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Creating the next yogurt flavor remains a never-ending quest for Koel Thomae.
The Noosa Yoghurt co-founder has helped develop several of the company's flavors over the past seven years — from plain to strawberry rhubarb to Mexican chocolate to blackberry serrano. Thomae has stayed on since selling Noosa to Boston-based Advent International in late 2014. Sales have since surpassed $100 million and her wildest dreams, and the Australian native remains a key part of innovation for the Bellevue-based company known for its creamy fruit-flavored whole milk yogurts.
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Sometimes – a lot of times – engaging with consumers feels like an uphill battle. Farmers active on social media get cruel and disparaging comments on a regular basis from activists. Some, like Andrew Campbell, withstood outright threats. "Really, at the end of the day, what they wanted us to do was quit and not have that conversation," Campbell said.
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Marvel's rolling out its Marvel's Hulk And The Agents Of S.M.A.S.H. with a multi-platform assault in August, weeks after Marvel TV head Jeph Loeb world premieres the animated series Saturday at Comic-Con. The Agents of S.M.A.S.H. features Hulk and super-sized heroes She-Hulk, A-Bomb, Red Hulk, and Skaar living under one roof in what marks Marvel's first animated Hulk property. Disney XD will debut the series in a two-part episode on Sunday, August 11 from 11:00 AM–12:00 PM ET/PT followed by a new episode of Marvel's Avengers Assemble. The Agents of S.M.A.S.H. will get an early digital premiere on Thursday, August 1 on WATCH Disney XD Online, Kindle Fire, iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch. From August 5-August 11 the first episode will be free to view on iTunes.
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As one who grew up with Marvel in the 60s I feel safe to say this is SO far removed from Stan Lee's original intent of a superhero "Frankenstein's Monster" This is truly embarrassing. It smacks of Marvel selling out. What's next, Baby Hulk, Hulk Canine, Equine Hulk, Feline Hulk or maybe Rainbow Hulk??
What a waste…
Very much the nerd here, but all these characters – from the comics, particularly those post-"World War Hulk" – have a pretty interesting role to play in the four-color Hulkiverse (A-Bomb is the Rick Jones Abomination, Skaar is the son of Hulk from the "Planet Hulk" run, Red Hulk is Thunderbolt Ross as a "smart" Hulk, and She-Hulk has been around forever). I have no idea if this show is going to use ANY OF THAT, but the actual characters, as created within the Marvel Universe, fit well with Stan Lee's vision as they expand on characters he created and different ideas and challenges put in front of the original Jekyll/Hyde/Frankenstein creature.
Not a comment, just a simple question. What do the initials S.M.A.S.H. mean? Agents of S.M.A.S.H. yeah …cause "Hulk Smash." They must mean something, why else would there be periods after each letter, that would indicate that each letter was an initial for something. You know like F.B.I. Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Red Hulk, tell She-Hulk that Hulk not talking to her. She-Hulk stay on her side of line, Hulk stay on his.
Nerd Alert!!!
No Betty Ross/Red She-Hulk? What, is the number of women who can be in one of these shows limited to one?
Even though I consider myself a big fan of Paul Dini's output, I still found this project to be cringeworthy.


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Wickets Tumble At Worksop College
The only sound to disturb the serenity of the delightful Worksop College ground was the clatter of wickets as both sides were dismissed on the first day of Nottinghamshire's Second Eleven Championship game against Worcestershire.
On a dampish pitch, kept fresh by three rain stoppages during the day, some good seam bowling aided by poor batting kept the scorers on their toes.
Notts asked the visitors to bat and Andy Carter induced an early collapse, capturing three wickets in his first two overs, as Worcester went to 8-3.
They were 81-7 at lunch and were all out shortly afterwards for 112 with Carter taking his season tally to 39 wickets with 5-46. Captain Charlie Shreck took 2-27.
Notts were pleased with their morning's work but their grip on the game was shattered by Imran Arif who took 6-37 as they were dismissed for 95.
Sam Kelsall was the only batsman to show any determination with a stubborn 27 not out, Alex Hales 18 and Scott Newman 16 the only others to reach double figures.
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Hey all,
Just need a little advice.... completed Run to the beat on Sunday, me being me went ahead and completed it without much running training, and just relying on my basic gym fitness....
Any how, i warmed down and completed only two leg stretches (basic thigh & calf stretch) due to my thighs and calves seizing up, and hurting whilst doing them..
I had a bath and relax when i got home but today, my legs are so sore, i want to move them but cant and have to actually move my legs with my hands when trying to move my legs around from the sofa to be able to stand (really hard to explain), when i eventually do stand, i hobble about.
Has anyone got any advice on how to massage your own legs or what to do to help recovery? Its also putting a lot of strain on my back to & causing it to hurt
Ill never do a run without much training again, lesson learnt
ive rubbed my legs with my hands and tends to ease the muscles, but once i stop they just seize again
Thanks in advance
Hey Leana, put your legs in cold water, either in the bath or use a shower, or use ice - only apply for 10 mins and make sure you have a cloth between the ice and your skin to prevent ice burns.
Otherwise, lots of water, sports drinks may help, the ones that contain the minerals such as Powerade.
Unfortunately the best treatment is time - can't do much about that I'm afraid!!
Well done on completing the run by the way, I'm sure next time it will be a lot easier.
ohh yes, also meant to say get plenty of protein too!
Thanks Paul for your response, ill give them a go.
My legs feel a little easier today, but not by much *sigh* x
invest in a foam roller, they do the trick very well for calves and thighs
Where would i get one of them from Max? x
sports drinks won't help you much now.......
try to keep moving and it should ease.have a warm shower and then if you have room try stretching your muscles gentley...............
also if you have a bath.just try massaging your legs from the ankles upwards....just put a small amount of pressure on and then just bring upwards........do it whilst in the bath and the muscles are warm...
if its general pain and stiffness alover you should be fine in another day or so........if the pain was in one area then i would be worried about an injury and would recommend icing the area regulary and no massage for now.......
good luck
not sure if you can buy them from sports shops, but i got mine from amazon
just do a search for Foam Roller, there are lots to choose from,mine was similar to this one
Seren - I agree, sports drinks won't help now. But good hydration is very important before and after an event. After a half a lot of the bodies nutrients / minerals may be used up especially if the run has used every last little bit Leana had left.
Also, I think right after a run or if the muscles are very sore and inflammed 'cold' water is better than warm. As the muscles may be inflammed the last thing you need to do is encourage more blood flow. I believe warm water is good when the mucles start to heel, to encourage blood flow when they calm down.
Finally I believe there are mixed opinions about how much you should stretch / massage very sore muscles, as they may be injured, they don't want to be pulled apart too much too soon. But one thing we are sure about is that moving around (active recovery) has been shown scientifically to promote heeling so this is good advise.


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It was never expected to be close and it certainly wasn't as the Silver Ferns eased past Malawi in the first test in Wellington last night.
