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Beverage consumption and individual-level associations in South Korea
Health behavior, health promotion and society
Few previous studies investigated consumption distributions of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) over time and individual-level associations in Asia despite the recent interest in SSBs regarding obesity control. This study aimed to provide recent evidence on beverage consumption trends from 2001 to 2009 for overall and subtypes of SSBs and for milk as a comparable healthy beverage in South Korea, as well as associations with individual-level socioeconomic status (SES).
The Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys from 2001 to 2009 were used. Consumption prevalence and average caloric intake by SSB type were examined. Associations of SES with consumption were assessed in a multivariate logistic regression model (consumption prevalence) and in a multivariate two-part regression model (overall caloric intake adjusting for consumption probability).
SSB consumption prevalence increased to 38%, 69%, 70%, and 50% by 2009 up from 31%, 66%, 63%, and 32% in 2001 among adolescents, young adults, adults, and the elderly, respectively. Miscellaneous SSBs (sports/energy drinks, coffee/tea products, flavored milk, and others) were the most prevalent and their prevalence increased among adults (from 62% to 69%) and the elderly (from 30% to 47%) between 2001 and 2009. Adolescents consumed the most calories from miscellaneous SSBs among all beverage types although its prevalence was lower than regular soda and milk in both 2001 and 2009. Women (top- income group only) and men in higher income groups showed higher odds of consuming total SSBs (OR = 1.18-1.25), soda (OR = 1.18, men only), fruit drinks (OR = 1.18, the top-income only for both genders), and miscellaneous SSBs (OR = 1.1-1.2). Men with higher-education showed higher odds of total SSB consumption (OR = 1.14-1.20), and all subtypes of SSBs (OR = 1.18, 1.29, 1.19 for soda, fruit drinks, and miscellaneous SSBs, respectively for the top-education group only). There were statistically significant but minimal differences in the overall amount of caloric intake from SSBs by individual SES for both genders.
South Korea is following the global nutrition transition toward greater consumption of SSBs. However, unlike other developed countries, SSB consumption prevalence was higher among high-SES individuals, particularly for fruit drinks and miscellaneous SSBs. Further research is needed to build the international evidence base.
Obesity has emerged as a global public health concern due to an increase in obesity prevalence in both developing and developed countries
Coincident with the increasing trend of obesity prevalence, previous studies have reported an upward trend in the prevalence of sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) consumption and the percentage of total energy intake derived from SSBs, including soft drinks and fruit drinks
Dietary patterns in developing countries such as China and Mexico have experienced a partial transition toward more unhealthy food consumption such as high consumption of fast food and SSBs
The study population was comprised of adolescents (12-19 years, N = 3,613), young adults (20-34 years, N = 6,070), adults (35-64 years, N = 14,632), and the elderly (65 years or older, N = 5,102) in the Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES) over nine years from 2001 through 2009 (KNHANES 2001, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009). The design and data structure of KNHANES are based on the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) in the United States. These are cross-sectional surveys with study populations from multistage, stratified area probability samples of civilian non-institutionalized Korean households by geographic area, age, and gender groups. Application of complex survey design to adjust for the probability being sampled to each respondent provides nationally representative nutrition and health data with prevalence estimates for nutrition and health status measures
We included sugar-sweetened soda, fruit drinks, energy and sports drinks (energy/sports drinks), coffee and tea drinks (coffee/tea drinks), flavored milk, and white milk (interchangeably called as milk hereafter). All those beverages except for milk were grouped together as SSBs (i.e., non-alcoholic beverages with added sugar). We also combined energy/sports drinks, coffee/tea drinks, and flavored milk as a category of miscellaneous SSBs. The respondents in the survey reported all food and beverages that were consumed over a 24-hour period, and we aggregated each individual's relevant consumption records to generate the total energy intake in kilocalories (kcal) from each of the beverage categories.
We drew information on the respondents' demographic (age, gender, and household size), socioeconomic characteristics (education level, level of per capita household income), and residential area. Age was controlled for in the model as splines with cutoff points for adolescents (aged 12-19 years), young adults (aged 20-34 years), adults (aged 35-64 years), and the elderly (aged 65 or older). Residential area was measured as urban versus non-urban with urban including both large and small cities. Education level was measured as three categories including less than high school, high school, and some college or higher. KNHANES provided information on household income measured as quartiles based on inflation-adjusted per capita household income which we used to classify individuals as being in top, near-top, near-bottom and bottom income groups The summary statistics for our estimation sample are shown in Table
We first examined changes in the consumption prevalence and average caloric intake between 2001 and 2009 by beverage type, including total SSBs, soda, fruit drinks, miscellaneous SSBs, and milk. We then estimated multivariate models by beverage category to assess the associations of individual socioeconomic factors with consumption prevalence and the overall consumption amount adjusting for differential probabilities of consumption by individual factors.
In particular, to assess consumption, we used a two-part regression model to account for a positive mass at zero in the distribution of caloric intake from beverages. For example, 64% of women and 61% of men consumed any SSBs and only 29% of women and 23% of men consumed milk on a given day. For soda and fruit drinks, the respective average prevalence rate per day was 8.8% and 8.0% for women and 10.5% and 8.0% for men (see Table
In the first part, the probability of consumption for each beverage category was estimated for the entire sample as shown in
where Y and X, respectively, represent caloric intake and the set of covariates. The β's and η's are parameters to be estimated.
