, but after a mail to John we got the stuff the same day.
A faint odor from the very bottom of the stairs connecting the loft with the rest of the apartment but it wasn't too bad.
Overall we were very happy with our stay.
The Hollmark family from Stockholm, Sweden.
We must say that the attention of John has been excellent throughout expeditious consultation was very picturesque place quickly and within expectations excellent department.
Adrian Govoni
Debemos decir que la atención de John ha sido excelente en toda consulta realizada fue expeditivo rápidamente el lugar muy pintoresco y dentro de lo esperado el departamento excelente.
Adrian Govoni
Sweet little apartment.
Clean, quiet despite central location.
Everything is there, what you need ...
Great central location.
Metro, supermarket and great bakery around the corner.
We will be back !!!
Regards, M & M
3rd floor, narrow stairs and no elevator.
Süßes kleines Appartement.
Sauber, ruhig trotz zentraler Lage.
Alles da, was man braucht...
Super zentral gelegen.
Metro, Supermarkt und toller Bäcker um die Ecke.
Wir kommen wieder !!!
Grüße, M&M
3.OG, enge Treppen und kein Fahrstuhl.
Perfect location near the Marais by metro, bus, taxi and supermarket 100 meters. Pretty apartment, complete with everything. Welcome from the contact person caring and satisfying.
Posizione perfetta a ridosso del Marais con metro, bus, taxi e supermercati a 100 metri. Appartamento grazioso e completo di tutto. Accoglienza del referente premurosa e soddisfacente.
Nice, clean and perfectly located. Highly recommended!
Handing over of apartments has worked quite well, ext. was clean and in very good condition.
Everything in its place, any time :-)
Übergabe des Apartements hat ganz gut geklappt, App. war sauber und in sehr gutem Zustand.
Alles in bester Ordnung, jederzeit wieder :-)
I went to Paris to spent four days with my sister and I found a very dirty flat. Anyway the neighborhood was very nice. We had to change the sheets because they had stains. Under the table there were some dirty socks. Wifi was available only for first 24 hours. I had to contact with the owner five times and the only answer was "how can I solve the problem?, in most places of Paris there was free wifi."
I wouldn't recommend this flat because it's was a unpleasant experience with it.
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Johnson City cutting down on pet population
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. - Johnson City leaders are looking to cut down on the pet population.
A Washington County/Johnson City Animal Shelter animal control officer told us there are more animals coming into the shelter than are being adopted.
Here's a startling statistic, more than 4,500 animals were euthanized there this year.
Shelter workers hope the proposed regulations will help save animals.
Litters of puppies and kittens are common sights in the shelter.
Animal control officer Andrew Barnett told us it's getting out of hand.
"Approximately, if you take a pair of cats within 10 years you could have almost have 40,000 cats," Barnett said.
Johnson City commissioners told us animal control euthanized more than half the animals they took in this year.
"Anything that can help bring down the numbers I am for," said Barnett. "I would rather see animals going out to people than animals going out to their final resting spot."
Johnson City commissioners are talking about requiring all dogs and cats to be spayed or neutered.
The proposed ordinance will target animals brought to the shelter who aren't spayed and neutered and were caught running loose multiple times.
When a dog or cat comes into the shelter that isn't fixed, the owner will have 30 days to get that done, or they could pay $25 to get an "unaltered permit" so the animal wouldn't have to be fixed.
These are the people who would be exempt from the regulations, according to the ordinance:
- People who have service dogs or working police dogs
- Temporary residents of Johnson City, who live here less than 30 days
- Animal shelters and veterinary hospitals
- People who have certification, signed by a veterinarian, that states that spaying or neutering the animal would endanger it's life
- A commercial breeder, licensed by the State of Tennessee who has 20 or more unsterilized adult female dogs or cats
- People who hold an unaltered animal permit
Humane society member Turney Williams told us the ordinance will hit the root of the problem, which he said is overpopulation.
The ordinance has come before the commissioners before, back in 2010, and was voted down.
Williams told us the mentality has changed since then.
"I think slowly the politics and attitude of the population change and more people realize that there's too many animals," he said.
City commissioner Jenny Brock calls the euthanasia rates "abysmal."
Commissioner Jeff Banyas voted against the measure because he's concerned about parts of the ordinance, especially the option for the $25 unaltered animal permit.
The ordinance was approved in the first reading with a 4-1 vote.
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text: I just traded my dad my 2008 GMC Sierra SLT Z71 for his 2005 Chevy Silverado 2500HD 6.0L 4x4. My questions is... I have the power/heated/turn signal/power extending trailer mirrors and I have ordered the power/heated/turn signal/ power folding mirrors to replace them. I do tow a trailer but I have add on mirrors that I like more then the extending ones currently on the pickup and i need the mirrors to fold in order to get into the garage . I've seen tons of info on adding the power folding mirrors to the Silverado but not swapping the power extending for the power folding. I'm wondering if this is a simple swap because they have all the same features and the switch has the extending/folding diagram on it. I'm a newbie here and this is my first post so please don't flog me if this has already been answered. Thanks in advance for the help!