The Ferns, who were smarting from their recent 4-1 Constellation Cup drubbing at the hands of Australia, wanted to make a statement against the world No 5.
They didn't do it in spectacular fashion but they steadily improved throughout the contest as they eventually cruised past the Queens.
For a fleeting moment, Malawi held the lead when they were up 2-0 during the opening minutes.
Malawi's advantage was short-lived though and New Zealand quickly eased out to a lead of their own.
Malawi did bring it back to 8-8 but once the Silver Ferns got a few passes to stick they moved to a 14-10 lead after the first quarter.
Silver Ferns coach Waimarama Taumaunu took the opportunity to trial a few things as Katrina Grant was commissioned in the unfamiliar role of wing defence.
Grant is usually more accustomed to the goal keep position but took advantage of the opportunity to roam the court given the freedom wing defence offers.
With Grant out of the circle, her Central Pulse teammate Te Huinga Reo Selby-Rickit was able to make her test debut at goal defence on her home court.
Leana de Bruin partnered Selby-Rickit in the defensive circle and grabbed two intercepts and a rebound during a busy first half.
The second quarter was where the Silver Ferns really stretched their legs as they opened up a sizeable advantage on the scoreboard as their superior height, ball security and delivery in to the shooting circle came to the fore.
By halftime the score read 34-18 in favour of New Zealand and any thoughts of this outing being competitive were well and truly extinguished.
Irene van Dyk shot 39 from 44 and was her typical resolute self under the hoop.
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Success has many guises, and in the backblocks of NSW it can mean getting a job straight from school.
Four year 12 students at Bourke High last year sat the HSC and were offered a university place, but all deferred, some opting to raise money to cover study costs.
"Out here you need a car to get anywhere," said the school principal, Nigel Brito. "Once they've got a car, that broadens their options. But in a lot of cases, kids [defer because they] just want a break."
In the town with a population of 3000 they are the exception. But Bourke, Walgett, Nyngan and Cobar high schools, all in the far west, hope to increase the number of students finishing year 12 by 10 per next year under a $100,000 Federal Government grant to build "success zones".
Mr Brito said school-based vocational education subjects, traineeships and apprenticeships were tools used to keep students at school. "We're losing a lot of kids because they're going into employment," he said.
About 43 per cent of students in the 22 primary and high schools that make up the newly created Bourke School Area are Aborigines, the most disadvantaged students in the country. They finish year 12 at half the rate of other students, but in 2002 their numbers rose 12.3 per cent, with 2900 year 12 students contributing to the record national indigenous retention rate of 38 per cent.


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On Wednesday morning, Mother Jones published a cover story about New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez, a rising star in the Republican Party, that draws on previously unreleased audio recordings, emails, and text messages. In these audio tapes, she and her aides use crude and often offensive language when referring to political opponents. Martinez's reelection campaign immediately responded.
In an email blast to supporters, Martinez attacked the messenger, calling Mother Jones a "tabloid" and "one of the most radically liberal publications in the country." Martinez accused Mother Jones of "peddling false, personal attacks against me, using stolen audiotapes from our debate prep sessions four years ago." She claimed that "this shows just how far the Left is willing to go to stop reforms in New Mexico." In the email, Martinez does admit to calling 2010 Democratic opponent Diane Denish "the B-word," adding, "I admit it—I've had to fund the cuss jar a few times in my life." Her email ends with a plea for a campaign contribution.
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Martinez's campaign has also created a petition describing Mother Jones as "the far-left's premier magazine" and calls the story "one of the most desperate and despicable attacks to date." The Martinez campaign's message goes on to ask supporters to sign a petition ostensibly to "show the D.C. liberal media that their desperate attacks have no place in our state."
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The unnumbered ones seemed to show up on Ebay around a year ago in large quantities.
So where are they now? I count 37 total cards on all of eBay, and 4 of those are mine. It's a 126 card set (or 180+ if you count inserts), so even if you bought every single example on eBay, you wouldn't even be 1/3 of the way to completing a set.
An item isn't common as dirt just because 1 or 3 or 5 of them were offered for sale a year ago.
Personally, I'm willing to blame the clowns at Beckett for their namby-pamby "not priced due to scarcity" crap. Every piece of real estate is a "1 of 1", yet real estate agents come up with values for them all the time. Every piece of original artwork is unique, yet they come up with prices. A lot of sports cards from the 1800's probably have fewer than 25 copies in existence, yet Beckett prices those. Beckett even prices some graded cards which don't actually exist in the grade which is priced.
And yet, on a card produced 11 freaking years ago, they can't possibly come up with a valuation because it's too "scarce"? I'm supposed to be able to figure out a fair market price for my items? I'm supposed to know that if a card has a serial number it's worth $x and if it doesn't have a serial number it's worth $y? Isn't that why the price guide exists in the first place?
Who in the set is really worth collecting? If anyone cared to buy them they would still be listing them. I passed at the time because I knew what they really were. I knew because I had the Stoner back in the day and was aware that the real cards are serial numbered. You are correct that the real cards are rare, there has only been one listed in the last 9 months that I have seen.
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The Android camera from Samsung gets unboxed
We take a look at the hotly anticipated and innovative Samsung Galaxy Camera. Take a look what you get in the box. Full review coming soon.
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We take a look at the hotly anticipated and innovative Samsung Galaxy Camera. Take a look what you get in the box. Full review coming soon.
Constantly challenging opinions and looking for new opportunities, Jon develops the product ranges and business activities and very much strives to maintaining growth and taking Clove in to the future.
Never knowing when to stop, he spends a lot of time coming up with ideas.
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Ian says
Nice preview, thanks! Curious that the phone capability has been disabled but the Messaging application is still there, so presumably you can SMS with it. Interesting perspective as a thicker, heavier S3, as I tend to think of that as the smallest screen size I'd use nowadays, so it could be a pretty good form factor, if a little on the heavy side from the specs. One point – you mentioned it has an AMOLED screen, but the specs say it's an LED variant, presumably for increased brightness in the outdoors it'll be used most, I guess. Just hope the black variant is released before my December travelling…
Chris Ward says
You can SMS with it, so it's possible there could even be a work around for phone functionality. Not sure yet though. It isn't all that pocketable, but you could carry it for a day if you can go without a phone. That was a mistake and it is actually Super HD LCD clear, not AMOLED.
Mike Paterson says
Thank you Jon.
I am interested to see how this camera fares with the use of a SIM card and any phone capability, be it only available from other sources.
Ian mentioned the Messenger app so I would agree SMS should bot be an issue, as should the likes of the app Viber ~ https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.viber.voip&feature=nav_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDMsImNvbS52aWJlci52b2lwIl0. that would take care of sending photos without incurring additional picture messaging.
I am also interested to see how the lens handles low light and DOF. Maybe you could add further comment on this Jon?
All in all, nice one Samsung, I may just add this to my 'large camera collection'. 🙂
Andrew says
Looking forward to the review, this device sounds like a point and shoot that I'd actually use regularly. Hopefully the sample photos are reasonably better than smartphone equivalents!