Finally, the association of individual characteristics with the overall caloric intake was obtained for the derivatives of the adjusted overall caloric intake as shown in
We applied complex survey design to adjust unequal sampling probabilities and estimated robust standard errors in all models. Survey indicators were controlled for in all models to adjust for a non-linear time trend in beverage consumption. All analyses were run separately by gender. STATA 12.2 was used for all statistical analyses.
Changes in the prevalence of beverage consumption over time
Miscellaneous SSBs including sports/energy drinks, coffee/tea products, flavored milk and other SSBs were the most prevalent beverage type in both 2001 and 2009 in all age groups except for adolescents with statistically significant increases in prevalence among adults (from 62% to 69%) and the elderly (from 30% to 47%). Milk was the most prevalent beverage consumed for adolescents and the next most consumed in older age groups in both 2001 and 2009 of which the prevalence statistically significantly increased among young adults (from 24% to 32%) and adults (from 18% to 22%). Although the prevalence levels for fruit drinks were not as high as other beverage types, its prevalence increased the most between 2001 and 2009 in all age groups (adolescents 5% to 14%; young adults 7% to 15%; adults 4% to 8%; and the elderly 3% to 6%). The prevalence of soda consumption statistically significantly increased only among young adults (from 14% to 19%), whereas it statistically significantly decreased among adolescents (from 22% to 18%) between 2001 and 2009 (see Figure
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Percent change in the prevalence of consumption between 2001 and 2009 for SSBs and milk
Percent change in the prevalence of consumption between 2001 and 2009 for SSBs and milk.
Changes in caloric intake from beverages among consumers over time
The amount of caloric intake conditional on consumption increased for all beverage types in all age groups with the extent of the increase overall being larger for SSBs than milk. Among young adults, adults, and the elderly, the amount of calories consumed from regular soda and fruit drinks were generally much larger than from miscellaneous SSBs despite that they were not as prevalent as miscellaneous SSBs. In contrast, adolescents obtained the most calories from miscellaneous SSB among all beverage types, although its prevalence was lower than regular soda and milk in both 2001 and 2009. Young adults consumed 141.9 kcal of regular soda in 2009, which statistically significantly increased from 117.7 kcal in 2001. The amount of calories from fruit drinks nearly doubled among adolescents (63.0 to 126.8 kcal), young adults (64.7 to 135.5 kcal), adults (66.2 to 121.5 kcal), and the elderly (from 79.1 to 137.3 kcal), surpassing caloric intake from regular soda in 2009 (except for adolescents). Consumers of miscellaneous SSBs doubled their energy intake from it in 2009 (249.0, 76.4, 71.8, and 55.4 kcal for adolescents, young adults, adults, and the elderly, respectively) as compared to 2001 (167.1, 34.4, 29.8, and 20.2 kcal for adolescents, young adults, adults, and the elderly, respectively). The calories consumed from milk were larger than SSBs in both 2001 and 2009 in all age groups and increased statistically significantly among adolescents (164.8 to 200.4 kcal) young adults (140.5 kcal to 182.7 kcal) and adults (127.9 kcal to 150.6 kcal) (see Figure
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Percent change in energy intake (kcal) between 2001 and 2009 for SSBs and milk among consumers
Percent change in energy intake (kcal) between 2001 and 2009 for SSBs and milk among consumers.
Association of individual socioeconomic factors with consumption probability
As shown in Table
Men at higher-income levels showed higher odds of consumption of total SSBs (OR = 1.25, 1.24, 1.18 for the top, near-top, near-bottom income groups, respectively) and miscellaneous SSBs (OR = 1.20, 1.28, 1.19 for the top, near-top, near-bottom income groups, respectively) than those in the bottom income category. Men in the top-income group also showed higher odds of soda and fruit drink consumption (OR = 1.18 for both) than their counterparts in the bottom-income group. Similarly, men with higher levels of education were more likely to consume total SSBs (OR = 1.20 for college or more education and 1.14 for high school graduates) than men with less than high school education. Men with the highest education level (college or more) also were more likely to consume all subtypes of SSBs (OR = 1.18 for soda, 1.29 for fruit drinks, and 1.19 for miscellaneous SSBs) than the lowest education group. For milk, higher-income and higher-educated men showed higher odds of consumption (OR = 1.20 and 1.13 for the top and near-top income groups, respectively, and OR = 1.48 and 1.21 for college or more education and high school graduate, respectively) (see the lower section of Table
Association of individual socioeconomic factors with the overall amount of caloric intake
Men in the near-top income group consumed more total SSBs (+2.3 kcal/day), fruit drinks (+1.6 kcal/day), and miscellaneous SSBs (+1.5 kcal/day). Education was positively associated with the amount of caloric intake only from regular soda (+2.0 kcal/day), although the magnitude of the association was minimal. Men with higher income and higher education also consumed more milk: the top-, near-top, and near-bottom income groups, respectively, consumed 7.3, 4.7, and 4.0 kcal/day more than the bottom-income quartile group; men with college or more and high school educations, respectively, consumed 5.5 and 15.5 kcal/day more than men with less than high school education (see the lower section of Table
Previous studies have documented that the nutrition patterns for major food groups in South Korea have been under a remarkable transition toward more westernized diets over the past few decades
However, notably in South Korea, the prevalence of milk consumption also statistically significantly increased between 2001 and 2009 among young adults (24% to 32%) and adults (18% to 22%), although the amount of caloric intake from milk among consumers was less than SSBs. Among adolescents, milk remained the most prevalently consumed beverage in both 2001 and 2009 with no statically significant change between the two time points. Whereas soda has been the most prevalent SSB in the United States in general