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Dapivirine Vaginal Ring Prevents HIV-1 Transmission »
"NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The dapivirine vaginal ring is effective for HIV-1 prevention in women, according to results from two randomized controlled trials.
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Fatal and nonfatal pancreatitis has occurred during therapy with VIDEX used alone or in combination regimens in both treatment-naive and treatment-experienced patients, regardless of degree of immunosuppression. VIDEX should be suspended in patients with signs or symptoms of pancreatitis and discontinued in patients with confirmed pancreatitis. Patients treated with VIDEX in combination with stavudine may be at increased risk for pancreatitis.
When treatment with life-sustaining drugs known to cause pancreatic toxicity is required, suspension of VIDEX (didanosine) therapy is recommended. In patients with risk factors for pancreatitis, VIDEX should be used with extreme caution and only if clearly indicated. Patients with advanced HIV-1 infection, especially the elderly, are at increased risk of pancreatitis and should be followed closely. Patients with renal impairment may be at greater risk for pancreatitis if treated without dose adjustment. The frequency of pancreatitis is dose related. [See ADVERSE REACTIONS]
Lactic Acidosis/Severe Hepatomegaly With Steatosis
Lactic acidosis and severe hepatomegaly with steatosis, including fatal cases, have been reported with the use of nucleoside analogues alone or in combination, including didanosine and other antiretrovirals. A majority of these cases have been in women. Obesity and prolonged nucleoside exposure may be risk factors. Fatal lactic acidosis has been reported in pregnant women who received the combination of didanosine and stavudine with other antiretroviral agents. The combination of didanosine and stavudine should be used with caution during pregnancy and is recommended only if the potential benefit clearly outweighs the potential risk [see Use in Specific Populations]. Particular caution should be exercised when administering VIDEX to any patient with known risk factors for liver disease; however, cases have also been reported in patients with no known risk factors. Treatment with VIDEX should be suspended in any patient who develops clinical signs or symptoms with or without laboratory findings consistent with symptomatic hyperlactatemia, lactic acidosis, or pronounced hepatotoxicity (which may include hepatomegaly and steatosis even in the absence of marked transaminase elevations).
Hepatic Toxicity
The safety and efficacy of VIDEX have not been established in HIV-infected patients with significant underlying liver disease. During combination antiretroviral therapy, patients with preexisting liver dysfunction, including chronic active hepatitis, have an increased frequency of liver function abnormalities, including severe and potentially fatal hepatic adverse events, and should be monitored according to standard practice. If there is evidence of worsening liver disease in such patients, interruption or discontinuation of treatment must be considered.
Hepatotoxicity and hepatic failure resulting in death were reported during postmarketing surveillance in HIV-infected patients treated with hydroxyurea and other antiretroviral agents. Fatal hepatic events were reported most often in patients treated with the combination of hydroxyurea, didanosine, and stavudine. This combination should be avoided. [See ADVERSE REACTIONS]
Non-cirrhotic Portal Hypertension
Postmarketing cases of non-cirrhotic portal hypertension have been reported, including cases leading to liver transplantation or death. Cases of didanosine-associated non-cirrhotic portal hypertension were confirmed by liver biopsy in patients with no evidence of viral hepatitis. Onset of signs and symptoms ranged from months to years after start of didanosine therapy. Common presenting features included elevated liver enzymes, esophageal varices, hematemesis, ascites, and splenomegaly.
Patients receiving VIDEX should be monitored for early signs of portal hypertension (eg, thrombocytopenia and splenomegaly) during routine medical visits. Appropriate laboratory testing including liver enzymes, serum bilirubin, albumin, complete blood count, and international normalized ratio (INR) and ultrasonography should be considered. VIDEX should be discontinued in patients with evidence of non-cirrhotic portal hypertension.
Peripheral Neuropathy
Peripheral neuropathy, manifested by numbness, tingling, or pain in the hands or feet, has been reported in patients receiving VIDEX therapy. Peripheral neuropathy has occurred more frequently in patients with advanced HIV disease, in patients with a history of neuropathy, or in patients being treated with neurotoxic drug therapy, including stavudine. Discontinuation of VIDEX should be considered in patients who develop peripheral neuropathy. [See ADVERSE REACTIONS]
Retinal Changes And Optic Neuritis
Retinal changes and optic neuritis have been reported in adult and pediatric patients. Periodic retinal examinations should be considered for patients receiving VIDEX [see ADVERSE REACTIONS].