MaLo says
There are a lot of comments showed what poor of it, the slow shutter speed, the slow zoom-in-out speed, the slow focus speed.
Please comment on the them in your review.
Also, for fully charging battery, how long could you take the movies capture with using the most bright LCD.
Thanks and looking forward to your review.


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For you: Two of my favorite recipes. The first is a wonderful recipe for gingersnaps that I picked up from a former art museum colleague. The second is a decadent eggnog recipe that my family has been making for decades.
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Date of Stay: June, 2007
We camped here for three nights. The owners were very nice, helpful and friendly. They had all kinds of fun activities planned for the family. They had live music, karaoke, ice cream social, puppet show, and bead making class. The camp store had very nice and reasonable priced. Our site was on a 30 degree slant and made using the picnic table tough. We were escorted to our site. We had low water pressure. We had a wooded site but you could hear the interstate traffic at night. The fire pit was within a foot of our awning and was useless. One bathhouse for the entire campground. We will most likely go back again because of the owners and the activities.
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If you want to camp! then this is not the place to stay. IF you want a place to park your big motor homes and travel trailers then you will enjoy it. For us in a pop up and used to SP and CG, we were expecting a camp site and not a rest stop for motor homes. We did get escorted in and we looked around and saw a lot of open site but they packed all the weekenders in one section. WHY??? The RV park is full of gravel sites and long and narrow camp spaces. We could not sit outside without having to put our chairs right up against the PU or you would go over the edge of the terrace lots . Too expensive for what you get. Started to leave but decided to stick it out and enjoy the family time instead.


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Date of Stay: August, 2015
Excellent park. owner took us the our site. WI great. Owners were very helpful and considerate. Park has been upgraded and looked great,
Date of Stay: November, 2009
Nightly rate is a passport figures. Passport says that they are not associated with them but they do offer a passport rate for 3 night with water and electricity. I payed an extra $2.00 for 50 amp service. Nice campground with very easy pull through sites. Gated entry which is nice. Would definitely stay here again.
Date of Stay: November, 2009
This has been our 4th time here and as usual it is a very nice park. Easy to get to and easy pull through. I would highly recommend this. Owner very friendly and cooperative.
Date of Stay: September, 2009
Office staff was very friendly at this park. We had a hard time finding our site. Have stayed at other campgrounds where $40.00 gave you a very nice site. This site was hard to get into to, gravel and not kept up very well. We would not stay here again. We were in the back area and the only trash dump was up by the office.
Date of Stay: July, 2006
As far as campgrounds go in this area, it was a nice park. Owner very friendly and helpful. Close to Halifax and Peggy's Cove. Stayed here for 6 days.
Date of Stay: June, 2006
Nice ball field with pull thru's. Very sociable owners. I would rate this an overall 10. Easy to get to off the interstate.
Date of Stay: June, 2006
Nice park and easy to get to. Nice pull-throughs. Host very friendly.


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The Yo-Yo waterball has been banned in France, the United Kingdom, Luxembourg, Australia, Brazil, and Canada. The Assembly passed the legislation on February 13, 2006. Assemblywoman Pheffer is confident that the Senate will pass the bill before the end of session.


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Abnormal Psychology Final
Regarding the definition of abnormality, it is correct to state that
it is difficult to define "normal" and "abnormal"
According to the authors of your textbook, the definition of a psychological disorder is associated with
impaired functioning
Recent evidence regarding genetic influence on most psychological disorders have shown that
Multiple genes interact, with each gene contributing a small effect
Extremely high levels of GABA are associated with
Decreased anxiety
Some of the most recent research studies regarding genetic versus environmental causes of disorders in animals and humans suggested
Genetic influences may have been overstated by previous studies
Research with the elderly has found that depression is more likely in those individuals who
Have fewer social contacts
The basis of the multidimensional integrative approach to understanding psychopathology is that each dimension (psychological, biological, emotional, etc.)
Is influenced by the other dimensions
Which of the following describes the concept of validity as it applies to psychological assessment
An assessment technique measures what it is designed to measure
The advantage of using a withdrawal design as part of a single-case experiment is that the researcher can
Determine whether improvements gained with treatment are lost when the treatment is withheld
In a mental status exam, it is important to determine if the individual's sensorium is clear and if he or she is "oriented times three." this refers to
Person, place, and time
Abnormalities in the structure and functioning of the brain can be detected by neuroimaging techniques. Current research is also looking at
A possible association of these abnormalities with psychological disorders
A researcher is testing the effects of sunlight on depression. The independent variable is
Statistical significance determines whether an observed difference between a treatment and control group is likely due to
In a mental status exam, a psychologist evaluates an individual's thought processes by
Listening to what the person says
A researcher studies the impact of stress on college students' exam scores. Whether the results of this study help us to understand a relationship between job performance and stress levels of real-life organizational workers is a question of
External validity
Someone you know has been having a lot of difficulty because of irrational fears. Knowing that you are studying abnormal psychology, this person asks if you know of an effective and well-established treatment. You advise her that _____, based on the mid 20th century work of Joseph Wolpe, is a successful anxiety reduction procedure.
Systematic desensitization
The scientific study of psychological disorders is called
If a psychological disorder is said to have an acute onset, it means that the symptoms developed
The systematic development of a scientific approach to psychopathology is represented by
The behavioral model
The best description of the multidimensional integrative approach to understanding psychopathology is that it is based on
Biological and psychological causes
Neurotransmitters are important because they
Allow neurons to send signals to other neurons
Research studies have shown that genetically emotional and reactive young animals raised by calm mothers tended to be
The part of the autonomic nervous system primarily responsible for our "emergency" or "alarm" response to stress is the
Sympathetic nervous system
The victims of the disorder bulimia nervosa are predominantly young females. One likely explanation for this is that young females are
More likely to feel an intense cultural pressure to be thin
Most psychological disorders appear to be influenced by many individual genes rather than caused by one single gene, a type of influence referred to as
The most recent estimates of the contribution of genetics to the development of personality characteristics such as shyness or anxiety level are approximately ______ percent.