This present study also found that individuals with higher income (both women and men) and higher education (men only for the prevalence and women only for calorie amount) showed higher odds of SSB consumption and caloric intake from SSBs. However, SES associations with overall caloric intake were quite small. Women and men in the top-income group were more likely to consume SSBs (OR = 1.18 for women and 1.25 for men), although they consumed overall just 4.0 and 2.7 more kcal per day than their counterparts in the bottom-income group. Such findings differ from other studies particularly in the U.S. that have reported higher odds of consumption and higher caloric intake among people in low SES
It is a strength of our study that we estimated individual-level associations for the overall amount of consumption, which accounted for distributional characteristics of the amount of caloric intake as a mix of discrete and continuous forms. Continuous utilization magnitudes were observed only when actual utilization occurred
At the same time, study limitations should be considered in the interpretation of our results. First, our data, KNHANES, had detailed dietary recall information for a 24-hour period similar to the NHANES data in the U.S. However, due to the Korean dining culture in which all main dishes at the same table are typically shared, accurate data on food consumption at the individual level are limited to some extent. KNHANES used individual conversion factors based on age and gender to provide food consumption information at an individual level
SSBs have been reported as one of the key dietary contributors to increased obesity prevalence
Given the high attention to SSBs with regards to obesity control, it is important to assess the nature of SSB consumption in terms of not only time trends but also individual-level associations with the odds of consumption and caloric intake from SSBs in a global perspective. Building on the previous literature, this present study focused on beverage consumption and individual-level association patterns in South Korea. We provided important global evidence on the increase in SSB consumption, particularly for fruit drinks and miscellaneous SSBs. This suggests that South Korea is following the global nutritional transition toward greater consumption of sugars
South Korea is following the global nutrition transition toward greater consumption of SSBs. However, the prevalence of SSB consumption was higher among high SES-people unlike other developed countries. Future studies should continue to explore broad international evidence for the determinants of SSB consumption to develop effective policy measures that can minimize any preventable societal costs stemming from the transition and consequential health impacts.
BMI: Body Mass Index; KNAHES: Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey; NAHES: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey; OR: Odds Ratio; SES: Socioeconomic Status; SSB: Sugar Sweetened Beverage
Competing interests
The authors declare that they have no competing interests.
Authors' contributions
EH, THK and LMP contributed to the conception. Han performed the analyses of the data and drafted the paper. Kim conceived the manuscript and led interpretation of the data, and critically revised the paper. Powell helped interpretation of the analysis results and critically revised the paper. All authors read and approved the final version submitted for publication.
Funding from Korea National Research Foundation (NRF-2012007096) was greatly appreciated (Han and Kim). All authors have no conflict of interest to disclose. The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the offıcial views of the Korea National Research Foundation. No fınancial disclosures were reported by the authors of this paper.
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16850 I-45 South
The Woodlands, Texas 77384 USA
16850 I-45 South
The Woodlands, Texas 77384
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George Bush Intercontinental Airport - IAH
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Hotel direction: 18 miles NW
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The number of shares outstanding is 282.76, and the number of shares float is 277.3. The senior management bring insider ownership to 0.10%, and institutional ownership is at 78.60%. The float short is 2.83%, with the short ratio at a value of 1.91. Management has seen a return on assets of 6.10%, and also a return on investment of 9.30%.
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Ricorso all'Ombudsman Europeo: i risultati del bando Erasmus+ sono pubblicati troppo in ritardo
In alcuni paesi i risultati del bando Erasmus+ partenariati strategici sono stati pubblicati con estremo ritardo. Ad esempio a Dicembre 2014 l'Agenzia Nazionale del Regno Unito non aveva ancora pubblicato i risultati della scadenza 30 aprile 2014. Il testo del mio ricorso è pubblicato qui di seguito:
Complaint submitted to the European Ombudsman http://www.ombudsman.europa.eu/en/atyourservice/home.faces by Mr Leonardo Evangelista email@example.com on the 11th of December 2014
The European Commission Directorate-General Education and Culture manages the program Erasmus+ http://ec.europa.eu/programmes/erasmus-plus/index_it.htm.
Every year a call is published asking for projects to be submitted for funding. The measure Strategic partnerships of the Erasmus+ program is managed by National Agencies under the control of the Directorate. Last deadline for strategic partnerships was 30th of April 2014 and National Agencies informed applicants of the results in August.
Few weeks ago I visited the website of the UK national Agency http://www.erasmusplus.org.uk/ looking for the list of Organizations whose projects have been selected for funding. I could not find such list, so I asked it by email. I was answered by the UK Nation al Agency that such list will be published next January.
In the previous program Lifelong learning the results were published measure by measure as soon as the organization selected for funding were directly informed (some times even before that) and I think as general principle who manages a public tender has an obligation to make results of public domain in the shortest possible time. So I contacted the Directorate through Europe Direct, and on the 4th of December I was answered that:
'The National Agencies (NAs) for the programme work according to a set of guidelines, prepared by the European Commission. As per these guidelines, all NAs shall make the grand award
results public within six months of the end of each selection round but no later than 30 September of the year following the year in which the funds were awarded.'
This means that the results of Strategic partnership measure, decided in August 2014, can be made public up to 13 months later.