Immune Reconstitution Syndrome
Immune reconstitution syndrome has been reported in patients treated with combination antiretroviral therapy, including VIDEX. During the initial phase of combination antiretroviral treatment, patients whose immune system responds may develop an inflammatory response to indolent or residual opportunistic infections (such as Mycobacterium avium infection, cytomegalovirus, Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia [PCP], or tuberculosis), which may necessitate further evaluation and treatment.
Autoimmune disorders (such as Graves' disease, polymyositis, and Guillain-Barré syndrome) have also been reported to occur in the setting of immune reconstitution; however, the time to onset is more variable, and can occur many months after initiation of treatment.
Fat Redistribution
Redistribution/accumulation of body fat including central obesity, dorsocervical fat enlargement (buffalo hump), peripheral wasting, facial wasting, breast enlargement, and "cushingoid appearance" have been observed in patients receiving antiretroviral therapy. The mechanism and long-term consequences of these events are currently unknown. A causal relationship has not been established.
Patient Counseling Information
Advise the patient to read the FDA-approved patient labeling (Medication Guide).
Advise patients that a serious toxicity of VIDEX, used alone and in combination regimens, is pancreatitis, which may be fatal.
Peripheral Neuropathy
Advise patients that peripheral neuropathy, manifested by numbness, tingling, or pain in hands or feet, may develop during therapy with VIDEX. Patients should be counseled that peripheral neuropathy occurs with greatest frequency in patients with advanced HIV-1 disease or a history of peripheral neuropathy, and that discontinuation of VIDEX may be required if toxicity develops.
Lactic Acidosis And Severe Hepatomegaly With Steatosis
Advise patients that lactic acidosis and severe hepatomegaly with steatosis, including fatal cases, have been reported with the use of nucleoside analogues alone or in combination, including didanosine and other antiretrovirals.
Hepatic Toxicity
Advise patients that hepatotoxicity including fatal hepatic adverse events were reported in patients with preexisting liver dysfunction. The safety and efficacy of VIDEX have not been established in HIVinfected patients with significant underlying liver disease.
Non-cirrhotic Portal Hypertension
Advise patients that non-cirrhotic portal hypertension has been reported in patients taking VIDEX, including cases leading to liver transplantation or death.
Retinal Changes And Optic Neuritis
Advise patients that retinal changes and optic neuritis have been reported in adult and pediatric patients, which may result in dry eyes and/or blurred vision. Advise patients to have regular eye exams while taking VIDEX.
Fat Redistribution
Advise patients that redistribution or accumulation of body fat may occur in patients receiving antiretroviral therapy and that the cause and long-term health effects of these conditions are not known at this time.
Concomitant Therapy
Advise patients that when VIDEX is used in combination with other agents with similar toxicities, the incidence of adverse events may be higher than when VIDEX is used alone. These patients should be followed closely.
Patients should be cautioned about the use of medications or other substances, including alcohol, which may exacerbate VIDEX toxicities.
Information For Patients
VIDEX is not a cure for HIV-1 infection, and patients may continue to experience illnesses associated with HIV-1 infection, including opportunistic infections. Therefore, patients should remain under the care of a physician when using VIDEX.
Advise patients to avoid doing things that can spread HIV-1 infection to others.
- Do not share needles or other injection equipment.
- Do not share personal items that can have blood or body fluids on them, like toothbrushes and razor blades.
- Do not have any kind of sex without protection. Always practice safer sex by using a latex or polyurethane condom to lower the chance of sexual contact with semen, vaginal secretions, or blood.
- Do not breastfeed. It is not known if VIDEX can be passed to your baby in your breast milk and whether it could harm your baby. Also, mothers with HIV-1 should not breastfeed because HIV-1 can be passed to the baby in breast milk.
Advise patients that the preferred dosing frequency of VIDEX is twice daily because there is more evidence to support the effectiveness of this dosing frequency. Once-daily dosing should be considered only for patients whose management requires once-daily dosing of VIDEX.
Advise patients to not miss a dose but if they do, patients should take VIDEX as soon as possible. Patients should be told that if it is almost time for the next dose, they should skip the missed dose and continue with the regular dosing schedule.
Advise patients to contact a poison control center or emergency room right away in case of an overdose.
Nonclinical Toxicology
Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment Of Fertility
Lifetime carcinogenicity studies were conducted in mice and rats for 22 and 24 months, respectively. In the mouse study, initial doses of 120, 800, and 1200 mg per kg per day for each sex were lowered after 8 months to 120, 210, and 210 mg per kg per day for females and 120, 300, and 600 mg per kg per day for males. The two higher doses exceeded the maximally tolerated dose in females and the high dose exceeded the maximally tolerated dose in males. The low dose in females represented 0.68-fold maximum human exposure and the intermediate dose in males represented 1.7-fold maximum human exposure based on relative AUC comparisons. In the rat study, initial doses were 100, 250, and 1000 mg per kg per day, and the high dose was lowered to 500 mg per kg per day after 18 months. The upper dose in male and female rats represented 3-fold maximum human exposure.