Drugs that increase the activity of a neurotransmitter are called
The neurotransmitter associated with the inhibition of anxiety is
Emotion is generally thought to be comprised of
Behavior, Physiology, and Cognition
In the 1992 studies conducted by Baxter et al., in one of the groups, OCD patients were provided with cognitive-behavioral therapy (exposure and response prevention) but no drugs. This study is important because brain imaging showed that
The neurotransmitter circuits of the brain had been normalized
A rat is placed in a cage and given electrical shocks, over which it has no control. When placed in a shuttle box, the rat does not attempt to escape the shock due to
Learned helplessness
The systematic evaluation of psychological, biological, and social factors in a person with a possible mental disorder is known as clinical
When a diagnosis tells the clinician what is likely to happen and possibly predict the course of the disorder and the likely effect of one treatment or another, the diagnosis has
Predictive validity
The basic components of informed consent are
Competence, volunteerism, full information, and comprehension
When observational data are being collected, the observer's presence may cause a person to behave differently, a phenomenon known as
The ABC's of observation refer to the _____ sequence
A researcher is studying how depression tends to be experienced by people of different ages. The researcher interviews depressed adolescents, young adults, individuals in their 30s and 50s, and those over 70. The research design being used is called
Adoption studies are often used when attempting to study the influence of genetic factors on psychological disorders because these studies allow examination of genetic influences of psychopathology
Without the typical confound of siblings raised in the same environment
The advantage of using a withdrawal design as part of a single-case experiment is that the research can
Determine whether improvements gained with treatment are lost when the treatment is withheld
While trying to discover the nature of the relationship between stress and blood pressure, a researcher asks participants to complete a difficult task. The researcher monitors the participants' blood pressure while some are exposed to noisy distractions and others stay in a quiet environment. This type of research is a(n)
As a child's age increases, so does her height. This is an example of a(n)
Positive correlation
Using the multiaxial system of DSM-IV-TR, disorders such as major depressive episodes, anxiety disorders, and learning disorders are coded on
Axis I
The terms taxonomy and nosology refer to
Scientific classification
DSM-IV-TR is based on a _____ classification system.
Internal validity is defined as
The extent to which the results in a study can be explained by the independent variable
While studying the impact of nutrition on intelligence, a researcher has one group of rats on a vitamin-rich diet while the other rat groups Big Macs. While observing the rats run a complicated maze, the researcher notes that the vitamin-enhanced rats' maze is more brightly lit than the Big Mac rats' maze. The difference in lighting in this study is a (n)
The classical categorical approach to diagnosis assumes that each person with a particular disorder will
Experience the same symptoms with little or no variation
The dimensional approach to diagnosis is characterized by
A quantification of patients' experiences using scales measuring several areas, such as anxiety or depression
A researcher is testing the effects of sunlight on depression. The independent variable is
Analog Models
Create laboratory conditions that are comparable to the phenomenon under study
Which of the following characterizes the mood state known as anxiety?
Apprehension about the future
The alarm reaction to danger that is triggered by anxiety primarily involves _______ nervous system
Which of the following is an accurate statement about anxiety?
An inherited tendency can make us tense or uptight
Which of the following terms is most associated with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)?
During lecture, I emphasized one DSM criterion that occurs in all the anxiety disorders; which of the following is the best answer?
Of the three types of panic attacks, which one is required to meet DSM criteria for a Panic Disorder?
Unexpected Panic Attacks
What Specific Phobia appears to have a greater genetic vulnerability?
Blood injury phobias
One treatment variable appears to be a necessary component of most, if not all, treatment approaches for anxiety disorders. What is it?
Exposure techniques
In terms of prevalence, anxiety disorders are most common in:
The post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) prevalence rates of U.S. veterans returning home from the war in Vietnam was directly related to their
Amount of combat exposure
In OCD, the compulsive behavior tends to:
Reduce obsessive behavior and related anxiety
The model of the etiology of obsessive-compulsive disorder in the text suggests that in order for an individual to develop OCD, _____ must be present
Both biological and psychological vulnerability
Regarding pharmacological treatments for obsessive-compulsive disorder, the most effective drugs are those that inhibit the reuptake of the neurotransmitter called
The behavioral process in which OCD patients are not permitted to carry out their compulsions while in the presence of the anxiety-producing stimulus or situation is called
Exposure and ritual prevention
What happens when people with OCD attempt to neutralize or suppress disturbing, intrusive thoughts?
The frequency of obsessive thoughts increases
Recent Research by Barlow (2002) and others indicates that vulnerability to anxiety disorders is related to
One's sense of control over environmental events
One symptom of depression is anhedonia, which means
An inability to experience pleasure
Which of the following is a symptom of the mood disorder known as mania?
For children, the criteria for an MDE indicate that depressed mood may not be present; instead the child might present with ________
To meet criteria for an MDE, five of nine symptoms must be present. One of the five symptoms must include:
Either depressed mood or anhedonia
For Dysthymic Disorder, children differ from adults on one criterion. Which of the following is the best answer?
Depressed mood may ast only one year
Women have a higher prevalence of major depression. However, men
Have a higher prevalence of competed suicides
Dysthymic disorder differs from major depressive disorder because people diagnosed with dysthymia have symptoms of depression that are
Longer lasting
In comparing the length of untreated depressive episodes and untreated manic episodes, which of the following is an accurate statement?
Depressive episodes generally last longer
Jack has experienced recurrent episodes of major depressive episodes. In the intervals between the episodes, he does not seem to return to "normal". In fact, during those periods, he has been diagnosed as dysthymic. Jack's condition is referred to as
Double depression
Current research indicates that an imbalance of various neurotransmitters may contribute to problems of mood. It appears the neurotransmitter balance is impacted by
Low levels of serotonin
For men and women, genetic contributions to depression are
Higher for women
Women may experience higher rates of depression than men because
Women experience more discrimination and abuse
In terms of medication treatment for depression,
The three classes, SSRIs, MAO inhibitors, and Tricyclics are roughly equivalent
The Mood-Stabilizing drug _______ is the gold standard for the treatment of bipolar disorder
In the treatment of depression, research indicates that
Combined CBT and medication is most effective
Although ECT (electroconvulsive therapy) has been a controversial issue for decades, it is an effective treatment for depression, especially when
Patient response to antidepressant medication is poor
Twin studies indicate that
Suicidal behavior has a genetic contribution
The medication _______ is favored for bipolar disorder because it appears to reduce completed suicides
Interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT) helps depressed patients resolve relationship problems. All of the following issues are a possible focus of IPT EXCEPT
Negative thinking
Seligman and his colleagues conducted a course in which university students at risk for depression were taught cognitive and social problem-solving skills. Students in the study were determined to be at risk for depression based on a
Pessimistic Cognitive Style
A depressed young woman enters a psychologist's office for her first appointment. The therapist tells her that they will work together to recognize and correct her "negative thinking errors." The type of therapy that will be used here is called
Cognitive therapy
Although the mood-stabilizing drug lithium is the preferred treatment for bipolar disorder, patient compliance has been a problem. Patients often stop taking their lithium, even though it is effective in stabilizing their moods, because they
They miss the euphoric feelings of mania
Martin Seligman's theory that people become anxious and depressed because they believe that they have no control over the stress in their lives is informed by
Learned helplessness model
For individuals who had not been previously depressed, research studies indicated that a marital separation or divorce resulted in
Higher rates of depression for men
Which of the following statements about suicide is correct?
For college students, suicide is the second leading cause of death
Statistics on suicide indicate that approximately one-quarter to one-half of all suicides are associated with
One of the challenges of Beck's cognitive therapy is that thoughts are
Often automatic and outside the awareness of the person
David Barlow and Edna Foa emphasize two different types of exposure methods in their therapy sessions. Barlow uses _______ and Foa uses ________.