The Directorate justifies this saying that:
- the current timeframe provides NAs with enough time to organize the selection procedure. In the meantime, there could be changes in the ranking, i.e. some partners dropping or some organizations refusing to sign the contracts, etc.
- NAs cannot be forced to publish their results earlier.
I object to both.
- All the European Citizens have the right to know without delay who the beneficiaries of public procurements of the European Commission are. In Italy the Art.63 of D. Lgs 163-2006 sets in 48 days the maximum allowed delay in making public the results of public procurements. The right of information of the Citizen cannot be injured by administrative reasons ('enoght time to organize' etc.). The possibility that some organizations fail to sign the contract is in influent, as the final results of every tender are always conditioned to the signature of the contract, but the results are made known anyway.
- The Directorate Education and Culture proved so fare to have a strong moral suasion on NAs.
For these reasons I ask the Ombudsmen compels the Directorate EC to change the current guidelines and to make them state that the results have to be made measure by measure and in the shortest possible time, with a maximum of 1 month after direct communication to the organization selected for funding.
Kind regards,
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Skip to comments.International Space Station can be seen Wednesday night
Posted on 02/10/2003 7:49:28 PM PST by Libloather
On February 12, between 7:12 and 7:15pm EST, the International Space Station can been seen if skies are clear. It will be 59° above the horizon and should appear as a solid white object.
Just where I can see it between 7:12 and 7:15 pm EST.
Where are you?
Post #8!!
I took my 8 year old son and 5 year old daughter out the last time the shuttle and ISS were docked. I was shocked at how bright it was.
Scared the heck out of my daughter. ;-)
Had a good 6 minute long pass last night, and just as it was hitting it's highest point, there was an Iridium flare a few degrees above it. Good show! As with all of the other comments...do check out www.heavens-above.com...it's a great source of info.
VERY cool!
I heard this info on a North Carolina weather report. Hope it helps!
Guess it would help If I knew what direction to look!
maybe next pass!
And there ya have it. I had PERFECTLY clear skies - and saw two blinking objects cross each other around 7:14. I think they were looking for a place to land.
Better luck next time - eh?
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Relief is around the Corner
07/20/17 - Deputy Sheriff's Association of Bexar County
Last Friday, a class of 30 Cadets (2017-Delta) graduated and are now training on the job. Last Monday, a class of 32 cadets (2017-Echo) started and we are expecting approximately 30 more cadets for 2017-Fox-Trot in just over a week on July 31, 2017. That's approximately 90 new officers by October 5, 2017.
Hook em N' Book em Fishing Tournament
07/20/17 - Deputy Sheriff's Association of Bexar County
The Corpus Christi Police Officers' Association is hosting its first annual Hook em N' Book em fishing tournament that will take place on August 18 and 19.
Don't let the media or politicians misrepresent the asset forfeiture program
07/20/17 - Pennsylvania State Lodge FOP
Chuck Canterbury, National President of the Fraternal Order of Police, called on FOP members to speak out in local media in support of yesterday's announcement by U.S. Attorney General Jefferson B. Sessions III that the Federal asset forfeiture program would be restored and expanded.
07/19/17 - Little Rock Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge #17
The 18th Annual Keith Spangler Memorial Golf Tournament will be held on Friday, October 6, 2017, at Rebsamen Park Golf Course. The tournament now raises funds for the LRFOP Foundation, Inc. which is a 501c3 organization. The LRFOP Foundation has provided assistance to survivors of LRPD officers who are severely injured or who were killed in the line of duty.
Vehicle Theft Prevention - Free Window VIN Etching
07/19/17 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association
The El Paso Police Department's Auto Theft Task Force and the Central Regional Command's PAR Unit and Explorer Post have teamed up with Costco at Bassett Place to provide a Vehicle Theft Prevention Event on Friday, July 21, 2017 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at 6101 Gateway West Blvd.
EPOA letter to the Editor
07/18/17 - Everett Police Officers Association
The Everett Police Officers Association endorses Brian Sullivan for Everett mayor. Everett needs a mayor with experience, leadership and the will to "lean-in" to our significant crime problems. The 2015 FBI statistics show Everett has the highest crime rate of Snohomish County cities.
Region II - MVRC News
07/18/17 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association
I want to start this article by spotlighting the charitable efforts by one of our own. Some of you may not be aware but Detective Vanessa Acosta has found a tremendous calling. She has created a non- profit organization to help save dogs and cats which have been abandoned, abused, neglected, or in line to be put down. Law N' Paws was created by Vanessa.
EPPD union president warns of unsafe parking garage at headquarters
07/18/17 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association
The parking garage at El Paso police headquarters is not safe, according to El Paso Police Department union president Ron Martin. A few years ago, a fire truck fell through the top level of the garage, according to Martin. "Worst case scenario, you have a vehicle fall off the upper deck of the parking garage, lands on somebody or kills somebody underneath," Martin said.
Editorial distorts police union's position on tax increase
07/16/17 - Saint Louis Police Officers Association
As the president of the city police union, I write to correct the several false statements in the editorial "Beware the 'outrage' " (July 13) about the union's position on the proposed sales tax increase. Both the editorial's headline and content falsely state that the union has taken a position opposing this proposal. It has not.
Letter from President John Gilchrist-July 15, 2017
07/15/17 - Little Rock Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge #17
Contract Update
07/14/17 - Saint Louis Police Officers Association
Members, In regards to our ongoing contract negotiations with the City, the City cancelled scheduled contract talks set for Thursday July 13th, and has yet to offer an alternative date.