Didanosine induced no significant increase in neoplastic lesions in mice or rats at maximally tolerated doses.
Didanosine was positive in the following genetic toxicology assays: 1) the Escherichia coli tester strain WP2 uvrA bacterial mutagenicity assay; 2) the L5178Y/TK+/- mouse lymphoma mammalian cell gene mutation assay; 3) the in vitro chromosomal aberrations assay in cultured human peripheral lymphocytes; 4) the in vitro chromosomal aberrations assay in Chinese Hamster Lung cells; and 5) the BALB/c 3T3 in vitro transformation assay. No evidence of mutagenicity was observed in an Ames Salmonella bacterial mutagenicity assay or in rat and mouse in vivo micronucleus assays.
Animal Toxicology And/Or Pharmacology
Evidence of a dose-limiting skeletal muscle toxicity has been observed in mice and rats (but not in dogs) following long-term (greater than 90 days) dosing with didanosine at doses that were approximately 1.2 to 12 times the estimated human exposure. The relationship of this finding to the potential of VIDEX (didanosine) to cause myopathy in humans is unclear. However, human myopathy has been associated with administration of VIDEX and other nucleoside analogues.
Use In Specific Populations
Pregnancy Category B
Reproduction studies have been performed in rats and rabbits at doses up to 12 and 14.2 times the estimated human exposure (based upon plasma levels), respectively, and have revealed no evidence of impaired fertility or harm to the fetus due to didanosine. At approximately 12 times the estimated human exposure, didanosine was slightly toxic to female rats and their pups during mid and late lactation. These rats showed reduced food intake and body weight gains but the physical and functional development of the offspring was not impaired and there were no major changes in the F2 generation. A study in rats showed that didanosine and/or its metabolites are transferred to the fetus through the placenta. Animal reproduction studies are not always predictive of human response.
There are no adequate and well-controlled studies of didanosine in pregnant women. Didanosine should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk.
Fatal lactic acidosis has been reported in pregnant women who received the combination of didanosine and stavudine with other antiretroviral agents. It is unclear if pregnancy augments the risk of lactic acidosis/hepatic steatosis syndrome reported in nonpregnant individuals receiving nucleoside analogues [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS]. The combination of didanosine and stavudine should be used with caution during pregnancy and is recommended only if the potential benefit clearly outweighs the potential risk. Healthcare providers caring for HIV-infected pregnant women receiving didanosine should be alert for early diagnosis of lactic acidosis/hepatic steatosis syndrome.
Antiretroviral Pregnancy Registry
To monitor maternal-fetal outcomes of pregnant women exposed to didanosine and other antiretroviral agents, an Antiretroviral Pregnancy Registry has been established. Physicians are encouraged to register patients by calling 1-800-258-4263.
Nursing Mothers
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend that HIV-infected mothers not breastfeed their infants to avoid risking postnatal transmission of HIV. A study in rats showed that following oral administration, didanosine and/or its metabolites were excreted into the milk of lactating rats. It is not known if didanosine is excreted in human milk. Because of both the potential for HIV transmission and the potential for serious adverse reactions in nursing infants, mothers should be instructed not to breastfeed if they are receiving didanosine.
Pediatric Use
Use of didanosine in pediatric patients from 2 weeks of age through adolescence is supported by evidence from adequate and well-controlled studies of VIDEX in adult and pediatric patients [see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION, ADVERSE REACTIONS, CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY, Clinical Studies].
Geriatric Use
In an Expanded Access Program for patients with advanced HIV infection, patients aged 65 years and older had a higher frequency of pancreatitis (10%) than younger patients (5%) [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS]. Clinical studies of didanosine did not include sufficient numbers of subjects aged 65 years and over to determine whether they respond differently than younger subjects. Didanosine is known to be substantially excreted by the kidney, and the risk of toxic reactions to this drug may be greater in patients with impaired renal function. Because elderly patients are more likely to have decreased renal function, care should be taken in dose selection. In addition, renal function should be monitored and dosage adjustments should be made accordingly [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS].
Renal Impairment
Patients with renal impairment (creatinine clearance of less than 60 mL per min) may be at greater risk of toxicity from didanosine due to decreased drug clearance [see CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY]. A dose reduction is recommended for these patients [see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION].This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.
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text: Thunder players confident heading into playoffs Friday Apr 5, 2013 at 12:01 AM The fourth-seeded Thunder enters the postseason on a four-game winning streak. Players are confident the team has the pieces in place to make a run deep into the playoffs. Stockton plays the Las Vegas Wranglers on April 5 and 6 at Stockton Arena. Katie Combs