Interoceptive; imaginal
Beck's cognitive triad consists of cognitive errors about
Themselves, their future, and the immediate world
Mood disorders can range from mild to severe; one of the most severe is referred to as
Major depressive disorder
Panic control treatment
Involves creating mini attacks in the therapist's office
Regarding the obsessions seen in patients with OCD, the term "need for symmetry" refers to
Keeping things in perfect order
The treatment of OCD, "Exposure and Ritual Prevention" involves
Not engaging in compulsive behavior when obsessions occur
The "Triple Vulnerability Model" includes
A biological vulnerability, a generalized psychological vulnerability, and a specific psychological vulnerability
John avoids going to parties; when he goes, he experiences panic attacks. I am not sure if he has a social phobia or if he has agoraphobia. What information could I use to make this distinction? (EC)
Whether he avoids parties due to another panic attack or dear of embarrassment/humiliation
Edna Foa uses two kinds of exposure techniques: _______ exposure in her therapy sessions and _______ exposure in her homework assignments (EC)
Imaginal; in vivo
The book indicates that Neil Jacobson uses a behavioral activation approach with depressed patients. This approach has a new focus for the treatment of depression which is (EC)
The prevention of avoidance of social and environmental cues
In order to be diagnosed with ADHD, _______ must be present
Either a pattern of inattention or a pattern of hyperactivity and impulsivity
The hypothesis that ADHD may be influence by toxins, food additives, or diet
Has little scientific evidence
The main reason that it is so important to identify children with developmental disorders as early as possible is that
Skill deficits can be identified and addressed before they impact later development
Can occur in adults
Neurotransmitters implicated in the cause of ADHD include all of the following EXCEPT
The major reason developmental disorders are considered to be so serious in terms of their capacity to disrupt later functioning is
The failure at one level may impact later stages of development
According to our text, for adolescents the symptom category of _______ puts them at greater risk for pregnancy, contracting sexually transmitted infections, car accidents and speeding
Of the following, the most accurate statement with regard to the genetic influences of ADHD is that
There appear to be multiple genes involved
The drug Strattera (atomoxetine) appears effective for some children with ADHD and, according to recent research, does not cause the same _______ as stimulant medication when used in larger doses
Blurting out answers to questions before questions have been completed is an example of which symptom group?
Our textbook identifies_______as a biological vulnerability for ADHD
Genetic influences
Ron is a nine-year-old boy recently diagnosed with ADHD. His parents have chosen a combined approach to treatment, which will most likely involve
Medication such as Ritalin and behavior therapy
Psychological and social factors can influence the course of ADHD. An example includes
Negative responses by teachers and parents to the child's hyperactivity and impulsivity
Recent research, although controversial, indicates that
Medication alone and behavioral treatment combined with medication were more effective than behavior therapy alone
Recent research points to possible environmental factors that may increase the risk for hyperactive and impulsive behavior; these include
Socioeconomic status and parental instability
Russell Barkley, a prominent researcher in ADHD, believes the core deficit of ADHD is
A disorder of inhibition
The medications used to treat ADHD have proven to be helpful to _______ percent of ADHD patients
Barkley believes that distractibility
Occurs frequently but that the main problem is the time to resume the task after distraction
Barkley's gives an example that children are able to play video games for hours yet not be able to sustain attention to schoolwork as evidence that
That distractibility does not occur with all tasks
Northup's use of single subject research designs shows that for children with ADHD
Some children did better with medication, some responded best with behavioral treatment, and some to a combination of treatments
A characteristic pattern for children with autism is
The lack of reciprocal social interaction
Pervasive developmental disorders are characterized by problems three major areas: socialization, language, and
Related to autism, repeated spinning around in circles would fall into the symptom category of
Restricted patterns of behavior, interests, and activities
Repeating others speech and headbanging, sometimes observed in children with autism
May occur in typically developing children
The prevalence of autism in the United States
Is similar to that seen in countries around the world
What is the convincing evidence that autism involves some form of brain damage?
Nearly half of individuals with autism have some level of intellectual disability
In lecture, I discussed Sensory Integration theory/therapy, a treatment used for autistic children, which
Is widely used but does not have well controlled research supporting its application
Current treatment programs for autism often involve
Improving communication and daily living skills
Autism is classified as a
Pervasive Developmental Disorder
Jim is a teen who has no friends. Although he is quite verbal, he speaks in a strange and formal style. Jim is obsessed with airplanes and behaves in a very strange way. All his activities center on planes, and he possesses an almost encyclopedic knowledge of aircraft. Jim's constant verbal display of this knowledge interferes with socialization. Most people consider him "weird" and avoid him. Of the following, the most likely diagnosis for Jim is
Asperger's disorder
Non medication treatment for ADHD most often includes
a and d
ADHD research on pesticides indicates
They may contribute to an increased risk of ADHD
Which best describes the way ADHD develops as children grow into adulthood?
Manifestations of ADHD tend to change over time but problems often persist
According to the text, the inattention symptoms of ADHD is characterized by
Careless mistakes
All of the following side effects EXCEPT _______ are associated with the medications Ritalin and Concerta, used to treat ADHD
Weight gain
The prevalence of intellectual disability among individuals with autism is approximately
Research using sophisticated eye tracking technology indicates that when individuals with autism viewed social scenes they
Tended to look at nonsocial aspects of the scene
A major difference between individuals with autism and Asperger's is
Individuals with Asperger's have spokem language but individuals with autism may not develop language
Research on parental interactions with children with autism indicates that autism is
Not the result of parenting behavior
According to the textbook, the generally accepted conclusion is that ________ are the primary distinguishing characteristics of people with autism
Social deficiencies
Research with some children with autism has found low blood levels of the neuropeptide Oxttocin; in addition, some work identifies an association between autism and the oxytocin receptor gene. This may be important because
Oxytocin is a social neurochemical that influences bonding and increases trust
The use of medication to treat autism
Generally ineffective
Lovaas from UCLA reported improvements in intellectual and educational functioning with early intervention strategies for children with autism. They provided treatment in communication and social skills
40 hours per week
Research indicated that gains made through early intervention with children with autism
Long lasting
Generally speaking, treatment for a child with autism should include
Behavior therapy, school based education, and a focus on developing as much independence as possible
There has been a great deal of controversy about whether childhood vaccines contribute to autism. One significant concern has been the use of thimersol, mercury, in some vaccines. Large epidemiological studies conducted in several countries, most recently in Denmark, indicate
There is no increased risk of autism in children who are vaccinated
According to the textbook, some success has been achieved in teaching communication skills to children with autism through the use of
Behavioral procedures involving shaping and discrimination training
No completely successful treatment for autism exists. However,_______approaches have the most empirical support
Research on the brains of people with autism suggests
The amygdala may be involved
Nancy Neef's research indicates that (EC)
Children with ADHD prefer immediate reinforcement and children without ADHD prefer quality reinforcement
For Barkley, a lack of inhibition is characterized by a preference for (EC)
Immediate reinforcers over delayed reinforcers
In class I discussed the Verbal Behavior Approach for teaching language to children with autism. Based on BF Skinners work, a unique feature of this approach is (EC)
An emphasis on teaching requesting first, under conditions where the child is motivated to respond
Barkley posts that behavior problems to get out of low preference activities may be influenced by a preference (EC)
Immediate negative reinforcement
In lecture, I discussed the Loovas study. In a follow-up study of the children in the early intervention, intensive therapy group (EC)
Blind examiners could not distinguish the formally autistic children from normally developing children
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of schizophrenia?