Important Message to the SLPOA Membership
07/10/17 - Saint Louis Police Officers Association
July 7, 2017 Dear Members, The quest to secure competitive salaries for our members has been, and continues to be, our number one priority. The following is an update on the most recent significant legislative and bargaining developments. Although this update is lengthy, given the vital importance of this issue, we felt a high level of detail was necessary.
EPMPOA Picnic at Wet-N-Wild
07/10/17 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association
The El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association will host the Annual Member Picnic at Wet-N-Wild Waterworld on Saturday July 22, 2017, from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM • There will be free beer and sodas and some grills will be available for free (while supplies last) • The park will open at 1100 Hrs.
2016-2017 CBA TA Questions and Answers
07/05/17 - Police Officer's Association of CCSD
Greetings: I have received a few questions about the 2016-2017 Contract proposals; I have scheduled a meeting to address those questions and any others that may arise. The meeting will take place on Saturday 7/8/17, 1100 hours at the American Legion Hall (733 N.
2016-2017 Contract
06/30/17 - Police Officer's Association of CCSD
On 6/29/17 the Board of School Trustees authorized the School Districts Negotiation team to tentatively agree to the proposals contained via attachment to this announcement.
Spaghetti Lunch Fundraiser
06/26/17 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association
Save your lunch plans for Friday! The El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association encourages members to participate in a Spaghetti Lunch fundraiser being sponsored by the El Paso Police Wives Association to benefit MVRC Officer Gomez and his family. The spaghetti lunch will be held on Friday, June 30, 2017 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM in the Angel D.
GoFundMe Account - Baby Licon Funeral Expenses
06/23/17 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association
The El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association asks that you please keep Officer R. Licon and the entire Licon family, and all others affected by the tragic loss of baby Azrael E. Licon, in your thoughts and prayers. A GoFundMe account has been established for those who wish to assist Officer Licon's family with the funeral related expenses. Thank you.
Corporal Selection MOU 6-21-17
06/21/17 - Bellingham Police Guild
FOPOhio to Legislators: Reconsider Cuts to Local Government Funds
06/21/17 - Fraternal Order of Police of Ohio, Inc.
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FOPOhio Supports Increase in Hunting Fees
06/21/17 - Fraternal Order of Police of Ohio, Inc.
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Littleton Police Officer Missing in Russia - Help Needed
06/20/17 - Colorado State Lodge F.O.P.
Brothers & Sisters, Steven Scott Beare is a Colorado police officer with the Littleton Police Department and a member of the FOP. Steven has gone missing during an expedition to climb Mt Elbrus. Mount Elbrus is the highest mountain in Russia, and the tenth most prominent peak in the world. Mt Elbrus is located in the Caucasus Mountains in Southern Russia, near the border with Georgia.
June 2017 Gendarme
06/20/17 - Saint Louis Police Officers Association
Fundraiser for PO Jared Scheel
06/20/17 - Saint Louis Police Officers Association
There will be a benefit held for injured Police Officer Jared Scheel on Monday, July 10th, 2017 between 5pm-7pm, at Bartolino's Osteria located at 2103 Sulphur Avenue. Jared was injured in the line of duty in 2013. After many different doctors and surgeries, he is unable to return back to duty.
Lower Valley park renamed after fallen police officer
06/16/17 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association
Carolina Recreation Center and Park in the Lower Valley was renamed to 'Officer David Ortiz Park' on Wednesday (June 14, 2017). City Council Representative Lily Limón and the City of El Paso Parks Department hosted the ceremony early Wednesday morning. Officer Ortiz graduated from Ysleta High School in 1989.
06/12/17 - Fraternal Order of Police of Ohio, Inc.
FOP Capital City Lodge #9 Presents FORCE SCIENCE INSTITUTE 2-Day Basic Use of Force class and 1-Day Body Worn Cameras and Other Recording Devices class. WHEN: October 10-12, from 8AM until 4:30PM WHERE: Columbus Police Training Academy, 1000 N. Hague Ave.
Guthrie Raffle to benifit the famly of fallen Deputy David Wade
06/08/17 - Oklahoma State Fraternal Order of Police
Letter to CLEAT Members from David Saucedo
06/08/17 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association
Community supports El Paso police officer captured dancing at Texas Special Olympics
06/06/17 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association
An El Paso police officer is being recognized for his dance moves. Police Officer Jesus Hernandez has been praised since video of him dancing with one of the athletes at the Texas Special Olympics went viral.
Everett Police Officers Association endorses Brian Sullivan for Mayor of Everett
06/03/17 - Everett Police Officers Association
The EPOA is proud to endorse Brian Sullivan for Mayor of Everett! A new vision for Everett and working towards making Everett safe again. https://www.briansullivanforeverett.
Everett Police for Brian Sullivan for Mayor of Everett
06/03/17 - Everett Police Officers Association
The Everett Police Officers Association is proud to endorse Brian Sullivan for Mayor of Everett. A new vision for Everett and let's make Everett SAFE again. https://www.briansullivanforeverett.
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE - May 31, 2017
06/01/17 - NAPSO / CWA Local 9110
2017 Steel Challenge
05/30/17 - Lake County Deputy Sheriff's Association
The winners of the 2017 Steel Challenge were: Men's Pistol - Jared Overby Women's Pistol - Mary Grace McMahon Senior's - Robert Sutton Revolver - Mike Pascoe Junior's- Duncan Cline Three Gun - Mike Pascoe Law Enforcement - Mike Pascoe Below is a link to the scores.
Region II (MVRC) News
05/30/17 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association
Officers of the great Mission Valley Regional Command, as most of you know, our EPMPOA Valley Representative transferred from the Valley Station. Officer Joe Olvera transferred to the Pebble Hills Regional Command and vacated the position.
Police say off-duty Border Patrol agent has died
05/22/17 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association
An off-duty Border Patrol agent stabbed outside a far east El Paso bar has died, police said. Isaac Morales, 30, was leaving a bar early Saturday when he was confronted by 39-year-old Hisaias Justo Lopez, who is accused of stabbing Morales to death with a knife. KFOX 14 Update: A GoFundMe account has been set up for the family of Border Patrol Agent Isaac Morales.
El Paso police officers running across Texas for kids
05/22/17 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association
Some of El Paso's bravest are on an epic run across the state. These police officers are on an important mission for the Special Olympics. "The kids are counting on us to get there to Arlington. The games will not start until the torch gets there," said Jesus Hernandez. Hernandez is an officer with the El Paso Police Department. He's also one of the runners.
Bryan Rychner Burnsville PD Farewell Open House
05/16/17 - South Metro MN Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 14
After 14 years of dedicated service, please join us in wishing Bryan farewell! WHEN: TUESDAY, MAY 30 from 4:30 P.M. to 6:30 P.M. CHIEF GIESEKE TO SPEAK @ 5:30 P.M. WHERE: JC's SPORTS BAR - 251 W.
394 Fallen Officers Honored During DC's Police Week Vigil
05/15/17 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association
The 29th Annual Candlelight Vigil at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial honored 394 officers who have died in the line of duty. U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions and Department of Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly spoke at the event and lead the crowd in the candle lighting. "We mourn these fallen officers. We cannot avoid this dark truth," Sessions said.
A Nation Mourns and Never Forgets – Police Week 2017
05/14/17 - Colorado State Lodge F.O.P.
They are mothers and fathers. Husbands and wives. Sons and daughters. They are police, deputies, constables, troopers, special agents, chiefs, and sheriffs. They are our colleagues, protectors, and friends. But there is one word that fits them all....Hero! Not because of how they died, but because of how they lived.
New Badges for NJDOC
05/13/17 - New Jersey Law Enforcement Commanding Officers Association
These are the new badges staff will be receiving. The Academy will be going to each institution to exchange the old badges with the new ones. The Major Badges will be exchanged for numbers in the 400 series. All new transfers and promotions must go to the Academy to be issued a badge.
State & Local Lodge Release Statements on Tragic Murder of Kirkersville Chief Disario
05/12/17 - Fraternal Order of Police of Ohio, Inc.
Ohio Fraternal Order of Police President Jay McDonald released the following statement today: "This morning Chief Steven Eric Disario responded to reports of an active gunman at a nursing home in Kirkersville, Ohio and was shot by the suspect. He succumbed to the wounds at Licking Memorial Hospital.
FOP of Ohio Launches #MoveOver Campaign
05/11/17 - Fraternal Order of Police of Ohio, Inc.
Columbus, OH [5/10/17] – The Fraternal Order of Police of Ohio (FOP) held a press conference today with State Representatives Tom Patton and Brigid Kelly who introduced a bill that would stiffen penalties for motorists who fail to move over for stopped traffic.
Funeral Services for Retired Officer George H. Garza
05/03/17 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association
The El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association sadly announces the passing of retired Officer George H. Garza #822. He passed away on May 3, 2017 at the young age of 56. (Ret.) Officer Garza served the El Paso community as a peace officer for 29+ years, most of it spent working out of the Mission Valley Regional Command Center.
Juárez officer killed, 1 other hurt in shooting
05/02/17 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association
A Juárez police officer was killed and another was wounded in an attack outside a convenience store Wednesday morning just west of downtown, officials said.
4th Annual EPMPOA Fallen Officers Memorial Run
05/01/17 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association
The 4th Annual EPMPOA Fallen Officers Memorial Run, this year sponsored by Tropical Smoothie Cafe, will take place on Saturday, May 20, 2017. There will be a 1 Mile walk, a 5K run and a 10K run. The race will start at 1513 N. Zaragoza Rd. For additional information, or to register, visit www.raceadventuresunlimited.com or contact Mike Coulter at (915) 274-5222.
Raffle to support NHDOC Officer's child
04/26/17 - New Hampshire Police Association
Signed Tom Brady Super Bowl LI Helmet Fundraiser Constantine Salce Constantine is the 9 year old son of Correctional Officer Dominic Salce and his wife Lu. Constantine was born with the genetic disorder Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). SMA is a genetic disease affecting the part of the nervous system that controls voluntary muscle movement.
"Line of Duty" - written and performed by Jon Secada and Joel Someillan
04/26/17 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association
SLPOA meeting Wednesday
04/25/17 - Saint Louis Police Officers Association
Members, The next General Membership meeting of the St. Louis Police Officers' Association is scheduled for this Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at 7pm. Acting Police Commissioner Lt Col O'Toole will address those in attendance.