Multiple personalities
Which of the following is accurate in regard to the long-term outlook for patients with schizophrenia?
Complete recovery from schizophrenia is rare
If an individual is diagnosed as psychotic, it usually means that the person has
John is 20 years old, lives with his parents and is delusional, believing his prayers will bring world peace. He spends most of his day in his room, talks mostly about praying, and only comes out for meals. John can only be admitted to a psychiatric hospital if
John's behavior changes and he becomes a danger to himself or others
Which of the following is the persecutory type of psychotic delusion?
People are out to get you
Which of the following is NOT true about delusions?
The use of reinforcement can alter the belief in the truth of a delusion
The most common type of hallucination experienced by psychotic individuals is
Mark was diagnosed with schizophrenia many years ago. Most recently, he has been exhibiting some bizarre behaviors. For example, he has been standing for hours in unusual postures. Mark's motor dysfunction is called
Catatonic immobility
In what three categories does our text group the symptoms of schizophrenia?
Positive symptoms, disorganized symptoms, and negative symptoms
A positive symptom
The negative symptom of schizophrenia called avolition is defined as
Inability to initiate and persist in activities
Which of the following does NOT apply to the disorganized subtype of schizophrenia?
Frequent remissions and improvement of symptoms
Callie has been diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder. This means that in addition to schizophrenic symptoms, she also has symptoms of
A mood disorder
Which of the following symptoms would NOT constitute criteria for the residual subtype of schizophrenia?
Which of the following defines the jealous type of delusional disorder?
Falsely believing that one's sexual partner is unfaithful
Which is NOT a characteristic of delusional disorder?
Short duration of auditory or visual hallucinations, not lasting more than two months
John had symptoms of schizophrenia for only several months and then he was able to resume to normal activities. He would most likely get a diagnosis of
The five subtypes of schizophrenia are Catatonic Type, Paranoid Type, Residual Type, Disorganized Type and
Undifferentiated Type
The more severe symptoms of schizophrenia typically first occur
During adolescence or early adulthood
Which of the following is true regarding to the genetic basis of schizophrenia?
Genes are responsible for making some individuals vulnerable to schizophrenia
Research studies focusing on genetic factors in schizophrenia have found that
An individual with a schizophrenic identical twin has the highest risk factor (almost 50 percent) of developing schizophrenia
If the environment (no genetic influence) determined schizophrenia completely, what would we expect to see in a twin study?
The concordance rates for identical and fraternal twins to be about the same
The research on schizophrenia involving the offspring of twins indicates
Parents without schizophrenia can pass on a genetic vulnerability
Based on the various genetic linkage and association studies, one possible "marker", or endophenotype, for schizophrenia involves
Which of the following statements reflects "circumstantial evidence" for the dopamine theory of schizophrenia?
Antipsychotic drugs (neuroleptics) can produce symptoms similar to those of Parkinson's disease (a disorder due to insufficient dopamine)
Which of the following occurs when drugs are administered to patients with schizophrenia?
Drugs that increase dopamine (agonists) cause a decrease in schizophrenic behavior
Neuroleptics are most effective treating
Positive symptoms
Neuroleptics, dopamine antagonists
Decrease the amount of dopamine
What is the evidence for structural damage in the brains of patients with schizophrenia?
The majority of patients with schizophrenia have enlarged ventricles in their brains
Recent research into the causes of schizophrenia, including studies of patients with schizophrenia who had been exposed prenatally to influenza, suggests that there might be a _______ cause of schizophrenia
Which of the following statements is true?
High expressed emotion in a family is a good predictor of relapse
Which of the following statements is true?
Recent research found that second-generation antipsychotic meds were no more effective than the older drugs
Tardive dyskinesia, a condition that can occur in patients who take antipsychotic medications
Is often irreversible
In the 1970s, researchers set up a treatment system called a token economy in a mental health center. This type of "millieu" treatment for patients with schizophrenia focused on
Socialization and self-care skills
An integrated approach to treatment includes all the following, EXCEPT
Cognitive behavioral Thearpy
The primary goal of psychosocial interventions for individuals with schizophrenia is to
Prevent relapse
The two primary components of the UCLA independent Living skills program are
Medication management and symptom management
In eating disorders, the strongest contributions to etiology are
Sociocultural factors
Most severe cases of eating disorders occur in
Young white females in middle to upper middle class
The chief motivating factor in both anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa is
An overwhelming urge to be thin
When individuals with anorexia nervosa have been evaluated over long periods of time, it has been found that the percentage of individuals who die as a result of their disorder is ___ percent
The most significant feature of bulimia nervosa is
Binge eating followed by compensatory behavior
Susan, a woman of relatively normal weight, sometimes eats huge quantities of junk food with no ability to stop herself. She follows this with long periods of complete fasting. Based on this information, Susan would
Be diagnosed with bulimia nervosa
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Medications have not generally been found to be effective for the treatment of anorexia nervosa
Individuals who experience loss of control of their eating and consume great qualities of food but do not engage in any attempts to compensate for their binge would be diagnosed with
Binge eating disorder
Recent research regarding the treatment of binge eating disorder indicates that IPT is _____ CPT
Equally as effective as
Jill has been in treatment for anorexia nervosa for the past two months. Over this time, she has gained weight to the point where she is in the average range for a woman of her height. The fact that she gained weight fairly quickly in treatment means
Little in terms of how likely she is to be successful in the long term
Most individuals with bulimia nervosa are
Of fairly normal body weight
Many clinicians suggest that the most difficult part of treatment for anorexia nervosa, and the part of treatment where many people with anorexia nervosa are not successful, is
Changing their attitudes regarding body and self-image
The most common psychological disorders associated with bulimia are
Anxiety disorders
The most common reason that people with anorexia nervosa generally do not seek treatment on their own is that they (EC)
Do not see themselves as too thin
When women are asked to identify the most attractive female body weight, they typically identify a weight that is (EC)
Lower than the weight identified by men
In class I discussed a study that examined the effects of reinforcement and delusional speech. My main point was that (EC)
The frequency of delusional speech can be modified by procedures such as reinforcement
When I discussed the research on delusions and reinforcement, I diagrammed a single-case experimental design. Our authors discussed this design in chapter three. It is called a (EC)
Withdrawal design
Regarding cultural differences in expressed emotion, which is thought to be positively correlated with schizophrenia, research has found that _______ families have the highest percentage of expressed emotion (EC)
Excessive exercise is (EC)
More common in individuals with Anorexia Nervosa
Our authors note research indicating substantial anxiety before and during eating snacks. These researchers theorize that (EC)
Anxiety is relieved by purging and that this reinforces purging behavior making it more likely to be repeated
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Germany was ordered to pay the heirs of a Jewish department store chain nearly $68 million in restitution and interest for properties confiscated by the Nazis.