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Antigroup replied to Antigroup's topic in Graphics and GPU ProgrammingThanks. I'm not using D3DX, but I found the option for fxc to use different matrix packing. I'm not sure how the order of the constant buffers is decided, but I got it to work as I'd expect it to using this code: context->VSSetConstantBuffers(0, 1, &perFrameConstantBuffer); context->VSSetConstantBuffers(1, 1, &perObjectConstantBuffer); context->VSSetShader(vertexShader, NULL, 0); context->PSSetConstantBuffers(0, 1, &perFrameConstantBuffer); context->PSSetConstantBuffers(1, 1, &perObjectConstantBuffer); context->PSSetShader(pixelShader, NULL, 0); In the shader files, the buffers are the exact same: cbuffer PerFrameConstantBuffer : register(b0) { float4 lightColor; float4 lightAmbientColor; float4 lightDirection; float4 cameraPosition; }; cbuffer PerObjectConstantBuffer : register(b1) { float4x4 world; float4x4 wvp; float4 materialDiffuse; float4 materialSpecular; float4 materialAmbient; }; This works, I'm just not sure why, but I guess I'll figure it out eventually. Thanks for the help.
Antigroup replied to Antigroup's topic in Graphics and GPU ProgrammingI thought they should be able to use the same slots, but something in another post I read while trying to figure this out seemed to imply that you should use different slots, and when I used the same slots for both, I got a warning about the constant buffer being smaller than expected for the pixel shader. I just tried using slots 0 and 1 on both again, and for some reason the pixel shader has the buffers in the opposite slots from the way the vertex shader has them, but it works not using this code. context->VSSetConstantBuffers(1, 1, &perFrameConstantBuffer); context->VSSetConstantBuffers(0, 1, &perObjectConstantBuffer); context->VSSetShader(vertexShader, NULL, 0); context->PSSetConstantBuffers(1, 1, &perObjectConstantBuffer); context->PSSetConstantBuffers(0, 1, &perFrameConstantBuffer); context->PSSetShader(pixelShader, NULL, 0); I'm not sure how the slots for constant buffers are chosen. I thought they would be in the order declared in the shader files. Maybe I'll see how I can use reflection to figure that out rather than trial and error. While I'm asking about constant buffers, when using xnamath matrices (with XMFLOAT4X4 for members), is there a reason for it to be necessary to transpose them before sending them to the constant buffer? I didn't see this mentioned anywhere, but a while back I found that not transposing them lead to very wrong results visually, but everything works fine when you transpose them. Does anybody know why this would be, or should I just keep doing it?
Antigroup posted a topic in Graphics and GPU ProgrammingI'm learning Direct3D 11 and I'm working on getting lighting to work, but for some reason the geometry I'm drawing is showing up black, and I've traced what seems to be the problem to the code that actually updates the constant buffers. Here's the relevant code: class LitEffect: public Effect { private: static ID3D11InputLayout *inputLayout; static ID3D11VertexShader *vertexShader; static ID3D11PixelShader *pixelShader; static ID3D11Buffer *perFrameConstantBuffer; static ID3D11Buffer *perObjectConstantBuffer; struct PerFrameConstants { XMFLOAT4 lightColor; XMFLOAT4 lightAmbientColor; XMFLOAT4 lightDirection; XMFLOAT4 cameraPosition; } perFrameCBuffer; bool perFrameChanged; struct PerObjectConstants { XMFLOAT4X4 world; XMFLOAT4X4 wvp; XMFLOAT4 diffuseColor; XMFLOAT4 specularColor; XMFLOAT4 ambientColor; } perObjectCBuffer; bool perObjectChanged; public: LitEffect(void); LitEffect(ID3D11Device * device); ~LitEffect(void); void setWVP(XMFLOAT4X4 wvp); void setWorld(XMFLOAT4X4 world); void setMaterial(XMFLOAT4 diffuse, XMFLOAT4 specular, XMFLOAT4 ambient); void setLight(XMFLOAT4 color, XMFLOAT4 ambient, XMFLOAT4 direction); void setCameraPosition(XMFLOAT4 position); void apply(ID3D11DeviceContext * context); }; Effect is just an abstract class that defines the apply(ID3D11DeviceContext*) method. I'm using two constant buffers based on how often they should be updated. The problem seems to be happening in the apply() method. void LitEffect::apply(ID3D11DeviceContext * context) { if(perObjectChanged) { D3D11_MAPPED_SUBRESOURCE sr = {0}; //context->Map(perObjectConstantBuffer, 0, D3D11_MAP_WRITE_DISCARD, 0, &sr); ////*((PerObjectConstants*)sr.pData) = perObjectCBuffer; //memcpy(sr.pData, &perObjectCBuffer, sr.RowPitch); //context->Unmap(perObjectConstantBuffer, 0); context->UpdateSubresource(perObjectConstantBuffer, 0, NULL, &perObjectCBuffer, sizeof(PerObjectConstants), sizeof(PerObjectConstants)); perObjectChanged = false; } if(perFrameChanged) { D3D11_MAPPED_SUBRESOURCE sr = {0}; //context->Map(perFrameConstantBuffer, 0, D3D11_MAP_WRITE_DISCARD, 0, &sr); ////*((PerFrameConstants*)sr.pData) = perFrameCBuffer; //memcpy(sr.pData, &perFrameCBuffer, sr.RowPitch); //context->Unmap(perFrameConstantBuffer, 0); context->UpdateSubresource(perFrameConstantBuffer, 0, NULL, &perFrameCBuffer, sizeof(PerFrameConstants), sizeof(PerFrameConstants)); perFrameChanged = false; } ID3D11Buffer *buffers[2]; buffers[0] = perObjectConstantBuffer; buffers[1] = perFrameConstantBuffer; context->IASetInputLayout(inputLayout); context->VSSetConstantBuffers(0, 2, buffers); context->VSSetShader(vertexShader, NULL, 0); context->PSSetConstantBuffers(2, 2, buffers); context->PSSetShader(pixelShader, NULL, 0); } From using the Visual Studio debugging tools, I've noticed that before calling Map() or UpdateSubresource(), the data in the constant buffer structs is as it should be. Afterwards, however, much of the data is changed to random really small floating-point values, but somehow the world-view-projection matrix is fine, and the geometry appears on screen, but black. I've done plenty of checking on the shaders and they seem to work correctly, but the correct data never makes it to them. Is there something I'm not understanding about using constant buffers?


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Discussion in 'Fan Zone' started by LatinMind, Mar 20, 2014.
What does that even mean?
This is what I've been saying on here for 2 weeks. I don't trust this guy without Marinelli.
Im sure a guy like Leon Lett has learned the system by now if Marinelli decides to walk. But i have a feeling Marinelli is in Dallas for few yrs. Its the system that uses Meltons strengths.
Chicago went in a totally different direction this past yr on defense. More traditional 4-3
Is Ford a 3 down guy? I heard people say they don't like him in the first.
Do you think Smith is big enough to play the WLB in the NFL?
I liked your post but his hustle and $5 will get you a decent frappe....maybe.
It's not only the system LM, it's the personality and coaching style of Marinelli. Trust me, I went to school with Henry. I know what kind of guy he is. He's not a bad guy or criminal or anything, he just really needs to be pushed constantly. As long as Marinelli is here, he'll be good. Otherwise, if we clean house we need to let him go too.
Whos to say lett couldnt? Think fans need to get that whole clean house word out of their system. Jerry is never going to clean house. He will spend every dime he can to win that yr. Wrong or right he's going to spend.
Why cant he be a 3 down guy? Why cant he but Donald can? Ford was a 3 down guy in the sec, by far the best conference in college.
Tuitt and Hagemen fit in this league with some huge upside (pun intended) like Brockers/Watts/Poe and other big men who seem to have stepped in from College without missing a beat.....Dee Ford @ 6.2 254 for DE?... better look to Athletic Ealy for 4/3 DE who is 274lbs and 6.4ht..
It doesn't matter what Dallas does the first blush is to scream foul. I guess it makes the mob feel knowledgeable.
If we miss the playoffs for a 5th straight year, every coach is being replaced.
Lett could possibly do it but Marinelli is a special personality and motivator.
they had Zach Martin on Sirius this afternoon and he said he had been ND's emergency center the last 3 years. Did not know that - must mean he practiced at that position but did not play
sounds to me we need to find some competition for Hayden.
good recap Latin Mind: the tidbit I liked best was Evans being there at 16, and I REALLY think he will. I'd love to trade down again. Our last two drafts have been better and we need alot of help on our defensive front. I see this as a real option on draft day. Can't wait.
Me either...not in love with Weeden but he's a third stringer for now and was cheap. It's been solid overall. Someone has gotten into JJ's ear. Archer claims it's his son. Don't know or care, just hope it continues.
I can see them waiting until the 3rd, get Will Sutton.
Yeah, that is probably the politest way possible of putting it.
Sounds like Spencer might be done with that knee, they said he was nowhere near being able to play.
Unless its for vet min, no way am I giving Spencer a new contract coming off micro.
i didnt know that, IMO he'd be the best option at 16


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The US Commerce Department's first estimate was much worse than the growth pace of 2.1 per cent expected on Wall Street, and compared to second-quarter growth of 2.6 per cent.
The figure was less than a third of the blistering pace of 5.6 per cent recorded in the first quarter, confirming that US growth is hitting the buffers going into the end of the year.
On currency markets, the dollar dived on the news. The euro jumped to $US1.2724 just after it was released, from $US1.2680 just before, to reach its highest point since early October.
In the three months through September, the world's biggest economy posted its worst performance since the first quarter of 2003, due above all to the end of a long boom in the US housing market.
Falling household investments slashed 1.12 points off gross domestic product (GDP) in the third quarter, the Department says.
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I have file papers for the hearing (no notice has been sent by Clerk of the court) but I want more time since this will change my life forever.
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You have the ability to file a Motion for Voluntary Dismissal of the case, or if the hearing has not actually been set yet, you can contact the judge's office and inform them that you want to put off scheduling a hearing for 30-60 more days. They should not have a problem with that assuming that the case has not been on their docket for too long.Ask a similar question
The firsr approach is simply to try to reschedule the hearing.
You can also file a motion for continuance and ask the court to reschedule the hearing so that the parties have adequate time.
Your last approach if all else fails is to dismiss the petition voluntarily.
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You can stop it. You need to file something like an abatement to stop it. If you file a dismissal, they will have their hand out for another $418.00 if you change back to wanting the divorce.Ask a similar question
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Short summary for now until I get home from school; PePe's Vollständig is ech incarnate (that massive package tho), Byakuya is a goof, and apparently Mayuri can bend the zombies to his will with that injection stuff. Yaaaaaaay.
Y'know what, that's basically all I have to say about this chapter. I liked it, though, if only because of Byakuya being a goof and PePe being the biggest example of fan disservice in the history of mankind.
inb4 PePe whips out his Love Cannon ifyouknowwhatImsayin