The ruling by a Berlin administrative court for the heirs of the Schocken family was announced formally on Thursday, according to German news reports. The court had made its ruling last month.
Before World War II, brothers Simon and Salman Shocken had opened numerous department stores, mostly in what later would be East Germany. Reportedly the most well known was the store in the city of Chemnitz, in a building designed by the architect Erich Mendelsohn.
After German unification, the state paid the family about 30 million Deutschmark, or about $27 million, in restitution for the Chemnitz building alone. It now houses the German state museum for archaeology.
In 1938, the department stores were "aryanized," or confiscated. Their value is estimated at about $41 million; the rest is interest.
The decision may be appealed to a federal administrative court.
Salman Schocken also founded Schocken Books in prewar Berlin. He later moved the company to prestate Palestine and the United States.
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Withrow, James Edgar. Diary, 1863-64 | Illinois History and Lincoln Collections
Collection identifier: 403
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James E. Withrow of Macomb, Ill. served in Co. I, 78th Ill. Vol. Inf. during the Civil War. He kept this diary from Sept. 24, 1863, to Jan. 5, 1864. He noted on the inside front cover that he had previously served in John B. Miller's Battery, Co. M, 1st Ill. Art.
In the diary, Withrow describes the aftermath of the battle of Chattanooga, conversations with Southern troops, and difficulties in obtaining rations. He also comments on Southern towns and people.
Charles B. Jackson of Alton, Ill, gave the diary to the Illinois Historical Survey in 1960. In return, the Survey prepared a 34-page typescript of the diary, a carbon copy of which is in the collection.


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The Merger Process could not connect to the Publisher SERVER\Instance:DATABASE.
There are two servers. Server 1 is the Publisher, and Server 2 is the subscriber. Replication has been working for the past two weeks. I began seeing the error last week. Can someone help me?
Command attempted:
{call sp_MSensure_single_instance (N'SERVER1\AUTODESKVA-KnowledgeVaultMaster-ADMS_KnowledgeVaultMa-Server2\AUTODESKVAU-9', 4)}
Error messages:<dir>
The merge process could not connect to the Publisher 'SERVER1\AUTODESKVAULT:KnowledgeVaultMaster'. Check to ensure that the server is running. (Source: MSSQL_REPL, Error number: MSSQL_REPL-2147199368)</dir>
Get help: http://help/MSSQL_REPL-21471993
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Is this happening at random?
There should be some additional details in the verbose agent log. Add the parameters -OutputVerboseLevel 4 -Output C:\TEMP\mergeagent.log to the Merge Agent job step. Restart the Merge Agent and capture the error in the verbose log.
I suspect it is either a permissions or a network related issue.
Sorry I am new to sql server and this is a bit over my head. I went to the jobs monitor for the problem database and i add the ending of the run agent. I have created a log if this is correct, but it i had to change the error to outputverboselevel 2. I don't see any errors, anything else i should be looking for.
To grep the exact error please change the agent profile please include the -OutputVerboseLevel 3 and output path where ever you like to catch the output log, we can easily diagnose the issue.
Regards JakDBA Please Mark this as Answered if this solves your issue or satisfied with the response.


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Age 35 to 55? You'd Better Do This Daily
Use it or lose it. We're talking about your mind. In a study with more than 5,300 people, researchers from University College London have determined that people ages 35 to 55--that is, those who are approaching and in the middle-age years--who participate in intellectually challenging leisure-time activities, such as reading or taking classes, have sharper minds than people who prefer solitary activities, such as gardening or household tasks. And doing this from ages 35 to 55 will help protect your mind as you age. Our intellectual ability is definitely influenced by what we do. "Participation in complex leisure activities keeps the brain active and engaged," lead researcher Dr. Archana Singh-Manoux told Reuters.
The study: In addition to testing short-term memory, mathematical reasoning skills, and vocabulary, the UK researchers asked 5,352 people between the ages of 35 and 55 what they did for fun.
The results: Those who spent more time on leisure activities had higher and better mental function than others, reports Reuters. Of particular value were activities that engaged the mind or brought the person into contact with people. These included cultural visits, playing cards or chess, reading, listening to music, or volunteering. To control for the fact that people who already have sharper minds are more likely to engage in such leisure time activities, the researchers used statistics to remove the influence of education and profession, two obvious factors that influence one's intellectual ability.
Previous research has shown that when older people engage in hobbies and socializing, it helps protect their minds against the ravages of aging. Now it seems that the earlier we begin the better. Exerting the mind in middle-age can protect it in old age. "Not all individuals decline at the same rate in old age, so some factors during the 'lifecourse,' both in early adulthood and middle age, must offer protection," Singh-Manoux explained to Reuters. The study findings were reported in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health.


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Re: st: nlogit and no within-group variation [Stata 8]
KONSTANTARAS KONSTANTINOS <email@example.com>
Re: st: nlogit and no within-group variation [Stata 8]
Fri, 24 Jul 2009 09:26:27 +0300 (EEST)
--- On Thu, 23/7/09, Afridi wrote:
I read this question on the group homepage. It is few years old
question. But i could not find answer to this question from anyone
here. I will be thankful if someone can give me some direction for
such kind of case. i am working to a smilar case and facing same
problem as stated below.
Having had the same question in the past, (but have not received any reply from Statalist) it is now very clear to me that the answer Maarten Buis has posted must be the absolute fact for the estimation of nlogit: no within branch variation=no utility differences= No nlogit estimation.
Nlogit is at its best should you have choice-specific attributes.
You can still create choice-specific variables by the standard procedure i.e. multiplying branch alternative (dummy values) times the explanatory -individual specific- variables in order to "generate" this variability. That's what you might try, but be dilligent enough with the results you get. Are they really significantly different than mlogit(LR test)? Are IVs not 1?
Seqlogit is an excellent way to estimate sequential -non attribute specific- choices, should this be applicable to your case -i.e. there is a time element. It can model sequential multinomial choices, but it has its own drawbacks which may be effectively accounted for by excellent sensitivity analysis by its sd option.
Should this not be applicable -you have simultaneous outcomes- maybe mlogit is your best chance.
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It took one round-trip flight to New York for me to finish it. As soon as I opened it, I was hooked. Bragg tells the story as if the English language were some great adventurer and he's writing the biography of English the Conqueror. I was riveted. So many little things about our language make so much sense now - like how the American accent developed (as opposed to the British/Scottish/Irish/Whatever accents that all the original settlers had), why we have British and American spellings of the same words, and the origins of many of our words. I totally expected this to be just slightly more interesting than a text book and did not anticipate and adventure story. Here's a look at what I mean:
You know what he's describing in that quote? Religious stories from the thirteenth century that portrayed various animals and used their behaviors as a basis to teach Christian morality. Most of these were written in Latin but a tiny few were written in English. Hence, the "infiltration" Braggs refers to above. Who writes about a language like that?? Who, I ask you??? Mutha-effin' Melvyn Bragg, that's who.
If you're looking to change up your reading list and add something educational but interesting, I highly recommend The Adventure of English. Especially if you like languages or nerdy trivia (there's lots of trivia-like facts in the book!).


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Milwaukee Regional Medical Center reaches out to patients, employees as roads around it are rebuilt
Roads in upheaval, stop-and-go traffic and nerve-jangling queues have become a way of life in Wauwatosa, and it's going to get worse as key intersections are shut down and ramps to Highway 45 are closed.
Right in the middle of it all is the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center, with half a dozen institutions employing 14,000 people and serving an army of patients and visitors daily.
Froedtert Hospital and Children's Hospital of Wisconsin together treat hundreds of thousands of patients a year, and the population of the campus is "like having a Brewers game every day," said Eugene Gilchrist, the medical center's executive director.
But Gilchrist hopes it's not like Brewers post-game traffic every day. The frustration that accompanies longer drive times for working people is one thing, but access to the medical center has much higher stakes, involving in some cases nothing less than lives.
Ambulance, patient, employee and police and fire department access all pose challenges as roads leading to and from the medical center are rebuilt.
Working with DOT
"The DOT is really good with that they call customer-sensitive solutions," Gilchrist said, referring to the state Department of Transportation. The DOT has a new ramp system linking I-45 and Wisconsin Avenue to keep the interstate connected to the medical center as the Watertown Plank junction is rebuilt next year.
The department also has worked closely with the medical center to identify routes to and from the hospitals in all directions as the construction project continues.
"For every construction project there is a weekly progress meeting," said Michael Burns, construction project manager for the DOT. The projects related to the Zoo Interchange are currently the Greenfield Avenue bridge over Interstate 894, the continuing work on Mayfair Road as it nears Bluemound Road, and Glenview Boulevard.
The intersection of Bluemound and Mayfair roads will be shut down for 10 days or so in late July, and Watertown Plank and Mayfair will close in early August. And, for most of 2014, access to I-45 from Watertown Plank will be cut off.
Burns said routes to the medical center will be available in every direction during the construction. East-west routes to and from the medical center would include Bluemound and Greenfield roads - when they are finished and Watertown Plank is blocked - and North Avenue. Glenview/84th Street will serve for north-south travel and emergency response while Mayfair Road is rebuilt.
"We're going to take whatever route we need to," Gilchrist said. Flight for Life helicopters will be used when needed for patient delivery and to move major organs for transplant, as the organs remain viable for a short time only.
Reaching the institutions
But it is the medical center that is taking charge of communicating with the constituents of the campus.
"We are planning to communicate with our customers about the Zoo Interchange construction project at every opportunity we have," said Julie Timm, of the medical center, whose title is communications director for the zoo project. Her job is outreach to the DOT, and communicating with the six entities that make up the medical center: Froedtert Hospital, Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, Curative Care Network, BloodCenter of Wisconsin, Medical College of Wisconsin and the Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division.
The medical center has set up a number of committees that bring institutional representatives together to address communications, emergency services, human resources, information technology, patient access, research, medical students, utilities and websites, along with a working group. Most of these meet biweekly, and about 60 people are involved, including representatives from We Energies, Wisconsin Lutheran College, the Ronald McDonald House, the Research Park, Mayor Kathy Ehley, City Administrator Jim Archambo, the Tosa Fire Department and the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office.
The emergency services group has been meeting since about August, said Mike Thiel, chairman of the committee and director of security for Children's Hospital. His role includes emergency management.
Thiel said about 140 ambulance services bring patients in, from as far away as Fond du Lac and Kenosha. This means hundreds of drivers in separate vehicles have to be kept up-to-date about hospital access. To facilitate this, the rigs have been equipped with a computer-based system so that "even on the spur of the moment, let's say, the detour route is now closed because we've had a truck accident that has fully closed off that, we can, in real time … get that information instantly into the rig of that ambulance."
Patient communication
Perhaps most important to the medical center is keeping patients informed. Timm said reaching out to patients means enhancing the hospitals' current communications with information about the project and detours - in mailed reminders of appointments, telephone calls, conversations with clinic personnel and using My Chart, an online system that allows patients to access their medical histories. The center also has a hotline that offers detailed, updated access information at (800) 966-0003.
Updates and a map are available at http://projects.511wi.gov/web/zoo-interchange-project.
Being proactive as a patient is perhaps the most important strategy. A group of cardiac patients, for example, took it upon themselves to visit the campus and get information about how they would get where they need to go, Timm said.
In another initiative, she said, some institutions are discouraging staff meetings at peak hours. The idea is to "stretch the working day," Timm said.
"Employees are pretty engaged about it," she said.
Rideshare programs within the individual institutions have been encouraged, she said. Timm provides an update based on DOT information to employees every Friday, and other updates to those who want them through the twitter feed @travelMRMC.
A confusing layout
For some visitors, the medical center is a confusing place to visit even when there is not construction.
The center in recent years has gotten better at "wayfinding," with 87th Street on the east, and 92nd on the west clearly marked, but within the complex, having directions in advance are important.
"Each organization came out here, encouraged by the county, and they've operated heretofore with a high degree of independence," Gilchrist said.
"These are circumstances that we haven't encountered as a campus before," said Judi Widen, corporate communications manager for Children's, "so we're making sure that we're working together very efficiently and very effectively."
While the campus entities have always worked together, she said, "this one is kind of escalating that need for us to be great partners."
The construction project has turned into a "a great sharing opportunity," Timm said.
"If there's any message we want to get out there it's that this is a good thing for us," Gilchrist said. He's looking forward to roads "built for traffic patterns today."
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Hello guys i kinda need ur help in improving the sound quality(or better said getting the sound that i like...)of my budget speaker system and sound card.
I currently own a Xonar DS& a pair of microlab solo 6c pc speakers...
Ive tried some OP amps(The LME4970,AD823 and OPA2228 besides the stock)
My experices...the LME seems to have the most precision but lacks in warmth,
its dynamics are also great.The OPA has warmth and good detail soundstage is allso good on the OPA but it lacks dynamics its too lean...the AD chip has a very nice soundstage and dyanamics but its not warm in any way.
Is there a single chip that would work with the DS that would allso sound warm..like the opa but have good dynamics and precise bass?
If Not...
My microlabs have a NE5532P op amp onboard ..anyone know what it does?
Is it part of a preampstage?(if so can i put a socket in its place..cuz its soldered on..and try a few combinations..what combinations would u guys suggest?)
If Not should i add a preamp between the 2(speakers and card?)
What DIY preamp should i build(op amp based prefrable allso easy to make)?
And again if i cant get what i want in a single chip?what combo should i make?
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Ty in advance
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